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[98] (2014) showed that lactaptin effectively inhibited the growth of breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231) as well as solid tumors induced as xenografts in mice without causing severe side effects
By stimulating glutathione levels, it has a positive effect on insulin secretion and increases insulin sensitivity, so it can be used as an adjunct in the treatment of insulin-resistant conditions in polycystic ovary syndrome, which is closely related to insulin resistance (13)
Their therapeutic potential is evident in various disease contexts, including type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)