Preferred Label : Whey Protein Isolate;
NCIt synonyms : Milk Serum Protein Isolate; Undenatured Bioactive Whey Protein Derivative;
NCIt related terms : whey protein powder;
NCIt definition : A biologically active, cystine-rich, whey-based protein isolate. Whey protein isolate
is broken down in the body into cystine and glutamylcystine, which travel safely in
the blood stream, upon cell entry, deliver a sustained amount of free cysteine to
the cells. The available cysteine allows cells to synthesize glutathione (GSH), a
tripeptide containing amino acids glycine, glutamate and cysteine, thereby maintaining
and increasing intracellular GSH concentrations. GSH plays a major role as an antioxidant,
thereby protecting cells from oxidative damage due to harmful substances such as free
radicals and reactive oxygen compounds.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A powdered form of proteins taken from whey, which is the liquid left over
when cheese is made from cow's milk. Whey protein powder is used to increase protein
in the diet and is being studied for possible health benefits.;
Drug name : Immunocal;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000600464;
Origin ID : C67285;
UMLS CUI : C1883555;
Semantic type(s)
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