Lunasin Research
Lunasin is a 43-amino acid polypeptide with poly (L-aspartic acid) sequence at the carboxyl terminus. It is found naturally in soy, barley, and rye. This bioactive peptide is the subject of research in more than 80 peer-reviewed and published studies by more than 30 research institutions around the world. Lunasin research has been supported by 27 public and private funding sources and has resulted in 10 patents. Bodies of research include: cancer prevention, cholesterol/cardiovascular, inflammation, skin health and anti-aging.
Loma Linda university is currently conducting a human clinical trial which is designed to validate research from prior studies. The trial is analyzing the data collected on the cholesterol lowering effects of Lunasin, as well as inflammation, oxidative stress, immune enhancements, and its effects on metabolic syndrome.
Current research at Harvard university is an extension of the human clinical trials performed at Duke University on how Lunasin affects progression of ALS. The Harvard study expands on Duke’s research by looking at epigenetic biomarkers (histone acetylation levels). Gathering and analyzing this bloodwork data will show why Lunasin is effective and see where the benefits are occurring at the genetic level. Genome wide screening of gene expression will also look at the association between Lunasin’s mechanism of action, epigenetic biomarkers, as well as the symptomatic affects in ALS patients.
Dr. Richard Bedlack, Professor and Director of the ALS Clinic at Duke University, is conducting a study on Lunasin in 50 ALS patients. The Study is a first of a kind clinical study that is investigating the efficacy Lunasin in the support of ALS. It’s the fastest enrollment study ever produced in their history. The clinical trial is based on Mike McDuff, an ALS patient who showed a remarkable reversal after taking bioactive Lunasin. He gained back his weight, went off his feeding tube and could talk again. Not all people will have the same results, but it greatly improved Mike’s quality of life.
List of Studies
Below is a full list of studies concerning Lunasin beginning with the most recent. To see an abstract of the article click the article’s title. Links to full articles with free access have been provided when available.