Egg Protein Shows Promise in Fighting Severe Infections

Scientists found that a protein from egg yolks, called yolkin, can help mice fight off severe infections. This protein can calm down the body's extreme reactions to infections, like those caused by harmful bacteria. Researchers gave yolkin to mice in two ways: through drinking water and directly into their bodies. They then exposed the mice to a substance that mimics a severe infection. The mice that got yolkin had fewer harmful chemicals in their blood. These chemicals, like TNF-α and IL-6, can cause a lot of damage if their levels get too high.The mice that received yolkin also had healthier livers and spleens. Their livers had fewer leaks and more special cells that help fight infections. This was true no matter how the mice got the yolkin. This study shows that yolkin could be a useful tool in protecting people at risk of severe infections. However, more research is needed to see if it works the same way in humans. It's interesting to note that this protein comes from something we eat every day: eggs. This shows that natural substances can sometimes be just as powerful as man-made medicines.