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Ladda B, Jantararussamee C, Pradidarcheep W, Kasorn A, Matsathit U, Taweechotipatr M. Anti-Inflammatory and Gut Microbiota Modulating Effects of Probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC39-1 on Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis in Rats. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15061388. [PMID: 36986118 PMCID: PMC10051883 DOI: 10.3390/nu15061388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
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Probiotics have been shown to possess several properties, depending on the strain. Some probiotics have important roles in preventing infection and balancing the immune system due to the interaction between the intestinal mucosa and cells in the immune system. This study aimed to examine the properties of three probiotic strains using the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) inhibition test in colorectal adenocarcinoma cells (Caco-2 cells). It was revealed that the viable cells and heat-killed cells of the probiotic L. paracasei strain MSMC39-1 dramatically suppressed TNF-α secretion in Caco-2 cells. The strongest strains were then chosen to treat rats with colitis induced by dextran sulfate sodium (DSS). Viable cells of the probiotic L. paracasei strain MSMC39-1 reduced aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase in the serum and significantly inhibited TNF-α secretion in the colon and liver tissues. Treatment with the probiotic L. paracasei strain MSMC39-1 alleviated the colon and liver histopathology in DSS-induced colitis rats. Furthermore, supplementation with probiotic L. paracasei strain MSMC39-1 increased the genus Lactobacillus and boosted the other beneficial bacteria in the gut. Thus, the probiotic L. paracasei strain MSMC39-1 exhibited an anti-inflammation effect in the colon and modulated the gut microbiota.
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- Boonyarut Ladda
- Center of Excellence in Probiotics, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Probiotics, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok 10300, Thailand
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Science and Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani 94000, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Probiotics, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +66-2649-5393
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Soufli I, Hablal A, Bessaad S, Amri M, Labsi M, Boussa RS, Ameur F, Belguendouz H, Younes SA, Idris NS, Touil-Boukoffa C. Nitric Oxide, Neutrophil/Lymphocyte, and Platelet/Lymphocyte Ratios as Promising Inflammatory Biomarkers in Complicated Crohn's Disease: Outcomes of Corticosteroids and Anti-TNF-α Therapies. Inflammation 2023; 46:1091-1105. [PMID: 36869975 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-023-01796-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Crohn's disease (CD) is a relapsing-remitting inflammatory bowel disease with a progressive course. The aim of our study was to evaluate the relationship between nitric oxide (NO), pro-inflammatory cytokines, and blood count-based ratios in patients with complicated Crohn's disease as well as the outcome of corticosteroid or anti-TNF-α therapy. In this context, we evaluated the NLR as the ratio of neutrophils count to lymphocytes count, PLR as the ratio of platelets count to lymphocytes count, and MLR as the ratio of monocytes count to lymphocytes count in patients and controls. Furthermore, we assessed NO production by the Griess method in plasma along with iNOS and NF-κB expression by immunofluorescence method in intestinal tissues of patients and controls. In the same way, we evaluated plasma TNF-α, IL-17A, and IL-10 levels using ELISA. Our results indicate that blood count-based ratios NLR, PLR, and MLR were significantly higher in patients compared to controls. In addition, increased systemic levels of NO, TNF-α, and IL-17A and colonic expression of iNOS and NF-κB were observed in the same patients. Interestingly, the high ratio of NLR and MLR as well as NO production were significantly decreased in treated patients. Collectively, our findings suggest that nitric oxide as well as the blood count-based ratios (NLR, PLR, MLR) could constitute useful biomarkers in complicated Crohn's disease, predicting the response to treatments.
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- Imene Soufli
- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology-Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Algiers, Algeria.,Research Center of Biotechnology (CRBt), Constantine, Algeria
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- Surgery Department, Djilali Belkhenchir Hospital, Algiers, Algeria
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- Anatomic Pathology Department, University Center Hospital Nefissa Hamoud, Algiers, Algeria
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- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology-Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Algiers, Algeria
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- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology-Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Algiers, Algeria
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- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology-Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Algiers, Algeria
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- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology-Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Algiers, Algeria
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- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology-Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Algiers, Algeria
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- Anatomic Pathology Department, University Center Hospital Nefissa Hamoud, Algiers, Algeria
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- Surgery Department, Djilali Belkhenchir Hospital, Algiers, Algeria.,Faculty of Medicine, Benyoucef Benkhedda University, Algiers, Algeria
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- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology-Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Algiers, Algeria. .,Research Center of Biotechnology (CRBt), Constantine, Algeria.
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Cho Y, Han HT, Kim TR, Sohn M, Park YS. Immunostimulatory activity of Lactococcus lactis LM1185 isolated from Hydrangea macrophylla. Food Sci Biotechnol 2023; 32:497-506. [PMID: 36911332 PMCID: PMC9992465 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-022-01199-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The lactic acid bacteria, Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis LM1185 was isolated from Hydrangea macrophylla. Strain LM1185 showed 50.5% of acid tolerance at pH 2.5 for 2 h and 30.4% of 0.3% (w/v) bile salt tolerance for 24 h. The antioxidant activity of this strain was measured at 99.4% of 2,2'-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) radical scavenging activity. When RAW 264.7 macrophage cells were treated with strain LM1185, there was no observed cytotoxicity. This strain showed high nitric oxide production and mRNA expression levels of cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-α and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). The nuclear factor-kB signaling pathway was activated by this strain resulting in the production of iNOS and cyclooxygenase-2 determined by western blotting. The present results indicated that L. lactis subsp. lactis LM1185 could be used as potential probiotics and may play a crucial role in the immunostimulatory effect on macrophages. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10068-022-01199-5.
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- Yoonjeong Cho
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam, 13120 Republic of Korea
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- Center for Research and Development, LACTOMASON, Jinju, 52840 Republic of Korea
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- Center for Research and Development, LACTOMASON, Jinju, 52840 Republic of Korea
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- Center for Research and Development, LACTOMASON, Jinju, 52840 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam, 13120 Republic of Korea
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Ozoile Reduces the LPS-Induced Inflammatory Response in Colonic Epithelial Cells and THP-1 Monocytes. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:1333-1348. [PMID: 36826032 PMCID: PMC9955553 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45020087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Inappropriate activation of immune functions in intestinal epithelial cells can lead to inflammation that is characterized also by infiltration into intestinal tissue of monocytes/macrophages. Current therapies for intestinal inflammation include anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive and biological drugs. Ozoile (stable ozonides) has been reported to exert anti-inflammatory effects. However, ozonated oil has been used mainly for topical applications and no data are available about its effects on intestinal cells or immune cells. In this study, we evaluated Ozoile effects on human HT-29 colonic cells and THP-1 monocytic cells stimulated with LPS to induce inflammation. HT-29 and THP-1 cells were treated with LPS in the presence/absence of Ozoile for 4 h. Biomarkers of inflammation, some members of tight junctions and the adhesion molecule ICAM were assessed by qRT-PCR. Protein expression was analyzed by Western blotting. The release of TNF-α and IL-1β was measured by ELISA. In HT-29, Ozoile inhibited LPS-induced expression of TNF-α, IL-1β, ZO-1, CLDN1, NOS2 and MMP-2 and increased the expression of Nrf2 and SOD2 antioxidant proteins. In THP-1 cells, the LPS induction of TNF-α, IL-1β and ICAM was counteracted by Ozoile treatment. Our in vitro results demonstrate the effectiveness of Ozoile in reducing the inflammatory response in intestinal and monocytic cells. Further in vivo studies are necessary to confirm its possible use for intestinal inflammatory conditions.
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Wu HC, His HY, Hsiao G, Yen CH, Leu JY, Wu CC, Chang SH, Huang SJ, Lee TH. Chemical Constituents and Bioactive Principles from the Mexican Truffle and Fermented Products of the Derived Fungus Ustilago maydis MZ496986. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:1122-1131. [PMID: 36597352 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c08149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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To look in-depth into the traditional Mexican truffle, this study investigated the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of field-collected corn galls and the fermentate of its pathogen Ustilago maydis MZ496986. Here, we established the chemical profiles of both materials via the gradient HPLC-UV method and successfully identified six previously unreported chemical entities, ustilagols A-F (1-6), and 17 known components. Compounds 3, 5, and 9 exhibited potent nitric oxide production inhibitory activities in murine brain microglial BV-2 cells (IC50 = 6.7 ± 0.5, 5.8 ± 0.9, and 3.9 ± 0.1 μM) without cytotoxic effects. DIMBOA (9) also attenuates lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated NF-κB activation in RAW 264.7 macrophages (IC50 = 58.1 ± 7.2 μM). Ustilagol G (7) showed potent antiplatelet aggregation in U46619-stimulated human platelets (IC50 = 16.5 ± 5.3 μM). These findings highlighted the potential of corn galls and U. maydis MZ496986 fermentate as functional foods for improving inflammation-related discomforts and vascular obstruction.
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- Ho-Cheng Wu
- Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, R.O.C
- Ph.D. Program in Clinical Drug Development of Herbal Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, R.O.C
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- Institute of Fisheries Science, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, R.O.C
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei 110, R.O.C
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, R.O.C
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- Department of Life Science, College of Science and Engineering, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 242, R.O.C
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, R.O.C
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, Fu-jen Catholic University, New Taipei 242, R.O.C
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- Institute of Fisheries Science, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, R.O.C
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- Institute of Fisheries Science, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, R.O.C
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Mishra RK, Ahmad A, Kanika, Kumar A, Vyawahare A, Sakla R, Nadeem A, Siddiqui N, Raza SS, Khan R. Caffeic Acid-Conjugated Budesonide-Loaded Nanomicelle Attenuates Inflammation in Experimental Colitis. Mol Pharm 2023; 20:172-182. [PMID: 36472567 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.2c00558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Ulcerative colitis is a multifactorial disease of the gastrointestinal tract which is caused due to chronic inflammation in the colon; it usually starts from the lower end of the colon and may spread to other portions of the large intestine, if left unmanaged. Budesonide (BUD) is a synthetically available second-generation corticosteroidal drug with potent local anti-inflammatory activity. The pharmacokinetic properties, such as extensive first-pass metabolism and quite limited bioavailability, reduce its therapeutic efficacy. To overcome the limitations, nanosized micelles were developed in this study by conjugating stearic acid with caffeic acid to make an amphiphilic compound. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the pharmacological potential of BUD-loaded micelles in a mouse model of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis. Micelles were formulated by the solvent evaporation method, and their physicochemical characterizations show their spherical shape under microscopic techniques like atomic force microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The in vitro release experiment shows sustained release behavior in physiological media. These micelles show cytocompatible behavior against hTERT-BJ cells up to 500 μg/mL dose, evidenced by more than 85% viable cells. BUD-loaded micelles successfully normalized the disease activity index and physical observation of colon length. The treatment with BUD-loaded micelles alleviates the colitis severity as analyzed in histopathology and efficiently, overcoming the disease severity via downregulation of various related cytokines (MPO, NO, and TNF-α) and inflammatory enzymes such as COX-2 and iNOS. Results of the study suggest that BUD-loaded nano-sized micelles effectively attenuate the disease conditions in colitis.
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- Rakesh Kumar Mishra
- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab140306, India
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- Julia McFarlane Diabetes Research Centre (JMDRC) and Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AlbertaT2N 4N1, Canada
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab140306, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab140306, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab140306, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab140306, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida201301, India
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- Laboratory for Stem Cell and Restorative Neurology, Department of Biotechnology, Era's Lucknow Medical College Hospital, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow226003, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab140306, India
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Tofu Whey Wastewater as a Beneficial Supplement to Poultry Farming: Improving Production Performance and Protecting against Salmonella Infection. Foods 2022; 12:foods12010079. [PMID: 36613296 PMCID: PMC9818456 DOI: 10.3390/foods12010079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Tofu whey wastewater (TWW) is a by-product of the tofu production process, and contains high amounts of organic products and Lactobacillus ap. However, no studies have been reported on whether naturally fermented TWW can be used as a beneficial additive for poultry production. This study analyzed the main nutritional components and microbial flora of naturally fermented TWW from rural tofu processing plants and their effect on chick production performance, role in modulating the biochemical and immune parameters, and protection against Salmonella enteritidis (S. enteritidis) infection. It was observed that the average pH of TWW was 4.08; therefore, the total viable count was 3.00 × 109 CFU/mL and the abundance of Lactobacillus was 92.50%. Moreover, TWW supplementation increased the total weight gain and feed intake, reduced the feed/gain ratio, increased the length and relative weight of the gut, and reduced the colonization and excretion of S. enteritidis in chickens. Additionally, TWW decreased oxidative damage and pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion caused by S. enteritidis infection. In addition, TWW supplementation ensured the structure of the intestine remained relatively intact in S. enteritidis-infected chicken. Furthermore, TWW markedly promoted the intestinal barrier integrity and up-regulated the relative abundance of Lactobacillus, counteracting the changes in gut microbiota caused by S. enteritidis infection in chicken. In conclusion, our data demonstrated that TWW could be used as a beneficial addition to poultry production, providing a research basis for the further development of TWW as a health care application in in food-producing animal.
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Luo Y, De Souza C, Ramachandran M, Wang S, Yi H, Ma Z, Zhang L, Lin K. Precise oral delivery systems for probiotics: A review. J Control Release 2022; 352:371-384. [PMID: 36309096 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Probiotics have several health benefits to the host. However, low pH in the stomach, various digestive enzymes and bile salts in the intestine threaten their viability and function. Thus, probiotics need to be protected during gastric transit to address challenges associated with low viability and impaired function. At present, probiotic delivery systems with different trigger mechanisms have been constructed to successfully introduce numerous high-viability probiotics to the intestine. On this basis, the application of non-targeted/targeted probiotic delivery systems in different gut microenvironment and the adjuvant therapeutic effect of probiotic delivery systems on other disease were discussed in detail. It is important to also note that most of the current studies in this area focused on non-targeted probiotic delivery systems. Moreover, changes in intestinal microenvironment under disease state and discontinuous distribution of disease site limit their development. Thus, emphasis were made on the optimization of non-targeted probiotic delivery systems and the necessity of designing more precisely targeted ones.
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- Ya Luo
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, China
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- Department of Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, China
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (MOE), School of Pharmacy, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, China.
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Liu Y, Tang Q, Feng J, Liu J, Tang C, Yan M, Zhou S, Liu L, Zhou J, Zhang J. Effects of molecular weight on intestinal anti-inflammatory activities of β-D-glucan from Ganoderma lucidum. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1028727. [PMID: 36245525 PMCID: PMC9557179 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1028727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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To investigate the influence of molecular weight (Mw) on the anti-inflammatory activity of β-D-glucan from Ganoderma lucidum, ultrasonic irradiation was applied to treat the β-D-glucan (GLP, 2.42 × 106 g/mol) solution to obtain two degraded fractions with molecular weight of 6.53 × 105 g/mol (GLPC) and 3.49 × 104 g/mol (GLPN). Structural analysis proved that the degraded fractions possessed similar repeated units with the original β-D-glucan. The in vitro anti-inflammatory activity studies showed that all fractions could significantly inhibit LPS-induced expression of cytokines including TNF-α, IL-8, MIF and MCP-1 in Caco-2 cells at certain concentrations. Moreover, GLPC and GLPN exhibited better anti-inflammatory activity than GLPC. The intestinal anti-inflammatory activity evaluated by dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)—induced colitis mice model showed that intragastric administration of GLPN (lower Mw fraction) could significantly recover inflamed tissues of mice. Compared with GLP and GLPC, GLPN exhibited stronger ability to inhibit the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6). The results revealed that Mw of β-D-glucan influenced its anti-inflammatory activity and decreasing of Mw would improve the activity, which provided evidence for the potential use of β-D-glucan from G. lucidum as anti-colitis ingredients.
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- Yanfang Liu
- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Baixin Bio-Tech Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Jingsong Zhang
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Jia Z, Wang P, Xu Y, Feng G, Wang Q, He X, Song Y, Liu P, Chen J. Trypsin inhibitor LH011 inhibited DSS-induced mice colitis via alleviating inflammation and oxidative stress. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:986510. [PMID: 36238566 PMCID: PMC9551103 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.986510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one type of inflammatory bowel disease, characterized by inflammation with infiltration and activation of macrophages in colonic tissue. LH011 is a trypsin inhibitor with potential anti-inflammatory effect. Purpose: Here, we aim to assay the effects of LH011 on UC and further investigate the potential mechanisms in vitro and in vivo. Methods: Dextran sulfate sodium (DSS, 3.5%, w/v) was used to induce UC, and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was used to induce inflammation in RAW 264.7 cells. LH011 was administrated to mice in vivo or to RAW 264.7 cells in vitro at different concentrations. The cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α) and the changes of NF-κB and Nrf2 pathways were detected. Results: The results showed that LH011 improved DSS-induced mice colitis, including loss of weight, disease activity index (DAI), and colonic pathological damage. In addition, LH011 inhibited the expressions of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α and strengthened the anti-oxidative capacity. Mechanically, LH011 downregulated the nuclear localization of NF-κB p65 and upregulated the protein expression of Nrf2. Conclusion: These results demonstrated that LH011 alleviated inflammation and oxidative stress during UC by inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB and activating Nrf2/Keap1/HO-1 signaling pathways.
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- Zhenmao Jia
- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Link Health Group, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yan Song, ; Peiqing Liu, ; Jianwen Chen,
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of National and Local United Engineering Lab of Druggability and New Drugs Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Design and Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yan Song, ; Peiqing Liu, ; Jianwen Chen,
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of National and Local United Engineering Lab of Druggability and New Drugs Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chiral Molecule and Drug Discovery, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yan Song, ; Peiqing Liu, ; Jianwen Chen,
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Rather HA, Varghese JF, Dhimmar B, Yadav UC, Vasita R. Polycaprolactone-collagen nanofibers loaded with dexamethasone and simvastatin as an osteoinductive and immunocompatible scaffold for bone regeneration applications. BIOMATERIALS AND BIOSYSTEMS 2022; 8:100064. [PMID: 36824372 PMCID: PMC9934467 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbiosy.2022.100064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Physiological inflammation has been shown to promote bone regeneration; however, prolonged inflammation impedes the osteogenesis and bone repair process. To overcome the latter we aimed to develop a dual drug delivering nanofibrous scaffold to promote osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) and modulate the pro-inflammatory response of macrophages. The polycaprolactone (PCL)-collagen nanofibrous delivery system incorporating dexamethasone and simvastatin was fabricated by electrospinning process. The morphological analysis and mRNA, as well as protein expression of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in human monocytes (U937 cells), demonstrated the immunocompatibility effect of dual drug-releasing nanofibrous scaffolds. Nitric oxide estimation also demonstrated the anti-inflammatory effect of dual drug releasing scaffolds. The scaffolds demonstrated the osteogenic differentiation of adipose-derived MSCs by enhancing the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and mineral deposition after 17 days of cell culture. The increased expression of Runt-related transcription factor-2 (RUNX-2) and osteocalcin at mRNA and protein levels supported the osteogenic potential of dual drug-loaded fibrous scaffolds. Hence, the results indicate that our fabricated nanofibrous scaffolds exhibit immunomodulatory properties and could be employed for bone regeneration applications after further in-vivo validation.
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- Hilal Ahmad Rather
- Biomaterials & Biomimetics Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, 382030, India
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- Biomaterials & Biomimetics Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, 382030, India
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- Metabolic Disorders and Inflammatory pathologies Laboratory, Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Biomaterials & Biomimetics Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, 382030, India,Corresponding author.
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Glucogallin Attenuates the LPS-Induced Signaling in Macrophages and Protects Mice against Sepsis. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911254. [PMID: 36232563 PMCID: PMC9569803 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effect of beta-glucogallin (BGG), a plant-derived natural product, was evaluated in both in vitro and in vivo studies. For the in vitro study, the ability of BGG pre-treatment to quench LPS-induced effects compared to LPS alone in macrophages was investigated. It was found that BGG pre-treatment showed a significant decrease in ROS, NO, superoxide, and pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-alpha, IL-4, IL-17, IL-1β, and IL-6) and increased reduced glutathione coupled with the restoration of mitochondrial membrane potential. Gene profiling and further validation by qPCR showed that BGG pre-treatment downregulated the LPS-induced expression of c-Fos, Fas, MMP-9, iNOS, COX-2, MyD88, TRIF, TRAF6, TRAM, c-JUN, and NF-κB. We observed that BGG pre-treatment reduced nuclear translocation of LPS-activated NF-κB and thus reduced the subsequent expressions of NLRP3 and IL-1β, indicating the ability of BGG to inhibit inflammasome formation. Molecular docking studies showed that BGG could bind at the active site of TLR4. Finally, in the LPS-driven sepsis mouse model, we showed that pre-treatment with BGG sustained toxic shock, as evident from their 100% survival. Our study clearly showed the therapeutic potential of BGG in toxic shock syndrome.
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Li S, Yuan N, Guo W, Chai Y, Song Y, Zhao Y, Zeng M, Wu H. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protective effects of yellowtail ( Seriola quinqueradiata) milt hydrolysates on human intestinal epithelial cells in vitro and dextran sodium sulphate-induced mouse colitis in vivo. Food Funct 2022; 13:9169-9182. [PMID: 36069409 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo00967f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Milt is an underutilized fish processing by-product containing valuable nutrients for human health. Here, a gastrointestinal hydrolysate of degreased yellowtail (Seriola quinqueradiata) milt contained 70.6% arginine-rich protein, 20% nucleic acids, 7.1% minerals and 2.3% carbohydrates. Yellowtail milt hydrolysates (YMH) effectively attenuated the H2O2-induced burst of intracellular reactive oxygen species, plasma membrane impairment, loss of cell viability, interleukin 8 production and the expression of claudin-4 and occludin in Caco-2 cells with its protein fraction playing a greater antioxidant role than its nucleic acid fraction. YMH also significantly counteracted the tumor necrosis factor α- and interleukin 1β-stimulated interleukin 8 production and cyclooxygenase-2 and inducible nitric oxide synthase expression in Caco-2 cells and inhibited the production of nitric oxide and proinflammatory mediators in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells depending on its protein fraction, rather than its nucleic acid fraction. YMH and a positive drug 5-aminosalicylic acid were intragastrically administered to C57BL/6 mice daily for 7 days during and after 4-day dextran sodium sulphate exposure. Based on clinical signs, colon histopathology and biochemical analysis of colonic tight junction proteins, mucus compositions and goblet cells, YMH ameliorated mouse colitis symptoms and intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction more effectively than 5-aminosalicylic acid. According to myeloperoxidase activity, proinflammatory cytokines and NF-κB, YMH and 5-aminosalicylic acid exerted equivalent inhibitory effects on colonic and systemic inflammation. Overall, YMH have considerable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory efficacies to maintain gut health.
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- Shiyang Li
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China.
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- College of Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Cangzhou 061100, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, 346 Guanhai Road, Yantai, Shandong, 264003, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China.
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Qian Y, Ma L, Zeng M, Liu Z. Amelioration of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis by autoinducer-2-deficient Lactiplantibacillus plantarum is mediated by anti-inflammatory effects and alleviation of dysbiosis of the gut microbiota. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1013586. [PMID: 36187993 PMCID: PMC9515423 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1013586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) attenuate dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice by restoring gut flora homeostasis and modulating the immune response. Because synchronous behavior can be controlled by autoinducer-2 (AI-2)/LuxS-mediated quorum sensing, the Caco-2 cell model and DSS-induced model in C57BL/6 mice were used to explore the unknown effects of these communications involving AI-2 among various intestinal symbiotic species. The results of the cell viability and lactate dehydrogenase leakage assays indicated that the tested strains (the wild-type strains and AI-2-deficient mutants) were characterized by equal cytoprotection from hydrogen peroxide-induced injury independently of AI-2. The results of the assays of multiple indicators and proinflammatory cytokines characteristic for the symptoms of colitis in mice showed that oral administration of AI-2-deficient mutants for 7 days was more effective in ameliorating inflammation than the treatment with the wild-type strains. The treatment with AI-2-deficient mutants enriched potential probiotics (e.g., Lactobacillaceae) and controlled the proliferation of potentially harmful bacteria (e.g., Helicobacteraceae) to achieve the transformation of intestinal flora. These mutants regulated short-chain fatty acids and the intestinal epithelial barrier, thereby promoting the maintenance of relatively favorable intestinal homeostasis. These results demonstrated that the AI-2-deficient mutants provided a more pronounced ameliorative effect on colitis in a mouse model, suggesting that the background of the LAB effect is associated with the alterations in colonic flora induced by AI-2.
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- Yilin Qian
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
- Qingdao Engineering Research Center for Preservation Technology of Marine Foods, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
- Qingdao Engineering Research Center for Preservation Technology of Marine Foods, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
- Qingdao Engineering Research Center for Preservation Technology of Marine Foods, Qingdao, China
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Linh NV, Nguyen DV, Khongdee N, Wannavijit S, Outama P, Le Xuan C, Mahatheeranont S, Sookwong P, Le TD, Hoseinifar SH, Moon YH, Van Doan H. Influence of black rice (Oryza sativa L.) bran derived anthocyanin-extract on growth rate, immunological response, and immune-antioxidant gene expression in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) cultivated in a biofloc system. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 128:604-611. [PMID: 35995373 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.08.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation with anthocyanin extracted from black rice bran (AR) on the growth rate, immunological response, and expression of immune and antioxidant genes in Nile tilapia raised in an indoor biofloc system. A total of 300 Nile tilapia fingerlings (15.14 ± 0.032 g) were maintained in 150 L tanks and acclimatized for two weeks. Five experimental AR diets (0, 1, 2, 4, and 8 g kg-1) with various anthocyanin doses were used to feed the fish. We observed that the growth and feed utilization of fish fed with different dietary AR levels increased significantly after eight weeks (p < 0.05). In addition, the serum immunity of fish fed AR diets was much greater than that of those fed non-AR diets (p < 0.05). However, there were little or no difference in between fish fed AR enriched diets and the control AR-free diet (p > 0.05). After eight weeks, fish fed AR-supplemented diets had significantly higher mRNA transcript levels in immune (interleukin [IL]-1, IL-8, and liposaccharide-binding protein [LBP]) and antioxidant (glutathione transferase-alpha [GST-α] and glutathione reductase [GSR]) genes compared to control fish fed the AR-free diet, with the greatest enhancement of mRNA transcript levels (in the case of IL-8 by up to about 5.8-fold) in the 4 g kg-1 AR diet. These findings suggest that dietary inclusion of AR extract from black rice bran at 4-8 g kg-1 could function as a herbal immunostimulant to enhance growth performance, feed consumption, and immunity in Nile tilapia.
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- Nguyen Vu Linh
- Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Integrated Biological Science, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, South Korea
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- Department of Highland Agriculture and Natural Resources, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Faculty of Applied Technology, School of Engineering and Technology, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City, 71415, Viet Nam
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- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Integrated Biological Science, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, South Korea; Institute of Systems Biology, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, South Korea; Department of Molecular Biology, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, South Korea.
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- Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand; Innovative Agriculture Research Center, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
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Nguyen NM, Duong MTH, Nguyen PL, Bui BP, Ahn HC, Cho J. Efonidipine Inhibits JNK and NF-κB Pathway to Attenuate Inflammation and Cell Migration Induced by Lipopolysaccharide in Microglial Cells. Biomol Ther (Seoul) 2022; 30:455-464. [PMID: 35993250 PMCID: PMC9424335 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2022.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Efonidipine, a calcium channel blocker, is widely used for the treatment of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. In our preliminary study using structure-based virtual screening, efonidipine was identified as a potential inhibitor of c-Jun N-terminal kinase 3 (JNK3). Although its antihypertensive effect is widely known, the role of efonidipine in the central nervous system has remained elusive. The present study investigated the effects of efonidipine on the inflammation and cell migration induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) using murine BV2 and human HMC3 microglial cell lines and elucidated signaling molecules mediating its effects. We found that the phosphorylations of JNK and its downstream molecule c-Jun in LPS-treated BV2 cells were declined by efonidipine, confirming the finding from virtual screening. In addition, efonidipine inhibited the LPS-induced production of pro-inflammatory factors, including interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and nitric oxide. Similarly, the IL-1β production in LPS-treated HMC3 cells was also inhibited by efonidipine. Efonidipine markedly impeded cell migration stimulated by LPS in both cells. Furthermore, it inhibited the phosphorylation of inhibitor kappa B, thereby suppressing nuclear translocation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) in LPS-treated BV2 cells. Taken together, efonidipine exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-migratory effects in LPS-treated microglial cells through inhibition of the JNK/NF-κB pathway. These findings imply that efonidipine may be a potential candidate for drug repositioning, with beneficial impacts on brain disorders associated with neuroinflammation.
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- Ngoc Minh Nguyen
- College of Pharmacy and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
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Esculentoside A Alleviates Intestinal Dysmotility in Ulcerative Colitis by Regulating H2S/CSE and NO/nNOS Systems. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:7757833. [PMID: 36091585 PMCID: PMC9451963 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7757833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that commonly affects the health of many individuals. Esculentoside A (EsA), a saponin extracted from the roots of Phytolacca esculenta, has antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects against various diseases. Nonetheless, its role in UC is undetermined. Hence, in this study, we examined the therapeutic effects of EsA in UC. Methods Primary intestinal neuronal cells (in vitro) were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce inflammatory injury. An in vivo UC rat model was created by the administration of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) to rats, which were subsequently treated with different doses of EsA. The effects of EsA on intestinal motility, histological score, inflammatory response, hydrogen sulfide (H2S)/cystathionine γ-lyase (CSE) system, NO/neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) system, and LPS-induced primary intestinal neuronal cell viability loss, proliferation inhibition, and apoptosis were detected. Results In vitro, EsA treatment increased the number of DSS-inhibited bowel movements and body weight, improved the histological score of colitis, and inhibited the inflammatory response by reducing IL-6 and TNF-α levels in rats. More importantly, EsA reduced the NO and H2S levels in serum and CSE, CBS, and nNOS expressions in the colon tissue. In vivo, EsA treatment eased the viability loss, proliferation inhibition, and apoptosis of LPS-stimulated primary intestinal neuronal cells, as well as inhibited the expressions of IL-6, TNF-α, CSE, CBS, and nNOS in cells. Conclusion EsA improved intestinal motility and suppressed inflammatory response in DSS-induced UC, which may be mediated by H2S/CSE and NO/nNOS systems.
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Yeh KY, Wang CH, Ling HH, Peng CL, Chen ZS, Hsia S. Pretreatment Glasgow Prognostic Score Correlated with Serum Histidine Level and Three-Year Mortality of Patients with Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Optimal Performance Status. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14173475. [PMID: 36079741 PMCID: PMC9458049 DOI: 10.3390/nu14173475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Few prospective cohort trials have investigted the effect of pretreatment nutritional and inflammatory status on the clinical outcome of patients with cancer and optimal performance status and assessed the interplay between nutrition, inflammation, body composition, and circulating metabolites before treatment. Here, 50 patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LAHNSCC) and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status (ECOG PS) ≤ 2 were prospectively recruited along with 43 healthy participants. Before concurrent chemoradiotherapy, compared with healthy controls, the cancer group showed lower levels of histidine, leucine, and phenylalanine and had low values in anthropometric and body composition measurements; however, the group displayed higher ornithine levels, more malnutrition, and severe inflammation. Pretreatment advanced Glasgow prognostic score (1 and 2) status was the sole prognostic factor for 3-year mortality rate and was associated with age and serum histidine levels in patients with cancer. Thus, even at the same tumor stage and ECOG PS, patients with LAHNSCC, poor nutrition, and high inflammation severity at baseline may have inferior survival outcomes than those with adequate nutrition and low inflammation severity. Assessment of pretreatment nutritional and inflammatory status should be included in the enrollment criteria in future studies.
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- Kun-Yun Yeh
- Division of Hemato-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung 20401, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333007, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-2-2432-9292 (ext. 2360)
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333007, Taiwan
- Heart Failure Research Center, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung 20401, Taiwan
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- Division of Hemato-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung 20401, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333007, Taiwan
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- Taiwan Nutraceutical Association, Taipei 104483, Taiwan
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- Taiwan Nutraceutical Association, Taipei 104483, Taiwan
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Zhong W, Li M, Han S, Sun J, Cao L, Mu Z, Du X, Cui Y, Feng Y, Zhong G. Carpelipines C and D, Two Anti-Inflammatory Germacranolides from the Flowers of Carpesium lipskyi Winkl. (Asteraceae). Chem Biodivers 2022; 19:e202200415. [PMID: 35608872 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202200415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Two new germacranolides, carpelipine C (1) and carpelipine D (2), together with four known ones (3-6), were isolated from Carpesium lipskyi Winkl. flowers, a folk Tibetan herbal medicine with antipyretic-analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. The chemical structures of new structure were illuminated by diversified spectroscopic and X-ray crystallographic analyses. Compounds 1 and 3 dramatically suppressed the synthesis of NO and decreased pre-inflammatory protein expression of iNOS and COX-2 in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. Furthermore, it was revealed that NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathway were involved in the anti-inflammatory process of 1 and 3, and their effects on reducing oxidative stress by activating Nrf2/HO-1 pathway were also measured. This article indicated that the traditional use of C. lipskyi to treat inflammatory diseases has a certain rationality.
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- Weihong Zhong
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Ethnic Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Ethnic Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Ethnic Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Ethnic Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Ethnic Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Ethnic Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, P. R. China
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- National Pharmaceutical Engineering Center for Solid Preparation in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330046, P. R. China
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- National Pharmaceutical Engineering Center for Solid Preparation in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330046, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Ethnic Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, P. R. China
- National Pharmaceutical Engineering Center for Solid Preparation in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330046, P. R. China
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Dietary polysaccharides from guavira pomace, a co-product from the fruit pulp industry, display therapeutic application in gut disorders. Food Res Int 2022; 156:111291. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Cristancho Ortiz CJ, de Freitas Silva M, Pruccoli L, Fonseca Nadur N, de Azevedo LL, Kümmerle AE, Guedes IA, Dardenne LE, Leomil Coelho LF, Guimarães MJ, da Silva FMR, Castro N, Gontijo VS, Rojas VCT, de Oliveira MK, Vilela FC, Giusti-Paiva A, Barbosa G, Lima LM, Pinheiro GB, Veras LG, Mortari MR, Tarozzi A, Viegas C. Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of new thalidomide-donepezil hybrids as neuroprotective agents targeting cholinesterases and neuroinflammation. RSC Med Chem 2022; 13:568-584. [PMID: 35694691 PMCID: PMC9132228 DOI: 10.1039/d1md00374g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A new series of eight multifunctional thalidomide-donepezil hybrids were synthesized based on the multi-target-directed ligand strategy and evaluated as potential neuroprotective, cholinesterase inhibitors and anti-neuroinflammatory agents against neurodegenerative diseases. A molecular hybridization approach was used for structural design by combining the N-benzylpiperidine pharmacophore of donepezil and the isoindoline-1,3-dione fragment from the thalidomide structure. The most promising compound, PQM-189 (3g), showed good AChE inhibitory activity with an IC50 value of 3.15 μM, which was predicted by docking studies as interacting with the enzyme in the same orientation observed in the AChE-donepezil complex and a similar profile of interaction. Additionally, compound 3g significantly decreased iNOS and IL-1β levels by 43% and 39%, respectively, after 24 h of incubation with lipopolysaccharide. In vivo data confirmed the ability of 3g to prevent locomotor impairment and changes in feeding behavior elicited by lipopolysaccharide. Moreover, the PAMPA assay evidenced adequate blood-brain barrier and gastrointestinal tract permeabilities with an Fa value of 69.8%. Altogether, these biological data suggest that compound 3g can treat the inflammatory process and oxidative stress resulting from the overexpression of iNOS and therefore the increase in reactive nitrogen species, and regulate the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β. In this regard, compound PQM-189 (3g) was revealed to be a promising neuroprotective and anti-neuroinflammatory agent with an innovative thalidomide-donepezil-based hybrid molecular architecture.
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- Cindy Juliet Cristancho Ortiz
- PeQuiM-Laboratory of Research in Medicinal Chemistry, Federal University of Alfenas 2600 Jovino Fernandes Sales Ave. Alfenas MG 37130-840 Brazil
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- PeQuiM-Laboratory of Research in Medicinal Chemistry, Federal University of Alfenas 2600 Jovino Fernandes Sales Ave. Alfenas MG 37130-840 Brazil
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna'Alma Mater Studiorum' 237 Corso d'Augusto St. 47921 Rimini Italy
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro 21941-902 Seropédica RJ Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro 21941-902 Seropédica RJ Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro 21941-902 Seropédica RJ Brazil
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Alfenas 700 Gabriel Monteiro da Silva St Alfenas MG 37130-840 Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro 21941-902 Rio de Janeiro/RJ Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro 21941-902 Rio de Janeiro/RJ Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro 21941-902 Rio de Janeiro/RJ Brazil
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- PeQuiM-Laboratory of Research in Medicinal Chemistry, Federal University of Alfenas 2600 Jovino Fernandes Sales Ave. Alfenas MG 37130-840 Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physiology, Federal University of Alfenas 2600 Jovino Fernandes Sales Avenue Alfenas MG 37130-840 Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physiology, Federal University of Alfenas 2600 Jovino Fernandes Sales Avenue Alfenas MG 37130-840 Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physiology, Federal University of Alfenas 2600 Jovino Fernandes Sales Avenue Alfenas MG 37130-840 Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physiology, Federal University of Alfenas 2600 Jovino Fernandes Sales Avenue Alfenas MG 37130-840 Brazil
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- LASSBio - Laboratório de Avaliação e Síntese de Substâncias Bioativas, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro 21941-902 Rio de Janeiro/RJ Brazil
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- LASSBio - Laboratório de Avaliação e Síntese de Substâncias Bioativas, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro 21941-902 Rio de Janeiro/RJ Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuropharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasília Brasilia DF 70910-900 Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuropharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasília Brasilia DF 70910-900 Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuropharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasília Brasilia DF 70910-900 Brazil
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- PeQuiM-Laboratory of Research in Medicinal Chemistry, Federal University of Alfenas 2600 Jovino Fernandes Sales Ave. Alfenas MG 37130-840 Brazil .,Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna'Alma Mater Studiorum' 237 Corso d'Augusto St. 47921 Rimini Italy
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- PeQuiM-Laboratory of Research in Medicinal Chemistry, Federal University of Alfenas 2600 Jovino Fernandes Sales Ave. Alfenas MG 37130-840 Brazil
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Huang WY, Jeong I, Han BK, Kim MJ, Hong J, Ahn SII, Heo W, Pan JH, Kim JK, Shin EC, Kim YJ. Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Herbich var. latilobum (Maxim.) Kitamura water extract prevents BALB/c mice lung injury from particulate matter 10 toxicity. FOOD AGR IMMUNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/09540105.2022.2064435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Wen Yan Huang
- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR Research Education Team for Omics-based Bio-health in Food Industry, Korea University, Sejong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR Research Education Team for Omics-based Bio-health in Food Industry, Korea University, Sejong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Convergence Bioscience and Technology, Seowon University, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR Research Education Team for Omics-based Bio-health in Food Industry, Korea University, Sejong, Republic of Korea
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Ishida M, Takekuni C, Nishi K, Sugahara T. p-Synephrine suppresses inflammatory responses in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW264.7 cells and alleviates systemic inflammatory response syndrome in mice. Food Funct 2022; 13:5229-5239. [PMID: 35438708 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo00299j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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p-Synephrine is the primary protoalkaloid found in Citrus species such as Citrus aurantium (bitter orange) and is widely used as a dietary supplement. Although studies have shown the anti-inflammatory effect of p-synephrine, the cells targeted and detailed mechanism(s) of action are not established. Therefore, we investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of p-synephrine and elucidated its underlying mechanisms in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 cells, peritoneal macrophages, and an LPS-induced systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) mouse model. We found that p-synephrine inhibits the production of proinflammatory cytokines and nitric oxide in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells, and proinflammatory cytokines in primary peritoneal macrophages. This effect of p-synephrine is due to downregulation of the p38 MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathway and is mediated by β-adrenergic receptors. Oral administration of p-synephrine to SIRS mice inhibited the serum levels of proinflammatory cytokines and improved their survival rate. Thus, our findings show that p-synephrine alleviates the hyperinflammatory response in macrophages and a SIRS mouse model.
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- Momoko Ishida
- Department of Bioscience, Graduate School of Agriculture, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8566, Japan.
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- Department of Bioscience, Graduate School of Agriculture, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8566, Japan.
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- Department of Bioscience, Graduate School of Agriculture, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8566, Japan. .,Food and Health Sciences Research Center, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8566, Japan
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- Department of Bioscience, Graduate School of Agriculture, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8566, Japan. .,Food and Health Sciences Research Center, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8566, Japan
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Mishra RK, Selim A, Gowri V, Ahmad A, Nadeem A, Siddiqui N, Raza SS, Jayamurugan G, Khan R. Thiol-Functionalized Cellulose-Grafted Copper Oxide Nanoparticles for the Therapy of Experimental Colitis in Swiss Albino Mice. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:2088-2095. [PMID: 35452219 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease, which deleteriously affects the lower end of the gastrointestinal tract, i.e., the colon and the rectum. UC affects colonic inflammatory homeostasis and disrupts intestinal barrier functions. Intestinal tissue damage activates the immune system and collectively worsens the disease condition via the production of various cytokines. Ongoing therapeutics of UC have marked limitations like rapid clearance, extensive first-pass metabolism, poor drug absorption, very low solubility, bioavailability, etc. Because of these restrictions, the management of UC demands a rational approach that selectively delivers the drug at the site of action to overcome the therapeutic limiting factors. Metallic nanoparticles (NPs) have good therapeutic efficacy against colitis, but their uses are limited due to adverse effects on the biological system. In this study, we have used biocompatible thiol-functionalized cellulose-grafted copper oxide nanoparticles (C-CuI/IIO NPs) to treat UC. The metal NPs alleviated the colitis condition as evidenced by the colon length and observed physical parameters. Analysis of histopathology demonstrated the recovery of the colon architecture damaged by dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis. Treatment with C-CuI/IIO NPs reduced the disintegration of goblet cells and the retainment of sulfomucin. Significant downregulation of inflammatory markers like MPO activity, as well as levels of nitrite and TNF-α, was found following C-CuI/IIO NP treatment. The observations from the study suggested that intrarectal treatment of colitis with cellulose-based C-CuI/IIO NPs successfully combated the intestinal inflammatory condition.
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- Rakesh Kumar Mishra
- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Energy and Environment Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Energy and Environment Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Julia McFarlane Diabetes Research Centre (JMDRC) and Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N1, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida 201303, India
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- Laboratory for Stem Cell & Restorative Neurology, Department of Biotechnology, Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003, India
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- Energy and Environment Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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Cell-free probiotic supernatant (CFS) treatment alleviates indomethacin-induced enterocolopathy in BALB/c mice by down-modulating inflammatory response and oxidative stress: potential alternative targeted treatment. Inflammopharmacology 2022; 30:1685-1703. [PMID: 35505268 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-022-00996-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Probiotics and their metabolites appear to be a promising approach that targets both the intestinal inflammation and dysbiosis in bowel diseases. In this context, the emergence of the probiotic cell-free supernatant (CFS) has attracted more attention as a safe and targeted alternative therapy with reduced side effects. The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause significant intestinal alterations and inflammation, leading to experimental enterocolopathy resembling Crohn disease. Therefore, we investigated the effect of CFS supplementation on the inflammation and the mucosal intestinal alterations induced by NSAIDs, indomethacin. In the current study, a murine model of intestinal inflammation was generated by the oral gavage (o.g) of indomethacin (10 mg/kg) to BALB/C mice. A group of mice treated with indomethacin was concomitantly treated orally by CFS for 5 days. The Body Health Condition index was monitored, and histological scores were evaluated. Moreover, oxidative and pro-inflammatory markers were assessed. Interestingly, we observed that CFS treatment attenuated the severity of the intestinal inflammation in our enterocolopathy model and resulted in the improvement of the clinical symptoms and the histopathological features. Notably, nitric oxide, tumor necrosis factor alpha, malondialdehyde, and myeloperoxidase levels were down-modulated by CFS supplementation. Concomitantly, an attenuation of NF-κB p65, iNOS, COX2 expression in the ileum and the colon was reported. Collectively, our data suggest that CFS treatment has a beneficial effect in experimental enterocolopathy model and could constitute a good therapeutic candidate for alleviating inflammatory responses and to maintain mucosal homeostasis during chronic and severe conditions of intestinal inflammation.
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Aximujiang K, Kaheman K, Wushouer X, Wu G, Ahemaiti A, Yunusi K. Lactobacillus acidophilus and HKL Suspension Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis in Rats by Regulating Gut Microbiota, Suppressing TLR9, and Promoting Metabolism. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:859628. [PMID: 35600873 PMCID: PMC9118348 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.859628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic non-specific inflammatory bowel disease with complex pathogenesis. The intestinal flora disturbance affects the homeostasis of the intestinal environment, leading to metabolic imbalance and immune abnormalities of the host, contributing to the perpetuation of intestinal inflammation. We suggest that the combination of anti-inflammatory therapy and the regulation of intestinal flora balance may help in the treatment process. Previously, we used a combination treatment consisting of Lactobacillus acidophilus (Lac) and Chinese medicine Huan Kui Le (HKL) suspension in a UC rat model, where the combined intervention was more effective than either treatment alone. Herein, the mechanism of action of this combined treatment has been investigated using 16S rRNA sequencing, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA methods in the colon, and untargeted metabolomics profiling in serum. Colon protein expression levels of IL-13 and TGF-β were upregulated, whereas those of TLR9 and TLR4 were downregulated, consistent with an anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, gut microbiota structure changed, shown by a decrease in opportunistic pathogens correlated with intestinal inflammation, such as Klebsiella and Escherichia-Shigella, and an increase in beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacterium. The latter correlated positively with IL-13 and TGF-β and negatively with IFN-γ. Finally, this treatment alleviated the disruption of the metabolic profile observed in UC rats by increasing short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing bacteria in the colonic epithelium. This combination treatment also affected the metabolism of lactic acid, creatine, and glycine and inhibited the growth of Klebsiella. Overall, we suggest that treatment combining probiotics and traditional Chinese medicine is a novel strategy beneficial in UC that acts by modulating gut microbiota and its metabolites, TLR9, and cytokines in different pathways.
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- Kasimujiang Aximujiang
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- College of Pharmacy, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital in Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- The Functional Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Uygur Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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Kim HJ, Eom JY, Choi SH, Seo HJ, Kwun IS, Chun IJ, Sung J, Lim JH, Kim J, Song BJ, Lee CH, Kim DK, Baek MC, Cho YE. Plum Prevents Intestinal and Hepatic Inflammation in the Acute and Chronic Models of Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Mouse Colitis. Mol Nutr Food Res 2022; 66:e2101049. [PMID: 35476900 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202101049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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SCOPE Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis (UC), is a chronic recurrent inflammatory disease of the digestive tract and increases the risk of colon cancer. METHOD AND RESULTS This study evaluates the effects of dietary intervention with freeze-dried plum (FDP), a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory fruit with no toxicity on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced acute and chronic experimental colitis in a mouse model and studies the molecular mechanisms of protection through the gut-liver axis. The results show that FDP decreases the levels of inflammatory mediators, which is a nitrative stress biomarker in both acute and chronic models. FDP markedly reduces DSS-induced injury to the colonic epithelium in both acute and chronic models. In addition, FDP significantly decreases the levels of pro-oxidant markers such as CYP2E1, iNOS, and nitrated proteins (detected by anti-3-NT antibody) in DSS-induced acute and chronic colonic injury models. Furthermore, FDP markedly reduces markers of liver injury such as serum ALT/AST, antioxidant markers, and inflammatory mediators in DSS-induced acute and chronic colonic injury. CONCLUSION These results demonstrate that the FDP exhibits a protective effect on DSS-induced acute and chronic colonic and liver injury through the gut-liver axis via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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- Hyun-Jin Kim
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Andong National University, Andong 760-749, South Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Andong National University, Andong 760-749, South Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Andong National University, Andong 760-749, South Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Andong National University, Andong 760-749, South Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Andong National University, Andong 760-749, South Korea
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- Department of Horticulture and Breeding, Andong National University, Andong 760-749, South Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Andong National University, Andong, South Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, Andong National University, Andong 760-749, South Korea
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- Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
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- Section of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, Laboratory of Membrane Biochemistry and Bio-physics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health-NIH, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, CMRI, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 700-422, South Korea
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- Korea Zoonosis Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, 54531, South Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, CMRI, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 700-422, South Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Andong National University, Andong 760-749, South Korea
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Wong EOY, Brownlie EJE, Ng KM, Kathirgamanathan S, Yu FB, Merrill BD, Huang KC, Martin A, Tropini C, Navarre WW. The CIAMIB: a Large and Metabolically Diverse Collection of Inflammation-Associated Bacteria from the Murine Gut. mBio 2022; 13:e0294921. [PMID: 35266814 PMCID: PMC9040815 DOI: 10.1128/mbio.02949-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Gut inflammation directly impacts the growth and stability of commensal gut microbes and can lead to long-lasting changes in microbiota composition that can prolong or exacerbate disease states. While mouse models are used extensively to investigate the interplay between microbes and the inflamed state, the paucity of cultured mouse gut microbes has hindered efforts to determine causal relationships. To address this issue, we are assembling the Collection of Inflammation-Associated Mouse Intestinal Bacteria (CIAMIB). The initial release of this collection comprises 41 isolates of 39 unique bacterial species, covering 4 phyla and containing 10 previously uncultivated isolates, including 1 novel family and 7 novel genera. The collection significantly expands the number of available Muribaculaceae, Lachnospiraceae, and Coriobacteriaceae isolates and includes microbes from genera associated with inflammation, such as Prevotella and Klebsiella. We characterized the growth of CIAMIB isolates across a diverse range of nutritional conditions and predicted their metabolic potential and anaerobic fermentation capacity based on the genomes of these isolates. We also provide the first metabolic analysis of species within the genus Adlercreutzia, revealing these representatives to be nitrate-reducing and severely restricted in their ability to grow on carbohydrates. CIAMIB isolates are fully sequenced and available to the scientific community as a powerful tool to study host-microbiota interactions. IMPORTANCE Attempts to explore the role of the microbiota in animal physiology have resulted in large-scale efforts to cultivate the thousands of microbes that are associated with humans. In contrast, relatively few lab mouse-associated bacteria have been isolated, despite the fact that the overwhelming number of studies on the microbiota use laboratory mice that are colonized with microbes that are quite distinct from those in humans. Here, we report the results of a large-scale isolation of bacteria from the intestines of laboratory mice either prone to or suffering from gut inflammation. This collection comprises dozens of novel isolates, many of which represent the only cultured representatives of their genus or species. We report their basic growth characteristics and genomes and are making them widely available to the greater research community.
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- Erin Oi-Yan Wong
- Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University of School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, San Francisco, California, USA
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University of School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Immunology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- Humans and the Microbiome Program, Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, Toronto, Canada
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Aloe vera gel attenuates acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis in adult male Wistar rats. Toxicol Rep 2022; 9:640-646. [PMID: 35399219 PMCID: PMC8990044 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2022.03.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Ulcerative colitis is a disease of undetermined etiology and treatment. It affects the colon and rectum and typically involves the mucosa, manifesting as continuous areas of inflammation and ulceration. Aloe gel contains more than a hundred potentially active constituents of different classes. This study investigated the effect of aloe gel on experimentally-induced ulcerative colitis. Male Wistar rats were randomly allocated into groups A to F of six rats each. Ulcerative colitis was induced to rats in groups B to F by single intra-colonic administration of 2 mL of 4% acetic acid with a size 6F pediatrics catheter. In contrast, group A received an equivalent volume of normal saline by the same route. Twenty-four hours after induction, rats in groups B and C received normal saline and 1 mg/kg b. wt. daily dose of dexamethasone, respectively. In contrast, those in groups D, E, and F received 20, 40, and 60 mg/kg b. wt. doses of aloe gel, respectively, for 14 days. They were sacrificed 24 h after the last administration. We assessed disease progression by determining the clinical activity index, gross inflammation, histological alterations, the intensity of DNA in colon cells, and tissue level of nitric oxide. All the parameters but one increased significantly in group B rats. The quantitative distribution of DNA in colon cells reduced significantly in this group. Aloe gel doses significantly reversed these changes in a dose-dependent manner. Dexamethasone showed lesser efficacy relative to 60 mg dose of the Aloe gel extract. We conclude that Aloe vera gel has therapeutic potential in the treatment and management of ulcerative colitis. The most significant effects were observed in the groups treated with the highest dose of Aloe gel (60 mg/kg b. wt.). It is also worth noting that the remediated potential of aloe gel in acetic acid-induced UC surpasses that of dexamethasone.
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da Silva Navarro SM, de Almeida FJS, Luckachaki MD, de Oliveira MR. Sesamol prevents mitochondrial impairment and pro-inflammatory alterations in the human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells: role for Nrf2. Metab Brain Dis 2022; 37:607-617. [PMID: 35000053 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-021-00875-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Mitochondria are a primary source and a target of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Increased mitochondrial production of ROS is associated with bioenergetics decline, cell death, and inflammation. Here we investigated whether a pretreatment (for 24 h) with sesamol (SES; at 12.5-50 µM) would be efficient in preventing the mitochondrial collapse induced by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2, at 300 µM) in the human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cell line. We have found that a pretreatment with SES at 25 µM decreased the effects of H2O2 on lipid peroxidation, protein carbonylation, and protein nitration in membranes obtained from the mitochondria isolated from the SH-SY5Y cells. In this regard, SES pretreatment decreased the production of superoxide anion radical (O2-•) by the mitochondria of H2O2-treated cells. SES also prevented the mitochondrial dysfunction induced by H2O2, as assessed by analyzing the activity of the complexes I and V. The H2O2-induced reduction in the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) was also prevented by SES. The levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), as well as the activity of the transcription factor nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) were downregulated by the SES pretreatment in the H2O2-challenged cells. Silencing of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) transcription factor abolished the protection induced by SES regarding mitochondrial function and inflammation. Thus, SES depends on Nrf2 to promote mitochondrial protection in cells facing redox impairment.
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- Sônia Mendes da Silva Navarro
- Departamento de Química, Instituto de Ciências Exatas E da Terra (ICET), Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Av. Fernando Corrêa da Costa, 2367, Cuiaba, MT, CEP 78060-900, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Química (PPGQ), Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, MT, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Instituto de Ciências Exatas E da Terra (ICET), Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Av. Fernando Corrêa da Costa, 2367, Cuiaba, MT, CEP 78060-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Instituto de Ciências Exatas E da Terra (ICET), Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Av. Fernando Corrêa da Costa, 2367, Cuiaba, MT, CEP 78060-900, Brazil.
- Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Química (PPGQ), Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, MT, Brazil.
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Morshedzadeh N, Rahimlou M, Shahrokh S, Mirmiran P, Zali MR. Nutritional management of inflammatory bowel disease; an overview of the evidences. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2022; 16:102440. [PMID: 35247656 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2022.102440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic relapsing-remitting systemic disease and one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases that affect many people. This review designed to report the latest findings on the association between some nutrients and IBD. METHODS A review was performed to summarize the effect of various aspects of nutrition and diet on clinical course, the severity of disease, intestinal epithelial inflammation, inflammatory and oxidative stress markers. Literature searches were conducted in PubMed and Google Scholar up to June 27, 2021. RESULTS Various studies have shown that an unhealthy diet and deficiency of some nutrients are involved in the etiology of IBD. It has also been shown that intestinal dysbiosis can increase the risk of developing IBD. The results of some studies have shown that supplementation with some nutrients such as omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin D and probiotics may have beneficial results in patients with IBD. Adherence to some restrictive diets has also been helpful in some studies. CONCLUSIONS Following proper nutritional approaches can play an essential role in managing IBD symptoms. Further studies are needed to substantiate some of these findings.
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- Nava Morshedzadeh
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nutrition and Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Huo J, Wu Z, Sun W, Wang Z, Wu J, Huang M, Wang B, Sun B. Protective Effects of Natural Polysaccharides on Intestinal Barrier Injury: A Review. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:711-735. [PMID: 35078319 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c05966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Owing to their minimal side effects and effective protection from oxidative stress, inflammation, and malignant growth, natural polysaccharides (NPs) are a potential adjuvant therapy for several diseases caused by intestinal barrier injury (IBI). More studies are accumulating on the protective effects of NPs with respect to IBI, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Thus, this review aims to represent current studies that investigate the protective effects of NPs on IBI by directly maintaining intestinal epithelial barrier integrity (inhibiting oxidative stress, regulating inflammatory cytokine expression, and increasing tight junction protein expression) and indirectly regulating intestinal immunity and microbiota. Furthermore, the mechanisms underlying IBI development are briefly introduced, and the structure-activity relationships of polysaccharides with intestinal barrier protection effects are discussed. Potential developments and challenges associated with NPs exhibiting protective effects against IBI have also been highlighted to guide the application of NPs in the treatment of intestinal diseases caused by IBI.
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- Jiaying Huo
- Key Laboratory of Brewing Molecular Engineering of China Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510640, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Molecular Engineering of China Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510640, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Mitochondria and Healthy Aging, College of Life Science, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong 264005, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Molecular Engineering of China Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Molecular Engineering of China Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Molecular Engineering of China Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Brewing Molecular Engineering of China Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
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Machado MG, Patente TA, Rouillé Y, Heumel S, Melo EM, Deruyter L, Pourcet B, Sencio V, Teixeira MM, Trottein F. Acetate Improves the Killing of Streptococcus pneumoniae by Alveolar Macrophages via NLRP3 Inflammasome and Glycolysis-HIF-1α Axis. Front Immunol 2022; 13:773261. [PMID: 35126390 PMCID: PMC8810543 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.773261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are metabolites produced mainly by the gut microbiota with a known role in immune regulation. Acetate, the major SCFA, is described to disseminate to distal organs such as lungs where it can arm sentinel cells, including alveolar macrophages, to fight against bacterial intruders. In the current study, we explored mechanisms through which acetate boosts macrophages to enhance their bactericidal activity. RNA sequencing analyses show that acetate triggers a transcriptomic program in macrophages evoking changes in metabolic process and immune effector outputs, including nitric oxide (NO) production. In addition, acetate enhances the killing activity of macrophages towards Streptococcus pneumoniae in an NO-dependent manner. Mechanistically, acetate improves IL-1β production by bacteria-conditioned macrophages and the latter acts in an autocrine manner to promote NO production. Strikingly, acetate-triggered IL-1β production was neither dependent of its cell surface receptor free-fatty acid receptor 2, nor of the enzymes responsible for its metabolism, namely acetyl-CoA synthetases 1 and 2. We found that IL-1β production by acetate relies on NLRP3 inflammasome and activation of HIF-1α, the latter being triggered by enhanced glycolysis. In conclusion, we unravel a new mechanism through which acetate reinforces the bactericidal activity of alveolar macrophages.
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- Marina Gomes Machado
- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1019 - UMR 9017 - CIIL - Center for Infection and Immunity of Lille, Lille, France
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, UMR 9017, Lille, France
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1019, Lille, France
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille, Lille, France
- Institut Pasteur de Lille, Lille, France
- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1019 - UMR 9017 - CIIL - Center for Infection and Immunity of Lille, Lille, France
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, UMR 9017, Lille, France
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1019, Lille, France
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille, Lille, France
- Institut Pasteur de Lille, Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1019 - UMR 9017 - CIIL - Center for Infection and Immunity of Lille, Lille, France
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, UMR 9017, Lille, France
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1019, Lille, France
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille, Lille, France
- Institut Pasteur de Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1019 - UMR 9017 - CIIL - Center for Infection and Immunity of Lille, Lille, France
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, UMR 9017, Lille, France
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1019, Lille, France
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille, Lille, France
- Institut Pasteur de Lille, Lille, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille, Lille, France
- Institut Pasteur de Lille, Lille, France
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1011, Lille, France
- Univ. Lille, U1011 – European Genomic Institute for Diabetes EGID, Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1019 - UMR 9017 - CIIL - Center for Infection and Immunity of Lille, Lille, France
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, UMR 9017, Lille, France
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1019, Lille, France
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille, Lille, France
- Institut Pasteur de Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1019 - UMR 9017 - CIIL - Center for Infection and Immunity of Lille, Lille, France
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, UMR 9017, Lille, France
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1019, Lille, France
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille, Lille, France
- Institut Pasteur de Lille, Lille, France
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Zhang S, Luo H, Sun S, Zhang Y, Ma J, Lin Y, Yang L, Tan D, Fu C, Zhong Z, Wang Y. Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge. (Danshen) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Clinical Evidence and Network Pharmacology-Based Strategy for Developing Supplementary Medical Application. Front Pharmacol 2022; 12:741871. [PMID: 35126100 PMCID: PMC8807566 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.741871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a non-specific colorectal disease caused by multifaceted triggers. Although conventional treatments are effective in the management of IBD, high cost and frequent side effects limit their applications and have turned sufferers toward alternative and complementary approaches. Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge (Danshen) is an herbal medicine that reportedly alleviates the symptoms of IBD. A large body of research, including clinical trials in which Danshen-based products or botanical compounds were used, has unmasked its multiple mechanisms of action, but no review has focused on its efficacy as a treatment for IBD. Here, we discussed triggers of IBD, collected relevant clinical trials and analyzed experimental reports, in which bioactive compounds of Danshen attenuated rodent colitis in the management of intestinal integrity, gut microflora, cell death, immune conditions, cytokines, and free radicals. A network pharmacology approach was applied to describe sophisticated mechanisms in a holistic view. The safety of Danshen was also discussed. This review of evidence will help to better understand the potential benefits of Danshen for IBD treatment and provide insights for the development of innovative applications of Danshen.
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- Siyuan Zhang
- Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao, China
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- Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao, China
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- Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao, China
- *Correspondence: Zhangfeng Zhong, ; Yitao Wang,
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- Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao, China
- *Correspondence: Zhangfeng Zhong, ; Yitao Wang,
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Jeong YJ, Kim DH, Lee KW. Homeostasis effects of fermented Maillard reaction products by Lactobacillus gasseri 4M13 in dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis mice. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:434-444. [PMID: 34143895 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Revised: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) continues to increase worldwide. Multiple factors, including diet, loss of the intestinal barrier function, and imbalance of the immune system can cause IBD. A balanced diet is important for maintaining a healthy bowel and preventing IBD from occurring. The effects of probiotic Lactobacillus gasseri-fermented Maillard reaction products (MRPs) prepared by reacting whey protein with galactose on anti-inflammation and intestinal homeostasis were investigated in this study, which compared MPRs and probiotics separately. RESULTS In an animal colitis model induced by 2% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS), FWG administration alleviated colon length loss and maintained intestinal immune system homeostasis as reflected by down-regulated interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α output, and metallopeptidase-9, and epithelial barrier balance as reflected by up-regulated occludin, E-cadherin, and zonula occludens-1 production in the colon. Furthermore, the expression of splenic cytokines such as IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-10 was up-regulated in the FWG-treated mice in a comparable amount to the control group to ensure the balance of immune responses. CONCLUSION This study showed that the use of FWG protects the intestines from colitis caused by DSS and maintains immune balance. FWG increased antioxidant enzyme activity, increased intestinal permeability, and regulated the balance of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in the intestines and spleen. Continued intake of FWG can alleviate IBD symptoms through the preservation of mucosal immune responses, epithelial junction and homeostasis through the regulated splenic cytokines. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Yu-Jin Jeong
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Bassotti G, Fruganti A, Maconi G, Marconi P, Fettucciari K. Clostridioides difficile Infection in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease May be Favoured by the Effects of Proinflammatory Cytokines on the Enteroglial Network. J Inflamm Res 2022; 14:7443-7453. [PMID: 35002278 PMCID: PMC8722535 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s328628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Clostridioides difficile infection is widespread throughout countries and represents an important cause of nosocomial diarrhoea, with relatively high morbidity. This infection often occurs in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases and may complicate their clinical picture. Here, we propose, on the basis of evidence from basic science studies, that in patients affected by inflammatory bowel diseases, this infection might be facilitated by a derangement of the enteric glial cell (EGC) network caused by the effects of proinflammatory cytokines, such as tumour necrosis factor alpha and interferon gamma, which enhance the cytotoxic effects of C. difficile toxin B on EGCs. This hypothesis, if confirmed, could open the door to alternative treatment approaches to fight C. difficile infection.
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- Gabrio Bassotti
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Digestive Endoscopy Section, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.,Gastroenterology & Hepatology Unit, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Gastroenterology Unit, "L. Sacco" Hospital, University of Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Biosciences & Medical Embryology Section, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Biosciences & Medical Embryology Section, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Özden H, Şahin Y, Kilitçi A, Karaca G, Gömeç M, Yildiz A, Uçar C. Comparison of the healing effects of mesazaline and Ganoderma lucidum in acetic acid-induced colitis in rats. Ann Surg Treat Res 2022; 102:29-35. [PMID: 35071117 PMCID: PMC8753384 DOI: 10.4174/astr.2022.102.1.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose The etiology and pathogenesis of distal colitis (DC) are poorly understood. Activation of intestinal inflammatory response may lead to intestinal tissue necrosis. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents are among the treatment options. Our study aimed to compare the protective effects of mesalazine and Ganoderma lucidum in acetic acid (AA)-induced colitis in rats. Methods Twenty-four rats were randomly grouped as colitis, mesalazine, G. lucidum, and combined (G. lucidum + mesalazine) groups. DC was induced by intrarectal administration of AA. Statistical comparisons were done by using parameters including colonic tissue IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α, and CRP levels. Histopathologic changes of the samples of colonic tissue were scored as mucosal damage score and inflammatory score. A P-value of <0.05 was considered significant. Results Intrarectal administration of AA leads to increased interleukin and CRP levels. High mucosal damage and inflammatory scores were noted in colitis group animals. Single mesalazine or G. lucidum treatment produced considerably decreased tissue interleukin and CRP levels. The lowest tissue interleukin and CRP levels were noted in the combined treatment group of animals. Mucosal damage and inflammatory scores were found to be significantly low in this group of animals. Conclusion The intrarectal administration of AA results in an activation of intestinal inflammation and severe mucosal damage in colonic tissue. Single use of mesalazine and G. lucidum treatment decreases the severity of intestinal inflammatory response and mucosal damage. The healing effects of the combined treatment of mesalazine and G. lucidum seem to be more effective than that of separate use in the treatment of DC.
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- Hüseyin Özden
- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ahi Evran University, Kırşehir, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahi EvranUniversity, Kırşehir, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ahi Evran University, Kırşehir, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ahi Evran University, Kırşehir, Turkey
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A review on metabolites and pharmaceutical potential of food legume crop mung bean ( Vigna radiata L. Wilczek). BIOTECHNOLOGIA 2021; 102:425-435. [PMID: 36605597 PMCID: PMC9642937 DOI: 10.5114/bta.2021.111107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Mung bean or moong or green gram, an important grain legume, is cultivated mainly in Asian countries and other parts of the world as a food crop. It is a highly nutritious grain legume with a high content of easily digestible proteins (20-32%), carbohydrates (53.3-67.1%), lipids (0.71-1.85%), vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It also contains some antinutrients such as tannins, phytic acid, hemagglutinin, polyphenols, and trypsin inhibitors in low concentrations. The sprouting of seeds leads to dynamic changes in metabolites with a decrease in antinutrient content and an increase in the nutritional value. In addition to these nutrients and antinutrients, the plant also contains various other phytochemicals such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, phenols, glycosides, and bioactive peptides, which exhibit an array of pharmaceutically important properties such as anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, lipid metabolism regulation, antihypertensive, antiallergic, and antitumor. Being rich in nutritional value and other phytochemical components, the plant can be explored further for its pharmaceutical properties and used as an efficient food additive in the preparation of different types of dietary supplements or food-derived drugs.
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Lee H, Park C, Kwon DH, Hwangbo H, Kim SY, Kim MY, Ji SY, Kim DH, Jeong JW, Kim GY, Hwang HJ, Choi YH. Schisandrae Fructus ethanol extract attenuates particulate matter 2.5-induced inflammatory and oxidative responses by blocking the activation of the ROS-dependent NF-κB signaling pathway. Nutr Res Pract 2021; 15:686-702. [PMID: 34858548 PMCID: PMC8601940 DOI: 10.4162/nrp.2021.15.6.686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Schisandrae Fructus, the fruit of Schisandra chinensis Baill., has traditionally been used as a medicinal herb for the treatment of various diseases, and has proven its various pharmacological effects, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effect of Schisandrae Fructus ethanol extract (SF) on inflammatory and oxidative stress in particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5)-treated RAW 264.7 macrophages. MATERIALS/METHODS To investigate the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of SF in PM2.5-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells, the levels of pro-inflammatory mediator such as nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), cytokines including interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-1β, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) were measured. To elucidate the mechanism underlying the effect of SF, the expression of genes involved in the generation of inflammatory factors was also investigated. We further evaluated the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant efficacy of SF against PM2.5 in the zebrafish model. RESULTS The results indicated that SF treatment significantly inhibited the PM2.5-induced release of NO and PGE2, which was associated with decreased inducible NO synthase and cyclooxygenase-2 expression. SF also attenuated the PM2.5-induced expression of IL-6 and IL-1β, reducing their extracellular secretion. Moreover, SF suppressed the PM2.5-mediated translocation of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) from the cytosol into nuclei and the degradation of inhibitor IκB-α, indicating that SF exhibited anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway. In addition, SF abolished PM2.5-induced generation of ROS, similar to the pretreatment of a ROS scavenger, but not by an inhibitor of NF-κB activity. Furthermore, SF showed strong protective effects against NO and ROS production in PM2.5-treated zebrafish larvae. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that SF exerts anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects against PM2.5 through ROS-dependent down-regulating the NF-κB signaling pathway, and that SF can be a potential functional substance to prevent PM2.5-mediated inflammatory and oxidative damage.
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- Hyesook Lee
- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47340, Korea.,Department of Biochemistry, Dong-Eui University College of Korean Medicine, Busan 47227, Korea
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- Division of Basic Sciences, College of Liberal Studies, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47340, Korea
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- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47340, Korea.,Department of Biochemistry, Dong-Eui University College of Korean Medicine, Busan 47227, Korea
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- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47340, Korea.,Department of Biochemistry, Dong-Eui University College of Korean Medicine, Busan 47227, Korea
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- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47340, Korea.,Department of Biochemistry, Dong-Eui University College of Korean Medicine, Busan 47227, Korea
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- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47340, Korea.,Department of Biochemistry, Dong-Eui University College of Korean Medicine, Busan 47227, Korea
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- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47340, Korea.,Department of Biochemistry, Dong-Eui University College of Korean Medicine, Busan 47227, Korea
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- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47340, Korea.,Department of Biochemistry, Dong-Eui University College of Korean Medicine, Busan 47227, Korea
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- Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources, Sangju 37242, Korea
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- Department of Marine Life Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47340, Korea
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- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47340, Korea.,Department of Biochemistry, Dong-Eui University College of Korean Medicine, Busan 47227, Korea
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Chan YH, Musa NF, Chong YJ, Saat SA, Hafiz F, Shaari K, Israf DA, Tham CL. 2,4,6-Trihydroxy-3-geranyl acetophenone suppresses vascular leakage and leukocyte infiltration in lipopolysaccharide-induced endotoxemic mice. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2021; 59:732-740. [PMID: 34155953 PMCID: PMC8221152 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2021.1933083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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CONTEXT Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) exacerbates systemic inflammatory responses and causes excessive fluid leakage. 2,4,6-Trihydroxy-3-geranyl acetophenone (tHGA) has been revealed to protect against LPS-induced vascular inflammation and endothelial hyperpermeability in vitro. OBJECTIVE This study assesses the in vivo protective effects of tHGA against LPS-induced systemic inflammation and vascular permeability in endotoxemic mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS BALB/c mice were intraperitoneally pre-treated with tHGA for 1 h, followed by 6 h of LPS induction. Evans blue permeability assay and leukocyte transmigration assay were performed in mice (n = 6) pre-treated with 2, 20 and 100 mg/kg tHGA. The effects of tHGA (20, 40 and 80 mg/kg) on LPS-induced serum TNF-α secretion, lung dysfunction and lethality were assessed using ELISA (n = 6), histopathological analysis (n = 6) and survivability assay (n = 10), respectively. Saline and dexamethasone were used as the negative control and drug control, respectively. RESULTS tHGA significantly inhibited vascular permeability at 2, 20 and 100 mg/kg with percentage of inhibition of 48%, 85% and 86%, respectively, in comparison to the LPS control group (IC50=3.964 mg/kg). Leukocyte infiltration was suppressed at 20 and 100 mg/kg doses with percentage of inhibition of 73% and 81%, respectively (IC50=17.56 mg/kg). However, all tHGA doses (20, 40 and 80 mg/kg) failed to prevent endotoxemic mice from lethality because tHGA could not suppress TNF-α overproduction and organ dysfunction. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS tHGA may be developed as a potential therapeutic agent for diseases related to uncontrolled vascular leakage by combining with other anti-inflammatory agents.
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- Yee Han Chan
- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
- CONTACT Chau Ling Tham Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Ibrahim TS, Moustafa AH, Almalki AJ, Allam RM, Althagafi A, Md S, Mohamed MFA. Novel chalcone/aryl carboximidamide hybrids as potent anti-inflammatory via inhibition of prostaglandin E2 and inducible NO synthase activities: design, synthesis, molecular docking studies and ADMET prediction. J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem 2021; 36:1067-1078. [PMID: 34027787 PMCID: PMC8158245 DOI: 10.1080/14756366.2021.1929201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Two series of chalcone/aryl carboximidamide hybrids 4a-f and 6a-f were synthesised and evaluated for their inhibitory activity against iNOS and PGE2. The most potent derivatives were further checked for their in vivo anti-inflammatory activity utilising carrageenan-induced rat paw oedema model. Compounds 4c, 4d, 6c and 6d were proved to be the most effective inhibitors of PGE2, LPS-induced NO production, iNOS activity. Moreover, 4c, 4d, 6c and 6d showed significant oedema inhibition ranging from 62.21% to 78.51%, compared to indomethacin (56.27 ± 2.14%) and celecoxib (12.32%). Additionally, 4c, 6a and 6e displayed good COX2 inhibitory activity while 4c, 6a and 6c exhibited the highest 5LOX inhibitory activity. Compounds 4c, 4d, 6c and 6d fit nicely into the pocket of iNOS protein (PDB ID: 1r35) via the important amino acid residues. Prediction of physicochemical parameters exhibited that 4c, 4d, 6c and 6d had acceptable physicochemical parameters and drug-likeness. The results indicated that chalcone/aryl carboximidamides 4c, 4d, 6c and 6d, in particular 4d and 6d, could be used as promising lead candidates as potent anti-inflammatory agents.
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- Tarek S. Ibrahim
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacology Department, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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Hikisz P, Bernasinska-Slomczewska J. Beneficial Properties of Bromelain. Nutrients 2021; 13:4313. [PMID: 34959865 PMCID: PMC8709142 DOI: 10.3390/nu13124313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Bromelain is a major sulfhydryl proteolytic enzyme found in pineapple plants, having multiple activities in many areas of medicine. Due to its low toxicity, high efficiency, high availability, and relative simplicity of acquisition, it is the object of inexhaustible interest of scientists. This review summarizes scientific reports concerning the possible application of bromelain in treating cardiovascular diseases, blood coagulation and fibrinolysis disorders, infectious diseases, inflammation-associated diseases, and many types of cancer. However, for the proper application of such multi-action activities of bromelain, further exploration of the mechanism of its action is needed. It is supposed that the anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective and anti-coagulatory activity of bromelain may become a complementary therapy for COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 patients. During the irrepressible spread of novel variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, such beneficial properties of this biomolecule might help prevent escalation and the progression of the COVID-19 disease.
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- Pawel Hikisz
- Department of Molecular Biophysics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, ul. Pomorska 141/143, 90-236 Lodz, Poland;
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Xia SL, Min QJ, Shao XX, Lin DP, Ma GL, Wu H, Cao SG, Jiang Y. Influence of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Infliximab Effectiveness in Chinese Patients With Crohn's Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Front Nutr 2021; 8:739285. [PMID: 34746207 PMCID: PMC8568764 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.739285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background: It remains uncertain whether vitamin D3 (vitD3) supplementation is beneficial for remission of Crohn's disease (CD). The influence of vitD3 supplementation on Infliximab (IFX) effectiveness was analyzed in Chinese CD patients. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, moderate-to-severe CD patients, who were bio-naïve and prescribed with IFX treatment for at least 54 weeks, were recorded from January 2014 to December 2019. VitD3 supplementation was defined as patients additionally took oral vitD3 (125 IU/d) within 3 days after the first infusion and persisted in the whole follow-up period. Disease activity was assessed using Harvey-Bradshaw Index (HBI). Serum cytokine profiles (IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, TNF-α, and IFN-γ) were quantitatively analyzed in a subset of all patients at baseline and 54-week after intervention. Results: Among 73 enrolled patients, 37 took vitD3 regularly (D3-patients), the others (non-D3-patients) did not. At 54-week, the mean 25-hydroxyvitaminD level increased in D3-patients (20.33 vs. 15.07 ng/mL, P < 0.001). The clinical remission rate was higher in D3-patients compared to non-D3-patients (83.8 vs. 61.6%, P = 0.030). The decrease of HBI from baseline to 54-week was more in D3-patients than non-D3-patients (7.41 ± 3.0 vs. 6.28 ± 2.75, P = 0.023). Furthermore, vitD3 supplementation was independently related to the increase of remission rate at 54-week in D3-patients (β = −1.667, P = 0.015). The benefit of vitD3 supplementation was significant only in patients with deficient vitD3 (all P < 0.05), but not in non-deficient vitD3. A total of nine patients (four non-D3-patients and five D3-patients) were selected to determine serum cytokine profiles after 54-week IFX treatment. In non-D3-patients, the decreases of TNF-α and IL-6 at 54-week were more obvious than at baseline (P = 0.032, 0.022, respectively). In D3-patients, however, only IL-10 increased at 54-week compared with its baseline value (P = 0.037). Conclusions: VitD3 supplementation could improve IFX effectiveness in CD patients, especially for patients with vitD3 deficiency. This beneficial effect of vitD3 supplementation probably arose from the up-regulation of IL-10. Trial Registration: NCT04606017.
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- Sheng-Long Xia
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Kamlungmak S, Nakpheng T, Kaewpaiboon S, Mudhar Bintang MAK, Prom-In S, Chunhachaichana C, Suwandecha T, Srichana T. Safety and Biocompatibility of Mupirocin Nanoparticle-Loaded Hydrogel on Burn Wound in Rat Model. Biol Pharm Bull 2021; 44:1707-1716. [PMID: 34719647 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b21-00397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Mupirocin nanoparticle-loaded hydrogel (MLH) was successfully developed. This study focused on the safety of cell lines and the biocompatibility of MLH for wound healing in rat models. MLH was assessed by an analysis of cytotoxicity and the secretion of inflammatory cytokines in cell lines. The cytocompatibility of MLH was compared with mupirocin ointment on full-thickness burn wounds in rats. The results indicated that MLH and blank hydrogel had no toxicity to human epidermal keratinocytes and human fibroblast cells. MLH inhibited lipopolysaccharide (LPS) activity in macrophage-like cells resulting in low nitric oxide production and reduced inflammatory cytokine production (interleukin (IL)-1β) compared with a positive control (LPS only). In burn wounds, MLH and hydrogel healed the wound better than the other groups determined by wound contraction, reduced secretion, and the generation of new blood vessels, as well as promotion of hair follicle cells. Better granulation tissue proliferation, less necrosis, and a lower degree of inflammation were found in the MLH and blank hydrogel than in the mupirocin ointment. The hydrogel group reduced the macrophages (CD68) on day 14 at the edge of the wound. On day 28, T cells (CD3), B cells (CD20), and CD68+ cells were concentrated in the deeper subcutaneous tissue. Additionally, the transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) concentration and matrix prometalloproteinase-2/tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-2 ratio in the MLH and hydrogel groups were less than those in the other groups. The MLH formulation was safe and effective in burn wound healing. Therefore, MLH formulations are promising candidates for further evaluation in clinical trials.
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- Sukanjana Kamlungmak
- Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Prince of Songkla University.,Department of the Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University
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- Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Prince of Songkla University
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- Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Prince of Songkla University.,Department of the Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University
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- Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Prince of Songkla University.,Department of the Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University
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- Department of the Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University
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- Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Prince of Songkla University.,Department of the Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University
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Ding P, Liu J, Li Q, Lu Q, Li J, Shi R, Shi L, Mao T, Ge D, Niu H, Peng G, Wang Z. Investigation of the Active Ingredients and Mechanism of Hudi Enteric-Coated Capsules in DSS-Induced Ulcerative Colitis Mice Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Verification. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2021; 15:4259-4273. [PMID: 34675488 PMCID: PMC8519793 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s326029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Background Hudi enteric-coated capsule (HDC) is a Chinese medicine prescribed to treat ulcerative colitis (UC). However, its anti-inflammatory active ingredients and mechanisms remain unknown. This study aimed to investigate the active components of HDC and explore its potential mechanisms against UC by integrating network pharmacology and experimental verification. Methods A DSS-induced colitis murine model was established to validate the efficacy of HDC by detecting disease activity index (DAI) and histopathological changes. Network pharmacological analysis was performed to identify the active compounds and core targets of HDC for the treatment of UC. The main compounds in HDC were identified by high-performance liquid chromatography. The relative expressions of HDC’s core targets were also determined in vivo. Finally, molecular docking was applied to model the interaction between HDC and target proteins. Results In an in vivo experiment, HDC, especially the middle-dose HDC, effectively reduced clinical symptoms of UC, including weight loss, bloody stool, and colon shortening. Besides, the severity of colitis was considerably suppressed by HDC as evidenced by reduced DAI scores. A total of 118 active compounds and 69 candidate targets from HDC closely related to UC progression were identified via network pharmacology. Enrichment analysis revealed that the key targets of HDC correlated with the expressions of PTGS2, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β. Meanwhile, these cytokines were enriched in various biological processes through the IL-17/JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway. The middle-dose HDC contributed more to ameliorating DSS-induced colitis through this signaling pathway than other dosages. Nine components binding to JAK2, STAT3, IL-17 and IL-6 were identified by molecular docking, confirming again the inhibition effects of HDC on the IL-17/JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway. Conclusion The HDC treatment, particularly the middle-dose, exerted an anti-UC effect in a multi-component, multi-target, and multi-mechanism manner, especially inhibiting the IL-17/JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway to downregulate the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines.
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- Panghua Ding
- Department of Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dong Fang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dong Fang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dong Fang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dong Fang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Experimental Teaching Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Anhui Joyfar Pharmaceutical Research Institute Co. Ltd, Hefei, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dong Fang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Owumi SE, Otunla MT, Arunsi UO, Najophe ES. 3-Indolepropionic acid upturned male reproductive function by reducing oxido-inflammatory responses and apoptosis along the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis of adult rats exposed to chlorpyrifos. Toxicology 2021; 463:152996. [PMID: 34678318 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2021.152996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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We examined the effect of 3-Indolepropionic acid (3-IPA), an antioxidant on the organophosphorus pesticide chlorpyrifos (CPF)-induced reproductive toxicity in rats. The five experimental rat cohorts were treated per os for 14 consecutive days as follows: Control (Corn oil 2 mL/kg body weight), CPF alone (5 mg/kg), 3-IPA alone (40 mg/kg) and the co-treated rat cohorts (CPF:5 mg/kg + 3-IPA: 20 or 40 mg/kg). Biomarkers of testicular and epididymal function, oxidative stress, myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity and the levels of nitric oxide (NO), reactive oxygen and nitrogen (RONS) species and lipid peroxidation (LPO) were assessed. Also, tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), Bcl-2-associated X (Bax) and B cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) proteins were estimated, and tissue histology was microscopically examined. CPF alone significantly (p < 0.05) increased biomarkers of reproductive toxicities were averted in rats co-treated 3-IPA. Decreases in antioxidants and increases in lipid peroxidation and reactive oxygen and nitrogen species were lessened (p < 0.05) in CPF and 3-IPA co-treated rats. CPF mediated increases in TNF-α, NO, Bax, and MPO activity was reduced (p < 0.05) in the epididymis, testes, and hypothalamus of rats co-treated with 3-IPA. In addition, Bcl-2 expression was increased in rats co-treated with 3-IPA dose-dependently. Histopathological examination revealed severe lesions induced by CPF were prevented in rats co-treated with 3-IPA. Our findings demonstrate that exogenous 3-IPA reduced CPF-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in the epididymis and testes of male rats.
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- Solomon E Owumi
- Cancer Research and Molecular Biology Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, 200004, Nigeria.
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- Cancer Research and Molecular Biology Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, 200004, Nigeria
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- Department of Cancer Immunology and Biotechnology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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- Nutritional and Industrial Biochemistry Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, 200004, Nigeria
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Abdelghffar EA, El-Nashar HAS, Al-Mohammadi AGA, Eldahshan OA. Orange fruit ( Citrus sinensis) peel extract attenuates chemotherapy-induced toxicity in male rats. Food Funct 2021; 12:9443-9455. [PMID: 34606555 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo01905h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Background: Cyclophosphamide (CYP) is a chemotherapy drug widely used in the treatment of several types of cancers and autoimmune disorders. Unfortunately, it causes severe side effects on many organs due to its oxidative stress effect. Objective: The present study aims to tentatively identify the phytochemical constituents of orange fruit (Citrus sinensis) peel extract (OFPE) and elucidate the chemopreventive effects of OFPE on CYP drug induced organ toxicity. Methods: The high performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectroscopy (HPLC-MS/MS) technique was used to identify the compounds. Thirty-five male rats were divided into five groups (GP; n = 7): GP1: normal control, GP2: OFPE 0.5 only, GP3: CYP-only, GP4: OFPE 0.25 + CYP, and GP5: OFPE 0.5 + CYP. Results: Twenty-nine compounds of polyphenolic nature, mainly flavonoids, anthocyanidins, phenolic acids and limonoids were characterized by HPLC-MS/MS analysis. Among these compounds, naringin, hesperidin, diosmin, rutin, neohesperidin and limonin were the predominant compounds in the examined extract. Serum cellular markers were found to be decreased significantly upon treatment with OFPE (especially high dose). Also, a significant prophylactic effect against liver, kidney, and heart injuries induced by CYP via decreasing inflammation (serum TNF-α, IL-1β & IL-6) and lipid peroxidation (MDA) was also revealed. Also, an increase in antioxidant levels (serum TAO, and cellular GSH & CAT in tissue homogenates) confirmed the protective efficacy of OFPE against CYP toxicity. Conclusions: The present study reveals some chemopreventive properties and beneficial effects of OFPE on CYP-induced organ toxicity via its antioxidant status and immunoregulatory activities.
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- Eman A Abdelghffar
- Department of Biology, Collage of Science, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia. .,Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.,Center for Drug Discovery Research and Development, Ain Shams University, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.,Center for Drug Discovery Research and Development, Ain Shams University, Egypt
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Singh D, Yadav A, Singh C. Autonomous regulation of inducible nitric oxide synthase and cytochrome P450 2E1-mediated oxidative stress in maneb- and paraquat-treated rat polymorphs. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2021; 178:104944. [PMID: 34446210 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2021.104944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Maneb (MB)- and paraquat (PQ)-induced oxidative stress in rat polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) is regulated in parallel by cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). However, mechanism underlying their regulation is not yet understood. The study investigated the role of nuclear factor- kappa B (NF-κB) and mitogen-activated protein kinase/extracellular signal regulated kinase/protein kinase C (MEK/ERK/PKC) pathway in the regulation of iNOS- and CYP2E1-induced oxidative stress in PMNs. MB + PQ-induced changes in nitrite content, lipid peroxidation (LPO), iNOS expression/activity and inflammatory mediators were alleviated by aminoguanidine (AG), an iNOS inhibitor, without any change in CYP2E1. Alternatively, diallyl sulphide (DAS), a CYP2E1 inhibitor, rescued from MB + PQ-induced changes in CYP2E1 activity/expression, free radical generation, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, LPO and pro-inflammatory cytokines without any alterations in nitrite content and iNOS activity/expression. Pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC), NF-κB inhibitor, did not alter CYP2E1 but mitigated free radical generation, SOD activity, LPO, nitrite content, iNOS activity/expression and levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukine-1β and interleukine-4). Ex-vivo treatment with MEK inhibitor (PD98059), ERK1/2 inhibitor (AG126) or PKC inhibitor (rottlerin) ameliorated MB + PQ-induced increase in free radical generation and CYP2E1 activity/expression in PMNs. While PD98059 and AG126 abated MB + PQ-induced increase in ERK1/2, PKC-α/δ and CYP2E1 levels, rottlerin restored PKC-α/δ and CYP2E1 towards normalcy without affecting ERK1/2 level in MB + PQ-treated group. The results suggest that iNOS and CYP2E1 contributing to MB + PQ-induced oxidative stress in rat PMNs exhibit differential regulatory mechanisms. The inflammatory mediators regulate iNOS expression while CYP2E1 expression is triggered via MEK-ERK1/2-PKC pathway.
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- Deepali Singh
- Developmental Toxicology Laboratory, Systems Toxicology and Health Risk Assessment Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Vishvigyan Bhawan 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226 001, Uttar Pradesh, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Developmental Toxicology Laboratory, Systems Toxicology and Health Risk Assessment Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Vishvigyan Bhawan 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226 001, Uttar Pradesh, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Developmental Toxicology Laboratory, Systems Toxicology and Health Risk Assessment Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Vishvigyan Bhawan 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226 001, Uttar Pradesh, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Ghozali N, Belguendouz H, Messaoudene D, Hadjimi Z, Ihammichene S, Chekaoui A, Benchabane S, Terahi M, Kediha I, Ali Pacha L, Touil-Boukoffa C. In-vitro immunomodulatory effects of nicotine on Nitric Oxide, interleukin 1β and interleukin 37 production in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from patients with Behçet disease. Int Immunopharmacol 2021; 101:108189. [PMID: 34601327 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.108189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Behçet's disease is a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder associated with a cytokine profile disruption and increased nitric oxide levels. In our current study we sought to evaluate the in-vitro modulatory effect of nicotine, the principal alkaloid of tobacco, on nitric oxide (NO), interleukin 1β (IL-1β) and interleukin 37 (IL-37) production during Behçet's disease. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells cultures were performed with or without nicotine (200 μg/ml). Culture supernatants were harvested after 24 h of incubation. NO, IL-1β and IL-37 measurements were, respectively, performed by modified Griess method and ELISA sandwich. Our results showed that nicotine significantly reduced NO and IL-1β levels in patients with Behçet's disease, while it increased IL-37 production. Our results showed no sex differences in the effects of nicotine on the production of nitric oxide and IL-1β nor IL-37 in PBMC of patients. Our findings suggest that nicotine may provide a potential therapeutic strategy targeting inflammation during Behçet's disease.
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- Nourelhouda Ghozali
- Team "Cytokines and NO synthases: Immunity and pathogenesis", LBCM, FSB, USTHB, Algiers, Algeria; Laboratory of valorization and conservation of biological resources, FS, UMBB, Boumerdes, Algeria.
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- Team "Cytokines and NO synthases: Immunity and pathogenesis", LBCM, FSB, USTHB, Algiers, Algeria
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- Team "Cytokines and NO synthases: Immunity and pathogenesis", LBCM, FSB, USTHB, Algiers, Algeria
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- Team "Cytokines and NO synthases: Immunity and pathogenesis", LBCM, FSB, USTHB, Algiers, Algeria
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- Team "Cytokines and NO synthases: Immunity and pathogenesis", LBCM, FSB, USTHB, Algiers, Algeria
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- Team "Cytokines and NO synthases: Immunity and pathogenesis", LBCM, FSB, USTHB, Algiers, Algeria
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- Team "Cytokines and NO synthases: Immunity and pathogenesis", LBCM, FSB, USTHB, Algiers, Algeria
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- Ophthalmology Department, Nafissa Hammoud Hospital, Algiers, Algeria
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- Neurology Department, Mustapha Bacha Hospital, Algiers, Algeria
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- Neurology Department, Mustapha Bacha Hospital, Algiers, Algeria
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- Team "Cytokines and NO synthases: Immunity and pathogenesis", LBCM, FSB, USTHB, Algiers, Algeria.
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Crohn's Disease Susceptibility and Onset Are Strongly Related to Three NOD2 Gene Haplotypes. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10173777. [PMID: 34501225 PMCID: PMC8432186 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10173777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The genetic background and the determinants influencing the disease form, course, and onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remain unresolved. We aimed to determine the NOD2 gene haplotypes and their relationship with IBD occurrence, clinical presentation, and onset, analyzing a cohort of 578 patients with IBD, including children, and 888 controls. Imaging or endoscopy with a histopathological confirmation was used to diagnose IBD. Genotyping was performed to assess the differences in genotypic and allelic frequencies. Linkage disequilibrium was analyzed, and associations between haplotypes and clinical data were evaluated. We emphasized the prevalence of risk alleles in all analyzed loci in patients with Crohn disease (CD). Interestingly, c.2722G>C and c.3019_3020insC alleles were also overrepresented in ulcerative colitis (UC). T-C-G-C-insC, T-C-G-T-insC, and T-T-G-T-wt haplotypes were correlated with the late-onset form of CD (OR = 23.01, 5.09, and 17.71, respectively), while T-T-G-T-wt and C-C-G-T-wt were prevalent only in CD children (OR = 29.36, and 12.93, respectively; p-value = 0.001). In conclusion, the presence of c.3019_3020insC along with c.802C>T occurred as the most fundamental contributing diplotype in late-onset CD form, while in CD children, the mutual allele in all predisposing haplotypes was the c.2798 + 158T. Identifying the unique, high-impact haplotypes supports further studies of the NOD2 gene, including haplotypic backgrounds.
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