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Mavrogeni ME, Asadpoor M, Henricks PAJ, Keshavarzian A, Folkerts G, Braber S. Direct Action of Non-Digestible Oligosaccharides against a Leaky Gut. Nutrients 2022; 14:4699. [PMID: 36364961 PMCID: PMC9655944 DOI: 10.3390/nu14214699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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The epithelial monolayer is the primary determinant of mucosal barrier function, and tight junction (TJ) complexes seal the paracellular space between the adjacent epithelial cells and represent the main "gate-keepers" of the paracellular route. Impaired TJ functionality results in increased permeation of the "pro-inflammatory" luminal contents to the circulation that induces local and systemic inflammatory and immune responses, ultimately triggering and/or perpetuating (chronic) systemic inflammatory disorders. Increased gut leakiness is associated with intestinal and systemic disease states such as inflammatory bowel disease and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease. Modulation of TJ dynamics is an appealing strategy aiming at inflammatory conditions associated with compromised intestinal epithelial function. Recently there has been a growing interest in nutraceuticals, particularly in non-digestible oligosaccharides (NDOs). NDOs confer innumerable health benefits via microbiome-shaping and gut microbiota-related immune responses, including enhancement of epithelial barrier integrity. Emerging evidence supports that NDOs also exert health-beneficial effects on microbiota independently via direct interactions with intestinal epithelial and immune cells. Among these valuable features, NDOs promote barrier function by directly regulating TJs via AMPK-, PKC-, MAPK-, and TLR-associated pathways. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the epithelial barrier-protective effects of different NDOs with a special focus on their microbiota-independent modulation of TJs.
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- Maria Eleni Mavrogeni
- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, 3584 CG Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, 3584 CG Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, 3584 CG Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, 3584 CG Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, 3584 CG Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Pezzino S, Sofia M, Faletra G, Mazzone C, Litrico G, La Greca G, Latteri S. Gut-Liver Axis and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Vicious Circle of Dysfunctions Orchestrated by the Gut Microbiome. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:1622. [PMID: 36358323 PMCID: PMC9687983 DOI: 10.3390/biology11111622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a prevalent, multifactorial, and poorly understood liver disease with an increasing incidence worldwide. NAFLD is typically asymptomatic and coupled with other symptoms of metabolic syndrome. The prevalence of NAFLD is rising in tandem with the prevalence of obesity. In the Western hemisphere, NAFLD is one of the most prevalent causes of liver disease and liver transplantation. Recent research suggests that gut microbiome dysbiosis may play a significant role in the pathogenesis of NAFLD by dysregulating the gut-liver axis. The so-called "gut-liver axis" refers to the communication and feedback loop between the digestive system and the liver. Several pathological mechanisms characterized the alteration of the gut-liver axis, such as the impairment of the gut barrier and the increase of the intestinal permeability which result in endotoxemia and inflammation, and changes in bile acid profiles and metabolite levels produced by the gut microbiome. This review will explore the role of gut-liver axis disruption, mediated by gut microbiome dysbiosis, on NAFLD development.
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- Department of Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies “G. F. Ingrassia”, Cannizzaro Hospital, University of Catania, 95126 Catania, Italy
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Beanland BT, McNeill EP, Sequeira DJ, Xue H, Shroyer NF, Speer AL. Investigation of murine host sex as a biological variable in epithelial barrier function and muscle contractility in human intestinal organoids. FASEB J 2022; 36:e22613. [PMID: 36250916 PMCID: PMC9645459 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202101740rr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Intestinal failure (IF) occurs when intestinal surface area or function is not sufficient to support digestion and nutrient absorption. Human intestinal organoid (HIO)-derived tissue-engineered intestine is a potential cure for IF. Research to date has demonstrated successful HIO transplantation (tHIO) into mice with significant in vivo maturation. An area lacking in the literature is exploration of murine host sex as a biological variable (SABV) in tHIO function. In this study, we investigate murine host SABV in tHIO epithelial barrier function and muscle contractility. HIOs were generated in vitro and transplanted into nonobese diabetic, severe combined immunodeficiency gamma chain deficient male and female mice. tHIOs were harvested after 8-12 weeks in vivo. Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry were conducted to compare tight junctions and contractility-related markers in tHIOs. An Ussing chamber and contractility apparatus were used to evaluate tHIO epithelial barrier and muscle contractile function, respectively. The expression and morphology of tight junction and contractility-related markers from tHIOs in male and female murine hosts is not significantly different. Epithelial barrier function as measured by transepithelial resistance, short circuit current, and fluorescein isothiocyanate-dextran permeability is no different in tHIOs from male and female hosts, although these results may be limited by HIO epithelial immaturity and a short flux time. Muscle contractility as measured by total contractile activity, amplitude, frequency, and tension is not significantly different in tHIOs from male and female hosts. The data suggest that murine host sex may not be a significant biological variable influencing tHIO function, specifically epithelial barrier maintenance and muscle contractility, though limitations exist in our model.
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- Brooke T. Beanland
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, United States
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Jin Y, Gao XY, Zhao J, Tian WS, Zhang YL, Tian EJ, Zhou BH, Wang HW. Estrogen deficiency aggravates fluoride-induced small intestinal mucosa damage and junctional complexes proteins expression disorder in rats. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 246:114181. [PMID: 36252517 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.114181] [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: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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To investigate the effect of estrogen deficiency on the small intestinal mucosal barrier induced by fluoride (F), F exposure models of ovariectomy (OVX) rats (surgically removed ovaries) and non-OVX rats (normal condition) were established by adding sodium fluoride (NaF) (0, 25, 50, and 100 mg/L, calculated by F ion) in drinking water for 90 days. The intestinal mucosal histomorphology, mucosal barrier function, and protein expression levels of tight junctions (TJs), adhesion junctions (AJs), and desmosomes were evaluated in the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and 5-Bromo-2-deoxyUridine (BrdU) measurement showed that excessive F-induced damage to intestinal epithelial cells and inhibited the proliferation of intestinal epithelial cells, eventually decreasing the number of goblet cells and decreasing glycoprotein secretion, as indicated by Alcian blue and periodic acid-Schiff (AB-PAS) and periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining. Further immunofluorescence analysis demonstrated that excessive F decreased the protein expression levels of occludin, zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1), E-cadherin, and desmoplakin (P < 0.05, P < 0.01) and enhanced the expression of claudin-2 (P < 0.01), suggesting that cell-to-cell junctions were disrupted. Collectively, F exposure impaired the small intestinal mucosal barrier by inducing damage to intestinal epithelial cells and inhibiting intestinal epithelial cell proliferation. Disorders in the junctional complex protein expression blocked the synergy between intercellular communication and aggravated mucosal injury. In particular, estrogen deficiency exacerbated F-induced enterotoxicity, which provides new explanations for the development and severity of intestinal disease in postmenopausal women with high-F areas.
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- Ye Jin
- Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental and Animal Product Safety, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471000, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental and Animal Product Safety, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471000, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental and Animal Product Safety, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471000, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental and Animal Product Safety, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471000, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental and Animal Product Safety, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471000, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental and Animal Product Safety, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471000, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental and Animal Product Safety, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471000, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental and Animal Product Safety, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471000, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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Bootz-Maoz H, Pearl A, Melzer E, Malnick S, Sharon E, Bennet Y, Tsentsarevsky R, Abuchatzera S, Amidror S, Aretz E, Azriel S, Gam Ze Letova C, Naama M, Shoval I, Yaron O, Karako-Lampert S, Bel S, Yissachar N. Diet-induced modifications to human microbiome reshape colonic homeostasis in irritable bowel syndrome. Cell Rep 2022; 41:111657. [DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Luo T, Wang D, Zhao Y, Li X, Yang G, Jin Y. Polystyrene microplastics exacerbate experimental colitis in mice tightly associated with the occurrence of hepatic inflammation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 844:156884. [PMID: 35752249 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The potential health effects of microplastics (MPs) have become a public concern due to their ubiquitousness in the environment and life. Numerous studies have demonstrated that a high dose of MPs can adversely affect gastrointestinal health. However, few studies have focused on the impact of microplastics on patients' health with respect to gastrointestinal diseases. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has emerged as a global disease with a rapidly increasing incidence. IBD, a specific gastrointestinal illness characterized by acute, chronic inflammation and intestinal barrier dysfunction, might increase sensitivity to MPs exposure. Herein, we investigated the impact and mechanism of PS-MPs on dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced colitis. The results demonstrated that gavage with PS-MPs alone caused minimal effects on the intestinal barrier and liver status of mice. For mice with colitis, additional PS-MPs exposure caused a shorter colon length, aggravated histopathological damage and inflammation, reduced mucus secretion, and increased the colon permeability. Furthermore, PS-MPs exposure also increased the risk of secondary liver injury associated with inflammatory cell infiltration. These findings provide more histopathological evidence and suggest a need for more research on the health risk of MPs for sensitive individuals.
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- Ting Luo
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China; College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China.
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China
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The Protective Effects of Nutraceutical Components in Methotrexate-Induced Toxicity Models—An Overview. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10102053. [PMID: 36296329 PMCID: PMC9608860 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10102053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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There are multiple concerns associated with methotrexate (MTX), widely recognized for anti-neoplastic and anti-inflammatory effects in life-threatening disease conditions, i.e., acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis, due to long-term side effects and associated toxicity, which limits its valuable potential. MTX acts as an inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase, leading to suppression of purine and pyrimidine synthesis in high metabolic and turnover cells, targeting cancer and dysregulated immune cells. Due to low discrimination between neoplastic cells and naturally high turnover cells, MTX is prone to inhibiting the division of all fast-dividing cells, causing toxicity in multiple organs. Nutraceutical compounds are plant-based or food-derived compounds, used for their preventive and therapeutic role, ascertained in multiple organ dysfunctions, including cardiovascular disease, ischemic stroke, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Gut microbiota and microbiota-derived metabolites take part in multiple physiological processes, their dysregulation being involved in disease pathogenesis. Modulation of gut microbiota by using nutraceutical compounds represents a promising therapeutic direction to restore intestinal dysfunction associated with MTX treatment. In this review, we address the main organ dysfunctions induced by MTX treatment, and modulations of them by using nutraceutical compounds. Moreover, we revealed the protective mechanisms of nutraceuticals in MTX-induced intestinal dysfunctions by modulation of gut microbiota.
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Glaesserella parasuis serotype 5 breaches the porcine respiratory epithelial barrier by inducing autophagy and blocking the cell membrane Claudin-1 replenishment. PLoS Pathog 2022; 18:e1010912. [PMID: 36228044 PMCID: PMC9595547 DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1010912] [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: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Glaesserella parasuis (G. parasuis), the primary pathogen of Glässer's disease, colonizes the upper respiratory tract and can break through the epithelial barrier of the respiratory tract, leading to lung infection. However, the underlying mechanisms for this adverse effect remain unclear. The G. parasuis serotype 5 SQ strain (HPS5-SQ) infection decreased the integrity of piglets' lung Occludin and Claudin-1. Autophagy regulates the function of the epithelial barrier and tight junction proteins (TJs) expression. We tested the hypothesis that HPS5-SQ breaking through the porcine respiratory epithelial barrier was linked to autophagy and Claudin-1 degradation. When HPS5-SQ infected swine tracheal epithelial cells (STEC), autophagosomes encapsulated, and autolysosomes degraded oxidatively stressed mitochondria covered with Claudin-1. Furthermore, we found that autophagosomes encapsulating mitochondria resulted in cell membrane Claudin-1 being unable to be replenished after degradation and damaged the respiratory tract epithelial barrier. In conclusion, G. parasuis serotype 5 breaks through the porcine respiratory epithelial barrier by inducing autophagy and interrupting cell membrane Claudin-1 replenishment, clarifying the mechanism of the G. parasuis infection and providing a new potential target for drug design and vaccine development.
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Yun M, Park SH, Kang DH, Kim JW, Kim JD, Ryu S, Lee J, Jeong HM, Hwang HR, Song KS. Inhibition of Pseudomonas aeruginosa LPS-Induced airway inflammation by RIPK3 in human airway. J Cell Mol Med 2022; 26:5506-5516. [PMID: 36226560 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.17579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Although the physiological function of receptor-interacting protein kinase (RIPK) 3 has emerged as a critical mediator of programmed necrosis/necroptosis, the intracellular role it plays as an attenuator in human lungs and human bronchial epithelia remains unclear. Here, we show that the expression of RIPK3 dramatically decreased in the inflamed tissues of human lungs, and moved from the nucleus to the cytoplasm. The overexpression of RIPK3 dramatically increased F-actin formation and decreased the expression of genes for pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6 and IL-1β), but not siRNA-RIPK3. Interestingly, whereas RIPK3 was bound to histone 1b without LPS stimulation, the interaction between them was disrupted after 15 min of LPS treatment. Histone methylation could not maintain the binding of RIPK3 and activated movement towards the cytoplasm. In the cytoplasm, overexpressed RIPK3 continuously attenuated pro-inflammatory cytokine gene expression by inhibiting NF-κB activation, preventing the progression of inflammation during Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. Our data indicated that RIPK3 is critical for the regulation of the LPS-induced inflammatory microenvironment. Therefore, we suggest that RIPK3 is a potential therapeutic candidate for bacterial infection-induced pulmonary inflammation.
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- Minsu Yun
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Science, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Science, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Science, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Science, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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Pan M, Barua N, Ip M. Mucin-degrading gut commensals isolated from healthy faecal donor suppress intestinal epithelial inflammation and regulate tight junction barrier function. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1021094. [PMID: 36311778 PMCID: PMC9597641 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1021094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The intestinal epithelium surface is covered by a layer of mucus that harbors a complex and dynamic population of bacteria termed gut microbiota. In particular, some gut bacteria have the ability to degrade the mucin glycan for nutritional sources. However, the bacterial diversity of mucin-degrading bacteria in human gut microbiota and their role in the gut remains unclear. In this study, we characterized the diversity of mucin-degrading bacteria in the human gut microbiota by an established cultivation-based molecular profiling method. The results showed the gut commensals having the mucin degrading ability were widely distributed in the gut microbiota and were more abundant than previously thought. In addition, many previously uncharacterized mucin degraders were isolated from faecals samples, suggesting the mucin-degrading gut commensals were underappreciated. To gain a better understanding of the interaction between these mucin-degrading gut commensals and the host, the effect of the commensals on intestinal epithelial cells were examined, and the results revealed that the commensals (8 Bacteroides spp., 2 Parabacteroides spp, Akkermanisa muciniphila and Bifidobacterial dentium) incited low level of inflammatory response (IL-8 and TNF-α) but suppressed the inflammatory response induced by E. coli through downregulating the NF-κB pathway. The presence of gut commensals also showed potential in enhancing the epithelial tight junction (TJ) barrier function through regulating the mRNA expression of TJ protein genes such as Zo-1, Occludin, Claudin-1 and E-cadherin. Furthermore, the presence of commensal bacteria P. distasonis, B. thetaiotaomicron and A. muciniphila completely or partly restored the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-1β induced TJ barrier disruption. In conclusion, these findings indicate that mucin-degrading gut commensals were widely distributed in the gut microbiota and showed anti-inflammatory effect against pathogen infection and potential in modulating the epithelial barrier function.
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- Mingfang Pan
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Centre for Gut Microbiota Research, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
- *Correspondence: Margaret Ip,
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Han Q, Zhang X, Nian H, Liu H, Li X, Zhang R, Bao J. Artificial rearing alters intestinal microbiota and induces inflammatory response in piglets. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1002738. [PMID: 36274738 PMCID: PMC9584613 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1002738] [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: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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With the ongoing genetic selection for high prolificacy in sow lines and the improvements in environment and farm management, litter size has increased in recent years. Artificial rearing is becoming widely used to raise the surplus piglets in pig industry. This study aimed to investigate the changes that happened in the morphology, microbiota, mucosal barrier function, and transcriptome caused by artificial rearing in piglet colon. Two hundred and forty newborn piglets were randomly assigned into three treatments, sow rearing until weaning (CON group), artificial rearing from day 21 (AR21 group), and artificial rearing from day 7 (AR7 group). On day 35, the piglets were euthanized to collect colon samples. The results showed that the artificially reared-piglets displayed increased pre-weaning diarrhea incidence and reduced growth performance. Artificial rearing changed the diversity and structure of colonic microbiota and increased relative abundance of harmful bacteria, such as Escherichia-Shigella. In addition, the morphological disruption was observed in AR7 group, which was coincided with decreased tight junction proteins and goblet cell numbers. Moreover, the expression of TNFSF11, TNF-α, IL-1β, TLR2, TLR4, MyD88, NF-κB, COX-2, PTGEs, iNOS, IL-2, IL-6, IL-17A, and IFN-γ was upregulated in the colon of the artificially reared-piglets, while the expression of IL-1Ra and IκBα was downregulated, indicating that artificial rearing induced inflammatory response through the activation of NF-κB pathway. Furthermore, artificial rearing regulated SLC family members, which affected solute transport and destroyed intestinal homeostasis. In conclusion, artificial rearing caused microbiota alteration, morphology disruption, the destruction of mucosal barrier function, and inflammatory response, and thus, led to subsequent increased diarrhea incidence and reduced growth performance.
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- Qi Han
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Key Laboratory of Swine Facilities Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Key Laboratory of Swine Facilities Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Key Laboratory of Swine Facilities Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin, China
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Caetano MAF, Castelucci P. Role of short chain fatty acids in gut health and possible therapeutic approaches in inflammatory bowel diseases. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:9985-10003. [PMID: 36246826 PMCID: PMC9561599 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i28.9985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are characterized by inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and include Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease. These diseases are costly to health services, substantially reduce patients’ quality of life, and can lead to complications such as cancer and even death. Symptoms include abdominal pain, stool bleeding, diarrhea, and weight loss. The treatment of these diseases is symptomatic, seeking disease remission. The intestine is colonized by several microorganisms, such as fungi, viruses, and bacteria, which constitute the intestinal microbiota (IM). IM bacteria promotes dietary fibers fermentation and produces short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that exert several beneficial effects on intestinal health. SCFAs can bind to G protein-coupled receptors, such as GPR41 and GPR43, promoting improvements in the intestinal barrier, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. Thus, SCFAs could be a therapeutic tool for IBDs. However, the mechanisms involved in these beneficial effects of SCFAs remain poorly understood. Therefore, this paper aims to provide a review addressing the main aspects of IBDs, and a more detailed sight of SCFAs, focusing on the main effects on different aspects of the intestine with an emphasis on IBDs.
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- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508900, SP, Brazil
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Ye H, Ma S, Qiu Z, Huang S, Deng G, Li Y, Xu S, Yang M, Shi H, Wu C, Li M, Zhang J, Zhang F, Qin M, Huang H, Zeng Z, Wang M, Chen Y, Lin H, Gao Z, Cai M, Song Y, Gong S, Gao L. Poria cocos polysaccharides rescue pyroptosis-driven gut vascular barrier disruption in order to alleviates non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 296:115457. [PMID: 35753609 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Poria cocos polysaccharides (PCP) are abundant in Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf (Poria). This is a common traditional Chinese medicine used to treat gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Poria cocos dispel dampness and enhance gastrointestinal functions, strongly affecting the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Still, the mechanism is not yet clear. AIM OF THE STUDY The latest research found that protecting the integrity of the intestinal barrier can slow down the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Hence, our research ought to explore the protective mechanism of PCP on the intestinal barrier under a high-fat diet and to clarify the relationship between intestinal barrier damage and steatohepatitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS H&E staining was done to evaluate pathological damage, whereas Nile red and oil red O staining was conducted to evaluate hepatic fat infiltration. Immunofluorescence staining and immunohistochemical staining were used to detect protein expression and locations. Bone marrow-derived macrophages were isolated for in vitro experiments. ONOO- and ROS fluorescent probes and MDA, SOD, and GSH kits assessed the levels of nitrogen and oxidative stress. LPS levels were detected with a Limulus Amebocyte Lysate assay. The Western blot analysis and reverse transcription-quantitative PCR detected the expression of related proteins and genes. The Elisa kit detected the level of the inflammatory factors in the cell supernatant. For the vivo NAFLD experiments, in briefly, mice were randomly chosen to receive either a High-fat diet or control diet for 12 weeks. Drug treatments started after 4 weeks of feeding. Zebrafish larvae were raised separately in fish water or 7 mM thioacetamide as the control or model group for approximately 72 h. In the therapy groups, different concentrations of PCP were added to the culture environment at the same time. RESULTS In zebrafish, we determined the safe concentration of PCP and found that PCP could effectively reduce the pathological damage in the liver and intestines induced by the NAFLD model. In mice, PCP could slow down weight gain, hyperlipidemia, and liver steatosis caused by a high-fat diet. More importantly, PCP could reduce the destruction of the gut-vascular barrier and the translocation of endotoxins caused by a high-fat diet. Further, we found that PCP could inhibit intestinal pyroptosis by regulating PARP-1. Pyroptosis inhibitors, such as MCC950, could effectively protect the intestinal and liver damage induced by a high-fat diet. We also found that pyroptosis mainly occurred in intestinal macrophages. PCP could effectively improve the survival rate of bone marrow-derived macrophages in a high-fat environment and inhibit pyroptosis. CONCLUSIONS These results indicated that PCP inhibited the pyroptosis of small intestinal macrophages to protect the intestinal barrier integrity under a high-fat diet. This resulted in decreased endotoxin translocation and progression of steatohepatitis.
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- Haixin Ye
- Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, China; School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shenzhen Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518107, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, China; School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shenzhen Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518107, Guangdong, China
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- Third Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, China; Shunde Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510280, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Hainan Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Haikou, 570203, Hainan, PR China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China.
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- Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, China; School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China.
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Yi L, Liu J, Yang H, Mo A, Zhai Y, Wang S, Yuan Y. Effects of Dietary Glycinin on Oxidative Damage, Apoptosis and Tight Junction in the Intestine of Juvenile Hybrid Yellow Catfish, Pelteobagrus fulvidraco ♀ × Pelteobaggrus vachelli ♂. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911198. [PMID: 36232502 PMCID: PMC9570327 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911198] [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: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to examine the influences of glycinin for growth and intestinal structural integrity related to oxidative damage, apoptosis and tight junction of juvenile hybrid yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco ♀ × Pelteobaggrus vachelli ♂). Fish (initial weight, 1.02 ± 0.01 g) were fed diets containing five different levels of glycinin at 0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8% for 8 weeks. The results demonstrated that dietary glycinin levels had a negative correlation with final weight, feed intake, protein efficiency ratio and survival rate of the experiment fish. When the level of dietary glycinin exceeded 4%, the structural integrity of the posterior intestine was observably impaired, characterized by disordered and exfoliated margin of intestinal villi, blurred and broken boundaries of tight junctions, damaged organelles and cell vacuolation. Levels of 4–8% dietary glycinin depressed the total antioxidant capacity and total superoxide dismutase activities of posterior intestine. Furthermore, a high level of dietary glycinin linearly and quadratically down-regulated the mRNA expressions of Claudin-1, Occludin and ZO-1, while it linearly and significantly up-regulated the mRNA expressions of Bax, Cyt C, Caspase 3, Caspase 9 and p53 in the posterior intestine. In conclusion, dietary 4–8% glycinin impaired the morphological structure of the posterior intestine by inducing oxidative stress and cell apoptosis, and eventually impeded the growth performance of juvenile hybrid yellow catfish.
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- Linyuan Yi
- Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Shuangshui Shuanglu Institute, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Aquaculture Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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Liu L, Tian F, Li GY, Xu W, Xia R. The effects and significance of gut microbiota and its metabolites on the regulation of osteoarthritis: Close coordination of gut-bone axis. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1012087. [PMID: 36204373 PMCID: PMC9530816 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1012087] [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: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic degenerative disease of articular cartilage in middle-aged and older individuals, which can result in the joint pain and dysfunction, and even cause the joint deformity or disability. With the enhancing process of global aging, OA has gradually become a major public health problem worldwide. Explaining pathogenesis of OA is critical for the development of new preventive and therapeutic interventions. In recent years, gut microbiota (GM) has been generally regarded as a “multifunctional organ,” which is closely relevant with a variety of immune, metabolic and inflammatory functions. Meanwhile, more and more human and animal researches have indicated the existence of gut-bone axis and suggested that GM and its metabolites are closely involved in the pathogenic process of OA, which might become a potential and promising intervention target. Based on the close coordination of gut-bone axis, this review aims to summarize and discuss the mechanisms of GM and its metabolites influencing OA from the aspects of the intestinal mucosal barrier modulation, intestinal metabolites modulation, immune modulation and strategies for the prevention or treatment of OA based on perspectives of GM and its metabolites, thus providing a profound knowledge and recognition of it.
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Shan Q, Liu N, Wang X, Zhu Y, Yin J, Wang J. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 attenuates foodborne Bacillus cereus-induced NLRP3 inflammasome activity in bovine mammary epithelial cells by protecting intercellular tight junctions. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2022; 13:101. [PMID: 36076276 PMCID: PMC9461272 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-022-00752-w] [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: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Bacillus cereus is an important pathogen that causes human food poisoning, specifically diarrhea and vomiting. B. cereus can also induce mastitis in dairy cows and has a strong survival ability in milk, as it cannot be inactivated by high-temperature short-time pasteurization. Therefore, B. cereus can enter the market through pasteurized milk and other dairy products, imposing enormous hidden dangers on food safety and human health. Results In this study, B. cereus 2101 (BC) was isolated from milk samples of cows with mastitis. BC grew rapidly with strong hemolysis, making it difficult to prevent mastitis and ensure food security. MAC-T cells were treated with BC and/or Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 (LGR-1). Pretreatment with LGR-1 protected the integrity of tight junctions and the expression of zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) and occludin destroyed by BC. Furthermore, LGR-1 pretreatment reduced the expression of NOD-like receptor family member pyrin domain-containing protein 3 (NLRP3), caspase recruitment and activation domain (ASC), Caspase-1 p20, gasdermin D (GSDMD) p30, inflammatory factors (interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18), and cell death induced by BC. Moreover, LGR-1 pretreatment reduced NLRP3 inflammasome activity and increased expressions of ZO-1 and occludin induced by lipopolysaccharides (LPS) + ATP stimulation. MAC-T cells were transfected with NLRP3 siRNA or MCC950 and/or treated with BC and/or LGR-1. NLRP3-siRNA transfection and MCC950 attenuated BC-induced NLRP3 inflammasome activity. Expression of inflammatory cytokines and cell death suggested that the inflammatory pathway might play an important role in the induction of the NLRP3 inflammasome by BC and the protection of LGR-1. Conclusions These results suggest that LGR-1 might be a probiotic alternative to antibiotics and could be administered to prevent mastitis in dairy cows, thus ensuring food security. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40104-022-00752-w.
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- Qiang Shan
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China. .,College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar, 843300, China.
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Toto B, Refosco A, O'Keeffe M, Barkhald ØH, Brønstad A, Lied GA, Yadetie F, Goksøyr A, Kögel T, Dierkes J. Intestinal permeability and gene expression after polyethylene and polyamide microplastic ingestion in Wistar rats. Toxicol Lett 2022; 370:35-41. [PMID: 36089169 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2022.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Microplastic particles are ubiquitous in the environment. However, little is known about their uptake and effects in humans or mammalian model organisms. Here, we studied the effects of pristine polyamide (15-20 µm) and polyethylene (40-48 µm) particles after oral ingestion in rats. The animals received feed containing microplastic particles (0.1% polyamide or polyethylene, or a mixture of both polymers) or a control diet without microplastic particles, for 5 weeks. The permeability of the duodenum was investigated in an Ussing chamber, whereas gene expression and concentration of tight junction proteins were measured in gut tissue and plasma. Microplastic particles were quantified by pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry in rats' feces. Rats fed with microplastic particles had higher duodenal permeability. Expression of gene coding for the tight junction protein occludin (OCLN) was higher in PE treated animals compared to control or the PA group. No changes in the expression of the gene coding for zonula occludens protein 1 were detected. Occludin protein concentrations were below the limit of detection of the applied method in both gut and plasma. Zonula occludens protein 1 concentrations in the gut were significantly higher in groups exposed to PA and PE as compared to control, while zonula occludens protein 1 concentrations in plasma did not show significant changes. These results demonstrated that short-term exposure to a dose of 0.1% (w/w) microplastic particles in feed had limited effects on duodenal permeability, expression of pro-inflammatory protein genes and tight junction protein genes in the duodenum.
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- Benuarda Toto
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Centre for Nutrition, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Centre for Nutrition, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Centre for Nutrition, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Laboratory Animal Facility, University of Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Centre for Nutrition, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Institute of Marine Research, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Centre for Nutrition, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Department of Medical Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Ghosh S, Moorthy B, Haribabu B, Jala VR. Cytochrome P450 1A1 is essential for the microbial metabolite, Urolithin A-mediated protection against colitis. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1004603. [PMID: 36159798 PMCID: PMC9493474 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1004603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Cytochrome P450 Family 1 Subfamily A Member 1 (CYP1A1) pathway, which is regulated by aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) plays an important role in chemical carcinogenesis and xenobiotic metabolism. Recently, we demonstrated that the microbial metabolite Urolithin A (UroA) mitigates colitis through its gut barrier protective and anti-inflammatory activities in an AhR-dependent manner. Here, we explored role of CYP1A1 in UroA-mediated gut barrier and immune functions in regulation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Methods To determine the role of CYP1A1 in UroA-mediated protectives activities against colitis, we subjected C57BL/6 mice and Cyp1a1-/- mice to dextran sodium sulphate (DSS)-induced acute colitis model. The phenotypes of the mice were characterized by determining loss of body weight, intestinal permeability, systemic and colonic inflammation. Further, we evaluated the impact of UroA on regulation of immune cell populations by flow cytometry and confocal imaging using both in vivo and ex vivo model systems. Results UroA treatment mitigated DSS-induced acute colitis in the wildtype mice. However, UroA-failed to protect Cyp1a1-/- mice against colitis, as evident from non-recovery of body weight loss, shortened colon lengths and colon weight/length ratios. Further, UroA failed to reduce DSS-induced inflammation, intestinal permeability and upregulate tight junction proteins in Cyp1a1-/- mice. Interestingly, UroA induced the expansion of T-reg cells in a CYP1A1-dependent manner both in vivo and ex vivo models. Conclusion Our results suggest that CYP1A1 expression is essential for UroA-mediated enhanced gut barrier functions and protective activities against colitis. We postulate that CYP1A1 plays critical and yet unknown functions beyond xenobiotic metabolism in the regulation of gut epithelial integrity and immune systems to maintain gut homeostasis in IBD pathogenesis.
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- Sweta Ghosh
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Brown Cancer Center, Center for Microbiomics, Inflammation and Pathogenicity, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Brown Cancer Center, Center for Microbiomics, Inflammation and Pathogenicity, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Brown Cancer Center, Center for Microbiomics, Inflammation and Pathogenicity, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States
- *Correspondence: Venkatakrishna Rao Jala,
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Denton AJ, Godur DA, Mittal J, Bencie NB, Mittal R, Eshraghi AA. Recent Advancements in Understanding the Gut Microbiome and the Inner Ear Axis. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2022; 55:1125-1137. [PMID: 36088154 DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2022.07.002] [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: 11/25/2022]
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The gut microbiome and its dynamic association with organ systems beyond the gastrointestinal tract, such as the nervous and cardiovascular systems, is an emerging area of research. Although the role of the gut microbiome has been extensively characterized in the gut-brain axis, the implications of gut dysbiosis in inner ear inflammation and hearing deficits have still not been explored. With some similarities outlined between the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and the blood labyrinth barrier (BLB) of the inner ear, this review aims to explore the axis between the gut microbiome and the inner ear as it pertains to their bidirectional communication.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hearing Research and Cochlear Implant Laboratory, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hearing Research and Cochlear Implant Laboratory, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hearing Research and Cochlear Implant Laboratory, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hearing Research and Cochlear Implant Laboratory, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hearing Research and Cochlear Implant Laboratory, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hearing Research and Cochlear Implant Laboratory, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA; Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA; Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
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Wei H, Qiu X, Lv M, Liu X. Expression analysis of grass carp Foxp3 and its biologic effects on CXCL-8 transcription in non-lymphoid cells. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 134:104447. [PMID: 35597302 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2022.104447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Teleost Forkhead box protein P3 (Foxp3) expression was discovered not only in regulatory T cells (Tregs) but also in other cells. Compared to the extensive study on its roles in lymphoid cells, the expression pattern and biological roles of Foxp3 in non-lymphoid cells have not been elucidated in both mammals and fish species. In the present study, grass carp Foxp3 (gcFoxp3) mRNA expression was detected in different cell types, showing that it has a moderate expression level in peripheral blood leukocytes (PBLs), head kidney leukocytes (HKLs) and grass carp fibroblast-like kidney cells (CIK cells). Interestingly, gcFoxp3 mRNA and protein expression could be significantly stimulated by polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid (poly I:C) in CIK cells, indicating its participation in poly I:C-induced immune response in non-lymphoid cells. To further investigate the function of gcFoxp3, its overexpression plasmid was constructed and transfected into CIK cells. After 24 h of transfection, grass carp C-X-C chemokine ligand (CXCL) 8 (gcCXCL-8) mRNA expression was elevated, implying the modulatory role of gcFoxp3 in gcCXCL-8 mRNA expression. This notion was further supported by the features of gcCXCL-8 promoter which contained a putative Foxp3 binding site at -2196 to -2190 region. Poly I:C or overexpression of gcFoxp3 obviously stimulated gcCXCL-8 promoter activity and deletion of gcFoxp3 binding region on the promoter abolished this stimulation, revealing that Foxp3 is pivotal for transcription of CXCL-8 induced by poly I:C. In conclusion, our results collectively demonstrate expression pattern of teleost Foxp3, and illuminate novel immune function of fish Foxp3 in regulating chemokine transcription in non-lymphoid cells.
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China; Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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Ivanov AI, Lechuga S, Marino‐Melendez A, Naydenov NG. Unique and redundant functions of cytoplasmic actins and nonmuscle myosin II isoforms at epithelial junctions. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2022; 1515:61-74. [PMID: 35673768 PMCID: PMC9489603 DOI: 10.1111/nyas.14808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The integrity and functions of epithelial barriers depend on the formation of adherens junctions (AJs) and tight junctions (TJs). A characteristic feature of AJs and TJs is their association with the cortical cytoskeleton composed of actin filaments and nonmuscle myosin II (NM-II) motors. Mechanical forces generated by the actomyosin cytoskeleton are essential for junctional assembly, stability, and remodeling. Epithelial cells express two different actin proteins and three NM-II isoforms, all known to be associated with AJs and TJs. Despite their structural similarity, different actin and NM-II isoforms have distinct biochemical properties, cellular distribution, and functions. The diversity of epithelial actins and myosin motors could be essential for the regulation of different steps of junctional formation, maturation, and disassembly. This review focuses on the roles of actin and NM-II isoforms in controlling the integrity and barrier properties of various epithelia. We discuss the effects of the depletion of individual actin isoforms and NM-II motors on the assembly and barrier function of AJs and TJs in model epithelial monolayers in vitro. We also describe the functional consequences of either total or tissue-specific gene knockout of different actins and NM-II motors, with a focus on the development and integrity of different epithelia in vivo.
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- Andrei I. Ivanov
- Department of Inflammation and Immunity, Lerner Research InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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- Department of Inflammation and Immunity, Lerner Research InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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- Department of Inflammation and Immunity, Lerner Research InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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- Department of Inflammation and Immunity, Lerner Research InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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Sun H, Zhang J, Wang W, Shao R, Liang S, Xu W, Li M, Ai Q, Mai K, Wan M. The Effects of Sodium Propionate Supplementation in the Diet with High Soybean Meal on Growth Performance, Intestinal Health, and Immune Resistance to Bacterial Infection in Turbot ( Scophthalmus maximus L.). AQUACULTURE NUTRITION 2022; 2022:8952755. [PMID: 36860468 PMCID: PMC9973224 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8952755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are the products of the microbial fermentation of dietary fiber in the intestine. Acetate, propionate, and butyrate are the most abundant SCFA metabolites and play an important role in maintaining host health. This study was aimed at investigating the effects of sodium propionate (NaP) supplementation in the diet with a high proportion of soybean meal (SBM) on the growth, inflammatory status, and anti-infectious ability in juvenile turbot. Four experimental diets were designed: (1) fish meal- (FM-) based diet (control group), (2) SBM protein replacing 45% FM protein in the diet (high SBM group), (3) 0.5% NaP supplementation in the high SBM diet (high SBM+0.5% NaP group), and (4) 1.0% NaP supplementation in the high SBM diet (high SBM+1.0% NaP group). The results confirmed that the fish fed the high SBM diet for 8 weeks showed the decreased growth performance, the typical enteritis symptoms, and the increased mortality responding to Edwardsiella tarda (E. tarda) infection. However, 0.5% NaP supplementation in the high SBM diet promoted the growth performance of turbot and restored the activities of digestive enzymes in the intestine. Moreover, dietary NaP ameliorated the intestinal morphology, enhanced the expression of intestinal tight junction proteins, improved the antioxidant capacity, and suppressed the inflammatory status in turbot. Finally, the expression of antibacterial components and the resistance to bacterial infection were increased in NaP-fed turbot, especially in high SBM+1.0% NaP group. In conclusion, the supplementation of NaP in high SBM diet promotes the growth and health in turbot and provides a theoretical basis for the development of NaP as a functional additive in fish feed.
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- Huiyuan Sun
- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed, Ministry of Agriculture & Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, College of Fisheries, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed, Ministry of Agriculture & Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, College of Fisheries, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed, Ministry of Agriculture & Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, College of Fisheries, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed, Ministry of Agriculture & Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, College of Fisheries, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed, Ministry of Agriculture & Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, College of Fisheries, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed, Ministry of Agriculture & Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, College of Fisheries, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Agriculture, Ludong University, Yantai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed, Ministry of Agriculture & Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, College of Fisheries, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
- Pilot National Laboratory of Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed, Ministry of Agriculture & Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, College of Fisheries, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
- Pilot National Laboratory of Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed, Ministry of Agriculture & Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, College of Fisheries, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
- Pilot National Laboratory of Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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Li DK, Chaudhari SN, Lee Y, Sojoodi M, Adhikari AA, Zukerberg L, Shroff S, Barrett SC, Tanabe K, Chung RT, Devlin AS. Inhibition of microbial deconjugation of micellar bile acids protects against intestinal permeability and liver injury. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2022; 8:eabo2794. [PMID: 36026454 PMCID: PMC9417178 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abo2794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Altered host-microbe interactions and increased intestinal permeability have been implicated in disease pathogenesis. However, the mechanisms by which intestinal microbes affect epithelial barrier integrity remain unclear. Here, we investigate the impact of bacterial metabolism of host-produced bile acid (BA) metabolites on epithelial barrier integrity. We observe that rats fed a choline-deficient, l-amino acid-defined, high-fat diet (CDAHFD) exhibit reduced intestinal abundance of host-produced conjugated BAs at early time points, coinciding with increased gut permeability. We show that in vitro, conjugated BAs protect gut epithelial monolayers from damage caused by bacterially produced unconjugated BAs through micelle formation. We then demonstrate that inhibition of bacterial BA deconjugation with a small-molecule inhibitor prevents the development of pathologic intestinal permeability and hepatic inflammation in CDAHFD-fed rats. Our study identifies a signaling-independent, physicochemical mechanism for conjugated BA-mediated protection of epithelial barrier function and suggests that rational manipulation of microbial BA metabolism could be leveraged to regulate gut barrier integrity.
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- Darrick K. Li
- Liver Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Blavatnik Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Liver Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Blavatnik Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Liver Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Blavatnik Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Centella asiatica-Derived Endothelial Paracrine Restores Epithelial Barrier Dysfunction in Radiation-Induced Enteritis. Cells 2022; 11:cells11162544. [PMID: 36010621 PMCID: PMC9406831 DOI: 10.3390/cells11162544] [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: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Radiation-induced enteritis is frequently observed following radiotherapy for cancer or occurs due to radiation exposure in a nuclear accident. The loss of the epithelial integrity leads to ‘leaky gut’, so recovery of damaged epithelium is an important strategy in therapeutic trials. Centella asiatica (CA), a traditional herbal medicine, is widely used for wound healing by protecting against endothelial damage. In this study, we investigated the radio-mitigating effect of CA, focusing on the crosstalk between endothelial and epithelial cells. CA treatment relieved radiation-induced endothelial dysfunction and mitigated radiation-induced enteritis. In particular, treatment of the conditioned media from CA-treated irradiated endothelial cells recovered radiation-induced epithelial barrier damage. We also determined that epidermal growth factor (EGF) is a critical factor secreted by CA-treated irradiated endothelial cells. Treatment with EGF effectively improved the radiation-induced epithelial barrier dysfunction. We also identified the therapeutic effects of CA-induced endothelial paracrine in a radiation-induced enteritis mouse model with epithelial barrier restoration. Otherwise, CA treatment did not show radioprotective effects on colorectal tumors in vivo. We showed therapeutic effects of CA on radiation-induced enteritis, with the recovery of endothelial and epithelial dysfunction. Thus, our findings suggest that CA is an effective radio-mitigator against radiation-induced enteritis.
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Wang K, Chen D, Yu B, He J, Mao X, Huang Z, Yan H, Wu A, Luo Y, Zheng P, Yu J, Luo J. Eugenol alleviates transmissible gastroenteritis virus-induced intestinal epithelial injury by regulating NF-κB signaling pathway. Front Immunol 2022; 13:921613. [PMID: 36052062 PMCID: PMC9427193 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.921613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Increasing evidence supports the ability of eugenol to maintain intestinal barrier integrity and anti-inflammatory in vitro and in vivo; however, whether eugenol alleviates virus-mediated intestinal barrier damage and inflammation remains a mystery. Transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV), a coronavirus, is one of the main causative agents of diarrhea in piglets and significantly impacts the global swine industry. Here, we found that eugenol could alleviate TGEV-induced intestinal functional impairment and inflammatory responses in piglets. Our results indicated that eugenol improved feed efficiency in TGEV-infected piglets. Eugenol not only increased serum immunoglobulin concentration (IgG) but also significantly decreased serum inflammatory cytokine concentration (TNF-α) in TGEV-infected piglets. In addition, eugenol also significantly decreased the expression of NF-κB mRNA and the phosphorylation level of NF-κB P65 protein in the jejunum mucosa of TGEV-infected piglets. Eugenol increased villus height and the ratio of villus height to crypt depth in the jejunum and ileum, and decreased serum D-lactic acid levels. Importantly, eugenol increased tight junction protein (ZO-1) and mRNA expression levels of nutrient transporter-related genes (GluT-2 and CaT-1) in the jejunum mucosa of TGEV-infected piglets. Meanwhile, compared with TGEV-infected IPEC-J2 cells, treatment with eugenol reduced the cell cytopathic effect, attenuated the inflammatory response. Interestingly, eugenol did not increase the expression of ZO-1 and Occludin in IPEC-J2 cells. However, western blot and immunofluorescence results showed that eugenol restored TGEV-induced down-regulation of ZO-1 and Occludin, while BAY11-7082 (The NF-κB specific inhibitor) enhanced the regulatory ability of eugenol. Our findings demonstrated that eugenol attenuated TGEV-induced intestinal injury by increasing the expression of ZO-1 and Occludin, which may be related to the inhibition of NF-κB signaling pathway. Eugenol may offer some therapeutic opportunities for coronavirus-related diseases.
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- Kang Wang
- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-resistant Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-resistant Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-resistant Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-resistant Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-resistant Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-resistant Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-resistant Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-resistant Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-resistant Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-resistant Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-resistant Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-resistant Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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Johnson B, Panek P, Yu A, Fischer E, Koba M, Mendoza Hermosillo D, Capaldo CT. Interferon gamma upregulates the cytokine receptors IFNGR1 and TNFRSF1A in HT-29-MTX E12 cells. Cytokine 2022; 156:155892. [PMID: 35653895 PMCID: PMC9636846 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2022.155892] [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: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The intestinal mucosa protects the body from physical damage, pathogens, and antigens. However, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) patients suffer from poor mucosal tissue function, including the lack of an effective cellular and/or mucus barrier. We investigated the mucus producing human colonic epithelial cell line HT29-MTX E12 to study its suitability as an in vitro model of cell/mucus barrier adaption during IBD. It was found that the proinflammatory cytokine interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), but not tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), reduced cell viability. IFN-γ and TNF-α were found to synergize to decrease barrier function, as measured by trans-epithelial electric resistance (TER) and molecular flux assays. Cells cultured under an air-liquid interface produced an adherent mucus layer, and under these conditions reduced barrier function was found after cytokine exposure. Furthermore, IFN-γ, but not TNF-α treatment, upregulated the IFN-γ receptor 1 (IFNGR1) and TNF-α receptor super family 1A (TNFRSF1A) subunit mRNA in vitro. Co-stimulation resulted in increased mRNA expression of CLDN 2 and 5, two gene known to play a role in epithelial barrier integrity. Analysis of IBD patient samples revealed IFNGR1 and TNFRSF mRNA increased coincidently with guanylate binding protein 1 (GBP1) expression, an indicator of NFkB activity. Lastly, CLDN2 was found at higher levels in IBD patients while HNF4a was suppressed with disease. In conclusion, IFN-γ and TNF-α degrade epithelial/mucus barriers coincident with changes in CLDN gene and cytokine receptor subunit mRNA expression in HT29-MTX E12 cells. These changes largely reflect those observed in IBD patient samples.
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- Center for Biomedical Research at The Queen's Medical Center, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Hawaii Pacific University, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Hawaii Pacific University, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Hawaii Pacific University, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Hawaii Pacific University, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA
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Hwang HJ, Lee SR, Yoon JG, Moon HR, Zhang J, Park E, Yoon SI, Cho JA. Ferulic Acid as a Protective Antioxidant of Human Intestinal Epithelial Cells. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11081448. [PMID: 35892649 PMCID: PMC9331426 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11081448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The intestinal epithelial barrier is the primary and most significant defense barrier against ingested toxins and pathogenic bacteria. When the intestinal epithelium barrier is breached, inflammatory response is triggered. GWAS data showed that endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress markers are elevated in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients, which suggests ER stress regulation might alleviate IBD symptoms. Ferulic acid (FA) is a polyphenol that is abundant in plants and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, although it is unclear whether FA has these effects on the intestine. Therefore, we investigated the effect of FA in vitro and in vivo. It was found that FA suppressed ER stress, nitric oxide (NO) generation, and inflammation in polarized Caco-2 and T84 cells, indicating that the ER stress pathway was implicated in its anti-inflammatory activities. The permeability of polarized Caco-2 cells in the presence and absence of proinflammatory cytokines were decreased by FA, and MUC2 mRNA was overexpressed in the intestines of mice fed a high-fat diet (HFD) supplemented with FA. These results suggest that FA has a protective effect on intestinal tight junctions. In addition, mouse intestine organoids proliferated significantly more in the presence of FA. Our findings shed light on the molecular mechanism responsible for the antioxidant effects of FA and its protective benefits on the health of the digestive system.
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- Hye-Jeong Hwang
- Department of Agrofood Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Korea;
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chungnam National University, 99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (S.R.L.); (J.-G.Y.); (H.-R.M.); (J.Z.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chungnam National University, 99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (S.R.L.); (J.-G.Y.); (H.-R.M.); (J.Z.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chungnam National University, 99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (S.R.L.); (J.-G.Y.); (H.-R.M.); (J.Z.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chungnam National University, 99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (S.R.L.); (J.-G.Y.); (H.-R.M.); (J.Z.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Hannam University, 1646, Yuseung-daero, Yusung-gu, Daejeon 34054, Korea;
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- Research Center for Microbiome-Brain Disorders, Chungnam University, Daejeon 34134, Korea;
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chungnam National University, 99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (S.R.L.); (J.-G.Y.); (H.-R.M.); (J.Z.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-42-821-6833
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Zhou W, Yu T, Hua Y, Hou Y, Ding Y, Nie H. Effects of Hypoxia on Respiratory Diseases: Perspective View of Epithelial Ion Transport. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 2022; 323:L240-L250. [PMID: 35819839 DOI: 10.1152/ajplung.00065.2022] [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: 12/15/2022] Open
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The balance of gas exchange and lung ventilation is essential for the maintenance of body homeostasis. There are many ion channels and transporters in respiratory epithelial cells, including epithelial sodium channel, Na,K-ATPase, cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator, and some transporters. These ion channels/transporters maintain the capacity of liquid layer on the surface of respiratory epithelial cells, and provide an immune barrier for the respiratory system to clear off foreign pathogens. However, in some harmful external environment and/or pathological conditions, the respiratory epithelium is prone to hypoxia, which would destroy the ion transport function of the epithelium and unbalance the homeostasis of internal environment, triggering a series of pathological reactions. Many respiratory diseases associated with hypoxia manifest an increased expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1, which mediates the integrity of the epithelial barrier and affects epithelial ion transport function. It is important to study the relationship between hypoxia and ion transport function, whereas the mechanism of hypoxia-induced ion transport dysfunction in respiratory diseases is not clear. This review focuses on the relationship of hypoxia and respiratory diseases, as well as dysfunction of ion transport and tight junctions in respiratory epithelial cells under hypoxia.
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- Wei Zhou
- Department of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, College of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, College of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, College of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, College of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, College of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, College of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Baker JR, Farazuddin M, Wong PT, O'Konek JJ. The unfulfilled potential of mucosal immunization. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2022; 150:1-11. [PMID: 35569567 PMCID: PMC9098804 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2022.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Recent events involving the global coronavirus pandemic have focused attention on vaccination strategies. Although tremendous advances have been made in subcutaneous and intramuscular vaccines during this time, one area that has lagged in implementation is mucosal immunization. Mucosal immunization provides several potential advantages over subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, including protection from localized infection at the site of entry, clearance of organisms on mucosal surfaces, induction of long-term immunity through establishment of central and tissue-resident memory cells, and the ability to shape regulatory responses. Despite these advantages, significant barriers remain to achieving effective mucosal immunization. The epithelium itself provides many obstacles to immunization, and the activation of immune recognition and effector pathways that leads to mucosal immunity has been difficult to achieve. This review will highlight the potential advantages of mucosal immunity, define the barriers to mucosal immunization, examine the immune mechanisms that need to be activated on mucosal surfaces, and finally address recent developments in methods for mucosal vaccination that have shown promise in generating immunity on mucosal surfaces in human trials.
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- James R Baker
- From the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.
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- From the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- From the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- From the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich
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Lactobacillus plantarum ZY08 relieves chronic alcohol-induced hepatic steatosis and liver injury in mice via restoring intestinal flora homeostasis. Food Res Int 2022; 157:111259. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Pearce SC, Weber GJ, Doherty LA, Soares JW. Human iPSC colon organoid function is improved by exposure to fecal fermentates. FASEB Bioadv 2022; 4:468-484. [PMID: 35812075 PMCID: PMC9254220 DOI: 10.1096/fba.2021-00166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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The host-microbe interaction is critical for intestinal homeostasis. By-products from microbial metabolism of unabsorbed dietary components have been studied increasingly as potential contributors to health and disease. In vitro fermentation systems provide a way to simulate microbial activity and by-product production of the colon using human fecal samples. Objectives of the study were to determine how clarified supernatants from two different fermentation conditions affect markers of cell proliferation, differentiation, barrier function, and immune function in a human-induced pluripotent (iPSC) colon organoid model. SCFA and BCFA's of the supernatants were analyzed and were similar to known in vivo concentrations. Molecular results showed 25% of the clarified supernatant from batch fermentation led to a more physiological intestinal phenotype including increased markers of differentiation, including alkaline phosphatase, chromogranin A, SCFA transport monocarboxylate transporter-1, (6.2-fold, 2.1-fold, and 1.8-fold, respectively; p < 0.05). Mucin production (mucin-2, mucin-4) was increased in cells treated with 25% supernatant, as observed by confocal microscopy. In addition, increased tight junction expression (claudin-3) was noted by immunofluorescence in 25% supernatant- treated cells. A dose-response increase in barrier function was observed over the 72-h time course, with a twofold increase in transepithelial electrical resistance (TER) in the 25% group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). To further investigate host effects, clarified supernatants from a continuous multistage fermentation representing the ascending (AC), transverse (TC), and descending (DC) colonic domains were utilized and some regional differences were observed including increased markers of inflammation (IL-1β, 6.15 pg/ml; IL-6, 27.58 pg/ml; TNFα, 4.49 pg/ml; p < 0.05) in DC-treated samples only. Overall, clarified supernatants represent a valuable model to examine effects of microbial by-products on host intestinal development and function and future efforts will be designed to further understand microbial communities and metabolites, along with additional host response measures.
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- Sarah C. Pearce
- Soldier Sustainment Directorate, Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier CenterNatickMassachusettsUSA
- USDA‐ARS National Laboratory for Agriculture and the EnvironmentAmesIowaUSA
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- Soldier Sustainment Directorate, Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier CenterNatickMassachusettsUSA
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- Soldier Effectiveness Directorate, Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier CenterNatickMassachusettsUSA
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- Soldier Effectiveness Directorate, Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier CenterNatickMassachusettsUSA
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Ren Z, Fan H, Deng H, Yao S, Jia G, Zuo Z, Hu Y, Shen L, Ma X, Zhong Z, Deng Y, Yao R, Deng J. Effects of dietary protein level on small intestinal morphology, occludin protein, and bacterial diversity in weaned piglets. Food Sci Nutr 2022; 10:2168-2201. [PMID: 35844902 PMCID: PMC9281955 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2828] [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: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Due to the physiological characteristics of piglets, the morphological structure and function of the small intestinal mucosa change after weaning, which easily leads to diarrhea in piglets. The aim of this study was to investigate effects of crude protein (CP) levels on small intestinal morphology, occludin protein expression, and intestinal bacteria diversity in weaned piglets. Ninety-six weaned piglets (25 days of age) were randomly divided into four groups and fed diets containing 18%, 20%, 22%, and 24% protein. At 6, 24, 48, 72, and 96 h, changes in mucosal morphological structure, occludin mRNA, and protein expression and in the localization of occludin in jejunal and ileal tissues were evaluated. At 6, 24, and 72 h, changes in bacterial diversity and number of the ileal and colonic contents were analyzed. Results showed that structures of the jejunum and the ileum of piglets in the 20% CP group were intact. The expression of occludin mRNA and protein in the small intestine of piglets in the 20% CP group were significantly higher than those in the other groups. As the CP level increased, the number of pathogens, such as Clostridium difficile and Escherichia coli, in the intestine increased, while the number of beneficial bacteria, such as Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Roseburia, decreased. It is concluded that maintaining the CP level at 20% is beneficial to maintaining the small intestinal mucosal barrier and its absorption function, reducing the occurrence of diarrhea, and facilitating the growth and development of piglets.
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- Zhihua Ren
- College of Veterinary MedicineSichuan Agricultural UniversityYa’anChina
- Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Animal Disease & Human HealthYa’anChina
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Hazard and Human Health of Sichuan ProvinceYa’anChina
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- College of Veterinary MedicineSichuan Agricultural UniversityYa’anChina
- Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Animal Disease & Human HealthYa’anChina
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Hazard and Human Health of Sichuan ProvinceYa’anChina
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- College of Veterinary MedicineSichuan Agricultural UniversityYa’anChina
- Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Animal Disease & Human HealthYa’anChina
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Hazard and Human Health of Sichuan ProvinceYa’anChina
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- College of Veterinary MedicineSichuan Agricultural UniversityYa’anChina
- Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Animal Disease & Human HealthYa’anChina
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Hazard and Human Health of Sichuan ProvinceYa’anChina
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- College of Veterinary MedicineSichuan Agricultural UniversityYa’anChina
- Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Animal Disease & Human HealthYa’anChina
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Hazard and Human Health of Sichuan ProvinceYa’anChina
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- College of Veterinary MedicineSichuan Agricultural UniversityYa’anChina
- Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Animal Disease & Human HealthYa’anChina
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Hazard and Human Health of Sichuan ProvinceYa’anChina
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- College of Veterinary MedicineSichuan Agricultural UniversityYa’anChina
- Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Animal Disease & Human HealthYa’anChina
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Hazard and Human Health of Sichuan ProvinceYa’anChina
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- College of Veterinary MedicineSichuan Agricultural UniversityYa’anChina
- Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Animal Disease & Human HealthYa’anChina
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Hazard and Human Health of Sichuan ProvinceYa’anChina
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- College of Veterinary MedicineSichuan Agricultural UniversityYa’anChina
- Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Animal Disease & Human HealthYa’anChina
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Hazard and Human Health of Sichuan ProvinceYa’anChina
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- College of Veterinary MedicineSichuan Agricultural UniversityYa’anChina
- Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Animal Disease & Human HealthYa’anChina
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Hazard and Human Health of Sichuan ProvinceYa’anChina
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- College of Veterinary MedicineSichuan Agricultural UniversityYa’anChina
- Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Animal Disease & Human HealthYa’anChina
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Hazard and Human Health of Sichuan ProvinceYa’anChina
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- College of Veterinary MedicineSichuan Agricultural UniversityYa’anChina
- Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Animal Disease & Human HealthYa’anChina
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Hazard and Human Health of Sichuan ProvinceYa’anChina
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- College of Veterinary MedicineSichuan Agricultural UniversityYa’anChina
- Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Animal Disease & Human HealthYa’anChina
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Hazard and Human Health of Sichuan ProvinceYa’anChina
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An J, Liu Y, Wang Y, Fan R, Hu X, Zhang F, Yang J, Chen J. The Role of Intestinal Mucosal Barrier in Autoimmune Disease: A Potential Target. Front Immunol 2022; 13:871713. [PMID: 35844539 PMCID: PMC9284064 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.871713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Autoimmune diseases are a series of diseases involving multiple tissues and organs, characterized by the over production of abnormal multiple antibodies. Although most studies support that the impaired immune balance participates in the development of autoimmune diseases, the specific pathogenesis of it is not fully understood. Intestinal immunity, especially the intestinal mucosal barrier has become a research hotspot, which is considered to be an upstream mechanism leading to the impaired immune balance. As an important defense barrier, the intestinal mucosal barrier regulates and maintains the homeostasis of internal environment. Once the intestinal barrier function is impaired under the effect of multiple factors, it will destroy the immune homeostasis, trigger inflammatory response, and participate in the development of autoimmune diseases in the final. However, the mechanism of the intestinal mucosal barrier how to regulate the homeostasis and inflammation is not clear. Some studies suggest that it maintains the balance of immune homeostasis through the zonulin pathway, intestinal microbiome, and Toll-like receptor signaling pathway. Our review focused on the composition and the function of the intestinal mucosal barrier to describe the research progress of it in regulating the immune homeostasis and inflammation, and also pointed that the intestinal mucosal barrier was the potential targets in the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
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- Jia An
- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Central Hospital of Xinghualing District, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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Xia Y, Cao H, Zheng J, Chen L. Claudin-1 Mediated Tight Junction Dysfunction as a Contributor to Atopic March. Front Immunol 2022; 13:927465. [PMID: 35844593 PMCID: PMC9277052 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.927465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Atopic march refers to the phenomenon wherein the occurrence of asthma and food allergy tends to increase after atopic dermatitis. The mechanism underlying the progression of allergic inflammation from the skin to gastrointestinal (GI) tract and airways has still remained elusive. Impaired skin barrier was proposed as a risk factor for allergic sensitization. Claudin-1 protein forms tight junctions and is highly expressed in the epithelium of the skin, airways, and GI tract, thus, the downregulation of claudin-1 expression level caused by CLDN-1 gene polymorphism can mediate common dysregulation of epithelial barrier function in these organs, potentially leading to allergic sensitization at various sites. Importantly, in patients with atopic dermatitis, asthma, and food allergy, claudin-1 expression level was significantly downregulated in the skin, bronchial and intestinal epithelium, respectively. Knockdown of claudin-1 expression level in mouse models of atopic dermatitis and allergic asthma exacerbated allergic inflammation, proving that downregulation of claudin-1 expression level contributes to the pathogenesis of allergic diseases. Therefore, we hypothesized that the tight junction dysfunction mediated by downregulation of claudin-1 expression level contributes to atopic march. Further validation with clinical data from patients with atopic march or mouse models of atopic march is needed. If this hypothesis can be fully confirmed, impaired claudin-1 expression level may be a risk factor and likely a diagnostic marker for atopic march. Claudin-1 may serve as a valuable target to slowdown or block the progression of atopic march.
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Li Y, Liu J, Pongkorpsakol P, Xiong Z, Li L, Jiang X, Zhao H, Yuan D, Zhang C, Guo Y, Dun Y. Relief Effects of Icariin on Inflammation-Induced Decrease of Tight Junctions in Intestinal Epithelial Cells. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:903762. [PMID: 35754510 PMCID: PMC9214228 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.903762] [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: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Inflammatory cytokines including TNF-α and IL-1β impair intestinal barrier function in aging by disrupting intestinal tight junction integrity. Icariin (ICA) has a variety of pharmacological effects. Indeed, ICA produces anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative stress, and inhibitory effects on microRNA (miRNA) expression. This study was to explore whether ICA could alleviate inflammation-associated intestinal barrier function impairment in aging and its underlying mechanism. Of particular interest, network pharmacology prediction indicated the potential therapeutic impacts of ICA for the treatment of colitis. Then, rats were used to study whether ICA has a protective effect on the reduction of tight junctions caused by inflammatory cytokines. Next, Caco-2 cell monolayers were used to explore the mechanism by which ICA alleviates the down-regulation of tight junctions. Network pharmacology prediction revealed that ICA alleviated colitis via suppressing oxidative stress. After ICA intervention, expressions of inflammatory cytokines were reduced, but tight junctions, antioxidant enzymes in aging rats were up-regulated. ICA reversed the TNF-α-induced decrease in abundance of Occludin protein in Caco-2 cell monolayers. Meanwhile, ICA alleviated the increase in permeability and expression of miR-122a. However, the protective effect of ICA was markedly attenuated after transfection with miR-122a mimics. In conclusion, ICA reduced the expressions of Occludin, Claudin1, and Claudin5 in colon, which were related to the reduction of TNF-α and IL-1β and alleviation of colonic in vivore. And ICA attenuated TNF-α-induced Occludin disruption and epithelial barrier impairment by decreasing miR-122a expression in Caco-2 cell monolayers.
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- Yanli Li
- Third-grade Pharmacological Laboratory on Traditional Chinese Medicine, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China
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- Department of Medical Research Center, Xi'an No. 3 Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, China
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- Princess Srisavangavadhana College of Medicine, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Third-grade Pharmacological Laboratory on Traditional Chinese Medicine, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China.,Department of Anatomy and Histoembryology, Medical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China
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- Third-grade Pharmacological Laboratory on Traditional Chinese Medicine, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China.,Department of Anatomy and Histoembryology, Medical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China
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- Third-grade Pharmacological Laboratory on Traditional Chinese Medicine, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China.,Department of Pathology, Medical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China
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- Third-grade Pharmacological Laboratory on Traditional Chinese Medicine, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China
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- Third-grade Pharmacological Laboratory on Traditional Chinese Medicine, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China
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- Third-grade Pharmacological Laboratory on Traditional Chinese Medicine, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China.,Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China
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- Third-grade Pharmacological Laboratory on Traditional Chinese Medicine, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China.,Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China
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- Third-grade Pharmacological Laboratory on Traditional Chinese Medicine, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China.,Department of Pathology, Medical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China
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Jiang R, Du X, Brink L, Lönnerdal B. The role of orally ingested milk fat globule membrane on intestinal barrier functions evaluated with a suckling rat pup supplementation model and a human enterocyte model. J Nutr Biochem 2022; 108:109084. [PMID: 35716863 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2022.109084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), the membrane surrounding secreted fat droplets in milk, contains components involved in a wide range of bioprocesses including cell proliferation and differentiation. The intestine is relatively immature and permeable at birth. Since MFGM is partly resistant to digestion in infancy, we hypothesized that orally ingested MFGM promotes intestinal development by enhancing intestinal barrier functions in early life. An established suckling rat model was used; Sprague-Dawley rats were bred, and litters were culled to 10 pups/dam. Pups were supplemented orally with MFGM (0, 100, or 300 mg/kg/day) from postnatal day 1 to 20. Intestine samples were collected for histology, qRT-PCR, immunoblotting, and immunohistochemistry analysis. Additionally, differentiated Caco-2 cells were used to assess effects of MFGM on the human intestinal barrier. Control and MFGM-supplemented rat pups showed similar growth. Intestinal differentiation and expression of tight junction proteins in jejunum and colon were significantly increased by orally ingested MFGM, and MFGM supplementation significantly activated PI3K/Akt/mTOR, MAPK, and MLCK signaling pathways, suggesting that MFGM promotes intestinal development by triggering various signaling pathways. In human enterocytes (polarized Caco-2 cells), MFGM (400 µg/mL for 72 h) decreased permeability, as revealed by increased transepithelial electrical resistance. In Caco-2 cells, MFGM also enhanced expression of tight junction proteins, including claudin-4 and ZO-2. In conclusion, orally ingested MFGM may exert beneficial roles in intestinal development by activating various cell signaling pathways to upregulate tight junction proteins and thereby increasing intestinal barrier functions.
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- Rulan Jiang
- Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Medical and Scientific Affairs, Reckitt, Evansville, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, California, USA.
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Song M, Zhang F, Fu Y, Yi X, Feng S, Liu Z, Deng D, Yang Q, Yu M, Zhu C, Zhu X, Wang L, Gao P, Shu G, Ma X, Jiang Q, Wang S. Tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA) improves intestinal barrier function associated with TGR5-MLCK pathway and the alteration of serum metabolites and gut bacteria in weaned piglets. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2022; 13:73. [PMID: 35672805 PMCID: PMC9175448 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-022-00713-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA), a hydrophilic bile acid, is the main medicinal component of bear bile and is commonly used to treat a variety of hepatobiliary diseases. Meanwhile, TUDCA has been shown to modulate the intestinal barrier function and alleviate DSS-induced colitis in mice. However, the effect of TUDCA on the intestinal barrier of weaned piglets remains largely unclear. Methods The weaned piglets and porcine IPEC-J2 intestinal epithelial cells were used to investigate the effects of TUDCA on intestinal barrier function in weaned piglets and explore the possible underlying mechanisms. In vivo, 72 healthy weaned piglets were randomly allocated into 2 groups according to their gender and body weight, and piglets were fed the basal diet with 0 (control, CON) and 200 mg/kg TUDCA for 30 d, respectively. Three female and three male piglets reflecting the average bodyweight were slaughtered in each group and samples were collected. In vitro, IPEC-J2 cells were subjected to 100 μmol/L TUDCA to explore the possible underlying mechanisms. Results Our results demonstrated that dietary TUDCA supplementation significantly reduced the diarrhea incidence of weaned piglets, possibly attributing to the TUDCA-enhanced intestinal barrier function and immunity. In addition, TUDCA supplementation altered serum metabolites and the relative abundance of certain gut bacteria, which might contribute to the improved intestinal barrier function. Furthermore, the in-vitro results showed that TUDCA improved the E. coli-induced epithelial barrier impairment of IPEC-J2 cells and increased Takeda G-coupled protein receptor 5 (TGR5) protein expression. However, knockdown of TGR5 and inhibition of myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) pathway abolished the TUDCA-improved epithelial barrier impairment in E. coli-treated IPEC-J2 cells, indicating the involvement of TGR5-MLCK in this process. Conclusions These findings showed that TUDCA improved intestinal barrier function associated with TGR5-MLCK pathway and the alteration of serum metabolites and gut bacteria in weaned piglets, suggesting the potential application of TUDCA in improving gut health in piglet production.
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Opioid Use, Gut Dysbiosis, Inflammation, and the Nervous System. J Neuroimmune Pharmacol 2022; 17:76-93. [PMID: 34993905 DOI: 10.1007/s11481-021-10046-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Opioid use disorder (OUD) is defined as the chronic use or misuse of prescribed or illicitly obtained opioids and is characterized by clinically significant impairment. The etiology of OUD is multifactorial as it is influenced by genetics, environmental factors, stress response and behavior. Given the profound role of the gut microbiome in health and disease states, in recent years there has been a growing interest to explore interactions between the gut microbiome and the central nervous system as a causal link and potential therapeutic source for OUD. This review describes the role of the gut microbiome and opioid-induced immunopathological disturbances at the gut epithelial surface, which collectively contribute to OUD and perpetuate the vicious cycle of addiction and relapse.
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Trasciatti S, Piras F, Bonaretti S, Marini S, Nencioni S, Biasci E, Egan CG, Nannipieri F. Effect of oral cholecalciferol in a murine model of celiac disease: A dose ranging study. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 2022; 220:106083. [PMID: 35257869 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2022.106083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Previous studies have shown a relationship between vitamin D and celiac disease (CD), however little evidence is available examining the direct effects of vitamin D on pathological features of this disease. In this study we evaluated the effect of oral administration of different doses of native vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) in enteropathic mice. Female non-obese diabetic (NOD)/ShiLt.J mice were fed standard or gluten-free diet and administered gliadin (5 μg/kg) to induce a celiac pathology. Healthy control (gluten-free diet, without gliadin) and control for pathology (standard diet, with gliadin) were administered olive oil. All other experimental groups received gliadin and standard diet plus oral cholecalciferol (5, 10, 20, 50 and 130 μg/kg). Serum levels of 25(OH)D3, calcium and zonulin and expression of vitamin D receptor (VDR), CD3 and zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) by immunohistochemistry as well as intestinal histological and histomorphometric analyses were undertaken. Although no difference in serum levels of 25(OH)D3, calcium or zonulin was observed in cholecalciferol-treated mice vs. healthy controls, a significant improvement in intestinal mucosa pathological features in mice administered cholecalciferol was observed by histological analysis. Villi length was also significantly increased by cholecalciferol in a dose-dependent manner. Immunohistochemical staining revealed increased expression of CD3 and ZO-1 in celiac mice compared to mice receiving high dose (130 μg/kg) cholecalciferol. These findings show the effect of oral cholecalciferol on signature features of CD in a mouse model of CD. Further dose-ranging studies to investigate the efficacy of cholecalciferol for the treatment of CD are warranted.
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Jafari NV, Rohn JL. The urothelium: a multi-faceted barrier against a harsh environment. Mucosal Immunol 2022; 15:1127-1142. [PMID: 36180582 PMCID: PMC9705259 DOI: 10.1038/s41385-022-00565-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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All mucosal surfaces must deal with the challenge of exposure to the outside world. The urothelium is a highly specialized layer of stratified epithelial cells lining the inner surface of the urinary bladder, a gruelling environment involving significant stretch forces, osmotic and hydrostatic pressures, toxic substances, and microbial invasion. The urinary bladder plays an important barrier role and allows the accommodation and expulsion of large volumes of urine without permitting urine components to diffuse across. The urothelium is made up of three cell types, basal, intermediate, and umbrella cells, whose specialized functions aid in the bladder's mission. In this review, we summarize the recent insights into urothelial structure, function, development, regeneration, and in particular the role of umbrella cells in barrier formation and maintenance. We briefly review diseases which involve the bladder and discuss current human urothelial in vitro models as a complement to traditional animal studies.
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- Nazila V Jafari
- Department of Renal Medicine, Division of Medicine, University College London, Royal Free Hospital Campus, London, UK
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Division of Medicine, University College London, Royal Free Hospital Campus, London, UK.
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Yu Y, Bian Y, Shi JX, Gu Y, Yuan DP, Yu B, Shi L, Dou DH. Geniposide promotes splenic Treg differentiation to alleviate colonic inflammation and intestinal barrier injury in ulcerative colitis mice. Bioengineered 2022; 13:14616-14631. [PMID: 36694912 PMCID: PMC9995132 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2022.2092678] [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: 01/26/2023] Open
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Geniposide has been proven to have a therapeutic effect on ulcerative colitis (UC) in animals, but its potential mechanism in UC remains to be clarified. The purpose of this study was to confirm the efficacy of geniposide in UC and to investigate the possible mechanism of geniposide in UC treatment. In vivo, geniposide relieved weight loss and reduced intestinal tissue damage in UC mice. Geniposide decreased the levels of IL-1β and TNF-α and increased IL-10 levels in the colon and serum of UC mice. Geniposide increased FOXP3 expression in the colon and the number of CD4+ FOXP3+ cells in the spleen of UC mice. BD750 abolished the above regulatory effect of GE on UC mice. In vitro, geniposide increased the number of CD4+ FOXP3+ cells in spleen cells from normal mice, decreased the levels of IL-1β, CCL2 and TNF-α in the supernatant of LPS-treated Caco-2 cells, and decreased the protein expression of Beclin-1 and Occludin in cacO-2 cells. Epirubicin inhibited the effect of geniposide on increasing the number of CD4+ FOXP3+ cells in spleen cells, attenuated the inhibitory effect of geniposide on proinflammatory factors and attenuated the upregulation of geniposide on tight junction proteins in LPS-treated Caco-2 cells in the coculture system. In conclusion, geniposide has an effective therapeutic effect on UC. Increasing Treg differentiation of spleen cells is the mechanism by which geniposide alleviates intestinal inflammation and barrier injury in UC.
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- Yun Yu
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, China
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Zhang K, Lian S, Shen X, Zhao X, Zhao W, Li C. Recombinant porcine beta defensin 2 alleviates inflammatory responses induced by Escherichia coli in IPEC-J2 cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 208:890-900. [PMID: 35364205 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.03.178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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pBD2 is one of the porcine beta defensins with broad antimicrobial activity, and plays an important role in immune regulation. However, the activities and mechanisms of pBD2 regulating host resistance to Escherichia coli infection are unclear. In this study, the immunomodulatory activity and mechanisms of recombinant pBD2 against Escherichia coli infection were explored in IPEC-J2 cells. Recombinant pBD2 had no obvious effect on the growth of cells below 80 μg/mL, however, it reduced the number of E. coli adhering to cells. Furthermore, pBD2 restored the abnormal expression of ZO-1 and occludin in cells challenged with E. coli. pBD2 treatment also reduced cell apoptosis and decreased the expression of the apoptosis-related genes Cox-2 and Caspase-3, and decreased the expression of the pro-inflammatory IL-6, IL-8, IL-1α and TNF-α, and Cxcl2 and Ccl20. pBD2 also reduced the expression of TAK1, and inhibited the phosphorylation of NF-κB p65 following E. coli infection. In addition, pBD2 was localized in the cytoplasm. Collectively, pBD2 appeared to penetrate cells and alleviate inflammatory responses via the TAK1-NF-κB signaling pathway. Our results revealed the immunomodulatory activity of recombinant pBD2 against E. coli and provided insights into the molecular mechanisms that protected cells from E. coli infection.
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- Kun Zhang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 460045, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 460045, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 460045, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 460045, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 460045, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 460045, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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Moonwiriyakit A, Pathomthongtaweechai N, Steinhagen PR, Chantawichitwong P, Satianrapapong W, Pongkorpsakol P. Tight junctions: from molecules to gastrointestinal diseases. Tissue Barriers 2022; 11:2077620. [PMID: 35621376 PMCID: PMC10161963 DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2022.2077620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Intestinal epithelium functions as a tissue barrier to prevent interaction between the internal compartment and the external milieu. Intestinal barrier function also determines epithelial polarity for the absorption of nutrients and the secretion of waste products. These vital functions require strong integrity of tight junction proteins. In fact, intestinal tight junctions that seal the paracellular space can restrict mucosal-to-serosal transport of hostile luminal contents. Tight junctions can form both an absolute barrier and a paracellular ion channel. Although defective tight junctions potentially lead to compromised intestinal barrier and the development and progression of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, no FDA-approved therapies that recover the epithelial tight junction barrier are currently available in clinical practice. Here, we discuss the impacts and regulatory mechanisms of tight junction disruption in the gut and related diseases. We also provide an overview of potential therapeutic targets to restore the epithelial tight junction barrier in the GI tract.
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- Aekkacha Moonwiriyakit
- Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Samut Prakan, Thailand
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- Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Samut Prakan, Thailand
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Charité Medical School, Berlin, Germany
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- Princess Srisavangavadhana College of Medicine, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
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Guo Z, Pan J, Zhu H, Chen ZY. Metabolites of Gut Microbiota and Possible Implication in Development of Diabetes Mellitus. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:5945-5960. [PMID: 35549332 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c07851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Diabetes mellitus is characterized by having a disorder of glucose metabolism. The types of diabetes mellitus include type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes mellitus, and other specific types of diabetes mellitus. Many risk factors contribute to diabetes mellitus mainly including genetics, environment, obesity, and diet. In the recent years, gut microbiota has been shown to be linked to the development of diabetes. It has been reported that the gut microbiota composition of diabetic patients is different from that of healthy people. Although the mechanism behind the abnormality remains to be explored, most hypotheses focus on the inflammation response and leaky gut in relation to the changes in production of endotoxins and metabolites derived from the intestinal flora. Consequently, the above-mentioned abnormalities trigger a series of metabolic changes, gradually leading to development of hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and diabetes. This review is (i) to summarize the differences in gut microbiota between diabetic patients and healthy people, (ii) to discuss the underlying mechanism(s) by which how lipopolysaccharide, diet, and metabolites of the gut microbiota affect diabetes, and (iii) to provide a new insight in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.
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- Zinan Guo
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China Food Safety Research Center, Foshan University, Foshan 528011, Guangdong, China
- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China Food Safety Research Center, Foshan University, Foshan 528011, Guangdong, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China Food Safety Research Center, Foshan University, Foshan 528011, Guangdong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin 999077, Hong Kong, China
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Gong M, Zhang F, Miao Y, Niu J. Advances of Heat Shock Family in Ulcerative Colitis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:869930. [PMID: 35645809 PMCID: PMC9133716 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.869930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a non-specific and chronic inflammatory disease of colonic mucosa whose exact etiology and mechanisms remain unclear. The incidence rate of UC is increasing year by year worldwide. What followed is that the medical costs are also rising rapidly. Therefore, it is urgent to understand the pathogenesis and find promising therapeutic targets for UC. Intestinal mucosal homeostasis is essential for normal bowel function, and its imbalance may be an important pathogenesis of UC. Endogenous homeostatic regulators play roles in repairing intestinal mucosa injury after stress. Heat shock family proteins are essential endogenous homeostasis factors. They can inhibit inflammation, regulate intestinal epithelial cells’ survival and death, and promote mucosal healing. Thus, they play important roles in sustaining intestinal mucosal homeostasis and protecting against UC progression. However, the heat shock family may promote UC carcinogenesis. Here, we summarize the advances in the research of the functions of the heat shock family in UC. And this review is an attempt to light on the etiopathogenesis of UC, highlighting the endogenous protective mechanisms, hoping to provide a novel therapeutic target for UC treatment.
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- Min Gong
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Kunming, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Kunming, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Kunming, China
- *Correspondence: Yinglei Miao, ; Junkun Niu,
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Kunming, China
- *Correspondence: Yinglei Miao, ; Junkun Niu,
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Gupta B, Rai R, Oertel M, Raeman R. Intestinal Barrier Dysfunction in Fatty Liver Disease: Roles of Microbiota, Mucosal Immune System, and Bile Acids. Semin Liver Dis 2022; 42:122-137. [PMID: 35738255 PMCID: PMC9307091 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1748037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) describes a spectrum of progressive liver diseases ranging from simple steatosis to steatohepatitis and fibrosis. Globally, NAFLD is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality associated with chronic liver disease, and NAFLD patients are at a higher risk of developing cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. While there is a consensus that inflammation plays a key role in promoting NAFLD progression, the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. Recent clinical and experimental evidence suggest that increased hepatic translocation of gut microbial antigens, secondary to diet-induced impairment of the intestinal barrier may be important in driving hepatic inflammation in NAFLD. Here, we briefly review various endogenous and exogenous factors influencing the intestinal barrier and present recent advances in our understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying intestinal barrier dysfunction in NAFLD.
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- Biki Gupta
- Division of Experimental Pathology, Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Experimental Pathology, Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Experimental Pathology, Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,Pittsburgh Liver Research Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Experimental Pathology, Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,Pittsburgh Liver Research Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Duodenal Mucosal Barrier in Functional Dyspepsia. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 20:1019-1028.e3. [PMID: 34607017 PMCID: PMC8975906 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2021.09.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS In addition to gastric sensorimotor dysfunctions, functional dyspepsia (FD) is also variably associated with duodenal micro-inflammation and epithelial barrier dysfunction, the pathogenesis and clinical significance of which are unknown. Our hypothesis was that miRNAs and/or inflammation degrade epithelial barrier proteins, resulting in increased duodenal mucosal permeability in FD. METHODS We compared the duodenal mucosal gene expression and miRNAs, in vivo permeability (lactulose-mannitol excretion between 0 and 60 and 60 and 120 minutes after saccharide ingestion), ex vivo assessments (transmucosal resistance, fluorescein isothiocyanate [FITC]-dextran flux, and basal ion transport), and duodenal histology (light and electron microscopy) in 40 patients with FD and 24 controls. RESULTS Compared with controls, the mRNA expression of several barrier proteins (zonula occludens-1, occludin, claudin-12, and E-cadherin) was modestly reduced (ie, a fold change of 0.8-0.85) in FD with increased expression of several miRNAs (eg, miR-142-3p and miR-144-3-p), which suppress these genes. The urinary lactulose excretion and the lactulose:mannitol ratio between 60 and 120 minutes were greater in FD than in controls (P < .05). The FITC-dextran flux, which reflects paracellular permeability, was inversely correlated (r = -0.32, P = .03) with transmucosal resistance and directly correlated (r = 0.4, P = .02) with lactulose:mannitol ratio. Other parameters (mucosal eosinophils, intraepithelial lymphocytes, and mast cells, transmucosal resistance, FITC-dextran flux, average intercellular distance, and proportion of dilated junctions) were not significantly different between groups. CONCLUSIONS In FD, there is a modest reduction in the expression of several duodenal epithelial barrier proteins, which may be secondary to up-regulation of regulatory miRNAs, and increased small intestinal permeability measured in vivo.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to provide an update regarding the gut barrier and its involvement with chronic diseases, as well as to review biomarkers for identification of gut barrier integrity. This review is timely and relevant as our knowledge is increasing regarding the role of the gut microbiome and the gut barrier in health and disease. RECENT FINDINGS This review provides an overview of: the gut barrier, which is complex and comprised of the mucus layer and the intestinal apical junctional protein complex; the gut microbiome in its relation to regulating the integrity of the gut barrier; select acute and chronic conditions that are known to be associated with gut dysbiosis and impaired gut integrity or 'leaky gut'; and current means for identifying loss in gut barrier integrity. SUMMARY Many chronic conditions are associated with gut dysbiosis and systemic inflammation. Identifying whether the gut barrier is compromised in these conditions could help to inform potential therapeutics as a means to correct losses in gut barrier integrity and mitigate associated medical conditions.
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- Anthony Santilli
- Department of Inflammation and Immunity, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of General Surgery, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Inflammation and Immunity, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Pediatric Institute, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, OH
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Si X, Jia H, Liu N, Li J, Pan L, Wang J, Wu Z. Alpha-Ketoglutarate Attenuates Colitis in Mice by Increasing Lactobacillus Abundance and Regulating Stem Cell Proliferation via Wnt-Hippo Signaling. Mol Nutr Food Res 2022; 66:e2100955. [PMID: 35220672 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202100955] [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: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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SCOPE Inflammatory bowel disease is an inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder associated with intestinal barrier damage, cell proliferation disorder, and dysbiosis of the intestinal microbiota. It remains unknown whether alpha-ketoglutarate (α-KG) can alleviate colitis in mice. METHODS AND RESULTS Six-week-old male C57BL/6 mice supplemented with or without 0.5% α-KG (delivered in the form of sodium salt) are subjected to drinking water or 2.5% DSS to induce colitis. The results show that α-KG administration is attenuated the severity of colitis, as is indicated by reduced body-weight loss, colon shortening and colonic hyperplasia, and repressed proinflammatory cytokine secretion in DSS-challenged mice. Additionally, DSS-induced increases in malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ), and decreases in glutathione (GSH) levels are attenuated by α-KG administration. Further study shows that the protective effect of α-KG is associated with restoring gut barrier integrity by enhancing the expression of tight junction proteins, increasing Lactobacillus levels, and regulating gut hyperplasia by the Wnt-Hippo signaling pathway in DSS-induced colitis. CONCLUSION Collectively, the data provided herein demonstrate that α-KG administration is attenuated mucosal inflammation, barrier dysfunction, and gut microflora dysbiosis. This beneficial effect is associated with increased Lactobacillus levels and regulated colon hyperplasia by the Wnt-Hippo signaling pathway.
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- Xuemeng Si
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.,Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Ausnutria Institute of Food and Nutrition, Ausnutria Dairy (China) Co. Ltd., Changsha, Hunan, 410200, China
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- Ausnutria Institute of Food and Nutrition, Ausnutria Dairy (China) Co. Ltd., Changsha, Hunan, 410200, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.,Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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Wang B, Zhang L, Wang Y, Dai T, Qin Z, Zhou F, Zhang L. Alterations in microbiota of patients with COVID-19: potential mechanisms and therapeutic interventions. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2022; 7:143. [PMID: 35487886 PMCID: PMC9052735 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-022-00986-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is currently ongoing. It is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). A high proportion of COVID-19 patients exhibit gastrointestinal manifestations such as diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Moreover, the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts are the primary habitats of human microbiota and targets for SARS-CoV-2 infection as they express angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE2) and transmembrane protease serine 2 (TMPRSS2) at high levels. There is accumulating evidence that the microbiota are significantly altered in patients with COVID-19 and post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS). Microbiota are powerful immunomodulatory factors in various human diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, cancers, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and certain viral infections. In the present review, we explore the associations between host microbiota and COVID-19 in terms of their clinical relevance. Microbiota-derived metabolites or components are the main mediators of microbiota-host interactions that influence host immunity. Hence, we discuss the potential mechanisms by which microbiota-derived metabolites or components modulate the host immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Finally, we review and discuss a variety of possible microbiota-based prophylaxes and therapies for COVID-19 and PACS, including fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), probiotics, prebiotics, microbiota-derived metabolites, and engineered symbiotic bacteria. This treatment strategy could modulate host microbiota and mitigate virus-induced inflammation.
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- Bin Wang
- MOE Laboratory of Biosystems Homeostasis & Protection and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, 310058, Hangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 325000, Wenzhou, PR China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Science, Soochow University, 325200, Suzhou, PR China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Science, Soochow University, 325200, Suzhou, PR China
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- MOE Laboratory of Biosystems Homeostasis & Protection and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, 310058, Hangzhou, PR China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Science, Soochow University, 325200, Suzhou, PR China.
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- MOE Laboratory of Biosystems Homeostasis & Protection and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, 310058, Hangzhou, PR China.
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