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Zeng R, Gao Q, Cheng F, Yang Y, Zhang P, Chen S, Yang H, Chen J, Long Y. A near-infrared fluorescent sensor with large Stokes shift for rapid and highly selective detection of thiophenols in water samples and living cells. Anal Bioanal Chem 2018; 410:2001-2009. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-018-0867-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Revised: 12/06/2017] [Accepted: 01/09/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Liu CH, Qi FP, Wen FB, Long LP, Liu AJ, Yang RH. Fluorescence detection of glutathione and oxidized glutathione in blood with a NIR-excitable cyanine probe. Methods Appl Fluoresc 2018; 6:024001. [PMID: 29350185 DOI: 10.1088/2050-6120/aa86b7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Cyanine has been widely utilized as a near infrared (NIR) fluorophore for detection of glutathione (GSH). However, the excitation of most of the reported cyanine-based probes was less than 800 nm, which inevitably induce biological background absorption and lower the sensitivity, limiting their use for detection of GSH in blood samples. To address this issue, here, a heptamethine cyanine probe (DNIR), with a NIR excitation wavelength at 804 nm and a NIR emission wavelength at 832 nm, is employed for the detection of GSH and its oxidized form (GSSG) in blood. The probe displays excellent selectivity for GSH over GSSG and other amino acids, and rapid response to GSH, in particular a good property for indirect detection of GSSG in the presence of enzyme glutathione reductase and the reducing agent nicotinamideadenine dinucleotide phosphate, without further separation prior to fluorescent measurement. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first attempt to explore NIR fluorescent approach for the simultaneous assay of GSH and GSSG in blood. As such, we expect that our fluorescence sensors with both NIR excitation and NIR emission make this strategy suitable for the application in complex physiological systems.
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- Chang-Hui Liu
- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410004, People's Republic of China. College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Hunan City University, Yiyang, 413000, People's Republic of China. School of Humanities, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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Liu Z, Li G, Wang Y, Li J, Mi Y, Guo L, Xu W, Zou D, Li T, Wu Y. A novel fluorescent probe for imaging the process of HOCl oxidation and Cys/Hcy reduction in living cells. RSC Adv 2018; 8:9519-9523. [PMID: 35541868 PMCID: PMC9078674 DOI: 10.1039/c7ra13419c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2017] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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A new on-off-on fluorescent probe, CMOS, based on coumarin was developed to detect the process of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) oxidative stress and cysteine/homocysteine (Cys/Hcy) reduction. The probe exhibited a fast response, good sensitivity and selectivity. Moreover, it was applied for monitoring the redox process in living cells. A new on–off–on fluorescent probe, CMOS, was designed and applied to detect the process of HOCl oxidation and Cys/Hcy reduction.![]()
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- Zhen Liu
- The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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Li R, Huang X, Lu G, Feng C. A fluorescence and UV/vis absorption dual-signaling probe with aggregation-induced emission characteristics for specific detection of cysteine. RSC Adv 2018; 8:24346-24354. [PMID: 35539163 PMCID: PMC9082014 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra03756f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Biological thiols with similar structures, such as glutathione (GSH), N-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC), homocysteine (Hcy) and cysteine (Cys), play important roles in human physiology and are associated with different diseases. Thus, the discrimination of these thiols is a great necessity for various biochemical investigations and the diagnosis of related diseases. Herein, we present a new dual-signaling probe consisting of a typical aggregation induced emission fluorogen of a tetraphenylethylene group and 2,4-dinitrobenzenesulfonyl moiety. The probe can be used to selectively and quantitatively detect Cys over a variety of bio-species, including GSH, NAC and Hcy, from both UV/vis absorption and fluorescence channels. The mechanism study showed that the fluorescence and UV/vis absorption were turned on as the probe undergoes displacement of the 2,4-dinitrobenzenesulfonyl group with Cys, where the UV/vis and fluorescence signals originate from the dinitrophenyl-containing compounds and aggregates of TPE-OH, respectively. In addition, the discrimination of Cys was achieved by more rapid intramolecular displacement of sulfur with the amino group of Cys than NAC, Hcy and GSH. Moreover, the probe shows ignorable cytotoxicity against HepG2 cells, which demonstrates the great potential of the probe in selectively detecting Cys in vivo. A dual-signaling of fluorescence and UV/vis absorption modes for selective and quantitative detection of cysteine over homocysteine, N-acetyl-l-cysteine and glutathione is developed on the basis of aggregation-induced emission (AIE) effect.![]()
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- Ruru Li
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Self-Assembly Chemistry for Organic Functional Molecules
- Center for Excellence in Molecular Synthesis
- Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Self-Assembly Chemistry for Organic Functional Molecules
- Center for Excellence in Molecular Synthesis
- Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Self-Assembly Chemistry for Organic Functional Molecules
- Center for Excellence in Molecular Synthesis
- Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Self-Assembly Chemistry for Organic Functional Molecules
- Center for Excellence in Molecular Synthesis
- Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Wang J, Liu Y, Jiang M, Li Y, Xia L, Wu P. Aldehyde-functionalized metal–organic frameworks for selective sensing of homocysteine over Cys, GSH and other natural amino acids. Chem Commun (Camb) 2018; 54:1004-1007. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cc08414e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Aldehyde-functionalized luminescent MOFs represent the first example of MOF-implicated sensors for discriminating Hcy from Cys and GSH.
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- Jian Wang
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science & Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Green Synthetic Chemistry for Functional Materials
- Jiangsu Normal University
- Xuzhou
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science & Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Green Synthetic Chemistry for Functional Materials
- Jiangsu Normal University
- Xuzhou
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science & Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Green Synthetic Chemistry for Functional Materials
- Jiangsu Normal University
- Xuzhou
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science & Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Green Synthetic Chemistry for Functional Materials
- Jiangsu Normal University
- Xuzhou
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science & Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Green Synthetic Chemistry for Functional Materials
- Jiangsu Normal University
- Xuzhou
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science & Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Green Synthetic Chemistry for Functional Materials
- Jiangsu Normal University
- Xuzhou
- China
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Manna S, Karmakar P, Ali SS, Guria UN, Sarkar R, Datta P, Mandal D, Mahapatra AK. A Michael addition–cyclization-based switch-on fluorescent chemodosimeter for cysteine and its application in live cell imaging. NEW J CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj00465j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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We designed and synthesized a fast response fluorescent probe, BTAC (benzothiazol-azacoumarin), for detection of cysteine (Cys).
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- Srimanta Manna
- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology
- Howrah-711103
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology
- Howrah-711103
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology
- Howrah-711103
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology
- Howrah-711103
- India
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- Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology
- Shibpur
- India
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- Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology
- Shibpur
- India
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
- Patiala 147 004
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology
- Howrah-711103
- India
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Xu G, Tang Y, Lin W. A multi-signal fluorescent probe for the discrimination of cysteine/homocysteine and glutathione and application in living cells and zebrafish. NEW J CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj01793j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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A multi-signal fluorescent probe for the discrimination of cysteine/homocysteine and glutathione was engineered in living cells by one-photon and two-photon modes and zebrafish by one-photon modes.
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- Gaoping Xu
- Institute of Fluorescent Probes for Biological Imaging
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- University of Jinan
- Jinan
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- Institute of Fluorescent Probes for Biological Imaging
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- University of Jinan
- Jinan
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- Institute of Fluorescent Probes for Biological Imaging
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- University of Jinan
- Jinan
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Influence of MTHFR gene variations on perceived stress modification: Preliminary results of NURSE study. Med J Islam Repub Iran 2017; 31:128. [PMID: 29951428 PMCID: PMC6014759 DOI: 10.14196/mjiri.31.128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: High level of perceived stress in nurses is due to a genetic predisposition and environmental stressors. The aim of
NURSE (Nursing Unacquainted Related Stress Etiologies) study was to investigate the association of C677T MTHFR gene polymorphism
and stress perception among nurses.
Methods: In this comprehensive study, 216 female nurses were recruited. Perceived stress was assessed using the Cohen Perceived
Stress Scale (PSS). Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood, and MTHFR genotype was detected by the polymerase chain
reaction.
Results: MTHFR C677T genotype analysis revealed that half of the participants had normal C/C genotype, and the remaining half
presented higher frequencies of C/T genotype (39.8%) compared to T/T genotype (10.2%). The mean±SD stress score in morning
shift, night shift, and rotation was 15.39±4.75, 15.92±4.94, and 15.83±5.61, respectively (p= 0.7). Perceived stress score was more in
highly educated group but it was not significant (p= 0.2). Distribution of different MTHFR genotypes in diverse groups revealed that
in groups with more stress score, the frequency of heterozygote (C/T) and homozygote (T/T) genotypes increased. Data revealed that
in low stress category, 87% of the participants had a normal genotype. However, in high stress category, 71.3% of the participants had
a normal genotype.
Conclusion: MTHFR genotype, independent of folate availability and probable confounding parameters, might be a potential risk
factor of perceived stress among nurses.
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Liu F, Silva D, Malone MV, Seetharaman K. MTHFR A1298C and C677T Polymorphisms Are Associated with Increased Risk of Venous Thromboembolism: A Retrospective Chart Review Study. Acta Haematol 2017; 138:208-215. [PMID: 29212064 DOI: 10.1159/000480447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 08/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is a key enzyme in homocysteine metabolism. This study aims to determine the impact of MTHFR polymorphisms on plasma homocysteine levels and risks of venous thromboembolism (VTE). METHODS This retrospective chart review study included a total of 188 subjects who were tested for MTHFR polymorphisms at Metrowest Coagulation Laboratory between April 2011 and April 2016. Two independent coders were trained to extract relevant clinical data for statistical analysis. RESULTS VTE occurred in 50% of patients with compound mutation, compared with only 28.6% of subjects from the wild-type group. Patients with heterozygous or homozygous A1298C or C677T variants had an intermediate risk of VTE. The median homocysteine level in the wild-type group was slightly lower than that of heterozygous or homozygous MTHFR variants. The difference, however, was not significant (p = 0.6193). Moreover, there was no difference in plasma homocysteine level between patients with VTE versus VTE-free (p = 0.4923). CONCLUSIONS Heterozygous or homozygous MTHFR variants, especially a compound mutation, are associated with increased risk of VTE. Hyperhomocysteinemia does not correlate with MTHFR polymorphisms or VTE risk. Hence, MTHFR genotyping provides more consistent assessment of VTE risk. This information can be incorporated into risk stratification for early intervention and prophylaxis of VTE.
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- Fang Liu
- Metrowest Medical Center, Framingham, MA, USA
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Au-Yeung HY, Chan CY, Tong KY, Yu ZH. Copper-based reactions in analyte-responsive fluorescent probes for biological applications. J Inorg Biochem 2017; 177:300-312. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2017.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2017] [Revised: 06/29/2017] [Accepted: 07/01/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Ala OA, Akintunde AA, Ikem RT, Kolawole BA, Ala OO, Adedeji TA. Association between insulin resistance and total plasma homocysteine levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in south west Nigeria. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2017; 11 Suppl 2:S803-S809. [PMID: 28610915 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2017.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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AIM To determine the levels of serum homocysteine and its association with insulin resistance among T2DM patients at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile Ife Nigeria. METHODS It was a cross sectional study. It involved consecutive recruitment of 100 T2DM subjects with 100 age and sex matched controls. The fasting plasma glucose, serum creatinine, fasting lipid profile, glycosylated haemoglobin levels, fasting serum insulin and plasma homocysteine concentration were done. Insulin resistance was also determined. SPSS version 17.0 was used for data analysis. RESULTS The mean age of subjects was not significantly different from controls. (58.9±8.3 vs. 59.0±8.3years, p=0.926 respectively). Mean Homocysteine level (tHcy) was significantly higher among T2DM subjects compared to controls (27.4±12.1 and 8.3±3.2μmol/L respectively, p=0.0001). Hyperhomocystinaemia was commoner among diabetic subjects compared with controls (81% vs. 5%, p<0.0001). T2DM with hyperhomocystinaemia were more likely to have poorer glucose control profile using glycated haemoglobin (7.4±1.9 vs 6.4±1.4%, p=0.04) and fasting blood glucose 8.6±2.2 vs 7.5±2.4mmol/L p=0.047 and insulin resistance (4.4±4.3 vs. 2.0±0.6, p=0.02) compared with T2DM with normohomocystenaemia. There were significant associations between hyperhomocystinaemic T2DM patients and IR, HbA1c, TC, TG and LDL cholesterol. CONCLUSION The study showed higher homocysteine levels in T2DM than controls. Homocysteine level is worsened by increasing insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia and poor glucose control. Homocysteine level is a potential cardiovascular risk marker in type 2 diabetic mellitus subjects.
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- Oluwabukola A Ala
- Department of Medicine, Bowen University/Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Medicine, Bowen University/Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Department of Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)/LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Pathology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Mijailovic N, Selakovic D, Joksimovic J, Jakovljevic V, Nikolic T, Rosic G. The Effects of Methionine-Enriched and Vitamins (Folate, Pyridoxine and Cobalamine)-Deficient Diet on Exploratory Activity in Rats - A Brief Report. SERBIAN JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL RESEARCH 2017; 18:307-312. [DOI: 10.1515/sjecr-2017-0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of increased homocysteine levels induced by methionine nutritional overload (twice as standard) and deficiency of the vitamins folate, pyridoxine and cobalamine, which plays an important role in homocysteine metabolism in anxiety-related behaviour, expressed by means of exploratory activity in rats. Twenty-three male Wistar albino rats (4 weeks old, 100±15 g body weight) were divided into three groups: control (n=8), methionine-enriched (Meth+, 7.7 g of methionine/kg chow, n=7) and methionine-enriched vitamin-deficient (Meth+Vit-, 7.7 g of methionine/ kg chow, deficient in folate, pyridoxine and cobalamine - 0.08, 0.01 and 0.01 mg/kg, n=8). All animals had free access to food and water for 30 days. Behavioural testing was performed using the elevated plus maze (EPM) test. Standard parameters for vertical exploratory activity, the number of rearings and the number of head-dippings, as well as the total exploratory activity (summarizing overall exploratory activity in the EPM) were significantly reduced following 30 days of methionine nutritional overload (p<0.05, p<0.05 and p<0.01, respectively). A methionine-enriched diet coupled with a reduction in some B vitamins resulted in a more pronounced decline in exploratory drive observed in the EPM test compared to the control (p<0.01). The decline in total exploratory activity associated with vitamin deficiency was significant compared to the Meth+ group (p<0.05). The results of this study highlight the important role of homocysteine in the modulation of exploratory activity in rats. Decreased exploratory drive induced by both a methionine-enriched and vitamin-deficient diet could be attributed to an anxiogenic effect of hyperhomocysteinemia.
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- Natasa Mijailovic
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences , University of Kragujevac , Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences , University of Kragujevac , Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences , University of Kragujevac , Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences , University of Kragujevac , Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences , University of Kragujevac , Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences , University of Kragujevac , Serbia
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Antikainen H, Driscoll M, Haspel G, Dobrowolski R. TOR-mediated regulation of metabolism in aging. Aging Cell 2017; 16:1219-1233. [PMID: 28971552 PMCID: PMC5676073 DOI: 10.1111/acel.12689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/03/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Cellular metabolism is regulated by the mTOR kinase, a key component of the molecular nutrient sensor pathway that plays a central role in cellular survival and aging. The mTOR pathway promotes protein and lipid synthesis and inhibits autophagy, a process known for its contribution to longevity in several model organisms. The nutrient‐sensing pathway is regulated at the lysosomal membrane by a number of proteins for which deficiency triggers widespread aging phenotypes in tested animal models. In response to environmental cues, this recently discovered lysosomal nutrient‐sensing complex regulates autophagy transcriptionally through conserved factors, such as the transcription factors TFEB and FOXO, associated with lifespan extension. This key metabolic pathway strongly depends on nucleocytoplasmic compartmentalization, a cellular phenomenon gradually lost during aging. In this review, we discuss the current progress in understanding the contribution of mTOR‐regulating factors to autophagy and longevity. Furthermore, we review research on the regulation of metabolism conducted in multiple aging models, including Caenorhabditis elegans, Drosophila and mouse, and human iPSCs. We suggest that conserved molecular pathways have the strongest potential for the development of new avenues for treatment of age‐related diseases.
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- Henri Antikainen
- Federated Department of Biological Sciences New Jersey Institute of Technology Rutgers University Newark NJ 07102 USA
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Rutgers University Piscataway NJ 08854 USA
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- Federated Department of Biological Sciences New Jersey Institute of Technology Rutgers University Newark NJ 07102 USA
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- Federated Department of Biological Sciences New Jersey Institute of Technology Rutgers University Newark NJ 07102 USA
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Zhang Z, Yan Q, Guo J, Wang X, Yuan W, Wang L, Chen L, Su G, Wang M. A plasma proteomics method reveals links between ischemic stroke and MTHFR C677T genotype. Sci Rep 2017; 7:13390. [PMID: 29042595 PMCID: PMC5645471 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-13542-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2016] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Methylene Tetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) catalyzes the conversion of methylene tetrahydrofolate to methylte trahydrofolate. The 677th nucleotide of the MTHFR gene is often regarded as a risk factor of cardiovascular disease. Previous studies demonstrated an elevated risk of ischemic stroke with the MTHFR677TT genotype. In this study, we employed a plasma proteomics method to investigate the connection between the polymorphism of the target nucleotide and stroke. In total, 28 protein spots were differentially expressed between the two groups, and of which, 25 protein spots were up-regulated and 3 were down-regulated. Five randomly selected spots were successfully identified as Haptoglobin (HPT) and Transferrin (TRFE). A functional analysis indicated that most of the differential expressed proteins (DEPs) were related to the inflammatory immune response. A Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis showed that these DEPs were involved in the complement cascade reaction. Meanwhile, protein-protein interactions (PPIs) analysis highlighted the novel association between the C677T MTHFR genotype and Vitamin D binding protein (DBP), which was confirmed by a molecular genetic analysis. The results suggested that the phenotype of the MTHFR might be associated with multiple proteins that have a synergistic effect, which might be related to the mechanism of ischemic stroke.
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- Zhenchang Zhang
- Department of Neurology, the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
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- Department of Neurology, the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030, China.
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Li SJ, Fu YJ, Li CY, Li YF, Yi LH, Ou-Yang J. A near-infrared fluorescent probe based on BODIPY derivative with high quantum yield for selective detection of exogenous and endogenous cysteine in biological samples. Anal Chim Acta 2017; 994:73-81. [PMID: 29126471 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2017.09.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 09/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Cysteine (Cys) is involved in cellular growth and Cys deficiency is related with many diseases. So far, a number of fluorescent probes have been constructed for the detection of Cys successfully. However, the probes are difficult to discriminate Cys from Hcy and the emission wavelength of the probes is in ultraviolet or visible range. Herein, a NIR fluorescent probe named NIR-BODIPY-Ac is synthesized and used to detect Cys. The emission wavelength of the probe is at 708 nm that belongs to near-infrared (NIR) region by attaching indolium to BODIPY core, which is suitable for bioimaging in vivo. Moreover, the probe exhibits high fluorescence quantum yield (Φ = 0.51) after the addition of Cys and high sensitivity toward Cys with 81-fold fluorescence enhancement. The linear range of the probe for Cys covers from 0.2 to 30 μM with a detection limit of 0.05 μM. Furthermore, the probe shows high selectivity towards Cys owing to the fact that there is more fast reaction rate between the probe and Cys than that of Hcy. In particular, the NIR fluorescent probe is applied for the detection of exogenous and endogenous Cys in biological samples such as cell, tissue and mouse with satisfactory results.
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- Key Laboratory for Green Organic Synthesis and Application of Hunan Province, Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Organic Synthesis and Application of Hunan Province, Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Organic Synthesis and Application of Hunan Province, Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Organic Synthesis and Application of Hunan Province, Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Organic Synthesis and Application of Hunan Province, Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, PR China
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A selective coumarin-based “turn-on” fluorescent sensor for the detection of cysteine and its applications for bioimaging. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2017.08.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Homocysteine inhibits angiogenesis through cytoskeleton remodeling. Biosci Rep 2017; 37:BSR20170860. [PMID: 28864781 PMCID: PMC5603762 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20170860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2017] [Revised: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 08/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Homocysteine (Hcy) is an intermediate non-diet amino acid connecting methionine and folate cycles. Elevated total Hcy level in blood, denoted as hyperhomocysteinemia, has emerged as a prevalent and strong risk factor for multiple diseases including atherosclerotic vascular disease in coronary, cerebral, and peripheral vessels. Its detrimental effect on vascular system implies the potential application as an inhibitor of angiogenesis. However, the detailed mechanism is unveiled. Inhibitory effect of Hcy was assessed on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) induced cell proliferation and migration with endothelial cell (EC) culture system. Its effect on angiogenesis was further examined in vitro and in vivo After Hcy treatment, key angiogenic factors were measured by RT-qPCR. Cellular skeletal structure was also evaluated by actin stress fiber staining. VEGF-induced human umbilical vein EC (HUVEC) proliferation and migration were dramatically down-regulated by Hcy in a dose-responsive manner. Hcy treatment significantly inhibited the VEGF-induced angiogenesis in vitro by tube formation assay and chick chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) vessel formation in vivo Key angiogenic factors like VEGFR1/2 and angiopoietin (Ang)1/2 were substantially reduced by Hcy in HUVEC- and VEGF-induced actin stress fiber cytoskeletal structure was abolished. We demonstrated that Hcy could inhibit angiogenesis by targetting key angiogenic factor and disruption of actin cytoskeleton which is crucial for cell migration.
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Úbeda N, Carson BP, García-González Á, Aguilar-Ros A, Díaz-Martínez ÁE, Venta R, Terrados N, O'Gorman DJ, Iglesias-Gutiérrez E. Muscular contraction frequency does not affect plasma homocysteine concentration in response to energy expenditure- and intensity-matched acute exercise in sedentary males. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2017; 43:107-112. [PMID: 28910538 DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2017-0265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Acute exercise seems to increase total plasma homocysteine (tHcy); since this variable associated with cardiovascular risk, it is important to understand the determinants of its response to all types of exercise. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of cycling at 2 different rates of muscle contraction on the complete tHcy kinetics. Eight young sedentary males were required to complete 2 isocaloric (400 kcal) acute exercise trials at 50% peak oxygen uptake on separate occasions at 50 or 80 rpm. Blood samples were drawn at different points before (4 h before exercise and immediately before exercise), during (10, 20, 30, 45, and 60 min during exercise), and after exercise (immediately and 19 h after exercise). Dietary and lifestyle factors were controlled during the research. Maximum tHcy occurred during exercise for both conditions (50 rpm: 11.4 ± 2.7 μmol·L-1; 80 rpm: 10.8 ± 3.2 μmol·L-1). From this point onwards tHcy declined until the cessation of exercise and continued descending below pre-exercise values at 19 h postexercise (p < 0.05). No hyperhomocysteinemia were observed at any sampling point in both trials. In conclusion, the different muscular contraction frequency during exercise has no impact on tHcy during an acute bout of exercise in sedentary individuals, when at least 400 kcal are spent during exercise and the nutritional status for folate, B12, and B6 is adequate. This information is relevant to further inform healthy exercise prescription, not only in terms of duration and intensity of exercise, but also taking into account frequency of contraction.
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- Natalia Úbeda
- a Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, 28668 Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Spain
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- b Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- a Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, 28668 Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Spain
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- a Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, 28668 Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Spain
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- d Service of Biochemistry, Hospital San Agustín, Avilés 33401, Spain.,e Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oviedo, Oviedo 33006, Spain
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- f Department of Functional Biology, University of Oviedo, Oviedo 33006, Spain.,g Regional Centre of Sport Medicine, Fundación Deportiva Municipal, Avilés 33401, Spain
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- h National Institute for Cellular Biotechnology, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland.,i 3U Diabetes Consortium and School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
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Martí-Carvajal AJ, Solà I, Lathyris D, Dayer M. Homocysteine-lowering interventions for preventing cardiovascular events. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017; 8:CD006612. [PMID: 28816346 PMCID: PMC6483699 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd006612.pub5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease, which includes coronary artery disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease, is a leading cause of death worldwide. Homocysteine is an amino acid with biological functions in methionine metabolism. A postulated risk factor for cardiovascular disease is an elevated circulating total homocysteine level. The impact of homocysteine-lowering interventions, given to patients in the form of vitamins B6, B9 or B12 supplements, on cardiovascular events has been investigated. This is an update of a review previously published in 2009, 2013, and 2015. OBJECTIVES To determine whether homocysteine-lowering interventions, provided to patients with and without pre-existing cardiovascular disease are effective in preventing cardiovascular events, as well as reducing all-cause mortality, and to evaluate their safety. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL 2017, Issue 5), MEDLINE (1946 to 1 June 2017), Embase (1980 to 2017 week 22) and LILACS (1986 to 1 June 2017). We also searched Web of Science (1970 to 1 June 2017). We handsearched the reference lists of included papers. We also contacted researchers in the field. There was no language restriction in the search. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials assessing the effects of homocysteine-lowering interventions for preventing cardiovascular events with a follow-up period of one year or longer. We considered myocardial infarction and stroke as the primary outcomes. We excluded studies in patients with end-stage renal disease. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We performed study selection, 'Risk of bias' assessment and data extraction in duplicate. We estimated risk ratios (RR) for dichotomous outcomes. We calculated the number needed to treat for an additional beneficial outcome (NNTB). We measured statistical heterogeneity using the I2 statistic. We used a random-effects model. We conducted trial sequential analyses, Bayes factor, and fragility indices where appropriate. MAIN RESULTS In this third update, we identified three new randomised controlled trials, for a total of 15 randomised controlled trials involving 71,422 participants. Nine trials (60%) had low risk of bias, length of follow-up ranged from one to 7.3 years. Compared with placebo, there were no differences in effects of homocysteine-lowering interventions on myocardial infarction (homocysteine-lowering = 7.1% versus placebo = 6.0%; RR 1.02, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.95 to 1.10, I2 = 0%, 12 trials; N = 46,699; Bayes factor 1.04, high-quality evidence), death from any cause (homocysteine-lowering = 11.7% versus placebo = 12.3%, RR 1.01, 95% CI 0.96 to 1.06, I2 = 0%, 11 trials, N = 44,817; Bayes factor = 1.05, high-quality evidence), or serious adverse events (homocysteine-lowering = 8.3% versus comparator = 8.5%, RR 1.07, 95% CI 1.00 to 1.14, I2 = 0%, eight trials, N = 35,788; high-quality evidence). Compared with placebo, homocysteine-lowering interventions were associated with reduced stroke outcome (homocysteine-lowering = 4.3% versus comparator = 5.1%, RR 0.90, 95% CI 0.82 to 0.99, I2 = 8%, 10 trials, N = 44,224; high-quality evidence). Compared with low doses, there were uncertain effects of high doses of homocysteine-lowering interventions on stroke (high = 10.8% versus low = 11.2%, RR 0.90, 95% CI 0.66 to 1.22, I2 = 72%, two trials, N = 3929; very low-quality evidence).We found no evidence of publication bias. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS In this third update of the Cochrane review, there were no differences in effects of homocysteine-lowering interventions in the form of supplements of vitamins B6, B9 or B12 given alone or in combination comparing with placebo on myocardial infarction, death from any cause or adverse events. In terms of stroke, this review found a small difference in effect favouring to homocysteine-lowering interventions in the form of supplements of vitamins B6, B9 or B12 given alone or in combination comparing with placebo.There were uncertain effects of enalapril plus folic acid compared with enalapril on stroke; approximately 143 (95% CI 85 to 428) people would need to be treated for 5.4 years to prevent 1 stroke, this evidence emerged from one mega-trial.Trial sequential analyses showed that additional trials are unlikely to increase the certainty about the findings of this issue regarding homocysteine-lowering interventions versus placebo. There is a need for additional trials comparing homocysteine-lowering interventions combined with antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication, and homocysteine-lowering interventions at high doses versus homocysteine-lowering interventions at low doses. Potential trials should be large and co-operative.
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Pollack AZ, Mumford SL, Sjaarda L, Perkins NJ, Malik F, Wactawski-Wende J, Schisterman EF. Blood lead, cadmium and mercury in relation to homocysteine and C-reactive protein in women of reproductive age: a panel study. Environ Health 2017; 16:84. [PMID: 28789684 PMCID: PMC5549434 DOI: 10.1186/s12940-017-0293-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/31/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND To examine the relationship between cadmium, lead, and mercury concentrations with high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and homocysteine in women. METHODS Metals were measured at enrollment in whole blood. Homocysteine and hs-CRP were measured in one (N = 9) or two (N = 250) menstrual cycles up to 3 and 8 times per cycle, respectively. Linear mixed models with inverse probability of exposure weights to account for time varying confounding were used and models were stratified by dietary and serum vitamin status (dietary: vitamin B6, B12, folate; serum: folate). RESULTS Geometric mean (95% confidence interval (CI)) concentrations for cadmium, lead, and mercury were 0.29 (0.26-0.31) μg/L, 0.91 (0.86-0.96) μg/dL, and 1.05 (0.93-1.18) μg/L, respectively. Lead was associated with increased homocysteine (0.08; 95% CI: 0.01, 0.15) and this persisted among those in the lower three quartiles of consumption of vitamin B6, B12, folate, and serum folate but was not significant among those in the upper quartile. No associations were observed between metals and hs-CRP. CONCLUSIONS Blood lead was associated with increased homocysteine in a cohort of healthy, premenopausal women but these associations did not persist among those consuming ≥75th percentile of essential micronutrients. Cadmium, lead, and mercury were not associated with hs-CRP concentrations.
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- Department of Global and Community Health, College of Health and Human Services, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive MS5B7, Fairfax, VA 22030 USA
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- Epidemiology Branch, Division of Intramural Population Health Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD USA
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- Epidemiology Branch, Division of Intramural Population Health Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD USA
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- Epidemiology Branch, Division of Intramural Population Health Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD USA
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- Epidemiology Branch, Division of Intramural Population Health Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY USA
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- Epidemiology Branch, Division of Intramural Population Health Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD USA
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Gallego-Villar L, Hannibal L, Häberle J, Thöny B, Ben-Omran T, Nasrallah GK, Dewik AN, Kruger WD, Blom HJ. Cysteamine revisited: repair of arginine to cysteine mutations. J Inherit Metab Dis 2017; 40:555-567. [PMID: 28643139 PMCID: PMC5740875 DOI: 10.1007/s10545-017-0060-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2017] [Revised: 05/22/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Cysteamine is a small aminothiol endogenously derived from coenzyme A degradation. For some decades, synthetic cysteamine has been employed for the treatment of cystinosis, and new uses of the drug continue to emerge. In this review, we discuss the role of cysteamine in cellular and extracellular homeostasis and focus on the potential use of aminothiols to reconstitute the function of proteins harboring arginine (Arg) to cysteine (Cys) mutations, via repair of the Cys residue into a moiety that introduces an amino group, as seen in basic amino acid residues Lys and Arg. Cysteamine has been utilized in vitro and ex vivo in four different genetic disorders, and thus provides "proof of principle" that aminothiols can modify Cys residues. Other aminothiols such as mercaptoethylguanidine (MEG) with closer structural resemblance to the guanidinium moiety of Arg are under examination for their predicted enhanced capacity to reconstitute loss of function. Although the use of aminothiols holds clinical potential, more studies are required to refine specificity and treatment design. The efficacy of aminothiols to target proteins may vary substantially depending on their specific extracellular and intracellular locations. Redox potential, pH, and specific aminothiol abundance in each physiological compartment are expected to influence the reactivity and turnover of cysteamine and analogous drugs. Upcoming research will require the use of suitable cell and animal models featuring Arg to Cys mutations. Since, in general, Arg to Cys changes comprise about 8% of missense mutations, repair of this specific mutation may provide promising avenues for many genetic diseases.
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- L Gallego-Villar
- Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolism, Department of General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Neonatology, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Mathildenstrasse 1, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolism, Department of General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Neonatology, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Mathildenstrasse 1, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital and Children's Research Center, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Children's Hospital and Children's Research Center, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinical and Metabolic Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
- Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Clinical and Metabolic Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Cancer Biology Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolism, Department of General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Neonatology, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Mathildenstrasse 1, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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Yoo HJ, Yu SH, Cho YJ, Nam HW, Kang DH. Effects of Homocysteine and Hyperglycemia on the Proliferation of Aortic Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells of Obese Type 2 Diabetes Rat. Ann Geriatr Med Res 2017. [DOI: 10.4235/agmr.2017.21.2.78] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Liu ZR, Wang JY, Ren M, Lin W. Development of a fast-responsive two-photon fluorescent probe for aminothiols and its application in living tissues. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2017.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Lee CM, Jeong DM, Kang MH, Kim SG, Han JI, Park HM. Correlation between serum homocysteine concentration and severity of mitral valve disease in dogs. Am J Vet Res 2017; 78:440-446. [PMID: 28345991 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.78.4.440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To measure serum homocysteine concentrations in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) and identify any association between this variable and stage of MMVD. ANIMALS 53 client-owned dogs with MMVD and 10 healthy control Beagles. PROCEDURES Dogs with MMVD were allocated to 3 groups in accordance with the staging system for chronic valvular heart disease in dogs and cats of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Blood samples were collected from all dogs, and serum homocysteine and cardiac troponin 1 concentrations were measured by enzyme immunoassay and chemiluminescence immunoassay, respectively. Analyte values were tested for associations with each other and with stage of MMVD. RESULTS A significant correlation was identified between serum homocysteine concentration and stage of MMVD. Mean ± SD concentrations were 6.72 ± 1.65 μmol/L for control dogs, 13.37 ± 4.16 μmol/L for dogs with stage B MMVD, 18.86 ± 6.73 μmol/L for dogs with stage C disease, and 28.26 ± 4.48 μmol/L for dogs with stage D disease. In addition, serum homocysteine concentration was correlated with serum cardiac troponin 1 (r = 0.34) and creatinine (r = 0.46) concentrations, systolic blood pressure (r = 0.57), and left atrium-to-aortic root ratio (r = 0.28), all of which were positively correlated with stage of MMVD. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Serum homocysteine concentrations of dogs with MMVD were significantly higher than those of control dogs, and significant correlations were identified between these values and several risk factors for heart failure. Measurement of serum homocysteine concentration may be useful in the prediction of severity of disease in dogs with MMVD.
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Ghosh S, Sinha JK, Muralikrishna B, Putcha UK, Raghunath M. Chronic transgenerational vitamin B12 deficiency of severe and moderate magnitudes modulates adiposity-probable underlying mechanisms. Biofactors 2017; 43:400-414. [PMID: 28186655 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2016] [Revised: 11/18/2016] [Accepted: 12/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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We have demonstrated previously that severe but not moderate vitamin B12 deficiency altered body composition and induced adiposity in female C57BL/6 mice. This study aims to elucidate the effects of chronic transgenerational dietary vitamin B12 restriction on body composition and various biochemical parameters in the F1 generation offspring of our mouse models of severe and moderate vitamin B12 deficiency established earlier. Female weanling C57BL/6 mice received, ad libitum, for 4 weeks a (i) control diet, (ii) vitamin B12-restricted diet with pectin as dietary fiber (severely deficient diet), or (iii) vitamin B12-restricted diet with cellulose as dietary fiber (moderately deficient diet) and then mated with control males. The offspring of control and severely deficient dams continued on the respective diets of their mothers. Few moderately deficient dams were rehabilitated to control diet from parturition and their pups were weaned to control diet. Also, some offspring born to moderately B12 deficient dams were weaned to control diet, while others continued on the same diet as their mothers. Various parameters were determined in the F1 offspring after 12 and 36 weeks of feeding. The results indicate that both severe and moderate maternal vitamin B12 restrictions were associated with accelerated catch-up growth, increased body fat percentage, visceral adiposity, dyslipidemia, fasting hyperglycemia and insulin resistance in the F1 offspring. Inflammation, increased glucocorticoid and oxidative stress and poor antioxidant defence probably underlie these adverse effects. Rehabilitation from parturition but not weaning was beneficial in delaying the onset of the adverse outcomes in the offspring. © 2016 BioFactors, 43(3):400-414, 2017.
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- Shampa Ghosh
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Division, National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), ICMR, Hyderabad, 500007, India
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Division, National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), ICMR, Hyderabad, 500007, India
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Division, National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), ICMR, Hyderabad, 500007, India
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- Pathology Division, National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), ICMR, Hyderabad, 500007, India
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Division, National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), ICMR, Hyderabad, 500007, India
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Kopp M, Morisset R, Rychlik M. Characterization and Interrelations of One-Carbon Metabolites in Tissues, Erythrocytes, and Plasma in Mice with Dietary Induced Folate Deficiency. Nutrients 2017; 9:E462. [PMID: 28475162 PMCID: PMC5452192 DOI: 10.3390/nu9050462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2017] [Revised: 04/22/2017] [Accepted: 05/01/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Studies on one-carbon metabolism for the assessment of folate deficiency have focused on either metabolites of folate metabolism or methionine cycle. To bridge the gap between deficiency markers in these pathways we designed a dietary induced folate deficiency study using male C57BL/6N mice. After weaning (3 weeks) mice were fed a defined control diet (1 week) before being fed a folate deficient diet (n = 6 mice) and the control diet (n = 6 mice) for 12 additional weeks. Thereafter, we determined total homocysteine in plasma and folate in erythrocytes as well as S-adenosylmethionine, S-adenosylhomocysteine, and six folate vitamers in tissues including 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, 5-formyltetrahydrofolate, 5,10-methenyltetrahydrofolate, tetrahydrofolate, 10-formylfolic acid, and folic acid by means of stable isotope dilution assays coupled with liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. In all organs, except heart (mainly 5-mehtyltetrahydrofolate), tetrahydrofolate constitutes the main vitamer. Moreover, in liver tetrahydrofolate was most abundant followed by 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (heart: tetrahydrofolate), 5-formyltetrahydrofolate, and 5,10-methenyltetrahydrofolate. Because of the significant decrease (p < 0.05) of folate status and S-adenosylmethionine/S-adenosylhomocysteine ratio accompanied with increasing S-adenosylhomocysteine (p < 0.05), hepatocytes are most susceptible to folate deficiency. To the best of our knowledge, we herein present the first method for simultaneous quantitation of eight metabolites for both folate and methionine cycle in one tissue sample, tHcy in plasma, and erythrocyte folate to shed light on physiological interrelations of one-carbon metabolism.
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- Markus Kopp
- Chair of Analytical Food Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Alte Akademie 10, Freising D-85354, Germany.
- Institute for Food & Health (Z I E L), Technical University of Munich, Weihenstephaner Berg 1, Freising D-85354, Germany.
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- Institute for Food & Health (Z I E L), Technical University of Munich, Weihenstephaner Berg 1, Freising D-85354, Germany.
- Chair of Nutritional Physiology, Technical University of Munich, Gregor-Mendel-Straße 2, Freising D-85354, Germany.
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- Chair of Analytical Food Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Alte Akademie 10, Freising D-85354, Germany.
- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.
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Saranya G, Anees P, Joseph MM, Maiti KK, Ajayaghosh A. A Ratiometric Near-Infrared Fluorogen for the Real Time Visualization of Intracellular Redox Status during Apoptosis. Chemistry 2017; 23:7191-7195. [PMID: 28375562 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201700839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Direct monitoring of apoptotic progression is a major step forward for the early assessment of therapeutic efficacy of certain treatments and the accurate evaluation of the spread of a disease. Here, the regulatory role of glutathione (GSH) is explored as a potential biomarker for tracking apoptosis. For this purpose, a near- infrared (NIR) squaraine dye is introduced that is capable of sensing GSH in a ratiometric manner by switching its emission from NIR (690 nm) to visible region (560 nm). The favorable biocompatible attributes of the probe facilitated the real-time monitoring of apoptotic process in line with the conventional apoptotic assay. Furthermore, the robust nature of the probe was utilized for the quantitative estimation of GSH during different stages of apoptosis. Through this study, an easy and reliable method of assaying apoptosis is demonstrated, which can provide valuable insights in translational clinical research.
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- Giridharan Saranya
- Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, 695019, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, 695019, India
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- Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, 695019, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, 695019, India
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- Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, 695019, India
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- Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, 695019, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, 695019, India
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- Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, 695019, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, 695019, India
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Sun K, Song J, Liu K, Fang K, Wang L, Wang X, Li J, Tang X, Wu Y, Qin X, Wu T, Gao P, Chen D, Hu Y. Associations between homocysteine metabolism related SNPs and carotid intima-media thickness: a Chinese sib pair study. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2017; 43:401-410. [PMID: 27822905 PMCID: PMC5337241 DOI: 10.1007/s11239-016-1449-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a good surrogate for atherosclerosis. Hyperhomocysteinemia is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. We aim to investigate the relationships between homocysteine (Hcy) related biochemical indexes and CIMT, the associations between Hcy related SNPs and CIMT, as well as the potential gene–gene interactions. The present study recruited full siblings (186 eligible families with 424 individuals) with no history of cardiovascular events from a rural area of Beijing. We examined CIMT, intima-media thickness for common carotid artery (CCA-IMT) and carotid bifurcation, tested plasma levels for Hcy, vitamin B6 (VB6), vitamin B12 (VB12) and folic acid (FA), and genotyped 9 SNPs on MTHFR, MTR, MTRR, BHMT, SHMT1, CBS genes. Associations between SNPs and biochemical indexes and CIMT indexes were analyzed using family-based association test analysis. We used multi-level mixed-effects regression model to verify SNP-CIMT associations and to explore the potential gene–gene interactions. VB6, VB12 and FA were negatively correlated with CIMT indexes (p < 0.05). rs2851391 T allele was associated with decreased plasma VB12 levels (p = 0.036). In FABT, CBS rs2851391 was significantly associated with CCA-IMT (p = 0.021) and CIMT (p = 0.019). In multi-level mixed-effects regression model, CBS rs2851391 was positively significantly associated with CCA-IMT (Coef = 0.032, se = 0.009, raw p < 0.001) after Bonferoni correction (corrected α = 0.0056). Gene–gene interactions were found between CBS rs2851391 and BHMT rs10037045 for CCA-IMT (p = 0.011), as well as between CBS rs2851391 and MTR rs1805087 for CCA-IMT (p = 0.007) and CIMT (p = 0.022). Significant associations are found between Hcy metabolism related genetic polymorphisms, biochemical indexes and CIMT indexes. There are complex interactions between genetic polymorphisms for CCA-IMT and CIMT.
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- Kexin Sun
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University Health Science Center, 38 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University Health Science Center, 38 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Capital Medical University, 10 You'anmenwai Xitoutiao, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, No.16 He Pingli Middle Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100013, China
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- Pingshan New District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, 518118, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University Health Science Center, 38 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University Health Science Center, 38 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University Health Science Center, 38 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University Health Science Center, 38 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University Health Science Center, 38 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University Health Science Center, 38 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University Health Science Center, 38 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University Health Science Center, 38 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University Health Science Center, 38 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100191, China.
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Karimian M, Colagar AH. Association of C677T transition of the human methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene with male infertility. Reprod Fertil Dev 2017; 28:785-94. [PMID: 25412139 DOI: 10.1071/rd14186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2014] [Accepted: 09/24/2014] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The human methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene encodes one of the key enzymes in folate metabolism. This gene is located on chromosome 1 (1p36.3), which has 12 exons. The aim of the present study was to investigate the possible association of the two (C677T and A1298C) polymorphisms of this gene with male infertility. In a case-control study, 250 blood samples were collected from IVF centres in Sari and Babol (Iran): 118 samples were from oligospermic men and 132 were from controls. Two single nucleotide polymorphisms of the MTHFR genotype were detected using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism. There was no association found between the A1298C variant and male infertility. However, carriers of the 677T allele (CT and TT genotypes) were at a higher risk of infertility than individuals with other genotypes (odds ratio 1.84; 95% confidence interval 1.11-3.04; P=0.0174). Structural analysis of human MTHFR flavoprotein showed that C677T transition played an important role in the change in affinity of the MTHFR-Flavin adenine dinucleotide binding site. Based on our results, we suggest that C677T transition in MTHFR may increase the risk of male infertility, and detection of the C677T polymorphism biomarker may be helpful in the screening of idiopathic male infertility.
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- Mohammad Karimian
- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar 47416-95447, Iran
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar 47416-95447, Iran
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Wang J, Shao X, Wang J, Shao S. An NBD-based Fluorescent Turn-on Probe for the Detection of Homocysteine over Cysteine and Its Imaging Applications. CHEM LETT 2017. [DOI: 10.1246/cl.161123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Liu J, Meng L, Fei Z, Dyson PJ, Jing X, Liu X. MnO 2 nanosheets as an artificial enzyme to mimic oxidase for rapid and sensitive detection of glutathione. Biosens Bioelectron 2017; 90:69-74. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2016.11.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 235] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2016] [Revised: 11/16/2016] [Accepted: 11/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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EGCG protects against homocysteine-induced human umbilical vein endothelial cells apoptosis by modulating mitochondrial-dependent apoptotic signaling and PI3K/Akt/eNOS signaling pathways. Apoptosis 2017; 22:672-680. [DOI: 10.1007/s10495-017-1360-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Elgawish MS, Kishikawa N, Kuroda N. Redox-based chemiluminescence assay of aminothiols in human urine: A fundamental study. Talanta 2017; 164:116-120. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2016.11.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2016] [Revised: 11/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/19/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Xie X, Li M, Tang F, Li Y, Zhang L, Jiao X, Wang X, Tang B. Combinatorial Strategy to Identify Fluorescent Probes for Biothiol and Thiophenol Based on Diversified Pyrimidine Moieties and Their Biological Applications. Anal Chem 2017; 89:3015-3020. [PMID: 28192974 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.6b04608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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We present a feasible paradigm of developing original fluorescent probes for target biomolecules via combinatorial chemistry. In this developmental program, pyrimidine moieties were investigated and optimized as unique recognition units for thiols for the first time through a parallel synthesis in combination with a rapid screening process. This time-efficient and cost-saving process effectively facilitated the developmental progress and provided detailed structure-reactivity relationships. As a result, Res-Biot and Flu-Pht were identified as optimal fluorescent probes for biothiol and thiophenol, respectively. Their favorable characteristics and superior applicability have been well demonstrated in both chemical and biological contexts. In particular, Res-Biot enables the direct visualization of biothiol fluctuations during oxidative stress and cell apoptosis, indicating its suitability in elucidation of a specific pathophysiological process in both living cells and living animals. Meanwhile, Flu-Pht is competent to visualize thiophenols without the interference from endogenous biothiols in living cells.
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- Xilei Xie
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University , Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University , Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University , Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University , Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Active Substances Discovery and Druggability Evaluation, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Beijing 10050, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University , Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University , Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University , Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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Moayeri M, Heida KY, Franx A, Spiering W, de Laat MWM, Oudijk MA. Maternal lipid profile and the relation with spontaneous preterm delivery: a systematic review. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2017; 295:313-323. [PMID: 27807624 PMCID: PMC5281656 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-016-4216-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2016] [Accepted: 10/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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BACKGROUND It is unknown whether an unfavorable (atherogenic) lipid profile and homocysteine level, which could supersede clinical cardiovascular disease, is also associated with an increased risk of spontaneous preterm delivery (sPTD). A systematic review of studies assessing the lipid profile and homocysteine value of women with sPTD compared to women with term delivery in pre-pregnancy and during pregnancy. METHODS A systematic search of peer-reviewed articles published between January 1980 and May 2014 was performed using MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane database. We included case-control and cohort studies that examined triglycerides, high/low density lipoprotein cholesterol, total cholesterol and homocysteine in women with sPTD. Articles were subdivided in pre-pregnancy, first, second and third trimester. Of 708 articles reviewed for eligibility, 14 met our inclusion criteria. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION Nine cohort studies and five case-control studies were analyzed, reporting on 1466 cases with sPTD and 11296 controls with term delivery. The studies suggest a possible elevated risk of sPTD in woman with high TG levels, no association of high and low density lipoprotein cholesterol with the risk of sPTD was found. High homocysteine levels are associated with sPTD in the second trimester. The role of triglycerides and homocysteine in sPTD should be explored further.
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- Maryam Moayeri
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Academic Medical Center, H4-275, P.O.Box 22660, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Academic Medical Center, H4-275, P.O.Box 22660, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Rogne T, Tielemans MJ, Chong MFF, Yajnik CS, Krishnaveni GV, Poston L, Jaddoe VWV, Steegers EAP, Joshi S, Chong YS, Godfrey KM, Yap F, Yahyaoui R, Thomas T, Hay G, Hogeveen M, Demir A, Saravanan P, Skovlund E, Martinussen MP, Jacobsen GW, Franco OH, Bracken MB, Risnes KR. Associations of Maternal Vitamin B12 Concentration in Pregnancy With the Risks of Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Individual Participant Data. Am J Epidemiol 2017; 185:212-223. [PMID: 28108470 DOI: 10.1093/aje/kww212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2016] [Accepted: 11/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Vitamin B12 (hereafter referred to as B12) deficiency in pregnancy is prevalent and has been associated with both lower birth weight (birth weight <2,500 g) and preterm birth (length of gestation <37 weeks). Nevertheless, current evidence is contradictory. We performed a systematic review and a meta-analysis of individual participant data to evaluate the associations of maternal serum or plasma B12 concentrations in pregnancy with offspring birth weight and length of gestation. Twenty-two eligible studies were identified (11,993 observations). Eighteen studies were included in the meta-analysis (11,216 observations). No linear association was observed between maternal B12 levels in pregnancy and birth weight, but B12 deficiency (<148 pmol/L) was associated with a higher risk of low birth weight in newborns (adjusted risk ratio = 1.15, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.01, 1.31). There was a linear association between maternal levels of B12 and preterm birth (per each 1-standard-deviation increase in B12, adjusted risk ratio = 0.89, 95% CI: 0.82, 0.97). Accordingly, B12 deficiency was associated with a higher risk of preterm birth (adjusted risk ratio = 1.21, 95% CI: 0.99, 1.49). This finding supports the need for randomized controlled trials of vitamin B12 supplementation in pregnancy.
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Li JF, Huang PC, Wu FY. Specific pH effect for selective colorimetric assay of glutathione using anti-aggregation of label-free gold nanoparticles. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra00399d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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An operationally simple colorimetric method for measuring glutathione (GSH) concentration was developed using anti-aggregation of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) in this work.
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- Jian-Fang Li
- College of Chemistry
- Nanchang University
- Nanchang 330031
- China
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- College of Chemistry
- Nanchang University
- Nanchang 330031
- China
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Liu K, Du G, Zhao M, Ye L, Shen H, Jiang L. A polymer-based probe for specific discrimination of cysteine. Org Biomol Chem 2017; 15:4859-4866. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ob00956a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A kind of polymer-based turn-on fluorescent probe for specific detection of cysteine with high sensitivity has been developed.
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- Keyuan Liu
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou 310027
- China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou 310027
- China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou 310027
- China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou 310027
- China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou 310027
- China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou 310027
- China
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Guo L, Yang D, Xia L, Qu F, Dou Y, Qu F, Kong R, You J. A highly water-soluble, sensitive, coumarin-based fluorescent probe for detecting thiols, and its application in bioimaging. NEW J CHEM 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7nj02391j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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In this study, a coumarin-based probe (probe 1) bearing a maleimide group was used to rapidly and selectively detect thiols.
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- Lan Guo
- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province
- Qufu Normal University
- Qufu 273165
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province
- Qufu Normal University
- Qufu 273165
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province
- Qufu Normal University
- Qufu 273165
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province
- Qufu Normal University
- Qufu 273165
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province
- Qufu Normal University
- Qufu 273165
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province
- Qufu Normal University
- Qufu 273165
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province
- Qufu Normal University
- Qufu 273165
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province
- Qufu Normal University
- Qufu 273165
- P. R. China
- Northwest Plateau Institute of Biology
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Fu ZH, Yan LB, Zhang X, Zhu FF, Han XL, Fang J, Wang YW, Peng Y. A fluorescein-based chemosensor for relay fluorescence recognition of Cu(ii) ions and biothiols in water and its applications to a molecular logic gate and living cell imaging. Org Biomol Chem 2017; 15:4115-4121. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ob00525c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Relay recognition of copper(ii) ions and biothiolsviaa fluorescence “on–off–on” cascade has been realized in 100% aqueous solution when excited by the visible light.
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- Zhen-Hai Fu
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry
- Lanzhou University
- Lanzhou
- People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Salt Lakes Resources and Chemistry
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery
- the Sixth Affiliated Hospital
- Sun Yat-Sen University
- Guangzhou
- People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry
- Lanzhou University
- Lanzhou
- People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry
- Lanzhou University
- Lanzhou
- People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry
- Lanzhou University
- Lanzhou
- People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry
- Lanzhou University
- Lanzhou
- People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry
- Lanzhou University
- Lanzhou
- People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry
- Lanzhou University
- Lanzhou
- People's Republic of China
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Kang YF, Qiao HX, Meng YL, Xin ZH, Ge LP, Dai MY, He Z, Zhang CH. Selective Fluorescent Detection of Cysteine over Homocysteine and Glutathione by a Simple and Sensitive Probe. Aust J Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1071/ch17208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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A simple fluorescent probe able to selectively and sensitively detect cysteine (Cys) with an excellent dose-dependent relationship between fluorescence intensity and concentration of Cys from 0 to 100 μM has been designed and synthesised.
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Ranjith R, Devika P. Clinical Correlation between Plasma Homocysteine Level and Coronary Artery Disease in Indian Patients. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.4236/wjcd.2017.712047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Yu H, Liu Y, Wang J, Liang Q, Liu H, Xu J, Shao S. A gold nanocluster-based ratiometric fluorescent probe for cysteine and homocysteine detection in living cells. NEW J CHEM 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c6nj04134e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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A novel organic–inorganic ratiometric fluorescent probe AuNCs–NBD was developed for the detection of cysteine (Cys) and homocysteine (Hcy).
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- Hui Yu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province
- Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Lanzhou 730000
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Heavy Ion Radiation Biology and Medicine of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Institute of Modern Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Lanzhou 730000
- P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province
- Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Lanzhou 730000
- P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province
- Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Lanzhou 730000
- P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province
- Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Lanzhou 730000
- P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province
- Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Lanzhou 730000
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province
- Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Lanzhou 730000
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Wu Y, Wu R, Li H, Zeng H, Li Y, Wang Q, Shi M, Fan X. A near-infrared phosphorescent iridium(iii) complex for imaging of cysteine and homocysteine in living cells and in vivo. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra09798k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A novel NIR-emitting iridium(iii) complex was developed to detect Cys/Hcy levels in vitro and in vivo.
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- Yongquan Wu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Organo-pharmaceutical Chemistry of Jiangxi Province
- Gannan Normal University
- Ganzhou
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Organo-pharmaceutical Chemistry of Jiangxi Province
- Gannan Normal University
- Ganzhou
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Organo-pharmaceutical Chemistry of Jiangxi Province
- Gannan Normal University
- Ganzhou
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Organo-pharmaceutical Chemistry of Jiangxi Province
- Gannan Normal University
- Ganzhou
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Organo-pharmaceutical Chemistry of Jiangxi Province
- Gannan Normal University
- Ganzhou
- P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry
- Fudan University
- Shanghai 200433
- P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry
- Fudan University
- Shanghai 200433
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Key Laboratory of Organo-pharmaceutical Chemistry of Jiangxi Province
- Gannan Normal University
- Ganzhou
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Conformational status of cytochrome c upon N-homocysteinylation: Implications to cytochrome c release. Arch Biochem Biophys 2016; 614:23-27. [PMID: 28003096 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2016.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2016] [Revised: 12/14/2016] [Accepted: 12/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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One of the proposed mechanisms of homocysteine (Hcy) toxicity is the post-translational modification of proteins by its metabolite, homocysteine thiolactone (HTL). Incubation of proteins with HTL has been shown to form covalent adducts with ε-amino group of lysine residues of protein (called N-homocysteinylation) which ultimately results in structural and functional alterations of the modified proteins. In the present study, the effects of HTL on the conformational and heme status of cytochrome c (cyt c) were investigated. Spectroscopic analyses revealed that HTL-modified cyt c undergoes certain conformational alterations leading to disturbed heme-Trp distance and packing of the apolar groups. These alterations were accompanied with the reduction of the heme moiety and activation of peroxidase-like function of cyt c, which is known to be a crucial event for initiation of the intrinsic apoptotic pathway. Further structural characterization revealed that disruption of the heme-Met80 interaction, thereby converting the hexa-coordinate cyt c to a penta-coordinate species (with a free heme ligand), was responsible for the activation of the peroxidase activity. The study provides insights for the possible role of cyt c N-homocysteinylation in eliciting its toxicity and cell death.
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Ghosh K, Tarafdar D, Petsalakis ID, Theodorakopoulos G. A Pyridinium-Urea-Coupled Polyether Receptor for the Selective Sensing of Lysine and Cell Imaging. European J Org Chem 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.201601203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Kumaresh Ghosh
- Department of Chemistry; University of Kalyani; 741235 Kalyani India
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- Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute; The National Hellenic, Research Foundation; Vassileos Constantinou 48 11635 Athens Greece
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- Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute; The National Hellenic, Research Foundation; Vassileos Constantinou 48 11635 Athens Greece
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Lökk J. Association of vitamin B12, folate, homocysteine and cognition in the elderly. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/11026480310000662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Johan Lökk
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, and Elderly Care Research, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge University Hospital, and Comprehensive Centre for Elderly Care, Älvsjö, Stockholm, Sweden
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Carrasco-Pozo C, Alvarez-Lueje A, Olea-Azar C, López-Alarcón C, Speisky H. In Vitro Interaction Between Homocysteine and Copper Ions: Potential Redox Implications. Exp Biol Med (Maywood) 2016; 231:1569-75. [PMID: 17018882 DOI: 10.1177/153537020623100918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Homocysteine (Hcys) has been implicated in various oxidative stress-related disorders. The presence of a thiol on its structure allows Hcys to exert a double-edge redox action. Depending on whether Cu2+ ions occur concomitantly, Hcys can either promote or prevent free radical generation and its consequences. We have addressed In vitro the interaction between Hcys and Cu2+ Ions, in terms of the consequences that such interaction may have on the free radical scavenging properties of Hcys and on the redox state and redox activity of the metal. To this end, we investigated the free radical-scavenging, O2--generating, and ascorbate-oxidizing properties of the interacting species by assessing the bleaching of ABTS'+ radicals, the reduction of O2--dependent cytochrome c, and the copper-dependent oxidation of ascorbate, respectively. In addition, electron paramagnetic resonance and Cu(I)-bathocuproine formation were applied to assess the formation of paramagnetic complexes and the metal redox state. Upon a brief incubation, the Hcys/Cu2+ Interaction led to a decrease in the free radical-scavenging properties of Hcys, and to a comparable loss of the thiol density. Both effects were partial and were not modified by increasing the Incubation time, despite the presence of Cu2+ excess. Depending on the molar Hcys : Cu2+ ratio, the interaction resulted in the formation of mixtures that appear to contain time-stable and ascorbate-reducible Cu(II) complexes (for ratios up to 2:1), and ascorbate- and oxygen-redox-inactive Cu(l) complexes (for ratios up to 4:1). Increasing the interaction ratio beyond 4:1 was associated with the sudden appearance of an O2--generating activity. The data indicate that depending on the molar ratio of interaction, Hcys and Cu2+ react to form copper complexes that can promote either antioxidant or pro-oxidant actions. We speculate that the redox activity arising from a large molar Hcys excess may partially underlie the association between hyper-homocysteinemia and a greater risk of developing oxidative-related cardiovascular diseases.
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- Catalina Carrasco-Pozo
- Miconutrients Unit, Nutrition and Food Technology Institute (INTA), University of Chile, El Líbano 5524, Macul, PO Box 138-11, Santiago, Chile
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