201
|
Xu H, Chen Y, Tong H, Chen L, Morisseau C, Zhou Z, Zhuang J, Song C, Cai P, Liu Z, Hammock BD, Chen G. Design and Synthesis of sEH/HDAC6 Dual-Targeting Inhibitors for the Treatment of Inflammatory Pain. J Med Chem 2024. [PMID: 39033411 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.4c00847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
Abstract
Soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) and HDAC6 mediate the NF-κB pathway in inflammatory responses, and their inhibitors exhibit powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities in treating both inflammation and pain. Therefore, a series of dual-targeting inhibitors containing urea or squaramide and hydroxamic acid moieties were designed and synthesized, and their role as a new sEH/HDAC6 dual-targeting inhibitor in inflammatory pain was evaluated in a formalin-induced mice model and a xylene-induced mouse ear swelling model. Among them, compounds 28g and 28j showed the best inhibitory and selectivity of sEH and HDAC6. Compound 28g had satisfactory pharmacokinetic characteristics in rats. Following administration at 30 mg/kg, compound 28g exhibited more effective analgesic activity than either an sEH inhibitor (GL-B437) or an HDAC6 inhibitor (Rocilinostat) alone and coadministration of both inhibitors. Thus, these novel sEH/HDAC6 dual-targeting inhibitors exhibited powerful analgesic activity in nociceptive behavior and are worthy of further development.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Huashen Xu
- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
| | - Yuanguang Chen
- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
| | - Hua Tong
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Targeting Drugs for Hematological Malignancies, Department of Pharmacology, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
| | - Lu Chen
- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
| | - Christophe Morisseau
- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Davis, Davis, California 95616, United States
| | - Zijian Zhou
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Targeting Drugs for Hematological Malignancies, Department of Pharmacology, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
| | - Junning Zhuang
- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
| | - Chuqiao Song
- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
| | - Pengcheng Cai
- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
| | - Zhongbo Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
| | - Bruce D Hammock
- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Davis, Davis, California 95616, United States
| | - Guoliang Chen
- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
| |
Collapse
|
202
|
Guo X, Luo W, Wu L, Zhang L, Chen Y, Li T, Li H, Zhang W, Liu Y, Zheng J, Wang Y. Natural Products from Herbal Medicine Self-Assemble into Advanced Bioactive Materials. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2403388. [PMID: 39033533 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202403388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
Abstract
Novel biomaterials are becoming more crucial in treating human diseases. However, many materials require complex artificial modifications and synthesis, leading to potential difficulties in preparation, side effects, and clinical translation. Recently, significant progress has been achieved in terms of direct self-assembly of natural products from herbal medicine (NPHM), an important source for novel medications, resulting in a wide range of bioactive supramolecular materials including gels, and nanoparticles. The NPHM-based supramolecular bioactive materials are produced from renewable resources, are simple to prepare, and have demonstrated multi-functionality including slow-release, smart-responsive release, and especially possess powerful biological effects to treat various diseases. In this review, NPHM-based supramolecular bioactive materials have been revealed as an emerging, revolutionary, and promising strategy. The development, advantages, and limitations of NPHM, as well as the advantageous position of NPHM-based materials, are first reviewed. Subsequently, a systematic and comprehensive analysis of the self-assembly strategies specific to seven major classes of NPHM is highlighted. Insights into the influence of NPHM structural features on the formation of supramolecular materials are also provided. Finally, the drivers and preparations are summarized, emphasizing the biomedical applications, future scientific challenges, and opportunities, with the hope of igniting inspiration for future research and applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaohang Guo
- School of Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
| | - Weikang Luo
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
| | - Lingyu Wu
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
| | - Lianglin Zhang
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
| | - Yuxuan Chen
- Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai, 519087, China
| | - Teng Li
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
| | - Haigang Li
- Hunan key laboratory of the research and development of novel pharmaceutical preparations, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, 410219, China
| | - Wei Zhang
- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
| | - Yawei Liu
- School of Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
| | - Jun Zheng
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
| | - Yang Wang
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
| |
Collapse
|
203
|
Guo YT, Huang JB, Xue JC, Qin SJ, Cai D, Wu QZ, Chu C, Tang CL, Xie YQ, Lin LZ, Dong GH, Zeng XW. Intrauterine Exposure to Long-Chain Perfluorocarboxylic Acids (PFCAs) Were Associated with Reduced Primary Bile Acids in Three-Year-Old Children: Findings from a Prospective Birth Cohort Study. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024:124583. [PMID: 39038776 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
Abstract
Bile acids (BAs) play a crucial role in lipid metabolism of children. However, the association between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) exposure and BAs profiles in children is scarce. To address this need, we selected 252 children from the Maoming Birth Cohort and measured 32 PFAS, encompassing short- and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) and perfluorosulfonic acids (PFSAs) in the cord blood. Additionally, we analyzed nine primary and eight secondary BAs in the serum of three-year-old children. Generalized linear models with FDR-adjusted and Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR) were used to explore the associations of individual and mixture effects of PFAS and BAs. We found negative associations between cord blood long-chain PFCAs and serum primary BAs in three-year-old children. For example, one ln-unit (ng/mL) increase of perfluoro-n-tridecanoic acid (PFTrDA), perfluoro-n-undecanoic acid (PFUnDA) and perfluoro-n-decanoic acid (PFDA) were associated with decreased taurochenodeoxycholic acid, with estimated percentage change of -24.28% [95% confidence interval (CI): -36.75%, -9.35%], -25.84% (95% CI: -39.67%, -8.83%), and -22.97% (95% CI: -34.45%, -9.47%) respectively. Notably, the observed association was more pronounced in children with lower vegetable intake. Additionally, the BKMR model also demonstrated a monotonical decline in primary BAs as the PFAS mixture increased. We provided the first evidence between intrauterine PFAS and its mixture exposure with BAs in children. Further large-sample-size studies are needed to verify this finding.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yu-Ting Guo
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
| | - Jin-Bo Huang
- Maoming Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Maoming 525000, China
| | - Jing-Chuan Xue
- Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Ecological Security and Green Development, Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
| | - Shuang-Jian Qin
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
| | - Dan Cai
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Guangzhou, 510655, China
| | - Qi-Zhen Wu
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
| | - Chu Chu
- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Department of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510080, China
| | - Cui-Lan Tang
- Maoming Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Maoming 525000, China
| | - Yan-Qi Xie
- Maoming Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Maoming 525000, China
| | - Li-Zi Lin
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
| | - Guang-Hui Dong
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
| | - Xiao-Wen Zeng
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
| |
Collapse
|
204
|
Kloudová B, Vrkoslav V, Polášek M, Bosáková Z, Cvačka J. Structural characterization of wax esters using ultraviolet photodissociation mass spectrometry. Anal Bioanal Chem 2024:10.1007/s00216-024-05434-2. [PMID: 39030399 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-024-05434-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
Abstract
Wax esters play critical roles in biological systems, serving functions from energy storage to chemical signaling. Their diversity is attributed to variations in alcohol and acyl chains, including their length, branching, and the stereochemistry of double bonds. Traditional analysis by mass spectrometry with collisional activations (CID, HCD) offers insights into acyl chain lengths and unsaturation level. Still, it falls short in pinpointing more nuanced structural features like the position of double bonds. As a solution, this study explores the application of 213-nm ultraviolet photodissociation (UVPD) for the detailed structural analysis of wax esters. It is shown that lithium adducts provide unique fragments as a result of Norrish and Norrish-Yang reactions at the ester moieties and photoinduced cleavages of double bonds. The product ions are useful for determining chain lengths and localizing double bonds. UVPD spectra of various wax esters are presented systematically, and the effect of activation time is discussed. The applicability of tandem mass spectrometry with UVPD is demonstrated for wax esters from natural sources. The UHPLC analysis of jojoba oil proves the compatibility of MS2 UVPD with the chromatography time scale, and a direct infusion is used to analyze wax esters from vernix caseosa. Data shows the potential of UVPD and its combination with CID or HCD in advancing our understanding of wax ester structures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Barbora Kloudová
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Flemingovo náměstí 542/2, 160 00, Prague 6, Czech Republic
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague, Hlavova 2030/8, CZ-128 43, Prague 2, Czech Republic
| | - Vladimír Vrkoslav
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Flemingovo náměstí 542/2, 160 00, Prague 6, Czech Republic
| | - Miroslav Polášek
- J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Dolejškova 2155/3, 182 23, Prague 8, Czech Republic
| | - Zuzana Bosáková
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague, Hlavova 2030/8, CZ-128 43, Prague 2, Czech Republic
| | - Josef Cvačka
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Flemingovo náměstí 542/2, 160 00, Prague 6, Czech Republic.
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague, Hlavova 2030/8, CZ-128 43, Prague 2, Czech Republic.
| |
Collapse
|
205
|
Venkatraman K, Budin I. Cardiolipin remodeling maintains the inner mitochondrial membrane in cells with saturated lipidomes. J Lipid Res 2024:100601. [PMID: 39038656 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlr.2024.100601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
Abstract
Cardiolipin (CL) is a unique, four-chain phospholipid synthesized in the inner mitochondrial membrane (IMM). The acyl chain composition of CL is regulated through a remodeling pathway, whose loss causes mitochondrial dysfunction in Barth syndrome (BTHS). Yeast has been used extensively as a model system to characterize CL metabolism, but mutants lacking its two remodeling enzymes, Cld1p and Taz1p, exhibit mild structural and respiratory phenotypes compared to mammalian cells. Here we show the essential role of CL remodeling in the structure and function of the IMM in yeast grown under reduced oxygenation. Microaerobic fermentation, which mimics natural yeast environments, caused the accumulation of saturated fatty acids and, under these conditions, remodeling mutants showed a loss of IMM ultrastructure. We extended this observation to HEK293 cells, where iPLA2 inhibition by Bromoenol lactone resulted in respiratory dysfunction and cristae loss upon mild treatment with exogenous saturated fatty acids. In microaerobic yeast, remodeling mutants accumulated unremodeled, saturated CL, but also displayed reduced total CL levels, highlighting the interplay between saturation and CL biosynthesis and breakdown. We identified the mitochondrial phospholipase A1 Ddl1p as a regulator of CL levels, and those of its precursors phosphatidylglycerol and phosphatidic acid, under these conditions. Loss of DDL1 partially rescued IMM structure in cells unable to initiate CL remodeling and had differing lipidomic effects depending on oxygenation. These results introduce a revised yeast model for investigating CL remodeling and suggest that its structural functions are dependent on the overall lipid environment in the mitochondrion.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kailash Venkatraman
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
| | - Itay Budin
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
206
|
Ohhara Y, Sato M, Sakai M, Sugiyama C, Ozawa T, Yamakawa-Kobayashi K. The bioconversion of dietary α-linolenic acid to eicosapentaenoic acid in Bombyx mori. Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol 2024; 274:111007. [PMID: 39038779 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpb.2024.111007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
Abstract
n-3 Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs), including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), are essential multifunctional nutrients in animals. Microorganisms such as microalgae are known to be n-3 LC-PUFA producers in aquatic environments. Various aquatic invertebrates, including Harpacticoida copepods, and a few terrestrial invertebrates, such as the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, possess n-3 LC-PUFA biosynthetic enzymes. However, the capacity for n-3 LC-PUFA biosynthesis and the underlying molecular mechanisms in terrestrial insects are largely unclear. In this study, we investigated the fatty acid biosynthetic pathway in the silkworm Bombyx mori and found that EPA was present in silkworms throughout their development. Stable isotope tracing revealed that dietary α-linolenic acid (ALA) was metabolized to EPA in silkworm larvae. These results indicated that silkworms synthesize EPA from ALA. Given that EPA is enriched in the central nervous system, we propose that EPA confers optimal neuronal functions, similar to docosahexaenoic acid, in the mammalian nervous system.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuya Ohhara
- Graduate School of Integrated Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Sciences, University of Shizuoka, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan; School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Shizuoka, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan.
| | - Mai Sato
- Graduate School of Integrated Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Sciences, University of Shizuoka, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan
| | - Mai Sakai
- Graduate School of Integrated Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Sciences, University of Shizuoka, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan
| | - Chika Sugiyama
- School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Shizuoka, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan
| | - Takahiro Ozawa
- Graduate School of Integrated Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Sciences, University of Shizuoka, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan
| | - Kimiko Yamakawa-Kobayashi
- Graduate School of Integrated Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Sciences, University of Shizuoka, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan; School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Shizuoka, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
207
|
Jindra M, Tumova S, Bittova L, Tuma R, Sedlak D. Agonist-dependent action of the juvenile hormone receptor. CURRENT OPINION IN INSECT SCIENCE 2024; 65:101234. [PMID: 39025365 DOI: 10.1016/j.cois.2024.101234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
Juvenile hormone (JH) signaling is realized at the gene regulatory level by receptors of the bHLH-PAS transcription factor family. The sesquiterpenoid hormones and their synthetic mimics are agonist ligands of a unique JH receptor (JHR) protein, methoprene-tolerant (MET). Upon binding an agonist to its PAS-B cavity, MET dissociates from a cytoplasmic chaperone complex including HSP83 and concomitantly switches to a bHLH-PAS partner taiman, forming a nuclear, transcriptionally active JHR heterodimer. This course of events resembles the vertebrate aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR), activated by a plethora of endogenous and synthetic compounds. Like in AHR, the pliable PAS-B cavity of MET adjusts to diverse ligands and binds them through similar mechanisms. Despite recent progress, we only begin to discern agonist-induced conformational shifts within the PAS-B domain, with the ultimate goal of understanding how these localized changes stimulate the assembly of the active JHR complex and, thus, fully grasp the mechanism of JHR signaling.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Marek Jindra
- Institute of Entomology, Biology Center of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Ceske Budejovice 37005, Czech Republic; Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, Ceske Budejovice 37005, Czech Republic.
| | - Sarka Tumova
- Institute of Entomology, Biology Center of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Ceske Budejovice 37005, Czech Republic
| | - Lenka Bittova
- Institute of Entomology, Biology Center of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Ceske Budejovice 37005, Czech Republic
| | - Roman Tuma
- Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, Ceske Budejovice 37005, Czech Republic
| | - David Sedlak
- Institute of Entomology, Biology Center of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Ceske Budejovice 37005, Czech Republic
| |
Collapse
|
208
|
Dia KKH, Escobar AR, Qin H, Ye F, Jimenez A, Hasan MA, Hajiaghajani A, Dautta M, Li L, Tseng P. Passive Wireless Porous Biopolymer Sensors for At-Home Monitoring of Oil and Fatty Acid Nutrition. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024. [PMID: 39031088 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
Abstract
Dietary oils─rich in omega-3, -6, and -9 fatty acids─exhibit critical impacts on health parameters such as cardiovascular function, bodily inflammation, and neurological development. There has emerged a need for low-cost, accessible method to assess dietary oil consumption and its health implications. Existing methods typically require specialized, complex equipment and extensive sample preparation steps, rendering them unsuitable for home use. Addressing this gap, herein, we study passive wireless, biocompatible biosensors that can be used to monitor dietary oils directly from foods either prepared or cooked in oil. This design uses broad-coupled split ring resonators interceded with porous silk fibroin biopolymer (requiring only food-safe materials, such as aluminum foil and biopolymer). These porous biopolymer films absorb oils at rates proportional to their viscosity/fatty acid composition and whose response can be measured wirelessly without any microelectronic components touching food. The engineering and mechanism of such sensors are explored, alongside their ability to measure the oil presence and fatty acid content directly from foods. Its simplicity, portability, and inexpensiveness are ideal for emerging needs in precision nutrition─such sensors may empower individuals to make informed dietary decisions based on direct-from-food measurements.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kazi Khurshidi Haque Dia
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California Irvine, Engineering Hall #3110, Irvine, California 92697, United States
| | - Alberto Ranier Escobar
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California Irvine, Engineering Hall #3110, Irvine, California 92697, United States
| | - Huiting Qin
- Material and Manufacturing Technology Program, University of California, Irvine, California 92617, United States
| | - Fan Ye
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California Irvine, Engineering Hall #3110, Irvine, California 92697, United States
| | - Abel Jimenez
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California Irvine, Engineering Hall #3110, Irvine, California 92697, United States
| | - Md Abeed Hasan
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California Irvine, Engineering Hall #3110, Irvine, California 92697, United States
| | - Amirhossein Hajiaghajani
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California Irvine, Engineering Hall #3110, Irvine, California 92697, United States
| | - Manik Dautta
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California Irvine, Engineering Hall #3110, Irvine, California 92697, United States
| | - Lei Li
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California Irvine, Engineering Hall #3110, Irvine, California 92697, United States
| | - Peter Tseng
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California Irvine, Engineering Hall #3110, Irvine, California 92697, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California Irvine, Engineering Hall #3110, Irvine, California 92697, United States
| |
Collapse
|
209
|
Han X, Zhu Y, Ke J, Zhai Y, Huang M, Zhang X, He H, Zhang X, Zhao X, Guo K, Li X, Han Z, Zhang Y. Progression of m 6A in the tumor microenvironment: hypoxia, immune and metabolic reprogramming. Cell Death Discov 2024; 10:331. [PMID: 39033180 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-024-02092-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Recently, N6-methyladenosine (m6A) has aroused widespread discussion in the scientific community as a mode of RNA modification. m6A comprises writers, erasers, and readers, which regulates RNA production, nuclear export, and translation and is very important for human health. A large number of studies have found that the regulation of m6A is closely related to the occurrence and invasion of tumors, while the homeostasis and function of the tumor microenvironment (TME) determine the occurrence and development of tumors to some extent. TME is composed of a variety of immune cells (T cells, B cells, etc.) and nonimmune cells (tumor-associated mesenchymal stem cells (TA-MSCs), cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), etc.). Current studies suggest that m6A is involved in regulating the function of various cells in the TME, thereby affecting tumor progression. In this manuscript, we present the composition of m6A and TME, the relationship between m6A methylation and characteristic changes in TME, the role of m6A methylation in TME, and potential therapeutic strategies to provide new perspectives for better treatment of tumors in clinical work.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xuan Han
- First Clinical College of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
| | - Yu Zhu
- Linfen Central Hospital, Linfen, China
| | - Juan Ke
- Linfen Central Hospital, Linfen, China
| | | | - Min Huang
- Linfen Central Hospital, Linfen, China
| | - Xin Zhang
- Linfen Central Hospital, Linfen, China
| | | | | | | | | | | | - Zhongyu Han
- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
| | | |
Collapse
|
210
|
Yurtsever MÇ, Aydoğan S, İyigündoğdu Z, Cömertpay A, Demir D, Ceylan S. A new application of avocado oil to enrich the biological activities of polycaprolactone membranes for tissue engineering. Biopolymers 2024:e23617. [PMID: 39032016 DOI: 10.1002/bip.23617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
Abstract
The metabolites synthesized by plants to protect themselves serves as natural antimicrobial agents used in biomaterials. In this study, avocado oil (AO), was incorporated as a plant source and natural antimicrobial agent into polycaprolactone (PCL) membranes. The effects of varying AO ratios (25, 50, and 100 wt%.-PCL@25AO, PCL@50AO, PCL@100AO) on PCL membrane morphology, chemical structure, wettability, antimicrobial activity, and cell viabilities were investigated. It was demonstrated that the AO acts as a pore-forming agent in solvent-casted membranes. Young's modulus of the membranes varied between 602.68 and 31.92 MPa and more flexible membranes were obtained with increasing AO content. Inhibition zones of AO were recorded between 7.86 and 13.97 mm against clinically relevant microbial strains including bacteria, yeast, and fungi. Antimicrobial activity of AO was retained in PCL membranes at all ratios. Resazurin assay indicated that PCL@25AO membranes were cytocompatible with mouse fibroblast cells (L929 cell line) on day 6 showing 72.4% cell viability with respect to neat PCL membranes. Viability results were supported by scanning electron microscopy images and DAPI staining. The overall results of this study highlight the potential of PCL@25AO membranes as a biomaterial with antimicrobial properties, cytocompatibility, and mechanical strength suitable for various biomedical applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Merve Çapkın Yurtsever
- Department of Bioengineering, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Adana, Turkey
| | - Selin Aydoğan
- Department of Bioengineering, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Adana, Turkey
| | - Zeynep İyigündoğdu
- Department of Bioengineering, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Adana, Turkey
| | - Alican Cömertpay
- Department of Bioengineering, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Adana, Turkey
| | - Didem Demir
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Process Technologies, Tarsus University, Tarsus, Turkey
| | - Seda Ceylan
- Department of Bioengineering, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Adana, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
211
|
Lu T, Qian Y, Zhu Y, Ju X, Dai W, Xu Q, Yang Q, Li S, Yuan B, Huang J. Efficient Expression and Application of a Modified Rhizomucor miehei Lipase for Simultaneous Production of Biodiesel and Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester from Nannochloropsis Oil. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024. [PMID: 39028993 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c02360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
Abstract
Few reports exist on one-step enzymatic methods for the simultaneous production of biodiesel and eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester (EPA-EE), a high-value pharmaceutical compound. This study aimed to efficiently express Rhizomucor miehei lipase (pRML) in Pichia pastoris X-33 via propeptide mutation and high-copy strain screening. The mutated enzyme was then used to simultaneously catalyze the production of both biodiesel and EPA-EE. The P46N mutation in the propeptide (P46N-pRML) significantly boosted its production, with the four-copy strain increasing enzyme yield by 3.7-fold, reaching 3425 U/mL. Meanwhile, its optimal temperature increased to 45-50 °C, pH expanded to 7.0-8.0, specific activity doubled, Km reduced to one-third, and kcat/Km increased 7-fold. Notably, P46N-pRML efficiently converts Nannochloropsis gaditana oil's eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Under optimal conditions, it achieves up to 93% biodiesel and 92% EPA-EE yields in 9 h. Our study introduces a novel, efficient one-step green method to produce both biodiesel and EPA-EE using this advanced enzyme.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tong Lu
- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province 221116, China
| | - Yifan Qian
- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province 221116, China
| | - YuQing Zhu
- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province 221116, China
| | - Xiuyun Ju
- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province 221116, China
| | - Weiwei Dai
- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province 221116, China
| | - Quanbin Xu
- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province 221116, China
| | - Qianqian Yang
- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province 221116, China
| | - Shuting Li
- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province 221116, China
| | - Bo Yuan
- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province 221116, China
| | - Jinjin Huang
- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province 221116, China
| |
Collapse
|
212
|
da Rosa EEB, Kremer FS. The mobilome landscape of biocide-resistance in Brazilian ESKAPE isolates. Braz J Microbiol 2024:10.1007/s42770-024-01450-7. [PMID: 39028534 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-024-01450-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
Abstract
The increasing frequency of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a constant threat to global human health. Therefore, the pathogens of the ESKAPE group (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Enterobacter spp.) are among the most relevant causes of hospital infections responsible for millions of deaths every year. However, little has been explored about the danger of microorganisms resistant to biocides such as antiseptics and disinfectants. Widely used in domestic, industrial, and hospital environments, these substances reach the environment and can cause selective pressure for resistance genes and induce cross-resistance to antibiotics, further aggravating the problem. Therefore, it is necessary to use innovative and efficient strategies to monitor the spread of genes related to resistance to biocides. Whole genome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis aiming to search for sequences encoding resistance mechanisms are essential to help monitor and combat these pathogens. Thus, this work describes the construction of a bioinformatics tool that integrates different databases to identify gene sequences that may confer some resistance advantage about biocides. Furthermore, the tool analyzed all the genomes of Brazilian ESKAPE isolates deposited at NCBI and found a series of different genes related to resistance to benzalkonium chloride, chlorhexidine, and triclosan, which were the focus of this work. As a result, the presence of resistance genes was identified in different types of biological samples, environments, and hosts. Regarding mobile genetic elements (MGEs), around 52% of isolates containing genes related to resistance to these compounds had their genes identified in plasmids, and 48.7% in prophages. These data show that resistance to biocides can be a silent, underestimated danger spreading across different environments and, therefore, requires greater attention.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elias Eduardo Barbosa da Rosa
- Laboratório de Bioinformática (Omixlab), Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil
| | - Frederico Schmitt Kremer
- Laboratório de Bioinformática (Omixlab), Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil.
| |
Collapse
|
213
|
Zhang Z, Yu Z, Liang D, Song K, Kong X, He M, Liao X, Huang Z, Kang A, Bai R, Ren Y. Roles of lipid droplets and related proteins in metabolic diseases. Lipids Health Dis 2024; 23:218. [PMID: 39030618 PMCID: PMC11264848 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-024-02212-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Lipid droplets (LDs), which are active organelles, derive from the monolayer membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum and encapsulate neutral lipids internally. LD-associated proteins like RAB, those in the PLIN family, and those in the CIDE family participate in LD formation and development, and they are active players in various diseases, organelles, and metabolic processes (i.e., obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and autophagy). Our synthesis on existing research includes insights from the formation of LDs to their mechanisms of action, to provide an overview needed for advancing research into metabolic diseases and lipid metabolism.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhongyang Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, South Maoyuan Road, Shunqing District, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, 637000, China
- Institute of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Intestinal Diseases, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, China
| | - Zhenghang Yu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, South Maoyuan Road, Shunqing District, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, 637000, China
- Institute of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Intestinal Diseases, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, China
| | - Dianyuan Liang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, South Maoyuan Road, Shunqing District, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, 637000, China
- Institute of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Intestinal Diseases, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, China
| | - Ke Song
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, South Maoyuan Road, Shunqing District, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, 637000, China
- Institute of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Intestinal Diseases, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, China
| | - Xiangxin Kong
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, South Maoyuan Road, Shunqing District, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, 637000, China
- Institute of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Intestinal Diseases, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, China
| | - Ming He
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, South Maoyuan Road, Shunqing District, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, 637000, China
| | - Xinxin Liao
- Institute of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Intestinal Diseases, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, China
| | - Ziyan Huang
- Institute of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Intestinal Diseases, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, China
| | - Aijia Kang
- Institute of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Intestinal Diseases, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, China
| | - Rubing Bai
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, South Maoyuan Road, Shunqing District, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, 637000, China.
| | - Yixing Ren
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, South Maoyuan Road, Shunqing District, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, 637000, China.
- General Surgery, Chengdu XinHua Hospital Affiliated to North Sichuan Medical College, Chengdu, 610000, China.
| |
Collapse
|
214
|
Chang X, Wang L, Sun H, Wang Z, Yang Z, Chen S. Electroacupuncture at different frequencies improves visceral pain in IBS rats through different pathways. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2024:e14874. [PMID: 39031023 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.14874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency dependence of electroacupuncture (EA) in alleviating chronic visceral pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the differences in the gut microbiota and metabolites as potential mechanisms to explain frequency dependence. METHODS A visceral hyperalgesia model was established by colorectal instillation of 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid in rats, and EA treatment at 2/10 Hz, 2/50 Hz and 2/100 Hz was applied at ST25. Visceral sensation was quantified by the abdominal withdrawal reflex score and the area under the curve of the rectus abdominis electromyogram in response to colorectal distension. Ultrastructural morphological damage of colonic tissue of the rats was examined by transmission electron microscopy. 16S rRNA gene sequencing and 1H-nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy were applied to study the differences in the gut microbiota and to perform metabonomic profiling of the colonic tissue. KEY RESULTS EA at ST25 at different frequencies attenuated chronic visceral pain, ultrastructural morphological damage to colonic tissue and disruption of the gut microbiota in IBS rats. The frequency of 2/100 Hz has more regulatory pathways than 2/10 Hz and 2/50 Hz. In addition, IBS rats exhibited colonic metabolic disorders, and pantothenate was significantly upregulated after EA treatment at different frequencies. Very low-density lipoprotein and 2-hydroxybutyrate were significantly increased in the 2/10 Hz group, while low density lipoprotein, very low-density lipoprotein, 2-hydroxybutyrate, methylmalonate and alpha-hydroxyisobutyric acid were significantly increased in the 2/100 Hz group. CONCLUSIONS AND INFERENCES EA at ST25 at different frequencies attenuated chronic visceral pain through different gut microbiota and metabolic pathways.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaoli Chang
- College of Acupuncture and moxibustion, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
- Research Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
| | - Lijun Wang
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
| | - Hongwei Sun
- Research Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
| | - Zhen Wang
- Research Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
| | - Zongbao Yang
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
| | - Shaozong Chen
- Research Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
| |
Collapse
|
215
|
Cheng Z, Fobian SF, Gurrieri E, Amin M, D'Agostino VG, Falahati M, Zalba S, Debets R, Garrido MJ, Saeed M, Seynhaeve ALB, Balcioglu HE, Ten Hagen TLM. Lipid-based nanosystems: the next generation of cancer immune therapy. J Hematol Oncol 2024; 17:53. [PMID: 39030582 PMCID: PMC11265205 DOI: 10.1186/s13045-024-01574-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Immunotherapy has become an important part of the oncotherapy arsenal. Its applicability in various cancer types is impressive, as well as its use of endogenous mechanisms to achieve desired ends. However, off-target or on-target-off-tumor toxicity, limited activity, lack of control in combination treatments and, especially for solid tumors, low local accumulation, have collectively limited clinical use thereof. These limitations are partially alleviated by delivery systems. Lipid-based nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as revolutionary carriers due to favorable physicochemical characteristics, with specific applications and strengths particularly useful in immunotherapeutic agent delivery. The aim of this review is to highlight the challenges faced by immunotherapy and how lipid-based NPs have been, and may be further utilized to address such challenges. We discuss recent fundamental and clinical applications of NPs in a range of areas and provide a detailed discussion of the main obstacles in immune checkpoint inhibition therapies, adoptive cellular therapies, and cytokine therapies. We highlight how lipid-based nanosystems could address these through either delivery, direct modulation of the immune system, or targeting of the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. We explore advanced and emerging liposomal and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) systems for nucleic acid delivery, intrinsic and extrinsic stimulus-responsive formulations, and biomimetic lipid-based nanosystems in immunotherapy. Finally, we discuss the key challenges relating to the clinical use of lipid-based NP immunotherapies, suggesting future research directions for the near term to realize the potential of these innovative lipid-based nanosystems, as they become the crucial steppingstone towards the necessary enhancement of the efficacy of immunotherapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ziyun Cheng
- Precision Medicine in Oncology (PrMiO), Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Nanomedicine Innovation Center Erasmus (NICE), Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Seth-Frerich Fobian
- Precision Medicine in Oncology (PrMiO), Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Nanomedicine Innovation Center Erasmus (NICE), Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Elena Gurrieri
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Nanomedicine, Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, Trento, Italy
| | - Mohamadreza Amin
- Precision Medicine in Oncology (PrMiO), Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Nanomedicine Innovation Center Erasmus (NICE), Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Vito Giuseppe D'Agostino
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Nanomedicine, Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, Trento, Italy
| | - Mojtaba Falahati
- Precision Medicine in Oncology (PrMiO), Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Sara Zalba
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
| | - Reno Debets
- Laboratory of Tumor Immunology, Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
| | - María J Garrido
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
| | - Mesha Saeed
- Precision Medicine in Oncology (PrMiO), Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Ann L B Seynhaeve
- Precision Medicine in Oncology (PrMiO), Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Hayri E Balcioglu
- Laboratory of Tumor Immunology, Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
| | - Timo L M Ten Hagen
- Precision Medicine in Oncology (PrMiO), Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
- Nanomedicine Innovation Center Erasmus (NICE), Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
| |
Collapse
|
216
|
Keshavarz Shahbaz S, Koushki K, Keshavarz Hedayati S, McCloskey AP, Kesharwani P, Naderi Y, Sahebkar A. Polymer nanotherapeutics: A promising approach toward microglial inhibition in neurodegenerative diseases. Med Res Rev 2024. [PMID: 39031446 DOI: 10.1002/med.22064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
Abstract
Nanoparticles (NPs) that target multiple transport mechanisms facilitate targeted delivery of active therapeutic agents to the central nervous system (CNS) and improve therapeutic transport and efficacy across the blood-brain barrier (BBB). CNS nanotherapeutics mostly target neurons and endothelial cells, however, microglial immune cells are the first line of defense against neuronal damage and brain infections. Through triggering release of inflammatory cytokines, chemokines and proteases, microglia can however precipitate neurological damage-a significant factor in neurodegenerative diseases. Thus, microglial inhibitory agents are attracting much attention among those researching and developing novel treatments for neurodegenerative disorders. The most established inhibitors of microglia investigated to date are resveratrol, curcumin, quercetin, and minocycline. Thus, there is great interest in developing novel agents that can bypass or easily cross the BBB. One such approach is the use of modified-nanocarriers as, or for, delivery of, therapeutic agents to the brain and wider CNS. For microglial inhibition, polymeric NPs are the preferred vehicles for choice. Here, we summarize the immunologic and neuroinflammatory role of microglia, established microglia inhibitor agents, challenges of CNS drug delivery, and the nanotherapeutics explored for microglia inhibition to date. We also discuss applications of the currently considered "most useful" polymeric NPs for microglial-inhibitor drug delivery in CNS-related diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sanaz Keshavarz Shahbaz
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute for prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
- USERN Office, Qazvin University of Medical Science, Qazvin, Iran
| | - Khadije Koushki
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX, USA
| | | | - Alice P McCloskey
- School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
| | - Prashant Kesharwani
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
| | - Yazdan Naderi
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Qazvin University of Medical Science, Qazvin, Iran
| | - Amirhossein Sahebkar
- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
217
|
Sikorskaya TV, Ermolenko EV, Ginanova TT, Boroda AV, Efimova KV, Bogdanov M. Membrane vectorial lipidomic features of coral host cells' plasma membrane and lipid profiles of their endosymbionts Cladocopium. Commun Biol 2024; 7:878. [PMID: 39025984 PMCID: PMC11258240 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-024-06578-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
Abstract
The symbiotic relationships between coral animal host and autotrophic dinoflagellates are based on the mutual exchange and tight control of nutritional inputs supporting successful growth. The corals Sinularia heterospiculata and Acropora aspera were cultivated using a flow-through circulation system supplying seawater during cold and warm seasons of the year, then sorted into host cells and symbionts and subjected to phylogenetic, morphological, and advanced lipid analyses. Here we show, that the lipidomes of the dinoflagellates Cladocopium C1/C3 and acroporide-specific Cladocopium hosted by the corals, are determined by lipidomic features of different thermosensitivity and unique betaine- and phospholipid molecular species. Phosphatidylserines and ceramiaminoethylphosphonates are not detected in the symbionts and predominantly localized on the inner leaflet of the S. heterospiculata host plasma membrane. The transmembrane distribution of phosphatidylethanolamines of S. heterospiculata host changes during different seasons of the year, possibly contributing to mutualistic nutritional exchange across this membrane complex to provide the host with a secure adaptive mechanism and ecological benefits.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tatyana V Sikorskaya
- A.V. Zhirmunsky National Scientific Center of Marine Biology, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok, Russian Federation.
| | - Ekaterina V Ermolenko
- A.V. Zhirmunsky National Scientific Center of Marine Biology, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok, Russian Federation
| | - Taliya T Ginanova
- A.V. Zhirmunsky National Scientific Center of Marine Biology, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok, Russian Federation
| | - Andrey V Boroda
- A.V. Zhirmunsky National Scientific Center of Marine Biology, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok, Russian Federation
| | - Kseniya V Efimova
- A.V. Zhirmunsky National Scientific Center of Marine Biology, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok, Russian Federation
| | - Mikhail Bogdanov
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the University of Texas Health Science Center, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
218
|
Wu G, Liu J, Shi H, Pan B, Li M, Wang X, Li Y, Cheng L, Guo W, Huang Y. The associations between dysregulation of human blood metabolites and lung cancer risk: evidence from genetic data. BMC Cancer 2024; 24:854. [PMID: 39026146 PMCID: PMC11256634 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-12416-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Metabolic dysregulation is recognized as a significant hallmark of cancer progression. Although numerous studies have linked specific metabolic pathways to cancer incidence, the causal relationship between blood metabolites and lung cancer risk remains unclear. METHODS Genomic data from 29,266 lung cancer patients and 56,450 control individuals from the Transdisciplinary Research in Cancer of the Lung and the International Lung Cancer Consortium (TRICL-ILCCO) were utilized, and findings were replicated using additional data from the FinnGen consortium. The analysis focused on the associations between 486 blood metabolites and the susceptibility to overall lung cancer and its three major clinical subtypes. Various Mendelian randomization methods, including inverse-variance weighting, weighted median estimation, and MR-Egger regression, were employed to ensure the robustness of our findings. RESULTS A total of 19 blood metabolites were identified with significant associations with lung cancer risk. Specifically, oleate (OR per SD = 2.56, 95% CI: 1.51 to 4.36), 1-arachidonoylglyceropholine (OR = 1.79, 95% CI: 1.22 to 2.65), and arachidonate (OR = 1.67, 95% CI: 1.16 to 2.40) were associated with a higher risk of lung cancer. Conversely, 1-linoleoylglycerophosphoethanolamine (OR = 0.57, 95% CI: 0.40 to 0.82), ADpSGEGDFXAEGGGVR, a fibrinogen cleavage peptide (OR = 0.60, 95% CI: 0.47 to 0.77), and isovalerylcarnitine (OR = 0.62, 95% CI: 0.49 to 0.78) were associated with a lower risk of lung cancer. Notably, isoleucine (OR = 9.64, 95% CI: 2.55 to 36.38) was associated with a significantly higher risk of lung squamous cell cancer, while acetyl phosphate (OR = 0.11, 95% CI: 0.01 to 0.89) was associated with a significantly lower risk of small cell lung cancer. CONCLUSION This study reveals the complex relationships between specific blood metabolites and lung cancer risk, highlighting their potential as biomarkers for lung cancer prevention, screening, and treatment. The findings not only deepen our understanding of the metabolic mechanisms of lung cancer but also provide new insights for future treatment strategies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gujie Wu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
| | - Jun Liu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
| | - Haochun Shi
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
| | - Binyang Pan
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
| | - Min Li
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
| | - Xiaolin Wang
- Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
| | - Yao Li
- Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
| | - Lin Cheng
- Regenerative Medicine Institute, Biomedical Sciences Building, School of Medicine, National University of Ireland (NUI), Galway, Ireland.
| | - Weigang Guo
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.
| | - Yiwei Huang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.
| |
Collapse
|
219
|
Benfield AH, Vernen F, Young RSE, Nadal-Bufí F, Lamb H, Hammerlindl H, Craik DJ, Schaider H, Lawrence N, Blanksby SJ, Henriques ST. Cyclic tachyplesin I kills proliferative, non-proliferative and drug-resistant melanoma cells without inducing resistance. Pharmacol Res 2024; 207:107298. [PMID: 39032840 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2024.107298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2024] [Revised: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
Abstract
Acquired drug resistance is the major cause for disease recurrence in cancer patients, and this is particularly true for patients with metastatic melanoma that carry a BRAF V600E mutation. To address this problem, we investigated cyclic membrane-active peptides as an alternative therapeutic modality to kill drug-tolerant and resistant melanoma cells to avoid acquired drug resistance. We selected two stable cyclic peptides (cTI and cGm), previously shown to have anti-melanoma properties, and compared them with dabrafenib, a drug used to treat cancer patients with the BRAF V600E mutation. The peptides act via a fast membrane-permeabilizing mechanism and kill metastatic melanoma cells that are sensitive, tolerant, or resistant to dabrafenib. Melanoma cells do not become resistant to long-term treatment with cTI, nor do they evolve their lipid membrane composition, as measured by lipidomic and proteomic studies. In vivo studies in mice demonstrated that the combination treatment of cTI and dabrafenib resulted in fewer metastases and improved overall survival. Such cyclic membrane-active peptides are thus well suited as templates to design new anticancer therapeutic strategies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Aurélie H Benfield
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia
| | - Felicitas Vernen
- Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
| | - Reuben S E Young
- Central Analytical Research Facility and School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
| | - Ferran Nadal-Bufí
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia
| | - Henry Lamb
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia
| | - Heinz Hammerlindl
- Frazer Institute, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia
| | - David J Craik
- Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
| | - Helmut Schaider
- Frazer Institute, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia
| | - Nicole Lawrence
- Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
| | - Stephen J Blanksby
- Central Analytical Research Facility and School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
| | - Sónia Troeira Henriques
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia; Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.
| |
Collapse
|
220
|
Cao X, Cong P, Song Y, Meng N, Fan X, Liu Y, Wang X, Xu J, Xue C. Comprehensive Lipidomic Analysis of Three Edible Microalgae Species Based on RPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024. [PMID: 39022817 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c01897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
Microalgae, integral to marine ecosystems for their rich nutrient content, notably lipids and proteins, were investigated by using reversed-phase liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (RPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS). This study focused on lipid composition in three commonly used microalgae species (Spirulina platensis, Chlorella vulgaris, and Schizochytrium limacinum) for functional food applications. The analysis unveiled more than 700 lipid molecular species, including glycolipids (GLs), phospholipids (PLs), sphingolipids (SLs), glycerolipids, and betaine lipids (BLs). GLs (19.9-64.8%) and glycerolipids (24.1-70.4%) comprised the primary lipid. Some novel lipid content, such as acylated monogalactosyldiacylglycerols (acMGDG) and acylated digalactosyldiacylglycerols (acDGDG), ranged from 0.62 to 9.68%. The analysis revealed substantial GLs, PLs, and glycerolipid variations across microalgae species. Notably, S. platensis and C. vulgaris displayed a predominance of fatty acid (FA) 18:2 and FA 18:3 in GLs, while S. limacinum exhibited a prevalence of FA 16:0, collectively constituting over 60% of the FAs of GLs. In terms of PLs and glycerolipids, S. platensis and C. vulgaris displayed elevated levels of arachidonic acid (AA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), whereas S. limacinum exhibited a significant presence of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed MGDG (16:0/18:1), DG (16:0/22:5), Cer (d18:1/20:0), and LPC (16:1) as promising lipid markers for discriminating between these microalgae samples. This study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of lipid profiles in three microalgae species, emphasizing their distinct biochemical characteristics and potentially informing us of their high-value utilization in the food industry.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xinyu Cao
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, No. 1299, Sansha Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province266003, China
| | - Peixu Cong
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, No. 1299, Sansha Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province266003, China
| | - Yu Song
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, No. 1299, Sansha Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province266003, China
| | - Nan Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, No. 1299, Sansha Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province266003, China
| | - Xiaowei Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, No. 1299, Sansha Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province266003, China
| | - Yanjun Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, No. 1299, Sansha Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province266003, China
| | - Xiaoxu Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, No. 1299, Sansha Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province266003, China
| | - Jie Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, No. 1299, Sansha Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province266003, China
| | - Changhu Xue
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, No. 1299, Sansha Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province266003, China
- Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao 266235, China
| |
Collapse
|
221
|
Do TNQ, Todaka D, Tanaka M, Takahashi S, Ishida J, Sako K, Nagano AJ, Takebayashi Y, Kanno Y, Okamoto M, Pham XH, Seki M. 1-Butanol treatment enhances drought stress tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana. PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2024; 114:86. [PMID: 39023668 DOI: 10.1007/s11103-024-01479-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
Abiotic stress is a major factor affecting crop productivity. Chemical priming is a promising strategy to enhance tolerance to abiotic stress. In this study, we evaluated the use of 1-butanol as an effectual strategy to enhance drought stress tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana. We first demonstrated that, among isopropanol, methanol, 1-butanol, and 2-butanol, pretreatment with 1-butanol was the most effective for enhancing drought tolerance. We tested the plants with a range of 1-butanol concentrations (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 mM) and further determined that 20 mM was the optimal concentration of 1-butanol that enhanced drought tolerance without compromising plant growth. Physiological tests showed that the enhancement of drought tolerance by 1-butanol pretreatment was associated with its stimulation of stomatal closure and improvement of leaf water retention. RNA-sequencing analysis revealed the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between water- and 1-butanol-pretreated plants. The DEGs included genes involved in oxidative stress response processes. The DEGs identified here partially overlapped with those of ethanol-treated plants. Taken together, the results show that 1-butanol is a novel chemical priming agent that effectively enhances drought stress tolerance in Arabidopsis plants, and provide insights into the molecular mechanisms of alcohol-mediated abiotic stress tolerance.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Thi Nhu Quynh Do
- Plant Genomic Network Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 1-7-22 Suehiro-Cho, Tsurumi-Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 230-0045, Japan
- National Key Laboratory for Plant Cell Biotechnology, Agricultural Genetics Institute, Pham Van Dong Road, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
| | - Daisuke Todaka
- Plant Genomic Network Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 1-7-22 Suehiro-Cho, Tsurumi-Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 230-0045, Japan
| | - Maho Tanaka
- Plant Genomic Network Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 1-7-22 Suehiro-Cho, Tsurumi-Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 230-0045, Japan
- Plant Epigenome Regulation Laboratory, RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama, 351-0198, Japan
| | - Satoshi Takahashi
- Plant Genomic Network Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 1-7-22 Suehiro-Cho, Tsurumi-Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 230-0045, Japan
- Plant Epigenome Regulation Laboratory, RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama, 351-0198, Japan
| | - Junko Ishida
- Plant Genomic Network Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 1-7-22 Suehiro-Cho, Tsurumi-Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 230-0045, Japan
- Plant Epigenome Regulation Laboratory, RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama, 351-0198, Japan
| | - Kaori Sako
- Plant Genomic Network Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 1-7-22 Suehiro-Cho, Tsurumi-Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 230-0045, Japan
- Department of Advanced Bioscience, Faculty of Agriculture, Kindai University, Nara, 631-8505, Japan
| | - Atsushi J Nagano
- Faculty of Agriculture, Ryukoku University, Shiga, 520-2194, Japan
- Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Keio University, Yamagata, 997-0017, Japan
| | - Yumiko Takebayashi
- Mass Spectrometry and Microscopy Unit, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
| | - Yuri Kanno
- Plant Chemical Genomics Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
| | - Masanori Okamoto
- Plant Chemical Genomics Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
| | - Xuan Hoi Pham
- National Key Laboratory for Plant Cell Biotechnology, Agricultural Genetics Institute, Pham Van Dong Road, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
| | - Motoaki Seki
- Plant Genomic Network Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 1-7-22 Suehiro-Cho, Tsurumi-Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 230-0045, Japan.
- Plant Epigenome Regulation Laboratory, RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama, 351-0198, Japan.
- Kihara Institute for Biological Research, Yokohama City University, 641-12 Maioka-Cho, Totsuka-Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 244-0813, Japan.
- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University, Saitama, Saitama, 338-8570, Japan.
| |
Collapse
|
222
|
Wang Z, Haslam DE, Sawicki CM, Rivas-Tumanyan S, Hu FB, Liang L, Wong DTW, Joshipura KJ, Bhupathiraju SN. Saliva, Plasma, and Multifluid Metabolomic Signatures of Periodontal Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Progression, and Markers of Glycemia and Dyslipidemia Among Puerto Rican Adults With Overweight and Obesity. J Am Heart Assoc 2024:e033350. [PMID: 39023061 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.033350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Evidence from cohort studies indicates a bidirectional relationship between periodontal disease and type 2 diabetes (T2D), but the underlying mechanisms remain unknown. In this study, we aimed to (1) identify saliva, plasma, and multifluid metabolomic signatures associated with periodontal disease and (2) determine if these signatures predict T2D progression and cardiometabolic biomarkers at year 3. METHODS AND RESULTS We included participants from the SOALS (San Juan Overweight Adult Longitudinal Study) (n=911). Metabolites from saliva (k=635) and plasma (k=1051) were quantified using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. We applied elastic net regression with 10-fold cross-validation to identify baseline metabolomic signatures of periodontal disease. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression and linear regression were used to evaluate the association with T2D progression and biomarker concentrations. Metabolomic profiles included highly weighted metabolites related to lysine and pyrimidine metabolism. Periodontal disease or its 3 metabolomic signatures were not associated with T2D progression in 3 years. Prospectively, 1-SD increments in the multifluid and saliva metabolomic signatures were associated with higher low-density lipoprotein (multifluid: 12.9±5.70, P=0.02; saliva: 13.3±5.11, P=0.009). A 1-SD increment in the plasma metabolomic signature was also associated with Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (2.67±1.14, P=0.02) and triglyceride (0.52±0.18, P=0.002). CONCLUSIONS Although metabolomic signatures of periodontal disease could not predict T2D progression, they were associated with low-density lipoprotein, triglyceride, and Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance levels at year 3.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zicheng Wang
- Department of Epidemiology Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Boston MA USA
| | - Danielle E Haslam
- Department of Nutrition Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Boston MA USA
- Channing Division of Network Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School Boston MA USA
| | - Caleigh M Sawicki
- Department of Epidemiology Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Boston MA USA
- Channing Division of Network Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School Boston MA USA
| | | | - Frank B Hu
- Department of Epidemiology Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Boston MA USA
- Department of Nutrition Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Boston MA USA
| | - Liming Liang
- Department of Epidemiology Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Boston MA USA
- Department of Biostatistics Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Boston MA USA
| | - David T W Wong
- School of Dentistry University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles CA USA
| | - Kaumudi J Joshipura
- Department of Epidemiology Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Boston MA USA
- Ahmedabad University School of Public Health Ahmedabad Gujarat India
| | - Shilpa N Bhupathiraju
- Department of Nutrition Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Boston MA USA
- Channing Division of Network Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School Boston MA USA
| |
Collapse
|
223
|
Renna L, Stefano G, Puggioni MP, Kim SJ, Lavell A, Froehlich JE, Burkart G, Mancuso S, Benning C, Brandizzi F. ER-associated VAP27-1 and VAP27-3 proteins functionally link the lipid-binding ORP2A at the ER-chloroplast contact sites. Nat Commun 2024; 15:6008. [PMID: 39019917 PMCID: PMC11255254 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50425-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024] Open
Abstract
The plant endoplasmic reticulum (ER) contacts heterotypic membranes at membrane contact sites (MCSs) through largely undefined mechanisms. For instance, despite the well-established and essential role of the plant ER-chloroplast interactions for lipid biosynthesis, and the reported existence of physical contacts between these organelles, almost nothing is known about the ER-chloroplast MCS identity. Here we show that the Arabidopsis ER membrane-associated VAP27 proteins and the lipid-binding protein ORP2A define a functional complex at the ER-chloroplast MCSs. Specifically, through in vivo and in vitro association assays, we found that VAP27 proteins interact with the outer envelope membrane (OEM) of chloroplasts, where they bind to ORP2A. Through lipidomic analyses, we established that VAP27 proteins and ORP2A directly interact with the chloroplast OEM monogalactosyldiacylglycerol (MGDG), and we demonstrated that the loss of the VAP27-ORP2A complex is accompanied by subtle changes in the acyl composition of MGDG and PG. We also found that ORP2A interacts with phytosterols and established that the loss of the VAP27-ORP2A complex alters sterol levels in chloroplasts. We propose that, by interacting directly with OEM lipids, the VAP27-ORP2A complex defines plant-unique MCSs that bridge ER and chloroplasts and are involved in chloroplast lipid homeostasis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Luciana Renna
- MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
- Department of Horticulture, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
| | - Giovanni Stefano
- MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
- Department of Plant Biology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
- Department of Biology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
| | - Maria Paola Puggioni
- MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
- Department of Plant Physiology, Umeå Plant Science Centre, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
| | - Sang-Jin Kim
- MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
- Department of Plant Biology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
- Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
| | - Anastasiya Lavell
- MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
| | - John E Froehlich
- MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
| | - Graham Burkart
- MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
| | - Stefano Mancuso
- Department of Horticulture, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Fondazione per il Futuro delle Città, Florence, Italy
| | - Christoph Benning
- MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
- Department of Plant Biology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
| | - Federica Brandizzi
- MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
- Department of Plant Biology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
- Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
224
|
Liao GQ, Han HL, Wang TC, Li HR, Qian YZ, Zhu MX, Jia Q, Qiu J. Comparative analysis of the fatty acid profiles in goat milk during different lactation periods and their interactions with volatile compounds and metabolites. Food Chem 2024; 460:140427. [PMID: 39033635 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
Abstract
This study aimed to compare the composition of fatty acids in goat milk during lactation with human milk, as well as analyze the differences in their interaction with odor and metabolites. Polyunsaturated fatty acids content was higher in human milk, while odd-chain, branched-chain, and monounsaturated fatty acids content were higher in goat milk with a decreasing trend during lactation. PUFAs in human milk undergo auto-oxidation to produce aldehydes (hexanal), giving it a mild aroma. Butyric acid in goat colostrum mediates the synthesis and auto-oxidation of PUFA, while taurine mediated the hydrolysis of amino acids. They produce a furanone compound (2(5H)-furanone) with a buttery flavor. The presence of butyric acid in goat transitional milk had an impact on flavor and metabolites. The medium chain fatty acid composition of the goat mature milk was affected by nucleic acid compounds, which then oxidized to produce methyl ketone (2-nonanone), giving it an unpleasant flavor.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Guang-Qin Liao
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Agri-food Quality and Safety, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Pigs, Chongqing 402460, China
| | - Hao-Lei Han
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Agri-food Quality and Safety, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, China
| | - Tian-Cai Wang
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Agri-food Quality and Safety, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, China
| | - Hou-Ru Li
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Agri-food Quality and Safety, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, China; Chengdu university College of food and biological engineering, Chengdu 610000, China
| | - Yong-Zhong Qian
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Agri-food Quality and Safety, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, China.
| | - Mai-Xun Zhu
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Pigs, Chongqing 402460, China.
| | - Qi Jia
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Agri-food Quality and Safety, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, China.
| | - Jing Qiu
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Agri-food Quality and Safety, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, China.
| |
Collapse
|
225
|
Chang H, Liu L, Zhang Q, Xu G, Wang J, Chen P, Li C, Guo X, Yang Z, Zhang F. A comparative metabolomic analysis reveals the metabolic variations among cartilage of Kashin-Beck disease and osteoarthritis. Bone Joint Res 2024; 13:362-371. [PMID: 39013544 PMCID: PMC11251783 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.137.bjr-2023-0403.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
Abstract
Aims The metabolic variations between the cartilage of osteoarthritis (OA) and Kashin-Beck disease (KBD) remain largely unknown. Our study aimed to address this by conducting a comparative analysis of the metabolic profiles present in the cartilage of KBD and OA. Methods Cartilage samples from patients with KBD (n = 10) and patients with OA (n = 10) were collected during total knee arthroplasty surgery. An untargeted metabolomics approach using liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC-MS) was conducted to investigate the metabolomics profiles of KBD and OA. LC-MS raw data files were converted into mzXML format and then processed by the XCMS, CAMERA, and metaX toolbox implemented with R software. The online Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) database was used to annotate the metabolites by matching the exact molecular mass data of samples with those from the database. Results A total of 807 ion features were identified for KBD and OA, including 577 positive (240 for upregulated and 337 for downregulated) and 230 negative (107 for upregulated and 123 for downregulated) ions. After annotation, LC-MS identified significant expressions of ten upregulated and eight downregulated second-level metabolites, and 183 upregulated and 162 downregulated first-level metabolites between KBD and OA. We identified differentially expressed second-level metabolites that are highly associated with cartilage damage, including dimethyl sulfoxide, uric acid, and betaine. These metabolites exist in sulphur metabolism, purine metabolism, and glycine, serine, and threonine metabolism. Conclusion This comprehensive comparative analysis of metabolism in OA and KBD cartilage provides new evidence of differences in the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying cartilage damage in these two conditions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hong Chang
- Shaanxi Provincial Institute for Endemic Disease Control, Xi'an, China
| | - Li Liu
- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
| | - Qingping Zhang
- Shaanxi Provincial Institute for Endemic Disease Control, Xi'an, China
| | - Gangyao Xu
- Shaanxi Provincial Institute for Endemic Disease Control, Xi'an, China
| | - Jianpeng Wang
- Department of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
| | - Ping Chen
- Shaanxi Provincial Institute for Endemic Disease Control, Xi'an, China
| | - Cheng Li
- Shaanxi Provincial Institute for Endemic Disease Control, Xi'an, China
| | - Xianni Guo
- Shaanxi Provincial Institute for Endemic Disease Control, Xi'an, China
| | - Zhengjun Yang
- Shaanxi Provincial Institute for Endemic Disease Control, Xi'an, China
| | - Feng Zhang
- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
| |
Collapse
|
226
|
Suvarna K, Jayabal P, Ma X, Wang H, Chen Y, Weintraub ST, Han X, Houghton PJ, Shiio Y. Ceramide-induced cleavage of GPR64 intracellular domain drives Ewing sarcoma. Cell Rep 2024; 43:114497. [PMID: 39024100 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
Abstract
Ewing sarcoma is a cancer of bone and soft tissue in children and young adults primarily driven by the EWS-FLI1 fusion oncoprotein, which has been undruggable. Here, we report that Ewing sarcoma depends on secreted sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 1 (SMPD1), a ceramide-generating enzyme, and ceramide. We find that G-protein-coupled receptor 64 (GPR64)/adhesion G-protein-coupled receptor G2 (ADGRG2) responds to ceramide and mediates critical growth signaling in Ewing sarcoma. We show that ceramide induces the cleavage of the C-terminal intracellular domain of GPR64, which translocates to the nucleus and restrains the protein levels of RIF1 in a manner dependent on SPOP, a substrate adaptor of the Cullin3-RING E3 ubiquitin ligase. We demonstrate that both SMPD1 and GPR64 are transcriptional targets of EWS-FLI1, indicating that SMPD1 and GPR64 are EWS-FLI1-induced cytokine-receptor dependencies. These results reveal the SMPD1-ceramide-GPR64 pathway, which drives Ewing sarcoma growth and is amenable to therapeutic intervention.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kruthi Suvarna
- Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
| | - Panneerselvam Jayabal
- Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
| | - Xiuye Ma
- Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
| | - Hu Wang
- Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
| | - Yidong Chen
- Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; Department of Population Health Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; Mays Cancer Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
| | - Susan T Weintraub
- Mays Cancer Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
| | - Xianlin Han
- Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; Mays Cancer Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; Department of Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
| | - Peter J Houghton
- Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; Mays Cancer Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; Department of Molecular Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
| | - Yuzuru Shiio
- Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; Mays Cancer Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
227
|
Auñon-Lopez A, Alberdi-Cedeño J, Pignitter M, Castejón N. Microalgae as a New Source of Oxylipins: A Comprehensive LC-MS-Based Analysis Using Conventional and Green Extraction Methods. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024. [PMID: 39016675 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c03264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
Abstract
Microalgae are promising sources of essential lipids, including omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 and n-6 PUFA) and novel lipid metabolites like oxylipins. However, limited data exist on the oxylipin profile, its characterization, and the potential impact of the extraction process on these metabolites in microalgae. Thus, our study aimed to investigate the fatty acid and oxylipin profile of four microalgal species of interest (Microchloropsis gaditana, Tisochrysis lutea, Phaeodactylum tricornutum, and Porphyridium cruentum) while also examining the impact of the extraction method, with a focus on developing a greener process using ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) and ethanol. The UAE method showed similar oxylipin profiles, generally yielding concentrations comparable to those of the conventional Folch method. In total, 68 oxylipins derived from n-3 and n-6 PUFA were detected, with the highest concentrations of n-3 oxylipins found in P. tricornutum and T. lutea and of n-6 oxylipins in P. cruentum. This study provides the most extensive oxylipin characterization of these microalgae species to date, offering insights into alternative extraction methods and opening new avenues for further investigation of the significance of oxylipins in microalgae.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Arturo Auñon-Lopez
- Institute of Physiological Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
- Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry (DoSChem), University of Vienna, Währinger Str. 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
| | - Jon Alberdi-Cedeño
- Institute of Physiological Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
- Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lascaray Research Center, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz (Alava), Spain
| | - Marc Pignitter
- Institute of Physiological Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
| | - Natalia Castejón
- Institute of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Waehringer Str. 38, 1090 Vienna, Austria
| |
Collapse
|
228
|
Vatanparast M, Esmaeily M, Stanley D, Kim Y. A PLA2 deletion mutant using CRISPR/Cas9 coupled to RNASeq reveals insect immune genes associated with eicosanoid signaling. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0304958. [PMID: 39018338 PMCID: PMC11253937 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0304958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Eicosanoids mediate insect immune responses and synthesized by the catalytic activity of phospholipase A2 (PLA2). A uniquely encoded secretory PLA2 (sPLA2) is associated with immune responses of a lepidopteran insect, Spodoptera exigua. Its deletion mutant was generated using a CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing technology. Both wild and mutant lines were then immune-challenged, and the resulting transcripts were compared with their naïve transcripts by RNASeq using the Illumina-HiSeq platform. In total, 12,878 unigenes were further analyzed by differentially expressed gene tools. Over 69% of the expressed genes in S. exigua larvae are modulated in their expression levels by eicosanoids, recorded from CRISPR/Cas9 mutagenesis against an eicosanoid-synthetic gene, Se-sPLA2. Further, about 36% of the immune-associated genes are controlled by the eicosanoids in S. exigua. Indeed, the deletion mutant suffered significant immunosuppression in both cellular and humoral responses in response to bacterial challenge as well as severely reduced developmental and reproductive potentials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mohammad Vatanparast
- Department of Plant Medicals, Andong National University, Andong, Korea
- Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Epigenetics and RNAi Lab, Institute for Biosafety in Plant Biotechnology, Julius Kühn Institute (JKI), Quedlinburg, Germany
| | - Mojtaba Esmaeily
- Department of Plant Medicals, Andong National University, Andong, Korea
| | - David Stanley
- USDA/Agricultural Research Service, Biological Control of Insects Research Laboratory, Columbia, MO, United States of America
| | - Yonggyun Kim
- Department of Plant Medicals, Andong National University, Andong, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
229
|
Shuyu L, Hongxun H, Di W, Hui Y, Hongtu Z, Wenbo W, Xin H, Na W, Lina Z, Ting W. In-situ sequential crystallization of fenofibrate and tristearin - Understanding the distribution of API in particles and stability of solid lipid microparticles from the perspective of crystallization. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2024; 202:114413. [PMID: 39029878 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2024.114413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
Abstract
In-situ API crystallization in carrier matrices has attracted extensive attention in recent years for its advantages over traditional preparation processes. However, due to the lack of systemic research on molecular self-assembly behaviors, the products obtained by in-situ crystallization suffer from the problems of polymorphic transformation and drug expulsion during storage, limiting its industrial application. This paper investigates the in-situ sequential crystallization behavior of tristearin (SSS) and fenofibrate (FEN), utilizing SSS as the carrier and FEN as the API. It was found that the behavior of mixed crystallization significantly differs from single-component crystallization, including direct formation of stable form of SSS and the rapid crystallization of FEN. During the crystallization process, the melting FEN promotes the movement of SSS molecules, while the sliding of SSS lamellae, in turn, provides a mechanical stimulus to enhance the nucleation of FEN. Based on the observed synergistic crystallization behavior, the distribution and stability of the API within FEN solid lipid microparticles (SLMs) during storage were evaluated, while also examining the stability variations in SLMs formulated at different cooling rates and drug loading concentrations. The findings indicate that the initial nucleated FEN results in a decrease in the surrounding molten FEN and the irregularity of the SSS lamellas, thereby preventing the remaining molten FEN from achieving complete crystallization within a brief period. Due to the compatibility between FEN and SSS, some SSS may blend with the molten FEN, potentially resulting in further crystallization during storage and consequently increasing the risk of drug expulsion.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Li Shuyu
- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 30072, China
| | - Hao Hongxun
- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 30072, China
| | - Wu Di
- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 30072, China
| | - Yu Hui
- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 30072, China
| | - Zhao Hongtu
- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 30072, China
| | - Wu Wenbo
- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 30072, China
| | - Huang Xin
- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 30072, China
| | - Wang Na
- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 30072, China
| | - Zhou Lina
- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 30072, China
| | - Wang Ting
- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 30072, China
| |
Collapse
|
230
|
Yuan H, Yang H, Gao Y, Zhang J, Ren J, Liu X, Li Y, Li Z, Zhao B, Fan Z. Discovery of Novel Spiropiperidinyl-α-methylene-γ-butyrolactones as Antifungal and Antitoxin Agents Targeting Oxysterol Binding Protein. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:15474-15486. [PMID: 38949855 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c02848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
Abstract
Corn ear rot and fumonisin caused by Fusarium verticillioides pose a serious threat to food security. To find more highly active fungicidal and antitoxic candidates with structure diversity based on naturally occurring lead xanthatin, a series of novel spiropiperidinyl-α-methylene-γ-butyrolactones were rationally designed and synthesized. The in vitro bioassay results indicated that compound 7c showed broad-spectrum in vitro activity with EC50 values falling from 3.51 to 24.10 μg/mL against Rhizoctonia solani and Alternaria solani, which was more active than the positive controls xanthatin and oxathiapiprolin. In addition, compound 7c also showed good antitoxic efficacy against fumonisin with a 48% inhibition rate even at a concentration of 20 μg/mL. Fluorescence quenching and the molecular docking validated both 7c and oxathiapiprolin targeting at FvoshC. RNA sequencing analysis discovered that FUM gene cluster and protein processing in endoplasmic reticulum were downregulated. Our studies have discovered spiropiperidinyl-α-methylene-γ-butyrolactone as a novel FvoshC target-based scaffold for fungicide lead with antitoxin activity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haolin Yuan
- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
| | - Hongwei Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
| | - Yang Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
| | - Jin Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
| | - Jinzhou Ren
- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
| | - Xiaoyu Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
| | - Yixiao Li
- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
| | - Zhengming Li
- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
| | - Bin Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of North China Crop Improvement and Regulation, College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, P. R. China
| | - Zhijin Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
231
|
Zha L, Wei S, Huang D, Zhang J. Multi-Omics Analyses of Lettuce ( Lactuca sativa) Reveals Primary Metabolism Reorganization Supporting Distinct Features of Secondary Metabolism Induced by Supplementing UV-A Radiation. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:15498-15511. [PMID: 38950542 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
Abstract
UV can serve as an effective light spectrum for regulating plant secondary metabolites, while relevant studies on UV-A are much less extensive than those on UV-B. A comprehensive understanding of the selective effects of UV-A on different secondary metabolites and the specific features of primary metabolism that drive these effects is still lacking. To address this knowledge gap, we conducted a study to analyze the dynamic changes in the metabolome and transcriptome of lettuce leaves irradiated with red plus UV-A light (monochromatic red light as control). Generally, UV-A promoted the synthesis of most phenylpropanoids and terpenoids originating from the shikimate and methylerythritol phosphate (MEP) pathway in plastids but sacrificed the synthesis of terpenoids derived from the mevalonate (MVA) pathway, particularly sesquiterpenes. Increased precursors supply for the shikimate and MEP pathway under UV-A was directly supported by the activation of the Calvin-Benson cycle and phosphoenolpyruvate transport. Whereas, along with phosphoenolpyruvate transport, the TCA cycle was restrained, causing deprivation of the MVA pathway precursor. In addition, UV-A also activated the plastidic oxidative branch of the pentose phosphate pathway, photorespiration, and malate shuttle, to ensure a sufficient supply of nitrogen, circulation homeostasis of the Calvin-Benson cycle, and energy balance, thus indirectly supporting UV-A-induced specific secondary metabolic output. This study provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the flexible primary-secondary metabolism interactions that are able to produce specific metabolites favorable for adaptation to environmental stimuli.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lingyan Zha
- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
| | - Shiwei Wei
- Shanghai Agrobiological Gene Center, Shanghai 201106, China
| | - Danfeng Huang
- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
| | - Jingjin Zhang
- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
| |
Collapse
|
232
|
Hirata E, Sakata KT, Dearden GI, Noor F, Menon I, Chiduza GN, Menon AK. Molecular characterization of Rft1, an ER membrane protein associated with congenital disorder of glycosylation RFT1-CDG. J Biol Chem 2024:107584. [PMID: 39025454 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2024.107584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
Abstract
The oligosaccharide needed for protein N-glycosylation is assembled on a lipid carrier via a multi-step pathway. Synthesis is initiated on the cytoplasmic face of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and completed on the luminal side after transbilayer translocation of a heptasaccharide lipid intermediate. More than 30 Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation (CDGs) are associated with this pathway, including RFT1-CDG which results from defects in the membrane protein Rft1. Rft1 is essential for the viability of yeast and mammalian cells and was proposed as the transporter needed to flip the heptasaccharide lipid intermediate across the ER membrane. However, other studies indicated that Rft1 is not required for heptasaccharide lipid flipping in microsomes or unilamellar vesicles reconstituted with ER membrane proteins, nor is it required for the viability of at least one eukaryote. It is therefore not known what essential role Rft1 plays in N-glycosylation. Here, we present a molecular characterization of human Rft1, using yeast cells as a reporter system. We show that it is a multi-spanning membrane protein located in the ER, with its N and C-termini facing the cytoplasm. It is not N-glycosylated. The majority of RFT1-CDG mutations map to highly conserved regions of the protein. We identify key residues that are important for Rft1's ability to support N-glycosylation and cell viability. Our results provide a necessary platform for future work on this enigmatic protein.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Eri Hirata
- Department of Biochemistry, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10065, USA
| | - Ken-Taro Sakata
- Department of Biochemistry, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10065, USA
| | - Grace I Dearden
- Department of Biochemistry, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10065, USA
| | - Faria Noor
- Department of Biochemistry, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10065, USA
| | - Indu Menon
- Department of Biochemistry, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10065, USA
| | - George N Chiduza
- Structure and Function of Biological Membranes - Chemistry Department, Université Libre de Bruxelles - Campus Plaine, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
| | - Anant K Menon
- Department of Biochemistry, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10065, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
233
|
Wankhede L, Bhardwaj G, Saini R, Osorio-Gonzalez CS, Brar SK. Technological modes and processes to enhance the Rhodosporidium toruloides based lipid accumulation. Microbiol Res 2024; 287:127840. [PMID: 39032267 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2024.127840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
Abstract
Rhodosporidium toruloides has emerged as an excellent option for microbial lipid production due to its ability to accumulate up to 70 % of lipids per cell dry weight, consume multiple substrates such as glucose and xylose, and tolerate toxic compounds. Despite the potential of Rhodosporidium toruloides for high lipid yields, achieving these remains is a significant hurdle. A comprehensive review is essential to thoroughly evaluate the advancements in processes and technologies to enhance lipid production in R. toruloides. The review covers various strategies for enhancing lipid production like co-culture, adaptive evolution, carbon flux analysis, as well as different modes of fermentation. This review will help researchers to better understand the recent developments in technologies for sustainable and scalable lipid production from R. toruloides and simultaneously emphasize the need for developing an efficient and sustainable bioprocess.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lachi Wankhede
- Department of Civil Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, North York, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada
| | - Gaurav Bhardwaj
- Department of Civil Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, North York, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada
| | - Rahul Saini
- Department of Civil Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, North York, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada
| | - Carlos S Osorio-Gonzalez
- Department of Civil Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, North York, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada
| | - Satinder Kaur Brar
- Department of Civil Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, North York, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada.
| |
Collapse
|
234
|
Ying J, Yang Y, Zhang X, Dong Z, Chen B. Stearoylation cycle regulates the cell surface distribution of the PCP protein Vangl2. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2400569121. [PMID: 38985771 PMCID: PMC11260150 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2400569121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Defects in planar cell polarity (PCP) have been implicated in diverse human pathologies. Vangl2 is one of the core PCP components crucial for PCP signaling. Dysregulation of Vangl2 has been associated with severe neural tube defects and cancers. However, how Vangl2 protein is regulated at the posttranslational level has not been well understood. Using chemical reporters of fatty acylation and biochemical validation, here we present that Vangl2 subcellular localization is regulated by a reversible S-stearoylation cycle. The dynamic process is mainly regulated by acyltransferase ZDHHC9 and deacylase acyl-protein thioesterase 1 (APT1). The stearoylation-deficient mutant of Vangl2 shows decreased plasma membrane localization, resulting in disruption of PCP establishment during cell migration. Genetically or pharmacologically inhibiting ZDHHC9 phenocopies the effects of the stearoylation loss of Vangl2. In addition, loss of Vangl2 stearoylation enhances the activation of oncogenic Yes-associated protein 1 (YAP), serine-threonine kinase AKT, and extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase (ERK) signaling and promotes breast cancer cell growth and HRas G12V mutant (HRasV12)-induced oncogenic transformation. Our results reveal a regulation mechanism of Vangl2, and provide mechanistic insight into how fatty acid metabolism and protein fatty acylation regulate PCP signaling and tumorigenesis by core PCP protein lipidation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jiafu Ying
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Cancer Molecular Cell Biology, Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang310058, China
- Center for Life Sciences, Shaoxing Institute, Zhejiang University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang321000, China
| | - Yinghong Yang
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Cancer Molecular Cell Biology, Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang310058, China
- Center for Life Sciences, Shaoxing Institute, Zhejiang University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang321000, China
| | - Xuanpu Zhang
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Cancer Molecular Cell Biology, Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang310058, China
- Center for Life Sciences, Shaoxing Institute, Zhejiang University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang321000, China
| | - Ze Dong
- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang310024, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, China
| | - Baoen Chen
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Cancer Molecular Cell Biology, Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang310058, China
- Center for Life Sciences, Shaoxing Institute, Zhejiang University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang321000, China
- Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang311215, China
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang310000, China
| |
Collapse
|
235
|
Liu ZL, Li Y, Lin YJ, Shi MM, Fu MX, Li ZQ, Ning DS, Zeng XM, Liu X, Cui QH, Peng YM, Zhou XM, Hu YR, Liu JS, Liu YJ, Wang M, Zhang CX, Kong W, Ou ZJ, Ou JS. Aging aggravates aortic aneurysm and dissection via miR-1204-MYLK signaling axis in mice. Nat Commun 2024; 15:5985. [PMID: 39013850 PMCID: PMC11252124 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50036-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
Abstract
The mechanism by which aging induces aortic aneurysm and dissection (AAD) remains unclear. A total of 430 participants were recruited for the screening of differentially expressed plasma microRNAs (miRNAs). We found that miR-1204 is significantly increased in both the plasma and aorta of elder patients with AAD and is positively correlated with age. Cell senescence induces the expression of miR-1204 through p53 interaction with plasmacytoma variant translocation 1, and miR-1204 induces vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) senescence to form a positive feedback loop. Furthermore, miR-1204 aggravates angiotensin II-induced AAD formation, and inhibition of miR-1204 attenuates β-aminopropionitrile monofumarate-induced AAD development in mice. Mechanistically, miR-1204 directly targets myosin light chain kinase (MYLK), leading to the acquisition of a senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) by VSMCs and loss of their contractile phenotype. MYLK overexpression reverses miR-1204-induced VSMC senescence, SASP and contractile phenotypic changes, and the decrease of transforming growth factor-β signaling pathway. Our findings suggest that aging aggravates AAD via the miR-1204-MYLK signaling axis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ze-Long Liu
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- NHC key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
| | - Yan Li
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- NHC key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
| | - Yi-Jun Lin
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- NHC key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
| | - Mao-Mao Shi
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- NHC key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
| | - Meng-Xia Fu
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- NHC key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
| | - Zhi-Qing Li
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Science, Ministry of Education, Beijing, P.R. China
| | - Da-Sheng Ning
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- NHC key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
| | - Xiang-Ming Zeng
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- NHC key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
| | - Xiang Liu
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- NHC key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
| | - Qing-Hua Cui
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, P.R. China
| | - Yue-Ming Peng
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- NHC key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
| | - Xin-Min Zhou
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
| | - Ye-Rong Hu
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
| | - Jia-Sheng Liu
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- NHC key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
| | - Yu-Jia Liu
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- NHC key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
| | - Mian Wang
- National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Division of Vascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
| | - Chun-Xiang Zhang
- Department of Pharmacology and Cardiovascular Research Center, Rush Medical College, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, the Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
| | - Wei Kong
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, P.R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Science, Ministry of Education, Beijing, P.R. China.
| | - Zhi-Jun Ou
- National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
- NHC key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, P.R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
- Division of Hypertension and Vascular Diseases, Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
| | - Jing-Song Ou
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
- National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
- NHC key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, P.R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Circulation and Vascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Diseases, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Disease, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
| |
Collapse
|
236
|
Huang L, Huang M, Zhou T. Efficient Strategy for Characterization and Quantification of Polyunsaturated Lipids by Microwave-Assisted MMPP Epoxidation. Anal Chem 2024; 96:11189-11197. [PMID: 38965741 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
Abstract
Lipids play integral roles in biological processes, with carbon-carbon double bonds (C═C) markedly influencing their structure and function. Precise characterization and quantification of unsaturated lipids are crucial for understanding lipid physiology and discovering disease biomarkers. However, using mass spectrometry for these purposes presents significant challenges. In this study, we developed a microwave-assisted magnesium monoperoxyphthalate hexahydrate (MMPP) epoxidation reaction, coupled with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), to analyze unsaturated lipids. Microwave irradiation expedited the MMPP epoxidation, achieving complete derivatization in 10 min without byproducts. A diagnostic ion pair, displaying a 16 Da mass difference, effectively identified the location of the C═C bond in mass spectra. Microwave irradiation also significantly facilitated the epoxidation reaction of polyunsaturated lipids, achieving yields greater than 85% and yielding a complete epoxidation product. This simplifies chromatographic separation and aids in accurate quantification. Additionally, a purification process was implemented to remove excess derivatization reagents, significantly reducing mass spectrometry response suppression and enhancing analytical reproducibility. The method's effectiveness was validated by analyzing unsaturated lipids in rat plasma from a type I diabetes model. We quantified nine unsaturated lipids and characterized 42 fatty acids and glycerophospholipids. The results indicated that unsaturated fatty acids increased in diabetic plasma while unsaturated glycerophospholipids decreased. Furthermore, the relative abundances of Δ9/Δ11 isomer pairs also exhibited a close association with diabetes. In conclusion, microwave-assisted MMPP epoxidation coupled with LC-MS/MS provides an effective strategy for characterization and quantification of polyunsaturated lipids, offering deeper insight into the physiological impact of unsaturated lipids in related diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Longhui Huang
- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
| | - Minhan Huang
- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
| | - Ting Zhou
- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
| |
Collapse
|
237
|
Cavini IA, Fontes MG, Zeraik AE, Lopes JLS, Araujo APU. Novel lipid-interaction motifs within the C-terminal domain of Septin10 from Schistosoma mansoni. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA. BIOMEMBRANES 2024; 1866:184371. [PMID: 39025256 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamem.2024.184371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
Septins are cytoskeletal proteins and their interaction with membranes is crucial for their role in various cellular processes. Septins have polybasic regions (PB1 and PB2) which are important for lipid interaction. Earlier, we and others have highlighted the role of the septin C-terminal domain (CTD) to membrane interaction. However, detailed information on residues/group of residues important for such feature is lacking. In this study, we investigate the lipid-binding profile of Schistosoma mansoni Septin10 (SmSEPT10) using PIP strip and Langmuir monolayer adsorption assays. Our findings highlight the CTD as the primary domain responsible for lipid interaction in SmSEPT10, showing binding to phosphatidylinositol phosphates. SmSEPT10 CTD contains a conserved polybasic region (PB3) present in both animals and fungi septins, and a Lys (K367) within its putative amphipathic helix (AH) that we demonstrate as important for lipid binding. PB3 deletion or mutation of this Lys (K367A) strongly impairs lipid interaction. Remarkably, we observe that the AH within a construct lacking the final 43 amino acid residues is insufficient for lipid binding. Furthermore, we investigate the homocomplex formed by SmSEPT10 CTD in solution by cross-linking experiments, CD spectroscopy, SEC-MALS and SEC-SAXS. Taken together, our studies define the lipid-binding region in SmSEPT10 and offer insights into the molecular basis of septin-membrane binding. This information is particularly relevant for less-studied non-human septins, such as SmSEPT10.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Italo A Cavini
- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP 13560-970, Brazil; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP 14040-903, Brazil
| | - Marina G Fontes
- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP 13560-970, Brazil; Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP 05508-000, Brazil
| | - Ana Eliza Zeraik
- Laboratory of Chemistry and Function of Proteins and Peptides, Center for Biosciences and Biotechnology, North Fluminense State University Darcy Ribeiro, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ 28013-602, Brazil
| | - Jose L S Lopes
- Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics, Department of Physics, Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters at Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP 14040-901, Brazil
| | - Ana Paula U Araujo
- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP 13560-970, Brazil.
| |
Collapse
|
238
|
Vancoillie F, Verkempinck SHE, Hendrickx ME, Van Loey AM, Grauwet T. Farm to Fork Stability of Phytochemicals and Micronutrients in Brassica oleracea and Allium Vegetables. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024. [PMID: 39012491 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
Abstract
Brassica oleracea and Allium vegetables are known for their unique, family specific, water-soluble phytochemicals, glucosinolates, and S-alk(en)yl-l-cysteine sulfoxides, respectively. However, they are also important delivery systems of several other health-related compounds, such as carotenoids (lipid-soluble phytochemicals), vitamin C (water-soluble micronutrient), and vitamin K1 (lipid-soluble micronutrient). When all-year-round availability or transport over long distances is targeted for these often seasonal, locally grown vegetables, processing becomes indispensable. However, the vegetable processing chain, which consists of multiple steps (e.g., pretreatment, preservation, storage, preparation), can impact the nutritional quality of these vegetables corresponding to the nature of the health-related compounds and their susceptibility to (bio)chemical conversions. Since information about the impact of the vegetable processing chain is scattered per compound or processing step, this review targets an integration of the state of the art and discusses needs for future research. Starting with a discussion on substrate-enzyme location within the vegetable matrix, an overview is provided of the impact and potential of processing, encompassing a wide range of (nonenzymatic) conversions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Flore Vancoillie
- KU Leuven Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, Laboratory of Food Technology, Kasteelpark Arenberg 22 Box 2457, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
| | - Sarah H E Verkempinck
- KU Leuven Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, Laboratory of Food Technology, Kasteelpark Arenberg 22 Box 2457, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
| | - Marc E Hendrickx
- KU Leuven Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, Laboratory of Food Technology, Kasteelpark Arenberg 22 Box 2457, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
| | - Ann M Van Loey
- KU Leuven Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, Laboratory of Food Technology, Kasteelpark Arenberg 22 Box 2457, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
| | - Tara Grauwet
- KU Leuven Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, Laboratory of Food Technology, Kasteelpark Arenberg 22 Box 2457, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
| |
Collapse
|
239
|
Chai X, Zhang Y, Zhang W, Feng K, Jiang Y, Zhu A, Chen X, Di L, Wang R. Tumor Metabolism: A New Field for the Treatment of Glioma. Bioconjug Chem 2024. [PMID: 39013195 DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.4c00287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
Abstract
The clinical treatment of glioma remains relatively immature. Commonly used clinical treatments for gliomas are surgery combined with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but there is a problem of drug resistance. In addition, immunotherapy and targeted therapies also suffer from the problem of immune evasion. The advent of metabolic therapy holds immense potential for advancing more efficacious and tolerable therapies against this aggressive disease. Metabolic therapy alters the metabolic processes of tumor cells at the molecular level to inhibit tumor growth and spread, and lead to better outcomes for patients with glioma that are insensitive to conventional treatments. Moreover, compared with conventional therapy, it has less impact on normal cells, less toxicity and side effects, and higher safety. The objective of this review is to examine the changes in metabolic characteristics throughout the development of glioma, enumerate the current methodologies employed for studying tumor metabolism, and highlight the metabolic reprogramming pathways of glioma along with their potential molecular mechanisms. Importantly, it seeks to elucidate potential metabolic targets for glioblastoma (GBM) therapy and summarize effective combination treatment strategies based on various studies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaoqian Chai
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
- Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Yingjie Zhang
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
- Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Wen Zhang
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
- Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Kuanhan Feng
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
- Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Yingyu Jiang
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
- Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Anran Zhu
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
- Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Xiaojin Chen
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
- Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Liuqing Di
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
- Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Ruoning Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
- Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing 210023, China
| |
Collapse
|
240
|
Bhat IM, Wani SM, Mir SA, Masoodi FA, Bhat S. Utilization of low-grade walnut kernels for oil extraction using eco-friendly methods: a comparative analysis of oil composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. Prep Biochem Biotechnol 2024:1-10. [PMID: 39012298 DOI: 10.1080/10826068.2024.2345244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
Abstract
Walnut oil was extracted using three different eco-friendly extraction methods, solvent extraction (using ethyl acetate [EA] and ethanol [ET]), aqueous enzymatic extraction (AEE), and ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction (UAEE), and their lipid yield, lipid composition, physicochemical analysis, mineral composition, total phenols, antioxidant capacity, and antimicrobial activity were analyzed and compared. The AEE technique offered a greater yield (50.6%) than the other extraction methods and gave comparatively higher linoleic acid (66.12%) content. Palmitic, oleic, linoleic, linolenic, and stearic acids were the principal components that GC/MS detected in all the oil samples. UAEE produced the most polyphenols (0.49 mgGAE/g), followed by AEE (0.46 mgGAE/g), EA (0.45 mgGAE/g), and ET (0.35 mgGAE/g). The DPPH assay results were in the order of UAEE (191 μmolTE/kg) > AEE (186 μmolTE/kg) > EA (153 μmolTE/kg) > ET (130 μmolTE/kg). The FRAP assay findings showed a similar pattern: UAEE (112 molTE/kg) > AEE (102 molTE/kg) > EA (96 molTE/kg) > ET (82 molTE/kg). Results suggested that for a higher extraction yield, AEE is the better technique and UAEE is the recommended method for enhancing walnut oil antioxidant capacity. Additionally, it was found that polyphenols considerably increased the antioxidant capacity of walnut oil and are thought to be health-promoting. The results demonstrated the antibacterial effectiveness of the extracted oil against Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis, and Staphylococcus aureus. This study provides information about low-cost and ecofriendly technologies of walnut oil extraction for food, cosmetic, and medical uses.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Iqra Mohiuddin Bhat
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
| | - Shoib Mohmad Wani
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
| | - Sajad Ahmad Mir
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
| | - Farooq A Masoodi
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
| | - Saiqa Bhat
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
| |
Collapse
|
241
|
Alammari AH, Isse FA, O'Croinin C, Davies NM, El-Kadi AOS. Modulation of Angiotensin II-Induced Cellular Hypertrophy by Cannflavin-C: Unveiling the Impact on Cytochrome P450 1B1 and Arachidonic Acid Metabolites. Drug Metab Dispos 2024; 52:875-885. [PMID: 38839111 DOI: 10.1124/dmd.124.001705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
Abstract
This research aimed to clarify the impacts of cannflavin-C on angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced cardiac hypertrophy and their potential role in modulating cytochrome P450 1B1 (CYP1B1) and arachidonic acid (AA) metabolites. Currently there is no evidence to suggest that cannflavin-C, a prenylated flavonoid, has any significant effects on the heart or cardiac hypertrophy. The metabolism of arachidonic acid (AA) into midchain hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acids (HETEs), facilitated by CYP1B1 enzyme, plays a role in the development of cardiac hypertrophy, which is marked by enlarged cardiac cells. Adult human ventricular cardiomyocyte (AC16) cell line was cultured and exposed to cannflavin-C in the presence and absence of Ang II. The assessment of mRNA expression pertaining to cardiac hypertrophic markers and cytochromes P450 (P450s) was conducted via real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR), whereas the quantification of P450 protein levels was carried out through western blot analysis. Ang II induced hypertrophic markers myosin heavy chain (β/α-MHC), atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and increased cell surface area, whereas cannflavin-C mitigated these effects. Gene and protein expression analysis revealed that cannflavin-C downregulated CYP1B1 gene expression, protein level, and enzyme activity assessed by 7-methoxyresorufin O-deethylase (MROD). Arachidonic acid metabolites analysis, using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), demonstrated that Ang II increased midchain (R/S)-HETE concentrations, which were attenuated by cannflavin-C. This study provides novel insights into the potential of cannflavin-C in modulating arachidonic acid metabolites and attenuating Ang II-induced cardiac hypertrophy, highlighting the importance of this compound as potential therapeutic agents for cardiac hypertrophy. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: This study demonstrates that cannflavin-C offers protection against cellular hypertrophy induced by angiotensin II. The significance of this research lies in its novel discovery, which elucidates a mechanistic pathway involving the inhibition of CYP1B1 by cannflavin-C. This discovery opens up new avenues for leveraging this compound in the treatment of heart failure.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ahmad H Alammari
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
| | - Fadumo Ahmed Isse
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
| | - Conor O'Croinin
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
| | - Neal M Davies
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
| | - Ayman O S El-Kadi
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
242
|
Yang L, Jiang Z, Yang L, Zheng W, Chen Y, Qu F, Crabbe MJC, Zhang Y, Andersen ME, Zheng Y, Qu W. Disinfection Byproducts of Haloacetaldehydes Disrupt Hepatic Lipid Metabolism and Induce Lipotoxicity in High-Fat Culture Conditions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:12356-12367. [PMID: 38953388 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c11009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
Abstract
Unhealthy lifestyles, obesity, and environmental pollutants are strongly correlated with the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Haloacetaldehyde-associated disinfection byproducts (HAL-DBPs) at various multiples of concentrations found in finished drinking water together with high-fat (HF) were examined to gauge their mixed effects on hepatic lipid metabolism. Using new alternative methods (NAMs), studying effects in human cells in vitro for risk assessment, we investigated the combined effects of HF and HAL-DBPs on hepatic lipid metabolism and lipotoxicity in immortalized LO-2 human hepatocytes. Coexposure of HAL-DBPs at various multiples of environmental exposure levels with HF increased the levels of triglycerides, interfered with de novo lipogenesis, enhanced fatty acid oxidation, and inhibited the secretion of very low-density lipoproteins. Lipid accumulation caused by the coexposure of HAL-DBPs and HF also resulted in more severe lipotoxicity in these cells. Our results using an in vitro NAM-based method provide novel insights into metabolic reprogramming in hepatocytes due to coexposure of HF and HAL-DBPs and strongly suggest that the risk of NAFLD in sensitive populations due to HAL-DBPs and poor lifestyle deserves further investigation both with laboratory and epidemiological tools. We also discuss how results from our studies could be used in health risk assessments for HAL-DBPs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lili Yang
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, Ministry of Education, Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
| | - Zhiqiang Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, Ministry of Education, Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
| | - Lan Yang
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, Ministry of Education, Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
| | - Weiwei Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, Ministry of Education, Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
| | - Yu Chen
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, Ministry of Education, Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
| | - Fei Qu
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, Ministry of Education, Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
| | - M James C Crabbe
- Wolfson College, Oxford University, Oxford OX2 6UD, United Kingdom
- Institute of Biomedical and Environmental Science & Technology, University of Bedfordshire, Luton LU1 3JU, U.K
| | - Yubin Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, Ministry of Education, Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
| | - Melvin E Andersen
- ScitoVation, LLC, 6 Davis Drive, Suite 146, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27713, United States
| | - Yuxin Zheng
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
| | - Weidong Qu
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, Ministry of Education, Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
| |
Collapse
|
243
|
Cedden D, Güney G, Toprak U. The integral role of de novo lipogenesis in the preparation for seasonal dormancy. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2406194121. [PMID: 38990942 PMCID: PMC11260141 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2406194121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
Abstract
Animals can alter their body compositions in anticipation of dormancy to endure seasons with limited food availability. Accumulation of lipid reserves, mostly in the form of triglycerides (TAGs), is observed during the preparation for dormancy in diverse animals, including insects (diapause) and mammals (hibernation). However, the mechanisms involved in the regulation of lipid accumulation and the ecological consequences of failure to accumulate adequate lipid stores in preparation for animal dormancy remain understudied. In the broadest sense, lipid reserves can be accumulated in two ways: the animal either receives lipids directly from the environment or converts the sugars and amino acids present in food to fatty acids through de novo lipogenesis and then to TAGs. Here, we show that preparation for diapause in the Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) involves orchestrated upregulation of genes involved in lipid metabolism with a transcript peak in 8- and 10-d-old diapause-destined insects. Regulation at the transcript abundance level was associated with the accumulation of substantial fat stores. Furthermore, the knockdown of de novo lipogenesis enzymes (ACCase and FAS-1) prolonged the preparatory phase, while the knockdown of fatty acid transportation genes shortened the preparatory phase. Our findings suggest a model in which the insects dynamically decide when to transition from the preparation phase into diapause, depending on the progress in lipid accumulation through de novo lipogenesis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Doga Cedden
- Molecular Entomology Laboratory, Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Ankara University, Ankara06110, Türkiye
- Department of Evolutionary Developmental Genetics, Johann-Friedrich-Blumenbach Institute, Göttingen Center for Molecular Biosciences, University of Göttingen, Göttingen37077, Germany
| | - Gözde Güney
- Molecular Entomology Laboratory, Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Ankara University, Ankara06110, Türkiye
- Agricultural Entomology, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Göttingen, Göttingen37077, Germany
| | - Umut Toprak
- Molecular Entomology Laboratory, Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Ankara University, Ankara06110, Türkiye
| |
Collapse
|
244
|
Jaikishan S, Lavainne M, Ravald HK, Scobbie K, Dusa F, Maheswari R, Turpeinen J, Eikemans I, Chen R, Rantala J, Aseyev V, Maier NN, Wiedmer SK. Fragment-based approach to study fungicide-biomimetic membrane interactions. SOFT MATTER 2024. [PMID: 39012330 DOI: 10.1039/d4sm00648h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
Abstract
In this study, the molecular interactions of the allylamine-type fungicide butenafine and a set of substructures ("fragments") with liposomes mimicking biological membranes were studied to gain a better understanding of the structural factors governing membrane affinity and perturbation. Specifically, drug/fragment-membrane interactions were investigated using an interdisciplinary approach involving micro differential scanning calorimetry, open-tubular capillary electrochromatography, nanoplasmonic sensing, and quartz crystal microbalance. By incubating the drug and the fragment compounds with liposomes with varying lipid composition or by externally adding the compounds to preformed liposomes, a detailed mechanistic picture on the underlying drug/fragment-membrane interactions was obtained. The nature and the degree of ionisation of polar head groups of the lipids had a major influence on the nature of drug-membrane interactions, and so had the presence and relative concentration of cholesterol within the membranes. The in-depth understanding of drug/fragment-membranes interactions established by the presented interdisciplinary fragment-based approach may be useful in guiding the design and early-stage evaluation of prospective antifungal drug candidates, and the discovery of agents with improved membrane penetrating characteristics in general.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shishir Jaikishan
- Department of Chemistry, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, POB 55, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland.
| | - Marine Lavainne
- Department of Chemistry, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, POB 55, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland.
| | - Henri K Ravald
- Department of Chemistry, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, POB 55, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland.
| | - Kieran Scobbie
- Department of Chemistry, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, POB 55, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland.
| | - Filip Dusa
- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, Veveří 97, Brno 60200, Czech Republic
| | - Rekha Maheswari
- Department of Chemistry, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, POB 55, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland.
| | - Jenni Turpeinen
- Department of Chemistry, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, POB 55, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland.
| | - Ian Eikemans
- Department of Chemistry, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, POB 55, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland.
| | - Rui Chen
- Department of Chemistry, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, POB 55, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland.
| | - Julia Rantala
- Department of Chemistry, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, POB 55, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland.
| | - Vladimir Aseyev
- Department of Chemistry, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, POB 55, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland.
| | - Norbert N Maier
- Department of Chemistry, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, POB 55, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland.
| | - Susanne K Wiedmer
- Department of Chemistry, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, POB 55, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland.
| |
Collapse
|
245
|
Shen Z, Ma Y, Gao M, Gu L. Temporal metabolomics analysis reveals the metabolic patterns in goat cumulus cells during oocyte maturation. Gene 2024; 928:148772. [PMID: 39025339 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 06/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
Cumulus cells play a crucial role in the oocyte growth and maturation processes through providing necessary nutrients and growth signals by gap junction communication. However, a global overview of metabolic events in goat cumulus cells is still lacking. In the present study, we collected cumulus cells from goat cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) at different developmental stages. Metabolomics analysis was performed to investigate the global metabolic patterns in cumulus cells during oocyte in vitro maturation. In particular, we revealed the several significantly altered metabolic pathways and metaboliccharacteristics in goat cumulus cells, including the accumulation of fatty acids, steroid hormones metabolism, active catabolism of arginine during meiotic resumption, and a progressive decline in nucleotide metabolism. In conclusion, the dataset generated by our metabolomic profiling will provide valuable information to understand the key metabolic pathways and metabolites involved in COCs development.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhiyuan Shen
- College of Computer and Information Engineering, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300392, China
| | - Yixin Ma
- College of Animal Science & Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, 1 Weigang, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
| | - Ming Gao
- College of Animal Science & Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, 1 Weigang, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
| | - Ling Gu
- College of Animal Science & Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, 1 Weigang, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China.
| |
Collapse
|
246
|
Xin M, Xu A, Tian J, Wang L, He Y, Jiang H, Yang B, Li B, Sun Y. Anthocyanins as natural bioactives with anti-hypertensive and atherosclerotic potential: Health benefits and recent advances. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 132:155889. [PMID: 39047414 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Hypertension is a highly prevalent chronic metabolic illness affecting individuals of all age groups. Furthermore, it is a significant risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis (AS), as a correlation between hypertension and AS has been observed. However, the effective treatments for either of these disorders appear to be uncommon. METHODS A systematic search of articles published in PubMed, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases over the last decade was performed using the following keywords: hypertension, AS, anthocyanins, antioxidants, gut microbes, health benefits, and bioactivity. RESULTS The available research indicates that anthocyanin consumption can achieve antioxidant effects by inducing the activation of intracellular nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor (Nrf2) and the expression of antioxidant genes. Moreover, previous reports showed that anthocyanins can enhance the human body's ability to fight against inflammation and cancer through the inhibition of inflammatory factors and the regulation of related signaling pathways. They can also protect the blood vessels and nervous system by regulating the production and function of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS). Gut microorganisms play an important role in various chronic diseases. Our research has also investigated the role of anthocyanins in the metabolism of the gut microbiota, leading to significant breakthroughs. This study not only presents a unique strategy for reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) without the need for medicine but also provides insights into the development and utilization of intestinal probiotic dietary supplements. CONCLUSION In this review, different in vitro and in vivo studies have shown that anthocyanins slow down the onset and progression of hypertension and AS through different mechanisms. In addition, gut microbial metabolites also play a crucial role in diseases through the gut-liver axis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Meili Xin
- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110866, China
| | - Aihua Xu
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
| | - Jinlong Tian
- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110866, China
| | - Liang Wang
- Zhejiang Lanmei Technology Co., Ltd., Zhuji, Zhejiang 311800, China
| | - Ying He
- Zhejiang Lanmei Technology Co., Ltd., Zhuji, Zhejiang 311800, China
| | - Hongzhou Jiang
- Anhui Ziyue Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Wuhu, Anhui,241000, China
| | - Baoru Yang
- Food Chemistry and Food Development, Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku, FI-20014 Turun yliopisto, Finland
| | - Bin Li
- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110866, China.
| | - Yongxin Sun
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China.
| |
Collapse
|
247
|
Lalchandani DS, Chenkual L, Sonpasare K, Rajdev B, Naidu V, Chella N, Porwal PK. Optimization of atorvastatin and quercetin-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles using Box-Behnken design. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2024:1-15. [PMID: 39012199 DOI: 10.1080/17435889.2024.2364585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
Abstract
Aim: The study explores the synergistic potential of atorvastatin (ATR) and quercetin (QUER)- loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) in combating breast cancer. Materials & methods: SLNs were synthesized using a high-shear homogenization method and optimized using Box-Behnken design. The SLNs were characterized and evaluated for their in vitro anticancer activity. Results: The optimized SLN exhibited narrow size distribution (PDI = 0.338 ± 0.034), a particle size of 72.5 ± 6.5 nm, higher entrapment efficiency (<90%), sustained release and spherical surface particles. The in vitro cytotoxicity studies showed a significant reduction in IC50 values on MDA-MB-231 cell lines. Conclusion: We report a novel strategy of repurposing well-known drugs and encapsulating them into SLNs as a promising drug-delivery system against breast cancer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dimple S Lalchandani
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research-Guwahati (NIPER-G), Changsari, Guwahati, Assam 781101, India
| | - Laltanpuii Chenkual
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research-Guwahati (NIPER-G), Changsari, Guwahati, Assam 781101, India
| | - Kailas Sonpasare
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research-Guwahati (NIPER-G), Changsari, Guwahati, Assam 781101, India
| | - Bishal Rajdev
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research-Guwahati (NIPER-G), Changsari, Guwahati, Assam 781101, India
| | - Vgm Naidu
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research-Guwahati (NIPER-G), Changsari, Guwahati, Assam 781101, India
| | - Naveen Chella
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research-Guwahati (NIPER-G), Changsari, Guwahati, Assam 781101, India
| | - Pawan Kumar Porwal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research-Guwahati (NIPER-G), Changsari, Guwahati, Assam 781101, India
| |
Collapse
|
248
|
Kuang H, Peng X, Liu Y, Li D. The pro-absorptive effect of glycosylated zein-fatty acid complexes on fucoxanthin via the lipid transporter protein delivery pathway. Food Chem 2024; 446:138892. [PMID: 38432136 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
Abstract
Growing research confirms that lipid transport proteins play a key role in the trans-intestinal epithelial transport of carotenoids. In this study, to simultaneously improve the digestive stability and intestinal absorption of fucoxanthin (FX), functionalized vectors with a capability of up-regulating the expression of FX-specific lipid transporter proteins was fabricated. The results showed that myristic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid effectively promoted FX-specific lipid transporter protein expression and formed stable self-assembly complexes with Millard-modified zein (MZ). The FX was sufficiently encapsulated in the MZ-fatty acid (FA) particles, forming spherical nanoparticles with a "core-shell" structure. Simulated gastrointestinal digestion showed that FA introduction significantly increased the FX bioaccessibility. In vivo results further verified that adding FAs dramatically increased the FX serum response concentration. These findings suggest that incorporating nutrients that can promote lipid transporter protein expression into delivery vehicles should be an effective strategy for improving oral carotenoid absorption.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Huiying Kuang
- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, People's Republic of China
| | - Xuan Peng
- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, People's Republic of China
| | - Yixiang Liu
- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, People's Republic of China.
| | - Dan Li
- Navy Medical Center, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, People's Republic of China.
| |
Collapse
|
249
|
Tao HW, Liu ZY, Jiang W, Miao MY, Lyu JQ, Zhao M, Zhu J, Chen JS, Du HZ, Li ZN, Zhu Z, Yang J, Qin LQ, Chen W, Chen GC. Lower plasma linoleic acids as a risk factor for gout: an integrated analysis of population-based cohort and genetic data. Food Funct 2024; 15:7567-7576. [PMID: 38934729 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo00987h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
Abstract
Background: Gout is a nutrition-related, highly prevalent inflammatory arthritis with undesirable effects on the quality of life. The relationships between circulating fatty acids (FAs) and gout remain poorly understood. Method: We included 268 174 participants with plasma FAs measured using nuclear magnetic resonance at the baseline (2006-2010) from the UK Biobank, of which 15 194 participants had repeated measures of FAs between 2012 and 2013. Cox proportional hazards models were used to assess the association of the baseline and longitudinal changes in relative levels of plasma FAs (% total FAs) with incident gout. Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses were conducted to assess the potential causality of the examined association. Results: Over a median follow-up of 12.8 years, 5160 incident cases of gout occurred. Baseline polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), n-6 PUFAs, and linoleic acids (LAs) were inversely associated with incident gout (all P-trend values < 0.0001). Baseline monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), n-3 PUFAs, and docosahexaenoic acids (DHAs) were positively associated with incident gout (all P-trend values < 0.0001). Longitudinal increments of n-6 PUFAs and LAs were associated with a lower risk of subsequent gout, whereas an increment of n-3 PUFAs was associated with a higher risk. In two-sample MR analyses, genetically determined higher levels of PUFAs, n-6 PUFAs, and LAs were associated with a decreased risk of gout (all P values < 0.05). Conclusions: Our findings consistently indicate a causal relationship of elevated levels of n-6 PUFAs, especially LAs, with a reduced risk of gout.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hao-Wei Tao
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
| | - Zhong-Yue Liu
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
| | - Wei Jiang
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
| | - Meng-Yuan Miao
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
| | - Jie-Qiong Lyu
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
| | - Miao Zhao
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
| | - Jie Zhu
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
| | - Jin-Si Chen
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
| | - Hong-Zhen Du
- Department of Nutrition, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Nutrition and Health, Shijiazhuang, China
| | - Zeng-Ning Li
- Department of Nutrition, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Nutrition and Health, Shijiazhuang, China
| | - Zhengbao Zhu
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
| | - Jing Yang
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
| | - Li-Qiang Qin
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
| | - Wei Chen
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Guo-Chong Chen
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
| |
Collapse
|
250
|
Cui Y, Auclair H, He R, Zhang Q. GPCR-mediated regulation of beige adipocyte formation: Implications for obesity and metabolic health. Gene 2024; 915:148421. [PMID: 38561165 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
Abstract
Obesity and its associated complications pose a significant burden on health. The non-shivering thermogenesis (NST) and metabolic capacity properties of brown adipose tissue (BAT), which are distinct from those of white adipose tissue (WAT), in combating obesity and its related metabolic diseases has been well documented. However, beige adipose tissue, the third and relatively novel type of adipose tissue, which emerges in extensive presence of WAT and shares similar favorable metabolic properties with BAT, has garnered considerable attention in recent years. In this review, we focused on the role of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), the largest receptor family and the most successful class of drug targets in humans, in the induction of beige adipocytes. More importantly, we highlight researchers' clinical treatment attempts to ameliorate obesity and other related metabolic diseases through the formation and activation of beige adipose tissue. In summary, this review provides valuable insights into the formation of beige adipose tissue and the involvement of GPCRs, based on the latest advancements in scientific research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuanxu Cui
- Animal Zoology Department, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China; Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
| | - Hugo Auclair
- Faculty of Medicine, François-Rabelais University, Tours, France
| | - Rong He
- Animal Zoology Department, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
| | - Qiang Zhang
- Animal Zoology Department, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.
| |
Collapse
|