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Liu Y, Zhang J, Bu L, Huo W, Pei C, Liu Q. Effects of nanoselenium supplementation on lactation performance, nutrient digestion and mammary gland development in dairy cows. Anim Biotechnol 2024; 35:2290526. [PMID: 38085574 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2023.2290526] [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] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the influence of nanoselenium (NANO-Se) addition on milk production, milk fatty acid synthesis, the development and metabolism regulation of mammary gland in dairy cows. Forty-eight Holstein dairy cows averaging 720 ± 16.8 kg of body weight, 66.9 ± 3.84 d in milk (dry matter intake [DIM]) and 35.2 ± 1.66 kg/d of milk production were divided into four treatments blocked by DIM and milk yields. Treatments were control group, low-Se (LSe), medium-Se (MSe) and high-Se (HSe) with 0, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 mg Se, respectively, from NANO-Se per kg dietary dry matter (DM). Production of energy- and fat-corrected milk (FCM) and milk fat quadratically increased (p < 0.05), while milk lactose yields linearly increased (p < 0.05) with increasing NANO-Se addition. The proportion of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) linearly decreased (p < 0.05), while proportions of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) linearly increased and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) quadratically increased. The digestibility of dietary DM, organic matter (OM), crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and acid detergent fiber (ADF) quadratically increased (p < 0.05). Ruminal pH quadratically decreased (p < 0.01), while total VFA linearly increased (p < 0.05) with increasing NANO-Se addition. The acetic to propionic ratio decreased (p < 0.05) linearly due to the unaltered acetic molar percentage and a quadratical increase in propionic molar percentage. The activity of CMCase, xylanase, cellobiase and pectinase increased linearly (p < 0.05) following NANO-Se addition. The activity of α-amylase increased linearly (p < 0.01) with an increase in NANO-Se dosage. Blood glucose, total protein, estradiol, prolactin, IGF-1 and Se linearly increased (p < 0.05), while urea nitrogen concentration quadratically decreased (p = 0.04). Moreover, the addition of Se at 0.3 mg/kg from NANO-Se promoted (p < 0.05) mRNA and protein expression of PPARγ, SREBP1, ACACA, FASN, SCD, CCNA2, CCND1, PCNA, Bcl-2 and the ratios of p-ACACA/ACACA and BCL2/BAX4, but decreased (p < 0.05) mRNA and protein expressions of Bax, Caspase-3 and Caspase-9. The results suggest that milk production and milk fat synthesis increased by NANO-Se addition by stimulating rumen fermentation, nutrients digestion, gene and protein expressions concerned with milk fat synthesis and mammary gland development.
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- Yapeng Liu
- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, PR China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, PR China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, PR China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, PR China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, PR China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, PR China
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Zhang J, Liu YP, Bu LJ, Liu Q, Pei CX, Huo WJ. Effects of dietary folic acid supplementation on lactation performance and mammary epithelial cell development of dairy cows and its regulatory mechanism. Anim Biotechnol 2023; 34:3796-3807. [PMID: 37409454 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2023.2228842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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The experiment investigated the impacts of FA on the proliferation of bovine mammary gland epithelial cells (BMECs) and to investigate the underlying mechanisms. Supplementation of 10 µM FA elevated the mRNA expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), cyclin A2 and cyclin D1, and protein expression of PCNA and Cyclin A1. The mRNA and protein expression of B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL2) and the BCL2 to BCL2 associated X 4 (BAX4) ratio elevated, while that of BAX, Caspase-3 and Caspase-9 reduced by FA. Both Akt and mTOR signaling pathways were activated by FA. Moreover, the stimulation of BMECs proliferation, the alteration of proliferative genes and protein expression, the change of apoptotic genes and protein expression, and the activation of mTOR signaling pathway caused by FA were obstructed by Akt inhibitor. Suppression of mTOR with Rapamycin reversed the FA-modulated promotion of BMECs proliferation and change of proliferous genes and protein expression, with no impact on mRNA or proteins expression related to apoptosis and FA-activated Akt signaling pathway. Supplementation of rumen-protected FA in cow diets evaluated milk yields and serum insulin-like growth factor-1 and estradiol levels. The results implied that the proliferation of BMECs was stimulated by FA through the Akt-mTOR signaling pathway.
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- Jing Zhang
- College of Animal Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, P. R. China
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Zhang J, Bu L, Liu Y, Huo W, Xia C, Pei C, Liu Q. Dietary supplementation of sodium butyrate enhances lactation performance by promoting nutrient digestion and mammary gland development in dairy cows. ANIMAL NUTRITION (ZHONGGUO XU MU SHOU YI XUE HUI) 2023; 15:137-148. [PMID: 38023376 PMCID: PMC10661553 DOI: 10.1016/j.aninu.2023.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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This experiment was to evaluate the influence of sodium butyrate (SB) addition on milk production, ruminal fermentation, nutrient digestion, and the development and metabolism regulation of the mammary gland in dairy cows. Forty Holstein dairy cows averaging 710 ± 18.5 kg body weight, 72.8 ± 3.66 d in milk (DIM), and 41.4 ± 1.42 kg/d milk production were divided into four treatments blocked by DIM and milk production. Treatments were control group, low SB, medium SB, and high SB with 0, 100, 200 and 300 g/d of SB addition per cow, respectively. The study lasted for 105 d. Production of milk, milk protein and lactose quadratically increased (P < 0.05), while fat-corrected milk, energy-corrected milk and milk fat yields linearly increased (P < 0.05) with increasing SB addition. The digestibility of dietary dry matter, organic matter, and crude protein linearly increased (P < 0.05), whereas the digestibility of ether extract, neutral detergent fibre, and acid detergent fibre quadratically increased (P < 0.05). Ruminal pH quadratically decreased (P = 0.04), while total volatile fatty acids (VFA) quadratically increased (P = 0.03) with increasing SB addition. The acetic acid to propionic acid ratio increased (P = 0.03) linearly due to the unaltered acetic acid molar percentage and a linear decrease in propionic acid molar percentage. Ruminal enzymatic activity of carboxymethyl-cellulase and α-amylase, populations of total bacteria, total anaerobic fungi, total protozoa, Ruminococcus albus, R. flavefaciens, Butyrivibrio fibrisolvens, Fibrobacter succinogenes, and Ruminobacter amylophilus linearly increased (P < 0.05). Blood glucose, urea nitrogen, and non-esterified fatty acids linearly decreased (P < 0.05), while total protein concentration linearly increased (P = 0.04). Moreover, the addition of SB at 200 g/d promoted (P < 0.05) mRNA and protein expression of PPARγ, SREBF1, ACACA, FASN, SCD, CCNA2, CCND1, PCNA, Bcl-2, GPR41, and the ratios of p-Akt/Akt and p-mTOR/mTOR, but decreased (P < 0.05) mRNA and protein expressions of Bax, caspase-3, and caspase-9. The results suggest that milk production and milk fat synthesis increased with SB addition by stimulating rumen fermentation, nutrient digestion, gene and protein expressions concerned with milk fat synthesis and mammary gland development.
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- Jing Zhang
- College of Animal Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China
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Wu G, Zhou T, Ma P, Xie B, Li W, Gong S, Xue F. Mechanism determination on the interactive effects between host immunity and gut microbiome to resist consecutive hydrogen sulfide inhalation of laying hens. Poult Sci 2023; 102:102694. [PMID: 37119606 PMCID: PMC10173778 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.102694] [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: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023] Open
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The study aims to investigate the underlying mechanism of the interactions between intestinal microbiota and host immunity-related parameters in response to H2S inhalation of layer hens. A total of 180 healthy 300-day-old Lohmann pink hens with similar body weight were randomly allotted into the control (CON) and the hydrogen sulfide (H2S) treatments for an 8-wk-long feeding procedure. Productive performances, antioxidant capacities, immunity-related parameters, blood metabolites, and cecal microbiota were measured to determine the physiological and gastrointestinal responses to H2S treatment. Results showed that feed intake, egg production, eggshell strength, Haugh unit, and relative yolk weight significantly declined under H2S treatment compared with CON (P < 0.05). Antioxidant and immunity-related parameters showed that glutathione peroxidase, IL-4, and TNF-α contents significantly decreased, whereas contents of IL-1β, IL-2, and IL-6 significantly increased after H2S treatment (P < 0.05). Further metabolic results showed H2S treatment upregulated 2-mercaptobenzothiazole, D-glucopyranuronic acid, deoxyuridine, cholic acid, and mimosine, etc., which mainly enriched into the pyrimidine metabolism, beta-alanine metabolism, valine, leucine, and isoleucine biosynthesis, and pantothenate and CoA biosynthesis pathways. Meanwhile, aceturic acid, 9-oxodecenoic acid, palmitoleic acid, lauric acid, linoleic acid, oleic acid, and valeric acid mainly contributed to the downregulated metabolites, and enriched into the biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids, amino sugar and nucleotide sugar metabolism, tryptophan metabolism and linoleic metabolism. Moreover, H2S treatment significantly proliferated the relative abundances of Faecalibacterium, Ruminococcaceae, and Streptococcus, while decreased Prevotella, Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Clostridium, and Campylobacter (P < 0.05). The altered bacteria were functionally enriched in the carbohydrate metabolism, amino acid metabolism, and metabolism of cofactors and vitamins pathways. H2S treatment also significantly downregulated the expression of ZO-1, Claudin 4, and Claudin 7 (P < 0.05). In summary, intestinal microbial communities altered significantly to make proper adaptations in interacting with the host immune systems through the immunity-related metabolites secretion, and epithelial tight-junction-related genes expressions, purposely to regulate the productive performance under hydrogen sulfide inhalation.
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- Guoyun Wu
- Nanchang Key Laboratory of Animal Health and Safety Production, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Hefei BOE Vision-Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Nanchang Key Laboratory of Animal Health and Safety Production, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Nanchang Key Laboratory of Animal Health and Safety Production, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Nanchang Key Laboratory of Animal Health and Safety Production, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Nanchang Key Laboratory of Animal Health and Safety Production, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Nanchang Key Laboratory of Animal Health and Safety Production, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
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Siracusa R, Voltarelli VA, Trovato Salinaro A, Modafferi S, Cuzzocrea S, Calabrese EJ, Di Paola R, Otterbein LE, Calabrese V. NO, CO and H 2S: A Trinacrium of Bioactive Gases in the Brain. Biochem Pharmacol 2022; 202:115122. [PMID: 35679892 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2022.115122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Oxygen and carbon dioxide are time honored gases that have direct bearing on almost all life forms, but over the past thirty years, and in large part due to the Nobel Prize Award in Medicine for the elucidation of nitric oxide (NO) as a bioactive gas, the research and medical communities now recognize other gases as critical for survival. In addition to NO, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon monoxide (CO) have emerged as a triumvirate or Trinacrium of gases with analogous importance and that serve important homeostatic functions. Perhaps, one of the most intriguing aspects of these gases is the functional interaction between them, which is intimately linked by the enzyme systems that produce them. Despite the need to better understand NO, H2S and CO biology, the notion that these are environmental pollutants remains ever present. For this reason, incorporating the concept of hormesis becomes imperative and must be included in discussions when considering developing new therapeutics that involve these gases. While there is now an enormous literature base for each of these gasotransmitters, we provide here an overview of their respective physiologic roles in the brain.
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- Rosalba Siracusa
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Science, University of Messina, Messina, 98166, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Science, University of Messina, Messina, 98166, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Morrill I, N344, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Messina, 98168, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
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Zhang B, Lin T, Bai X, An X, Dai L, Shi J, Zhang Y, Zhao X, Zhang Q. Sulfur Amino Acid Metabolism and the Role of Endogenous Cystathionine-γ-lyase/H2S in Holstein Cows with Clinical Mastitis. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12111451. [PMID: 35681915 PMCID: PMC9179249 DOI: 10.3390/ani12111451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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H2S plays an important role in various inflammatory diseases. However, the role of H2S and synthetic enzymes in Holstein cows with CM is unknown. The aim of this study was to identify DEPs associated with sulfide metabolism and further investigate their roles in dairy cows with CM. From 3739 DEPs generated by data-independent acquisition proteomics, we identified a total of 17 DEPs included in 44 GO terms and five KEGG pathways related to sulfide metabolism, including CTH and cystathionine-β-synthase (CBS). Immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence staining results showed that CTH and CBS proteins were present mainly in the cytoplasm of mammary epithelial cells. Endogenous H2S production in the serum of the CM group was significantly lower than that of the healthy Holstein cows. CTH and CBS mRNA and protein levels in the mammary glands of the CM group were significantly downregulated compared to those of the healthy group. These results indicate that CTH and H2S were correlated with the occurrence and development of CM in Holstein cows, which provides important insights into the function and regulatory mechanism of CTH/H2S in Holstein cows.
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- Bohao Zhang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (B.Z.); (Y.Z.)
- College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (T.L.); (X.B.); (X.A.); (L.D.); (J.S.)
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (T.L.); (X.B.); (X.A.); (L.D.); (J.S.)
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (T.L.); (X.B.); (X.A.); (L.D.); (J.S.)
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (T.L.); (X.B.); (X.A.); (L.D.); (J.S.)
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (T.L.); (X.B.); (X.A.); (L.D.); (J.S.)
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (T.L.); (X.B.); (X.A.); (L.D.); (J.S.)
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (B.Z.); (Y.Z.)
- College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (T.L.); (X.B.); (X.A.); (L.D.); (J.S.)
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (B.Z.); (Y.Z.)
- College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (T.L.); (X.B.); (X.A.); (L.D.); (J.S.)
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, China
- Correspondence: (X.Z.); (Q.Z.); Tel.: +86-93-1763-2509 (Q.Z.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (B.Z.); (Y.Z.)
- College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (T.L.); (X.B.); (X.A.); (L.D.); (J.S.)
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, China
- Correspondence: (X.Z.); (Q.Z.); Tel.: +86-93-1763-2509 (Q.Z.)
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Ascenção K, Szabo C. Emerging roles of cystathionine β-synthase in various forms of cancer. Redox Biol 2022; 53:102331. [PMID: 35618601 PMCID: PMC9168780 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2022.102331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The expression of the reverse transsulfuration enzyme cystathionine-β-synthase (CBS) is markedly increased in many forms of cancer, including colorectal, ovarian, lung, breast and kidney, while in other cancers (liver cancer and glioma) it becomes downregulated. According to the clinical database data in high-CBS-expressor cancers (e.g. colon or ovarian cancer), high CBS expression typically predicts lower survival, while in the low-CBS-expressor cancers (e.g. liver cancer), low CBS expression is associated with lower survival. In the high-CBS expressing tumor cells, CBS, and its product hydrogen sulfide (H2S) serves as a bioenergetic, proliferative, cytoprotective and stemness factor; it also supports angiogenesis and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in the cancer microenvironment. The current article reviews the various tumor-cell-supporting roles of the CBS/H2S axis in high-CBS expressor cancers and overviews the anticancer effects of CBS silencing and pharmacological CBS inhibition in various cancer models in vitro and in vivo; it also outlines potential approaches for biomarker identification, to support future targeted cancer therapies based on pharmacological CBS inhibition.
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Calabrese V, Scuto M, Salinaro AT, Dionisio G, Modafferi S, Ontario ML, Greco V, Sciuto S, Schmitt CP, Calabrese EJ, Peters V. Hydrogen Sulfide and Carnosine: Modulation of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Kidney and Brain Axis. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9121303. [PMID: 33353117 PMCID: PMC7767317 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9121303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Emerging evidence indicates that the dysregulation of cellular redox homeostasis and chronic inflammatory processes are implicated in the pathogenesis of kidney and brain disorders. In this light, endogenous dipeptide carnosine (β-alanyl-L-histidine) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) exert cytoprotective actions through the modulation of redox-dependent resilience pathways during oxidative stress and inflammation. Several recent studies have elucidated a functional crosstalk occurring between kidney and the brain. The pathophysiological link of this crosstalk is represented by oxidative stress and inflammatory processes which contribute to the high prevalence of neuropsychiatric disorders, cognitive impairment, and dementia during the natural history of chronic kidney disease. Herein, we provide an overview of the main pathophysiological mechanisms related to high levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and neurotoxins, which play a critical role in the kidney–brain crosstalk. The present paper also explores the respective role of H2S and carnosine in the modulation of oxidative stress and inflammation in the kidney–brain axis. It suggests that these activities are likely mediated, at least in part, via hormetic processes, involving Nrf2 (Nuclear factor-like 2), Hsp 70 (heat shock protein 70), SIRT-1 (Sirtuin-1), Trx (Thioredoxin), and the glutathione system. Metabolic interactions at the kidney and brain axis level operate in controlling and reducing oxidant-induced inflammatory damage and therefore, can be a promising potential therapeutic target to reduce the severity of renal and brain injuries in humans.
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- Vittorio Calabrese
- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (M.S.); (S.M.); (M.L.O.); (V.G.); (S.S.)
- Correspondence: (V.C.); (A.T.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (M.S.); (S.M.); (M.L.O.); (V.G.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (M.S.); (S.M.); (M.L.O.); (V.G.); (S.S.)
- Correspondence: (V.C.); (A.T.S.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Research Center Flakkebjerg, Aarhus University, Forsøgsvej 1, 4200 Slagelse, Denmark;
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (M.S.); (S.M.); (M.L.O.); (V.G.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (M.S.); (S.M.); (M.L.O.); (V.G.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (M.S.); (S.M.); (M.L.O.); (V.G.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (M.S.); (S.M.); (M.L.O.); (V.G.); (S.S.)
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- Centre for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University of Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (C.P.S.); (V.P.)
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Morrill I, N344, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA;
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- Centre for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University of Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (C.P.S.); (V.P.)
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Luo W, Gui DD, Yan BJ, Ren Z, Peng LJ, Wei DH, Liu LS, Zhang DW, Jiang ZS. Hydrogen Sulfide Switch Phenomenon Regulating Autophagy in Cardiovascular Diseases. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 2020; 34:113-121. [PMID: 32090295 DOI: 10.1007/s10557-019-06927-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a novel gaseous signaling molecule, is a vital physiological signal in mammals. H2S protects the cardiovascular system via modulation of vasodilation, vascular remodeling, and inhibition of vascular calcification, and also has anti-atherosclerosis properties. Autophagy is a lysosomal-mediated intracellular degradation mechanism for excessive or abnormal proteins and lipids. The contribution of autophagy to normal and disease-state cell physiology is extremely complicated. Autophagy acts as a double-edged sword in the cardiovascular system. It can defend against damage to cells caused by environmental changes and it can also induce active cell death under certain conditions. In recent years, accumulating evidence indicates that H2S can up- or downregulate autophagy in many pathological processes, thereby switching from a harmful to a beneficial role. In this review, we summarize progress on understanding the mechanism by which H2S regulates autophagy in cardiovascular disease. We also discuss a H2S switch phenomenon that regulates autophagy and provides protection in cardiovascular diseases.
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- Wen Luo
- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan Province, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan Province, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan Province, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan Province, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan Province, China.,Medical Record Statistics Office and Library, The Pediatric Academy of University of South China, Changsha, 410007, Hunan Province, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan Province, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics and Group on the Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan Province, China.
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Zhang J, Ye J, Yuan C, Fu Q, Zhang F, Zhu X, Wang L, Gao P, Shu G, Wang S, Liu Q, Jiang Q. Hydrogen sulfide is a regulator of mammary gland development in prepubescent female mice. Mol Med Rep 2020; 22:4061-4069. [PMID: 33000185 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2020.11462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to investigate the effects of exogenous H2S on mammary gland development in pubescent mice and to explore the underlying mechanism. The mouse mammary epithelial cell line HC11, along with C57BL/6J mice, were treated with different concentrations of sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS), which is a donor of H2S. The HC11 cell viability, pubescent mammary gland development, and the involvement of proliferative proteins and pathways were assessed by CCK‑8 assay, EdU assay, whole mount staining, H&E staining, western blotting and reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR. Both in vitro and in vivo, a low concentration of NaHS (100 µM in vitro; 9 mg/kg in vivo) significantly promoted the viability of HC11 cells and the development of mammary glands by increasing the expression of the proliferative markers cyclin D1/3 and proliferating cell nuclear antigen. However, a high concentration of NaHS (1,000 µM in vitro; 18 mg/kg in vivo) inhibited HC11 cell viability, mammary gland development and the expression levels of proteins involved in proliferation. Subsequent experiments revealed that NaHS regulated the phosphatidylinositol 3‑kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)‑mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway during this process. In vivo, intraperitoneal injection of low concentration NaHS (9 mg/kg) activated the PI3K/Akt‑mTOR pathway in mammary glands of pubescent mice, increased the secretion of insulin‑like growth factor 1 (IGF‑1) and estradiol (E2), and then stimulated mammary gland ductal development. Whereas a high concentration of NaHS (18 mg/kg) elicited the opposite effects to those of low‑dose NaHS. In conclusion, the present study demonstrated that exogenous H2S supplied by NaHS may exert bidirectional effects on mammary gland ductal development; promoting ductal development at a low concentration and inhibiting it at a high concentration. The effects of H2S may occur via the intracellular PI3K/Akt‑mTOR signaling pathway, or by regulation of the secretion of IGF‑1 and E2.
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- Jing Zhang
- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, Shanxi 030801, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, Shanxi 030801, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, P.R. China
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Liu S, Cao H, Guo D, Jiang Y, Yin H, Zhu J, Duan Q, Seleh-Zo EDM, Li G, An X, Cao B. Pou2F3 silencing enhanced the proliferation of mammary epithelial cells in dairy goat via PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Anim Biotechnol 2020; 33:321-329. [PMID: 32730101 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2020.1798974] [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: 10/23/2022]
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Pou2F3 (POU class 2 homeobox 3) is found to be ubiquitously expressed in multiple epidermal layer cells to mediating proliferation. Although some POU factors exert a crucial regulation in mammary epithelial cells (MECs), the biological function of Pou2F3 is unclear. In this study, we aimed to investigate the endogenous potential effects of Pou2F3 on the proliferation and the roles of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway in MECs. We used small interfering RNA to silence Pou2F3 expression. The interfering efficiency of Pou2F3 was confirmed by using RT-qPCR and Western blot. The cell viability and proliferation were indicated by Cell Counting Kit-8 and EdU assays. Flow cytometry was performed to evaluate the cell apoptosis in MECs. These results demonstrated that Pou2F3 potently suppressed the proliferation and induced the apoptosis of MECs. Consistently, the primary protein expressions of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway were examined by Western blot. Pou2F3 silencing significantly increased the phosphorylation of PI3K, AKT and mTOR expressions. Moreover, Pou2F3 silencing reduced the ratio of BCL-2/BAX protein expression. Our findings show that Pou2F3 silencing can induce the proliferation of MECs and decrease the cell apoptosis, which suggest that Pou2F3 may serve as a potential upstream regulator of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway in MECs.
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- Shujuan Liu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, P. R. China
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Effects of Dietary Supplementation of Lauric Acid on Lactation Function, Mammary Gland Development, and Serum Lipid Metabolites in Lactating Mice. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10030529. [PMID: 32235692 PMCID: PMC7143820 DOI: 10.3390/ani10030529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Milk secreted from mammary glands is an important nutrition source for offspring after parturition. Mammary gland development and lactation ability have important effects on the growth and health of the offspring. Many studies have demonstrated that external factors, including the environment and nutrition influence the development of mammary glands. Lauric acid is a fatty acid that has many nutritional and physiological properties. In this study, we investigated the effects of dietary supplementation of lauric acid on lactation function and mammary gland development in lactating mice. We found that dietary supplementation of lauric acid during lactation might enhance the mammary development to promote the lactation function of mice. Through the study of mice, we hoped that the results could be applied to animal feed development and animal breeding production. Abstract Our previous studies demonstrated that lauric acid (LA) stimulated mammary gland development during puberty. However, the roles of LA on lactation in mice remain indeterminate. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of dietary LA supplementation on lactation functioning and to study the potential mechanisms during lactation. in vivo, there was no effect of 1% LA dietary supplementation during lactation on the feed intake or body weight of breast-feeding mice. However, maternal LA supplementation significantly expanded the number of mammary gland alveoli of mice during lactation and the average body weight of the offspring, suggesting that LA supplementation enhanced the development and lactation function of the mammary glands. in vitro, 100 μM of LA significantly increased the content of triglycerides (TG) in the cell supernatant of induced HC11 cells, however, with no effect on the expression of the genes associated with fatty acid synthesis. LA also activated the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathway. LA dietary supplementation significantly expanded the serum levels of lipid metabolites, including sphingomyelin and other metabolites with the sn-2 position of C12 and sn-1 position of C18 in the TG of the lactating mice. Taken together, dietary supplementation of LA during lactation could promote the lactation function of mice, which might be related to increasing the development of the mammary glands and alternation of serum lipid metabolites. These findings provided more theoretical and experimental basis for the application of lauric acid in the development of mammary glands and lactation function of lactating animals.
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Effect of Sows Gestational Methionine/Lysine Ratio on Maternal and Placental Hydrogen Sulfide Production. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10020251. [PMID: 32033335 PMCID: PMC7070849 DOI: 10.3390/ani10020251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 01/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an important second messenger, which has been implicated in regulating placental angiogenesis. Our findings revealed that gestational dietary methionine could affect maternal and placental H2S concentrations. With the increase of dietary methionine, maternal plasma and placental H2S concentrations changed quadratically, which was consistent with placental vascular density and reproductive performance. The decrease in H2S production caused by an increase in dietary methionine was likely to be the cause for the increase in the rate of low birth weight piglets and needs further study. Abstract The placenta is a unique bond between the mother and the fetus during pregnancy, and a proper placental angiogenesis is vital for fetal development. H2S is an endogenous stimulator of angiogenesis that is mainly produced by the methionine transsulfurationpathway. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of gestational dietary methionine on maternal and placental H2S production in sows. Multiparous sows (Large×White; third parity; n = 65) were randomly allocated into five groups, with feed diets comprisingstandardized ileal digestible methionine/lysine (Met/Lys) ratios of 0.27 (nutrient requirements of swine (NRC); 2012 level), 0.32, 0.37, 0.42, and 0.47, respectively. The litter size and weight at birth were measured and recorded. Maternal blood samples were obtained at embryonic day (E) E40 d, E90 d, and E114 d of gestation. The placental samples were collected at parturition. The results showed that maternal plasma H2S concentration was not affected at E40 d. However, the maternal plasma H2S concentration changed quadratically with the dietary Met/Lys ratio at E90 d (p < 0.01) and E114 d (p = 0.03). The maximum maternal plasma H2S concentration was at the dietary Met/Lys ratio of 0.37. Meanwhile, maternal plasma H2S concentration was positively correlated with piglets born alive (p < 0.01) and litter weight (p < 0.01). Consistent with the maternal plasma, the placental H2S concentration also changed quadratically with the dietary Met/Lys ratio (p = 0.03); the Met/Lys ratio of 0.37 showed the maximum H2S concentration. In conclusion, our findings revealed that the gestational dietary Met/Lys ratio could affect maternal and placental H2S concentrations, which may be an important molecular mechanism affecting placental angiogenesis and piglet development.
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Wang Y, Zhang C, Xu C, Feng L, Li A, Jin X, Guo S, Jiao X, Liu J, Guo Y, Zhu H, Han L, Yang G, Zhong K, Li H. H 2S mediates apoptosis in response to inflammation through PI3K/Akt/NFκB signaling pathway. Biotechnol Lett 2019; 42:375-387. [PMID: 31872317 DOI: 10.1007/s10529-019-02782-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is involved in regulating cell apoptosis and proliferation. However, The effects and mechanism of H2S on the apoptosis of mammary epithelial cells that suffer from an inflammatory response remain unknown. RESULTS An inflammatory cell model was used to explore whether exogenous H2S regulates lipopolysaccharides (LPS)-induced cell proliferation and apoptosis. We found that H2S affected cell viability, the inflammatory response and apoptosis in LPS-treated cells in a concentration-dependent manner. Moreover, exogenous H2S rescued LPS-induced cystathionine γ-lyase (CSE) inhibition and cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) synthesis. Interestingly, in cells undergoing inflammation-induced apoptosis, H2S activated the PI3K/Akt and NFκB signal pathways both tested concentrations. Akt appeared to be a key crosstalk molecule that played a "bridge" role. CONCLUSIONS H2S regulates LPS-induced inflammation and apoptosis by activating the PI3K/Akt/NFκB signaling pathway. Hence, NaHS may be clinically useful for preventing or treating mastitis.
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- Yueying Wang
- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Zhengzhou Sias University, Xinzheng, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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Xu M, Hua Y, Qi Y, Meng G, Yang S. Exogenous hydrogen sulphide supplement accelerates skin wound healing via oxidative stress inhibition and vascular endothelial growth factor enhancement. Exp Dermatol 2019; 28:776-785. [PMID: 30927279 DOI: 10.1111/exd.13930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Hydrogen sulphide (H2 S) is an important gasotransmitter with several physiological functions. However, the roles and the detailed mechanisms of H2 S on skin wound healing are not known well. In the present study, 129S1/SvImJ mice were intraperitoneally injected with NaHS (50 μmol/kg/d) for 2 weeks. Then, a round wound of 6 mm diameter with depth into the dermis was made. The skin wound area, blood perfusion, superoxide production, malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), dynamin-related protein 1 (DRP1) and optic atrophy 1 (OPA1) were measured. After NaHS (50 μmol/L) pre-administration for 4 hours, cell migration rate, DRP1, OPA1 and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) expression, superoxide production and mitochondrial membrane potential in primary skin fibroblasts were measured. Tube formation in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and cell migration in human keratinocytes were also measured. The results showed that NaHS pretreatment significantly accelerated wound healing and improved blood flow in the wound after operation. NaHS increased VEGF expression in the wound and promoted tube formation in HUVECs. Meanwhile, NaHS attenuated reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, suppressed MDA level but restored T-AOC in the wound. NaHS also promoted skin fibroblasts migration and α-SMA expression after scratch. Moreover, NaHS alleviated ROS, increased mitochondrial membrane potential, decreased DRP1 but enhanced OPA1 expression in skin fibroblasts after scratch. NaHS also accelerated human keratinocytes migration after scratch. Taken together, exogenous H2 S supplementary accelerated the skin wound healing, which might be related to oxidative stress inhibition and VEGF enhancement.
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- Mengting Xu
- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China.,Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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