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Zhang H, Zhao X, Wei W, Shen C. Nimbolide protects against diabetic cardiomyopathy by regulating endoplasmic reticulum stress and mitochondrial function via the Akt/mTOR pathway. Tissue Cell 2024; 90:102478. [PMID: 39053131 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2024.102478] [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: 02/18/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Nimbolide has been demonstrated to possess protective properties against gestational diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy. However, the role and molecular mechanism of nimbolide in diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) remain unknown. Diabetes was induced in rats via a single injection of streptozotocin (STZ) and then the diabetic rats were administered nimbolide (5 mg/kg and 20 mg/kg) or dimethyl sulfoxide daily for 12 weeks. H9c2 cardiomyocytes were exposed to high glucose (25 mM glucose) to mimic DCM in vitro. The protective effects of nimbolide against DCM were evaluated in vivo and in vitro. The potential molecular mechanism of nimbolide in DCM was further explored. We found that nimbolide dose-dependently decreased blood glucose and improved body weight of diabetic rats. Additionally, nimbolide dose-dependently improved cardiac function, alleviated myocardial injury/fibrosis, and inhibited endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and apoptosis in diabetic rats. Moreover, nimbolide dose-dependently improved mitochondrial function and activated the Akt/mTOR signaling. We consistently demonstrated the cardioprotective effects of nimbolide in an in vitro model of DCM. The involvement of ER stress and mitochondrial pathways were further confirmed by using inhibitors of ER stress and mitochondrial division. By applying a specific Akt inhibitor SC66, the cardioprotective effects of nimbolide were partially blocked. Our study indicated that nimbolide alleviated DCM by activating Akt/mTOR pathway. Nimbolide may be a novel therapeutic agent for DCM treatment.
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- Hainan Second Health School, Wuzhishan 572200, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Fourth People's Hospital of Shenyang, Shenyang 110000, China.
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Wang N, Zhang C, Yang L, Min R, Wang X. In vitro fecal fermentation of acylated porous Canna edulis starch and corresponding stabilized Pickering emulsions. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 274:133169. [PMID: 38885854 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133169] [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: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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In this study, acylated porous Canna edulis starch with varying degrees of substitution (DS) were prepared and employed for stabilizing Pickering emulsions. Subsequently, the fermentation characteristics of them were investigated. Enzymatically produced porous starch (PS) was esterified with acetic, propionic, butyric, or valeric anhydrides, yielding acetylated (PSA-0.116), propionylated (PSP-0.163), butyrylated (PSB-0.304), and valerylated PS (PSV-0.462) with different DS. Scanning electron microscopy revealed the presence of pores and surface micro-particles in the modified PS, confirming successful esterification through characteristic peaks in 1H NMR and a CO peak at 1736 cm-1 in the FT-IR spectrum. With increasing DS, starch exhibited reduced crystallinity (PSV, 26.61 %), elevated resistant starch content (PSV, 91.63 %), and a higher contact angle (PSV, 87.13°). Acylated PS particles effectively stabilized Pickering emulsions. Pickering emulsions stabilized by acylated PS with higher DS exhibited higher emulsification index and smaller droplet sizes. In vitro fermentation of acylated PS and corresponding stabilized Pickering emulsions fostered short-chain fatty acid production, boosted the relative abundance of beneficial bacteria (Bifidobacterium, Prevotella, etc.) while inhibited the growth of harmful bacteria (Escherichia-Shigella, Comamonas, etc.), maintaining the intestinal microbiota balance. These findings support the potential applications of acylated PS and corresponding stabilized Pickering emulsions in functional foods and drug delivery.
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- Nan Wang
- School of Chinese Meteria Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Northeast corner of the intersection of Sunshine South Street and Baiyang East Road, Fang-Shan District, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Meteria Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Northeast corner of the intersection of Sunshine South Street and Baiyang East Road, Fang-Shan District, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Meteria Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Northeast corner of the intersection of Sunshine South Street and Baiyang East Road, Fang-Shan District, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Meteria Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Northeast corner of the intersection of Sunshine South Street and Baiyang East Road, Fang-Shan District, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Meteria Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Northeast corner of the intersection of Sunshine South Street and Baiyang East Road, Fang-Shan District, Beijing 102488, China.
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Shao Y, Xu J, Wang M, Ren Y, Wei M, Tian B, Luo J, Loor JJ, Shi H. Preliminary Results on the Effects of Soybean Isoflavones on Growth Performance and Ruminal Microbiota in Fattening Goats. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1188. [PMID: 38672337 PMCID: PMC11047704 DOI: 10.3390/ani14081188] [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: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Soybean isoflavones (SIFs), a group of secondary metabolites, have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hormone-like activities. Supplementation with SIFs in the diet was reported to promote lactation performance in ruminants. The present study was performed to further decipher the effect of various concentrations of SIFs on growth and slaughter performance, serum parameters, meat quality, and ruminal microbiota in fattening goats. After a two-week acclimation, a total of 27 5-month-old Guanzhong male goats (18.29 ± 0.44 kg) were randomly assigned to control (NC), 100 mg/d SIF (SIF1), or 200 mg/d SIF (SIF2) groups. The experimental period lasted 56 days. The weight of the large intestine was greater (p < 0.05) in the SIF1 and SIF2 groups compared with the NC group. Meat quality parameters indicated that SIF1 supplementation led to lower (p < 0.05) cooking loss and shear force (0.05 < p < 0.10). The 16S rRNA sequencing analysis demonstrated that SIF1 supplementation led to lower (p < 0.05) proportions of Papillibacter and Prevotellaceae_UCG-004 but greater (p < 0.05) CAG-352 abundance in the rumen; these responses might have contributed to the improvement in production performance. In conclusion, meat quality and ruminal microbiome could be manipulated in a positive way by oral supplementation with 100 mg/d of SIFs in fattening goats. Thus, this study provides new insights and practical evidence for the introduction of SIFs as a novel additive in goat husbandry.
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- Yuexin Shao
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (Y.S.); (M.W.); (Y.R.); (B.T.)
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- Weinan Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Inspection and Testing Center, Weinan 714000, China;
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (Y.S.); (M.W.); (Y.R.); (B.T.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (Y.S.); (M.W.); (Y.R.); (B.T.)
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- College of Animal Engineering, Yangling Vocational & Technical College, Yangling 712100, China;
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (Y.S.); (M.W.); (Y.R.); (B.T.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (Y.S.); (M.W.); (Y.R.); (B.T.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences and Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (Y.S.); (M.W.); (Y.R.); (B.T.)
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Rajendran P, Renu K, Abdallah BM, Ali EM, Veeraraghavan VP, Sivalingam K, Rustagi Y, Abdelsalam SA, Ibrahim RIH, Al-Ramadan SY. Nimbolide: promising agent for prevention and treatment of chronic diseases (recent update). Food Nutr Res 2024; 68:9650. [PMID: 38571915 PMCID: PMC10989234 DOI: 10.29219/fnr.v68.9650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Background Nimbolide, a bioactive compound derived from the neem tree, has garnered attention as a potential breakthrough in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. Recent updates in research highlight its multifaceted pharmacological properties, demonstrating anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects. With a rich history in traditional medicine, nimbolide efficacy in addressing the molecular complexities of conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer positions it as a promising candidate for further exploration. As studies progress, the recent update underscores the growing optimism surrounding nimbolide as a valuable tool in the ongoing pursuit of innovative therapeutic strategies for chronic diseases. Methods The comprehensive search of the literature was done until September 2020 on the MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus and Web of Knowledge databases. Results Most studies have shown the Nimbolide is one of the most potent limonoids derived from the flowers and leaves of neem (Azadirachta indica), which is widely used to treat a variety of human diseases. In chronic diseases, nimbolide reported to modulate the key signaling pathways, such as Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), Wingless-related integration site-β (Wnt-β)/catenin, NF-κB, PI3K/AKT, and signaling molecules, such as transforming growth factor (TGF-β), Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), inflammatory cytokines, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) proteins. Nimbolide has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-cancer properties, which make it an intriguing compound for research. Nimbolide demonstrated therapeutic potential for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular, inflammation and cancer. Conclusion The current review mainly focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying the therapecutic effects of nimbolide in chronic diseases.
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- Peramaiyan Rajendran
- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Developmental, Molecular and Chemical Biology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Centre for Cancer Genomics, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, University of Khartoum, Sudan
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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Wang S, Ma L, Ji J, Huo R, Dong S, Bai Y, Hua L, Lei J, Tian S, Wang M, Yu Y. Protective effect of soy isolate protein against streptozotocin induced gestational diabetes mellitus via TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 168:115688. [PMID: 37890205 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115688] [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: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a serious complication of pregnancy that is characterized by high blood sugar levels that occur due to insulin resistance and dysfunction in glucose metabolism during pregnancy. It usually develops in the second or third trimester of pregnancy and affects about 7 % of all pregnancies worldwide. In this experimental study, we scrutinized the GDM protective effect of soy isolate protein against streptozotocin (STZ) induced GDM in rats and explore the underlying mechanism. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were used in this experimental study. A 55 mg/kg intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) was administered to induce diabetes in female rats, followed by oral administration of soy isolate protein for 18 days. Body weight, glucose levels, and insulin were measured at different time intervals (0, 9, and 18 days). Lipid profiles, antioxidant levels, inflammatory cytokines, apoptosis parameters, and mRNA expression were also assessed. Pancreatic and liver tissues were collected for histopathological examination during the experimental study. RESULTS Soy isolate protein significantly (P < 0.001) reduced the glucose level and enhanced the insulin level and body weight. Soy isolate protein remarkably decreased the placental weight and increased the fetal weight. Soy isolate protein significantly (P < 0.001) decreased the HbA1c, hepatic glycogen, serum C-peptide and increased the level of free fatty acid. Soy isolate protein significantly (P < 0.001) altered the level of lipid, antioxidant and inflammatory cytokines. Soy isolate protein significantly (P < 0.001) improved the level of adiponectin, visfatin and suppressed the level of leptin and ICAM-1. Soy isolate protein significantly (P < 0.001) altered the mRNA expression and also restored the alteration of histopathology. CONCLUSION Based on the result, soy isolate protein exhibited the GDM protective effect against the STZ induced GDM in rats via alteration of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Shuijing Wang
- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China; Shaanxi SANZ Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710086, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, PUMC Hospital, CAMS and PUMC, Beijing100730, China
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- Northwest Women's and Children's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China
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- Pingyao Agriculture and Rural Bureau, Pingyao, Shanxi 031100, China
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- Nutritional Department, Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of HaiDian District, Beijing 100000, China
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- School of Public Health, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang 712046, China
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- Department of Advanced Medical Research, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Jingba road, Jinshui district, Zhengzhou 450014, China
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- Shaanxi SANZ Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710086, China
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- Shaanxi SANZ Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710086, China
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- Shaanxi SANZ Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710086, China
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China.
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Sakib R, Caruso F, Belli S, Rossi M. Azadiradione, a Component of Neem Oil, Behaves as a Superoxide Dismutase Mimic When Scavenging the Superoxide Radical, as Shown Using DFT and Hydrodynamic Voltammetry. Biomedicines 2023; 11:3091. [PMID: 38002091 PMCID: PMC10669394 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11113091] [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: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The neem tree, Azadirachta indica, belongs to the Meliaceae family, and its use in the treatment of medical disorders from ancient times to the present in the traditional medical practices of Asia, Africa and the Middle East is well-documented. Neem oil, extracted from the seeds of the fruit, is widely used, with promising medicinal benefits. Azadiradione, a principal antioxidant component of the seeds of A. indica, is known to reduce oxidative stress and has anti-inflammatory effects. To directly measure the antioxidant ability of neem oil, we used Rotating Ring Disk Electrode (RRDE) hydrodynamic voltammetry to quantify how it can scavenge superoxide radical anions. The results of these experiments show that neem oil is approximately 26 times stronger than other natural products, such as olive oil, propolis and black seed oil, which were previously measured using this method. Next, computational Density Functional Theory (DFT) methods were used to arrive at a mechanism for the scavenging of superoxide radical anions with azadiradione. Our work indicates that azadiradione is an effective antioxidant and, according to our DFT study, its scavenging of the superoxide radical anion occurs through a reaction mechanism in which azadiradione mimics the antioxidant action of superoxide dismutase (SOD). In this mechanism, analogous to the SOD enzymatic reaction, azadiradione is regenerated, along with the production of two products: hydrogen peroxide and molecular oxygen. This antioxidant process provides an explanation for azadiradione's more general and protective biochemical effects.
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- Department of Chemistry, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604, USA
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Tang Q, Wei S, He X, Zheng X, Tao F, Tu P, Gao B. Lutein-Rich Beverage Alleviates Visual Fatigue in the Hyperglycemia Model of Sprague-Dawley Rats. Metabolites 2023; 13:1110. [PMID: 37999206 PMCID: PMC10673329 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13111110] [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: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Asthenopia is a syndrome based on the symptoms of eye discomfort that has become a chronic disease that interferes with and harms people's physical and mental health. Lutein is an internationally recognized "eye nutrient", and studies have shown that it can protect the retina and relieve visual fatigue. In this study, lutein was extracted from marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) and saponified. The purified lutein concentration measured by HPLC was 50.12 mg/100 g. Then, purified lutein was modified to be water-soluble by nanoscale modification and microencapsulation technology. Water-soluble lutein was then mixed with a leaching solution of Chinese wolfberry and chrysanthemum to make a functional beverage. The effects of this beverage on hepatic antioxidant enzymes and the alleviation of visual fatigue in a rat model of diabetes were investigated for 4 weeks. Lutein intake of 0.72 (medium-lutein beverage group) and 1.44 mg/mL (high-lutein beverage group) relieved visual fatigue, ameliorated turbidity symptoms of impaired crystalline lenses, reduced hepatic MDA concentration, increased hepatic GSH concentration, and significantly increased the activities of the hepatic antioxidant enzymes SOD, CAT, GSH-Px, and GR in rats. These data suggest that a lutein-rich beverage is an effective and harmless way to increase the total anti-oxidation capacity of lenses and alleviate visual fatigue.
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- Qiong Tang
- College of Standardization, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China; (Q.T.); (S.W.); (X.H.); (F.T.)
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- College of Standardization, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China; (Q.T.); (S.W.); (X.H.); (F.T.)
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- College of Standardization, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China; (Q.T.); (S.W.); (X.H.); (F.T.)
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;
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- College of Standardization, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China; (Q.T.); (S.W.); (X.H.); (F.T.)
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- Department of Environmental Health, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, China
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- Department of Marine Science, School of Marine Sciences, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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He W, Ye H, Li H, Gao Q. Alpha Mangostin Ameliorates Gestational Diabetes in Rats via Alteration of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Reaction. INT J PHARMACOL 2023. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2023.1.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Feng Y, Lv Y, Feng Q, Song X, Li X, Wang Y. Improvement of stress adaptation and insulin resistance in women with GDM by WeChat group management during novel coronavirus pneumonia. Front Nutr 2023; 9:1017472. [PMID: 36698457 PMCID: PMC9868617 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1017472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Aim To evaluate the improvement of glycemic control and stress adaptation in patients with GDM by mobile phone WeChat management during novel coronavirus pneumonia. Methods In this study, 75 women with GDM were included, of whom 35 were included in mobile WeChat group management as the GDM-M group and 40 as the GDM group. Results After mobile WeChat group management for 4 weeks, E and NE were lower. MDA was lower, and SOD was higher. HOMA-IR was lower. E, NE, and cortisol were related to HOMA-IR positively, MDA was positively related to HOMA-IR, and SOD was negatively related to HOMA-IR. E and cortisol were positively related to MDA but negatively related to SOD. Conclusion The stress adaptation disorder and insulin resistance in patients with GDM who have completed mobile WeChat group management can be improved during novel coronavirus pneumonia. Mobile WeChat management played a positive role in improving the insulin resistance of women with GDM under special circumstances, which may reduce the risk of maternal and fetal complications.
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- Yan Feng
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Yuhuangding Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Yantai, China,*Correspondence: Yan Feng ✉
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Yan Tai Zhifu Hospital, Yantai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Yuhuangding Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Yantai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Yuhuangding Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Yantai, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong, China,Yongjun Wang ✉
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Wang H, Chen X, Miao X, Lu K, He M, Wu X. Dendrobium mixture improves gestational diabetes mellitus through regulating Nrf2/HO1 signaling pathway. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 155:113656. [PMID: 36116251 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is characterized by insulin resistance during pregnancy, and it is always combined with serious complications. Dendrobium mixture (DMix) is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, and it has been proved to be an effective treatment for diabetes. However, the regulatory role of DMix in GDM remains elusive. METHODS High fat feed combined with streptozotocin injection and high glucose medium were used to establish GDM animal and cell models, respectively. The levels of blood glucose, blood lipid, and insulin were measured with commercial kits. Western blotting was used to detect protein expression. RESULTS DMix improved pancreas and placenta injury in GDM rats. DMix reversed the influence of GDM on the levels of SOD, MDA, and glutathione in the serum. Hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia in GDM rats were suppressed by DMix. The activation of MAPK and inhibition of Nrf2/HO1 in GDM animal and cell models were reversed by DMix. The increase of ROS intensity, apoptosis, and inflammation factors in HG treated cells were reversed by DMix. CONCLUSION This research proved that DMix improved GDM through inhibiting oxidative condition, inflammation factors, hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia. This study might provide a novel thought for the prevention and treatment of GDM.
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- Hongri Wang
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 282, Wusi Road, Fuzhou 350001, Fujian, China.
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- Academy of integratived Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 282, Wusi Road, Fuzhou 350001, Fujian, China.
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 282, Wusi Road, Fuzhou 350001, Fujian, China.
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 282, Wusi Road, Fuzhou 350001, Fujian, China.
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 282, Wusi Road, Fuzhou 350001, Fujian, China.
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 282, Wusi Road, Fuzhou 350001, Fujian, China.
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Huo J, Ding Y, Wei X, Chen Q, Zhao B. Antiosteoporosis and bone protective effect of nimbolide in steroid-induced osteoporosis rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2022; 36:e23209. [PMID: 36086868 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23209] [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: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is a metabolic, hereditary, progressive disease characterized by unusual bone production across the skeleton and a loss the bone tissue microstructure and mass. In this experimental study, we scrutinized the antiosteoporosis effect of nimbolide against glucocorticoid (GCs) induced osteoporosis in rats. METHODS Swiss albino female rats were employed for the current experiment study and the rats were divided into different groups. Dexamethasone (0.1 mg/kg/day) was used for induction the osteoporosis and the rats were received the different doses of nimbolide (2.5, 5, and 7.5 mg/kg) for the estimation of bone protective effects. The body weight was estimated (initially and finally). Hormones, bone metabolic markers, bone turnover markers, bone structure, biomechanical, histomorphometric dynamic, biochemical markers, and histomorphometric static parameters were analyzed. RESULTS The body weight of GCs group rats considerably suppressed and nimbolide treatment remarkably improved the body weight. Nimbolide treated group exhibited the enhancement of bone metabolic, bone structure markers, and histomophometric dynamic markers, which was suppressed during the GCs-induced osteoporosis. GCs-induced osteoporosis rats exhibited the enhancement of procollagen type 1 C-terminal propeptide (P1CP), carboxy-terminal crosslinked telopeptide of type 1 collagen (CTX-1), Dickkopf-1 (DKK1), tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b (TRACP 5b), and suppressed the level of bone alkaline phosphatase (BAP), which was reversed by the nimbolide treatment. Nimbolide treatment remarkably improved the level of estradiol and suppressed the level of parathyroid hormone (PTH), which was altered during the osteoporosis. Nimbolide treatment significantly (p < 0.001) improved the level of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus in the serum and bone tissue. Nimbolide treatment also altered the level of bone metabolic markers and suppressed the level of inflammatory cytokines. CONCLUSION Based on the findings, we may conclude that nimbolide has antiosteoporosis properties via balancing the bone mass and improving vitamin and hormone levels.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jiang Huo
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University of Taiyuan, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanxi Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University of Taiyuan, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University of Taiyuan, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University of Taiyuan, Taiyuan, China
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Jiang X, Sun B, Zhou Z. Preclinical Studies of Natural Products Targeting the Gut Microbiota: Beneficial Effects on Diabetes. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:8569-8581. [PMID: 35816090 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c02960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious metabolic disease characterized by persistent hyperglycemia, with a continuously increasing morbidity and mortality. Although traditional treatments including insulin and oral hypoglycemic drugs maintain blood glucose levels within the normal range to a certain extent, there is an urgent need to develop new drugs that can effectively improve glucose metabolism and diabetes-related complications. Notably, accumulated evidence implicates that the gut microbiota is unbalanced in DM individuals and is involved in the physiological and pathological processes of this metabolic disease. In this review, we introduce the molecular mechanisms by which the gut microbiota contributes to the development of DM. Furthermore, we summarize the preclinical studies of bioactive natural products that exert antidiabetic effects by modulating the gut microbiota, aiming to expand the novel therapeutic strategies for DM prevention and management.
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- Xiaofang Jiang
- Department of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- The Third People's Hospital of Qingdao, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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