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Li B, Tian J, Wu C, Li Z, Qiao L, Xie Z, Song B, Shan Y, Chen S, Tang Y, Ping Y, Liu B. Nitric Oxide-Activated Bioorthogonal Codelivery Nanoassembly for In Situ Synthesis of Photothermal Agent for Precise and Safe Anticancer Treatment. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2405502. [PMID: 38885327 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202405502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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The development of bioorthogonal activation in drug release represents a promising avenue for precise and safe anticancer treatment. However, two significant limitations currently hinder their clinical application: i) the necessity for separate administration of the drug precursor and its corresponding activator, leading to poor drug accumulation and potential side effects; ii) the reliance on exogenous metal or organic activators for triggering bioorthogonal activation, which often exhibit low efficiency and systemic toxicity when extending to living animals. To overcome these limitations, a nitric oxide (NO)-mediated bioorthogonal codelivery nanoassembly, termed TTB-NH2@PArg, which comprises a precursor molecular (TTB-NH2) and amphipathic polyarginine (PArg) is developed. In TTB-NH2@PArg, PArg serves as both self-assembled nanocarrier for TTB-NH2 and a NO generator. In tumor microenvironment (TME), the TME-specific generation of NO acts as a gas activator, triggering in situ bioorthogonal bond formation that transforms TTB-NH2 into TTB-AZO. This tumor-specific generation of TTB-AZO not only serves as a potential photothermal agent for effective tumor inhibition but also induces fluorescence change that enables real-time monitoring of bioorthogonal activation. This study presents a drug codelivery approach that enables precise and safe control of bioorthogonal activation for anticancer treatment, improving cancer therapy efficacy while minimizing side effects.
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- Bowen Li
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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Wang Y, Williams GR, Zheng Y, Guo H, Chen S, Ren R, Wang T, Xia J, Zhu LM. Polydopamine-cloaked Fe-based metal organic frameworks enable synergistic multidimensional treatment of osteosarcoma. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 651:76-92. [PMID: 37540932 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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One of the major challenges in effective cancer therapy arises because of the hypoxic microenvironment in the tumor. This compromises the efficacy of both chemo- and radiotherapy, and thus hinders patient outcomes. To solve this problem, we constructed polydopamine (PDA)-cloaked Fe-based metal organic frameworks (MOFs) loaded with d-arginine (d-Arg), glucose oxidase (GOX), and the chemotherapeutic drug tirapazamine (TPZ). These offer simultaneous multifaceted therapy combining chemodynamic therapy (CDT)/radiotherapy (RT)/starvation therapy (ST)/gas therapy (GT) and chemotherapy. The particles further can act as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging. GOX catalyses the conversion of endogenous glucose and O2 to hydrogen peroxide and gluconic acid, blocking the cells' energy supply and providing ST. With the resultant acidification of the local environment, the breakdown of the MOF releases TPZ (for chemotherapy) and Fe3+, which reacts with H2O2 to produce reactive oxygen species and thus stimulates the conversion of d-Arg to NO for GT and RT sensitization. The PDA coating not only seals the pores and chelates Fe3+ to enhance the T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) properties, but also is used to graft folate bovine serum albumin (FA-BSA) and thereby target the tumor site. The combined administration of low doses of X-ray irradiation and nanoparticles reduces the side effects on healthy tissue and can prevent lung metastases in mice. This work highlights the synergistic treatment of osteosarcoma via ST/GT/CDT/RT/MRI/ chemotherapy using a PDA-cloaked MOF system.
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- Ying Wang
- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29 - 39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Songjiang District Central Hospital, Shanghai 201600, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Songjiang District Central Hospital, Shanghai 201600, China.
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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Akhigbe RE, Afolabi OA, Ajayi AF. L-Arginine abrogates maternal and pre-pubertal codeine exposure-induced impaired spermatogenesis and sperm quality by modulating the levels of mRNA encoding spermatogenic genes. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1180085. [PMID: 37529606 PMCID: PMC10390314 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1180085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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Introduction Although, codeine has been demonstrated to lower sperm quality; the effects of maternal and prepubertal codeine exposure on male offspring is yet to be reported. In addition, the effect of arginine on codeine-induced decline in sperm quality has not been explored. This study investigated the impact of maternal and prepubertal codeine exposure on spermatogenesis and sperm quality in F1 male Wistar rats to study the effect that codeine may have during recreational use in humans. Also, the effect of arginine supplementation on codeine-induced alteration in spermatogenesis and sperm quality was evaluated. Methods Female rats were treated with either 0.5 ml distilled water or codeine orally for eight weeks, and then mated with male rats (female:male, 2:1). The F1 male offsprings of both cohorts were weaned at 3 weeks old and administered distilled water, codeine, arginine, or codeine with arginine orally for eight weeks. Results Prepubertal codeine exposure in rats whose dams (female parents) were exposed to codeine delayed puberty and reduced the weight at puberty. Prepubertal codeine exposure exacerbated maternal codeine exposure-induced reduced total and daily spermatid production, sperm count, sperm motility, and normal sperm form, as well as impaired sperm plasma membrane integrity and increased not intact acrosome and damaged sperm DNA integrity. These perturbations were accompanied by a decrease in mRNA levels encoding spermatogenic genes, testicular testosterone and androgen receptor (AR) concentrations, and upregulation of sperm 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8OHdG). Prepubertal arginine supplementation mitigated codeine-induced alterations. Discussion This study provides novel experimental evidence that maternal and prepubertal codeine exposure reprogramed spermatogenesis and sperm quality of male FI generation by decreasing mRNA levels encoding spermatogenic genes and AR via oxidative stress-mediated signaling, which was abrogated by prepubertal arginine supplementation.
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- Roland Eghoghosoa Akhigbe
- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
- Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Wang C, Tian G, Yu X, Zhang X. Recent Advances in Functional Nanomaterials for Catalytic Generation of Nitric Oxide: A Mini Review. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207261. [PMID: 36808830 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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As a gaseous second messenger, nitric oxide (NO) plays an important role in a series of signal pathways. Research on the NO regulation for various disease treatments has aroused wide concern. However, the lack of accurate, controllable, and persistent release of NO has significantly limited the application of NO therapy. Profiting from the booming development of advanced nanotechnology, a mass of nanomaterials with the properties of controllable release have been developed to seek new and effective NO nano-delivery approaches. Nano-delivery systems that generate NO through catalytic reactions exhibit unique superiority in terms of precise and persistent release of NO. Although certain achievements have been made in the catalytically active NO delivery nanomaterials, some basic but critical issues, such as the concept of design, are of low attention. Herein, an overview of the generation of NO through catalytic reactions and the design principles of related nanomaterials are summarized. Then, the nanomaterials that generate NO through catalytic reactions are classified. Finally, the bottlenecks and perspectives are also discussed in depth for the future development of catalytical NO generation nanomaterials.
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- Chengyan Wang
- Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
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- Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunopathology, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
- Chongqing Institute of Advanced Pathology, Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing, 401329, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunopathology, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
- Chongqing Institute of Advanced Pathology, Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing, 401329, P. R. China
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Wang Y, Tang Q, Wu R, Sun S, Zhang J, Chen J, Gong M, Chen C, Liang X. Ultrasound-Triggered Piezocatalysis for Selectively Controlled NO Gas and Chemodrug Release to Enhance Drug Penetration in Pancreatic Cancer. ACS NANO 2023; 17:3557-3573. [PMID: 36775922 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c09948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Nitric oxide (NO) is drawing widespread attention in treating pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) as a safe and therapeutically efficient technique through modulating the dense fibrotic stroma in the tumor microenvironment to enhance drug penetration. Considerable NO nanogenerators and NO releasing molecules have been developed to shield the systemic toxicity caused by free diffusion of NO gas. However, on-demand controlled release of NO and chemotherapy drugs at tumor sites remains a problem limited by the complex and dynamic tumor microenvironment. Herein, we present an ultrasound-responsive nanoprodrug of CPT-t-R-PEG2000@BaTiO3 (CRB) which encapsulates piezoelectric nanomaterials barium titanate nanoparticle (BaTiO3) with amphiphilic prodrug molecules that consisted of thioketal bond (t) linked chemotherapy drug camptothecin (CPT) and NO-donor l-arginine (R). Based on ultrasound-triggered piezocatalysis, BaTiO3 can continuously generate ROS in the hypoxic tumor environment, which induces a cascade of reaction processes to break the thioketal bond to release CPT and oxidize R to release NO, simultaneously delivering CPT and NO to the tumor site. It is revealed that CRB shows a uniform size distribution, prolonged blood circulation time, and excellent tumor targeting ability. Moreover, controlled release of CPT and NO were observed both in vitro and in vivo under the stimulation of ultrasound, which is beneficial to the depletion of dense stroma and subsequently enhanced delivery and efficacy of CPT. Taken together, CRB significantly increased the antitumor efficacy against highly malignant Panc02 tumors in mice through inhibiting chemoresistance, representing a feasible approach for targeted therapies against Panc02 and other PDAC.
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- Yuan Wang
- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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Near-infrared light switching nitric oxide nanogenerator with “linkage mechanism” for tumor targeting multimodal synergistic therapy. Sci China Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-022-1434-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Doxorubicin hydrochloride and L-arginine co-loaded nanovesicle for drug resistance reversal stimulated by near-infrared light. Asian J Pharm Sci 2022; 17:924-937. [PMID: 36600902 PMCID: PMC9800955 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2022.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Drug resistance is accountable for the inadequate outcome of chemotherapy in clinics. The newly emerging role of nitric oxide (NO) to conquer drug resistance has been recognized as a potential strategy. However, it remains a great challenge to realize targeted delivery as well as accurate release of NO at desired sites. Herein, we developed a PEGylated indocyanine green (mPEG-ICG) integrated nanovesicle system (PIDA) to simultaneously load doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX⋅HCl) and the NO donor L-arginine (L-Arg), which can produce NO triggered by NIR light irradiation and exert multimodal therapy to sensitize drug-resistant cancers. Upon 808 nm irradiation, the NO released from PIDA led to a decrease in mitochondrial membrane potential, an increase in ROS and significant ATP depletion in K562/ADR cells, thus inhibiting cell growth and resolving the problem of drug resistance. Consequently, the in vivo experiment on K562/ADR-bearing nude mice indicated that PIDA nanovesicles achieved significant anticancer efficacy with a tumor inhibition rate of 80.8%. Above all, PIDA nanovesicles offer guidance for designing nanoplatforms for drug-resistant cancer treatment.
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Oyedokun PA, Akhigbe RE, Ajayi LO, Ajayi AF. Impact of hypoxia on male reproductive functions. Mol Cell Biochem 2022; 478:875-885. [PMID: 36107286 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-022-04559-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Male reproductive functions, which include testicular steroidogenesis, spermatogenesis, and sexual/erectile functions are key in male fertility, but may be adversely altered by several factors, including hypoxia. This review demonstrates the impact of hypoxia on male reproductive functions. Acute exposure to hypoxia promotes testosterone production via stimulation of autophagy and upregulation of steroidogenic enzymes and voltage-gated L-type calcium channel, nonetheless, chronic exposure to hypoxia impairs steroidogenesis via suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis. Also, hypoxia distorts spermatogenesis and reduces sperm count, motility, and normal forms via upregulation of VEGF and oxidative stress-sensitive signaling. Furthermore, hypoxia induces sexual and erectile dysfunction via a testosterone-dependent downregulation of NO/cGMP signaling and upregulation of PGE1/TGFβ1-driven penile endothelial dysfunction. Notably, hypoxia programs male sexual function and spermatogenesis/sperm quality via feminization and demasculinization of males and oxidative stress-mediated alteration in sperm DNA methylation. Since oxidative stress plays a central role in hypoxia-induced male reproductive dysfunction, studies exploring the effects of antioxidants and upregulation of transcription of antioxidants on hypoxia-induced male reproductive dysfunction are recommended.
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- P A Oyedokun
- Anchor Reproductive Physiology and Bioinformatics Research Unit, Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Anchor Reproductive Physiology and Bioinformatics Research Unit, Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Nigeria.
- Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Osun, Nigeria.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Anchor Reproductive Physiology and Bioinformatics Research Unit, Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Nigeria
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L-Arginine reverses maternal and pre-pubertal codeine exposure-induced sexual dysfunction via upregulation of androgen receptor gene and NO/cGMP signaling. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0274411. [PMID: 36099318 PMCID: PMC9469994 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Background
Although codeine has been reported to enhance sexual activity by improving penile reflexes, it has been shown to impair fertility indices. Also, codeine impairs ovarian steroidogenesis and folliculogenesis. Nonetheless, whether or not codeine exerts an epigenetic effect remains unclear. On the other hand, arginine has been speculated to enhance penile reflexes by upregulating NO/cGMP Signaling.
Aim
The study evaluated the effect of maternal codeine exposure and prepubertal codeine and arginine treatments on F1 male sexual function and fertility indices, as well as the outcome of F2 progenies. In addition, the epigenetic programming mechanism was also explored.
Methods
Forty three-week-old female rats were randomized into two groups (n = 20 rats/group); the control that received 0.5 ml of distilled water and the codeine-treated that received 5 mg/kg of codeine via gavage for eight weeks. Afterward, the female rats were paired for mating with sexually mature male rats. Rats were maintained on their pre-pregnancy treatments throughout pregnancy and lactation. FI progenies from each cohort (control and codeine-treated cohorts) were weaned at three weeks and randomized into four groups; the control, codeine-treated, L-arginine-treated (300mg/kg), and codeine + L-arginine-treated (n = 10 rats/group). Administration commenced a week post-weaning and lasted for eight weeks via gavage.
Key findings
Maternal codeine exposure did not alter body weight, but significantly reduced anogenital distance and anogenital index of F1 male offspring. Also, maternal codeine delayed preputial membrane separation, impaired male sexual competence, and penile reflexes of F1 male offsprings. These were associated with reduced dopamine, gonadotropins, and testosterone levels as well as suppressed expression of androgen receptor mRNA. In addition, maternal codeine downregulated NO/cGMP signaling, impaired fertility indices, and reduced the litter size, weight, and survival of F2 progenies. These alterations were observed to be aggravated by prepubertal codeine exposure but improved by prepubertal arginine treatment.
Significance
In conclusion, codeine programmed sexual dysfunction by suppressing the levels of dopamine and testosterone, as well as repressing the expression of androgen receptor mRNA. In addition, codeine-induced epigenetic reprogramming was expressed in the F2 offsprings as reduced litter size and weight, and survival rate. Notably, these observations were worsened by prepubertal codeine exposure, but dampened by prepubertal arginine treatment.
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Tang T, Huang B, Liu F, Cui R, Zhang M, Sun T. Enhanced delivery of theranostic liposomes through NO-mediated tumor microenvironment remodeling. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:7473-7479. [PMID: 35503233 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr01175a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Highly efficient delivery of nanoagents to the tumor region remains the primary challenge for cancer nanomedicine. Herein, we propose a NO-mediated tumor microenvironment (TME) remodeling strategy for the high-efficient delivery of nanoagents into tumor. Quantum dots (QDs) with bright fluorescence in the near-infrared IIb (NIR-IIb, 1500-1700 nm) window and high photothermal conversion efficiency were encapsulated into liposomes for the imaging-guided photothermal therapy (PTT) of tumor. The fabrication of PEG and arginine-glycine-aspartate (RGD) peptide on liposomes ensured the prolonged circulation in vivo and active targeting to tumor. Moreover, the loading of a natural NO generator L-arginine in liposomes realized the continuous generation of NO in the acidic TME. By co-localization fluorescence imaging and western blot of tumor tissue, we confirmed that the release of NO activated the expression of metalloproteinases in TME and further degraded Collagen I in the peripheral region of the tumor, thus removing the barrier for the permeation of liposomes. Attributed to the enhanced accumulation of liposomes inside the tumor, NIR IIb imaging-guided PTT was achieved with remarkable therapeutic efficacy.
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- Tao Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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Shiraseb F, Asbaghi O, Bagheri R, Wong A, Figueroa A, Mirzaei K. Effect of l-Arginine Supplementation on Blood Pressure in Adults: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. Adv Nutr 2021; 13:1226-1242. [PMID: 34967840 PMCID: PMC9340976 DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmab155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
Abstract
A decade-old meta-analytic work indicated that l-arginine supplementation might have a blood pressure (BP)-lowering effect in different populations. However, several relevant investigations have emerged in the last 10 y, and an up-to-date systematic review and meta-analysis on this topic is currently lacking. Therefore, we aimed to examine the impact of l-arginine supplementation on BP by conducting a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials (RCTs). We searched online databases using relevant keywords up to April 2021 to identify RCTs using oral l-arginine on systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP) in adults. Inclusion criteria were adult participants and an intervention duration ≥4 d. Exclusion criteria were the use of l-arginine infusion and acute interventions. A random-effects model was used to estimate the weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% CI. Twenty-two RCTs with 30 effect sizes were included in this meta-analysis. The pooled analysis demonstrated significant decreases in SBP (WMD = -6.40 mmHg; 95% CI: -8.74, -4.05; P < 0.001) and DBP (WMD = -2.64 mmHg; 95% CI: -3.94, -1.40; P < 0.001) after l-arginine supplementation. Subgroup analysis showed significant reductions in SBP and DBP regardless of baseline BP category (normotensive, hypertensive), study duration (≤24 d, >24 d), sex (female, male), health status (healthy, unhealthy), and BMI (normal, overweight, obese). No significant changes were observed with dosages >9 g/d, trial duration >24 d, or in obese individuals. l-Arginine supplementation also appears to decrease DBP more effectively in females than in males. Moreover, meta-regression analysis for DBP demonstrated a significant relation between the dose of l-arginine intake and changes in DBP (P = 0.020). In the nonlinear dose-response analysis, the effective dosage of l-arginine supplementation was detected to be ≥4 g/d for SBP (P = 0.034), independent of trial duration. Overall, l-arginine supplementation may be effective for decreasing BP. This study was registered at PROSPERO as CRD42021242772.
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- Farideh Shiraseb
- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Health and Human Performance, Marymount University, Arlington, VA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
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Liu X, Liu Y, Thakor AS, Kevadiya BD, Cheng J, Chen M, Li Y, Xu Q, Wu Q, Wu Y, Zhang G. Endogenous NO-releasing Carbon Nanodots for Tumor-specific Gas Therapy. Acta Biomater 2021; 136:485-494. [PMID: 34601108 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.09.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Carbon nanodots based on L-arginine (L-Arg) were developed for enhanced nitric oxide (NO) gas therapy for cancer. The L-Arg-based carbon nanodots (Arg-dots) produced high levels of NO in the tumor environment rich in endogenous H2O2. In vitro cell experiments revealed that the Arg-dots could kill tumor cells (including human breast cancer cell line MCF-7, female gastric cancer cell line BGC-823, male lung cancer cell line A549, and female leukemic cell line K562) but did not affect the activity of normal cells (human normal lung epithelial cell line BEAS-2B). The Arg-dots produced twice the amount of NO for an equivalent amount of L-Arg. Theoretical calculations showed that the carbonization structure of the Arg-dots promoted significantly more electrons toward the guanidinium groups of L-Arg and boosted the adsorption of H2O2 molecules. In vitro and in vivo investigations confirmed that the Arg-dots reduced the multidrug resistance (MDR) effect of the tumor cells (MCF-7/ADR cells) and produced a combined antitumor efficacy with traditional chemotherapeutic drugs (adriamycin [ADR]). The fluorescence property (quantum yield, 6.88%) allows the Arg-dots to be used as a suitable fluorescent probe for fluorescence imaging of tumor cells. The ultra-small size of the Arg-dots (diameter: ca. 2.5 nm) enables them not only to penetrate deep tumors and provide enhanced antitumor activity but also to be removed through kidney filtration and have a renal clearance property. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Nitric oxide (NO), which serves as a biological messenger, can be used in gas therapy for cancer. The development of a safe and efficient NO cancer therapy is, however, challenging because of the low NO release amount and poor tumor specificity of most NO donors. Many efforts have been made to overcome these drawbacks, but solving both these limitations through a single approach has been seldom achieved. In the present work, carbon nanodots (Arg-dots) from L-arginine were used for gas therapy of cancer. The Arg-dots produced NO in the H2O2-rich tumor environment. Theoretical calculations were consistent with the mechanism of enhanced NO release amount. The Arg-dots also reduced the multidrug resistance effect in cancer chemotherapy. In vivo and in vitro toxicity assessments confirmed that the Arg-dots have excellent biosafety.
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Saka WA, Akhigbe RE, Abidoye AO, Dare OS, Adekunle AO. Suppression of uric acid generation and blockade of glutathione dysregulation by L-arginine ameliorates dichlorvos-induced oxidative hepatorenal damage in rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 138:111443. [PMID: 33667786 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Dichlorvos is a known risk factor for organ toxicity. The liver and kidney are essential metabolic tissues but it is unclear whether or not there is associated redox dyshomeostasis in both organs in physiological and pathological states. Uric acid accumulation and glutathione dysregulation have been implicated in the aetiopathogenesis of organ damage. The antioxidant potentials of L-arginine have been shown in various conditions. The present study was thus designed to investigate the synchrony in hepatic and renal uric acid and glutathione status in dichlorvos-induced hepatorenal damage and to probe the possible therapeutic role of L-arginine. Twenty-one male Wistar rats were treated with standard rat diet and water, dichlorvos, or dichlorvos and L-arginine. Our findings revealed that dichlorvos significantly impaired hepatic and renal functions, increased hepatic and renal malondialdehyde, but reduced glutathione and activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase. These events were accompanied by increased accumulation of plasma, hepatic, and renal uric acid as well as reduced body weight gain, and hepatic and renal weights. Histopathological examinations revealed hepatic and renal architectural derangement and cellular necrosis and degeneration in dichlorvos-exposed rats. Interestingly, L-arginine reversed dichlorvos-induced systemic, hepatic and renal synchronous redox dyshomeostasis. L-arginine administration also improved hepatic and renal cytoarchitecture. It is thus concluded that dichlorvos triggered synchronous uric acid generation and glutathione alterations in the liver and kidney. L-arginine confers protection against dichlorvos-induced hepatorenal damage via suppression of uric acid generation and blockade of glutathione dysregulation.
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- W A Saka
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Nigeria; Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Osun, Nigeria; Department of Chemical Sciences, Kings University, Odeomu, Osun, Nigeria.
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- Department of Physiology, Lagos State University, College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Nigeria
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Hegazy MM, Sakr AEAM, Abd El-Aziz AH, Swelum AA. Effect of adding different concentrations of L-arginine to Tris-yolk extender on the quality of sub-fertile ejaculates in buffalo. Trop Anim Health Prod 2021; 53:103. [PMID: 33417110 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-020-02499-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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To investigate the effect of supplementation of L-arginine (AR) on sub-fertile buffalo-bulls' ejaculates, 25 ejaculates of poor motility (40 to 55%) were collected by artificial vagina from 5 buffalo-bulls and extended with Tris-yolk extender (1:10) supplemented with different concentrations of AR (0, 3, 4, 5, and 6 mM). Semen was cooled gradually to 4 °C within 2 h and incubated at 4 °C for additional 2 h. Incubated semen samples were evaluated by computer-assisted semen analysis. Results showed that addition of 5 mM AR increased (P < 0.05) total sperm motility and rapid progressive motility percentages, while decreased (P < 0.05) non-motile sperm and static sperm percentages compared with AR-free (control) extender. Increasing the AR level to 6 mM increased (P < 0.05) the percentages of sperm progressive motility and rapid and slow progressive motilities, while decreased (P < 0.05) the non-progressive sperm motility percentages compared with AR-free extender. Supplementation of 5 mM AR improved (P < 0.05) sperm straight linear, curve linear, and average path velocities (36 ± 0.13, 20.6 ± 5.3, and 33.2 ± 8.5, respectively) in comparing with control and other AR treatments. Addition of AR (5 and 6 mM) improved (P < 0.05) the percentages of vitality (89.8 ± 1.9 and 80.0 ± 3.4, respectively), normality (44.3 ± 3.6 and 44.8 ± 1.5, respectively), and functional sperm (20.4 ± 8.6 and 21.0 ± 0.61, respectively), and decreased abnormal neck and tail percentages compared with AR-free extender. All AR levels decreased (P < 0.05) the abnormal neck and tail percentages. Addition of all AR levels had no significant (P > 0.05) effect on the activity of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, and lactate dehydrogenase in semen extender. Supplementation of Tris-yolk extender with L-arginine (5 or 6 mM) can improve sperm motility, velocity, vitality, and functional sperm and can decrease tail and neck abnormalities of sub-fertile buffalo ejaculate after 4 h incubation at cool temperature.
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- Mohamed M Hegazy
- Agricultural Research Center, Animal Production Research Institute, Dokki, Egypt
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- Agricultural Research Center, Animal Production Research Institute, Dokki, Egypt
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- Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, 22511, Egypt
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Sharkia, 44519, Egypt. .,Department of Animal production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P. O. Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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Du C, Zhou M, Jia F, Ruan L, Lu H, Zhang J, Zhu B, Liu X, Chen J, Chai Z, Hu Y. D-arginine-loaded metal-organic frameworks nanoparticles sensitize osteosarcoma to radiotherapy. Biomaterials 2021; 269:120642. [PMID: 33440291 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Osteosarcoma is a common type of bone cancers with a high rate of pulmonary recurrence. High-dose radiation therapy is useful for the ablation of unresectable osteosarcoma. However, it may cause severe adverse effects. To address this problem, we developed D-arginine-loaded metal-organic frameworks (MOF) nanoparticles for improving the radiosensitivity of osteosarcoma. D-arginine, a metabolically inert enantiomer of L-arginine, could produce nitric oxide and down-regulate hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha (HIF-1α) to alleviate tumor hypoxia. In addition, MOF could also generate free radicals to kill the tumor cells. Results demonstrate that D-arginine-loaded nanoparticles enhanced tumor ablation and prevented the lung metastasis in mice upon radiation therapy. Furthermore, the nanoparticles or radiation alone had relatively low toxicity in cells and mice. Therefore, D-arginine-loaded MOF nanoparticles are relatively safe and highly effective in sensitizing osteosarcoma to radiotherapy.
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- Chuanchao Du
- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, PR China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China.
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Vong LB, Nagasaki Y. Nitric Oxide Nano-Delivery Systems for Cancer Therapeutics: Advances and Challenges. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:E791. [PMID: 32858970 PMCID: PMC7555477 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9090791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Nitric oxide (NO) plays important roles in various physiological and pathological functions and processes in the human body. Therapeutic application of NO molecules has been investigated in various diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and infections. However, the extremely short half-life of NO, which limits its clinical use considerably, along with non-specific distribution, has resulted in a low therapeutic index and undesired adverse effects. To overcome the drawbacks of using this gaseous signaling molecule, researchers in the last several decades have focused on innovative medical technologies, specifically nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems (DDSs), because these systems alter the biodistribution of the therapeutic agent through controlled release at the target tissues, resulting in a significant therapeutic drug effect. Thus, the application of nano-systems for NO delivery in the field of biomedicine, particularly in the development of new drugs for cancer treatment, has been increasing worldwide. In this review, we discuss NO delivery nanoparticle systems, with the aim of improving drug delivery development for conventional chemotherapies and controlling multidrug resistance in cancer treatments.
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- Long Binh Vong
- School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Ho Chi Minh 700000, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), Ho Chi Minh 700000, Vietnam
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- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8573, Japan
- Master’s School of Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
- Center for Research in Isotopes and Environmental Dynamics (CRiED), University of Tsukuba, Tennoudai 1-1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8573, Japan
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Adejare A, Oloyo A, Anigbogu C, Jaja S. l-arginine Supplementation Increased Only Endothelium-Dependent Relaxation in Sprague-Dawley Rats Fed a High-Salt Diet by Enhancing Abdominal Aorta Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene Expression. CLINICAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS-CARDIOLOGY 2020; 14:1179546820902843. [PMID: 32063725 PMCID: PMC6990607 DOI: 10.1177/1179546820902843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Abnormal vascular reactivity and reduced expression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene are hallmark of salt-induced hypertension in rats. Although l-arginine is an established vasodilator, the mechanism by which it modulates vascular reactivity in salt-induced hypertension is not clearly understood. Objectives This study was designed to investigate the mechanism by which oral l-arginine supplementation modulates vascular reactivity and eNOS gene expression in Sprague-Dawley rats fed a high-salt diet. Methods Forty-eight weaned male Sprague-Dawley rats of weight range 90 to 110 g were randomly divided into 6 groups of 8 rats per group. Group I was fed normal rat chow ad libitum and served as the Normal Diet group. Group II was fed a diet that contained 8% NaCl. Groups III and IV took normal and high-salt diet, respectively, and then received oral l-arginine supplementation (100 mg/kg/day), while groups V and VI took normal and high-salt diet, respectively, and then were co-administered with both l-arginine and l-nitro-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME; 100 mg/kg/day and 40 mg/kg/day, respectively) orally. At the end of 12-week experimental period, the animals were sacrificed to assess vascular reactivity and gene expression level. Results Our results show that high-salt diet significantly reduced (P < .05) endothelium-dependent relaxation response to acetylcholine and qualitatively reduced eNOS gene expression in the abdominal aorta of the rats. However, l-arginine supplementation improved the impaired endothelium-dependent relaxation and nitric oxide level while ameliorating the reduced eNOS gene expressions. Conclusion This study suggests that oral supplementation of l-arginine enhances endothelial-dependent relaxation in rats fed a high-salt diet by ameliorating eNOS gene expression in the abdominal aorta of the rats.
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- Abdullahi Adejare
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Structure and function of the endothelial surface layer: unraveling the nanoarchitecture of biological surfaces. Q Rev Biophys 2019; 52:e13. [PMID: 31771669 DOI: 10.1017/s0033583519000118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Among the unsolved mysteries of modern biology is the nature of a lining of blood vessels called the 'endothelial surface layer' or ESL. In venous micro-vessels, it is half a micron in thickness. The ESL is 10 times thicker than the endothelial glycocalyx (eGC) at its base, has been presumed to be comprised mainly of water, yet is rigid enough to exclude red blood cells. How is this possible? Developments in physical chemistry suggest that the venous ESL is actually comprised of nanobubbles of CO2, generated from tissue metabolism, in a foam nucleated in the eGC. For arteries, the ESL is dominated by nanobubbles of O2 and N2 from inspired air. The bubbles of the foam are separated and stabilized by thin layers of serum electrolyte and proteins, and a palisade of charged polymer strands of the eGC. The ESL seems to be a respiratory organ contiguous with the flowing blood, an extension of, and a 'lung' in miniature. This interpretation may have far-reaching consequences for physiology.
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Functions and dysfunctions of nitric oxide in brain. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2019; 1865:1949-1967. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2018.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2018] [Revised: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 11/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Kulinska KI, Billert M, Sawinski K, Czerniak K, Gaca M, Kusza K, Nowak KW, Siemionow M, Billert H. Local anaesthetics upregulate nitric oxide generation in cord blood and adult human neutrophils. Sci Rep 2019; 9:569. [PMID: 30679708 PMCID: PMC6346062 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-37090-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Nitric oxide (NO) generation by systemic neonatal neutrophils is not clarified. It is also not known whether local anaesthetics (LAs) transferred to the fetal systemic circulation following maternal epidural blockade may affect this process. In the present study, NO generation was evaluated in neutrophils from cord blood (CB, n = 11) and adult blood (n = 10) following exposure to bupivacaine (0.0005, 0.005, 1 mM), lidocaine (0.002, 0.02, 4 mM) and ropivacaine (0.0007, 0.007, 1.4 mM) using flow cytometry, as well as indirectly by determining nitrite concentrations in cell incubation media. To determine the role of NO synthase (NOS) isoforms in NO generation following exposure to LAs, experiments were repeated in the presence of the NOS inhibitors, NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester and aminoguanidine; in addition, the expression of NOS isoforms was analysed. CB neutrophils produced less NO than adult neutrophils. LAs, especially ropivacaine and lidocaine, stimulated neutrophil NO generation, but in CB neutrophils this effect was negligible at clinically relevant drug concentrations. A mechanism involving NOS activity was responsible for the observed phenomena. In conclusion, LAs are able to upregulate neutrophil NO production, but in neonates this effect is likely to be clinically insignificant.
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- Karolina I Kulinska
- Department of Experimental Anaesthesiology, Chair of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 14, Sw. Marii Magdaleny st., 61-861, Poznan, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, Poznan University of Life Sciences, 33, Wolynska st., 60-637, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 82/84, Szamarzewskiego st., 60-569, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Anaesthesiology, Chair of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 14, Sw. Marii Magdaleny st., 61-861, Poznan, Poland
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- Clinics of Anaesthesiology in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chair of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 33, Polna st., 60-101, Poznan, Poland
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- Clinics of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Chair of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 49, Przybyszewskiego st., 60-355, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, Poznan University of Life Sciences, 33, Wolynska st., 60-637, Poznan, Poland
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Orthopaedics MC 944, 900 South Ashland Avenue, 3356 MCBRB, Chicago, Illinois, 60607, USA
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- Department of Experimental Anaesthesiology, Chair of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 14, Sw. Marii Magdaleny st., 61-861, Poznan, Poland.
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Fan W, Yung BC, Chen X. Stimuliresponsive NO‐Freisetzung für die abrufbereite Gas‐sensibilisierte synergistische Krebstherapie. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201800594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Wenpei Fan
- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering National Institutes of Health Bethesda MD 20892 USA
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- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering National Institutes of Health Bethesda MD 20892 USA
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- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering National Institutes of Health Bethesda MD 20892 USA
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Fan W, Yung BC, Chen X. Stimuli‐Responsive NO Release for On‐Demand Gas‐Sensitized Synergistic Cancer Therapy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201800594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 173] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Wenpei Fan
- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering National Institutes of Health Bethesda MD 20892 USA
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- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering National Institutes of Health Bethesda MD 20892 USA
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- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering National Institutes of Health Bethesda MD 20892 USA
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Özer Kaya Ş, Gür S, Kaya E. Effect of l-arginine addition on long-term storability of ram semen. Andrologia 2017; 50:e12945. [PMID: 29282759 DOI: 10.1111/and.12945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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This study was conducted to investigate the effect of l-arginine addition on long-term storability of ram semen. Six Akkaraman rams were used as material. Semen samples were collected. Pooled samples were diluted and were divided into six equal aliquots. While aliquot 1 was kept as control, the stock solutions including 0.1, 0.5, 1, 5 and 10 mm l-arginine were added to other aliquots. All aliquots were routinely frozen in 0.25-ml straws at -130°C liquid nitrogen vapour and stored in liquid nitrogen -196°C until being analysed. The equilibrated and thawed sperm motility, membrane integrity and arginase activity were evaluated. While the 10 mm l-arginine supplementation significantly (p < .001) decreased equilibrated sperm motility, the 5 mm significantly (p < .05) increased the membrane integrity and arginase activity in comparison with the control group. The motility (p < .001) and membrane integrity (p < .01) were determined to be highest in 0.5 mm group, while significant reductions were observed in motility (p < .001) of 10 mm group and arginase activity (p < .05) of 1, 10 mm groups as compared to the control group. It was concluded that in vitro addition of 0.5 mm l-arginine to ram semen may be useful, but 10 mm may be harmful to spermatozoa quality during long-term storage.
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- Ş Özer Kaya
- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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Ho XL, Loke WM. Dietary Plant Sterols Supplementation Increases In Vivo Nitrite and Nitrate Production in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Controlled Study. J Food Sci 2017; 82:1750-1756. [PMID: 28708316 PMCID: PMC5601184 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.13752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2017] [Revised: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 04/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled and crossover study was conducted to simultaneously measure the effects, 3 h after consumption and after 4-wk daily exposure to plant sterols-enriched food product, on in vivo nitrite and nitrate production in healthy adults. Eighteen healthy participants (67% female, 35.3 [mean] ± 9.5 [SD] years, mean body mass index 22.8 kg/m2 ) received 2 soy milk (20 g) treatments daily: placebo and one containing 2.0 g free plant sterols equivalent of their palmityl esters (β-sitosterol, 55%; campesterol, 29%; and stigmasterol, 23%). Nitrite and nitrate concentrations were measured in the blood plasma and urine, using stable isotope-labeled gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. L-arginine and asymmetric dimethylarginine concentrations in blood serum were measured using commercially available enzyme immunoassays. Nitrite and nitrate concentrations in blood plasma (nitrite 5.83 ± 0.50 vs. 4.52 ± 0.27; nitrate 15.78 ± 0.96 vs. 13.43 ± 0.81 μmol/L) and urine (nitrite 1.12 ± 0.22 vs. 0.92 ± 0.36, nitrate 12.23 ± 1.15 vs. 9.71 ± 2.04 μmol/L) were significantly elevated after 4-wk plant sterols supplementation Placebo and 3-h treatments did not affect the blood plasma and urinary concentrations of nitrite and nitrate. Circulating levels of L-arginine and asymmetric dimethylarginine were unchanged in the placebo and treatment arms. Total plant sterols, β-Sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol concentrations were significantly elevated after 4-wk treatments compared to the placebo and 3-h treatments. Blood plasma nitrite and nitrate concentrations correlated significantly with the plasma total and specific plant sterol concentrations. Our results suggest that dietary plant sterols, in the combination used, can upregulate nitrite, and nitrate production in vivo.
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- Xing Lin Ho
- Centre for Functional Foods & Human Nutrition, School of Chemical & Life Sciences, Nanyang Polytechnic, 180 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, Singapore, 569830, Singapore.,Food Science & Nutrition Group, School of Chemical & Life Sciences, Nanyang Polytechnic, 180 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, Singapore, 569830, Singapore
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- Centre for Functional Foods & Human Nutrition, School of Chemical & Life Sciences, Nanyang Polytechnic, 180 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, Singapore, 569830, Singapore.,Food Science & Nutrition Group, School of Chemical & Life Sciences, Nanyang Polytechnic, 180 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, Singapore, 569830, Singapore
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Maione S, Pérez-Madrigal MM, del Valle LJ, Díaz A, Franco L, Cativiela C, Puiggalí J, Alemán C. Biodegradable nanofibrous scaffolds as smart delivery vehicles for amino acids. J Appl Polym Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/app.44883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Silvana Maione
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Avenida Diagonal 647 Barcelona 08028 Spain
- Center for Research in Nano-Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Campus Sud, Edifici C’, C/Pasqual i Vila s/n Barcelona 08028 Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Avenida Diagonal 647 Barcelona 08028 Spain
- Center for Research in Nano-Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Campus Sud, Edifici C’, C/Pasqual i Vila s/n Barcelona 08028 Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Avenida Diagonal 647 Barcelona 08028 Spain
- Center for Research in Nano-Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Campus Sud, Edifici C’, C/Pasqual i Vila s/n Barcelona 08028 Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Avenida Diagonal 647 Barcelona 08028 Spain
- Center for Research in Nano-Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Campus Sud, Edifici C’, C/Pasqual i Vila s/n Barcelona 08028 Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Avenida Diagonal 647 Barcelona 08028 Spain
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica; Instituto de Síntesis Química y Catálisis Homogénea, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Universidad de Zaragoza; C/Pedro Cerbuna, 12 Zaragoza 50009 Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Avenida Diagonal 647 Barcelona 08028 Spain
- Center for Research in Nano-Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Campus Sud, Edifici C’, C/Pasqual i Vila s/n Barcelona 08028 Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Avenida Diagonal 647 Barcelona 08028 Spain
- Center for Research in Nano-Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Campus Sud, Edifici C’, C/Pasqual i Vila s/n Barcelona 08028 Spain
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Welle T, Hoekstra AT, Daemen IAJJM, Berkers CR, Costa MO. Metabolic response of porcine colon explants to in vitro infection by Brachyspira hyodysenteriae: a leap into disease pathophysiology. Metabolomics 2017; 13:83. [PMID: 28706469 PMCID: PMC5486615 DOI: 10.1007/s11306-017-1219-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2017] [Accepted: 05/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Swine dysentery caused by Brachyspira hyodysenteriae is a production limiting disease in pig farming. Currently antimicrobial therapy is the only treatment and control method available. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to characterize the metabolic response of porcine colon explants to infection by B. hyodysenteriae. METHODS Porcine colon explants exposed to B. hyodysenteriae were analyzed for histopathological, metabolic and pro-inflammatory gene expression changes. RESULTS Significant epithelial necrosis, increased levels of l-citrulline and IL-1α were observed on explants infected with B. hyodysenteriae. CONCLUSIONS The spirochete induces necrosis in vitro likely through an inflammatory process mediated by IL-1α and NO.
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- Thijs Welle
- Department of Farm Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Yalelaan 7, 3584 CL Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, Bijvoet Center for Biomolecular Research, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Farm Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Yalelaan 7, 3584 CL Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, Bijvoet Center for Biomolecular Research, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Farm Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Yalelaan 7, 3584 CL Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Kim NA, Hada S, Thapa R, Jeong SH. Arginine as a protein stabilizer and destabilizer in liquid formulations. Int J Pharm 2016; 513:26-37. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2016.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2016] [Revised: 08/15/2016] [Accepted: 09/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Facchinetti F, Longo M, Piccinini F, Neri I, Volpe A. L-Arginine Infusion Reduces Blood Pressure in Preeclamptic Women Through Nitric Oxide Release. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/107155769900600407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- F. Facchinetti
- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Pediatric Sciences, University of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Pediatric Sciences, University of Modena, Modena, Italy
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Tuning the inflammatory response to silver nanoparticles via quercetin in Caco-2 (co-)cultures as model of the human intestinal mucosa. Toxicol Lett 2016; 253:36-45. [PMID: 27113704 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2016.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2016] [Revised: 04/17/2016] [Accepted: 04/20/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Interaction of nanoparticles with food matrix components may cause unpredictable health complications. Using an improved Caco-2 cell-based in vitro (co-)culture model the potential of quercetin as one of the major food flavonoids to alter the effect of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) <20 nm in the human intestinal mucosa at real life concentrations was investigated. Ag-NPs (15-90 μg/ml) decreased cell viability and reduced thiol groups, induced oxidative/nitrosative stress and lipid peroxidation and led to activity changes of various antioxidant enzymes after 3h exposure. The contribution of Ag(+) ions within the concentrations released from nanoparticles was shown to be less important, compared to Ag-NPs. While leading to inflammatory response in the intestines, Ag-NPs, paradoxically, also showed a potential anti-infammatory effect manifested in down-regulated IL-8 levels. Quercetin, co-administered with Ag-NPs, led to a reduction of cytotoxicity, oxidative stress, and recovered metabolic activity of Caco-2 cells, suggesting the protective effects of this flavonoid against the harmful effect of Ag-NPs. Quercetin not only alleviated the effect of Ag-NPs on the gastrointestinal cells, but also demonstrated a potential to serve as a tool for reversible modulation of intestinal permeability.
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Evaluation of etanercept degradation under oxidative stress and potential protective effects of various amino acids. Int J Pharm 2015; 492:127-36. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2015] [Revised: 06/19/2015] [Accepted: 07/07/2015] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Rajapakse NW, Nanayakkara S, Kaye DM. Pathogenesis and treatment of the cardiorenal syndrome: Implications of L-arginine-nitric oxide pathway impairment. Pharmacol Ther 2015; 154:1-12. [PMID: 25989232 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2015.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2015] [Accepted: 05/07/2015] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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A highly complex interplay exists between the heart and kidney in the setting of both normal and abnormal physiology. In the context of heart failure, a pathophysiological condition termed the cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) exists whereby dysfunction in the heart or kidney can accelerate pathology in the other organ. The mechanisms that underpin CRS are complex, and include neuro-hormonal activation, oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction. The endothelium plays a central role in the regulation of both cardiac and renal function, and as such impairments in endothelial function can lead to dysfunction of both these organs. In particular, reduced bioavailability of nitric oxide (NO) is a key pathophysiologic component of endothelial dysfunction. The synthesis of NO by the endothelium is critically dependent on the plasmalemmal transport of its substrate, L-arginine, via the cationic amino acid transporter-1 (CAT1). Impaired L-arginine-NO pathway activity has been demonstrated individually in heart and renal failure. Recent findings suggest abnormalities of the L-arginine-NO pathway also play a role in the pathogenesis of CRS and thus this pathway may represent a potential new target for the treatment of heart and renal failure.
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- Niwanthi W Rajapakse
- Heart Failure Research Group, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Physiology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Heart Failure Research Group, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne Australia; Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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Attri P, Park JH, Gaur J, Kumar N, Park DH, Jeon SN, Park BS, Chand S, Uhm HS, Choi EH. Influence of nanosecond pulsed plasma on the non-enzymatic pathway for the generation of nitric oxide from L-arginine and the modification of graphite oxide to increase the solar cell efficiency. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2015; 16:18375-82. [PMID: 25070082 DOI: 10.1039/c4cp02514h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In this work, we demonstrated the action of nanosecond pulsed plasma (NPP) on the generation of nitric oxide (NO) from the non-enzymatic pathway and on the modification of graphite oxide (GO) sheets to increase polymer solar cells (PSCs) efficiency. NO is an important signal and an effector molecule in animals, which is generated from the enzyme-catalyzed oxidation of L-arginine to NO and L-citrulline. Hence, L-arginine is an important biological precursor for NO formation. Therefore, we developed a new non-enzymatic pathway for the formation of NO and L-citrulline using NPP and characterized the pathway using NO detection kit, NMR, liquid chromatography/capillary electrophoresis-mass spectrometry (LC/CE-MS) for both quantitative and qualitative bioanalysis. We then synthesized and modified the functional groups of GO using NPP, and it was characterised by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), confocal Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) imaging, cathodoluminescence (CL) and work function using γ-FIB. Further, we also tested the power conversion efficiency of the PSCs devices with modified GO that is similar to the one obtained with poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) as HTL. This work is perceived to have great implications for inexpensive and efficient methodology for NO generation and modification of GO, which are applicable in materials from nanomaterials to biomolecules.
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- Pankaj Attri
- Plasma BioScience Research Center/Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, Korea.
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Yang Y, Wu Z, Meininger CJ, Wu G. L-Leucine and NO-mediated cardiovascular function. Amino Acids 2015; 47:435-47. [PMID: 25552397 DOI: 10.1007/s00726-014-1904-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2014] [Accepted: 12/13/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Reduced availability of nitric oxide (NO) in the vasculature is a major factor contributing to the impaired action of insulin on blood flow and, therefore, insulin resistance in obese and diabetic subjects. Available evidence shows that vascular insulin resistance plays an important role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in developed nations. Interestingly, increased concentrations of L-leucine in the plasma occur in obese humans and other animals with vascular dysfunction. Among branched-chain amino acids, L-leucine is unique in inhibiting NO synthesis from L-arginine in endothelial cells and may modulate cardiovascular homeostasis in insulin resistance. Results of recent studies indicate that L-leucine is an activator of glutamine:fructose-6-phosphate aminotransferase (GFAT), which is the first and a rate-controlling enzyme in the synthesis of glucosamine (an inhibitor of endothelial NO synthesis). Through stimulating the mammalian target of rapamycin signaling pathway and thus protein synthesis, L-leucine may enhance GFAT protein expression, thereby inhibiting NO synthesis in endothelial cells. We propose that reducing circulating levels of L-leucine or endothelial GFAT activity may provide a potentially novel strategy for preventing and/or treating cardiovascular disease in obese and diabetic subjects. Such means may include dietary supplementation with either α-ketoglutarate to enhance the catabolism of L-leucine in the small intestine and other tissues or with N-ethyl-L-glutamine to inhibit GFAT activity in endothelial cells. Preventing leucine-induced activation of GFAT by nutritional supplements or pharmaceutical drugs may contribute to improved cardiovascular function by enhancing vascular NO synthesis.
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- Ying Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China,
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Konstantinidis G, Head GA, Evans RG, Nguyen-Huu TP, Venardos K, Croft KD, Mori TA, Kaye DM, Rajapakse NW. Endothelial cationic amino acid transporter-1 overexpression can prevent oxidative stress and increases in arterial pressure in response to superoxide dismutase inhibition in mice. Acta Physiol (Oxf) 2014; 210:845-53. [PMID: 24428817 DOI: 10.1111/apha.12215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2013] [Revised: 08/30/2013] [Accepted: 12/11/2013] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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AIM Oxidative stress may play an important role in the pathogenesis of hypertension. The aim of our study is to examine whether increased expression of the predominant endothelial l-arginine transporter, cationic amino acid transporter-1 (CAT1), can prevent oxidative stress-induced hypertension. METHODS Wild-type mice (WT; n = 9) and endothelial CAT1 overexpressing (CAT+) mice (n = 6) had telemetry probes implanted for the measurement of mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR) and locomotor activity. Minipumps were implanted for infusion of the superoxide dismutase inhibitor diethyldithiocarbamic acid (DETCA; 30 mg kg(-1) day(-1) ; 14 days) or its saline vehicle. Baseline levels of MAP, HR and locomotor activity were determined before and during chronic DETCA administration. Mice were then killed, and their plasma and kidneys collected for analysis of F2 -isoprostane levels. RESULTS Basal MAP was less in CAT+ (92 ± 2 mmHg; n = 6) than in WT (98 ± 2 mmHg; n = 9; P < 0.001). During DETCA infusion, MAP was increased in WT (by 4.2 ± 0.5%; P < 0.001) but not in CAT+, when compared to appropriate controls (PDETCA*genotype = 0.006). DETCA infusion increased total plasma F2 -isoprostane levels (by 67 ± 11%; P = 0.05) in WT but not in CAT+. Total renal F2 -isoprostane levels were greater during DETCA infusion in WT (by 72%; P < 0.001), but not in CAT+, compared to appropriate controls. CONCLUSION Augmented endothelial l-arginine transport attenuated the prohypertensive effects of systemic and renal oxidative stress, suggesting that manipulation of endothelial CAT1 may provide a new therapeutic approach for the treatment of cardiovascular disease associated with oxidative stress.
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- G. Konstantinidis
- Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute; Melbourne Vic. Australia
- Department of Physiology; Monash University; Melbourne Vic. Australia
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- Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute; Melbourne Vic. Australia
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- Department of Physiology; Monash University; Melbourne Vic. Australia
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- Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute; Melbourne Vic. Australia
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- Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute; Melbourne Vic. Australia
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- School of Medicine and Pharmacology; Royal Perth Hospital Unit; University of Western Australia; Perth WA Australia
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- School of Medicine and Pharmacology; Royal Perth Hospital Unit; University of Western Australia; Perth WA Australia
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- Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute; Melbourne Vic. Australia
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- Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute; Melbourne Vic. Australia
- Department of Physiology; Monash University; Melbourne Vic. Australia
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Bekhit AEDA, Hopkins DL, Fahri FT, Ponnampalam EN. Oxidative Processes in Muscle Systems and Fresh Meat: Sources, Markers, and Remedies. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2013; 12:565-597. [DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2013] [Accepted: 06/06/2013] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- NSW Dept. of Primary Industries; Centre for Red Meat and Sheep Development; PO Box 129; Cowra; NSW; Australia
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- Australian Meat Processor Corp. Ltd., 460 Pacific Highway; St Leonards; NSW 2065; Australia
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- Future Farming Systems Research Div.; Dept. of Primary Industries; Werribee; Victoria 3030; Australia
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Pseudo-constitutivity of nitrate-responsive genes in nitrate reductase mutants. Fungal Genet Biol 2013; 54:34-41. [PMID: 23454548 PMCID: PMC3657194 DOI: 10.1016/j.fgb.2013.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2012] [Revised: 01/30/2013] [Accepted: 02/02/2013] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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In fungi, transcriptional activation of genes involved in NO3- assimilation requires the presence of an inducer (nitrate or nitrite) and low intracellular concentrations of the pathway products ammonium or glutamine. In Aspergillus nidulans, the two transcription factors NirA and AreA act synergistically to mediate nitrate/nitrite induction and nitrogen metabolite derepression, respectively. In all studied fungi and in plants, mutants lacking nitrate reductase (NR) activity express nitrate-metabolizing enzymes constitutively without the addition of inducer molecules. Based on their work in A. nidulans, Cove and Pateman proposed an “autoregulation control” model for the synthesis of nitrate metabolizing enzymes in which the functional nitrate reductase molecule would act as co-repressor in the absence and as co-inducer in the presence of nitrate. However, NR mutants could simply show “pseudo-constitutivity” due to induction by nitrate which accumulates over time in NR-deficient strains. Here we examined this possibility using strains which lack flavohemoglobins (fhbs), and are thus unable to generate nitrate internally, in combination with nitrate transporter mutations (nrtA, nrtB) and a GFP-labeled NirA protein. Using different combinations of genotypes we demonstrate that nitrate transporters are functional also in NR null mutants and show that the constitutive phenotype of NR mutants is not due to nitrate accumulation from intracellular sources but depends on the activity of nitrate transporters. However, these transporters are not required for nitrate signaling because addition of external nitrate (10 mM) leads to standard induction of nitrate assimilatory genes in the nitrate transporter double mutants. We finally show that NR does not regulate NirA localization and activity, and thus the autoregulation model, in which NR would act as a co-repressor of NirA in the absence of nitrate, is unlikely to be correct. Results from this study instead suggest that transporter-mediated NO3- accumulation in NR deficient mutants, originating from traces of nitrate in the media, is responsible for the constitutive expression of NirA-regulated genes, and the associated phenotype is thus termed “pseudo-constitutive”.
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Hypertension is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Individuals with hypertension are at increased risk of stroke, heart disease and kidney failure. Although the etiology of essential hypertension has a genetic component, lifestyle factors such as diet play an important role. Reducing dietary salt is effective in lowering blood pressure in salt-sensitive individuals. Insulin resistance and altered glucose metabolism are common features of hypertension in humans and animal models, with or without salt sensitivity. Altered glucose metabolism leads to increased formation of advanced glycation end products. Insulin resistance is also linked to oxidative stress, and alterations in the nitric oxide pathway and renin angiotensin system. A diet rich in protein containing the semiessential amino acid, arginine, and arginine treatment, lowers blood pressure in humans and in animal models. This may be due to the ability of arginine to improve insulin resistance, decrease advanced glycation end products formation, increase nitric oxide, and decrease levels of angiotensin II and oxidative stress, with improved endothelial cell function and decreased peripheral vascular resistance. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) study demonstrated that the DASH diet, rich in vegetables, fruits and low-fat dairy products; low in fat; and including whole grains, poultry, fish and nuts, lowered blood pressures even more than a typical North American diet with similar reduced sodium content. The DASH diet is rich in protein; the blood pressure-lowering effect of the DASH diet may be due to its higher arginine-containing protein, higher antioxidants and low salt content.
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- Sudesh Vasdev
- Discipline of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, Memorial University, St John's, Newfoundland
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Vasdev S, Stuckless J. Antihypertensive effects of dietary protein and its mechanism. Int J Angiol 2012; 19:e7-e20. [PMID: 22477579 DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1278362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Hypertension is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Individuals with hypertension are at increased risk of stroke, heart disease and kidney failure. Both genetic and lifestyle factors, particularly diet, have been attributed an important role in the development of hypertension. Reducing dietary sugar and salt intake can help lower blood pressure; similarly, adequate protein intake may also attenuate hypertension. Observational, cross-sectional and longitudinal epidemiological studies, and controlled clinical trials, have documented significant inverse associations between protein intake and blood pressure. Human and animal studies have shown that specific amino acids within proteins may have antihypertensive effects. Cysteine, glutathione (a tripeptide), glutamate and arginine attenuate and prevent alterations that cause hypertension including insulin resistance, decreased nitric oxide bioavailability, altered renin angiotensin system function, increased oxidative stress and formation of advanced glycation end products. Leucine increases protein synthesis in skeletal muscle and improves insulin resistance by modulating hepatic gluconeogenesis. Taurine and tryptophan attenuate sympathetic nervous system activity. Soy protein helps lower blood pressure through its high arginine content and antioxidant activity exhibited by isoflavones. A diet containing an ample amount of protein may be a beneficial lifestyle choice for individuals with hypertension; one example is the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which is low in salt and saturated fat; includes whole grains, lean meat, poultry, fish and nuts; and is rich in vegetables, fruits and low-fat dairy products, which are good sources of antioxidant vitamins, minerals and fibre. Including an adequate supply of soy in the diet should also be encouraged.
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- Sudesh Vasdev
- Discipline of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, Memorial University, St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Pandey AN, Tripathi A, Premkumar KV, Shrivastav TG, Chaube SK. Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species during meiotic resumption from diplotene arrest in mammalian oocytes. J Cell Biochem 2011; 111:521-8. [PMID: 20568115 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.22736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Mammalian ovary is metabolically active organ and generates by-products such as reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) on an extraordinary scale. Both follicular somatic cells as well as oocyte generate ROS and RNS synchronously and their effects are neutralized by intricate array of antioxidants. ROS such as hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) and RNS such as nitric oxide (NO) act as signaling molecules and modulate various aspects of oocyte physiology including meiotic cell cycle arrest and resumption. Generation of intraoocyte H(2)O(2) can induce meiotic resumption from diplotene arrest probably by the activation of adenosine monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase A (PRKA)-or Ca(2+)-mediated pathway. However, reduced intraoocyte NO level may inactivate guanylyl cyclase-mediated pathway that results in the reduced production of cyclic 3',5'-guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). The reduced level of cGMP results in the activation of cyclic 3',5'-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)-phosphodiesterase 3A (PDE3A), which hydrolyses cAMP. The reduced intraoocyte cAMP results in the activation of maturation promoting factor (MPF) that finally induces meiotic resumption. Thus, a transient increase of intraoocyte H(2)O(2) level and decrease of NO level may signal meiotic resumption from diplotene arrest in mammalian oocytes.
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- Ashutosh N Pandey
- Cell Physiology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005 Uttar Pradesh, India
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Foresi N, Correa-Aragunde N, Parisi G, Caló G, Salerno G, Lamattina L. Characterization of a nitric oxide synthase from the plant kingdom: NO generation from the green alga Ostreococcus tauri is light irradiance and growth phase dependent. THE PLANT CELL 2010; 22:3816-30. [PMID: 21119059 PMCID: PMC3015112 DOI: 10.1105/tpc.109.073510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 188] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2009] [Revised: 09/17/2010] [Accepted: 11/09/2010] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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The search for a nitric oxide synthase (NOS) sequence in the plant kingdom yielded two sequences from the recently published genomes of two green algae species of the Ostreococcus genus, O. tauri and O. lucimarinus. In this study, we characterized the sequence, protein structure, phylogeny, biochemistry, and expression of NOS from O. tauri. The amino acid sequence of O. tauri NOS was found to be 45% similar to that of human NOS. Folding assignment methods showed that O. tauri NOS can fold as the human endothelial NOS isoform. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that O. tauri NOS clusters together with putative NOS sequences of a Synechoccocus sp strain and Physarum polycephalum. This cluster appears as an outgroup of NOS representatives from metazoa. Purified recombinant O. tauri NOS has a K(m) for the substrate l-Arg of 12 ± 5 μM. Escherichia coli cells expressing recombinant O. tauri NOS have increased levels of NO and cell viability. O. tauri cultures in the exponential growth phase produce 3-fold more NOS-dependent NO than do those in the stationary phase. In O. tauri, NO production increases in high intensity light irradiation and upon addition of l-Arg, suggesting a link between NOS activity and microalgal physiology.
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- Noelia Foresi
- Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, 7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, 7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Centro de Estudios e Investigaciones, Universidad Nacional de Quilmes, Sáenz Peña 180, B1876BXD Bernal, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas and Centro de Estudios de Biodiversidad y Biotecnología de Mar del Plata, Fundación para Investigaciones Biológicas Aplicadas, 7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas and Centro de Estudios de Biodiversidad y Biotecnología de Mar del Plata, Fundación para Investigaciones Biológicas Aplicadas, 7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, 7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina
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Bagyánszki M, Krecsmarik M, De Winter BY, De Man JG, Fekete E, Pelckmans PA, Adriaensen D, Kroese ABA, Van Nassauw L, Timmermans JP. Chronic alcohol consumption affects gastrointestinal motility and reduces the proportion of neuronal NOS-immunoreactive myenteric neurons in the murine jejunum. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2010; 293:1536-42. [PMID: 20648573 DOI: 10.1002/ar.21192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Alcohol consumption interferes with gastrointestinal transit causing symptoms in alcoholic patients. Nitric oxide (NO), synthesized by neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) plays an important role in the control of gastrointestinal motility. Our aim was to investigate whether chronic alcohol intake in a murine model induces gastrointestinal motility disturbances and affects the nitrergic myenteric neurons in the stomach and jejunum. Gastric emptying, small intestinal transit and geometric centre were measured in vivo after intragastric gavage of Evans blue. Nitrergic relaxations to electrical field stimulation (EFS) and exogenous NO were recorded in jejunal muscle strips in vitro. The proportion of nNOS-immunopositive myenteric neurons was assessed using PGP9.5 and nNOS immunostaining. After chronic alcohol consumption, gastric emptying and small intestinal transit were delayed compared with control mice, and the nitrergic nerve-mediated relaxations to EFS in the jejunum were decreased, whereas relaxations to exogenous NO did not differ. The proportion of nNOS-immunoreactive neurons did not change in the stomach, whereas in the jejunum the percentage decreased from 33% to 27% (P < 0.001) after chronic alcohol intake. The total number of myenteric neurons remained unchanged. These results suggest that chronic alcohol consumption disturbs gastric and small intestinal motility in vivo and in vitro and is associated with a decrease in the proportion of nNOS-immunoreactive myenteric neurons in the murine jejunum.
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- Mária Bagyánszki
- Laboratory of Cell Biology and Histology, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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Bailey SJ, Winyard PG, Vanhatalo A, Blackwell JR, DiMenna FJ, Wilkerson DP, Jones AM. Acute L-arginine supplementation reduces the O2 cost of moderate-intensity exercise and enhances high-intensity exercise tolerance. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2010; 109:1394-403. [PMID: 20724562 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00503.2010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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It has recently been reported that dietary nitrate (NO(3)(-)) supplementation, which increases plasma nitrite (NO(2)(-)) concentration, a biomarker of nitric oxide (NO) availability, improves exercise efficiency and exercise tolerance in healthy humans. We hypothesized that dietary supplementation with L-arginine, the substrate for NO synthase (NOS), would elicit similar responses. In a double-blind, crossover study, nine healthy men (aged 19-38 yr) consumed 500 ml of a beverage containing 6 g of l-arginine (Arg) or a placebo beverage (PL) and completed a series of "step" moderate- and severe-intensity exercise bouts 1 h after ingestion of the beverage. Plasma NO(2)(-) concentration was significantly greater in the Arg than the PL group (331 ± 198 vs. 159 ± 102 nM, P < 0.05) and systolic blood pressure was significantly reduced (123 ± 3 vs. 131 ± 5 mmHg, P < 0.01). The steady-state O(2) uptake (VO(2)) during moderate-intensity exercise was reduced by 7% in the Arg group (1.48 ± 0.12 vs. 1.59 ± 0.14 l/min, P < 0.05). During severe-intensity exercise, the Vo(2) slow component amplitude was reduced (0.58 ± 0.23 and 0.76 ± 0.29 l/min in Arg and PL, respectively, P < 0.05) and the time to exhaustion was extended (707 ± 232 and 562 ± 145 s in Arg and PL, respectively, P < 0.05) following consumption of Arg. In conclusion, similar to the effects of increased dietary NO(3)(-) intake, elevating NO bioavailability through dietary L-Arg supplementation reduced the O(2) cost of moderate-intensity exercise and blunted the VO(2) slow component and extended the time to exhaustion during severe-intensity exercise.
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- Stephen J Bailey
- School of Sport and Health Sciences, St. Luke's Campus, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
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Janković A, Buzadžić B, Korać A, Petrović V, Vasilijević A, Korać B. Antioxidative defense organization in retroperitoneal white adipose tissue during acclimation to cold—The involvement of l-arginine/NO pathway. J Therm Biol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2009.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Vasdev S, Gill VD, Randell E, Han Y, Gadag V. Fructose and moderately high dietary salt-induced hypertension: prevention by a combination of N-acetylcysteine and L-arginine. Mol Cell Biochem 2009; 337:9-16. [PMID: 19806432 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-009-0281-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2009] [Accepted: 09/16/2009] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Diets containing 8% salt or 4% fructose (FR) cause insulin resistance and increase tissue methylglyoxal and advanced glycation end products (AGEs), platelet cytosolic-free calcium, and systolic blood pressure (SBP) in rats. In WKY rats, we have shown that moderately high salt, 4% NaCl (MHS) alone in diet does not cause hypertension, and when given along with 4% FR it does not have an additive effect. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) or L-arginine (ARG), treatment alone does not prevent hypertension in this model. The objectives of this study were to investigate the effect of NAC plus ARG in diet on SBP, platelet cytosolic-free calcium in a MHS + FR model, and to measure the plasma levels of methylglyoxal and the AGE, methylglyoxal-derived hydroimidazolone (MGH). At 7 weeks of age, WKY rats were divided into three groups: control group was given regular rat chow (0.7% NaCl) and water; MHS + FR group, diet containing 4% NaCl and 4% FR in drinking water; and MHS + FR + NAC + ARG group, MHS diet supplemented with 1.5% N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and 1.5% L-arginine (ARG), and 4% FR in drinking water, and followed for 6 weeks. NAC + ARG prevented the increase in platelet cytosolic-free calcium and SBP in MHS + FR treated rats. There was no difference in mean values of plasma methylglyoxal and MGH among the groups. In conclusion, NAC + ARG treatment is effective in preventing hypertension in a moderately high salt + FR-induced animal model. Plasma methylglyoxal and MGH may not represent tissue modification or, alternatively, other tissue AGEs, derived from methylglyoxal or other aldehydes, may be involved in hypertension in this model.
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- Sudesh Vasdev
- Department of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, Memorial University, St. John's, NL, Canada.
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Yoh K, Hirayama A, Ishizaki K, Yamada A, Takeuchi M, Yamagishi SI, Morito N, Nakano T, Ojima M, Shimohata H, Itoh K, Takahashi S, Yamamoto M. Hyperglycemia induces oxidative and nitrosative stress and increases renal functional impairment in Nrf2-deficient mice. Genes Cells 2009; 13:1159-70. [PMID: 19090810 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2443.2008.01234.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The transcription factor Nrf2 regulates the expression of antioxidant genes. Hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress is involved in the pathogenesis of diabetes and its complications. However, little is known about the protective role of Nrf2 in diabetes. To gain insight into the protective role of Nrf2 in diabetes we treated Nrf2 knockout (Nrf2 KO) mice with streptozotocin (STZ). The STZ Nrf2 KO mice did not develop renal hyperfiltration, which was observed in the STZ-treated wild-type (STZ WT) mice, but renal function gradually deteriorated over the 10-week observation period. Urinary excretion of nitric oxide metabolites and the occurrence of 8-nitroguanosine, which was detected in glomerular lesions, were increased in STZ Nrf2 KO mice during the early stages after treatment. In vivo electron paramagnetic resonance analysis revealed an accelerated rate of decay of the 3-carbamoyl-2,2,5,5-tetramethylpyrrolidine-1-oxyl spin probe signal in STZ Nrf2 KO mice. The addition of superoxide dismutase prolonged the half-life of the signal, which suggested that increased oxygen radical formation occurred in the STZ Nrf2 KO mice. These results suggested that hyperglycemia increased oxidative and nitrosative stress and accelerated renal injury in the Nrf2 KO mice and that Nrf2 serves as a defense factor against some diabetic complications.
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- Keigyou Yoh
- Pathophysiology of Renal Diseases, Doctoral Program in Clinical Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8575, Japan
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Rajapakse NW, Mattson DL. Role of L-arginine in nitric oxide production in health and hypertension. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2008; 36:249-55. [PMID: 19076168 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1681.2008.05123.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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1. l-Arginine is the substrate for vascular nitric oxide (NO) formation. Under normal physiological conditions, intracellular l-arginine levels far exceed the K(m) of NO synthase for l-arginine. However, endogenous NO formation is dependent on extracellular l-arginine concentrations, giving rise to the concept of the 'l-arginine paradox'. 2. Nitric oxide production in epithelial and endothelial cells is closely coupled to cellular l-arginine uptake, indicating that l-arginine transport mechanisms play a major role in the regulation of NO-dependent function. 3. Consistent with the data in endothelial and epithelial cells are functional data indicating that exogenous l-arginine can increase renal vascular and tubular NO bioavailability and thereby influence kidney perfusion, function and arterial pressure. The integrated effect of increased cellular l-arginine transport is to lower arterial pressure. Therefore, the use of l-arginine in the treatment of hypertension warrants investigation. 4. Low NO bioavailability is central to the development and maintenance of hypertension and to related endothelial dysfunction and target organ damage. We propose that l-arginine can interrupt the vicious cycle that initiates and maintains low NO in hypertension by increasing the formation of NO.
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Klink M, Sawierzko A, SuLowska Z. Nitric oxide generation from hydroxylamine in the presence of neutrophils and in the cell-free system. APMIS 2008. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0463.2001.907802.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Petrovic V, Buzadzic B, Korac A, Vasilijevic A, Jankovic A, Micunovic K, Korac B. Antioxidative defence alterations in skeletal muscle during prolonged acclimation to cold: role of L-arginine/NO-producing pathway. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 211:114-20. [PMID: 18083739 DOI: 10.1242/jeb.012674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Early in cold acclimation (1-7 days), heat is produced by shivering, while late in cold acclimation (12-45 days), skeletal muscle contributes to thermogenesis by tissue metabolism other than contractions. Given that both thermogenic phases augment skeletal muscle aerobic power and reactive species production, we aimed in this study to examine possible changes in skeletal muscle antioxidative defence (AD) during early and late cold acclimation with special emphasis on the influence of the L-arginine/nitric oxide (NO)-producing pathway on the modulation of AD in this tissue. Adult Mill Hill hybrid hooded rat males were divided into two main groups: a control group, which was kept at room temperature (22+/-1 degrees C), and a group maintained at 4+/-1 degrees C for 45 days. The cold-acclimated group was divided into three subgroups: untreated, L-arginine treated and N(omega)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) treated. The AD parameters were determined in the gastrocnemius muscle on day 1, 3, 7, 12, 21 and 45 of cold acclimation. The results showed an improvement of skeletal muscle AD in both early and late cold acclimation. Clear phase-dependent changes were seen only in copper, zinc superoxide dismutase activity, which was increased in early cold acclimation but returned to the control level in late acclimation. In contrast, there were no phase-dependent changes in manganese superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase and glutathione S-transferase, the activities of which were increased during the whole cold exposure, indicating their engagement in both thermogenic phases. L-Arginine in early cold acclimation accelerated the cold-induced AD response, while in the late phase it sustained increases achieved in the early period. L-NAME affected both early and late acclimation through attenuation and a decrease in the AD response. These data strongly suggest the involvement of the L-arginine/NO pathway in the modulation of skeletal muscle AD.
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- Vesna Petrovic
- Department of Physiology, Institute for Biological Research Sinisa Stanković, University of Belgrade, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11060, Belgrade, Serbia
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Leptin immunoexpression and innervation in rat interscapular brown adipose tissue of cold-acclimated rats: the effects of L-arginine and L-NAME. Folia Histochem Cytobiol 2008; 46:103-9. [DOI: 10.2478/v10042-008-0015-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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