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Bai D, Wang Z, Xiao Y, Liu T, Pu Y, Sun H, Wang M, Guo C, Zhang J. Transdermal delivery of elastin peptide assisted by betaine-based deep eutectic solvent to ameliorate skin photoaging. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 163:213965. [PMID: 39053386 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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The unique amino acid composition of elastin peptide (EP) makes it an excellent resource to obtain antioxidant peptides. It exhibits high elastase inhibitory activity with the potential to resist skin aging and is currently used in a many cosmetic products. However, the inherent low permeability of the skin limits its ability to penetrate the skin. To address this issue, a deep eutectic solvent (SAB) with excellent bioactivity was synthesized from betaine and succinic acid and used as a permeation enhancer to improve the absorption and utilization of EP in this paper. The results showed that low SAB concentrations significantly increased the transdermal delivery of EP. The 3D epidermal skin model (EpiKutis®) demonstrated that SAB/EP induced the synthesis of hyaluronic acid (HA) and filaggrin (FLG), accelerated skin barrier repair, and reduced water loss. Additionally, the zebrafish embryonic model showed that SAB/EP could reduce melanin secretion, decrease melanin deposition, and have an ameliorative effect on skin photoaging. Cellular experiments proved that SAB/EP can stimulate human skin fibroblasts to secrete procollagen I and elastin, improving skin elasticity and anti-wrinkle. The combination of EP and DES is a new attempt that is expected to be used as a safe and effective anti-wrinkle cosmetic material.
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- De Bai
- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; Research Centre of Printed Flexible Electronics, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- Shenzhen Shinehigh Innovation technology LTD., Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- Guangdong Marubi Biotechnol Co Ltd, Guangzhou 510700, PR China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; Research Centre of Printed Flexible Electronics, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- Guangdong Marubi Biotechnol Co Ltd, Guangzhou 510700, PR China
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- Guangdong Marubi Biotechnol Co Ltd, Guangzhou 510700, PR China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; Research Centre of Printed Flexible Electronics, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China.
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- Guangdong Marubi Biotechnol Co Ltd, Guangzhou 510700, PR China.
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; Research Centre of Printed Flexible Electronics, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; Shenzhen Shinehigh Innovation technology LTD., Shenzhen 518055, PR China.
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Miguel V, Alcalde-Estévez E, Sirera B, Rodríguez-Pascual F, Lamas S. Metabolism and bioenergetics in the pathophysiology of organ fibrosis. Free Radic Biol Med 2024; 222:85-105. [PMID: 38838921 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2024.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Fibrosis is the tissue scarring characterized by excess deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, mainly collagens. A fibrotic response can take place in any tissue of the body and is the result of an imbalanced reaction to inflammation and wound healing. Metabolism has emerged as a major driver of fibrotic diseases. While glycolytic shifts appear to be a key metabolic switch in activated stromal ECM-producing cells, several other cell types such as immune cells, whose functions are intricately connected to their metabolic characteristics, form a complex network of pro-fibrotic cellular crosstalk. This review purports to clarify shared and particular cellular responses and mechanisms across organs and etiologies. We discuss the impact of the cell-type specific metabolic reprogramming in fibrotic diseases in both experimental and human pathology settings, providing a rationale for new therapeutic interventions based on metabolism-targeted antifibrotic agents.
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- Verónica Miguel
- Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), Madrid, Spain.
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- Program of Physiological and Pathological Processes, Centro de Biología Molecular "Severo Ochoa" (CBMSO) (CSIC-UAM), Madrid, Spain; Department of Systems Biology, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Spain
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- Program of Physiological and Pathological Processes, Centro de Biología Molecular "Severo Ochoa" (CBMSO) (CSIC-UAM), Madrid, Spain
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- Program of Physiological and Pathological Processes, Centro de Biología Molecular "Severo Ochoa" (CBMSO) (CSIC-UAM), Madrid, Spain
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- Program of Physiological and Pathological Processes, Centro de Biología Molecular "Severo Ochoa" (CBMSO) (CSIC-UAM), Madrid, Spain.
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Karimi F, Montazeri-Najafabady N, Mohammadi F, Azadi A, Koohpeyma F, Gholami A. A potential therapeutic strategy of an innovative probiotic formulation toward topical treatment of diabetic ulcer: an in vivo study. Nutr Diabetes 2024; 14:66. [PMID: 39164243 PMCID: PMC11335896 DOI: 10.1038/s41387-024-00320-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The probiotic potential of Lacticacid bacteria has been studied in various medical complications, from gastrointestinal diseases to antibiotic resistance infections recently. Moreover, diabetic ulcer (DU) is known as one of the most significant global healthcare concerns, which comprehensively impacts the quality of life for these patients. Given that the conventional treatments of DUs have failed to prevent later complications completely, developing alternative therapies seems to be crucial. METHODS We designed the stable oleogel-based formulation of viable probiotic cells, including Lactobacillus rhamnosus (L. rhamnosus), Lactobacillus casei (L. casei), Lactobacillus fermentum (L. fermentum), and Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus) individually to investigate their effect on wound healing process as an in vivo study. The wound repair process was closely monitored regarding morphology, biochemical, and histopathological changes over two weeks and compared it with the effects of topical tetracycline as an antibiotic approach. Furthermore, the antibiofilm activity of probiotic bacteria was assessed against some common pathogens. RESULTS The findings indicated that all tested lactobacillus groups (excluded L. casei) included in the oleogel-based formulation revealed a high potential for repairing damaged skin due to the considerably more levels of hydroxyproline content of tissue samples along with the higher numerical density of mature fibroblasts cell and volume density of hair follicles, collagen fibrils, and neovascularization in comparison with antibiotic and control groups. L. acidophilus and L. rhamnosus showed the best potential of wound healing among all lactobacillus species, groups treated by tetracycline and control groups. Besides, L. rhamnosus showed a significant biofilm inhibition activity against tested pathogens. CONCLUSIONS This experiment demonstrated that the designed formulations containing probiotics, particularly L. acidophilus and L. rhamnosus, play a central role in manipulating diabetic wound healing. It could be suggested as an encouraging nominee for diabetic wound-healing alternative approaches, though further studies in detailed clinical trials are needed.
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- Farkhonde Karimi
- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Fars, Iran.
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McCartan AJS, Mrsny RJ. In vitro modelling of intramuscular injection site events. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2024:1-19. [PMID: 39126130 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2024.2388841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Intramuscular (IM) injections deliver a plethora of drugs. The majority of IM-related literature details dissolution and/or pharmacokinetic (PK) studies, using methods with limited assessments of post-injection events that can impact drug fate, and absorption parameters. Food and Drug Association guidelines no longer require preclinical in vivo modeling in the U.S.A. Preclinical animal models fail to correlate with clinical outcomes, highlighting the need to study, and understand, IM drug fate in vitro using bespoke models emulating human IM sites. Post-IM injection events, i.e. underlying processes that influence PK outcomes, remain unacknowledged, complicating the application of in vitro methods in preclinical drug development. Understanding such events could guide approaches to predict and modulate IM drug fate in humans. AREAS COVERED This article reviews challenges in biorelevant IM site modeling (i.e. modeling drug fate outcomes), the value of technologies available for developing IM injectables, methods for studying drug fate, and technologies for training in performing IM administrations. PubMed, Web-of-Science, and Lens databases provided papers published between 2014 and 2024. EXPERT OPINION IM drug research is expanding what injectable therapeutics can achieve. However, post-injection events that influence PK outcomes remain poorly understood. Until addressed, advances in IM drug development will not realize their full potential.
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- Adam J S McCartan
- Department of Life Sciences, Centre for Therapeutic Innovation, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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- Department of Life Sciences, Centre for Therapeutic Innovation, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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Nergiz M, Zenger O, Peşint GB. L-proline determination by molecularly imprinted nanoparticles: A potential nanoscale tool for the diagnosis of metabolic disorders. J Chromatogr A 2024; 1730:465106. [PMID: 38917678 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2024.465106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Detecting and quantifying amino acids is vital in biochemical analyses, especially for diagnosing metabolic disorders. L-proline, among these amino acids, holds significant relevance for various metabolic disorders in living organisms, particularly in humans. hyperprolinemia arises when ineffective breakdown of L-proline occurs due to enzyme deficiencies, leading to its accumulation in the body and underscoring the need for precise monitoring. To address this challenge, molecular imprinting offers a reliable single-step technique for detecting target molecules like proteins, peptides, amino acids, or ions with high selectivity. Moreover, nanoparticles, with significant surface area-to-volume ratios, enable high-level mass transfer and binding kinetics, making them ideal for nano-scale sensitive applications. In this study, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-based molecularly imprinted nanoparticles were synthesized via mini-emulsion polymerization, combining the advantages of molecular imprinting technique and nanoparticles for the specific recognition of L-proline, and were well-characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy, zeta-sizer particle size analysis, and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. Based on zeta-sizer analysis, the estimated diameters of L-proline-imprinted and non-imprinted nanoparticles (Pro-MIPs and NIPs) were determined to be approximately 27.51 nm and 20.66 nm, respectively. The adsorption of L-proline onto nanoparticles from aqueous solutions was investigated in a batch system, and the maximum L-proline adsorption capacity was determined to be 26.58 mg/g for Pro-MIPs and 4.65 mg/g for and NIPs. The selectivity of Pro-MIPs was assessed using Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry, even in human serum and in the presence of competing molecules (L-histidine and L-phenylalanine). Additionally, Pro-MIPs maintained their adsorption capacity through up to 10 adsorption-desorption cycles without significant decrease.
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- Mustafa Nergiz
- Department of Bioengineering, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, 01250 Sarıçam, Adana, Türkiye
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- Department of Bioengineering, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, 01250 Sarıçam, Adana, Türkiye
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- Department of Bioengineering, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, 01250 Sarıçam, Adana, Türkiye.
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De Rosa M, Giampaoli O, Sciubba F, Marini F, Tranfo G, Sisto R, Miccheli A, Tricarico L, Fetoni AR, Spagnoli M. NMR-based metabolomics for investigating urinary profiles of metal carpentry workers exposed to welding fumes and volatile organic compounds. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1386441. [PMID: 39171307 PMCID: PMC11335539 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1386441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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Introduction Metal carpentry includes a wide range of work activities such as welding and cutting metallic components, use of solvents and paints. Therefore, the employees in these types of activities are mainly exposed to welding fumes and volatile organic solvents. Here, we present an NMR-based metabolomic approach for assessing urinary profiles of workers in the same company that are exposed to two different risk factors. Methods The study enrolled 40 male subjects exposed to welding fumes, 13 male subjects exposed to volatile organic compounds of a metal carpentry company, and 24 healthy volunteers. All samples were collected, in the middle of the working week at fast. Thirty-five urinary metabolites belonging to different chemical classes such as amino acids, organic acids and amines were identified and quantified. Results were processed by multivariate statistical analysis for identifying significant metabolites for each working group examined, compared to controls. Results Workers exposed to welding fumes displayed urinary increase in glutamine, tyrosine, taurine, creatine, methylguanidine and pseudouridine associated to oxidative impairment, while workers exposed to volatile organic compounds showed higher urinary levels of branched chain aminoacids. Conclusion Our work identified specific urinary profile related to each occupational exposure, even if it is below the threshold limit values.
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- Michele De Rosa
- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- NMR-Based Metabolomics Laboratory (NMLab), Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Department of Environmental Biology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- NMR-Based Metabolomics Laboratory (NMLab), Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Department of Environmental Biology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- NMR-Based Metabolomics Laboratory (NMLab), Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Hygiene, Istituto Nazionale Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro (INAIL), Monte Porzio Catone, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Hygiene, Istituto Nazionale Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro (INAIL), Monte Porzio Catone, Italy
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- NMR-Based Metabolomics Laboratory (NMLab), Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Catholic University of the Sacred Hearth, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences-Audiology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Hygiene, Istituto Nazionale Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro (INAIL), Monte Porzio Catone, Italy
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Fabrizi I, Flament S, Delhon C, Gourichon L, Vuillien M, Oueslati T, Auguste P, Rolando C, Bray F. Low-Invasive Sampling Method with Tape-Disc Sampling for the Taxonomic Identification of Archeological and Paleontological Bones by Proteomics. J Proteome Res 2024; 23:3404-3417. [PMID: 39042361 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.4c00083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Collagen from paleontological bones is an important organic material for isotopic measurement, radiocarbon analysis, and paleoproteomic analysis to provide information on diet, dating, taxonomy, and phylogeny. Current paleoproteomic methods are destructive and require from a few milligrams to several tens of milligrams of bone for analysis. In many cultures, bones are raw materials for artifacts that are conserved in museums, which hampers damage to these precious objects during sampling. Here, we describe a low-invasive sampling method that identifies collagen, taxonomy, and post-translational modifications from Holocene and Upper Pleistocene bones dated to 130,000 and 150 BC using dermatological skin tape discs for sampling. The sampled bone micropowders were digested following our highly optimized enhanced filter-aided sample preparation protocol and then analyzed by MALDI FTICR MS and LC-MS/MS for identifying the genus taxa of the bones. We show that this low-invasive sampling does not deteriorate the bones and achieves results similar to those obtained by more destructive sampling. Moreover, this sampling method can be carried out at archeological sites or in museums.
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- Isabelle Fabrizi
- Univ. Lille, CNRS UAR 3290─MSAP─Miniaturisation pour la Synthèse, l'Analyse et la Protéomique, Lille F-59000, France
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS UAR 3290─MSAP─Miniaturisation pour la Synthèse, l'Analyse et la Protéomique, Lille F-59000, France
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- Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, CEPAM (UMR 7264), Nice F-06300, France
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- Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, CEPAM (UMR 7264), Nice F-06300, France
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- Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, CEPAM (UMR 7264), Nice F-06300, France
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS UMR 8164─HALMA─Histoire, Archéologie et Littérature des Mondes Anciens, Lille F-59000, France
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS UMR 8198─EEP─Evolution, Ecology and Paleontology, Lille F-59000, France
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS UAR 3290─MSAP─Miniaturisation pour la Synthèse, l'Analyse et la Protéomique, Lille F-59000, France
- Shrieking Sixties, Villeneuve d'Ascq F-59650, France
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS UAR 3290─MSAP─Miniaturisation pour la Synthèse, l'Analyse et la Protéomique, Lille F-59000, France
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Zeng Y, Nong B, Xia X, Zhang Z, Wang Y, Xu Y, Feng R, Guo H, Liang Y, Chen C, Liang S, Jiang X, Yang X, Li D. Metabolome and Transcriptome Unveil the Correlated Metabolites and Transcripts with 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline in Fragrant Rice. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8207. [PMID: 39125774 PMCID: PMC11311731 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25158207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Fragrance is a valuable trait in rice varieties, with its aroma significantly influencing consumer preference. In this study, we conducted comprehensive metabolome and transcriptome analyses to elucidate the genetic and biochemical basis of fragrance in the Shangsixiangnuo (SSXN) variety, a fragrant indica rice cultivated in Guangxi, China. Through sensory evaluation and genetic analysis, we confirmed SSXN as strongly fragrant, with an 806 bp deletion in the BADH2 gene associated with fragrance production. In the metabolome analysis, a total of 238, 233, 105 and 60 metabolic compounds exhibited significant changes at the seedling (S), reproductive (R), filling (F), and maturation (M) stages, respectively. We identified four compounds that exhibited significant changes in SSXN across all four development stages. Our analyses revealed a significant upregulation of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2AP), the well-studied aromatic compound, in SSXN compared to the non-fragrant variety. Additionally, correlation analysis identified several metabolites strongly associated with 2AP, including ethanone, 1-(1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-, 1H-pyrrole, and pyrrole. Furthermore, Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis (WGCNA) analysis highlighted the magenta and yellow modules as particularly enriched in aroma-related metabolites, providing insights into the complex aromatic compounds underlying the fragrance of rice. In the transcriptome analysis, a total of 5582, 5506, 4965, and 4599 differential expressed genes (DEGs) were identified across the four developmental stages, with a notable enrichment of the common pathway amino sugar and nucleotide sugar metabolism in all stages. In our correlation analysis between metabolome and transcriptome data, the top three connected metabolites, phenol-, 3-amino-, and 2AP, along with ethanone, 1-(1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-, exhibited strong associations with transcripts, highlighting their potential roles in fragrance biosynthesis. Additionally, the downregulated expression of the P4H4 gene, encoding a procollagen-proline dioxygenase that specifically targets proline, in SSXN suggests its involvement in proline metabolism and potentially in aroma formation pathways. Overall, our study provides comprehensive insights into the genetic and biochemical mechanisms underlying fragrance production in rice, laying the foundation for further research aimed at enhancing fragrance quality in rice breeding programs.
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- Key Laboratory of Rice Genetics and Breeding, Rice Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanning 530007, China; (Y.Z.); (B.N.); (X.X.); (Z.Z.); (Y.W.); (Y.X.); (R.F.); (H.G.); (Y.L.); (C.C.); (S.L.); (X.J.)
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- Key Laboratory of Rice Genetics and Breeding, Rice Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanning 530007, China; (Y.Z.); (B.N.); (X.X.); (Z.Z.); (Y.W.); (Y.X.); (R.F.); (H.G.); (Y.L.); (C.C.); (S.L.); (X.J.)
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Yin X, Xia W, Fan H, Yang X, Xiang K, Ren Y, Zhu Z. Nanoclay Reinforced Integrated Scaffold for Dual-Lineage Regeneration of Cartilage and Subchondral Bone. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:37683-37697. [PMID: 38980692 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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Tissue engineering is theoretically considered a promising approach for repairing osteochondral defects. Nevertheless, the insufficient osseous support and integration of the cartilage layer and the subchondral bone frequently lead to the failure of osteochondral repair. Drawing from this, it was proposed that incorporating glycine-modified attapulgite (GATP) into poly(1,8-octanediol-co-citrate) (POC) scaffolds via the one-step chemical cross-linking is proposed to enhance cartilage and subchondral bone defect repair simultaneously. The effects of the GATP incorporation ratio on the physicochemical properties, chondrocyte and MC3T3-E1 behavior, and osteochondral defect repair of the POC scaffold were also evaluated. In vitro studies indicated that the POC/10% GATP scaffold improved cell proliferation and adhesion, maintained cell phenotype, and upregulated chondrogenesis and osteogenesis gene expression. Animal studies suggested that the POC/10% GATP scaffold has significant repair effects on both cartilage and subchondral bone defects. Therefore, the GATP-incorporated scaffold system with dual-lineage bioactivity showed potential application in osteochondral regeneration.
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- Xueling Yin
- Institute of Nano-science and Nano-technology, College of Physical Science and Technology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, China
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- Institute of Nano-science and Nano-technology, College of Physical Science and Technology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, China
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- Institute of Nano-science and Nano-technology, College of Physical Science and Technology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, China
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- Institute of Nano-science and Nano-technology, College of Physical Science and Technology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, China
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- Hospital of Central China Normal University, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Nano-science and Nano-technology, College of Physical Science and Technology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, China
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Shima H, Asakura T, Sakata K, Koiso M, Kikuchi J. Feed Components and Timing to Improve the Feed Conversion Ratio for Sustainable Aquaculture Using Starch. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7921. [PMID: 39063163 PMCID: PMC11276616 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25147921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Aquaculture contributes to the sustainable development of food security, marine resource conservation, and economy. Shifting aquaculture feed from fish meal and oil to terrestrial plant derivatives may result in cost savings. However, many carnivorous fish cannot be sustained on plant-derived materials, necessitating the need for the identification of important factors for farmed fish growth and the identification of whether components derived from terrestrial plants can be used in feed. Herein, we focused on the carnivorous fish leopard coral grouper (P. leopardus) to identify the essential growth factors and clarify their intake timing from feeds. Furthermore, we evaluated the functionality of starch, which are easily produced by terrestrial plants. Results reveal that carbohydrates, which are not considered essential for carnivorous fish, can be introduced as a major part of an artificial diet. The development of artificial feed using starch offers the possibility of increasing the growth of carnivorous fish in aquaculture.
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- Hideaki Shima
- RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 1-7-22, Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama 230-0045, Kanagawa, Japan
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- RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 1-7-22, Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama 230-0045, Kanagawa, Japan
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- RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 1-7-22, Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama 230-0045, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Research Center for Subtropical Fisheries, Seikai National Fisheries Research Institute, Japan Fishery Research and Education Agency, 148 Fukaiota, Ishigaki 907-0451, Okinawa, Japan
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- RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 1-7-22, Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama 230-0045, Kanagawa, Japan
- Graduate School of Medical Life Science, Yokohama City University, 1-7-29 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama 230-0045, Kanagawa, Japan
- Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, 1 Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, Aichi, Japan
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Wang J, Zhou C, Lu L, Wang S, Zhang Q, Liu Z. Differentiated metabolomic profiling reveals plasma amino acid signatures for primary glomerular disease. Amino Acids 2024; 56:46. [PMID: 39019998 PMCID: PMC11255010 DOI: 10.1007/s00726-024-03407-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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Primary glomerular disease (PGD) is an idiopathic cause of renal glomerular lesions that is characterized by proteinuria or hematuria and is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The identification of circulating biomarkers for the diagnosis of PGD requires a thorough understanding of the metabolic defects involved. In this study, ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was performed to characterize the amino acid (AA) profiles of patients with pathologically diagnosed PGD, including minimal change disease (MCD), focal segmental glomerular sclerosis (FSGS), membranous nephropathy, and immunoglobulin A nephropathy. The plasma concentrations of asparagine and ornithine were low, and that of aspartic acid was high, in patients with all the pathologic types of PGD, compared to healthy controls. Two distinct diagnostic models were generated using the differential plasma AA profiles using logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic analyses, with areas under the curves of 1.000 and accuracies up to 100.0% in patients with MCD and FSGS. In conclusion, the progression of PGD is associated with alterations in AA profiles, The present findings provide a theoretical basis for the use of AAs as a non-invasive, real-time, rapid, and simple biomarker for the diagnosis of various pathologic types of PGD.
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- Jiao Wang
- Department of geriatric endocrinology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
- Research Institute of Nephrology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
- Henan Province Research Center For Kidney Disease, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
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- Blood Purification Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
- Research Institute of Nephrology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
- Henan Province Research Center For Kidney Disease, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of Nephrology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
- Henan Province Research Center For Kidney Disease, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
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- Department of endocrinology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of Nephrology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China.
- Henan Province Research Center For Kidney Disease, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China.
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- Blood Purification Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Integrated Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China.
- Research Institute of Nephrology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China.
- Henan Province Research Center For Kidney Disease, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China.
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Rizwan S, Toothman B, Li B, Engel AJ, Lim RR, Niernberger S, Lu J, Ratliff C, Xiang Y, Eminhizer M, Chao JR, Du J. Metabolic phenotyping of healthy and diseased human RPE cells. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.02.28.582405. [PMID: 38464098 PMCID: PMC10925320 DOI: 10.1101/2024.02.28.582405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Purpose Metabolic defects in the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) underlie many retinal degenerative diseases. This study aims to identify the nutrient requirements of healthy and diseased human RPE cells. Methods We profiled nutrient utilization of various human RPE cells, including differentiated and dedifferentiated fetal RPE (fRPE), induced pluripotent stem cell derived-RPE (iPSC RPE), Sorsby fundus dystrophy (SFD) patient-derived iPSC RPE, CRISPR-corrected isogenic SFD (cSFD) iPSC RPE, and ARPE-19 cell lines using Biolog Phenotype MicroArray Assays. Results Differentiated fRPE cells and healthy iPSC RPE cells can utilize 51 and 48 nutrients respectively, including sugars, intermediates from glycolysis and tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, fatty acids, ketone bodies, amino acids, and dipeptides. However, when fRPE cells lose their epithelial phenotype through dedifferentiation, nutrient utilization becomes restricted to 17 nutrients, primarily sugar and glutamine-related amino acids. SFD RPE cells can utilize 37 nutrients; however, compared to cSFD RPE and healthy iPSC RPE, they are unable to utilize lactate, some TCA cycle intermediates, and short-chain fatty acids. Nonetheless, they show increased utilization of branch-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and BCAA-containing dipeptides. Dedifferentiated ARPE-19 cells grown in traditional culture media cannot utilize lactate and ketone bodies. In contrast, nicotinamide supplementation promotes differentiation towards an epithelial phenotype, restoring the ability to use these nutrients. Conclusions Epithelial phenotype confers metabolic flexibility to healthy RPE for utilizing various nutrients. SFD RPE cells have reduced metabolic flexibility, relying on the oxidation of BCAAs. Our findings highlight the potentially important roles of nutrient availability and utilization in RPE differentiation and diseases.
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Wang L, Gao J, Li G, Cheng J, Yuan G, Zhang T, Zeng W, Lu H. Identification of Metabolites in Muscles of Lueyang Black-Bone Chickens: A Comparative Analysis of Caged and Cage-Free Rearing Modes Using Untargeted Metabolomic Techniques. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:2041. [PMID: 39061503 PMCID: PMC11274139 DOI: 10.3390/ani14142041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2024] [Revised: 07/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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The Lueyang black-bone chicken is a specific native chicken strain in China. This study aimed to investigate the effects of different rearing systems on the meat quality of Lueyang black-bone chickens. Six hundred Lueyang black-bone hens were randomly divided into two groups at 7 weeks of age and raised in cage and cage-free systems for 20 weeks. The carcass yield, meat quality, and total metabolites were measured in both the leg and breast muscles. By comparison, the carcass yield of hens in the cage-free (CF) group (1.26 ± 0.09 kg) was significantly lower than that in the caged rearing (CR) group (1.52 ± 0.15 kg). However, the shear force of leg muscles in the CF group (27.98 ± 2.43 N) was significantly greater than that in the CR group (24.15 ± 1.93 N). In addition, six samples from each group were randomly selected and their metabolites were detected by the non-targeted metabolomics technique. Among these metabolites, 408 and 354 significantly differentially abundant metabolites were identified in breast and leg muscles, which were mainly involved in glycerophospholipid metabolism, unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis, arginine and proline metabolism, and nucleotide metabolism. We found that the levels of 19 phospholipids, mainly phosphatidylcholines and lysophosphatidylcholines, were significantly greater in the CF group than in the CR group. Additionally, the contents of eight unsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acid, and linolenic acid were dramatically greater in the CF group than in the caged group. The accumulation of 4-hydroxy-proline, glutamate, and adenosine 3'-monophosphate (AMP) was enhanced in the CF group. Moreover, many more volatile organic compounds were identified in the muscles of the cage-free group, enhancing the flavor of the chicken meat. In conclusion, the cage-free rearing mode facilitates the accumulation of nutrients and flavor substances in the chicken meat and is a better rearing system for Lueyang black-bone chickens.
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- Ling Wang
- School of Biological Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
- Shaanxi University Engineering Research Center of Quality Improvement and Safety Control of Qinba Special Meat Products, Hanzhong 723001, China
- Qinba Mountain Area Collaborative Innovation Center of Bioresources Comprehensive Development, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
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- School of Biological Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
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- School of Biological Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
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- School of Biological Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
- Shaanxi University Engineering Research Center of Quality Improvement and Safety Control of Qinba Special Meat Products, Hanzhong 723001, China
- Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
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- Shaanxi Baiweiyuan Network Technology Company, Hanzhong 724300, China
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- School of Biological Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
- Shaanxi University Engineering Research Center of Quality Improvement and Safety Control of Qinba Special Meat Products, Hanzhong 723001, China
- Qinba Mountain Area Collaborative Innovation Center of Bioresources Comprehensive Development, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
- Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
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- School of Biological Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
- Shaanxi University Engineering Research Center of Quality Improvement and Safety Control of Qinba Special Meat Products, Hanzhong 723001, China
- Qinba Mountain Area Collaborative Innovation Center of Bioresources Comprehensive Development, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
- Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
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- School of Biological Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
- Shaanxi University Engineering Research Center of Quality Improvement and Safety Control of Qinba Special Meat Products, Hanzhong 723001, China
- Qinba Mountain Area Collaborative Innovation Center of Bioresources Comprehensive Development, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
- Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
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Siquier-Dameto G, Boadas-Vaello P, Verdú E. Intradermal Treatment with a Hyaluronic Acid Complex Supplemented with Amino Acids and Antioxidant Vitamins Improves Cutaneous Hydration and Viscoelasticity in Healthy Subjects. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:770. [PMID: 39061838 PMCID: PMC11274003 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13070770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Intradermal injection of bioactive compounds is used to reduce the effects of aging skin. The aim of this work is to study the response of facial injection of a hyaluronic acid complex supplemented with amino acids and antioxidant vitamins on skin rejuvenation. A total of 40 healthy adult subjects were recruited to whom this complex was injected into the facial skin, three consecutive times every two weeks. Together with assessing the degree of skin hydration, the level of skin microcirculation, wrinkles, skin color, and skin biomechanical parameters were evaluated. Using the GAIS scale, the degree of satisfaction of the participants was assessed. At 42 days (D42), there was an 11-12% increase in skin hydration and viscoelasticity, a 23% increase in skin density, a 27% increase in skin microcirculation, and a significant lightening and whitening of skin color, but without causing changes in skin wrinkles. A value between 1 and 3 on the GAIS scale was observed between 70 and 92% of the participants, and 87% of subjects found their skin more beautiful, 85% would recommend this treatment, and more than 50% found their face rejuvenated. In summary, the intradermal treatment tested suggests skin rejuvenation, with a good degree of safety.
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- Gabriel Siquier-Dameto
- Dameto Clinics International, 1171 VC Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands;
- Research Group of Clinical Anatomy, Embryology and Neuroscience (NEOMA), Department of Medical Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Catalonia, Spain;
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- Research Group of Clinical Anatomy, Embryology and Neuroscience (NEOMA), Department of Medical Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Catalonia, Spain;
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- Research Group of Clinical Anatomy, Embryology and Neuroscience (NEOMA), Department of Medical Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Catalonia, Spain;
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Tang Z, Yang Y, Yang M, Jiang D, Ge Y, Zhang X, Liu H, Fu Q, Liu X, Yang Y, Wu Z, Ji Y. Elucidating the modulatory role of dietary hydroxyproline on the integrity and functional performance of the intestinal barrier in early-weaned piglets: A comprehensive analysis of its interplay with the gut microbiota and metabolites. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 134:112268. [PMID: 38759371 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Piglets receive far less hydroxyproline (Hyp) from a diet after weaning than they obtained from sow's milk prior to weaning, suggesting that Hyp may play a protective role in preserving intestinal mucosal homeostasis. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Hyp on intestinal barrier function and its associated gut microbiota and metabolites in early-weaned piglets. Eighty weaned piglets were divided into four groups and fed diets containing different Hyp levels (0 %, 0.5 %, 1 %, or 2 %) for 21 days. Samples, including intestinal contents, tissues, and blood, were collected on day 7 for analysis of microbial composition, intestinal barrier function, and metabolites. We demonstrated that dietary supplementation with 2 % Hyp improved the feed conversion ratio and reduced the incidence of diarrhea in early-weaned piglets compared to the control group. Concurrently, Hyp enhanced intestinal barrier function by facilitating tight junction protein (zonula occludens (ZO)-1 and occludin) expression and mucin production in the jejunal, ileal, and colonic mucosas. It also improved mucosal immunity (by increasing the amount of secretory IgA (sIgA) and the ratio of CD4+/CD8+ T lymphocytes and decreasing NF-κB phosphorylation) and increased antioxidant capacity (by raising total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) and glutathione levels) in the intestinal mucosa. In addition, Hyp supplementation resulted in an increase in the levels of glycine, glutathione, and glycine-conjugated bile acids, while decreasing the concentrations of cortisol and methionine sulfoxide in plasma. Intriguingly, piglets fed diet containing Hyp exhibited a remarkable increase in the abundance of probiotic Enterococcus faecium within their colonic contents. This elevation occurred alongside an attenuation of pro-inflammatory responses and an enhancement in intestinal barrier integrity. Further, these changes were accompanied by a rise in anti-inflammatory metabolites, specifically glycochenodeoxycholic acid and guanosine, along with a suppression of pro-inflammatory lipid peroxidation products, including (12Z)-9,10-dihydroxyoctadec-12-enoic acid (9,10-DHOME) and 13-L-hydroperoxylinoleic acid (13(S)-HPODE). In summary, Hyp holds the capacity to enhance the intestinal barrier function in weaned piglets; this effect is correlated with changes in the gut microbiota and metabolites. Our findings provide novel insights into the role of Hyp in maintaining gut homeostasis, highlighting its potential as a dietary supplement for promoting intestinal health in early-weaned piglets.
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- Zhining Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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Zhang Q, Zhou Y, He Q, Zhao H, Zhou F, Chi P, Li Q. Effects of modified-BHI medium on the growth and metabolites of Akkermansia muciniphila. Food Sci Biotechnol 2024; 33:1921-1930. [PMID: 38752110 PMCID: PMC11091034 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-023-01492-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Akkermansia muciniphila (Akk) has recently become popular due to its therapeutic effect on various diseases. However, Akk's high-density cultivation is difficult due to its anaerobic characteristics. Therefore, Akk was cultured with modified brain-heart infusion (M-BHI) to reach 1011 CFU/mL. 1H-NMR determined the metabolites of Akk and validated them by an amino acid analyzer. Compared to the BHI, Akk significantly up-regulated lactate, histidine, fumaric acid, cytidine, threonine, arginine, and hydroxyproline in the M-BHI and significantly down-regulated methionine, trimethylamine, and sarcosine. Regarding pathway enrichment analysis, histidine metabolism, arginine and proline metabolism, cysteine and methionine metabolism mainly regulate differential metabolites. In addition, M-BHI alters the metabolic profile by affecting Akk's involvement in amino acid metabolism remodeling. Changed metabolites showed that Akk fermentation in M-BHI may play a physiological role in regulating immune homeostasis and reducing risk factors related to diseases. Therefore, M-BHI provides a promising reference for Akk cultivation in future industrial preparation. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10068-023-01492-x.
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- Qinren Zhang
- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China
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- Guangxi University Hospital, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China
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- Guangxi University Hospital, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China
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Araujo L, Dias C, Sucupira F, Ramalho L, Camporez J. A short-term rodent model for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis induced by a high-fat diet and carbon tetrachloride. Biosci Rep 2024; 44:BSR20231532. [PMID: 38660995 PMCID: PMC11081943 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20231532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Several models of mice-fed high-fat diets have been used to trigger non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and some chemical substances, such as carbon tetrachloride. The present study aimed to evaluate the joint action of a high-fat diet and CCl4 in developing a short-term non-alcoholic steatohepatitis model. C57BL6/J mice were divided into two groups: standard diet-fed (SD), the high-fat diet-fed (HFD) and HFD + fructose-fed and carbon tetrachloride (HFD+CCl4). The animals fed with HFD+CCl4 presented increased lipid deposition compared with both SD and HFD mice. Plasma cholesterol was increased in animals from the HFD+CCl4 group compared with the SD and HFD groups, without significant differences between the SD and HFD groups. Plasma triglycerides showed no significant difference between the groups. The HFD+CCl4 animals had increased collagen deposition in the liver compared with both SD and HFD groups. Hydroxyproline was also increased in the HFD+CCl4 group. Liver enzymes, alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase, were increased in the HFD+CCl4 group, compared with SD and HFD groups. Also, CCl4 was able to trigger an inflammatory process in the liver of HFD-fed animals by promoting an increase of ∼2 times in macrophage activity, ∼6 times in F4/80 gene expression, and pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1b and TNFa), in addition to an increase in inflammatory pathway protein phosphorylation (IKKbp). HFD e HFD+CCl4 animals increased glucose intolerance compared with SD mice, associated with reduced insulin-stimulated AKT activity in the liver. Therefore, our study has shown that short-term HFD feeding associated with fructose and CCl4 can trigger non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and cause damage to glucose metabolism.
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- Layanne C.C. Araujo
- Department of Physiology, Ribeirao Preto School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Ribeirao Preto School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Ribeirao Preto School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Ribeirao Preto School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Ribeirao Preto School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Matthews CJD, Smith EAE, Ferguson SH. Comparison of δ 13C and δ 15N of ecologically relevant amino acids among beluga whale tissues. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11146. [PMID: 38750037 PMCID: PMC11096183 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59307-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Ecological applications of compound-specific stable isotope analysis (CSIA) of amino acids (AAs) include 1) tracking carbon pathways in food webs using essential AA (AAESS) δ13C values, and 2) estimating consumer trophic position (TP) by comparing relative differences of 'trophic' and 'source' AA δ15N values. Despite the significance of these applications, few studies have examined AA-specific SI patterns among tissues with different AA compositions and metabolism/turnover rates, which could cause differential drawdown of body AA pools and impart tissue-specific isotopic fractionation. To address this knowledge gap, especially in the absence of controlled diet studies examining this issue in captive marine mammals, we used a paired-sample design to compare δ13C and δ15N values of 11 AAs in commonly sampled tissues (skin, muscle, and dentine) from wild beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). δ13C of two AAs, glutamic acid/glutamine (Glx, a non-essential AA) and, notably, threonine (an essential AA), differed between skin and muscle. Furthermore, δ15N of three AAs (alanine, glycine, and proline) differed significantly among the three tissues, with glycine δ15N differences of approximately 10 ‰ among tissues supporting recent findings it is unsuitable as a source AA. Significant δ15N differences in AAs such as proline, a trophic AA used as an alternative to Glx in TP estimation, highlight tissue selection as a potential source of error in ecological applications of CSIA-AA. Amino acids that differed among tissues play key roles in metabolic pathways (e.g., ketogenic and gluconeogenic AAs), pointing to potential physiological applications of CSIA-AA in studies of free-ranging animals. These findings underscore the complexity of isotopic dynamics within tissues and emphasize the need for a nuanced approach when applying CSIA-AA in ecological research.
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- Cory J D Matthews
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 501 University Crescent, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
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- National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, USA
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- Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 501 University Crescent, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Li Y, Yang F, Liu J, Jiang M, Yu Y, Zhou Q, Sun L, Zhang Z, Zhou L. Protective effects of sodium butyrate on fluorosis in rats by regulating bone homeostasis and serum metabolism. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 276:116284. [PMID: 38581912 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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Fluorosis due to high fluoride levels in drinking water profoundly affects the development of human skeletal and dental structures. Sodium butyrate (NaB) has been found to regulate overall bone mass and prevent pathological bone loss. However, the mechanism of NaB action on fluorosis remains unclear. In this study, a rat model of fluorosis induced by 100 mg/L sodium fluoride was used to investigate the impact of NaB on bone homeostasis and serum metabolomics. It was found that NaB significantly reduced the levels of bone resorption markers CTX-Ⅰ and TRACP-5B in fluorosis rats. Moreover, NaB increased calcium and magnesium levels in bone, while decreasing phosphorus levels. In addition, NaB improved various bone microstructure parameters, including bone mineral density (BMD), trabecular thickness (Tb. Th), trabecular bone separation (Tb. SP), and structural model index (SMI) in the femur. Notably, NaB intervention also enhanced the antioxidant capacity of plasma in fluorosis rats. Furthermore, a comprehensive analysis of serum metabolomics by LC-MS revealed a significant reversal trend of seven biomarkers after the intervention of NaB. Finally, pathway enrichment analysis based on differential metabolites indicated that NaB exerted protective effects on fluorosis by modulating arginine and proline metabolic pathways. These findings suggest that NaB has a beneficial effect on fluorosis and can regulate bone homeostasis by ameliorating metabolic disorders.
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- Ying Li
- School of Public Health, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110034, China
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- School of Public Health, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110034, China; Yulin Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Yulin Municipal Health Committee, Yulin 719100, China
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- School of Public Health, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110034, China
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- School of Public Health, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110034, China
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- School of Public Health, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110034, China
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- School of Public Health, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110034, China
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- Radiation Health Center, Liaoning Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenyang 110015, China.
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- School of Public Health, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110034, China.
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- School of Public Health, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110034, China.
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Badaoui W, Marhuenda-Egea FC, Valero-Rodriguez JM, Sanchez-Jerez P, Arechavala-Lopez P, Toledo-Guedes K. Metabolomic and Lipidomic Tools for Tracing Fish Escapes from Aquaculture Facilities. ACS FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 4:871-879. [PMID: 38660052 PMCID: PMC11036387 DOI: 10.1021/acsfoodscitech.3c00589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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During adverse atmospheric events, enormous damage can occur at marine aquaculture facilities, as was the case during Storm Gloria in the southeastern Spanish Mediterranean in January 2020, with massive fish escapes. Fishes that escape were caught by professional fishermen. The objective of this study was to identify biomarkers in fish that enable differentiation among wild fish, escaped farm-raised fish, and farm-raised fish kept in aquaculture facilities until their slaughter. We focused on gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata). We used nuclear magnetic resonance to search for possible biomarkers. We found that wild gilthead sea bream showed higher levels of taurine and trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) in their muscle and higher levels of ω-3 fatty acids, whereas farm-escaped and farmed gilthead sea bream raised until slaughter exhibit higher levels of ω-6 fatty acids. From choline, carnitine, creatinine, betaine, or lecithin, trimethylamine (TMA) is synthesized in the intestine by the action of bacterial microflora. In the liver, TMA is oxidized to TMAO and transported to muscle cells. The identified biomarkers will improve the traceability of gilthead sea bream by distinguishing wild specimens from those raised in aquaculture.
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- Warda Badaoui
- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Agricultural Chemistry and
Edafology, University of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente del Raspeig
s/n, 03690 Alicante, Spain
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- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Agricultural Chemistry and
Edafology, University of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente del Raspeig
s/n, 03690 Alicante, Spain
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- Department
of Marine Sciences and Applied Biology, University of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente del Raspeig s/n, 03690 Alicante, Spain
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- Mediterranean
Institute of Advanced Studies (IMEDEA-CSIC), C/Miquel Marquès 21, 07190 Esporles, Spain
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- Department
of Marine Sciences and Applied Biology, University of Alicante, Carretera San Vicente del Raspeig s/n, 03690 Alicante, Spain
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Wang Z, Lin W, Luo C, Xue H, Wang T, Hu J, Huang Z, Fu D. Early diagnosis of thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy using label-free Raman spectroscopy and multivariate analysis. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 310:123905. [PMID: 38266604 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.123905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) is the most common orbital disease in adults, with complex clinical manifestations and significant impacts on the life quality of patients. The current diagnosis of TAO lacks reliable biomarkers for early and non-invasive screening and detection, easily leading to poor prognosis. Therefore, it is essential to explore new methods for accurately predicting TAO development in its early stage. In this study, Raman spectroscopy, with non-destructive, label-free, and high-sensitivity characteristics, was used to analyze the differences in biochemical components of orbital adipocyte and tear samples between TAO and control groups. Furthermore, a multivariate analysis method (i.e., Principal Component Analysis-Linear Discriminant Analysis (PCA-LDA)) was applied for data processing and analysis. Compared with controls, PCA-LDA yielded TAO diagnostic accuracies of 72.7% and 75.0% using orbital adipocytes and tears, respectively. Our proof-of-concept results suggest that Raman spectroscopy holds potential for exploring the underlying pathogenesis of TAO, and its potential application in early screening of other thyroid-associated diseases can be further expanded.
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- Zhihong Wang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Opto-Electronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Photonics Technology, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Opto-Electronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Photonics Technology, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Opto-Electronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Photonics Technology, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China.
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Park E, Jang TS, Kim JK. Evaluation of Physical Properties of Coated Polydioxanone Threads. Dermatol Surg 2024; 50:360-365. [PMID: 38318968 DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000004074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Using a thread for wound closure promotes healing and minimizes contamination by foreign substances. Threads have also been employed in esthetic surgery; however, functional threads that can improve wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin are required. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the suitability of polydioxanone threads coated with polyethylene glycol, hyaluronic acid, and amino acids for use in the medical field because such formulations are expected to promote regeneration and collagen synthesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Physical properties (diameter [ n = 20], tensile strength [ n = 20], strength retention rate [ n = 10], and scanning electron microscopy images) and cytotoxicity (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide and lactate dehydrogenase assays) of polydioxanone threads coated with polyethylene glycol, hyaluronic acid, and amino acids were assessed and compared with those of uncoated polydioxanone threads. Analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics (Statistical significance; p values <.05). RESULTS The size standards for tensile strength (≥63.5 N) and diameter (average 0.570-0.610 mm) were met. There were no differences in the physical properties of the coated and uncoated threads; however, the biocompatibility of coated threads was high owing to low cytotoxicity. CONCLUSION Threads coated with materials that can promote regeneration are suitable for use in the medical field.
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- EunJi Park
- Department of Medical Laser, Graduate School of Medicine, Dankook University, Chungnam, South Korea
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- Department of Health Administration, College of Health and Welfare, Dankook University, Chungnam, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Health and Welfare, Dankook University, Chungnam, South Korea
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Chen WX, Chen YR, Peng MZ, Liu X, Cai YN, Huang ZF, Yang SY, Huang JY, Wang RH, Yi P, Liu L. Plasma Amino Acid Profile in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Southern China: Analysis of 110 Cases. J Autism Dev Disord 2024; 54:1567-1581. [PMID: 36652126 PMCID: PMC10981617 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-022-05829-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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To retrospectively explore the characteristics of plasma amino acids (PAAs) in children with autism spectrum disorder and their clinical association via case-control study. A total of 110 autistic and 55 healthy children were recruited from 2014 to 2018. The clinical phenotypes included severity of autism, cognition, adaptability, and regression. Compared with the control group, autistic children had significantly elevated glutamate, γ-Amino-n-butyric acid, glutamine, sarcosine, δ-aminolevulinic acid, glycine and citrulline. In contrast, their plasma level of ethanolamine, phenylalanine, tryptophan, homocysteine, pyroglutamic acid, hydroxyproline, ornithine, histidine, lysine, and glutathione were significantly lower. Elevated neuroactive amino acids (glutamate) and decreased essential amino acids were mostly distinct characteristics of PAAs of autistic children. Increased level of tryptophan might be associated with severity of autism.
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- Wen-Xiong Chen
- Department of Neurology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
- The Assessment and Intervention Center for Autistic Children, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Genetics and Endocrinology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Birth Cohort Study, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Genetics and Endocrinology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- The Assessment and Intervention Center for Autistic Children, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- The Assessment and Intervention Center for Autistic Children, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- The Assessment and Intervention Center for Autistic Children, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Genetics and Endocrinology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Genetics and Endocrinology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Wu YT, Lu PW, Lin CA, Chang LY, Jaihao C, Peng TY, Lee WF, Teng NC, Lee SY, Dwivedi RP, Negi P, Yang JC. Development of a zinc chloride-based chemo-mechanical system for potential minimally invasive dental caries removal system. J Dent Sci 2024; 19:919-928. [PMID: 38618085 PMCID: PMC11010630 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2023.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Background/purpose The chemo-mechanical caries-removal technique is known to offer advantages of selective dentin caries treatment while leaving healthy dental tissues intact. However, current sodium hypochlorite based reagents usually excessively damage dentin collagen. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to develop a novel chemo-mechanical caries-removal system to preserve the collagen network for subsequent prosthetic restorations. Materials and methods The calfskin-derived collagen was chosen as a model system to investigate the dissolution behavior of collagen under different operating conditions of chemical-ultrasonic treatment systems. The molecular weight, triple-helix structure, the morphology, and functional group of collagen after treatment were investigated. Results Various concentrations of sodium hypochlorite or zinc chloride together with ultrasonic machinery were chosen to investigate. The outcomes of circular dichroism (CD) spectra demonstrated stability of the triple-helix structure after treatment of a zinc chloride solution. In addition, two apparent bands at molecular weights (MWs) of 130 and 121 kDa evidenced the stability of collagen network. The positive 222 nm and 195 nm negative CD absorption band indicated the existence of a triple-helix structure for type I collagen. The preservation of the morphology and functional group of the collagen network on the etched dentin surface were investigated by in vitro dentin decalcification model. Conclusion Unlike NaOCl, the 5 wt% zinc chloride solution combined with ultra-sonication showed dissolution rather than denature as well as degradation of the dentin collagen network. Additional in vivo evaluations are needed to verify its usefulness in clinical applications.
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- Yu-Tzu Wu
- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dental Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Electrical and Computer Science Engineering, Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Research Center of Biomedical Device, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Research Center of Digital Oral Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Rahman A, Rehmani R, Pirvu DG, Huang SM, Puri S, Arcos M. Unlocking the Therapeutic Potential of Marine Collagen: A Scientific Exploration for Delaying Skin Aging. Mar Drugs 2024; 22:159. [PMID: 38667776 PMCID: PMC11050892 DOI: 10.3390/md22040159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Aging is closely associated with collagen degradation, impacting the structure and strength of the muscles, joints, bones, and skin. The continuous aging of the skin is a natural process that is influenced by extrinsic factors such as UV exposure, dietary patterns, smoking habits, and cosmetic supplements. Supplements that contain collagen can act as remedies that help restore vitality and youth to the skin, helping combat aging. Notably, collagen supplements enriched with essential amino acids such as proline and glycine, along with marine fish collagen, have become popular for their safety and effectiveness in mitigating the aging process. To compile the relevant literature on the anti-aging applications of marine collagen, a search and analysis of peer-reviewed papers was conducted using PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Embase, covering publications from 1991 to 2024. From in vitro to in vivo experiments, the reviewed studies elucidate the anti-aging benefits of marine collagen, emphasizing its role in combating skin aging by minimizing oxidative stress, photodamage, and the appearance of wrinkles. Various bioactive marine peptides exhibit diverse anti-aging properties, including free radical scavenging, apoptosis inhibition, lifespan extension in various organisms, and protective effects in aging humans. Furthermore, the topical application of hyaluronic acid is discussed as a mechanism to increase collagen production and skin moisture, contributing to the anti-aging effects of collagen supplementation. The integration of bio-tissue engineering in marine collagen applications is also explored, highlighting its proven utility in skin healing and bone regeneration applications. However, limitations to the scope of its application exist. Thus, by delving into these nuanced considerations, this review contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the potential and challenges associated with marine collagen in the realm of anti-aging applications.
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- Azizur Rahman
- Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR), University of Toronto, ONRamp at UTE, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada; (R.R.); (D.G.P.); (S.M.H.); (S.P.); (M.A.)
- A.R. Environmental Solutions, ICUBE-University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
- AR Biotech Canada, Toronto, ON M2H 3P8, Canada
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- Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR), University of Toronto, ONRamp at UTE, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada; (R.R.); (D.G.P.); (S.M.H.); (S.P.); (M.A.)
- A.R. Environmental Solutions, ICUBE-University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
- Department of Biological Anthropology, University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
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- Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR), University of Toronto, ONRamp at UTE, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada; (R.R.); (D.G.P.); (S.M.H.); (S.P.); (M.A.)
- A.R. Environmental Solutions, ICUBE-University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
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- Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR), University of Toronto, ONRamp at UTE, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada; (R.R.); (D.G.P.); (S.M.H.); (S.P.); (M.A.)
- A.R. Environmental Solutions, ICUBE-University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto, St. George, Toronto, ON M5S 3B2, Canada
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- Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR), University of Toronto, ONRamp at UTE, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada; (R.R.); (D.G.P.); (S.M.H.); (S.P.); (M.A.)
- A.R. Environmental Solutions, ICUBE-University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
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- Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR), University of Toronto, ONRamp at UTE, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada; (R.R.); (D.G.P.); (S.M.H.); (S.P.); (M.A.)
- A.R. Environmental Solutions, ICUBE-University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
- Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
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He X, Gao X, Guo Y, Xie W. Research Progress on Bioactive Factors against Skin Aging. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3797. [PMID: 38612608 PMCID: PMC11011925 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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The relentless pursuit of effective strategies against skin aging has led to significant interest in the role of bioactive factors, particularly secondary metabolites from natural sources. The purpose of this study is to meticulously explore and summarize the recent advancements in understanding and utilization of bioactive factors against skin aging, with a focus on their sources, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic potential. Skin, the largest organ of the body, directly interacts with the external environment, making it susceptible to aging influenced by factors such as UV radiation, pollution, and oxidative stress. Among various interventions, bioactive factors, including peptides, amino acids, and secondary metabolites, have shown promising anti-aging effects by modulating the biological pathways associated with skin integrity and youthfulness. This article provides a comprehensive overview of these bioactive compounds, emphasizing collagen peptides, antioxidants, and herbal extracts, and discusses their effectiveness in promoting collagen synthesis, enhancing skin barrier function, and mitigating the visible signs of aging. By presenting a synthesis of the current research, this study aims to highlight the therapeutic potential of these bioactive factors in developing innovative anti-aging skin care solutions, thereby contributing to the broader field of dermatological research and offering new perspectives for future studies. Our findings underscore the importance of the continued exploration of bioactive compounds for their potential to revolutionize anti-aging skin care and improve skin health and aesthetics.
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- Xin He
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (X.H.); (X.G.); (Y.G.)
- Open FIESTA Center, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Health Science and Technology, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (X.H.); (X.G.); (Y.G.)
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Health Science and Technology, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (X.H.); (X.G.); (Y.G.)
- Open FIESTA Center, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Health Science and Technology, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (X.H.); (X.G.); (Y.G.)
- Open FIESTA Center, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Health Science and Technology, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Guo C, Liu J, Wei Y, Du W, Li S. Comparison of the gastrointestinal bacterial microbiota between dairy cows with and without mastitis. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1332497. [PMID: 38585704 PMCID: PMC10996066 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1332497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Mastitis causes significant losses in the global dairy industry, and the health of animals has been linked to their intestinal microbiota. To better understand the relationship between gastrointestinal microbiota and mastitis in dairy cows, we collected blood, rumen fluid, and fecal samples from 23 dairy cows, including 13 cows with mastitis and 10 healthy cows. Using ELISA kit and high-throughput sequencing, we found that cows with mastitis had higher concentrations of TNF-α, IL-1, and LPS than healthy cows (p < 0.05), but no significant differences in microbiota abundance or diversity (p > 0.05). Principal coordinate analysis (PCOA) revealed significant differences in rumen microbial structure between the two groups (p < 0.05), with Moryella as the signature for rumen in cows with mastitis. In contrast, fecal microbial structure showed no significant differences (p > 0.05), with Aeriscardovia, Lactococcus, and Bacillus as the signature for feces in healthy cows. Furthermore, the results showed distinct microbial interaction patterns in the rumen and feces of cows with mastitis compared to healthy cows. Additionally, we observed correlations between the microbiota in both the rumen and feces of cows and blood inflammatory indicators. Our study sheds new light on the prevention of mastitis in dairy cows by highlighting the relationship between gastrointestinal microbiota and mastitis.
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- Chunyan Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Jinzhong Vocational and Technical College, Jinzhong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumuqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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Lee S, Kim YH, Min J. The potential of Rhodobacter sphaeroides extract as an alternative supplement for cell culture systems. Microbiol Spectr 2024; 12:e0245623. [PMID: 38319116 PMCID: PMC10913442 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02456-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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It is essential to identify suitable supplements that enhance cell growth, viability, and functional development in cell culture systems. The use of fetal bovine serum (FBS) has been common, but it has limitations, such as batch-to-batch variability, ethical concerns, and risks of environmental contamination. In this study, we explore the potential of Rhodobacter sphaeroides extract, derived from a probiotic photosynthetic bacterium, as an alternative supplement. Our results demonstrate that the extract from R. sphaeroides significantly improves various aspects of cell behavior compared to serum-free conditions. It enhances cell growth and viability to a greater extent than FBS supplementation. Additionally, the extract alleviates oxidative stress by reducing intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species and stimulates lysosomal activity, contributing to cellular processes. The presence of abundant amino acids, glycine and arginine, in the extract may play a role in promoting cell growth. These findings emphasize the potential of R. sphaeroides extract as a valuable supplement for cell culture, offering advantages over the use of FBS.IMPORTANCEThe choice of supplements for cell culture is crucial in biomedical research, but the widely used fetal bovine serum (FBS) has limitations in terms of variability, ethics, and environmental risks. This study explores the potential of an extract from Rhodobacter sphaeroides, a probiotic bacterium, as an alternative supplement. The findings reveal that the R. sphaeroides extract surpasses FBS in enhancing cell growth, viability, and functionality. It also mitigates oxidative stress and stimulates lysosomal activity, critical for cellular health. The extract's abundance of glycine and arginine, amino acids with known growth-promoting effects, further highlights its potential. By providing a viable substitute for FBS, the R. sphaeroides extract addresses the need for consistent, ethical, and environmentally friendly cell culture supplements. This research paves the way for sustainable and reliable cell culture systems, revolutionizing biomedical research and applications in drug development and regenerative medicine.
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- Subin Lee
- Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- School of Biological Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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Li Q, Liu X, Li L, Ge C, Jian L. A comprehensive analysis of hepatopancreas metabolomics and transcriptomics provides insights into the growth of three-year-old crabs (Eriocheir sinensis) under low temperature. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY. PART D, GENOMICS & PROTEOMICS 2024; 49:101182. [PMID: 38141371 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbd.2023.101182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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Low water temperature is a critical environmental factor limiting the size of cultivated aquatic individuals. However, it has found that a proportion of Eriocheir sinensis cultured in low water temperature with high-altitude can mature into three-year-old crabs, which present larger body size than conventional two-year-old crabs. Based on integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis, the significantly difference focuses on metabolic pathways involving glycine, serine, and threonine metabolism, amino sugar and nucleotide sugar metabolism, cysteine and methionine metabolism, pantothenate and CoA biosynthesis, arginine and proline metabolism, and vitamin digestion and absorption. It revealed that the growth performance of three-year-old crabs is mainly regulated by improving its antioxidant defense to maintain physical fitness, while reducing protein consumption by intensifying energy supplement ability and enhancing the ability to digest and absorb nutrients at low temperature. This study provides new insights on the molecular and metabolic pathways that control E. sinensis growth at high-altitude and low water temperature, laying the theoretical basis for further artificial three-year-old crabs breeding.
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- Qing Li
- Key Laboratory of Ecological Protection and Restoration of Typical Plateau Wetlands, Bijie 551700, Guizhou Province, China; College of Ecological Engineering, Guizhou University of Engineering Science, College Road, Bijie 551700, Guizhou Province, China; Department of Biology, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON K1S5B6, Canada.
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- College of Ecological Engineering, Guizhou University of Engineering Science, College Road, Bijie 551700, Guizhou Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecological Protection and Restoration of Typical Plateau Wetlands, Bijie 551700, Guizhou Province, China; College of Ecological Engineering, Guizhou University of Engineering Science, College Road, Bijie 551700, Guizhou Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecological Protection and Restoration of Typical Plateau Wetlands, Bijie 551700, Guizhou Province, China; College of Ecological Engineering, Guizhou University of Engineering Science, College Road, Bijie 551700, Guizhou Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecological Protection and Restoration of Typical Plateau Wetlands, Bijie 551700, Guizhou Province, China; College of Ecological Engineering, Guizhou University of Engineering Science, College Road, Bijie 551700, Guizhou Province, China
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McPhedran SJ, Carleton GA, Lum JJ. Metabolic engineering for optimized CAR-T cell therapy. Nat Metab 2024; 6:396-408. [PMID: 38388705 DOI: 10.1038/s42255-024-00976-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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The broad effectiveness of T cell-based therapy for treating solid tumour cancers remains limited. This is partly due to the growing appreciation that immune cells must inhabit and traverse a metabolically demanding tumour environment. Accordingly, recent efforts have centred on using genome-editing technologies to augment T cell-mediated cytotoxicity by manipulating specific metabolic genes. However, solid tumours exhibit numerous characteristics restricting immune cell-mediated cytotoxicity, implying a need for metabolic engineering at the pathway level rather than single gene targets. This emerging concept has yet to be put into clinical practice as many questions concerning the complex interplay between metabolic networks and T cell function remain unsolved. This Perspective will highlight key foundational studies that examine the relevant metabolic pathways required for effective T cell cytotoxicity and persistence in the human tumour microenvironment, feasible strategies for metabolic engineering to increase the efficiency of chimeric antigen receptor T cell-based approaches, and the challenges lying ahead for clinical implementation.
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- Sarah J McPhedran
- Trev and Joyce Deeley Research Centre, BC Cancer, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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- Trev and Joyce Deeley Research Centre, BC Cancer, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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- Trev and Joyce Deeley Research Centre, BC Cancer, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
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Zivari-Ghader T, Valioglu F, Eftekhari A, Aliyeva I, Beylerli O, Davran S, Cho WC, Beilerli A, Khalilov R, Javadov S. Recent progresses in natural based therapeutic materials for Alzheimer's disease. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26351. [PMID: 38434059 PMCID: PMC10906329 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder that causes increased memory loss, mood swings, behavioral disorders, and disruptions in daily activities. Polymer scaffolds for the brain have been grown under laboratory, physiological, and pathological circumstances because of the limitations of conventional treatments for patients with central nervous system diseases. The blood-brain barrier prevents medications from entering the brain, challenging AD treatment. Numerous biomaterials such as biomolecules, polymers, inorganic metals, and metal oxide nanoparticles have been used to transport therapeutic medicines into the nervous system. Incorporating biocompatible materials that support neurogenesis through a combination of topographical, pharmacological, and mechanical stimuli has also shown promise for the transfer of cells to replenish dopaminergic neurons. Components made of naturally occurring biodegradable polymers are appropriate for the regeneration of nerve tissue. The ability of natural-based materials (biomaterials) has been shown to promote endogenous cell development after implantation. Also, strategic functionalization of polymeric nanocarriers could be employed for treating AD. In particular, nanoparticles could resolve Aβ aggregation and thus help cure Alzheimer's disease. Drug moieties can be effectively directed to the brain by utilizing nano-based systems and diverse colloidal carriers, including hydrogels and biodegradable scaffolds. Notably, early investigations employing neural stem cells have yielded promising results, further emphasizing the potential advancements in this field. Few studies have fully leveraged the combination of cells with cutting-edge biomaterials. This study provides a comprehensive overview of prior research, highlighting the pivotal role of biomaterials as sophisticated drug carriers. It delves into various intelligent drug delivery systems, encompassing pH and thermo-triggered mechanisms, polymeric and lipid carriers, inorganic nanoparticles, and other vectors. The discussion synthesizes existing knowledge and underscores the transformative impact of these biomaterials in devising innovative strategies, augmenting current therapeutic methodologies, and shaping new paradigms in the realm of Alzheimer's disease treatment.
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- Tayebeh Zivari-Ghader
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran
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- Technology Development Zones Management CO, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51665118, Iran
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Biophysics and Biochemistry, Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Azerbaijan Technological University, Ganja, Azerbaijan
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- Central Research Laboratory, Bashkir State Medical University, Republic of Bashkortostan, 3 Lenin Street, Ufa, 450008, Russia
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Life Sciences, Khazar University, Baku, Azerbaijan
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tyumen State Medical University, 54 Odesskaya Street, 625023, Tyumen, Russia
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- Department of Biophysics and Biochemistry, Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan
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- Department of Physiology, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, PR, 00936-5067, USA
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Lee JU, Song KS, Hong J, Shin H, Park E, Baek J, Park S, Baek AR, Lee J, Jang AS, Kim DJ, Chin SS, Kim UJ, Jeong SH, Park SW. Role of lung ornithine aminotransferase in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: regulation of mitochondrial ROS generation and TGF-β1 activity. Exp Mol Med 2024; 56:478-490. [PMID: 38413821 PMCID: PMC10907606 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-024-01170-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is characterized by aberrant lung remodeling and the excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins. In a previous study, we found that the levels of ornithine aminotransferase (OAT), a principal enzyme in the proline metabolism pathway, were increased in the lungs of patients with IPF. However, the precise role played by OAT in the pathogenesis of IPF is not yet clear. The mechanism by which OAT affects fibrogenesis was assessed in vitro using OAT-overexpressing and OAT-knockdown lung fibroblasts. The therapeutic effects of OAT inhibition were assessed in the lungs of bleomycin-treated mice. OAT expression was increased in fibrotic areas, principally in interstitial fibroblasts, of lungs affected by IPF. OAT levels in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of IPF patients were inversely correlated with lung function. The survival rate was significantly lower in the group with an OAT level >75.659 ng/mL than in the group with an OAT level ≤75.659 ng/mL (HR, 29.53; p = 0.0008). OAT overexpression and knockdown increased and decreased ECM component production by lung fibroblasts, respectively. OAT knockdown also inhibited transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF)-β1 activity and TGF-β1 pathway signaling. OAT overexpression increased the generation of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) by activating proline dehydrogenase. The OAT inhibitor L-canaline significantly attenuated bleomycin-induced lung injury and fibrosis. In conclusion, increased OAT levels in lungs affected by IPF contribute to the progression of fibrosis by promoting excessive mitochondrial ROS production, which in turn activates TGF-β1 signaling. OAT may be a useful target for treating patients with fibrotic lung diseases, including IPF.
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- Jong-Uk Lee
- Division of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, 14584, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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- Division of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, 14584, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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- Division of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, 14584, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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- Division of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, 14584, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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- Division of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, 14584, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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- Division of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, 14584, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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- Division of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, 14584, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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- Division of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, 14584, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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- Division of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, 14584, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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- Division of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, 14584, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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- Division of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, 14584, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, 14584, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Environmental Health Center Kangwon National University, Gangwondaehakgil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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- Department of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Gachon University, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, South Korea
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- Division of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, 14584, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea.
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Pinto KP, Fidalgo TKDS, de Lima CO, Lopes RT, Freitas-Fernandes LB, Valente AP, Sassone LM, Silva EJNL. Chronic alcohol and nicotine consumption as catalyst for systemic inflammatory storm and bone destruction in apical periodontitis. Int Endod J 2024; 57:178-194. [PMID: 37966374 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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AIM To assess the periapical alveolar bone pattern and the serum levels of proinflammatory cytokines, biochemical markers and metabolites in rats subjected to chronic alcohol and nicotine consumption and induced apical periodontitis. METHODOLOGY Twenty-eight male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: Control, Alcohol, Nicotine and Alcohol+Nicotine. The alcohol groups were exposed to self-administration of a 25% alcohol solution, while the other groups were given only filtered water. The nicotine groups received daily intraperitoneal injections of a nicotine solution (0.19 μL of nicotine/mL), whereas the other groups received saline solution. Periapical lesions were induced by exposing the pulps of the left mandibular first molars for 28 days. After euthanasia, the mandibles were removed and the percentage bone volume, bone mineral density, trabecular thickness, trabecular separation and trabecular number of the periapical bone were measured using micro-computed tomography images. Serum samples were collected for analysis of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-4, IL-6 and TNF-α), biochemical and metabolomic analysis. Statistical analysis was performed with a significance level of 5%. Nonparametric data were analysed using the Kruskal-Wallis test followed by Dunn's test, while one-way anova followed by Tukey's test was performed for parametric data. RESULTS The groups exposed to alcohol or nicotine consumption exhibited an altered bone pattern indicating lower bone density and higher levels of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α compared to the Control group (p < .05). Significant differences were observed among the groups in the levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase, cholesterol, triglycerides, urea, creatinine, albumin, uric acid, bilirubin and calcium. Metabolomic analysis revealed significant differences in glycine, phosphocholine, lysine, lactate, valine, pyruvate and lipids (CH2 CH2 CO), n(CH2 ) and n(CH3 ). Most of these parameters were even more altered in the simultaneous consumption of both substances compared to single consumption. CONCLUSION Alcohol and nicotine chronic consumption altered several metabolic markers, impaired liver and kidney function, increased the production of systemic proinflammatory mediators and harmed the periapical bone microarchitecture in the presence of apical periodontitis. The simultaneous consumption of alcohol and nicotine intensified these detrimental effects.
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- Karem Paula Pinto
- Department of Integrated Clinical Procedures, School of Dentistry, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Nuclear Engineering Program, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- National Center for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Medical Biochemistry, Rio de Janeiro Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- National Center for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Medical Biochemistry, Rio de Janeiro Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Integrated Clinical Procedures, School of Dentistry, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Integrated Clinical Procedures, School of Dentistry, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Departament of Endodontics, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Tong TYN, Clarke R, Schmidt JA, Huybrechts I, Noor U, Forouhi NG, Imamura F, Travis RC, Weiderpass E, Aleksandrova K, Dahm CC, van der Schouw YT, Overvad K, Kyrø C, Tjønneland A, Kaaks R, Katzke V, Schiborn C, Schulze MB, Mayen-Chacon AL, Masala G, Sieri S, de Magistris MS, Tumino R, Sacerdote C, Boer JMA, Verschuren WMM, Brustad M, Nøst TH, Crous-Bou M, Petrova D, Amiano P, Huerta JM, Moreno-Iribas C, Engström G, Melander O, Johansson K, Lindvall K, Aglago EK, Heath AK, Butterworth AS, Danesh J, Key TJ. Dietary amino acids and risk of stroke subtypes: a prospective analysis of 356,000 participants in seven European countries. Eur J Nutr 2024; 63:209-220. [PMID: 37804448 PMCID: PMC10799144 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-023-03251-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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PURPOSE Previously reported associations of protein-rich foods with stroke subtypes have prompted interest in the assessment of individual amino acids. We examined the associations of dietary amino acids with risks of ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke in the EPIC study. METHODS We analysed data from 356,142 participants from seven European countries. Dietary intakes of 19 individual amino acids were assessed using validated country-specific dietary questionnaires, calibrated using additional 24-h dietary recalls. Multivariable-adjusted Cox regression models were used to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke in relation to the intake of each amino acid. The role of blood pressure as a potential mechanism was assessed in 267,642 (75%) participants. RESULTS After a median follow-up of 12.9 years, 4295 participants had an ischaemic stroke and 1375 participants had a haemorrhagic stroke. After correction for multiple testing, a higher intake of proline (as a percent of total protein) was associated with a 12% lower risk of ischaemic stroke (HR per 1 SD higher intake 0.88; 95% CI 0.82, 0.94). The association persisted after mutual adjustment for all other amino acids, systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The inverse associations of isoleucine, leucine, valine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, glutamic acid, serine and tyrosine with ischaemic stroke were each attenuated with adjustment for proline intake. For haemorrhagic stroke, no statistically significant associations were observed in the continuous analyses after correcting for multiple testing. CONCLUSION Higher proline intake may be associated with a lower risk of ischaemic stroke, independent of other dietary amino acids and blood pressure.
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- Tammy Y N Tong
- Cancer Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Richard Doll Building, Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7LF, UK.
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- Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Cancer Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Richard Doll Building, Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7LF, UK
- Departments of Clinical Epidemiology, Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital and Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Nutrition and Metabolism Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), World Health Organization (WHO), Lyon, France
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- Cancer Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Richard Doll Building, Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7LF, UK
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK
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- Cancer Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Richard Doll Building, Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7LF, UK
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), World Health Organization (WHO), Lyon, France
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- Department Epidemiological Methods and Etiological Research, Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology-BIPS, Bremen, Germany
- Faculty of Human and Health Sciences, University of Bremen, Grazer Straße 2, 28359, Bremen, Germany
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Danish Cancer Society Research Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Epidemiology, German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke, Nuthetal, Germany
- German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Neuherberg, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Epidemiology, German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke, Nuthetal, Germany
- Institute for Nutritional Science, University of Potsdam, Nuthetal, Germany
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- Nutrition and Metabolism Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), World Health Organization (WHO), Lyon, France
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- Institute for Cancer Research, Prevention and Clinical Network (ISPRO), Florence, Italy
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- Epidemiology and Prevention Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Dei Tumori Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Hyblean Association for Epidemiological Research AIRE-ONLUS, Ragusa, Italy
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- Unit of Cancer Epidemiology, Città della Salute e della Scienza University-Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- The Public Dental Service Competence Centre of Northern Norway (TkNN), Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- K.G. Jebsen Centre for Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Unit of Nutrition and Cancer, Cancer Epidemiology Research Program, Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO)-Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Escuela Andaluza de Salud Pública (EASP), Granada, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria Ibs.GRANADA, Granada, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, C. de Melchor Fernández Almagro, Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, C. de Melchor Fernández Almagro, Madrid, Spain
- Ministry of Health of the Basque Government, Sub Directorate for Public Health and Addictions of Gipuzkoa, San Sebastian, Spain
- Biodonostia Health Research Institute, Epidemiology of Chronic and Communicable Diseases Group, San Sebastián, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, C. de Melchor Fernández Almagro, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Epidemiology, Murcia Regional Health Council, IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, C. de Melchor Fernández Almagro, Madrid, Spain
- Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), Pamplona, SpainInstituto de Salud Pu´Blica de Navarra, IdiSNA, Navarre Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Science in Malmö, Lund University, Clinical Research Center, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science in Malmö, Lund University, Clinical Research Center, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Emergency and Internal Medicine, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- British Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- National Institute for Health Research Blood and Transplant Research Unit in Donor Health and Genomics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, University of Cambridge, Hills Road, Cambridge, UK
- Health Data Research UK Cambridge, Wellcome Genome Campus and University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- British Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- National Institute for Health Research Blood and Transplant Research Unit in Donor Health and Genomics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, University of Cambridge, Hills Road, Cambridge, UK
- Health Data Research UK Cambridge, Wellcome Genome Campus and University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- Department of Human Genetics, Wellcome Sanger Institute, Hinxton, UK
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- Cancer Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Richard Doll Building, Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7LF, UK
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Wang W, Kou J, Long J, Wang T, Zhang M, Wei M, Xie Q. GC/MS and LC/MS serum metabolomic analysis of Chinese LN patients. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1523. [PMID: 38233574 PMCID: PMC10794181 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52137-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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China, being a densely populated nation, faces a substantial economic burden due to a high incidence of lupus nephritis (LN) cases. The concealed onset of LN has resulted in many individuals have missed the optimal timing for treatment. The aim of the research is to study the serum metabolomics of Chinese LN patients using gas chromatography (GC)/mass spectrometry (MS) and liquid chromatography (LC)/MS to identify potential diagnostic markers. Fifty LN patients and fifty normal controls, matched for Body Mass Index (BMI) and age, were selected. Serum analysis was conducted using GC/MS and LC/MS, followed by multivariate statistical analysis. Various multidimensional analyses, including principal component analysis, partial least squares discrimination analysis, and orthogonal partial least squares discrimination analysis, along with one-dimensional analyses such as t-tests, were performed. Metabolites with variable importance in projection value > 1 and a p-value < 0.05 were considered critical biomarkers for LN. Furthermore, identified biomarkers delineated relevant metabolic pathways, and a metabolic pathway map was obtained from the database. Forty-one metabolites were identified as potential LN biomarkers, primarily associated with immune regulation, energy metabolism, intestinal microbial metabolism, renal damage, and oxidative stress. The potential for diagnosing LN and other diseases through metabolomics is demonstrated. Future research should explore larger sample sizes, metabolomic comparisons across different diseases and health states, and integration of metabolomics with clinical diagnostics. Such studies will enhance the understanding of metabolomics in medical diagnosis and provide robust support for its practical application.
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- Wei Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Rongdu Avenue No. 270, Chengdu, 610000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders (Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics), Chongqing, 400010, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, No.555 Youyi East Road, Beilin District, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Tianhui Road 270, Chengdu, 610000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Tianhui Road 270, Chengdu, 610000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Tianhui Road 270, Chengdu, 610000, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Rongdu Avenue No. 270, Chengdu, 610000, People's Republic of China.
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Morgan MB, Williams J, Breeze B, English N, Higdon N, Onthank K, Qualley DF. Synergistic and antagonistic interactions of oxybenzone and ocean acidification: new insight into vulnerable cellular processes in non-calcifying anthozoans. Front Physiol 2024; 14:1332446. [PMID: 38274044 PMCID: PMC10808722 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1332446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Cnidarians face significant threats from ocean acidification (OA) and anthropogenic pollutants such as oxybenzone (BP-3). The convergence of threats from multiple stressors is an important area to investigate because of potential significant synergistic or antagonistic interactions. Real-time quantitative PCR was performed to characterize the expression profiles of twenty-two genes of interest (GOI) in sea anemones (Exaiptasia diaphana) exposed to one of four treatments: 1) 96 h of OA conditions followed by a 4 h exposure to 20 ppb BP-3; 2) Exposure to 4 h 20 ppb BP-3 without 96 h of OA; 3) Exposure to 96 h of OA alone; or 4) laboratory conditions with no exposure to BP-3 and/or OA. These 22 GOIs represent cellular processes associated with proton-dependent transport, sodium-dependent transport, metal cation binding/transport, extracellular matrix, amino acid metabolism/transport, immunity, and/or steroidogenesis. These 22 GOIs provide new insight into vulnerable cellular processes in non-calcifying anthozoans exposed to OA and BP-3. Expression profiles were categorized as synergistic, antagonistic, or additive of BP-3 in the presence of OA. Two GOIs were synergistic. Fifteen GOIs were antagonistic and the remaining five GOIs were additive in response to BP-3 in acidified seawater. A subset of these GOIs appear to be candidate biomarkers for future in situ investigations. In human health, proton-dependent monocarboxylate transporters (MCTs) are promising pharmacological targets and recognized as potential biomarkers. By comparison, these same MCTs appear to be targets of xenobiotic chemical pollutants in cnidarian physiology. In the presence of BP-3, a network of collagen synthesis genes are upregulated and antagonistic in their expression profiles. Cytochrome b561 is a critical protein required for collagen synthesis and in silico modeling demonstrates BP-3 binds in the pocket of cytochrome b561. Understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms of "drug-like" compounds such as BP-3 may lead to a more comprehensive interpretation of transcriptional expression profiles. The collective antagonistic responses of GOIs associated with collagen synthesis strongly suggests these GOIs should be considered candidate biomarkers of effect. GOIs with synergistic and additive responses represent candidate biomarkers of exposure. Results show the effects of OA and BP-3 are interactive with respect to their impact on cnidarians. This investigation offers mechanistic data that supports the expression profiles and underpins higher order physiological responses.
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- Michael B. Morgan
- Department of Biology, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA, United States
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA, United States
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- Department of Biology, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA, United States
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- Department of Biology, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA, United States
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA, United States
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- Department of Biology, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA, United States
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- Department of Biology, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA, United States
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- Department of Biology, Walla Walla University, College Place, WA, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA, United States
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He W, Posey EA, Steele CC, Savell JW, Bazer FW, Wu G. Dietary glycine supplementation activates mechanistic target of rapamycin signaling pathway in tissues of pigs with intrauterine growth restriction. J Anim Sci 2024; 102:skae141. [PMID: 38761109 PMCID: PMC11217904 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skae141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024] Open
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The mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) cell signaling pathway serves as the central mechanism for the regulation of tissue protein synthesis and growth. We recently reported that supplementing 1% glycine to corn- and soybean meal-based diets enhanced growth performance between weaning and market weights in pigs with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Results of recent studies have revealed an important role for glycine in activating mTOR and protein synthesis in C2C12 muscle cells. Therefore, the present study tested the hypothesis that dietary glycine supplementation enhanced the mTOR cell signaling pathway in skeletal muscle and other tissues of IUGR pigs. At weaning (21 d of age), IUGR pigs and litter mates with normal birth weights (NBW) were assigned randomly to one of the two groups: supplementation with either 1% glycine or 1.19% l-alanine (isonitrogenous control) to a corn- and soybean meal-based diet. Tissues were obtained from the pigs within 1 wk after the feeding trial ended at 188 d of age to determine the abundances of total and phosphorylated forms of mTOR and its two major downstream proteins: eukaryotic initiation factor 4E-binding protein-1 (4EBP1) and ribosomal protein S6 kinase-1 (p70S6K). Results showed that IUGR decreased (P < 0.05) the abundances of both total and phosphorylated mTOR, 4EBP1, and p70S6K in the gastrocnemius muscle and jejunum. In the longissimus lumborum muscle of IUGR pigs, the abundances of total mTOR did not differ (P > 0.05) but those for phosphorylated mTOR and both total and phosphorylated 4EBP1 and p70S6K were downregulated (P < 0.05), when compared to NBW pigs. These adverse effects of IUGR in the gastrocnemius muscle, longissimus lumborum muscle, and jejunum were prevented (P < 0.05) by dietary glycine supplementation. Interestingly, the abundances of total or phosphorylated mTOR, 4EBP1, and p70S6K in the liver were not affected (P > 0.05) by IUGR or glycine supplementation. Collectively, our findings indicate that IUGR impaired the mTOR cell signaling pathway in the tissues of pigs and that adequate glycine intake was crucial for maintaining active mTOR-dependent protein synthesis for the growth and development of skeletal muscle.
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- Wenliang He
- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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Akinjiyan FA, Ibitoye Z, Zhao P, Shriver LP, Patti GJ, Longmore GD, Fuh KC. DDR2-regulated arginase activity in ovarian cancer-associated fibroblasts promotes collagen production and tumor progression. Oncogene 2024; 43:189-201. [PMID: 37996700 PMCID: PMC10786713 DOI: 10.1038/s41388-023-02884-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Ovarian cancer has poor survival outcomes particularly for advanced stage, metastatic disease. Metastasis is promoted by interactions of stromal cells, such as cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) in the tumor microenvironment (TME), with tumor cells. CAFs play a key role in tumor progression by remodeling the TME and extracellular matrix (ECM) to result in a more permissive environment for tumor progression. It has been shown that fibroblasts, in particular myofibroblasts, utilize metabolism to support ECM remodeling. However, the intricate mechanisms by which CAFs support collagen production and tumor progression are poorly understood. In this study, we show that the fibrillar collagen receptor, Discoidin Domain Receptor 2 (DDR2), promotes collagen production in human and mouse omental CAFs through arginase activity. CAFs with high DDR2 or arginase promote tumor colonization in the omentum. In addition, DDR2-depleted CAFs had decreased ornithine levels leading to decreased collagen production and polyamine levels compared to WT control CAFs. Tumor cell invasion was decreased in the presence CAF conditioned media (CM) depleted of DDR2 or arginase-1, and this invasion defect was rescued in the presence of CM from DDR2-depleted CAFs that constitutively overexpressed arginase-1. Similarly, the addition of exogenous polyamines to CM from DDR2-depleted CAFs led to increased tumor cell invasion. We detected SNAI1 protein at the promoter region of the arginase-1 gene, and DDR2-depleted CAFs had decreased levels of SNAI1 protein at the arginase-1 promoter region. Furthermore, high stromal arginase-1 expression correlated with poor survival in ovarian cancer patients. These findings highlight how DDR2 regulates collagen production by CAFs in the tumor microenvironment by controlling the transcription of arginase-1, and CAFs are a major source of arginase activity and L-arginine metabolites in ovarian cancer models.
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- Favour A Akinjiyan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Center for Reproductive Health Sciences, Washington University, St Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- ICCE Institute, Washington University, St Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Department of Medicine (Oncology), Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Center for Reproductive Health Sciences, Washington University, St Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- ICCE Institute, Washington University, St Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Department of Medicine (Oncology), Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Medicine (Oncology), Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Center for Metabolomics and Isotope Tracing, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA
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- Department of Medicine (Oncology), Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Center for Metabolomics and Isotope Tracing, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA
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- ICCE Institute, Washington University, St Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Department of Medicine (Oncology), Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
- Center for Reproductive Health Sciences, Washington University, St Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
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Connolly ED, Wu G. Functions and Metabolism of Amino Acids in the Hair and Skin of Dogs and Cats. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2024; 1446:135-154. [PMID: 38625527 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-54192-6_6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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The hair and skin of domestic cats or dogs account for 2% and 12-24% of their body weight, respectively, depending on breed and age. These connective tissues contain protein as the major constituent and provide the first line of defense against external pathogens and toxins. Maintenance of the skin and hair in smooth and elastic states requires special nutritional support, particularly an adequate provision of amino acids (AAs). Keratin (rich in cysteine, serine and glycine) is the major protein both in the epidermis of the skin and in the hair. Filaggrin [rich in some AAs (e.g., serine, glutamate, glutamine, glycine, arginine, and histidine)] is another physiologically important protein in the epidermis of the skin. Collagen and elastin (rich in glycine and proline plus 4-hydroxyproline) are the predominant proteins in the dermis and hypodermis of the skin. Taurine and 4-hydroxyproline are abundant free AAs in the skin of dogs and cats, and 4-hydroxyproline is also an abundant free AA in their hair. The epidermis of the skin synthesizes melanin (the pigment in the skin and hair) from tyrosine and produces trans-urocanate from histidine. Qualitative requirements for proteinogenic AAs are similar between cats and dogs but not identical. Both animal species require the same AAs to nourish the hair and skin but the amounts differ. Other factors (e.g., breeds, coat color, and age) may affect the requirements of cats or dogs for nutrients. The development of a healthy coat, especially a black coat, as well as healthy skin critically depends on AAs [particularly arginine, glycine, histidine, proline, 4-hydroxyproline, and serine, sulfur AAs (methionine, cysteine, and taurine), phenylalanine, and tyrosine] and creatine. Although there are a myriad of studies on AA nutrition in cats and dogs, there is still much to learn about how each AA affects the growth, development and maintenance of the hair and skin. Animal-sourced foodstuffs (e.g., feather meal and poultry by-product meal) are excellent sources of the AAs that are crucial to maintain the normal structure and health of the skin and hair in dogs and cats.
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- Erin D Connolly
- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA.
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Lopez AN, Bazer FW, Wu G. Functions and Metabolism of Amino Acids in Bones and Joints of Cats and Dogs. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2024; 1446:155-175. [PMID: 38625528 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-54192-6_7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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The bone is a large and complex organ (12-15% of body weight) consisting of specialized connective tissues (bone matrix and bone marrow), whereas joints are composed of cartilage, tendons, ligaments, synovial joint capsules and membranes, and a synovial joint cavity filled with synovial fluid. Maintaining healthy bones and joints is a dynamic and complex process, as bone deposition (formation of new bone materials) and resorption (breakdown of the bone matrix to release calcium and phosphorus) are the continuous processes to determine bone balance. Bones are required for locomotion, protection of internal organs, and have endocrine functions to maintain mineral homeostasis. Joints are responsible for resisting mechanical stress/trauma, aiding in locomotion, and supporting the overall musculoskeletal system. Amino acids have multiple regulatory, compositional, metabolic, and functional roles in maintaining the health of bones and joints. Their disorders are prevalent in mammals and significantly reduce the quality of life. These abnormalities in companion animals, specifically cats and dogs, commonly lead to elective euthanasia due to the poor quality of life. Multiple disorders of bones and joints result from genetic predisposition and are heritable, but other factors such as nutrition, growth rate, trauma, and physical activity affect how the disorder manifests. Treatments for cats and dogs are primarily to slow the progression of these disorders and assist in pain management. Therapeutic supplements such as Cosequin and formulated diets rich in amino acids are used commonly as treatments for companion animals to reduce pain and slow the progression of those diseases. Also, amino acids (e.g., taurine, arginine, glycine, proline, and 4-hydroxyproline), and glucosamine reduce inflammation and pain in animals with bone and joint disorders. Gaining insight into how amino acids function in maintaining bone and joint health can aid in developing preventative diets and therapeutic supplementations of amino acids to improve the quality of life in companion animals.
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- Arianna N Lopez
- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA.
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van Boom KM, Kohn TA, Tordiffe ASW. A cross-over dietary intervention in captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus): Investigating the effects of glycine supplementation on blood parameters. Zoo Biol 2024; 43:32-41. [PMID: 37721178 DOI: 10.1002/zoo.21803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Captive cheetahs are prone to unusual diseases which may be attributed to their high muscle meat, collagen deficient captive diet. Glycine is a simple amino acid that is abundant in collagen rich tissues and has many physiological functions, specifically in collagen synthesis and in the conjugation of detrimental by-products produced during gut bacterial fermentation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a 4 week glycine supplementation on the body measurements, haematology and serum blood parameters of 10 captive cheetahs using a randomised controlled cross-over design. This approach has not yet been used to investigate the effect of diet in captive cheetahs. Cheetahs were randomly assigned to a control diet (horse meat only) or a glycine diet (30 g glycine per 1 kg meat) for 4 weeks before being crossed over. Blood was collected at baseline and after each intervention. The glycine diet resulted in a decreased serum albumin, alkaline phosphatase and total calcium concentration and increases in eosinophils and basophils counts compared to the control diet. Body weight also decreased on the glycine diet which may be due to increased β-oxidation and fat loss. This was the first study to investigate the effect of glycine supplementation, which resulted in slight body and blood changes, in captive cheetahs using a cross-over design and this approach should be utilised for future dietary studies.
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- Kathryn M van Boom
- Department of Paraclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa
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- Department of Paraclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa
- Department of Medical Bioscience, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa
- Centre for Veterinary Wildlife Research, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, Gauteng, South Africa
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- Department of Paraclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa
- Centre for Veterinary Wildlife Research, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, Gauteng, South Africa
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Li P, Wu G. Characteristics of Nutrition and Metabolism in Dogs and Cats. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2024; 1446:55-98. [PMID: 38625525 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-54192-6_4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Domestic dogs and cats have evolved differentially in some aspects of nutrition, metabolism, chemical sensing, and feeding behavior. The dogs have adapted to omnivorous diets containing taurine-abundant meat and starch-rich plant ingredients. By contrast, domestic cats must consume animal-sourced foods for survival, growth, and development. Both dogs and cats synthesize vitamin C and many amino acids (AAs, such as alanine, asparagine, aspartate, glutamate, glutamine, glycine, proline, and serine), but have a limited ability to form de novo arginine and vitamin D3. Compared with dogs, cats have greater endogenous nitrogen losses and higher dietary requirements for AAs (particularly arginine, taurine, and tyrosine), B-complex vitamins (niacin, thiamin, folate, and biotin), and choline; exhibit greater rates of gluconeogenesis; are less sensitive to AA imbalances and antagonism; are more capable of concentrating urine through renal reabsorption of water; and cannot tolerate high levels of dietary starch due to limited pancreatic α-amylase activity. In addition, dogs can form sufficient taurine from cysteine (for most breeds); arachidonic acid from linoleic acid; eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid from α-linolenic acid; all-trans-retinol from β-carotene; and niacin from tryptophan. These synthetic pathways, however, are either absent or limited in all cats due to (a) no or low activities of key enzymes (including pyrroline-5-carboxylate synthase, cysteine dioxygenase, ∆6-desaturase, β-carotene dioxygenase, and quinolinate phosphoribosyltransferase) and (b) diversion of intermediates to other metabolic pathways. Dogs can thrive on one large meal daily, select high-fat over low-fat diets, and consume sweet substances. By contrast, cats eat more frequently during light and dark periods, select high-protein over low-protein diets, refuse dry food, enjoy a consistent diet, and cannot taste sweetness. This knowledge guides the feeding and care of dogs and cats, as well as the manufacturing of their foods. As abundant sources of essential nutrients, animal-derived foodstuffs play important roles in optimizing the growth, development, and health of the companion animals.
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- Peng Li
- North American Renderers Association, Alexandria, VA, 22314, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA.
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Hipólito A, Mendes C, Martins F, Lemos I, Francisco I, Cunha F, Almodôvar T, Albuquerque C, Gonçalves LG, Bonifácio VDB, Vicente JB, Serpa J. H 2S-Synthesizing Enzymes Are Putative Determinants in Lung Cancer Management toward Personalized Medicine. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 13:51. [PMID: 38247476 PMCID: PMC10812562 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13010051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Lung cancer is a lethal disease with no truly efficient therapeutic management despite the progresses, and metabolic profiling can be a way of stratifying patients who may benefit from new therapies. The present study is dedicated to profiling cysteine metabolic pathways in NSCLC cell lines and tumor samples. This was carried out by analyzing hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and ATP levels, examining mRNA and protein expression patterns of cysteine catabolic enzymes and transporters, and conducting metabolomics analysis using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Selenium-chrysin (SeChry) was tested as a therapeutic alternative with the aim of having an effect on cysteine catabolism and showed promising results. NSCLC cell lines presented different cysteine metabolic patterns, with A549 and H292 presenting a higher reliance on cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) and cystathionine γ-lyase (CSE) to maintain H2S levels, while the PC-9 cell line presented an adaptive behavior based on the use of mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (MST) and cysteine dioxygenase (CDO1), both contributing to the role of cysteine as a pyruvate source. The analyses of human lung tumor samples corroborated this variability in profiles, meaning that the expression of certain genes may be informative in defining prognosis and new targets. Heterogeneity points out individual profiles, and the identification of new targets among metabolic players is a step forward in cancer management toward personalized medicine.
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- Ana Hipólito
- iNOVA4Health, NOVA Medical School, 1150-069 Lisbon, Portugal; (A.H.); (C.M.); (F.M.); (I.L.)
- Molecular Pathobiology Research Unit, fromThe Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPOLFG), 1099-023 Lisbon, Portugal; (I.F.); (C.A.)
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- iNOVA4Health, NOVA Medical School, 1150-069 Lisbon, Portugal; (A.H.); (C.M.); (F.M.); (I.L.)
- Molecular Pathobiology Research Unit, fromThe Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPOLFG), 1099-023 Lisbon, Portugal; (I.F.); (C.A.)
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- iNOVA4Health, NOVA Medical School, 1150-069 Lisbon, Portugal; (A.H.); (C.M.); (F.M.); (I.L.)
- Molecular Pathobiology Research Unit, fromThe Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPOLFG), 1099-023 Lisbon, Portugal; (I.F.); (C.A.)
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- iNOVA4Health, NOVA Medical School, 1150-069 Lisbon, Portugal; (A.H.); (C.M.); (F.M.); (I.L.)
- Molecular Pathobiology Research Unit, fromThe Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPOLFG), 1099-023 Lisbon, Portugal; (I.F.); (C.A.)
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- Molecular Pathobiology Research Unit, fromThe Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPOLFG), 1099-023 Lisbon, Portugal; (I.F.); (C.A.)
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- Pathology Department, The Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPOLFG), 1099-023 Lisbon, Portugal;
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- Pneumology Department, The Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPOLFG), 1099-023 Lisbon, Portugal;
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- Molecular Pathobiology Research Unit, fromThe Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPOLFG), 1099-023 Lisbon, Portugal; (I.F.); (C.A.)
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- Institute of Chemical and Biological Technology António Xavier (ITQB NOVA), 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal; (L.G.G.); (J.B.V.)
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- IBB-Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, IST-Lisbon University, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal;
- Bioengineering Department, IST-Lisbon University, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Institute of Chemical and Biological Technology António Xavier (ITQB NOVA), 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal; (L.G.G.); (J.B.V.)
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- iNOVA4Health, NOVA Medical School, 1150-069 Lisbon, Portugal; (A.H.); (C.M.); (F.M.); (I.L.)
- Molecular Pathobiology Research Unit, fromThe Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPOLFG), 1099-023 Lisbon, Portugal; (I.F.); (C.A.)
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Kukułowicz J, Pietrzak-Lichwa K, Klimończyk K, Idlin N, Bajda M. The SLC6A15-SLC6A20 Neutral Amino Acid Transporter Subfamily: Functions, Diseases, and Their Therapeutic Relevance. Pharmacol Rev 2023; 76:142-193. [PMID: 37940347 DOI: 10.1124/pharmrev.123.000886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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The neutral amino acid transporter subfamily that consists of six members, consecutively SLC6A15-SLC620, also called orphan transporters, represents membrane, sodium-dependent symporter proteins that belong to the family of solute carrier 6 (SLC6). Primarily, they mediate the transport of neutral amino acids from the extracellular milieu toward cell or storage vesicles utilizing an electric membrane potential as the driving force. Orphan transporters are widely distributed throughout the body, covering many systems; for instance, the central nervous, renal, or intestinal system, supplying cells into molecules used in biochemical, signaling, and building pathways afterward. They are responsible for intestinal absorption and renal reabsorption of amino acids. In the central nervous system, orphan transporters constitute a significant medium for the provision of neurotransmitter precursors. Diseases related with aforementioned transporters highlight their significance; SLC6A19 mutations are associated with metabolic Hartnup disorder, whereas altered expression of SLC6A15 has been associated with a depression/stress-related disorders. Mutations of SLC6A18-SLCA20 cause iminoglycinuria and/or hyperglycinuria. SLC6A18-SLC6A20 to reach the cellular membrane require an ancillary unit ACE2 that is a molecular target for the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. SLC6A19 has been proposed as a molecular target for the treatment of metabolic disorders resembling gastric surgery bypass. Inhibition of SLC6A15 appears to have a promising outcome in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. SLC6A19 and SLC6A20 have been suggested as potential targets in the treatment of COVID-19. In this review, we gathered recent advances on orphan transporters, their structure, functions, related disorders, and diseases, and in particular their relevance as therapeutic targets. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: The following review systematizes current knowledge about the SLC6A15-SLCA20 neutral amino acid transporter subfamily and their therapeutic relevance in the treatment of different diseases.
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- Jędrzej Kukułowicz
- Department of Physicochemical Drug Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Physicochemical Drug Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Physicochemical Drug Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Physicochemical Drug Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Physicochemical Drug Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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Lopes ALF, Araújo AKDS, Chaves LDS, Pacheco G, Oliveira APD, Silva KCD, Oliveira ACPD, Aquino CCD, Gois MB, Nicolau LAD, Medeiros JVR. Protective effect of alpha-ketoglutarate against water-immersion restraint stress-induced gastric mucosal damage in mice. Eur J Pharmacol 2023; 960:176118. [PMID: 37871764 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.176118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Gastric lesions have several aetiologies, among which stress is the most prominent. Therefore, identification of new therapies to prevent stress is of considerable importance. Alpha-ketoglutarate (α-kg) several beneficial effects and has shown promise in combating oxidative stress, inflammation, and premature aging. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the protective effect of α-kg in a gastric damage model by water-immersion restraint stress (WIRS). Pretreatment with α-kg decreased stress-related histopathological scores of tissue oedema, cell loss, and inflammatory infiltration. The α-kg restored the percentage of type III collagen fibres. Mucin levels were preserved as well as the structure and area of the myenteric plexus ganglia were preserved after pretreatment with α-kg. Myeloperoxidase (MPO) levels and the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and IL-1β) were also reduced following α-kg pretreatment. Decreased levels of glutathione (GSH) in the stress group were restored by α-kg. The omeprazole group was used as standard drug e also demonstrated improve on some parameters after the exposition to WIRS as inflammatory indexes, GSH and mucin. Through this, was possible to observe that α-kg can protect the gastric mucosa exposed to WIRS, preserve tissue architecture, reduce direct damage to the mucosa and inflammatory factors, stimulate the production of type III collagen and mucin, preserve the myenteric plexus ganglia, and maintain antioxidant potential. Due to, we indicate that α-kg has protective activity of the gastric mucosa, demonstrating its ability to prevent damage associated with gastric lesions caused by stress.
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- André Luis Fernandes Lopes
- Laboratory of Inflammation and Translational Gastroenterology (LIGAT), Post-graduation Program in Biotechnology (PPGBIOTEC), Parnaíba Delta Federal University, Av. São Sebastião, 2819, Parnaíba, PI, CEP 64202-020, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Inflammation and Translational Gastroenterology (LIGAT), Post-graduation Program in Biotechnology (PPGBIOTEC), Parnaíba Delta Federal University, Av. São Sebastião, 2819, Parnaíba, PI, CEP 64202-020, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Inflammation and Translational Gastroenterology (LIGAT), Post-graduation Program in Biotechnology (PPGBIOTEC), Parnaíba Delta Federal University, Av. São Sebastião, 2819, Parnaíba, PI, CEP 64202-020, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Inflammation and Translational Gastroenterology (LIGAT), Post-graduation Program in Biotechnology (PPGBIOTEC), Parnaíba Delta Federal University, Av. São Sebastião, 2819, Parnaíba, PI, CEP 64202-020, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Inflammation and Translational Gastroenterology (LIGAT), Post-graduation Program in Biotechnology (PPGBIOTEC), Parnaíba Delta Federal University, Av. São Sebastião, 2819, Parnaíba, PI, CEP 64202-020, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Inflammation and Translational Gastroenterology (LIGAT), Post-graduation Program in Biotechnology (PPGBIOTEC), Parnaíba Delta Federal University, Av. São Sebastião, 2819, Parnaíba, PI, CEP 64202-020, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Inflammation and Translational Gastroenterology (LIGAT), Post-graduation Program in Biotechnology (PPGBIOTEC), Parnaíba Delta Federal University, Av. São Sebastião, 2819, Parnaíba, PI, CEP 64202-020, Brazil.
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- Post-Graduation Program in Biosciences and Health, Federal University of Rondonópolis, Rondonópolis, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Inflammation and Translational Gastroenterology (LIGAT), Post-graduation Program in Biotechnology (PPGBIOTEC), Parnaíba Delta Federal University, Av. São Sebastião, 2819, Parnaíba, PI, CEP 64202-020, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Inflammation and Translational Gastroenterology (LIGAT), Post-graduation Program in Biotechnology (PPGBIOTEC), Parnaíba Delta Federal University, Av. São Sebastião, 2819, Parnaíba, PI, CEP 64202-020, Brazil.
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Nam JH, Han GP, Kim DY, Kwon CH, Kil DY. Effect of dietary glycine supplementation on productive performance, egg quality, stress response, and fatty liver incidence in laying hens raised under heat stress conditions. Poult Sci 2023; 102:103101. [PMID: 37826904 PMCID: PMC10571020 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.103101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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The current experiment aimed to investigate the effect of dietary glycine (Gly) supplementation on productive performance, egg quality, stress response, and fatty liver incidence in laying hens raised under heat stress (HS) conditions. A total of two hundred eighty 24-wk-old Lohmann Brown-Lite laying hens were randomly allotted to 1 of 4 dietary treatments with 7 replicates. The negative control (NC) diet was prepared to meet or exceed the nutrient and energy requirement for Lohmann Brown laying hens, whereas the positive control (PC) diet was formulated to increase AMEn by 100 kcal/kg compared with the NC diet. Two additional diets were prepared by supplementing 0.341% and 0.683% Gly to the NC diet. All hens were exposed to cyclic HS at 31.4 ± 1.17°C for 8 h/d and 26.7 ± 1.10°C for the remaining time for a 12-wk trial. Results indicated that increasing supplementation of Gly in diets tended (linear, P = 0.088) to decrease the FCR of laying hens. Increasing supplementation of Gly in diets increased (linear, P < 0.05) eggshell lightness and decreased (linear, P < 0.05) egg yolk color. Moreover, a tendency for a quadratic association (P < 0.10) of serum aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase concentrations with increasing supplementation of Gly was observed. Increasing supplementation of Gly in diets decreased (linear, P < 0.05) blood heterophil:lymphocyte ratio of laying hens. Hens fed the NC diet showed higher fatty liver incidence (P < 0.05) than those fed the PC diet, but increasing supplementation of Gly decreased (linear, P < 0.05) fatty liver incidence of laying hens. In conclusion, increasing supplementation of Gly up to 0.683% in diets decreases FCR, stress response, and fatty liver incidence in laying hens raised under HS conditions.
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- Jeong Hun Nam
- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546, Republic of Korea.
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de Moraes Vilar CSM, Malheiros JM, da Silva PF, Martins EH, Dos Santos Correia LEC, de Oliveira MHV, Colnago LA, de Vasconcelos Silva JAI, Mercadante MEZ. Muscle growth affects the metabolome of the pectoralis major muscle in red-winged tinamou (Rhynchotus rufescens). Poult Sci 2023; 102:103104. [PMID: 37837680 PMCID: PMC10589898 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.103104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023] Open
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The aim of the present study was to identify and quantify the metabolites (metabolome analysis) of the pectoralis major muscle in male red-winged tinamou (Rhynchotus rufescens) selected for growth traits. A selection index was developed for females [body weight (BW), chest circumference (CC), and thigh circumference (TC)] and males [BW, CC, TC, semen volume, and sperm concentration] in order to divide the animals into 2 experimental groups: selection group with a higher index (TinamouS) and commercial group with a lower index (TinamouC). Twenty male offspring of the 2 groups (TinamouS, n = 10; TinamouC, n = 10) were confined for 350 d. The birds were slaughtered and pectoralis major muscle samples were collected, subjected to polar and apolar metabolites extractions and analyzed by proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectroscopy. Analysis of the polar metabolomic profile identified 65 metabolites; 29 of them were differentially expressed between the experimental groups (P < 0.05). The TinamouS groups exhibited significantly higher concentrations (P < 0.05) of 25 metabolites, including anserine, aspartate, betaine, carnosine, creatine, glutamate, threonine, 3-methylhistidine, NAD+, pyruvate, and taurine. Significantly higher concentrations of cysteine, beta-alanine, lactose, and choline were observed in the TinamouC group (P < 0.05). The metabolites identified in the muscle provided information about the main metabolic pathways (higher impact value and P < 0.05), for example, phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan biosynthesis; alanine, aspartate and glutamate metabolism; D-glutamine and D-glutamate metabolism; β-alanine metabolism; glycine, serine and threonine metabolism; taurine and hypotaurine metabolism; histidine metabolism; phenylalanine metabolism. The NMR spectra of apolar fraction showed 8 classes of chemical compounds. The metabolome analysis shows that the selection index resulted in the upregulation of polyunsaturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids, phosphocholines, phosphoethanolamines, triacylglycerols, and glycerophospholipids. The present study suggests that, despite few generations, the selection based on muscle growth traits promoted changes in metabolite concentrations in red-winged tinamou.
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- School of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil
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Hosseini E, Amirjannati N, Henkel R, Bazrafkan M, Moghadasfar H, Gilany K. Targeted Amino Acids Profiling of Human Seminal Plasma from Teratozoospermia Patients Using LC-MS/MS. Reprod Sci 2023; 30:3285-3295. [PMID: 37264261 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-023-01272-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Identifying the metabolome of human seminal plasma (HSP) is a new research area to screen putative biomarkers of infertility. This case-control study was performed on HSP specimens of 15 infertile patients with teratozoospermia (defined as normal sperm morphology < 4%) and 12 confirmed fertile normozoospermic men as the control group to investigate the seminal metabolic signature and whether there are differences in the metabolome between two groups. HSPs were subjected to LC-MS-MS analysis. MetaboAnalyst5.0 software was utilized for statistical analysis. Different univariate and multivariate analyses were used, including T-tests, fold change analysis, random forest (RF), and metabolite set enrichment analysis (MSEA). Teratozoospermic samples contained seventeen significantly different amino acids. Upregulated metabolites include glutamine, asparagine, and glycylproline, whereas downregulated metabolites include cysteine, γ-aminobutyric acid, histidine, hydroxylysine, hydroxyproline, glycine, proline, methionine, ornithine, tryptophan, aspartic acid, argininosuccinic acid, α-aminoadipic acid, and β-aminoisobutyric acid. RF algorithm defined a set of 15 metabolites that constitute the significant features of teratozoospermia. In particular, increased glutamine, asparagine, and decreased cysteine, tryptophan, glycine, and valine were strong predictors of teratozoospemia. The most affected metabolic pathways in teratozoospermic men are the aminoacyl-tRNA, arginine, valine-leucine, and isoleucine biosynthesis. Altered metabolites detected in teratozoospermia were responsible for various roles in sperm functions that classified into four subgroups as follows: related metabolites to antioxidant function, energy production, sperm function, and spermatogenesis. The altered amino acid metabolome identified in this study may be related to the etiology of teratozoospermia, and may provide novel insight into potential biomarkers of male infertility for therapeutic targets.
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- Elham Hosseini
- Zanjan Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mousavi Hospital, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Andrology and Embryology, Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Department of Medical Bioscience, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa
- LogixX Pharma, Theale, Berkshire, UK
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- Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Reproductive Immunology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Reproductive Immunology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
- Integrative Oncology Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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Yakupova E, Semenovich D, Abramicheva P, Zorova L, Pevzner I, Andrianova N, Popkov V, Manskikh V, Bocharnikov A, Voronina Y, Zorov D, Plotnikov E. Effects of caloric restriction and ketogenic diet on renal fibrosis after ischemia/reperfusion injury. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21003. [PMID: 37928038 PMCID: PMC10623167 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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The beneficial effects of caloric restriction (CR) and a ketogenic diet (KD) have been previously shown when performed prior to kidney injury. We investigated the effects of CR and KD on fibrosis development after unilateral kidney ischemia/reperfusion (UIR). Post-treatment with CR significantly (p < 0.05) affected blood glucose (2-fold decrease), ketone bodies (3-fold increase), lactate (1.5-fold decrease), and lipids (1.4-fold decrease). In the kidney, CR improved succinate dehydrogenase and malate dehydrogenase activity by 2-fold each, but worsened fibrosis progression. Similar results were shown for the KD, which restored the post-UIR impaired activities of succinate dehydrogenase, malate dehydrogenase, and α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase (which was decreased 2-fold) but had no effect on fibrosis progression. Thus, our study shows that the use of CR or KD after UIR did not reduce the development of fibrosis, as shown by hydroxyproline content, western-blotting, and RT-PCR, whereas it caused significant metabolic changes in kidney tissue after UIR.
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- E.I. Yakupova
- A.N. Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119234, Russia
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- A.N. Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119234, Russia
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- A.N. Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119234, Russia
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- A.N. Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119234, Russia
- V.I. Kulakov National Medical Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Moscow 117997, Russia
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- A.N. Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119234, Russia
- V.I. Kulakov National Medical Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Moscow 117997, Russia
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- A.N. Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119234, Russia
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- A.N. Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119234, Russia
- V.I. Kulakov National Medical Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Moscow 117997, Russia
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- A.N. Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119234, Russia
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow 119992, Russia
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- Department of Human and Animal Physiology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119234, Russia
- Laboratory of Cardiac Electrophysiology, National Medical Research Center for Cardiology, Moscow 121552, Russia
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- A.N. Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119234, Russia
- V.I. Kulakov National Medical Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Moscow 117997, Russia
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- A.N. Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119234, Russia
- V.I. Kulakov National Medical Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Moscow 117997, Russia
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Añazco C, Ojeda PG, Guerrero-Wyss M. Common Beans as a Source of Amino Acids and Cofactors for Collagen Biosynthesis. Nutrients 2023; 15:4561. [PMID: 37960212 PMCID: PMC10649776 DOI: 10.3390/nu15214561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are widely consumed in diets all over the world and have a significant impact on human health. Proteins, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and other micro- and macronutrients are abundant in these legumes. On the other hand, collagens, the most important constituent of extracellular matrices, account for approximately 25-30 percent of the overall total protein composition within the human body. Hence, the presence of amino acids and other dietary components, including glycine, proline, and lysine, which are constituents of the primary structure of the protein, is required for collagen formation. In this particular context, protein quality is associated with the availability of macronutrients such as the essential amino acid lysine, which can be acquired from meals containing beans. Lysine plays a critical role in the process of post-translational modifications facilitated with enzymes lysyl hydroxylase and lysyl oxidase, which are directly involved in the synthesis and maturation of collagens. Furthermore, collagen biogenesis is influenced by the cellular redox state, which includes important minerals and bioactive chemicals such as iron, copper, and certain quinone cofactors. This study provides a novel perspective on the significant macro- and micronutrients present in Phaseolus vulgaris L., as well as explores the potential application of amino acids and cofactors derived from this legume in the production of collagens and bioavailability. The utilization of macro- and micronutrients obtained from Phaseolus vulgaris L. as a protein source, minerals, and natural bioactive compounds could optimize the capacity to promote the development and durability of collagen macromolecules within the human body.
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- Carolina Añazco
- Laboratorio de Bioquímica Nutricional, Escuela de Nutrición y Dietética, Carrera de Nutrición y Dietética, Facultad de Ciencias para el Cuidado de la Salud, Universidad San Sebastián, General Lagos #1190, Valdivia 5110773, Chile
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- Instituto de Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Talca 3460000, Chile;
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- Laboratorio de Bioquímica Nutricional, Escuela de Nutrición y Dietética, Carrera de Nutrición y Dietética, Facultad de Ciencias para el Cuidado de la Salud, Universidad San Sebastián, General Lagos #1190, Valdivia 5110773, Chile
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