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Yang X, Wang H, Ding D, Fang H, Dong H, Zhang D. A hybrid RNA-protein biosensor for high-throughput screening of adenosylcobalamin biosynthesis. Synth Syst Biotechnol 2024; 9:513-521. [PMID: 38680948 PMCID: PMC11047186 DOI: 10.1016/j.synbio.2024.04.008] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Genetically encoded circuits have been successfully utilized to assess and characterize target variants with desirable traits from large mutant libraries. Adenosylcobalamin is an essential coenzyme that is required in many intracellular physiological reactions and is widely used in the pharmaceutical and food industries. High-throughput screening techniques capable of detecting adenosylcobalamin productivity and selecting superior adenosylcobalamin biosynthesis strains are critical for the creation of an effective microbial cell factory for the production of adenosylcobalamin at an industrial level. In this study, we developed an RNA-protein hybrid biosensor whose input part was an endogenous RNA riboswitch to specifically respond to adenosylcobalamin, the inverter part was an orthogonal transcriptional repressor to obtain signal inversion, and the output part was a fluorescent protein to be easily detected. The hybrid biosensor could specifically and positively correlate adenosylcobalamin concentrations to green fluorescent protein expression levels in vivo. This study also improved the operating concentration and dynamic range of the hybrid biosensor by systematic optimization. An individual cell harboring the hybrid biosensor presented over 20-fold higher fluorescence intensity than the negative control. Then, using such a biosensor combined with fluorescence-activated cell sorting, we established a high-throughput screening platform for screening adenosylcobalamin overproducers. This study demonstrates that this platform has significant potential to quickly isolate high-productive strains to meet industrial demand and that the framework is acceptable for various metabolites.
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- Xia Yang
- College of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei, 443002, China
- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin,300308, China
- Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-Carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin, 300308, China
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin,300308, China
- Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-Carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin, 300308, China
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin,300308, China
- Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-Carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin, 300308, China
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin,300308, China
- Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-Carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin, 300308, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin,300308, China
- Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-Carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin, 300308, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin,300308, China
- Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-Carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin, 300308, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Kennedy KP, Alexander JL, Garakani A, Gross LS, Mintz DL, Parikh T, Pine JH, Sumner CR, Baron DA. Vitamin B 12 Supplementation in Psychiatric Practice. Curr Psychiatry Rep 2024; 26:265-272. [PMID: 38696105 DOI: 10.1007/s11920-024-01505-4] [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] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Vitamin B12 (B12, cobalamin) deficiency has been associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms, suggesting a role for B12 supplementation both as a treatment for psychiatric symptoms due to B12 deficiency and as an augmentation strategy for pharmacological treatments of psychiatric disorders. This critical review discusses the major causes of B12 deficiency, the range of psychiatric and non-psychiatric manifestations of B12 deficiency, the indications for testing B12 levels, and the evidence for B12 supplementation for major psychiatric disorders. RECENT FINDINGS We find that high-quality evidence shows no benefit to routine B12 supplementation for mild depressive symptoms or to prevent depression. There is very limited evidence on the role of B12 supplementation to augment antidepressants. No high-quality evidence to date suggests a role for routine B12 supplementation in any other major psychiatric disorder. No formal guidelines indicate when clinicians should test B12 levels for common psychiatric symptoms, in the absence of major risk factors for deficiency or cardinal symptoms of deficiency. No robust evidence currently supports routine B12 supplementation for major psychiatric disorders. However, psychiatrists should be aware of the important risk factors for B12 deficiency and should be able to identify symptoms of B12 deficiency, which requires prompt testing, medical workup, and treatment. Testing for B12 deficiency should be considered for atypical or severe psychiatric presentations.
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- Kevin P Kennedy
- Department of Psychiatry, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California Los Angeles, 760 Westwood Plaza, Suite C8-193, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich, CT, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine of Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, USA
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Lacombe V, Vinatier E, Roquin G, Copin MC, Delattre E, Hammi S, Lavigne C, Annweiler C, Blanchet O, Chao de la Barca JM, Reynier P, Urbanski G. Oral vitamin B12 supplementation in pernicious anemia: a prospective cohort study. Am J Clin Nutr 2024:S0002-9165(24)00484-2. [PMID: 38797248 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.05.019] [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: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The absorption of vitamin B12 is hindered in pernicious anemia (PA) owing to intrinsic factor deficiency. Traditionally, intramuscular vitamin B12 injections were the standard treatment, bypassing the impaired absorption. Although there is potential for oral vitamin B12 supplementation through passive enteral absorption, it is not commonly prescribed in PA owing to limited studies assessing its efficacy. OBJECTIVES We aimed to assess the efficacy of oral vitamin B12 supplementation in PA. METHODS We enrolled participants diagnosed with incident vitamin B12 deficiency related to PA. The diagnosis of PA was based on the presence of classical immune gastritis and of anti-intrinsic factor and/or antiparietal cell antibodies. To evaluate the vitamin B12 status, we measured total plasma vitamin B12, plasma homocysteine, and plasma methylmalonic acid (pMMA) concentration and urinary methylmalonic acid-to-creatinine ratio. Participants were treated with oral cyanocobalamin at a dosage of 1000 μg/d throughout the study duration. Clinical and biological vitamin B12 deficiency related features were prospectively and systematically assessed over the 1-y study duration. RESULTS We included 26 patients with vitamin B12 deficiency revealing PA. Following 1 mo of oral vitamin B12 supplementation, 88.5% of patients were no longer deficient in vitamin B12, with significant improvement of plasma vitamin B12 [407 (297-485) compared with 148 (116-213) pmol/L; P < 0.0001], plasma homocysteine [13.5 (10.9-29.8) compared with 18.6 (13.7-46.8) μmol/L; P < 0.0001], and pMMA [0.24 (0.16-0.38) compared with 0.56 (0.28-1.09) pmol/L; P < 0.0001] concentrations than those at baseline. The enhancement of these biological parameters persisted throughout the 12-month follow-up, with no patients showing vitamin B12 deficiency by the end of the follow-up period. The median time to reverse initial vitamin B12 deficiency abnormalities ranged from 1 mo for hemolysis to 4 mo for mucosal symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Oral supplementation with 1000 μg/d of cyanocobalamin has been shown to improve vitamin B12 deficiency in PA.
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- Valentin Lacombe
- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital, Angers, France; MitoVasc unit, Inserm U1083, CNRS UMR6015, Angers University, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital, Angers, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital, Angers, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital, Angers, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital, Angers, France
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine and Memory Clinic, University Hospital, Angers, France
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- Centre de Ressources Biologiques, BB-0033-00038, University Hospital, Angers, France
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- MitoVasc unit, Inserm U1083, CNRS UMR6015, Angers University, France; Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University Hospital, Angers, France
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- MitoVasc unit, Inserm U1083, CNRS UMR6015, Angers University, France; Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University Hospital, Angers, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital, Angers, France; MitoVasc unit, Inserm U1083, CNRS UMR6015, Angers University, France; Department of Orofacial Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, CA, United States; Department of Immunology and Allergology, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Lešić S, Ivanišević Z, Špiljak B, Tomas M, Šoštarić M, Včev A. The Impact of Vitamin Deficiencies on Oral Manifestations in Children. Dent J (Basel) 2024; 12:109. [PMID: 38668021 PMCID: PMC11049216 DOI: 10.3390/dj12040109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Vitamins play a vital role in human health, particularly in the development and maintenance of oral health in children. These nutrients are broadly categorized into fat-soluble and water-soluble types, crucial for children's well-being. The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of vitamin deficiencies on the oral health of children, focusing on how these deficiencies contribute to various oral health issues and determining the relationship between specific vitamin shortages and oral diseases. Findings indicate that shortages in vitamins A and D lead to enamel issues and a higher susceptibility to dental diseases, vitamin E assists in treating oral mucositis, and vitamin K is essential for blood clotting in dental surgeries. Deficits in B-complex and vitamin C result in enamel hypomineralization and soft tissue ailments, including aphthous stomatitis and gingival petechiae. Additionally, a lack of vitamin B7 compromises the immune response, increasing oral candidiasis risk. Therefore, vitamin deficiencies markedly affect children's oral health, highlighting the need for joint efforts between dental professionals and caregivers for effective pediatric care. Addressing vitamin deficiencies through supplementation and tailored dental care emphasizes the significance of nutritional health in children's overall and dental well-being, advocating for a collaborative approach to achieve optimal health outcomes.
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- Stjepanka Lešić
- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (S.L.); (Z.I.)
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (S.L.); (Z.I.)
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- School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (S.L.); (Z.I.)
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia;
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia;
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Dułak NA, Rytlewska M, Jaskólska M, Chmielewski M. A new perspective on vitamin B12 deficiency in rheumatology: a case-based review. Rheumatol Int 2024; 44:737-741. [PMID: 38294542 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-024-05539-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency is common in patients with rheumatic diseases. Pernicious anemia is a well-known cause, but recent reports suggest that autoimmune-derived deficiency may not be limited to this cause alone. Symptoms of low vitamin B12 concentration are often deceptive, mimicking and overlapping with symptoms of other conditions. Neuropsychiatric manifestations, anemia, and fatigue are frequently attributed to a rheumatic disease without further evaluation. In this study, we present three cases of patients with neuropathic pain, depression, fatigue, and muscle weakness, initially attributed to a rheumatic disease, which almost completely resolved after implementing vitamin B12 supplementation. Furthermore, we provide an overview of current scientific reports regarding the potential use of cobalamin in rheumatology. Treatment of pain and neuropathy, often very challenging in long-lasting rheumatic diseases, can be more effective after a course of vitamin B12, even when no apparent deficiency is detected in laboratory tests. Considering recent research demonstrating vitamin B12's nerve-protecting properties, we recommend that physicians should assess vitamin B12 levels early in the diagnostic process of rheumatic diseases. In specific cases, physicians should consider cobalamin supplementation regardless of vitamin B12 serum concentration.
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- Natalia Aleksandra Dułak
- Department of Rheumatology, Clinical Immunology, Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.
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- Department of Rheumatology, Clinical Immunology, Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Rheumatology, Clinical Immunology, Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Rheumatology, Clinical Immunology, Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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Müskens JL, Kool RB, Westert GP, Zaal M, Muller H, Atsma F, van Dulmen SA. Non-indicated vitamin B 12- and D-testing among Dutch hospital clinicians: a cross-sectional analysis in data registries. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e075241. [PMID: 38418241 PMCID: PMC10910490 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-075241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess the extent of non-indicated vitamin B12- and D-testing among Dutch clinicians and its variation among hospitals. DESIGN Cross-sectional study using registration data from 2015 to 2019. PARTICIPANTS Patients aged between 18 and 70 years who received a vitamin B12- or D-test. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES The proportion of non-indicated vitamin B12- and D-testing among Dutch clinicians and its variation between hospitals (n=68) over 2015-2019. RESULTS Between 2015 and 2019, at least 79.0% of all vitamin B12-tests and 82.0% of vitamin D-tests lacked a clear indication. The number of vitamin B12-tests increased by 2.0% over the examined period, while the number of D-tests increased by 12.2%. The proportion of the unexplained variation in non-indicated vitamin B12- and D-tests that can be ascribed to differences between hospitals remained low. Intraclass correlation coefficients ranged between 0.072 and 0.085 and 0.081 and 0.096 for non-indicated vitamin B12- and D-tests, respectively. The included casemix variables patient age, gender, socioeconomic status and hospital size only accounted for a small part of the unexplained variation in non-indicated testing. Additionally, a significant correlation was observed in non-indicated vitamin B12- and D-testing among the included hospitals. CONCLUSION Hospital clinicians order vitamin B12- and D-tests without a clear indication on a large scale. Only a small proportion of the unexplained variation could be attributed to differences between hospitals.
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- Joris Ljm Müskens
- IQ Health science department, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- IQ Health science department, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- IQ Health science department, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Dutch Hospital Data, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- IQ Health science department, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- IQ Health science department, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Zhu J, He Y, Feng H, Wang Y, Ge Z. B12 deficiency-related glossitis is highly associated with high gastrin-17 and low pepsinogen I. J Oral Pathol Med 2024; 53:142-149. [PMID: 38291532 DOI: 10.1111/jop.13511] [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: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND The causes of vitamin B12 (B12) deficiency are varied and mainly related to gastric disorders. Glossitis is a common oral manifestation of B12 deficiency and is often first seen by dentists. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between B12 deficiency-related glossitis (B12-def glossitis) and gastric serum biomarkers [gastrin-17(G17), pepsinogen I (PGI), pepsinogen II (PGII), and anti-Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) antibodies], and preliminarily discuss the etiology of B12-def glossitis. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in patients complaining of glossodynia, burning sensation, or severe recurrent oral ulcers, but patients with a history of gastrectomy were excluded. All subjects underwent a uniform oral examination and hematological tests. RESULTS Of 243 patients, 133 with B12-def glossitis were in the case group, and 110 with other oral mucosal diseases (non-glossitis) and normal B12 levels were in the control group. In the case group, 84.2% (112/133) showed high G17 and low PGI levels (G17hi PGIlow ). Univariate logistic regression showed that G17hi PGIlow was a high-risk factor for B12-def glossitis (OR: 92.44; 95% CI: 35.91, 238.02). Subgroup analyses in the case group showed that the G17hi PGIlow group presented with lower B12 levels and a lower positive rate of anti-H. pylori antibodies compared to the non-G17hi PGIlow group. CONCLUSION Gastric serum biomarkers in patients with B12-def glossitis generally showed G17hi PGIlow , suggesting possible atrophy of gastric corpus and fundus mucosa. The G17hi PGIlow and non-G17hi PGIlow groups may represent different etiologies of B12 deficiency.
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- Jingci Zhu
- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Biostatistics Office of Clinical Research Unit, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Robea MA, Ilie OD, Nicoara MN, Solcan G, Romila LE, Ureche D, Ciobica A. Vitamin B 12 Ameliorates Pesticide-Induced Sociability Impairment in Zebrafish ( Danio rerio): A Prospective Controlled Intervention Study. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:405. [PMID: 38338046 PMCID: PMC10854844 DOI: 10.3390/ani14030405] [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: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Constant exposure to a variety of environmental factors has become increasingly problematic. A variety of illnesses are initiated or aided by the presence of certain perturbing factors. In the case of autism spectrum disorder, the environmental component plays an important part in determining the overall picture. Moreover, the lack of therapies to relieve existing symptoms complicates the fight against this condition. As a result, animal models have been used to make biomedical research easier and more suited for disease investigations. The current study used zebrafish as an animal model to mimic a real-life scenario: acute exposure to an increased dose of pesticides, followed by prospective intervention-based therapy with vitamin B12 (vit. B12). It is known that vit. B12 is involved in brain function nerve tissue, and red blood cell formation. Aside from this, the role of vit. B12 in the redox processes is recognized for its help against free radicals. To investigate the effect of vit. B12, fish were divided into four different groups and exposed to a pesticide mixture (600 μg L-1 fipronil + 600 μg L-1 pyriproxyfen) and 0.24 μg L-1 vit. B12 for 14 days. The impact of the compounds was assessed daily with EthoVision XT 11.5 software for behavioral observations, especially for sociability, quantified by the social interaction test. In addition, at the end of the study, the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and malondialdehyde (MDA) were measured. The results showed significant improvements in locomotor activity parameters and a positive influence of the vitamin on sociability. Regarding the state of oxidative stress, high activity was found for SOD and GPx in the case of vit. B12, while fish exposed to the mixture of pesticides and vit. B12 had a lower level of MDA. In conclusion, the study provides new data about the effect of vit. B12 in zebrafish, highlighting the potential use of vitamin supplementation to maintain and support the function of the organism.
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- Madalina Andreea Robea
- Doctoral School of Biology, Faculty of Biology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, Bd. Carol I, 20A, 700505 Iasi, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Biology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, Bd. Carol I, 20A, 700505 Iasi, Romania;
- Doctoral School of Geosciences, Faculty of Geography and Geology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, 700505 Iasi, Romania
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- Internal Medicine Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ion Ionescu de la Brad Iasi University of Life Sciences, 700489 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University “Vasile Alecsandri“ of Bacau, Calea Marasesti Street, No. 157, 600115 Bacau, Romania
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Biology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, Bd. Carol I, 20A, 700505 Iasi, Romania;
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 54, Independence Street, Sector 5, 050094 Bucharest, Romania
- Center of Biomedical Research, Romanian Academy, Iasi Branch, Teodor Codrescu 2, 700481 Iasi, Romania
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Cruz‐Rodríguez J, Canals‐Sans J, Hernández‐Martínez C, Voltas‐Moreso N, Arija V. Prenatal vitamin B12 status and cognitive functioning in children at 4 years of age: The ECLIPSES Study. MATERNAL & CHILD NUTRITION 2024; 20:e13580. [PMID: 37938197 PMCID: PMC10750008 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Maternal vitamin B12 deficiency has been associated with disturbed cognitive functioning in offspring at different ages during childhood. However, this association has not been explored in pre-school-age children. The objective of this study was to examine the association between maternal vitamin B12 levels at the beginning and end of pregnancy and cognitive functioning in their children at 4 years of age. This longitudinal prospective study included a subsample of pregnant women and their children aged 4 years (n = 249) who participated in the ECLIPSES Study conducted in the province of Tarragona, Spain, from 2013 to 2017. Maternal vitamin B12 concentrations were determined in the first and third trimesters, and sociodemographic, nutritional and psychological data were collected. The children's cognitive functioning was assessed using the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV) and subtests of the Neuropsychological Assessment of Development (NEPSY-II). The multivariable models showed a significant relationship between vitamin B12 and the working memory index in the first trimester of the pregnancy but not in the third trimester. Children of mothers in the second vitamin B12 level tertile (314-413 pg/mL) (β = 6.468, 95% confidence interval [CI]: = 2.054, 10.882, p = 0.004) and third vitamin B12 level tertile (≥414 pg/mL) (β = 4.703, 95% CI: = 0.292, 9.114, p = 0.037) scored higher in the working memory index of the WPPSI-IV than the children of mothers with vitamin B12 levels in the first tertile (<314 pg/mL). Maintaining an adequate level of maternal vitamin B12 during early pregnancy contributes to improved performance in childhood working memory at 4 years of age.
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- Josué Cruz‐Rodríguez
- Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group (NUTRISAM)Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)TarragonaSpain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group (NUTRISAM)Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)TarragonaSpain
- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV)TarragonaSpain
- Centre de Recerca en Avaluació i Mesura de la Conducta (CRAMC), Department of PsychologyUniversitat Rovira i VirgiliTarragonaSpain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group (NUTRISAM)Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)TarragonaSpain
- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV)TarragonaSpain
- Centre de Recerca en Avaluació i Mesura de la Conducta (CRAMC), Department of PsychologyUniversitat Rovira i VirgiliTarragonaSpain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group (NUTRISAM)Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)TarragonaSpain
- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV)TarragonaSpain
- Centre de Recerca en Avaluació i Mesura de la Conducta (CRAMC), Department of PsychologyUniversitat Rovira i VirgiliTarragonaSpain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group (NUTRISAM)Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)TarragonaSpain
- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV)TarragonaSpain
- Institut d'Investigació en Atenció Primària IDIAP Jordi GolInstitut Català de la Salut (ICS)BarcelonaSpain
- Collaborative Research Group on Lifestyles, Nutrition and Smoking (CENIT)IDIAP Jordi GolReusSpain
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Jeon M, Jang H, Jeon H, Park CG, Kim S. Long-term late effects in older gastric cancer survivors: Survival analysis using Cox hazard regression model by retrospective electronic health records. Support Care Cancer 2023; 32:29. [PMID: 38099981 PMCID: PMC10724335 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-08202-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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PURPOSE Because the population of older gastric cancer survivors (GCSs) is growing, understanding the long-term late effects experienced by these GCSs and their impact on survival outcomes is crucial for optimizing survivorship care. This study aims to identify and characterize these effects and investigate their association with survival outcomes. METHODS A retrospective analysis of electronic health records was conducted on 9,539 GCSs diagnosed between 2011 and 2017. The GCSs were divided into two age groups (< 65 and ≥ 65 years) and the long-term late effects were categorized by age using Cox proportional hazard models. The impact of clinical factors and age-specific late effects on survival was evaluated in the older GCSs. RESULTS Among the total GCSs, 37.6% were over and 62.4% were under 65 years of age. Significant differences between the age groups were observed in the cumulative hazard ratios (HRs) for iron and vitamin B12 levels and prognostic nutritional index (PNI) scores. In older GCSs, abnormal iron levels (HR 1.98, 95% CI 1.16-3.41, p = .013) and poor PNI scores (HR 1.59, 95% CI 1.03-2.47, p = .038) were associated with poorer survival outcomes. Additionally, being female was identified as a risk factor for lower survival rates (if male, HR 0.42, 95% CI 0.18-0.98, p = .045). CONCLUSION This study highlights the typical long-term late effects experienced by older GCSs. By tailoring survivorship care to address nutritional-, age-, and gender-related factors, the overall survival and quality of life of older GCSs can be improved.
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- Misun Jeon
- College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Graduate School, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA
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- College of Nursing and Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea.
- Department of Artificial Intelligence, College of Computing, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.
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Zheng X, Qiu R, Zhang W, Chen X, Wang M. Vitamin B12 Deficiency Presenting as Psychotic Symptoms in a Psychiatry Department: A Case Report. Cureus 2023; 15:e50492. [PMID: 38222122 PMCID: PMC10787274 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50492] [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] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Vitamin B12 deficiency is a metabolic disorder affecting the functions of hematopoietic system and nervous system. It manifests as a wide spectrum of anemia and nervous system symptoms, but psychotic symptoms are rare. We report a case of a 34-year-old man with an unbalanced diet who initially presented with psychotic symptoms. Prompt remission was achieved through vitamin B12 repletion, ultimately leading to a diagnosis of mental disorder caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. The patient provided his written informed consent to participate in this study. This case report emphasizes the importance of ruling out vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with psychotic symptoms instead of directly diagnosing schizophrenia, especially in cases where diet is unbalanced.
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- Xiabing Zheng
- Department of Precision Therapy, Shenzhen Kangning Hospital, Shenzhen, CHN
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- Department of Precision Therapy, Shenzhen Kangning Hospital, Shenzhen, CHN
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- Department of Precision Therapy, Shenzhen Kangning Hospital, Shenzhen, CHN
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- Department of Precision Therapy, Shenzhen Kangning Hospital, Shenzhen, CHN
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- Department of Psychiatry, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen, CHN
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Elgormus Y, Okuyan O, Dumur S, Sayili U, Uzun H. The Epidemiology of Deficiency of Vitamin B12 in Preschool Children in Turkey. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1809. [PMID: 37893527 PMCID: PMC10608353 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59101809] [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: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Background: Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin with important cellular functions; it is an essential vitamin. The aim of this study is to determine the B12 levels of children in the period from the 6th month when they start taking additional foods to the age of seven (preschool children) and the risk factors affecting them. Methods: One hundred pediatric patients aged 6-72 months who were diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency and their parents who agreed to attend Istanbul Atlas University, Medical Faculty, "Medicine Hospital" Pediatric Clinic between September 2022 and June 2023 were prospectively included in this study. Results: B12 deficiency was significantly higher in the 6-11 (25%)-month group than in the 12-23 (5.8%)- and 24-47 (2.8%)-month groups. Homocysteine levels were highest in those with insufficient B12 levels compared to the other groups. There was no statistically significant difference in weekly dairy and meat consumption levels between age groups. B12 levels were lower in the 6-11-month group than in the other groups. Homocysteine levels were highest in those with insufficient B12 levels (<200 pg/mL (148 pmol/L)). Folic acid levels were lower in the 24-47-month and 48-72-month groups than in the 6-11-month and 12-23-month groups. Conclusions: The results obtained in this study showed that low vitamin B12 and increased homocysteine levels seem to be important risk factors in preschool children, especially from the 6th month when they start consuming additional foods. The diagnosis of B12 deficiency can be confirmed by elevated serum total homocysteine levels, which are evidence of functional cobalamin deficiency.
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- Yusuf Elgormus
- Department of Pediatrics, Medicine Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Atlas University, 34403 Istanbul, Turkey; (Y.E.); (O.O.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medicine Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Atlas University, 34403 Istanbul, Turkey; (Y.E.); (O.O.)
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Atlas University, 34403 Istanbul, Turkey;
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- Department of Public Health, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, 34320 Istanbul, Turkey;
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Atlas University, 34403 Istanbul, Turkey;
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Piao J, Wang Y, Zhang T, Zhao J, Lv Q, Ruan M, Yu Q, Li B. Antidepressant-like Effects of Representative Types of Food and Their Possible Mechanisms. Molecules 2023; 28:6992. [PMID: 37836833 PMCID: PMC10574116 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28196992] [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: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Depression is a mental disorder characterized by low mood, lack of motivation, negative cognitive outlook, and sleep problems. Suicide may occur in severe cases, although suicidal thoughts are not seen in all cases. Globally, an estimated 350 million individuals grapple with depression, as reported by the World Health Organization. At present, drug and psychological treatments are the main treatments, but they produce insufficient responses in many patients and fail to work at all in many others. Consequently, treating depression has long been an important topic in society. Given the escalating prevalence of depression, a comprehensive strategy for managing its symptoms and impacts has garnered significant attention. In this context, nutritional psychiatry emerges as a promising avenue. Extensive research has underscored the potential benefits of a well-rounded diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat in alleviating depressive symptoms. However, the intricate mechanisms linking dietary interventions to brain function alterations remain largely unexplored. This review delves into the intricate relationship between dietary patterns and depression, while exploring the plausible mechanisms underlying the impact of dietary interventions on depression management. As we endeavor to unveil the pathways through which nutrition influences mental well-being, a holistic perspective that encompasses multidisciplinary strategies gains prominence, potentially reshaping how we approach and address depression.
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- Jingjing Piao
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory for Molecular and Chemical Genetics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China; (J.P.); (T.Z.); (J.Z.); (Q.L.); (M.R.); (Q.Y.)
- Engineering Laboratory for Screening of Antidepressant Drugs, Jilin Province Development and Reform Commission, Changchun 130041, China
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- Changchun Zhuoyi Biological Co., Ltd., Changchun 130616, China;
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory for Molecular and Chemical Genetics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China; (J.P.); (T.Z.); (J.Z.); (Q.L.); (M.R.); (Q.Y.)
- Engineering Laboratory for Screening of Antidepressant Drugs, Jilin Province Development and Reform Commission, Changchun 130041, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory for Molecular and Chemical Genetics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China; (J.P.); (T.Z.); (J.Z.); (Q.L.); (M.R.); (Q.Y.)
- Engineering Laboratory for Screening of Antidepressant Drugs, Jilin Province Development and Reform Commission, Changchun 130041, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory for Molecular and Chemical Genetics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China; (J.P.); (T.Z.); (J.Z.); (Q.L.); (M.R.); (Q.Y.)
- Engineering Laboratory for Screening of Antidepressant Drugs, Jilin Province Development and Reform Commission, Changchun 130041, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory for Molecular and Chemical Genetics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China; (J.P.); (T.Z.); (J.Z.); (Q.L.); (M.R.); (Q.Y.)
- Engineering Laboratory for Screening of Antidepressant Drugs, Jilin Province Development and Reform Commission, Changchun 130041, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory for Molecular and Chemical Genetics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China; (J.P.); (T.Z.); (J.Z.); (Q.L.); (M.R.); (Q.Y.)
- Engineering Laboratory for Screening of Antidepressant Drugs, Jilin Province Development and Reform Commission, Changchun 130041, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory for Molecular and Chemical Genetics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China; (J.P.); (T.Z.); (J.Z.); (Q.L.); (M.R.); (Q.Y.)
- Engineering Laboratory for Screening of Antidepressant Drugs, Jilin Province Development and Reform Commission, Changchun 130041, China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Target of Traditional Chinese Medicine with Anti-Depressive Effect, Changchun 130041, China
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López-Pozo M, Adams WW, Demmig-Adams B. Lemnaceae as Novel Crop Candidates for CO 2 Sequestration and Additional Applications. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3090. [PMID: 37687337 PMCID: PMC10490035 DOI: 10.3390/plants12173090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is projected to be twice as high as the pre-industrial level by 2050. This review briefly highlights key responses of terrestrial plants to elevated CO2 and compares these with the responses of aquatic floating plants of the family Lemnaceae (duckweeds). Duckweeds are efficient at removing CO2 from the atmosphere, which we discuss in the context of their exceptionally high growth rates and capacity for starch storage in green tissue. In contrast to cultivation of terrestrial crops, duckweeds do not contribute to CO2 release from soils. We briefly review how this potential for contributions to stabilizing atmospheric CO2 levels is paired with multiple additional applications and services of duckweeds. These additional roles include wastewater phytoremediation, feedstock for biofuel production, and superior nutritional quality (for humans and livestock), while requiring minimal space and input of light and fertilizer. We, furthermore, elaborate on other environmental factors, such as nutrient availability, light supply, and the presence of a microbiome, that impact the response of duckweed to elevated CO2. Under a combination of elevated CO2 with low nutrient availability and moderate light supply, duckweeds' microbiome helps maintain CO2 sequestration and relative growth rate. When incident light intensity increases (in the presence of elevated CO2), the microbiome minimizes negative feedback on photosynthesis from increased sugar accumulation. In addition, duckweed shows a clear propensity for absorption of ammonium over nitrate, accepting ammonium from their endogenous N2-fixing Rhizobium symbionts, and production of large amounts of vegetative storage protein. Finally, cultivation of duckweed could be further optimized using hydroponic vertical farms where nutrients and water are recirculated, saving both resources, space, and energy to produce high-value products.
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- Marina López-Pozo
- Department of Plant Biology & Ecology, University of the Basque Country, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, USA
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- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, USA
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Zhang Q, Liu Y, He C, Zhu R, Li M, Lam HM, Wong WT. Nutritional Assessment of Plant-Based Meat Products Available on Hong Kong Market: A Cross-Sectional Survey. Nutrients 2023; 15:3684. [PMID: 37686716 PMCID: PMC10489762 DOI: 10.3390/nu15173684] [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] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Plant-based meat (PBM) takes up ever-increasing market shares and draws great attention from both customers and retailers these days. However, little is known about the nutritional quality of PBM products. OBJECTIVE This study intended to profile and evaluate the overview nutrition of PBM with equivalent meat products on the Hong Kong market. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 274 PBM and 151 meat products from 27 different brands on the Hong Kong market in October 2022. The nutritional differences between PBM and meat products were assessed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and two independent sample t-test. The nutritional quality of PBMs was evaluated according to nutrient reference value, front-of-package (FoP) criteria and nutritional score. RESULTS PBM had relatively lower energy density, total fat, saturated fat, protein, and salt compared to meat. According to the FoP criteria, 91.36%, 17.88%, and 99.34% of PBMs were labeled as medium to high in fat, salt, and sugar, respectively. Through ingredient analysis of 81 PBM products, soy and canola were the main source of protein and fat. CONCLUSIONS PBM products have a roughly better nutrient quality compared to muscle-based meat, though there is still potential for further refinement in terms of production, consumption, and regulation.
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- Qile Zhang
- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (Q.Z.); (C.H.); (R.Z.)
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- The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China;
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (Q.Z.); (C.H.); (R.Z.)
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (Q.Z.); (C.H.); (R.Z.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University College London, London WC1N 1AX, UK;
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (Q.Z.); (C.H.); (R.Z.)
- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (Q.Z.); (C.H.); (R.Z.)
- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Oula JO, Mose JM, Waiganjo NN, Chepukosi KW, Mitalo NS, Isaac AO, Nyariki JN. Vitamin B12 blocked Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense-driven disruption of the blood brain barrier, and normalized nitric oxide and malondialdehyde levels in a mouse model. Parasitol Int 2023; 96:102775. [PMID: 37390918 DOI: 10.1016/j.parint.2023.102775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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Infection with Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense (T.b.r) causes acute Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) in Africa. This study determined the effect of vitamin B12 on T.b.r -driven pathological events in a mouse model. Mice were randomly assigned into four groups; group one was the control. Group two was infected with T.b.r; group three was supplemented with 8 mg/kg vitamin B12 for two weeks; before infection with T.b.r. For group four, administration of vitamin B12 was started from the 4th days post-infection with T.b.r. At 40 days post-infection, the mice were sacrificed to obtain blood, tissues, and organs for various analyses. The results showed that vitamin B12 administration enhanced the survival rate of T.b.r infected mice, and prevented T.b.r-induced disruption of the blood-brain barrier and decline in neurological performance. Notably, T.b.r-induced hematological alteration leading to anaemia, leukocytosis and dyslipidemia was alleviated by vitamin B12. T.b.r-induced elevation of the liver alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase and total bilirubin as well as the kidney damage markers urea, uric acid and creatinine were attenuated by vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 blocked T.b.r-driven rise in TNF-α and IFN-γ, nitric oxide and malondialdehyde. T.b.r-induced depletion of GSH levels were attenuated in the presence of vitamin B12 in the brain, spleen and liver tissues; a clear indication of the antioxidant activity of vitamin B12. In conclusion, treatment with vitamin B12 potentially protects against various pathological events associated with severe late-stage HAT and presents a great opportunity for further scrutiny to develop an adjunct therapy for severe late-stage HAT.
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- James O Oula
- Department of Biomedical Science & Technology, Technical University of Kenya, P. O. Box 52428, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Biomedical Science & Technology, Technical University of Kenya, P. O. Box 52428, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Biomedical Science & Technology, Technical University of Kenya, P. O. Box 52428, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Technical University of Kenya, P. O. Box 52428, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Biomedical Science & Technology, Technical University of Kenya, P. O. Box 52428, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Technical University of Kenya, P. O. Box 52428, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Technical University of Kenya, P. O. Box 52428, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya.
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Reiss AB, Muhieddine D, Jacob B, Mesbah M, Pinkhasov A, Gomolin IH, Stecker MM, Wisniewski T, De Leon J. Alzheimer's Disease Treatment: The Search for a Breakthrough. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1084. [PMID: 37374288 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59061084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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As the search for modalities to cure Alzheimer's disease (AD) has made slow progress, research has now turned to innovative pathways involving neural and peripheral inflammation and neuro-regeneration. Widely used AD treatments provide only symptomatic relief without changing the disease course. The recently FDA-approved anti-amyloid drugs, aducanumab and lecanemab, have demonstrated unclear real-world efficacy with a substantial side effect profile. Interest is growing in targeting the early stages of AD before irreversible pathologic changes so that cognitive function and neuronal viability can be preserved. Neuroinflammation is a fundamental feature of AD that involves complex relationships among cerebral immune cells and pro-inflammatory cytokines, which could be altered pharmacologically by AD therapy. Here, we provide an overview of the manipulations attempted in pre-clinical experiments. These include inhibition of microglial receptors, attenuation of inflammation and enhancement of toxin-clearing autophagy. In addition, modulation of the microbiome-brain-gut axis, dietary changes, and increased mental and physical exercise are under evaluation as ways to optimize brain health. As the scientific and medical communities work together, new solutions may be on the horizon to slow or halt AD progression.
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- Allison B Reiss
- Department of Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY 11501, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY 11501, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY 11501, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY 11501, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY 11501, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY 11501, USA
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- Center for Cognitive Neurology, Departments of Neurology, Pathology and Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY 11501, USA
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McCaddon A, Carr DF, Peter H, Moat SJ, Quadros EV. Transcobalamin receptor gene polymorphisms and mutation in an elderly population. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2023; 55:425-427. [PMID: 37202078 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2023.04.023] [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: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Cellular uptake of the essential nutrient vitamin B12 (cobalamin) occurs via the transcobalamin receptor (TCblR/CD320), a ubiquitous membrane receptor. Polymorphisms in the receptor exist, though the effect of such variants across patient populations is unknown. METHODS We determined CD320 genotype in 377 randomly selected elderly individuals. RESULTS Three polymorphisms and a codon deletion were identified in the exon 2 region. Haplotype variants had significantly higher holotranscobalamin (holo-TC) values and a higher holo-TC/total cobalamin ratio. TCblR haplotype explained 46% of the variability in holo-TC values. CONCLUSIONS This has significant implications for the clinical utility of the 'combined indicator' of B12 status since it is based on a standard rate of intracellular flux via the TC-Cbl receptor. Modification of the model may be required to account for CD320 haplotype.
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- Andrew McCaddon
- Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Wrexham Glyndwr University, Wrexham, UK.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Liverpool, UK
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- School of Medicine and Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cardiff University, UK
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- Department of Medicine, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Vargas-Uricoechea H, Nogueira JP, Pinzón-Fernández MV, Agredo-Delgado V, Vargas-Sierra HD. Population Status of Vitamin B12 Values in the General Population and in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes, in Southwestern Colombia. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15102357. [PMID: 37242240 DOI: 10.3390/nu15102357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Vitamin B12 (B12) is necessary for the proper functioning of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Although there is no exact definition for B12 levels, a value of 200 pg/mL is compatible with deficiency, 200-299 pg/mL is considered borderline, and 300 pg/mL is considered normal. In population studies, the prevalence of B12 deficiency ranges between 2.9% and 35%. Furthermore, many medications, such as metformin [for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)], can cause B12 deficiency. The objectives of this study were to determine the population status of B12 in southwestern Colombia (and the status of B12 in subjects with T2DM). In the total population (participants with and without T2DM), the prevalence of B12 deficiency was 17.8%; that of borderline was 19.3%; and that of normal levels was 62.9%. The prevalence of deficiency increased with age and was significantly higher in those aged ≥60 years (p = 0.000). In T2DM subjects, the prevalence of deficiency was significantly higher concerning those without T2DM (p = 0.002) and was significantly higher in those who received >1 gm/day of metformin (p = 0.001). Thus, the prevalence of deficiency and borderline levels of B12 in our population was high, particularly in those >60 years of age. B12 deficiency was significantly higher in individuals with T2DM than in individuals without T2DM, especially among those receiving high doses of metformin.
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- Hernando Vargas-Uricoechea
- Metabolic Diseases Study Group, Department of Internal Medicine, Universidad del Cauca, Popayan 190003, Colombia
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- Centro de Investigación en Endocrinología, Nutrición y Metabolismo (CIENM), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Nacional de Formosa, Formosa 3600, Argentina
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- Health Research Group, Department of Internal Medicine, Universidad del Cauca, Popayan 190003, Colombia
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- Fellowship in Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellin 050010, Colombia
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- Metabolic Diseases Study Group, Department of Internal Medicine, Universidad del Cauca, Popayan 190003, Colombia
- Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellin 050031, Colombia
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Chandyo RK, Kvestad I, Ulak M, Ranjitkar S, Hysing M, Shrestha M, Schwinger C, McCann A, Ueland PM, Basnet S, Shrestha L, Strand TA. The effect of vitamin B12 supplementation during pregnancy on infant growth and development in Nepal: a community-based, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet 2023; 401:1508-1517. [PMID: 37031691 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(23)00346-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vitamin B12 is required for healthy infant growth and development, but low and marginal vitamin B12 status is endemic in low-income and middle-income countries. We aimed to measure the effect of vitamin B12 supplementation from early pregnancy until 6 months post partum on infant growth and neurodevelopment. METHODS In this community-based, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, we randomly assigned (1:1) 800 pregnant women (aged 20-40 years) who were up to 15 weeks pregnant-recruited from home visits and outpatient departments at three hospitals in Nepal-to daily supplementation with 50 μg oral vitamin B12 or placebo until 6 months postpartum. Independent scientists generated the list that linked allocation to participants' study identification number. Participants were masked to group assignment and all investigators were masked until data cleaning was completed. The primary outcomes were length-for-age Z score (LAZ) at age 12 months and the cognitive composite score of the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (3rd edition) at age 6 months and 12 months. The primary and secondary outcomes, including adverse events, were assessed in the intention-to-treat population, for all participants with available outcome data. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03071666. FINDINGS 800 eligible pregnant women were enrolled in the trial between March 28, 2017, and Oct 15, 2020, with 400 women randomly assigned to each group. Follow-up was completed on May 18, 2022. At baseline, 569 (71%) of 800 women had plasma vitamin B12 indicating low or marginal status (<221 pmol/L). We found no effect of vitamin B12 on the primary outcomes. The mean LAZ at age 12 months were -0·57 (SD 1·03) in the B12 group and -0·55 (1.03) in the placebo group (366 infants in the vitamin B12 group vs 363 infants in the placebo group) with a mean difference of -0·02 (95% CI -0·16 to 0·13). The mean cognitive composite scores were 97·7 (SD 10·5) in the B12 group and 97·1 (10·2) in the placebo group, with a mean difference of 0·5 (95% CI -0·6 to 1·7) measured in 364 and 361 infants. Stillbirths or infant deaths occurred in three (1%) of 374 women in the vitamin B12 group and nine (2%) of 379 women in the placebo group. INTERPRETATION Although vitamin B12 deficiency was prevalent in our study population and vitamin B12 supplementation from early pregnancy substantially improved vitamin B12 status, supplementation did not improve infant growth or neurodevelopment. Our findings support the current WHO recommendations of no routine vitamin B12 supplementation during pregnancy. FUNDING Research Council of Norway.
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- Ram K Chandyo
- Department of Community Medicine, Kathmandu Medical College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Regional Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health and Child Welfare, NORCE Norwegian Research Centre, Bergen, Norway; Department of Research, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Lillehammer, Norway
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- Department of Child Health, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal; Centre for Intervention Science in Maternal and Child Health, Centre for International Health, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Child Health, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Psychosocial Science, Faculty of Psychology, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Child Health, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Centre for Intervention Science in Maternal and Child Health, Centre for International Health, Bergen, Norway
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- Bevital, Bergen, Norway; Department of Research, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Lillehammer, Norway
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- Department of Child Health, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Child Health, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Centre for Intervention Science in Maternal and Child Health, Centre for International Health, Bergen, Norway; Department of Research, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Lillehammer, Norway.
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Kumar R, Singh U, Tiwari A, Tiwari P, Sahu JK, Sharma S. Vitamin B12: Strategies for enhanced production, fortified functional food products and health benefits. Process Biochem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2023.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Iskra DA, Trufanov AG. [B vitamins and brain dysfunction]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2023; 123:97-101. [PMID: 37490672 DOI: 10.17116/jnevro202312307197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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An unbalanced diet and some other factors are the reason for the extreme prevalence of hypovitaminosis among the population of both developing and developed countries. The metabolic relationships of B vitamins determine the more frequent occurrence of poly-, rather than monovitamin deficiency. Since B vitamins play an important role in the processes of energy production and in the functioning of neurotransmitter systems, the first symptoms of such polyhypovitaminosis are signs of brain dysfunction: asthenia, depression, anxiety, cognitive disorders. Correct diagnosis of polyhypovitaminosis based on the identification of risk groups of patients and the determination of their subclinical or early manifesting signs of brain dysfunction is the most important task of a practicing physician. Detection of insufficient intake and vitamin content, as well as verification of the onset of symptoms of brain dysfunction and the appointment of adequate therapy can significantly increase the effectiveness of treatment, as well as prevent asthenic, psycho-emotional and cognitive disorders in patients with polyhypovitaminosis.
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- D A Iskra
- Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Kirov Military Medical Academy, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Güitrón Leal CE, Palma Molina XE, Williams JL, Venkatramanan S, Finkelstein JL, Kuriyan R, Crider KS. Vitamin B 12
supplementation for growth, development, and cognition in children. Hippokratia 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd015264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Atlanta GA USA
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- Division of Nutrition; St John's Research Institute; Bengaluru India
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- National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Atlanta GA USA
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Koeder C, Perez-Cueto FJA. Vegan nutrition: a preliminary guide for health professionals. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:670-707. [PMID: 35959711 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2107997] [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: 11/03/2022]
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Since the beginning of the 21st century, interest in vegan diets has been rapidly increasing in most countries. Misconceptions about vegan diets are widespread among the general population and health professionals. Vegan diets can be health-promoting and may offer certain important advantages compared to typical Western (and other mainstream) eating patterns. However, adequate dietary sources/supplements of nutrients of focus specific to vegan diets should be identified and communicated. Without supplements/fortified foods, severe vitamin B12 deficiency may occur. Other potential nutrients of focus are calcium, vitamin D, iodine, omega-3 fatty acids, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, and protein. Ensuring adequate nutrient status is particularly important during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, and childhood. Health professionals are often expected to be able to provide advice on the topic of vegan nutrition, but a precise and practical vegan nutrition guide for health professionals is lacking. Consequently, it is important and urgent to provide such a set of dietary recommendations. It is the aim of this article to provide vegan nutrition guidelines, based on current evidence, which can easily be communicated to vegan patients/clients, with the goal of ensuring adequate nutrient status in vegans.
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- Christian Koeder
- Institute of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Leibniz University Hanover, Hanover, Germany
- Department of Nutrition, University of Applied Sciences Münster, Münster, Germany
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