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Zhang QY, Lai MQ, Chen YK, Zhong MT, Gi M, Wang Q, Xie XL. Inulin alleviates GenX-induced intestinal injury in mice by modulating the MAPK pathway, cell cycle, and cell adhesion proteins. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 362:124974. [PMID: 39332800 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2024] [Revised: 08/17/2024] [Accepted: 09/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/29/2024]
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GenX, a substitute for perfluorooctanoic acid, has demonstrated potential enterotoxicity. The enterotoxic effects of GenX and effective interventions need further investigation. In the present study, the mice were administered GenX (2 mg/kg/day) with or without inulin supplementation (5 g/kg/day) for 12 weeks. Histopathological assessments revealed that GenX induced colonic gland atrophy, inflammatory cell infiltration, a reduction in goblet cell numbers, and decreased mucus secretion. Furthermore, a significant decrease in the protein levels of ZO-1, occludin, and claudin-5 indicated compromised barrier integrity. Transcriptomic analysis identified 2645 DEGs, which were mapped to 39 significant pathways. The TGF-β, BMP6, and β-catenin proteins were upregulated in the intestinal mucosa following GenX exposure, indicating activation of the TGF-β pathway. Conversely, the protein expression of PAK3, CyclinD2, contactin1, and Jam2 decreased, indicating disruptions in cell cycle progression and cell adhesion. Inulin cotreatment ameliorated these GenX-induced alterations, partially through modulating the MAPK pathway, as evidenced by the upregulation of the cell cycle and cell adhesion proteins. Collectively, these findings suggested that GenX exposure triggered intestinal injury in mice by activating the TGF-β pathway and disrupting proteins crucial for the cell cycle and cell adhesion, whereas inulin supplementation mitigated this injury by modulating the MAPK pathway.
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- Qin-Yao Zhang
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Risk Assessment, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515, Guangzhou, China.
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Wang D, Zhou Y, Zhao J, Ren C, Yan W. Oral Yak Whey Protein Can Alleviate UV-Induced Skin Photoaging and Modulate Gut Microbiota Composition. Foods 2024; 13:2621. [PMID: 39200548 PMCID: PMC11354105 DOI: 10.3390/foods13162621] [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: 07/23/2024] [Revised: 08/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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Excessive UV exposure can lead to skin roughness, wrinkles, pigmentation, and reduced elasticity, with severe cases potentially causing skin cancer. Nowadays, various anti-photoaging strategies have been developed to maintain skin health. Among them, dietary supplements with anti-photoaging properties are gaining increasing attention. Yak whey protein (YWP) possesses multiple benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-boosting properties, effectively protecting the skin. This study used a mixed UVA and UVB light source to irradiate a nude mouse model, exploring the advantages of YWP in anti-photoaging and regulating gut microbiota. The results indicated that YWP alleviated UV-induced skin damage, wrinkles, dryness, and reduced elasticity by inhibiting oxidative stress, inflammatory factors (IL-1α, IL-6, and TNF-α), and matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-1, MMP-3, and MMP-12), thereby increasing the levels of elastin, type I collagen, and type III collagen in the extracellular matrix (ECM). Additionally, YWP significantly improved the abundance of Firmicutes and Bacteroidota in the gut microbiota of mice, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria such as Lachnospiraceae_NK4A136_group, Ruminococcus_torques_group, and Clostridia_UCG_014, mitigating the dysbiosis caused by photoaging. These findings underscore the potential of YWP in anti-photoaging and gut microbiota improvement, highlighting it as a promising functional food for enhancing skin and gut health.
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- Diandian Wang
- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100023, China; (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100023, China; (J.Z.); (C.R.)
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- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100023, China; (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100023, China; (J.Z.); (C.R.)
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100023, China; (J.Z.); (C.R.)
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100023, China; (J.Z.); (C.R.)
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- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100023, China; (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100023, China; (J.Z.); (C.R.)
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Alaba TE, Holman JM, Ishaq SL, Li Y. Current Knowledge on the Preparation and Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables as Relates to In Vitro, In Vivo, and Clinical Models of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Curr Dev Nutr 2024; 8:102160. [PMID: 38779039 PMCID: PMC11108850 DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.102160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic condition with a significant economic and social burden. The disease is complex and challenging to treat because it involves several pathologies, such as inflammation, oxidative stress, dysbiosis, and intestinal damage. The search for an effective treatment has identified cruciferous vegetables and their phytochemicals as potential management options for inflammatory bowel disease because they contain prebiotics, probiotics, and anti-inflammatory and antioxidant metabolites essential for a healthy gut. This critical narrative style review provides a robust insight into the pharmacological effects and benefits of crucifers and their documented bioactive compounds in in vitro and in vivo models, as well as clinical inflammatory bowel disease. The review highlights the significant impact of crucifer preparation and the presence of glucosinolates, isothiocyanates, flavonoids, and polyphenolic compounds, which are essential for the anti-inflammatory and antioxidative benefits of cruciferous vegetables, as well as their ability to promote the healthy microbial community and maintain the intestinal barrier. This review may serve as a viable nutritional guide for future research on methods and features essential to developing experiments, preventions, and treatments for inflammatory bowel disease. There is limited clinical information and future research may utilize current innovative tools, such as metabolomics, for adequate knowledge and effective translation into clinical therapy.
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- Tolu E Alaba
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States
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- School of Food and Agriculture, University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States
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- School of Food and Agriculture, University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States
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- School of Food and Agriculture, University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, SUNY Binghamton University, Johnson City, NY, United States
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Rehman IU, Saleem M, Raza SA, Bashir S, Muhammad T, Asghar S, Qamar MU, Shah TA, Bin Jardan YA, Mekonnen AB, Bourhia M. Anti-ulcerative colitis effects of chemically characterized extracts from C alliandra haematocephala in acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis. Front Chem 2024; 12:1291230. [PMID: 38476652 PMCID: PMC10927971 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1291230] [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: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Background: Ulcerative colitis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory bowel disease that involves inflammation and ulcers of the colon and rectum. To date, no definite cure for this disease is available. Objective: The objective of the current study was to assess the effect of Calliandra haematocephala on inflammatory mediators and oxidative stress markers for the exploration of its anti-ulcerative colitis activity in rat models of acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis. Methods: Methanolic and n-hexane extracts of areal parts of the plant were prepared by cold extraction method. Phytochemical analysis of both extracts was performed by qualitative analysis, quantitative methods, and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Prednisone at 2 mg/kg dose and plant extracts at 250, 500, and 750 mg/kg doses were given to Wistar rats for 11 days, which were given acetic acid on 8th day through the trans-rectal route for the induction of ulcerative colitis. A comparison of treatment groups was done with a normal control group and a colitis control group. To evaluate the anti-ulcerative colitis activity of Calliandra haematocephala, different parameters such as colon macroscopic damage, ulcer index, oxidative stress markers, histopathological examination, and mRNA expression of pro and anti-inflammatory mediators were evaluated. mRNA expression analysis was carried out by reverse transcription quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Results: The phytochemical evaluation revealed polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, and sterols in both extracts of the plant. Results of the present study exhibited that both extracts attenuated the large bowel inflammation and prevented colon ulceration at all tested doses. Macroscopic damage and ulcer scoreswere significantly decreased by both extracts. Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and nitrite/nitrate concentrations in colon tissues were returned to normal levels while superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity was significantly improved by all doses. Histopathological examination exhibited that both extracts prevented the inflammatory changes, cellular infiltration, and colon thickening. Gene expression analysis by RT-qPCR revealed the downregulation of pro-inflammatory markers such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) whereas the anti-inflammatory cytokines including Interleukin-4 (IL-4) and Interleukin-10 (IL-10) were found to be upregulated in treated rats. Conclusion: It was concluded based on study outcomes that methanolic and n-hexane extracts of Calliandra haematocephala exhibited anti-ulcerative colitis activity through modulation of antioxidant defense mechanisms and the immune system. In this context, C. haematocephala can be considered as a potential therapeutic approach for cure of ulcerative colitis after bioassay-directed isolation of bioactive phytochemicals and clinical evaluation.
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- Inaam Ur Rehman
- Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- College of Agriculture Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Natural Resources Valorization, Faculty of Sciences of Agadir, Ibnou Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
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Zhang QY, Zhong MT, Gi M, Chen YK, Lai MQ, Liu JY, Liu YM, Wang Q, Xie XL. Inulin alleviates perfluorooctanoic acid-induced intestinal injury in mice by modulating the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 342:123090. [PMID: 38072026 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123090] [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: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a widely used industrial compound that has been found to induce intestinal toxicity. However, the underlying mechanisms have not been fully clarified and effective interventions are rarely developed. Inulin, a prebiotic, has been used as a supplement in human daily life as well as in gastrointestinal diseases and metabolic disorders. In this study, male mice were exposed to PFOA with or without inulin supplementation to investigate the enterotoxicity and potential intervention effects of inulin. Mice were administered PFOA at 1 mg/kg/day, PFOA with inulin at 5 g/kg/day, or Milli-Q water for 12 weeks. Histopathological analysis showed that PFOA caused colon shortening, goblet cell reduction, and inflammatory cell infiltration. The expression of the tight junction proteins ZO-1, occludin and claudin5 significantly decreased, indicating impaired barrier function. According to the RNA-sequencing analysis, PFOA exposure resulted in 917 differentially expressed genes, involving 39 significant pathways, such as TNF signaling and cell cycle pathways. In addition, the protein expression of TNF-α, IRG-47, cyclinB1, and cyclinB2 increased, while Gadd45γ, Lzip, and Jam2 decreased, suggesting the involvement of the TNF signaling pathway, cell cycle, and cell adhesion molecules in PFOA-associated intestinal injury. Inulin intervention alleviated PFOA-induced enterotoxicity by activating the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway and increasing the protein expression of Wnt1, β-catenin, PI3K, Akt3, and p62, while suppressing MAP LC3β, TNF-α, and CyclinE expression. These findings suggested that PFOA-induced intestinal injury, including inflammation and tight junction disruption, was mitigated by inulin through modifying the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways. Our study provides valuable insights into the enterotoxic effects of PFOA and highlights the potential therapeutic role of inulin.
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- Qin-Yao Zhang
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Risk Assessment, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515, Guangzhou, China; The 2019 Class, 8-Year Program, The First Clinical Medical School, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515, Guangzhou, China; The 2019 Class, 8-Year Program, The First Clinical Medical School, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515, Guangzhou, China.
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Zhang QY, Xu LL, Zhong MT, Chen YK, Lai MQ, Wang Q, Xie XL. Gestational GenX and PFOA exposures induce hepatotoxicity, metabolic pathway, and microbiome shifts in weanling mice. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 907:168059. [PMID: 37884144 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168059] [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: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Ammonium perfluoro (2-methyl-3-oxahexanoate) (GenX), a replacement for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), has been detected in multiple environmental media and biological samples worldwide. Accumulated evidence implies that GenX exposure might exert adverse health effects, although the underlying mechanisms have not been fully revealed. In this study, pregnant BALB/c mice were exposed to GenX (2 mg/kg/day), PFOA (1 mg/kg/day), or Milli-Q water by gavage from the first day of gestation (GD0) until GD21. Necropsy and tissue collection were conducted in pups at 4 weeks of age. PFOA and GenX induced similar histopathological changes in both the liver and the intestinal mucosa, accompanied by higher serum levels of alanine and aspartate aminotransferase. Moreover, the capacity of hepatic glycogen storage and intestinal mucus secretion were significantly decreased, suggesting dysfunction of liver metabolism and the intestinal mucosal barrier. A total of 637 and 352 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified in the liver tissues of GenX and PFOA group, respectively. Most of the enriched pathways from the DEGs by KEGG enrichment analysis were metabolism-associated. Moreover, overexpression of CYP4A14, Sult2a1, Cpt1b, Acaa1b, Igfbp1, Irs-2 and decreased expression of Gys2 were observed in livers of GenX exposed pups, supporting the hypothesis that there was metabolic disruption. Furthermore, DNA damage and cell cycle arrest proteins (Gadd45β, p21, Ppard) were significantly increased, while cell proliferation-related proteins (Cyclin E, Myc, EGFR) were decreased by gestational GenX exposure in the pups' liver. In addition, imbalance of gut microbiota and dysfunction of the intestinal mucosa barrier might contribute to hepatotoxicity at least in part. Taken together, our results suggested that gestational GenX exposure triggered metabolic disorder, which might be responsible for the hepatotoxicity in the pups in addition to dysfunction of the intestinal mucosa barrier. This study enriches the mechanisms of GenX-induced developmental hepatotoxicity by associating metabolic disorder with intestinal homeostasis.
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- Qin-Yao Zhang
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515 Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515 Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515 Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515 Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515 Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515 Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515 Guangzhou, China.
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Cicio A, Serio R, Zizzo MG. Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Brassicaceae-Derived Phytochemicals: In Vitro and In Vivo Evidence for a Putative Role in the Prevention and Treatment of IBD. Nutrients 2022; 15:nu15010031. [PMID: 36615689 PMCID: PMC9824272 DOI: 10.3390/nu15010031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of intestinal disorders, of unknown etiology, characterized by chronic inflammation within the gut. They are gradually becoming critical because of the increasing incidence worldwide and improved diagnosis. Due to the important side effects observed during conventional therapy, natural bioactive components are now under intense investigation for the prevention and treatment of chronic illnesses. The Brassicaceae family comprises vegetables widely consumed all over the world. In recent decades, a growing body of literature has reported that extracts from the Brassicaceae family and their purified constituents have anti-inflammatory properties, which has generated interest from both the scientific community and clinicians. In this review, data from the literature are scrutinized and concisely presented demonstrating that Brassicaceae may have anti-IBD potential. The excellent biological activities of Brassicacea are widely attributable to their ability to regulate the levels of inflammatory and oxidant mediators, as well as their capacity for immunomodulatory regulation, maintenance of intestinal barrier integrity and intestinal flora balance. Possible future applications of bioactive-derived compounds from Brassicaceae for promoting intestinal health should be investigated.
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- Adele Cicio
- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, ed 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, ed 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, ed 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy
- ATeN (Advanced Technologies Network) Center, Viale delle Scienze, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy
- Correspondence:
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Xu LL, Zhang QY, Chen YK, Chen LJ, Zhang KK, Wang Q, Xie XL. Gestational PCB52 exposure induces hepatotoxicity and intestinal injury by activating inflammation in dam and offspring mice: A maternal and progeny study. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 313:120186. [PMID: 36115491 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Although Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) levels are decreased in the environment, the adverse effects of gestational exposure on the mother and offspring cannot be ignored due to the vulnerability of the fetus. In the present study, pregnant Balb/c mice were administered PCB52 (1 mg/kg BW/day) or corn oil vehicle by gavage until parturition. In the dams, PCB52 caused histopathological changes in the liver, higher serum levels of aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase, and activated apoptosis and autophagy, suggesting hepatotoxicity. Overexpressed indicators of TLR4 pathway were observed in the liver of PCB52-exposed dams, indicated hepatic inflammation. Moreover, PCB52 exposure weakened the intestinal barrier and triggered inflammatory response, which might contribute to the hepatic inflammation by gut-liver axis. In the pups, prenatal PCB52 exposure affected the sex ratio at birth and reduced birth length and weights. Similar to the dams, prenatal PCB52 exposure induced hepatotoxicity in the pups without gender difference. Consistent with the alteration of gut microbiota, intestinal inflammation was confirmed, accompanying the disruption in the intestinal barrier and the activation of apoptosis and autophagy in the PCB52-exposed pups. Intestinal injury might be responsible for hepatotoxicity at least in part. Taken together, these findings suggested that gestational PCB52 exposure induced hepatic and intestinal injury in both maternal and offspring mice by arousing inflammation.
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- Ling-Ling Xu
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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Jeon H, Oh S, Kum E, Seo S, Park Y, Kim G. Immunomodulatory Effects of an Aqueous Extract of Black Radish on Mouse Macrophages via the TLR2/4-Mediated Signaling Pathway. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:1376. [PMID: 36355548 PMCID: PMC9697478 DOI: 10.3390/ph15111376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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Here, we determined the immunostimulatory effects of black radish (Raphanus sativus ver niger) hot water extract (BRHE) on a mouse macrophage cell line (RAW 264.7) and mouse peritoneal macrophages. We found that BRHE treatment increased cell proliferation, phagocytic activity, nitric oxide (NO) levels, cytokine production, and reactive oxygen species synthesis. Moreover, BRHE increased the expression of the following immunomodulators in RAW 264.7 cells and peritoneal macrophages: pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α), iNOS, and COX-2. BRHE treatment significantly up-regulated the phosphorylation of components of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), Akt, and STAT3 signaling pathways. Further, the effects of BRHE on macrophages were significantly diminished after the cells were treated with the TLR2 antagonist C29 or the TLR4 antagonist TAK-242. Therefore, BRHE-induced immunostimulatory phenotypes in mouse macrophages were reversed by multiple inhibitors, such as TLR antagonist, MAPK inhibitor, and Akt inhibitor indicating that BRHE induced macrophage activation through the TLR2/4-MAPK-NFκB-Akt-STAT3 signaling pathway. These results indicate that BRHE may serve as a potential immunomodulatory factor or functional food and provide the scientific basis for the comprehensive utilization and evaluation of black radish in future applications.
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- Hyungsik Jeon
- Biodiversity Research Institute, Jeju Technopark, Seogwipo 63608, Korea
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- Biodiversity Research Institute, Jeju Technopark, Seogwipo 63608, Korea
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- Yuyu Healthcare Inc., 59-11. Ucheonsaneopdanji-ro, Ucheon-myeon, Heengseong-gun 25244, Korea
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- Yuyu Healthcare Inc., 59-11. Ucheonsaneopdanji-ro, Ucheon-myeon, Heengseong-gun 25244, Korea
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- Jeju Research Institute of Pharmaceutical, College of Pharmacy, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea
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- Biodiversity Research Institute, Jeju Technopark, Seogwipo 63608, Korea
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Ishida T, Matsui H, Matsuda Y, Shimono T, Kanda S, Nishiyama T, Hosomi R, Fukunaga K, Yoshida M. Dietary Oyster (Crassostrea gigas) Extract Ameliorates Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Chronic Experimental Colitis by Improving the Composition of Gut Microbiota in Mice. Foods 2022; 11:foods11142032. [PMID: 35885275 PMCID: PMC9317888 DOI: 10.3390/foods11142032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Previously, we have reported that the intake of oyster extract (OE), prepared from Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas), can attenuate symptoms of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced acute experimental colitis in mice. Herein, we aimed to evaluate whether OE intake ameliorates chronic experimental colitis induced by repeated DSS administration in mice. Male C57BL/6J (4-week-old) mice were fed either the standard diet AIN93G (control diet) or the control diet containing 5.0% (w/w) OE (OE diet). After 21 days of diet feeding, chronic experimental colitis was induced by three cycles of 2.0% (w/w) DSS solution administration (5 days), followed by distilled water (5 days). Mice fed OE alleviated the shortened colonic length, increased the relative weight of the spleen, colonic histopathological score (regeneration), and blood in the stool score compared with mice fed control diet. A tendency to improve the α-diversity of fecal microbiota, which was exacerbated by colitis, was observed in mice fed OE. Correlation analysis suggested that the anti-colitis effect of OE intake could be related to the valeric acid content and relative abundances of Ruminococcus and Enterococcus in the feces. In conclusion, OE could ameliorate DSS-induced chronic experimental colitis by improving the gut environment, including the microbiota community and SCFA composition.
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- Tatsuya Ishida
- Central Research Institute, Japan Clinic Co., Ltd., 1 Nishimachi, Taishogun, Kyoto 603-8331, Japan; (T.I.); (H.M.); (Y.M.)
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- Central Research Institute, Japan Clinic Co., Ltd., 1 Nishimachi, Taishogun, Kyoto 603-8331, Japan; (T.I.); (H.M.); (Y.M.)
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- Central Research Institute, Japan Clinic Co., Ltd., 1 Nishimachi, Taishogun, Kyoto 603-8331, Japan; (T.I.); (H.M.); (Y.M.)
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shin-machi, Osaka 573-1010, Japan; (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.N.)
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shin-machi, Osaka 573-1010, Japan; (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.N.)
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shin-machi, Osaka 573-1010, Japan; (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.N.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Materials, and Bioengineering, Kansai University, 3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Osaka 564-8680, Japan; (K.F.); (M.Y.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-66-3681-765
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Materials, and Bioengineering, Kansai University, 3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Osaka 564-8680, Japan; (K.F.); (M.Y.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Materials, and Bioengineering, Kansai University, 3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Osaka 564-8680, Japan; (K.F.); (M.Y.)
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Xu LL, Chen YK, Zhang QY, Chen LJ, Zhang KK, Li JH, Liu JL, Wang Q, Xie XL. Gestational exposure to GenX induces hepatic alterations by the gut-liver axis in maternal mice: A similar mechanism as PFOA. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 820:153281. [PMID: 35066053 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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GenX is an alternative to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and was included in the accession list of Substances of Very High Concern in 2019. Gestational GenX exposure induces maternal hepatotoxicity in animals. However, the mechanisms of GenX toxicity have not been explored. In the present study, pregnant Balb/c mice were administered with PFOA (1 mg/kg BW/day), GenX (2 mg/kg BW/day), or Milli-Q water by gavage during gestation. Similar hepatic pathological changes, including enlargement of hepatocytes, cytoplasm loss, nucleus migration, inflammatory cell infiltration, and reduction of glycogen storage, were observed in PFOA and GenX groups. Increased expression levels of indicators of the TLR4 pathway indicated activation of inflammation in the liver of maternal mice after exposure to PFOA or GenX, consistent with the pathological changes. Overexpression of cleaved PARP-1, cleaved caspase 3, Bax and decreased Bcl-2 proteins indicated activation of apoptosis, whereas overexpression of ULK-1, p62, beclin-1, LC3-II proteins and downregulation of p-mTOR implied that PFOA and GenX exposure initiated autophagy. Decreased secretion of mucus, reduced expression levels of tight junction proteins, and higher serum levels of lipopolysaccharide indicated disruption of the intestinal barrier. Translocation of lipopolysaccharide may be recognized by TLR4, thus triggering inflammatory pathway in the maternal liver. In summary, gestational exposure to PFOA or GenX induced maternal hepatic alterations through the gut-liver axis.
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- Ling-Ling Xu
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515 Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515 Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515 Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515 Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515 Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515 Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515 Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515 Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research), No. 1838 North Guangzhou Road, 510515 Guangzhou, China.
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Methamphetamine induces intestinal injury by altering gut microbiota and promoting inflammation in mice. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2022; 443:116011. [PMID: 35390362 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2022.116011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Methamphetamine (METH) is a psychostimulant abused worldwide. Its abuse induces intestinal toxicity. Moreover, the gut microbiota is altered by drugs, which induces intestinal injury. Whether gut microbiota mediates METH-induced intestinal toxicity remains to be validated. In the present study, wild-type and TLR4-/- mice were treated with METH. Gut microbiota was determined using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Transcriptomics of the intestinal mucosa was performed by RNA-Sequencing. Blood levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and lipopolysaccharide (LPS), the intestinal barrier, and inflammation were also assessed. METH treatment weakened the intestinal barrier and increased pro-inflammatory cytokines and LPS levels in the blood. Moreover, METH treatment significantly decreased the diversity of probiotics but increased the abundance of pathogenic gut microbiota, contributing to the over-production of LPS and disruption of intestinal barrier. Inflammatory pathways were enriched in the intestinal mucosa of METH-treated mice by KEGG analysis. Consistently, activation of the TLR4 pathway was determined in METH-treated mice, which confirmed intestinal inflammation. However, pretreatment with antibiotics or Tlr4 silencing significantly alleviated METH-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis, LPS over-production, intestinal inflammation, and disruption of the intestinal barrier. These findings suggested that the gut microbiota and LPS-mediated inflammation took an important role in METH-induced intestinal injury. Taken together, these findings suggest that METH-induced intestinal injury is mediated by gut microbiota dysbiosis and LPS-associated inflammation.
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OUP accepted manuscript. J Pharm Pharmacol 2022; 74:919-929. [DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgac024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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