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Waltrick APF, Radulski DR, de Oliveira KM, Acco A, Verri WA, da Cunha JM, Zanoveli JM. Early evidence of beneficial and protective effects of Protectin DX treatment on behavior responses and type-1 diabetes mellitus related-parameters: A non-clinical approach. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 2024; 133:111028. [PMID: 38754696 DOI: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2024.111028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
Abstract
Protectin DX (PDX), a specialized pro-resolving lipid mediator, presents potential therapeutic applications across various medical conditions due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Since type-1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a disease with an inflammatory and oxidative profile, exploring the use of PDX in addressing T1DM and its associated comorbidities, including diabetic neuropathic pain, depression, and anxiety becomes urgent. Thus, in the current study, after 2 weeks of T1DM induction with streptozotocin (60 mg/kg) in Wistar rats, PDX (1, 3, and 10 ng/animal; i.p. injection of 200 μl/animal) was administered specifically on days 14, 15, 18, 21, 24, and 27 after T1DM induction. We investigated the PDX's effectiveness in alleviating neuropathic pain (mechanical allodynia; experiment 1), anxiety-like and depressive-like behaviors (experiment 2). Also, we studied whether the PDX treatment would induce antioxidant effects in the blood plasma, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex (experiment 3), brain areas involved in the modulation of emotions. For evaluating mechanical allodynia, animals were repeatedly submitted to the Von Frey test; while for studying anxiety-like responses, animals were submitted to the elevated plus maze (day 26) and open field (day 28) tests. To analyze depressive-like behaviors, the animals were tested in the modified forced swimming test (day 28) immediately after the open field test. Our data demonstrated that PDX consistently increased the mechanical threshold throughout the study at the two highest doses, indicative of antinociceptive effect. Concerning depressive-like and anxiety-like behavior, all PDX doses effectively prevented these behaviors when compared to vehicle-treated T1DM rats. The PDX treatment significantly protected against the increased oxidative stress parameters in blood plasma and in hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. Interestingly, treated animals presented improvement on diabetes-related parameters by promoting weight gain and reducing hyperglycemia in T1DM rats. These findings suggest that PDX improved diabetic neuropathic pain, and induced antidepressant-like and anxiolytic-like effects, in addition to improving parameters related to the diabetic condition. It is worth noting that PDX also presented a protective action demonstrated by its antioxidant effects. To conclude, our findings suggest PDX treatment may be a promising candidate for improving the diabetic condition per se along with highly disabling comorbidities such as diabetic neuropathic pain and emotional disturbances associated with T1DM.
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- Ana Paula Farias Waltrick
- Department of Pharmacology, Biological Sciences Building, Federal University of Paraná, Street Coronel Francisco H dos Santos S/N, P.O. Box 19031, Curitiba, PR 81540-990, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Biological Sciences Building, Federal University of Paraná, Street Coronel Francisco H dos Santos S/N, P.O. Box 19031, Curitiba, PR 81540-990, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Biological Sciences Building, Federal University of Paraná, Street Coronel Francisco H dos Santos S/N, P.O. Box 19031, Curitiba, PR 81540-990, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Biological Sciences Building, Federal University of Paraná, Street Coronel Francisco H dos Santos S/N, P.O. Box 19031, Curitiba, PR 81540-990, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Biological Sciences Building, Federal University of Paraná, Street Coronel Francisco H dos Santos S/N, P.O. Box 19031, Curitiba, PR 81540-990, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Biological Sciences Building, Federal University of Paraná, Street Coronel Francisco H dos Santos S/N, P.O. Box 19031, Curitiba, PR 81540-990, Brazil.
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Enayati A, Rezaei A, Falsafi SR, Rostamabadi H, Malekjani N, Akhavan-Mahdavi S, Kharazmi MS, Jafari SM. Bixin-loaded colloidal nanodelivery systems, techniques and applications. Food Chem 2023; 412:135479. [PMID: 36709686 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.135479] [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: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Abstract
Bixin is the cis-carotenoid from the seed of achiote tree or annatto. It is an approved liposoluble apocarotenoid by FDA as colorant and additive in the food industry. Nonetheless, bixin is unstable in the presence of oxygen, light, high pHs (alkali) and heat; thereby reducing its bioavailability/bioactivity, and also, with a low solubility in water. Some biopolymeric (e.g., nanofibers, nanogels, and nanotubes) and lipid-based nanocarriers (nanoliposomes, niosomes, hexosomes, nanoemulsions, solid-lipid nanoparticles, and nanostructured lipid carriers) have been introduced for bixin. Thus, this review focuses on the updated information regarding bixin-loaded nanodelivery platforms. Moreover, it provides a comprehensive review of bioavailability, physicochemical properties, and applications of nanoencapsulated-bixin as an additive, its release rate and safety issues. These findings will bring potential strategies for the usage of nanocarriers in managing bixin defaults to improve its broad application in various industries.
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- Ayesheh Enayati
- Ischemic Disorders Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
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- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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- Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran; Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Science, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; College of Food Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China.
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Carotenoids in Palliative Care—Is There Any Benefit from Carotenoid Supplementation in the Adjuvant Treatment of Cancer-Related Symptoms? Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14153183. [PMID: 35956359 PMCID: PMC9370407 DOI: 10.3390/nu14153183] [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: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Carotenoids are organic, liposoluble pigments found in nature, which are responsible for the characteristic colors of ripe tomatoes, carrots, peppers, and crustaceans, among others. Palliative care provided to patients with an incurable disease is aimed at improving the patient’s quality of life through appropriate treatment of symptoms accompanying the disease. Palliative care patients with burdensome symptoms related to advanced-stage cancers are especially interested in the use of natural dietary supplements and herbal remedies to reduce symptoms’ intensity and ameliorate the quality of life. Carotenoids seem to be a group of natural compounds with particularly promising properties in relieving symptoms, mainly due to their strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. Moreover, carotenoids have been used in folk medicine to treat various diseases and alleviate the accompanying symptoms. In this narrative review, the authors decided to determine whether there is any scientific evidence supporting the rationale for carotenoid supplementation in advanced-stage cancer patients, with particular emphasis on the adjuvant treatment of cancer-related symptoms, such as neuropathic pain and cancer-related cachexia.
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Eliecer Cárdenas O, Vega‐Rodríguez S, Cárdenas‐Chaparro A, De Leon‐Rodriguez A, e Loera D. Effect of Solar and Artificial Radiation on Elaidinization and Degradation of
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Bixa Orellana
Seeds. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202201336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Oswaldo Eliecer Cárdenas
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí Av. Dr. Manuel Nava No. 6 Zona Universitaria 78210 Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí Av. Dr. Manuel Nava No. 6 Zona Universitaria 78210 Mexico
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- Escuela de Ciencias Químicas Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia Avenida Central del Norte 39-115 Colombia
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- Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica A.C. Camino a la Presa San José 2055 Col. Lomas 4 sección 78216 Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí Av. Dr. Manuel Nava No. 6 Zona Universitaria 78210 Mexico
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LC/ESI/TOF-MS Characterization, Anxiolytic and Antidepressant-like Effects of Mitragyna speciosa Korth Extract in Diabetic Rats. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27072208. [PMID: 35408607 PMCID: PMC9000756 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27072208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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In this study, the attenuative effects of the hydro-alcoholic extract from Mitragyna speciosa (MSE) against diabetes-induced anxiety and depression-like behaviors were examined. In addition, UPLC/ESI/TOF-MS analysis was performed to identify the phytochemical nature of MSE. DM was induced using a combination of high fructose/streptozotocin, and the diabetic rats were treated with MSE (50 and 200 mg/kg) for 5 weeks. After treatment, the animals were subjected to a forced swim test, open field test and elevated plus-maze tests. Additionally, proinflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress parameters were evaluated in the brain tissues of the rats. UPLC/ESI/TOF-MS analysis revealed that MSE is abundantly rich in polyphenolic constituents, notably flavonoid and phenolic glycosides. Behavioral tests and biochemical analyses indicated that diabetic rats showed significantly increased anxiety and depressive-like behavioral deficits, brain oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory cytokines levels (IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α). Treatment with MSE (50 and 200 mg/kg) significantly attenuated increased blood glucose level, depressive and anxiety-like behaviors in diabetic rats. Additionally, the antioxidant enzymes activities were markedly increased in MSE-treated animals, while TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 cytokines were notably suppressed. Taken together, these results suggested that MSE has potentials as antidepressant and anxiolytic-like effects and improves the brain oxido-inflammatory status in diabetic rats.
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