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Eser B, Dogan I, Kayadibi H. The relationship between cognitive impairment and fatty acids and carnitine in hemodialysis patients. Nefrologia 2024; 44:40-49. [PMID: 36517361 DOI: 10.1016/j.nefroe.2022.02.010] [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: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIM The prevalence of cognitive impairment (CI) is high in hemodialysis patients. In this study, the relationship between CI and serum carnitine, plasma omega-3, omega-6 and omega-3/omega-6 fatty acid ratio was evaluated in hemodialysis patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty two patients [male: 40 (64.5%), mean age 51±13 years] were included in this cross-sectional study. Serum total and free-carnitine levels were determined by ELISA. Plasma omega-3 [eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)] and omega-6 [arachidonic acid (AA), dihomo gamma linoleic acid (DGLA)] levels were measured using LC-ESI-MS/MS. According to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores, ≤24 points were considered as CI. MoCA score ≤24 and >24 were determined as Group 1 and Group 2, respectively. RESULTS Group 1 had significantly higher AA+DGLA/EPA+DHA ratios and lower free-carnitine, DHA and EPA+DHA levels compared to Group 2 (P=0.008, P=0.040, P=0.032, P=0.032, respectively). Group 1 had a statistically lower education level (P<0.05). Negative correlation was found between MoCA scores and AA+DGLA/EPA+DHA ratios (rs=-0.284, P=0.026). Free-carnitine levels were positively correlated with EPA and EPA+DHA levels (rs=0.278, P=0.030 and rs=0.271, P=0.034, respectively), and negative correlated with AA+DGLA/EPA+DHA ratios (rs=-0.414, P=0.001). In multivariate logistic regression analysis, MoCA scores was associated with AA+DGLA/EPA+DHA ratio (P=0.009) and education level (P<0.001). CONCLUSION It was determined that high AA+DGLA/EPA+DHA ratio and low education level could be independent risk factors of the CI. It has been shown that free-carnitine level can have positive effects on plasma EPA+DHA and AA+DGLA distributions. Low omega-3 fatty acid levels may be associated with CI in hemodialysis patients, and low carnitine level may contribute partially to this process. In addition, cognitive education programs may have an effect on preventing CI in hemodialysis patients with low education levels.
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- Baris Eser
- Hitit University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nephrology, 19200 Corum, Turkey.
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- Hitit University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nephrology, 19200 Corum, Turkey
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- Eskisehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Eskisehir, Turkey
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Evaluation of erythrocyte membrane fatty-acid compositions in association with interleukin-6 levels in patients with COVID-19. Nutrition 2022; 96:111581. [PMID: 35101812 PMCID: PMC8710241 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2021.111581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Objective The cytokine storm presented in the hyperimmune response is related to poor prognosis in people with COVID-19. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is one of the most prominent cytokines, especially on mucosal surfaces during infection, causing the cytokine storm. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are the precursors of eicosanoids, which play critical roles in immune regulation and inflammation. The balance between ω-3 and ω-6 levels in the cell membrane has a critical role in regulating the equilibrium between proinflammatory and antiinflammatory processes and inducing IL-6 production. The present study focused on inflammatory and antiinflammatory mechanisms in COVID-19 over PUFAs and on relating their levels with disease prognosis and severity. Methods A total of 106 participants were included in the study. They were divided into three groups according to IL-6 level— 1: <35 pg/mL, 2: between 35 and 300 pg/mL, and 3: >300 pg/mL. Erythrocyte membrane PUFA compositions were analyzed by group. Results Levels of γ-linolenic acid and ω-6/ω-3 ratios were significantly increased in all comparison groups (P < 0.05). Total ω-6 and the ratio of arachidonic acid to eicosopentaenoic acid showed a statistically significant difference only between groups 1 and 3 (P < 0.05). There was a moderately negative correlation between total ω-3 and IL-6 and procalcitonin. There were positive correlations with ω-6/ω-3 ratio inflammatory markers, and the total ω-6 index also showed a moderately positive correlation with IL-6, procalcitonin, and D-dimer levels. Conclusions The ratio of arachidonic acid to eicosopentaenoic acid, and ω-3 PUFAs, can be systemic signs of poor prognosis, increased lung damage, and high mortality in COVID-19, together with IL-6.
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Eser B, Dogan I, Kayadibi H. The relationship between cognitive impairment and fatty acids and carnitine in hemodialysis patients. Nefrologia 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nefro.2022.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Huang Z, Liu X, Li Z, Cui L, Liu C, Wang W, Hu Y, Chen B. The Associations of Erythrocyte Fatty Acids with Whole Blood Mineral Elements in Children. Nutrients 2022; 14:618. [PMID: 35276976 PMCID: PMC8838319 DOI: 10.3390/nu14030618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background. Minerals play important biological roles in lipid metabolism. The primary aim of this study was to examine the relationships between erythrocyte fatty acids (FAs) levels with whole blood mineral elements concentrations among Chinese children. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 435 children aged 4−7 years were recruited. Whole blood mineral elements were determined by atomic absorption spectrometry and erythrocyte FAs composition by gas chromatography-mass spectrometer. Results. There were direct correlations between Zn and C18:2n-6 (FDR corrected p = 0.019), total n-6 PUFAs (FDR corrected p = 0.034), and total PUFAs (FDR corrected p = 0.034). Direct correlations were found between whole blood Zn and C18:1n-9 (FDR corrected p = 0.035), C24:1n-9 (FDR corrected p = 0.023), total MUFAs (FDR corrected p = 0.023), and C18:2n-6 (FDR corrected p = 0.048) in the Cu < P50 group. In the Cu ≥ P50 group, Mg was inversely related to most FAs (All FDR corrected p < 0.05). In the Zn < P50 group, Cu was directly related to C24:1n-9, total MUFAs, C20:5n-3, C22:6n-3, total n-3 PUFAs, C20:4n-6, total n-6 PUFAs, total PUFAs, and total FAs (All FDR corrected p < 0.05). Conclusions. Whole blood Cu and Zn levels were directly linked to several FAs levels in the erythrocytes of children. The interactions of Mg, Cu, and Zn with fatty acids may affect FA metabolism, in which Mg influences FA absorption.
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- Zhi Huang
- Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R & D of Hunan Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Lu Mountain Road No. 286, Changsha 410081, China; (Z.H.); (X.L.); (C.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Lu Mountain Road No. 286, Changsha 410081, China
- School of Public Health and Laboratory, Hunan University of Medicine, Jinxi Road No. 492, Huaihua 418000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R & D of Hunan Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Lu Mountain Road No. 286, Changsha 410081, China; (Z.H.); (X.L.); (C.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Lu Mountain Road No. 286, Changsha 410081, China
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- The Department of Toxicology, Hunan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Furong Road No. 450, Changsha 410005, China; (Z.L.); (L.C.); (W.W.)
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- The Department of Toxicology, Hunan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Furong Road No. 450, Changsha 410005, China; (Z.L.); (L.C.); (W.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R & D of Hunan Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Lu Mountain Road No. 286, Changsha 410081, China; (Z.H.); (X.L.); (C.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Lu Mountain Road No. 286, Changsha 410081, China
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- The Department of Toxicology, Hunan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Furong Road No. 450, Changsha 410005, China; (Z.L.); (L.C.); (W.W.)
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- The Department of Toxicology, Hunan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Furong Road No. 450, Changsha 410005, China; (Z.L.); (L.C.); (W.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R & D of Hunan Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Lu Mountain Road No. 286, Changsha 410081, China; (Z.H.); (X.L.); (C.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Lu Mountain Road No. 286, Changsha 410081, China
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Vecka M, Dušejovská M, Staňková B, Rychlík I, Žák A. A Matched Case-Control Study of Noncholesterol Sterols and Fatty Acids in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients. Metabolites 2021; 11:774. [PMID: 34822432 PMCID: PMC8618803 DOI: 10.3390/metabo11110774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Dyslipidemia is common among patients on hemodialysis, but its etiology is not fully understood. Although changes in cholesterol homeostasis and fatty acid metabolism play an important role during dialysis, the interaction of these metabolic pathways has yet to be studied in sufficient detail. In this study, we enrolled 26 patients on maintenance hemodialysis treatment (high-volume hemodiafiltration, HV HDF) without statin therapy (17 men/9 women) and an age/gender-matched group of 26 individuals without signs of nephropathy. The HV-HDF group exhibited more frequent signs of cardiovascular disease, disturbed saccharide metabolism, and altered lipoprotein profiles, manifesting in lower HDL-C, and raised concentrations of IDL-C and apoB-48 (all p < 0.01). HV-HDF patients had higher levels of campesterol (p < 0.01) and β-sitosterol (p = 0.06), both surrogate markers of cholesterol absorption and unchanged lathosterol concentrations. Fatty acid (FA) profiles were changed mostly in cholesteryl esters, with a higher content of saturated and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in the HV-HDF group. However, n-6 PUFA in cholesteryl esters were less abundant (p < 0.001) in the HV-HDF group. Hemodialysis during end-stage kidney disease induces changes associated with higher absorption of cholesterol and disturbed lipoprotein metabolism. Changes in fatty acid metabolism reflect the combined effect of renal insufficiency and its comorbidities, mostly insulin resistance.
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- Marek Vecka
- Fourth Department of Internal Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, U Nemocnice 2, 128 08 Prague, Czech Republic; (M.D.); (B.S.); (A.Ž.)
- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Diagnostics, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Na Bojišti 3, 121 08 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Fourth Department of Internal Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, U Nemocnice 2, 128 08 Prague, Czech Republic; (M.D.); (B.S.); (A.Ž.)
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- Fourth Department of Internal Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, U Nemocnice 2, 128 08 Prague, Czech Republic; (M.D.); (B.S.); (A.Ž.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Královské Vinohrady, Šrobárova 50, 100 34 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Fourth Department of Internal Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, U Nemocnice 2, 128 08 Prague, Czech Republic; (M.D.); (B.S.); (A.Ž.)
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Livshits L, Barshtein G, Arbell D, Gural A, Levin C, Guizouarn H. Do We Store Packed Red Blood Cells under "Quasi-Diabetic" Conditions? Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11070992. [PMID: 34356616 PMCID: PMC8301930 DOI: 10.3390/biom11070992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is one of the most common therapeutic procedures in modern medicine. Although frequently lifesaving, it often has deleterious side effects. RBC quality is one of the critical factors for transfusion efficacy and safety. The role of various factors in the cells’ ability to maintain their functionality during storage is widely discussed in professional literature. Thus, the extra- and intracellular factors inducing an accelerated RBC aging need to be identified and therapeutically modified. Despite the extensively studied in vivo effect of chronic hyperglycemia on RBC hemodynamic and metabolic properties, as well as on their lifespan, only limited attention has been directed at the high sugar concentration in RBCs storage media, a possible cause of damage to red blood cells. This mini-review aims to compare the biophysical and biochemical changes observed in the red blood cells during cold storage and in patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Given the well-described corresponding RBC alterations in NIDDM and during cold storage, we may regard the stored (especially long-stored) RBCs as “quasi-diabetic”. Keeping in mind that these RBC modifications may be crucial for the initial steps of microvascular pathogenesis, suitable preventive care for the transfused patients should be considered. We hope that our hypothesis will stimulate targeted experimental research to establish a relationship between a high sugar concentration in a storage medium and a deterioration in cells’ functional properties during storage.
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- Leonid Livshits
- Red Blood Cell Research Group, Institute of Veterinary Physiology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zürich, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland;
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- Biochemistry Department, The Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91905, Israel
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +972-2-6758309
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem 91120, Israel;
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- Department of Hematology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem 91120, Israel;
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- Pediatric Hematology Unit, Emek Medical Center, Afula 1834111, Israel;
- The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
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- Institut de Biologie Valrose, Université Côte d’Azur, CNRS, Inserm, 28 Av. Valrose, 06100 Nice, France;
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Díaz-Rizzolo DA, Serra A, Colungo C, Sala-Vila A, Sisó-Almirall A, Gomis R. Type 2 diabetes preventive effects with a 12-months sardine-enriched diet in elderly population with prediabetes: An interventional, randomized and controlled trial. Clin Nutr 2021; 40:2587-2598. [PMID: 33932804 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2021.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fish could play a role in preventing type 2 diabetes (T2D) but there has been little specification about the type of fish and the preventive mechanism involved in its health claim. The sardine is a source of omega-3 and taurine that, in isolation or in synergy, would produce T2D-delaying through different molecular mechanism. HYPOTHESIS The consumption of twice a week of sardine, during one year would reduce T2D-developing risk in a population with prediabetes (preDM) and old age. DESIGN 152 subjects with fasting glucose between 100-124 mg/dL aged ≥65 yo were recruited from three primary care centers in Barcelona and were randomly distributed among two interventional groups: control group (CG) and sardine group (SG). Both groups received same T2D-prevention nutritional during a year but only SG had to add 200 g of sardine per week. All variables were collected before to start and at the end of the diet. (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03557541). RESULTS 152 people were randomized into CG (n=77) and SG (n=75) with 18 and 12 drop outs respectively. Subjects in SG, significantly compared to CG, decreased percentage classified-individuals in a very high risk group to develop T2D according to FINDRISC (p=0.035). In addition to increasing HDL-cholesterol and adiponectin and decreasing triglycerides (p<0.05) and blood pressure (<0.05), SG showed a lower HOMA-IR (p=0.032). The consumption of sardine characteristics nutrients as omega-3, EPA and DHA, vitamin D, fluorine and taurine were higher for SG (p<0.05). These results agreed with the increased of taurine, fatty acid (FA) omega-3 and bile acids circulating metabolites (p<0.05). Changes erythrocyte membrane FA were detected only in SG with a decrease of 5 omega-6 FA (p<0.001) and an increase of 3 omega-3 FA types (p<0.001). CONCLUSION We conclude that a year T2D-prevention diet with sardine supplementation has a greater protective effect against developing T2D and CV events.
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- D A Díaz-Rizzolo
- Diabetes and Obesity Research Laboratory, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) - Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; Primary Healthcare Transversal Research Group, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Spain.
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- Diabetes and Obesity Research Laboratory, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) - Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Primary Healthcare Transversal Research Group, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Spain; Primary Care Centre, CAPSBE, Barcelona, Spain
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- IMIM - Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain; Fatty Acid Research Institute, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
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- Primary Healthcare Transversal Research Group, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Spain; Primary Care Centre, CAPSBE, Barcelona, Spain; University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Diabetes and Obesity Research Laboratory, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) - Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Spain; Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Guedes M, Costa-Pinto AR, Gonçalves VMF, Moreira-Silva J, Tiritan ME, Reis RL, Ferreira H, Neves NM. Sardine Roe as a Source of Lipids To Produce Liposomes. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:1017-1029. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b01462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Marta Guedes
- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs − Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães 4805-017, Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina − Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Arquiteto Lobão Vital 172, 4200-374 Porto, Portugal
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- CESPU, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada em Ciências e Tecnologias da Saúde, Rua Central de Gandra, 1317, 4585-116 Gandra PRD, Portugal
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- Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR), University of Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CESPU, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada em Ciências e Tecnologias da Saúde, Rua Central de Gandra, 1317, 4585-116 Gandra PRD, Portugal
- Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR), University of Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
- Laboratório de Química Orgânica e Farmacêutica, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade do Porto, Rua Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs − Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães 4805-017, Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Avepark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs − Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães 4805-017, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs − Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães 4805-017, Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Avepark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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Chen W, Shao S, Cai H, Han J, Guo T, Fu Y, Yu C, Zhao M, Bo T, Yao Z, Zhao J, Zhang Q, Xu G, Hu C, Gao L. Comparison of Erythrocyte Membrane Lipid Profiles between NAFLD Patients with or without Hyperlipidemia. Int J Endocrinol 2020; 2020:9501826. [PMID: 33014047 PMCID: PMC7519187 DOI: 10.1155/2020/9501826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and hyperlipidemia (HL) are common metabolic disorders due to overnutrition and obesity. NAFLD is often associated with hyperlipidemia. The aim of this study was to identify and compare the erythrocyte membrane lipids profile in NAFLD patients with or without HL. Methods. A total of 112 subjects (with similar age and body mass index) were divided into four groups: (1) normal controls, (2) NAFLD alone, (3) HL alone, and (4) NAFLD combined with HL (NAFLD + HL). Lipid was extracted from the erythrocyte membrane, and lipid profiles of subjects were analyzed by liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Results. Data sets from 103 subjects were adopted for lipidomic analysis. Significant changes of lipid species were observed in patient groups, especially in the HL group and NAFLD + HL group. The HL group showed increased level of most lipid species, and decreased level of most lipid species was observed in the NAFLD + HL group. The weight percent of myristic acid, stearic acid, erucic acid, and docosahexaenoic acid also showed distinct variation between different groups. Conclusions. NAFLD, HL, and NAFLD + HL all had an impact on lipid profiling of the erythrocyte membrane. The influence of NAFLD alone is less important compared with HL. Some lipids should be highlighted because of their specific role in cell function and systemic metabolism.
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- Wenbin Chen
- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Scientific Center, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism, Jinan, China
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- Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Scientific Center, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research Chinese Ministry of Education and Ministry of Public Health, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jinan, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Scientific Center, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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Gollasch B, Dogan I, Rothe M, Gollasch M, Luft FC. Effects of hemodialysis on blood fatty acids. Physiol Rep 2020; 8:e14332. [PMID: 31981323 PMCID: PMC6981304 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.14332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids have beneficial cardiovascular effects, perhaps also in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. A low omega-3 index is an independent cardiovascular risk factor in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis patients. However, the plasma measurements invariably ignore circulating blood cells, including the preponderant erythrocytes (RBCs). We measured fatty acids (HPLC-MS lipidomics) in all components of the circulating blood, since RBC n-3 fatty acid status has been linked to cardiovascular disease and mortality. We studied 15 healthy persons and 15 CKD patients undergoing regular hemodialysis treatments. While total fatty acid levels differed significantly in RBCs from healthy controls and CKD patients, the hemodialysis treatment had no effect on plasma or RBC fatty acid levels. No changes occurred in the percentage of eicosapentaenoic acid (C20:5 n-3, EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (C22:6 n-3; DHA) (omega-3 quotient) in RBC membrane fatty acids. Nonetheless, hemodialysis treatments increased plasma levels of various total fatty acids, namely C12:0, C14:0, C16:0, C20:2 n-6, C20:4 n-6, and C22:6 n-3 (DHA), while plasma levels of free fatty acids were unchanged. These data suggest that despite significant changes in fatty acids signatures between healthy persons and CKD patients, hemodialysis does not alter RBC n-3 fatty acid status, including the omega-3 quotient. The dialysis treatment per se does not appear to be responsible for a lower omega-3 index in CKD patients.
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- Benjamin Gollasch
- Experimental and Clinical Research Center (ECRC)A joint institution of the Charité Medical Faculty and Max Delbrück Center (MDC) for Molecular MedicineBerlinGermany
- HELIOS Klinikum Berlin‐BuchBerlinGermany
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- Experimental and Clinical Research Center (ECRC)A joint institution of the Charité Medical Faculty and Max Delbrück Center (MDC) for Molecular MedicineBerlinGermany
- Universitätsmedizin GreifswaldKlinik für GeriatrieGreifswaldGermany
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- Experimental and Clinical Research Center (ECRC)A joint institution of the Charité Medical Faculty and Max Delbrück Center (MDC) for Molecular MedicineBerlinGermany
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Effect of Ginkgo biloba Extract EGb761 on Hippocampal Neuronal Injury and Carbonyl Stress of D-Gal-Induced Aging Rats. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 2019:5165910. [PMID: 31871482 PMCID: PMC6907066 DOI: 10.1155/2019/5165910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Revised: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Ginkgo biloba extract is widely studied for antiaging activities, but little is known about its antiaging mechanism of protein carbonylation. In order to verify carbonyl toxification (stress) hypothesis of aging, we have investigated the effects of EGb761 on hippocampal neuronal injury and carbonyl stress of aging rats. Methods Seventy-two Wister male rats were randomly assigned into six groups (n = 12), normal control (NC), model control (MC), vitamin E (VE, 60 mg/kg) group, EGb761 low doses (GBEL, 8.75 mg/kg), EGb761 moderate doses (GBEM, 17.5 mg/kg), and EGb761 high doses (GBEH, 35 mg/kg). Except the NC, the other groups were subject to subcutaneous administration of 0.5% D-gal (10 ml/kg/day) for 6 weeks to induce aging model. The study detected cognitive impairment in rats by Morris water maze test and the contents of superoxidase dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) by the related kits. The level of 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (4-HNE) protein adducts in rat brain was detected, and the ultrastructure of hippocampus was observed. Results The EGb761 treatment groups significantly improved the spatial learning and memory of rats. Moreover, EGb761 treatment could reduce hippocampal neuronal damage based on histopathological and ultrastructural observation. Further studies have proved that these activities are remarkably related with the reducing level of MDA, protein carbonyl and lipofuscin, and 4-HNE protein expression, as well as the increasing of SOD and T-AOC content. Furthermore, EGb761 improves telomerase activity by detecting telomerase activity in the brain of aging rats. Conclusion Our data indicate that EGb761 is an effective agent against D-gal-induced hippocampal neuronal loss owing to its antioxidative as well as carbonyl stress properties. Meanwhile, the carbonylation hypothesis is confirmed that the high level of 4-HNE may cause age-related neurodegenerative disorders.
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Development of innovative medical devices by dispersing fatty acid eutectic blend on gauzes using supercritical particle generation processes. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 99:599-610. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Revised: 12/26/2018] [Accepted: 02/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Beale DJ, Pinu FR, Kouremenos KA, Poojary MM, Narayana VK, Boughton BA, Kanojia K, Dayalan S, Jones OAH, Dias DA. Review of recent developments in GC-MS approaches to metabolomics-based research. Metabolomics 2018; 14:152. [PMID: 30830421 DOI: 10.1007/s11306-018-1449-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 242] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2017] [Accepted: 11/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Metabolomics aims to identify the changes in endogenous metabolites of biological systems in response to intrinsic and extrinsic factors. This is accomplished through untargeted, semi-targeted and targeted based approaches. Untargeted and semi-targeted methods are typically applied in hypothesis-generating investigations (aimed at measuring as many metabolites as possible), while targeted approaches analyze a relatively smaller subset of biochemically important and relevant metabolites. Regardless of approach, it is well recognized amongst the metabolomics community that gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) is one of the most efficient, reproducible and well used analytical platforms for metabolomics research. This is due to the robust, reproducible and selective nature of the technique, as well as the large number of well-established libraries of both commercial and 'in house' metabolite databases available. AIM OF REVIEW This review provides an overview of developments in GC-MS based metabolomics applications, with a focus on sample preparation and preservation techniques. A number of chemical derivatization (in-time, in-liner, offline and microwave assisted) techniques are also discussed. Electron impact ionization and a summary of alternate mass analyzers are highlighted, along with a number of recently reported new GC columns suited for metabolomics. Lastly, multidimensional GC-MS and its application in environmental and biomedical research is presented, along with the importance of bioinformatics. KEY SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to both highlight and provide an update on GC-MS analytical techniques that are common in metabolomics studies. Specific emphasis is given to the key steps within the GC-MS workflow that those new to this field need to be aware of and the common pitfalls that should be looked out for when starting in this area.
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- David J Beale
- Land and Water, Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), P.O. Box 2583, Brisbane, QLD, 4001, Australia.
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- The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited, Private Bag 92169, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
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- Metabolomics Australia, Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3010, Australia
- Trajan Scientific and Medical, 7 Argent Pl, Ringwood, 3134, Australia
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- Chemistry Section, School of Science and Technology, University of Camerino, via S. Agostino 1, 62032, Camerino, Italy
- Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 26, 1958, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Metabolomics Australia, Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3010, Australia
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- Metabolomics Australia, School of BioSciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3010, Australia
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- Metabolomics Australia, Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3010, Australia
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- Metabolomics Australia, Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3010, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Research on Separation Science (ACROSS), School of Science, RMIT University, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne, 3001, Australia
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- School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, Discipline of Laboratory Medicine, RMIT University, PO Box 71, Bundoora, 3083, Australia.
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Khor BH, Narayanan SS, Chinna K, Gafor AHA, Daud ZAM, Khosla P, Sundram K, Karupaiah T. Blood Fatty Acid Status and Clinical Outcomes in Dialysis Patients: A Systematic Review. Nutrients 2018; 10:nu10101353. [PMID: 30248953 PMCID: PMC6213187 DOI: 10.3390/nu10101353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Revised: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 09/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Blood fatty acids (FAs) are derived from endogenous and dietary routes. Metabolic abnormalities from kidney dysfunction, as well as cross-cultural dietary habits, may alter the FA profile of dialysis patients (DP), leading to detrimental clinical outcomes. Therefore, we aimed to (i) summarize FA status of DP from different countries, (ii) compare blood FA composition between healthy controls and DP, and (iii) evaluate FA profile and clinical endpoints in DP. Fifty-three articles from 1980 onwards, reporting FA profile in hemodialysis and peritoneal DP, were identified from PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane library. Studies on pediatric, predialysis chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and transplant patients were excluded. Moderate to high levels of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) were reported in Japan, Korea, Denmark, and Sweden. Compared to healthy adults, DP had lower proportions of n-3 and n-6 PUFA, but higher proportion of monounsaturated fatty acids. Two studies reported inverse associations between n-3 PUFAs and risks of sudden cardiac death, while one reported eicosapentaenoic acid + docosahexaenoic acid)/arachidonic acid ratio was inversely associated with cardiovascular events. The relationship between all-cause mortality and blood FA composition in DP remained inconclusive. The current evidence highlights a critical role for essential FA in nutritional management of DP.
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- Ban-Hock Khor
- Dietetics Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia.
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya 47500, Malaysia.
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia.
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA.
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- Dietetics Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia.
- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya 47500, Malaysia.
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Cosola C, Sabatino A, di Bari I, Fiaccadori E, Gesualdo L. Nutrients, Nutraceuticals, and Xenobiotics Affecting Renal Health. Nutrients 2018; 10:nu10070808. [PMID: 29937486 PMCID: PMC6073437 DOI: 10.3390/nu10070808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Revised: 06/18/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 8–16% of the population worldwide. In developed countries, the most important risk factors for CKD are diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, calling into question the importance of educating and acting on lifestyles and nutrition. A balanced diet and supplementation can indeed support the maintenance of a general health status, including preservation of renal function, and can help to manage and curb the main risk factors for renal damage. While the concept of protein and salt restriction in nephrology is historically acknowledged, the role of some nutrients in renal health and the importance of nutrition as a preventative measure for renal care are less known. In this narrative review, we provide an overview of the demonstrated and potential actions of some selected nutrients, nutraceuticals, and xenobiotics on renal health and function. The direct and indirect effects of fiber, protein, fatty acids, curcumin, steviol glycosides, green tea, coffee, nitrates, nitrites, and alcohol on kidney health are reviewed here. In view of functional and personalized nutrition, understanding the renal and systemic effects of dietary components is essential since many chronic conditions, including CKD, are related to systemic dysfunctions such as chronic low-grade inflammation.
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- Carmela Cosola
- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation-Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Unit, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Parma University Medical School, 43126 Parma, Italy.
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation-Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Unit, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Parma University Medical School, 43126 Parma, Italy.
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation-Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Unit, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy.
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IFN-γ and TNF-α Pre-licensing Protects Mesenchymal Stromal Cells from the Pro-inflammatory Effects of Palmitate. Mol Ther 2017; 26:860-873. [PMID: 29352647 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2017.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2017] [Revised: 12/12/2017] [Accepted: 12/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The use of mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) therapy for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and T2D complications is promising; however, the investigation of MSC function in the setting of T2D has not been thoroughly explored. In our current study, we investigated the phenotype and function of MSCs in a simulated in vitro T2D environment. We show that palmitate, but not glucose, exposure impairs MSC metabolic activity with moderate increases in apoptosis, while drastically affecting proliferation and morphology. In co-culture with peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), we found that MSCs not only lose their normal suppressive ability in high levels of palmitate, but actively support and enhance inflammation, resulting in elevated PBMC proliferation and pro-inflammatory cytokine release. The pro-inflammatory effect of MSCs in palmitate was partially reversed via palmitate removal and fully reversed through pre-licensing MSCs with interferon-gamma and tumor necrosis factor alpha. Thus, palmitate, a specific metabolic factor enriched within the T2D environment, is a potent modulator of MSC immunosuppressive function, which may in part explain the depressed potency observed in MSCs isolated from T2D patients. Importantly, we have also identified a robust and durable pre-licensing regimen that protects MSC immunosuppressive function in the setting of T2D.
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Turolo S, Edefonti A, Syren ML, Marangoni F, Morello W, Agostoni C, Montini G. Fatty Acids in Nephrotic Syndrome and Chronic Kidney Disease. J Ren Nutr 2017; 28:145-155. [PMID: 29153556 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2017.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Revised: 08/04/2017] [Accepted: 08/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The role of fatty acids (FAs) in inflammation and in the related chronic diseases has been demonstrated. However, there is a lack of consistent and agreed knowledge about the role of FA profile and renal physiology and pathology, most articles focusing on the effect of polyunsaturated FAs supplementation, without considering the impact of basal FA metabolism on the efficacy of the supplementation. Here, we have summarized the specific literature concerning the assessment of circulating FA in 2 renal diseases, namely nephrotic syndrome and chronic kidney disease, also under hemodialytic treatment, and have received the most significant contributions in the last years. The effects of changes of FA profile and metabolism and the possible involvement of polyunsaturated FA metabolites in raising and modulating inflammation are discussed.
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- Stefano Turolo
- Pediatric Department of Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation, IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
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- Pediatric Department of Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation, IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department of Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation, IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department of Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation, IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy; Pediatric Clinic IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Mustafa G, Kursat FM, Ahmet T, Alparslan GF, Omer G, Sertoglu E, Erkan S, Ediz Y, Turker T, Ayhan K. The relationship between erythrocyte membrane fatty acid levels and cardiac autonomic function in obese children. Rev Port Cardiol 2017; 36:499-508. [PMID: 28687367 DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2016.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2016] [Revised: 09/23/2016] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Childhood obesity is a worldwide health concern. Studies have shown autonomic dysfunction in obese children. The exact mechanism of this dysfunction is still unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between erythrocyte membrane fatty acid (EMFA) levels and cardiac autonomic function in obese children using heart rate variability (HRV). METHODS A total of 48 obese and 32 healthy children were included in this case-control study. Anthropometric and biochemical data, HRV indices, and EMFA levels in both groups were compared statistically. RESULTS HRV parameters including standard deviation of normal-to-normal R-R intervals (NN), root mean square of successive differences, the number of pairs of successive NNs that differ by >50 ms (NN50), the proportion of NN50 divided by the total number of NNs, high-frequency power, and low-frequency power were lower in obese children compared to controls, implying parasympathetic impairment. Eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid levels were lower in the obese group (p<0.001 and p=0.012, respectively). In correlation analysis, in the obese group, body mass index standard deviation and linoleic acid, arachidonic acid, triglycerides, and high-density lipoprotein levels showed a linear correlation with one or more HRV parameter, and age, eicosapentaenoic acid, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure correlated with mean heart rate. In linear regression analysis, age, dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, arachidonic acid, body mass index standard deviation, systolic blood pressure, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein were related to HRV parameters, implying an effect on cardiac autonomic function. CONCLUSION There is impairment of cardiac autonomic function in obese children. It appears that levels of EMFAs such as linoleic acid, arachidonic acid and dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid play a role in the regulation of cardiac autonomic function in obese children.
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- Gulgun Mustafa
- Gulhane Education and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Gulhane Education and Research Hospital, Department of Biochemistry, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gulhane Education and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Woman's Health Education and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gulhane Education and Research Hospital, Department of Biochemistry, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gulhane Education and Research Hospital, Department of Epidemiology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gulhane Education and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Ankara, Turkey
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Mustafa G, Kursat FM, Ahmet T, Alparslan GF, Omer G, Sertoglu E, Erkan S, Ediz Y, Turker T, Ayhan K. The relationship between erythrocyte membrane fatty acid levels and cardiac autonomic function in obese children. REVISTA PORTUGUESA DE CARDIOLOGIA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repce.2016.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Pazda M, Stepnowski P, Sledzinski T, Chmielewski M, Mika A. Suitability of selected chromatographic columns for analysis of fatty acids in dialyzed patients. Biomed Chromatogr 2017; 31. [PMID: 28493452 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.4006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2017] [Revised: 03/28/2017] [Accepted: 05/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry is a preferred method for fatty acid (FA) analysis in biofluids from patients with metabolic diseases. Complex characteristics of FAs make their analysis particularly challenging. Selection of an appropriate chromatographic column is particularly important component of the process as it provides optimal separation and detection of possibly all FAs present in the sample. However, no accurate protocol for comparative evaluation of capillary columns for the analysis of whole serum FA profile in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been developed thus far. Therefore, in the present study four columns were examined to select the one providing optimal separation and determination of FA profiles in this group of patients. Moreover, serum FA profiles obtained with the selected column in CKD patients subjected to peritoneal dialysis and healthy controls were compared. Thirty-seven component FAME Mix and sera from CKD patients were used to optimize chromatographic conditions and to select the most appropriate column. The ZB-5 column turned out to be the most appropriate for the analysis of whole FA profile in CKD patients' sera. Then, this column was used to compare FA profiles in patients subjected to peritoneal dialysis and in healthy controls. The analysis demonstrated many abnormalities in the FA profile of CKD patients. Further studies involving larger groups of patients presenting with other stages of CKD are required to explain the impact of the disease progression on composition of serum FAs.
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- Magdalena Pazda
- Department of Environmental Analysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Analysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Nephrology, Trasplantology and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Analysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdansk, Poland.,Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland
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Bystrická Z, Ďuračková Z. Gas chromatography determination of fatty acids in the human erythrocyte membranes - A review. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2016; 115:35-40. [PMID: 27914511 DOI: 10.1016/j.plefa.2016.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2016] [Revised: 09/05/2016] [Accepted: 09/30/2016] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Blood fatty acid measurements can reflect exogenously consumed fatty acids allowing to resolve some metabolic disorders (e.g. diabetes, anorexia) or mental disorders (e.g. depression, anxiety, schizophrenia). For this purpose, fatty acids can be determined in the whole blood or various blood fractions such as the plasma, serum or erythrocytes. Measurement of fatty acids in the whole blood by dried blood spot technique is becoming increasingly popular and is often used mainly for the screening of newborns due to the use of the small sample volume. The most popular is determination of fatty acids in plasma or serum samples. While the profile of plasma fatty acids fluctuates based on daily dietary intake, the red blood cell membrane composition of fatty acids reflects the 2-3 month dietary intake. Such results can be more reflective in contrast to the plasma/serum and therefore the present review will summarize available information on gas chromatography determination of fatty acids in human red blood cell membranes. Selection of extraction and derivatization reagents as well as presentation of chromatographic conditions will be discussed here.
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- Zuzana Bystrická
- Institute of Medical Chemistry, Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Sasinkova 2, 811 08 Bratislava, Slovakia.
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- Institute of Medical Chemistry, Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Sasinkova 2, 811 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus represents a major public health challenge, due to the continuously growing prevalence and the complexity of the diabetic complications. Hyperglycemia seems to be the main mechanism for the disease progression. During erythrocyte's long life span, erythrocyte membranes are affected by the chronic exposure to glucose, which triggers several biochemical modifications that lead to both structural and functional disruption, which are further involved in the physiopathology of diabetes and its complications. Non-enzymatic protein glycation of red blood cell membrane proteins occur in two phases: early glycation, characterized by Schiff bases and Amadouri compounds formation, and advanced glycation, characterized by advanced glycation end products (AGEs). These products could be valuable tools for early diagnosis or biomarkers for disease progression, depending on how advanced they are in the glycation process. Advanced glycated end products were linked with diabetic complications. Also, lipid peroxidation and decreased activity of the enzyme pumps occur in the erythrocyte membrane of the diabetic patients. The investigation of lipid rafts and erythrocyte membrane fatty acids are a valuable tool for long-term monitoring of metabolic status. Further investigation of the erythrocyte membrane could provide novel biomarkers for monitoring of diabetes and its complications.
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Sertoglu E. Importance and proper use of fatty acid levels in vascular events. Nutr Res 2015; 35:1025-6. [PMID: 26454579 DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2015.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2015] [Revised: 04/22/2015] [Accepted: 09/15/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Erdim Sertoglu
- Anittepe Dispensary, Biochemistry Laboratory, Ankara Mevki Military Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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Radosinska J, Kurahara LH, Hiraishi K, Viczenczova C, Egan Benova T, Szeiffova Bacova B, Dosenko V, Navarova J, Obsitnik B, Imanaga I, Soukup T, Tribulova N. Modulation of cardiac connexin-43 by omega-3 fatty acid ethyl-ester supplementation demonstrated in spontaneously diabetic rats. Physiol Res 2015; 64:795-806. [PMID: 26447526 DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.933075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Previous data suggest that type 1 diabetes mellitus leads to the deterioration of myocardial intercellular communication mediated by connexin-43 (Cx43) channels. We therefore aimed to explore Cx43, PKC signaling and ultrastructure in non-treated and omega-3 fatty acid (omega-3) treated spontaneously diabetic Goto-Kakizaki (GK) rats considered as type 2 diabetes model. Four-week-old GK and non-diabetic Wistar-Clea rats were fed omega-3 (200 mg/kg/day) for 2 months and compared with untreated rats. Real-time PCR and immunoblotting were performed to determine Cx43, PKC-epsilon and PKC-delta expression. In situ Cx43 was examined by immunohistochemistry and subcellular alterations by electron microscopy. Omega-3 intake reduced blood glucose, triglycerides, and cholesterol in diabetic rats and this was associated with improved integrity of cardiomyocytes and capillaries in the heart. Myocardial Cx43 mRNA and protein levels were higher in diabetic versus non-diabetic rats and were further enhanced by omega-3. The ratio of phosphorylated (functional) to non-phosphorylated Cx43 was lower in diabetic compared to non-diabetic rats but was increased by omega-3, in part due to up-regulation of PKC-epsilon. In addition, pro-apoptotic PKC-delta expression was decreased. In conclusion, spontaneously diabetic rats at an early stage of disease benefit from omega-3 intake due to its hypoglycemic effect, upregulation of myocardial Cx43, and preservation of cardiovascular ultrastructure. These findings indicates that supplementation of omega-3 may be beneficial also in the management of diabetes in humans.
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- J Radosinska
- Institute of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia, Institute for Heart Research, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, Slovakia.
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Silva V, Singer P. Membrane fatty acid composition of different target populations: Importance of baseline on supplementation. CLINICAL NUTRITION EXPERIMENTAL 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yclnex.2015.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Simple Methodology for the Quantitative Analysis of Fatty Acids in Human Red Blood Cells. Chromatographia 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s10337-015-2947-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Tapan S, Sertoglu E. Importance of confounding factors in assessing fatty acid compositions in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Liver Int 2015; 35:1772. [PMID: 25410004 DOI: 10.1111/liv.12739] [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: 02/13/2023]
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- Serkan Tapan
- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Gulhane School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Anittepe Dispensary, Biochemistry Laboratory, Ankara Mevki Military Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Sertoglu E, Uyanik M, Kayadibi H, Tapan S. Erythrocyte membrane fatty acids may be superior to plasma fatty acids in patients with type 2 diabetes. Metabolism 2015; 64:e1-2. [PMID: 25481102 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2014.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2014] [Revised: 11/12/2014] [Accepted: 11/13/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Erdim Sertoglu
- Ankara Mevki Military Hospital, Anittepe Dispensary, Biochemistry Laboratory, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Corlu Military Hospital, Biochemistry Laboratory, Tekirdag, Turkey.
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- Adana Military Hospital, Biochemistry Laboratory, Adana, Turkey.
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- Gulhane School of Medicine, Department of Clinical Chemistry, Ankara, Turkey.
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Sertoglu E, Kayadibi H, Uyanik M. A biochemical view: Increase in polyunsaturated fatty acid ω-6/ω-3 ratio in relation to hepatic steatosis in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. J Diabetes Complications 2015; 29:157. [PMID: 25455415 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2014.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2014] [Accepted: 10/08/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Erdim Sertoglu
- Ankara Mevki Military Hospital, Anittepe Dispensary, Biochemistry Laboratory, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Corlu Military Hospital, Biochemistry Laboratory, Tekirdag, Turkey
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Jurczyszyn A, Czepiel J, Gdula-Argasińska J, Paśko P, Czapkiewicz A, Librowski T, Perucki W, Butrym A, Castillo JJ, Skotnicki AB. Plasma fatty acid profile in multiple myeloma patients. Leuk Res 2014; 39:400-5. [PMID: 25666255 DOI: 10.1016/j.leukres.2014.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2014] [Revised: 12/01/2014] [Accepted: 12/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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New membrane formation in the proliferating tumor cells consequently results in hypermetabolism of fatty acids (FA), as seen in many cancer patients, including multiple myeloma (MM). The FA composition of plasma reflects both endogenous synthesis as well as the dietary supply of these compounds. Additionally, obesity is a risk factor for the development of MM. The aim of this study was to compare the FA composition of plasma in 60 MM patients and 60 healthy controls. We noted significant differences in the FA profile of plasma from patients with MM when compared to the control group. Increased levels of saturated and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids in MM patients suggest that there may be increased endogenous synthesis of these fatty acids, likely due to increased expression of desaturase and elongase. Furthermore, cluster analysis showed differences in the distribution of FA in plasma from MM patients compared to controls. Dietary fat and a deranged endogenous FA metabolism may contribute to cancer-associated inflammation through an abnormal arachidonic acid metabolism, caused by pro-inflammatory derivatives. Our study supports further research on the biochemistry of lipids in patients with MM.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Radioligands, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Management, AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Radioligands, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Medicine, John Dempsey Hospital, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Department of Haematology, Blood Neoplasms and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland; Department of Physiology, Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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Gunes O, Tascilar E, Sertoglu E, Tas A, Serdar MA, Kaya G, Kayadibi H, Ozcan O. Associations between erythrocyte membrane fatty acid compositions and insulin resistance in obese adolescents. Chem Phys Lipids 2014; 184:69-75. [PMID: 25262585 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2014.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2014] [Revised: 09/22/2014] [Accepted: 09/23/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Cytokines released from the adipose tissue and fatty acids (FAs) derived from lipolysis or uptake of fats go in to competition with glucose to be uptaken from the liver leads to insulin resistance (IR). We aimed to show the associations among serum lipid profile, FA compositions and IR. METHODS Anthropometrical measurements, biochemical parameters and erythrocyte membrane (EM) FA levels of 95 obese adolescents (41 with IR) and 40 healthy controls were compared. RESULTS LDL-C, fasting insulin levels, HOMA-IR were significantly higher and HDL-C levels were significantly lower in obese patients than in controls (p=0.013, p<0.001, p<0.001 and p<0.001, respectively). EM C 24:0, C 16:1 ω7 and C 22:1 ω9 FA levels were significantly higher, while C 20:5 ω3 (EPA) levels were significantly lower in obese subjects than in controls (p<0.001, p=0.018, p<0.001, p=0.043 and p<0.001, respectively). Moreover, when obese subjects divided into two groups according to the presence of IR; EM C 16:1 ω7 levels were still significantly higher and EPA levels were still significantly lower in both obese subjects with and without IR compared to controls (p<0.001 for both). CONCLUSION Saturated FA intake should be decreased because of its role in the development of obesity and IR, and ω-3 group FA intake should be increased.
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- Omer Gunes
- Agri Military Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Agri, Turkey.
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- Gulhane School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara Mevki Military Hospital, Anittepe Dispensary, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gulhane School of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Ankara, Turkey
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- Acıbadem University School Of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Gulhane School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara, Turkey
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- Adana Military Hospital, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Adana, Turkey
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- Gulhane School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara, Turkey
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