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Wang T, Liu M, Li X, Zhang S, Gu H, Wei X, Wang X, Xu Z, Shen T. Naturally-derived modulators of the Nrf2 pathway and their roles in the intervention of diseases. Free Radic Biol Med 2024:S0891-5849(24)00682-8. [PMID: 39368519 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2024.09.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2024] [Revised: 09/19/2024] [Accepted: 09/23/2024] [Indexed: 10/07/2024]
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Cumulative evidence has verified that persistent oxidative stress is involved in the development of various chronic diseases, including pulmonary, neurodegenerative, kidney, cardiovascular, and liver disease, as well as cancer. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is pivotal role in regulating cellular oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions, making it a focal point for disease prevention and treatment strategies. Natural products are essential resources for discovering leading molecules for new drug research and development. In this review, we comprehensively outlined the progression of the knowledge on the Nrf2 pathway, Nrf2 activators in clinical trials, the naturally-derived Nrf2 modulators (particularly from 2014-present), as well as their effects on the pathogenesis of chronic diseases.
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- Tian Wang
- Key Lab of Chemical Biology (MOE), Shandong Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Standard, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Lab of Chemical Biology (MOE), Shandong Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Standard, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Lab of Chemical Biology (MOE), Shandong Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Standard, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Lab of Chemical Biology (MOE), Shandong Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Standard, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Lab of Chemical Biology (MOE), Shandong Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Standard, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Center for Food and Drug Evaluation and Inspection, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Key Lab of Chemical Biology (MOE), Shandong Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Standard, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Lab of Chemical Biology (MOE), Shandong Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Standard, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Lab of Chemical Biology (MOE), Shandong Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Standard, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People's Republic of China.
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Marrez DA, Badr AN, El-Bahrawy A, Naeem MA. Algal extracts evaluation as an Antitoxicity sustainable solution against aflatoxin B 1 toxicity in rat tissues. Toxicon 2024; 250:108098. [PMID: 39284454 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2024.108098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2024] [Revised: 08/26/2024] [Accepted: 09/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a pre-carcinogenic molecule produced by toxigenic fungi and is widely harmful to public health. Algae extracts are sub-cellular pilot plants rich in bioactive substances that aid detoxification. This study aimed to reduce AFB1-toxicity in biological tissues of administrated rats using two algae extracts, Spirulina (SPR) and Amphora (AMR). Algae extracts were prepared using an aqueous system, concentrated, and lyophilized before being administrated to rats. The extract contents of total phenolic and flavonoids were determined to indicate their bioactive content and antioxidant potency. The animal experiment was designed in 8 groups as the control negative and control positive (AFB1; 20 μg/kg BW/day); groups 3 and 4 were designed for control positive of algae applied at high doses for toxicity evaluation. Otherwise, four groups were classified as G5 and G6 for rats administrated by AFB1, followed by 50 and 100 mg/kg Spirulina extract, respectively. The G7 and G8 were administrated with an AFB1 dose followed by amphora treatment at 50 and 100 mg extract/kg, respectively. The results showed a significant content of algae extracts of phenolic compounds (27.36 ± 1.75 and 39.55 ± 1.14 mg GAE/g DW for the SPR and AMR, respectively), with a valuable antioxidant activity. For rats treated only with the SPR or AMR extracts, no tissue changes were recorded for the liver, kidney, pancreas, or testis. Again, the biochemical parameters of these groups are recorded without harmful impacts, particularly for the tumor markers of AFP, TNF-α, CEA, and ALP. Once more, a higher extract concentration was more effective in AFB1-toxicity reduction, particularly for the SPR on the liver and kidney tissues. The SPR extract manifested a protective impact in sensitive tissue against the AFB1 effect, particularly in the testis. The results recommend the application of SPR extract at 100 mg/kg bw as an effective treatment for AFB1-toxicity regulation (as pharmaceutical or nutraceutical) involved in daily habits.
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- Diaa Attia Marrez
- Food Toxicology and Contaminants Dept., National Research Center, Cairo, 12622, Egypt
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- Food Toxicology and Contaminants Dept., National Research Center, Cairo, 12622, Egypt.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, 32958, Egypt
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- Nutrition and Food Science of Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Hu Z, Sun Y, Liu S, Xiang Y, Li M, Li Y, Li Y, Liu X, Fu M. Dietary additive ferulic acid alleviated oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis induced by chronic exposure to avermectin in the liver of common carp (Cyprinus carpio). Toxicon 2024; 244:107755. [PMID: 38740097 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2024.107755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Avermectin (AVM) has been utilized extensively in agricultural production since it is a low-toxicity pesticide. However, the pollution caused by its residues to fisheries aquaculture has been neglected. As an abundant polyphenolic substance in plants, ferulic acid (FA) possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. The goal of the study is to assess the FA's ability to reduce liver damage in carp brought on by AVM exposure. Four groups of carp were created at random: the control group; the AVM group; the FA group; and the FA + AVM group. On day 30, and the liver tissues of carp were collected and examined for the detection of four items of blood lipid as well as the activity of the antioxidant enzymes catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in carp liver tissues by biochemical kits, and the transcript levels of indicators of oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis by qPCR. The results showed that liver injury, inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis were attenuated in the FA + AVM group compared to the AVM group. In summary, dietary addition of FA could ameliorate the hepatotoxicity caused by AVM in carp by alleviating oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis in liver tissues.
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- Zunhan Hu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment, Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-Industry Technology, Jiangsu Marine Pharmaceutical Resources Development Engineering Research Center, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Pharmaceutical Compound Screening, College of Pharmacy, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, 222005, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment, Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-Industry Technology, Jiangsu Marine Pharmaceutical Resources Development Engineering Research Center, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Pharmaceutical Compound Screening, College of Pharmacy, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, 222005, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment, Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-Industry Technology, Jiangsu Marine Pharmaceutical Resources Development Engineering Research Center, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Pharmaceutical Compound Screening, College of Pharmacy, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, 222005, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment, Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-Industry Technology, Jiangsu Marine Pharmaceutical Resources Development Engineering Research Center, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Pharmaceutical Compound Screening, College of Pharmacy, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, 222005, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment, Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-Industry Technology, Jiangsu Marine Pharmaceutical Resources Development Engineering Research Center, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Pharmaceutical Compound Screening, College of Pharmacy, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, 222005, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment, Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-Industry Technology, Jiangsu Marine Pharmaceutical Resources Development Engineering Research Center, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Pharmaceutical Compound Screening, College of Pharmacy, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, 222005, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment, Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-Industry Technology, Jiangsu Marine Pharmaceutical Resources Development Engineering Research Center, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Pharmaceutical Compound Screening, College of Pharmacy, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, 222005, China
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- Neurosurgery Department, Institute of Neuroscience, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, 222000, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment, Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-Industry Technology, Jiangsu Marine Pharmaceutical Resources Development Engineering Research Center, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Pharmaceutical Compound Screening, College of Pharmacy, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, 222005, China.
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Abdolmaleki A, Karimian A, Khoshnazar SM, Asadi A, Samarein ZA, Smail SW, Bhattacharya D. The role of Nrf2 signaling pathways in nerve damage repair. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2024; 13:tfae080. [PMID: 38799411 PMCID: PMC11116835 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfae080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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The protein, Nuclear factor-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), is a transitory protein that acts as a transcription factor and is involved in the regulation of many cytoprotective genes linked to xenobiotic metabolism and antioxidant responses. Based on the existing clinical and experimental data, it can be inferred that neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by an excessive presence of markers of oxidative stress (OS) and a reduced presence of antioxidant defense systems in both the brain and peripheral tissues. The presence of imbalances in the homeostasis between oxidants and antioxidants has been recognized as a substantial factor in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disorders. The dysregulations include several cellular processes such as mitochondrial failure, protein misfolding, and neuroinflammation. These dysregulations all contribute to the disruption of proteostasis in neuronal cells, leading to their eventual mortality. A noteworthy component of Nrf2, as shown by recent research undertaken over the last decade, is to its role in the development of resistance to OS. Nrf2 plays a pivotal role in regulating systems that defend against OS. Extant research offers substantiation for the protective and defensive roles of Nrf2 in the context of neurodegenerative diseases. The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the influence of Nrf2 on OS and its function in regulating antioxidant defense systems within the realm of neurodegenerative diseases. Furthermore, we evaluate the most recent academic inquiries and empirical evidence about the beneficial and potential role of certain Nrf2 activator compounds within the realm of therapeutic interventions.
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- Arash Abdolmaleki
- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Advanced Technologies, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, PO Box: 179, Ardabil, 11367-56199, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, PO Box: 179, Ardabil, 11367-56199, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Imam Khomeini Highway, Mustafa Khomeini Boulevard, Ibn Sina, Kerman, 9986598, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, PO Box: 179, Ardabil, 11367-56199, Iran
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- Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, PO Box: 179, Ardabil, 11367-56199, Iran
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Science, Cihan University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, 1235897, Iraq
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- Ph.D., Policy, Nursing, At Fight-Cancer at Home, Medicinal Toxicology & QC, Sri Radha Krishna Raas Mandir, KedarGouri Road, Bhubaneswar, Odisa 751002, India
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Yamaguchi Y, Sugiki M, Shimizu M, Ogawa K, Kumagai H. Comparative analysis of isothiocyanates in eight cruciferous vegetables and evaluation of the hepatoprotective effects of 4-(methylsulfinyl)-3-butenyl isothiocyanate (sulforaphene) from daikon radish ( Raphanus sativus L.) sprouts. Food Funct 2024; 15:4894-4904. [PMID: 38597802 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo00133h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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The contributions of cruciferous vegetables to human health are widely recognised, particularly at the molecular level, where their isothiocyanates play a significant role. However, compared to the well-studied isothiocyanate 4-(methylsulfinyl)butyl isothiocyanate (sulforaphane) produced from broccoli sprouts, less is known about the pharmacological effects of other isothiocyanates and the stage of vegetables preferable to obtain their benefits. We analysed the quantity and quality of isothiocyanates produced in both the sprouts and mature stages of eight cruciferous vegetables using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Additionally, we investigated the hepatoprotective effects of isothiocyanates in a mouse model of acute hepatitis induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). Furthermore, we explored the detoxification enzyme-inducing activities of crude sprout extracts in normal rats. Among the eight cruciferous vegetables, daikon radish (Raphanus sativus L.) sprouts produced the highest amount of isothiocyanates, with 4-(methylsulfinyl)-3-butenyl isothiocyanate (sulforaphene) being the dominant compound. The amount of sulforaphene in daikon radish sprouts was approximately 30 times that of sulforaphane in broccoli sprouts. Sulforaphene demonstrated hepatoprotective effects similar to sulforaphane in ameliorating CCl4-induced hepatic injury in mice. A crude extract of 3-day-old daikon radish sprouts upregulated the detoxifying enzyme glutathione S-transferase (GST) in the liver, whereas the crude extract of broccoli sprouts showed limited upregulation. This study highlights that daikon radish sprouts and sulforaphene have the potential to serve as functional food materials with hepatoprotective effects. Furthermore, daikon radish sprouts may exhibit more potent hepatoprotective effects compared to broccoli sprouts.
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- Yusuke Yamaguchi
- College of Bioresource Sciences, Nihon University, 1866 Kameino, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa 252-0880, Japan.
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- College of Bioresource Sciences, Nihon University, 1866 Kameino, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa 252-0880, Japan.
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- College of Bioresource Sciences, Nihon University, 1866 Kameino, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa 252-0880, Japan.
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- College of Bioresource Sciences, Nihon University, 1866 Kameino, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa 252-0880, Japan.
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- College of Bioresource Sciences, Nihon University, 1866 Kameino, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa 252-0880, Japan.
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Xu A, Wang Y, Luo D, Xia Y, Xue H, Yao H, Li S. By regulating the IP3R/GRP75/VDAC1 complex to restore mitochondrial dynamic balance, selenomethionine reduces lipopolysaccharide-induced neuronal apoptosis. J Cell Physiol 2024; 239:e31190. [PMID: 38219075 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.31190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Selenium (Se), as one of the essential trace elements, plays an anti-inflammatory, antioxidation, and immune-enhancing effect in the body. In addition, Se can also improve nervous system damage induced by various factors. Earlier studies have described the important role of mitochondrial dynamic imbalance in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced nerve injury. The inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptor (IP3R)/glucose-regulated protein 75 (GRP75)/voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1) complex is considered to be the key to regulating mitochondrial dynamics. However, it is not clear whether Selenomethionine (SeMet) has any influence on the IP3R/GRP75/VDAC1 complex. Therefore, the aim of this investigation was to determine whether SeMet can alleviate LPS-induced brain damage and to elucidate the function of the IP3R/GRP75/VDAC1 complex in it. We established SeMet and/or LPS exposure models in vivo and in vitro using laying hens and primary chicken nerve cells. We noticed that SeMet reversed endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) and the imbalance in mitochondrial dynamics and significantly prevented the occurrence of neuronal apoptosis. We made this finding by morphological observation of the brain tissue of laying hens and the detection of related genes such as ERS, the IP3R/GRP75/VDAC1 complex, calcium signal (Ca2+), mitochondrial dynamics, and apoptosis. Other than that, we also discovered that the IP3R/GRP75/VDAC1 complex was crucial in controlling Ca2+ transport between the endoplasmic reticulum and the mitochondrion when SeMet functions as a neuroprotective agent. In summary, our results revealed the specific mechanism by which SeMet alleviated LPS-induced neuronal apoptosis for the first time. As a consequence, SeMet has great potential in the treatment and prevention of neurological illnesses (like neurodegenerative diseases).
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- Anqi Xu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- National Selenium-Rich Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Center, Enshi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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Lv H, Liu J, He Y, Xia S, Qiao C, Xu C. The Ameliorative Role of Lico A on Aflatoxin B 1-Triggered Hepatotoxicity Partially by Activating Nrf2 Signal Pathway. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:2741-2755. [PMID: 38284775 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c05776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is one of the most harmful and toxic mycotoxins in foods and feeds, posing a serious health risk to both humans and animals, especially its hepatotoxicity. Nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), an important nuclear transcription factor, is generally recognized as a potential target for phytochemicals to ameliorate liver injury. The current study sought to elucidate the molecular processes by which licochalcone A (Lico A), a compound derived from Xinjiang licorice Glycyrrhiza inflate, protects against AFB1 toxicity. In vivo, male wild-type (WT) and Nrf2 knockout (Nrf2-/-) C57BL/6 mice were orally administered AFB1 at 1.5 mg/kg body weight (BW) with or without Lico A at 5 mg/kg. In vitro, AML12 cells were utilized to evaluate the protective effect and mechanism of Lico A against the AFB1-induced hepatotoxicity. Our findings demonstrated that AFB1 caused severe hepatotoxicity, while Lico A treatment successfully relieved the toxicity. Meanwhile, Lico A effectively improved liver injury, inflammatory mediators, oxidative insults, apoptosis, liver fibrosis, and pyroptosis, which contributed to the inhibition of toll receptor 4 (TLR4)-NF-κB/MAPK and NOD-like receptors protein 3 (NLRP3)/caspase-1/GSDMD signaling pathway activation. Furthermore, Lico A was able to enhance the Nrf2 antioxidant signaling pathway. Intriguingly, Lico A still had a protective effect on AFB1-caused liver injury in mice via the inhibition of inflammation and pyroptosis, while apoptosis and liver fibrosis were blocked in the absence of Nrf2. To sum up, the present study first elucidated that Lico A ameliorated AFB1-induced hepatotoxic effects and its main mechanism involved the inhibitory effects on oxidative stress, apoptosis, liver fibrosis, inflammation, and pyroptosis, which might be partially dependent on the regulation of Nrf2. The work may enrich the role and mechanism of Lico A's resistance to liver injury caused by various factors, and its application is promising.
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- Hongming Lv
- College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Yuan Ming Yuan West, Road No. 2, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Yuan Ming Yuan West, Road No. 2, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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Chen L, Yan J, Shi H, Zhang Z, Zhao Y, Zhao Y, Wang Y, Ou J. Intervention mechanism of marine-based chito-oligosaccharide on acute liver injury induced by AFB 1 in rats. BIORESOUR BIOPROCESS 2024; 11:13. [PMID: 38647922 PMCID: PMC10992386 DOI: 10.1186/s40643-023-00708-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is extremely hepatotoxic, a causative agent of liver cancer, and can cause symptoms of acute or chronic liver damage. Chito-oligosaccharides (COS), obtained from the degradation of chitosan derived from shrimp and crab shells, is a natural antioxidant substance and its antitumor properties have been widely studied, but less research has been done on the prevention of AFB1-induced acute liver injury. In this study, rats were acutely exposed to 1 mg/kg BW AFB1 and simultaneously gavaged with different doses of COS for 8 days. The results showed that COS attenuated the hepatic histopathological changes and reduced serum biochemical indices (ALT, AST, ALP, and TBIL) in rats. It significantly inhibited MDA content and promoted SOD and GSH-Px activity production. Moreover, it also improved hepatocyte apoptosis. Furthermore, AFB1-vs-HCOS differential genes were enriched with 622 GO entries, and 380 were Biological Processes, 170 were Molecular Functions, 72 were Cellular Components. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) analyzed by KEGG enrichment were more enriched in pathways, such as metabolism, PPAR signaling pathway, and peroxisome. Q-PCR technique verified that Lama5, Egr1, Cyp2b1, and Gadd45g in DEGs were associated with oxidative stress damage and apoptosis. In conclusion, COS intervention reduces the effect of AFB1 on hepatic genes and thus reduces the changes in hepatic gene function.
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- Lin Chen
- College of Food Sciences and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- College of Food Sciences and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- College of Food Sciences and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- College of Food Sciences and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Product Processing and Preservation, Shanghai, 201306, China
- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Product on Storage and Preservation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- College of Food Sciences and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- College of Food Sciences and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Product Processing and Preservation, Shanghai, 201306, China
- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Product on Storage and Preservation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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- College of Food Sciences and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China.
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Product Processing and Preservation, Shanghai, 201306, China.
- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Product on Storage and Preservation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 201306, China.
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Bian X, Chen L, Bian X, Li L, Liu D, Liu S, Xu L, Huo X, Yang X. Protective effect of Tibetan medicine Qiwei Tiexie pills on liver injury induced by acetaminophen overdose: An integrated strategy of network pharmacology, metabolomics and transcriptomics. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 123:155221. [PMID: 38039903 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155221] [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: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Drug-induced liver injury, particularly from acetaminophen (APAP), has emerged as a significant public health concern. Unfortunately, there is currently no effective treatment strategy available. Qiwei Tiexie pills (QWTX), a traditional Tibetan medicine, have demonstrated considerable clinical efficacy in treating various liver diseases. Nevertheless, the protective effect of QWTX against drug-induced liver injury and its underlying mechanism remains poorly understood. PURPOSE This study aimed to assess the therapeutic potential of QWTX, a Tibetan medicine, in an animal model of APAP-induced liver injury. Additionally, we sought to investigate the molecular mechanism through which QWTX exerts its effects. METHODS We employed LC-MS and network pharmacology to predict the potential targets of QWTX in drug-induced liver injury. Subsequently, we employed HE staining, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and qRT-PCR to analyze the mechanism underlying QWTX treatment in drug-induced liver injury. RESULTS Network pharmacology analysis revealed that the active components of QWTX are involved in inflammatory and drug metabolism-related pathways. In mouse models, pretreatment with QWTX effectively mitigated the elevated levels of serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and inflammatory factors (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α) induced by APAP overdose. Moreover, APAP inhibited 1459 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 874 differential accumulation metabolites (DAMs), while QWTX promoted their expression. Conversely, APAP promoted 874 genes and 119 metabolites, which were inhibited by QWTX. Further analysis demonstrated that QWTX ameliorated the metabolic disorders induced by APAP overdose and potentially exerted a protective effect by inhibiting the expression of critical genes in crucial inflammatory pathways. QWTX also up-regulated antioxidant enzymes, thereby mitigating the oxidative stress resulting from APAP overdose. CONCLUSION QWTX treatment effectively protects against APAP-induced liver damage in mice. Transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses further revealed that QWTX ameliorated hepatic metabolic disorders induced by APAP overdose while significantly suppressing the inflammatory response and oxidative stress associated with drug-induced liver injury. This study provides a new insight into the treatment of drug-induced liver injury by the TCM system and provides a basis for the development of new therapies for drug-induced liver injury by QWTX and its active ingredients.
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- Xingbo Bian
- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, Jilin, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, Jilin, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, Jilin, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, Jilin, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, Jilin, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, Jilin, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, Jilin, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, Jilin, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, Jilin, China.
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Altyar AE, Kensara OA, Noreldin AE, Albadrani GM, El-Demerdash FM, Sayed AA, Piscopo M, Mohammedsaleh ZM, Al-Ghadi MQ, Ghaboura N, Abdel-Daim MM. Spirulina platensis ameliorates hepatic oxidative stress and DNA damage induced by aflatoxin B1 in rats. Toxicon 2024; 237:107553. [PMID: 38072319 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2023.107553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a widely distributed mycotoxin, causing hepatotoxicity and oxidative stress. One of the most famous unicellular cyanobacteria is Spirulina platensis (SP) which is well known for its antioxidant characteristics against many toxicants. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the antioxidant potential and hepatoprotective ability of SP against oxidative stress and cytotoxicity in male Wistar albino rats intraperitoneally injected with AFB1. Rats were separated into five groups as follows: negative control administered with saline; SP (1000 mg/kg BW) for two weeks; AFB1 (2.5 mg/kg BW) twice on days 12 and 14; AFB1 (twice) + 500 mg SP/kg BW (for two weeks) and AFB1 (twice) + 1000 mg SP/kg BW (for two weeks). Liver and blood samples were assembled for histological and biochemical analyses. AFB1 intoxicated rats showed a marked elevation in serum biochemical parameters (ALP, ALT, and AST), hepatic lipid peroxidation (MDA and NO), and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) indicating DNA damage. Moreover, AFB1 caused suppression of antioxidant biomarkers (SOD, GHS, GSH-Px, and CAT). However, the elevated serum levels of biochemical parameters and PCNA expression were reduced by SP. Moreover, SP lowered oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation markers in a dose-dependent manner. To sum up, SP supplementation is capable of decreasing AFB1 toxicity through its powerful antioxidant activity.
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- Ahmed E Altyar
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, P.O.Box 80260, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia; Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, P.O. Box 6231, Jeddah, 21442, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O. Box 7067, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Histology and Cytology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, 22511, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia, 80126, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, 71491, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, P.O. Box 6231, Jeddah, 21442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, P.O. Box 6231, Jeddah, 21442, Saudi Arabia; Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt.
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Hu Q, Zhang W, Wei F, Huang M, Shu M, Song D, Wen J, Wang J, Nian Q, Ma X, Zeng J, Zhao Y. Human diet-derived polyphenolic compounds and hepatic diseases: From therapeutic mechanisms to clinical utilization. Phytother Res 2024; 38:280-304. [PMID: 37871899 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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This review focuses on the potential ameliorative effects of polyphenolic compounds derived from human diet on hepatic diseases. It discusses the molecular mechanisms and recent advancements in clinical applications. Edible polyphenols have been found to play a therapeutic role, particularly in liver injury, liver fibrosis, NAFLD/NASH, and HCC. In the regulation of liver injury, polyphenols exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, primarily targeting the TGF-β, NF-κB/TLR4, PI3K/AKT, and Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathways. In the regulation of liver fibrosis, polyphenolic compounds effectively reverse the fibrotic process by inhibiting the activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSC). Furthermore, polyphenolic compounds show efficacy against NAFLD/NASH by inhibiting lipid oxidation and accumulation, mediated through the AMPK, SIRT, and PPARγ pathways. Moreover, several polyphenolic compounds exhibit anti-HCC activity by suppressing tumor cell proliferation and metastasis. This inhibition primarily involves blocking Akt and Wnt signaling, as well as inhibiting the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Additionally, clinical trials and nutritional evidence support the notion that certain polyphenols can improve liver disease and associated metabolic disorders. However, further fundamental research and clinical trials are warranted to validate the efficacy of dietary polyphenols.
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- Qichao Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Food and Bioengineering, Xihua University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Zhu X, Liu S, Pei H, Chen W, Zong Y, Zhao Y, Li J, Du R, He Z. Study on Dihydromyricetin Improving Aflatoxin Induced Liver Injury Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking. TOXICS 2023; 11:760. [PMID: 37755770 PMCID: PMC10535947 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11090760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a toxic food/feed contaminant and the liver is its main target organ, thus it poses a great danger to organisms. Dihydromyricetin (DHM), a natural flavonoid compound, can be used as a food additive with high safety and has been shown to have strong hepatoprotective effects. In this experiment, PPI network and KEGG pathway analysis were constructed by network pharmacological analysis technique using software and platforms such as Swiss, String, and David and Cytoscape. We screened AFB1 and DHM cross-targets and pathways of action, followed by molecular docking based on the strength of binding affinity of genes to DHM. In addition, we exposed AFB1 (200 μg/kg) to mice to establish a liver injury model. Histological observation, biochemical assay, oxidative stress indicator assay, TUNEL staining and Western blot were used to evaluate the liver injury. Network pharmacological results were screened to obtain 25 cross-targets of action and 20 pathways of action. It was found that DHM may exert anti-hepatic injury effects by inhibiting the overexpression of Caspase-3 protein and increasing the expression of Bcl-2 protein. DHM (200 mg/kg) was found to reduce AFB1-induced liver indices such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate acyltransferase (AST), and attenuate hepatic histopathological damage through animal models. Importantly, DHM inhibited malondialdehyde (MDA) formation in liver tissue and attenuated AFB1-induced oxidative stress injury by increasing glutathione-S-transferase (GST) glutathione (GPX) catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Meanwhile, DHM also restored the expression of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 and antioxidant proteins, Nrf2, Keap1 and its downstream HO-1, and down-regulated the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins Bax and Caspase-3 in AFB1-induced liver tissues. The results confirmed that liver injury caused by AFB1 exposure could be alleviated by DHM, providing valuable guidance for in-depth study of DHM in the treatment of liver-related diseases, and laying the foundation for in-depth development and utilization of DHM.
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- Xiaoying Zhu
- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (X.Z.); (S.L.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.)
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (X.Z.); (S.L.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.)
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (X.Z.); (S.L.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.)
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (X.Z.); (S.L.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.)
- Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center for Efficient Breeding and Product Development of Sika Deer, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (X.Z.); (S.L.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.)
- Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center for Efficient Breeding and Product Development of Sika Deer, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (X.Z.); (S.L.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.)
- Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center for Efficient Breeding and Product Development of Sika Deer, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (X.Z.); (S.L.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.)
- Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center for Efficient Breeding and Product Development of Sika Deer, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (X.Z.); (S.L.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.)
- Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center for Efficient Breeding and Product Development of Sika Deer, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Production and Product Quality and Safety, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (X.Z.); (S.L.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.)
- Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center for Efficient Breeding and Product Development of Sika Deer, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Production and Product Quality and Safety, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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Shi Y, Shi L, Liu Q, Wang W, Liu Y. Molecular mechanism and research progress on pharmacology of ferulic acid in liver diseases. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1207999. [PMID: 37324465 PMCID: PMC10264600 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1207999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Ferulic acid (FA) is a natural polyphenol, a derivative of cinnamic acid, widely found in Angelica, Chuanxiong and other fruits, vegetables and traditional Chinese medicine. FA contains methoxy, 4-hydroxy and carboxylic acid functional groups that bind covalently to neighbouring adjacent unsaturated Cationic C and play a key role in many diseases related to oxidative stress. Numerous studies have shown that ferulic acid protects liver cells and inhibits liver injury, liver fibrosis, hepatotoxicity and hepatocyte apoptosis caused by various factors. FA has protective effects on liver injury induced by acetaminophen, methotrexate, antituberculosis drugs, diosbulbin B and tripterygium wilfordii, mainly through the signal pathways related to TLR4/NF-κB and Keap1/Nrf2. FA also has protective effects on carbon tetrachloride, concanavalin A and septic liver injury. FA pretreatment can protect hepatocytes from radiation damage, protects the liver from damage caused by fluoride, cadmium and aflatoxin b1. At the same time, FA can inhibit liver fibrosis, inhibit liver steatosis and reduce lipid toxicity, improve insulin resistance in the liver and exert the effect of anti-liver cancer. In addition, signalling pathways such as Akt/FoxO1, AMPK, PPAR γ, Smad2/3 and Caspase-3 have been shown to be vital molecular targets for FA involvement in improving various liver diseases. Recent advances in the pharmacological effects of ferulic acid and its derivatives on liver diseases were reviewed. The results will provide guidance for the clinical application of ferulic acid and its derivatives in the treatment of liver diseases.
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- Yingying Shi
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
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Feng M, Gui Y, An J, Cao X, Lu W, Yang G, Jian S, Hu B, Wen C. The thioredoxin expression of Cristaria plicata is regulated by Nrf2/ARE pathway under microcystin stimulation. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:124509. [PMID: 37085063 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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Thioredoxin plays an important role in inhibiting apoptosis and protecting cells from oxidative stress. This study was aimed to clarify how the expression of Trx from Cristaria plicata is regulated by Nrf2/ARE pathway. The expression of CpTrx mRNA was significantly up-regulated in gill and kidney tissues under microcystin stress. The Nrf2 gene of Cristaria plicata was identified to possess an auto active domain bit. While CpNrf2 was knocked down by specific small RNA, CpTrx mRNA expression was significantly down-regulated. The promoter of CpTrx gene had high transcriptional activity, and this basic transcriptional activity persisted after ARE element mutation. The region of promoter -206 to +217 bp was a core promoter region and had forward regulatory elements. Gel shift Assay exhibited that the CpTrx promoter could bind to the purified proteins CpNrf2 and CpMafK in vitro. The binding phenomenon disappeared after the ARE element mutation in promoter region. Subcellular localization experiments displayed that fluorescence overlap between CpNrf2 and Trx promoter increased under microcystin toxin stress. These results suggested that Trx expression was regulated by Nrf2/ARE pathway under oxidative stress.
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- Maolin Feng
- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China.
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Tao W, Zhu W, Nabi F, Li Z, Liu J. Penthorum chinense Pursh compound flavonoids supplementation alleviates Aflatoxin B1-induced liver injury via modulation of intestinal barrier and gut microbiota in broiler. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 255:114805. [PMID: 36958264 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a commonly occurring toxicant in animal and human diets, leading to hazardous effects on health. AFB1 is known to be a hepato-toxicant, and the intestinal barrier may play a crucial role in reversing AFB1-induced liver injury. This study aimed to optimize the extraction conditions of Penthorum chinense Pursh Compound Flavonoids (PCPCF) by the response surface method with a Box-Behnken design and investigate the effects of PCPCF on AFB1-induced liver injury in broilers. A total of 164 one-day-old broilers were divided into seven groups, including Control, PCPCF (400 mg PCPCF/kg feed), AFB1 (3 mg AFB1/kg feed), and YCHT (Yin-Chen-Hao-Tang extract, 3 mg AFB1 +10 mL YCHT/kg feed) and low, medium, and high dose groups (PCPCF at 3 mg AFB1 +200, 400, 600 mg respectively). Samples of serum, liver, duodenum, and cecum contents were collected at 14th and 28th days for further analysis. The results showed that the maximum extraction rate of PCPCF was 8.15 %. PCPCF was rich in rutin, quercetin, liquiritin and kaempferol, and significantly inhibited the growth of Aspergillus flavus. The addition of PCPCF improved the growth performance of AFB1-injury broilers, modulated liver function, and increased serum immunoglobulin levels. PCPCF also alleviated liver pathological and oxidative stress damages caused by AFB1 and decreased AFB1-DNA and AFB1-lysine content in the liver. Furthermore, PCPCF supplementation ameliorated intestinal pathological damage, improved intestinal permeability of duodenum in the AFB1-induced broilers, and repaired the intestinal mucosal and mechanical barrier associated with the Notch signaling pathway. Meanwhile, PCPCF improved the intestinal flora structure of AFB1-damaged broilers and increased the abundance of beneficial bacteria. In conclusion, PCPCF ameliorated the adverse effects of AFB1 on growth performance and alleviated liver damage by repairing the intestinal barrier and improving intestinal health of broiler chicken.
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- Weilai Tao
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Southwest University, Chongqing 402460, China
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- Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Chongqing 400030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Southwest University, Chongqing 402460, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Southwest University, Chongqing 402460, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Southwest University, Chongqing 402460, China; Immunology Research Center, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 402460, China.
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Zaki MSA, Abadi AM, El-Kott AF, Mohamed G, Alrashdi BM, Eid RA, Salem ET. Protective efficacy of luteolin against aflatoxinB1-induced toxicity, oxidative damage, and apoptosis in the rat liver. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:52358-52368. [PMID: 36840879 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26085-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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One particularly harmful mycotoxin, aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), usually triggers liver toxicity and oxidative stress in both humans and other mammals. Luteolin (LUTN), a popular active phytochemical molecule, exhibits a strong antioxidant potential. The purpose of this investigation was to explore the potential molecular mechanism in rats and determine if LUTN exhibits protective benefits against AFB1-induced hepatotoxicity. Random selection was used to determine the four treatment groups, each consisting of 24 rats (n = 6). Physiological saline was administered to group 1 (CONT); group 2 received LUTN for a dosage of 50-mg/kg BW. AFB1 was administered to group 3 for a dosage of 0.75-mg/kg BW, and AFB1 with LUTN was given to group 4 at the same dosages mentioned in the previous groups. Rats intoxicated with AFB1 alterations of hepatic transaminases, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT), displayed periportal mononuclear cell infiltrations, disorganized lobular architecture, and dispersed necrotic cells in their liver tissues. By reducing serum biochemical levels of the hepatic transaminases ALT and AST brought on by AFB1 exposure, our results demonstrated that LUTN treatment considerably restored liver injury. Through lowering the production of malondialdehyde (MDA) and reactive oxygen species (ROS), as well as by boosting the activity of the antioxidant enzyme catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), LUTN mitigated the oxidative stress brought on by AFB1. Our findings showed that LUTN significantly reversed the liver damage caused by AFB1. When considered as a whole, LUTN may protect the liver from damage brought on by AFB1 by acting as a potential mitigator and may aid in the creation of cutting-edge therapies to treat liver illnesses in humans and/or animals.
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- Mohamed Samir A Zaki
- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia.
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, Damanhour University, Damanhour, 22511, Egypt.
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Jouf University, P.O. Box 2014, Sakaka, 72388, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Horus University-Egypt, New Damietta, 34518, Egypt
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Cheng K, Niu J, Zheng X, Qiao Y, Zhang J, Guo R, Dong G, Song Z, Huang J, Wang J, Zhang Y. Aflatoxin-B1-Exposure-Induced Hepatic Injury Could Be Alleviated by Polydatin through Reducing Oxidative Stress, Inhibiting Inflammation and Improving Mitophagy. TOXICS 2023; 11:309. [PMID: 37112536 PMCID: PMC10145279 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11040309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a toxic food/feed pollutant, exerting extensive deleterious impacts on the liver. Oxidative stress and inflammation are considered to be vital contributors to AFB1 hepatotoxicity. Polydatin (PD), a naturally occurring polyphenol, has been demonstrated to protect and/or treat liver disorders caused by various factors through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the role of PD in AFB1-induced liver injury is still elusive. Therefore, this study was designed to investigate the protective effect of PD on hepatic injury in mice subjected to AFB1. Male mice were randomly divided into three groups: control, AFB1 and AFB1-PD groups. The results showed that PD protected against AFB1-induced hepatic injury demonstrated by the reduced serum transaminase activity, the restored hepatic histology and ultrastructure, which could be attributed to the enhanced glutathione level, the reduced interleukin 1 beta and tumor necrosis factor alpha concentrations, the increased interleukin 10 expression at transcriptional level and the up-regulated mRNA expression related to mitophagy. In conclusion, PD could alleviate AFB1-induced hepatic injury by reducing oxidative stress, inhibiting inflammation and improving mitophagy.
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- Kang Cheng
- School of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of International Education, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Tian Y, Che H, Yang J, Jin Y, Yu H, Wang C, Fu Y, Li N, Zhang J. Astaxanthin Alleviates Aflatoxin B1-Induced Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in IPEC-J2 Cells via the Nrf2 Signaling Pathway. Toxins (Basel) 2023; 15:toxins15030232. [PMID: 36977123 PMCID: PMC10057844 DOI: 10.3390/toxins15030232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), a typical fungal toxin found in feed, is highly carcinogenic. Oxidative stress is one of the main ways it exerts its toxicity; therefore, finding a suitable antioxidant is the key to reducing its toxicity. Astaxanthin (AST) is a carotenoid with strong antioxidant properties. The aim of the present research was to determine whether AST eases the AFB1-induced impairment in IPEC-J2 cells, and its specific mechanism of action. AFB1 and AST were applied to IPEC-J2 cells in different concentrations for 24 h. The AST (80 µM) significantly prevented the reduction in the IPEC-J2 cell viability that was induced by AFB1 (10 μM). The results showed that treatment with AST attenuated the AFB1-induced ROS, and cytochrome C, the Bax/Bcl2 ratio, Caspase-9, and Caspase-3, which were all activated by AFB1, were among the pro-apoptotic proteins which were diminished by AST. AST activates the Nrf2 signaling pathway and ameliorates antioxidant ability. This was further evidenced by the expression of the HO-1, NQO1, SOD2, and HSP70 genes were all upregulated. Taken together, the findings show that the impairment of oxidative stress and apoptosis, caused by the AFB1 in the IPEC-J2 cells, can be attenuated by AST triggering the Nrf2 signaling pathway.
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- Yue Tian
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Feed and Feeding in the Northeastern Frigid Area, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Feed and Feeding in the Northeastern Frigid Area, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Feed and Feeding in the Northeastern Frigid Area, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Feed and Feeding in the Northeastern Frigid Area, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Feed and Feeding in the Northeastern Frigid Area, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Feed and Feeding in the Northeastern Frigid Area, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Feed and Feeding in the Northeastern Frigid Area, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130033, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Feed and Feeding in the Northeastern Frigid Area, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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Chen H, Liu C, Li M, Zhang Y, Wang Z, Jiang Q, Wang J, Wang Q, Zhuo Y. Ferulic acid prevents Diosbulbin B-induced liver injury by inhibiting covalent modifications on proteins. Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 2023; 50:100507. [PMID: 37075616 DOI: 10.1016/j.dmpk.2023.100507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Diosbulbin B (DIOB) has been reported to cause serious liver injury. However, in traditional medicine, DIOB-containing herbs are highly safe in combination with ferulic acid (FA)-containing herbs, suggesting potential neutralizing effect of FA on the toxicity of DIOB. DIOB can be metabolized to generate reactive metabolites (RMs), which can covalently bind to proteins and lead to hepatoxicity. In the present study, the quantitative method was firstly established for investigating the correlation between DIOB RM-protein adducts (DRPAs) and hepatotoxicity. Then, we estimated the detoxication effect of FA in combination with DIOB and revealed the underlying mechanism. Our data indicated that the content of DRPAs positively correlate with the severity of hepatotoxicity. Meanwhile, FA is able to reduce the metabolic rate of DIOB in vitro. Moreover, FA suppressed the production of DRPAs and decreased the serum alanine/aspartate aminotransferase (ALT/AST) levels elevated by DIOB in vivo. Thus, FA can ameliorate DIOB-induced liver injury through reducing the production of DRPAs.
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Sun W, Shahrajabian MH. Therapeutic Potential of Phenolic Compounds in Medicinal Plants-Natural Health Products for Human Health. Molecules 2023; 28:1845. [PMID: 36838831 PMCID: PMC9960276 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28041845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 54.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Phenolic compounds and flavonoids are potential substitutes for bioactive agents in pharmaceutical and medicinal sections to promote human health and prevent and cure different diseases. The most common flavonoids found in nature are anthocyanins, flavones, flavanones, flavonols, flavanonols, isoflavones, and other sub-classes. The impacts of plant flavonoids and other phenolics on human health promoting and diseases curing and preventing are antioxidant effects, antibacterial impacts, cardioprotective effects, anticancer impacts, immune system promoting, anti-inflammatory effects, and skin protective effects from UV radiation. This work aims to provide an overview of phenolic compounds and flavonoids as potential and important sources of pharmaceutical and medical application according to recently published studies, as well as some interesting directions for future research. The keyword searches for flavonoids, phenolics, isoflavones, tannins, coumarins, lignans, quinones, xanthones, curcuminoids, stilbenes, cucurmin, phenylethanoids, and secoiridoids medicinal plant were performed by using Web of Science, Scopus, Google scholar, and PubMed. Phenolic acids contain a carboxylic acid group in addition to the basic phenolic structure and are mainly divided into hydroxybenzoic and hydroxycinnamic acids. Hydroxybenzoic acids are based on a C6-C1 skeleton and are often found bound to small organic acids, glycosyl moieties, or cell structural components. Common hydroxybenzoic acids include gallic, syringic, protocatechuic, p-hydroxybenzoic, vanillic, gentistic, and salicylic acids. Hydroxycinnamic acids are based on a C6-C3 skeleton and are also often bound to other molecules such as quinic acid and glucose. The main hydroxycinnamic acids are caffeic, p-coumaric, ferulic, and sinapic acids.
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- Wenli Sun
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-13-4260-83836
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Ma Y, Du C, Xie X, Zhang Y, Wang C, Xu J, Xia G, Yang Y. To explore the regulatory role of Wnt/P53/Caspase3 signal in mouse ovarian development based on LFQ proteomics. J Proteomics 2023; 272:104772. [PMID: 36414229 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2022.104772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Early ovarian follicular development is regulated by multiple proteins and signaling pathways, including the Wnt gene. To explore the regulatory mechanism of Wnt signaling on early ovarian follicular development, ovaries from 17.5 days post coitum (17.5 dpc) mice were collected and cultured in vitro for four days in the presence of IWP2 as a Wnt activity inhibitor and KN93 as a CaMKII inhibitor. LFQ proteomics technique was then used to analyze the significant differentially abundant (P-SDA) 93 and 262 proteins in the IWP2 and KN93 groups, respectively. Of these, 63 up-regulated proteins and 30 down-regulated proteins were identified for IWP2, along with 3 significant KEGG pathways (P < 0.05). For the KN93 group, 168 up-regulated proteins and 94 down-regulated ones were P-SDA, with 9 significant KEGG pathways also noted (P < 0.05). In both IWP2 and KN93 groups, key pathways (Wnt signaling pathway, Notch signaling pathway, P53 signaling pathway, TGF-β signaling pathway, ovarian steroid production) and metabolic regulation (energy metabolism, metal ion metabolism) were found to be related to early ovarian follicular development. Finally, western blotting demonstrated the regulatory role of Wnt/P53/Caspase3 signaling pathway in mouse ovarian development. These results contribute new knowledge to the understanding of regulatory factors of early ovarian follicular development. SIGNIFICANCE: In this study, label-free quantification (LFQ) was used in combination with liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer (LC-MS/MS) to study potential changes in the proteomic profiles of embryonic mice subjected to Wnt inhibitor IWP2 and CaMKIIinhibitor KN93. In addition, bioinformatics and comparative analyses were performed using publicly available proteomics databases to further explore the underlying mechanisms associated with early mouse ovarian growth and development.
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- Yabo Ma
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Conservation and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in the Western, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China; School of Life Sciences, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Conservation and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in the Western, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China; School of Life Sciences, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Conservation and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in the Western, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China; School of Life Sciences, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Conservation and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in the Western, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China; School of Life Sciences, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Conservation and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in the Western, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China; School of Life Sciences, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China; State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Conservation and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in the Western, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China; School of Life Sciences, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Conservation and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in the Western, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China; School of Life Sciences, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China; State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Conservation and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in the Western, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China; School of Life Sciences, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China.
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Modulatory Role of Curcumin on Cobalt-Induced Memory Deficit, Hippocampal Oxidative Damage, Astrocytosis, and Nrf2 Expression. Neurotox Res 2023; 41:201-211. [PMID: 36692684 DOI: 10.1007/s12640-023-00635-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Chemical overexposure is a growing environmental risk factor for many medical issues. Cobalt toxicity from environmental, industrial, and medical exposure has previously been linked to neurological impairment. Hence, the current study looked into the neuroprotective potential of curcumin, a natural polyphenol contained in the spice turmeric, against cobalt-induced neurotoxicity. Adult rats were randomly divided into six groups as follows: control, 40 mg/kg cobalt chloride (CoCl2) only, 240 mg/kg curcumin only, 120 mg/kg or 240 mg/kg curcumin, or 100 mg/kg vitamin C co-administered with CoCl2. The administration was via oral route daily for 4 weeks. After that, neurobehavioral tests were undertaken to evaluate short-term spatial memory. Biochemical investigation was performed to determine the hippocampal levels of status via measures of SOD, CAT, GST, and LPO. Furthermore, immunohistochemical assessment of the expression of GFAP and Nrf2 in the hippocampus was carried out. In the CoCl2 group, the results showed altered behavioral responses, a decrease in antioxidant activities, increased expression of GFAP and the number of activated astrocytes, and decreased immunoexpression of Nrf2. These effects were mitigated in the curcumin- and vitamin C-treated groups. These results collectively imply that curcumin enhances memory functions in rats exposed to cobalt possibly by attenuating oxidative responses, mitigating astrocytosis, and modulating Nrf2 signaling.
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Owumi SE, Otunla MT, Elerewe OO, Arunsi UO. Co-exposure to aflatoxin B1 and therapeutic coartem worsens hepatic and renal function through enhanced oxido-inflammatory responses and apoptosis in rats. Toxicon 2023; 222:106988. [PMID: 36473514 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2022.106988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a mycotoxin synthesised as a secondary metabolite by members of the Aspergillus species contaminating agricultural produce. Aspergillus species thrive in tropical climes, endemic to malaria. Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) effectively treat and prevent malaria recrudescence; Coartem (COA) is an ACT whose toxicity is evident. Although there are scanty studies on COA toxicity, the scientific literature is replete on AFB1 toxic effects -including carcinogenicity. The current research investigates AFB1 and COA toxicity in experimental Wistar rats' hepatorenal systems. Thirty albino rats were randomly grouped into five cohorts (n = 6) and treated as follows: Group I: Untreated control (2 mL/kg of corn oil); group II: AFB1 alone (70 μg/kg); group III: COA alone (5 mg/kg); group IV: COA and a low dose of AFB11 (5 mg/kg & 35 μg/kg); while Group V: COA and a high dose AFB12 (5 mg/kg & 70 μg/kg) by gavage. Our results show that exposure to AFB1 and COA significantly (p < 0.05) reduced superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione-S-transferase activities, besides reduced glutathione and total sulfhydryl groups level. Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, lipid peroxidation, 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine, nitric oxide, xanthine oxidase, and myeloperoxidase levels were increased (p < 0.05) in rats co-treated with COA and AFB1. Cell death was aggravated in COA and AFB1 groups, exemplified by increased Caspase-3 and 9 activities and alterations in the typical histological features of experimental rats' livers and kidneys. Finally, rats co-treated with AFB1 and COA experienced increased hepatorenal dysregulation, oxidative and inflammatory tissue damage, and apoptotic cell death. All the observed systemic perturbations occurred dose-dependently. It is crucial, therefore, to prevent AFB1 dietary contaminations during COA therapeutic regimen due to increased pathophysiological damage exerted on experimental rat liver and kidneys, as evidenced in this study.
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- Solomon E Owumi
- Cancer Research and Molecular Biology Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, 200004, Nigeria.
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- Cancer Research and Molecular Biology Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, 200004, Nigeria
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- Cancer Research and Molecular Biology Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, 200004, Nigeria
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- Department of Cancer Immunology and Biotechnology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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Wang P, Wang Y, Feng T, Yan Z, Zhu D, Lin H, Iqbal M, Deng D, Kulyar MFEA, Shen Y. Hedyotis diffusa alleviate aflatoxin B1-induced liver injury in ducks by mediating Nrf2 signaling pathway. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 249:114339. [PMID: 36508825 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.114339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), the most harmful aflatoxins, is a frequent contamination in feed and food items, raising global concerns in animal production and human public health. Also, AFB1 induces oxidative stress, cytotoxicity, mutations, and DNA lesions through its metabolic transformation into aflatoxin B1-8,9-epoxide (AFBO) by cytochrome P450 (CYP450). Hedyotis diffusa (HD) is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine known for its multiple pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory. Yet, the influence of HD on AFB1-induced liver injury in ducks is still unknown. Here, we investigated whether HD positively affects AFB1-induced liver injury in ducks. Results revealed that I) AFB1 caused significant changes in serum biochemical indices and decreased growth performance of ducks (such as ALT, AST, ALP, TP, ALB, final body weight, and body weight gain), whereas HD supplementation at 200 mg/kg mitigated these alterations. II) HD alleviated hepatic histopathological changes and liver index induced by AFB1 in ducks. III) HD significantly attenuated AFB1-induced oxidative stress, as measured by increased antioxidant enzyme activities such as SOD, GPx, and T-AOC and decreased MDA levels. Furthermore, HD reduced the level of AFB1-DNA adduct in duck liver. IV) HD significantly promoted the transcriptional expression of NF-E2-related nuclear factor 2 (Nrf2) and associated genes, including heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1), NAD(P)H dehydrogenase quinone 1 (NQO1), glutamate-cysteine ligase catalytic (GCLC). In conclusion, these results demonstrated that HD could activate the Nrf2 pathway in ducks to reduce the hepatotoxicity driven by AFB1. This finding also provides theoretical and data support for a deeper understanding of the toxic mechanisms of AFB1 and its prevention.
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- Pengpeng Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China.
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Xia D, Mo Q, Yang L, Wang W. Crosstalk between Mycotoxins and Intestinal Microbiota and the Alleviation Approach via Microorganisms. Toxins (Basel) 2022; 14:toxins14120859. [PMID: 36548756 PMCID: PMC9784275 DOI: 10.3390/toxins14120859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungus. Due to their widespread distribution, difficulty in removal, and complicated subsequent harmful by-products, mycotoxins pose a threat to the health of humans and animals worldwide. Increasing studies in recent years have highlighted the impact of mycotoxins on the gut microbiota. Numerous researchers have sought to illustrate novel toxicological mechanisms of mycotoxins by examining alterations in the gut microbiota caused by mycotoxins. However, few efficient techniques have been found to ameliorate the toxicity of mycotoxins via microbial pathways in terms of animal husbandry, human health management, and the prognosis of mycotoxin poisoning. This review seeks to examine the crosstalk between five typical mycotoxins and gut microbes, summarize the functions of mycotoxins-induced alterations in gut microbes in toxicological processes and investigate the application prospects of microbes in mycotoxins prevention and therapy from a variety of perspectives. The work is intended to provide support for future research on the interaction between mycotoxins and gut microbes, and to advance the technology for preventing and controlling mycotoxins.
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- Daiyang Xia
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-020-85283756
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Li M, Kong Y, Guo W, Wu X, Zhang J, Lai Y, Kong Y, Niu X, Wang G. Dietary aflatoxin B 1 caused the growth inhibition, and activated oxidative stress and endoplasmic reticulum stress pathway, inducing apoptosis and inflammation in the liver of northern snakehead (Channa argus). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 850:157997. [PMID: 35964742 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of dietary aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) on growth performance and AFB1 biotransformation, and hepatic oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, apoptosis, and inflammation in northern snakehead (Channa argus). A total of 600 northern snakeheads (7.52 ± 0.02 g) were divided into five groups (three replicates/group) and fed the diets with AFB1 at concentrations of 0, 50, 100, 200, and 400 ppb for 8 weeks. The results demonstrated that dietary AFB1 (≥ 200 ppb) reduced FBW, WG, and SGR. 100, 200, and 400 ppb AFB1 treatment groups significantly decreased the PER, CRP, C3, C4, IgM, and LYS levels in northern snakehead, while FCR was significant increased. Moreover, dietary AFB1 (100, 200, and 400 ppb) increased cyp1a, cyp1b (except 400 ppb), and cyp3a mRNA expression levels, while reducing the GST enzymatic activity and mRNA expression levels in northern snakehead. Furthermore, AFB1 (≥ 100 ppb) increased ROS, MDA, and 8-OHdG levels, and grp78, ire1, perk, jnk, chop, and traf2 mRNA expression levels, and decreased SOD, CAT, GSH-Px, and GSH (except 100 ppb) levels and the gene expression levels of cat, gsh-px (except 100 ppb), and Cu/Zn sod. In addition, AFB1 (100, 200, and 400 ppb) up-regulated the cyt-c, bax, cas-3, and cas-9 mRNA levels in the liver, while down-regulating the bcl-2 expression levels. Meanwhile, the expression levels of nf-κb, tnf-α (except 100 ppb), il-1β, and il-8 in the liver were up-regulated in AFB1 treatment groups (≥ 100 ppb), while the iκbα mRNA levels were down-regulated. In summary, dietary AFB1 reduced growth performance and humoral immunity in northern snakehead. Meanwhile, the cyclic occurrence of oxidative stress and ER stress, and induced apoptosis and inflammation, is one of the main reasons for AFB1-induced liver injury in the northern snakehead, which will provide valuable information and a fresh perspective for further research into AFB1-induced liver injury in fish.
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- Min Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Technology International Cooperation, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Animal Production, Product Quality and Security, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Technology International Cooperation, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Animal Production, Product Quality and Security, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.
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- Northeast Agricultural Research Center of China, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Technology International Cooperation, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Animal Production, Product Quality and Security, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Technology International Cooperation, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Animal Production, Product Quality and Security, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Technology International Cooperation, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Animal Production, Product Quality and Security, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Technology International Cooperation, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Animal Production, Product Quality and Security, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Technology International Cooperation, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Animal Production, Product Quality and Security, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Technology International Cooperation, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Animal Production, Product Quality and Security, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.
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Zhang J, Hu S, Zhao C, Zhou Y, Zhang L, Liu H, Zhou P, Li S, Fu L, Zheng Z, Xiang Y, Xu X, Ruan J, Li X, Sun L, Cao G, Zhao S, Wang X, Xie S. Genome-Scale CRISPR Knockout Screening Identifies BACH1 as a Key Regulator of Aflatoxin B 1-Induced Oxidative Damage. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11091787. [PMID: 36139865 PMCID: PMC9495794 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11091787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is amongst the mycotoxins commonly affecting human and animal health, raising global food safety and control concerns. The mechanisms underlying AFB1 toxicity are poorly understood. Moreover, antidotes against AFB1 are lacking. Genome-wide CRISPR/Cas9 knockout screening in porcine kidney cells identified the transcription factor BTB and CNC homolog 1 (BACH1) as a gene required for AFB1 toxicity. The inhibition of BACH1 expression in porcine kidney cells and human hepatoma cells resulted in increased resistance to AFB1. BACH1 depletion attenuates AFB1-induced oxidative damage via the upregulation of antioxidant genes. Subsequently, virtual structural screening identified the small molecule 1-Piperazineethanol, α-[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yloxy)methyl] -4-(2-methoxyphenyl) (M2) as an inhibitor of BACH1. M2 and its analogues inhibited AFB1-induced porcine and human cell death in vitro, while M2 administration significantly improved AFB1-induced symptoms of weight loss and liver injury in vivo. These findings demonstrate that BACH1 plays a central role in AFB1-induced oxidative damage by regulating antioxidant gene expression. We also present a potent candidate small-molecule inhibitor in developing novel treatments for AFB1 toxicity.
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- Jinfu Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education & Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (L.Z.); (H.L.); (P.Z.); (S.L.); (L.F.); (Z.Z.); (Y.X.); (X.X.); (J.R.); (X.L.)
- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Reference Laboratory of Veterinary Drug Residues (HZAU) and MAO Key Laboratory for Detection of Veterinary Drug Residues, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education & Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (L.Z.); (H.L.); (P.Z.); (S.L.); (L.F.); (Z.Z.); (Y.X.); (X.X.); (J.R.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education & Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (L.Z.); (H.L.); (P.Z.); (S.L.); (L.F.); (Z.Z.); (Y.X.); (X.X.); (J.R.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education & Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (L.Z.); (H.L.); (P.Z.); (S.L.); (L.F.); (Z.Z.); (Y.X.); (X.X.); (J.R.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education & Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (L.Z.); (H.L.); (P.Z.); (S.L.); (L.F.); (Z.Z.); (Y.X.); (X.X.); (J.R.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education & Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (L.Z.); (H.L.); (P.Z.); (S.L.); (L.F.); (Z.Z.); (Y.X.); (X.X.); (J.R.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education & Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (L.Z.); (H.L.); (P.Z.); (S.L.); (L.F.); (Z.Z.); (Y.X.); (X.X.); (J.R.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education & Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (L.Z.); (H.L.); (P.Z.); (S.L.); (L.F.); (Z.Z.); (Y.X.); (X.X.); (J.R.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education & Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (L.Z.); (H.L.); (P.Z.); (S.L.); (L.F.); (Z.Z.); (Y.X.); (X.X.); (J.R.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education & Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (L.Z.); (H.L.); (P.Z.); (S.L.); (L.F.); (Z.Z.); (Y.X.); (X.X.); (J.R.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education & Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (L.Z.); (H.L.); (P.Z.); (S.L.); (L.F.); (Z.Z.); (Y.X.); (X.X.); (J.R.); (X.L.)
- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education & Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (L.Z.); (H.L.); (P.Z.); (S.L.); (L.F.); (Z.Z.); (Y.X.); (X.X.); (J.R.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education & Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (L.Z.); (H.L.); (P.Z.); (S.L.); (L.F.); (Z.Z.); (Y.X.); (X.X.); (J.R.); (X.L.)
- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (L.S.); (G.C.)
- The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (L.S.); (G.C.)
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- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (L.S.); (G.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education & Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (L.Z.); (H.L.); (P.Z.); (S.L.); (L.F.); (Z.Z.); (Y.X.); (X.X.); (J.R.); (X.L.)
- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (L.S.); (G.C.)
- The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Correspondence: (S.Z.); (X.W.); (S.X.)
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- National Reference Laboratory of Veterinary Drug Residues (HZAU) and MAO Key Laboratory for Detection of Veterinary Drug Residues, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China;
- Correspondence: (S.Z.); (X.W.); (S.X.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education & Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (L.Z.); (H.L.); (P.Z.); (S.L.); (L.F.); (Z.Z.); (Y.X.); (X.X.); (J.R.); (X.L.)
- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (L.S.); (G.C.)
- The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Correspondence: (S.Z.); (X.W.); (S.X.)
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Wang X, Yang F, Na L, Jia M, Ishfaq M, Zhang Y, Liu M, Wu C. Ferulic acid alleviates AFB1-induced duodenal barrier damage in rats via up-regulating tight junction proteins, down-regulating ROCK, competing CYP450 enzyme and activating GST. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 241:113805. [PMID: 35772360 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Previous studies reported that Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) causes cell damage through its metabolite aflatoxin B1-8, 9-epoxide (AFBO), which is catalyzed by CYP450 enzymes. AFBO can be detoxified by glutathione S transferase (GST). Ferulic acid (FA) is known for its antioxidant capacity and intestinal protective function. However, the mechanism of AFB1 causing duodenal injury and the role of FA in AFB1-induced intestinal damage remains unclear. In this study, rats were exposed to AFB1 and treated with FA for 30 days. The results showed that I) FA alleviated the histopathological changes of duodenum and the ultrastructural changes of tight junctions between duodenal epithelial cells induced by AFB1. II) FA reduced the content of AFB1-ALB adduct in blood. III) The low expression of tight junction proteins (Claudin-1 and ZO-1) and the high expression of ROCK1 and ROCK2 induced by AFB1 were significantly reversed by FA. IV) The high expression of CYP2A6 and CYP3A4 were significantly down-regulated by FA, and the activity of GST was promoted by FA. V) The binding affinity of FA to CYP2A6 is very similar to the binding affinity of AFB1 to CYP2A6, which meaning that there is a competitive relationship between FA and AFB1 when conjugating to CYP2A6. These results suggested that FA proved effective in alleviating AFB1-induced duodenal barrier damage via up-regulating tight junction proteins, down-regulating ROCK, competing CYP450 enzyme, and activating GST in duodenal epithelial cells of rats.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xinghe Wang
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China.
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- Shenyang Modern Agriculture Research and Development Service Center (Shenyang Academy of Agricultural Sciences), China.
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China.
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- College of Computer Science, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, China.
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- Collage of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China.
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Wu G, San J, Pang H, Du Y, Li W, Zhou X, Yang X, Hu J, Yang J. Taurine attenuates AFB1-induced liver injury by alleviating oxidative stress and regulating mitochondria-mediated apoptosis. Toxicon 2022; 215:17-27. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2022.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Ma X, Sun J, Ye Y, Ji J, Sun X. Application of triple co-cultured cell spheroid model for exploring hepatotoxicity and metabolic pathway of AFB1. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 807:150840. [PMID: 34627904 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150840] [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: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
The toxicity evaluation suffers from the absence of suitable models capable of replicating in the co-cultured cell microenvironment and the function of specific tissues in vitro. Motivated by this urgent need, this study aimed to describe a novel three-dimensional (3D) liver spheroid model. The model consisted of a triple co-culture of HepG2, EA.hy 926, and LX-2. Subsequently, it was used for the toxicity evaluation of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), and its advantages over the two-dimensional (2D) model and the mono-type cell spheroid model were assessed. This study examined the effects of AFB1 on cell viability, proliferation, mitochondria, oxidative stress, and cell membranes. The results revealed that AFB1 greatly affected 2D cell membranes and oxidative stress levels (0.01 μg/mL; 24 h), and could also significantly affect 2D cell viability, proliferation, and mitochondria levels (1 μg/mL; 24 h). On the contrary, 3D cells were less susceptible to AFB1. Combined with the analysis of gene expression, both metabolic activation (cytochrome P450; CYP450) and detoxification efficiency (drug-metabolizing enzymes) were found to be higher in 3D cells than in 2D cells. Moreover, 3D cells in triple co-culture outperformed mono-type cell spheroids. Therefore, the advanced 3D co-cultured spheroid model constructed in this study allowed us to more realistically simulate the microenvironment in vitro, and was a valuable and precise model to study mycotoxins.
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- Xiaoying Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, PR China.
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