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Xu Q, Liu Z, Chen Y, Qin L, Zhao M, Tang W, Chen S, Zhang Y, Zhong Q. Serum metabolic changes link metal mixture exposures to vascular endothelial inflammation in residents living surrounding rivers near abandoned lead-zinc mines. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 358:124493. [PMID: 38960116 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124493] [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: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Metal exposure is associated with vascular endothelial inflammation, an early pathological phenotype of atherosclerotic cardiovascular events. However, the underlying mechanism linking exposure, metabolic changes, and outcomes remains unclear. We aimed to investigate the metabolic changes underlying the associations of chronic exposure to metal mixtures with vascular endothelial inflammation. We recruited 960 adults aged 20-75 years from residential areas surrounding rivers near abandoned lead-zinc mine and classified them into river area and non-river area exposure groups. Urine levels of 25 metals, Framingham risk score (FRS), and serum concentrations of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1), as biomarkers of vascular endothelial inflammation, were assessed. A "meet-in-the-middle" approach was applied to identify causal intermediate metabolites and metabolic pathways linking metal exposure to vascular endothelial inflammation in representative metabolic samples from 64 participants. Compared to the non-river area exposure group, the river area exposure group had significantly greater urine concentrations of chromium, copper, cadmium, and lead; lower urine concentrations of selenium; elevated FRS; and increased concentrations of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1. In total, 38 differentially abundant metabolites were identified between the river area and non-river area exposure groups. Among them, 25 metabolites were significantly associated with FRS, 8 metabolites with ICAM-1 expression, and 10 metabolites with VCAM-1 expression. Furthermore, fructose, ornithine, alpha-ketoglutaric acid, urea, and cytidine monophosphate, are potential mediators of the relationship between metal exposure and vascular endothelial inflammation. Additionally, the metabolic changes underlying these effects included changes in arginine and proline metabolism, pyrimidine metabolism, starch and sucrose metabolism, galactose metabolism, arginine biosynthesis, and alanine, aspartate, and glutamate metabolism, suggesting the disturbance of amino acid metabolism, the tricarboxylic acid cycle, nucleotide metabolism, and glycolysis. Overall, our results reveal biomechanisms that may link chronic exposure to multiple metals with vascular endothelial inflammation and elevated cardiovascular risk.
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- Qi Xu
- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China; School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China; Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China.
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Yu P, Su L, Li B, Su J, Yuan G. Selenomethionine alleviates Aeromonas hydrophila-induced oxidative stress and ferroptosis via the Nrf2/HO1/GPX4 pathway in grass carp. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2024:109927. [PMID: 39349229 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2024.109927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 08/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/24/2024] [Indexed: 10/02/2024]
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Aeromonas hydrophila infection is a severe, acute, and life-threatening disease affecting grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) in aquaculture. Ferroptosis is a novel form of cell death characterized by the accumulation of free iron and harmful lipid peroxides within cells. While selenomethionine (Se-Met) is known to effectively inhibit ferroptosis and alleviate cell damage, its ability to counteract oxidative stress and ferroptosis induced by A. hydrophila remains unclear. The objective of this study is to reveal the possible mechanism behind the ferroptosis phenomenon during A. hydrophila infection. We established a macrophage model of A. hydrophila invasion to monitor the dynamic changes in iron metabolism markers to evaluate the correlation between ferroptotic stress and A. hydrophila infection. A. hydrophila infection induces cytotoxicity and mitochondrial membrane damage via ferroptosis. This damage is attributed to the accumulation of lipid peroxides due to intracellular ferrous ion overload and glutathione depletion. Supplementation of Se-Met reduced mitochondrial damage, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity and reduced ferroptosis by activating the Nrf2/HO1/GPX4 axis. These findings provide new insights into the regulatory mechanisms of A. hydrophila-induced ferroptosis in teleosts and suggest that targeted inhibition of ferroptosis may offer a novel therapeutic strategy for managing A. hydrophila infections.
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- Penghui Yu
- Department of Aquatic Animal Medicine, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; National Aquatic Animal Diseases Para-reference laboratory (HZAU), Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Aquatic Animal Medicine, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Aquatic Animal Medicine, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Aquatic Animal Medicine, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Aquatic Animal Medicine, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; National Aquatic Animal Diseases Para-reference laboratory (HZAU), Wuhan 430070, China.
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Dey A, Kumar R, Dutta B, Bandopadhyay R, Chakrabortty S, Khan MA, Saratale RG, Saratale GD, Jeon BH, Ghosh AK. Synthesis, kinetics, mechanisms, and bioactivity evaluations of a novel Zn(ii) complex. RSC Adv 2024; 14:28693-28702. [PMID: 39257653 PMCID: PMC11384325 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra03356f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024] Open
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Zn(ii)-based anticancer drugs can be suitable alternatives to conventional Pt(ii)-based drugs because of the unique chemical properties of Zn(ii) and low toxicity. In this study, a new hexadentate and heteroleptic Zn(ii) complex ([Zn(bpy)2(OAc)2], 1) was prepared with a conventional N,N-donor ligand (2,2'-bipyridine) and a leaving group (OAc) and characterized via ESI-MS, UV-Vis, and FT-IR spectroscopy. Kinetic and mechanistic investigations of 1 were performed using two biologically relevant ligands (dl-penicillamine and l-cysteine) to understand its selectivity and reactivity. Substitution reactions were determined to be two-step processes in the associative activation mode. Bioactivity studies of 1 revealed moderate to strong DNA-binding, cleaving ability, and antimicrobial properties.
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- Anwesha Dey
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Burdwan Burdwan (E) 713104 West Bengal India
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- Department of Earth Resources & Environmental, Engineering, Hanyang University 222-Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu Seoul 04763 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Botany, The University of Burdwan Burdwan (E) 713104 West Bengal India
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- Department of Botany, The University of Burdwan Burdwan (E) 713104 West Bengal India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Bhubaneswar 751024 Odisha India
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Research Institute of Integrative Life Sciences, Dongguk University-Seoul Ilsandong-gu Goyang-si Gyeonggido 10326 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu Goyang-si 10326 Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth Resources & Environmental, Engineering, Hanyang University 222-Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu Seoul 04763 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Burdwan Burdwan (E) 713104 West Bengal India
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De la Cruz-Góngora V, Palazuelos-González R, Domínguez-Flores O. Micronutrient Deficiencies in Older Adults in Latin America: A Narrative Review. Food Nutr Bull 2024; 45:S26-S38. [PMID: 38146136 DOI: 10.1177/03795721231214587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND The population in Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) has experienced a major demographic transition with increased numbers of older adults (OA). This change brings opportunities in the public health sector to implement health prevention interventions and delay the onset of geriatric syndromes. Micronutrients play an important role in the maintenance of biological function which contributes to longevity. Micronutrient deficiencies (MD) in OA increase the risk for onset of chronic comorbidities and geriatric syndromes. AIM To review and summarize the existing data on micronutrient status in OA in the LAC region and discuss the gaps and challenges in public health approaches to address deficiencies. METHODS Literature review in Medline for records describing nutritional biomarkers in older adults (≥ 60y) from community dwelling and population-based studies in LAC. RESULTS Few countries (including Chile, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Brazil, and Mexico) have documented one or more nutritional deficiencies for OA in national health surveys, however across the entire region, evidence of micronutrient levels is scarce. Some surveys have documented a high prevalence and large heterogeneity in the prevalence of vitamin D followed by B12 deficiency, being the 2 MDs most studied due their effects on cognition, frailty, and bone mineral density in the OA population. Other MD including C, E, A, copper, zinc, iron, and selenium have also been reported. CONCLUSION Information on the micronutrient status in OA from LAC is poorly documented. Research and capacity building initiatives in the region are crucial to develop tailored strategies that address the specific nutritional needs and challenges faced by the ageing population in Latin America.
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- Vanessa De la Cruz-Góngora
- Center for Evaluation and Survey Research, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
- Global Brain Health Institute, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Center for Nutrition and Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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Kwon G, Gibson KM, Bi L. Editorial Commentary on the Special Issue "Antioxidant Therapy for Cardiovascular Diseases"-Cutting-Edge Insights into Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Therapy in Cardiovascular Health. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:1034. [PMID: 39334693 PMCID: PMC11428301 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13091034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Recent advances in cardiovascular research have increasingly emphasized oxidative stress as a central mechanism in the pathogenesis and progression of cardiovascular diseases [...].
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- Guim Kwon
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62026, USA
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, USA;
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- Department of Chemistry, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 49931, USA
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Cruz KJC, de Oliveira ARS, Fontenelle LC, Morais JBS, de Sousa Melo SR, Dos Santos LR, de Sousa TGV, de Freitas ST, Henriques GS, Bordin S, Maia CSC, de Oliveira FE, Costa CHN, de Matos Neto EM, do Nascimento Marreiro D. Relationship Between Zinc, Selenium, and Magnesium Status and Markers of Metabolically Healthy and Unhealthy Obesity Phenotypes. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:3449-3464. [PMID: 37957519 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03938-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Our objective was to investigate the relationship between zinc, selenium, and magnesium status and markers of metabolically healthy and unhealthy obesity phenotypes. This was a cross-sectional study with 140 women: metabolically healthy obese women (n = 35), metabolically unhealthy obese women (n = 28), and normal-weight women (n = 77). We have calculated the body mass index, waist-hip ratio, waist-height ratio and some adiposity indices. Additionally, we evaluated endocrine-metabolic parameters and estimated the dietary intake of energy, macronutrients, zinc, selenium, and magnesium. The mineral concentrations in plasma, erythrocytes, and urine were assessed. In obese patients, there was a significant decrease in dietary zinc, selenium, and magnesium intake per kilogram of body weight, as well as lower mineral concentrations in both plasma and erythrocytes. Additionally, these patients exhibited higher urinary mineral levels compared to the control group, regardless of whether they had healthy or unhealthy phenotypes. We observed a significant correlation between deficiencies in zinc, selenium, and magnesium and obesity-associated metabolic disorders, including dyslipidemias and redox status disturbances. This study highlights a connection between deficiencies in zinc, selenium, and magnesium and metabolic disorders linked to obesity, including dyslipidemias, alterations in redox status, and thyroid hormonal dysfunction.
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- Kyria Jayanne Clímaco Cruz
- Postgraduate Program in Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Piaui, Campus Minister Petrônio Portela, Ininga, Teresina, Piaui, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Piaui, Campus Minister Petrônio Portela, Ininga, Teresina, Piaui, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Piaui, Campus Minister Petrônio Portela, Ininga, Teresina, Piaui, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Piaui, Campus Minister Petrônio Portela, Ininga, Teresina, Piaui, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Piaui, Campus Minister Petrônio Portela, Ininga, Teresina, Piaui, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Piaui, Campus Minister Petrônio Portela, Ininga, Teresina, Piaui, Brazil
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- School of Nursing, Federal University of Minas Gerais, 6627 Pres. Antônio Carlos Ave. Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Piaui, Campus Minister Petrônio Portela, Ininga, Teresina, Piaui, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Piaui, Campus Minister Petrônio Portela, Ininga, Teresina, Piaui, Brazil
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Backes A, Collings PJ, Portugal B, Quintero LC, Vahid F, Le Coroller G, Malisoux L, Alkerwi A, Noppe S, Delagardelle C, Beissel J, Chioti A, Stranges S, Schmit JC, Lair ML, D’Incau M, Pastore J, Aguayo GA, Appenzeller B, Couffignal S, Gantenbein M, Devaux Y, Vaillant M, Huiart L, Bejko D, Perquin M, Ruiz M, Ernens I, Fagherazzi G. Associations of movement behaviours and dietary intake with arterial stiffness: results from the ORISCAV-LUX 2 cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e084933. [PMID: 39067878 PMCID: PMC11287072 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-084933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Adopting a physically active lifestyle and maintaining a diet rich in antioxidants can reduce the risk of vascular diseases. Arterial stiffness is an early marker for cardiovascular diseases, indicating vascular damage. This study investigates the relationship between physical activity (PA), sedentary behaviour (SB), dietary antioxidant, trace elements intake and vascular health in men and women, with a focus on pulse wave velocity (PWV), the gold standard for assessing arterial stiffness. DESIGN This is a nationwide population-based cross-sectional study (Observation of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Luxembourg 2 (ORISCAV-LUX 2)). SETTING The study was conducted in Luxembourg, between November 2016 and January 2018. PARTICIPANTS In total, 988 participants from the ORISCAV-LUX 2 study, who were Luxembourg residents, aged 25-79 years, underwent the required physical examination, agreed to wear an accelerometer for 1 week and presented no personal history of myocardial infarction or stroke, were included in the analysis. PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURE PWV was assessed with the validated Complior instrument. Elastic-net models were used to investigate the associations of dietary intake (antioxidant and trace elements) and movement behaviours (PA and SB) with PWV in men and women. RESULTS The findings reveal diverse associations between PA, SB, dietary intake and PWV, with distinct patterns observed in men and women. In women, a longer median moderate-to-vigorous PA bout length (mean coefficient (β)=-0.039), a higher long-range temporal correlation (higher scaling exponent alpha) at larger time scales (>120 min; β=-1.247) and an increased intake of vitamin C (β=-1.987) and selenium (β=-0.008) were associated with lower PWV. In men, a shorter median SB bout length (β=0.019) and a lower proportion of SB time accumulated in bouts longer than 60 min (β=1.321) were associated with lower PWV. Moreover, a higher daily intake of polyphenols (β=-0.113) and selenium (β=-0.004) was associated with lower PWV in men. CONCLUSION This study underscores the multifaceted nature of the associations between movement behaviours and dietary intake with PWV, as well as sex differences. These findings highlight the significance of considering both movement behaviours and dietary antioxidant intake in cardiovascular health assessments.
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- Anne Backes
- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Medical Informatics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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Li Y, Liu L, Yang Z, Xu J. Interaction effect between blood selenium levels and stroke history on all-cause mortality: a retrospective cohort study of NHANES. Front Neurol 2024; 15:1404570. [PMID: 39036636 PMCID: PMC11257915 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1404570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Aim The study aimed to investigate the interaction effect between blood selenium levels and stroke history on all-cause mortality. Methods In this retrospective cohort study, participant data were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2018. The covariates were screened via the backward selection method in weighted univariate and multivariate Cox regression models. Weighted univariate and multivariate Cox regression models were conducted to investigate the association of blood selenium and stroke history with all-cause mortality. The results were expressed as hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The synergy index (SI) was used to assess the assistive interaction. The association was further explored in different gender groups. Results Totally, 8,989 participants were included, of whom 861 (9.57%) died. Participants with blood selenium ≥192.96 ug/L were associated with lower odds of all-cause mortality (HR = 0.70, 95% CI: 0.58-0.84), whereas those with a stroke history were associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality (HR = 1.57, 95% CI: 1.15-2.16). Compared to participants with blood selenium ≥192.96 ug/L and non-stroke history, participants with both blood selenium < 192.96 ug/L and stroke history had a higher all-cause mortality risk (HR = 2.31, 95% CI: 1.62-3.29; SI = 0.713, 95% CI: 0.533-0.952). All participants with blood selenium < 192.96 ug/L and stroke history were related to higher all-cause mortality risk (HR = 1.61, 95% CI: 1.21-2.13). In males, the interaction effect of blood selenium and stroke history on all-cause mortality (HR = 2.27, 95% CI: 1.50-3.46; SI = 0.651, 95% CI: 0.430-0.986) increased twice. Conclusion Blood selenium and stroke history have an interaction effect on all-cause mortality. Increasing selenium-rich food or supplement intake, especially for individuals with a stroke history, may improve poor prognosis.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Boai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Chamorro F, Cassani L, Garcia-Oliveira P, Barral-Martinez M, Jorge AOS, Pereira AG, Otero P, Fraga-Corral M, P. P. Oliveira MB, Prieto MA. Health benefits of bluefin tuna consumption: ( Thunnus thynnus) as a case study. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1340121. [PMID: 38628271 PMCID: PMC11018964 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1340121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Consumers are increasingly interested in food products with high nutritional value and health benefits. For instance, fish consumption is linked with diverse positive health benefits and the prevention of certain widespread disorders, such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, or cardiovascular diseases. These benefits have been attributed to its excellent nutritional value (large amounts of high-quality fatty acids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals) and bioactive compounds, while being relatively low-caloric. Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus tynnus) is one of the most consumed species worldwide, motivated by its good nutritional and organoleptic characteristics. Recently, some organizations have proposed limitations on its consumption due to the presence of contaminants, mainly heavy metals such as mercury. However, several studies have reported that most specimens hold lower levels of contaminants than the established limits and that their richness in selenium effectively limits the contaminants' bioaccessibility in the human body. Considering this situation, this study aims to provide baseline data about the nutritional composition and the latest evidence regarding the beneficial effects of Atlantic bluefin tuna consumption. A review of the risk-benefit ratio was also conducted to evaluate the safety of its consumption, considering the current suggested limitations to this species' consumption.
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- F. Chamorro
- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Instituto de Agroecoloxía e Alimentación (IAA)-CITEXVI, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Instituto de Agroecoloxía e Alimentación (IAA)-CITEXVI, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Instituto de Agroecoloxía e Alimentación (IAA)-CITEXVI, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Instituto de Agroecoloxía e Alimentación (IAA)-CITEXVI, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Instituto de Agroecoloxía e Alimentación (IAA)-CITEXVI, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
- REQUIMTE/Serviço de Bromatologia, Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Instituto de Agroecoloxía e Alimentación (IAA)-CITEXVI, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Instituto de Agroecoloxía e Alimentación (IAA)-CITEXVI, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Instituto de Agroecoloxía e Alimentación (IAA)-CITEXVI, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Instituto de Agroecoloxía e Alimentación (IAA)-CITEXVI, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
- LAQV@REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Wen Y, Zhang L, Li S, Wang T, Jiang K, Zhao L, Zhu Y, Zhao W, Lei X, Sharma M, Zhao Y, Shi Z, Yuan J. Effect of dietary selenium intake on CVD: a retrospective cohort study based on China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) data. Public Health Nutr 2024; 27:e122. [PMID: 38533778 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980024000703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to examine the association between dietary Se intake and CVD risk in Chinese adults. DESIGN This prospective cohort study included adults above 20 years old in the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS), and they were followed up from 1997 to 2015 (n 16 030). Dietary data were retrieved from CHNS, and a 3-d, 24-h recall of food intake was used to assess the cumulative average intake of dietary Se, which was divided into quartiles. The Cox proportional hazards model was adopted to analyse the association between dietary Se intake and incident CVD risk. SETTING CHNS (1991, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2011 and 2015). RESULTS A total of 663 respondents developed CVD after being followed up for a mean of 9·9 years (median 9 years). The incidence of CVD was 4·3, 3·7, 4·6 and 4·0 per 1000 person-years across the quartiles of cumulative Se intake. After adjusting all potential factors, no significant associations were found between cumulative Se intake and CVD risk. No interactions were found between Se intake and income, urbanisation, sex, region, weight, hypertension and CVD risk. CONCLUSION We found no association between dietary Se and CVD.
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- Yaqi Wen
- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Nutrition and Health, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Nutrition and Health, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Nutrition and Health, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Nutrition and Health, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Nutrition and Health, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Nutrition and Health, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Nutrition and Health, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Nutrition and Health, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Nutrition and Health, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Social & Behavioral Health, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Nutrition and Health, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Human Nutrition Department, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Adam-Dima EI, Balas M, Anastasescu M, Purdel C, Margină D. Synthesis of homogeneous spherical selenium nanoparticles through a chemical method for cancer therapy applications. Toxicol In Vitro 2024; 95:105765. [PMID: 38103703 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2023.105765] [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: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Oxidative stress is associated with pathologies affecting various organs or metabolic pathways. Thus, targeting oxidative stress might represent a valid therapeutic option. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are reported to exert antioxidant effects by many mechanisms. Our purpose was to assess in vitro on normal (MRC-5) and cancer (PANC-1) cell lines the potential of SeNPs for inducing cytotoxicity and redox modulation. They were synthesized through a chemogenic method and characterized through advanced microscopy techniques. SeNPs were spherical, with 100 nm average diameters and low dimension variability. Cancer and normal cells were exposed for 24 h to different concentrations of SeNPs ranging from 1 to 25 μg/mL. According to the LDH and MTT assay results, SeNPs treatment caused a more pronounced decrease in cancer cell viability compared to normal cells, suggesting a possible therapeutic benefit on tumors, thus supporting the hypothesis of therapeutic use of SeNPs with the benefit of cell type selectivity. Neither an elevation nor an inhibition of intracellular ROS production was detected in MRC-5 cells exposed to concentrations between 1 and 25 μg/mL SeNPs. The results of this study suggest that SeNPs could represent potential candidate for treatment of cancer, especially pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
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- E I Adam-Dima
- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
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- "Ilie Murgulescu" Institute of Physical-Chemistry, Romanian Academy, Splaiul Independentei no. 202, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania.
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Lu Y, Liu Q, Huang C, Tang X, Wei Y, Mo X, Huang S, Lin Y, Luo T, Gou R, Zhang Z, Qin J, Cai J. Association between plasma and dietary trace elements and obesity in a rural Chinese population. Br J Nutr 2024; 131:123-133. [PMID: 37439087 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114523001435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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Trace elements may play an important role in obesity. This study aimed to assess the plasma and dietary intake levels of four trace elements, Mn, Cu, Zn and Se in a rural Chinese population, and analyse the relationship between trace elements and obesity. A cross-sectional study involving 2587 participants was conducted. Logistic regression models were used to analyse the association between trace elements and obesity; restricted cubic spline (RCS) models were used to assess the dose-response relationship between trace elements and obesity; the weighted quantile sum (WQS) model was used to examine the potential interaction of four plasma trace elements on obesity. Logistic regression analysis showed that plasma Se concentrations in the fourth quartile (Q4) exhibited a lower risk of developing obesity than the first quartile (Q1) (central obesity: OR = 0·634, P = 0·002; general obesity: OR = 0·525, P = 0·005). Plasma Zn concentration in the third quartile (Q3) showed a lower risk of developing obesity in general obesity compared with the first quartile (Q1) (OR = 0·625, P = 0·036). In general obesity, the risk of morbidity was 1·727 and 1·923 times higher for the second and third (Q2, Q3) quartiles of dietary Mn intake than for Q1, respectively. RCS indicated an inverse U-shaped correlation between plasma Se and obesity. WQS revealed the combined effects of four trace elements were negatively associated with central obesity. Plasma Zn and Se were negatively associated with obesity, and dietary Mn was positively associated with obesity. The combined action of the four plasma trace elements had a negative effect on obesity.
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- Yufu Lu
- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.22, Nanning530021, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.22, Nanning530021, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.22, Nanning530021, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.22, Nanning530021, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.22, Nanning530021, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.22, Nanning530021, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.22, Nanning530021, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.22, Nanning530021, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Guilin Medical University, 20 Lequn Road, Guilin, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Guilin Medical University, 20 Lequn Road, Guilin, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Exposomics and Entire Lifecycle Health, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning530021, People's Republic of China
- Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning530021, People's Republic of China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environment and Health Research, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning530021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Guilin Medical University, 20 Lequn Road, Guilin, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Microenvironmental Regulation, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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Chamorro F, Otero P, Carpena M, Fraga-Corral M, Echave J, Seyyedi-Mansour S, Cassani L, Prieto MA. Health Benefits of Oily Fish: Illustrated with Blue Shark ( Prionace glauca), Shortfin Mako Shark ( Isurus oxyrinchus), and Swordfish ( Xiphias gladius). Nutrients 2023; 15:4919. [PMID: 38068777 PMCID: PMC10708079 DOI: 10.3390/nu15234919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Oily fish is a rich source of energy, proteins, essential amino acids, lipids, vitamins, and minerals. Among the macronutrients with the highest contribution are lipids, mainly long-chain omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 LC-PUFA), especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Both EPA and DHA play a beneficial role in promoting health and preventing many diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and acute myocardial infarction. They also contribute to the prevention of neurological, metabolic, and immune-system-related diseases, as well as supporting body-weight control. Oily fish consumption is also important at different stages of human life, from conception to old age. For example, DHA plays an important role in brain and retina development during fetal development and in the first two years of life, as it positively influences neurodevelopment, such as visual acuity, and cognitive functions. In contrast with the possible health benefits of the intake of oily fish, the presence of certain chemical pollutants, for example, heavy metals, can be a risk for the health of consumers, mainly in sensitive population groups such as pregnant women and children under 2 years of age. The presence of these pollutants is influenced to a greater extent by fish species, their role in the trophic chain, and their size. However, various studies state that the benefits outweigh the risk of consuming certain species. This review will be focused on the health benefits of the intake of three oily fish species, namely blue shark (Prionace glauca), shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), and swordfish (Xiphias gladius).
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Instituto de Agroecoloxía e Alimentación (IAA)—CITEXVI, Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain; (F.C.); (P.O.); (M.C.); (M.F.-C.); (J.E.); (S.S.-M.); (L.C.)
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Song L, Jiang Z, Zhang X, Song Y, Xing Y, Wang G. Selenium Deficiency via the ROS/NLRP3/IL-1β Signaling Pathway Leads to Pyroptosis Injury in Pig Spleen. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:5192-5200. [PMID: 36786964 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03595-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of selenium (Se) deficiency on the relationship between the pyroptosis and MAPK signaling pathway in spleen injury. A total of 10 two-month-old Sus scrofa domesticus specimens were allocated to two groups. The control group was fed a basal diet (0.15-mg/kg Se), and the experimental group was fed a 0.03-mg/kg Se-deficient diet for 2 months. The pig-spleen histopathological changes were observed with hematoxylin-eosin staining. Frozen sections were prepared to detect the content of ROS in pig-spleen cells. The oxidation stress related indexes were determined using a spectrophotometer. The levels of pyroptosis- and MAPK signaling pathway-related factors were detected via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and western blotting (WB). The results of sections showed that the lymphocytes decreased in number, the spacing of cells widened, and some cells were necrotic in the spleen tissue of pigs fed a low-selenium diet. The content of ROS, malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, H2O2, and catalase activity in the low-selenium group was significantly higher than that in the control group, and SOD activity was decreased. The protein-ratio-levels of p-Nrf2 to Nrf2 were decreased. The expression levels of nod-like receptor (NLR) family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3), IL-1β, IL-18, ASC, gasdermin D, and caspase-1, the protein-ratio-levels of p-AKT serine/threonine kinase (p-AKT) to AKT, p-extracellular regulated protein kinases (ERK) to ERK, p-P38 MAPK to p-P38, and p-c-Jun N-terminal kinase (p-JNK) to JNK were significantly increased in the Se-deficient group compared with the control group. These results suggested that Se deficiency can induce oxidant stress, which increases pyroptosis- and inflammation-related factors of pig-spleen injury.
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- Lichao Song
- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Subcritical High-Efficiency Extraction, Anyang Institute of Technology, Huanghe Rd. 20, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Subcritical High-Efficiency Extraction, Anyang Institute of Technology, Huanghe Rd. 20, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China.
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Subcritical High-Efficiency Extraction, Anyang Institute of Technology, Huanghe Rd. 20, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Subcritical High-Efficiency Extraction, Anyang Institute of Technology, Huanghe Rd. 20, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Subcritical High-Efficiency Extraction, Anyang Institute of Technology, Huanghe Rd. 20, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Subcritical High-Efficiency Extraction, Anyang Institute of Technology, Huanghe Rd. 20, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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Liu J, Shi L, Ma X, Jiang S, Hou X, Li P, Cheng Y, Lv J, Li S, Ma T, Han B. Characterization and anti-inflammatory effect of selenium-enriched probiotic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens C-1, a potential postbiotics. Sci Rep 2023; 13:14302. [PMID: 37652982 PMCID: PMC10471622 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-40988-8] [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: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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A patented strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens C-1 in our laboratory could produce functional sodium selenite (Na2SeO3) under optimized fermentation conditions. With the strong stress resistance and abundant secondary metabolites, C-1 showed potential to be developed as selenium-enriched postbiotics. C-1 has the ability to synthesize SeNPs when incubated with 100 μg/ml Na2SeO3 for 30 h at 30 °C aerobically with 10% seeds-culture. The transformation rate from Na2SeO3 into SeNPs reached to 55.51%. After selenium enrichment, there were no significant morphology changes in C-1 cells but obvious SeNPs accumulated inside of cells, observed by scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope, verified by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. SeNPs had antioxidant activity in radical scavenge of superoxide (O2-), Hydroxyl radical (OH-) and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazine (DPPH), where scavenging ability of OH- is the highest. Selenium-enriched C-1 had obvious anti-inflammatory effect in protecting integrity of Caco-2 cell membrane destroyed by S. typhimurium; it could preventing inflammatory damage in Caco-2 stressed by 200 μM H2O2 for 4 h, with significantly reduced expression of IL-8 (1.687 vs. 3.487, P = 0.01), IL-1β (1.031 vs. 5.000, P < 0.001), TNF-α (2.677 vs. 9.331, P < 0.001), increased Claudin-1 (0.971 vs. 0.611, P < 0.001) and Occludin (0.750 vs. 0.307, P < 0.001). Transcriptome data analysis showed that there were 381 differential genes in the vegetative growth stage and 1674 differential genes in the sporulation stage of C-1 with and without selenium-enrichment. A total of 22 ABC transporter protein-related genes at vegetative stage and 70 ABC transporter protein-related genes at sporulation stage were founded. Genes encoding MsrA, thiol, glutathione and thioredoxin reduction were significantly up-regulated; genes related to ATP synthase such as atpA and atpD genes showed down-regulated during vegetative stage; the flagellar-related genes (flgG, fliM, fliL, and fliJ) showed down-regulated during sporulation stage. The motility, chemotaxis and colonization ability were weakened along with synthesized SeNPs accumulated intracellular at sporulation stage. B. amyloliquefaciens C-1 could convert extracellular selenite into intracellular SeNPs through the oxidation-reduction pathway, with strong selenium-enriched metabolism. The SeNPs and selenium-enriched cells had potential to be developed as nano-selenium biomaterials and selenium-enriched postbiotics.
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- Jin Liu
- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory for Disease Prevention and Control and Health Promotion of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory for Disease Prevention and Control and Health Promotion of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory for Disease Prevention and Control and Health Promotion of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China.
- Key Laboratory for Disease Prevention and Control and Health Promotion of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China.
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China.
- Key Laboratory for Disease Prevention and Control and Health Promotion of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China.
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Su J, Lai J, Li J, Li C, Liu X, Wang C, Zhu B, Li Y. Selenium Nanoparticles Control H1N1 Virus by Inhibiting Inflammatory Response and Cell Apoptosis. Molecules 2023; 28:5920. [PMID: 37570890 PMCID: PMC10420835 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28155920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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The treatment of influenza caused by H1N1 has been the focus of much attention. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have been used in many aspects of research in the last two decades. They have shown excellent performance in antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant functions. Previous anti-H1N1 cell experiments using SeNPs have shown that they have evident antiviral effects and low toxicities. This study focuses on the mechanism of selenium nanoparticles against an H1N1 influenza virus infection in vivo. The results showed that the selenium levels in the body decreased after an H1N1 virus infection, and inflammatory factors in the lung tissues increased abnormally, leading to the onset and aggravation of an inflammatory response. The H1N1 virus infection also led to the excessive activation of apoptotic pathways in the body and induced the apoptosis of tissue cells. In addition, this study found that SeNPs can alleviate this phenomenon. All results showed that SeNPs are promising inhibitors for controlling influenza H1N1 virus infections.
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- Center Laboratory, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510120, China; (J.S.); (J.L.); (C.W.)
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Das S, Sakr H, Al-Huseini I, Jetti R, Al-Qasmi S, Sugavasi R, Sirasanagandla SR. Atrazine Toxicity: The Possible Role of Natural Products for Effective Treatment. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:2278. [PMID: 37375903 DOI: 10.3390/plants12122278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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There are various herbicides which were used in the agriculture industry. Atrazine (ATZ) is a chlorinated triazine herbicide that consists of a ring structure, known as the triazine ring, along with a chlorine atom and five nitrogen atoms. ATZ is a water-soluble herbicide, which makes it capable of easily infiltrating into majority of the aquatic ecosystems. There are reports of toxic effects of ATZ on different systems of the body but, unfortunately, majority of these scientific reports were documented in animals. The herbicide was reported to enter the body through various routes. The toxicity of the herbicide can cause deleterious effects on the respiratory, reproductive, endocrine, central nervous system, gastrointestinal, and urinary systems of the human body. Alarmingly, few studies in industrial workers showed ATZ exposure leading to cancer. We embarked on the present review to discuss the mechanism of action of ATZ toxicity for which there is no specific antidote or drug. Evidence-based published literature on the effective use of natural products such as lycopene, curcumin, Panax ginseng, Spirulina platensis, Fucoidans, vitamin C, soyabeans, quercetin, L-carnitine, Telfairia occidentalis, vitamin E, Garcinia kola, melatonin, selenium, Isatis indigotica, polyphenols, Acacia nilotica, and Zingiber officinale were discussed in detail. In the absence of any particular allopathic drug, the present review may open the doors for future drug design involving the natural products and their active compounds.
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- Srijit Das
- Department of Human and Clinical Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 62521, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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- Department of Anatomy, Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa 516003, India
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- Department of Human and Clinical Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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Hoyos BS, Hernandez-Tenorio F, Miranda AM, Villanueva-Mejía DF, Sáez AA. Systematic Analysis of Genes Related to Selenium Bioaccumulation in Microalgae: A Review. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:biology12050703. [PMID: 37237517 DOI: 10.3390/biology12050703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Se is one of the essential nutrients for human health and animal growth; it participates in various physiological functions, such as antioxidant and immune response and metabolism. Se deficiency is related in the animal industry to poor production performance and the appearance of health problems in humans. Therefore, interest has arisen in producing fortified foods, nutritional supplements, and animal feed products enriched with Se. A sustainable strategy for bio-based products enriched with Se is microalgae. These are characterized by the ability to bioaccumulate inorganic Se and metabolize it into organic Se for product formulations of industrial interest. Although there are some reports on Se bioaccumulation, further exploration is needed to understand the effects of Se bioaccumulation in microalgae. Therefore, this article presents a systematic review of the genes or groups of genes that trigger biological responses associated with the metabolization of Se in microalgae. A total of 54,541 genes related to Se metabolization distributed in 160 different classes were found. Similarly, trends were identified through bibliometric networks on strains of greatest interest, bioproducts, and scientific production.
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- Brenda S Hoyos
- Biological Sciences and Bioprocesses Group, School of Applied Sciences and Engineering, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin 050022, Colombia
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- Environmental Processes Research Group, School of Applied Sciences and Engineering, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin 050022, Colombia
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- Biological Sciences and Bioprocesses Group, School of Applied Sciences and Engineering, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin 050022, Colombia
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- Biological Sciences and Bioprocesses Group, School of Applied Sciences and Engineering, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin 050022, Colombia
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- Biological Sciences and Bioprocesses Group, School of Applied Sciences and Engineering, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin 050022, Colombia
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Yang X, Fu Y, Zhang J, Liu J, Liu X, Peng Y, Kyin SL, Zhang M, Zhou D. Preparation, characterization, and antioxidant and antiapoptotic activities of biosynthesized nano‑selenium by yak-derived Bacillus cereus and chitosan-encapsulated chemically synthesized nano‑selenium. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:124708. [PMID: 37137351 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Nano‑selenium (SeNPs) is a red elemental selenium with extremely small particles, which can be absorbed by the body and has biological activity. Currently, the most commonly used synthetic methods for SeNPs are biosynthesis and chemical synthesis. In this study, YC-3-SeNPs were biosynthesized by a strain of yak-gut Bacillus cereus YC-3, and meanwhile, CST-SeNPs were chemically synthesized and encapsulated with chitosan. A series of characterizations proved that YC-3-SeNPs and CST-SeNPs are spherical particles with excellent stability, and both have an excellent ability to scavenge free radicals in vitro. The particles of YC-3-SeNPs were encapsulated with polysaccharides, fiber, and protein, and it was less toxic than that of CST-SeNPs. Additionally, YC-3-SeNPs and CST-SeNPs may inhibit H2O2-induced oxidative stress in cardiomyocytes by activating the Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway thereby scavenging ROS. Meanwhile, they may exert anti-apoptotic activity in cardiomyocytes by stabilizing mitochondrial membrane potential (∆Ψm) and balancing Bax/Bcl-2 protein, thereby reducing the protein expression of Cyt-c and Cleaved-caspase 3. Given the above, YC-3-SeNPs and CST-SeNPs with excellent antioxidant and anti-apoptotic activities may have broad application potential in the field of cardiovascular diseases.
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- Xiaoqi Yang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Medicine Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Medicine Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Medicine Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Medicine Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Medicine Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Hainan College of Vocation and Technique, Haikou City, Hainan Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Medicine Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Arar City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Medicine Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China.
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Li J, Wen S, Zhang B, Wang F. Selenium Enrichment of the Edible Medicinal Mushroom Antrodia camphorata by Submerged Fermentation. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28073036. [PMID: 37049798 PMCID: PMC10095838 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28073036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Selenium (Se) is an essential nutrient element in human physiological metabolism and immune function. Supplementation of bioavailable Se will confer benefit on human life, especially when intake of this nutrient is inadequate. The edible and medicinal mushroom Antrodia camphorata is a unique fungus endemic to Taiwan, which has shown high therapeutic and nutritive value. This study is the first to demonstrate that A. camphorata can assimilate and transform sodium selenite into organic selenium. With an initial concentration of Se (IV) at 10 mg/L in 100 mL of the medium at 25 °C, the total selenium content in Se-enriched A. camphorata mycelia was 1281.3 ± 79.2 µg/g, in which the organic selenium content accounted for 88.1%. Further analysis demonstrated that selenium-enriched polysaccharide was the main form of Se present in A. camphorata (61.5% of the organic selenium). Four water-soluble Se-polysaccharide fractions were separated from A. camphorata, and ACP II was the major fraction of Se-polysaccharide. The scavenging efficiency of Se-polysaccharides on DPPH and ABTS radicals was determined, proving that selenium enrichment dramatically improved the in vitro antioxidant capacity of A. camphorata polysaccharide. Therefore, the selenium accumulation and transformation ability of A. camphorata provides an opportunity for developing this beneficent fungus into a novel selenium-enriched dietary or medicinal supplement.
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Zhu L, An P, Zhao W, Xia Y, Qi J, Luo J, Luo Y. Low Zinc Alleviates the Progression of Thoracic Aortic Dissection by Inhibiting Inflammation. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15071640. [PMID: 37049478 PMCID: PMC10096567 DOI: 10.3390/nu15071640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Vascular inflammation triggers the development of thoracic aortic dissection (TAD). Zinc deficiency could dampen tissue inflammation. However, the role of zinc as a nutritional intervention in the progression of TAD remains elusive. In this study, we employed a classical β-aminopropionitrile monofumarate (BAPN)-induced TAD model in mice treated with low zinc and observed that the TAD progression was greatly ameliorated under low zinc conditions. Our results showed that low zinc could significantly improve aortic dissection and rupture (BAPN + low zinc vs. BAPN, 36% vs. 100%) and reduce mortality (BAPN + low zinc vs. BAPN, 22% vs. 57%). Mechanically, low zinc attenuated the infiltration of macrophages and inhibited the expression of inflammatory cytokines, suppressed the phenotype switch of vascular smooth muscle cells from contractile to synthetic types, and eventually alleviated the development of TAD. In conclusion, this study suggested that low zinc may serve as a potential nutritional intervention approach for TAD prevention.
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Zhang H, Wang S, Gu X, Qiu H, Zhang Y. L-shaped association between dietary zinc intake and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in Chinese adults: A cohort study. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1032048. [PMID: 37006929 PMCID: PMC10064069 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1032048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Background Although the association of zinc (Zn) with cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been studied, no consensus has been reached on this relationship, particularly dietary Zn intake. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of dietary Zn intake on the risk of CVD and to analyze whether this effect varied according to zinc consumption using representative data from China. Methods 11,470 adults from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) were eventually enrolled. The dietary information was collected by the 3 day 24-h dietary recalls combined with dietary weighting method. CVD was defined as participants with self-reported physician-diagnosed apoplexy and/or myocardial infarction during the follow-up. Cox regression was used to calculate the hazard ratios (HRs) of CVD with 95% confidence intervals. Restricted cubic spline function plus Cox regression was used to visualize the influence trend of dietary Zn intake on new-onset CVD and to test whether this trend is linear. 2-segment Cox regression was established to address the nonlinear trend. Results 431 participants developed CVD, including 262 strokes and 197 myocardial infarctions. Compared with the lowest quintile (Q1), the adjusted hazard ratios and 95% confidence interval (CI) of CVD in Q2 to Q5 of dietary Zn intake were 0.72 (0.54, 0.97), 0.59 (0.42, 0.81), 0.50 (0.34, 0.72) and 0.44 (0.27, 0.71), respectively. The influence trend of dietary Zn intake on new-onset CVD was nonlinear and L-shaped. When dietary Zn intake <13.66 mg/day, increased dietary Zn intake was significantly associated with decreased risk of developing CVD (HR = 0.87, 95% CI: 0.82-0.92, p-value <0.0001). Conclusion An L-shaped trend was observed between dietary Zn intake and the risk of developing CVD, indicating that dietary Zn intake should be improved moderately, but not excessively, for the benefit of cardiovascular disease.
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- Huanxiang Zhang
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
- The first Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
- The first Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
- The first Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
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Deng MG, Liu F, Liang Y, Chen Y, Nie JQ, Chai C, Wang K. Associations of serum zinc, copper, and selenium with sleep disorders in the American adults: Data from NHANES 2011-2016. J Affect Disord 2023; 323:378-385. [PMID: 36464094 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.11.088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Even though various studies have been conducted to investigate the relationship between trace metals and sleep, few epidemiological studies have evaluated the relationship between trace metals and sleep disorders in American adults. OBJECTIVE This study intended to evaluate the associations of serum zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), selenium (Se), Zn/Cu, Zn/Se, and Cu/Se ratios with sleep disorders in American adults. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 3660 adults aged ≥18 years old who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2016. Binary logistic regression was employed to calculate the odds ratio (OR) and 95 % confidence interval (CI) of either serum trace metals or serum trace metals ratios with risks among sleep disorder phenotypes. The restricted cubic spline (RCS) model was additionally utilized to check the dose-response relationships between serum trace metals, serum trace metals ratios, and sleep disorders. RESULTS Logistic regression demonstrated that higher serum Zn (OR: 0.70, 95 % CI: 0.51-0.97, p = 0.035), Zn/Cu (OR: 0.62, 95 % CI: 0.45-0.87, p = 0.007), and Zn/Se (OR: 0.68, 95 % CI: 0.49-0.95, p = 0.025) were related to a decreased likelihood of self-reported sleep disorders, and dose-response relationships were detected by the RCS models, after adjustment for sociodemographic, behavioral, and health characteristics. No associations between serum Cu, Se, Cu/Se, and sleep disorders were observed. The findings in the sensitivity analyses were consistent with these results. CONCLUSION Our study revealed that serum Zn, Zn/Cu, and Zn/Se were inversely associated with the risk of self-reported sleep disorders in US adults.
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- Ming-Gang Deng
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Department of Hematology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- China Emergency Center, Hubei Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Resuscitation, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Department of Public Health, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Wuhan 430033, China.
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Szadkowska I, Kostka T, Wlazeł RN, Kroc Ł, Jegier A, Guligowska A. Dietary Zinc Is Associated with Cardiac Function in the Older Adult Population. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12020265. [PMID: 36829824 PMCID: PMC9952641 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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The elderly is a group at particularly high cardiovascular risk. The coexistence of chronic diseases and use of multiple medications creates the need to look for non-pharmacological agents to improve cardiovascular health in that population. In view of reports on the potential role of zinc in enhancing pathways of myocardial tissue repair, the aim of this study was to evaluate the association between dietary zinc intake and cardiac structure and function in individuals of advanced age. The study group included 251 community-dwelling patients, with a median age of 80 years. Dieta 6.0 software was used for calculation of zinc consumption. Percentage of Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for zinc correlated with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) (r = 0.196, p < 0.05), left ventricular mass index (r = -0.137, p < 0.05) and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) (r = 0.153, p < 0.05), while zinc density did so with E/E' ratio (r = -0.127, p < 0.05). In a multiple stepwise regression analysis, the best determinants of LVEF were %RDA for zinc (p = 0.014; β = 0.143), presence of coronary artery disease (p < 0.001; β = -0.39) and age (p = 0.036; β = -0.12). Furthermore, %RDA for zinc (p = 0.009; β = 0.16), female sex (p = 0.005; β = -0.171), beta-blocker use (p = 0.024; β = -0.136), body mass index (p = 0.008; β = 0.16) and heart rate (p = 0.0006; β = -0.209) had an independent effect on TAPSE. In conclusion, in individuals of very advanced age, lower zinc intake is associated with poorer cardiac function. Therefore, increasing the recommended zinc intake in this group deserves consideration.
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- Iwona Szadkowska
- Department of Sports Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Pomorska 251, 92-213 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Geriatrics, Healthy Ageing Research Centre, Medical University of Lodz, Plac Hallera 1, 90-647 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Laboratory Diagnostics and Clinical Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Pomorska 251, 92-213 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Geriatrics, Healthy Ageing Research Centre, Medical University of Lodz, Plac Hallera 1, 90-647 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Pomorska 251, 92-213 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Geriatrics, Healthy Ageing Research Centre, Medical University of Lodz, Plac Hallera 1, 90-647 Lodz, Poland
- Correspondence:
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Zhang N, Li Z, Wu Q, Huang H, Wang S, Liu Y, Chen J, Ma J. Associations of Dietary Zinc-Vitamin B6 Ratio with All-Cause Mortality and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Based on National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2016. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15020420. [PMID: 36678291 PMCID: PMC9864187 DOI: 10.3390/nu15020420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Previous studies have suggested a possible association among dietary zinc and vitamin B6 intake and CVD mortality and all-cause mortality. However, evidence on the association of dietary zinc and vitamin B6 intake and their interactions with CVD mortality and all-cause mortality remains unclear. This prospective study utilized data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1999 to 2016. After a median follow-up of 10.4 years, 4757 deaths were recorded among 36,081 participants. Higher dietary zinc intake levels (≥9.87 mg/day) were associated with lower CVD mortality (hazard ratio (HR) = 0.85, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.83−0.87). Vitamin B6 intake levels (≥1.73 mg/day) were associated with lower CVD mortality (HR = 0.91, 95% CI: 0.86−0.96) and all-cause mortality (HR = 0.91, 95% CI: 0.90−0.93). Higher dietary zinc intake and higher vitamin B6 intake were associated with a lower risk of CVD mortality, with an interaction between dietary zinc intake levels and vitamin B intake levels (LZLV group (HR, CI): 1.21,1.12−1.29; LZHV group (HR, CI): 1.42, 1.34−1.50; LZHV group (HR, CI): 1.28, 1.14−1.45; HZHV group (HR, CI): ref). There was also a J-type association (p for nonlinear < 0.001) between the dietary zinc−vitamin B6 ratio and CVD mortality, with a high dietary zinc−vitamin B6 ratio increasing the risk of CVD mortality (HR = 1.27, 95% CI: 1.19−1.35), whereas a moderate dietary zinc−vitamin B6 ratio appeared to be beneficial for CVD mortality. These results suggest that increasing the appropriate proportion of dietary zinc and vitamin B6 intake is associated with a lower risk of CVD mortality. Furthermore, precise and representative studies are needed to verify our findings.
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- Naijian Zhang
- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
- Correspondence: (J.C.); (J.M.)
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- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environment, Nutrition and Public Health, Tianjin 300070, China
- Correspondence: (J.C.); (J.M.)
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Zhang Y, Xu J, Liu C, Long X, Zheng M, He J, Lin F, Yu J. Curative effect of zinc-selenium tea on rat's cardiotoxicity induced by long-term exposure to nonylphenol. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2023; 38:101-114. [PMID: 36239032 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This study aimed to explore whether zinc-selenium tea has an curative effect on the cardiotoxicity induced by nonylphenol (NP), and to compare the effect of zinc-selenium tea and green tea. After drinking of zinc-selenium tea or green tea, compared with the control group, the left ventricular anterior wall became thinner, and the left ventricular end-diastolic diameter increased, the anterior wall of the left ventricle became thin at the end of diastole in the NP group. The serum myocardial enzymes aspartate aminotransferase, creatine kinase, creatine kinase isoenzyme, lactate dehydrogenase, and α-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase in the NP group were significantly increased, and the serum myocardial enzymes were significantly decreased after the intervention of zinc-selenium tea. Proteins and mRNA expressions of Collagen I and Collagen III in the tea groups were lower than those in the NP group. In the green tea and zinc-selenium tea intervention groups, the disorder and degree of myocardial fiber were alleviated to varying degrees. The disturbance, breakage, and inflammatory cell infiltration of myocardial fibers in zinc-selenium tea and green tea groups were less than that of NP group. After tea intervention, collagen I and collagen III in the myocardium decreased. The intervention effect of zinc-selenium tea was better than that of green tea. Zinc-selenium tea and green tea could interfere with the cardiotoxicity indued by NP, which would alleviate the myocardial fibrosis by reducing expressions of collagen I and collagen III. Moreover, the curative effect of zinc-selenium tea was better than that of green tea.
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- YuJie Zhang
- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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Sliwa K, Viljoen CA, Hasan B, Ntusi NAB. Nutritional Heart Disease and Cardiomyopathies: JACC Focus Seminar 4/4. J Am Coll Cardiol 2022; 81:S0735-1097(22)07308-9. [PMID: 36599756 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2022.08.812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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This JACC Focus Seminar provides an overview of and highlights recently published research on cardiomyopathies and nutritional heart disease that have a higher prevalence in tropical regions. The development of tropical cardiomyopathies and nutritional cardiovascular disease (CVD) is complicated by high rates of poverty, fragmented health care systems, and suboptimal access to health care because of socioeconomic inequalities, leading to the fact that children, adolescents, and young adults are disproportionally affected. Such tropical cardiomyopathies and nutritional CVD that have not been prevalent in high-income countries in the past decades are now reemerging. When treating migrants or refugees, it is important for attending physicians to consider the burden of endemic diseases in the countries of origin and the likelihood that such patients might be affected. In this review, the authors propose an approach for adequate diagnostic work-up leading to appropriate care for those with suspected or confirmed tropical cardiomyopathies and nutritional CVD.
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- Karen Sliwa
- Cape Heart Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
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- Cape Heart Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Cardio-Thoracic Sciences, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplant, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Cape Heart Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; South African Medical Research Council Extramural Unit on Intersection of Noncommunicable Diseases and Infectious Diseases, Cape Town, South Africa
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Shi W, Su L, Wang J, Wang F, Liu X, Dou J. Correlation between dietary selenium intake and stroke in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2018. Ann Med 2022; 54:1395-1402. [PMID: 35594240 PMCID: PMC9132435 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2022.2058079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Epidemiologic evidence of the effect of dietary selenium intake on stroke risk remains controversial. This study aimed to examine the cross-sectional correlation between dietary selenium intake and the risk of stroke in adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively analysed 39,438 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2018, aged 20-85 years. Participants were divided into quartiles depending on daily dietary selenium intake: quartile 1 (0-77 μg), quartile 2 (77-108 μg), quartile 3 (108-148 μg), and quartile 4 (148-400 μg). The dose-response relationship was assessed using the restricted cubic spline function. RESULTS The adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of stroke were 0.70 (0.55, 0.88) for participants in quartile 2, 0.71 (0.53, 0.93) for quartile 3, and 0.61 (0.43, 0.85) for quartile 4 compared with that in quartile 1. p-Value for trend through quartiles was .007. A non-linear negative correlation between dietary selenium intake and stroke was observed in the threshold effect analysis and restricted cubic spline function (p-value for non-linearity < .001). An initial decrease in odds of stroke lower than 105 μg/day selenium intake (0.61 [0.44, 0.85], p = .004) was followed by a platform beyond 105 μg/day (0.97 [0.81, 1.16], p = .723). In the subgroup analysis, adjusted ORs (95% CIs) of stroke were 0.51 (0.36, 0.70) for female participants, 0.63 (0.40, 0.99) for participants with age <60 years, 0.63 (0.47, 0.85) for participants with poverty-income ratio < 2.14, 0.66 (0.50, 0.87) for participants with overweight and obesity, 0.66 (0.52, 0.84) for participants with hypertension, 0.72 (0.53, 0.97) for participants without diabetes, and 0.72 (0.56, 0.92) for non-anaemic participants. CONCLUSIONS Dietary selenium had a negative and non-linear correlation with the risk of stroke in adults. The correlation varied across different population subgroups.KEY MESSAGESDietary selenium had a negative and non-linear correlation with the risk of stroke in adults.Non-linear negative correlation trends were observed in subpopulations of females, age <60 years, poverty-income ratio <2.14, overweight and obesity, hypertension, non-diabetes, and non-anaemia.Dietary selenium intake of approximately 105 μg per day has an optimum effect on stroke.
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- Wenrui Shi
- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology II, Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, China
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- Department of Cardiology II, Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, China
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- Department of Cardiology II, Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, China
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Wang K, Yuan Y, Luo X, Shen Z, Huang Y, Zhou H, Gao X. Effects of exogenous selenium application on nutritional quality and metabolomic characteristics of mung bean ( Vigna radiata L.). FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:961447. [PMID: 36061759 PMCID: PMC9433778 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.961447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Selenium (Se) biofortification is an important strategy for reducing hidden hunger by increasing the nutritional quality of crops. However, there is limited metabolomic information on the nutritional quality of Se-enriched mung beans. In this study, physiological assays and LC-MS/MS based widely targeted metabolomics approach was employed to reveal the Se biofortification potential of mung bean by evaluating the effect of Se on mung bean nutraceutical compounds and their qualitative parameters. Physiological data showed that foliar application of 30 g ha-1 Se at key growth stages significantly increased the content of Se, protein, fat, total phenols, and total flavonoids content in two mung bean varieties. Widely targeted metabolomics identified 1,080 metabolites, among which L-Alanyl-L-leucine, 9,10-Dihydroxy-12,13-epoxyoctadecanoic acid, and 1-caffeoylquinic acid could serve as biomarkers for identifying highly nutritious mung bean varieties. Pathway enrichment analysis revealed that the metabolic pathways of different metabolites were different in the Se-enriched mung bean. Specifically, P1 was mainly enriched in the linoleic acid metabolic pathway, while P2 was mainly enriched in the phosphonate and phosphinate metabolic pathways. Overall, these results revealed the specific Se enrichment mechanism of different mung bean varieties. This study provides new insights into the comprehensive improvement of the nutritional quality of mung beans.
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Vázquez-Lorente H, Herrera-Quintana L, Molina-López J, Gamarra Y, Planells E. Effect of zinc supplementation on circulating concentrations of homocysteine, vitamin B 12, and folate in a postmenopausal population. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2022; 71:126942. [PMID: 35149326 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2022.126942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The decrease in estrogen levels associated with menopause increases the risk of deficiencies of key micronutrients such as zinc and of disturbances in methylation cycle-related markers. The present study assesses the effect of 8-week Zn supplementation upon circulating concentrations of Hcy, B12, and Fol levels in a population of postmenopausal women. METHODS Fifty-one postmenopausal women aged between 44 and 76 years took part in the study. Two randomized groups (placebo and zinc [50 mg/day]) were treated during 8 weeks. Nutrient intake was assessed based on the 72-hour recall method. Zinc was analyzed by flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Clinical-nutritional parameters were determined by enzyme immunoassay techniques. RESULTS Folate levels increased significantly (p < 0.05) in the zinc group on comparing the baseline versus follow-up values. Homocysteine decreased in the inter-group analysis (p < 0.05) after the intervention. Furthermore, higher folate (r = -0.632; p = 0.005) and vitamin B12 (r = -0.512; p = 0.030) levels were correlated to low homocysteine levels in the zinc group after the intervention, although the zinc intervention had the same effect on B12 levels in both groups. CONCLUSION Zinc supplementation enhanced circulating folate and homocysteine by improving the folate values in the zinc-supplemented group and decreasing homocysteine levels inter-groups. Further studies involving larger samples and optimizing the doses and intervention period are needed to reinforce our main findings.
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- Héctor Vázquez-Lorente
- Department of Physiology, School of Pharmacy, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix", University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Pharmacy, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix", University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- Faculty of Education, Psychology and Sports Sciences, University of Huelva, 21007 Huelva, Spain.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Pharmacy, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix", University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Pharmacy, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix", University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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Zhou CN, Li M, Xiao R, Zhao FJ, Zhang FS. Significant Nutritional Gaps in Tibetan Adults Living in Agricultural Counties Along Yarlung Zangbo River. Front Nutr 2022; 9:845026. [PMID: 35464003 PMCID: PMC9024302 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.845026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background Dietary intake and nutritional assessing data from a representative sample of adult population living in an agricultural zone on Tibet Plateau are still lacking nowadays. This study aimed to assess the daily dietary intakes and respective food sources in 552 local residents (≥ 18 years old, 277 men and 275 women) living in 14 agricultural counties along the Yarlung Zangbo River on Tibet Plateau. Methods Food consumption data were collected using a validated cultural-specific food frequency questionnaire that contained all local Tibetan foods and analyzed with three fixed factors: gender, age, and region. Nutrient intakes were calculated using Chinese food composition tables. Nutritional gaps and the percentages of participants who had inadequate and excessive nutrient intakes were calculated by estimated average requirement (EAR) cut-point methods. Results Compared with the dietary reference intakes, 68.4% of nutrient intakes were inadequate. Fiber, Ca, I, Zn, Se, and vitamin (Va, Vc, and folic acid) intakes appeared to be particularly deficient. The dietary energy intake was 7838.8 ± 537.1 KJ/d, with 78 and 84% of EAR values for men and women, respectively. The dietary intakes of most nutrients were below the estimated energy requirement/EAR or adequate intake values, while more than 70% of the participants had excessive intake of carbohydrate, especially the elderly (aged ≥ 51 years). The nutritional gap of Cu was more than 300%. Almost 100% of the participants was vulnerable to fiber, Se, and Va shortfalls due to the deficiency in sole food sources. The top five food sources of Se intake were highland barley (34.2%), meat (13%), rice (12.4%), eggs (12.2%), and cultural-specific beverages (7.8%). Eggs (42.1%), tubers (62.2%), vegetables (66.4%), and highland barley (49.7%) were the first contributors of Va, Ve, Vc, and folic acid, respectively. Conclusion The dietary intake of a large sample of Tibetan adult population living in agricultural counties of Tibetan Autonomous Region is alarmingly insufficient. Gender inequality is common, and regional difference is widespread due to rapid urbanization. Young Tibetan adults aged 18–30 years are particularly vulnerable to micronutrient shortfalls and currently facing the risk of nutrition-insecurity-related dietary inadequacy. The respondents who belong to the elderly category (≥51 years of age) are facing the risk of “double burden of malnutrition” characterized by the coexistence of undernutrition, including micronutrient deficiencies and overweight or obesity.
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- Chen-ni Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions, Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, National Academy of Agriculture Green Development, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Alpine Vegetation Ecological Security in Tibet, Institute of Tibet Plateau Ecology, Tibet Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions, Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, National Academy of Agriculture Green Development, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin, College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions, Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, National Academy of Agriculture Green Development, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Fu-suo Zhang,
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Ermakov VV, Jovanović LN. Biological Role of Trace Elements and Viral Pathologies. GEOCHEMISTRY INTERNATIONAL 2022; 60. [PMCID: PMC8853261 DOI: 10.1134/s0016702922020045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The review presents summarized information on a new research avenue in biogeochemistry and geochemical ecology: relationships between the microcosm (viruses) and manifestations of animal and human pathologies. Some aspects of the biological action of selenium, zinc, copper and iodine, their influence on the manifestation and course of viral infections are considered. Attention is focused on the antioxidant, membrane-protective, boosting immunity, hormonal functions of trace elements, and on the antibacterial and antiviral properties of metallic copper and its compounds. The criteria currently applied in assessing the Se status of territories are compared with the incidence of COVID-19 and HIV in the population of the Russian Federation. In some cases, selenium deficiency in the environment is shown to be associated with a higher susceptibility to RNA viral infections. Emphasis is put on the necessity of improving the criteria for assessing the trace element status of territories and further studies in the geochemical ecology of viruses and their role in the biosphere.
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- V. V. Ermakov
- Vernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- ALFA BK University, Palmira Toljatija, 3, 11070 Belgrade, Serbia
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Cheng Y, Chen H. Aberrance of Zinc Metalloenzymes-Induced Human Diseases and Its Potential Mechanisms. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13124456. [PMID: 34960004 PMCID: PMC8707169 DOI: 10.3390/nu13124456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Zinc, an essential micronutrient in the human body, is a component in over 300 enzymes and participates in regulating enzymatic activity. Zinc metalloenzymes play a crucial role in physiological processes including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune responses, as well as apoptosis. Aberrant enzyme activity can lead to various human diseases. In this review, we summarize zinc homeostasis, the roles of zinc in zinc metalloenzymes, the physiological processes of zinc metalloenzymes, and aberrant zinc metalloenzymes in human diseases. In addition, potential mechanisms of action are also discussed. This comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms of action of the regulatory functions of zinc in enzyme activity could inform novel zinc-micronutrient-supply strategies for the treatment of diseases.
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- Yunqi Cheng
- Queen Mary School, Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China;
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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Noro F, Marotta A, Bonaccio M, Costanzo S, Santonastaso F, Orlandi S, Tirozzi A, Parisi R, De Curtis A, Persichillo M, Gianfagna F, Di Castelnuovo A, Donati MB, Cerletti C, de Gaetano G, Iacoviello L, Gialluisi A, Izzi B. Fine-grained investigation of the relationship between human nutrition and global DNA methylation patterns. Eur J Nutr 2021; 61:1231-1243. [PMID: 34741648 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-021-02716-8] [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: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Nutrition is an important, modifiable, environmental factor affecting human health by modulating epigenetic processes, including DNA methylation (5mC). Numerous studies investigated the association of nutrition with global and gene-specific DNA methylation and evidences on animal models highlighted a role in DNA hydroxymethylation (5hmC) regulation. However, a more comprehensive analysis of different layers of nutrition in association with global levels of 5mC and 5hmC is lacking. We investigated the association between global levels of 5mC and 5hmC and human nutrition, through the stratification and analysis of dietary patterns into different nutritional layers: adherence to Mediterranean diet (MD), main food groups, macronutrients and micronutrients intake. METHODS ELISA technique was used to measure global 5mC and 5hmC levels in 1080 subjects from the Moli-sani cohort. Food intake during the 12 months before enrolment was assessed using the semi-quantitative EPIC food frequency questionnaire. Complementary approaches involving both classical statistics and supervised machine learning analyses were used to investigate the associations between global 5mC and 5hmC levels and adherence to Mediterranean diet, main food groups, macronutrients and micronutrients intake. RESULTS We found that global DNA methylation, but not hydroxymethylation, was associated with daily intake of zinc and vitamin B3. Random Forests algorithms predicting 5mC and 5hmC through intakes of food groups, macronutrients and micronutrients revealed a significant contribution of zinc, while vitamin B3 was reported among the most influential features. CONCLUSION We found that nutrition may affect global DNA methylation, suggesting a contribution of micronutrients previously implicated as cofactors in methylation pathways.
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- Fabrizia Noro
- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, IRCCS NEUROMED, Via dell'Elettronica, 86077, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, IRCCS NEUROMED, Via dell'Elettronica, 86077, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, IRCCS NEUROMED, Via dell'Elettronica, 86077, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, IRCCS NEUROMED, Via dell'Elettronica, 86077, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, IRCCS NEUROMED, Via dell'Elettronica, 86077, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, IRCCS NEUROMED, Via dell'Elettronica, 86077, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, IRCCS NEUROMED, Via dell'Elettronica, 86077, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, IRCCS NEUROMED, Via dell'Elettronica, 86077, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, IRCCS NEUROMED, Via dell'Elettronica, 86077, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, IRCCS NEUROMED, Via dell'Elettronica, 86077, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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- Mediterranea Cardiocentro, Naples, Italy.,Department of Medicine and Surgery, EPIMED Research Center, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, IRCCS NEUROMED, Via dell'Elettronica, 86077, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, IRCCS NEUROMED, Via dell'Elettronica, 86077, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, IRCCS NEUROMED, Via dell'Elettronica, 86077, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, IRCCS NEUROMED, Via dell'Elettronica, 86077, Pozzilli, IS, Italy. .,Department of Medicine and Surgery, EPIMED Research Center, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, IRCCS NEUROMED, Via dell'Elettronica, 86077, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, IRCCS NEUROMED, Via dell'Elettronica, 86077, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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Narayanam H, Chinni SV, Samuggam S. The Impact of Micronutrients-Calcium, Vitamin D, Selenium, Zinc in Cardiovascular Health: A Mini Review. Front Physiol 2021; 12:742425. [PMID: 34566703 PMCID: PMC8458831 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.742425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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The role of micronutrients in health and disease has increased the curiosity and interest among researchers. The prime focus of this review is the significance of trace elements- calcium, vitamin D, selenium and zinc with cardiovascular health. WHO identified cardiovascular diseases (CVD) as the leading cause of deaths globally. Identifying the risk factors that could be modified and creating new treatment strategies remains to be the main concern for CVD prevention. The data that showed the relationship between trace elements and various ways in which they may contribute to cardiovascular health and disease from clinical trials and observational studies were collected from databases such as PubMed and Embase. Based on these collected data, it shows that either high or low circulating serum levels can be associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases. Micronutrients through diet contribute to improved cardiac health. However, due to our current lifestyle, there is a huge dependency on dietary supplements. Based on the observational studies, it is evident that supplements cause sudden increase in the circulating levels of the nutrients and result in cardiovascular damage. Thus, it is advisable to restrict the use of supplements, owing to the potent risks it may cause. In order to understand the exact mechanism between micronutrients and cardiac health, more clinical studies are required.
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- Harini Narayanam
- Department of Physiology, Manipal University College Malaysia (MUCM), Melaka, Malaysia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, AIMST University, Bedong, Malaysia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, AIMST University, Bedong, Malaysia
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Responses of Purple Rice Genotypes to Nitrogen and Zinc Fertilizer Application on Grain Yield, Nitrogen, Zinc, and Anthocyanin Concentration. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10081717. [PMID: 34451761 PMCID: PMC8400487 DOI: 10.3390/plants10081717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purple rice is recognized as a staple food for humans and as a source of anthocyanins and micronutrients such as zinc (Zn). This study examined how nitrogen (N) and Zn fertilizers affected grain yield and grain N, Zn, and anthocyanin concentration among purple rice genotypes. Six purple rice genotypes (PIZ, KAK, KS, KH-CMU, KDK, and HN) were grown under two levels of N, the optimum N60 (60 kg/ha) and high N180 (180 kg/ha) rates, along with three Zn application methods (no Zn application (Zn0), soil Zn application (ZnS; 50 kg ZnSO4/ha), and foliar Zn spray (ZnF; 0.5% ZnSO4 at the rate of 900 L/ha three times at heading, flowering, and early milk stages). Grain yield of the five purple rice landraces increased by 21–40% when increasing N from N60 to N180, although no response was found with HN. The higher N rate increased grain N concentration by 10–50% among the genotypes, while anthocyanin concentration increased by 100–110% in KAK and KS, and grain Zn was increased in KS. Applying ZnS increased grain yield by 16–94% but decreased anthocyanin and N concentrations compared to the control Zn0. Applying ZnF effectively increased grain Zn concentration by 40–140% in the genotypes without adversely impacting grain anthocyanin or N concentration. This study demonstrated that the appropriate management of N and Zn fertilizers for specific purple rice genotypes would be one way to increase productivity and grain N, Zn, and anthocyanin concentration.
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Donato M, Faggin E, Cinetto F, Felice C, Lupo MG, Ferri N, Rattazzi M. The Emerging Role of Nutraceuticals in Cardiovascular Calcification: Evidence from Preclinical and Clinical Studies. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13082603. [PMID: 34444763 PMCID: PMC8401694 DOI: 10.3390/nu13082603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Revised: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Cardiovascular calcification is the ectopic deposition of calcium-phosphate crystals within the arterial wall and the aortic valve leaflets. This pathological process leads to increased vascular stiffness, reduced arterial elasticity, and aortic valve stenosis, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Although cardiovascular calcification is an increasing health care burden, to date no medical therapies have been approved for treating or preventing it. Considering the current lack of therapeutic strategies and the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular calcification, the investigation of some nutraceuticals to prevent this pathological condition has become prevalent in recent years. Recent preclinical and clinical studies evaluated the potential anti-calcific role of nutraceuticals (including magnesium, zinc, iron, vitamin K, and phytate) in the progression of vascular calcification, providing evidence for their dietary supplementation, especially in high-risk populations. The present review summarizes the current knowledge and latest advances for nutraceuticals with the most relevant preclinical and clinical data, including magnesium, zinc, iron, vitamin K, and phytate. Their supplementation might be recommended as a cost-effective strategy to avoid nutritional deficiency and to prevent or treat cardiovascular calcification. However, the optimal dose of nutraceuticals has not been identified and large interventional trials are warranted to support their protective effects on cardiovascular disease.
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- Maristella Donato
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, 35122 Padua, Italy; (M.D.); (M.G.L.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, 35122 Padua, Italy; (E.F.); (F.C.); (C.F.)
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- Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, 35122 Padua, Italy; (E.F.); (F.C.); (C.F.)
- Medicina Generale I^, Ca’ Foncello Hospital, 31100 Treviso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, 35122 Padua, Italy; (E.F.); (F.C.); (C.F.)
- Medicina Generale I^, Ca’ Foncello Hospital, 31100 Treviso, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, 35122 Padua, Italy; (M.D.); (M.G.L.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, 35122 Padua, Italy; (M.D.); (M.G.L.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, 35122 Padua, Italy; (E.F.); (F.C.); (C.F.)
- Medicina Generale I^, Ca’ Foncello Hospital, 31100 Treviso, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-04-9821-1867 or +39-04-2232-2207
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Selenium (Se) is an element commonly found in the environment at different levels. Its compounds are found in soil, water, and air. This element is also present in raw materials of plant and animal origin, so it can be introduced into human organisms through food. Selenium is a cofactor of enzymes responsible for the antioxidant protection of the body and plays an important role in regulating inflammatory processes in the body. A deficiency in selenium is associated with a number of viral diseases, including COVID-19. This element, taken in excess, may have a toxic effect in the form of joint diseases and diseases of the blood system. Persistent selenium deficiency in the body may also impact infertility, and in such cases supplementation is needed.
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Roles of selenoprotein S in reactive oxygen species-dependent neutrophil extracellular trap formation induced by selenium-deficient arteritis. Redox Biol 2021; 44:102003. [PMID: 34034080 PMCID: PMC8166917 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2021.102003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Selenium (Se) deficiency and poor plasma Se levels can cause cardiovascular diseases by decreasing selenoprotein levels. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) may be the vicious cycle center of inflammation in vasculitis. Here, we show that Se deficiency induced arteritis mainly by reducing selenoprotein S (SelS), and promoted the progression of arteritis by regulating the recruitment of neutrophils and NET formation. Silencing SelS induced chicken arterial endothelial cells (PAECs) to secrete cytokines, and activated neutrophils to promote NET formation. Conversely, scavenging DNA-NETs promoted cytokine secretion in PAECs. The NET formation regulated by siSelS was dependent on a reactive oxygen species (ROS) burst. We also found that the PPAR pathway was a major mediator of NET formation induced by Se-deficient arteritis. Overall, our results reveal how Se deficiency regulates NET formation in the progression of arteritis and support silencing-SelS worsens arteritis.
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