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Dong YX, Li TH, Wang SS, Hu YH, Liu Y, Zhang F, Sun TS, Zhang CJ, Du QH, Li WH. Bu zhong Yiqi Decoction ameliorates mild cognitive impairment by improving mitochondrial oxidative stress damage via the SIRT3/MnSOD/OGG1 pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 331:118237. [PMID: 38688355 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118237] [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: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi Decoction(BZYQD) is a traditional formula commonly used in China, known for its effects in tonifying Qi and raising Yang. It can relieve symptoms of cognitive impairment such as forgetfulness and lack of concentration caused by qi deficiency, which is common in aging and debilitating. However, much of the current research on BZYQD has been focused on its impact on the digestive system, leaving its molecular mechanisms in improving cognitive function largely unexplored. AIM OF THE STUDY Cognitive decline in the aging central nervous system is intrinsically linked to oxidative damage. This study aims to investigate the therapeutic mechanism of BZYQD in treating mild cognitive impairment caused by qi deficiency, particularly through repair of mitochondrial oxidative damage. MATERIALS AND METHODS A rat model of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) was established by administering reserpine subcutaneously for two weeks, followed by a two-week treatment with BZYQD/GBE. In vitro experiments were conducted to assess the effects of BZYQD on neuronal cells using a H2O2-induced oxidative damage model in PC12 cells. The open field test and the Morris water maze test evaluated the cognitive and learning memory abilities of the rats. HE staining and TEM were employed to observe morphological changes in the hippocampus and its mitochondria. Mitochondrial activity, ATP levels, and cellular viability were measured using assay kits. Protein expression in the SIRT3/MnSOD/OGG1 pathway was analyzed in tissues and cells through western blotting. Levels of 8-OH-dG in mitochondria extracted from tissues and cells were quantified using ELISA. Mitochondrial morphology in PC12 cells was visualized using Mito Red, and mitochondrial membrane potential was assessed using the JC-1 kit. RESULTS BZYQD treatment significantly improved cognitive decline caused by reserpine in rats, as well as enhanced mitochondrial morphology and function in the hippocampus. Our findings indicate that BZYQD mitigates mtDNA oxidative damage in rats by modulating the SIRT3/MnSOD/OGG1 pathway. In PC12 cells, BZYQD reduced oxidative damage to mitochondria and mtDNA in H2O2-induced conditions and was associated with changes in the SIRT3/MnSOD/OGG1 pathway. CONCLUSION BZYQD effectively counteracts reserpine-induced mild cognitive impairment and ameliorates mitochondrial oxidative stress damage through the SIRT3/MnSOD/OGG1 pathway.
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- Yi-Xin Dong
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Beijing jingmei Group General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Sanya Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Sanya, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China; Institute of Tibetan Medicine, University of Tibetan Medicine, Lhasa, 850000, Tibet Autonomous Region, China
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- School of Nursing, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
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Galland F, de Espindola JS, Sacilotto ES, Almeida LGVC, Morari J, Velloso LA, Dos Santos LD, Rossini BC, Bertoldo Pacheco MT. Digestion of whey peptide induces antioxidant and anti-inflammatory bioactivity on glial cells: Sequences identification and structural activity analysis. Food Res Int 2024; 188:114433. [PMID: 38823827 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114433] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Whey derived peptides have shown potential activity improving brain function in pathological condition. However, there is little information about their mechanism of action on glial cells, which have important immune functions in brain. Astrocytes and microglia are essential in inflammatory and oxidative defense that take place in neurodegenerative disease. In this work we evaluate antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential bioactivity of whey peptide in glial cells. Peptides were formed during simulated gastrointestinal digestion (Infogest protocol), and low molecular weight (<5kDA) peptides (WPHf) attenuated reactive oxygen species (ROS) production induced by hydrogen peroxide stimulus in both cells in dose-dependent manner. WPHf induced an increase in the antioxidant glutathione (GSH) content and prevented GSH reduction induced by lipopolysaccharides (LPS) stimulus in astrocytes cells in a cell specific form. An increase in cytokine mRNA expression (TNFα and IL6) and nitric oxide secretion induced by LPS was attenuated by WPHf pre-treatment in both cells. The inflammatory pathway was dependent on NFκB activation. Bioactive peptide ranking analysis showed positive correlation with hydrophobicity and negative correlation with high molecular weights. The sequence identification revealed 19 peptides cross-referred with bioactive database. Whey peptides were rich in leucine, valine and tyrosine in the C-terminal region and lysine in the N-terminal region. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential of whey peptides were assessed in glia cells and its mechanisms of action were related, such as modulation of antioxidant enzymes and anti-inflammatory pathways. Features of the peptide structure, such as molecular size, hydrophobicity and types of amino acids present in the terminal region are associated to bioactivity.
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- Fabiana Galland
- Quality and Science Center of Food, Institute of Food Technology (ITAL), Brazil Ave. 2880, P.O. Box 139, Campinas, SP 13070-178, Brazil.
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- Quality and Science Center of Food, Institute of Food Technology (ITAL), Brazil Ave. 2880, P.O. Box 139, Campinas, SP 13070-178, Brazil
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- Quality and Science Center of Food, Institute of Food Technology (ITAL), Brazil Ave. 2880, P.O. Box 139, Campinas, SP 13070-178, Brazil
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- Quality and Science Center of Food, Institute of Food Technology (ITAL), Brazil Ave. 2880, P.O. Box 139, Campinas, SP 13070-178, Brazil
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- Obesity and Comorbidities Research Center (OCRC), University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Obesity and Comorbidities Research Center (OCRC), University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Institute of Biotechnology, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP 18607-440, Brazil.
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- Quality and Science Center of Food, Institute of Food Technology (ITAL), Brazil Ave. 2880, P.O. Box 139, Campinas, SP 13070-178, Brazil.
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Chang YB, Jung EJ, Jo K, Suh HJ, Choi HS. Neuroprotective effect of whey protein hydrolysate containing leucine-aspartate-isoleucine-glutamine-lysine on HT22 cells in hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress. J Dairy Sci 2024; 107:2620-2632. [PMID: 38101744 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-24284] [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: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the neuroprotective effects of whey protein hydrolysate (WPH) containing the pentapeptide leucine-aspartate-isoleucine-glutamine-lysine (LDIQK). Whey protein hydrolysate (50, 100, and 200 µg/mL) demonstrated the ability to restore the viability of HT22 cells subjected to 300 µM hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced oxidative stress. Furthermore, at a concentration of 200 µg/mL, it significantly reduced the increase in reactive oxygen species production and calcium ion (Ca2+) influx induced by H2O2 by 46.1% and 46.2%, respectively. Similarly, the hydrolysate significantly decreased the levels of p-tau, a hallmark of tauopathy, and BCL2 associated X (BAX), a proapoptosis factor, while increasing the protein levels of choline acetyltransferase (ChAT), an enzyme involved in acetylcholine synthesis, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a nerve growth factor, and B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL2, an antiapoptotic factor. Furthermore, it increased nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)-hemoxygenase-1(HO-1) signaling, which is associated with the antioxidant response, while reducing the activation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway components, namely phosphor-extracellular signal-regulated kinases (p-ERK), phosphor-c-Jun N-terminal kinases (p-JNK), and p-p38. Column chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry analysis identified LDIQK as a compound with neuroprotective effects in WPH; it inhibited Ca2+ influx and regulated the BAX/BCL2 ratio. Collectively, WPH containing LDIQK demonstrated neuroprotective effects against H2O2-induced neuronal cell damage, suggesting that WPH or its active peptide, LDIQK, may serve as a potential edible agent for improving cognitive dysfunction.
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- Yeok B Chang
- Department of Integrated Biomedical and Life Science, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; Transdisciplinary Major in Learning Health Systems, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Integrated Biomedical and Life Science, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Integrated Biomedical and Life Science, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; Transdisciplinary Major in Learning Health Systems, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Food Nutrition, Sangmyung University, Seoul 03016, Republic of Korea.
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Patel K, Mani A. Food-derived Peptides as Promising Neuroprotective Agents: Mechanism and Therapeutic Potential. Curr Top Med Chem 2024; 24:1212-1229. [PMID: 38551052 DOI: 10.2174/0115680266289248240322061723] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Many food-derived peptides have the potential to improve brain health and slow down neurodegeneration. Peptides are produced by the enzymatic hydrolysis of proteins from different food sources. These peptides have been shown to be involved in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, neuro-transmission modulation, and gene expression regulation. Although few peptides directly affect chromatin remodeling and histone alterations, others indirectly affect the neuroprotection process by interfering with epigenetic changes. Fish-derived peptides have shown neuroprotective properties that reduce oxidative stress and improve motor dysfunction in Parkinson's disease models. Peptides from milk and eggs have been found to have anti-inflammatory properties that reduce inflammation and improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease models. These peptides are potential therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, but more study is required to assess their efficacy and the underlying neuroprotective benefits. Consequently, this review concentrated on each mechanism of action used by food-derived peptides that have neuroprotective advantages and applications in treating neurodegenerative diseases. This article highlights various pathways, such as inflammatory pathways, major oxidant pathways, apoptotic pathways, neurotransmitter modulation, and gene regulation through which food-derived peptides interact at the cellular level.
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- Kavita Patel
- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, 211004, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, 211004, India
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Zhang L, Bai YY, Hong ZS, Xie J, Tian Y. Isolation, Identification, Activity Evaluation, and Mechanism of Action of Neuroprotective Peptides from Walnuts: A Review. Nutrients 2023; 15:4085. [PMID: 37764868 PMCID: PMC10534798 DOI: 10.3390/nu15184085] [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: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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As human life expectancy increases, the incidence of neurodegenerative diseases in older adults has increased in parallel. Walnuts contain bioactive peptides with demonstrated neuroprotective effects, making them a valuable addition to the diet. We here present a comprehensive review of the various methods used to prepare, isolate, purify, and identify the neuroprotective peptides found in walnuts. We further summarise the different approaches currently used to evaluate the activity of these peptides in experimental settings, highlighting their potential to reduce oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and promote autophagy, as well as to regulate the gut microflora and balance the cholinergic system. Finally, we offer suggestions for future research concerning bioavailability and improving or masking the bitter taste and sensory properties of final products containing the identified walnut neuroprotective peptides to ensure successful adoption of these peptides as functional food ingredients for neurohealth promotion.
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- Li Zhang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (L.Z.)
- Engineering Research Center of Development and Utilization of Food and Drug Homologous Resources, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Personalized Food Manufacturing, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (L.Z.)
- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Personalized Food Manufacturing, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (L.Z.)
- Yunnan Provincial Engineering Research Center for Edible and Medicinal Homologous Functional Food, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (L.Z.)
- Engineering Research Center of Development and Utilization of Food and Drug Homologous Resources, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Personalized Food Manufacturing, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Development and Utilization of Food and Drug Homologous Resources, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Personalized Food Manufacturing, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- Yunnan Provincial Engineering Research Center for Edible and Medicinal Homologous Functional Food, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- School of Tea and Coffee, Puer University, Puer 665000, China
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Xie D, Deng T, Zhai Z, Sun T, Xu Y. The cellular model for Alzheimer's disease research: PC12 cells. Front Mol Neurosci 2023; 15:1016559. [PMID: 36683856 PMCID: PMC9846650 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2022.1016559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common age-related neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive cognitive decline and irreversible memory impairment. Currently, several studies have failed to fully elucidate AD's cellular and molecular mechanisms. For this purpose, research on related cellular models may propose potential predictive models for the drug development of AD. Therefore, many cells characterized by neuronal properties are widely used to mimic the pathological process of AD, such as PC12, SH-SY5Y, and N2a, especially the PC12 pheochromocytoma cell line. Thus, this review covers the most systematic essay that used PC12 cells to study AD. We depict the cellular source, culture condition, differentiation methods, transfection methods, drugs inducing AD, general approaches (evaluation methods and metrics), and in vitro cellular models used in parallel with PC12 cells.
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- Danni Xie
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Medical Information Engineering, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- School of Medical Information Engineering, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Protective effects of edible insect protein extracts from Protaetia brevitarsis against H2O2-induced oxidative stress in mouse C2C12 myoblast cells. FOOD BIOSCI 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2023.102396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Okagu IU, Udenigwe CC. Transepithelial transport and cellular mechanisms of food-derived antioxidant peptides. Heliyon 2022; 8:e10861. [PMID: 36217466 PMCID: PMC9547200 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Considering the involvement of oxidative stress in the etiology of many non-communicable diseases, food-derived antioxidant peptides (FDAPs) are strong candidates for nutraceutical development for disease prevention and management. This paper reviews current evidence on the transepithelial transport and cellular mechanisms of antioxidant activities of FDAPs. Several FDAPs have multiple health benefits such as anti-inflammatory and anti-photoaging activities, in addition to antioxidant properties through which they protect cellular components from oxidative damage. Some FDAPs have been shown to permeate the intestinal epithelium, which could facilitate their bioavailability and physiological bioactivities. Molecular mechanisms of FDAPs include suppression of oxidative stress as evidenced by reduction in intracellular reactive oxygen species production, lipid peroxidation and apoptotic protein activation as well as increase in antioxidant defense mechanisms (enzymatic and non-enzymatic). Since many FDAPs have demonstrated promising antioxidant activity, future investigation should focus on further elucidation of molecular mechanisms and human studies to explore their practical application for the prevention and management of oxidative stress-related diseases.
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- Innocent U. Okagu
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- School of Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8M5, Canada
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Whey protein protects liver mitochondrial function against oxidative stress in rats exposed to acrolein. Arh Hig Rada Toksikol 2022; 73:200-206. [PMID: 36226819 PMCID: PMC9837534 DOI: 10.2478/aiht-2022-73-3640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Acrolein (AC) is one of the most toxic environmental pollutants, often associated with incomplete combustion of petrol, wood, and plastic, oil frying, and tobacco smoking, that causes oxidative damage to DNA and mitochondria. Considering that little is known about the protective effects of whey protein (WP) against AC-induced liver toxicity, the aim of our study was to learn more about them in respect to liver mitochondrial oxidative stress, respiratory enzymes, Krebs cycle enzymes, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP). To do that, we treated Sprague Dawley rats with daily doses of AC alone (5 mg/kg bw in 0.9 % NaCl solution), WP alone (200 mg/kg bw, in 0.9 % NaCl solution), or their combination by oral gavage for six days a week over 30 days. As expected, the AC group showed a drop in glutathione levels and antioxidant, transport chain, and tricarboxylic acid cycle enzyme activities and a significant rise in mitochondrial lipid peroxidation and protein carbonyl levels. Co-treatment with WP mitigated oxidative stress and improved enzyme activities. Judging by the measured parameters, WP reduced AC toxicity by improving bioenergetic mechanisms and eliminating oxidative stress.
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Protein Kinase N2 Reduces Hydrogen Peroxide-inducedDamage and Apoptosis in PC12 Cells by AntiOxidative Stress and Activation of the mTOR Pathway. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:2483669. [PMID: 36185087 PMCID: PMC9519335 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2483669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective To investigate the role and mechanism of protein kinase N2 (PKN2) in hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced injury of PC12 cells. Method s. PC12 cells were transfected with lentivirus to knock down or overexpress PKN2 and then were treated with 300 μM H2O2 to establish a cell model of oxidative stress injury. The cell viability of PC12 cells in each group was determined by the CCK-8 method. Biochemical assays were used to measure reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. Western blot was used to detect the protein expressions of PKN2, caspase-3, cleaved-caspase-3, PARP, cleaved-PARP, p-mTOR, and mTOR in PC12 cells in each group. Results H2O2 treatment could significantly reduce PC12 cell viability and promote cell apoptosis and oxidative stress. PKN2 overexpression inhibited H2O2-induced apoptosis and oxidation damage by increasing PC12 cell viability, SOD activity, and p-mTOR protein expression, reducing intracellular ROS and MDA levels, and cleaved-caspase-3 and cleaved-PARP protein expression. Conclusion PKN2 overexpression can alleviate H2O2-induced oxidative stress injury and apoptosis in PC12 cells by activating the mTOR pathway.
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The Protective Effect of Trichosanthes kirilowii Peel Polysaccharide on the Oxidative Damaged HepG2 and HUASMC Cells. Genet Res (Camb) 2022; 2022:1792977. [PMID: 35919037 PMCID: PMC9314172 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1792977] [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: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Oxidative stress is an important cause of liver disease and atherosclerosis. Natural substances with antioxidant activity are good drugs for treating liver disease and atherosclerosis. Trichosanthes kirilowii Peel Polysaccharide (TKPP) can remove DPPH (2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) free radicals and hydroxyl free radicals in vitro, which shows antioxidant activity. Therefore, it is speculated that it can protect human hepatoma cell line (HepG2) and umbilical artery smooth muscle cell (HUASMC) against oxidative damage by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Methods Oxidative damage cell models of HepG2 and HUASMC were induced by H2O2. HepG2 and HUASMC were divided into blank group, H2O2 injury group, TKPP treatment group, and glutathione (GSH) positive control group. Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) was used to detect cell viability. The level of total GSH and the amount of Nitric oxide (NO) secreted by cells were detected by specific kits. The gene and protein expressions of catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were detected by fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western Blot. Results In these two kinds of cells, compared with the control group, the survival rate, total GSH level, and NO secretion, CAT and SOD gene and protein expressions were significantly decreased in the H2O2 damaged group. In the TKPP treatment group, the cell survival rate was significantly elevated with the increase of the polysaccharide concentration, and the total GSH level, NO secretion, CAT and SOD gene expression, and protein expression levels were also significantly increased. Conclusion TKPP can improve the activities of HepG2 and HUASMC cells damaged by H2O2 and protect the cellular antioxidant system.
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The Effects of Dietary Protein Supplementation on Exercise-Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress: A Systematic Review of Human Trials. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 11:antiox11010013. [PMID: 35052517 PMCID: PMC8773319 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11010013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This systematic review examined the effects of whole protein and commonly consumed amino acid supplements on markers of exercise-induced inflammation and oxidative stress and was reported according to the PRISMA guidelines. MEDLINE and SPORTDiscus were searched from inception until June 2021. The inclusion criteria were randomized clinical trials in humans, healthy adult participants (≥18 years), dietary protein/amino acid interventions, and measurements of oxidative stress/the redox status or inflammation post-exercise. The Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias 2 tool was used to critically appraise the studies. Data extracted from thirty-four studies were included in the systematic review (totaling 757 participants with only 10 females; age range 19–40 years). The included trials examined five types of whole protein and seven different amino acids supplements; most studies (n = 20) failed to identify statistically significant effects on markers of inflammation or oxidative stress after exercise; some (n = 14) showed either anti-inflammatory or antioxidant effects on some, but not all, markers. In conclusion, we found weak and inconsistent evidence that dietary protein/amino acid interventions can modify exercise-induced changes in oxidative stress and inflammation. However, given that these were not the primary outcomes in many of the included studies and many had design limitations, further research is warranted (Open Science Framework registration number: 10.17605/OSF.IO/AGUR2).
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Zheng M, Chen M, Liu C, Fan Y, Shi D. Alkaloids extracted from Uncaria rhynchophylla demonstrate neuroprotective effects in MPTP-induced experimental parkinsonism by regulating the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 266:113451. [PMID: 33049346 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Alkaloids isolated from Uncaria rhynchophylla (Miq.) Miq. ex Havil. (Rubiaceae), alkaloids (URA) have been used to treat diseases related to the central nervous system, such as Parkinson's disease. Nevertheless, the potential mechanisms underlying their neuroprotective effects are not well-understood. AIM OF THE STUDY We investigated the neuroprotective effects of URAs in a mouse model of 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1, 2, 3, 6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-induced Parkinson's disease (PD) and the possible involvement of a molecular signaling pathway. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two typical experiments for animal behavior despair, the spontaneous motor activity and the rotarod experiments, were employed to evaluate the efficacy of URAs in mice with PD symptoms. Dopamine (DA) neurons and their metabolism were evaluated using high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. The mechanism of action of the alkaloids was investigated by analyzing their effects on the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/Akt/mammalian target of rapamycin (PI3K/Akt/mTOR) signaling pathway using western blotting. RESULTS URA treatment effectively improved the behaviors of the mice during the "spontaneous motor activity and latency to fall off the rotarod test". Moreover, URAs demonstrated a protective role in dopaminergic neurons by increasing the expression of the dopamine transporter and tyrosine hydroxylase, which were supposed to be reduced by MPTP, inhibiting dopamine turnover, and changing dopamine and relevant metabolites. In addition to its association with the increase in the Bcl-2/Bad ratio, URA treatment also attenuated the cleaved caspase-3 level and enhanced the phosphorylation of Akt and mTOR. CONCLUSION These findings provide evidence that URA can effectively protect neurons from the neurotoxicity caused by MPTP in mouse models of PD by up-regulating the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway.
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- Meizhu Zheng
- The Central Laboratory, Changchun Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, China.
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- College of Life Science, Changchun Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, China.
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- The Central Laboratory, Changchun Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, China.
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- College of Life Science, Changchun Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, China.
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- The Central Laboratory, Changchun Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, China.
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Fernández-Tomé S, Hernández-Ledesma B. Gastrointestinal Digestion of Food Proteins under the Effects of Released Bioactive Peptides on Digestive Health. Mol Nutr Food Res 2020; 64:e2000401. [PMID: 32974997 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202000401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The gastrointestinal tract represents a specialized interface between the organism and the external environment. Because of its direct contact with lumen substances, the modulation of digestive functions by dietary substances is supported by a growing body of evidence. Food-derived bioactive peptides have demonstrated a plethora of activities in the organism with increasing interest toward their impact over the digestive system and related physiological effects. This review updates the biological effects of food proteins, specifically milk and soybean proteins, associated to gastrointestinal health and highlights the study of digestion products and released peptides, the identification of the active form/s, and the evaluation of the mechanisms of action underlying their relationship with the digestive cells and receptors. The approach toward the modifications that food proteins and peptides undergo during gastrointestinal digestion and their bioavailability is a crucial step for current investigations on the field. The recent literature on the regulation of digestive functions by peptides has been mostly considered in terms of their influence on gastrointestinal motility and signaling, oxidative damage and inflammation, and malignant cellular proliferation. A final section regarding the actual challenges and future perspectives in this scientific topic is critically discussed.
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- Samuel Fernández-Tomé
- Samuel Fernández-Tomé. Hospital Universitario de La Princesa and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa (IIS-IP), Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Diego de León, 62, 28006, Madrid, Spain
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- Blanca Hernández-Ledesma. Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación (CIAL, CSIC-UAM, CEI UAM+CSIC), Nicolás Cabrera, 9, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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A review on mushroom-derived bioactive peptides: Preparation and biological activities. Food Res Int 2020; 134:109230. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Buey B, Bellés A, Latorre E, Abad I, Pérez MD, Grasa L, Mesonero JE, Sánchez L. Comparative effect of bovine buttermilk, whey, and lactoferrin on the innate immunity receptors and oxidative status of intestinal epithelial cells. Biochem Cell Biol 2020; 99:54-60. [PMID: 32538128 DOI: 10.1139/bcb-2020-0121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Milk contains bioactive molecules with important functions as defensive proteins; among them are the whey protein lactoferrin and proteins of the milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) present in buttermilk. The aim of this study has been to investigate the effects of lactoferrin, whey, and buttermilk as modulators of intestinal innate immunity and oxidative stress on intestinal epithelial cells, to evaluate its potential use for the development of functional foods. The mRNA expression levels of innate immune system Toll-like receptors (TLR2, TLR4, and TLR9), lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde + 4-hydroxyalkenals) and protein expression levels of carbonyl were analyzed in enterocyte-like Caco-2/TC7 cells treated for 24 h with different concentrations of lactoferrin, whey, or buttermilk. None of the substances analyzed caused oxidative damage; however, whey significantly decreased the levels of lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, both lactoferrin and whey reduced the oxidative stress induced by lipopolysaccharide. With respect to TLR receptors, lactoferrin, whey, and buttermilk specifically altered the expression of TLR2, TLR4, and TLR9 receptors, with a strong decrease in the expression levels of TLR4. These results suggest that lactoferrin, whey, and buttermilk are potentially interesting ingredients for functional foods because they seem to modulate oxidative stress and the inflammatory response induced by the activation of TLRs.
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- Berta Buey
- Departamento de Farmacología y Fisiología, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacología y Fisiología, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular y Celular. Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Zaragoza, Spain.,Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón (IA2) (Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.,Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón (IA2) (Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.,Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón (IA2) (Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacología y Fisiología, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Zaragoza, Spain.,Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón (IA2) (Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacología y Fisiología, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Zaragoza, Spain.,Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón (IA2) (Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.,Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón (IA2) (Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), Zaragoza, Spain
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FAS/FAS-L-mediated apoptosis and autophagy of SPC-A-1 cells induced by water-soluble polysaccharide from Polygala tenuifolia. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 150:449-458. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Revised: 02/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Targeting Age-Dependent Functional and Metabolic Decline of Human Skeletal Muscle: The Geroprotective Role of Exercise, Myokine IL-6, and Vitamin D. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21031010. [PMID: 32033000 PMCID: PMC7037081 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21031010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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In the elderly, whole-body health largely relies on healthy skeletal muscle, which controls body stability, locomotion, and metabolic homeostasis. Age-related skeletal muscle structural/functional deterioration is associated with a higher risk of severe comorbid conditions and poorer outcomes, demanding major socioeconomic costs. Thus, the need for efficient so-called geroprotective strategies to improve resilience and ensure a good quality of life in older subjects is urgent. Skeletal muscle senescence and metabolic dysregulation share common cellular/intracellular mechanisms, potentially representing targets for intervention to preserve muscle integrity. Many factors converge in aging, and multifaceted approaches have been proposed as interventions, although they have often been inconclusive. Physical exercise can counteract aging and metabolic deficits, not only in maintaining tissue mass, but also by preserving tissue secretory function. Indeed, skeletal muscle is currently considered a proper secretory organ controlling distant organ functions through immunoactive regulatory small peptides called myokines. This review provides a current perspective on the main biomolecular mechanisms underlying age-dependent and metabolic deterioration of skeletal muscle, herein discussed as a secretory organ, the functional integrity of which largely depends on exercise and myokine release. In particular, muscle-derived interleukin (IL)-6 is discussed as a nutrient-level biosensor. Overall, exercise and vitamin D are addressed as optimal geroprotective strategies in view of their multi-target effects.
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Liu N, Fan M. Protective functions of salvianolic acid B in PC-12 cells against hydrogen peroxide-triggered damage by mediation of microRNA-26a. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 47:4030-4037. [PMID: 31603005 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2019.1673766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Niansheng Liu
- Department of Traumatology, North Medical District of Linyi People’s Hospital, Linyi, PR China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, North Medical District of Linyi People’s Hospital, Linyi, PR China
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Li X, Wu X. Soluble epoxide hydrolase ( Ephx2) silencing attenuates the hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative damage in IEC-6 cells. Arch Med Sci 2019; 17:1075-1086. [PMID: 34336035 PMCID: PMC8314398 DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2019.87137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Oxidative stress can cause intestinal disease. Soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH, Ephx2) is related to cell apoptosis. The effect of Ephx2 on the H2O2-induced oxidative damage remains unclear. Thus, we aimed to explore the effect of Ephx2 on oxidative damage and the underlying potential mechanism. MATERIAL AND METHODS The cell viability was determined using cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. The reactive oxygen species (ROS), apoptosis, and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) were examined using flow cytometry analysis. Commercial kits were applied to respectively determine the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) leakage, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. The expressions of target factors were measured by conducting quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and western blot. RESULTS We found that knockdown of Ephx2 enhanced the viability of H2O2-treated IEC-6 cells, and that si-Ephx2 reduced the ROS level, MMP loss, and apoptosis in comparison to the H2O2 model group. Knockdown of Ephx2 was found to decrease LDH activity and MDA content, and to improve the SOD activity in comparison to those in the H2O2 model group. Knockdown of Ephx2 reduced the expressions of Fas, Fasl, Bax, and cleavedcaspase-3 and elevated the expression of Bcl-2 in H2O2-treated IEC-6 cells. Furthermore, we observed that knockdown of Ephx2 enhanced the phosphorylation of PI3K, Akt, and GSK3β, which were reduced by the treatment of H2O2. In addition, the anti-apoptotic effect of si-Ephx2 was enhanced in the presence of AUDA-pharmacological Ephx2 inhibitor. CONCLUSIONS Ephx2 silencing inhibited H2O2-induced oxidative damage. The PI3K/Akt/GSK3β pathway was related to the effect of si-Ephx2. Our study provided a potential target for the prevention of intestinal injury.
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- Xiaohua Li
- Department of Anorectal Surgery, First People's Hospital of Yuhang District, Hangzhou, China
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- Anorectal Care Unit, First People's Hospital of Yuhang District, Hangzhou, China
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Zhang Q, Wu C, Sun Y, Li T, Fan G. Cytoprotective Effect of Morchella esculenta Protein Hydrolysate and Its Derivative Against H2O2-Induced Oxidative Stress. POL J FOOD NUTR SCI 2019. [DOI: 10.31883/pjfns/110134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Lee SY, Hur SJ. Purification of novel angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitory peptides from beef myofibrillar proteins and analysis of their effect in spontaneously hypertensive rat model. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 116:109046. [PMID: 31174091 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.109046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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This study was conducted to purify the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptides from beef myofibrillar proteins by using inexpensive enzymes alkaline-AK and papain. Different molecular weight peptides (<3 and <10 kDa) were obtained using ultrafiltration. The <3 kDa peptides obtained by alkaline-AK (AK3K) digestion showed the highest ACE inhibitory activity (74.29%) as compared to other alkaline-AK peptides, and a strong antihypertensive effect of AK3K was observed in the spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR) model. The AK3K treatment groups (400 and 800 mg/kg body weight) exhibited a decrease in systolic blood pressure (SBP) by 28 and 35 mmHg, respectively in the SHR model. The study demonstrated that the ACE inhibitory peptide obtained from beef myofibrillar proteins had the sequence Leu-Ile-Val-Gly-Ile-Ile-Arg-Cys-Val, and could be possibly used for lowering the SBP.
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- Seung Yun Lee
- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, 4726 Seodong-daero, Daedeok-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, 4726 Seodong-daero, Daedeok-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi 17546, Republic of Korea.
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Protective effect of a 3 kDa peptide obtained from beef myofibrillar protein using alkaline-AK on neuronal cells. Neurochem Int 2019; 129:104459. [PMID: 31077759 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2019.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Revised: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The protective effect of two 3 kDa peptide fractions (AK3KF1 and AK3KF2), obtained from beef myofibrillar protein using an inexpensive enzyme (alkaline-AK) on human neuronal cells (SH-SY5Y) against H2O2-induced apoptosis was investigated. These peptides were isolated and further separated by fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC), and their protective effect against H2O2-mediated cell death was measured by determining cell viability, nitric oxide (NO) production, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), apoptosis, morphological changes in cell nuclei, and in vitro antioxidant assays. The results indicated that treatment with peptide fractions increased cell viability and MMP, and decreased NO production, fragmentation of cell nuclei, and apoptosis in H2O2-treated SH-SY5Y cells. This is the first study to report neuroprotective effects of a peptide obtained from beef myofibrillar protein. The peptide sequence was identified as Thr-Gln-Lys-Lys-Val-Ile-Phe-Cys (TQKKVIFC). Thus, these findings suggest that TQKKVIFC can prevent neuronal cell death and could be useful in preventing neurodegenerative diseases.
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Esfandi R, Willmore WG, Tsopmo A. Antioxidant and Anti-Apoptotic Properties of Oat Bran Protein Hydrolysates in Stressed Hepatic Cells. Foods 2019; 8:E160. [PMID: 31083557 PMCID: PMC6560420 DOI: 10.3390/foods8050160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Revised: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The objective of this work was to find out how the method to extract proteins and subsequent enzymatic hydrolysis affect the ability of hepatic cells to resist oxidative stress. Proteins were isolated from oat brans in the presence of Cellulase (CPI) or Viscozyme (VPI). Four protein hydrolysates were produced from CPI and four others from VPI when they treated with Alcalase, Flavourzyme, Papain, or Protamex. Apart from CPI-Papain that reduced the viability of cell by 20%, no other hydrolysate was cytotoxic in the hepatic HepG2 cells. In the cytoprotection test, VPI-Papain and VPI-Flavourzyme fully prevented the damage due to peroxyl radical while CPI-Papain and CPI-Alcalase enhanced the cellular damage. Cells treated with VPI-hydrolysates reduced intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) by 20-40% and, also increased the intracellular concentration of glutathione, compared to CPI-hydrolysates. In antioxidant enzyme assays, although all hydrolysates enhanced the activity of both superoxide dismutase and catalase by up to 2- and 3.4-fold, respectively relative the control cells, the largest increase was due to VPI-Papain and VPI-Flavourzyme hydrolysates. In caspase-3 assays, hydrolysates with reduced ROS or enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities were able to reduce the activity of the pro-apoptotic enzyme, caspase-3 indicating that they prevented oxidative stress-induced cell death.
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- Ramak Esfandi
- Food Science and Nutrition Program, Department of Chemistry, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada.
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- Department of Biology, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada.
- Institute of Biochemistry, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada.
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- Food Science and Nutrition Program, Department of Chemistry, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada.
- Institute of Biochemistry, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada.
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Lee SY, Hur SJ. Mechanisms of Neuroprotective Effects of Peptides Derived from Natural Materials and Their Production and Assessment. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2019; 18:923-935. [DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2018] [Revised: 03/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Seung Yun Lee
- Dept. of Animal Science and TechnologyChung‐Ang Univ. 4726 Seodong‐daero, Daedeok‐myeon Anseong‐si Gyeonggi 17546 Republic of Korea
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- Dept. of Animal Science and TechnologyChung‐Ang Univ. 4726 Seodong‐daero, Daedeok‐myeon Anseong‐si Gyeonggi 17546 Republic of Korea
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Intracellular antioxidant activity and apoptosis inhibition capacity of PEF-treated KDHCH in HepG2 cells. Food Res Int 2019; 121:336-347. [PMID: 31108756 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2019.03.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2018] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The effect of pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment on the intracellular antioxidant and apoptotic activity of the peptide Lys-Asp-His-Cys-His (KDHCH) was examined using model HepG2 cells. First, PEF treatment conditions specific for the antioxidant peptide were optimized, and it was found that PEF treatment could enhance DPPH, ABTS and hydroxyl radical scavenging capacity of KDHCH. Second, KDHCH subjected to PEF treatment at 1800 Hz and 15 kV/cm was investigated using various intracellular antioxidant assays. PEF treatment decreased the EC50 value and increased the protective ability of oxidative stress inhibition and reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging activity of KDHCH. Furthermore, catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX) and glutathione reductase (GR) activities of KDHCH-pre-treated HepG2 cells increased significantly compared with those of the H2O2 damaged group, whereas lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and malonaldehyde (MDA) content were decreased. PEF-treated KDHCH exhibited an increased capacity to maintain the stability of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and reduced the level of caspase-3. These results indicate that PEF treatment can enhance the intracellular antioxidant activity of KDHCH, which can inhibit the effect of H2O2 oxidation on HepG2 cells by inhibiting the accumulation of intracellular ROS, regulating antioxidant related enzymes, and blocking the apoptotic mitochondrial pathways activated by ROS.
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Identification and characterization of antioxidative peptides derived from simulated in vitro gastrointestinal digestion of walnut meal proteins. Food Res Int 2019; 116:518-526. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.08.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2018] [Revised: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Tang YW, Shi CJ, Yang HL, Cai P, Liu QH, Yang XL, Kong LY, Wang XB. Synthesis and evaluation of isoprenylation-resveratrol dimer derivatives against Alzheimer's disease. Eur J Med Chem 2019; 163:307-319. [PMID: 30529634 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2018.11.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Revised: 11/16/2018] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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A series of resveratrol dimer derivatives against Alzheimer's disease (AD) was obtained by structural modification and transformation using resveratrol as substrate. Biological analysis revealed that these derivatives had moderate inhibitory activity against human monoamine oxidase B (hMAO-B). In particular, 3 and 7 showed the better inhibitory activity for hMAO-B (IC50 = 3.91 ± 0.23 μM, 0.90 ± 0.01 μM) respectively. Compound 3 (IC50 = 46.95 ± 0.21 μM for DPPH, 1.43 and 1.74 trolox equivalent by ABTS and FRAP method respectively), and 7 (IC50 = 35.33 ± 0.15 μM for DPPH, 1.70 and 1.97 trolox equivalent by ABTS method and FRAP method respectively) have excellent antioxidant effects. Cellular assay shown that 3 and 7 had lower toxicity and were resistant to neurotoxicity induced by oxidative toxins (H2O2, rotenone and oligomycin-A). More importantly, the selected compounds have neuroprotective effects against ROS generation, H2O2-induced apoptosis and a significant in vitro anti-inflammatory activity. The results of the parallel artificial membrane permeability assay for blood-brain barrier indicated that 3 and 7 would be predominant to cross the blood-brain barrier. In this study, mouse microglia BV2 cells were used to establish cell oxidative stress injury model with H2O2 and to explore the protective effect and mechanism of 3 and 7. In general, 3 and 7 can be considered candidates for potential treatment of AD.
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- Yan-Wei Tang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research and State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research and State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research and State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research and State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research and State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research and State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research and State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research and State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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Aydın B, Atlı Şekeroğlu Z, Şekeroğlu V. Effects of whey protein and conjugated linoleic acid on acrolein-induced cardiac oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction and dyslipidemia in rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 107:901-907. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.08.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 08/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Egg ovotransferrin derived IRW exerts protective effect against H 2 O 2 -induced oxidative stress in Caco-2 cells. J Funct Foods 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2017.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Yang HL, Cai P, Liu QH, Yang XL, Fang SQ, Tang YW, Wang C, Wang XB, Kong LY. Design, synthesis, and evaluation of salicyladimine derivatives as multitarget-directed ligands against Alzheimer’s disease. Bioorg Med Chem 2017; 25:5917-5928. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2017.08.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2017] [Revised: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 08/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Yang HL, Cai P, Liu QH, Yang XL, Li F, Wang J, Wu JJ, Wang XB, Kong LY. Design, synthesis and evaluation of coumarin-pargyline hybrids as novel dual inhibitors of monoamine oxidases and amyloid- β aggregation for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Eur J Med Chem 2017; 138:715-728. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2017.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2017] [Revised: 06/20/2017] [Accepted: 07/06/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Ginsenoside Rg2 protects PC12 cells against β-amyloid25-35-induced apoptosis via the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/Akt pathway. Chem Biol Interact 2017; 275:152-161. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2017.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Revised: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Protective effect of surface layer proteins isolated from four Lactobacillus strains on hydrogen-peroxide-induced HT-29 cells oxidative stress. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 102:76-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.03.160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2016] [Revised: 03/21/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Chen L, Wei ML, Zhao JJ, Hong H, Qu W, Feng F, Liu WY. GTS40, an active fraction of Gou Teng-San (GTS), protects PC12 from H 2O 2-induced cell injury through antioxidative properties. Chin J Nat Med 2017; 15:495-504. [PMID: 28807223 DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(17)30075-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2016] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Oxidative stress, a predominant cause of apoptosis cascades triggered in neurodegenerative disorders, has been regarded as a critical inducement in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Gou Teng-San (GTS) is a traditional Chinese herbs preparation commonly utilized to alleviate cognitive dysfunction and psychological symptoms of patients with dementia. The present study aimed to investigate the protective effects of GTS40, an active fraction of GTS, on H2O2-induced oxidative damage and identify the potential active ingredients. Our results revealed that GTS40 exhibited radical scavenging activity, elevated cell viability, decreased the levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), and stabilized mitochondrial transmembrane potential (MMP) in H2O2-treated PC12 cells. In addition, GTS40 blocked the apoptotic cascade by reversing the imbalance of Bcl-2/Bax and inhibiting the activity of caspase-3. Furthermore, an HPLC-QTOFMS method was developed to characterize major chemical constituents in GTS40. Our results revealed twenty-seven identified or tentatively characterized compounds through comparing their retention time (tR) and MS spectra with reference standards. These results suggested that GTS40 was a promising active fraction that may be beneficial in the prevention and treatment of oxidative stress-mediated neurodegenerative disorders.
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- Lei Chen
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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Meng J, Zhang QX, Lu RR. Surface layer protein from Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM inhibit intestinal pathogen-induced apoptosis in HT-29 cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 96:766-774. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.12.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2016] [Revised: 09/29/2016] [Accepted: 12/31/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Casein Glycomacropeptide Hydrolysates Exert Cytoprotective Effect against Cellular Oxidative Stress by Up-Regulating HO-1 Expression in HepG2 Cells. Nutrients 2017; 9:nu9010031. [PMID: 28098837 PMCID: PMC5295075 DOI: 10.3390/nu9010031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2016] [Revised: 12/02/2016] [Accepted: 12/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress is considered as an important mediator in the progression of metabolic disorders. The objective of this study was to investigate the potential hepatoprotective effects and mechanisms of bovine casein glycomacropeptide hydrolysates (GHP) on hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced oxidative damage in HepG2 cells. Results showed that GHP significantly blocked H2O2-induced intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and cell viability reduction in a dose-dependent manner. Further, GHP concentration-dependently induced heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) expression and increased nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) nuclear translocation. Moreover, pretreatment of GHP increased the activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) and extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2), which were shown to contribute to Nrf2-mediated HO-1 expression. Taken together, GHP protected HepG2 cells from oxidative stress by activation of Nrf2 and HO-1 via p38 MAPK and ERK1/2 signaling pathways. Our findings indicate that bovine casein glycomacropeptide hydrolysates might be a potential ingredient in the treatment of oxidative stress-related disorders and further studies are needed to investigate the protective effects in vivo.
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Teixeira KR, Silva ME, de Lima WG, Pedrosa ML, Haraguchi FK. Whey protein increases muscle weight gain through inhibition of oxidative effects induced by resistance exercise in rats. Nutr Res 2016; 36:1081-1089. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2016.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2016] [Revised: 08/14/2016] [Accepted: 08/16/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Draganidis D, Karagounis LG, Athanailidis I, Chatzinikolaou A, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. Inflammaging and Skeletal Muscle: Can Protein Intake Make a Difference? J Nutr 2016; 146:1940-1952. [PMID: 27581584 DOI: 10.3945/jn.116.230912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Inflammaging is the chronic low-grade inflammatory state present in the elderly, characterized by increased systemic concentrations of proinflammatory cytokines. It has been shown that inflammaging increases the risk of pathologic conditions and age-related diseases, and that it also has been associated with increased skeletal muscle wasting, strength loss, and functional impairments. Experimental evidence suggests that the increased concentrations of proinflammatory cytokines and primary tumor necrosis factor α observed in chronic inflammation lead to protein degradation through proteasome activation and reduced skeletal muscle protein synthesis (MPS) via protein kinase B/Akt downregulation. Dairy and soy proteins contain all the essential amino acids, demonstrate sufficient absorption kinetics, and include other bioactive peptides that may offer nutritional benefits, in addition to those of stimulating MPS. Whey protein has antioxidative effects, primarily because of its ability to enhance the availability of reduced glutathione and the activity of the endogenous antioxidative enzyme system. Soy protein and isoflavone-enriched soy protein, meanwhile, may counteract chronic inflammation through regulation of the nuclear transcription factor κB signaling pathway and cytokine production. Although evidence suggests that whey protein, soy protein, and isoflavone-enriched soy proteins may be promising nutritional interventions against the oxidative stress and chronic inflammation present in pathologic conditions and aging (inflammaging), there is a lack of information about the anabolic potential of dietary protein intake and protein supplementation in elderly people with increased systemic inflammation. The antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as the anabolic potential of protein supplementation, should be further investigated in the future with well-designed clinical trials focusing on inflammaging and its associated skeletal muscle loss.
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- Dimitrios Draganidis
- School of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece
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- School of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece; Department of Nutrition and Health Research, Nestle Research Centre, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- School of Physical Education and Sports Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece
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- School of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece; Institute of Human Performance and Rehabilitation, Centre for Research and Technology-Thessaly, Trikala, Greece; and
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- School of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece;
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Zhang J, Cai S, Li J, Xiong L, Tian L, Liu J, Huang J, Liu Z. Neuroprotective Effects of Theaflavins Against Oxidative Stress-Induced Apoptosis in PC12 Cells. Neurochem Res 2016; 41:3364-3372. [PMID: 27686660 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-016-2069-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2016] [Revised: 08/08/2016] [Accepted: 09/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Oxidative stress can induce neuronal apoptosis via the production of superoxide and hydroxyl radicals. This process is as a major pathogenic mechanism in neurodegenerative disorders. In this study, we aimed to clarify whether theaflavins protect PC12 cells from oxidative stress damage induced by H2O2. A cell model of PC12 cells undergoing oxidative stress was created by exposing cells to 200 μM H2O2 in the presence or absence of varying concentrations of theaflavins (5, 10, and 20 μM). Cell viability was monitored using the MTT assay and Hoechst 33258 staining, showing that 10 μM theaflavins enhanced cell survival following 200 μM H2O2 induced toxicity and increased cell viability by approximately 40 %. Additionally, we measured levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant enzyme activity. This suggested that the neuroprotective effect of theaflavins against oxidative stress in PC12 cells is derived from suppression of oxidant enzyme activity. Furthermore, Western blot analyses indicated that theaflavins downregulated the ratio of pro-apoptosis/anti-apoptosis proteins Bax/Bcl-2. Theaflavins also downregulated the expression of caspase-3 compared with a H2O2-treated group that had not been treated with theaflavins. Interestingly, this is the first study to report that the four main components of theaflavins found in black tea can protect neural cells (PC12) from apoptosis induced by H2O2. These findings provide the foundations for a new field of using theaflavins or its source, black tea, in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases caused by oxidative stress.
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- Jing Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Tea Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Tea Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Tea Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Tea Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Tea Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Tea Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Tea Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China. .,National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Changsha, 410128, China. .,Collaborative Innovation Center of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Changsha, 410128, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Tea Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China. .,National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Changsha, 410128, China. .,Collaborative Innovation Center of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Changsha, 410128, China.
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Fang Y, Xu Z, Shi Y, Pei F, Yang W, Ma N, Kimatu BM, Liu K, Qiu W, Hu Q. Protection mechanism of Se-containing protein hydrolysates from Se-enriched rice on Pb 2+-induced apoptosis in PC12 and RAW264.7 cells. Food Chem 2016; 219:391-398. [PMID: 27765242 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.09.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2016] [Revised: 08/13/2016] [Accepted: 09/20/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the protection mechanism of Se-containing protein hydrolysates (SPH) from Se-enriched rice on Pb2+-induced apoptosis in PC12 and RAW264.7 cells. Results showed that SPHs could alleviate Pb2+-induced morphological changes of apoptosis and the loss of mitochondrial transmembrane potential in both cell types. Besides this, SPHs could significantly reduce the activation of caspase-3, -8, -9 induced by Pb2+, reverse the Pb2+-induced upregulation of Bax and release of cytochrome C, and downregulate Bcl-2 in cells. HPLC-ICP-MS and SEC-HPLC assays showed that SPHs were low molecular weight peptides (229.4-534.9Da), and the major Se species found in SPHs was SeMet. Taken together, these findings suggested that SPHs could possibly protect the cells against Pb2+-induced apoptosis via a caspase-dependent mitochondrial pathway, and the primary effective constituents in SPHs were SeMet and Se-containing peptides, suggesting that SPHs might be a novel potential candidate to improve the health of people with Se deficiency or in Pb-contaminated areas.
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- Yong Fang
- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China; College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, People's Republic of China.
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Wang ZM, Cai P, Liu QH, Xu DQ, Yang XL, Wu JJ, Kong LY, Wang XB. Rational modification of donepezil as multifunctional acetylcholinesterase inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Eur J Med Chem 2016; 123:282-297. [PMID: 27484514 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2016.07.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2016] [Revised: 07/20/2016] [Accepted: 07/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A series of novel donepezil derivatives was designed, synthesized and evaluated as multifunctional acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The screening results indicated that most of the compounds exhibited potent inhibition of AChE with IC50 values in the nanomolar range. Moreover, these derivatives displayed good antioxidant, Aβ interaction, blood-brain barrier penetration (PAMPA-BBB+) and ADMET properties (in silico). Among them, 5c demonstrated excellent AChE inhibition (IC50: 85 nM for eeAChE, 73 nM for hAChE), metal chelation, and inhibitory effects on self-induced, hAChE-induced and Cu(2+)-induced Aβ1-42 aggregation (18.5%, 72.4% and 46.3%, at 20 μM). Kinetic analysis and molecular modeling studies suggested that 5c could bind simultaneously to the catalytic active site (CAS) and peripheral anionic site (PAS) of AChE. More importantly, 5c exhibited significant neuroprotective potency against Aβ1-42-induced PC12 cell injury. Furthermore, the step-through passive avoidance test showed 5c significantly reversed scopolamine-induced memory deficit and no hepatotoxicity in mice. These results indicated that 5c might be a promising drug candidate for AD therapy.
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- Zhi-Min Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, NanJing 210009, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, NanJing 210009, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, NanJing 210009, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, NanJing 210009, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, NanJing 210009, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, NanJing 210009, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, NanJing 210009, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, NanJing 210009, People's Republic of China.
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A polysaccharide isolated from Cynomorium songaricum Rupr. protects PC12 cells against H2O2-induced injury. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 87:222-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2015] [Revised: 01/09/2016] [Accepted: 02/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Su G, Zhao T, Zhao Y, Sun-Waterhouse D, Qiu C, Huang P, Zhao M. Effect of anchovy (Coilia mystus) protein hydrolysate and its Maillard reaction product on combating memory-impairment in mice. Food Res Int 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2016.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Comparison of Neuroprotective and Cognition-Enhancing Properties of Hydrolysates from Soybean, Walnut, and Peanut Protein. J CHEM-NY 2016. [DOI: 10.1155/2016/9358285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Hydrolysates were prepared from soybean, walnut, and peanut protein by papain, respectively. Their amino acid compositions and molecular weight distributions, the effects of various hydrolysates on H2O2-induced injury PC12 cells, and cognition of mice were investigated, respectively. Results showed that the three hydrolysates were dominated by the peptides with 1–3 KDa with large amount of neurotrophic amino acids. All the hydrolysates exhibited much stronger inhibitory activity against H2O2-induced toxicity than cerebrolysin, and soy protein hydrolysate showed the highest activity. Moreover, the hydrolysates also could reduce the rate of nonviable apoptotic cells at the concentration of 2 mg/mL. The test of animal’s cognition indicated that three hydrolysates could present partly better effect of improving recurred memory ability of normal mice and consolidated memory ability of anisodine-treated mice than piracetam. Therefore, soybean, walnut, and peanut protein hydrolysates were recommended as a potential food raw material for prevention or treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
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Chen H, Zhao M, Lin L, Wang J, Sun-Waterhouse D, Dong Y, Zhuang M, Su G. Identification of antioxidative peptides from defatted walnut meal hydrolysate with potential for improving learning and memory. Food Res Int 2015; 78:216-223. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2015.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2015] [Revised: 09/29/2015] [Accepted: 10/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Zhao H, Ma T, Fan B, Yang L, Han C, Luo J, Kong L. Protective effect of trans-δ-viniferin against high glucose-induced oxidative stress in human umbilical vein endothelial cells through the SIRT1 pathway. Free Radic Res 2015; 50:68-83. [PMID: 26483208 DOI: 10.3109/10715762.2015.1108412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Oxidative stress plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of diabetic vascular complications. Trans-δ-viniferin (TVN), a polyphenolic compound, has recently attracted much attention as an antioxidant exhibiting a hypoglycemic potential. In the present study, we aimed at investigating the protective effect of TVN against high glucose-induced oxidative stress in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and the potential mechanism involved. We found that TVN attenuated reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, increased catalase (CAT) activity and decreased malondialdehyde (MDA) levels to ameliorate cell survival induced by 35 mM glucose. Meanwhile, it inhibited high glucose-induced apoptosis by maintaining Ca(2+) and preserving mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) levels. The immunoblot analysis indicated that TVN efficiently regulated the cleavage of caspase family, p53, Bax and Bcl-2, all mediated by SIRT1. Furthermore, the increased level of SIRT1 induced by TVN was inhibited by nicotinamide and siRNA-medicated SIRT1 silencing (si-SIRT1), thereby confirming the significant role of SIRT1 in these events. In conclusion, our results indicated that TVN efficiently reduced oxidative stress and maintained mitochondrial function related with activating SIRT1 in high glucose-treated HUVECs. It suggested that TVN is pharmacologically promising for treating diabetic cardiovascular complications.
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- Huijun Zhao
- a Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines , China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing , China
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- a Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines , China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing , China
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- a Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines , China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing , China
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- a Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines , China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing , China
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- a Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines , China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing , China
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- a Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines , China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing , China
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- a Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines , China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing , China
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Chyau CC, Chu CC, Chen SY, Duh PD. Djulis (Chenopodiun formosaneum) and its bioactive compounds protect against oxidative stress in human HepG2 cells. J Funct Foods 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2015.06.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Shen K, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Zhou H, Song Y, Cao Z, Kou J, Yu B. Cocktail of Four Active Components Derived from Sheng Mai San Inhibits Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced PC12 Cell Apoptosis Linked with the Caspase-3/ROCK1/MLC Pathway. Rejuvenation Res 2015; 18:517-27. [PMID: 26058543 DOI: 10.1089/rej.2015.1697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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SMXZF, a combination of four active components including ginsenoside Rb1, ginsenoside Rg1, schizandrin, and DT-13 (6:9:5:4) that is derived from Sheng Mai San, has previously been shown to exhibit a neuroprotective effect against focal ischemia/reperfusion injury. Due to the key role of oxidative stress-induced neuronal apoptosis in the pathogenesis of stroke, we examined the effect of SMXZF in oxidative stress responses and related signaling pathways in differentiated pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells. Our results showed that incubation with 100 μM hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) for 12 hr could reduce cell viability and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity with an increase of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA). In contrast, SMXZF alleviated oxidative stress by reducing the over-production of ROS and MDA in parallel to concentration dependently increasing SOD activity. In addition, SMXZF significantly attenuated H2O2-induced caspase-3 cleavage, Rho-associated coiled-coil-containing protein kinase-1 (ROCK1) activation, and myosin light-chain (MLC) phosphorylation. Inhibiting either caspase-3 or ROCK1 mimicked the effect. Consequently, our results suggest that SMXZF inhibits H2O2-induced neuronal apoptosis linked with the caspase-3/ROCK1/MLC pathway, which has also been confirmed to be a positive feedback loop in oxidative stress-injured PC12 cells. These findings support the pharmacological potential of SMXZF for neurodegenerative diseases and stroke.
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- Kai Shen
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing, P.R. China
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Liu J, Chen Z, He J, Zhang Y, Zhang T, Jiang Y. Anti-oxidative and anti-apoptosis effects of egg white peptide, Trp-Asn-Trp-Ala-Asp, against H2O2-induced oxidative stress in human embryonic kidney 293 cells. Food Funct 2015; 5:3179-88. [PMID: 25303143 DOI: 10.1039/c4fo00665h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
Peptides derived from egg white protein are well-known for their abundant species and biological properties. The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-oxidative and anti-apoptosis effects of (Trp-Asn-Trp-Ala-Asp) WNWAD, a pentapeptide derived from egg white ovomucin pepsin hydrolysates, against the oxidative stress induced by H2O2 in HEK-293 cells. Oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) results showed that WNWAD possessed extraordinary oxygen radical absorption capacity (with an ORAC value = 2.91 μM TE μM(-1)) in vitro. Then, at the cellular level, MTS assay results displayed that WNWAD dose-dependently inhibited H2O2-induced cellular oxidative stress in HEK-293 cells and fully recovered the oxidative damage induced by 400 μM H2O2 at a concentration of 1 μM. The 2',7'-dichlorofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) fluorescent probe assay further proved that WNWAD inhibited cellular oxidative stress by reducing intracellular ROS accumulation in intact HEK-293 cells. In addition, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images showed that the morphology of HEK-293 cells under H2O2 treatment displayed a cell apoptosis phenotype, while WNWAD pretreatment prevented the development of this phenotype. Furthermore, Western blot results indicated that WNWAD up-regulated the level of the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 and down-regulated the levels of apoptosis executor proteins, cleaved caspase-3 and cleaved PRAP, in H2O2-induced oxidative stress in HEK-293 cells. All the above results suggested that WNWAD protected HEK-293 cells against H2O2-induced oxidative stress by inhibiting intracellular ROS accumulation and blocking the ROS activated mitochondria-mediated cell apoptosis pathway.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jingbo Liu
- Laboratory of Nutrition and Functional Food, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
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