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Wang X, Han H, Shi X, Nie X, Zhu R, Jin J, Zhou H. Genetic insights of blood lipid metabolites on polycystic ovary syndrome risk: a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1391826. [PMID: 39045272 PMCID: PMC11263216 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1391826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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Background Pathologically, metabolic disorder plays a crucial role in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). However, there is no conclusive evidence lipid metabolite levels to PCOS risk. Methods In this study, genome-wide association study (GWAS) genetic data for 122 lipid metabolites were used to assign instrumental variables (IVs). PCOS GWAS were derived from a large-scale meta-analysis of 10,074 PCOS cases and 103,164 controls. An inverse variance weighted (IVW) analysis was the primary methodology used for Mendelian randomization (MR). For sensitivity analyses, Cochran Q test, MR-Egger intercept, MR-PRESSO, leave-one-out analysis,and Steiger test were performed. Furthermore, we conducted replication analysis, meta-analysis, and metabolic pathway analysis. Lastly, reverse MR analysis was used to determine whether the onset of PCOS affected lipid metabolites. Results This study detected the blood lipid metabolites and potential metabolic pathways that have a genetic association with PCOS onset. After IVW, sensitivity analyses, replication and meta-analysis, two pathogenic lipid metabolites of PCOS were finally identified: Hexadecanedioate (OR=1.85,95%CI=1.27-2.70, P=0.001) and Dihomo-linolenate (OR=2.45,95%CI=1.30-4.59, P=0.005). Besides, It was found that PCOS may be mediated by unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis and primary bile acid biosynthesis metabolic pathways. Reverse MR analysis showed the causal association between PCOS and 2-tetradecenoyl carnitine at the genetic level (OR=1.025, 95% CI=1.003-1.048, P=0.026). Conclusion Genetic evidence suggests a causal relationship between hexadecanedioate and dihomo-linolenate and the risk of PCOS. These compounds could potentially serve as metabolic biomarkers for screening PCOS and selecting drug targets. The identification of these metabolic pathways is valuable in guiding the exploration of the pathological mechanisms of PCOS, although further studies are necessary for confirmation.
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- Xinzhe Wang
- Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Victor Oluwaloseyi A, Aduragbemi Noah O, Lydia Oluwatoyin A, Gaffar Y, Moses O, Oyedayo Phillips A, Comfort Onaolapo M, Sylvester Olateju B, Ademola Ayodele A, Mega Obukohwo O, Ayodeji Folorunsho A. Metabolomics of male infertility. Clin Chim Acta 2024; 556:117850. [PMID: 38431200 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2024.117850] [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: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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This review explores the use of metabolomics in male infertility. Metabolomics, an evolving omics technology that targets the products of cellular metabolism, is valuable for elucidating underlying pathophysiology of many disorders including male infertility. The identification of reliable biomarkers is essential for accurate diagnosis and for developing precision therapeutics for those afflicted by reproductive dysfunction. Unfortunately, despite significant progress to date, the intricate relationships between these metabolic pathways and male infertility remain elusive. It is clear, however, that additional research is required to more fully characterize the role of metabolomics in this disorder and in the potential development of targeted therapies for precision medicine.
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- Amos Victor Oluwaloseyi
- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Anchor Biomed Research Institute, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Anchor Biomed Research Institute, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Anchor Biomed Research Institute, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Department of Physiology, Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Lu H, Zhao Z, Yu H, Iqbal A, Jiang P. The serine protease 2 gene regulates lipid metabolism through the LEP/ampkα1/SREBP1 pathway in bovine mammary epithelial cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024; 698:149558. [PMID: 38271832 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.149558] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Molecular breeding has brought about significant transformations in the milk market and production system during the twenty-first century. The primary economic characteristic of dairy production pertains to milk fat content. Our previous transcriptome analyses revealed that serine protease 2 (PRSS2) is a candidate gene that could impact milk fat synthesis in bovine mammary epithelial cells (BMECs) of Chinese Holstein dairy cows. To elucidate the function of the PRSS2 gene in milk fat synthesis, we constructed vectors for PRSS2 overexpression and interference and assessed intracellular triglycerides (TGs), cholesterol (CHOL), and nonesterified fatty acid (NEFA) contents in BMECs. Fatty acid varieties and components were also quantified using gas chromatography‒mass spectrometry (GC‒MS) technology. The regulatory pathway mediated by PRSS2 was validated through qPCR, ELISA, and WB techniques. Based on our research findings, PRSS2 emerges as a pivotal gene that regulates the expression of associated genes, thereby making a substantial contribution to lipid metabolism via the leptin (LEP)/Adenylate-activated protein kinase, alpha 1 catalytic subunit (AMPKα1)/sterol regulatory element binding protein 1(SREBP1) pathway by inhibiting TGs and CHOL accumulation while potentially promoting NEFA synthesis in BMECs. Furthermore, the PRSS2 gene enhances intracellular medium- and long-chain fatty acid metabolism by modulating genes related to the LEP/AMPKα1/SREBP1 pathway, leading to increased contents of unsaturated fatty acids C17:1N7 and C22:4N6. This study provides a robust theoretical framework for further investigation into the underlying molecular mechanisms through which PRSS2 influences lipid metabolism in dairy cows.
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- Huixian Lu
- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China; The Key Laboratory of Animal Resources and Breed Innovation in Western Guangdong Province, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China; The Key Laboratory of Animal Resources and Breed Innovation in Western Guangdong Province, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China; The Key Laboratory of Animal Resources and Breed Innovation in Western Guangdong Province, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China; The Key Laboratory of Animal Resources and Breed Innovation in Western Guangdong Province, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China; The Key Laboratory of Animal Resources and Breed Innovation in Western Guangdong Province, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China.
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Mustonen AM, Nieminen P. Dihomo- γ-Linolenic Acid (20:3n-6)-Metabolism, Derivatives, and Potential Significance in Chronic Inflammation. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:2116. [PMID: 36768438 PMCID: PMC9916522 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA) has emerged as a significant molecule differentiating healthy and inflamed tissues. Its position at a pivotal point of metabolic pathways leading to anti-inflammatory derivatives or via arachidonic acid (ARA) to pro-inflammatory lipid mediators makes this n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) an intriguing research subject. The balance of ARA to DGLA is probably a critical factor affecting inflammatory processes in the body. The aim of this narrative review was to examine the potential roles of DGLA and related n-6 PUFAs in inflammatory conditions, such as obesity-associated disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, asthma, cancers, and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. DGLA can be produced by cultured fungi or be obtained via endogenous conversion from γ-linolenic acid (GLA)-rich vegetable oils. Several disease states are characterized by abnormally low DGLA levels in the body, while others can feature elevated levels. A defect in the activity of ∆6-desaturase and/or ∆5-desaturase may be one factor in the initiation and progression of these conditions. The potential of GLA and DGLA administrations as curative or ameliorating therapies in inflammatory conditions and malignancies appears modest at best. Manipulations with ∆6- and ∆5-desaturase inhibitors or combinations of long-chain PUFA supplements with n-3 PUFAs could provide a way to modify the body's DGLA and ARA production and the concentrations of their pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators. However, clinical data remain scarce and further well-designed studies should be actively promoted.
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- Anne-Mari Mustonen
- Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 111, FI-80101 Joensuu, Finland
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Biomedicine, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Biomedicine, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland
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Sun Y, Hao L, Han W, Luo J, Zheng J, Yuan D, Ye H, Li Q, Huang G, Han T, Yang Z. Intrafollicular fluid metabolic abnormalities in relation to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: Follicular fluid metabolomics via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Clin Chim Acta 2023; 538:189-202. [PMID: 36566958 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2022.11.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is the most serious iatrogenic complication of ovulation stimulation during assisted reproductive technology. The main objective of this study was to investigate intrafollicular fluid metabolic change profiles of OHSS in non-ovarian etiologic infertility women (CON) and polycystic ovarian syndrome patients (PCOS). METHODS 87 infertile women were divided into four subgroups: CON-Norm (CON with normal ovarian response), CON-OHSS (CON with OHSS), PCOS-Norm (PCOS with normal ovarian response), and PCOS-OHSS (PCOS with OHSS). The intrafollicular fluid metabolic profiles were analyzed with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The multivariable-adjusted conditional logistic regression was applied to assess the association of metabolites with OHSS risk. RESULTS We identified 17 and 3 metabolites that related to OHSS risk in CON and PCOS, respectively. 13 OHSS risk-related metabolites in CON were unsaturated fatty acids, 8 of which were also the significantly altered metabolites between all PCOS and CON-Norm. CONCLUSION Our study may shed light on the role of intrafollicular fluid metabolic abnormalities in the pathophysiology of OHSS. The findings suggested that there might be some metabolic heterogeneities underlying the development of OHSS in CON and PCOS women and indicated possible shared etiological factors in the development of PCOS and OHSS.
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- Yixuan Sun
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, P.R.China; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401147, P.R.China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401147, P.R.China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Reproductive and Genetic Institute, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401147, P.R.China
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- Department of Pathology, Basic Medical College of Chongqing Medical University, 400016, P.R.China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, P.R.China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, P.R.China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Reproductive and Genetic Institute, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401147, P.R.China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, P.R.China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Reproductive and Genetic Institute, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401147, P.R.China.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, P.R.China.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, P.R.China.
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Tian Y, Zhang J, Li M, Shang J, Bai X, Zhang H, Wang Y, Chen H, Song X. Serum fatty acid profiles associated with metabolic risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1077590. [PMID: 37065734 PMCID: PMC10102484 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1077590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Dyslipidemia is a feature of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) that may augment metabolic disturbances. Serum fatty acids are important biomedical indicators of dyslipidemia. The aim of this study was to determine the distinct serum fatty acids in various PCOS subtypes and their association with metabolic risk in women with PCOS. METHODS Fatty acids in the serum of 202 women with PCOS were measured using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Fatty acids were compared between PCOS subtypes and correlated with glycemic parameters, adipokines, homocysteine, sex hormones, and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG). RESULTS The levels of total monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the reproductive subtype of PCOS were lower than those in the metabolic subtype. Docosahexaenoic acid, a PUFA, was associated with higher SHBG after correction for multiple comparisons. Eighteen species of fatty acids emerged as potential biomarkers associated with the metabolic risk factors measured, independent of body mass index (BMI). Among them, myristic acid (C14:0), palmitoleic acid (C16:1), oleic acid (C18:1n-9C), cis-vaccenic acid (C18:1n-7), and homo-gamma-linolenic acid (C20:3n-6) were the strongest lipid species that were consistently associated with metabolic risk factors, particularly insulin-related parameters in women with PCOS. As for adipokines, 16 fatty acids were positively associated with serum leptin. Among them, C16:1 and C20:3n-6were significantly associated with leptin levels. CONCLUSION Our data demonstrated that a distinct fatty acid profile comprising high C14:0, C16:1, C18:1n-9C, C18:1n-7, and C20:3n-6levels is associated with metabolic risk in women with PCOS, independent of BMI.
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- Ye Tian
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Health and Eugenics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Health and Eugenics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Health and Eugenics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Health and Eugenics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Health and Eugenics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Health and Eugenics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Health and Eugenics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Li M, Tian Y, Lv Y, Xu Y, Bai X, Zhang H, Wang Y, Song X. The association between serum fatty acids and pregnancy in PCOS women undergoing ovulation induction. Gynecol Endocrinol 2022; 38:1097-1103. [PMID: 36443944 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2022.2148647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Long-term dietary fat intake is thought to affect metabolism and pregnancy of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients, and the type of fatty acids one consumes plays an important role. Previous studies mostly used questionnaires to analyze the type and proportion of fatty acids. METHODS This prospective study included 91 PCOS patients. Serum fatty acids were measured by the gas chromatograph-mass spectrometry method before ovulation induction. We compared the fatty acids between the pregnancy group and the nonpregnancy group and explored the influence of the fatty acids on live births and pregnancy loss. RESULTS Nervonic acid was lower in the pregnancy group than in the nonpregnancy group (0.25% vs. 0.30%, p = .017). The following trans-fatty acids were significantly lower in the pregnancy group than in the nonpregnancy group: trans-10-heptadecenoic acid, trans-vaccenic acid, trans-11-eicosenoic acid, and brassidic acid. The level of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the live birth group was significantly higher than the pregnancy loss group (16.95% vs. 15.10%, p = .039). Among individual PUFAs, the levels of linoleic acid (p = .043), docosapentaenoic acid (p = .024), alpha-linolenic acid (p = .042), and eicosapentaenoic acid (p = .035) were higher in the live birth group than in the pregnancy loss group. After adjusting for infertility duration, age, and body mass index, our findings suggested an inverse association between pregnancy and nervonic acid, trans-10-heptadecenoic acid, trans-vaccenic acid, trans-11-eicosenoic acid, and brassidic acid and pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that polyunsaturated fatty acids are associated with live birth in PCOS patients. Serum trans-fatty acids and nervonic acid might be risk factors for nonpregnancy. The mechanism of the influence of different fatty acids on pregnancy and live birth merits further exploration.
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- Mingyue Li
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- WTianjin Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Health and Eugenics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- WTianjin Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Health and Eugenics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- WTianjin Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Health and Eugenics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- WTianjin Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Health and Eugenics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- WTianjin Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Health and Eugenics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- WTianjin Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Health and Eugenics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- WTianjin Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Health and Eugenics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- WTianjin Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Health and Eugenics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Mousa A, Huynh K, Ellery SJ, Strauss BJ, Joham AE, de Courten B, Meikle PJ, Teede HJ. Novel Lipidomic Signature Associated With Metabolic Risk in Women With and Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2022; 107:e1987-e1999. [PMID: 34971378 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgab931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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CONTEXT Dyslipidemia is a feature of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and may augment metabolic dysfunction in this population. OBJECTIVE Using comprehensive lipidomic profiling and gold-standard metabolic measures, we examined whether distinct lipid biomarkers were associated with metabolic risk in women with and without PCOS. METHODS Using preexisting data and biobanked samples from 76 women (n = 42 with PCOS), we profiled > 700 lipid species by mass spectrometry. Lipids were compared between women with and without PCOS and correlated with direct measures of adiposity (dual x-ray absorptiometry and computed tomography) and insulin sensitivity (hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp), as well as fasting insulin, HbA1c, and hormonal parameters (luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormones; total and free testosterone; sex hormone-binding globulin [SHBG]; and free androgen index [FAI]). Multivariable linear regression was used with correction for multiple testing. RESULTS Despite finding no differences by PCOS status, lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI) species esterified with an 18:0 fatty acid were the strongest lipid species associated with all the metabolic risk factors measured in women with and without PCOS. Across the cohort, higher concentrations of LPI(18:0) and lower concentrations of lipids containing docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6) n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids were associated with higher adiposity, insulin resistance, fasting insulin, HbA1c and FAI, and lower SHBG. CONCLUSION Our data indicate that a distinct lipidomic signature comprising high LPI(18:0) and low DHA-containing lipids are associated with key metabolic risk factors that cluster in PCOS, independent of PCOS status. Prospective studies are needed to corroborate these findings in larger cohorts of women with varying PCOS phenotypes.
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- Aya Mousa
- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI), School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Metabolomics Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research and Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Clayton VIC, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton VIC, Australia
- Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI), School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton VIC, Australia
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- Metabolomics Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI), School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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Yang R, Xia F, Su H, Wan JB. Quantitative analysis of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and their metabolites by chemical isotope labeling coupled with liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2021; 1172:122666. [PMID: 33773336 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2021.122666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and their metabolites play the crucial role in a wide range of physiologic and pathologic processes, including cardiovascular, neurodegenerative diseases, and inflammation-associated disorders. However, the quantitative analysis of n-3 PUFAs and their metabolites, oxylipins, is obstructed by high structural similarity, poor ionization efficiency and low abundance. In this study, a sensitive method was developed to quantify 28 n-3 PUFAs/oxylipins using chemical isotope labeling coupled with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Standards labeled with cholamine-d9 were used as one-to-one internal standards to achieve accurate quantification. The cholamine-d0-derivatized biological samples were mixed with cholamine d9-labeled standards for LC-MS/MS with multiple reaction monitoring. After cholamine derivatization, both MS sensitivity and chromatographic performance of n-3 PUFAs/oxylipins were substantially improved. Furthermore, the relationship between retention time and substituent position of regioisomers, and their fragmentation patterns were investigated, which may facilitate the identification of unknown oxylipins. Additionally, the developed method was applied to quantify the target n-3 PUFAs/oxylipins in serum and brain tissue from fish oil-supplemented mice, which exhibited its great potential and practicability. Collectively, this sensitive and reliable method may facilitate the elucidation of the roles of n-3 PUFAs/oxylipins in the physiological and pathological processes.
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- Rujie Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao SAR, China.
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Song H, Qin Q, Yuan C, Li H, Zhang F, Fan L. Metabolomic Profiling of Poor Ovarian Response Identifies Potential Predictive Biomarkers. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:774667. [PMID: 34887835 PMCID: PMC8649779 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.774667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To characterize the serum metabolomic profile and its role in the prediction of poor ovarian response (POR). PATIENTS Twenty-five women with normal ovarian reserve (24-33 years, antral follicle count [AFC] ≥5, anti-Müllerian hormone [AMH] ≥1.2 ng/ml) as the control group and another twenty-five women with POR (19-35 years, AFC <5, AMH < 1.2 ng/ml) as the study group were collected in our study. The serum levels of the women in both groups were determined from their whole blood by untargeted liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Multivariate statistical analysis and cell signal pathways analysis were used to reveal the results. RESULTS A total of 538 different metabolites were finally identified in the two groups. Tetracosanoic acid, 2-arachidonoylglycerol, lidocaine, cortexolone, prostaglandin H2,1-naphthylamine, 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxaldehyde, 2,4-dinitrophenol, and D-erythrulose1-phosphate in POR were significantly different from control as were most important metabolites in support vector machines (p <0.05). Metabolomic profiling, together with support vector machines and pathway analysis found that the nicotinate and nicotinamide metabolism pathway, including L-aspartic acid, 6-hydroxynicotinate, maleic acid, and succinic acid semialdehyde, was identified to have significant differences in POR women compared to control women, which may be associated with ovarian reserve. CONCLUSION This study indicated that LC-MS-based untargeted metabolomics analysis of serum provided biological markers for women with POR. The nicotinate and nicotinamide metabolism pathway may offer new insight into the complementary prediction and therapeutic potential of POR. The functional associations of these metabolites need further investigation.
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- Haixia Song
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Taiyuan, China
- *Correspondence: Haixia Song, ; orcid.org/0000-0002-5956-7349
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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Feng R, Ma LJ, Wang M, Liu C, Yang R, Su H, Yang Y, Wan JB. Oxidation of fish oil exacerbates alcoholic liver disease by enhancing intestinal dysbiosis in mice. Commun Biol 2020; 3:481. [PMID: 32879433 PMCID: PMC7468239 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-020-01213-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The role of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in alcoholic liver disease (ALD) has been controversial. N-3 PUFA oxidation in animal feeding stuffs was rarely concerned, likely contributing to inconsistent outcomes. Here, we report the impacts of oxidized fish oil (OFO) on ALD in C57BL/6 mice. Alcohol exposure increased plasma aminotransferase levels and hepatic inflammation. These deleterious effects were ameliorated by unoxidized FO but exacerbated by OFO. Sequencing analysis showed the accentuated intestinal dysbiosis and the increased proportion of Proteobacteria in OFO-fed mice. Intestinal sterilization by antibiotics completely abolished OFO-aggravated liver injury. Additionally, alcohol exposure leads to the greater increase in plasma endotoxin and decrease in intestinal tight junction protein expressions in OFO-fed mice. Stabilization of intestinal barrier by obeticholic acid markedly blunted OFO-aggravated liver injury in alcohol-fed mice. These results demonstrate that OFO exacerbates alcoholic liver injury through enhancing intestinal dysbiosis, barrier dysfunction, and hepatic inflammation mediated by gut-derived endotoxin. Feng et al. show that oxidized fish oil exacerbates alcoholic liver injury in mice by enhancing intestinal dysbiosis, barrier dysfunction, and hepatic inflammation that is mediated by gut-derived endotoxin. This study suggests that n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids enriched in fish oil should be kept from oxidation to exert their health benefits.
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- Ruibing Feng
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China.,Key Laboratory of Tropical Biological Resources of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory for Marine Drugs of Haikou, School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China.,Center for Drug Innovation and Discovery, College of Life Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China.
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Xia F, He C, Ren M, Xu FG, Wan JB. Quantitative profiling of eicosanoids derived from n-6 and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids by twin derivatization strategy combined with LC-MS/MS in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Anal Chim Acta 2020; 1120:24-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2020.04.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Szczuko M, Kaczkan M, Małgorzewicz S, Rutkowski P, Dębska-Ślizień A, Stachowska E. The C18:3n6/C22:4n6 ratio is a good lipid marker of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. Lipids Health Dis 2020; 19:77. [PMID: 32303226 PMCID: PMC7164198 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-020-01258-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major challenge for public health due to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and premature death. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical picture of FA and the course of the pathophysiological mechanisms of CKD. Methods The study involved 149 patients with CKD and a control group including 43 people. Fatty acid profiles were investigated using gas chromatography. A total of 30 fatty acids and their derivatives were identified and quantified. The omega3, omega6, SFA, MUFA, and PUFA fatty acid contents were calculated. The correlation matrix was obtained for parameters relating to patients with CKD vs. FA, taking patients’ sex into consideration. The index C18:3n6/C22:4n6 was calculated according to the length of the treatment. Statistica 12.0 software (Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA) was used for the statistical analyses. Results The results showed decreased levels of total PUFA and increased concentrations of MUFA, including the activation of the palmitic and oleic acid pathway. An increase in the levels of n-6 9C22: 4n6 family fatty acids in all the patients and a reduction in the n-3 family (EPA, DHA) were observed. C18:3n6 was negatively correlated and C22:4n6 was positively correlated with the duration of the treatment. The index C18:3n6/C22:4n6 was defined as a new marker in the progression of the disease. Moreover, the index C18:3n6/ C22:4n6 was drastically decreased in later period. Nervonic acid was higher in the CKD group. In the group of men with CKD, there was a negative correlation between the excretion of K+, anthropometric measurements, and the levels of EPA and DHA. Conclusions The course of inflammation in CKD occurs through the decrease in PUFA and the synthesis of MUFA. The dominating cascade of changes is the elongation of GLA-C18:3n6 into DGLA-C20:3n6 and AA-C20:4n6. As CKD progresses, along with worsening anthropometrical parameters and increased secretion of potassium, the activity of Ʌ6-desaturase decreases, reducing the synthesis of EPA and DHA. The synthesis of AdA-C22:4n6 increases and the ratio C18:3n6/C22:4n6 drastically decreases after 5 years. This parameter can be used to diagnose disease progression.
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- Małgorzata Szczuko
- Department of Human Nutrition and Metabolomics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland.
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of General Nursery, Medical University of Gdańsk and Diaverum Hemodialysis Unit, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Nephrology, Transplantology and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Metabolomics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry-based analytical strategies for fatty acid analysis in biological samples. J Food Drug Anal 2019; 28:60-73. [PMID: 31883609 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfda.2019.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Revised: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Fatty acids play critical roles in biological systems. Imbalances in fatty acids are related to a variety of diseases, which makes the measurement of fatty acids in biological samples important. Many analytical strategies have been developed to investigate fatty acids in various biological samples. Due to the structural diversity of fatty acids, many factors need to be considered when developing analytical methods including extraction methods, derivatization methods, column selections, and internal standard selections. This review focused on gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS)-based methods. We reviewed several commonly used fatty acid extraction approaches, including liquid-liquid extraction and solid-phase microextraction. Moreover, both acid and base derivatization methods and other specially designed methods were comprehensively reviewed, and their strengths and limitations were discussed. Having good separation efficiency is essential to building an accurate and reliable GC-MS platform for fatty acid analysis. We reviewed the separation performance of different columns and discussed the application of multidimensional GC for improving separations. The selection of internal standards was also discussed. In the final section, we introduced several biomedical studies that measured fatty acid levels in different sample matrices and provided hints on the relationships between fatty acid imbalances and diseases.
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Xia F, Feng R, Xu FG, Su H, He C, Hu YJ, Wan JB. Quantification of phospholipid fatty acids by chemical isotope labeling coupled with atmospheric pressure gas chromatography quadrupole- time-of-flight mass spectrometry (APGC/Q-TOF MS). Anal Chim Acta 2019; 1082:86-97. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2019.06.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Revised: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Mika A, Sledzinski T, Stepnowski P. Current Progress of Lipid Analysis in Metabolic Diseases by Mass Spectrometry Methods. Curr Med Chem 2019; 26:60-103. [PMID: 28971757 DOI: 10.2174/0929867324666171003121127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2016] [Revised: 09/14/2016] [Accepted: 10/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome are associated with lipid alterations, and they affect the risk of long-term cardiovascular disease. A reliable analytical instrument to detect changes in the composition or structures of lipids and the tools allowing to connect changes in a specific group of lipids with a specific disease and its progress, is constantly lacking. Lipidomics is a new field of medicine based on the research and identification of lipids and lipid metabolites present in human organism. The primary aim of lipidomics is to search for new biomarkers of different diseases, mainly civilization diseases. OBJECTIVE We aimed to review studies reporting the application of mass spectrometry for lipid analysis in metabolic diseases. METHOD Following an extensive search of peer-reviewed articles on the mass spectrometry analysis of lipids the literature has been discussed in this review article. RESULTS The lipid group contains around 1.7 million species; they are totally different, in terms of the length of aliphatic chain, amount of rings, additional functional groups. Some of them are so complex that their complex analyses are a challenge for analysts. Their qualitative and quantitative analysis of is based mainly on mass spectrometry. CONCLUSION Mass spectrometry techniques are excellent tools for lipid profiling in complex biological samples and the combination with multivariate statistical analysis enables the identification of potential diagnostic biomarkers.
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- Adriana Mika
- Department of Environmental Analysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdansk, Poland.,Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Analysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdansk, Poland
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Szczuko M, Kaczkan M, Drozd A, Maciejewska D, Palma J, Owczarzak A, Marczuk N, Rutkowski P, Małgorzewicz S. Comparison of Fatty Acid Profiles in a Group of Female Patients with Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) and Metabolic Syndrome (MetS)⁻Similar Trends of Changes, Different Pathophysiology. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20071719. [PMID: 30959940 PMCID: PMC6480133 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20071719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Revised: 03/26/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Fatty acid (FA) profiles in the plasma of patients with metabolic syndrome and chronic kidney disease (CKD) seem to be identical despite their different etiology (dietary mistakes vs. cachexia). The aim of this study was to compare both profiles and to highlight the differences that could influence the improvement of the treatment of patients in both groups. The study involved 73 women, including 24 patients with chronic kidney disease treated with haemodialysis, 19 patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS), and 30 healthy women in the control group. A total of 35 fatty acids and derivatives were identified and quantified by gas chromatography. Intensified elongation processes from acid C10:0 to C16:0 were noted in both groups (more intense in MetS), as well as an increased synthesis of arachidonic acid (C20:4n6), which was more intense in CKD. Significant correlations of oleic acid (C18:1n9), gamma linoleic acid (C18:3n6), and docosatetraenoate acid (C22:4n6) with parameters of CKD patients were observed. In the MetS group, auxiliary metabolic pathways of oleic acid were activated, which simultaneously inhibited the synthesis of eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from alpha lipoic acid (ALA). On the other hand, in the group of female patients with CKD, the synthesis of EPA and DHA was intensified. Activation of the synthesis of oleic acid (C18: 1n9 ct) and trans-vaccinic acid (C18:1) is a protective mechanism in kidney diseases and especially in MetS due to the increased concentration of saturated fatty acid (SFA) in plasma. The cause of the increased amount of all FAs in plasma in the CKD group, especially in the case of palmitic (C16:0) and derivatives stearic (C18:0) acids, may be the decomposition of adipose tissue and the progressing devastation of the organism, whereas, in the MetS group, dietary intake seems to be the main reason for the increase in SFA. Moreover, in MetS, auxiliary metabolic pathways are activated for oleic acid, which cause the simultaneous inhibition of EPA and DHA synthesis from ALA, whereas, in the CKD group, we observe an increased synthesis of EPA and DHA. The higher increase of nervonic acid (C24:1) in CKD suggests a higher degree of demyelination and loss of axons.
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- Małgorzata Szczuko
- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-460 Szczecin, Poland.
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition Medical University of Gdańsk, 80-210 Gdańsk, Poland.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-460 Szczecin, Poland.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-460 Szczecin, Poland.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-460 Szczecin, Poland.
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition Medical University of Gdańsk, 80-210 Gdańsk, Poland.
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-460 Szczecin, Poland.
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- General Nursery Department, Medical University of Gdańsk, Diaverum Hemodialysis Unit, 80-210 Gdańsk, Poland.
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition Medical University of Gdańsk, 80-210 Gdańsk, Poland.
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Alterations of Sphingolipid Metabolism in Different Types of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Sci Rep 2019; 9:3204. [PMID: 30824725 PMCID: PMC6397209 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-38944-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/07/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The roles of sphingolipids in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are still unknown. This study aimed to investigate the sphingolipid characteristics for different types of PCOS using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). A total of 107 women with PCOS and 37 healthy women as normal controls were studied. PCOS patients were further classified into non-obesity with insulin resistance (IR) (NOIR), obesity with IR (OIR), and non-obesity and non-IR (NIR) subgroups. A total of 87 serum sphingolipids, including 9 sphingosines, 3 sphinganines, 1 sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P), 19 ceramides (Cers), 1 ceramide-1-phosphate, 44 sphingomyelins (SMs), 4 hexosylceramides, and 6 lactosylceramides (LacCers) were analyzed using an improved sphingolipidomic approach based on LC-MS. Notable elevations in the levels of S1P, Cer, and SM were observed in PCOS patients when compared with healthy women, and SM species with long saturated acyl chains showed potential as novel biomarkers of PCOS. In addition, the level of LacCer was only elevated in NIR, and there was almost no change in NOIR and OIR. This study is the first to report the comprehensive sphingolipidomic profiling of different subgroups of PCOS with or without IR or obesity and suggests that serum sphingolipids might be useful as diagnostic biomarkers for different types of PCOS.
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Szczuko M, Drozd A, Maciejewska D, Zapałowska-Chwyć M, Stachowska E. Decrease in the Level of Nervonic Acid and Increased Gamma Linolenic Acid in the Plasma of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome after a Three-month Low-glycaemic Index and Caloric Reduction Diet. Open Life Sci 2019; 14:224-236. [PMID: 33817156 PMCID: PMC7874768 DOI: 10.1515/biol-2019-0026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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The aetiology of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) remains uncertain and thus dedicated studies are still of much importance. Patients in this group are at high risk for metabolic syndrome, diabetes and ischemic heart disease. Our goal was to use a dietary intervention, facilitating the regression of the disease, through the observation of lipid and hormonal profiles, carbohydrate metabolic parameters and metabolomics of plasma fatty acids. There were 39 Caucasian women with PCOS aged 26.76 ±5.08 that qualified for this study. Fatty acid profiles were investigated using gas chromatography. The results of plasma fatty acids were compared with the initial results and the control group. A three-month caloric reduction diet with low glycemic index (GI) reduces the level of nervonic acid and is a great alternative in PCOS therapy. The introduction of rapeseed oil and olive oil to the lowered GI reduction diet caused the increase in the ratio of average length chain fatty acids (C10:0, C14:0) and the enhancement of synthesis pathways for pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, C18:3n-6), but did not inhibit the synthesis of the derivatives of arachidic acid (C20:0). Additionally, a decrease in the level of nervonic acid (C24:1) was observed. Biochemical analysis of blood showed the improvement of plasma lipid fractions, but a significant reduction of androgen levels was not observed. A reduction diet with lowered GI lead to many positive effects in the improvement of the biochemical parameters of women with PCOS. It should be continued for a prolonged period of time, until the synthesis pathways for inflammatory factors are silenced.
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- Małgorzata Szczuko
- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, SzczecinPoland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, SzczecinPoland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, SzczecinPoland
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- Clinic of Gynecology and Urogynecology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, SzczecinPoland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, SzczecinPoland
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Zou Y, Zhu FF, Fang CY, Xiong XY, Li HY. Identification of Potential Biomarkers for Urine Metabolomics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Based on Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. Chin Med J (Engl) 2018; 131:945-949. [PMID: 29664055 PMCID: PMC5912061 DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.229899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder, and it's diagnosis is difficult. The aim of this study was to investigate the metabolic profiles of PCOS patients by analyzing urine samples and identify useful biomarkers for diagnosis of PCOS. Methods: This study was carried out in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hunan Province from December 2014 to July 2016. In this study, the urine samples of 21 women with PCOS and 16 healthy controls were assessed through gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to investigate the urine metabolite characteristics of PCOS and identify useful biomarkers for the diagnosis of this disorder. The Student's t-test and rank sum test were applied to validate the statistical significance of the between the two groups. Results: In total, 35 urine metabolites were found to be significantly different between the PCOS patients and the controls. In particular, a significant increase in the levels of lactose (10.01 [0,13.99] mmol/mol creatinine vs. 2.35 [0.16, 3.26] mmol/mol creatinine, P = 0.042), stearic acid (2.35 [1.47, 3.14] mmol/mol creatinine vs. 0.05 [0, 0.14] mmol/mol creatinine, P < 0.001), and palmitic acid (2.13 [1.07, 2.79] mmol/mol creatinine vs. 0 [0, 0] mmol/mol creatinine, P < 0.001) and a decrease in the levels of succinic acid (0 [0, 0] mmol/mol creatinine vs. 38.94 [4.16, 51.30] mmol/mol creatinine, P < 0.001) were found in the PCOS patients compared with the controls. It was possible to cluster the PCOS patients and the healthy controls into two distinct regions based on a principal component analysis model. Of the differentially expressed metabolites, four compounds, including stearic acid, palmitic acid, benzoylglycine, and threonine, were selected as potential biomarkers. Conclusions: This study offers new insight into the pathogenesis of PCOS, and the discriminating urine metabolites may provide a prospect for the diagnosis of PCOS.
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- Ying Zou
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hunan Province, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hunan Province, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hunan Province, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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Acetaminophen-induced liver injury is attenuated in transgenic fat-1 mice endogenously synthesizing long-chain n-3 fatty acids. Biochem Pharmacol 2018; 154:75-88. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2018.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Szczuko M, Zapałowska-Chwyć M, Drozd A, Maciejewska D, Starczewski A, Stachowska E. Metabolic pathways of oleic and palmitic acid are intensified in PCOS patients with normal androgen levels. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2017; 126:105-111. [PMID: 29031387 DOI: 10.1016/j.plefa.2017.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2016] [Revised: 04/19/2017] [Accepted: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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CONTEXT The aetiology and pathogenesis polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) remain uncertain and thus the relative studies are still crucial. OBJECTIVE Our aim was to analyse the fatty acids profiles of the main phospholipids species in serum from women with PCOS classified into phenotypes, and to diagnose women more susceptible to the occurrence of inflammatory state. DESIGN PCOS screening tests were performed in The Clinic of Gynecology and Urogynecology of Pomeranian Medical University in the 2014-2015 years. SETTING The study are designed for general community and a primary care or referral center. PATIENTS 39 patients with PCOS, diagnosed according to Rotterdam's criteria, and 14 healthy women, as a control group, participated in this study. Fatty acid profiles were investigated using gas chromatography. A total of 36 fatty acids and their derivatives were identified and quantified. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Changes in fatty acids profile in plasma from women with PCOS phenotypes are not identical. RESULTS The analyses showed lowered level of total SFA, increase in the concentration of caprylic acid and the activation of palmitic and oleic acids pathways. The level of nervonic acid was several times higher than in the control group, and the levels of behenic and tricosanoic acids were reduced. CONCLUSIONS In both phenotypes the alternative metabolic pathways of oleic acid were activated, but they were more pronounced in women with proper level of androgens. Gamma-linolenic acid (C18:3n6) can be a factor protecting hyperandrogenic women.
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- Małgorzata Szczuko
- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland.
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- Clinic of Gynecology and Urogynecology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland
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- Clinic of Gynecology and Urogynecology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland
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Wang M, Zhang X, Ma LJ, Feng RB, Yan C, Su H, He C, Kang JX, Liu B, Wan JB. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids ameliorate ethanol-induced adipose hyperlipolysis: A mechanism for hepatoprotective effect against alcoholic liver disease. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2017; 1863:3190-3201. [PMID: 28847514 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2017.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2017] [Revised: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 08/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Alcohol exposure induces adipose hyperlipolysis and causes excess fatty acid influx into the liver, leading to alcoholic steatosis. The impacts of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) on ethanol-induced fatty liver are well documented. However, the role of n-3 PUFA in ethanol-induced adipose lipolysis has not been sufficiently addressed. In this study, the fat-1 transgenic mice that synthesizes endogenous n-3 from n-6 PUFA and their wild type littermates with an exogenous n-3 PUFA enriched diet were subjected to a chronic ethanol feeding plus a single binge as model to induce liver injury with adipose lipolysis. Additionally, the differentiated adipocytes from 3T3-L1 cells were treated with docosahexaenoic acid or eicosapentaenoic acid for mechanism studies. Our results demonstrated that endogenous and exogenous n-3 PUFA enrichment ameliorates ethanol-stimulated adipose lipolysis by increasing PDE3B activity and reducing cAMP accumulation in adipocyte, which was associated with activation of GPR120 and regulation of Ca2+/CaMKKβ/AMPK signaling, resultantly blocking fatty acid trafficking from adipose tissue to the liver, which contributing to ameliorating ethanol-induced adipose dysfunction and liver injury. Our findings identify that endogenous and exogenous n-3 PUFA enrichment ameliorated alcoholic liver injury by activation of GPR120 to suppress ethanol-stimulated adipose lipolysis, which provides the new insight to the hepatoprotective effect of n-3 PUFA against alcoholic liver disease.
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- Meng Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao
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- College of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao
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- Laboratory for Lipid Medicine and Technology (LLMT), Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02129, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology of Chinese Materia Medica, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao.
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Endogenous n-3 Fatty Acids Alleviate Carbon-Tetrachloride-Induced Acute Liver Injury in Fat-1 Transgenic Mice. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2016; 2016:7962948. [PMID: 27891208 PMCID: PMC5116354 DOI: 10.1155/2016/7962948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are beneficial for numerous models of liver diseases. The probable protective effects of n-3 PUFA against carbon-tetrachloride- (CCl4-) induced acute liver injury were evaluated in a fat-1 transgenic mouse that synthesizes endogenous n-3 from n-6 PUFA. Fat-1 mice and their WT littermates were fed a modified AIN93 diet containing 10% corn oil and were injected intraperitoneally with a single dose of CCl4 or vehicle. CCl4 challenge caused severe liver injury in WT mice, as indicated by serum parameters and histopathological changes, which were remarkably ameliorated in fat-1 mice. Endogenous n-3 PUFA decreased the elevation of oxidative stress induced by CCl4 challenge, which might be attributed to the activation of Nrf2/keap1 pathway. Additionally, endogenous n-3 PUFA reduces hepatocyte apoptosis via suppressing MAPK pathway. These findings indicate that n-3 PUFA has potent protective effects against acute liver injury induced by CCl4 in mice, suggesting that n-3 PUFA can be used for the prevention and treatment of liver injury.
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Wang M, Zhang XJ, Feng K, He C, Li P, Hu YJ, Su H, Wan JB. Dietary α-linolenic acid-rich flaxseed oil prevents against alcoholic hepatic steatosis via ameliorating lipid homeostasis at adipose tissue-liver axis in mice. Sci Rep 2016; 6:26826. [PMID: 27220557 PMCID: PMC4879538 DOI: 10.1038/srep26826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2016] [Accepted: 05/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Low levels of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in serum and liver tissue biopsies are the common characteristics in patients with alcoholic liver disease. The α-linolenic acid (ALA) is a plant-derived n-3 PUFA and is rich in flaxseed oil. However, the impact of ALA on alcoholic fatty liver is largely unknown. In this study, we assessed the potential protective effects of ALA-rich flaxseed oil (FO) on ethanol-induced hepatic steatosis and observed that dietary FO supplementation effectively attenuated the ethanol-induced hepatic lipid accumulation in mice. Ethanol exposure stimulated adipose lipolysis but reduced fatty acid/lipid uptake, which were normalized by FO. Our investigations into the corresponding mechanisms demonstrated that the ameliorating effect of FO might be associated with the lower endoplasmic reticulum stress and normalized lipid metabolism in adipose tissue. In the liver, alcohol exposure stimulated hepatic fatty acid uptake and triglyceride synthesis, which were attenuated by FO. Additionally, dietary FO upregulated plasma adiponectin concentration, hepatic adiponectin receptor 2 expression, and the activation of hepatic adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase. Collectively, dietary FO protects against alcoholic hepatic steatosis by improving lipid homeostasis at the adipose tissue-liver axis, suggesting that dietary ALA-rich flaxseed oil might be a promising approach for prevention of alcoholic fatty liver.
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- Meng Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao
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- Department of Bioengineering, Zunyi Medical College, Zhuhai Campus, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao
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Chen YX, Zhang XJ, Huang J, Zhou SJ, Liu F, Jiang LL, Chen M, Wan JB, Yang DZ. UHPLC/Q-TOFMS-based plasma metabolomics of polycystic ovary syndrome patients with and without insulin resistance. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2016; 121:141-150. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2016.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2015] [Revised: 12/29/2015] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Zhou X, Wang Y, Yun Y, Xia Z, Lu H, Luo J, Liang Y. A potential tool for diagnosis of male infertility: Plasma metabolomics based on GC-MS. Talanta 2015; 147:82-9. [PMID: 26592580 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2015.09.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2015] [Revised: 09/11/2015] [Accepted: 09/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Male infertility has become an important public health problem worldwide. Nowadays the diagnosis of male infertility frequently depends on the results of semen quality or requires more invasive surgical intervention. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a novel approach for early diagnosis of male infertility. According to the presence or absence of normal sexual function, the male infertility is classified into two phenotypes, erectile dysfunction (ED) and semen abnormalities (SA). The aim of this study was to investigate the GC-MS plasma profiles of infertile male having erectile dysfunction (ED) and having semen abnormalities (SA) and discover the potential biomarkers. The plasma samples from healthy controls (HC) (n=61) and infertility patients with ED (n=26) or with SA (n=44) were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) for discrimination and screening potential biomarkers. The partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) was performed on GC-MS dataset. The results showed that HC could be discriminated from infertile cases having SA (AUC=86.96%, sensitivity=78.69%, specificity=84.09%, accuracy=80.95%) and infertile cases having ED (AUC=94.33%, sensitivity=80.33%, specificity=100%, accuracy=87.36%). Some potential biomarkers were successfully discovered by two commonly used variable selection methods, variable importance on projection (VIP) and original coefficients of PLS-DA (β). 1,5-Anhydro-sorbitol and α-hydroxyisovaleric acid were identified as the potential biomarkers for distinguishing HC from the male infertility patients. Meanwhile, lactate, glutamate and cholesterol were the found to be the important variables to distinguish between patients with erectile dysfunction from those with semen abnormalities. The plasma metabolomics may be developed as a novel approach for fast, noninvasive, and acceptable diagnosis and characterization of male infertility.
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- Xinyi Zhou
- Research Center of Modernization of Chinese Medicines, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Male department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Research Center of Modernization of Chinese Medicines, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Male department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Research Center of Modernization of Chinese Medicines, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Male department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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- Research Center of Modernization of Chinese Medicines, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Abnormalities in Plasma Phospholipid Fatty Acid Profiles of Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Lipids 2015; 50:977-85. [PMID: 26294003 DOI: 10.1007/s11745-015-4060-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2015] [Accepted: 07/14/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common causes of cancer-related death worldwide. In the present study, we aimed to profile the possible changes in plasma phospholipid fatty acid composition of HCC patients, and to identify the fatty acid biomarkers that could distinguish HCC patients from healthy controls. A total of 37 plasma samples from healthy controls and HCC patients were collected and their phospholipid fatty acid profiles were characterized by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry followed by multivariate statistical analysis. Twenty-five fatty acids were identified and quantified, their proportions varied greatly between two groups, suggesting each group has its own fatty acid pattern. Orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis in terms of fatty acid profiles showed that HCC patients could be clearly distinguished from healthy controls. More importantly, linoleic acid (18:2n-6), oleic acid (18:1n-9), arachidonic acid (20:4n-6) and palmitic acid (16:0) were identified as the potential fatty acid biomarkers of HCC patients. Additionally, to further identify the major cause of the abnormality of plasma fatty acid profile, fatty acid distributions of cancerous tissue and its surrounding tissue from 42 HCC patients were also examined. Due to have similar variation trend of major fatty acid biomarkers, linoleic acid (18:2n-6), oleic acid (18:1n-9), abnormalities in plasma phospholipid fatty acid profiles of HCC patients may be mainly attributed to the alternation of intrinsic fatty acid metabolism caused by cancer per se, but not to the differences in dietary factors.
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Investigation on the aerosol performance of dry powder inhalation hypromellose capsules with different lubricant levels. Int J Pharm 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.07.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Napoli E, Tassone F, Wong S, Angkustsiri K, Simon TJ, Song G, Giulivi C. Mitochondrial Citrate Transporter-dependent Metabolic Signature in the 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. J Biol Chem 2015. [PMID: 26221035 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m115.672360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The congenital disorder 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22qDS), characterized by a hemizygous deletion of 1.5-3 Mb on chromosome 22 at locus 11.2, is the most common microdeletion disorder (estimated prevalence of 1 in 4000) and the second risk factor for schizophrenia. Nine of ∼30 genes involved in 22qDS have the potential of disrupting mitochondrial metabolism (COMT, UFD1L, DGCR8, MRPL40, PRODH, SLC25A1, TXNRD2, T10, and ZDHHC8). Deficits in bioenergetics during early postnatal brain development could set the basis for a disrupted neuronal metabolism or synaptic signaling, partly explaining the higher incidence in developmental and behavioral deficits in these individuals. Here, we investigated whether mitochondrial outcomes and metabolites from 22qDS children segregated with the altered dosage of one or several of these mitochondrial genes contributing to 22qDS etiology and/or morbidity. Plasma metabolomics, lymphocytic mitochondrial outcomes, and epigenetics (histone H3 Lys-4 trimethylation and 5-methylcytosine) were evaluated in samples from 11 22qDS children and 13 age- and sex-matched neurotypically developing controls. Metabolite differences between 22qDS children and controls reflected a shift from oxidative phosphorylation to glycolysis (higher lactate/pyruvate ratios) accompanied by an increase in reductive carboxylation of α-ketoglutarate (increased concentrations of 2-hydroxyglutaric acid, cholesterol, and fatty acids). Altered metabolism in 22qDS reflected a critical role for the haploinsufficiency of the mitochondrial citrate transporter SLC25A1, further enhanced by HIF-1α, MYC, and metabolite controls. This comprehensive profiling served to clarify the biochemistry of this disease underlying its broad, complex phenotype.
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- Eleonora Napoli
- From the Department of Molecular Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis, Davis, California 95616
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- the Medical Investigations of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (MIND) Institute, the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, UC Davis, Sacramento, California 95817
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- From the Department of Molecular Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis, Davis, California 95616
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- the Medical Investigations of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (MIND) Institute, the Department of Pediatrics, and
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- the Medical Investigations of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (MIND) Institute, the Department of Psychiatry, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, California 95817, and
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- From the Department of Molecular Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis, Davis, California 95616
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- From the Department of Molecular Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis, Davis, California 95616, the Medical Investigations of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (MIND) Institute,
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Serum metabolomics study of polycystic ovary syndrome based on UPLC-QTOF-MS coupled with a pattern recognition approach. Anal Bioanal Chem 2015; 407:4683-95. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-015-8670-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2015] [Revised: 03/24/2015] [Accepted: 03/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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