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Chen G, Yu L, Shi F, Shen J, Zhang Y, Liu G, Mei X, Li X, Xu X, Xue C, Chang Y. A comprehensive review of sulfated fucan from sea cucumber: Antecedent and prospect. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 341:122345. [PMID: 38876715 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Sulfated fucan from sea cucumber is mainly consists of L-fucose and sulfate groups. Recent studies have confirmed that the structure of sulfated fucan mainly consists of repeating units, typically tetrasaccharides. However, there is growing evidence indicating the presence of irregular domains with heterogeneous units that have not been extensively explored. Moreover, as a key contributor to the nutritional benefits of sea cucumbers, sulfated fucan demonstrates a range of biological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, anticancer, hypolipidemic, anti-hyperglycemic, antioxidant, and anticoagulant properties. These biological activities are profoundly influenced by the structural features of sulfated fucan including molecular weight and distribution patterns of sulfate groups. The latest research indicates that sulfated fucan is dispersed in the extracellular matrix of the body wall of sea cucumbers. This article aimed to review the research progress on the in-situ distribution, structures, structural elucidation strategies, functions, and structure-activity relationships of sulfated fucan, especially in the last decade. It also provided insights into the major challenges and potential solutions in the research and development of sulfated fucan. Moreover, the fucanase and carbohydrate binding modules are anticipated to play pivotal roles in advancing this field.
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- Guangning Chen
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Adelaide 5042, Australia
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China
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- College of Food and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China.
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Shu Z, Ji Y, Liu F, Jing Y, Jiao C, Li Y, Zhao Y, Wang G, Zhang J. Proteomics Analysis of the Protective Effect of Polydeoxyribonucleotide Extracted from Sea Cucumber ( Apostichopus japonicus) Sperm in a Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced RAW264.7 Cell Injury Model. Mar Drugs 2024; 22:325. [PMID: 39057434 PMCID: PMC11277713 DOI: 10.3390/md22070325] [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: 06/13/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Sea cucumber viscera contain various naturally occurring active substances, but they are often underutilized during sea cucumber processing. Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) is an adenosine A2A receptor agonist that activates the A2A receptor to produce various biological effects. Currently, most studies on the activity of PDRN have focused on its anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and tissue repair properties, yet relatively few studies have investigated its antioxidant activity. In this study, we reported for the first time that PDRN was extracted from the sperm of Apostichopus japonicus (AJS-PDRN), and we evaluated its antioxidant activity using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2'-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS), and hydroxyl radical scavenging assays. An in vitro injury model was established using H2O2-induced oxidative damage in RAW264.7 cells, and we investigated the protective effect of AJS-PDRN on these cells. Additionally, we explored the potential mechanism by which AJS-PDRN protects RAW264.7 cells from damage using iTRAQ proteomics analysis. The results showed that AJS-PDRN possessed excellent antioxidant activity and could significantly scavenge DPPH, ABTS, and hydroxyl radicals. In vitro antioxidant assays demonstrated that AJS-PDRN was cytoprotective and significantly enhanced the antioxidant capacity of RAW264.7 cells. The results of GO enrichment and KEGG pathway analysis indicate that the protective effects of AJS-PDRN pretreatment on RAW264.7 cells are primarily achieved through the regulation of immune and inflammatory responses, modulation of the extracellular matrix and signal transduction pathways, promotion of membrane repair, and enhancement of cellular antioxidant capacity. The results of a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis indicate that AJS-PDRN reduces cellular oxidative damage by upregulating the expression of intracellular selenoprotein family members. In summary, our findings reveal that AJS-PDRN mitigates H2O2-induced oxidative damage through multiple pathways, underscoring its significant potential in the prevention and treatment of diseases caused by oxidative stress.
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- Zhiqiang Shu
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 200120, China; (Z.S.)
- Shandong Marine Resource and Environment Research Institute, Yantai 264006, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 200120, China; (Z.S.)
- Shandong Marine Resource and Environment Research Institute, Yantai 264006, China
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- Shandong Marine Resource and Environment Research Institute, Yantai 264006, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control and Deep Processing of Marine Food, Yantai 264006, China
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- Shandong Marine Resource and Environment Research Institute, Yantai 264006, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control and Deep Processing of Marine Food, Yantai 264006, China
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- Shandong Marine Resource and Environment Research Institute, Yantai 264006, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control and Deep Processing of Marine Food, Yantai 264006, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 200120, China; (Z.S.)
- Shandong Marine Resource and Environment Research Institute, Yantai 264006, China
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- Shandong Marine Resource and Environment Research Institute, Yantai 264006, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control and Deep Processing of Marine Food, Yantai 264006, China
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- Shandong Marine Resource and Environment Research Institute, Yantai 264006, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control and Deep Processing of Marine Food, Yantai 264006, China
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- Shandong Marine Resource and Environment Research Institute, Yantai 264006, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control and Deep Processing of Marine Food, Yantai 264006, China
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Fan X, Wu K, Tian X, Benjakul S, Li Y, Sang X, Zhao Q, Zhang J. Endogenous Proteases in Sea Cucumber ( Apostichopus japonicas): Deterioration and Prevention during Handling, Processing, and Preservation. Foods 2024; 13:2153. [PMID: 38998658 PMCID: PMC11241220 DOI: 10.3390/foods13132153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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The sea cucumber is an essential nutrient source and a significant economic marine resource associated with successful aquaculture. However, sea cucumbers are highly susceptible to autolysis induced by endogenous protease after postmortem, and the phenomenon of body wall "melting" occurs, which seriously affects the food quality of products and the degree of acceptance by consumers. To satisfy the growing demand for fresh or processed sea cucumbers, we must clarify the autolysis mechanism of sea cucumbers and the methods to achieve autolysis regulation. In this paper, the factors leading to the quality deterioration and texture softening of sea cucumbers are reviewed, with emphasis on enzymatic characteristics, the autolysis mechanism, the effects of autolysis on the physicochemical properties of the body wall of the sea cucumber, and the development of potential natural protease inhibitors. We aim to provide some reference in future preservation and processing processes for sea cucumbers, promote new processing and preservation technologies, and advance the sea cucumber industry's development.
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- Xinru Fan
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Marine Bioactive Substances Development and High Value Utilization, Dalian 116023, China
- Liaoning Provincial Marine Healthy Food Engineering Research Centre, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- Yantai Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control and Deep Processing of Marine Food, Shandong Marine Resource and Environment Research Institute, Yantai 264006, China
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- International Center of Excellence in Seafood Science and Innovation, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Marine Bioactive Substances Development and High Value Utilization, Dalian 116023, China
- Liaoning Provincial Marine Healthy Food Engineering Research Centre, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Marine Bioactive Substances Development and High Value Utilization, Dalian 116023, China
- Liaoning Provincial Marine Healthy Food Engineering Research Centre, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Marine Bioactive Substances Development and High Value Utilization, Dalian 116023, China
- Liaoning Provincial Marine Healthy Food Engineering Research Centre, Dalian 116023, China
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- Yantai Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control and Deep Processing of Marine Food, Shandong Marine Resource and Environment Research Institute, Yantai 264006, China
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Ratnawati H, Wargasetia TL, Larissa L, Alvitri L, Bryant K. HOLOTHURIA SCABRA METHANOL EXTRACT INHIBITS CANCER GROWTH THROUGH TGF-β/PI3K/PTEN SIGNALING PATHWAY IN BREAST CANCER MICE MODEL. Exp Oncol 2024; 46:22-29. [PMID: 38852056 DOI: 10.15407/exp-oncology.2024.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Molecules and cytokines can be targeted in cancer therapy. Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) is a cytokine that acts on protein kinase receptors in the plasma membrane. The signaling pathway of TGF-β can trigger the phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase (PI3K) pathway, a signal transduction pathway important in cancer growth and development. However, this PI3K/AKT cascade can be inhibited by phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) tumor suppressor genes. AIM To determine the inhibitory effect of Holothuria scabra methanol extract (HSE) on breast cancer growth through the TGF-β/PI3K pathways and PTEN tumor suppressor gene on a breast cancer (BC) mice model. MATERIALS AND METHODS Female C57BL6 mice were subcutaneously injected with carcinogen DMBA 1 mg/kg body weight (BW) and fed a high-fat diet (HFD). Mice were randomly divided into five groups (n = 6): negative control (NC) administered with a standard diet, positive control (PC) administered with DMBA and HFD, and three treatment groups (T1, T2, and T3) treated with HSE doses of 0.33, 0.66, and 0.99 g/kg BW for 12 weeks. TGF-β concentration in the blood serum of mice was assessed by ELISA and the PIK3CA and PTEN gene expression by qRT-PCR. RESULTS The treatment with HSE resulted in a significant decrease in TGF-β concentrations in the blood sera of treatment groups T1 (35.31 ± 17.33), T2 (43.31 ± 17.42), and T3 (48.67 ± 20.94) pg/mL compared to the PC group (162.09 ± 11.60) pg/mL (p < 0.001). However, only HSE at a dose of 0.99 g/kg BW decreased the PIK3CA gene expression (p = 0.026), and at a dose of 0.66 g/kg BW increased the PTEN expression up to 4.93-fold. CONCLUSION HSE is capable of inhibiting the TGF-β/PIK3CA pathway and increasing the PTEN gene expression.
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- Hana Ratnawati
- Faculty of Medicine, Maranatha Christian University, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Maranatha Christian University, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Maranatha Christian University, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Maranatha Christian University, Bandung, Indonesia
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Utami PD, Setianingsih H, Sari DRT. In Silico Approach Triterpene Glycoside of H. atra Targeting Orotidine 5-Monophosphate Decarboxylase Protein (PfOMPDC) in P. falciparum Infection Mechanism. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 2024:5924799. [PMID: 38590385 PMCID: PMC11001475 DOI: 10.1155/2024/5924799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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This study accessed the potential antimalarial activity of triterpene glycoside of H. atra through targeting orotidine 5-monophosphate decarboxylase protein (PfOMPDC) in P. falciparum by molecular docking. Nine triterpene glycosides from H. atra extract modeled the structure by the Corina web server and interacted with PfOMPDC protein by using Hex 8.0.0. The docking results were visualized and analyzed by Discovery Studio version 21.1.1. 17-Hydroxyfuscocineroside B showed the lowest binding energy in PfOMPDC interaction, which was -1,098.13 kJ/mol. Holothurin A3, echinoside A, and fuscocineroside C showed low binding energy. Nine triterpene glycosides of H. atra performed interaction with PfOMPDC protein at the same region. Holothurin A1 posed interaction with PfOMPDC protein by 8 hydrogen bonds, 3 hydrophobic interactions, and 8 unfavorable bonds. Several residues were detected in the same active sites of other triterpene glycosides. Residue TYR111 was identified in all triterpene glycoside complexes, except holothurin A3 and calcigeroside B. In summary, the triterpene glycoside of H. atra is potentially a drug candidate for malaria therapeutic agents. In vitro and in vivo studies were required for further investigation.
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- Prawesty Diah Utami
- Parasitology Departement, Faculty of Medicine, Hang Tuah University, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Anatomy and Histology Departement, Faculty of Medicine, Hang Tuah University, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Medical Science, Ibrahimy University, Situbondo, Indonesia
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Bhuyan MS, Bat L, Senapathi V, Kulandaisamy P, Sekar S, Haider SMB, Meraj G, Islam MT, Kunda M, Alam MW, Rabaoui L. A review on sea cucumber (Bengali: Somuddro Sosha) as a bioindicator of heavy metal contamination and toxicity. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 199:115988. [PMID: 38181469 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115988] [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: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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This review paper exhibits the underexplored realm of heavy metal contamination and associated risks in sea cucumbers (SCs), which hold significant importance in traditional Asian marine diets and are globally harvested for the Asian market. The assessment focuses on heavy metals (HMs) presence in various SC species, revealing a global trend in HMs concentrations across anatomical parts: Fe > Zn > As > Cu > Hg > Pb > Mn > Cr > Ni > Cd. Specific species, such as Eupentacta fraudatrix, Holothuria mammata, Holothuria polii, Holothuria tubulosa, and Holothuria atra, exhibit heightened arsenic levels, while Stichopus herrmanni raises concerns with mercury levels, notably reaching 3.75 mg/kg in some instances, posing potential risks, particularly for children. The study sheds light on anthropogenic activities such as cultivation, fishing, and shipping, releasing HMs into marine ecosystems and thereby threatening ocean and coastal environments due to the accumulation and toxicity of these elements. In response to these findings, the paper suggests SCs as promising bioindicator species for assessing metal pollution in marine environments. It underscores the adverse effects of human actions on sediment composition and advocates for ongoing monitoring efforts both at sea and along coastlines.
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- Md Simul Bhuyan
- Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute, Cox's Bazar-4730, Bangladesh; Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Hydrobiology, Fisheries Faculty, University of Sinop, Turkey
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- Department of Geology, V.O. Chidambara College, Thoothukudi, India
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- Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Tokyo, 113-8654, Japan
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- Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute, Cox's Bazar-4730, Bangladesh
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- Department of Oceanography, Faculty of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh
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- Center for Environment & Marine Studies, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Shaik MI, Kadir ANA, Sarbon NM. Physicochemical and thermal properties of pepsin- and acid-soluble collagen isolated from the body wall of sea cucumbers (Stichopus hermanni). J Food Sci 2024; 89:320-329. [PMID: 38051010 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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The main objective of this work was to characterize the acid-soluble collagen (ASC) and pepsin-soluble collagen (PSC) from the body wall of the sea cucumber scientifically called, Stichopus hermanni. For the extraction of ASC and PSC, the pre-treated sea cucumber body walls were subjected to 0.5 M acetic acid and 5 g L-1 pepsin, respectively. The yield of ASC (7.30% ± 0.30%) was found to be lower than the PSC (23.66% ± 0.15%), despite both ASC and PSC having similar chemical compositions except for the quantity of protein. The collagens produced from ASC and PSC show maximum peaks on ultraviolet-visible spectroscopic profiles at wavelengths of 230 and 235 nm, respectively, with no significant difference in the maximum temperature (Tmax ) of the extracted ASC and PSC. The ASC's coloration was whiter than that of the PSC. As a result, the collagen obtained from the body wall of the sea cucumber showed promise for usage as a substitute for collagen derived from marine sources. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: The two most popular methods of collagen extraction were acid hydrolysis and enzymatic hydrolysis. To determine whether the extracted collagen is a suitable substitute for animal collagen in different industries, it is required to characterize its physicochemical qualities. This study discovered a new application for marine collagen in the food industry: The sea cucumber has collagen with a greater yield in pepsin extraction with good physicochemical qualities.
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- Mannur Ismail Shaik
- Faculty of Fisheries and Food Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Food Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Food Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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Liu G, Zhang S, Lin R, Cao X, Yuan L. Anti-tumor target screening of sea cucumber saponin Frondoside A: a bioinformatics and molecular docking analysis. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1307838. [PMID: 38144520 PMCID: PMC10739435 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1307838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Cancer remains the leading cause of death worldwide. In spite of significant advances in targeted and immunotherapeutic approaches, clinical outcomes for cancer remain poor. The aim of the present study was to investigate the potential mechanisms and therapeutic targets of Frondoside A for the treatment of liver, pancreatic, and bladder cancers. The data presented in our study demonstrated that Frondoside A reduced the viability and migration of HepG2, Panc02, and UM-UC-3 cancer cell in vitro. Moreover, we utilized the GEO database to screen and identify for differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in liver, pancreatic, and bladder cancers, which resulted in the identification of 714, 357, and 101 DEGs, respectively. Gene Ontology (GO) analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway annotation were performed using the Metascape database for DEGs that were significantly associated with cancer development. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks of the identified DEGs in liver, pancreatic, and bladder cancers were analyzed using Cytoscape 3.9.0 software, and subsequently identified potential key genes that were associated with these networks. Subsequently, their prognostic values were assessed by gene expression level analysis and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis (GEPIA). Furthermore, we utilized TIMER 2.0 to investigate the correlation between the expression of the identified key gene and cancer immune infiltration. Finally, molecular docking simulations were performed to assess the affinity of Frondoside A and key genes. Our results showed a significant correlation between these DEGs and cancer progression. Combined, these analyses revealed that Frondoside A involves in the regulation of multiple pathways, such as drug metabolism, cell cycle in liver cancer by inhibiting the expression of CDK1, TOP2A, CDC20, and KIF20A, and regulates protein digestion and absorption, receptor interaction in pancreatic cancer by down-regulation of ASPM, TOP2A, DLGAP5, TPX2, KIF23, MELK, LAMA3, and ANLN. While in bladder cancer, Frondoside A regulates muscle contraction, complement and coagulation cascade by increase FLNC expression. In conclusion, the present study offers valuable insights into the molecular mechanism underlying the anticancer effects of Frondoside A, and suggests that Frondoside A can be used as a functional food supplement or further developed as a natural anti-cancer drug.
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- Guangchun Liu
- School of Biosciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Biosciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Biosciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Deparment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- School of Biosciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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Abbas F, Faried HN, Akhtar G, Ullah S, Javed T, Shehzad MA, Ziaf K, Razzaq K, Amin M, Wattoo FM, Hafeez A, Rahimi M, Abeed AHA. Cucumber grafting on indigenous cucurbit landraces confers salt tolerance and improves fruit yield by enhancing morpho-physio-biochemical and ionic attributes. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21697. [PMID: 38066051 PMCID: PMC10709624 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48947-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Pakistan is the 8th most climate-affected country in the globe along with a semi-arid to arid climate, thereby the crops require higher irrigation from underground water. Moreover, ~ 70% of pumped groundwater in irrigated agriculture is brackish and a major cause of secondary salinization. Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is an important vegetable crop with an annual growth rate of about 3.3% in Pakistan. However, it is a relatively salt-sensitive crop. Therefore, a dire need for an alternate environment-friendly technology like grafting for managing salinity stress in cucumber by utilizing the indigenous cucurbit landraces. In this regard, a non-perforated pot-based study was carried out in a lath house to explore indigenous cucurbit landraces; bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) (cv. Faisalabad Round), pumpkin (Cucurbit pepo. L) (cv. Local Desi Special), sponge gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca) (cv. Local) and ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula) (cv. Desi Special) as rootstocks for inducing salinity tolerance in cucumber (cv. Yahla F1). Four different salts (NaCl) treatments; T0 Control (2.4 dSm-1), T1 (4 dSm-1), T2 (6 dSm-1) and T3 (8 dSm-1) were applied. The grafted cucumber plants were transplanted into the already-induced salinity pots (12-inch). Different morpho-physio-biochemical, antioxidants, ionic, and yield attributes were recorded. The results illustrate that increasing salinity negatively affected the growing cucumber plants. However, grafted cucumber plants showed higher salt tolerance relative to non-grafted ones. Indigenous bottle gourd landrace (cv. Faisalabad Round) exhibited higher salt tolerance compared to non-grafted cucumber plants due to higher up-regulation of morpho-physio-biochemical, ionic, and yield attributes that was also confirmed by principal component analysis (PCA). Shoot and root biomass, chlorophylls contents (a and b), activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and peroxidase (POX) enzymes, antioxidants scavenging activity (ASA), ionic (↑ K and Ca, ↓ Na), and yield-related attributes were found maximum in cucumber plants grafted onto indigenous bottle gourd landrace. Hence, the indigenous bottle gourd landrace 'cv. Faisalabad round' may be utilized as a rootstock for cucumber under a mild pot-based saline environment. However, indigenous bottle gourd landrace 'cv. Faisalabad round' may further be evaluated as rootstocks in moderate saline field conditions for possible developing hybrid rootstock and, subsequently, sustainable cucumber production.
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- Fazal Abbas
- Department of Horticulture, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticulture, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan.
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- Department of Horticulture, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticulture, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- College of Agriculture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticulture, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department Plant Breeding and Genetics, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Science and High Technology and Environmental Sciences, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, 71516, Egypt
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Chien HJ, Zheng YF, Wang WC, Kuo CY, Hsu YM, Lai CC. Determination of adulteration, geographical origins, and species of food by mass spectrometry. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2023; 42:2273-2323. [PMID: 35652168 DOI: 10.1002/mas.21780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Food adulteration, mislabeling, and fraud, are rising global issues. Therefore, a number of precise and reliable analytical instruments and approaches have been proposed to ensure the authenticity and accurate labeling of food and food products by confirming that the constituents of foodstuffs are of the kind and quality claimed by the seller and manufacturer. Traditional techniques (e.g., genomics-based methods) are still in use; however, emerging approaches like mass spectrometry (MS)-based technologies are being actively developed to supplement or supersede current methods for authentication of a variety of food commodities and products. This review provides a critical assessment of recent advances in food authentication, including MS-based metabolomics, proteomics and other approaches.
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- Han-Ju Chien
- Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Chinese Medical Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Advanced Plant Biotechnology Center, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Ph.D. Program in Translational Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Rong Hsing Research Center For Translational Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Win EHA, Mumu S, Fahim N, Parajuli K, Blumenthal E, Palu R, Mustafa A. Comparative physiological study of sea cucumbers from eastern waters of United States. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0293481. [PMID: 37903114 PMCID: PMC10615258 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023] Open
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Sea cucumbers, belonging to the phylum Echinodermata, are known to possess valuable bioactive compounds that have medicinal properties. In several countries, such as Korea, China, and Japan, they are cultured in the aquaculture industries for food and medicinal purposes. Research has shown that different species of sea cucumbers each possesses unique medicinal values. As a result, we strive towards finding species with better health resilience in aquaculture system to be cultured for nutritional and medicinal purposes. In this paper, we compared the physiological and immunological parameters of three species of sea cucumbers, Cucumaria frondosa (C. frondosa), Isostychopus badionotus (I. badionotus), and Pentacta pygmaea (P. Pygmaea) from the waters of the eastern United States as they have not been studied extensively. Four different cells of sea cucumbers, phagocytic, red spherule, white spherule, and vibratile cells, that contribute to their immunity were counted. C. frondosa exhibited the highest concentrations of phagocytic cells, white spherule cells, and vibratile cells, compared to the two other species. Due to its high phagocytic cell concentration, the highest phagocytic capacity was seen in C. frondosa although it was not statistically significant. We also observed that C. frondosa had the highest total cell count and the highest concentration of coelomic protein among the three species. Lastly, C. frondosa possessed the highest lysozyme activity. Taken together, we concluded that C. frondosa is the best of the three species compared to be reared in the aquaculture systems for use in the food and biomedicine industries due to its immunological and physiological properties.
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- Eaint Honey Aung Win
- Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN, United States of America
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Shou Y, Feng C, Lu Q, Mao X, Huang H, Su Z, Guo H, Huang Z. Research progress on the chemical components and biological activities of sea cucumber polypeptides. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1290175. [PMID: 37908979 PMCID: PMC10613643 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1290175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Owing to their unique physical and chemical properties and remarkable biological activities, marine biological resources are emerging as important sources of raw materials for producing health products, food, and cosmetics. Collagen accounts for approximately 70% of the sea cucumber body wall, and its hydrolysis produces small-molecule collagen polypeptides with diverse biological functions, such as anticancer, antihypertensive, immune-enhancing, memory-enhancing, and cartilage tissue repairing effects. Notably, the potential of sea cucumber polypeptides in combination with anticancer therapy has garnered considerable attention. Determining the composition and structure of sea cucumber polypeptides and exploring their structure-activity relationships will aid in obtaining an in-depth understanding of their diverse biological activities and provide scientific insights for the development and utilization of these polypeptides. Therefore, this review focuses on the amino acid structures and activities of sea cucumber polypeptides of varying molecular weights. This study also provides an overview of the biological activities of various sea cucumber polypeptides and aims to establish a scientific basis for their development.
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- Yiwen Shou
- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation and College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education and Center for Translational Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation and College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation and College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation and College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation and College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation and College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education and Center for Translational Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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Muhsin MF, Fujaya Y, Hidayani AA, Fazhan H, Wan Mahari WA, Lam SS, Shu-Chien AC, Wang Y, Afiqah-Aleng N, Rukminasari N, Waiho K. Bridging the gap between sustainability and profitability: unveiling the untapped potential of sea cucumber viscera. PeerJ 2023; 11:e16252. [PMID: 37842055 PMCID: PMC10576502 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Sea cucumbers have high economic value, and in most forms of trade, their body wall is typically the only part that is harvested and sold. The organs of the sea cucumber, collectively known as the viscera, are frequently discarded, contributing to land and water pollution. However, discarded sea cucumber viscera contain various nutrients that can be used in many applications. Therefore, this review highlights the biological and economic aspects of sea cucumbers, followed by a critical discussion of the nutritional value of their internal organs and possible applications, including as functional feed additives in the aquaculture industry, sources of natural testosterone for application in sex reversal and production of monosex population, of neuroprotective agents against central nervous system disorders and of cosmetic ingredients, especially for skin whitening and anti-ageing products. The review further highlights the valorisation potential of viscera to maximize their economic potential, thus providing an enormous prospect for reusing sea cucumber waste, thereby reducing the negative impact of the sea cucumber fishery sector on the environment.
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- Muhammad Fatratullah Muhsin
- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Marine Sciences and Fishery, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Marine Sciences and Fishery, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia
- STU-UMT Joint Shellfish Research Laboratory, Shantou University, Shantou, China
- Centre for Chemical Biology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia
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- Centre for Chemical Biology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
- School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology (ICAMB), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Marine Sciences and Fishery, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia
- STU-UMT Joint Shellfish Research Laboratory, Shantou University, Shantou, China
- Centre for Chemical Biology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Cong X, Liu H, Zheng Y, Chen M. A Putative Role of Vasopressin/Oxytocin-Type Neuropeptide in Osmoregulation and Feeding Inhibition of Apostichopus japonicus. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14358. [PMID: 37762661 PMCID: PMC10532012 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Vasopressin/oxytocin (VP/OT)-type neuropeptide is an ancient neurophysin-associated neuropeptide and has been intensively studied to be involved in multiple physiological processes in protostomian and deuterostome vertebrates. However, little is known about the functions of VP/OT-type neuropeptide in deuterostome invertebrates especially in echinoderms. Here, we firstly report VP/OT-type neuropeptide signaling in an important economic species, Apostichopus japonicus, which is widely cultured in Asia, with high nutritional and medicinal values. Molecular characterization analysis of holotocin and its precursor revealed the highly conserved features of VP/OT family. The candidate receptor for holotocin (AjHOR) was confirmed to be able to activate the signaling via cAMP-PKA and possible Ca2+-PKC pathway, and further activated the downstream ERK1/2 cascade. Holotocin precursor expression profile showed that they were mainly concentrated in circumoral nerve ring. Furthermore, in vitro pharmacological experiments demonstrated that holotocin caused contractile responses in preparations from A. japonicus. And in vivo functional studies indicated that short-term injection of holotocin resulted in body bloat and long-term injection resulted in reduced body mass, suggesting potential roles of holotocin in osmoregulation and feeding co-inhibition with holotocin-CCK. Our findings provided a comprehensive description of AjHOR-holotocin signaling, revealed ancient roles of holotocin in osmoregulation and feeding inhibition by controlling muscle contractions.
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- The Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; (X.C.); (H.L.); (Y.Z.)
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Rivai B, Umar AK. Neuroprotective compounds from marine invertebrates. BENI-SUEF UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES 2023; 12:71. [DOI: 10.1186/s43088-023-00407-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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Background
Neuroinflammation is a key pathological feature of a wide variety of neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, and Huntington’s disease. While current treatments for these disorders are primarily symptomatic, there is a growing interest in developing new therapeutics that target the underlying neuroinflammatory processes.
Main body
Marine invertebrates, such as coral, sea urchins, starfish, sponges, and sea cucumbers, have been found to contain a wide variety of biologically active compounds that have demonstrated potential therapeutic properties. These compounds are known to target various key proteins and pathways in neuroinflammation, including 6-hydroxydopamine (OHDH), caspase-3 and caspase-9, p-Akt, p-ERK, p-P38, acetylcholinesterase (AChE), amyloid-β (Aβ), HSF-1, α-synuclein, cellular prion protein, advanced glycation end products (AGEs), paraquat (PQ), and mitochondria DJ-1.
Short conclusion
This review focuses on the current state of research on the neuroprotective effects of compounds found in marine invertebrates and the potential therapeutic implications of these findings for treating neuroinflammatory disorders. We also discussed the challenges and limitations of using marine-based compounds as therapeutics, such as sourcing and sustainability concerns, and the need for more preclinical and clinical studies to establish their efficacy and safety.
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Rasekh P, Kameli A, Khoradmehr A, Baghban N, Mohebbi G, Barmak A, Nabipour I, Azari H, Heidari Y, Daneshi A, Bargahi A, Khodabandeh Z, Zare S, Afshar A, Shirazi R, Almasi-Turk S, Tamadon A. Proliferative Effect of Aqueous Extract of Sea Cucumber ( Holothuria parva) Body Wall on Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:md21050267. [PMID: 37233461 DOI: 10.3390/md21050267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Sea cucumber extracts and their bioactive compounds have the potential for stem cell proliferation induction and for their beneficial therapeutic properties. In this study, human umbilical cord mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (hUC-MSCs) were exposed to an aqueous extract of Holothuria parva body walls. Proliferative molecules were detected using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis in an aqueous extract of H. parva. The aqueous extract concentrations of 5, 10, 20, 40, and 80 µg/mL and 10 and 20 ng/mL of human epidermal growth factor (EGF) as positive controls were treated on hUC-MSCs. MTT, cell count, viability, and cell cycle assays were performed. Using Western blot analysis, the effects of extracts of H. parva and EGF on cell proliferation markers were detected. Computational modeling was done to detect effective proliferative compounds in the aqueous extract of H. parva. A MTT assay showed that the 10, 20, and 40 µg/mL aqueous extract of H. parva had a proliferative effect on hUC-MSCs. The cell count, which was treated with a 20 µg/mL concentration, increased faster and higher than the control group (p < 0.05). This concentration of the extract did not have a significant effect on hUC-MSCs' viability. The cell cycle assay of hUC-MSCs showed that the percentage of cells in the G2 stage of the extract was biologically higher than the control group. Expression of cyclin D1, cyclin D3, cyclin E, HIF-1α, and TERT was increased compared with the control group. Moreover, expression of p21 and PCNA decreased after treating hUC-MSCs with the extract. However, CDC-2/cdk-1 and ERK1/2 had almost the same expression as the control group. The expression of CDK-4 and CDK-6 decreased after treatment. Between the detected compounds, 1-methyl-4-(1-methyl phenyl)-benzene showed better affinity to CDK-4 and p21 than tetradecanoic acid. The H. parva aqueous extract showed proliferative potential on hUC-MSCs.
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- Poorya Rasekh
- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr 7514633196, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr 7514633196, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr 7514633196, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr 7514633196, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr 7514633196, Iran
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- Food Lab, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr 7518759577, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr 7514633196, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr 7514633196, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr 7514633196, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr 7514633196, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr 7514633196, Iran
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- Stem Cells Technology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71348-14336, Iran
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- Stem Cells Technology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71348-14336, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr 7514633196, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medical Sciences, Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Sydney 3052, Australia
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr 7514633196, Iran
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- PerciaVista R&D Co., Shiraz 7167683745, Iran
- Department for Scientific Work, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe 030012, Kazakhstan
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Huang YZ, Xie YS, Li YX, Zhao MY, Sun N, Qi H, Dong XP. Quality assessment of variable collagen tissues of sea cucumber (Stichopus japonicus) body wall under different heat treatment durations by label-Free proteomics analysis. Food Res Int 2023; 165:112540. [PMID: 36869547 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The microstructure of the body wall, body wall composition, and collagen fibers of sea cucumber (Stichopus japonicus) under different heating times (1 h, 4 h, 12 h, and 24 h) was investigated based on heat treatment at 80 °C. A Label-Free proteomics technique was applied to study the proteomic changes in the body wall of sea cucumbers under 4 and 12 h of heat treatment. Compared with the fresh group, 981 proteins were found to be differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) after heat treatment at 80 °C (4 h), and 1110 DEPs were observed after heat treatment at the same temperature for 12 h. There were 69 DEPs associated with mutable collagenous tissues (MCTs) structures. The results of correlation analysis showed that 55 DEPs were correlated with sensory properties, among which A0A2G8KRV2 was significantly correlated with hardness and SEM image texture features (SEM_Energy, SEM_Correlation, SEM_Homogeneity, and SEM_Contrast). These findings could be conducive to further comprehension of the structural changes and mechanisms of quality loss in the body wall of sea cucumbers at different heat treatment times.
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- Yi-Zhen Huang
- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China.
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Ru R, Chen G, Liang X, Cao X, Yuan L, Meng M. Sea Cucumber Derived Triterpenoid Glycoside Frondoside A: A Potential Anti-Bladder Cancer Drug. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15020378. [PMID: 36678249 PMCID: PMC9861588 DOI: 10.3390/nu15020378] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Bladder cancer is a highly recurrent disease and a common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Despite recent developments in diagnosis and therapy, the clinical outcome of bladder cancer remains poor; therefore, novel anti-bladder cancer drugs are urgently needed. Natural bioactive substances extracted from marine organisms such as sea cucumbers, scallops, and sea urchins are believed to have anti-cancer activity with high effectiveness and less toxicity. Frondoside A is a triterpenoid glycoside isolated from sea cucumber, Cucumaria frondosa. It has been demonstrated that Frondoside A exhibits anti-proliferative, anti-invasive, anti-angiogenic, anti-cancer, and potent immunomodulatory effects. In addition, CpG oligodeoxynucleotide (CpG-ODN) has also been shown to have potent anti-cancer effects in various tumors models, such as liver cancer, breast cancer, and bladder cancer. However, very few studies have investigated the effectiveness of Frondoside A against bladder cancer alone or in combination with CpG-ODN. In this study, we first investigated the individual effects of both Frondoside A and CpG-ODN and subsequently studied their combined effects on human bladder cancer cell viability, migration, apoptosis, and cell cycle in vitro, and on tumor growth in nude mice using human bladder cancer cell line UM-UC-3. To interrogate possible synergistic effects, combinations of different concentrations of the two drugs were used. Our data showed that Frondoside A decreased the viability of bladder cancer cells UM-UC-3 in a concentration-dependent manner, and its inhibitory effect on cell viability (2.5 μM) was superior to EPI (10 μM). We also showed that Frondoside A inhibited UM-UC-3 cell migration, affected the distribution of cell cycle and induced cell apoptosis in concentration-dependent manners, which effectively increased the sub-G1 (apoptotic) cell fraction. In addition, we also demonstrated that immunomodulator CpG-ODN could synergistically potentiate the inhibitory effects of Frondoside A on the proliferation and migration of human bladder cancer cell line UM-UC-3. In in vivo experiments, Frondoside A (800 μg/kg/day i.p. for 14 days) alone and in combination with CpG-ODN (1 mg/kg/dose i.p.) significantly decreased the growth of UM-UC-3 tumor xenografts, without any significant toxic side-effects; however, the chemotherapeutic agent EPI caused weight loss in nude mice. Taken together, these findings indicated that Frondoside A in combination with CpG-ODN is a promising therapeutic strategy for bladder cancer.
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- Ruizhen Ru
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Biotechnology Drug Candidates, School of Biosciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Biotechnology Drug Candidates, School of Biosciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Biotechnology Drug Candidates, School of Biosciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N6N5, Canada
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Biotechnology Drug Candidates, School of Biosciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Correspondence: (L.Y.); (M.M.); Tel.: +86-020-39352201 (L.Y. & M.M.)
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Biotechnology Drug Candidates, School of Biosciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Correspondence: (L.Y.); (M.M.); Tel.: +86-020-39352201 (L.Y. & M.M.)
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Studying on effects of boiling on texture, microstructure and physiochemical properties of sea cucumber body wall and its mechanism using second harmonic generation (SHG) microscopy. Food Chem 2023; 400:134055. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Mazlan NB, Abd Rahman NNB, Shukhairi SSB, Nazahuddin MNAB. Sea Cucumbers: Source of Nutritional, Medicinal, and Cosmeceutical Products. MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY: APPLICATIONS IN FOOD, DRUGS AND ENERGY 2023:171-188. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-0624-6_8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Effects of Storage Method on the Quality of Processed Sea Cucumbers ( Apostichopus japonicus). Foods 2022; 11:foods11244098. [PMID: 36553840 PMCID: PMC9778063 DOI: 10.3390/foods11244098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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This research aimed to establish an effective storage method to maintain the quality of processed sea cucumbers. In this study, sea cucumbers were stored by various methods including the storage of live sea cucumbers (seawater treatment, oxygen treatment, and ascorbic acid treatment) and the storage of dead sea cucumbers (frozen treatment). The sea cucumber quality was monitored after storage and boiling. The weightlessness rate and WHC of the frozen group increased to 86.96% ± 0.83% and 93.29% ± 0.32%, respectively. Frozen sea cucumbers shrunk with the meat's textural properties deteriorated. During the live sea cucumber storage, the tissue protein degraded from day 3 to day 7 which led to the promotion of TVB-N. Among these, the oxygen group showed the smallest TVB-N increase from day 0 (3.78 ± 0.60 mg 100 g-1) to day 7 (10.40 ± 0.12 mg 100 g-1). The oxygen group exhibited the most moderate change in weightlessness rate (4.24% ± 0.45%) and the most moderate texture parameters decline, such as the hardness of 32.52%, chewiness of 78.98 ± 5.10 N, and adhesion of 0.84 ± 0.00. The oxygen method showed the best condition of sea cucumber after 5 days of storage.
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Elvevoll EO, James D, Toppe J, Gamarro EG, Jensen IJ. Food Safety Risks Posed by Heavy Metals and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) related to Consumption of Sea Cucumbers. Foods 2022; 11:foods11243992. [PMID: 36553734 PMCID: PMC9778379 DOI: 10.3390/foods11243992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The global production of sea cucumbers was 245 thousand tons in 2020. Sea cucumbers are important food items in Asian and Pacific cuisines, the highest proportion being consumed in China as "bêche-de-mer" dried, gutted, boiled and salted body wall. However, consumption of sea cucumbers is expanding in China and globally, and the high demand has led to decline in populations of sea cucumbers, due to overexploitation. Aquaculture, together with novel fisheries on new species in new regions is easing the demand. Thus, an assessment of food safety is warranted. A literature search on food hazards was performed. A high proportion of the selected papers concerned heavy metals and metalloid hazards, such as mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and arsenic (As). No specific maximum limits (MLs) have been set for contents of these in sea cucumbers. Thus, the contents were compared with maximum limits set for aquatic animals in general or bivalve molluscs if available. With regard to Hg and Cd levels, none of the samples exceeded limits set by the European Commission or the National Standard of China, while for Pb, samples from highly industrialised areas exceeded the limits. Surprisingly, data on contaminants such as POPs, including dioxins and dl-PCB, PAH and PFAS as well as microbial hazards were scarce. The availability of fresh sea cucumber has increased due to aquaculture. To preserve the original flavour some consumers are reported to prefer to eat raw sea cucumber products, sashimi and sushi, which inevitably causes challenges from the microbial food safety perspective. Altogether, this paper highlights specific needs for knowledge, in particular when harvesting new species of sea cucumbers or in industrialized regions. Systematic monitoring activities, appropriate guidelines and regulations are highly warranted to guide the utilization of sea cucumbers.
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- Edel Oddny Elvevoll
- Norwegian College of Fishery Science, Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics, UiT-The Arctic University of Norway, N-9037 Tromsoe, Norway
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- Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 00153 Rome, Italy
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- Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 00153 Rome, Italy
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- Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 00153 Rome, Italy
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- Norwegian College of Fishery Science, Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics, UiT-The Arctic University of Norway, N-9037 Tromsoe, Norway
- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU, N-7491 Trondheim, Norway
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Jattujan P, Srisirirung S, Watcharaporn W, Chumphoochai K, Kraokaew P, Sanguanphun T, Prasertsuksri P, Thongdechsri S, Sobhon P, Meemon K. 2-Butoxytetrahydrofuran and Palmitic Acid from Holothuria scabra Enhance C. elegans Lifespan and Healthspan via DAF-16/FOXO and SKN-1/NRF2 Signaling Pathways. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:1374. [PMID: 36355546 PMCID: PMC9699485 DOI: 10.3390/ph15111374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Extracts from a sea cucumber, Holothuria scabra, have been shown to exhibit various pharmacological properties including anti-oxidation, anti-aging, anti-cancer, and anti-neurodegeneration. Furthermore, certain purified compounds from H. scabra displayed neuroprotective effects against Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. Therefore, in the present study, we further examined the anti-aging activity of purified H. scabra compounds in a Caenorhabditis elegans model. Five compounds were isolated from ethyl acetate and butanol fractions of the body wall of H. scabra and characterized as diterpene glycosides (holothuria A and B), palmitic acid, bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), and 2-butoxytetrahydrofuran (2-BTHF). Longevity assays revealed that 2-BTHF and palmitic acid could significantly extend lifespan of wild type C. elegans. Moreover, 2-BTHF and palmitic acid were able to enhance resistance to paraquat-induced oxidative stress and thermal stress. By testing the compounds' effects on longevity pathways, it was shown that 2-BTHF and palmitic acid could not extend lifespans of daf-16, age-1, sir-2.1, jnk-1, and skn-1 mutant worms, indicating that these compounds exerted their actions through these genes in extending the lifespan of C. elegans. These compounds induced DAF-16::GFP nuclear translocation and upregulated the expressions of daf-16, hsp-16.2, sod-3 mRNA and SOD-3::GFP. Moreover, they also elevated protein and mRNA expressions of GST-4, which is a downstream target of the SKN-1 transcription factor. Taken together, the study demonstrated the anti-aging activities of 2-BTHF and palmitic acid from H. scabra were mediated via DAF-16/FOXO insulin/IGF and SKN-1/NRF2 signaling pathways.
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- Prapaporn Jattujan
- Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Rangsit Campus, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Rangsit Campus, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Rangsit Campus, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
- Center for Neuroscience, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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Li X, Sun H, Ning Z, Yang W, Cai Y, Yin R, Zhao J. Mild acid hydrolysis on Fucan sulfate from Stichopus herrmanni: Structures, depolymerization mechanism and anticoagulant activity. Food Chem 2022; 395:133559. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Yue H, Tian Y, Feng X, Bo Y, Xue C, Dong P, Wang J. Novel Peptides Derived from Sea Cucumber Intestine Promotes Osteogenesis by Upregulating Integrin-Mediated Transdifferentiation of Growth Plate Chondrocytes to Osteoblasts. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:13212-13222. [PMID: 36205515 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c03458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The sea cucumber intestine is a major by-product of sea cucumber processing and contains high levels of protein. In this study, we isolated and identified 28 novel osteogenic peptides from sea cucumber intestinal hydrolysis by the activity-tracking method for the first time. In vitro experimental results showed that compared with high molecular weight, the peptides from sea cucumber intestine (SCIP) with molecular weight <3 kDa more significantly promoted the proliferation and mineralized nodules of MC3T3-E1 cell and exhibited potential integrin binding capacity. In vivo experimental results showed that the SCIP supplement significantly increased the longitudinal bone length and elevated the height of the growth plate (especially the hypertrophic zone, 37.2%, p < 0.01) in adolescent mice. Further, immunofluorescence labeling results indicated that the SCIP supplement increased chondrocyte transdifferentiate to osteoblast in the growth plate close to the diaphysis. Mechanistically, transcriptome analysis revealed that the SCIP supplement induced the dedifferentiation of chondrocyte to osteoprogenitor cell via integrin-mediated histone acetylation and then redifferentiated to osteoblast via integrin-mediated Wnt/β-catenin signaling. These results reported for the first time that sea cucumber intestine had the potential to develop into a dietary supplement for promoting osteogenic, and provide new evidence for the mechanism of dietary promotes chondrocyte to osteoblast transdifferentiation.
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- Hao Yue
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003 Shandong, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003 Shandong, China
- Marine Biomedical Research Institute of Qingdao, Qingdao, 266071 Shandong, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003 Shandong, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003 Shandong, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003 Shandong, China
- Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, 266237 Shandong Province, P.R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003 Shandong, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003 Shandong, China
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Li C, Zheng Y, Cong X, Liu H, Storey KB, Chen M. Molecular and functional characterization of the luqin-type neuropeptide signaling system in the sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus. Peptides 2022; 155:170839. [PMID: 35839946 DOI: 10.1016/j.peptides.2022.170839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The functional characteristics of neuropeptides in marine invertebrates have attracted significant attention recently although functional studies of luqin-type neuropeptides are still very limited, especially in deuterostomes. The sea cucumber, Apostichopus japonicus, is a representative species of deuterostomian Holothurian invertebrates. The species has high nutritional and medicinal value in China. In this study, we report the first comprehensive histological, biochemical and pharmacological characterization of luqin-type neuropeptide signaling in the sea cucumber A. japonicus. The A. japonicus luqin-like neuropeptide precursor (AjLQP) contains a single typical deuterostomian luqin-like neuropeptide AjLQ with an xFxRWamide motif. AjLQ was identified as the ligand for a luqin-type neuropeptide receptor AjLQR, that was previously predicted to be a tachykinin-type receptor, and triggers a rapid intracellular mobilization of Ca2+, followed by receptor internalization and a transient increase in ERK1/2 phosphorylation. In situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry and qRT-PCR analysis revealed extensive expression of AjLQP and AjLQ in A. japonicus tissues, especially in locomotion-related organs. In vitro pharmacological tests revealed that AjLQ caused 12.69% ± 1.99% (p < 0.01) relaxation of longitudinal muscle preparations at 10-7 M concentration. Furthermore, we observed significantly increased expression of AjLQP (about 17.63 fold, p < 0.01) in intestine of deeply aestivating sea cucumbers, which suggests that AjLQ might be involved in feeding inhibition during aestivation. The present study provides a first insight into the experimental characterization of luqin-type neuropeptide signaling in a sea cucumber. The results will broaden our understanding of the potential function of neuropeptides during important biological processes in marine invertebrates and provide theoretical support for optimizing sea cucumber aquaculture technology.
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- Chenyi Li
- The Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, PR China
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- The Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, PR China.
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Salindeho N, Nurkolis F, Gunawan WB, Handoko MN, Samtiya M, Muliadi RD. Anticancer and anticholesterol attributes of sea cucumbers: An opinion in terms of functional food applications. Front Nutr 2022; 9:986986. [PMID: 35990338 PMCID: PMC9386276 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.986986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Netty Salindeho
- Fishery Products Technology Study Program, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia
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- Biological Sciences, State Islamic University of Sunan Kalijaga (UIN Sunan Kalijaga), Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Nutrition Science Department, Faculty of Medicine, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition Biology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, India
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- Health and Nutrition Science Executive, Nutrifood Research Center, PT Nutrifood Indonesia, Kawasan Industri Pulogadung, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Lu Z, Sun N, Dong L, Gao Y, Lin S. Production of Bioactive Peptides from Sea Cucumber and Its Potential Health Benefits: A Comprehensive Review. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:7607-7625. [PMID: 35715003 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c02696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Bioactive peptides from food have been widely studied due to their potential applications as functional foods and pharmaceuticals. Sea cucumber, a traditional tonic food, is characterized by high protein and low fat, thereby substrates are being studied to release sea cucumber peptides (SCPs). Although recent studies have shown that SCPs have various bioactive functions, there is no literature reviewing the development status of SCPs. In this review, we summarized the production of SCPs, including their purification and identification, then mainly focused on the comprehensive potential health benefits of SCP in vivo and in vitro, and finally discussed the challenge facing the development of SCPs. We found that SCPs have well-documented health benefits due to their antioxidation, anti-diabetes, ACE inhibitory, immunomodulatory, anti-cancer, anti-fatigue, anti-aging, neuroprotection, micromineral-chelating, etc. However, the structure-activity relationships of SCPs and the functional molecular mechanisms underlying their regulation in vivo need further investigation. Research on the safety of SCP and its potential regulation mechanism will contribute to transferring these findings into commercial applications. Hopefully, this review could promote the development and application of SCPs in further investigation and commercialization.
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- Zhiqiang Lu
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, P. R. China
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Fan X, Ma Y, Li M, Li Y, Sang X, Zhao Q. Thermal treatments and their influence on physicochemical properties of sea cucumbers: A comprehensive review. Int J Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Xinru Fan
- College of Food Science and Engineering Dalian Ocean University Dalian 116023 China
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Marine Bioactive Substances Development and High Value Utilization Dalian 116023 China
- Liaoning Provincial Marine Healthy Food Engineering Research Centre Dalian, 116023 China
- Liaoning Provincial Aquatic Products Analyzing, Testing and Processing Technology Scientific Service Centre Dalian China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial co‐construction for Marine Food Deep Processing Dalian Polytechnic University Dalian, 116034 China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering Dalian Ocean University Dalian 116023 China
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Marine Bioactive Substances Development and High Value Utilization Dalian 116023 China
- Liaoning Provincial Marine Healthy Food Engineering Research Centre Dalian, 116023 China
- Liaoning Provincial Aquatic Products Analyzing, Testing and Processing Technology Scientific Service Centre Dalian China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial co‐construction for Marine Food Deep Processing Dalian Polytechnic University Dalian, 116034 China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering Dalian Ocean University Dalian 116023 China
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Marine Bioactive Substances Development and High Value Utilization Dalian 116023 China
- Liaoning Provincial Marine Healthy Food Engineering Research Centre Dalian, 116023 China
- Liaoning Provincial Aquatic Products Analyzing, Testing and Processing Technology Scientific Service Centre Dalian China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial co‐construction for Marine Food Deep Processing Dalian Polytechnic University Dalian, 116034 China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering Dalian Ocean University Dalian 116023 China
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Marine Bioactive Substances Development and High Value Utilization Dalian 116023 China
- Liaoning Provincial Marine Healthy Food Engineering Research Centre Dalian, 116023 China
- Liaoning Provincial Aquatic Products Analyzing, Testing and Processing Technology Scientific Service Centre Dalian China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial co‐construction for Marine Food Deep Processing Dalian Polytechnic University Dalian, 116034 China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering Dalian Ocean University Dalian 116023 China
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Marine Bioactive Substances Development and High Value Utilization Dalian 116023 China
- Liaoning Provincial Marine Healthy Food Engineering Research Centre Dalian, 116023 China
- Liaoning Provincial Aquatic Products Analyzing, Testing and Processing Technology Scientific Service Centre Dalian China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial co‐construction for Marine Food Deep Processing Dalian Polytechnic University Dalian, 116034 China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering Dalian Ocean University Dalian 116023 China
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Marine Bioactive Substances Development and High Value Utilization Dalian 116023 China
- Liaoning Provincial Marine Healthy Food Engineering Research Centre Dalian, 116023 China
- Liaoning Provincial Aquatic Products Analyzing, Testing and Processing Technology Scientific Service Centre Dalian China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial co‐construction for Marine Food Deep Processing Dalian Polytechnic University Dalian, 116034 China
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Wulandari DA, Gustini N, Murniasih T, Bayu A, Sari M, Syahputra G, Harahap IA, Rasyid A, Moria SB, Rahmawati SI, Izzati FN, Septiana E, Rachman F, Putra MY. Nutritional Value and Biological Activities of Sea Cucumber Holothuria scabra Cultured in the Open Pond System. JOURNAL OF AQUATIC FOOD PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10498850.2022.2082902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Diah Anggraini Wulandari
- Research Center for Vaccine and Drug, Research Organization for Health, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Vaccine and Drug, Research Organization for Health, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Vaccine and Drug, Research Organization for Health, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Vaccine and Drug, Research Organization for Health, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Vaccine and Drug, Research Organization for Health, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Vaccine and Drug, Research Organization for Health, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Vaccine and Drug, Research Organization for Health, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Vaccine and Drug, Research Organization for Health, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia
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- Institute for Mariculture Research and Fisheries Extension, Agency for Marine and Fisheries Research and Human Resources, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries
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- Research Center for Vaccine and Drug, Research Organization for Health, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Vaccine and Drug, Research Organization for Health, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Vaccine and Drug, Research Organization for Health, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Vaccine and Drug, Research Organization for Health, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Vaccine and Drug, Research Organization for Health, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia
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Sporosarcina aquimarina MS4 Regulates the Digestive Enzyme Activities, Body Wall Nutrients, Gut Microbiota, and Metabolites of Apostichopus japonicus. FISHES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/fishes7030134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Sporosarcina aquimarina MS4 is a microecological preparation for overwintering Apostichopus japonicus, which has an immune regulation function, but its role in the nutritional regulation of A. japonicus is not clear. This study aimed to describe the effects of S. aquimarina MS4 on the growth, digestion, and body wall nutrition of A. japonicus through feeding experiments and to discuss the potential mechanism of S. aquimarina MS4 regulating gut function through the detection of gut microbiota and metabolites. After 60 days of culture, the growth performance of A. japonicus fed S. aquimarina MS4 (108 cfu/g) significantly improved, and the content of polysaccharide, leucine, phenylalanine, lysine, and docosahexaenoic acid in the body wall significantly increased. Gut microbiota analysis showed that although Proteobacteria, Verrucomicrobia, Firmicutes, and Bacteroidetes were the predominant phyla in all the sea cucumbers, Haloferula and Rubritalea showed significant difference between the group fed with or without S. aquimarina MS4. Metabolomics analysis showed that differential metabolites in the gut were mainly enriched in amino acid metabolism and lipid metabolism. The association analysis of differential metabolites and microbiota showed that the production of some differential metabolites was significantly related to differential microorganisms, which improved the understanding of the function of microorganisms and their roles in the gut of A. japonicus. This study reveals the life activities such as growth and metabolism of A. japonicus, and it provides support for the functional study of the gut microbiome of A. japonicus.
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Sun Y, Zhao Y, Wu J, Liu N, Kang X, Wang S, Zhou D. An explainable machine learning model for identifying geographical origins of sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus based on multi-element profile. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Comprehensive proteomic analysis of sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus) in thermal processing by HPLC-MS/MS. Food Chem 2022; 373:131368. [PMID: 34717088 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Thermal processing is the most frequently adopted processing technology for sea cucumbers, which can significantly affect their protein composition. In this paper, three thermal processing methods high pressure steaming (HPS), atmospheric pressure boiling (APB), and atmospheric pressure steaming (APS) were adopted and protein compositions of both body walls and cooking liquors by thermal processing stichopus japonicus were systematically analysis by proteomic strategy. The total proteins loss rates of body walls were 11.6%, 13.0%, and 14.8% for HPS, APS, and APB methods, respectively. However, the main types of protein composition were retained. Similar mechanisms of protein loss may exist even if different thermal processing were applied. The most frequent hydrolysis sites in thermal processing were phenylalanine, leucine, asparagine, and tyrosine at both C and N terminals. This study provides theoretical guidance for optimizing the industry thermal processing of sea cucumbers.
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The Concentration of ProAKAP4 and Other Indicators of Cryopotential of Spermatozoa Cryopreserved in Extender with Holothuroidea Extract Addition. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12040521. [PMID: 35203229 PMCID: PMC8868323 DOI: 10.3390/ani12040521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Scientists are constantly making efforts to determine the fertilization capacity of sperm after ejaculation. The present research proves that the application of Holothuroidea extract to the semen extender improves its cryostability, and has a positive effect on the biological quality of sperm after the freezing process. Moreover, it has been proven that the proAKAP4 biomarker can be successfully used to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of various extenders for semen cryopreservation. Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the concentration of proAKAP4 and other indicators of cryopotential of spermatozoa cryopreserved in extender with Holothuroidea extract addition. Nine Holstein Friesian bulls, 3.5 years old, of known health status, were used for the study. The animals were kept and fed equally. Semen was collected once a week using an artificial vagina. The commercially available Holothuroidea extract was used as a supplement to the commercial extender (0, 2, 4 and 6 µL/mL) before the freezing/thawing process. The viability, motility, motion parameters, and acrosome integrity of the sperm were analyzed with (test) or without (control) extract samples. Furthermore, the concentration of the proAKAP4 biomarker in frozen sperm was assessed. It was shown that the addition of 4 and 6 µL of the extract may have a positive effect on the quality parameters of the sperm after thawing. The results indicate that extender supplementation with the above extract modulates (increases) the concentration of proAKAP4 in sperm at all tested levels. Additionally, this indicator has become helpful in identifying sperm of poor biological quality. Moreover, it has been proven that the proAKAP4 biomarker can be successfully used to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of various extenders for semen cryopreservation.
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Riani E, Cordova MR. Microplastic ingestion by the sandfish Holothuria scabra in Lampung and Sumbawa, Indonesia. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 175:113134. [PMID: 34823866 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This study investigated the abundances and characteristics of microplastics in sediments and sandfish (Holothuria scabra) in Lampung and Sumbawa, Indonesia. Microplastics were found in 89.02% of all sandfish samples, with an average abundance of 2.01 ± 1.59 particles individual-1. The abundance of microplastics was 58.42 ± 24.33 particles kg-1 in surface sediments. Furthermore, there was a positive relationship between the abundance of microplastics in sandfish and sediments. Fragments and fibers with small-sized microplastics (300-1000 μm) were the most abundant types found in sandfish and sediments. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) analysis showed that polyethylene (30.08%), polypropylene (30.08%), polyurethane (12.20%), and polyethylene terephthalate (8.94%) were the most abundant polymers in the samples. Our results strongly indicate that microplastics in Lampung and Sumbawa originate from the fragmentation of large plastics. Better solid waste management in Indonesia is needed to reduce plastic waste leakage, which could become microplastics.
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- Etty Riani
- Department of Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Fishery and Marine Science, Bogor Agricultural University, Jalan Rasamala Kampus IPB Dramaga, Bogor 16680, Indonesia.
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- Research Center for Oceanography, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Jl, Pasir Putih 1, Ancol Timur, Jakarta 14430, Indonesia; Research Center for Oceanography, National Research and Innovation Agency, Jl, Pasir Putih 1, Ancol Timur, Jakarta 14430, Indonesia.
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Nugroho A, Harahap IA, Ardiansyah A, Bayu A, Rasyid A, Murniasih T, Setyastuti A, Putra MY. Antioxidant and antibacterial activities in 21 species of Indonesian sea cucumbers. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022; 59:239-248. [PMID: 35068568 PMCID: PMC8758811 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-021-05007-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Sea cucumbers are marine organisms with uses in food, cosmetics, and medicine. This study aimed to identify Indonesian sea cucumbers with high antioxidant and antibacterial activities. Twenty-one sea cucumber species were used for this study. Antioxidant capacity was evaluated using the 2,2-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazine assay. Antibacterial activity was assessed using the disk diffusion assay, whereas the resazurin-based assay was employed to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC). Volatile compounds possibly related to the biological activity of sea cucumbers were analyzed via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Holothuria atra had the strongest antioxidant capacity (IC50 = 14.22 ± 0.87 µg µL-1). Stichopus vastus displayed the best antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, whereas Stichopus ocellatus extract was most potent against Vibrio cholerae. Holothuria albiventer, which controlled Bacillus subtilis most effectively while also being active against S. aureus and V. cholerae, was the optimal antimicrobial species. H. albiventer and Actinopyga echinites inhibited B. subtilis growth at 12.5 µg µL-1. The MBC tests indicated that the antibacterial activities of sea cucumbers at the MIC were bacteriostatic, rather than bactericidal, in nature. GC-MS analysis uncovered long-chain fatty acids that might be associated with the antibacterial activities of sea cucumbers.
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- Aji Nugroho
- Research Center for Biotechnology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor No. Km 46, Cibinong, Bogor, Jawa Barat 16911 Indonesia
- Center for National Marine Protected Area (BKKPN) Kupang, Ministry of Marine Affairs & Fisheries, Jl. Yos Sudarso Bolok Direction, Alak, Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur 85231 Indonesia
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- Research Center for Biotechnology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor No. Km 46, Cibinong, Bogor, Jawa Barat 16911 Indonesia
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- Research Center for Biotechnology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor No. Km 46, Cibinong, Bogor, Jawa Barat 16911 Indonesia
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- Research Center for Biotechnology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor No. Km 46, Cibinong, Bogor, Jawa Barat 16911 Indonesia
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- Research Center for Biotechnology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor No. Km 46, Cibinong, Bogor, Jawa Barat 16911 Indonesia
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- Research Center for Biotechnology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor No. Km 46, Cibinong, Bogor, Jawa Barat 16911 Indonesia
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- Research Center for Oceanography, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Jl. Pasir Putih I, Ancol Timur, Jakarta, 14430 Indonesia
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- Research Center for Biotechnology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor No. Km 46, Cibinong, Bogor, Jawa Barat 16911 Indonesia
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Wei W, Fan XM, Jia SH, Zhang XP, Zhang Z, Zhang XJ, Zhang JX, Zhang YW. Sea Cucumber Intestinal Peptide Induces the Apoptosis of MCF-7 Cells by Inhibiting PI3K/AKT Pathway. Front Nutr 2022; 8:763692. [PMID: 34970576 PMCID: PMC8713759 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.763692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Sea cucumbers are one of many marine echinoderm animals that contain valuable nutrients and medicinal compounds. The bioactive substances in sea cucumbers make them have promising biological and pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-tumor effects. In this study, sea cucumber intestinal peptide (SCIP) is a small molecular oligopeptide (<1,000 Da) extracted from sea cucumber intestines hydrolyzed by alkaline protease. The analysis of amino acid composition showed that hydrophobic amino acids and branched-chain amino acids were rich in SCIP. Nowadays, although increasing studies have revealed the biological functions of the sea cucumber active substances, there are few studies on the function of SCIP. Furthermore, due to the anti-cancer activity being an essential characteristic of sea cucumber active substances, we also investigated the anti-cancer potential and the underlying mechanism of SCIP in vivo and in vitro. The results indicate that SCIP inhibits the growth of MCF-7 tumor cells in zebrafish and increases the apoptosis of human breast cancer MCF-7 cells. Further mechanism studies confirm that SCIP promotes the expression of apoptosis-related proteins and thus promotes the breast cancer cells (MCF-7) apoptosis via inhibition of PI3K/AKT signal transduction pathway.
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- Wei Wei
- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.,Shandong Tianjiu Industry Group, Heze, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Sport Training and Monitoring, Tianjiu Research and Development Center for Exercise Nutrition and Foods, College of Health Science, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, China
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- Shandong Tianjiu Industry Group, Heze, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Liu F, Tang L, Tao M, Cui C, He D, Li L, Liao Y, Gao Y, He J, Sun F, Lin H, Li H. Stichoposide C Exerts Anticancer Effects on Ovarian Cancer by Inducing Autophagy via Inhibiting AKT/mTOR Pathway. Onco Targets Ther 2022; 15:87-101. [PMID: 35087279 PMCID: PMC8789324 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s340556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Fangfang Liu
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecology Oncology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People’s Republic of China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People’s Republic of China
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- Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Benxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Benxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Research Center for Marine Drugs, State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Pharmacy, RenJi Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Research Center for Marine Drugs, State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Pharmacy, RenJi Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: He Li; Fan Sun Tel +86 21 51322222; +86 21 68383339 Email ;
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Mao J, Zhang Z, Chen Y, Wu T, Fersht V, Jin Y, Meng J, Zhang M. Sea cucumber peptides inhibit the malignancy of NSCLC by regulating miR-378a-5p targeted TUSC2. Food Funct 2021; 12:12362-12371. [PMID: 34788772 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo02267a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Lung cancer is a common cancer with high mortality worldwide, and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for the majority. The clinical treatment effect of NSCLC is not ideal. The aim of this study was to investigate the inhibitory effect of sea cucumber peptide (SCP) on NSCLC and its mechanism. The results showed that SCP could effectively inhibit the proliferation, migration and invasion of A549 cells. In addition, SCP can also inhibit the formation of pleural effusion and tumor growth in lung cancer mice, reduce liver and kidney injury, increase the levels of IL-2 and IL-12, decrease the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α, and prolong the survival time of mice. The microRNA sequencing and immunohistochemistry of mouse tumors showed that the tumor suppressor gene TUSC2 targeted by miR-378a-5p was involved in the inhibition of tumor growth by SCP. This study provides an experimental basis for the further development of SCP as an anti-tumor nutritional supplement, and provides a new idea for exploring the molecular mechanism of food derived active peptides in anti-tumor applications.
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- Jing Mao
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- Bestlife Biological Technology Co., Ltd, Hebei Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- Center for Applied Medicine and Food Safety "Biomed", Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
- Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
- China-Russia Agricultural Products Processing Joint Laboratory, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300384, PR China
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Rathnayake AU, Abuine R, Palanisamy S, Lee JK, Byun HG. Characterization and purification of β−secretase inhibitory peptides fraction from sea cucumber (Holothuria spinifera) enzymatic hydrolysates. Process Biochem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2021.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Identification and localization of growth factor genes in the sea cucumber , Holothuria scabra. Heliyon 2021; 7:e08370. [PMID: 34825084 PMCID: PMC8605306 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08370] [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: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The sea cucumber Holothuria scabra is both an economically important species in Asian countries and an emerging experimental model for research studies in regeneration and medicinal bioactives. Growth factors and their receptors are known to be key components that guide tissue repair and renewal, yet validation of their presence in H. scabra has not been established. We performed a targeted in silico search of H. scabra transcriptome data to elucidate conserved growth factor family and receptor genes. In total, 42 transcripts were identified, of which 9 were validated by gene cloning and sequencing. The H. scabra growth factor genes, such as bone morphogenetic protein 2A (BMP 2A), bone morphogenetic protein 5-like (BMP5-like), neurotrophin (NT) and fibroblast growth factor 18 (FGF18), were selected for further analyses, including phylogenetic comparison and spatial gene expression using RT-PCR and in situ hybridization. Expression of all genes investigated were widespread in multiple tissues. However, BMP 2A, BMP5-like and NT were found extensively in the radial nerve cord cells, while FGF18 was highly expressed in connective tissue layer of the body wall. Our identification and expression analysis of the H. scabra growth factor genes provided the molecular information of growth factors in this species which may ultimately complement the research in regenerative medicine.
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Mildenberger J, Remm M, Atanassova M. Self-assembly potential of bioactive peptides from Norwegian sea cucumber Parastichopus tremulus for development of functional hydrogels. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Xing J, Zhang M, Zheng J, Yang S, Yang J. Effect of extra oxygen on Apostichopus japonicus life sustainability during commercial transport. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Rapid identification of geographical origin of sea cucumbers Apostichopus japonicus using FT-NIR coupled with light gradient boosting machine. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.107883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Lu M, Mishra A, Boschetti C, Lin J, Liu Y, Huang H, Kaminski CF, Huang Z, Tunnacliffe A, Kaminski Schierle GS. Sea Cucumber-Derived Peptides Alleviate Oxidative Stress in Neuroblastoma Cells and Improve Survival in C. elegans Exposed to Neurotoxic Paraquat. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:8842926. [PMID: 33959216 PMCID: PMC8075690 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8842926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Oxidative stress results when the production of oxidants outweighs the capacity of the antioxidant defence mechanisms. This can lead to pathological conditions including cancer and neurodegeneration. Consequently, there is considerable interest in compounds with antioxidant activity, including those from natural sources. Here, we characterise the antioxidant activity of three novel peptides identified in protein hydrolysates from the sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus. Under oxidative stress conditions, synthetic versions of the sea cucumber peptides significantly compensate for glutathione depletion, decrease mitochondrial superoxide levels, and alleviate mitophagy in human neuroblastoma cells. Moreover, orally supplied peptides improve survival of the Caenorhabditis elegans after treatment with paraquat, the latter of which leads to the production of excessive oxidative stress. Thus, the sea cucumber peptides exhibit antioxidant activity at both the cellular and organism levels and might prove attractive as nutritional supplements for healthy ageing.
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- Meng Lu
- Cambridge Infinitus Research Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, UK
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- Cambridge Infinitus Research Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, UK
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- Cambridge Infinitus Research Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, UK
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- Research Institute for Food Nutrition and Human Health, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
- School of Biosciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Biosciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Biosciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Cambridge Infinitus Research Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, UK
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- Research Institute for Food Nutrition and Human Health, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Cambridge Infinitus Research Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, UK
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- Cambridge Infinitus Research Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, UK
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Effect of Drying on Nutritional Composition of Atlantic Sea Cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa) Viscera Derived from Newfoundland Fisheries. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9040703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cucumaria frondosa is the main sea cucumber species harvested from Newfoundland waters. During processing, the viscera of sea cucumber are usually discarded as waste. As a matter of fact, sea cucumber viscera are abundant in various nutrients and promising for valorization. In the present study, sea cucumber viscera were pretreated by air drying and freeze drying, and the nutritional compositions of the dried products were investigated, including proximate composition, lipid class, fatty acid profile, and amino acid composition. The dried viscera had similar levels of ash, lipids, and proteins compared to fresh viscera. Both air- and freeze-dried viscera had total fatty acid composition similar to fresh viscera, with high levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) (30–31%), especially eicosapentaenoic acid (27–28%), and low levels of omega-6 PUFAs (~1%). The dried samples were abundant in essential amino acids (46–51%). Compared to air-dried viscera, freeze-dried viscera contained a lower content of moisture and free fatty acids, and higher content of glycine and omega-3 PUFAs in phospholipid fraction. The high content of nutritious components in dried viscera of Cucumaria frondosa indicates their great potential for valorization into high-value products.
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Tangrodchanapong T, Sornkaew N, Yurasakpong L, Niamnont N, Nantasenamat C, Sobhon P, Meemon K. Beneficial Effects of Cyclic Ether 2-Butoxytetrahydrofuran from Sea Cucumber Holothuria scabra against Aβ Aggregate Toxicity in Transgenic Caenorhabditis elegans and Potential Chemical Interaction. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26082195. [PMID: 33920352 PMCID: PMC8070609 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26082195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [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: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The pathological finding of amyloid-β (Aβ) aggregates is thought to be a leading cause of untreated Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In this study, we isolated 2-butoxytetrahydrofuran (2-BTHF), a small cyclic ether, from Holothuria scabra and demonstrated its therapeutic potential against AD through the attenuation of Aβ aggregation in a transgenic Caenorhabditis elegans model. Our results revealed that amongst the five H. scabra isolated compounds, 2-BTHF was shown to be the most effective in suppressing worm paralysis caused by Aβ toxicity and in expressing strong neuroprotection in CL4176 and CL2355 strains, respectively. An immunoblot analysis showed that CL4176 and CL2006 treated with 2-BTHF showed no effect on the level of Aβ monomers but significantly reduced the toxic oligomeric form and the amount of 1,4-bis(3-carboxy-hydroxy-phenylethenyl)-benzene (X-34)-positive fibril deposits. This concurrently occurred with a reduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the treated CL4176 worms. Mechanistically, heat shock factor 1 (HSF-1) (at residues histidine 63 (HIS63) and glutamine 72 (GLN72)) was shown to be 2-BTHF’s potential target that might contribute to an increased expression of autophagy-related genes required for the breakdown of the Aβ aggregate, thus attenuating its toxicity. In conclusion, 2-BTHF from H. scabra could protect C. elegans from Aβ toxicity by suppressing its aggregation via an HSF-1-regulated autophagic pathway and has been implicated as a potential drug for AD.
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- Taweesak Tangrodchanapong
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; (T.T.); (L.Y.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand; (N.S.); (N.N.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; (T.T.); (L.Y.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand; (N.S.); (N.N.)
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- Center of Data Mining and Biomedical Informatics, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand;
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; (T.T.); (L.Y.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; (T.T.); (L.Y.); (P.S.)
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +66-22-015-407
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Martín-Hernández R, Rodríguez-Canul R, Kantún-Moreno N, Olvera-Novoa MA, Medina-Contreras O, Garikoitz-Legarda C, Triviño JC, Zamora-Briseño JA, May-Solis V, Poot-Salazar A, Pérez-Vega JA, Gil-Zamorano J, Grant G, Dávalos A, Olivera-Castillo L. Comparative Transcriptomes of the Body Wall of Wild and Farmed Sea Cucumber Isostichopus badionotus. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22083882. [PMID: 33918680 PMCID: PMC8070510 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22083882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 03/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Overfishing of sea cucumber Isostichopus badionotus from Yucatan has led to a major population decline. They are being captured as an alternative to traditional species despite a paucity of information about their health-promoting properties. The transcriptome of the body wall of wild and farmed I. badionotus has now been studied for the first time by an RNA-Seq approach. The functional profile of wild I. badionotus was comparable with data in the literature for other regularly captured species. In contrast, the metabolism of first generation farmed I. badionotus was impaired. This had multiple possible causes including a sub-optimal growth environment and impaired nutrient utilization. Several key metabolic pathways that are important in effective handling and accretion of nutrients and energy, or clearance of harmful cellular metabolites, were disrupted or dysregulated. For instance, collagen mRNAs were greatly reduced and deposition of collagen proteins impaired. Wild I. badionotus is, therefore, a suitable alternative to other widely used species but, at present, the potential of farmed I. badionotus is unclear. The environmental or nutritional factors responsible for their impaired function in culture remain unknown, but the present data gives useful pointers to the underlying problems associated with their aquaculture.
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- Roberto Martín-Hernández
- Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Unit, IMDEA Food Institute, CEI UAM+CSIC, Carretera de Cantoblanco 8, 28049 Madrid, Spain;
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología y Biología Molecular, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN-Unidad Mérida, Antigua Carretera a Progreso Km. 6, Mérida 97310, Yucatán, Mexico; (R.R.-C.); (N.K.-M.); (J.A.Z.-B.); (J.A.P.-V.)
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología y Biología Molecular, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN-Unidad Mérida, Antigua Carretera a Progreso Km. 6, Mérida 97310, Yucatán, Mexico; (R.R.-C.); (N.K.-M.); (J.A.Z.-B.); (J.A.P.-V.)
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- Laboratorio de Nutrición Acuícola, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN-Unidad Mérida, Antigua Carretera a Progreso Km. 6, Mérida 97310, Yucatán, Mexico; (M.A.O.-N.); (V.M.-S.)
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- Unidad de Investigación Epidemiológica en Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Infantil de México “Federico Gómez”, Mexico City 06720, Mexico;
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- Bioinformatics Department, Sistemas Genómicos S.L., Ronda de Guglielmo Marconi 6, 46980 Paterna, Spain; (C.G.-L.); (J.C.T.)
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- Bioinformatics Department, Sistemas Genómicos S.L., Ronda de Guglielmo Marconi 6, 46980 Paterna, Spain; (C.G.-L.); (J.C.T.)
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología y Biología Molecular, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN-Unidad Mérida, Antigua Carretera a Progreso Km. 6, Mérida 97310, Yucatán, Mexico; (R.R.-C.); (N.K.-M.); (J.A.Z.-B.); (J.A.P.-V.)
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- Laboratorio de Nutrición Acuícola, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN-Unidad Mérida, Antigua Carretera a Progreso Km. 6, Mérida 97310, Yucatán, Mexico; (M.A.O.-N.); (V.M.-S.)
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- Centro Regional de Investigaciones Acuícola y Pesqueras en Yucalpetén, Instituto Nacional de Pesca y Acuacultura, Boulevard del Pescador S/N, Puerto de Abrigo, Progreso 97320, Yucatán, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología y Biología Molecular, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN-Unidad Mérida, Antigua Carretera a Progreso Km. 6, Mérida 97310, Yucatán, Mexico; (R.R.-C.); (N.K.-M.); (J.A.Z.-B.); (J.A.P.-V.)
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- Laboratory of Epigenetics of Lipid Metabolism, IMDEA Food Institute, CEI UAM+CSIC, Carretera de Cantoblanco 8, 28049 Madrid, Spain;
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- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, UK
- Correspondence: (G.G.); (A.D.); (L.O.-C.)
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- Laboratory of Epigenetics of Lipid Metabolism, IMDEA Food Institute, CEI UAM+CSIC, Carretera de Cantoblanco 8, 28049 Madrid, Spain;
- Correspondence: (G.G.); (A.D.); (L.O.-C.)
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- Laboratorio de Nutrición Acuícola, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN-Unidad Mérida, Antigua Carretera a Progreso Km. 6, Mérida 97310, Yucatán, Mexico; (M.A.O.-N.); (V.M.-S.)
- Correspondence: (G.G.); (A.D.); (L.O.-C.)
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Lobine D, Rengasamy KRR, Mahomoodally MF. Functional foods and bioactive ingredients harnessed from the ocean: current status and future perspectives. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 62:5794-5823. [PMID: 33724095 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1893643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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With an increase in life expectancy and decrease of quality-of-life couple with the high prevalence of diseases, diet is expected to play a key function in sustaining human health. Nutritionists, food technologists and medical experts are working in synergy to cater for the increasing demand of food with associated therapeutic benefits, commonly known as functional food, that may improve well-being and reduce the risk of diseases. Interestingly, the marine ecosystem, due to its abundant and phenomenal biodiversity of marine organisms, constitutes a vital source of a panoply of healthy foods supply for the thriving functional food industry. Marine organisms such as seaweeds, sea cucumbers, sponges, and mollusks amongst others are sources of thousands of biologically active metabolites with antioxidant, anti-parasitic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Given the growing number of research and interest to probe into the therapeutic roles of marine products, this review was designed to provide a comprehensive summary of the therapeutic properties of marine organisms (macroalgae, sea cucumbers and fish among others) which are consumed worldwide, in addition to their potentials and as sources of functional ingredients for developing novel food and fostering wellness. The gap between research development and actual commercialization, and future prospects of marine-based products also summarized to some extent.
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- Devina Lobine
- Department of Health Sciences; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Mauritius, Réduit, Mauritius
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- Indigenous Knowledge Systems Centre, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Mmabatho, North West Province, South Africa
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- Department of Health Sciences; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Mauritius, Réduit, Mauritius
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Klassen L, Xing X, Tingley JP, Low KE, King ML, Reintjes G, Abbott DW. Approaches to Investigate Selective Dietary Polysaccharide Utilization by Human Gut Microbiota at a Functional Level. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:632684. [PMID: 33679661 PMCID: PMC7933471 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.632684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The human diet is temporally and spatially dynamic, and influenced by culture, regional food systems, socioeconomics, and consumer preference. Such factors result in enormous structural diversity of ingested glycans that are refractory to digestion by human enzymes. To convert these glycans into metabolizable nutrients and energy, humans rely upon the catalytic potential encoded within the gut microbiome, a rich collective of microorganisms residing in the gastrointestinal tract. The development of high-throughput sequencing methods has enabled microbial communities to be studied with more coverage and depth, and as a result, cataloging the taxonomic structure of the gut microbiome has become routine. Efforts to unravel the microbial processes governing glycan digestion by the gut microbiome, however, are still in their infancy and will benefit by retooling our approaches to study glycan structure at high resolution and adopting next-generation functional methods. Also, new bioinformatic tools specialized for annotating carbohydrate-active enzymes and predicting their functions with high accuracy will be required for deciphering the catalytic potential of sequence datasets. Furthermore, physiological approaches to enable genotype-phenotype assignments within the gut microbiome, such as fluorescent polysaccharides, has enabled rapid identification of carbohydrate interactions at the single cell level. In this review, we summarize the current state-of-knowledge of these methods and discuss how their continued development will advance our understanding of gut microbiome function.
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- Leeann Klassen
- Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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- Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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- Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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- Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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- Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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- Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
- Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, Bremen, Germany
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- Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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