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Soriano-Ursúa MA, Cordova-Chávez RI, Farfan-García ED, Kabalka G. Boron-containing compounds as labels, drugs, and theranostic agents for diabetes and its complications. World J Diabetes 2024; 15:1060-1069. [PMID: 38983826 PMCID: PMC11229952 DOI: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i6.1060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
Abstract
Diabetes is a disease with a high global burden. Current strategies have failed to limit the advancement and impact of the disease. Successful early diagnosis and treatment will require the development of new agents. In this sense, boron-containing compounds have been reported as agents with the ability to reduce glycemia and lipidemia. They have also been used for labeling and measuring carbohydrates and other molecules linked to the initial stages of diabetes and its progression. In addition, certain boron compounds bind to molecules related to diabetes development and their biological activity in the regulation of elevated glycemia. Finally, it should be noted that some boron compounds appear to exert beneficial effects on diabetes complications such as accelerating wound healing while ameliorating pain in diabetic patients.
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- Marvin A Soriano-Ursúa
- Department of Physiology, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México 11340, Mexico
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, United States
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He L, Li S, Huang Y, Zhu Y, Fan L, Zhang H, Hou X, Li X, Deng H, Guo X, Liu C, Hu C, Cao B. Association of four metalloids in the serum and urine of individuals with major depressive disorders: a case-control study. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1403852. [PMID: 38932939 PMCID: PMC11199380 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1403852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) pathogenesis may involve metalloids in a significant way. The aim of our study was to identify potential links between MDD and metalloid elements [boron (B), germanium (Ge), arsenic (As), antimony (Sb)]. Methods A total of 72 MDD cases and 75 healthy controls (HCs) were recruited from Zhumadian Second People's Hospital in Henan Province, China. The levels of four metallic elements (B, Ge, As, and Sb) in the serum and urine were measured using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Results In comparison to the HCs, the B, As, and Sb levels were considerably lower in the MDD group (p < 0.05) in the serum; the MDD group had significantly higher (p < 0.05) and significantly lower (p < 0.001) B and Sb levels in the urine. After adjusting for potential confounders, serum B (OR = 0.120; 95% CI, 0.048, 0.300; p < 0.001) and Sb (OR = 0.133; 95% CI, 0.055, 0.322; p < 0.001) showed a negative correlation with MDD. Urine B had a negative correlation (OR = 0.393; 95% CI, 0.193, 0.801; p = 0.01) with MDD, while urine Sb had a positive correlation (OR = 3.335; 95% CI, 1.654, 6.726; p = 0.001) with MDD. Conclusion Our current research offers insightful hints for future investigation into the function of metalloids in connection to MDD processes.
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- Lei He
- Zhumadian Second People’s Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhumadian, China
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- Zhumadian Second People’s Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhumadian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cognition and Personality, Faculty of Psychology, Ministry of Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Zhumadian Second People’s Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhumadian, China
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- Zhumadian Second People’s Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhumadian, China
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- Zhumadian Second People’s Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhumadian, China
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- Zhumadian Second People’s Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhumadian, China
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- Zhumadian Second People’s Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhumadian, China
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- Zhumadian Second People’s Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhumadian, China
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- Zhumadian Second People’s Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhumadian, China
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- Zhumadian Second People’s Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhumadian, China
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- Zhumadian Second People’s Hospital, Brain Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhumadian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cognition and Personality, Faculty of Psychology, Ministry of Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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Biţă CE, Scorei IR, Vreju AF, Muşetescu AE, Mogoşanu GD, Biţă A, Dinescu VC, Dinescu ŞC, Criveanu C, Bărbulescu AL, Florescu A, Ciurea PL. Microbiota-Accessible Boron-Containing Compounds in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1965. [PMID: 38004014 PMCID: PMC10673453 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59111965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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The microbiota-gut-brain axis has garnered increasing attention in recent years for its role in various health conditions, including neuroinflammatory disorders like complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). CRPS is a debilitating condition characterized by chronic neuropathic pain, and its etiology and pathophysiology remain elusive. Emerging research suggests that alterations in the gut microbiota composition and function could play a significant role in CRPS development and progression. Our paper explores the implications of microbiota in CRPS and the potential therapeutic role of boron (B). Studies have demonstrated that individuals with CRPS often exhibit dysbiosis, with imbalances in beneficial and pathogenic gut bacteria. Dysbiosis can lead to increased gut permeability and systemic inflammation, contributing to the chronic pain experienced in CRPS. B, an essential trace element, has shown promise in modulating the gut microbiome positively and exerting anti-inflammatory effects. Recent preclinical and clinical studies suggest that B supplementation may alleviate neuropathic pain and improve CRPS symptoms by restoring microbiota balance and reducing inflammation. Our review highlights the complex interplay between microbiota, inflammation, and neuropathic pain in CRPS and underscores the potential of B as a novel therapeutic approach to target the microbiota-gut-brain axis, offering hope for improved management of this challenging condition.
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- Cristina Elena Biţă
- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (C.E.B.); (A.F.V.); (A.E.M.); (Ş.C.D.); (C.C.); (A.L.B.); (A.F.); (P.L.C.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, BioBoron Research Institute, S.C. Natural Research S.R.L., 31B Dunării Street, 207465 Podari, Romania
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (C.E.B.); (A.F.V.); (A.E.M.); (Ş.C.D.); (C.C.); (A.L.B.); (A.F.); (P.L.C.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (C.E.B.); (A.F.V.); (A.E.M.); (Ş.C.D.); (C.C.); (A.L.B.); (A.F.); (P.L.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (G.D.M.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (G.D.M.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Health Promotion and Occupational Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania;
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (C.E.B.); (A.F.V.); (A.E.M.); (Ş.C.D.); (C.C.); (A.L.B.); (A.F.); (P.L.C.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (C.E.B.); (A.F.V.); (A.E.M.); (Ş.C.D.); (C.C.); (A.L.B.); (A.F.); (P.L.C.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (C.E.B.); (A.F.V.); (A.E.M.); (Ş.C.D.); (C.C.); (A.L.B.); (A.F.); (P.L.C.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (C.E.B.); (A.F.V.); (A.E.M.); (Ş.C.D.); (C.C.); (A.L.B.); (A.F.); (P.L.C.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (C.E.B.); (A.F.V.); (A.E.M.); (Ş.C.D.); (C.C.); (A.L.B.); (A.F.); (P.L.C.)
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Jalali S, Borumandnia N, Basiri A, Nagiee M, Amiri FB, Tavasoli S, Kheirolahkhani Y, Taheri M. A Comparison of Boron Supplement and Tamsulosin as Medical Expulsive Therapy for Urinary Stones After Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:5126-5133. [PMID: 36808295 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03597-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
Abstract
Treatment with alpha-blockers has been used in many studies to facilitate stone clearance after extra-corporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), based on mediating ureteral wall relaxation. Ureteral wall edema is another barrier against the stone passage. We aimed to compare the effectiveness of boron supplement (due to its anti-inflammatory effect) and tamsulosin in the passage of stone fragments after ESWL. Eligible patients after ESWL were randomly assigned to two groups and were treated with boron supplement (10 mg/BD) or tamsulosin (0.4 mg per night) for 2 weeks. The primary outcome was the stone expulsion rate according to the remained fragmented stone burden. The secondary outcomes were the time of stone clearance, pain intensity, drug side effects, and the need for auxiliary procedures. In this randomized control trial, 200 eligible patients were treated with boron supplement or tamsulosin. Finally, 89 and 81 patients in the two groups completed the study, respectively. The expulsion rate was 46.6% in the boron and 38.7% in the tamsulosin group, which there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (p = 0.003), as well as the time of stone clearance (7.47 ± 22.4 vs 6.52 ± 18.45, days, p = 0.648, respectively), after 2-week follow-up. Moreover, pain intensity was the same in both groups. No Significant side effects were reported in the two groups. Boron supplement could be effective as adjuvant medical expulsive therapy after ESWL with no significant side effects in short-term follow-up. Iranian Clinical Trial Registration number and date of registration: IRCT20191026045244N3, 07/29/2020.
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- Saba Jalali
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, No. 103, Shahid Jafari (9Th Boostan) St., Pasdaran Ave, IR 1666663111, Tehran, Iran
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- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, No. 103, Shahid Jafari (9Th Boostan) St., Pasdaran Ave, IR 1666663111, Tehran, Iran
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- Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Research Centre for Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, No. 103, Shahid Jafari (9Th Boostan) St., Pasdaran Ave, IR 1666663111, Tehran, Iran
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- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, No. 103, Shahid Jafari (9Th Boostan) St., Pasdaran Ave, IR 1666663111, Tehran, Iran.
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Zhao C, Chen S, Han Y, Zhang F, Ren M, Hu Q, Ye P, Li X, Jin E, Li S. Proteomic Analysis of Rat Duodenum Reveals the Modulatory Effect of Boron Supplementation on Immune Activity. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:1560. [PMID: 37628612 PMCID: PMC10454175 DOI: 10.3390/genes14081560] [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: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The proper supplementation of boron, an essential trace element, can enhance animal immune function. We utilized the method of TMT peptide labeling in conjunction with LC-MS/MS quantitative proteomics for the purpose of examining the effects of boric acid on a rat model and analyzing proteins from the duodenum. In total, 5594 proteins were obtained from the 0, 10, and 320 mg/L boron treatment groups. Two hundred eighty-four proteins that exhibit differential expression were detected. Among the comparison, groups of 0 vs. 10 mg/L, 0 vs. 320 mg/L, and 10 vs. 320 mg/L of boron, 110, 32, and 179 proteins, respectively, demonstrated differential expression. The results revealed that these differential expression proteins (DEPs) mainly clustered into two profiles. GO annotations suggested that most of the DEPs played a role in the immune system process, in which 2'-5'-oligoadenylate synthetase-like, myxovirus resistance 1, myxovirus resistance 2, dynein cytoplasmic 1 intermediate chain 1, and coiled-coil domain containing 88B showed differential expression. The DEPs had demonstrated an augmentation in the signaling pathways, which primarily include phagosome, antigen processing, and presentation, as well as cell adhesion molecules (CAMs). Our study found that immune responses in the duodenum were enhanced by lower doses of boron and that this effect is likely mediated by changes in protein expression patterns in related signaling pathways. It offers an in-depth understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms that lead to immune modulation in rats subjected to dietary boron treatment.
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- Chunfang Zhao
- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China; (C.Z.); (S.C.); (Y.H.); (F.Z.); (M.R.); (Q.H.); (P.Y.); (X.L.); (S.L.)
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation and Health, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China; (C.Z.); (S.C.); (Y.H.); (F.Z.); (M.R.); (Q.H.); (P.Y.); (X.L.); (S.L.)
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation and Health, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China; (C.Z.); (S.C.); (Y.H.); (F.Z.); (M.R.); (Q.H.); (P.Y.); (X.L.); (S.L.)
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation and Health, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China; (C.Z.); (S.C.); (Y.H.); (F.Z.); (M.R.); (Q.H.); (P.Y.); (X.L.); (S.L.)
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation and Health, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China; (C.Z.); (S.C.); (Y.H.); (F.Z.); (M.R.); (Q.H.); (P.Y.); (X.L.); (S.L.)
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation and Health, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China; (C.Z.); (S.C.); (Y.H.); (F.Z.); (M.R.); (Q.H.); (P.Y.); (X.L.); (S.L.)
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation and Health, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China; (C.Z.); (S.C.); (Y.H.); (F.Z.); (M.R.); (Q.H.); (P.Y.); (X.L.); (S.L.)
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation and Health, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China; (C.Z.); (S.C.); (Y.H.); (F.Z.); (M.R.); (Q.H.); (P.Y.); (X.L.); (S.L.)
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation and Health, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China; (C.Z.); (S.C.); (Y.H.); (F.Z.); (M.R.); (Q.H.); (P.Y.); (X.L.); (S.L.)
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation and Health, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China; (C.Z.); (S.C.); (Y.H.); (F.Z.); (M.R.); (Q.H.); (P.Y.); (X.L.); (S.L.)
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation and Health, No. 9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Chuzhou 233100, China
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Hayal TB, Doğan A, Şenkal S, Bulut E, Şişli HB, Şahin F. Evaluation of the effect of boron derivatives on cardiac differentiation of mouse pluripotent stem cells. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2023; 79:127258. [PMID: 37451093 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND The heart is one of the first organs to form during embryonic development and has a very important place. So much that the formation of a functional heart is completed on the 55th day of human development and the 15th day of mouse development. Myocardial, endocardial and epicardial cells, which are derived from the mesoderm layer, are the cells that form the basis of the heart. Cardiac development, like other embryonic developments, is tightly controlled and regulated by various signaling pathways. The WNT signaling pathway is the most studied of these signaling pathways and the one with the clearest relationship with heart development. It is known that boron compounds and the Wnt/β-catenin pathway are highly correlated. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the role of boron compounds in heart development as well as its effect on pluripotency of mouse embryonic stem cells for the first time in the literature. METHODS Toxicity of boron compounds was evaluated by using MTS analysis and obtained results were supported by morphological pictures, Trypan Blue staining and Annexin V staining. Additionally, the possible boron-related change in pluripotency of embryonic stem cells were analyzed with alkaline phosphatase activity and immunocytochemical staining of Oct4 protein as well as gene expression levels of pluripotency related OCT4, SOX2 and KLF4 genes. The alterations in the embryonic body formation capacity of mouse embryonic stem cells due to the application boron derivatives were also evaluated. Three linage differentiation was conducted to clarify the real impact of boron compounds on embryonic development. Lastly, cardiac differentiation of mESCs was investigated by using morphological pictures, cytosolic calcium measurement, gene expression and immunocytochemical analysis of cardiac differentiation related genes and in the presence of boron compounds. RESULTS Obtained results show that boron treatment maintains the pluripotency of embryonic stem cells at non-toxic concentrations. Additionally, endodermal, and mesodermal fate was found to be triggered after boron treatment. Also, initiation of cardiomyocyte differentiation by boron derivative treatments caused an increased gene expression levels of cardiac differentiation related TNNT2, Nkx2.5 and ISL-1 gene expression levels. CONCLUSION This study indicates that boron application, which is responsible for maintaining pluripotency of mESCs, can be used for increased cardiomyocyte differentiation of mESCs.
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- Taha Bartu Hayal
- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey; Current affiliation: Translational Stem Cell Biology Branch, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, United States.
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Ri CC, Mf CR, D RV, T PC, F TC, Ir S, A AG, Ma SU. Boron-Containing Compounds for Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Human Metabolic Disorders. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:2222-2239. [PMID: 35771339 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03346-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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The application of natural and synthetic boron-containing compounds (BCC) in biomedical field is expanding. BCC have effects in the metabolism of living organisms. Some boron-enriched supplements are marketed as they exert effects in the bone and skeletal muscle; but also, BCC are being reported as acting on the enzymes and transporters of membrane suggesting they could modify the carbohydrate metabolism linked to some pathologies of high global burden, as an example is diabetes mellitus. Also, some recent findings are showing effects of BCC on lipid metabolism. In this review, information regarding the effects and interaction of these compounds was compiled, as well as the potential application for treating human metabolic disorders is suggested.
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- Córdova-Chávez Ri
- Academia de Fisiología Y Sección de Estudios de Posgrado E Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis Y Díaz Mirón S/N, 11340, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Academia de Fisiología Y Sección de Estudios de Posgrado E Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis Y Díaz Mirón S/N, 11340, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Academia de Fisiología Y Sección de Estudios de Posgrado E Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis Y Díaz Mirón S/N, 11340, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Academia de Fisiología Y Sección de Estudios de Posgrado E Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis Y Díaz Mirón S/N, 11340, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Academia de Bioquímica Médica Y Sección de Estudios de Posgrado E Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis Y Díaz Mirón S/N, 11340, Mexico City, Mexico
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- BioBoron Research Institute, Dunarii 31B Street, 207465, Podari, Romania
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- Academia de Fisiología Y Sección de Estudios de Posgrado E Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis Y Díaz Mirón S/N, 11340, Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Academia de Fisiología Y Sección de Estudios de Posgrado E Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis Y Díaz Mirón S/N, 11340, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Lashani E, Amoozegar MA, Turner RJ, Moghimi H. Use of Microbial Consortia in Bioremediation of Metalloid Polluted Environments. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11040891. [PMID: 37110315 PMCID: PMC10143001 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11040891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Metalloids are released into the environment due to the erosion of the rocks or anthropogenic activities, causing problems for human health in different world regions. Meanwhile, microorganisms with different mechanisms to tolerate and detoxify metalloid contaminants have an essential role in reducing risks. In this review, we first define metalloids and bioremediation methods and examine the ecology and biodiversity of microorganisms in areas contaminated with these metalloids. Then we studied the genes and proteins involved in the tolerance, transport, uptake, and reduction of these metalloids. Most of these studies focused on a single metalloid and co-contamination of multiple pollutants were poorly discussed in the literature. Furthermore, microbial communication within consortia was rarely explored. Finally, we summarized the microbial relationships between microorganisms in consortia and biofilms to remove one or more contaminants. Therefore, this review article contains valuable information about microbial consortia and their mechanisms in the bioremediation of metalloids.
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- Elham Lashani
- Extremophiles Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Biology and Center of Excellence in Phylogeny of Living Organisms, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran 14178-64411, Iran;
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- Extremophiles Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Biology and Center of Excellence in Phylogeny of Living Organisms, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran 14178-64411, Iran;
- Correspondence: (M.A.A.); (H.M.); Tel.: +98-21-66415495 (H.M.)
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- Microbial Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada;
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran 14178-64411, Iran
- Correspondence: (M.A.A.); (H.M.); Tel.: +98-21-66415495 (H.M.)
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Diester Chlorogenoborate Complex: A New Naturally Occurring Boron-Containing Compound. INORGANICS 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics11030112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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The natural compounds of boron have many applications, primarily as a dietary supplement. The research is based on the discovery that the diester chlorogenoborate complex can be detected and quantified from green coffee beans. The study reports that such a diester molecule can also be synthesized in a stable form via the direct reaction of boric acid and chlorogenic acid in a mixture of acetonitrile–water (1:1, v/v) and left to evaporate over a period of 48 h at room temperature, resulting in a spirocyclic form (diester complex). The diester complex, with its molecular structure and digestibility attributes, has potential application as a prebiotic in gut health and oral health, and as a micronutrient essential for microbiota in humans and animals.
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Dong S, Shi J, Liu Y, Qu Y, Zhao X, Liu F, Du P, Sun Z. Boron Exposure Assessment of Desalinated Seawater on an Island in China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2451. [PMID: 36767817 PMCID: PMC9915379 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the boron level in drinking water and daily boron intake of island residents, and to have a health risk assessment of the boron exposure. One-year water boron surveillance was made through the 18 selected sampling sites (5 finished water and 13 tap water) covered by 5 water treatment plants with different water sources. We recruited 220 healthy volunteers (half men and half women) from 89 families covering all age groups living in Shengshan to provide basic information and living habits. One-third of the families attended the daily food boron intake evaluation through the double meal method for three days. In each family, only one family member provided the food samples. Urine samples were collected from all subjects to get the urine boron level. Furthermore, we used the EPA model and TDI for health risk assessments. The boron level in finished water and tap water with different sources were 0.68-1.46 mg/L and 0.62-1.26 mg/L for desalinated water, 0.30-0.39 mg/L and 0.20-0.50 mg/L for reservoir water, and 0.32-0.43 mg/L and 0.20-0.79 mg/L for mixture water. The average level of water boron intake, diet boron intake, and total boron intake was 0.113 ± 0.127 mg/d, 1.562 ± 0.927 mg/d, 1.674 ± 0.939mg/d, respectively, for the select sampling subjects. There were no significant differences in total boron intake for different age groups (1.685 ± 1.216 mg/d vs. 1.669 ± 0.793 mg/d for <45 yrs vs. ≥45 yrs, p = 0.968) and gender groups (1.754 ± 1.009 mg/d vs. 1.633 ± 0.923 mg/d for male vs. female, p = 0.735). Urine boron concentrations were similar in the two age groups (1.938 mg/g creatinine vs. 1.762 mg/g creatinine for <45 yrs vs. ≥45 yrs, p = 0.635). There were significant differences in urinary boron between males and females (1.569 mg/g creatinine vs. 2.148 mg/g creatinine, p = 0.018). The largest hazard quotient (HQ) of drinking water was 0.31, and the total boron exposures in this population were 0.03 mg/kg bw per day. The study showed that there was no possible non-carcinogenic risk of water boron exposure and lower health risk of total boron exposure to humans in this region, but its toxicity should not be ignored. The subsequent studies should strengthen the analysis of the subgroup populations.
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Mehanathan S, Jaafar J, Nasir AM, Rahman RA, Ismail AF, Illias RM, Othman MHD, A Rahman M, Bilad MR, Naseer MN. Adsorptive Membrane for Boron Removal: Challenges and Future Prospects. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:798. [PMID: 36005713 PMCID: PMC9415005 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12080798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The complexity of removing boron compounds from aqueous systems has received serious attention among researchers and inventors in the water treating industry. This is due to the higher level of boron in the aquatic ecosystem, which is caused by the geochemical background and anthropogenic factors. The gradual increase in the distribution of boron for years can become extremely toxic to humans, terrestrial organisms and aquatic organisms. Numerous methods of removing boron that have been executed so far can be classified under batch adsorption, membrane-based processes and hybrid techniques. Conventional water treatments such as coagulation, sedimentation and filtration do not significantly remove boron, and special methods would have to be installed in order to remove boron from water resources. The blockage of membrane pores by pollutants in the available membrane technologies not only decreases their performance but can make the membranes prone to fouling. Therefore, the surface-modifying flexibility in adsorptive membranes can serve as an advantage to remove boron from water resources efficiently. These membranes are attractive because of the dual advantage of adsorption/filtration mechanisms. Hence, this review is devoted to discussing the capabilities of an adsorptive membrane in removing boron. This study will mainly highlight the issues of commercially available adsorptive membranes and the drawbacks of adsorbents incorporated in single-layered adsorptive membranes. The idea of layering adsorbents to form a highly adsorptive dual-layered membrane for boron removal will be proposed. The future prospects of boron removal in terms of the progress and utilization of adsorptive membranes along with recommendations for improving the techniques will also be discussed further.
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- Shaymala Mehanathan
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Faculty of Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Faculty of Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Center for Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Investigative Studies (CODTIS), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia
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- Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Faculty of Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Faculty of Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Faculty of Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Integrated Technologies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong BE1410, Brunei
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- Department of Engineering Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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Biţă A, Scorei IR, Bălşeanu TA, Ciocîlteu MV, Bejenaru C, Radu A, Bejenaru LE, Rău G, Mogoşanu GD, Neamţu J, Benner SA. New Insights into Boron Essentiality in Humans and Animals. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169147. [PMID: 36012416 PMCID: PMC9409115 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Boron (B) is considered a prebiotic chemical element with a role in both the origin and evolution of life, as well as an essential micronutrient for some bacteria, plants, fungi, and algae. B has beneficial effects on the biological functions of humans and animals, such as reproduction, growth, calcium metabolism, bone formation, energy metabolism, immunity, and brain function. Naturally organic B (NOB) species may become promising novel prebiotic candidates. NOB-containing compounds have been shown to be essential for the symbiosis between organisms from different kingdoms. New insights into the key role of NOB species in the symbiosis between human/animal hosts and their microbiota will influence the use of natural B-based colon-targeting nutraceuticals. The mechanism of action (MoA) of NOB species is related to the B signaling molecule (autoinducer-2-borate (AI-2B)) as well as the fortification of the colonic mucus gel layer with NOB species from B-rich prebiotic diets. Both the microbiota and the colonic mucus gel layer can become NOB targets. This paper reviews the evidence supporting the essentiality of the NOB species in the symbiosis between the microbiota and the human/animal hosts, with the stated aim of highlighting the MoA and targets of these species.
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- Andrei Biţă
- Department of Biochemistry, BioBoron Research Institute, S.C. Natural Research S.R.L., 31B Dunării Street, 207465 Podari, Romania
- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Biochemistry, BioBoron Research Institute, S.C. Natural Research S.R.L., 31B Dunării Street, 207465 Podari, Romania
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-351-407-543
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Foundation for Applied Molecular Evolution (FfAME), 13709 Progress Avenue, Room N112, Alachua, FL 32615, USA
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Wang YU, Lv H, Lan J, Zhang X, Zhu K, Yang S, Lv S, Lv S. Detection of Sodium Formaldehyde Sulfoxylate, Aluminum, and Borate Compounds in Bread and Pasta Products Consumed by Residents in Jilin Province, China. J Food Prot 2022; 85:1142-1147. [PMID: 35503969 DOI: 10.4315/jfp-22-011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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ABSTRACT Food additives are widespread in the human diet; however, their excessive intake can have an impact on the quality of health. This study evaluated food additives in bread and pasta products consumed by residents in various regions of Jilin Province, People's Republic of China, from 2019 to 2021. We collected samples of bread and six types of pasta products from farmers' markets and morning markets and used high-performance liquid chromatography, UV-visible spectrophotometry, and graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry to detect the content of the following food additives: sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, aluminum, and borate compounds. For 836 samples in total, we detected the presence of sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, aluminum, and borate compounds in excess rates reaching 3.5, 10, and 4.7%, respectively. Aluminum in fried breadsticks exceeded the standard by 40%. The results of this study can be used to assess the overall pass rate of bread and pasta products sold in Jilin Province and support the detection of possible food safety problems. HIGHLIGHTS
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China.,School of food engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- School of food engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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Farrin N, Rezazadeh L, Pourmoradian S, Attari VE, Tutunchi H, Zarezadeh M, Najafipour F, Ostadrahimi A. Boron compound administration; A novel agent in weight management: A systematic review and meta- analysis of animal studies. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2022; 72:126969. [PMID: 35298949 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2022.126969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The worldwide growing trend of obesity across all ages has increased the number of researches on the obesity management and prevention. Boron is a potential essential trace element and there are some promising results on its weight lowering effect. Therefore, the present meta-analysis was aimed to assess the effect of boron on body weight. METHOD Databases including PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Google Scholar were searched from 1995 until November 2021 using the definitive keywords. Searching was limited to articles with English language. Human studies were excluded in our analyses regarding their limited number and the heterogeneity of study designs. All of the relevant animal studies on rodents with weight changes as a primary outcome were included. The assessments of risk of bias and heterogeneity were conducted using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool and I-square (I2) statistic respectively. RESULTS According to our findings the overall effect of boron administration orally was significant decrease of body weight (WMD = -18.12 g 95% CI -23.28, -12.96; P < 0.001). The boron compound administration was more effective in the borax form and also when the intervention duration was ≤ 4 weeks. Moreover, the effect size was greater in the male gender rather than female animals. CONCLUSION Most of the experimental studies supported the weight lowering effect of boron although, there are a few inconsistent evidences. It seems that the weight lowering effect of boron may be through increasing the energy metabolism, thermogenesis, lipolysis and inhibition of adiposeness. However, future clinical trials can better clarify the effects of boron on obesity management.
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- Nazila Farrin
- Nutrition Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Yildirim C, Cevik S, Yamaner H, Orkmez M, Eronat O, Bozdayı MA, Erdem M. Boric acid improves the behavioral, electrophysiological and histological parameters of cisplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy in rats. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2022; 70:126917. [PMID: 34963081 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2021.126917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Boric acid (BA) has been used in many diseases because it increases the amount of reduced glutathione in the body and reduces oxidative damage. This study aims to investigate the effects of boric acid in cisplatin-induced neuropathy, in which oxidative stress is also effective in its pathophysiology. In this study, 8-10 weeks old, 170-190 g Wistar Albino rats were used. Each group contained seven rats (n = 35). Experimental groups consist of control, sham, neuropathy, treatment, and boric acid groups. For the neuropathy model, a single dose of cisplatin (3 mg/kg, i.p) was administered once a week for five weeks, and for the treatment group, boric acid was administered daily (100 mg/kg, intragastric) for five weeks. After drug administration, the rotarod test to evaluate motor performance, the tail-flick and hot/cold plate tests to evaluate sensory conduction states, the von Frey filament test to evaluate the mechanical allodynia, and the adhesive removal test to assess sensorimotor function were performed. The sciatic nerve's motoric conduction velocity was also assessed electrophysiologically. Oxidative stress parameters were also assessed biochemically in sciatic nerve tissue and serum. Hematoxylin and eosin staining was used to evaluate the sciatic nerve tissue histopathologically. The motor conduction velocity of the sciatic nerve, impaired by cisplatin, was increased considerably by boric acid (p < 0.05). It also reduced the latency time of the compound muscle action potential (CMAP), which was increased by cisplatin. (p < 0.05). The von Frey filament test results demonstrated increased pain sensitivity of the cisplatin group increased, and mechanical allodynia was observed. Boric acid significantly alleviated this condition (p < 0.05). In the cold plate, adhesive removal, and rotarod tests, boric acid attenuated the adverse effects of cisplatin (p < 0.05). Biochemically, BA reduced the level of MDA, which was raised by cisplatin, and significantly increased the level of SOD, which was lowered by cisplatin (p < 0.05). Histopathologically; BA reduced neuronal degeneration and vacuolization caused by cisplatin. As a consequence, it has been determined that boric acid alleviates the adverse effects of cisplatin. BA reduced the destructive effect of cisplatin by reducing oxidative stress, and this effect was verified electrophysiologically, behaviorally, and histopathologically.
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- Caner Yildirim
- Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Gaziantep, Turkey.
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- Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Gaziantep, Turkey.
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- Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Gaziantep, Turkey.
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- Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Gaziantep, Turkey.
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- Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Gaziantep, Turkey.
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- Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Gaziantep, Turkey.
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- Gaziantep University, Vocational School of Health Services, Gaziantep, Turkey.
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Kisacam MA, Ambarcioglu P, Yakan A. Calcium fructoborate regulate colon cancer (Caco-2) cytotoxicity through modulation of apoptosis. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2022; 36:e23021. [PMID: 35174920 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Sugar-borate esters have recently been reported to have anti-cancer potential. Among the sugar-borate esters, calcium fructoborate (CaFB) possesses beneficial effects on human health. Despite the beneficial effects of CaFB, there is a lack of knowledge about their mode of action in cancer. The potential cytotoxic effects of CaFB were investigated on colon cancer cells (Caco-2). The mode of action was determined through the evaluation of Fyn and Hck expression levels together with Bcl-2, Bax, and PI3K/Akt pathway proteins. CaFB treatment was found to be most effective on Caco-2 cells at 10 mM concentration for 24 h. Decreased Bcl-2 levels and increased Bax levels at 10 mM were evaluated as an indicator of apoptotic effects of CaFB. Akt, p70S6K, and 4EBP1 levels, in general, tend to decrease following CaFB, while PTEN and TSC2 levels have been found to increase. Furthermore, CaFB upregulated Hck expression and downregulated Fyn expression. In conclusion, our results indicated that CaFB treatment at 10 mM concentration, the IC50 dose found in our study, might prevent colon cancer cell proliferation both by inducing apoptosis and presumably by activating autophagy.
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- Mehmet A Kisacam
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey.,Technology and Research & Development Center (MARGEM), Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Antakya, Hatay, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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- Technology and Research & Development Center (MARGEM), Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Antakya, Hatay, Turkey.,Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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Gündüz MK, Bolat M, Kaymak G, Berikten D, Köse DA. Therapeutic Effects of Newly Synthesized Boron Compounds (BGM and BGD) on Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:134-146. [PMID: 33634364 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02647-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Boron has an important potential for facilitating biological activity and for use in pharmaceutical drug design. Boron glycine monoester (BGM) and boron glycine diester (BGD) compounds containing boron atoms were synthesized and investigated their cytotoxic, oxidative stress, and antimicrobial activities on the HepG2 cancer cell line. The cytotoxic activity of newly synthesized boron compounds on hepatocellular carcinoma was determined by the MTT method for 48 h. Antioxidant (CAT, GSH), lipid peroxidation (MDA), and enzyme activity (ACP, ALP) analyses were determined by spectrophotometric methods in HepG2 cells. Antimicrobial activity was determined by the disk diffusion method. After 48 h of BGM and BGD application to HepG2 cells, we found the IC50 values as 9.9 mM and 24 mM, respectively. While CAT and ACP enzyme activities decreased in all groups compared to the control, ALP enzyme activity did not change in the BGM group but increased in the BGD group. It was determined that the GSH level did not change in all groups, while the MDA level increased. It has been stated that these IC50 doses of BGM and BGD have antibacterial effects on Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 29213 and Escherichia coli ATCC 25922. Newly synthesized boron compounds, particularly BGM, with their cytotoxic, oxidative stress, and antimicrobial effects, could provide a new therapeutic approach for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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- Department of Property Protection and Safety, Technical Sciences Vocational School, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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- Simav Vocational School of Health Services, Kütahya Health Sciences University, Kütahya, Turkey
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- Training and Research Center, Kütahya Health Sciences University, Kütahya, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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Plasma boron concentrations in the general population: a cross-sectional analysis of cardio-metabolic and dietary correlates. Eur J Nutr 2021; 61:1363-1375. [PMID: 34825958 PMCID: PMC8921125 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-021-02730-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Purpose Experimental evidence suggests positive effects of boron on health and metabolism, but human data are still scarce. We aimed to identify dietary and cardio-metabolic correlates of plasma boron concentrations in the general population. Methods In a community-based sample (n = 899, 57% men, mean age 61 years), plasma boron (median [IQR]: 33.80 µg/L [25.61; 44.65]) concentrations were measured by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. Overall (PDI), healthy (hPDI), and unhealthy (uPDI) plant-based diet indices were derived from a validated food frequency questionnaire. Reduced rank regression (RRR) yielded a dietary pattern explaining 30% of the variation of circulating boron. Cross-sectional associations of dietary indices and cardio-metabolic traits with plasma boron concentrations were assessed using multivariable-adjusted linear regression analysis. Results The RRR pattern was characterized by high intake of fruits, nuts/seeds, tea, wine and low intake of e.g. bread, poultry, processed meat, chocolate/sweets, and soft drinks. 10-point increments in PDI, hPDI, and uPDI were associated with 8.7% (95% CI: 4.2; 13.4), 10.4% (95% CI: 6.6; 14.3), and −8.8% (95% CI: −12.1; −5.4) change in plasma boron concentrations, respectively. Age and phosphate were directly, while BMI, plasma lipid concentrations, and CRP were inversely associated with circulating boron. Plasma boron concentrations were higher in summer vs. winter, in individuals taking vs. not taking antihypertensive medication, and in individuals with high or medium vs. low education level. Conclusion Higher plasma boron concentrations appeared to associate with a healthier diet, were related to lower BMI and a more favorable cardio-metabolic risk profile, and showed seasonal variations. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00394-021-02730-w.
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Kremer D, Post A, Seidel U, Huebbe P, van der Veen Y, Groothof D, Gomes-Neto AW, Knobbe TJ, Lüersen K, Eisenga MF, Navis GJ, Rimbach G, Bakker SJL. Boron Intake and decreased risk of mortality in kidney transplant recipients. Eur J Nutr 2021; 61:973-984. [PMID: 34677681 PMCID: PMC8854244 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-021-02702-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Purpose In a search for potentially modifiable factors to improve long-term outcome among kidney transplant recipients (KTR), we hypothesized that boron exposure is associated with improved long-term outcome in KTR. Methods We determined 24 h urinary boron excretion using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry as a measure of boron exposure in 693 stable KTR (57% male, mean age 53y), enrolled in the TransplantLines Food and Nutrition Biobank and Cohort Study. Dietary intake was assessed using validated food-frequency questionnaires. Results Linear regression analyses showed that dietary intake of fruit, wine and nuts were key determinants of boron excretion. In addition, boron excretion was negatively correlated with homocysteine and inflammatory parameters. In total, 73 (32%), 47 (20%) and 30 (13%) KTR died among the lowest, middle and highest tertiles of 24 h urinary boron excretion, respectively (Plog-rank < 0.001). Cox regression analyses showed that high boron excretion was strongly associated with lower risk of mortality, independent of age, sex, estimated glomerular filtration rate and history of cardiovascular disease (HR per doubling: 0.51, 95% CI: 0.40 to 0.66, P < 0.001). Conclusion Boron may be an overlooked target to improve long-term survival among KTR and potentially other patients, likely through pathways other than inflammation or the methionine-homocysteine cycle that were previously suggested. Interventional trials are warranted to confirm the potential of dietary boron supplementation in KTR and other patient populations. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00394-021-02702-0.
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- Daan Kremer
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen and University of Groningen, Post Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen and University of Groningen, Post Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen and University of Groningen, Post Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen and University of Groningen, Post Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen and University of Groningen, Post Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen and University of Groningen, Post Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen and University of Groningen, Post Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen and University of Groningen, Post Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen and University of Groningen, Post Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Mitruţ I, Cojocaru MO, Scorei IR, Biţă A, Mogoşanu GD, Popescu M, Olimid DA, Manolea HO. Preclinical and histological study of boron-containing compounds hydrogels on experimental model of periodontal disease. ROMANIAN JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY 2021; 62:219-226. [PMID: 34609424 PMCID: PMC8597384 DOI: 10.47162/rjme.62.1.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Periodontitis is a disease that affects a wide group of people, and there has been an increased interest in the research of finding useful materials that help reduce inflammation and the further loss of tissue. In this study, we have tested a boron-containing compound (BCC) Calcium Fructoborate (CaFB) and Boric Acid (BA) hydrogels on the gingival level on Wistar rats. First, we have induced the periodontal disease at the lower incisors, we have applied the hydrogels and after a week, we have euthanized the rats. Next, the oral soft tissue reaction was clinically and then histologically investigated. Our study has shown good clinical response of the oral tissue, and we have noticed lower levels of inflammation on the experimental groups treated with the BCCs hydrogels. Despite the generally good response of the biological structures to the presence of BA and CaFB on periodontal level, more scientifically proved information is needed to obtain the desired biological responses in all clinical situations.
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- Ioana Mitruţ
- Department of Biochemistry, BioBoron Research Institute, S.C. Natural Research S.R.L., Podari, Dolj County, Romania;
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Borate reduces experimental supra-celiac aortic clamping-induced oxidative stress in lung and kidney, but fails to prevent organ damage. TURK GOGUS KALP DAMAR CERRAHISI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2021; 29:320-329. [PMID: 34589250 PMCID: PMC8462115 DOI: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2021.21870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background
This study aims to investigate the effects of 2-aminoethoxydiphenyl borate (2-APB) on aortic clamping-induced lung and kidney tissue oxidation, tissue inflammation, and histological damage in a rat model.
Methods
A total of 28 adult female Wistar albino rats were randomly allocated to four equal groups: Control group, ischemia-reperfusion group, dimethyl sulfoxide group, and 2-APB group. Animals in the control group underwent median laparotomy. In the remaining groups, supra-celiac aorta was clamped for 45 min and, then, reperfusion was constituted for 60 min. The 2-APB (2 mg/kg) was administered before clamping. The remaining groups received saline (ischemia-reperfusion group) or dimethyl sulfoxide (dimethyl sulfoxide group). Kidney and lung tissue samples were harvested at the end of reperfusion.
Results
Aortic occlusion caused increased tissue total oxidant status and reduced total antioxidant status and glutathione levels in the ischemia-reperfusion and dimethyl sulfoxide groups. Tissue interleukin-1 beta and tumor necrosis factor-alpha levels, nuclear factor kappa beta activation, and histological damage severity scores were also higher in these groups. The 2-APB treatment eliminated the increase in total oxidant status and the decrease in total antioxidant status and glutathione levels. It also caused a decrease in the interleukin-1 beta levels, although it did not significantly alter the tumor necrosis factor-alpha levels, nuclear factor kappa beta immunoreactivity, and histological damage scores.
Conclusion
Borate exerted a beneficial antioxidant effect as evidenced by reduced oxidative stress; however, it did not inhibit nuclear factor kappa beta activation and prevent histological damage in supra-celiac aortic clamping-induced kidney and lung injury in rats.
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Karimkhani H, Özkoç M, Shojaolsadati P, Uzuner K, Donmez DB, Kanbak G. Protective Effect of Boric Acid and Omega-3 on Myocardial Infarction in an Experimental Rat Model. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:2612-2620. [PMID: 32909114 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-020-02360-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Boric acid and omega-3 are used as essential elements for both animal and human health. Many researchers have shown these beneficial effects on cardiac and inflammatory markers. This study aims to evaluate cardiac protective effect of boric acid and omega-3 against MI (myocardial infarction), probably due to the suppression of pro-inflammatory cytokines of natriuretic peptides in rats. Fifty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into five groups: control, MI, MI+boric acid, MI+omega-3, and MI+boric acid+omega-3. Saline solution (2 ml/day), omega-3 (800 mg/kg/day), and boric acid (100 mg/kg/day)+omega-3 (800 mg/kg/day) were orally administered to the relevant groups throughout the 28 days. To constitute the MI model, the rats were exposed to isoproterenol-HCl (ISO) (200 mg/kg, S.C.) on the 27th and 28th. In the MI group, serum levels of CK-MB, BNP, and TNF-α are increased significantly. Also, ST waves and heart rates were higher in the MI than the control. These results demonstrate that biochemical results healed in MI+boric acid, MI+omega-3, and MI+boric acid+omega-3 groups compared MI group. ECG and light microscope results supported the findings as well. The statistical analysis showed that boric acid and/or omega-3 has protective effects on cellular damage in MI.
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- Hadi Karimkhani
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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Kisacam MA, Kocamuftuoglu GO, Ozan IE, Yaman M, Ozan S. Calcium Fructoborate Prevents Skin Cancer Development in Balb-c Mice: Next Part, Reverse Inflammation, and Metabolic Alteration. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:2627-2634. [PMID: 32880800 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-020-02363-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Metabolic alterations and inflammation are regarded as hallmarks of cancer. Glycolytic flux and intermediate accumulation lead to the production of building blocks and NADPH which is important in protecting the cell from oxidative damage. Inflammation causes the release of mediators responsible for regulating molecular mechanism affecting metabolic pathways. CaFB due to its cis-diol-rich feature may have the potential to interact with molecules taking part in cancer development. This study was aimed to investigate the effects of CaFB on metabolic alterations and inflammation in 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA)/12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA)-induced skin cancer. For this purpose, 92 Balb-c mice were distributed into 6 groups as control, CaFB, DMBA/TPA (D-T), treatment 1 (T1), 2 (T2), and 3(T3). Apart from control and CaFB in other groups, tumors initiated with 97.5-nmol DMBA and 6.5-nmol TPA. Treatment groups received 3 mg/kg/day CaFB with DMBA (T1), with TPA (T2), and after tumor formation (T3). In the D-T group, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) activity, 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase (PGD), glutathione (GSH), interleukin 6 (IL-6), (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels increased (p < 0.001) while malondialdehyde (MDA) levels decreased (p < 0.001) compared with that in control. CaFB application ameliorated DMBA-TPA effect according to the distribution time. It is noteworthy to consider CaFB as a potential preventive agent in skin cancer development.
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- Mehmet Ali Kisacam
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, 31060, Hatay, Turkey.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mehmet AkifErsoy University, 15030, Burdur, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Firat University, 23200, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Firat University, 23200, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Firat University, 23200, Elazig, Turkey
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Văruţ RM, Melinte PR, Pîrvu AS, Gîngu O, Sima G, Oancea CN, Teişanu AC, Drăgoi G, Biţă A, Manolea HO, Mitruţ I, Rogoveanu OC, Romulus IS, Neamţu J. Calcium fructoborate coating of titanium-hydroxyapatite implants by chemisorption deposition improves implant osseointegration in the femur of New Zealand White rabbit experimental model. ROMANIAN JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY 2021; 61:1235-1247. [PMID: 34171072 PMCID: PMC8343473 DOI: 10.47162/rjme.61.4.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The identification of biocomposites that improve cell adhesion and reduce bone integration time is a great challenge for implantology and bone reconstruction. AIM Our aim was to evaluate a new method of chemisorption deposition (CD) for improving the biointegration of hydroxyapatite-coated titanium (HApTi) implants. CD method was used to prepare a calcium fructoborate (CaFb) coating on a HApTi (HApTiCaFb) implant followed by evaluation of histological features related to bone healing at the interface of a bioceramic material in an animal model. METHODS The coating composition was investigated by high-performance thin-layer chromatography/mass spectrometry. The surface morphology of the coating was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), before and after the in vitro study. We implanted two types of bioceramic cylinders, HApTi and HApTiCaFb, in the femur of 10 New Zealand White (NZW) rabbits. RESULTS The release of CaFb from HApTiCaFb occurred rapidly within the first three days after phosphate-buffered saline immersion; there was then a linear release for up to 14 days. SEM analysis showed similar morphology and particle size diameter for both implants. Around the porous HApTiCaFb implant, fibrosis and inflammation were not highlighted. CONCLUSIONS Easily applied using CD method, CaFb coatings promote HApTi implant osseointegration in the femur of NZW rabbits.
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- Renata Maria Văruţ
- Department of Biochemistry, BioBoron Research Institute, S.C. Natural Research S.R.L., Podari, Dolj County, Romania;
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Singh AK, Kewalramani N, Mani V, Sharma A, Kumari P, Pal RP. Effects of boric acid supplementation on bone health in crossbred calves under tropical condition. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2021; 63:126647. [PMID: 33010650 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2020.126647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Boron (B) is thought to play key role in proper bone growth and development as well as have some role in regulation of minerals such as calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P) and magnesium (Mg) which act synergistically with vitamin D. OBJECTIVE Present study was planned in two phases to assess the effect of optimum and supranutritional levels of (B) in the form of boric acid (BA) supplementation on bone health of growing cross bred calves. METHOD During Phase-1, twenty four male crossbred calves were blocked into four groups (n = 6) on the basis of their body weight (154.83 ± 8.5 kg), age (7-9 months) and were supplemented with 0 (C), 2.6 (T-1), 5.4 (T-2) and 10.7 (T-3) g BA for appropriate B (0.175 adjustment factor to calculate B form BA) consumption i.e. 0, 100, 200 and 400 ppm in each group respectively, for 90 days. During phase 2, twenty-one male crossbred calves were divided into 3 groups (n = 7) on the basis of their body weight (103.76 ± 4.34 kg) and age (5-8 months). All the groups were on similar dietary regimen with additional supplementation of boric acid as 0 g (control); 3.6 g (200 ppm B; T-1) and 10.8 g (600 ppm B; T-2), respectively for a period of 120 d. RESULTS From the first experiment it is reported that plasma levels of bovine alkaline phosphatase (BALP), type I collagen cross-linked N-telopeptide (NTx) and Ca were significantly (P < 0.05) affected in T-2 and T-3 groups as compared to T-1 and control groups. Whereas, plasma osteocalcin (OCN) concentration was found to be higher in T-2 and T-3 groups as compared to control group. However, plasma concentrations (ng/mL) of tartrate resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) remained unaltered due to dietary treatments. Based on the results, another experiment was conducted to validate the above findings and further to determine the effect of still higher i.e supranutritional levels of BA supplementation on bone health of calves. Results revealed that supplementation of BA in T-2 group had no beneficial effect on bone health as the plasma concentration of BALP, OCN, NTx, 25 (OH) vitamin D and Ca as compared to T-1 group in phase 2. Other possible attributes of bone health i.e. plasma concentration of Mg, P, parathyroid hormone (PTH), and calcitonin were not affected by BA supplementation at any levels. CONCLUSION Overall from present study it can be concluded that supplementation of boric acid 3.6 g/d (equivalent to 200 ppm B) in the diet of growing animals has positive effect on bone health related biomarkers (OCN, NTx and BALP) and supplementation of supranutritional level of BA i.e. 10.8 g (equivalent to 600 ppm B) level had neither additional beneficial nor harmful effect on bone health of calves.
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- National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Animal and Fisheries Resources Department, Government of Bihar, India
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Rondanelli M, Faliva MA, Peroni G, Infantino V, Gasparri C, Iannello G, Perna S, Riva A, Petrangolini G, Tartara A. Pivotal role of boron supplementation on bone health: A narrative review. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2020; 62:126577. [PMID: 32540741 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2020.126577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Boron is a trace element that plays an important role in numerous biological functions, including calcium metabolism, growth and maintenance of bone tissue. However, there are still no precise indications regarding a possible role of boron supplementation, and its amount of supplementation, to maintain bone health. So the aim of this narrative review was to consider the state of the art on the effectiveness of boron supplementation (alone or with other micronutrients) on growth and maintenance of bone in humans through control of calcium, vitamin D and sex steroid hormone metabolism in order to suggest a daily dosage of boron supplementation. MAIN FINDINGS This review included 11 eligible studies: 7 regarding the supplementation with boron alone and 4 regarding supplementation with boron and other nutrients. Despite the number of studies considered being low, the number of subjects studied is high (594) and the results are interesting. CONCLUSIONS The studies considered in this narrative review have evaluated the positive effectiveness on bone, in humans, through control of calcium, vitamin D and sex steroid hormone metabolism, considering a dietary supplementation of 3 mg/day of boron (alone or with other nutrients); this supplementation is demonstrably useful to support bone health (in order to prevent and maintain adequate bone mineral density), also considering the daily dose of 3 mg is much lower than the Upper Level indicated by EFSA in the daily dose of 10 mg.
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- Mariangela Rondanelli
- IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, 27100, Italy; Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Unit of Human and Clinical Nutrition, University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy.
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita'', University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy.
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita'', University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy.
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Unit of Human and Clinical Nutrition, University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy.
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita'', University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy.
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- General Management, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita'', Pavia, 27100, Italy.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Bahrain, 32038 Sakhir, Bahrain.
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita'', University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy.
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Tombuloglu A, Copoglu H, Aydin-Son Y, Guray NT. In vitro effects of boric acid on human liver hepatoma cell line (HepG2) at the half-maximal inhibitory concentration. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2020; 62:126573. [PMID: 32534377 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2020.126573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [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: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Boron is a prominent part of the human diet and one of the essential trace elements for humans. Dietary boron is mostly transformed into boric acid within the body and has been associated with desirable health outcomes. Non-dietary resources of boron, such as boron-based drugs and occupational exposure, might lead to excessive boron levels in the blood and provoke health adversities. The liver might be particularly sensitive to boron intake with ample evidence suggesting a relation between boron and liver function, although the underlying molecular processes remain largely unknown. METHODS In order to better understand boron-related metabolism and molecular mechanisms associated with a cytotoxic level of boric acid, the half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of boric acid for the hepatoma cell line (HepG2) was determined using the XTT assay. Cellular responses followed by boric acid treatment at this concentration were investigated using genotoxicity assays and microarray hybridizations. Enrichment analyses were carried out to find out over-represented biological processes using the list of differentially expressed genes identified within the gene expression analysis. RESULTS DNA breaks were detected in HepG2 cells treated with 24 mM boric acid, the estimated IC50-level of boric acid. On the other hand, pleiotropic transcriptomic effects, including cell cycle arrest, DNA repair, and apoptosis as well as altered expression of Phase I and Phase II enzymes, amino acid metabolism, and lipid metabolism were discerned in microarray analyses. CONCLUSION HepG2 cells treated with a growth-inhibitory concentration of boric acid for 24 h exhibited a senescence-like transcriptomic profile along with DNA damage. Further studies might help in understanding the concentration-dependent effects and mechanisms of boric acid.
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- Aysegul Tombuloglu
- Middle East Technical University, Graduate School of Informatics, Health Informatics Department, Ankara, Turkey
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- Middle East Technical University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Middle East Technical University, Graduate School of Informatics, Health Informatics Department, Ankara, Turkey
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- Middle East Technical University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, Ankara, Turkey.
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Hernández-Gutiérrez S, Roque-Jorge J, López-Torres A, Díaz-Rosas G, García-Chequer AJ, Contreras-Ramos A. Role of sodium tetraborate as a cardioprotective or competitive agent: Modulation of hypertrophic intracellular signals. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2020; 62:126569. [PMID: 32563862 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2020.126569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Boron is an essential trace element in cellular metabolism; however, the molecular mechanism of boron in the heart is unclear. In this study, we examined the effect of sodium tetraborate (as boron source) as a possible protective agent or competitive inhibitor of cardiac hypertrophy in an in vitro murine model. We evaluated different previously reported sodium tetraborate concentrations and it was found that 13 μM improves viability without affecting the cellular structure. We demonstrated that cardiomyocytes pretreated with sodium tetraborate prevents cellular damage induced by isoproterenol (cardioprotective effect) by increasing proliferation rate and inhibiting apoptosis. In addition, the reduction of the expression of the α1AR and β1AR adrenergic receptors as well as Erk1/2 was notable. Consequently, the expression of the early response genes c-myc, c-fos and c-jun was delayed. Also, the expression of GATA-4, NFAT, NKx2.5 and myogenin transcription factors involved in sarcomere synthesis declined. In contrast, cardiomyocytes, when treated simultaneously with sodium tetraborate and isoproterenol, did not increase their size (cytoplasmic gain), but an increase in apoptosis levels was observed; therefore, the proliferation rate was reduced. Although the mRNA levels of α1AR and β1AR as well as Erk1/2 and Akt1 were low at 24 h, their expression increased to 48 h. Notably, the mRNA of expression levels of c-myc, c-fos and c-jun were lower than those determined in the control, while the transcription factors GATA-4, MEF2c, Nkx2.5, NFAT and CDk9 were determined in most cells. These results suggest that pretreatment with sodium tetraborate in cardiomyocytes inhibits the hypertrophic effect. However, sodium tetraborate attenuates isoproterenol induced hypertrophy damage in cardiomyocytes when these two compounds are added simultaneously.
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology Research and Experimental Teratogenicity. Children's Hospital of Mexico Federico Gomez (HIMFG), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology Research and Experimental Teratogenicity. Children's Hospital of Mexico Federico Gomez (HIMFG), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology Research and Experimental Teratogenicity. Children's Hospital of Mexico Federico Gomez (HIMFG), Mexico City, Mexico.
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Maiti P, Manna J, Burch ZN, Flaherty DB, Larkin JD, Dunbar GL. Ameliorative Properties of Boronic Compounds in In Vitro and In Vivo Models of Alzheimer's Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21186664. [PMID: 32933008 PMCID: PMC7555802 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21186664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by amyloid (Aβ) aggregation, hyperphosphorylated tau, neuroinflammation, and severe memory deficits. Reports that certain boronic compounds can reduce amyloid accumulation and neuroinflammation prompted us to compare trans-2-phenyl-vinyl-boronic-acid-MIDA-ester (TPVA) and trans-beta-styryl-boronic-acid (TBSA) as treatments of deficits in in vitro and in vivo models of AD. We hypothesized that these compounds would reduce neuropathological deficits in cell-culture and animal models of AD. Using a dot-blot assay and cultured N2a cells, we observed that TBSA inhibited Aβ42 aggregation and increased cell survival more effectively than did TPVA. These TBSA-induced benefits were extended to C. elegans expressing Aβ42 and to the 5xFAD mouse model of AD. Oral administration of 0.5 mg/kg dose of TBSA or an equivalent amount of methylcellulose vehicle to groups of six- and 12-month-old 5xFAD or wild-type mice over a two-month period prevented recognition- and spatial-memory deficits in the novel-object recognition and Morris-water-maze memory tasks, respectively, and reduced the number of pyknotic and degenerated cells, Aβ plaques, and GFAP and Iba-1 immunoreactivity in the hippocampus and cortex of these mice. These findings indicate that TBSA exerts neuroprotective properties by decreasing amyloid plaque burden and neuroinflammation, thereby preventing neuronal death and preserving memory function in the 5xFAD mice.
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- Panchanan Maiti
- Field Neurosciences Institute Laboratory for Restorative Neurology, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, USA
- Department of Psychology, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, USA
- Program in Neuroscience, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, USA
- Field Neurosciences Institute, Ascension St. Mary, Saginaw, MI 48604, USA;
- College of Health and Human Services, Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, MI 48604, USA
- Correspondence: (P.M.); (G.L.D.); Tel.: +1-989-497-3026 (P.M.); +1-989-497-3105 (G.L.D.)
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- Field Neurosciences Institute, Ascension St. Mary, Saginaw, MI 48604, USA;
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- Department of Biology, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, USA; (Z.N.B.); (D.B.F.)
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- Department of Biology, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, USA; (Z.N.B.); (D.B.F.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, USA;
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- Field Neurosciences Institute Laboratory for Restorative Neurology, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, USA
- Department of Psychology, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, USA
- Program in Neuroscience, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, USA
- Field Neurosciences Institute, Ascension St. Mary, Saginaw, MI 48604, USA;
- Correspondence: (P.M.); (G.L.D.); Tel.: +1-989-497-3026 (P.M.); +1-989-497-3105 (G.L.D.)
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Kisacam MA, Kocamuftuoglu GO, Ozan IE, Yaman M, Ozan ST. Calcium Fructoborate Prevents Skin Cancer Development in Balb-c Mice. Biol Trace Elem Res 2020; 196:131-144. [PMID: 31529243 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-019-01897-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Tumor microenvironment, genetic, and non-genetic factors are responsible for the atypical metabolic feature of cancer cells. Aberrant activity of PI3K/Akt pathway, increased glycolytic flux, and decreased intracellular pH gradient are the leading causes of this feature. Calcium Fructoborate (CaFB), a sugar-borate ester, has major benefits for human health. The aim of this study was to explore the implication of CaFB on experimentally induced skin cancer in vivo. According to the treatment, 92 female Balb-c mice are divided into six groups: control, CaFB (3 mg/kg/day), 7,12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA)+12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA) (97.5 nmol DMBA, 6.5 nmol TPA), T1: CaFB+DMBA+TPA (3 mg/kg/day CaFB together with DMBA), T2: DMBA+CaFB+TPA (3 mg/kg/day CaFB together with TPA), T3: DMBA+TPA+CaFB (3 mg/kg/day CaFB after tumor formation). Topical DMBA and TPA application resulted in a significant increase in the protein levels, immunoreactivity, and mRNA expression of HRAS, HIF1α, Akt, and PTEN (p < 0.05). Moreover, an increase in the number of TUNEL-positive cells was observed in DMBA-TPA group compared with the control group (p < 0.05). CaFB application reduced the protein levels, immunoreactivity, and mRNA expressions of HRAS, HIF1α, Akt, and PTEN and also decreased the number of TUNEL-positive cells. Recent evidence obtained from our study validated that CaFB treatment may have skin cancer-preventing effect.
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- Mehmet Ali Kisacam
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Mustafa Kemal University, 31060, Hatay, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, 15030, Burdur, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Firat University, 23200, Elazig, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Firat University, 23200, Elazig, Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Firat University, 23200, Elazig, Turkey
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N Rosalez M, Estevez-Fregoso E, Alatorre A, Abad-García A, A Soriano-Ursúa M. 2-Aminoethyldiphenyl Borinate: A Multitarget Compound with Potential as a Drug Precursor. Curr Mol Pharmacol 2020; 13:57-75. [PMID: 31654521 DOI: 10.2174/1874467212666191025145429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2019] [Revised: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Boron is considered a trace element that induces various effects in systems of the human body. However, each boron-containing compound exerts different effects. OBJECTIVE To review the effects of 2-Aminoethyldiphenyl borinate (2-APB), an organoboron compound, on the human body, but also, its effects in animal models of human disease. METHODS In this review, the information to showcase the expansion of these reported effects through interactions with several ion channels and other receptors has been reported. These effects are relevant in the biomedical and chemical fields due to the application of the reported data in developing therapeutic tools to modulate the functions of the immune, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and nervous systems. RESULTS Accordingly, 2-APB acts as a modulator of adaptive and innate immunity, including the production of cytokines and the migration of leukocytes. Additionally, reports show that 2-APB exerts effects on neurons, smooth muscle cells and cardiomyocytes, and it provides a cytoprotective effect by the modulation and attenuation of reactive oxygen species. CONCLUSION The molecular pharmacology of 2-APB supports both its potential to act as a drug and the desirable inclusion of its moieties in new drug development. Research evaluating its efficacy in treating pain and specific maladies, such as immune, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and neurodegenerative disorders, is scarce but interesting.
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- Melvin N Rosalez
- Department of Physiology, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis and Diaz Miron S/N, Mexico City, 11340, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis and Diaz Miron S/N, Mexico City, 11340, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis and Diaz Miron S/N, Mexico City, 11340, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis and Diaz Miron S/N, Mexico City, 11340, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis and Diaz Miron S/N, Mexico City, 11340, Mexico
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Białek M, Czauderna M, Krajewska K, Przybylski W. Selected physiological effects of boron compounds for animals and humans. A review. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL AND FEED SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.22358/jafs/114546/2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Zango MS, Sunkari ED, Abu M, Lermi A. Hydrogeochemical controls and human health risk assessment of groundwater fluoride and boron in the semi-arid North East region of Ghana. JOURNAL OF GEOCHEMICAL EXPLORATION 2019; 207:106363. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2019.106363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Marín-Martínez L, Molino-Pagán D, López-Jornet P. Trace elements in saliva and plasma of patients with type 2 diabetes: Association to metabolic control and complications. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2019; 157:107871. [PMID: 31604082 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2019.107871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Revised: 08/17/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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AIM An analysis is made of the saliva and plasma levels of trace elements in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and their association to metabolic control and the presence of chronic complications. METHODS A cross-sectional observational clinical study was carried out in 74 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was used to determine the following trace elements in plasma and unstimulated basal saliva: 13Al, 16S, 4Be, 5B, 20Ca, 27Co, 29Cu, 24Cr, 38Sr, 15P, 3Li, 12Mg, 25Mn, 28Ni, 82Pb, 37Rb, 22Ti, 23V and 30Zn. RESULTS The levels of cobalt (p = 0.048) in saliva and of strontium (p = 0.001) in plasma were related to the presence of chronic complications. Significant differences with respect to metabolic control were observed for beryllium (p = 0.038), boron (p = 0.023) and phosphorus in saliva (p = 0.046), and for rubidium (p = 0.005), titanium (p = 0.016) and zinc in plasma (p = 0.013). A significant correlation (p < 0.001) was found between boron in plasma and boron in unstimulated basal saliva. CONCLUSIONS The determination of trace elements in plasma and saliva constitutes a complementary tool for the assessment of metabolic control and for predicting chronic complications associated to type 2 diabetes mellitus. Further studies involving the biomonitoring of trace elements in saliva and plasma are needed.
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- Luis Marín-Martínez
- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Hospital General Universitario Santa Lucía, Urb. Novo Carthago 80, 30202 Cartagena (Murcia), Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, Hospital Morales Meseguer, Clínica Odontológica, Marqués de los Vélez s/n, 30008 Murcia, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, Hospital Morales Meseguer, Clínica Odontológica, Marqués de los Vélez s/n, 30008 Murcia, Spain.
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Jin E, Hu Q, Ren M, Jin G, Liang L, Li S. Effects of Selenium Yeast in Combination with Boron on Muscle Growth and Muscle Quality in Broilers. Biol Trace Elem Res 2019; 190:472-483. [PMID: 30392019 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-018-1548-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The effect of selenium yeast in combination with boron on both growth and quality of the muscle in broilers was investigated. A total of 600 one-day-old Arbor Acres broilers were randomly divided into five groups with 120 broilers per group (6 replicates per group). The control group received a basal diet, and experimental groups I-IV received the same basal diet supplemented with 0.3 mg/kg selenium yeast and different doses of boron (0, 5, 10, and 15 mg/kg, respectively). The experiment was conducted for 42 days. Breast and thigh muscles were harvested and muscle quality were examined on day 21 and day 42 of the experiment. Compared to the control group, at 21 days of age, the thigh muscle weight and index were significantly increased in broilers of experimental group II (all P < 0.05); however, the drip loss and shear force of breast and thigh muscle were significantly decreased (P < 0.05). At 42 days of age, the breast muscle weight and index as well as the breast and thigh muscle water holding capability had significantly increased in broilers of experimental group II (all P < 0.05); the breast and thigh muscle drip loss, cooking loss and shear force, and thigh muscle fiber diameter were significantly reduced (all P < 0.05). Breast and thigh muscle fibers were tightly arranged with small cross-sectional areas in broilers of experimental group II. These results suggest that supplementation of 0.3 mg/kg selenium yeast in combination with 5 mg/kg boron in the basal diet can promote muscle growth and improved muscle quality in broilers.
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- Erhui Jin
- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, No.9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Anhui Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, No.9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Anhui Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, No.9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Anhui Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, No.9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Anhui Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, No.9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Anhui Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, No.9 Donghua Road, Fengyang County, Anhui Province, China.
- Key Laboratory for the Quality and Safety Control of Pork in the Ministry of Agriculture, No. 9 Yongxing West Road, Lixin County, Anhui Province, China.
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Kuru R, Yilmaz S, Balan G, Tuzuner BA, Tasli PN, Akyuz S, Yener Ozturk F, Altuntas Y, Yarat A, Sahin F. Boron-rich diet may regulate blood lipid profile and prevent obesity: A non-drug and self-controlled clinical trial. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2019; 54:191-198. [PMID: 31109611 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2019.04.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Boron is an element commonly found in nature. The main boron source for organisms is through food and drinking water. In recent years, it is suggested that the "boron-rich diet" can affect human health positively. However, more detailed studies are needed. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the effect of increased dietary boron intake on some biochemical parameters in humans. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thirteen healthy women consumed diets containing 10 mg more boron than their routine diet for one month. This boron intake was provided with the increase of boron-rich foods such as dried fruits, avocado, and nuts in the diet. Some biochemical and hematologic parameters were determined in blood, urine and saliva samples taken before and after a boron-rich diet. RESULTS Serum, salivary, and urine boron concentrations increased 1.3, 1.7, 6.0 fold, respectively. The most significant clinically change was found in the lipid profile. Serum total, LDL, VLDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels decreased significantly. Body weight, body fat weight, and Body Mass Index also decreased. Significant changes in serum TSH and salivary buffering capacity were also found. CONCLUSION Increasing the intake of boron through dietary means might contribute to beneficial effects on lipid metabolism, obesity, and thyroid metabolism; salivary boron may reflect serum boron; and boron may be used as a cariostatic agent in dentistry. An increased intake of other dietary factors such as fiber, potassium, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin E in the boron-rich foods might have been responsible of the effects described. To our knowledge, this study is the first clinical study in which dietary boron intake is increased via foods.
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- Ruya Kuru
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences-Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences-Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Health Sciences Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Health Sciences Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences-Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Wu L, Wei Y, Zhou WB, Zhang YS, Chen QH, Liu MX, Zhu ZP, Zhou J, Yang LH, Wang HM, Wei GM, Wang S, Tang ZG. Gene expression alterations of human liver cancer cells following borax exposure. Oncol Rep 2019; 42:115-130. [PMID: 31180554 PMCID: PMC6549072 DOI: 10.3892/or.2019.7169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Borax is a boron compound that is becoming widely recognized for its biological effects, including lipid peroxidation, cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, antioxidant activity and potential therapeutic benefits. However, it remains unknown whether exposure of human liver cancer (HepG2) cells to borax affects the gene expression of these cells. HepG2 cells were treated with 4 mM borax for either 2 or 24 h. Gene expression analysis was performed using Affymetrix GeneChip Human Gene 2.0 ST Arrays, which was followed by gene ontology analysis and pathway analysis. The clustering result was validated using reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. A cell proliferation assay was performed using Celigo Image Cytometer Instrumentation. Following this, 2- or 24-h exposure to borax significantly altered the expression level of a number of genes in HepG2 cells, specifically 530 genes (384 upregulated and 146 downregulated) or 1,763 genes (1,044 upregulated and 719 downregulated) compared with the control group, respectively (≥2-fold; P<0.05). Twenty downregulated genes were abundantly expressed in HepG2 cells under normal conditions. Furthermore, the growth of HepG2 cells was inhibited through the downregulation of PRUNE1, NBPF1, PPcaspase-1, UPF2 and MBTPS1 (≥1.5-fold, P<0.05). The dysregulated genes potentially serve important roles in various biological processes, including the inflammation response, stress response, cellular growth, proliferation, apoptosis and tumorigenesis/oncolysis.
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- Lun Wu
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Liver Surgery Institute of The Experiment Center of Medicine, Dongfeng Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442001, P.R. China
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- Liver Surgery Institute of The Experiment Center of Medicine, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Dongfeng Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442001, Shiyan, Hubei 442001, P.R. China
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- Liver Surgery Institute of The Experiment Center of Medicine, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Dongfeng Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442001, Shiyan, Hubei 442001, P.R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Wudang Local Chinese Medicine Research, Experiment Center of Medicine, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442001, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, YunXi Health for Women And Children, Children's Hospital, Maternal & Child Care and Family Planning Service Centre, Shiyan, Hubei 442600, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Dongfeng Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442001, P.R. China
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- Liver Surgery Institute of The Experiment Center of Medicine, Dongfeng Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442001, P.R. China
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- Subject Construction Office, Dongfeng Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442001, P.R. China
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- Liver Surgery Institute of The Experiment Center of Medicine, Dongfeng Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442001, P.R. China
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- Liver Surgery Institute of The Experiment Center of Medicine, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Dongfeng Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442001, Shiyan, Hubei 442001, P.R. China
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- Liver Surgery Institute of The Experiment Center of Medicine, Dongfeng Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442001, P.R. China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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Hunter JM, Nemzer BV, Rangavajla N, Biţă A, Rogoveanu OC, Neamţu J, Scorei IR, Bejenaru LE, Rău G, Bejenaru C, Mogoşanu GD. The Fructoborates: Part of a Family of Naturally Occurring Sugar-Borate Complexes-Biochemistry, Physiology, and Impact on Human Health: a Review. Biol Trace Elem Res 2019; 188:11-25. [PMID: 30343480 PMCID: PMC6373344 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-018-1550-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Sugar-borates (SBs) are mono- or di-sugar-borate esters (SBEs) comprised of one or two monosaccharide molecules linked to a boron (B) atom. SBEs occur naturally in commonly consumed herbs, vegetables, fruits, seeds, and nuts and, other than greatly varying levels of B found in local drinking water, are the primary natural dietary sources of B-containing molecules in humans. To date, the most studied SBE is calcium fructoborate (CaFB). CaFB represents an important example of how organic B-containing molecules are significantly distinct from their inorganic counterparts. During these past two decades, CaFB has been researched for its physical and biochemical characteristics, safety, and clinical outcomes. Results of these researches are presented and discussed herein. CaFB has been characterized using Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), liquid chromatography-multistage accurate mass spectrometry (LC-MSn), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) in non-biological and biological specimens. Potential health benefits of CaFB have been clinically investigated in pilot and efficacy studies demonstrating (i) significant reductions in knee discomfort and improved flexibility within 7, 14, and 90 days and (ii) significant effect on blood levels of inflammatory, cardiovascular, and other biomarkers. These studies support the use of CaFB as a dietary supplement for the management of joint discomfort. CaFB is presented here in order to illustrate how physiological benefits are imparted by distinct organic boron-containing molecules rather than solely by the element B itself. Considering recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data reporting increases in age-related joint pain and an increasing elderly demographic, SBEs offer potential for safe, natural, and effective management of joint discomfort and improved mobility in human and animal health applications. Several of these studies may also open new opportunities for use of SBEs for health benefits beyond joint health.
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- John M Hunter
- VDF FutureCeuticals, 2692 North State Route 1-17, Momence, IL, 60954, USA
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- VDF FutureCeuticals, 2692 North State Route 1-17, Momence, IL, 60954, USA
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349, Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349, Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349, Craiova, Romania
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- BioBoron Research Institute, S.C. Natural Research S.R.L., 31B Dunării Street, 207465 Podari Commune, Dolj County, Romania.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349, Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349, Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Vegetal & Animal Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349, Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349, Craiova, Romania
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Farfán-García ED, Castillo-García EL, Soriano-Ursúa MA. More than boric acid: Increasing relevance of boron in medicine. World J Transl Med 2018; 7:1-4. [DOI: 10.5528/wjtm.v7.i1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Revised: 07/31/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Although boron has been a chemical element of interest since the ancient times, only a few boron-containing compounds (BCCs) had been used for medicinal purposes before the 21st century. Among these, only boric acid has been explored in multiple therapeutic applications. Hence, it is common to extrapolate from boric acid to all BCCs, supposing a similar biological effect. However, boric acid is just one of dozens of BCCs in nature and thousands available from chemical synthesis. Nowadays, there is a boom in research on new BCCs as potential tools in the prevention, diagnosis and therapy of human disease. We herein discuss the new role of BCCs in drug development, with emphasis on the compounds for which a mechanism of action has been proposed or demonstrated. Because of data gathered in recent years, BCCs have expanded beyond the well-known fields of antimicrobial and antineoplastic agents, now being explored for their possible use as enzyme inhibitors, regulators of protein expression and modulators of the immune response, as well as in biomaterials. We suggest that translational medicine can accelerate the medicinal applications of BCCs, which is especially important for the human diseases that are generating a high global burden.
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Affiliation(s)
- Eunice D Farfán-García
- Department of Physiology, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México 11340, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México 11340, Mexico
| | - Marvin A Soriano-Ursúa
- Department of Physiology, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México 11340, Mexico
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