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Hu C, Yang Q, Huang X, Wang F, Zhou H, Su X. Three-Dimensional Mechanical Microenvironment Rescued the Decline of Osteogenic Differentiation of Old Human Jaw Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:4496-4509. [PMID: 38860704 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Resorption and atrophy of the alveolar bone, as two consequences of osteoporosis that remarkably complicate the orthodontic and prosthodontic treatments, contribute to the differentiated biological features and force-induced response of jaw bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (JBMSCs) in elderly patients. We isolated and cultured JBMSCs from adolescent and adult patients and then simulated the loading of orthodontic tension stress by constructing an in vitro three-dimensional (3D) stress loading model. The decline in osteogenic differentiation of aged JBMSCs was reversed by tensile stress stimulation. It is interesting to note that tension stimulation had a stronger effect on the osteogenic differentiation of elderly JBMSCs compared to the young ones, indicating a possible mechanism of aging rescue. High-throughput sequencing of microRNA (miRNAs) was subsequently performed before and after tension stimulation in all JBMSCs, followed by the comprehensive comparison of mechanically responsive miRNAs in the 3D strain microenvironment. The results suggested a significant reduction in the expression of miR-210-3p and miR-214-3p triggered by the 3D strain microenvironment in old-JBMSCs. Bioinformatic analysis indicated that both miRNAs participate in the regulation of critical pathways of aging and cellular senescence. Taken together, this study demonstrated that the 3D strain microenvironment efficiently rescued the cellular senescence of old-JBMSCs via modulating specific miRNAs, which provides a novel strategy for coordinating periodontal bone loss and regeneration of the elderly.
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- Cheng Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
- Hospital of Stomatology & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, Department of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, Department of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, Department of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, Department of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
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Martino E, D’Onofrio N, Balestrieri A, Colloca A, Anastasio C, Sardu C, Marfella R, Campanile G, Balestrieri ML. Dietary Epigenetic Modulators: Unravelling the Still-Controversial Benefits of miRNAs in Nutrition and Disease. Nutrients 2024; 16:160. [PMID: 38201989 PMCID: PMC10780859 DOI: 10.3390/nu16010160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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In the context of nutrient-driven epigenetic alterations, food-derived miRNAs can be absorbed into the circulatory system and organs of recipients, especially humans, and potentially contribute to modulating health and diseases. Evidence suggests that food uptake, by carrying exogenous miRNAs (xenomiRNAs), regulates the individual miRNA profile, modifying the redox homeostasis and inflammatory conditions underlying pathological processes, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and cancer. The capacity of diet to control miRNA levels and the comprehension of the unique characteristics of dietary miRNAs in terms of gene expression regulation show important perspectives as a strategy to control disease susceptibility via epigenetic modifications and refine the clinical outcomes. However, the absorption, stability, availability, and epigenetic roles of dietary miRNAs are intriguing and currently the subject of intense debate; additionally, there is restricted knowledge of their physiological and potential side effects. Within this framework, we provided up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge on dietary miRNAs' potential, discussing the latest advances and controversial issues related to the role of miRNAs in human health and disease as modulators of chronic syndromes.
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- Elisa Martino
- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy; (E.M.); (A.C.); (C.A.); (M.L.B.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy; (E.M.); (A.C.); (C.A.); (M.L.B.)
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- Food Safety Department, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, 80055 Portici, Italy;
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy; (E.M.); (A.C.); (C.A.); (M.L.B.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy; (E.M.); (A.C.); (C.A.); (M.L.B.)
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- Department of Advanced Clinical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy; (C.S.); (R.M.)
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- Department of Advanced Clinical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy; (C.S.); (R.M.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, 80137 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy; (E.M.); (A.C.); (C.A.); (M.L.B.)
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Liu YD, Chen HR, Zhang Y, Yan G, Yan HJ, Zhu Q, Peng LH. Progress and challenges of plant-derived nucleic acids as therapeutics in macrophage-mediated RNA therapy. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1255668. [PMID: 38155963 PMCID: PMC10753178 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1255668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
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Plant-derived nucleic acids, especially small RNAs have been proved by increasing evidence in the pharmacological activities and disease treatment values in macrophage meditated anti-tumor performance, immune regulating functions and antiviral activities. But the uptake, application and delivery strategies of RNAs as biodrugs are different from the small molecules and recombinant protein drugs. This article summarizes the reported evidence for cross-kingdom regulation by plant derived functional mRNAs and miRNAs. Based on that, their involvement and potentials in macrophage-mediated anti-tumor/inflammatory therapies are mainly discussed, as well as the load prospect of plant RNAs in viruses and natural exosome vehicles, and their delivery to mammalian cells through macrophage were also summarized. This review is to provide evidence and views for the plant derived RNAs as next generation of drugs with application potential in nucleic acid-based bio-therapy.
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- Yu-Da Liu
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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Link J, Thon C, Petkevicius V, Steponaitiene R, Malfertheiner P, Kupcinskas J, Link A. The Translational Impact of Plant-Derived Xeno-miRNA miR-168 in Gastrointestinal Cancers and Preneoplastic Conditions. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:2701. [PMID: 37627960 PMCID: PMC10453613 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13162701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Diet is one of the most important factors contributing to the multistep process of carcinogenesis. The clinical relevance of exogenous food-derived xeno-microRNAs (miRNAs) in human diseases is poorly understood. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the potential clinical relevance of the xeno-miRNA miR-168 in the gastric mucosa along the preneoplastic conditions and gastric carcinogenesis. METHODS For a systematic analysis, we included stomach tissues from patients with different pathologies, including normal mucosa (N), chronic non-atrophic (CNAG) and atrophic gastritis (CAG) and intestinal metaplasia (IM) (n = 72), matched non-tumorous (NT) and tumorous (T) gastric cancer (GC) tissues (n = 81), matched colorectal cancer (CRC) tissues (n = 40), and colon mucosa and faeces from controls and IBD patients. RESULTS miR-168 was reproducibly detectable in all samples studied, with the highest levels in the proximal upper GI and in non-tumorous compared to tumorous tissues in both GC and CRC. There was no difference related to H. pylori positivity or inflammation grade, while higher miR-168 levels were observed in patients with moderate or severe AG/IM or OLGIM3/4. Survival analysis showed only a small, non-significant trend towards worse overall survival for patients with the highest to lowest miR-168 levels, while no differences were related to Lauren's classification. CONCLUSIONS Food-derived xeno miRNAs are reproducibly detectable in the gastric and colonic mucosa. Although the clinically relevant function remains to be elucidated, higher levels of miR-168 in patients with moderate and severe IM merit further investigation.
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- Jastin Link
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany (C.T.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany (C.T.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Institute for Digestive Research, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania; (V.P.); (R.S.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Institute for Digestive Research, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania; (V.P.); (R.S.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany (C.T.); (P.M.)
- Medical Department II, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, 80539 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Institute for Digestive Research, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania; (V.P.); (R.S.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany (C.T.); (P.M.)
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Liu PX, Ma JX, Liang RN, He XW, Zhao GZ. Development of an efficient method for separation and purification of cordycepin from liquid fermentation of Cordyceps militaris and analysis of cordycepin antitumor activity. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14184. [PMID: 36923906 PMCID: PMC10009733 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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Cordycepin (3 '-deoxyadenosine) is the main active component of Cordyceps militaris, which is a chemical marker for quality detection of Cordyceps militaris and has important medicinal development value. Existing methods for obtaining cordycepin are complex and costly. In this study, an economical and simple method for separation and purification of cordycepin from Cordyceps militaris fermentation liquid through physical crystallization was explored. First, lyophilized powdered fermentation liquid (LPFL) and pure methanol (1 g/100 mL, w/v) were mixed, and then repeatedly dissolved and crystallized until the precipitation was white. Purified product was obtained by freeze-drying the precipitate. The substance was determined to be cordycepin by high performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry and infrared spectroscopy, and the purity was 94.26%. Compared with the existing methods, this method is simple and low cost. In addition, the functional activity of cordycepin was determined by in vitro test. The results exhibited that cordycepin caused death and morphological changes in human colon cancer Caco-2 cells, and significantly inhibited the proliferation of Caco-2 cells, with a half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 107.2 μg/mL. Cordycepin could induce early apoptosis of Caco-2 and caused cell cycle arrest in the G2 phase. Caco-2 cell apoptosis and cell cycle arrest showed dose dependence to cordycepin over a certain range. These results improved cordycepin purification method, provided insights into the mechanism of cordycepin in cancer inhibition, and would provide important reference for further development and clinical application of cordycepin.
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- Peng-Xiao Liu
- College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Food Processing and Safety in Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Food Processing and Safety in Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Food Processing and Safety in Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Food Processing and Safety in Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Food Processing and Safety in Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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Zhang WJ, Li YY, Xiang ZH, Deng J, Li W, Lin QL, Fang Y, Liu F, Bai J, Zhang L, Li J. Emerging evidence on the effects of plant-derived microRNAs in colorectal cancer: a review. Food Funct 2023; 14:691-702. [PMID: 36625207 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo03477h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
Abstract
Food nutrition and human health are still interesting international issues. Early detection, risk assessment and diet are vital to mitigate the load of intestinal diseases and enhance the quality of life. Plant-derived microRNAs could be transferred to mammalian organisms by cross-kingdom regulation which adjusts relevant target genes for their participation in the process of carcinogenesis. But the mechanism of plant-derived microRNAs in colorectal cancer is still unclear. This review aims to summarize the current pathways of plant-derived microRNAs in colorectal cancer including intestinal bacteria, the tumor microenvironment, plant active substances and protein, discuss the direct or indirect effects of plant-derived microRNAs on the occurrence and/or progression of colorectal cancer and explain why plant-derived microRNAs can be used as a potential anti-cancer agent. Moreover, the drawbacks of plant-derived microRNAs are also discussed in terms of both edible plants and synthetic delivery vectors for RNAi interference technology for human disease treatment. This review will provide a potential way for plant-derived microRNAs to target colorectal cancer.
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- Wen Jing Zhang
- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China. .,College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China.
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Roglia V, Potestà M, Minchella A, Bruno SP, Bernardini R, Lettieri-Barbato D, Iacovelli F, Gismondi A, Aquilano K, Canini A, Muleo R, Colizzi V, Mattei M, Minutolo A, Montesano C. Exogenous miRNAs from Moringa oleifera Lam. recover a dysregulated lipid metabolism. Front Mol Biosci 2022; 9:1012359. [PMID: 36465560 PMCID: PMC9715436 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2022.1012359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
Abstract
A balanced diet is critical for human health, and edible plants play an important role in providing essential micronutrients as well as specific microRNAs (miRNAs) that can regulate human gene expression. Here we present the effects of Moringa oleifera (MO) miRNAs (mol-miRs) on lipid metabolism. Through in silico studies we identified the potential genes involved in lipid metabolism targeted by mol-miRs. To this end, we tested the efficacy of an aqueous extract of MO seeds (MOES), as suggested in traditional African ethnomedicine, or its purified miRNAs. The biological properties of MO preparations were investigated using a human derived hepatoma cell line (HepG2) as a model. MOES treatment decreased intracellular lipid accumulation and induced apoptosis in HepG2. In the same cell line, transfection with mol-miRs showed similar effects to MOES. Moreover, the effect of the mol-miR pool was investigated in a pre-obese mouse model, in which treatment with mol-miRs was able to prevent dysregulation of lipid metabolism.
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- Valentina Roglia
- Department of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- UNESCO Interdisciplinary Chair in Biotechnology and Bioethics, Rome, Italy
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- Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
- Department of Science, University Roma Tre, Rome, Italy
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- Interdepartmental Center for Animal Technology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Santa Lucia Foundation IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Forestry Science, University of Tuscia, Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- UNESCO Interdisciplinary Chair in Biotechnology and Bioethics, Rome, Italy
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- UNESCO Interdisciplinary Chair in Biotechnology and Bioethics, Rome, Italy
- Interdepartmental Center for Animal Technology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- UNESCO Interdisciplinary Chair in Biotechnology and Bioethics, Rome, Italy
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Zhu WJ, Liu Y, Cao YN, Peng LX, Yan ZY, Zhao G. Insights into Health-Promoting Effects of Plant MicroRNAs: A Review. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:14372-14386. [PMID: 34813309 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c04737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Plant-derived microRNAs (miRNAs) play a significant role in human health and are "dark nutrients", as opposed to traditional plant nutrients, as well as important components of food diversification. Studies have revealed that multiple plant-derived miRNA pathways affect human health. First, plant miRNAs regulate plant growth and development and accumulation of metabolites, which alters the food quality and thus indirectly interferes with the health of the host. Moreover, when absorbed in vivo, some miRNAs may target the host cell mRNAs to affect protein expression. In addition, plant miRNAs target and reshape the human gut microbiota (GM), which interferes with the physiology and metabolism of the host. Therefore, miRNAs play a significant role in the cross-kingdom communication of plants, GM, and the host and in maintaining a balance of the three. Future contributions of plant miRNAs can bring new perspectives and opportunities to better understand food nutrition and health care research, which will facilitate the right exploitation of plant resources.
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- Wen-Jing Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industrialization, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industrialization, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industrialization, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industrialization, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industrialization, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, People's Republic of China
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Jia M, He J, Bai W, Lin Q, Deng J, Li W, Bai J, Fu D, Ma Y, Ren J, Xiong S. Cross-kingdom regulation by dietary plant miRNAs: an evidence-based review with recent updates. Food Funct 2021; 12:9549-9562. [PMID: 34664582 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo01156a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
As non-coding RNA molecules, microRNAs (miRNAs) are widely known for their critical role in gene regulation. Recent studies have shown that plant miRNAs obtained through dietary oral administration can survive in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, enter the circulatory system and regulate endogenous mRNAs. Diet-derived plant miRNAs have 2'-O-methylated modified 3'ends and high cytosine and guanine (GC) content, as well as exosomal packaging, which gives them high stability even in the harsh environment of the digestive system and circulatory system. The latest evidence shows that dietary plant miRNAs can not only be absorbed in the intestine, but also be absorbed and packaged by gastric epithelial cells and then secreted into the circulatory system. Alternatively, these biologically active plant-derived miRNAs may also affect the health of the host by affecting the function of the microbiome, while not need to be taken into the host's circulatory system and transferred to remote tissues. This cross-kingdom regulation of miRNAs gives us hope for exploring their therapeutic potential and as dietary supplements. However, doubts have also been raised about the cross-border regulation of miRNAs, suggesting that technical flaws in the experiments may have led to this hypothesis. In this article, we summarize the visibility of dietary plant miRNAs in the development of human health and recent research data on their use in therapeutics. The regulation of plant miRNAs across kingdoms is a novel concept. Continued efforts in this area will broaden our understanding of the biological role of plant miRNAs and will open the way for the development of new approaches to prevent or treat human diseases.
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- MingXi Jia
- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, Hunan, China. .,College of Light Industry and Food Sciences, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, Guangdong, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, Hunan, China.
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- College of Light Industry and Food Sciences, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, Guangdong, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, Hunan, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, Hunan, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, Hunan, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, Hunan, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, Hunan, China. .,Central Laboratory for Medical Research, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Central Laboratory for Medical Research, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, Hunan, China.
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- College of Mathematics and Statistics, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China
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Liu J, Wang F, Song H, Weng Z, Bao Y, Fang Y, Tang X, Shen X. Soybean-derived gma-miR159a alleviates colon tumorigenesis by suppressing TCF7/MYC in mice. J Nutr Biochem 2021; 92:108627. [PMID: 33705946 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2021.108627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Previous reports have shown that plant-derived microRNAs (miRNAs) regulate mammalian gene expression through dietary intake. Our prior study found that gma-miR159a, which is abundant in soybean, significantly inhibited the proliferation of colon cancer cells. In the current study, dietary gma-miR159a was utilized to study its anti-colon cancer function in azoxymethane (AOM)/dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced colon cancer mice. Under processing conditions, gma-miR159a exhibited excellent stability in cooked soybean. In vitro, gma-miR159a suppressed the expression of the oncogene MYC downstream of the Wnt signaling pathway by targeting the TCF7 gene, significantly inhibiting the growth of colon cancer cells. The in vivo experiments showed that gma-miR159a and soybean RNA (total RNA extracted from soybean) significantly reduced tumor growth in AOM/DSS-induced colon cancer mice by gavage. This effect disappeared when anti-miR159a was present. In addition, gma-miR159a and soybean RNA significantly attenuated inflammation in colon cancer mice. These results showed that long-term dietary intake of soybean-derived gma-miR159a effectively prevented the occurrence of colon cancer and colitis, which provides novel evidence for the prevention function of soybean.
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- Juncheng Liu
- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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- Basic Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China.
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Li D, Yang J, Yang Y, Liu J, Li H, Li R, Cao C, Shi L, Wu W, He K. A Timely Review of Cross-Kingdom Regulation of Plant-Derived MicroRNAs. Front Genet 2021; 12:613197. [PMID: 34012461 PMCID: PMC8126714 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.613197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) belong to a class of non-coding RNAs that suppress gene expression by complementary oligonucleotide binding to the sites in target messenger RNAs. Numerous studies have demonstrated that miRNAs play crucial role in virtually all cellular processes of both plants and animals, such as cell growth, cell division, differentiation, proliferation and apoptosis. The study of rice MIR168a has demonstrated for the first time that exogenous plant MIR168a influences cholesterol transport in mice by inhibiting low-density lipoprotein receptor adapter protein 1 expression. Inspired by this finding, the cross-kingdom regulation of plant-derived miRNAs has drawn a lot of attention because of its capability to provide novel therapeutic agents in the treatment of miRNA deregulation-related diseases. Notably, unlike mRNA, some plant miRNAs are robust because of their 3′ end modification, high G, C content, and the protection by microvesicles, miRNAs protein cofactors or plant ingredients. The stability of these small molecules guarantees the reliability of plant miRNAs in clinical application. Although the function of endogenous miRNAs has been widely investigated, the cross-kingdom regulation of plant-derived miRNAs is still in its infancy. Herein, this review summarizes the current knowledge regarding the anti-virus, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptosis, immune modulation, and intestinal function regulation effects of plant-derived miRNAs in mammals. It is expected that exploring the versatile role of plant-derived miRNAs may lay the foundation for further study and application of these newly recognized, non-toxic, and inexpensive plant active ingredients.
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- Dan Li
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, China.,Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Huaihua, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, China.,Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Huaihua, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, China.,Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Huaihua, China
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Dávalos A, Pinilla L, López de Las Hazas MC, Pinto-Hernández P, Barbé F, Iglesias-Gutiérrez E, de Gonzalo-Calvo D. Dietary microRNAs and cancer: A new therapeutic approach? Semin Cancer Biol 2020; 73:19-29. [PMID: 33086083 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2020.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of premature death and constitutes a challenge for both low- and high-income societies. Previous evidence supports a close association between modifiable risk factors, including dietary habits, and cancer risk. Investigation of molecular mechanisms that mediate the pro-oncogenic and anti-oncogenic effects of diet is therefore fundamental. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have received much attention in the past few decades as crucial molecular elements of human physiology and disease. Aberrant expression patterns of these small noncoding transcripts have been observed in a wide array of cancers. Interestingly, human miRNAs not only can be modulated by bioactive dietary components, but it has also been proposed that diet-derived miRNAs may contribute to the pool of human miRNAs. Results from independent groups have suggested that these exogenous miRNAs may be functional in organisms. These findings open the door to novel and innovative approaches to cancer therapy. Here, we provide an overview of the biology of miRNAs, with a special focus on plant-derived dietary miRNAs, summarize recent findings in the field of cancer, address the possible applications to clinical practice and discuss obstacles and challenges in the field.
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- Alberto Dávalos
- Laboratory of Epigenetics of Lipid Metabolism, Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies (IMDEA)-Food, CEI UAM + CSIC, Crta. de, Carr. de Canto Blanco, nº8, E, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Translational Research in Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova and Santa Maria, IRBLleida, Av. Alcalde Rovira Roure, 80, 25198 Lleida, Spain; CIBER of Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Institute of Health Carlos III, Av. de Monforte de Lemos, 5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Epigenetics of Lipid Metabolism, Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies (IMDEA)-Food, CEI UAM + CSIC, Crta. de, Carr. de Canto Blanco, nº8, E, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Functional Biology, Physiology, University of Oviedo, Av. Julián Clavería, 6, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Translational Research in Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova and Santa Maria, IRBLleida, Av. Alcalde Rovira Roure, 80, 25198 Lleida, Spain; CIBER of Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Institute of Health Carlos III, Av. de Monforte de Lemos, 5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Functional Biology, Physiology, University of Oviedo, Av. Julián Clavería, 6, 33006 Oviedo, Spain; Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), Av. Roma, s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
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- Translational Research in Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova and Santa Maria, IRBLleida, Av. Alcalde Rovira Roure, 80, 25198 Lleida, Spain; CIBER of Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Institute of Health Carlos III, Av. de Monforte de Lemos, 5, 28029 Madrid, Spain.
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Dietary Soy Protein Isolate Attenuates Intestinal Immunoglobulin and Mucin Expression in Young Mice Compared with Casein. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12092739. [PMID: 32911830 PMCID: PMC7551778 DOI: 10.3390/nu12092739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Dietary protein sources have profound effects on children and young animals, and are important for the gut barrier function and immune resilience. Milk and soy are the main sources of protein for children and young animals after weaning. The objective of this study was to compare the effects of dairy and soy proteins on the intestinal barrier in early development. Weanling C57BL/6 mice were fed AIN-93G diets prepared with casein or soy protein isolate (SPI) for 21 days. Compared with those fed with the casein diet, mice fed with the SPI diet did not change their body weight and organ coefficients, but increased their feed intake and ratio of feed to gain. SPI lowered the level of luminal secretory immunoglobulin A (SIgA) and downregulated the levels of IL-4, IL-13, polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (Pigr), Janus kinase 1 (Jak1), signal transducer and activator of transcription 6 (Stat6), and transforming growth factor-β (Tgfb) in the mouse ileum. Western blotting of ileal proteins confirmed that SPI suppressed the activation of the JAK1/STAT6 signaling pathway. Furthermore, SPI attenuated intestinal mucin production, as demonstrated by the decreased numbers of intestinal goblet cells and the reduced relative expression levels of mucin 1 (Muc1), mucin 2 (Muc2), trefoil factor 3 (Tff3), glucose-regulated protein 94 (Grp94), and anterior gradient homolog 2 (Agr2). The results indicated that the SPI diet could attenuate mouse intestinal immunity, as demonstrated by decreased SIgA and mucin production in the intestine. Therefore, we suggest that our findings should be of consideration when SPI or casein are used as dietary protein sources.
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