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Tamer F, Tullemans B, Kuijpers M, Claushuis D, Heemskerk JW. Nutrition phytochemicals affecting platelet signaling and responsiveness: implications for thrombosis and hemostasis. Thromb Haemost 2021; 122:879-894. [PMID: 34715717 DOI: 10.1055/a-1683-5599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
Abstract
Cardiovascular disease, in particular due to arterial thrombosis, is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity, with crucial roles of platelets in thrombus formation. For multiple plant-derived phytochemicals found in common dietary components, claims have been made regarding cardiovascular health and antiplatelet activities. Here we present a systematic overview of the published effects of common phytochemicals, applied in vitro or in nutritional intervention studies, on agonist-induced platelet activation properties and platelet signaling pathways. Comparing the phytochemical effects per structural class, we included general phenols: curcuminoids (e.g., curcumin), lignans (honokiol, silybin), phenolic acids (caffeic and chlorogenic acid), derivatives of these (shikimic acid) and stilbenoids (isorhapontigenin, resveratrol). Furthermore, we evaluated the flavonoid polyphenols, including anthocyanidins (delphinidin, malvidin), flavan-3-ols (catechins), flavanones (hesperidin), flavones (apigenin, nobiletin), flavonols (kaempferol, myricetin, quercetin), isoflavones (daidzein, genistein); and terpenoids including carotenes and limonene; and finally miscellaneous compounds like betalains, indoles, organosulfides (diallyl trisulfide) and phytosterols. We furthermore discuss the implications for selected phytochemicals to interfere in thrombosis and hemostasis, indicating their possible clinical relevance. Lastly, we provide guidance on which compounds are of interest for further platelet-related research.
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- Funda Tamer
- Biochemistry, Maastricht University Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Biochemistry, Maastricht University Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Biochemistry, University of Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Thrombosis Expertise Centre, Heart and Vascular Centre, Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum+, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Biochemistry, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Synapse Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Zhang X, Veliky CV, Birru RL, Barinas-Mitchell E, Magnani JW, Sekikawa A. Potential Protective Effects of Equol (Soy Isoflavone Metabolite) on Coronary Heart Diseases-From Molecular Mechanisms to Studies in Humans. Nutrients 2021; 13:3739. [PMID: 34835997 PMCID: PMC8622975 DOI: 10.3390/nu13113739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
Equol, a soy isoflavone-derived metabolite of the gut microbiome, may be the key cardioprotective component of soy isoflavones. Systematic reviews have reported that soy isoflavones have no to very small effects on traditional cardiovascular disease risk factors. However, the potential mechanistic mode of action of equol on non-traditional cardiovascular risk factors has not been systematically reviewed. We searched the PubMed through to July 2021 by using terms for equol and each of the following markers: inflammation, oxidation, endothelial function, vasodilation, atherosclerosis, arterial stiffness, and coronary heart disease. Of the 231 records identified, 69 articles met the inclusion criteria and were summarized. Our review suggests that equol is more lipophilic, bioavailable, and generally more potent compared to soy isoflavones. Cell culture, animal, and human studies show that equol possesses antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and vasodilatory properties and improves arterial stiffness and atherosclerosis. Many of these actions are mediated through the estrogen receptor β. Overall, equol may have a greater cardioprotective benefit than soy isoflavones. Clinical studies of equol are warranted because equol is available as a dietary supplement.
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- Xiao Zhang
- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; (X.Z.); (C.V.V.); (R.L.B.); (E.B.-M.)
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- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; (X.Z.); (C.V.V.); (R.L.B.); (E.B.-M.)
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- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; (X.Z.); (C.V.V.); (R.L.B.); (E.B.-M.)
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- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; (X.Z.); (C.V.V.); (R.L.B.); (E.B.-M.)
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA;
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- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; (X.Z.); (C.V.V.); (R.L.B.); (E.B.-M.)
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Liu M, Wang G, Xu R, Shen C, Ni H, Lai R. Soy Isoflavones Inhibit Both GPIb-IX Signaling and αIIbβ3 Outside-In Signaling via 14-3-3ζ in Platelet. Molecules 2021; 26:4911. [PMID: 34443497 PMCID: PMC8399232 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26164911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Soy diet is thought to help prevent cardiovascular diseases in humans. Isoflavone, which is abundant in soybean and other legumes, has been reported to possess antiplatelet activity and potential antithrombotic effect. Our study aims to elucidate the potential target of soy isoflavone in platelet. The anti-thrombosis formation effect of genistein and daidzein was evaluated in ex vivo perfusion chamber model under low (300 s-1) and high (1800 s-1) shear forces. The effect of genistein and daidzein on platelet aggregation and spreading was evaluated with platelets from both wildtype and GPIbα deficient mice. The interaction of these soy isoflavone with 14-3-3ζ was detected by surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and co-immunoprecipitation, and the effect of αIIbβ3-mediated outside-in signaling transduction was evaluated by western blot. We found both genistein and daidzein showed inhibitory effect on thrombosis formation in perfusion chamber, especially under high shear force (1800 s-1). These soy isoflavone interact with 14-3-3ζ and inhibited both GPIb-IX and αIIbβ3-mediated platelet aggregation, integrin-mediated platelet spreading and outside-in signaling transduction. Our findings indicate that 14-3-3ζ is a novel target of genistein and daidzein. 14-3-3ζ, an adaptor protein that regulates both GPIb-IX and αIIbβ3-mediated platelet activation is involved in soy isoflavone mediated platelet inhibition.
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- Ming Liu
- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Peptides, Yunnan Province/Key Laboratory of Animal Models and Human Disease Mechanisms, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming 650032, China; (G.W.); (R.X.)
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Peptides, Yunnan Province/Key Laboratory of Animal Models and Human Disease Mechanisms, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming 650032, China; (G.W.); (R.X.)
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada; (C.S.); (H.N.)
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, LKSKI-Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8, Canada
- Toronto Platelet Immunobiology Group, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada; (C.S.); (H.N.)
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, LKSKI-Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8, Canada
- Toronto Platelet Immunobiology Group, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8, Canada
- Department of Physiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
- Canadian Blood Services Centre for Innovation, Toronto, ON M5G 2M1, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Peptides, Yunnan Province/Key Laboratory of Animal Models and Human Disease Mechanisms, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming 650032, China; (G.W.); (R.X.)
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Poasakate A, Maneesai P, Rattanakanokchai S, Bunbupha S, Tong-Un T, Pakdeechote P. Genistein Prevents Nitric Oxide Deficiency-Induced Cardiac Dysfunction and Remodeling in Rats. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10020237. [PMID: 33557258 PMCID: PMC7914683 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10020237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Genistein is an isoflavone found in soybeans. This study evaluates the protective effects of genistein on Nω-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride (L-NAME)-induced hypertension, cardiac remodeling, and dysfunction in rats. Male Wistar rats were treated with L-NAME 40 mg/kg/day together for 5 weeks, with or without genistein at a dose of 40 or 80 mg/kg/day or lisinopril 5 mg/kg/day (n = 8 per group). Genistein prevented L-NAME-induced hypertension in rats. Increases in the left ventricular weight, metalloproteinase-2, metalloproteinase-9, and collagen type I intensity were observed in L-NAME rats, and these changes were attenuated in the genistein-treated group. Genistein reduced circulating angiotensin-converting enzyme activity and angiotensin II concentrations in L-NAME rats. L-NAME increased plasma and cardiac malondialdehyde and vascular superoxide generations, as well as reductions of serum and cardiac catalase activities in rats. Plasma nitrate/nitrite were protected in the genistein-treated group. Genistein prevented the L-NAME-induced overexpression of angiotensin II receptor type I (AT1R), nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase subunit 2 (gp91phox), and transforming growth factor beta I (TGF-β1) in hypertensive rats. In conclusion, genistein exhibited a cardioprotective effect in hypertensive rats in this study. The molecular mechanisms might be mediated by suppression of oxidative stress through the Ang II/AT1R/NADPH oxidase/TGF-β1 signaling pathway.
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- Anuson Poasakate
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (A.P.); (P.M.); (T.T.-U.)
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (A.P.); (P.M.); (T.T.-U.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham 44000, Thailand;
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (A.P.); (P.M.); (T.T.-U.)
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (A.P.); (P.M.); (T.T.-U.)
- Research Institute for Human High Performance and Health Promotion, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +66-86-852-6060; Fax: +66-4334-8394
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Yu S, Qin X, Li Z. Quality assessment of Shuxuening injection based on widely targeted metabolomics approach. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2020; 189:113398. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2020.113398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Kumar M, Singh K, Duraisamy K, Allam AA, Ajarem J, Kwok Chong CHOW B. Protective Effect of Genistein against Compound 48/80 Induced Anaphylactoid Shock via Inhibiting MAS Related G Protein-Coupled Receptor X2 (MRGPRX2). Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25051028. [PMID: 32106575 PMCID: PMC7179155 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25051028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Revised: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Anaphylactoid shock is a fatal hypersensitivity response caused by non-IgE mediated mast cell activation. These reactions are mediated by a family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) known as Mas related GPCRX2 (MRGPRX2). Several US FDA approved drugs which are used in day to day life have been reported to cause anaphylactoid shock. Surprisingly, no therapeutic drugs are available which can directly target MRGPRX2 for treatment of anaphylactoid shock. Genistein is a non-steroidal polyphenol known for its diverse physiological and pharmacological activities. In recent studies, Genistein has been reported for its anti-inflammatory activity on mast cells. However, the effects and mechanistic pathways of Genistein on anaphylactoid reaction remain unknown. In the present study, we designed a battery of in-vitro, in-silico and in-vivo experiments to evaluate the anti-anaphylactoid activity of Genistein in order to understand the possible molecular mechanisms of its action. The in-vitro results demonstrated the inhibitory activity of Genistein on MRGPRX2 activation. Further, a mouse model of anaphylactoid shock was used to evaluate the inhibitory activity of Genistein on blood vessel leakage and hind paw edema. Taken together, our findings have demonstrated a therapeutic potential of Genistein as a lead compound in the treatment of anaphylactoid shock via MRGPRX2.
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- Mukesh Kumar
- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China; (M.K.); (K.S.); (K.D.)
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China; (M.K.); (K.S.); (K.D.)
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China; (M.K.); (K.S.); (K.D.)
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt;
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China; (M.K.); (K.S.); (K.D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +852-2299-0850; Fax: +852-2559-9114
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Decouture B, Leuci A, Dizier B, Belleville-Rolland T, Mansour A, Martin F, Pidard D, Gaussem P, Bachelot-Loza C. Evaluation of commonly used tests to measure the effect of single-dose aspirin on mouse hemostasis. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2019; 149:46-51. [PMID: 31442897 DOI: 10.1016/j.plefa.2019.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Revised: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Discrepancies in preclinical studies of aspirin (ASA) antiplatelet activity in mouse models of bleeding and arterial thrombosis led us to evaluate commonly reported methods in order to propose a procedure for reliably measuring the effects of single dose ASA on mouse hemostasis. FVB and C57Bl6 mice received 100 mg/kg of ASA or vehicle orally 30 min or 3 h prior to investigate either hemostasis using the tail bleeding assay or carotid thrombosis induced by FeCl3, or to blood sampling for isolated platelet aggregation and TXB2 generation. Expected inhibition of COX1 by ASA was ascertained by a strong decrease in TXB2 production, and its effect on platelet function and hemostasis, by decreased collagen-induced aggregation and increased bleeding time, respectively. Strikingly, we determined that anti-hemostatic effects of ASA were more predictable 30 min after administration than 3 h later. Conversely, ASA did not alter time to arterial occlusion of the carotid upon FeCl3-induced thrombosis, suggesting ASA not to be used as reference inhibitor drug in this model of arterial thrombosis.
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- Benoit Decouture
- Université de Paris, Innovative Therapies in Haemostasis, INSERM, F-75006 Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Innovative Therapies in Haemostasis, INSERM, F-75006 Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Innovative Therapies in Haemostasis, INSERM, F-75006 Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Innovative Therapies in Haemostasis, INSERM, F-75006 Paris, France; Service d'Hématologie Biologique, AH-HP, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, F-75015 Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Innovative Therapies in Haemostasis, INSERM, F-75006 Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Innovative Therapies in Haemostasis, INSERM, F-75006 Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Innovative Therapies in Haemostasis, INSERM, F-75006 Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Innovative Therapies in Haemostasis, INSERM, F-75006 Paris, France; Service d'Hématologie Biologique, AH-HP, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, F-75015 Paris, France.
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Hahn D, Bae JS. Recent Progress in the Discovery of Bioactive Components from Edible Natural Sources with Antithrombotic Activity. J Med Food 2019; 22:109-120. [DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2018.4268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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- Dongyup Hahn
- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
- Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, CMRI, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, BK21 Plus KNU Multi-Omics Based Creative Drug Research Team, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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Khan H, Jawad M, Kamal MA, Baldi A, Xiao J, Nabavi SM, Daglia M. Evidence and prospective of plant derived flavonoids as antiplatelet agents: Strong candidates to be drugs of future. Food Chem Toxicol 2018; 119:355-367. [PMID: 29448091 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2018.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2017] [Revised: 02/05/2018] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Harron Khan
- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan 23200, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia; Enzymoics, 7 Peterlee Place, Hebersham, NSW 2770, Australia; Novel Global Community Educational Foundation, Australia
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- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau
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- Applied Biotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Drug Science of University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
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Amiri Gheshlaghi S, Mohammad Jafari R, Algazo M, Rahimi N, Alshaib H, Dehpour AR. Genistein modulation of seizure: involvement of estrogen and serotonin receptors. J Nat Med 2017; 71:537-544. [PMID: 28439683 DOI: 10.1007/s11418-017-1088-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2017] [Accepted: 04/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Genistein, a major source of phytoestrogen exposure for humans and animals, has been shown to mediate neuroprotection in Alzheimer's disease and status epilepticus. In the present study, we investigated the effect of genistein on pentylenetetrazole-induced seizures in ovariectomized mice and the possible involvement of estrogenic and serotonergic pathways in the probable effects of genistein. Intraperitoneal (i.p.) administration of genistein (10 mg/kg) significantly increased the seizure threshold 30 min prior to induction of seizures 14 days after ovariectomy surgery. Administration of fulvestrant (1 mg/kg, i.p.), an estrogen receptor antagonist, completely reversed the anticonvulsant effect of genistein (10 mg/kg) in ovariectomized mice. Administration of the antagonist of serotonin receptor (5-HT3), tropisetron (10 mg/kg, i.p.), eliminated the anticonvulsant effect of genistein, whereas co-administration of m-chlorophenylbiguanide (5-HT3 receptor agonist; 1 mg/kg) and a non-effective dose of genistein (5 mg/kg) increased the seizure threshold. To conclude, it seems that estrogenic/serotonergic systems might be involved in the anticonvulsant properties of genistein.
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- Saeed Amiri Gheshlaghi
- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 13145-784, Iran
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- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 13145-784, Iran
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- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 13145-784, Iran
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- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 13145-784, Iran
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- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 13145-784, Iran
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- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 13145-784, Iran.
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Antiplatelet effects of natural bioactive compounds by multiple targets: Food and drug interactions. J Funct Foods 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2013.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Jiang F, Jiang R, Zhu X, Zhang X, Zhan Z. Genipin inhibits TNF-α-induced vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration via induction of HO-1. PLoS One 2013; 8:e74826. [PMID: 24013271 PMCID: PMC3754946 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0074826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2013] [Accepted: 08/06/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation and migration triggered by inflammatory stimuli contributes importantly to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and restenosis. On the other hand, genipin, an aglycon of geniposide, exhibits diverse pharmacological functions such as antitumor and anti-inflammatory effects. The protective effects of genipin on the cardiovascular system have also been reported. However, the molecular mechanism involved remains unknown. This study aimed to elucidate the precise function of genipin in VSMCs, focusing particularly on the role of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), a potent anti-inflammatory enzyme. We found that pretreatment of genipin induced HO-1 mRNA and protein levels, as well as its activity in VSMCs. Genipin inhibited TNF-α-induced VSMC proliferation and migration in a dose-dependent manner. At the molecular level, genipin prevented ERK/MAPK and Akt phosphorylation while left p38 MAPK and JNK unchanged. Genipin also blocked the increase of ROS generation induced by TNF-α. More importantly, the specific HO-1 siRNA partially abolished the beneficial effects of genipin on VSMCs. These results suggest that genipin may serve as a novel drug in the treatment of these pathologies by inducing HO-1 expression/activity and subsequently decreasing VSMC proliferation and migration.
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- Fengrong Jiang
- Discipline of Chinese and Western Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Discipline of Chinese and Western Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Discipline of Chinese and Western Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Discipline of Chinese and Western Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- * E-mail: (XZ); (ZZ)
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- Discipline of Chinese and Western Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- * E-mail: (XZ); (ZZ)
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Kim K, Lim KM, Shin HJ, Seo DB, Noh JY, Kang S, Chung HY, Shin S, Chung JH, Bae ON. Inhibitory effects of black soybean on platelet activation mediated through its active component of adenosine. Thromb Res 2013; 131:254-61. [PMID: 23332980 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2013.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2012] [Revised: 11/26/2012] [Accepted: 01/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Owing to the beneficial health effects on human cardiovascular system, soybeans and soy-related products have been a focus of intensive research. Soy isoflavones are known to be primarily responsible for the soy-related biological effects including anti-platelet activity but its in vivo relevancy has not been fully verified. Here we compared the role of adenosine, an active ingredient abundant in black soybean (BB) extract, in the anti-platelet effects of BB, to that of soy isoflavones. At the concentrations existing in BB, isoflavones such as genistein and daidzein could not attenuate collagen-induced platelet aggregation, however, adenosine significantly inhibited platelet aggregation with an equivalent potency to BB, suggesting that adenosine may be the major bioactive component. Consistently, the anti-aggregatory effects of BB disappeared after treatment of adenosine receptor antagonists. The effects of BB are mediated by adenosine through intracellular cAMP and subsequent attenuation of calcium mobilization. Of note, adenosine and BB significantly reduced platelet fibrinogen binding and platelet adhesion, other critical events for platelet activation, which were not affected by isoflavones. Taken together, we demonstrated that adenosine might be the major active ingredient for BB-induced anti-platelet activity, which will shed new light on the roles of adenosine as a bioactive compound in soybeans and soy-related food.
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- Keunyoung Kim
- College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-742, Republic of Korea
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Cortina B, Torregrosa G, Castelló-Ruiz M, Burguete MC, Moscardó A, Latorre A, Salom JB, Vallés J, Santos MT, Alborch E. Improvement of the circulatory function partially accounts for the neuroprotective action of the phytoestrogen genistein in experimental ischemic stroke. Eur J Pharmacol 2013; 708:88-94. [PMID: 23461855 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2013.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2012] [Revised: 02/06/2013] [Accepted: 02/07/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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We tested the hypothesis that the phytoestrogen genistein protects the brain against ischemic stroke by improving the circulatory function in terms of reduced production of thromboxane A2 and leukocyte-platelet aggregates, and of preserved vascular reactivity. Ischemia-reperfusion (90 min-3 days, intraluminal filament) was induced in male Wistar rats, and functional score and cerebral infarct volume were the end points examined. Genistein (10mg/kg/day) or vehicle (β-cyclodextrin) was administered at 30 min after ischemia or sham-operation. Production of thromboxane A2 and leukocyte-platelet aggregates, as well as reactivity of carotid artery to U-46619 (thromboxane A2 analogue) and to platelet releasate was measured. At 3 days post-ischemia, both improvement in the functional examination and reduction in the total infarct volume were shown in the ischemic genistein-treated group. Genistein significantly reverted both the increased thromboxane A2 concentration and the increased leukocyte-platelet aggregates production found in samples from the ischemic vehicle-treated group. Both U-46619 and platelet releasate elicited contractions of the carotid artery, which were significantly lower in the ischemic vehicle-treated group. Genistein significantly restored both the decreased U-46619- and the decreased platelet releasate-elicited contractile responses. In conclusion, genistein protects the brain against an ischemia-reperfusion challenge, at least in part, by its beneficial effects on the circulatory function.
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- Belén Cortina
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital La Fe, Unidad Mixta de Investigación Cerebrovascular, Centro de Investigación, Ave. Campanar 21, 46009-Valencia, Spain
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Kayisli UA, Guzeloglu-Kayisli O, Guzel E, Arici A. Genistein Inhibits Cell Proliferation and Stimulates Apoptosis in Human Coronary Artery Endothelial Cells. Gynecol Obstet Invest 2013; 75:235-42. [DOI: 10.1159/000345936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2011] [Accepted: 11/17/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Schwab K, Stein R, Scheler C, Theuring F. Dietary genistein enhances phosphorylation of regulatory myosin light chain in the myocardium of ovariectomized mice. Electrophoresis 2012; 33:1795-803. [PMID: 22740468 DOI: 10.1002/elps.201100607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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There is evidence that isoflavones, such as genistein, can directly or indirectly improve lipid profile and lower blood pressure and hence exert cardiovascular protection. It is further believed, that genistein attenuates vascular contraction and thus vascular tone and blood pressure through altering the phosphorylation of the regulatory myosin light chain (MLC) probably via the myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) or the RhoA pathway. However, the direct role of genistein in the myocardium is poorly reviewed. In this study, we investigated the impact of genistein on the cardiac proteome in ovariectomized female mice using a 2DE-MS approach. Dietary genistein intake considerably changed the abundance of several cytoskeletal and contractile proteins and enhanced the phosphorylation of MLC. The MLC phosphorylation was mediated through increased abundance of MLCK and inhibition of myosin light chain phosphatase latest known to be inversely regulated by RhoA. Contrary to others, in our model genistein did neither inhibit the cardiac MLCK, nor the cardiac RhoA pathway in vivo.
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- Karima Schwab
- Center for Cardiovascular Research, Institute of Pharmacology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
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Gencel VB, Benjamin MM, Bahou SN, Khalil RA. Vascular effects of phytoestrogens and alternative menopausal hormone therapy in cardiovascular disease. Mini Rev Med Chem 2012; 12:149-74. [PMID: 22070687 DOI: 10.2174/138955712798995020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2011] [Revised: 07/27/2011] [Accepted: 08/05/2011] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Phytoestrogens are estrogenic compounds of plant origin classified into different groups including isoflavones, lignans, coumestans and stilbenes. Isoflavones such as genistein and daidzein are the most studied and most potent phytoestrogens, and are found mainly in soy based foods. The effects of phytoestrogens are partly mediated via estrogen receptors (ERs): ERα, ERβ and possibly GPER. The interaction of phytoestrogens with ERs is thought to induce both genomic and non-genomic effects in many tissues including the vasculature. Some phytoestrogens such as genistein have additional non-ER-mediated effects involving signaling pathways such as tyrosine kinase. Experimental studies have shown beneficial effects of phytoestrogens on endothelial cells, vascular smooth muscle, and extracellular matrix. Phytoestrogens may also affect other pathophysiologic vascular processes such as lipid profile, angiogenesis, inflammation, tissue damage by reactive oxygen species, and these effects could delay the progression of atherosclerosis. As recent clinical trials showed no vascular benefits or even increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CV events with conventional menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), phytoestrogens are being considered as alternatives to pharmacologic MHT. Epidemiological studies in the Far East population suggest that dietary intake of phytoestrogens may contribute to the decreased incidence of postmenopausal CVD and thromboembolic events. Also, the WHO-CARDIAC study supported that consumption of high soybean diet is associated with lower mortalities from coronary artery disease. However, as with estrogen, there has been some discrepancy between the experimental studies demonstrating the vascular benefits of phytoestrogens and the data from clinical trials. This is likely because the phytoestrogens clinical trials have been limited in many aspects including the number of participants enrolled, the clinical end points investigated, and the lack of long-term follow-up. Further investigation of the cellular mechanisms underlying the vascular effects of phytoestrogens and careful evaluation of the epidemiological evidence and clinical trials of their potential vascular benefits would put forward the use of phytoestrogens as an alternative MHT for the relief of menopausal symptoms and amelioration of postmenopausal CVD.
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- V B Gencel
- Vascular Surgery Research Laboratory, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Schwab K, Neumann B, Vignon-Zellweger N, Fischer A, Stein R, Jungblut PR, Scheler C, Theuring F. Dietary phytoestrogen supplementation induces sex differences in the myocardial protein pattern of mice: A comparative proteomics study. Proteomics 2011; 11:3887-904. [DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201000785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2010] [Revised: 05/16/2011] [Accepted: 07/11/2011] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Adaptation of proteomic techniques for the identification and characterization of protein species from murine heart. Amino Acids 2010; 41:401-14. [DOI: 10.1007/s00726-010-0675-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2010] [Accepted: 06/24/2010] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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LEE HUEIJANE, CHEN CHANGCHE, CHOU FENPI, WU CHENGHSUN, LAI FUSHUN, YANG MONYUNG, WANG CHAUJONG. WATER EXTRACTS FROMNELUMBO NUCIFERALEAF REDUCED PLASMA LIPIDS AND ATHEROSCLEROSIS IN CHOLESTEROL-FED RABBITS. J Food Biochem 2010. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-4514.2009.00315.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Antithrombotic effects of naturally derived products on coagulation and platelet function. Methods Mol Biol 2010; 663:229-40. [PMID: 20617421 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-60761-803-4_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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To date, there have been few systematic studies of the antiplatelet and/or anticoagulant effects of natural products. According to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, approximately 180 dietary supplements have the potential to interact with warfarin, and more than 120 may interact with aspirin, clopidogrel, and dipyridamole. These include anise and dong quai (anticoagulant effects); omega 3-fatty acids in fish oil, ajoene in garlic, ginger, ginko, and vitamin E (antiplatelet properties); fucus (heparin-like activity); danshen (antithrombin III-like activity and anticoagulant bioavailability); and St. John's Wort and American Ginseng (interference with drug metabolism). Other supplements, such as high doses of vitamin E (vitamin K antagonist activity), alfalfa (high-vitamin K content), and coenzyme Q10 (vitamin K-like activity), may affect blood clotting, which is dependent on vitamin K. Studies are needed to understand the role of various dietary supplements in thrombosis and their interactions with standard anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs.
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Borgwardt K, Bonifatius S, Gardemann A. Acidic peptides enhanced genistein-dependent inhibition of human platelet aggregation: potential protective effect of digestible peptides plus genistein against atherosclerosis. Nutr Res 2009; 28:523-31. [PMID: 19083455 DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2008.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2007] [Revised: 03/03/2008] [Accepted: 03/21/2008] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The leading cause of death in the United States and European countries is coronary heart disease. We hypothesized that the ingestion of soy compounds may not only have beneficial effects on atherosclerotic risk by lowering lipid compounds, but also by reducing platelet aggregability. Therefore, we analyzed in vitro the influence of defined and digestible peptides, frequently found in glycinin and beta-conglycinin as important proteins of soy bean, on platelet aggregation of 180 healthy volunteers with or without the isoflavone genistein by aggregometry and flow cytometry. (i) The predominating share of amino acids and acidic, neutral, and basic di- and tripeptides of up to 2 mmol/L did not modify platelet aggregation induced by collagen, adenosine diphosphate, epinephrine, or arachidonic acid. (ii) Genistein inhibited agonist-induced platelet aggregation dose dependently. (iii) In the presence of the acidic peptides glutamate-glutamate and aspartate-aspartate-aspartate (1 mmol/L each), genistein reduced collagen- and ADP-dependent platelet activation stronger than 250 micromol/L of this isoflavone alone. Other peptides were less effective (eg, glutamate-glutamate-glutamate) or ineffective (eg, asparagine-asparagine). (iv) Glutamate-glutamate-glutamate (1 nmol/L), glutamate-glutamate (1 micromol/L), and aspartate-aspartate-aspartate (1 micromol/L) enhanced the inhibition of genistein on platelet aggregation induced by arachidonic acid. Thus, the results of the present in vitro investigation allow the assumption that nutrition with specific compounds of soy--acidic peptides together with genistein--might protect against coronary atherosclerosis by attenuating platelet activity. In vivo studies are warranted to check this assumption.
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- Kerstin Borgwardt
- Pathological Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, D-39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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Wang J, Zhang R, Xu Y, Zhou H, Wang B, Li S. Genistein inhibits the development of atherosclerosis via inhibiting NF-κB and VCAM-1 expression in LDLR knockout mice. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2008; 86:777-84. [DOI: 10.1139/y08-085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Diet can be an important factor that influences risks for cardiovascular disease. Genistein (4′,5,7-trihydroxyisoflavone), rich in soy, is one candidate that may benefit the cardiovascular system. Here, we explored the effect of genistein in atherosclerosis (AS) development in an in vivo mouse model. Low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) knockout mice were allocated to control, model, and genistein groups. Our results showed that genistein significantly reduced the formation and development of atherosclerotic plaques ((4.68 ± 1.18) ×106 versus (6.65 ± 1.51) ×106 µm2, p < 0.05). In the genistein group, compared with the model group, total antioxidant capacity (TAC) level was 85.5 ± 15.6 versus 203.4 ± 32.6 mmol/L (p < 0.01); malondialdehyde (MDA) level was 3.79 ± 0.28 versus 3.06 ± 0.31 mmol/L (p < 0.01), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity was 86.1 ± 6.1 versus 139.1 ± 25.1 U/mL (p < 0.01). Therefore, genistein was able to enhance serum antioxidative ability in our mouse model. Genistein had no influence, however, on serum cholesterol and lipid profiles. Genistein also markedly downregulated the expression of nuclear factor (NF)-κB and vascular cell adhesion molecule (VCAM)-1 in aortas of mice (p < 0.05). These observations suggest that genistein may inhibit AS in LDLR−/− mice via enhancing serum antioxidation and downregulating NF-κB and VCAM-1 expression in the aorta.
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- Juejin Wang
- Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Hanzhong Road 140, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Hanzhong Road 140, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Hanzhong Road 140, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Hanzhong Road 140, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Hanzhong Road 140, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Hanzhong Road 140, Nanjing 210029, China
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Westgate EJ, Cheng Y, Reilly DF, Price TS, Walisser JA, Bradfield CA, FitzGerald GA. Genetic components of the circadian clock regulate thrombogenesis in vivo. Circulation 2008; 117:2087-95. [PMID: 18413500 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.107.739227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Myocardial infarction, stroke, and sudden death undergo diurnal variation. Although genes relevant to hemostasis and vascular integrity undergo circadian oscillation, the role of the molecular clock in thrombotic events remains to be established. METHODS AND RESULTS A diurnal variation in the time to thrombotic vascular occlusion (TTVO) subsequent to a photochemical injury was observed in wild-type mice: TTVO varied from 24.6+/-2.7 minutes at zeitgeber time (ZT) 2 to 40.3+/-4.3 minutes at ZT8, 24.3+/-2.3 minutes at ZT14, and 31.0+/-4.4 minutes at ZT20. This pattern was disrupted or altered when core clock genes-BMAL1, CLOCK, and NPAS2-were mutated or deleted. Mutation of CLOCK abolished the diurnal variation in TTVO, whereas deletion of NPAS2 altered its temporal pattern. NPAS2 deletion prolonged TTVO and reduced blood pressure irrespective of clock time. Global BMAL1 deletion shortened TTVO at ZT8, and the diurnal variation in TTVO, but not in systemic blood pressure, was disrupted in mice in which BMAL1 had been selectively deleted in endothelium. CONCLUSIONS Key components of the molecular clock regulate the response to a thrombogenic stimulus in vivo. Such a phenomenon may interact with environmental variables, and together with the influence of these genes on blood pressure may contribute to the diurnal variation in cardiovascular events observed in humans.
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- Elizabeth J Westgate
- Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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Haemostatic effects of phytoestrogen genistein in postmenopausal women. Thromb Res 2008; 123:231-5. [PMID: 18410952 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2008.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2007] [Revised: 02/05/2008] [Accepted: 02/06/2008] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Genistein is an isoflavone phytoestrogen derived from the soybean which acts as natural selective estrogen receptor modulator. Various studies have pointed out its cardioprotective role. The aim of the study was to evaluate the haemostatic effects of genistein in postmenopausal women. MATERIAL AND METHODS In this double-blind placebo-controlled trial we enrolled 104 healthy postmenopausal women with osteopenia. 53 patients (mean age 54.9+/-4.2 yr; BMI 23.4+/-3.2 Kg/m(2)) received genistein (54 mg/day) and 51 patients (mean age 55.4+/-4.3 yr; BMI 23.6+/-3.6 Kg/m(2)) received an identical placebo-tablet. Both groups received a calcium and vitamin D supplement. Plasma levels of D-dimer (DD), plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) and prothrombin fragment 1+2 (F1+2) were measured at baseline and after 6 and 12 months of treatment. RESULTS Baseline characteristics of the two groups were similar. Compared with placebo, genistein decreased significantly DD (p<0.001), but did not affect PAI-1 and F 1+2 plasma levels. CONCLUSION The results of our study do not confirm effects of genistein on activation of the haemostatic system, but on the contrary the significant decrease of DD could indicate a possible cardioprotective role of genistein in postmenopausal women.
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Si H, Liu D. Genistein, a soy phytoestrogen, upregulates the expression of human endothelial nitric oxide synthase and lowers blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats. J Nutr 2008; 138:297-304. [PMID: 18203895 PMCID: PMC2263007 DOI: 10.1093/jn/138.2.297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Genistein, a soy phytoestrogen, may improve vascular function, but the mechanism of this effect is unclear. Endothelial-derived nitric oxide (NO) is a key regulator of vascular tone and atherogenesis. Previous studies have established that estrogen can act directly on vascular endothelial cells (EC) to enhance NO synthesis through genomic stimulation of endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) expression. However, it is unknown whether genistein has a similar effect. We therefore investigated whether genistein directly regulates NO synthesis in primary human aortic EC (HAEC) and human umbilical vein EC (HUVEC). Genistein, at physiologically achievable concentrations in individuals consuming soy products, enhanced the expression of eNOS and subsequently elevated NO synthesis in both HAEC and HUVEC, with 1-10 micromol/L genistein inducing the maximal effects. However, the effects of genistein on eNOS and NO were not mediated by activation of estrogen signaling or inhibition of tyrosine kinases, 2 known biological actions of genistein. Genistein (1-10 micromol/L) increased eNOS gene expression (1.8- to 2.6-fold of control) and significantly increased eNOS promoter activity of the human eNOS gene in HAEC and HUVEC, suggesting that genistein activates eNOS transcription. Dietary supplementation of genistein to spontaneously hypertensive rats restored aortic eNOS levels, improved aortic wall thickness, and alleviated hypertension, confirming the biological relevance of the in vitro findings. Our data suggest that genistein has direct genomic effects on the vascular wall that are unrelated to its known actions, leading to increased eNOS expression and NO synthesis, thereby improving hypertension.
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- Hongwei Si
- Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
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Wuttke W, Jarry H, Seidlová-Wuttke D. Isoflavones--safe food additives or dangerous drugs? Ageing Res Rev 2007; 6:150-88. [PMID: 17604235 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2007.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2007] [Revised: 04/26/2007] [Accepted: 05/02/2007] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The sales volume of products containing isoflavone has increased since the publication of the Women's Health Initiative. The many apparently contradictory results published on the effects of isoflavones on a variety of estrogen-regulated organs point to both beneficial as well as adverse effects on human health. It is of particular importance that psychovegetative climacteric complaints such as hot flushes are, if at all, only slightly influenced by isoflavones. The substances appear to have weak anti-osteoporotic effect. Their anti-atherosclerotic action is debatable, as not all authors find any beneficial effect on lipids. Most importantly, there is dispute as to whether isoflavones derived from soy or red clover have negative, positive or any effect at all on the mammary gland or endometrium. It is beyond any doubt that soy products may have cancer preventing properties in a variety of organs including the mammary gland. However, these properties may only be exerted if the developing organ was under the influence of isoflavones during childhood and puberty. This may also explain the often quoted "Japanese Phenomenon", the fact that breast cancer occurs to a lesser extent in Japanese women. When administered to isoflavone "inexperienced" women at the time of menopause, the phytoestrogens appear to share the same effects as estrogen used in classical preparations for hormone replacement therapy, i.e. they may stimulate the proliferation of endometrial and mammary gland tissue with at present unknown and unpredictable risk to these organs. Therefore, the following question arises for the clinician: Why should soy or red clover products containing isoflavone be recommended, if the positive effects are only negligible but the adverse effects serious?
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- Wolfgang Wuttke
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Endocrinology, University of Goettingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075 Goettingen, Germany.
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Westrick RJ, Winn ME, Eitzman DT. Murine models of vascular thrombosis (Eitzman series). Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2007; 27:2079-93. [PMID: 17600224 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.107.142810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Thrombotic complications of vascular disease are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in most industrialized countries. Despite this, safe and effective drugs targeting these complications are limited, especially in the chronic setting. This is because of the complexity of thrombosis in both arteries and veins, which is becoming increasingly evident as numerous factors are now known to affect the fate of a forming thrombus. To fully characterize thrombus formation in these settings, in vivo models are necessary to study the various components and intricate interactions that are involved. Genetic manipulations in mice are greatly facilitating the dissection of relevant pro- and antithrombotic influences. Standardized models for the study of thrombosis in mice as well as evolving techniques that allow imaging of molecular events during thrombus formation are now available. This review will highlight some of the recent developments in the field of thrombosis using mouse models and how these studies are expanding our knowledge of thrombotic disease.
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- Randal J Westrick
- Departments of Human Genetics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
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Garrido A, De la Maza MP, Hirsch S, Valladares L. Soy isoflavones affect platelet thromboxane A2 receptor density but not plasma lipids in menopausal women. Maturitas 2006; 54:270-6. [PMID: 16414215 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2005.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2004] [Revised: 11/22/2005] [Accepted: 12/07/2005] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES It has been suggested that isoflavones protect the cardiovascular system, in part by improving lipid profile. The purpose of the present research was to examine the effect of a 12-week soy isoflavone supplementation on lipoprotein status and platelet thromboxane A2 receptor density. METHODS Twenty-nine healthy postmenopausal women were invited to take part in a randomised study to receive either 100 mg/day isoflavone supplement (n=15) or identical placebo capsules (n=14). Blood samples obtained at baseline and after 12 weeks were analysed for isoflavones, total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, insulin, estradiol, testosterone, gonadotrophins, sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and platelet thromboxane A2 receptor density. Blood pressure measurements, body mass index, subcutaneous fat at entrance and at the end of treatment were also registered. Changes in variables between groups were compared by ANOVA for repeated measures. RESULTS Blood pressure, body mass index, subcutaneous fat, insulin, serum lipoprotein, sex hormones and SHBG did not differ among groups. However, platelet thromboxane A2 receptor density declined significantly (from 181.9+/-30.9 to 115.2+/-16.2 fmol/10(8) platelets) in the experimental group, remaining mostly unchanged in the placebo group (176.3+/-27.3 to 170.4+/-28.2 fmol/10(8) platelets). The dissociation constant (Kd) values were unchanged. The change in platelet thromboxane A2 receptors correlated negatively with isoflavones serum concentration (r=-0.59, p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS In this study we demonstrated that the beneficial effects of isoflavones in menopausal women could be more related to platelet function than to improving classical cardiovascular risk factors.
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- Argelia Garrido
- Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos (AG, MPDLM, SH, LV), Universidad de Chile, Santiago 11, Chile
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Chen CC, Liu LK, Hsu JD, Huang HP, Yang MY, Wang CJ. Mulberry extract inhibits the development of atherosclerosis in cholesterol-fed rabbits. Food Chem 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2004.06.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Epidemiologic studies have shown that women with a higher dietary intake of phytoestrogens, plant-derived compounds with partial estrogen agonist properties, have a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease and breast and uterine cancer than women with a lower dietary intake of these substances. The most-studied category of phytoestrogens is the isoflavones found in soybeans, chick peas, and other legumes. Genistein and daidzein are the 2 major forms of isoflavones and have demonstrated lipid-lowering properties, especially in hypercholesterolemic subjects. The mechanism for the hypocholesterolemic effects is unclear, but may involve altered hepatic metabolism, antioxidant properties, tyrosine kinase inhibition, and improved vascular reactivity. Other phytoestrogens, including coumestans and lignans, have shown unfavorable results with regard to their role in the prevention of coronary artery disease. Food and food supplements containing phytoestrogens are often advocated as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in women with contraindications to the use of conventional estrogen replacement or those wanting a natural alternative. In light of the recent trial results with HRT (estrogen plus progesterone), it would be prudent not to recommend phytoestrogens as cardioprotective substances until adequate safety and efficacy studies are completed.
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- Denise Park
- Department of Medicine, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Kawakami Y, Tsurugasaki W, Nakamura S, Osada K. Comparison of regulative functions between dietary soy isoflavones aglycone and glucoside on lipid metabolism in rats fed cholesterol. J Nutr Biochem 2005; 16:205-12. [PMID: 15808324 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2004.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2004] [Revised: 10/26/2004] [Accepted: 11/10/2004] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The effects of dietary soy isoflavones aglycone and glucoside on lipid metabolism were compared in male Sprague-Dawley rats (4 weeks old) given purified diets containing 0.3% cholesterol. The rats were fed a diet supplemented with either isoflavone aglycone-rich powder (IF-A group) or isoflavone glucoside-rich powder (IF-G group) or isoflavone-free diet (control group) for 40 days. The additional level of isoflavone aglycone moiety in the diet was prepared to the same level (approximately 0.096 g/100 g: approximately 0.1% in diet). The activity of hepatic cholesterol 7alpha-hydroxylase tended to be slightly higher in the rats fed isoflavones than in those fed the isoflavone-free diet. On the other hand, the activity of hepatic Delta6 desaturase in the IF-A group was lower than that of the control group. Reflecting this effect, the Delta6 desaturation indices [(20:3n-6+20:4n-6)/18:2n-6] in liver phospholipids of the IF-A group were lower than those in the control group. Liver and serum total cholesterol levels and liver TG level were also reduced by consumption of isoflavone aglycone. Moreover, serum TG level was lowered by consumption of both isoflavones aglycone and glucoside. The level of serum total isoflavones in the IF-A group was significantly higher than that in the IF-G group. Therefore, we speculate that the absorption speed of isoflavone aglycones might be faster than that of isoflavone glucosides in rats. This study suggests that dietary soy isoflavones, particularly their aglycone form, may exert a beneficial effect on lipid metabolism in rats fed cholesterol.
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- Yuki Kawakami
- Faculty of Agriculture and Life Science, Hirosaki University, 3 Bunkyo-cho, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8224, Japan
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Consumption of soy protein is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease in man, and reduced atherosclerosis in a variety of experimental animals. Although a portion of the cardiovascular protective effects appears to be due to reductions in plasma lipoprotein concentration, in most people the magnitude of this effect is relatively small. In many, but not all studies using animal models, the reduction in atherosclerosis is in part independent of changes in plasma lipids and lipoproteins. This implies that there may be a direct effect on the arterial wall of one or more of the components in soyprotein that reduces susceptibility to atherosclerosis. The most actively studied components of soy protein that may be responsible for these anti-atherogenic effects are the isoflavones and various protein factions. Extraction of isoflavones and other alcohol-soluble components from soy protein lowers, but does not eliminate its ability to reduce atherosclerosis. Surprisingly, in most studies, adding back the isoflavone-rich alcohol extract to the previously extracted soy protein, or to another protein, does not restore its lipoprotein lowering or anti-atherogenic properties. This implies that alcohol extraction either destroys an active component of soy, alters the structural integrity of the soy proteins, or disassociates a required isoflavone-soy protein complex. Understanding the mechanism of this effect is an important goal for future research. Likewise, the sites of action on the arterial wall, and the mechanisms by which various soy components act to reduce atherosclerosis are just now being studied. The recent demonstration that expression of estrogen receptor alpha is required for atheroprotection by soy protein provides important new mechanistic insight. Other properties of soy, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and potentially antithrombogenic properties need to be explored more mechanistically before the full potential of dietary soy protein for the protection from cardiovascular disease will be known.
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- R St Clair
- Department of Pathology, Section on Comparative Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
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Liu D, Homan LL, Dillon JS. Genistein acutely stimulates nitric oxide synthesis in vascular endothelial cells by a cyclic adenosine 5'-monophosphate-dependent mechanism. Endocrinology 2004; 145:5532-9. [PMID: 15319357 DOI: 10.1210/en.2004-0102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Genistein may improve vascular function, but the mechanism of this effect is unclear. We tested the hypothesis that genistein directly regulates vascular function through stimulation of endothelial nitric oxide synthesis. Genistein activated endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in intact bovine aortic endothelial cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells over an incubation period of 10 min. The maximal eNOS activity was at 1 microm genistein. Consistent with this activation pattern, 1 microm genistein maximally stimulated the phosphorylation of eNOS at serine 1179 at 10 min of incubation. The rapid activation of eNOS by genistein was not dependent on RNA transcription or new protein synthesis and was not blocked by a specific estrogen receptor antagonist. In addition, inhibition of MAPK or phosphatidylinositol 3-OH kinase/Akt kinase had no affect on eNOS activation by genistein. Furthermore, the genistein effect on eNOS was also independent of tyrosine kinase inhibition. However, inhibition of cAMP-dependent kinase [protein kinase A (PKA)] by H89 completely abolished the genistein-stimulated eNOS activation and phosphorylation, suggesting that genistein acted through a PKA-dependent pathway. These findings demonstrated that genistein had direct nongenomic effects on eNOS activity in vascular endothelial cells, leading to eNOS activation and nitric oxide synthesis. These effects were mediated by PKA and were unrelated to an estrogenic effect. This cellular mechanism may underlie some of the cardiovascular protective effects proposed for soy phytoestrogens.
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- Dongmin Liu
- Department of Internal Medicine, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Iowa City, Iowa 52246, USA
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Sagara M, Kanda T, NJelekera M, Teramoto T, Armitage L, Birt N, Birt C, Yamori Y. Effects of Dietary Intake of Soy Protein and Isoflavones on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in High Risk, Middle-Aged Men in Scotland. J Am Coll Nutr 2004; 23:85-91. [PMID: 14963058 DOI: 10.1080/07315724.2004.10719347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of soy protein and isoflavones on blood pressure (BP) and cholesterol levels among high risk middle-aged Scottish men. DESIGN A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group dietary intervention study SETTING Inhabitants on Isles of Lewis and Harris in Scotland SUBJECTS Sixty-one men with relatively higher BP and/or total cholesterol (TC) levels aged 45 to 59 went through the dietary intervention. INTERVENTION Diets containing at least 20 g of soy protein and 80 mg of isoflavones were compared to the placebo diets. Intervention period was 5 weeks duration. RESULTS Significant difference was found in 24-hour urinary isoflavone excretion between the two groups after intervention. Significant reductions from the baselines were observed in systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP), TC and non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) in the soy-containing diet group, but not in the olive oil containing active placebo group. Significant increases in high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were observed in both groups. CONCLUSION Dietary intakes of soy protein (at least 20 g) and isoflavones (at least 80 mg) for 5 weeks would be effective in reducing CHD risk among high-risk, middle-aged men.
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- Miki Sagara
- Department of Preventive Nutritional Medicine, Research Institute for Production Development
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Chen CC, Hsu JD, Wang SF, Chiang HC, Yang MY, Kao ES, Ho YC, Wang CJ. Hibiscus sabdariffa extract inhibits the development of atherosclerosis in cholesterol-fed rabbits. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2003; 51:5472-5477. [PMID: 12926900 DOI: 10.1021/jf030065w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Hibiscus sabdariffa L., a local soft drink material and medicinal herb, is usually used effectively in native medicines against hypertension, pyrexia, and liver disorders. Here, we report an extract, HSE (H. sabdariffa extract), which is designed to exhibit hypolipidemia and antiatherosclerotic effects in rabbits with experimental atherosclerosis. New Zealand White rabbits were fed with a normal diet, high cholesterol (1.3%), lard oil (3%) diet (HCD) with or without 0.5 or 1% HSE for 10 weeks. The levels of triglyceride, cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were lower in the serum of rabbits fed HCD plus HSE than in the serum of rabbits fed HCD. Feeding HSE (0.5 and 1% in the diet) to rabbits significantly reduced severe atherosclerosis in the aorta. Histopathological examination showed that HSE reduced foam cell formation and inhibited smooth muscle cell migration and calcification in the blood vessel of rabbits. These results suggest that HSE inhibits serum lipids and shows an antiatherosclerotic activity.
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- Chang-Che Chen
- Institute of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Cheng J, Kondo K, Suzuki Y, Ikeda Y, Meng X, Umemura K. Inhibitory effects of total flavones of Hippophae Rhamnoides L on thrombosis in mouse femoral artery and in vitro platelet aggregation. Life Sci 2003; 72:2263-71. [PMID: 12628446 DOI: 10.1016/s0024-3205(03)00114-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Total flavones of Hippophae Rhamnoides L (TFH) are extracted from Sea buckthorn, a Chinese herbal medicine. Sea buckthorn has antioxidant, anti-ulcerogenic and hepato-protective actions, and its berry oil is reported to suppress platelet aggregation. Though it is frequently used for patients with thrombosis, the likely mechanism(s) and effects of TFH on thrombogenesis remain unclear. Thus, we have investigated the effect in-vivo of TFH on thrombogenesis and in vitro on platelet aggregation, comparing them to those of aspirin. We measured thrombotic occlusion time in a mouse femoral artery thrombosis model by the photochemical reaction between intravenously injected rose bengal and green light irradiation. In vitro platelet aggregation in whole blood was measured by single platelet counting. Thrombotic occlusion time was 8.5 +/- 0.6 min in the control group. TFH at a dose of 300 micro g/kg, intravenously administered 15 min before the rose bengal injection, significantly prolonged it to 11.6 +/- 1.0 min (P < 0.05), a similar effect on in-vivo thrombogenesis to that of aspirin. TFH at a concentration of 3.0 micro g/ml significantly (P < 0.01) inhibited in vitro platelet aggregation induced by collagen (2 micro g/ml) in a concentration dependent manner, in contrast TFH did not affect aggregation induced by arachidonic acid (80 micro M) and ADP (0.3 micro M). The results of the present study, in which TFH prevented in-vivo thrombogenesis, probably due to inhibition of platelet aggregation, suggest a possible clinical approach for the prevention of thrombosis.
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- Jiayi Cheng
- Department of Pharmacology, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Hamamatsu 431-3192, Japan.
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