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Seidel U, Eberhardt K, Wiebel M, Luersen K, Ipharraguerre IR, Haegele FA, Winterhalter P, Bosy-Westphal A, Schebb NH, Rimbach G. Stearidonic acid improves eicosapentaenoic acid status: studies in humans and cultured hepatocytes. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1359958. [PMID: 38974810 PMCID: PMC11225816 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1359958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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Background Ahiflower oil from the seeds of Buglossoides arvensis is rich in α-linolenic acid (ALA) and stearidonic acid (SDA). ALA and SDA are potential precursor fatty acids for the endogenous synthesis of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are n3-long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n3-LC-PUFAS), in humans. Since taurine, an amino sulfonic acid, is often associated with tissues rich in n3-LC-PUFAS (e.g., in fatty fish, human retina), taurine may play a role in EPA- and DHA-metabolism. Objective To examine the capacity of the plant-derived precursor fatty acids (ALA and SDA) and of the potential fatty acid metabolism modulator taurine to increase n3-LC-PUFAS and their respective oxylipins in human plasma and cultivated hepatocytes (HepG2 cells). Methods In a monocentric, randomized crossover study 29 healthy male volunteers received three sequential interventions, namely ahiflower oil (9 g/day), taurine (1.5 g/day) and ahiflower oil (9 g/day) + taurine (1.5 g/day) for 20 days. In addition, cultivated HepG2 cells were treated with isolated fatty acids ALA, SDA, EPA, DHA as well as taurine alone or together with SDA. Results Oral ahiflower oil intake significantly improved plasma EPA levels (0.2 vs. 0.6% of total fatty acid methyl esters (FAMES)) in humans, whereas DHA levels were unaffected by treatments. EPA-levels in SDA-treated HepG2 cells were 65% higher (5.1 vs. 3.0% of total FAMES) than those in ALA-treated cells. Taurine did not affect fatty acid profiles in human plasma in vivo or in HepG2 cells in vitro. SDA-rich ahiflower oil and isolated SDA led to an increase in EPA-derived oxylipins in humans and in HepG2 cells, respectively. Conclusion The consumption of ahiflower oil improves the circulating levels of EPA and EPA-derived oxylipins in humans. In cultivated hepatocytes, EPA and EPA-derived oxylipins are more effectively increased by SDA than ALA.
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- Ulrike Seidel
- Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Chair of Food Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Chair of Food Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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Metherel AH, Klievik BJ, Cisbani G, Smith ME, Cumberford G, Bazinet RP. Blood and tissue docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3) turnover rates from Ahiflower® oil are not different than from DHA ethyl ester oil in a diet switch mouse model. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Biol Lipids 2024; 1869:159422. [PMID: 37977491 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2023.159422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Ahiflower® oil is high in α-linolenic and stearidonic acids, however, tissue/blood docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3) turnover from dietary Ahiflower oil has not been investigated. In this study, we use compound-specific isotope analysis to determine tissue DHA synthesis/turnover from Ahiflower, flaxseed and DHA oils. Pregnant BALB/c mice (13-17 days) were placed on a 2 % algal DHA oil diet of high carbon-13 content (δ13C) and pups (n = 132) were maintained on the diet until 9 weeks old. Mice were then randomly allocated to a low δ13C-n-3 PUFA diet of either: 1) 4 % Ahiflower oil, 2) 4.35 % flaxseed oil or 3) 1 % fish DHA ethyl ester oil for 1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 60 or 120 days (n = 6). Serum, liver, adipose and brains were collected and DHA levels and δ13C were determined. DHA concentrations were highest (p < 0.05) in the liver and adipose of DHA-fed animals with no diet differences in serum or brain (p > 0.05). Based on the presence or absence of overlapping 95 % C.I.'s, DHA half-lives and synthesis/turnover rates were not different between Ahiflower and DHA diets in the liver, adipose or brain. DHA half-lives and synthesis/turnover rates from flaxseed oil were significantly slower than from the DHA diet in all serum/tissues. These findings suggest that the distinct Ahiflower oil n-3 PUFA composition could support tissue DHA needs at a similar rate to dietary DHA, making it a unique plant-based dietary option for maintaining DHA turnover comparably to dietary DHA.
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- Adam H Metherel
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Natures Crops International, Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Rizzo G, Baroni L, Lombardo M. Promising Sources of Plant-Derived Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: A Narrative Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:ijerph20031683. [PMID: 36767052 PMCID: PMC9914036 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20031683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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(1) Background: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are known for their ability to protect against numerous metabolic disorders. The consumption of oily fish is the main source of PUFAs in human nutrition and is commonly used for supplement production. However, seafood is an overexploited source that cannot be guaranteed to cover the global demands. Furthermore, it is not consumed by everyone for ecological, economic, ethical, geographical and taste reasons. The growing demand for natural dietary sources of PUFAs suggests that current nutritional sources are insufficient to meet global needs, and less and less will be. Therefore, it is crucial to find sustainable sources that are acceptable to all, meeting the world population's needs. (2) Scope: This review aims to evaluate the recent evidence about alternative plant sources of essential fatty acids, focusing on long-chain omega-3 (n-3) PUFAs. (3) Method: A structured search was performed on the PubMed search engine to select available human data from interventional studies using omega-3 fatty acids of non-animal origin. (4) Results: Several promising sources have emerged from the literature, such as algae, microorganisms, plants rich in stearidonic acid and GM plants. However, the costs, acceptance and adequate formulation deserve further investigation.
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- Gianluca Rizzo
- Independent Researcher, Via Venezuela 66, 98121 Messina, Italy
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- Scientific Society for Vegetarian Nutrition, 30171 Venice, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Open University, 00166 Rome, Italy
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Burdge GC. α-linolenic acid interconversion is sufficient as a source of longer chain ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in humans: An opinion. Lipids 2022; 57:267-287. [PMID: 35908848 DOI: 10.1002/lipd.12355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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α-linolenic acid (αLNA) conversion into the functionally important ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), has been regarded as inadequate for meeting nutritional requirements for these PUFA. This view is based on findings of small αLNA supplementation trials and stable isotope tracer studies that have been interpreted as indicating human capacity for EPA and, in particular, DHA synthesis is limited. The purpose of this review is to re-evaluate this interpretation. Markedly differing study designs, inconsistent findings and lack of trial replication preclude robust consensus regarding the nutritional adequacy of αLNA as a source of EPC and DHA. The conclusion that αLNA conversion in humans is constrained is inaccurate because it presupposes the existence of an unspecified, higher level of metabolic activity. Since capacity for EPA and DHA synthesis is the product of evolution it may be argued that the levels of EPA and DHA it maintains are nutritionally appropriate. Dietary and supra-dietary EPA plus DHA intakes confer health benefits. Paradoxically, such health benefits are also found amongst vegetarians who do not consume EPA and DHA, and for whom αLNA conversion is the primary source of ω-3 PUFA. Since there are no reported adverse effects on health or cognitive development of diets that exclude EPA and DHA, their synthesis from αLNA appears to be nutritionally adequate. This is consistent with the dietary essentiality of αLNA and has implications for developing sustainable nutritional recommendations for ω-3 PUFA.
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- Graham C Burdge
- School of Human Development and Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK
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Ju C, Lee YJ, Yoon HS, Kim BH, Kim IH. Efficient Synthesis of Stearidonic Acid Enriched Triacylglycerol from Ahiflower Seed Oil via a Two-Step Enzyme Reaction. J Oleo Sci 2022; 71:1679-1688. [DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess22215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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- Changhwan Ju
- Department of Integrated Biomedical and Life Sciences, Graduate School, Korea University
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- BK21FOUR R&E Center for Learning Health Systems, Korea University
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- Department of Integrated Biomedical and Life Sciences, Graduate School, Korea University
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Sookmyung Women’s University
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- BK21FOUR R&E Center for Learning Health Systems, Korea University
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El-Zenary ASA, Gaafar KM, Abou-Elkhair R, Elkin RG, Boney JW, Harvatine KJ. Comparison of Ahiflower oil containing stearidonic acid to a high-alpha-linolenic acid flaxseed oil at two levels on tissue omega-3 enrichment in broilers. Lipids 2021; 57:57-68. [PMID: 34800048 DOI: 10.1002/lipd.12329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Enrichment of broiler meat with very long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (VLCn-3 FA) is of interest because of their beneficial effects on human health. The ability of Ahiflower® (AHI) oil (Buglossoides arvensis), which naturally contains stearidonic acid (SDA), and a high-alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) flaxseed (FLAX) oil to enrich VLCn-3 FA contents in broilers tissues was investigated. Fifty-five Cobb 500 chicks were fed from days 12 to 35 of life either a control (CON) diet that contained 27.9 g/kg soybean oil or AHI or FLAX oils, each individually at 7.5 or 22.5 g/kg of the diet in substitution for soybean oil (all on an as fed basis). Total VLCn-3 FA contents were greater in breast, thigh, liver, adipose tissue, and plasma of all n-3 treatments compared to CON, with the greatest increase observed at the highest level of AHI and FLAX oils (p < 0.001). AHI oil at 7.5 g/kg promoted the most efficient synthesis and deposition of VLCn-3 in broiler tissues measured as deposition of VLCn-3 FA in tissues relative to intake of n3 FA. In conclusion, both ALA and SDA oils increased VLCn-3 FA deposition in tissues, but there were diminishing returns when increasing dietary levels of the oils.
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- Ahmed S A El-Zenary
- Department of Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt.,Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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- Department of Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in the Food Chain: Is Horizontal Transfer of Natural Products of Relevance? Foods 2021; 10:foods10081827. [PMID: 34441604 PMCID: PMC8392022 DOI: 10.3390/foods10081827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Recent studies have raised the question whether there is a potential threat by a horizontal transfer of toxic plant constituents such as pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) between donor-PA-plants and acceptor non-PA-plants. This topic raised concerns about food and feed safety in the recent years. The purpose of the study described here was to investigate and evaluate horizontal transfer of PAs between donor and acceptor-plants by conducting a series of field trials using the PA-plant Lappula squarrosa as model and realistic agricultural conditions. Additionally, the effect of PA-plant residues recycling in the form of composts or press-cakes were investigated. The PA-transfer and the PA-content of soil, plants, and plant waste products was determined in form of a single sum parameter method using high-performance liquid chromatography mass spectroscopy (HPLC-ESI-MS/MS). PA-transfer from PA-donor to acceptor-plants was frequently observed at low rates during the vegetative growing phase especially in cases of close spatial proximity. However, at the time of harvest no PAs were detected in the relevant field products (grains). For all investigated agricultural scenarios, horizontal transfer of PAs is of no concern with regard to food or feed safety.
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Chmit MS, Müller J, Wiedow D, Horn G, Beuerle T. Biodegradation and utilization of crop residues contaminated with poisonous pyrrolizidine alkaloids. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 290:112629. [PMID: 33901824 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Disposal of noxious plant residues is a challenge for farmers and land management dealing with contaminated biomasses. Recent studies confirm the potential threat of transferring toxic plant constituents like pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) from plant residues to non-toxic succeeding agricultural crops via the soil. We studied the degree of biochemical degradation of PAs in the two most important processes, composting and biomethanization. We used lab composting and biogas batches to investigate the potential of PA-degradation of two common PA-containing plants, Lappula squarrosa and Senecio jacobaea. The experiments demonstrated a virtually complete loss of PAs in three months during the composting process and a rapid decomposition of PAs from 3112.6 μg/kg to less than 21.5 μg/kg in L. squarrosa and from 6350.2 μg/kg to less than 539.6 μg/kg in S. jacobaea during biomethanization. The information obtained is a first guide on how to re-utilize PA-contaminated plant matter in a circular bioeconomy.
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- Mohammad Said Chmit
- Technical University of Braunschweig, Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology, Mendelssohnstr. 1, 38106, Braunschweig, Germany
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- University of Rostock, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 6, 18059, Rostock, Germany
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- University of Rostock, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 6, 18059, Rostock, Germany
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- Exsemine GmbH, Am Wehr 4, 06198, Salzatal, Germany
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- Technical University of Braunschweig, Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology, Mendelssohnstr. 1, 38106, Braunschweig, Germany.
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Lane KE, Wilson M, Hellon TG, Davies IG. Bioavailability and conversion of plant based sources of omega-3 fatty acids - a scoping review to update supplementation options for vegetarians and vegans. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 62:4982-4997. [PMID: 33576691 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1880364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids offer a plethora of health benefits with the majority of evidence showing beneficial effects from marine sources of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Emerging research examines the effects of n-3 dietary intakes on blood markers of vegetarians and vegans, but official guidance for plant based marine alternatives is yet to reach consensus. This scoping review provides an overview of trials investigating bioavailability of plant n-3 oils including EPA and DHA conversion. Searches of MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL and clinical trial registers identified randomized controlled trials from January 2010 to September 2020. The 'Omega-3 index' (EPA + DHA (O3I)), was used to compare n-3 status, metabolic conversion and bioavailability. Two reviewers independently screened articles and extracted data on outcomes. From 639 identified articles, screening and eligibility checks gave 13 articles. High dose flaxseed or echium seed oil supplements, provided no increases to O3I and some studies showed reductions. However, microalgal oil supplementation increased O3I levels for all studies. Findings indicate preliminary advice for vegetarians and vegans is regular consumption of preformed EPA and DHA supplements may help maintain optimal O3I. Further studies should establish optimum EPA and DHA ratios and dosages in vegetarian and vegan populations.
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- Katie E Lane
- School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool, UK
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- School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of Central Lancashire, Liverpool, UK
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- School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool, UK
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Prasad P, Anjali P, Sreedhar RV. Plant-based stearidonic acid as sustainable source of omega-3 fatty acid with functional outcomes on human health. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2020; 61:1725-1737. [PMID: 32431176 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1765137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Dietary omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFA) like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5n-3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3) are known to be potent biological regulators with therapeutic and preventive effects on human health. Many global health organizations have recommended consuming marine based omega-3 sources for neonatal brain development and reducing the risk of various chronic diseases. However, due to concerns regarding the origin, sustainable supply and safety of the marine sources, alternative n-3 PUFA sources are being explored. Recently, plant-based omega-3 sources are gaining much importance because of their sustainable supply and dietary acceptance. α-linolenic acid (ALA, 18:3n-3) rich seed oils are the major omega-3 fatty acid source available for human consumption. But, efficiency of conversion of ALA to n-3 LC-PUFAs in humans is limited due to a rate-limiting step in the n-3 pathway catalyzed by Δ6-desaturase. Botanical stearidonic acid (SDA, 18:4n-3) rich oils are emerging as a sustainable omega-3 source with efficient conversion rate to n-3 LC-PUFA especially to EPA, as it bypasses the Δ6-desaturase rate limiting step. Several recent studies have identified the major plant sources of SDA and explored its potential health benefits and preventive roles in inflammation, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer. This systematic review summarizes the current state of knowledge on the sources, nutraceutical roles, food-based applications and the future perspectives of botanical SDA.
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- P Prasad
- Plant Cell Biotechnology Department, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Plant Cell Biotechnology Department, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Plant Cell Biotechnology Department, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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Määttänen P, Lurz E, Botts SR, Wu RY, Robinson SC, Yeung CW, Colas R, Li B, Johnson-Henry KC, Surette ME, Dalli J, Sherman PM. Plant- and Fish-Derived n-3 PUFAs Suppress Citrobacter Rodentium-Induced Colonic Inflammation. Mol Nutr Food Res 2020; 64:e1900873. [PMID: 31945799 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201900873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Revised: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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SCOPE Marine-derived n-3 PUFAs may ameliorate inflammation associated with inflammatory bowel diseases. Plant-derived n-3 PUFAs are thought to be inferior owing to shorter chain lengths. The aim of this study is to compare the impact of plant- and fish-derived PUFAs on murine colitis. METHODS AND RESULTS C57BL/6 mice are fed high fat (36% kcal) diets with either 2.5% w/w sunflower oil (SO), flaxseed oil (FSO), ahiflower oil (AO), or fish oil (FO). After 4 weeks, mice are orogastrically challenged with Citrobacter rodentium (108 CFU) or sham gavaged. Fecal shedding is assayed at 2, 7, 10, and 14 days post infection (PI), and fecal microbiota at 14 days PI. Colonic inflammation and lipid mediators are measured. Supplementation regulates intestinal inflammation with crypt lengths being 66, 73, and 62 ±17 µm shorter (compared to SO) for FSO, AO, and FO respectively, p < 0.01. FSO blunts pathogen shedding at the peak of infection and FSO and AO both enhance fecal microbial diversity. FO attenuates levels of lipoxin and leukotriene B4 while plant oils increase pro-resolving mediator concentrations including D, E, and T-series resolvins. CONCLUSION Plant and fish n-3 PUFAs attenuate colitis-induced inflammation while exhibiting characteristic pro-resolving lipid mediator metabolomes. Plant oils additionally promote microbial diversity.
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- Pekka Määttänen
- Cell Biology Program, Research Institute, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada.,Biology Department, Burman University, Lacombe, Alberta, T4L 2E5, Canada
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- Cell Biology Program, Research Institute, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada.,Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, von Haunersches Kinderspital, Ludwig-Maximillians-University LMU, Munich, 80539, Germany
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- Cell Biology Program, Research Institute, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Cell Biology Program, Research Institute, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Cell Biology Program, Research Institute, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Cell Biology Program, Research Institute, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Division of General and Thoracic Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Cell Biology Program, Research Institute, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Université de Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1A 3E9, Canada
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6BQ, UK.,Centre for Inflammation and Therapeutic Innovation, Queen Mary University of London, London, E1 4NS, UK
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- Cell Biology Program, Research Institute, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A1, Canada.,Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A1, Canada
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Identification and functional characterization of Buglossoides arvensis microsomal fatty acid desaturation pathway genes involved in polyunsaturated fatty acid synthesis in seeds. J Biotechnol 2019; 308:130-140. [PMID: 31843519 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2019.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
Abstract
Buglossoides arvensis seed oil is the richest natural source of stearidonic acid (SDA), an ω-3 fatty acid with nutraceutical potential superior to α-linolenic acid (ALA). The molecular basis of polyunsaturated fatty acid synthesis in B. arvensis is unknown. Here, we describe the identification of B. arvensis fatty acid desaturase2 (BaFAD2), fatty acid desaturase3 (BaFAD3), and Delta-6-desaturase (BaD6D-1 and BaD6D-2) genes by mining the transcriptome of developing seeds and their functional characterization by heterologous expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. In silico analysis of their encoded protein sequences showed conserved histidine-boxes and signature motifs essential for desaturase activity. Expression profiling of these genes showed higher transcript abundance in reproductive tissues than in vegetative tissues, and their expression varied with temperature stress treatments. Yeast expressing BaFAD2 was found to desaturate both oleic acid and palmitoleic acid into linoleic acid (LA) and hexadecadienoic acid, respectively. Fatty acid supplementation studies in yeast expressing BaFAD3 and BaD6D-1 genes revealed that the encoded enzyme activities of BaFAD3 efficiently converted LA to ALA, and BaD6D-1 converted LA to γ-linolenic acid and ALA to SDA, but with an apparent preference to LA. BaD6D-2 did not show the encoded enzyme activity and is not a functional D6D. Our results provide an insight into SDA biosynthesis in B. arvensis and expand the repository of fatty acid desaturase targets available for biotechnological production of SDA in traditional oilseed crops.
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Jiménez JA, Novinscak A, Filion M. Pseudomonas fluorescens LBUM677 differentially increases plant biomass, total oil content and lipid composition in three oilseed crops. J Appl Microbiol 2019; 128:1119-1127. [PMID: 31793115 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2019] [Revised: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS Pseudomonas spp. have been widely studied for their plant growth-promoting effects. However, their capacity to promote lipid accumulation in oilseed crops is not well characterized. In this study, we evaluated the effect of Pseudomonas fluorescens LBUM677 on lipid accumulation in three oilseed crops: soybean (Glycine max), canola (Brassica napus) and corn gromwell (Buglossoides arvensis), a plant of high nutraceutical interest for its accumulation of the omega-3 stearidonic acid. METHODS AND RESULTS Pot experiments were conducted under controlled conditions where seeds were inoculated or not with LBUM677 and plants were harvested at 4, 8 and 12 weeks. A qPCR assay specifically targeting LBUM677 was used in parallel to correlate LBUM677 soil rhizosphere competency to growth promotion and seed lipid accumulation. Total oil seed content and fatty acid composition were analysed at seed maturity. Results showed that LBUM677 was able to establish itself in the rhizosphere of the three plant species at similar levels, but it differentially increased plant biomass, total oil content and lipid composition in a plant-specific manner. CONCLUSIONS Despite some species-specific differences observed in P. fluorescens LBUM677's effect on different crops, the strain appears to be a generalist plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria of oilseed crops. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY LBUM677 shows great potential to be used as an inoculum to promote oil yield and fatty acid accumulation in oilseed crops.
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- J A Jiménez
- Biology Department, Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB, Canada
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- Biology Department, Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB, Canada
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- Biology Department, Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB, Canada
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Prasad P, Savyasachi S, Reddy LPA, Sreedhar RV. Physico-chemical Characterization, Profiling of Total Lipids and Triacylglycerol Molecular Species of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Rich B. arvensis Seed Oil from India. J Oleo Sci 2019; 68:209-223. [DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess18219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- P. Prasad
- Department of Lipid Science, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI)
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute campus
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- Department of Lipid Science, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI)
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- Department of Lipid Science, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI)
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute campus
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Gagnon KJ, Lefort N, Poirier SJ, Barnett DA, Surette ME. 5-lipoxygenase-dependent biosynthesis of novel 20:4 n-3 metabolites with anti-inflammatory activity. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2018; 138:38-44. [PMID: 30392579 DOI: 10.1016/j.plefa.2018.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2018] [Revised: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
Abstract
5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid (AA) into pro-inflammatory leukotrienes. N-3 PUFA like eicosapentaenoic acid are subject to a similar metabolism and are precursors of pro-resolving mediators. Stearidonic acid (18:4 n-3, SDA) is a plant source of n-3 PUFA that is elongated to 20:4 n-3, an analogue of AA. However, no 5-LO metabolites of 20:4 n-3 have been reported. In this study, control and 5-LO-expressing HEK293 cells were stimulated in the presence of 20:4 n-3. Metabolites were characterized by LC-MS/MS and their anti-inflammatory properties assessed using AA-induced autocrine neutrophil stimulation and leukotriene B4-mediated chemotaxis. 8‑hydroxy‑9,11,14,17-eicosatetraenoic acid (Δ17-8-HETE) and 8,15-dihydroxy-9,11,13,17-eicosatetraenoic acid (Δ17-8,15-diHETE) were identified as novel metabolites. Δ17-8,15-diHETE production was inhibited by the leukotriene A4 hydrolase inhibitor SC 57461A. Autocrine neutrophil leukotriene stimulation and neutrophil chemotaxis, both BLT1-dependent processes, were inhibited by Δ17-8,15-diHETE at low nM concentrations. These data support an anti-inflammatory role for Δ17-8,15-diHETE, a novel 5-LO product.
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Key Words
- AA, arachidonic acid
- ADA, adenosine deaminase
- ALA, alpha-linolenic acid
- Abbreviations: 19-OH-PGB(2), 19(R)-hydroxy-prostaglandin B(2)
- BLT1, leukotriene B(4) receptor 1
- DHA, docosahexaenoic acid
- DPA, docosapentaenoic acid
- ETA, eicosatetraenoic acid
- Eicosanoids
- EtOH, ethanol
- HpETE, hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic acid
- Inflammation
- LO, lipoxygenase
- LTA(4), leukotriene A(4)
- LTB(4), leukotriene B(4)
- LTC(4), leukotriene C(4)
- Leukotrienes
- Lipid mediators
- MeOH, methanol
- NEM, N-ethylmaleimide
- Neutrophils
- RP-HPLC, reverse phase-HPLC
- SDA, stearidonic acid
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- K J Gagnon
- Départment de Chimie et Biochimie, Université de Moncton, 18 Antonine-Maillet Avenue, Moncton, NB E1A 3E9, Canada
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- Départment de Chimie et Biochimie, Université de Moncton, 18 Antonine-Maillet Avenue, Moncton, NB E1A 3E9, Canada
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- Départment de Chimie et Biochimie, Université de Moncton, 18 Antonine-Maillet Avenue, Moncton, NB E1A 3E9, Canada; Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Atlantic Cancer Research Institute, Moncton, NB, Canada
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- Départment de Chimie et Biochimie, Université de Moncton, 18 Antonine-Maillet Avenue, Moncton, NB E1A 3E9, Canada.
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Määttänen P, Lurz E, Botts SR, Wu RY, Yeung CW, Li B, Abiff S, Johnson-Henry KC, Lepp D, Power KA, Pierro A, Surette ME, Sherman PM. Ground flaxseed reverses protection of a reduced-fat diet against Citrobacter rodentium-induced colitis. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 2018; 315:G788-G798. [PMID: 30095298 DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00101.2018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
Abstract
Flaxseed is high in ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, fiber, and lignans known to lower cholesterol levels. However, its use for prevention or treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases has yielded mixed results, perhaps related to dietary interactions. In this study, we evaluated the impact of ground flaxseed supplementation on the severity of Citrobacter rodentium-induced colitis in the setting of either a high-fat (HF, ~36%kcal) or reduced-fat (RF, ~12%kcal) diet. After weaning, C57BL/6 mice ( n = 8-15/treatment) were fed ground flaxseed (7 g/100 g diet) with either HF (HF Flx) or RF (RF Flx) diets for 4 wk before infection with C. rodentium or sham gavage. Weight changes, mucosal inflammation, pathogen burden, gut microbiota composition, tissue polyunsaturated fatty acids, and cecal short-chain fatty acids were compared over a 14-day infection period. The RF diet protected against C. rodentium-induced colitis, whereas the RF Flx diet increased pathogen burden, exacerbated gut inflammation, and promoted gut dysbiosis. When compared with the RF diet, both HF and HF Flx diets resulted in more severe pathology in response to C. rodentium infection. Our findings demonstrate that although an RF diet protected against C. rodentium-induced colitis and associated gut dysbiosis in mice, beneficial effects were diminished with ground flaxseed supplementation. NEW & NOTEWORTHY Our results demonstrate a strong protective effect of a reduced-fat diet against intestinal inflammation, dysbiosis, and pathogen burden during Citrobacter rodentium-induced colitis. However, ground flaxseed supplementation in the setting of a reduced-fat diet exacerbated colitis despite higher levels of intestinal n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and cecal short-chain fatty acids.
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- Pekka Määttänen
- Cell Biology Program, Research Institute, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children , Toronto, Ontario , Canada
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- Cell Biology Program, Research Institute, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children , Toronto, Ontario , Canada
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- Cell Biology Program, Research Institute, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children , Toronto, Ontario , Canada
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- Cell Biology Program, Research Institute, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children , Toronto, Ontario , Canada.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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- Cell Biology Program, Research Institute, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children , Toronto, Ontario , Canada
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- Division of General and Thoracic Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children , Toronto, Ontario , Canada
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- Cell Biology Program, Research Institute, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children , Toronto, Ontario , Canada
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- Cell Biology Program, Research Institute, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children , Toronto, Ontario , Canada
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- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/Government of Canada , Guelph, Ontario , Canada
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- School of Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa , Ottawa, Ontario , Canada
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- Division of General and Thoracic Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children , Toronto, Ontario , Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Université de Moncton , Moncton, New Brunswick , Canada
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- Cell Biology Program, Research Institute, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children , Toronto, Ontario , Canada.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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Novinscak A, Filion M. Enhancing total lipid and stearidonic acid yields inBuglossoides arvensisthrough PGPR inoculation. J Appl Microbiol 2018; 125:203-215. [DOI: 10.1111/jam.13749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2017] [Revised: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 02/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- A. Novinscak
- Biology Department; Université de Moncton; Moncton NB Canada
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- Biology Department; Université de Moncton; Moncton NB Canada
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Sreedhar RV, Prasad P, Reddy LPA, Rajasekharan R, Srinivasan M. Unravelling a stearidonic acid-rich triacylglycerol biosynthetic pathway in the developing seeds of Buglossoides arvensis: A transcriptomic landscape. Sci Rep 2017; 7:10473. [PMID: 28874672 PMCID: PMC5585386 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-09882-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2017] [Accepted: 07/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Buglossoides arvensis is an emerging oilseed crop that is rich in stearidonic acid (SDA) and has several potential applications in human health and nutrition. The molecular basis of SDA biosynthesis in this plant remains unknown due to lack of genomic information. To unravel key genes involved in SDA-rich triacylglycerol (TAG) biosynthesis, we performed transcriptome sequencing of pooled mRNA from five different developmental stages of B. arvensis seeds using Illumina NextSeq platform. De novo transcriptome assembly generated 102,888 clustered transcripts from 39.83 million high-quality reads. Of these, 62.1% and 55.54% of transcripts were functionally annotated using Uniprot-Viridiplantae and KOG databases, respectively. A total of 10,021 SSR-containing sequences were identified using the MISA tool. Deep mining of transcriptome assembly using in silico tools led to the identification of genes involved in fatty acid and TAG biosynthesis. Expression profiling of 17 key transcripts involved in fatty acid desaturation and TAG biosynthesis showed expression patterns specific to the development stage that positively correlated with polyunsaturated fatty acid accumulation in the developing seeds. This first comprehensive transcriptome analysis provides the basis for future research on understanding molecular mechanisms of SDA-rich TAG accumulation in B. arvensis and aids in biotechnological production of SDA in other oilseed crops.
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- R V Sreedhar
- Department of Lipid Science, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, 570020, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute Campus, Mysuru, 570020, India
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- Department of Lipid Science, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, 570020, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute Campus, Mysuru, 570020, India
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- Department of Lipid Science, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, 570020, India
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- Department of Lipid Science, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, 570020, India
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- Department of Lipid Science, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, 570020, India.
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Lefort N, LeBlanc R, Surette ME. Dietary Buglossoides Arvensis Oil Increases Circulating n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in a Dose-Dependent Manner and Enhances Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated Whole Blood Interleukin-10-A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2017; 9:nu9030261. [PMID: 28287415 PMCID: PMC5372924 DOI: 10.3390/nu9030261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2017] [Revised: 02/27/2017] [Accepted: 03/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Buglossoides arvensis (Ahiflower) oil is a dietary oil rich in stearidonic acid (20% SDA; 18:4 n-3). The present randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial investigated the effects of three Ahiflower oil dosages on omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) content of plasma and mononuclear cells (MCs) and of the highest Ahiflower dosage on stimulated cytokine production in blood. Healthy subjects (n = 88) consumed 9.7 mL per day for 28 days of 100% high oleic sunflower oil (HOSO); 30% Ahiflower oil (Ahi) + 70% HOSO; 60% Ahi + 40% HOSO; and 100% Ahi. No clinically significant changes in blood and urine chemistries, blood lipid profiles, hepatic and renal function tests nor hematology were measured. Linear mixed models (repeated measures design) probed for differences in time, and time × treatment interactions. Amongst significant changes, plasma and MC eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5 n-3) levels increased from baseline at day 28 in all Ahiflower groups (p < 0.05) and the increase was greater in all Ahiflower groups compared to the HOSO control (time × treatment interactions; p < 0.05). Similar results were obtained for α-linolenic acid (ALA, 18:3 n-3), eicosatetraenoic acid (ETA, 20:4 n-3), and docosapentaenoic acid (DPA, 22:5 n-3) content; but not docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6 n-3). Production of interleukin-10 (IL-10) was increased in the 100% Ahiflower oil group compared to 100% HOSO group (p < 0.05). IL-10 production was also increased in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated M2-differentiated THP-1 macrophage-like cells in the presence of 20:4 n-3 or EPA (p < 0.05). Overall; this indicates that the consumption of Ahiflower oil is associated with an anti-inflammatory phenotype in healthy subjects.
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- Natalie Lefort
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB E1A 3E9, Canada.
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- Réseau de Santé Vitalité Health Network, Centre hospitalier universitaire Dr-Georges-L.-Dumont, Moncton, NB E1C 2Z3, Canada.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB E1A 3E9, Canada.
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