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Tang H, Ge WW, Wei WH, Yang SM, Dai X. Food Grinding Behavior: A Review of Causality and Influential Factors. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1865. [PMID: 38997977 PMCID: PMC11240756 DOI: 10.3390/ani14131865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Food waste is a common issue arising from grinding of food by experimental animals, leading to excessive food scraps falling into cages. In the wild, animals grind food by gnawing vegetation and seeds, potentially damaging the ecological environment. However, limited ecology studies have focused on food grinding behavior since the last century, with even fewer on rodent food grinding, particularly recently. Although food grinding's function is partially understood, its biological purposes remain under-investigated and driving factors unclear. This review aims to explain potential causes of animal food grinding, identify influencing factors, and discuss contexts and limitations. Specifically, we emphasize recent progress on gut microbiota significance for food grinding. Moreover, we show abnormal food grinding is determined by degree of excess normal behavior, emphasizing food grinding is not meaningless. Findings from this review promote comprehensive research on the myriad factors, multifaceted roles, and intricate evolution underlying food grinding behavior, benefiting laboratory animal husbandry and ecological environment protection, and identifying potential physiological benefits yet undiscovered.
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- Hao Tang
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Yangzhou University, 48 East Wenhui Road, Yangzhou 225009, China; (H.T.); (W.-W.G.); (W.-H.W.); (S.-M.Y.)
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Yangzhou University, 48 East Wenhui Road, Yangzhou 225009, China; (H.T.); (W.-W.G.); (W.-H.W.); (S.-M.Y.)
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Yangzhou University, 48 East Wenhui Road, Yangzhou 225009, China; (H.T.); (W.-W.G.); (W.-H.W.); (S.-M.Y.)
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Yangzhou University, 48 East Wenhui Road, Yangzhou 225009, China; (H.T.); (W.-W.G.); (W.-H.W.); (S.-M.Y.)
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Yangzhou University, 48 East Wenhui Road, Yangzhou 225009, China; (H.T.); (W.-W.G.); (W.-H.W.); (S.-M.Y.)
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Láng L, McArthur S, Lazar AS, Pourtau L, Gaudout D, Pontifex MG, Müller M, Vauzour D. Dietary (Poly)phenols and the Gut-Brain Axis in Ageing. Nutrients 2024; 16:1500. [PMID: 38794738 PMCID: PMC11124177 DOI: 10.3390/nu16101500] [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: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
As the population ages, the incidence of age-related neurodegenerative diseases is rapidly increasing, and novel approaches to mitigate this soaring prevalence are sorely needed. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of gut microbial homeostasis and its impact on brain functions, commonly referred to as the gut-brain axis, in maintaining overall health and wellbeing. Nonetheless, the mechanisms by which this system acts remains poorly defined. In this review, we will explore how (poly)phenols, a class of natural compounds found in many plant-based foods and beverages, can modulate the gut-brain axis, and thereby promote neural health. While evidence indicates a beneficial role of (poly)phenol consumption as part of a balanced diet, human studies are scarce and mechanistic insight is still lacking. In this regard, we make the case that dietary (poly)phenols should be further explored to establish their therapeutic efficacy on brain health through modulation of the gut-brain axis, with much greater emphasis on carefully designed human interventions.
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- Léonie Láng
- Norwich Medical School, Biomedical Research Centre, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK; (L.L.); (M.M.)
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- Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London, Blizard Institute, London E1 2AT, UK;
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The Queen’s Building, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK; (A.S.L.); (M.G.P.)
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- Activ’Inside, 33750 Beychac et Caillau, France; (L.P.); (D.G.)
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- Activ’Inside, 33750 Beychac et Caillau, France; (L.P.); (D.G.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The Queen’s Building, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK; (A.S.L.); (M.G.P.)
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- Norwich Medical School, Biomedical Research Centre, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK; (L.L.); (M.M.)
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- Norwich Medical School, Biomedical Research Centre, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK; (L.L.); (M.M.)
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Niu C, Dong M, Niu Y. Natural polyphenol: Their pathogenesis-targeting therapeutic potential in Alzheimer's disease. Eur J Med Chem 2024; 269:116359. [PMID: 38537514 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2024.116359] [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: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a detrimental neurodegenerative disease affecting the elderly. Clinically, it is characterized by progressive memory decline and subsequent loss of broader cognitive functions. Current drugs provide only symptomatic relief but do not have profound disease-modifying effects. There is an unmet need to identify novel pharmacological agents for AD therapy. Neuropathologically, the characteristic hallmarks of the disease are extracellular senile plaques containing amyloid β-peptides and intracellular neurofibrillary tangles containing hyperphosphorylated microtubule-associated protein tau. Simultaneously, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction in specific brain regions are early events during the process of AD pathologic changes and are associated with Aβ/tau toxicity. Here, we first summarized probable pathogenic mechanisms leading to neurodegeneration and hopefully identify pathways that serve as specific targets to improve therapy for AD. We then reviewed the mechanisms that underlie disease-modifying effects of natural polyphenols, with a focus on nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 activators for AD treatment. Lastly, we discussed challenges in the preclinical to clinical translation of natural polyphenols. In conclusion, there is evidence that natural polyphenols can be therapeutically useful in AD through their multifaceted mechanism of action. However, more clinical studies are needed to confirm these effects.
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- Chengu Niu
- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY, 14621, USA
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- The Institute of Medicine, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, 161006, China
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- The Institute of Medicine, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, 161006, China.
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Song J, Li M, Kang N, Jin W, Xiao Y, Li Z, Qi Q, Zhang J, Duan Y, Feng X, Lv P. Baicalein ameliorates cognitive impairment of vascular dementia rats via suppressing neuroinflammation and regulating intestinal microbiota. Brain Res Bull 2024; 208:110888. [PMID: 38295883 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2024.110888] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Neuroinflammation induced by chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) plays a crucial role in the pathophysiologic mechanisms of vascular dementia (VD). A growing body of research has found that intestinal microbiota is associated with a variety of central nervous system disorders and that there is a relationship between intestinal microbiota dysbiosis and cognitive dysfunction and inflammatory responses. Baicalein belongs to the class of flavonoids and has a variety of biological functions, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-apoptotic. Baicalein has a significant improvement in memory and learning, and can be used as a potential drug for the protection and treatment of central nervous system disorders. Whether baicalein has an ameliorative effect on cognitive impairment in VD, and whether its mechanism is related to the inhibition of inflammatory response and regulation of intestinal microbiota has not been reported. We used bilateral common carotid artery occlusion (BCCAO) to establish a VD rat model. Morris water maze (MWM) test showed that baicalein improved cognitive dysfunction in VD rats. We applied HE staining, immunofluorescence and ELISA to observe that baicalein treatment significantly improved CCH-induced neuronal damage in the CA1 region of the hippocampus, and reduced glial cell activation and release of pro-inflammatory factors. Western blot showed that baicalein inhibited the activation of the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway in VD rats. We applied 16 S rDNA sequencing to analyze the composition of the intestinal microbiota. The results showed that baicalein modulated the diversity and composition of the intestinal microbiota, and suppressed the relative abundance of inflammation-associated microbiota in VD rats. In conclusion, this study found that baicalein ameliorated cognitive impairment, attenuated hippocampal inflammatory responses, inhibited the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway, and modulated intestinal microbiota in VD rats.
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- Jiaxi Song
- Department of Neurology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China; Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China; Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Cerebral Networks and Cognitive Disorders, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China; Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Cerebral Networks and Cognitive Disorders, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China; Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Cerebral Networks and Cognitive Disorders, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China; Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Cerebral Networks and Cognitive Disorders, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China; Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Cerebral Networks and Cognitive Disorders, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China; Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China; Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Cerebral Networks and Cognitive Disorders, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China; Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Cerebral Networks and Cognitive Disorders, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China; Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Cerebral Networks and Cognitive Disorders, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Shijiazhuang People's Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China; Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China; Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Cerebral Networks and Cognitive Disorders, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang X, Xie T, Zhou S, Yuan Y, Chen W, Zheng J, Liu X, Yuan T, Lu Y, Liu Z. Effects of the ApoE genotype on cognitive function in aging mice fed with a high-fat diet and the protective potential of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Food Funct 2024; 15:2249-2264. [PMID: 38319599 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo03965j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
Abstract
The ApoE4 allele is the strongest genetic determinant for Alzheimer's disease (AD), while obesity is a strong environmental risk for AD. The modulatory effect of the ApoE genotype on aging-related cognitive function in tandem with a high-fat diet (HFD) remains uncertain. This study aimed to elucidate the effects of ApoE3/ApoE4 genotypes in aged mice exposed to a HFD, and the benefits of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) from fish oil. Remarkably, the HFD led to weight gain and lipid accumulation, more pronounced in ApoE3 mice, while ApoE4 mice experienced exacerbated cerebral insulin resistance, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress. Critically, n-3 PUFAs modulated the cerebral insulin signaling via the IRS-1/AKT/GLUT4 pathway, mitigated microglial hyperactivity, and reduced IL-6 and MDA levels, thereby counteracting cognitive deficits. These findings highlight the contrasting impacts of ApoE genotypes on aging mice exposed to a HFD, supporting n-3 PUFAs as a strategic nutritional intervention for brain health, especially for ApoE4 carriers.
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- Xin Zhang
- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, 100191, Beijing, China.
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- Northwest A&F University Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China.
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, 100191, Beijing, China.
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
- Northwest A&F University Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China.
- Dongguan Chuangwei Precision Nutrition and Health Innovation Center, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523170, China
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Du Y, Song L, Dong X, Li H, Xie W, Wang Y, Che H. Long-Term Krill Oil Administration Alleviated Early Mild Cognitive Impairment in APP/PS1 Mice. Mol Nutr Food Res 2024; 68:e2200652. [PMID: 37937381 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202200652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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SCOPE Alzheimer's disease is an age-dependent neurodegenerative disorder. Mounting studies focus on the improvement of advanced cognitive impairment by dietary nutrients. Krill oil (KO), a rich source of DHA/EPA and astaxanthin, is effective in improving cognitive function. The study mainly investigates the protective effects of long-term KO administration on early cognitive impairment. METHODS AND RESULTS Results show that 2 months KO administration (50 and 100 mg kg-1 BW) can dramatically promote learning and memory abilities. Mechanism studies demonstrate that KO reduces amyloid β concentration by regulating the amyloidogenic pathway, inhibits neuro-inflammation via regulating TLR4-NLRP3 signaling pathway, and prevents neuron injure. KO supplementation also enhances gut barrier integrity, reduces serum lipopolysaccharide leakage, and alters the gut microbiota by reducing Helicobacteraceae, Lactobacillaceae proportion, increasing Dubosiella and Akkermansia relative abundance. Particularly, a significant increase of isovaleric acid, propionic acid, and acetic acid levels is observed after KO supplementation. Correlation analysis shows that short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), gut microbiota, and cognitive function are strongly correlated. CONCLUSIONS The results reveal that KO relieves early mild cognitive impairment possibly for its role in mediating the gut microbiome-SCFAs-brain axis. Thus, KO may provide potential intervention strategies to prevent cognitive impairment in the early stages through the microbiota-gut-brain axis.
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- Yufeng Du
- College of Marine Science and Biological Engineering, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong, 266042, China
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- College of Marine Science and Biological Engineering, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong, 266042, China
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- College of Marine Science and Biological Engineering, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong, 266042, China
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- College of Marine Science and Biological Engineering, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong, 266042, China
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- College of Marine Science and Biological Engineering, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong, 266042, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China
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- College of Marine Science and Biological Engineering, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong, 266042, China
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Yuan S, Wang Y, Yang J, Tang Y, Wu W, Meng X, Jian Y, Lei Y, Liu Y, Tang C, Zhao Z, Zhao F, Liu W. Treadmill exercise can regulate the redox balance in the livers of APP/PS1 mice and reduce LPS accumulation in their brains through the gut-liver-kupffer cell axis. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:1374-1389. [PMID: 38295303 PMCID: PMC10866404 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205432] [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: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
Abstract
A growing body of clinical data has shown that patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) have symptoms such as liver dysfunction and microbial-gut-brain axis dysfunction in addition to brain pathology, presenting a systemic multisystemic pathogenesis. Considering the systemic benefits of exercise, here, we first observed the effects of long-term treadmill exercise on liver injuries in APP/PS1 transgenic AD mice and explored the potential mechanisms of the gut-liver-brain axis's role in mediating exercise's ability to reduce bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) pathology in the brain. The results showed that the livers of the AD mice were in states of oxidative stress, while the mice after long-term treadmill exercise showed alleviation of their oxidative stress, their intestinal barriers were protected, and the ability of their Kupffer cells to hydrolyze LPS was improved, in addition to the accumulation of LPS in their brains being reduced. Notably, the livers of the AD mice were in immunosuppressed states, with lower pro-oxidative and antioxidative levels than the livers of the wild-type mice, while exercise increased both their oxidative and antioxidative levels. These results suggest that long-term exercise modulates hepatic redox homeostasis in AD mice, attenuates oxidative damage, and reduces the accumulation of LPS in the brain through the combined action of the intestine-liver-Kupffer cells.
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- Shunling Yuan
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Sports Vocational College, Changsha 410019, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Changsha Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Changsha Eighth Hospital), Changsha 410199, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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Tang Y, Du J, Wu H, Wang M, Liu S, Tao F. Potential Therapeutic Effects of Short-Chain Fatty Acids on Chronic Pain. Curr Neuropharmacol 2024; 22:191-203. [PMID: 36173071 PMCID: PMC10788890 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x20666220927092016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
The intestinal homeostasis maintained by the gut microbiome and relevant metabolites is essential for health, and its disturbance leads to various intestinal or extraintestinal diseases. Recent studies suggest that gut microbiome-derived metabolites short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are involved in different neurological disorders (such as chronic pain). SCFAs are produced by bacterial fermentation of dietary fibers in the gut and contribute to multiple host processes, including gastrointestinal regulation, cardiovascular modulation, and neuroendocrine-immune homeostasis. Although SCFAs have been implicated in the modulation of chronic pain, the detailed mechanisms that underlie such roles of SCFAs remain to be further investigated. In this review, we summarize currently available research data regarding SCFAs as a potential therapeutic target for chronic pain treatment and discuss several possible mechanisms by which SCFAs modulate chronic pain.
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- Yuanyuan Tang
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, China
- Key Laboratory for Molecular Neurology of Xinxiang, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University Dallas, Texas, USA
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Javed H, Meeran MFN, Jha NK, Ashraf GM, Ojha S. Sesamol: A Phenolic Compound of Health Benefits and Therapeutic Promise in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Curr Top Med Chem 2024; 24:797-809. [PMID: 38141184 DOI: 10.2174/0115680266273944231213070916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
Abstract
Sesamol, one of the key bioactive ingredients of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum L.), is responsible for many of its possible nutritional benefits. Both the Chinese and Indian medical systems have recognized the therapeutic potential of sesame seeds. It has been shown to have significant therapeutic potential against oxidative stress, inflammatory diseases, metabolic syndrome, neurodegeneration, and mental disorders. Sesamol is a benign molecule that inhibits the expression of inflammatory indicators like numerous enzymes responsible for inducing inflammation, protein kinases, cytokines, and redox status. This review summarises the potential beneficial effects of sesamol against neurological diseases including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and Huntington's disease (HD). Recently, sesamol has been shown to reduce amyloid peptide accumulation and attenuate cognitive deficits in AD models. Sesamol has also been demonstrated to reduce the severity of PD and HD in animal models by decreasing oxidative stress and inflammatory pathways. The mechanism of sesamol's pharmacological activities against neurodegenerative diseases will also be discussed in this review.
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- Hayate Javed
- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, PO Box 17666, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, PO Box 17666, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering & Technology (SET), Sharda University, Greater Noida, 201310, UP, India
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied & Life Sciences (SALS), Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, 248007, India
- Department of Biotechnology Engineering and Food Technology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, India
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Sharjah Institute for Medical Research, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, PO Box 17666, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Phukan BC, Roy R, Gahatraj I, Bhattacharya P, Borah A. Therapeutic considerations of bioactive compounds in Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease: Dissecting the molecular pathways. Phytother Res 2023; 37:5657-5699. [PMID: 37823581 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8012] [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: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
Abstract
Leading neurodegenerative diseases Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) are characterized by the impairment of memory and motor functions, respectively. Despite several breakthroughs, there exists a lack of disease-modifying treatment strategies for these diseases, as the available drugs provide symptomatic relief and bring along side effects. Bioactive compounds are reported to bear neuroprotective properties with minimal toxicity, however, a detailed elucidation of their modes of neuroprotection is lacking. The review elucidates the neuroprotective mechanism(s) of some of the major phyto-compounds in pre-clinical and clinical studies of AD and PD to understand their potential in combating these diseases. Curcumin, eugenol, resveratrol, baicalein, sesamol and so on have proved efficient in countering the pathological hallmarks of AD and PD. Curcumin, resveratrol, caffeine and so on have reached the clinical phases of these diseases, while aromadendrin, delphinidin, cyanidin and xanthohumol are yet to be extensively explored in pre-clinical phases. The review highlights the need for extensive investigation of these compounds in the clinical stages of these diseases so as to utilize their disease-modifying abilities in the real field of treatment. Moreover, poor pharmacokinetic properties of natural compounds are constraints to their therapeutic yields and this review suggests a plausible contribution of nanotechnology in overcoming these limitations.
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- Department of Life Science and Bioinformatics, Assam University, Silchar, Assam, India
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- Department of Life Science and Bioinformatics, Assam University, Silchar, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Life Science and Bioinformatics, Assam University, Silchar, Assam, India
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Ma J, Yuan T, Gao Y, Zeng X, Liu Z, Gao J. Torreya grandis oil attenuates cognitive impairment in scopolamine-induced mice. Food Funct 2023; 14:10520-10534. [PMID: 37946597 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo03800a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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The oil of Torreya grandis (TGO), a common nut in China, is considered to be a bioactive edible oil and has a great value in functional food development. In this study, the neuroprotective effects of TGO were investigated on a scopolamine (SCOP)-induced C57BL/6J mouse model. The mice were pretreated with TGO for 30 days (1000 mg per kg per day and 3000 mg per kg per day, i.g.). Behavioral tests showed that the supplementation of TGO could prevent the cognitive deficits induced by SCOP. TGO rebalanced the disorder of the cholinergic system by upgrading the level of acetylcholine. TGO also alleviated the over-activation of microglia and inhibited neuroinflammation and oxidative stress. Additionally, TGO could regulate the composition of gut microbiota, increase the production of short-chain fatty acids, and decrease the content of lipopolysaccharides in the serum. In conclusion, TGO has the potential to prevent loss of memory and impairment of cognition, which may be related to its regulation of the gut microbiota-metabolite-brain axis.
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- Jiachen Ma
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Anhui Kangxinxiang Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd, Yuexi 246600, Anhui, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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Xiang W, Xiang H, Wang J, Jiang Y, Pan C, Ji B, Zhang A. Fecal microbiota transplantation: a novel strategy for treating Alzheimer's disease. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1281233. [PMID: 38033557 PMCID: PMC10687436 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1281233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Alzheimer's disease is a common neurological disorder, which has become one of the major factors affecting human health due to its serious impact on individuals, families and society. It has been confirmed that gut microbiota can affect the occurrence and development of Alzheimer's disease. Especially, fecal microbiota transplantation plays a positive role in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The mechanisms for improving Alzheimer's disease might include anti-inflammation and regulation of amyloid β-protein, synaptic plasticity, short-chain fatty acids, and histone acetylation. In this mini-review, the relationship between fecal microbiota transplantation and Alzheimer's disease was summarized. It is hoped that fecal microbiota transplantation would play a positive role in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease in the future.
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- Wu Xiang
- Department of Rehabilitation, Beibei Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Chongqing, China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Fourth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Fourth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Beibei Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Beibei Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Beibei Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Fourth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Singh N, Vishwas S, Kaur A, Kaur H, Kakoty V, Khursheed R, Chaitanya MVNL, Babu MR, Awasthi A, Corrie L, Harish V, Yanadaiah P, Gupta S, Sayed AA, El-Sayed A, Ali I, Kensara OA, Ghaboura N, Gupta G, Dou AM, Algahtani M, El-Kott AF, Dua K, Singh SK, Abdel-Daim MM. Harnessing role of sesamol and its nanoformulations against neurodegenerative diseases. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 167:115512. [PMID: 37725878 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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Sesamol is a lignan of sesame seeds and a natural phenolic molecule that has emerged as a useful medical agent. Sesamol is a non-toxic phytoconstituent, which exerts certain valuable effects in the management of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), etc. Sesamol is known to depict its neuroprotective role by various mechanisms, such as metabolic regulators, action on oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, etc. However, its poor oral bioavailability, rapid excretion (as conjugates), and susceptibility to gastric irritation/toxicity (particularly in rats' forestomach) may restrict its effectiveness. To overcome the associated limitations, novel drug delivery system-based formulations of sesamol are emerging and being researched extensively. These can conjugate with sesamol and enhance the bioavailability and solubility of free sesamol, along with delivery at the target site. In this review, we have summarized various research works highlighting the role of sesamol on various NDs, including Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. Moreover, the formulation strategies and neuroprotective role of sesamol-based nano-formulations have also been discussed.
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- Navneet Singh
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India; Department of pharmaceutics, ISF college of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab 142001, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- Chameli Devi Institute of Pharmacy, Department of pharmacology, Khandwa Road, Village Umrikheda, Near Toll booth, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452020, India
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, State University of New York at Stonybrook, New York, USA
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O. Box 7067, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, P. O. Box 6231, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, India; School of Pharmacy, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun 248007, India; School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Mahal Road, Jagatpura 302017, Jaipur, India
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- Division of blood bank, Department of medical laboratories, Riyadh security forces hospital, Ministry of interior, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory & Blood Bank, Security Forces Hospital, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia; Department of Zoology, College of Science, Damanhour University, Egypt
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia; Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia; Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India; Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, P.O. Box 6231, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia; Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt.
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Wang Y, Zhang Y, Wang X, Li Q, Zhao Y, Jiang Y, Guo R, Liu X, Yuan T, Liu Z. Sesamol Mitigates Chronic Iron Overload-Induced Cognitive Impairment and Systemic Inflammation via IL-6 and DMT1 Regulation. Mol Nutr Food Res 2023; 67:e2300012. [PMID: 37452409 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202300012] [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: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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SCOPE Excessive iron contributes to oxidative damage and cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. Sesamol, a compound in sesame oil that exhibits both anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties, is examined in this study for its ability to alleviate cognitive impairments in iron overload mice model. METHODS AND RESULTS An iron overload model is established by intraperitoneally injecting dextran iron (250 mg kg-1 body weight) twice a week for 6 weeks, while sesamol (100 mg kg-1 body weight) is administered daily for the same length of time. The results demonstrate that sesamol protects spatial working memory and learning ability in iron overload mice, and inhibits neuronal loss and brain atrophy induced by iron overload. Moreover, sesamol significantly decreases interleukin-6 and malondialdehyde, and increases glutathione peroxidase 4 in the brains of iron overload mice. Additionally, sesamol maintains iron homeostasis in the brain by regulating the expressions of transferrin receptors, divalent metal transporter 1, and hepcidin, and reducing iron accumulation. Furthermore, sesamol suppresses disturbed systemic iron homeostasis and inflammation, particularly liver interleukin-6 expression. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that sesamol may be effective in mitigating neuroinflammatory responses and cognitive impairments induced by iron overload, potentially through its involvement in mediating the liver-brain axis.
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- Yajie Wang
- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
- Northwest A&F University Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
- Northwest A&F University Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China
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Huang L, Yang J, Liang Z, Liang R, Luo H, Sun Z, Han D, Niu L. Ternary Heterojunction Graphitic Carbon Nitride/Cupric Sulfide/Titanium Dioxide Photoelectrochemical Sensor for Sesamol Quantification and Antioxidant Synergism. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:859. [PMID: 37754093 PMCID: PMC10526488 DOI: 10.3390/bios13090859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Sesamol (SM) is a potent natural antioxidant that can quench free radicals and modulate the cholinergic system in the brain, thereby ameliorating memory and cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease patients. Moreover, the total antioxidant capacity can be amplified by synergistic interactions between different antioxidants. Here, we constructed a ternary heterojunction graphitic carbon nitride/cupric sulfide/titanium dioxide (g-C3N4/CuS/TiO2) photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensor for the quantification of SM and its synergistic interactions with other antioxidants. Crucially, the Schottky barrier in ternary semiconductors considerably enhances electron transfer. The PEC sensor showed a wide linear range for SM detection, ranging from 2 to 1277 μmol L-1, and had a limit of detection of 1.8 μmol L-1. Remarkably, this sensing platform could evaluate the synergism between SM and five typical lipid-soluble antioxidants: tert-butyl hydroquinone, vitamin E, butyl hydroxyanisole, propyl gallate, and butylated hydroxytoluene. Owing to its low redox potential, SM could reduce antioxidant radicals and promote their regeneration, which increased the overall antioxidant performance. The g-C3N4/CuS/TiO2 PEC sensor exhibited high sensitivity, satisfactory selectivity, and stability, and was successfully applied for SM determination in both soybean and peanut oils. The findings of this study provide guidance for the development of nutritional foods, nutrition analysis, and the treatment of diseases caused by free radicals.
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- Likun Huang
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, Center for Advanced Analytical Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (L.H.); (J.Y.); (Z.L.); (R.L.); (H.L.); (Z.S.); (L.N.)
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, Center for Advanced Analytical Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (L.H.); (J.Y.); (Z.L.); (R.L.); (H.L.); (Z.S.); (L.N.)
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, Center for Advanced Analytical Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (L.H.); (J.Y.); (Z.L.); (R.L.); (H.L.); (Z.S.); (L.N.)
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, Center for Advanced Analytical Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (L.H.); (J.Y.); (Z.L.); (R.L.); (H.L.); (Z.S.); (L.N.)
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, Center for Advanced Analytical Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (L.H.); (J.Y.); (Z.L.); (R.L.); (H.L.); (Z.S.); (L.N.)
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, Center for Advanced Analytical Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (L.H.); (J.Y.); (Z.L.); (R.L.); (H.L.); (Z.S.); (L.N.)
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, Center for Advanced Analytical Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (L.H.); (J.Y.); (Z.L.); (R.L.); (H.L.); (Z.S.); (L.N.)
- Guangzhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Psychoactive Substance Monitoring and Safety, Anti-Drug Technology Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510230, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, Center for Advanced Analytical Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (L.H.); (J.Y.); (Z.L.); (R.L.); (H.L.); (Z.S.); (L.N.)
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519082, China
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Zheng T, Shi X, Nie S, Yin L, Zhu J, Yu E, Shen H, Mo F. Effects of Chinese herbal diet on hematopoiesis, immunity, and intestines of mice exposed to different doses of radiation. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15473. [PMID: 37131450 PMCID: PMC10149268 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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Radiotherapy causes a series of side effects in patients with malignant tumors. Polygonati Rhizoma, Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, and Epimedii Folium are all traditional Chinese herbs with varieties of functions such as anti-radiation and immune regulation. In this study, the above three herbs were used as a herbal diet to study their effects on the hematopoietic, immune, and intestinal systems of mice exposed to three doses of radiation. Our study showed that the diet had no radiation-protective effect on the hematopoietic and immune systems. However, at the radiation dose of 4 Gy and 8 Gy, the diet showed an obvious radiation-protective effect on intestinal crypts. At the dose of 8 Gy, we also found that the Chinese herbal diet had an anti-radiation effect on reducing the loss of the inhibitory nNOS+ neurons in the intestine. That provides a new diet for relieving the symptoms of hyperperistalsis and diarrhea in patients after radiotherapy.
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- Tianyu Zheng
- Department of Naval Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Faculty of Naval Medicine, Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Naval Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Faculty of Naval Medicine, Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Naval Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Faculty of Naval Medicine, Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Naval Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Faculty of Naval Medicine, Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Naval Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Faculty of Naval Medicine, Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Road, Shanghai 200433, China
- Corresponding author. Department of Naval Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Faculty of Naval Medicine, Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Rd, Shanghai 200433, China.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Road, Shanghai 200433, China
- Corresponding author. Department of Naval Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Faculty of Naval Medicine, Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Rd, Shanghai 200433, China.
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Matsumura Y, Kitabatake M, Kayano SI, Ito T. Dietary Phenolic Compounds: Their Health Benefits and Association with the Gut Microbiota. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12040880. [PMID: 37107256 PMCID: PMC10135282 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12040880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress causes various diseases, such as type II diabetes and dyslipidemia, while antioxidants in foods may prevent a number of diseases and delay aging by exerting their effects in vivo. Phenolic compounds are phytochemicals such as flavonoids which consist of flavonols, flavones, flavanonols, flavanones, anthocyanidins, isoflavones, lignans, stilbenoids, curcuminoids, phenolic acids, and tannins. They have phenolic hydroxyl groups in their molecular structures. These compounds are present in most plants, are abundant in nature, and contribute to the bitterness and color of various foods. Dietary phenolic compounds, such as quercetin in onions and sesamin in sesame, exhibit antioxidant activity and help prevent cell aging and diseases. In addition, other kinds of compounds, such as tannins, have larger molecular weights, and many unexplained aspects still exist. The antioxidant activities of phenolic compounds may be beneficial for human health. On the other hand, metabolism by intestinal bacteria changes the structures of these compounds with antioxidant properties, and the resulting metabolites exert their effects in vivo. In recent years, it has become possible to analyze the composition of the intestinal microbiota. The augmentation of the intestinal microbiota by the intake of phenolic compounds has been implicated in disease prevention and symptom recovery. Furthermore, the “brain–gut axis”, which is a communication system between the gut microbiome and brain, is attracting increasing attention, and research has revealed that the gut microbiota and dietary phenolic compounds affect brain homeostasis. In this review, we discuss the usefulness of dietary phenolic compounds with antioxidant activities against some diseases, their biotransformation by the gut microbiota, the augmentation of the intestinal microflora, and their effects on the brain–gut axis.
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- Yoko Matsumura
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kio University, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara 635-0832, Japan
- Department of Immunology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Immunology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kio University, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara 635-0832, Japan
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- Department of Immunology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara 634-8521, Japan
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Wu J, Chen H, Guo T, Li M, Yang C, Aschner M, Chen J, Su P, Luo W. Sesamol alleviates manganese-induced neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment via regulating the microglial cGAS-STING/NF-κB pathway. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 319:120988. [PMID: 36596376 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Toxic effects of excessive manganese (Mn) from occupational or environmental exposure cause harm to human health. Excessive Mn exposure is intimately associated with neurodegeneration and cognitive dysfunction. Inflammatory responses mediated by microglia are essential contributors to the pathogenesis of Mn-induced neurotoxicity. Inhibition of microglia-mediated inflammation has been shown to alleviate Mn-induced neurotoxicity. Sesamol, derived from sesame, has neuroprotective properties in various disease models, including neurological diseases. Whether sesamol protects against Mn-induced neurological injuries has not been determined. Here, both in vivo and in vitro Mn exposure models were established to address the beneficial effects of sesamol on Mn-induced neurotoxicity. We showed that administration of sesamol mitigated learning and memory deficits of mice treated by Mn. Furthermore, sesamol reduced Mn-induced microglial activation and the expression of proinflammatory mediators (TNF-α, iNOS, and Cxcl10), while exerting a marginal effect on anti-inflammation and microglial phagocytosis. Mn exposure activated the microglial cGAS-STING pathway and sesamol inhibited this pathway by reducing the phosphorylation of STING and NF-κB, concomitantly decreasing IFN-α and IFN-β synthesis. In summary, our novel results indicated that sesamol exerted its protective effects on Mn-induced neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment via the microglial cGAS-STING/NF-κB pathway, providing evidence that sesamol may serve as an effective therapeutic for preventing and treating Mn-induced neurotoxicity.
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- Jinxia Wu
- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health and the Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, School of Public Health, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health and the Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, School of Public Health, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health and the Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, School of Public Health, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health and the Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, School of Public Health, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health and the Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, School of Public Health, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health and the Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, School of Public Health, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China.
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health and the Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, School of Public Health, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health and the Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, School of Public Health, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China.
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The Impact of Za'atar Antioxidant Compounds on the Gut Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Disorders: Insights for Future Clinical Applications. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12020426. [PMID: 36829984 PMCID: PMC9952350 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020426] [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: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Since the gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in host homeostasis and energy balance, changes in its composition can be associated with disease states through the promotion of immune-mediated inflammatory disorders and increasing intestinal permeability, ultimately leading to the impairment of intestinal barrier function. Za'atar is one of the most popular plant-based foods in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Za'atar is a mixture of different plant leaves, fruits, and seeds and contains hundreds of antioxidant compounds, especially polyphenols, and fiber, with pre-clinical and clinical evidence suggesting health-promoting effects in cardiovascular and metabolic disease. Za'atar compounds have also been studied from a gastrointestinal perspective, concerning both gut microbiota and gastrointestinal diseases. Antioxidants such as Za'atar polyphenols may provide beneficial effects in the complex interplay between the diet, gut microbiota, and intestinal permeability. To our knowledge, no studies have reported the effects of the whole Za'atar mixture, however, based on the pre-clinical studies published on components and single compounds found in Za'atar, we provide a clinical overview of the possible effects on the gastrointestinal tract, focusing mainly on carvacrol, rosmarinic acid, gallic acid, and other polyphenols. We also cover the potential clinical applications of Za'atar mixture as a possible nutraceutical in disorders involving the gastrointestinal tract.
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Varesi A, Campagnoli LIM, Carrara A, Pola I, Floris E, Ricevuti G, Chirumbolo S, Pascale A. Non-Enzymatic Antioxidants against Alzheimer's Disease: Prevention, Diagnosis and Therapy. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12010180. [PMID: 36671042 PMCID: PMC9855271 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12010180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline. Although substantial research has been conducted to elucidate the complex pathophysiology of AD, the therapeutic approach still has limited efficacy in clinical practice. Oxidative stress (OS) has been established as an early driver of several age-related diseases, including neurodegeneration. In AD, increased levels of reactive oxygen species mediate neuronal lipid, protein, and nucleic acid peroxidation, mitochondrial dysfunction, synaptic damage, and inflammation. Thus, the identification of novel antioxidant molecules capable of detecting, preventing, and counteracting AD onset and progression is of the utmost importance. However, although several studies have been published, comprehensive and up-to-date overviews of the principal anti-AD agents harboring antioxidant properties remain scarce. In this narrative review, we summarize the role of vitamins, minerals, flavonoids, non-flavonoids, mitochondria-targeting molecules, organosulfur compounds, and carotenoids as non-enzymatic antioxidants with AD diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic potential, thereby offering insights into the relationship between OS and neurodegeneration.
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- Angelica Varesi
- Department of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Section of Pharmacology, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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Xu Y, Yang Y, Li B, Xie Y, Shi Y, Le G. Dietary methionine restriction improves gut microbiota composition and prevents cognitive impairment in D-galactose-induced aging mice. Food Funct 2022; 13:12896-12914. [PMID: 36444912 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo03366f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Dietary methionine restriction (MR) has been shown to delay aging and ameliorate age-related cognitive impairments. We hypothesized that changes in the gut microbiota may mediate these effects. To test this hypothesis, ICR mice subcutaneously injected with 150 mg kg-1 day-1D-galactose were fed a normal (0.86% methionine) or an MR (0.17% methionine) diet for 2 months. Multiple behavioral experiments were performed, and the gut microbiota composition, metabolite profiles related to short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in the feces, and indicators related to the redox and inflammatory states in the hippocampus were further analyzed. Our results indicated that MR alleviated cognitive impairment (including non-spatial memory deficits, working memory deficits, and hippocampus-dependent spatial memory deficits) and anxiety-like behavior in D-Gal-induced aging mice. Furthermore, MR increased the abundance of putative SCFA-producing bacteria such as Lachnospiraceae, Turicibacter, Roseburia, Ruminococcaceae_UCG-014, Intestinimonas, Rikenellaceae, Tyzzerella, and H2S-producing bacteria such as Desulfovibrio in feces. Moreover, MR reversed and normalized the levels of intestinal SCFAs (acetate, propionate, and butyrate) and important intermediate metabolites of the SCFAs (pyruvate, lactate, malate, fumarate, and succinate), abolished aging-induced oxidative stress and inflammatory responses, increased the levels of H2S in the plasma and hippocampus, and selectively modulated the expression of multiple learning- and memory-related genes in the hippocampus. These findings suggest that MR improved the gut microbiota composition and SCFA production and alleviated oxidative stress and inflammatory responses in the hippocampus, which might prevent cognitive impairment in D-galactose-induced aging mice.
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- Yuncong Xu
- National Engineering Laboratory/Key Laboratory of Henan Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory/Key Laboratory of Henan Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory/Key Laboratory of Henan Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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Yun D, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Jia M, Xie T, Zhao Y, Yang C, Chen W, Guo R, Liu X, Dai X, Liu Z, Yuan T. Sesamol Attenuates Scopolamine-Induced Cholinergic Disorders, Neuroinflammation, and Cognitive Deficits in Mice. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:13602-13614. [PMID: 36239029 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c04292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease, characterized by memory loss and cognitive deficits accompanied by neuronal damage and cholinergic disorders. Sesamol, a lignan component in sesame oil, has been proven to have neuroprotective effects. This research aimed to investigate the preventive effects of sesamol on scopolamine (SCOP)-induced cholinergic disorders in C57BL/6 mice. The mice were pretreated with sesamol (100 mg/kg/d, p.o.) for 30 days. Behavioral tests indicated that sesamol supplement prevented SCOP-induced cognitive deficits. Sesamol enhanced the expression of neurotrophic factors and postsynaptic density (PSD) in SCOP-treated mice, reversing neuronal damage and synaptic dysfunction. Importantly, sesamol could balance the cholinergic system by suppressing the AChE activity and increasing the ChAT activity and M1 mAChR expression. Sesamol treatment also inhibited the expression of inflammatory factors and overactivation of microglia in SCOP-treated mice. Meanwhile, sesamol improved the antioxidant enzyme activity and suppressed oxidative stress in SCOP-treated mice and ameliorated the oxidized cellular status and mitochondrial dysfunction in SCOP-treated SH-SY5Y cells. In conclusion, these results indicated that sesamol attenuated SCOP-induced cognitive dysfunction via balancing the cholinergic system and reducing neuroinflammation and oxidative stress.
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- Duo Yun
- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
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- BGI Institute of Applied Agriculture, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong518120, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Chemistry and Nutrition of Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, 3 Taicheng Road, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
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Yuan S, Yang J, Jian Y, Lei Y, Yao S, Hu Z, Liu X, Tang C, Liu W. Treadmill Exercise Modulates Intestinal Microbes and Suppresses LPS Displacement to Alleviate Neuroinflammation in the Brains of APP/PS1 Mice. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14194134. [PMID: 36235786 PMCID: PMC9572649 DOI: 10.3390/nu14194134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Neuroinflammation occurs throughout the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Here, we investigated the effects of treadmill exercise on neuroinflammation in APP/PS1 transgenic AD mice and the potential involvement of microbe–gut–brain axis (MGB) mechanisms based on growing evidence that AD’s pathogenesis is correlated with a deterioration in the function of gut microbiota. APP/PS1 transgenic AD mice were subjected to 12 weeks of treadmill exercise, followed by spatial memory tests. After the behavioral study, the amyloid (Aβ) pathology, gut microbes and metabolites, bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) displacement, and degree of neuroinflammation were analyzed. We found that this strategy of exercise enriched gut microbial diversity and alleviated neuroinflammation in the brain. Notably, exercise led to reductions in pathogenic bacteria such as intestinal Allobaculum, increases in probiotic bacteria such as Akkermansia, increased levels of intestine–brain barrier proteins, and attenuated LPS displacement. These results suggest that prolonged exercise can effectively modulate gut microbes and the intestinal barrier and thereby reduce LPS displacement and ultimately alleviate AD-related neuroinflammation.
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- Shunling Yuan
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Sports Rehabilitation, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410012, China
- Key Laboratory of Protein Chemistry and Developmental Biology of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
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Pi X, Peng Z, Liu J, Jiang Y, Wang J, Fu G, Yang Y, Sun Y. Sesame allergy: mechanisms, prevalence, allergens, residue detection, effects of processing and cross-reactivity. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:2847-2862. [PMID: 36165272 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2128031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Sesame allergy is a serious public health problem and is mainly induced by IgE-mediated reactions, whose prevalence is distributed all over the world. Sesame has been included on the priority allergic food list in many countries. This review summarizes the mechanism and prevalence of sesame allergy. The characteristics, structures and epitopes of sesame allergens (Ses i 1 to Ses i 7) are included. Moreover, the detection methods for sesame allergens are evaluated, including nucleic-acid, immunoassays, mass spectrometry, and biosensors. Various processing techniques for reducing sesame allergenicity are discussed. Additionally, the potential cross-reactivity of sesame with other plant foods is assessed. It is found that the allergenicity of sesame is related to the structures and epitopes of sesame allergens. Immunoassays and mass spectrometry are the major analytical tools for detecting and quantifying sesame allergens in food. Limited technologies have been successfully used to reduce the antigenicity of sesame, involving microwave heating, high hydrostatic pressure, salt and pH treatment. More technologies for reducing the allergenicity of sesame should be widely investigated in future studies. The reduction of allergenicity in processed sesames should be ultimately confirmed by clinical studies. What's more, sesame may exhibit cross-reactivity with peanut and tree nuts.
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- Xiaowen Pi
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Suzhou Institute of Systems Medicine, Center for Systems Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Soybean Biology of Chinese Education Ministry, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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Chen Y, Qin Q, Zhao W, Luo D, Huang Y, Liu G, Kuang Y, Cao Y, Chen Y. Carnosol Reduced Pathogenic Protein Aggregation and Cognitive Impairment in Neurodegenerative Diseases Models via Improving Proteostasis and Ameliorating Mitochondrial Disorders. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:10490-10505. [PMID: 35973126 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c02665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease are incurable diseases with progressive loss of neural function and require urgent development of effective treatments. Carnosol (CL) reportedly has a pharmacological effect in the prevention of dementia. Nevertheless, the mechanisms of CL's neuroprotection are not entirely clear. The present study aimed to investigate the effects and mechanisms of CL-mediated neuroprotection through Caenorhabditis elegans models. First, CL restored ND protein homeostasis via inhibiting the IIS pathway, regulating MAPK signaling, and simultaneously activating molecular chaperone, thus inhibiting amyloid peptide (Aβ), polyglutamine (polyQ), and α-synuclein (α-syn) deposition and reducing protein disruption-mediated behavioral and cognitive impairments as well as neuronal damages. Furthermore, CL could repair mitochondrial structural damage via improving the mitochondrial membrane protein function and mitochondrial structural homeostasis and improve mitochondrial functional defects via increasing adenosine triphosphate contents, mitochondrial membrane potential, and reactive oxygen species levels, suggesting that CL could improve the ubiquitous mitochondrial defects in NDs. More importantly, we found that CL activated mitochondrial kinetic homeostasis related genes to improve the mitochondrial homeostasis and dysfunction in NDs. Meanwhile, CL up-regulated unc-17, cho-1, and cha-1 genes to alleviate Aβ-mediated cholinergic neurological disorders and activated Notch signaling and the Wnt pathway to diminish polyQ- and α-syn-induced ASH neurons as well as dopaminergic neuron damages. Overall, our study clarified the beneficial anti-ND neuroprotective effects of CL in different aspects and provided new insights into developing CL into products with preventive and therapeutic effects on NDs.
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- Yun Chen
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510640 Guangdong, China
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Chen Q, Xie Q, Jiang C, Evivie SE, Cao T, Wang Z, Zhao L, Liang S, Li B, Huo G. Infant formula supplemented with 1,3-olein-2-palmitin regulated the immunity, gut microbiota, and metabolites of mice colonized by feces from healthy infants. J Dairy Sci 2022; 105:6405-6421. [PMID: 35840401 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-21736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Infant formula is currently an important food to cope with insufficient breastfeeding. Although 1,3-olein-2-palmitin (OPO) has been used in infant formula, its effects on the immune system, gut microbiota, and metabolites for infants remain unclear. This study constructed a mouse model of colonizing healthy infant feces using antibiotic treatment and fecal microbial transplantation. Thus, the gap between the infant formula supplemented with OPO and human milk in mouse serum biochemistry, immune system, intestinal microbiota, short-chain fatty acid production, and metabolites was evaluated. Our results showed that regarding IL-9, IL-10 levels, fecal secretory IgA, and endotoxin, formula supplemented with OPO and human milk types had comparable levels. Additionally, OPO slightly increased the content of short-chain fatty acids. The 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis and metabonomics analysis demonstrated that feeding different foods affects the gut microbiota of mice; in particular, supplementing formula feeding with OPO enriched the abundance of bifidobacteria. Furthermore, feeding different foods leads to unique intestinal content of metabolites, and the gut microbiota regulates the metabolites' differences. Our results reveal a brand new perspective of OPO regarding gut microbiota and metabolites.
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- Qingxue Chen
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co. Ltd., Qiqihaer 164800, China
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- Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co. Ltd., Qiqihaer 164800, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin, Benin City 300001, Nigeria; Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin, Benin City 300001, Nigeria
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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Hu MM, Zheng WY, Cheng MH, Song ZY, Shaukat H, Atta M, Qin H. Sesamol Reverses Myofiber-Type Conversion in Obese States via Activating the SIRT1/AMPK Signal Pathway. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:2253-2264. [PMID: 35166533 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c08036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Obesity can evoke changes of skeletal muscle structure and function, which are characterized by the conversion of myofiber from type I to type II, leading to a vicious cycle of metabolic disorders. Reversing the muscle fiber-type conversion in obese states is a novel strategy for treating those with obesity. Sesamol, a food ingredient compound isolated from sesame seeds, exerted potential antiobesity effects. The present research aimed to explore the therapeutic effects of sesamol on obesity-related skeletal muscle-fiber-type conversion and elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms through utilizing a high-fat-diet-induced obese C57BL/6J mice model and palmitic acid-exposed C2C12 myotubes. The results showed that sesamol attenuated obesity-related metabolic disturbances, elevated exercise endurance of obese mice, and decreased lipid accumulation and insulin resistance in skeletal muscle. After the treatment with sesamol, the muscular mitochondrial content and biogenesis were increased, accompanied by the enzyme activities and myosin heavy-chain isoform changed from type II fiber to type I fiber. Mechanistic studies revealed that the effects of sesamol on reversing skeletal muscle-fiber-type conversion in obese states were associated with the stimulation of the muscular sirtuin 1 (SIRT1)/AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signal pathway, and these effects could be inhibited by a specific inhibitor of SIRT1, EX-527. In conclusion, our research provided novel evidence that sesamol could regulate myofiber-type conversion to treat obesity and obesity-related metabolic disorders by stimulating the muscular SIRT1/AMPK signal pathway.
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- Min-Min Hu
- Department of Nutrition Science and Food Hygiene, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha 410078, Hunan Province China
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- Department of Nutrition Science and Food Hygiene, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha 410078, Hunan Province China
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- Department of Nutrition Science and Food Hygiene, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha 410078, Hunan Province China
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- Department of Nutrition Science and Food Hygiene, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha 410078, Hunan Province China
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- Department of Nutrition Science and Food Hygiene, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha 410078, Hunan Province China
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- Department of Nutrition Science and Food Hygiene, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha 410078, Hunan Province China
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- Department of Nutrition Science and Food Hygiene, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha 410078, Hunan Province China
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Wang L, Chen W, Tian Y, Duan X, Yuan Y, Wang N, Xu C, Liu X, Liu Z. Preventive Effects of Sesamol on Deep‐frying Oil‐induced Liver Metabolism Disorders by Altering Gut Microbiota and Protecting Gut Barrier Integrity. Mol Nutr Food Res 2022; 66:e2101122. [DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202101122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Lei Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering Northwest A&F University Yangling 712100 China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering Northwest A&F University Yangling 712100 China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering Northwest A&F University Yangling 712100 China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering Northwest A&F University Yangling 712100 China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering Northwest A&F University Yangling 712100 China
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- College of Food Science and Technology Henan Agricultural University Zhengzhou 450002 China
- Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Nutrition and Health Food Zhengzhou 450002 China
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- College of Food Science and Technology Henan Agricultural University Zhengzhou 450002 China
- Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Nutrition and Health Food Zhengzhou 450002 China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering Northwest A&F University Yangling 712100 China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering Northwest A&F University Yangling 712100 China
- Department of Food Science Cornell University Ithaca New York 14853 United States
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