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Du C, Gong H, Zhao H, Wang P. Recent progress in the preparation of bioactive peptides using simulated gastrointestinal digestion processes. Food Chem 2024; 453:139587. [PMID: 38781909 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139587] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Bioactive peptides (BAPs) represent a unique class of peptides known for their extensive physiological functions and their role in enhancing human health. In recent decades, owing to their notable biological attributes such as antioxidant, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory activities, BAPs have received considerable attention. Simulated gastrointestinal digestion (SGD) is a technique designed to mimic physiological conditions by adjusting factors such as digestive enzymes and their concentrations, pH levels, digestion duration, and salt content. Initially established for analyzing the gastrointestinal processing of foods or their constituents, SGD has recently become a preferred method for generating BAPs. The BAPs produced via SGD often exhibit superior biological activity and stability compared with those of BAPs prepared via other methods. This review offers a comprehensive examination of the recent advancements in BAP production from foods via SGD, addressing the challenges of the method and outlining prospective directions for further investigation.
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- Chao Du
- School of Food Engineering, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, Shandong Province 264025, PR China; BioNanotechnology Institute, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai Shandong Province 264025, PR China; Yantai Key Laboratory of Nanoscience and Technology for Prepared Food, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, Shandong Province 264025, PR China; Yantai Engineering Research Center of Green Food Processing and Quality Control, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, Shandong Province 264025, PR China
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- School of Food Engineering, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, Shandong Province 264025, PR China; Yantai Key Laboratory of Nanoscience and Technology for Prepared Food, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, Shandong Province 264025, PR China; Yantai Engineering Research Center of Green Food Processing and Quality Control, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, Shandong Province 264025, PR China
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- School of Food Engineering, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, Shandong Province 264025, PR China; BioNanotechnology Institute, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai Shandong Province 264025, PR China.
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota, St Paul, MN 55108, USA.
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Oršolić N, Jazvinšćak Jembrek M. Royal Jelly: Biological Action and Health Benefits. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6023. [PMID: 38892209 PMCID: PMC11172503 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25116023] [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: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Royal jelly (RJ) is a highly nutritious natural product with great potential for use in medicine, cosmetics, and as a health-promoting food. This bee product is a mixture of important compounds, such as proteins, vitamins, lipids, minerals, hormones, neurotransmitters, flavonoids, and polyphenols, that underlie the remarkable biological and therapeutic activities of RJ. Various bioactive molecules like 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA), antibacterial protein, apisin, the major royal jelly proteins, and specific peptides such as apisimin, royalisin, royalactin, apidaecin, defensin-1, and jelleins are characteristic ingredients of RJ. RJ shows numerous physiological and pharmacological properties, including vasodilatory, hypotensive, antihypercholesterolaemic, antidiabetic, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-aging, neuroprotective, antimicrobial, estrogenic, anti-allergic, anti-osteoporotic, and anti-tumor effects. Moreover, RJ may reduce menopause symptoms and improve the health of the reproductive system, liver, and kidneys, and promote wound healing. This article provides an overview of the molecular mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of RJ in various diseases, aging, and aging-related complications, with special emphasis on the bioactive components of RJ and their health-promoting properties. The data presented should be an incentive for future clinical studies that hopefully will advance our knowledge about the therapeutic potential of RJ and facilitate the development of novel RJ-based therapeutic opportunities for improving human health and well-being.
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- Nada Oršolić
- Division of Animal Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Rooseveltov trg 6, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Molecular Medicine, Laboratory for Protein Dynamics, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička cesta 54, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
- School of Medicine, Catholic University of Croatia, Ilica 242, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Yan CY, Zhu QQ, Guan CX, Xiong GL, Chen XX, Gong HB, Li JW, Ouyang SH, Kurihara H, Li YF, He RR. Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Peptide in Human Dermal Fibroblasts: Implications for Skin Health and Care Applications. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:496. [PMID: 38790362 PMCID: PMC11118532 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11050496] [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: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Hydrolyzed royal jelly peptide (RJP) has garnered attention for its health-promoting functions. However, the potential applications of RJP in skincare have not been fully explored. In this study, we prepared RJP through the enzymatic hydrolysis of royal jelly protein with trypsin and investigated its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties on primary human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs). Our results demonstrate that RJP effectively inhibits oxidative damage induced by H2O2 and lipid peroxidation triggered by AAPH and t-BuOOH in HDFs. This effect may be attributed to the ability of RJP to enhance the level of glutathione and the activities of catalase and glutathione peroxidase 4, as well as its excellent iron chelating capacity. Furthermore, RJP modulates the NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated inflammatory response in HDFs, suppressing the mRNA expressions of NLRP3 and IL-1β in the primer stage induced by LPS and the release of mature IL-1β induced by ATP, monosodium urate, or nigericin in the activation stage. RJP also represses the expressions of COX2 and iNOS induced by LPS. Finally, we reveal that RJP exhibits superior antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties over unhydrolyzed royal jelly protein. These findings suggest that RJP exerts protective effects on skin cells through antioxidative and anti-inflammatory mechanisms, indicating its promise for potential therapeutic avenues for managing oxidative stress and inflammation-related skin disorders.
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- Chang-Yu Yan
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Universities Joint Laboratory for the Internationalization of TCM/Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE)/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research/Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China (H.K.)
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Universities Joint Laboratory for the Internationalization of TCM/Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE)/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research/Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China (H.K.)
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Universities Joint Laboratory for the Internationalization of TCM/Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE)/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research/Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China (H.K.)
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Universities Joint Laboratory for the Internationalization of TCM/Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE)/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research/Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China (H.K.)
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Universities Joint Laboratory for the Internationalization of TCM/Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE)/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research/Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China (H.K.)
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Universities Joint Laboratory for the Internationalization of TCM/Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE)/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research/Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China (H.K.)
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- Lihe (Zhuhai Hengqin) Biopharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd., Zhuhai 519031, China
- Lihe (Macao) Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd., Macao 999078, China
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Universities Joint Laboratory for the Internationalization of TCM/Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE)/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research/Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China (H.K.)
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Universities Joint Laboratory for the Internationalization of TCM/Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE)/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research/Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China (H.K.)
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Universities Joint Laboratory for the Internationalization of TCM/Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE)/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research/Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China (H.K.)
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Universities Joint Laboratory for the Internationalization of TCM/Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility/International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE)/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research/Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Druggability Assessment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China (H.K.)
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Wen D, Xie J, Yuan Y, Shen L, Yang Y, Chen W. The endogenous antioxidant ability of royal jelly in Drosophila is independent of Keap1/Nrf2 by activating oxidoreductase activity. INSECT SCIENCE 2024; 31:503-523. [PMID: 37632209 DOI: 10.1111/1744-7917.13252] [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: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Royal jelly (RJ) is a biologically active substance secreted by the hypopharyngeal and mandibular glands of worker honeybees. It is widely claimed that RJ reduces oxidative stress. However, the antioxidant activity of RJ has mostly been determined by in vitro chemical detection methods or by external administration drugs that cause oxidative stress. Whether RJ can clear the endogenous production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cells remains largely unknown. Here, we systematically investigated the antioxidant properties of RJ using several endogenous oxidative stress models of Drosophila. We found that RJ enhanced sleep quality of aging Drosophila, which is decreased due to an increase of oxidative damage with age. RJ supplementation improved survival and suppressed ROS levels in gut cells of flies upon exposure to hydrogen peroxide or to the neurotoxic agent paraquat. Moreover, RJ supplementation moderated levels of ROS in endogenous gut cells and extended lifespan after exposure of flies to heat stress. Sleep deprivation leads to accumulation of ROS in the gut cells, and RJ attenuated the consequences of oxidative stress caused by sleep loss and prolonged lifespan. Mechanistically, RJ prevented cell oxidative damage caused by heat stress or sleep deprivation, with the antioxidant activity in vivo independent of Keap1/Nrf2 signaling. RJ supplementation activated oxidoreductase activity in the guts of flies, suggesting its ability to inhibit endogenous oxidative stress and maintain health, possibly in humans.
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- Dongjing Wen
- Institute of Life Sciences, College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China
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Liu B, Li X, Zhang JP, Li X, Yuan Y, Hou GH, Zhang HJ, Zhang H, Li Y, Mezzenga R. Protein Nanotubes as Advanced Material Platforms and Delivery Systems. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307627. [PMID: 37921269 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Protein nanotubes (PNTs) as state-of-the-art nanocarriers are promising for various potential applications both in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Derived from edible starting sources like α-lactalbumin, lysozyme, and ovalbumin, PNTs bear properties of biocompatibility and biodegradability. Their large specific surface area and hydrophobic core facilitate chemical modification and loading of bioactive substances, respectively. Moreover, their enhanced permeability and penetration ability across biological barriers such as intestinal mucus, extracellular matrix, and thrombus clot, make it promising platforms for health-related applications. Most importantly, their simple preparation processes enable large-scale production, supporting applications in the biomedical and nanotechnological fields. Understanding the self-assembly principles is crucial for controlling their morphology, size, and shape, and thus provides the ground to a multitude of applications. Here, the current state-of-the-art of PNTs including their building materials, physicochemical properties, and self-assembly mechanisms are comprehensively reviewed. The advantages and limitations, as well as challenges and prospects for their successful applications in biomaterial and pharmaceutical sectors are then discussed and highlighted. Potential cytotoxicity of PNTs and the need of regulations as critical factors for enabling in vivo applications are also highlighted. In the end, a brief summary and future prospects for PNTs as advanced platforms and delivery systems are included.
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- Bin Liu
- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100091, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zürich, 8092, Switzerland
- Department of Materials, ETH Zurich, Zürich, 8092, Switzerland
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El-Seedi HR, Salama S, El-Wahed AAA, Guo Z, Di Minno A, Daglia M, Li C, Guan X, Buccato DG, Khalifa SAM, Wang K. Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Royal Jelly in Metabolic Disorders and Gastrointestinal Diseases. Nutrients 2024; 16:393. [PMID: 38337678 PMCID: PMC10856930 DOI: 10.3390/nu16030393] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Metabolic disorders, encompassing diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, etc., pose a substantial global health threat, with rising morbidity and mortality rates. Addressing these disorders is crucial, as conventional drugs often come with high costs and adverse effects. This review explores the potential of royal jelly (RJ), a natural bee product rich in bioactive components, as an alternative strategy for managing metabolic diseases. RJ exhibits diverse therapeutic properties, including antimicrobial, estrogen-like, anti-inflammatory, hypotensive, anticancer, and antioxidant effects. This review's focus is on investigating how RJ and its components impact conditions like diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and gastrointestinal illnesses. Evidence suggests that RJ serves as a complementary treatment for various health issues, notably demonstrating cholesterol- and glucose-lowering effects in diabetic rats. Specific RJ-derived metabolites, such as 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA), also known as the "Queen bee acid," show promise in reducing insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. Recent research highlights RJ's role in modulating immune responses, enhancing anti-inflammatory cytokines, and suppressing key inflammatory mediators. Despite these promising findings, further research is needed to comprehensively understand the mechanisms underlying RJ's therapeutic effects.
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- Hesham R. El-Seedi
- Pharmacognosy Group, Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Uppsala University, Biomedical Centre, P.O. Box 591, SE-751 24 Uppsala, Sweden
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China;
- International Joint Research Laboratory of Intelligent Agriculture and Agri-Products Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 210024, China
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- Indigenous Knowledge and Heritage Center, Ghibaish College of Science and Technology, Ghibaish 51111, Sudan;
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- Department of Bee Research, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre, Giza 12627, Egypt;
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China;
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.M.); (M.D.); (D.G.B.)
- CEINGE-Biotecnologie Avanzate, Via Gaetano Salvatore 486, 80145 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.M.); (M.D.); (D.G.B.)
- CEINGE-Biotecnologie Avanzate, Via Gaetano Salvatore 486, 80145 Naples, Italy
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China;
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China;
- National Grain Industry (Urban Grain and Oil Security) Technology Innovation Center, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.M.); (M.D.); (D.G.B.)
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- Psychiatry and Neurology Department, Capio Saint Göran’s Hospital, Sankt Göransplan 1, 112 19 Stockholm, Sweden
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
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Beykaya M, Inkaya NN, Yorulmaz Onder E, Arici YK, Sahin H. Comprehensive Study of the Physicochemical Properties of Royal Jelly from Various Regions of Türkiye. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202300881. [PMID: 37531600 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202300881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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This study analysed some physicochemical and quality parameters of 176 royal jelly (RJ) samples from different regions of Türkiye, collected over different years and seasons. According to the obtained results, the moisture percentage varied between 47.36 % and 69.58 %, with no statistically significant differences seen across various seasons and areas (p>0.05). The average value of 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA), which varies according to factors such as season, region, and year, was determined to be 2.32 %. It was also seen that this value was close to the international standard. The values of total acidity ranged from 28-58 mL 1 N NaOH/100 g. Furthermore, statistical significance (p<0.001) was observed for the year-region interaction in relation to 10-HDA and total acidity. The pH measurement results for all samples confirmed the acidic nature of the samples and resulted in a range between 3.45 and 3.80. And the pH variability was also found to be statistically significant for years (p=0.002) and regions (p=0.011). Finally, the correlation analysis between moisture (%), 10-HDA (%), total acidity, and pH revealed no statistically significant or strong differences. This comprehensive study, supported by statistical analyses, is thought to be a useful reference for future research on RJ.
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- Mehmet Beykaya
- Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Food Engineering, Beytepe Campus, 06800, Ankara, Türkiye
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- SBS Bilimsel Bio Çözümler Inc. Bee&You Propolis R&D Center, 34775, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Ordu University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Ordu, Türkiye
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- Giresun University, Espiye Vocational School, Espiye, 28600, Giresun, Türkiye
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Ma C, Ahmat B, Li J. Effect of queen cell numbers on royal jelly production and quality. Curr Res Food Sci 2022; 5:1818-1825. [PMID: 36254242 PMCID: PMC9568691 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2022.10.014] [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: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Royal jelly (RJ) is a popular functional food with a wealth of health-promoting effects. Over 90% of the global RJ is produced in China mainly by a high RJ-producing honeybee (RJB) strain that can accept and feed a great number of queen larvae for RJ production. To elucidate RJ changes due to queen cell numbers (QCNs), we compared the yield, larval acceptance rate, metabolic and proteomic profiles, and antioxidant activities of RJ from 1 to 5 strips of queen cells (64 per strip) in RJB colonies. As QCNs increased, the larval acceptance rate was not found to vary (p = 0.269) whereas the RJ weight per cell began to significantly decline in the 5-strip colonies (p < 0.05). Increased QCNs had a profound impact on RJ metabolic profiles and mainly reduced fatty acid levels. Remarkably, the 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA) content, a most important indicator of RJ quality, declined gradually from 2.01% in the 1-strip colonies to 1.52% in the 5-strip colonies (p < 0.001). RJ proteomic profiles were minimally altered and antioxidant activities were not significantly changed by QCNs. Collectively, the metabolomics and proteomics data and the antioxidant activity test represent a global evaluation of the quality of RJ produced with different QCNs. Our findings gain new insights into higher-quality RJ production using the high-yielding RJBs.
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- Corresponding author. No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China.
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Salama S, Shou Q, Abd El-Wahed AA, Elias N, Xiao J, Swillam A, Umair M, Guo Z, Daglia M, Wang K, Khalifa SAM, El-Seedi HR. Royal Jelly: Beneficial Properties and Synergistic Effects with Chemotherapeutic Drugs with Particular Emphasis in Anticancer Strategies. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14194166. [PMID: 36235818 PMCID: PMC9573021 DOI: 10.3390/nu14194166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Cancer is one of the major causes of death globally. Currently, various methods are used to treat cancer, including radiotherapy, surgery, and chemotherapy, all of which have serious adverse effects. A healthy lifestyle, especially a nutritional diet, plays a critical role in the treatment and prevention of many disorders, including cancer. The above notion, plus the trend in going back to nature, encourages consumers and the food industry to invest more in food products and to find potential candidates that can maintain human health. One of these agents, and a very notable food agent, is royal jelly (RJ), known to be produced by the hypopharyngeal and mandibular salivary glands of young nurse honeybees. RJ contains bioactive substances, such as carbohydrates, protein, lipids, peptides, mineral salts and polyphenols which contribute to the appreciated biological and pharmacological activities. Antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and antibacterial impacts are among the well-recognized benefits. The combination of RJ or its constituents with anticancer drugs has synergistic effects on cancer disorders, enhancing the drug’s effectiveness or reducing its side effects. The purpose of the present review is to emphasize the possible interactions between chemotherapy and RJ, or its components, in treating cancer illnesses.
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- Suzy Salama
- Indigenous Knowledge and Heritage Center, Ghibaish College of Science and Technology, Ghibaish 51111, Sudan
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
- Correspondence: (Q.S.); (S.A.M.K.); (H.R.E.-S.); Tel.: +46-700-43-43-43 (H.R.E.-S.)
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- Department of Bee Research, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre, Giza 12627, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Kalamoon, Dayr Atiyah P.O. Box 222, Syria
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical and Food Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Universidade de Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Koom 32512, Egypt
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Chemistry and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy
- International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute, Stockholm University, S-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
- Correspondence: (Q.S.); (S.A.M.K.); (H.R.E.-S.); Tel.: +46-700-43-43-43 (H.R.E.-S.)
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- International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- Pharmacognosy Group, Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Uppsala University, Biomedical Centre, Box 591, SE 751 24 Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Koom 32512, Egypt
- International Joint Research Laboratory of Intelligent Agriculture and Agri-Products Processing, Jiangsu Education Department, Jiangsu University, Nanjing 210024, China
- Correspondence: (Q.S.); (S.A.M.K.); (H.R.E.-S.); Tel.: +46-700-43-43-43 (H.R.E.-S.)
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Investigation of the lipidomic profile of royal jelly from different botanical origins using UHPLC-IM-Q-TOF-MS and GC-MS. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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