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Shi Q, Chen Z, Yang J, Liu X, Su Y, Wang M, Xi J, Yang F, Li F. Review of Codonopsis Radix biological activities: A plant of traditional Chinese tonic. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 332:118334. [PMID: 38740108 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Codonopsis Radix, commonly known as Dangshen in Chinese, is frequently used to treat deficiencies of spleen and lung Qi, gastrointestinal discomfort, fatigue, asthmatic breathing, sallow complexion, lack of strength, shortness of breath, deficiencies of both Qi and blood, as well as impairments to both Qi and body fluids in suboptimal health status. AIM OF THE REVIEW This review systematically expounds on the modern pharmacological studies related to the use of Codonopsis Radix in invigorating Qi and nourishing the body in recent years. The aim is to provide theoretical research and reference for the in-depth and systematic exploration and development of the applications of Codonopsis Radix in the fields of food and medicine. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study employs "Codonopsis Radix," "Codonopsis," and "Dangshen" as keywords to gather pertinent information on Codonopsis Radix medicine through electronic searches of classical literature and databases such as PubMed, Elsevier, Google Scholar, Wiley, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, and Baidu Scholar. RESULTS From previous studies, activities such as immune system modulation, gastrointestinal motility regulation, cardiac function revitalization, lung function improvement, blood circulation enhancement, aging process deceleration, learning and memory augmentation, fatigue resistance enhancement, and liver and kidney damage protection of Codonopsis Radix have been reported. Recognized as an important medicine and food homologous traditional Chinese herbal remedy for supplementing deficiencies, its mode of action is multi-elemental, multi-systemic, multi-organ, multi-mechanistic, and multi-targeted. Furthermore, the benefits of its tonic surpass its therapeutic value, establishing it as an extraordinary preventive and therapeutic medicine. CONCLUSIONS With its long history of traditional applications and the revelations of contemporary pharmacological research, Codonopsis Radix exhibits great potential as both a therapeutic agent and a dietary supplement for further research in medicine, nutrition, and healthcare.
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- Qi Shi
- College of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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Chen H, Zhang T, Yan S, Zhang S, Fu Q, Xiong C, Zhou L, Ma X, Wang R, Chen G. Protective effects of the bioactive peptide from maggots against skin flap ischemia‒reperfusion injury in rats. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29874. [PMID: 38694094 PMCID: PMC11058300 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29874] [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: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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Ischemia‒reperfusion (I/R) injury is a frequently observed complication after flap surgery, and it affects skin flap survival and patient prognosis. Currently, there are no proven safe and effective treatment options to treat skin flap I/R injury. Herein, the potential efficacies of the bioactive peptide from maggots (BPM), as well as its underlying mechanisms, were explored in a rat model of skin flap I/R injury and LPS- or H2O2-elicited RAW 264.7 cells. We demonstrated that BPM significantly ameliorated the area of flap survival, and histological changes in skin tissue in vivo. Furthermore, BPM could markedly restore or enhance Nrf2 and HO-1 levels, and suppress the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including TLR4, p-IκB, NFκB p65, p-p65, IL-6, and TNF-α in I/R-injured skin flaps. In addition, BPM treatment exhibited excellent biocompatibility with an adequate safety profile, while it exhibited superior ROS-scavenging ability and the upregulation of antioxidant enzymes in vitro. Mechanistically, the above benefits related to BPM involved the activation of Nrf2/HO-1 and suppression of TLR4/NF-κB pathway. Taken together, this study may provide a scientific basis for the potential therapeutic effect of BPM in the prevention of skin flap I/R injury and other related diseases.
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- Hao Chen
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Zhangjiagang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Yixing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Yixing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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Shi L, Dai Y, Yang Z, Li P, Ren Z, Zhang Y, Weng W. The selective adsorption mechanism of V-type starches for key off-odors of sea cucumber intestinal peptides. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129593. [PMID: 38266834 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129593] [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: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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The off-odors of sea cucumber intestinal peptide (SCIP) severely limit its application. In this study, the V-type starches were derived from high amylose maize starch to adsorb odors of SCIP and the adsorption mechanism was explored. The inclusion complexes formed by V-type starches and volatile compounds of SCIP were characterized by X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The electronic nose results revealed a decreasing trend in response values of SCIP, with significant differences before and after deodorization (p < 0.05). Furthermore, 82 volatiles were identified from SCIP, and six were determined as key volatiles using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The V6- and V7-type starches with smaller cavity sizes selectively adsorb butyric acid, isobutyric acid and nonaldehyde, and V8-type starches with a larger cavity size selectively adsorb trimethylamine. This study proved that using V-type starches for deodorization could effectively improve SCIP flavor.
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- Linfan Shi
- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China; College of Food and Biotechnology, Sichuan Vocational and Technical College, Suining 629000, China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou 510610, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China.
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Wang Y, Wu J, Gong Y, Wang H, Wu T, Liu R, Sui W, Zhang M. Peanut oil odor enhances the immunomodulatory effect on immunosuppressed mice by regulating the cAMP signaling pathway via the brain-spleen axis. Food Funct 2024; 15:1994-2007. [PMID: 38288526 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo03629d] [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: 02/20/2024]
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The role of sniffing relative to immune function has attracted considerable attention. The present study investigated the immunomodulatory effects of peanut oil odor on cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced immunosuppressed mice. The subset of mice subjected to prolonged (8 h) sniffing peanut oil odor (PL) demonstrated significantly elevated levels of agouti-related peptide, neuropeptide Y, and glutamate (p < 0.05), whereas it significantly down-regulated the level of γ-aminobutyric acid in the brain (p < 0.05). Furthermore, immunohistochemistry results indicated significantly increased expression of mGluR1/5 and decreased expression of GABABR in the hippocampus and hypothalamus (p < 0.05) of the PL group. Additionally, the PL group had significantly up-regulated expression levels of cAMP, Epac, Rap1, ERK1/2 and PKA (p < 0.05) and remarkably increased phosphorylation of CREB in the cAMP signaling pathway (p < 0.05), which influenced the central nervous system. Moreover, compared with CTX-induced mice, the percentages of peripheral blood T lymphocytes (CD3+CD4+ and CD3+CD8+) and the levels of splenic cytokines (IL-2, IL-4, and TNF-α) were significantly increased following PL treatment (p < 0.05). The PL group also showed significantly up-regulated expression levels of cAMP, p-p65, and p-IκBα in the spleen (p < 0.05) by western blot analysis. In summary, PL intervention significantly up-regulated the expression levels of cAMP in the brain (p < 0.05), with subsequent transfer of cAMP to the spleen which promoted phosphorylation of p65 and IκBα. This series of events enhanced the immunity of mice, which confirmed the regulatory effect of PL on the cAMP signaling pathway, thereby enhancing immune function via the brain-spleen axis.
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- Yijin Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
- China-Russia Agricultural Processing Joint Laboratory, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300392, PR China
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Shou Y, Feng C, Lu Q, Mao X, Huang H, Su Z, Guo H, Huang Z. Research progress on the chemical components and biological activities of sea cucumber polypeptides. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1290175. [PMID: 37908979 PMCID: PMC10613643 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1290175] [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: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Owing to their unique physical and chemical properties and remarkable biological activities, marine biological resources are emerging as important sources of raw materials for producing health products, food, and cosmetics. Collagen accounts for approximately 70% of the sea cucumber body wall, and its hydrolysis produces small-molecule collagen polypeptides with diverse biological functions, such as anticancer, antihypertensive, immune-enhancing, memory-enhancing, and cartilage tissue repairing effects. Notably, the potential of sea cucumber polypeptides in combination with anticancer therapy has garnered considerable attention. Determining the composition and structure of sea cucumber polypeptides and exploring their structure-activity relationships will aid in obtaining an in-depth understanding of their diverse biological activities and provide scientific insights for the development and utilization of these polypeptides. Therefore, this review focuses on the amino acid structures and activities of sea cucumber polypeptides of varying molecular weights. This study also provides an overview of the biological activities of various sea cucumber polypeptides and aims to establish a scientific basis for their development.
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- Yiwen Shou
- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation and College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education and Center for Translational Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation and College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation and College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation and College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation and College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation and College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education and Center for Translational Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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Xia Y, Wang C, Yu D, Hou H. Methods of simultaneous preparation of various active substances from Stichopus chloronotus and functional evaluation of active substances. FOOD AGR IMMUNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/09540105.2022.2100322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Yu Xia
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Qingdao Institute of Marine Biomedicine, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Qingdao Institute of Marine Biomedicine, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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Man J, Abd El‐Aty AM, Wang Z, Tan M. Recent advances in sea cucumber peptide: Production, bioactive properties, and prospects. FOOD FRONTIERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/fft2.196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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- Jiacong Man
- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation Dalian Polytechnic University Dalian Liaoning China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cairo University Giza Egypt
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Medical Faculty Ataturk University Erzurum Turkey
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- Dalian Blue Peptide Technology Research & Development Co., Ltd. Liaoning China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science Dalian Polytechnic University Dalian Liaoning China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology Dalian Polytechnic University Dalian Liaoning China
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Wu Y, Yang J, Xu C, Li Q, Ma Y, Zhao S, Zhuang J, Shen F, Wang Q, Feng F, Zhang X. Sea cucumber ( Acaudina leucoprocta) peptides extended the lifespan and enhanced antioxidant capacity via DAF-16/DAF-2/SOD-3/OLD-1/PEPT-1 in Caenorhabditis elegans. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1065145. [PMID: 36483922 PMCID: PMC9723373 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1065145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The sea cucumber peptides (SCPs) from Acaudina leucoprocta were derived from the patented bio-enzyme digestion technology and the molecular weight of obtained SCPs was < 10 kDa. In this study, we investigated the possible anti-aging effects of SCPs on the model of Caenorhabditis elegans and the underlying mechanisms. SCPs extend the average lifespan of nematodes by 31.46%. SCPs enhance the anti-stress capacity of C. elegans by improving heat resistance and mobility, Also, the accumulated potential oxidative stress inducers like lipofuscin and reactive oxygen species (ROS) were reduced to 40.84 and 71.43%. In addition, SCPs can increase the antioxidant capacity in nematodes by enhancing the activity of SOD and CAT and reducing MDA accumulation in nematodes to 32.44%. Mechanistically, SCPs could mediate DAF-16/DAF-2/SOD-3/OLD-1/PEPT-1 axis to improve antioxidant capacity and extend lifespan in nematodes. Taken together, these findings provide a direction for the anti-aging effects of sea cucumber peptides and new insights into the further purifications of SCPs and future research on aging.
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- Yue Wu
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- School of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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Anti-diabetic and anti-hyperlipidemic effects of sea cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa) gonad hydrolysates in type II diabetic rats. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2022.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Kan Y, Liu Y, Huang Y, Zhao L, Jiang C, Zhu Y, Pang Z, Hu J, Pang W, Lin W. The regulatory effects of
Pseudostellaria heterophylla
polysaccharide on immune function and gut flora in immunosuppressed mice. Food Sci Nutr 2022; 10:3828-3841. [DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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- Yongjun Kan
- Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
- Fujian Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Fuzhou China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Fuzhou China
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- Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Fuzhou China
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- Fujian Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Fuzhou China
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- Fujian Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Fuzhou China
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- Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Fuzhou China
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- Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
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- Fujian Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Fuzhou China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Fuzhou China
- Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Fuzhou China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Fuzhou China
- Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Fuzhou China
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- Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
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Lu Z, Sun N, Dong L, Gao Y, Lin S. Production of Bioactive Peptides from Sea Cucumber and Its Potential Health Benefits: A Comprehensive Review. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:7607-7625. [PMID: 35715003 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c02696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Bioactive peptides from food have been widely studied due to their potential applications as functional foods and pharmaceuticals. Sea cucumber, a traditional tonic food, is characterized by high protein and low fat, thereby substrates are being studied to release sea cucumber peptides (SCPs). Although recent studies have shown that SCPs have various bioactive functions, there is no literature reviewing the development status of SCPs. In this review, we summarized the production of SCPs, including their purification and identification, then mainly focused on the comprehensive potential health benefits of SCP in vivo and in vitro, and finally discussed the challenge facing the development of SCPs. We found that SCPs have well-documented health benefits due to their antioxidation, anti-diabetes, ACE inhibitory, immunomodulatory, anti-cancer, anti-fatigue, anti-aging, neuroprotection, micromineral-chelating, etc. However, the structure-activity relationships of SCPs and the functional molecular mechanisms underlying their regulation in vivo need further investigation. Research on the safety of SCP and its potential regulation mechanism will contribute to transferring these findings into commercial applications. Hopefully, this review could promote the development and application of SCPs in further investigation and commercialization.
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- Zhiqiang Lu
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, P. R. China
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Yun L, Li W, Wu T, Zhang M. Effect of sea cucumber peptides on the immune response and gut microbiota composition in ovalbumin-induced allergic mice. Food Funct 2022; 13:6338-6349. [PMID: 35612003 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo00536k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The prevalence of food allergies has increased in Asian countries. The aim of this study was to determine the potential value of sea cucumber peptide (SCP) for anti-allergic therapeutics in terms of their effect on immune response and gut microbiota composition. Results exhibited that SCP could significantly improve the allergy symptoms caused by ovalbumin and could reduce the risk of IgE mediated allergic disorders, as well as repair the morphological damage in the colon. Flow cytometry analysis indicated that SCP could improve the ratio of CD4+/CD8+ T lymphocytes. 16S rRNA results indicated that SCP could differently impact the composition of microbiota. The relative abundances of Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes and the Bacteroidetes/Firmicutes ratio were altered in normal mice. When compared with the OVA treated group, the SCP treated groups showed an increase in the relative abundance of Lachnospiraceae, Muribaculaceae and Ruminococcaceae, and a decrease in Bacteroidaceae, Prevotellaceae, and Lactobacillaceae. These results demonstrate that SCP exhibits potential antiallergic activities in a mouse model of ovalbumin allergy by regulating intestinal microbiota diversity and upregulating the immune response of T lymphocyte subpopulations, which might provide important evidence that SCP can be developed into a novel functional food for inhibiting ovalbumin allergy.
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- Liyuan Yun
- China-Russia Agricultural Processing Joint Laboratory, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300392, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- China-Russia Agricultural Processing Joint Laboratory, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300392, P. R. China. .,State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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An X, Peng B, Huang X, Jiang H, Xiong Z, Zhang H, Lian F, Ba Y, Tong X. Ludangshen oral liquid for treatment of convalescent COVID-19 patients: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter trial. Chin Med 2022; 17:42. [PMID: 35366928 PMCID: PMC8976166 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-022-00602-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Objective To explore the effect of Ludangshen oral liquid for treatment of convalescent patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter method. Methods 200 convalescent COVID-19 patients who had symptoms related to decreased digestive and respiratory function were randomly divided to either receive Ludangshen oral liquid or placebo for 2 weeks. The severity of clinical symptoms including fatigue, anorexia, abdominal distension, loose stools, and shortness of breath were assessed by visual analogue scale and observed at before and after treatment. The improvement and resolution rates of clinical symptoms were evaluated. Full analysis set (FAS) and per-protocol set (PPS) were used for statistical analyses. Adverse events were recorded during the study. Results 8 patients did not complete the study. After 2 weeks of treatment, both FAS and PPS results showed that patients in Ludangshen group had significantly lower score of fatigue, anorexia, loose stools, and shortness of breath than placebo group (P < 0.05), while there was no significant difference in distention (P > 0.05). The improvement rate of fatigue, anorexia, distension, loose stools and shortness of breath were significantly higher in Ludangshen group (P < 0.05), as well as the resolution rates (P < 0.05) except for shortness of breath (P > 0.05). There were two cases of adverse events, with one nose bleeding in Ludangshen group and one headache in placebo group. Conclusion The study suggested that two weeks of Ludangshen oral liquid treatment may have certain effects for convalescent COVID-19 patients on improving digestive and respiratory symptoms including fatigue, anorexia, loose stools and shortness of breath, which may be one of the choices for management of convalescent COVID-19 patients with digestive and respiratory symptoms.
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Zheng Z, Li M, Jiang P, Sun N, Lin S. Peptides derived from sea cucumber accelerate cells proliferation and migration for wound healing by promoting energy metabolism and upregulating the ERK/AKT pathway. Eur J Pharmacol 2022; 921:174885. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2022.174885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Cancer Cell Inhibiting Sea Cucumber (Holothuria leucospilota) Protein as a Novel Anti-Cancer Drug. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14040786. [PMID: 35215436 PMCID: PMC8879703 DOI: 10.3390/nu14040786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Cancer remains the primary cause of death worldwide. To develop less toxic anti-cancer drugs to relieve the suffering and improve the survival of cancer patients is the major focus in the anti-cancer field. To this end, marine creatures are being extensively studied for their anti-cancer effects, since extracts from at least 10% of the marine organisms have been shown to possess anti-tumor activities. As a classic Chinese traditional medicine, sea cucumbers and compounds extracted from the sea cucumbers, such as polysaccharides and saponins, have recently been shown to exhibit anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant effects. Holothuria leucospilota (H. leucospilota) is a tropical edible sea cucumber species that has been successfully cultivated and farmed in large scales, providing a readily available source of raw materials to support the development of novel marine anti-cancer drugs. However, very few studies have so far been performed on the biological activities of H. leucospilota. In this study, we first investigated the anti-cancer effect of H. leucospilota protein on three cancer cell lines (i.e., HepG2, A549, Panc02) and three normal cell lines (NIH-3T3, HaCaT, 16HBE). Our data showed that H. leucospilota protein decreased the cell viabilities of HepG2, A549, HaCaT, 16HBE in a concentration-dependent manner, while Panc02 and NIH-3T3 in a time- and concentration-dependent manner. We also found that the inhibitory effect of H. leucospilota protein (≥10 μg/mL) on cell viability is near or even superior to EPI, a clinical chemotherapeutic agent. In addition, our data also demonstrated that H. leucospilota protein significantly affected the cell cycle and induced apoptosis in the three cancer cell lines investigated; in comparison, it showed no effects on the normal cell lines (i.e., NIH-3T3, HaCaT and 16HBE). Finally, our results also showed that H. leucospilota protein exhibited the excellent performance in inhibiting cell immigrations. In conclusion, H. leucospilota protein targeted the cancer cell cycles and induced cancer cell apoptosis; its superiority to inhibit cancer cell migration compared with EPI, shows the potential as a promising anti-cancer drug.
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Mazzio E, Almalki A, Darling-Reed SF, Soliman KFA. Effects of Wild Yam Root ( Dioscorea villosa) Extract on the Gene Expression Profile of Triple-negative Breast Cancer Cells. Cancer Genomics Proteomics 2021; 18:735-755. [PMID: 34697066 DOI: 10.21873/cgp.20294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIM Wild yam extract [Dioscorea villosa, (WYE)] is consistently lethal at low IC50s across diverse cancer-lines in vitro. Unlike traditional anti-cancer botanicals, WYE contains detergent saponins which reduce oil-water interfacial tensions causing disintegration of lipid membranes and causing cell lysis, creating an interfering variable. Here, we evaluate WYE at sub-lethal concentrations in MDA-MB-231 triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS Quantification of saponins, membrane potential, lytic death and sub-lethal WYE changes in whole transcriptomic (WT) mRNA, miRNAs and biological parameters were evaluated. RESULTS WYE caused 346 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) out of 48,226 transcripts tested; where up-regulated DEGS reflect immune stimulation, TNF signaling, COX2, cytokine release and cholesterol/steroid biosynthesis. Down-regulated DEGs reflect losses in cell division cycle (CDC), cyclins (CCN), cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), centromere proteins (CENP), kinesin family members (KIFs) and polo-like kinases (PLKs), which were in alignment with biological studies. CONCLUSION Sub-lethal concentrations of WYE appear to evoke pro-inflammatory, steroid biosynthetic and cytostatic effects in TNBC cells.
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- Elizabeth Mazzio
- College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, U.S.A
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- College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, U.S.A
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- College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, U.S.A.
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- College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, U.S.A.
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Luan F, Ji Y, Peng L, Liu Q, Cao H, Yang Y, He X, Zeng N. Extraction, purification, structural characteristics and biological properties of the polysaccharides from Codonopsis pilosula: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 261:117863. [PMID: 33766352 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.117863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., as a well-known homology plant of medicine and food, has the function of replenishing the Qi, strengthening the spleen and tonifying the lung, nourishing the blood and engendering the liquid in traditional Chinese medicine. Accumulating evidence has demonstrated that the C. pilosula polysaccharides (CPPs) are one of the major and representative pharmacologically active macromolecules and present multiple biological activities both in vitro and in vivo methods, such as immunomodulatory, antitumor, antioxidant, neuroprotective, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-fatigue, hypoglycemic, anti-hypoxia, renoprotective, gastroprotective, hepatoprotective, and prebiotic. The purpose of the present review is to provide comprehensively and systematically reorganized information in the extraction and purification, structure characterization, biological activities and the underlying mechanisms of action as well as toxicities of CPPs to support their therapeutic potentials and sanitarian functions. New valuable insights for the future researches regarding CPPs were also proposed in the fields of therapeutic agents and functional foods.
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- Fei Luan
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611137, PR China
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- Department of Bioengineering, Zhuhai Campus of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, 519041, PR China
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- Department of Bioengineering, Zhuhai Campus of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, 519041, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611137, PR China.
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Activation of murine RAW264.7 macrophages by oligopeptides from sea cucumber (Apostichopus japonicus) and its molecular mechanisms. J Funct Foods 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2020.104229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Hao YT, Liu XR, Zhu N, Mao RX, Liu R, Wu L, Kang JW, Hu JN, Li Y. Jackfruit ( Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) oligopeptides regulate immune responses via Th cell stimulation, cytokine secretion and antibody production. Food Funct 2020; 11:9810-9819. [PMID: 33084695 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo01294g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This study aimed to observe the immunomodulatory effects of oligopeptides derived from jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) (JOPs). 200 female BALB/c mice in five groups were respectively given deionized water (control), whey protein (0.20 g per kg body weight (BW)) and JOPs at doses of 0.20, 0.40, and 0.80 g per kg BW by intragastric administration on a daily basis. 7 tests were conducted to determine the immunomodulatory effects of JOPs on immune organ indexes, cellular and humoral immune responses, macrophage phagocytosis, and natural killer (NK) cell activity. Spleen T lymphocyte sub-populations and serum cytokine and immunoglobulin levels were tested to study how JOPs improved the immune system. We found that JOPs could significantly enhance innate and adaptive immune responses in mice by the improvement of cell-mediated and humoral immunity, macrophage phagocytosis capacity and NK cell activity. The immunomodulatory effects may be based on increased T and Th cell percentages, serum interleukin (IL)-1α, IL-10, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, production of immunoglobulin (Ig) M, IgG, and IgA, and depressed interferon (IFN)-γ secretion. These results suggest that dietary JOPs could be valuable as potential immunomodulators.
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- Yun-Tao Hao
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China.
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Mao R, Wu L, Zhu N, Liu X, Hao Y, Liu R, Du Q, Li Y. Immunomodulatory effects of walnut (Juglans regia L.) oligopeptides on innate and adaptive immune responses in mice. J Funct Foods 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2020.104068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Wang M, Huang H, Hu Y, Liu Y, Zeng X, Zhuang Y, Yang H, Wang L, Chen S, Yin L, He S, Zhang S, Li X, He S. Effects of dietary supplementation with herbal extract mixture on growth performance, organ weight and intestinal morphology in weaning piglets. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2020; 104:1462-1470. [PMID: 32776662 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2019] [Revised: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many countries are increasingly prohibiting the addition of antibiotics in livestock diets. Therefore, herb extracts have gradually drawn attention to substitute antibiotics. Our present study aimed to determine the effects of herbal extract mixture (HEM) in dietary on growth performance, organ weight, intestinal morphology and intestinal nutrient transporters in weaned pigs. METHODS 27 piglets (Duroc × [Landrace × Yorkshire]; Body Weight (BW) = 5.99 ± 0.13 kg) were weaned at day 21 and randomly divided into three groups (n = 9 piglets/group). All piglets received a basal diet containing similar amounts of nutrients for 14 days. The three groups were the control (no additive), the antibiotics (375 mg/kg chlortetracycline, 20%, 500 mg/kg enramycin, 4%, 1,500 mg/kg oxytetracycline calcium, 50%) and the HEM group (1000 mg/kg extract mixture of golden-and-silver honeysuckle, huangqi, duzhong leaves and dangshen). After 14 d of treatment, we collected tissue samples to measure organ weight, intestinal parameters, intestinal morphology, digestive enzyme activities and intestinal mRNA expression of nutrient transporters. RESULTS The HEM group had no effects on growth performance and organ weight of weaned pigs. But compared with the control group, both HEM and antibiotics improved intestinal morphology, and HEM elevated the expression of nutrient transporters in ileum (SLC6A9, SLC15A1, and SLC5A1). HEM significantly decreased the activities of maltase in ileum and the ratio of small intestinal weight to BW than control group. CONCLUSIONS These results indicate benefit effects of the supplementation of HEM in diet, including modulating intestinal morphology and increasing the mRNA expression of nutrients transporters. These findings suggest that HEM provides novel insights into a variety of herbal extract mixtures to replace antibiotics in animal production.
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- Meiwei Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Function and Regulation, Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha City, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Function and Regulation, Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha City, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Function and Regulation, Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha City, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Function and Regulation, Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha City, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Function and Regulation, Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha City, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Function and Regulation, Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha City, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Function and Regulation, Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha City, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Function and Regulation, Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha City, Hunan, China
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- Chinese Academy of Science, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Research Center for Healthy Breeding of Livestock and Poultry, Hunan Engineering and Research Center of Animal and Poultry Science and Key Laboratory for Agroecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Scientific Observation and Experimental Station of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South-Central, Ministry of Agriculture, Changsha City, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Function and Regulation, Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha City, Hunan, China
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- Anhui Tianan Biotechnology Company Limited, Luan City, Anhui, China
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- Yunnan Yin Yulong Academician Workstation, Yunnan Xinan Tianyou Animal Husbandry Technology Company Limited, Kunming City, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Yin Yulong Academician Workstation, Yunnan Xinan Tianyou Animal Husbandry Technology Company Limited, Kunming City, Yunnan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Function and Regulation, Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha City, Hunan, China
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Chen J, Zhang C, Xia Q, Liu D, Tan X, Li Y, Cao Y. Treatment with Subcritical Water-Hydrolyzed Citrus Pectin Ameliorated Cyclophosphamide-Induced Immunosuppression and Modulated Gut Microbiota Composition in ICR Mice. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25061302. [PMID: 32178470 PMCID: PMC7144127 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25061302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Subcritical water can effectively hydrolyze pectin into smaller molecules while still maintaining its functional regions. Pectic heteropolysaccharide can mediate immune regulation; however, the possible effects of subcritical water-hydrolyzed citrus pectin (SCP) on the immune response remain unclear. Therefore, the effects of SCP on immunomodulatory functions and intestinal microbial dysbiosis were investigated using a cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mouse model. In this research, immunosuppressed ICR mice were administrated with SCP at dosages of 300/600/1200 mg/kg.bw by oral gavage, and body weight, immune organ indexes, cytokines, and gut microbiota were determined. The results showed that subcritical water treatment decreased the molecular mass and increased the content of galacturonic acid in citrus pectin hydrolysates. Meanwhile, the treatment with SCP improved immunoregulatory functional properties and bioactivities over the original citrus pectin. For example, SCP protected immune organs (accelerated recovery of immune organ indexes) and significantly enhanced the expression of immune-related cytokines (IL-2, IL-6, IFN-γ, and TNF-α). The results of the 16S rDNA sequencing analysis on an IlluminaMiSeq platform showed that SCP normalized Cy-induced gut dysbiosis. SCP ameliorated Cy-dependent changes in the relative abundance of several taxa, shifting the balance back to normal status (e.g., SCP increased beneficial Muribaculaceae, Ruminococcaceae, Bacteroidaceae, and Prevotellaceae while decreasing pathogenic Brevundimonas and Streptococcus). The results of this study suggest an innovative application of citrus pectin as an immunomodulator.
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- Jianbing Chen
- College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China;
- Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Food Science Institute, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China; (C.Z.); (Q.X.); (D.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Food Science Institute, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China; (C.Z.); (Q.X.); (D.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Food Science Institute, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China; (C.Z.); (Q.X.); (D.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Food Science Institute, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China; (C.Z.); (Q.X.); (D.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.C.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-135-0746-9635
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- Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Food Science Institute, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China; (C.Z.); (Q.X.); (D.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Food Science Institute, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China; (C.Z.); (Q.X.); (D.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.C.)
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Li MZ, Huang XJ, Hu JL, Cui SW, Xie MY, Nie SP. The protective effects against cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced immunosuppression of three glucomannans. Food Hydrocoll 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Mulberry Leaf Polyphenols and Fiber Induce Synergistic Antiobesity and Display a Modulation Effect on Gut Microbiota and Metabolites. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11051017. [PMID: 31064150 PMCID: PMC6567141 DOI: 10.3390/nu11051017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Revised: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The antiobesity molecular mechanisms of mulberry leave components were analyzed based on intestinal micro-ecology and metabolomics. An obesity model was established by feeding rats with a high-calorie diet. Rats were divided into seven groups: the obesity model control (MC), positive control (PC), mulberry leaf powder (MLP), mulberry leaf fiber (MLF), mulberry leaf polyphenols (MLPS), mulberry leaf fiber and polyphenols mixture (MLM), and normal control (NC), and fed daily for 6 consecutive weeks. The results demonstrated that the MLM group had the best efficiency on weight loss, indicating synergistic interactions between MLPS and MLF. The reduction of Firmicutes abundance, and the downstream Clostridiales, Lachnespiraceae, was a key pathway for the antiobesity effects. The increased abundances of Lactobacillus vaginalis and Lactobacillus gasseri might result in lipid metabolism disorder. The test groups regulated the amino acid and oligopeptides metabolic disorder tents to normal levels compared with the MC and NC groups.
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Yang Q, Cai X, Huang M, Jia L, Wang S. Immunomodulatory effects of Pseudostellaria heterophylla peptide on spleen lymphocytes via a Ca2+/CaN/NFATc1/IFN-γ pathway. Food Funct 2019; 10:3466-3476. [DOI: 10.1039/c9fo00577c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Screening and isolation of Pseudostellaria heterophylla peptide with immunomodulatory activity via a Ca2+/CaN/NFATc1/IFN-γ pathway.
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- Qian Yang
- College of Chemistry
- Fuzhou University
- Fuzhou
- People's Republic of China
- The Key Lab of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety of the MOE
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- The Key Lab of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety of the MOE
- College of Biological Science and Technology
- Fuzhou University
- Fuzhou
- People's Republic of China
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- The Key Lab of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety of the MOE
- College of Biological Science and Technology
- Fuzhou University
- Fuzhou
- People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry
- Fuzhou University
- Fuzhou
- People's Republic of China
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- The Key Lab of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety of the MOE
- College of Biological Science and Technology
- Fuzhou University
- Fuzhou
- People's Republic of China
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Yun L, Wu T, Li Q, Zhang M. Dietary supplementation with purified wheat germ glycoprotein improve immunostimulatory activity in cyclophosphamide induced Balb/c mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 118:1267-1275. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.06.199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2018] [Revised: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Zhao YC, Xue CH, Zhang TT, Wang YM. Saponins from Sea Cucumber and Their Biological Activities. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2018; 66:7222-7237. [PMID: 29932674 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b01770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Sea cucumbers, belonging to the phylum Echinodermata, have been valued for centuries as a nutritious and functional food with various bioactivities. Sea cucumbers can produce highly active substances, notably saponins, the main secondary metabolites, which are the basis of their chemical defense. The saponins are mostly triterpene glycosides with triterpenes or steroid in aglycone, which possess multiple biological properties including antitumor, hypolipidemic activity, improvement of nonalcoholic fatty liver, inhibition of fat accumulation, antihyperuricemia, promotion of bone marrow hematopoiesis, antihypertension, etc. Sea cucumber saponins have received attention due to their rich sources, low toxicity, high efficiency, and few side effects. This review summarizes current research on the structure and activities of sea cucumber saponins based on the physiological and pharmacological activities from source, experimental models, efficacy, and mechanisms, which may provide a valuable reference for the development of sea cucumber saponins.
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- Ying-Cai Zhao
- College of Food Science and Engineering , Ocean University of China , Qingdao , 266003 , Shandong China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering , Ocean University of China , Qingdao , 266003 , Shandong China
- Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology , Laboratory of Marine Drugs & Biological Products , Qingdao 266237 , China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering , Ocean University of China , Qingdao , 266003 , Shandong China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering , Ocean University of China , Qingdao , 266003 , Shandong China
- Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology , Laboratory of Marine Drugs & Biological Products , Qingdao 266237 , China
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Enzyme-Assisted Extraction Optimization, Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of Polysaccharides from Sea Cucumber Phyllophorus proteus. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23030590. [PMID: 29509696 PMCID: PMC6017465 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23030590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2018] [Revised: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 03/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Enzyme-assisted extraction optimization, characterization and in vitro antioxidant activity of polysaccharides from sea cucumber Phyllophorus proteus (PPP) were investigated in the present study. The optimal extraction conditions with a yield of 6.44 ± 0.06% for PPP were determined as follows: Extraction time of 2.89 h, ratio of extraction solvent to raw material of 16.26 mL/g, extraction pH of 6.83, exraction temperature of 50 °C and papain concentration of 0.15%. Three purified fractions, PPP-1a, PPP-1b and PPP-2 with molecular weights of 369.60, 41.73 and 57.76 kDa, respectively, were obtained from PPP by chromatography of FPA98Cl and Sepharose CL-6B columns. Analysis of monosaccharide compositions showed that PPP-1a consisted of N-acetyl-galactosamine (GalNAc), galactose (Gal) and fucose (Fuc), PPP-1b of Fuc as the only monosaccharide and PPP-2 of glucuronic acid, GalNAc and Fuc. Sulfate contents of PPP, PPP-1a, PPP-1b and PPP-2 were determined to be 21.9%, 20.6%, 25.2% and 28.0% (w/w), respectively. PPP and PPP-1a had higher molecular weight and intrinsic viscosity than those of the PPP-1b and PPP-2. PPP, PPP-1a, PPP-1b and PPP-2 exhibited obvious activities of scavenging 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical, hydroxyl radical, superoxide radical and ABTS radical in different extent, which suggested that the polysaccharides from Phyllophorus proteus may be novel agents having potential value for antioxidation.
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Effect of Low Molecular Weight Oligopeptides Isolated from Sea Cucumber on Diabetic Wound Healing in db/db Mice. Mar Drugs 2018; 16:md16010016. [PMID: 29316680 PMCID: PMC5793064 DOI: 10.3390/md16010016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2017] [Revised: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 12/28/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Impaired wound healing is a major clinical problem in patients with diabetes and is the leading cause of lower limb amputation. This study is aimed to observe the effects of small molecule oligopeptides isolated from sea cucumber (SCCOPs) on the wound healing process in diabetic mice. Ninety db/db male mice were divided into five groups, including the model control group, whey protein group (0.50 g/kg) and three SCCOPs dose groups (0.25 g/kg, 0.50 g/kg and 1.00 g/kg). Additionally, 18 db/m male mice were used as normal control group. After full-thickness incisions on the dorsum, mice in SCCOPs-treated groups were intragastrically administered SCCOPs, while others were administered vehicle or whey protein. Mice were sacrificed on days 4, 7 and 14. The wound healing condition, inflammatory response, angiogenesis, collagen deposition, oxidative stress and nutritional status were evaluated. A pathological report showed increased vascularisation, collagen deposition and epithelialisation in SCCOPs-treated groups. SCCOPs-treated mice showed decreased C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 2 (CCL2) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) contents, and increased IL-10, stromal cell-derived factor-1 alpha (SDF-1α), nitric oxide (NO), albumin (ALB), prealbumin (PA) and transferrin (TRF) levels and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression. All parameters were significant (p < 0.05) in comparison to model control group. These results suggest that treatment with SCCOPs can promote significant wound healing in diabetic mice.
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Zhong C, Sun LC, Yan LJ, Lin YC, Liu GM, Cao MJ. Production, optimisation and characterisation of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitory peptides from sea cucumber (Stichopus japonicus) gonad. Food Funct 2018; 9:594-603. [DOI: 10.1039/c7fo01388d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The purification, characterization, and molecular docking study of a novel ACE inhibitory peptide (NAPHMR) derived from sea cucumber gonad hydrolysates.
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- Chan Zhong
- College of Food and Biological Engineering
- Jimei University
- Jimei
- China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering
- Jimei University
- Jimei
- China
- Fujian Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploitation and Utilisation of Marine Biological Resources
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering
- Jimei University
- Jimei
- China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering
- Jimei University
- Jimei
- China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering
- Jimei University
- Jimei
- China
- Fujian Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploitation and Utilisation of Marine Biological Resources
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering
- Jimei University
- Jimei
- China
- Fujian Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploitation and Utilisation of Marine Biological Resources
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Peptides from Colochirus robustus Enhance Immune Function via Activating CD3ζ- and ZAP-70-Mediated Signaling in C57BL/6 Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18102110. [PMID: 28991187 PMCID: PMC5666792 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18102110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2017] [Revised: 09/27/2017] [Accepted: 09/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Colochirus robustus, a species of sea cucumber, has long been used in East and Southeast Asia as nutritious food as well as for certain medicinal purpose. Studies have shown a number of biological functions associated with consumption of sea cucumber, many of which are attributed to its major component, sea cucumber peptides (SCP). However, how SCP impacts immune system, which is critical for host defense, has not been defined. To address this issue, in the present study, we conducted comprehensive analysis of immune function after oral administration of SCP (0, 25, 50 and 75 mg/kg body weigh) for eight weeks in C57BL/6 mice. We found that SCP treatment significantly enhanced lymphocyte proliferation, serum albumin (ALB) levels, and the natural killer (NK) cell activity. Moreover, SCP promoted functions of helper T cells (Th) as indicated by increased production of Th1 type cytokines of Interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-2, Interferon (IFN)-γ and TNF-α and Th2 type cytokines (IL-4, IL-6 and IL-10). To determine the effective components, SCP was hydrolyzed into 16 types of constituent amino acids in simulated gastrointestinal digestion and these hydrolytic amino acids (HAA) were used for the mechanistic studies in the in vitro models. Results showed that HAA enhanced lymphocyte proliferation and production of IL-2, IL-10 and IFN-γ. Furthermore, CD3ζ (CD3ζ) and ζ-chain-associated protein kinase 70 (ZAP-70), the signaling molecules essential for activating T lymphocytes, were significantly up-regulated after HAA treatment. In summary, our results suggest that SCP is effective in enhancing immune function by activating T cells via impacting CD3ζ- and ZAP-70-mediated signaling pathway.
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Sheng X, Yan J, Meng Y, Kang Y, Han Z, Tai G, Zhou Y, Cheng H. Immunomodulatory effects of Hericium erinaceus derived polysaccharides are mediated by intestinal immunology. Food Funct 2017; 8:1020-1027. [PMID: 28266682 DOI: 10.1039/c7fo00071e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This study was aimed at investigating the immunomodulating activity of Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide (HEP) in mice, by assessing splenic lymphocyte proliferation (cell-mediated immunity), serum hemolysin levels (humoral immunity), phagocytic capacity of peritoneal cavity phagocytes (macrophage phagocytosis), and NK cell activity. ELISA of immunoglobulin A (SIgA) in the lamina propria, and western blotting of small intestinal proteins were also performed to gain insight into the mechanism by which HEP affects the intestinal immune system. Here, we report that HEP improves immune function by functionally enhancing cell-mediated and humoral immunity, macrophage phagocytosis, and NK cell activity. In addition, HEP was found to upregulate the secretion of SIgA and activate the MAPK and AKT cellular signaling pathways in the intestine. In conclusion, all these results allow us to postulate that the immunomodulatory effects of HEP are most likely attributed to the effective regulation of intestinal mucosal immune activity.
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- Xiaotong Sheng
- Jilin Province Key Laboratory on Chemistry and Biology of Changbai Mountain Natural Drugs, School of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, PR China.
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- Jilin Province Key Laboratory on Chemistry and Biology of Changbai Mountain Natural Drugs, School of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, PR China.
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- Jilin Province Key Laboratory on Chemistry and Biology of Changbai Mountain Natural Drugs, School of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, PR China.
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- Jilin Province Key Laboratory on Chemistry and Biology of Changbai Mountain Natural Drugs, School of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, PR China.
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- Jilin Province Key Laboratory on Chemistry and Biology of Changbai Mountain Natural Drugs, School of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, PR China.
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- Jilin Province Key Laboratory on Chemistry and Biology of Changbai Mountain Natural Drugs, School of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, PR China.
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- Jilin Province Key Laboratory on Chemistry and Biology of Changbai Mountain Natural Drugs, School of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, PR China.
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- Jilin Province Key Laboratory on Chemistry and Biology of Changbai Mountain Natural Drugs, School of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, PR China.
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Anti-Fatigue Effects of Small Molecule Oligopeptides Isolated from Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer in Mice. Nutrients 2016; 8:nu8120807. [PMID: 27983571 PMCID: PMC5188462 DOI: 10.3390/nu8120807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2016] [Revised: 11/29/2016] [Accepted: 12/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer (ginseng) is an edible and medicinal Chinese herb, which is often used in Asian countries for physical fitness. Ginseng is reported to have a wide range of biological activity and pharmaceutical properties. There were more studies on ginsenosides and polysaccharides, but fewer studies on ginseng oligopeptides (GOP), which are small molecule oligopeptides isolated from ginseng. The present study was designed to evaluate the anti-fatigue effects of GOP in mice and explore the possible underlying mechanism. Mice were randomly divided into four experimental sets for the detection of different indicators. Each set of mice were then divided into four groups. The control group was administered distilled water, and three GOP intervention groups were administered 125, 250, and 500 mg/kg of body weight, respectively, of GOP by gavage each day. After 30 days of GOP treatment, it was observed that GOP could significantly increase the forced swimming time, enhance lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity and hepatic glycogen levels, and retard the accumulation of serum urea nitrogen (SUN) and blood lactic acid (BLA) in mice. GOP also markedly ameliorated fatigue-induced alterations of inoxidative stress biomarkers and antioxidant enzymes. Notably, GOP increased the mRNA expression of mitochondrial biogenesis factors and mitochondrial DNA content in skeletal muscles of mice. These results suggest that GOP possess anti-fatigue effects, which may be attributed to the inhibition of oxidative stress and the improvement of mitochondrial function in skeletal muscles. GOP could be a novel natural agent for relieving exercise fatigue.
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