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Yu X, Li P, Li B, Yu F, Zhao W, Wang X, Wang Y, Gao H, Cheng M, Li X. d-Pinitol Improves Diabetic Sarcopenia by Regulation of the Gut Microbiome, Metabolome, and Proteome in STZ-Induced SAMP8 Mice. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:14466-14478. [PMID: 38875577 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c03929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
Abstract
d-Pinitol (DP) is primarily found in Vigna sinensis, which has been shown to have hypoglycemic and protective effects on target organs. However, the mechanism of DP in treating diabetic sarcopenia (DS) is still unclear. To explore the underlying mechanism of DS and the protective targets of DP by high-throughput analysis of 16S rRNA gene, metabolome, and the proteome. Streptozotocin-induced SAMP8 mice were intragastrically administrated DP (150 mg/kg) for 8 weeks. Fecal 16S rRNA gene sequencing and gastrocnemius muscle metabolomic and proteomic analyses were completed to investigate the gut-muscle axis interactions. DP significantly alleviated the muscle atrophy in diabetic mice. Dysfunction of the gut microbiota was observed in the DS mice. DP significantly reduced the Parabacteroides, Akkermansia, and Enterobacteriaceae, while it increased Lachnospiraceae_NK4A136. Metabolome and proteome revealed that 261 metabolites and 626 proteins were significantly changed in the gastrocnemius muscle of diabetic mice. Among these, DP treatment restored 44 metabolites and 17 proteins to normal levels. Functional signaling pathways of DP-treated diabetic mice included nucleotide metabolism, β-alanine, histidine metabolism, ABC transporters, and the calcium signaling pathway. We systematically explored the molecular mechanism of DS and the protective effect of DP, providing new insights that may advance the treatment of sarcopenia.
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- Xin Yu
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Jinan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine (202132001), Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250117, China
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- Health Management Center (East Area), Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250101, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Jinan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine (202132001), Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Jinan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine (202132001), Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Jinan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine (202132001), Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Jinan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine (202132001), Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Jinan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine (202132001), Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Jinan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine (202132001), Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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Sati P, Dhyani P, Sharma E, Attri DC, Jantwal A, Devi R, Calina D, Sharifi-Rad J. Gut Microbiota Targeted Approach by Natural Products in Diabetes Management: An Overview. Curr Nutr Rep 2024; 13:166-185. [PMID: 38498287 DOI: 10.1007/s13668-024-00523-1] [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] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review delves into the complex interplay between obesity-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis and the progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), highlighting the potential of natural products in mitigating these effects. By integrating recent epidemiological data, we aim to provide a nuanced understanding of how obesity exacerbates T2DM through gut flora alterations. RECENT FINDINGS Advances in research have underscored the significance of bioactive ingredients in natural foods, capable of restoring gut microbiota balance, thus offering a promising approach to manage diabetes in the context of obesity. These findings build upon the traditional use of medicinal plants in diabetes treatment, suggesting a deeper exploration of their mechanisms of action. This comprehensive manuscript underscores the critical role of targeting gut microbiota dysbiosis in obesity-related T2DM management and by bridging traditional knowledge with current scientific evidence; we highlighted the need for continued research into natural products as a complementary strategy for comprehensive diabetes care.
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- Priyanka Sati
- Department of Biotechnology, Kumaun University, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, India
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- Institute for Integrated Natural Sciences, University of Koblenz, Koblenz, Germany
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Botany, Central University of Jammu, Rahya-Suchani (Bagla), Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumaun University, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141004, Punjab, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349, Craiova, Romania.
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Wu L, Hu J, Yi X, Lv J, Yao J, Tang W, Zhang S, Wan M. Gut microbiota interacts with inflammatory responses in acute pancreatitis. Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2023; 16:17562848231202133. [PMID: 37829561 PMCID: PMC10566291 DOI: 10.1177/17562848231202133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is one of the most common acute abdominal conditions, and its incidence has been increasing for years. Approximately 15-20% of patients develop severe AP (SAP), which is complicated by critical inflammatory injury and intestinal dysfunction. AP-associated inflammation can lead to the gut barrier and function damage, causing dysbacteriosis and facilitating intestinal microbiota migration. Pancreatic exocrine deficiency and decreased levels of antimicrobial peptides in AP can also lead to abnormal growth of intestinal bacteria. Meanwhile, intestinal microbiota migration influences the pancreatic microenvironment and affects the severity of AP, which, in turn, exacerbates the systemic inflammatory response. Thus, the interaction between the gut microbiota (GM) and the inflammatory response may be a key pathogenic feature of SAP. Treating either of these factors or breaking their interaction may offer some benefits for SAP treatment. In this review, we discuss the mechanisms of interaction of the GM and inflammation in AP and factors that can deteriorate or even cure both, including some traditional Chinese medicine treatments, to provide new methods for studying AP pathogenesis and developing therapies.
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- Linjun Wu
- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Hospital of Chinese Traditional Medicine of Leshan, Leshan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China
- Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Hospital of Chinese Traditional Medicine of Leshan, Leshan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China
- Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Intensive Care Unit, Suining Municipal Hospital of TCM, Suining, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China
- Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China
- Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China
- Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Laboratory, West China
- Hospital, Sichuan University, Guo Xue Road 37, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China
- Hospital, Sichuan University, Guo Xue Road 37, Chengdu 610041, China
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Zuo Z, Pang W, Sun W, Lu B, Zou L, Zhang D, Wang Y. Metallothionein-Kidney Bean Polyphenol Complexes Showed Antidiabetic Activity in Type 2 Diabetic Rats by Improving Insulin Resistance and Regulating Gut Microbiota. Foods 2023; 12:3139. [PMID: 37628138 PMCID: PMC10453533 DOI: 10.3390/foods12163139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Previous studies have shown that interaction between polyphenols and proteins can benefit health, but the mechanism of its antidiabetic effect has not been thoroughly elucidated. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of the metallothionein (MT)-kidney bean polyphenol complex on the blood glucose levels and gut microbiota of rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) induced by a high-fat diet combined with streptozotocin (STZ). After 7 weeks of intervention, the MT-kidney bean polyphenol complex can significantly improve the loss of body weight, the increase in blood glucose and blood lipids, and insulin resistance caused by T2DM in rats. In addition, it can effectively alleviate the damage to the pancreas and liver in rats. The MT-kidney bean polyphenol complex also significantly increased the concentrations of six short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in the intestinal contents of rats, especially acetic acid, propionic acid, and butyric acid (296.03%, 223.86%, and 148.97%, respectively). More importantly, the MT-kidney bean polyphenol complex can significantly reverse intestinal microflora dysbiosis in rats caused by T2DM, increase intestinal microorganism diversity, improve the abundance of various beneficial bacteria, and reshape the gut microbiota. In summary, the hypoglycemic effect of the MT-kidney bean polyphenol complex and its possible mechanism was expounded in terms of blood glucose level, blood lipid level, and gut microbiota, providing a new perspective on the development of the MT-kidney bean polyphenol complex as functional hypoglycemic food.
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- Zhaohang Zuo
- College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China; (Z.Z.); (W.P.); (W.S.); (D.Z.)
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- College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China; (Z.Z.); (W.P.); (W.S.); (D.Z.)
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- College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China; (Z.Z.); (W.P.); (W.S.); (D.Z.)
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- College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China; (Z.Z.); (W.P.); (W.S.); (D.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industralization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China;
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- College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China; (Z.Z.); (W.P.); (W.S.); (D.Z.)
- National Coarse Cereals Engineering Research Center, Daqing 163319, China
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- National Coarse Cereals Engineering Research Center, Daqing 163319, China
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Kim HL, Jung Y, Kim HI, Sung NY, Kim MJ, Han IJ, Kim G, Nho EY, Park SY, Han Y, Jung JH, Kim DS, Park J. Antidiabetic Effect of Fermented Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L. in db/ db Mice Involves Regulation of PI3K-Akt Pathway. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:6415-6431. [PMID: 37623224 PMCID: PMC10453056 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45080405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a serious health issue with increasing incidences worldwide. However, current medications have limitations due to side effects such as decreased appetite, stomach pain, diarrhea, and extreme tiredness. Here, we report the effect of fermented ice plant (FMC) in the T2M mouse model of db/db mice. FMC showed a greater inhibition of lipid accumulation compared to unfermented ice plant extract. Two-week oral administration with FMC inhibited body weight gain, lowered fasting blood glucose, and improved glucose tolerance. Serum parameters related to T2D including insulin, glycosylated hemoglobin, adiponectin, and cholesterols were improved as well. Histological analysis confirmed the protective effect of FMC on pancreas and liver destruction. FMC treatment significantly increased the expression and phosphorylation of IRS-1, PI3K, and AKT. Additionally, AMP-activated protein kinase phosphorylation and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 were also increased in the liver tissues of db/db mice treated with FMC. Overall, our results indicate the anti-diabetic effect of FMC; therefore, we suggest that FMC may be useful as a therapeutic agent for T2D.
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- Hye-Lin Kim
- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02453, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Natural Product Research, Korea Prime Pharmacy Co., Ltd., Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea (E.Y.N.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Division of Natural Product Research, Korea Prime Pharmacy Co., Ltd., Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea (E.Y.N.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- Division of Natural Product Research, Korea Prime Pharmacy Co., Ltd., Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea (E.Y.N.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- Division of Natural Product Research, Korea Prime Pharmacy Co., Ltd., Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea (E.Y.N.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- Division of Natural Product Research, Korea Prime Pharmacy Co., Ltd., Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea (E.Y.N.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- Division of Natural Product Research, Korea Prime Pharmacy Co., Ltd., Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea (E.Y.N.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- Division of Natural Product Research, Korea Prime Pharmacy Co., Ltd., Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea (E.Y.N.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02453, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02453, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Natural Product Research, Korea Prime Pharmacy Co., Ltd., Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea (E.Y.N.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02453, Republic of Korea
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Kang YW, Joo NM. Optimization of Nutrient-Rich Ice Plant ( Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L.) Paste Fresh Noodle Pasta Using Response Surface Methodology. Foods 2023; 12:2482. [PMID: 37444220 DOI: 10.3390/foods12132482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The ice plant is a species that is grown mainly in the dry regions of the American West and contains various minerals and ingredients beneficial for human health, such as inositol and beta-carotene. With the growing trend towards healthy foods, pasta consumption has also increased. Pasta is a convenient and low-glycemic-index food that is composed mainly of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, dietary fiber, and trace amounts of minerals. The optimal mixing ratio was evaluated to produce pasta of the highest quality in terms of blood sugar elevation and antioxidant efficacy. The components and minerals of the ice plant, including D-pinitol and inositol, were analyzed, and 20 essential amino acids were identified. In this study, we also investigated the quality and characteristics of ice plant paste and eggs, as well as the quality, antioxidant activity, and formulation of raw materials mixed with ice plant at different ratios. Optimal conditions were found to be 46.73 g of ice plant paste in 100 g of durum wheat flour, 20.23 g of egg, and 2 g of salt, providing a way to develop fresh pasta that enhances the health benefits of ice plant paste without excessive moisture and other ingredients.
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- Yeo-Wool Kang
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Sookmyung Women's University, Cheongpa-ro 47gil 100, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04310, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Sookmyung Women's University, Cheongpa-ro 47gil 100, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04310, Republic of Korea
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Borim de Souza AJ, Ocampos FMM, Catoia Pulgrossi R, Dokkedal AL, Colnago LA, Cechin I, Saldanha LL. NMR-Based Metabolomics Reveals Effects of Water Stress in the Primary and Specialized Metabolisms of Bauhinia ungulata L. (Fabaceae). Metabolites 2023; 13:metabo13030381. [PMID: 36984821 PMCID: PMC10053921 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13030381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Bauhinia ungulata is a plant used in Brazilian traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes. Phytochemical studies revealed flavonoids and the saccharide pinitol related to hypoglycemic activity of the Bauhinia species. To determine the effects of water deficit on ecophysiological parameter and metabolite fingerprints of B. ungulata, specimens were treated with the following water regimens under greenhouse conditions: daily watering (control), watering every 7 days (group 7D), and watering every 15 days (group 15D). Metabolite profiling of the plants subjected to water deficit was determined by LC-HRMS/MS. An NMR-based metabolomics approach applied to analyze the extracts revealed increased levels of known osmoprotective and bioactive compounds, such as D-pinitol, in the water deficit groups. Physiological parameters were determined by gas exchange in planta analysis. The results demonstrated a significant decrease in gas exchange under severe drought stress, while biomass production was not significantly different between the control and group 7D under moderate stress. Altogether, the results revealed that primary and specialized/secondary metabolism is affected by long periods of severe water scarcity downregulating the biosynthesis of bioactive metabolites such as pinitol, and the flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol. These results may be useful for guiding agricultural production and standardizing medicinal herb materials of this medicinal plant.
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- Department of Statistics, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos 13565-905, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Bauru 17033-360, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Bauru 17033-360, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Bauru 17033-360, SP, Brazil
- Correspondence: (F.M.M.O.); (L.L.S.)
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Wang G, Liu Z, Liang D, Yu J, Wang T, Zhou F, Chen W. Aqueous extract of Polygonatum sibiricum ameliorates glucose and lipid metabolism via PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in high-fat diet and streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14402. [PMID: 36226981 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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This study was aimed to investigate the protective effects and elucidate the mechanisms of aqueous extract of Polygonatum sibiricum (PSAE) on glucolipid metabolism during the development of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). C57BL/6J mice fed with 60% high-fat diet (HFD) combined with streptozotocin (STZ) injection to simulate the occurrence process of T2DM. PSAE was administered daily by oral gavage during the experiment. The results demonstrated the protective effects in mice supplied with PSAE on the indicators of glycolipid metabolism (body weight, fasting blood glucose, the area under the curve, hemoglobin A1c, serum total cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and liver triglyceride) compared with the Model group mice. Furthermore, PSAE can ameliorate insulin resistance in mice liver by activating phosphoinositide-3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT) pathway signaling. Overall, our research suggested that PSAE can effectively regulate glucose and lipid metabolism during the development of T2DM as an alternative functional food. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease which is characterized by abnormal metabolism of glucose and lipoid and nowadays it has been one of the most representative chronic systemic progressive metabolic diseases. Polygonatum sibiricum is a traditional Chinese galenical and it also can be used as food ingredients. PSAE is the aqueous extract of Polygonatum sibiricum. 34% polysaccharides were detected in PSAE and it can effectively regulate glucose and lipid metabolism during the development of T2DM in mice. Thus, PSAE might be a promising functional food for regulation of glucolipid metabolism and the study also provides a theoretical basis for the development and application of food about Polygonatum sibiricum.
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- Guangjun Wang
- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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Shen S, Li N, Wang Y, Zhou R, Sun P, Lin H, Chen W, Yu T, Liu Z, Wang Z, Tan X, Zhu C, Feng S, Zhang Y, Song X. High-quality ice plant reference genome analysis provides insights into genome evolution and allows exploration of genes involved in the transition from C3 to CAM pathways. PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL 2022; 20:2107-2122. [PMID: 35838009 PMCID: PMC9616530 DOI: 10.1111/pbi.13892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum), a member of the Aizoaceae family, is a typical halophyte crop and a model plant for studying the mechanism of transition from C3 photosynthesis to crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM). Here, we report a high-quality chromosome-level ice plant genome sequence. This 98.05% genome sequence is anchored to nine chromosomes, with a total length of 377.97 Mb and an N50 scaffold of 40.45 Mb. Almost half of the genome (48.04%) is composed of repetitive sequences, and 24 234 genes have been annotated. Subsequent to the ancient whole-genome triplication (WGT) that occurred in eudicots, there has been no recent whole-genome duplication (WGD) or WGT in ice plants. However, we detected a novel WGT event that occurred in the same order in Simmondsia chinensis, which was previously overlooked. Our findings revealed that ice plants have undergone chromosome rearrangements and gene removal during evolution. Combined with transcriptome and comparative genomic data and expression verification, we identified several key genes involved in the CAM pathway and constructed a comprehensive network. As the first genome of the Aizoaceae family to be released, this report will provide a rich data resource for comparative and functional genomic studies of Aizoaceae, especially for studies on salt tolerance and C3-to-CAM transitions to improve crop yield and resistance.
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- Shaoqin Shen
- College of Life Sciences/Center for Genomics and Bio‐computingNorth China University of Science and TechnologyTangshanHebeiChina
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- College of Life Sciences/Center for Genomics and Bio‐computingNorth China University of Science and TechnologyTangshanHebeiChina
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- College of Life Sciences/Center for Genomics and Bio‐computingNorth China University of Science and TechnologyTangshanHebeiChina
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- Department of Food ScienceAarhus UniversityAarhusDenmark
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- Key Laboratory for Bio‐Resource and Eco‐Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life SciencesSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- School of Life Science and Technology and Center for Informational BiologyUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduChina
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- College of Life Sciences/Center for Genomics and Bio‐computingNorth China University of Science and TechnologyTangshanHebeiChina
- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and PharmacyChengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineChengduChina
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- College of Life Sciences/Center for Genomics and Bio‐computingNorth China University of Science and TechnologyTangshanHebeiChina
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- College of Life Sciences/Center for Genomics and Bio‐computingNorth China University of Science and TechnologyTangshanHebeiChina
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- College of Life Sciences/Center for Genomics and Bio‐computingNorth China University of Science and TechnologyTangshanHebeiChina
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- College of Life Sciences/Center for Genomics and Bio‐computingNorth China University of Science and TechnologyTangshanHebeiChina
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- College of Life Sciences/Center for Genomics and Bio‐computingNorth China University of Science and TechnologyTangshanHebeiChina
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- College of Life Sciences/Center for Genomics and Bio‐computingNorth China University of Science and TechnologyTangshanHebeiChina
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- College of Life Sciences/Center for Genomics and Bio‐computingNorth China University of Science and TechnologyTangshanHebeiChina
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- College of Life Sciences/Center for Genomics and Bio‐computingNorth China University of Science and TechnologyTangshanHebeiChina
- School of Life Science and Technology and Center for Informational BiologyUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduChina
- Food Science and Technology DepartmentUniversity of Nebraska‐LincolnLincolnNebraskaUSA
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Siddiqui NZ, Rehman AU, Yousuf W, khan AI, Farooqui NA, Zang S, Xin Y, Wang L. Effect of crude polysaccharide from seaweed, Dictyopteris divaricata (CDDP) on gut microbiota restoration and anti-diabetic activity in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced T1DM mice. Gut Pathog 2022; 14:39. [PMID: 36115959 PMCID: PMC9482207 DOI: 10.1186/s13099-022-00512-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is regarded as a multifunctional, immune-related disease which causes massive destruction of islet β-cells in pancreas resulting in hyperglycemic, hypoinsulinemia and hyperlipidimic conditions. The aim of the present study, was to investigate the hypothesis that streptozotocin (STZ)-induced T1DM in Balb/c mice when treated with crude polysaccharide from seaweed, Dictyopteris divaricata (CDDP) depicts improvement in diabetes-related symptoms. Treatment with CDDP resulted in decreased body weight loss, improved food consumption and water intake disbalances. The CDDP effectively improved fasting blood glucose, oral glucose tolerance (OGTT), serum insulin, insulin secretion, rejuvenation of β-cells mass, serum lipid profile and pro-inflammatory cytokines levels. Additionally, treatment with CDDP increased the population of beneficial bacteria such as Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes and Lactobacillus at phylum, family and genus levels by 16S rRNA sequencing. Furthermore, immunohistological examination confirmed that CDDP reduces the inflammation and restored the structural morphology of colon and upraised the levels of insulin receptor substrate-1 (IRS-1), Mucin-2 (MUC-2) and tight-junction proteins (TJs) whereby maintaining the gut structures and barrier permeability. Thus, the above presented data, highlights the safe and therapeutic effects of crude polysaccharide (CDDP) from D. divaricata in the treatment and restoration of T1DM disorders and can be used as a food supplement alternative to diabetes medicine.
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Gimenes GM, Santana GO, Scervino MVM, Curi R, Pereira JNB. A short review on the features of the non-obese diabetic Goto-Kakizaki rat intestine. Braz J Med Biol Res 2022; 55:e11910. [PMID: 36000611 PMCID: PMC9394691 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x2022e11910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
The Goto-Kakizaki (GK) rat is a non-obese experimental model of type 2 diabetes
mellitus (T2DM) that allows researchers to monitor diabetes-induced changes
without jeopardizing the effects of obesity. This rat strain exhibits notable
gastrointestinal features associated with T2DM, such as marked alterations in
intestinal morphology, reduced intestinal motility, slow transit, and modified
microbiota compared to Wistar rats. The primary treatments for diabetic patients
include administration of hypoglycemic agents and insulin, and lifestyle
changes. Emerging procedures, including alternative therapies, metabolic
surgeries, and modulation of the intestinal microbiota composition, have been
shown to improve the diabetic state of GK rats. This review describes the
morpho-physiological diabetic-associated features of the gastrointestinal tract
(GIT) of GK rats. We also describe promising strategies, e.g., metabolic surgery
and modulation of gut microbiota composition, used to target the GIT of this
animal model to improve the diabetic state.
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- G M Gimenes
- Programa de Pós-Graduação Interdisciplinar em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação Interdisciplinar em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação Interdisciplinar em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação Interdisciplinar em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.,Centro Bioindustrial, Instituto Butantan, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Laboratório Estratégico de Diagnóstico Molecular, Instituto Butantan, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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Lin J, Wen J, Xiao N, Cai YT, Xiao J, Dai W, Chen JP, Zeng KW, Liu F, Du B, Li P. Anti-diabetic and gut microbiota modulation effects of sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) leaf extract in streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetic mice. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:4304-4312. [PMID: 35043419 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) tea has been used as an adjuvant treatment for diabetes in Pu'er, in the Yunnan province of China. The effects of sacha inchi tea on diabetes and the underlying mechanisms remain unknown. This study was conducted to investigate the influence of a water extract of sacha inchi (P. volubilis L.) leaves (PWE) on hypoglycemic activity and gut microbiota composition in mice with streptozotocin (STZ)-induced type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). During the 6 weeks of the study, T1DM mice were administered PWE intragastrically at 400 mg kg-1 body weight (BW) per day. RESULTS Treatment with PWE reduced excessive loss of BW and excessive intake of food. It significantly decreased blood glucose levels and improved oral glucose tolerance. The treatment caused protective histopathological transformations in sections of the pancreas, leading to decreased insulin resistance and improved insulin sensitivity. Treatment with PWE also significantly ameliorated disorders of the gut microbiota structure and increased the richness and diversity of intestinal microbial species in T1DM mice. At the genus level, the populations of several crucial bacteria, such as Akkermansia, Parabacteroides, and Muribaculum increased in the PWE treatment group but the abundance of Ruminiclostridium and Oscillibacter decreased. CONCLUSIONS Treatment with PWE can ameliorate hyperglycemic symptoms in STZ-induced T1DM mice, and the anti-diabetic effect of PWE was related to the amelioration of gut microbial structural disorder and the enrichment of functional bacteria. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Jinming Lin
- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Data Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Longgang District, Shenzhen, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, LKS faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Yan J, Li J, Xue Q, Xie S, Jiang J, Li P, Du B. Bacillus sp. DU-106 ameliorates type 2 diabetes by modulating gut microbiota in high-fat-fed and streptozotocin-induced mice. J Appl Microbiol 2022; 133:3126-3138. [PMID: 35951725 DOI: 10.1111/jam.15773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is a chronic disease that manifests as endocrine and metabolic disorders that seriously threatening public health. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Bacillus sp. DU-106 on anti-diabetic effects and gut microbiota in C57BL/6J mice fed a high-fat diet and streptozotocin-induced T2D. METHODS AND RESULTS Bacillus sp. DU-106 was administered to model mice for eight consecutive weeks. Oral administration of Bacillus sp. DU-106 decreased food and water intake and alleviated body weight loss. Moreover, Bacillus sp. DU-106 imparted several health benefits to mice, including balanced blood glucose, alleviation of insulin resistance in T2D mice, and an improvement in lipid metabolism. Furthermore, Bacillus sp. DU-106 protected against liver and pancreatic impairment. Additionally, Bacillus sp. DU-106 treatment reshaped intestinal flora by enhancing gut microbial diversity and enriching the abundance of certain functional bacteria. CONCLUSION Collectively, these findings suggest that Bacillus sp. DU-106 can ameliorate T2D by regulating the gut microbiota. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF STUDY Therefore, a novel probiotic, Bacillus sp. DU-106 may be a promising therapeutic agent for improving and alleviating T2D in mice.
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- Jing Yan
- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, 510640, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, 510640, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, 510640, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, 510640, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou City Polytechnic, 510405, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, 510640, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, 510640, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Huang S, Zheng G, Men H, Wang W, Li S. The Response of Fecal Microbiota and Host Metabolome in Dairy Cows Following Rumen Fluid Transplantation. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:940158. [PMID: 35923396 PMCID: PMC9343124 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.940158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Rumen fluid transplantation (RFT) has been used to rebuild rumen bacterial homeostasis, reshape rumen function, and restore rumen fermentation, whereas the effect of RFT on fecal microbiota and host metabolism in cows remains poorly understood. In our study, a combination of 16S rRNA sequencing and serum non-targeted metabolomics was performed to investigate the response of fecal microbiota and serum metabolome in dairy cows following RFT. Twenty-four prepartum dairy cows were randomly assigned to 3 groups (n = 8) for infusion of either saline (Con), fresh rumen fluid (FR), or sterilized rumen fluid (SR) after calving. Fourteen days after calving, fecal microbiota and serum metabolome were analyzed. The sequencing data of fecal samples revealed no changes in alpha diversity and relative abundance of dominant genera such as Ruminococcaceae UCG-005, Rikenellaceae RC9 gut and Eubacterium coprostanoligenes. However, the other genus level taxa, such as Eubacterium oxidoreducens, Anaerorhabdus furcosa, Bacillus and Selenomonas, showed distinct changes following RFT. Serum metabolome analysis showed that FR or SR infusion affected amino acids metabolism, bile acids metabolism and fatty acids metabolism (including linoleic acid, oleic acid and palmitic acid). Furthermore, correlation analysis showed that taxa from genera Clostridiales were positively correlated with metabolites involved in tryptophan and bile acid metabolisms, such as OTU1039 from genera unclassified o_Clostridiales was positively correlated to indoleacetic acid and taurolithocholic acid. These results suggest that RFT altered the composition of the fecal microbiota and modulated microbial metabolic pathways, which is vital for the development and safety assessment of rumen microbial intervention strategies.
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- Shuai Huang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Beijing Engineering Technology Research Center of Raw Milk Quality and Safety Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Beijing Engineering Technology Research Center of Raw Milk Quality and Safety Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Beijing Engineering Technology Research Center of Raw Milk Quality and Safety Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Beijing Engineering Technology Research Center of Raw Milk Quality and Safety Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Shengli Li,
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López-Gambero AJ, Pacheco-Sánchez B, Rosell-Valle C, Medina-Vera D, Navarro JA, Fernández-Arjona MDM, de Ceglia M, Sanjuan C, Simon V, Cota D, Rivera P, Rodríguez de Fonseca F, Suárez J. Dietary administration of D-chiro-inositol attenuates sex-specific metabolic imbalances in the 5xFAD mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 150:112994. [PMID: 35483188 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Increasing evidence shows that hypothalamic dysfunction, insulin resistance, and weight loss precede and progress along with the cognitive decline in sporadic Alzheimer's Disease (AD) with sex differences. This study aimed to determine the effect of oral dietary administration of D-Chiro-inositol (DCI), an inositol used against insulin resistance associated with polycystic ovary, on the occurrence of metabolic disorders in the transgenic 5xFAD mouse model of AD (FAD: Family Alzheimer's Disease). DCI was administered from 6 to 10 months of age to male and female 5xFAD mice and control (non-Tg) littermates. Energy balance and multiple metabolic and inflammatory parameters in the hypothalamus, liver and plasma were evaluated to assess the central and peripheral effects of DCI. Results indicated that weight loss and reduced food intake in 5xFAD mice were associated with decreased neuropeptides controlling food intake and the appearance of a pro-inflammatory state in the hypothalamus. Oral administration of DCI partially restored energy balance and hypothalamic parameters, highlighting an increased expression of Npy and Agrp and female-specific downregulation of Gfap and Igf1. DCI also partially normalized impaired insulin signaling and circulating insulin, GLP-1, and GIP deficiencies in 5xFAD mice. Principal component analysis of metabolic parameters indicated the presence of a female-specific fatty liver in 5xFAD mice: DCI administration reversed hepatic fat accumulation, β-oxidation, inflammation and increased GOT and GPT levels. Our study depicts that metabolic impairment along with the cognitive decline in a mouse model of AD, which is exacerbated in females, can be ameliorated by oral supplementation with insulin-sensitizing DCI.
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- Antonio J López-Gambero
- Instituto de investigación Biomédica de Málaga-IBIMA, 29010 Málaga, Spain; UGC Salud Mental, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Málaga, Spain; Universidad de Málaga, Andalucia Tech, Departamento de Biología Celular, Genética y Fisiología, Campus de Teatinos s/n, 29071 Málaga, Spain.
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- Instituto de investigación Biomédica de Málaga-IBIMA, 29010 Málaga, Spain; Universidad de Málaga, Andalucia Tech, Departamento de Biología Celular, Genética y Fisiología, Campus de Teatinos s/n, 29071 Málaga, Spain; Universidad de Málaga, Andalucia Tech, Facultad de Medicina, Campus de Teatinos s/n, 29071 Málaga, Spain; UGC Corazón, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, 29010 Málaga, Spain.
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- Instituto de investigación Biomédica de Málaga-IBIMA, 29010 Málaga, Spain; UGC Salud Mental, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Málaga, Spain; Universidad de Málaga, Andalucia Tech, Facultad de Medicina, Campus de Teatinos s/n, 29071 Málaga, Spain.
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- Instituto de investigación Biomédica de Málaga-IBIMA, 29010 Málaga, Spain; UGC Salud Mental, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Málaga, Spain.
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- Instituto de investigación Biomédica de Málaga-IBIMA, 29010 Málaga, Spain; UGC Salud Mental, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Málaga, Spain.
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- EURONUTRA S.L, Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía, Campanillas, 29590, Spain.
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- University of Bordeaux, INSERM, Neurocentre Magendie, U1215, 33000 Bordeaux, France.
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- University of Bordeaux, INSERM, Neurocentre Magendie, U1215, 33000 Bordeaux, France.
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- Instituto de investigación Biomédica de Málaga-IBIMA, 29010 Málaga, Spain; UGC Salud Mental, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Málaga, Spain.
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- Instituto de investigación Biomédica de Málaga-IBIMA, 29010 Málaga, Spain; UGC Salud Mental, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Málaga, Spain.
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- Instituto de investigación Biomédica de Málaga-IBIMA, 29010 Málaga, Spain; Universidad de Málaga, Andalucia Tech, Facultad de Medicina, Campus de Teatinos s/n, 29071 Málaga, Spain; Departamento de Anatomía Humana, Medicina Legal e Historia de la Ciencia, Universidad de Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain.
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Dou Z, Chen C, Huang Q, Fu X. In vitro digestion of the whole blackberry fruit: bioaccessibility, bioactive variation of active ingredients and impacts on human gut microbiota. Food Chem 2022; 370:131001. [PMID: 34509148 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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In vitro digestion and fermentation of blackberry fruit was investigated, and results showed that the phenolics were mainly released in gastric phase while carbohydrates in small intestinal phase. The bioaccessibility for phenolics and carbohydrates were 42.80% and 69.30%, indicating most of phenolics still remain in colon and available for intestinal flora. The total phenolics released during the digestion account for the improvement of antioxidant and hypoglycemic activities. Especially, cyanidin-3-O-glucoside with higher released amount and bioaccessibility index (63.21%), exhibited the strongest α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. After fermentation, the non-digestible fractions of blackberry affected the ecosystem of the intestinal tract by decreasing the colonic pH (△pH = 1.10), enhancing the production of SCFAs and modulating gut microbiota composition (the ratio of Firmicute/Bacteroidetes decreased from13.18 to 0.87). The results provided insights into the digestive properties and health benefits of blackberry fruit after consumption.
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- Zuman Dou
- SCUT-Zhuhai Institute of Modern Industrial Innovation, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- SCUT-Zhuhai Institute of Modern Industrial Innovation, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China; Guangzhou Inst Modern Ind Technol, Nansha 511458, China; Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, Guangzhou 510640, China; Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou, China
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- SCUT-Zhuhai Institute of Modern Industrial Innovation, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China; Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- SCUT-Zhuhai Institute of Modern Industrial Innovation, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China; Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, Guangzhou 510640, China; Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou, China
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Gu Y, Li X, Chen H, Sun Y, Yang L, Ma Y, Yong Chan EC. Antidiabetic effects of multi-species probiotic and its fermented milk in mice via restoring gut microbiota and intestinal barrier. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.101619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Zhao L, Ouyang H, Zhang N, Wang C, Ji B, Zhou F. Effects of Huangjiu, Baijiu and Red Wine Combined With High-Fat Diet on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism: Aggravate or Alleviate? Alcohol Alcohol 2021; 56:334-347. [PMID: 33103190 DOI: 10.1093/alcalc/agaa097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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AIM To compare effects on certain health indices in rodents of different doses of alcoholic beverages, huangjiu (Chinese yellow wine), red wine and baijiu (Chinese liquor) combined with high-fat diet (HFD) and the pure HFD. METHODS A total of 80 rats were randomly divided into eight groups and treated with (a) basal diet (3.5 kcal/g); (b) HFD (19.5% w/w lard, 4.5 kcal/g) and (c) HFD with low or high doses of separate alcoholic beverages (2.5 and 5 g/kg ethanol, respectively) for 28 weeks. RESULTS Chronic drinking when combined with HFD was associated with reduced body weight, fat accumulation and serum TNF-α level, serum TG, TC and LDL-C levels, and improved glucose tolerance (OGTT) and insulin sensitivity (ITT), hepatic enzymes; elevated levels or activities of the antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione reductase, reduced the content of lipid peroxidation productions such as malondialdehyde, in comparison with the pure HFD intake. In addition, compared with HFD, drinking plus HFD improved microbiota dysbiosis, down-regulated the ratio of Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes and promoted the growth of some probiotics including Prevotellaceae_UCG-001 and norank_f__Bacteroidales_S24-7_group. CONCLUSION Overall, the three beverages showed different impacts on indicators but red wine showed the most 'beneficial' effects. Of course, higher ethanol dosages can be expected to cause overall negative health effects, and harms of high fat intake can be prevented by healthier diet.
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- Liang Zhao
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
- Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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Guo W, Kim SH, Wu D, Li L, Ortega EF, Thomas M, Meydani SN, Meydani M. Dietary Fruit and Vegetable Supplementation Suppresses Diet-Induced Atherosclerosis in LDL Receptor Knockout Mice. J Nutr 2021; 151:902-910. [PMID: 33561256 DOI: 10.1093/jn/nxaa410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Epidemiologic studies suggest that fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption is inversely associated with incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, evidence for causality is lacking, and the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. OBJECTIVES We aimed to determine whether there is a causal relation between consuming high levels of F&V and prevention of atherosclerosis, the hallmark of CVD pathogenesis. Furthermore, the underlying mechanisms were determined. METHODS Six-week-old male LDL receptor-knockout mice were randomly assigned to 3 diet groups (12 mice/group) for 20 wk: control (CON, 10% kcal fat, 0.20 g/kg cholesterol), atherogenic (Ath, 27% kcal fat, 0.55 g/kg cholesterol), and Ath supplemented with 15% F&V (Ath + FV) (equivalent to 8-9 servings/d in humans). F&V was added as a freeze-dried powder that was prepared from the 24 most commonly consumed F&Vs in the United States. Body weight, aortic atherosclerotic lesion area, hepatic steatosis area, serum lipid profile and proinflammatory cytokine TNF-α concentrations, gut microbiota, and liver TNF-α and fatty acid synthase (Fasn) mRNA concentrations were assessed. RESULTS F&V supplementation did not affect weight gain. Mice fed the Ath + FV diet had a smaller aortic atherosclerotic lesion area (71.7% less) and hepatic steatosis area (80.7% less) than those fed the Ath diet (both P < 0.001) independent of impact on weight, whereas no difference was found between Ath + FV and CON groups in these 2 pathologic markers. Furthermore, F&V supplementation prevented Ath diet-induced dyslipidemia (high concentrations of serum TG and VLDL cholesterol and lower concentrations of HDL cholesterol), reduced serum TNF-α concentration (by 21.5%), suppressed mRNA expression of liver TNF-α and Fasn, and ameliorated Ath-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that consuming a large quantity and variety of F&Vs causally attenuates diet-induced atherosclerosis and hepatic steatosis in mice. These effects of F&Vs are associated with, and may be mediated through, improved atherogenic dyslipidemia, alleviated gut dysbiosis, and suppressed inflammation.
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- Weimin Guo
- Nutritional Immunology Laboratories, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Vascular Biology Laboratories, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Nutritional Immunology Laboratories, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Nutritional Immunology Laboratories, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Nutritional Immunology Laboratories, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Vascular Biology Laboratories, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Nutritional Immunology Laboratories, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Vascular Biology Laboratories, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
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Zhao JD, Li Y, Sun M, Yu CJ, Li JY, Wang SH, Yang D, Guo CL, Du X, Zhang WJ, Cheng RD, Diao XC, Fang ZH. Effect of berberine on hyperglycaemia and gut microbiota composition in type 2 diabetic Goto-Kakizaki rats. World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27:708-724. [PMID: 33716449 PMCID: PMC7934002 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i8.708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND A recent investigation showed that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is 12.8% among individuals of Han ethnicity. Gut microbiota has been reported to play a central role in T2DM. Goto-Kakizaki (GK) rats show differences in gut microbiota compared to non-diabetic rats. Previous studies have indicated that berberine could be successfully used to manage T2DM. We sought to understand its hypoglycaemic effect and role in the regulation of the gut microbiota.
AIM To determine whether berberine can regulate glucose metabolism in GK rats via the gut microbiota.
METHODS GK rats were acclimatized for 1 wk. The GK rats were randomly divided into three groups and administered saline (Mo), metformin (Me), or berberine (Be). The observation time was 8 wk, and weight, fasting blood glucose (FBG), insulin, and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) were measured. Pancreatic tissue was observed for pathological changes. Additionally, we sequenced the 16S rRNA V3-V4 region of the gut microbiota and analysed the structure.
RESULTS Compared with the Mo group, the Me and Be groups displayed significant differences in FBG (P < 0.01) and GLP-1 (P < 0.05). A significant decrease in weight and homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance was noted in the Be group compared with those in the Me group (P < 0.01). The pancreatic islets of the Me- and Be-treated rats showed improvement in number, shape, and necrosis compared with those of Mo-treated rats. A total of 580 operational taxonomic units were obtained in the three groups. Compared to the Mo group, the Me and Be groups showed a shift in the structure of the gut microbiota. Correlation analysis indicated that FBG was strongly positively correlated with Clostridia_UCG-014 (P < 0.01) and negatively correlated with Allobaculum (P < 0.01). Body weight showed a positive correlation with Desulfovibrionaceae (P < 0.01) and a negative correlation with Akkermansia (P < 0.01). Importantly, our results demonstrated that Me and Be could significantly decrease Bacteroidetes (P < 0.01) and the Bacteroidetes/Firmicutes ratio (P < 0.01). Furthermore, Muribaculaceae (P < 0.01; P < 0.05) was significantly decreased in the Me and Be groups, and Allobaculum (P < 0.01) was significantly increased.
CONCLUSION Berberine has a substantial effect in improving metabolic parameters and modulating the gut microbiota composition in T2DM rats.
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- Jin-Dong Zhao
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230039, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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Dong T, Zhao F, Yuan K, Zhu X, Wang N, Xia F, Lu Y, Huang Z. Association Between Serum Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Levels and Salivary Microbiome Shifts. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2021; 11:603291. [PMID: 33718264 PMCID: PMC7952758 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2021.603291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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High serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are linked to many metabolic disorders, but the effects of TSH levels on the oral microbiota are still largely unknown. This study aimed to explore the association between the salivary microbiome in adults and serum TSH levels. Saliva and fasting blood samples were obtained from a health census conducted in Southeast China. All participants were divided according to serum TSH levels. The microbial genetic profiles and changes were acquired by 16S rDNA sequencing and bioinformatics analysis. Relevant anthropometric and biochemical measurements such as insulin resistance, blood lipids, and body composition were evaluated with laboratory tests and physical examinations. The salivary microbiome in individuals with higher TSH level showed significantly higher taxa diversity. Principal coordinates analysis and partial least squares discriminant analysis showed distinct clustering in the Abnormal and Normal Groups (Adonis, P=0.0320). Granulicatella was identified as a discriminative genus for comparison of the two groups. Fasting serum insulin, Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance, and hemoglobin A1 were elevated in the Abnormal Group (P<0.05), showing the presence of insulin resistance in individuals with abnormal higher serum TSH levels. Distance-based redundancy analysis revealed the association of this distinctive difference with salivary microbiome. In conclusion, shifts in microbial profile were observed in the saliva of individuals with different serum TSH levels, and insulin resistance may play an important role in the biochemical and microbial alteration.
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- Ting Dong
- Department of Endodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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Dou ZM, Chen C, Huang Q, Fu X. The structure, conformation, and hypoglycemic activity of a novel heteropolysaccharide from the blackberry fruit. Food Funct 2021; 12:5451-5464. [PMID: 33997873 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo00741f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A novel heteropolysaccharide fraction (BBP-24-3) with a relative molecular weight of 145.1 kDa was isolated from blackberry fruits. The BBP-24-3 was mainly composed of arabinose, glucose, and galacturonic acid with a ratio of 5.30 : 3.60 : 91.10 mol%. Structural analysis showed that BBP-24-3 possessed a 1,6-linked β-d-Glcp, 1, 2, 3, 5 linked α-l-Araf, and 1, 4 linked α-d-GalpA backbone with branches substituted at the C-2 and C-5 positions of arabinose units, which included 1, 2, 3, 4 linked β-d-Glcp and T-linked β-d-GalpA. The conformation analysis indicated that BBP-24-3 exhibited a solid spherical structure with a uniform distribution in 0.1 M NaCl solution. The BBP-24-3 exhibited excellent α-glucosidase inhibitory activity with an IC50 value of 3.70 mg mL-1, which was due to the structural change, including α-helix and random coil of α-glucosidase caused by BBP-24-3. The current work suggests the potential utilization of BBP-24-3 as an α-glucosidase inhibitor in healthy food for reducing the postprandial blood glucose level.
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- Zu-Man Dou
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China. and SCUT-Zhuhai Institute of Modern Industrial Innovation, Zhuhai 519715, China and Guangzhou Institute of Modern Industrial Technology, Nansha, 511458, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China. and SCUT-Zhuhai Institute of Modern Industrial Innovation, Zhuhai 519715, China and Guangzhou Institute of Modern Industrial Technology, Nansha, 511458, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China. and SCUT-Zhuhai Institute of Modern Industrial Innovation, Zhuhai 519715, China and Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, Guangzhou 510640, China and Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou 510640, China
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Li M, Ding L, Hu YL, Qin LL, Wu Y, Liu W, Wu LL, Liu TH. Herbal formula LLKL ameliorates hyperglycaemia, modulates the gut microbiota and regulates the gut-liver axis in Zucker diabetic fatty rats. J Cell Mol Med 2020; 25:367-382. [PMID: 33215869 PMCID: PMC7810939 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.16084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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LLKL, a new traditional Chinese medicine formula containing Edgeworthia gardneri (Wall.) Meisn., Sibiraea angustata and Crocus sativus L. (saffron), was designed to ameliorate type 2 diabetes mellitus. Despite the therapeutic benefits of LLKL, its underlying mechanisms remain elusive. This study evaluated the LLKL anti-diabetic efficacy and its effect on gut microbiota to elucidate its mechanism of action in Zucker diabetic fatty rats. We found that administration of different LLKL concentrations (4.68, 2.34 and 1.17 g/kg/d) improved several diabetic parameters after a 6-week treatment. Moreover, LLKL modulated gut microbiota dysbiosis, increased the expression of occluding and maintained intestinal epithelial homeostasis, leading to a reduction in LPS, TNF-α and IL-6 levels. Hepatic transcriptomic analysis showed that the Toll-like receptor signalling pathway was markedly enriched by LLKL treatment. RT-qPCR results validated that LLKL treatment decreased the expressions of TLR4, MyD88 and CTSK. Furthermore, a gene set enrichment analysis indicated that LLKL enhanced the insulin signalling pathway and inhibited glycerolipid metabolism and fatty acid metabolism, which were verified by the liver biochemical analysis. These findings demonstrate that LLKL ameliorates hyperglycaemia, modulates the gut microbiota and regulates the gut-liver axis, which might contribute to its anti-diabetic effect.
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- Mei Li
- Key Laboratory of Health Cultivation of the Ministry of Education, Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Health Cultivation of the Ministry of Education, Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Health Cultivation of the Ministry of Education, Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Health Cultivation of the Ministry of Education, Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Health Cultivation of the Ministry of Education, Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Health Cultivation of the Ministry of Education, Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Health Cultivation of the Ministry of Education, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Health Cultivation of the Ministry of Education, Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,Tibetan Medical College, Lhasa, China
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Li L, Zhao Y, Han G, Guo J, Meng Z, Chen M. Progress in the Study and Use of Seawater Vegetables. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:5998-6006. [PMID: 32374599 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c00346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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As global soil salinization increases, halophytes that can grow in saline soils are the primary choice for improving soil quality. Some halophytes can even be irrigated with seawater and used as vegetables. These so-called seawater vegetables include those that can be planted on saline and alkali soils and some edible halophytes and ordinary vegetables that are salt-tolerant. The cultivation of seawater vegetables on saline soil has become a matter of increasing interest. In this review, we focus on the salt-tolerance mechanisms and potential applications of some seawater vegetables. We also summarize their value to health, medicine, industry, and the economy as a whole. Further improvement and development to support the use of seawater vegetables will require in-depth research at the cellular and molecular levels.
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- Lingyu Li
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Stress Research, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, P.R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Stress Research, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, P.R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Stress Research, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, P.R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Stress Research, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, P.R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Stress Research, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, P.R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Stress Research, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, P.R. China
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Fang S, Chen X, Pan J, Chen Q, Zhou L, Wang C, Xiao T, Gan QF. Dynamic distribution of gut microbiota in meat rabbits at different growth stages and relationship with average daily gain (ADG). BMC Microbiol 2020; 20:116. [PMID: 32410629 PMCID: PMC7227296 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-020-01797-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background The mammalian intestinal tract harbors diverse and dynamic microbial communities that play pivotal roles in host health, metabolism, immunity, and development. Average daily gain (ADG) is an important growth trait in meat rabbit industry. The effects of gut microbiota on ADG in meat rabbits are still unknown. Results In this study, we investigated the dynamic distribution of gut microbiota in commercial Ira rabbits from weaning to finishing and uncover the relationship between the microbiota and average daily gain (ADG) via 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The results indicated that the richness and diversity of gut microbiota significantly increased with age. Gut microbial structure was less variable among finishing rabbits than among weaning rabbits. The relative abundances of the dominant phyla Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Verrucomicrobia and Cyanobacteria, and the 15 predominant genera significantly varied with age. Metagenomic prediction analysis showed that both KOs and KEGG pathways related to the metabolism of monosaccharides and vitamins were enriched in the weaning rabbits, while those related to the metabolism of amino acids and polysaccharides were more abundant in the finishing rabbits. We identified 34 OTUs, 125 KOs, and 25 KEGG pathways that were significantly associated with ADG. OTUs annotation suggested that butyrate producing bacteria belong to the family Ruminococcaceae and Bacteroidales_S24-7_group were positively associated with ADG. Conversely, Eubacterium_coprostanoligenes_group, Christensenellaceae_R-7_group, and opportunistic pathogens were negatively associated with ADG. Both KOs and KEGG pathways correlated with the metabolism of vitamins, basic amino acids, and short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) showed positive correlations with ADG, while those correlated with aromatic amino acids metabolism and immune response exhibited negative correlations with ADG. In addition, our results suggested that 10.42% of the variation in weaning weight could be explained by the gut microbiome. Conclusions Our findings give a glimpse into the dynamic shifts in gut microbiota of meat rabbits and provide a theoretical basis for gut microbiota modulation to improve ADG in the meat rabbit industry.
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- Shaoming Fang
- College of Animal Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- College of Life Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- College of Animal Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- College of Animal Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- College of Animal Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- College of Animal Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
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- College of Animal Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
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