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Kim AT, Li S, Kim Y, You YJ, Park Y. Food preference-based screening method for identification of effectors of substance use disorders using Caenorhabditis elegans. Life Sci 2024; 345:122580. [PMID: 38514005 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
Abstract
Substance use disorder (SUD) affects over 48 million Americans aged 12 and over. Thus, identifying novel chemicals contributing to SUD will be critical for developing efficient prevention and mitigation strategies. Considering the complexity of the actions and effects of these substances on human behavior, a high-throughput platform using a living organism is ideal. We developed a quick and easy screening assay using Caenorhabditis elegans. C. elegans prefers high-quality food (Escherichia coli HB101) over low-quality food (Bacillus megaterium), with a food preference index of approximately 0.2, defined as the difference in the number of worms at E. coli HB101 and B. megaterium over the total worm number. The food preference index was significantly increased by loperamide, a μ-opioid receptor (MOPR) agonist, and decreased by naloxone, a MOPR antagonist. These changes depended on npr-17, a C. elegans homolog of opioid receptors. In addition, the food preference index was significantly increased by arachidonyl-2'-chloroethylamide, a cannabinoid 1 receptor (CB1R) agonist, and decreased by rimonabant, a CB1R inverse agonist. These changes depended on npr-19, a homolog of CB1R. These results suggest that the conserved opioid and endocannabinoid systems modulate the food preference behaviors of C. elegans. Finally, the humanoid C. elegans strains where npr-17 was replaced with human MOPR and where npr-19 was replaced with human CB1R phenocopied the changes in food preference by the drug treatment. Together, the current results show that this method can be used to rapidly screen the potential effectors of MOPR and CB1R to yield results highly translatable to humans.
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- Aaron Taehwan Kim
- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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Lee DJ, Kang AN, Lee J, Kwak MJ, Mun D, Lee D, Oh S, Kim Y. Molecular characterization of Fusarium venenatum-based microbial protein in animal models of obesity using multi-omics analysis. Commun Biol 2024; 7:133. [PMID: 38278957 PMCID: PMC10817893 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-024-05791-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Microbial protein, produced by fermentation of Fusarium venenatum is a promising candidate alternative protein source. Previous study has demonstrated its ability to improve hyperlipidemia in rats, yet the related mechanism remains unclear. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the potential of F. venenatum as an alternative protein source and its impact on lipid metabolism using multi-omics analysis. Initial experiments with Caenorhabditis elegans revealed that F. venenatum enhanced longevity, improved immune responses, and reduced lipid metabolism by downregulating fat synthesis-related genes. Subsequently, we conducted experiments with mice on a high-fat diet to confirm the anti-obesity effects of F. venenatum. The groups fed F. venenatum showed improved lipid profiles and reduced hepatic fat accumulation. Furthermore, fecal metabolomic analysis showed higher excretion of primary bile acid and cholesterol in the groups fed F. venenatum which might lead to a decrease in lipid digestion and hepatic fat accumulation. Collectively, this series of experiments revealed the potential of F. venenatum as a sustainable alternative protein and its application as an anti-obesity supplement.
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- Daniel Junpyo Lee
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- Agricultural Microbiology Division, Department of Agricultural Biology, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Wanju-gun, 55365, Korea
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- Department of Functional Food and Biotechnology, Jeonju University, Jeonju, 55069, Korea.
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea.
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Shi X, Yu X, Yang L, Duan X. Ethyl acetate extract of Gastrodia elata protects Caenorhabditis elegans from oxidative stress and amyloid β peptide toxicity. Exp Ther Med 2023; 26:405. [PMID: 37522064 PMCID: PMC10375435 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2023.12104] [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: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Gastrodia elata Blume is a traditional Chinese medicine with a long history, which has numerous pharmacological activities, such as anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation and protection of nerves. The present study investigated the regulatory effect of ethyl acetate extract of Gastrodia elata (EEGE) on the β-amyloid (Aβ) toxicity of Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). First, the main components of EEGE were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography, and the total phenols, total flavonoids and total antioxidant capacity of EEGE were determined. Next, the regulation effect of EEGE on Aβ-induced toxicity of C. elegans was evaluated through experiments on nematode paralysis, lifespan, oxidative and heat stress, locomotor ability, reproductive ability, reactive oxygen species (ROS) level, Aβ aggregation test, malondialdehyde (MDA) level, catalase (CAT) activity and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. Finally, the mechanism of EEGE was elucidated using RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) and the expression levels of related genes were verified using quantitative PCR. The present study revealed that the main components of EEGE included phosphorylated (p)-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, p-hydroxybenzaldehyde and 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenylmethane, possessing strong in vitro free radical scavenging and reducing abilities. In addition, after the intervention of EEGE, the paralysis of nematodes could be delayed, the survival time of the nematodes was prolonged, the survival rate of the nematodes under stress (high temperature and oxidation) conditions was improved, the activity capacity and reproductive capacity of the nematodes were improved, the activities of SOD and CAT were improved and the levels of ROS and MDA were reduced. Notably, EEGE directly inhibited Aβ plaque aggregation in nematodes. RNA-Seq analysis showed that EEGE regulated metabolism and longevity-related genes, and these genes were regulated by the insulin/IGF-1 signaling (IIS) pathway. Therefore, the present study hypothesized that the regulatory mechanism of EEGE was significantly related to the IIS pathway. The present research results demonstrated that the protective effect of EEGE on transgenic C. elegans was to reduce Aβ protein aggregation, improve the in vivo antioxidant level, effectively remove free radicals and to regulate the expression of genes related to IIS pathway, thereby reducing Aβ-induced toxicity and delaying nematode paralysis.
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- Xiongfei Shi
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Dai and Yi Medicines, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, P.R. China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Dai and Yi Medicines, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, P.R. China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Dai and Yi Medicines, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, P.R. China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Dai and Yi Medicines, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, P.R. China
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Liu L, Kong Q, Xiang Z, Kuang X, Wang H, Zhou L, Feng S, Chen T, Ding C. Integrated Analysis of Transcriptome and Metabolome Provides Insight into Camellia oleifera Oil Alleviating Fat Accumulation in High-Fat Caenorhabditis elegans. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11615. [PMID: 37511379 PMCID: PMC10380387 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Camellia oil (CO) is a high medicinal and nutritional value edible oil. However, its ability to alleviate fat accumulation in high-fat Caenorhabditis elegans has not been well elucidated. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of CO on fat accumulation in high-fat C. elegans via transcriptome and metabolome analysis. The results showed that CO significantly reduced fat accumulation in high-fat C. elegans by 10.34% (Oil Red O method) and 11.54% (TG content method), respectively. Furthermore, CO primarily altered the transcription levels of genes involved in longevity regulating pathway. Specifically, CO decreased lipid storage in high-fat C. elegans by inhibiting fat synthesis. In addition, CO supplementation modulated the abundance of metabolic biomarkers related to pyrimidine metabolism and riboflavin metabolism. The integrated transcriptome and metabolome analyses indicated that CO supplementation could alleviate fat accumulation in high-fat C. elegans by regulating retinol metabolism, drug metabolism-cytochrome P450, metabolism of xenobiotics by cytochrome P450, ascorbate and aldarate metabolism, and pentose and glucuronate interconversions. Overall, these findings highlight the potential health benefits of CO that could potentially be used as a functional edible oil.
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- Li Liu
- College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China
- Institute of Agro-Products Processing Science and Technology, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China
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Liu Z, Cheng L, Yang B, Cao Z, Sun M, Feng Y, Xu A. Effects of moderate static magnetic fields on the lipogenesis and lipolysis in different genders of Caenorhabditis elegans. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 259:115005. [PMID: 37210995 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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With the rapid development of magnetic technology, the biological effects of moderate static magnetic fields (SMFs) have attracted increasing research interest due to their potential medical diagnosis and treatment application. The present study explored the effects of moderate SMFs on the lipid metabolism of Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) in different genders including male, female, and hermaphrodite. We found that the fat content was significantly decreased by moderate SMFs in wild-type N2 worms, which was associated with their development stages. The diameters of lipid droplets in N2 worms, him-5 worms, and fog-2 worms were greatly decreased by 19.23%, 15.38%, and 23.07% at young adult stage under 0.5 T SMF, respectively. The mRNA levels of lipolysis related genes atgl-1 and nhr-76 were significantly up-regulated by SMF exposure, while the mRNA levels of the lipogenesis related genes fat-6, fat-7, and sbp-1 were down-regulated by SMF, whereas the concentration of β-oxidase was increased. There was a slight effect of SMF on the mRNA levels of β-oxidation related genes. Moreover, the insulin and serotonin pathway were regulated by SMF, instead of the TOR pathway. In wild-type worms, we found that their lifespan was prolonged by exposure to 0.5 T SMF. Our data suggested that moderate SMFs could significantly modify the lipogenesis and lipolysis process in C. elegans in a gender and development stage-dependent manner, which could provide a novel insight into understanding the function of moderate SMFs in living organisms.
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- Zicheng Liu
- School of Environmental Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China; Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, CAS, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, CAS, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China; Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, CAS, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, CAS, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China; Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, CAS, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, CAS, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China; Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, CAS, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, CAS, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, CAS, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, CAS, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, CAS, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, CAS, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China; Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, CAS, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, CAS, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China.
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Balkrishna A, Gohel V, Pathak N, Singh R, Tomer M, Rawat M, Dev R, Varshney A. Anti-oxidant response of lipidom modulates lipid metabolism in Caenorhabditis elegans and in OxLDL-induced human macrophages by tuning inflammatory mediators. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 160:114309. [PMID: 36709598 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114309] [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: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Atherosclerosis is the main pathological process of several cardiovascular diseases. It may begin early in life and stay latent and asymptomatic for an extended period before its clinical manifestation. The formation of foamy macrophages due to dysregulated lipid metabolism is a key event in the development and progression of atherosclerotic plaque. The current pharmacotherapy for atherosclerosis is not able to address multiple aetiologies associated with the disease. Lipidom, an herbal prescription medicine, has anti-oxidant, lipid lowering and anti-inflammatory properties that lead to multifaceted treatment benefits against chronic inflammation, dyslipidaemia, and oxidative stress. The present study aimed to characterize the pharmacological effects of Lipidom using various experimental models. The phytochemical analysis of Lipidom was performed on ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) platform. Lipidom was evaluated for cytosafety, IL-1β and MCP-1 release, modulation of NLRP3 pathway, NFκB activity, ROS generation, lipid accumulation and gene expression in THP1 macrophages. Furthermore, Lipidom evaluation was also performed in the N2, CF1553, and TJ356 strains of Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). The evaluation of brood size, adult (%), lipid accumulation, triglyceride levels, SOD-3 GFP signal, MDA formation, DAF-16 nuclear translocation, and gene expression was performed in C. elegans. Lipidom treatment significantly reduced the inflammatory mediators, lipid accumulation, oxidative stress, and normalized genes involved in the development of foamy macrophages. Lipidom treated C. elegans showed a significant decline in lipid accumulation and oxidative stress. Taken together, Lipidom treatment showed a multifaceted approach in the modulation of several mediators responsible for the development and progression of atherosclerotic plaque.
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- Acharya Balkrishna
- Drug Discovery and Development Division, Patanjali Research Institute, Governed by Patanjali Research Foundation Trust, NH-58, Haridwar 249405, Uttarakhand, India; Department of Allied and Applied Sciences, University of Patanjali, Patanjali Yog Peeth, Roorkee-Haridwar Road, Haridwar 249405, Uttarakhand, India; Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust, 40 Lambhill Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow G411AU, UK
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- Drug Discovery and Development Division, Patanjali Research Institute, Governed by Patanjali Research Foundation Trust, NH-58, Haridwar 249405, Uttarakhand, India
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- Drug Discovery and Development Division, Patanjali Research Institute, Governed by Patanjali Research Foundation Trust, NH-58, Haridwar 249405, Uttarakhand, India
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- Drug Discovery and Development Division, Patanjali Research Institute, Governed by Patanjali Research Foundation Trust, NH-58, Haridwar 249405, Uttarakhand, India
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- Drug Discovery and Development Division, Patanjali Research Institute, Governed by Patanjali Research Foundation Trust, NH-58, Haridwar 249405, Uttarakhand, India
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- Drug Discovery and Development Division, Patanjali Research Institute, Governed by Patanjali Research Foundation Trust, NH-58, Haridwar 249405, Uttarakhand, India
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- Drug Discovery and Development Division, Patanjali Research Institute, Governed by Patanjali Research Foundation Trust, NH-58, Haridwar 249405, Uttarakhand, India
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- Drug Discovery and Development Division, Patanjali Research Institute, Governed by Patanjali Research Foundation Trust, NH-58, Haridwar 249405, Uttarakhand, India; Department of Allied and Applied Sciences, University of Patanjali, Patanjali Yog Peeth, Roorkee-Haridwar Road, Haridwar 249405, Uttarakhand, India; Special Centre for Systems Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India.
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Núñez S, Moliner C, Valero MS, Mustafa AM, Maggi F, Gómez-Rincón C, López V. Antidiabetic and anti-obesity properties of a polyphenol-rich flower extract from Tagetes erecta L. and its effects on Caenorhabditis elegans fat storages. J Physiol Biochem 2023:10.1007/s13105-023-00953-5. [PMID: 36961724 DOI: 10.1007/s13105-023-00953-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease characterized by a high blood sugar level that can cause severe complications to the organism or even death when not treated. However, certain dietary habits and foods may have beneficial effects on this condition. A polyphenolic-rich extract (containing hyperoside, isoquercitrin, quercetin, ellagic acid, and vanillic acid) of Tageres erecta L. (T. erecta) was obtained from yellow and orange flowers using an ethanolic Soxhlet extraction. These extracts were screened for antidiabetic and anti-obesity properties using in vitro and in vivo procedures. The capacity to inhibit the enzymes lipase and α-glucosidase, as well as the inhibition of advance glycation end-products (AGEs) was tested in vitro. Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) was used as an obesity in vivo model to assess extracts effects on fat accumulation using the wild-type strain N2 and a mutant with no N3 fatty acid desaturase activity BX24. Extracts from both cultivars (yellow and orange) T. erecta presented in vitro inhibitory activity against the enzymes lipase and α-glucosidase, showing lower IC50 values than acarbose (control). They also showed important activity in preventing AGEs formation. The polyphenol-rich matrices reduced the fat content of obese worms in the wild-type strain (N2) down to levels of untreated C. elegans, with no significant differences found between negative control (100% reduction) and both tested samples (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, the fat reduction was considerably lower in the BX24 mutants (fat-1(wa-9)), suggesting that N3 fatty acid desaturase activity could be partially involved in the T. erecta flower effect. Our findings suggested that polyphenols from T. erecta can be considered candidate bioactive compounds in the prevention and improvement of metabolic chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
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- Sonia Núñez
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad San Jorge, Villanueva de Gállego, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad San Jorge, Villanueva de Gállego, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Legal and Forensic Medicine, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
- Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón, IA2, Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project (ChIP), School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project (ChIP), School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad San Jorge, Villanueva de Gállego, Zaragoza, Spain.
- Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón, IA2, Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA, Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad San Jorge, Villanueva de Gállego, Zaragoza, Spain
- Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón, IA2, Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA, Zaragoza, Spain
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Naringin Alleviates Glucose-Induced Aging by Reducing Fat Accumulation and Promoting Autophagy in Caenorhabditis elegans. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15040907. [PMID: 36839265 PMCID: PMC9961211 DOI: 10.3390/nu15040907] [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: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
Abstract
Naringin (Nar) is a dihydroflavonoid compound, widely found in citrus fruit and used in Chinese herbal medicine. As a phytochemical, it acts as a dietary supplement that can delay aging and prevent aging-related disease, such as obesity and diabetes. However, its exact mechanism remains unclear. In this study, the high-glucose-induced (HGI) Caenorhabditis elegans model was used to evaluate the anti-aging and anti-obesity effects of Nar. The mean lifespan and fast movement span of HGI worms were extended roughly 24% and 11%, respectively, by Nar treatment. Oil red O staining revealed a significant reduction in fat accumulation and dFP::LGG-labeled worms showed the promotion of autophagy. Additionally, whole transcriptome sequencing and gene set variation analysis suggested that Nar upregulated the lipid biosynthesis and metabolism pathways, as well as the TGF-β, Wnt and longevity signaling pathways. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis identified hub genes in these pathways for further analysis. Mutant worms and RNA interference were used to study mechanisms; the suppression of hlh-30, lgg-1, unc-51, pha-4, skn-1 and yap-1 disabled the fat-lowering, lifespan-prolonging, and health-promoting properties of Nar. Collectively, our findings indicate that Nar plays an important role in alleviating HGI-aging and anti-obesity effects by reducing fat accumulation and promoting autophagy.
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Li Q, Xiao M, Li N, Cai W, Zhao C, Liu B, Zeng F. Application of
Caenorhabditis elegans
in the evaluation of food nutrition: A review. EFOOD 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/efd2.68] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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- Quancen Li
- College of Food Science Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
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- College of Food Science Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
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- College of Food Science Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
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- College of Food Science Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
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- College of Food Science Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
- College of Marine Sciences Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
- Engineering Research Center of Fujian Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
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- College of Food Science Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
- Engineering Research Center of Fujian Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
- National Engineering Research Center of JUNCAO Technology Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
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- College of Food Science Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
- Engineering Research Center of Fujian Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
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Ding F, Zhao Y. Astaxanthin Induces Transcriptomic Responses Associated with Lifespan Extension in Caenorhabditis elegans. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:2115. [PMID: 36358487 PMCID: PMC9687064 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11112115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Astaxanthin is a marine xanthophyll carotenoid which effectively prevents intracellular oxidative stress and has beneficial effects against various human diseases. It has been shown that astaxanthin protects Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) from oxidative damages and extends the lifespan of C. elegans possibly by modulating genes involved in insulin/insulin-like growth factor (IGF) signaling (IIS) and the oxidoreductase system, although the exact mechanisms remain elusive. In this study, RNA sequencing analyses were employed to identify the differentially expressed genes in C. elegans in response to astaxanthin treatment. A total of 190 mRNAs and 6 microRNAs (miRNAs) were significantly changed by astaxanthin treatment in C. elegans. Gene ontology (GO) term and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analyses indicated that the mRNAs and miRNAs significantly altered by astaxanthin mainly function in innate immunity, lipid metabolism and stress responses, a significant portion of which are related to lifespan regulation in C. elegans. The study revealed novel mRNA and miRNA targets of astaxanthin, providing new insights for understanding the anti-aging mechanisms and the biological function of astaxanthin.
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- Feng Ding
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- Department of Bioengineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- Department of Bioengineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, China
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Yavorov-Dayliev D, Milagro FI, Ayo J, Oneca M, Aranaz P. Pediococcus acidilactici CECT9879 (pA1c) Counteracts the Effect of a High-Glucose Exposure in C. elegans by Affecting the Insulin Signaling Pathway (IIS). Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23052689. [PMID: 35269839 PMCID: PMC8910957 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23052689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The increasing prevalence of metabolic syndrome-related diseases, including type-2 diabetes and obesity, makes it urgent to develop new alternative therapies, such as probiotics. In this study, we have used Caenorhabditis elegans under a high-glucose condition as a model to examine the potential probiotic activities of Pediococcusacidilactici CECT9879 (pA1c). The supplementation with pA1c reduced C. elegans fat accumulation in a nematode growth medium (NGM) and in a high-glucose (10 mM) NGM medium. Moreover, treatment with pA1c counteracted the effect of the high glucose by reducing reactive oxygen species by 20%, retarding the aging process and extending the nematode median survival (>2 days in comparison with untreated control worms). Gene expression analyses demonstrated that the probiotic metabolic syndrome-alleviating activities were mediated by modulation of the insulin/IGF-1 signaling pathway (IIS) through the reversion of the glucose-nuclear-localization of daf-16 and the overexpression of ins-6 and daf-16 mediators, increased expression of fatty acid (FA) peroxisomal β-oxidation genes, and downregulation of FA biosynthesis key genes. Taken together, our data suggest that pA1c could be considered a potential probiotic strain for the prevention of the metabolic syndrome-related disturbances and highlight the use of C. elegans as an appropriate in vivo model for the study of the mechanisms underlying these diseases.
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- Deyan Yavorov-Dayliev
- Genbioma Aplicaciones SL. Polígono Industrial Noain-Esquiroz, Calle S, Nave 4, 31191 Esquíroz, Spain; (D.Y.-D.); (J.A.); (M.O.)
- Center for Nutrition Research, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
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- Center for Nutrition Research, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
- Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de la Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERObn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-948-425600 (ext. 806553)
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- Genbioma Aplicaciones SL. Polígono Industrial Noain-Esquiroz, Calle S, Nave 4, 31191 Esquíroz, Spain; (D.Y.-D.); (J.A.); (M.O.)
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- Genbioma Aplicaciones SL. Polígono Industrial Noain-Esquiroz, Calle S, Nave 4, 31191 Esquíroz, Spain; (D.Y.-D.); (J.A.); (M.O.)
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- Center for Nutrition Research, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
- Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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Caenorhabditis elegans as a model for obesity research. Curr Res Food Sci 2021; 4:692-697. [PMID: 34647034 PMCID: PMC8501670 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2021.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Caenorhabditis elegans, a free-living nematode, is an animal model that has been extensively employed in a variety of research fields, including in the study of obesity. Its favorable features include its compact size, short life cycle, large brood size, easy handling, low cost, availability of complete genetic information, 65% conserved human diseases-associated genes, relatively easy genetic manipulation, and research using Caenorhabditis elegans does not require approvals by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. These advantages make Caenorhabditis elegans a great in vivo model for life science research including obesity research. In this review, we provide graphic overviews of Caenorhabditis elegans' basic anatomy, growth conditions, routes of compound delivery, and fat metabolism, both synthesis and degradation pathways, including major signaling pathways involved. Our aim is to provide an overview for researchers interested in applying C. elegans as an in vivo model for the screening and identification of anti-obesity bioactive compounds prior to testing in vertebrate animal models.
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Bai J, Li J, Pan R, Zhu Y, Xiao X, Li Y, Li C. Polysaccharides from Volvariella volvacea inhibit fat accumulation in C. elegans dependent on the aak-2/nhr-49-mediated pathway. J Food Biochem 2021; 45:e13912. [PMID: 34561881 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Volvariella volvacea has bioactivities in improving immunity, anti-oxidation, and alleviating obesity, which is an excellent functional food. Polysaccharide from Volvariella volvacea (VPS), one of the main bioactive components, exerts a potential fat-lowering effect, but its exact mechanism remains unclear. In this study, the effects and molecular pathways of VPS regulate the fat deposition of Caenorhabditis elegans. Results showed that VPS at low (250 μg/ml), medium (500 μg/ml) and high (750 μg/ml) concentrations all reduced the overall fat, without inhibitory effects on the growth and movement abilities of nematode. VPS at 500 μg/ml could dramatically decrease the triglyceride (TG) level of wild-type nematode, while no significant changes in TG content were observed in mutants deficient in aak-2 (energy receptor), nhr-49 (nuclear transcription factor), fat-5, and fat-7 genes. VPS declines fat storage of C. elegans, largely through the aak-2/nhr-49-mediated fatty acid synthesis pathway, and partially the acs-2-mediated fatty acid oxidation pathway. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: A model illustrates the mechanism of polysaccharide from Volvariella volvacea (VPS) inhibiting fat accumulation in Caenorhabditis elegans. VPS may directly or indirectly activate the energy sensor aak-2, which governs lipid metabolism. Results demonstrate that VPS regulates fat metabolism including fatty acid oxidation (FAO) and fatty acid synthesis (FAS), rather than lipolysis. In the FAO, VPS promotes FAO by up-regulating the mRNA and protein levels of acs-2. In FAS, VPS significantly down-regulated the transcriptional regulator nhr-49 and the downstream targets fat-5, fat-6, and fat-7, thereby declining the overall fat deposition. In conclusion, VPS inhibits the fat accumulation of C. elegans largely dependent on an aak-2/nhr-49-mediated FAS pathway.
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- Juan Bai
- Engineering Research Center of Edible and Medicinal Fungi, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China.,School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.,Jiangsu Jiangnan Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Edible and Medicinal Fungi, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Edible and Medicinal Fungi, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
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Yue Y, Hao G, Cho J, Park Y. Curcumin reduced fat accumulation in Caenorhabditis elegans. Curr Res Food Sci 2021; 4:551-556. [PMID: 34458861 PMCID: PMC8379381 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2021.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Curcumin, the primary bioactive substance in turmeric, is known to be associated with weight loss. In this study, we employed Caenorhabditis elegans, a well-established in vivo nematode model to explore the role of curcumin in regulating lipid metabolism. C. elegans administrated with curcumin (10, 25 and 50 μM) exhibited significantly reduced fat accumulation, along with smaller body size (width) when compared to the control, without significantly affecting the feeding behavior. Locomotive activity (average moving speed) was significantly increased by curcumin treatment, suggesting a potential increase in energy expenditure. The reduced fat accumulation by curcumin was dependent on lipogenesis-associated genes, sbp-1 (encodes the homolog of sterol response element binding proteins) and fat-6 (encodes a homolog of stearoyl-CoA desaturase), as curcumin significantly down-regulated the expression levels of these two genes and its fat reduction effect was nulled by the mutation of sbp-1 and fat-6. Additionally, the increased locomotive activity by curcumin was dependent on sbp-1. Current results suggest that curcumin decreases fat accumulation by inhibiting sbp-1/fat-6-mediated signaling in Caenorhabditis elegans. Curcumin inhibited fat accumulation and increased locomotion in C. elegans. Reduced fat accumulation by curcumin was via sbp-1/fat-6-dependent mechanism. Increased locomotive activity by curcumin was dependent on sbp-1.
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- Yiren Yue
- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA
- Corresponding author. Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, 102 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA.
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Guo X, Sun XT, Liang L, Shi LK, Liu RJ, Chang M, Wang XG. Physical Stability, Oxidative Stability, and Bioactivity of Nanoemulsion Delivery Systems Incorporating Lipophilic Ingredients: Impact of Oil Saturation Degree. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:5405-5415. [PMID: 33882671 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c00013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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There is great interest in the application of a lipid-based delivery system (like nanoemulsion) to improve the bioavailability of lipophilic components. Although emulsion characteristics are believed to be influenced by oil types, there is still a lack of systematic research concentrating on the effect of oil saturation degree on the nanoemulsion quality, especially for evaluation of the bioactivity. Here, we aimed to test the effect of oil saturation degree on the physical stability, oxidative stability, and bioactivity of the designed nanoemulision system. Our findings suggest that the oxidative stability and bioactivity of a nanoemulsion incorporating tocopherol and sesamol highly depend on the oil saturation. A nanoemulsion with an oil with a high degree of unsaturation was more susceptible to oxidation, and addition of tocopherol and sesamol could retard the lipid oxidation. Sesamol exhibited better bioactivity during the experiment compared with tocopherol in the Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) model. The lipid-lowering effect of tocopherol and sesamol increased with lower saturation oil groups. The antioxidant activity of tocopherol and sesamol was higher in the high saturation oil groups. Overall, the obtained data is meaningful for applications using the designed systems to deliver lipophilic ingredients.
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- Xin Guo
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan, University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan, University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, 225127 Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan, University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan, University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan, University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan, University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Yue Y, Wang J, Shen P, Kim KH, Park Y. Methylglyoxal influences development of Caenorhabditis elegans via lin-41-dependent pathway. Food Chem Toxicol 2021; 152:112238. [PMID: 33901606 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2021.112238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Methylglyoxal is a highly reactive dicarbonyl compound. It can be obtained either endogenously through biological enzymatic/non-enzymatic pathways or exogenously via the uptake of certain foods and beverages, such as Manuka honey. Studies about its biological properties are quite controversial, though the majority reported a positive association between methylglyoxal and certain pathologies. In this report, we tested if methylglyoxal can alter the development of animals using Caenorhabditis elegans as the in vivo model. Treatment of methylglyoxal at 0.1 and 1 mmol/L for 2 days significantly inhibited the development of Caenorhabditis elegans, particularly targeting the transition from L3 stage. Pharyngeal pumping rate, the food intake marker was also significantly reduced by methylglyoxal at both 0.1 and 1 mmol/L. Additionally, treatment of 0.1 mmol/L methylglyoxal increased, while 1 mmol/L methylglyoxal decreased the nematodes' average moving speed. The effect of methylglyoxal on development was in part due to the modulation of lin-41, which encodes a homolog of human TRIM71. The mutation of lin-41 could alleviate or abolish the effects of methylglyoxal on growth rate, body size, pumping rate and locomotive activity. In summary, these results suggested that methylglyoxal influenced the development of Caenorhabditis elegans, which is in part via the lin-41-dependent pathway.
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- Yiren Yue
- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Department of Agriculture, Culinology® and Hospitality Management, Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN, 56258, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA; Center for Cancer Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA.
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Ma J, Zheng Y, Tang W, Yan W, Nie H, Fang J, Liu G. Dietary polyphenols in lipid metabolism: A role of gut microbiome. ANIMAL NUTRITION (ZHONGGUO XU MU SHOU YI XUE HUI) 2020; 6:404-409. [PMID: 33364456 PMCID: PMC7750795 DOI: 10.1016/j.aninu.2020.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Polyphenols are a class of non-essential phytonutrients, which are abundant in fruits and vegetables. Dietary polyphenols or foods rich in polyphenols are widely recommended for metabolic health. Indeed, polyphenols (i.e., catechins, resveratrol, and curcumin) are increasingly recognized as a regulator of lipid metabolism in host. The mechanisms, at least in part, may be highly associated with gut microbiome. This review mainly discussed the beneficial effects of dietary polyphenols on lipid metabolism. The potential mechanisms of gut microbiome are focused on the effect of dietary polyphenols on gut microbiota compositions and how gut microbiota affect polyphenol metabolism. Together, dietary polyphenols may be a useful nutritional strategy for manipulation of lipid metabolism or obesity care.
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- Jie Ma
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Applied Microbial Resources Development for Livestock and Poultry, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Applied Microbial Resources Development for Livestock and Poultry, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Applied Microbial Resources Development for Livestock and Poultry, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Sichuan Academy of Animal Sciences, Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Applied Microbial Resources Development for Livestock and Poultry, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Agricultural and Rural Office of Chunkou Town, Liuyang, Hunan, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Applied Microbial Resources Development for Livestock and Poultry, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Applied Microbial Resources Development for Livestock and Poultry, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Yue Y, Li S, Qian Z, Pereira RF, Lee J, Doherty JJ, Zhang Z, Peng Y, Clark JM, Timme-Laragy AR, Park Y. Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) impaired reproduction and altered offspring physiological functions in Caenorhabditis elegans. Food Chem Toxicol 2020; 145:111695. [PMID: 32835727 PMCID: PMC7554236 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2020.111695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), a shorter chain Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) cognate of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), has been used as replacement for the toxic surfactant PFOS. However, emerging evidences suggest safety concerns for PFBS and its effect on reproductive health is still understudied. Therefore, the current work aimed to investigate the effect of PFBS, in comparison to PFOS, on reproductive health using Caenorhabditis elegans as an in vivo animal model. PFOS (≥10 μM) and PFBS (≥1000 μM) significantly impaired the reproduction capacity of C. elegans, represented as reduced brood size (total egg number) and progeny number (hatched offspring number), without affecting the hatchability. Additionally, the preconception exposure of PFOS and PFBS significantly altered the embryonic nutrient loading and composition, which further led to abnormalities in growth rate, body size and locomotive activity in F1 offspring. Though the effective exposure concentration of PFBS was approximately 100 times higher than PFOS, the internal concentration of PFBS was lower than that of PFOS to produce the similar effects of PFOS. In conclusion, PFOS and PFBS significantly impaired the reproductive capacities in C. elegans and the preconception exposure of these two compounds can lead to offspring physiological dysfunctions.
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- Yiren Yue
- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States.
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Aranaz P, Navarro-Herrera D, Zabala M, Romo-Hualde A, López-Yoldi M, Vizmanos JL, Milagro FI, González-Navarro CJ. Phenolic Compounds Reduce the Fat Content in Caenorhabditis elegans by Affecting Lipogenesis, Lipolysis, and Different Stress Responses. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2020; 13:E355. [PMID: 33143060 PMCID: PMC7693530 DOI: 10.3390/ph13110355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Supplementation with bioactive compounds capable of regulating energy homeostasis is a promising strategy to manage obesity. Here, we have screened the ability of different phenolic compounds (myricetin, kaempferol, naringin, hesperidin, apigenin, luteolin, resveratrol, curcumin, and epicatechin) and phenolic acids (p-coumaric, ellagic, ferulic, gallic, and vanillic acids) regulating C. elegans fat accumulation. Resveratrol exhibited the strongest lipid-reducing activity, which was accompanied by the improvement of lifespan, oxidative stress, and aging, without affecting worm development. Whole-genome expression microarrays demonstrated that resveratrol affected fat mobilization, fatty acid metabolism, and unfolded protein response of the endoplasmic reticulum (UPRER), mimicking the response to calorie restriction. Apigenin induced the oxidative stress response and lipid mobilization, while vanillic acid affected the unfolded-protein response in ER. In summary, our data demonstrates that phenolic compounds exert a lipid-reducing activity in C. elegans through different biological processes and signaling pathways, including those related with lipid mobilization and fatty acid metabolism, oxidative stress, aging, and UPR-ER response. These findings open the door to the possibility of combining them in order to achieve complementary activity against obesity-related disorders.
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- Paula Aranaz
- Center for Nutrition Research, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (P.A.); (D.N.-H.); (M.Z.); (A.R.-H.); (M.L.-Y.); (F.I.M.)
- Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
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- Center for Nutrition Research, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (P.A.); (D.N.-H.); (M.Z.); (A.R.-H.); (M.L.-Y.); (F.I.M.)
- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, School of Sciences, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Center for Nutrition Research, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (P.A.); (D.N.-H.); (M.Z.); (A.R.-H.); (M.L.-Y.); (F.I.M.)
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- Center for Nutrition Research, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (P.A.); (D.N.-H.); (M.Z.); (A.R.-H.); (M.L.-Y.); (F.I.M.)
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- Center for Nutrition Research, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (P.A.); (D.N.-H.); (M.Z.); (A.R.-H.); (M.L.-Y.); (F.I.M.)
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- Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, School of Sciences, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Center for Nutrition Research, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (P.A.); (D.N.-H.); (M.Z.); (A.R.-H.); (M.L.-Y.); (F.I.M.)
- Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de la Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERObn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Center for Nutrition Research, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (P.A.); (D.N.-H.); (M.Z.); (A.R.-H.); (M.L.-Y.); (F.I.M.)
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Farias-Pereira R, Savarese J, Yue Y, Lee SH, Park Y. Fat-lowering effects of isorhamnetin are via NHR-49-dependent pathway in Caenorhabditis elegans. Curr Res Food Sci 2020; 2:70-76. [PMID: 32914113 PMCID: PMC7473354 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2019.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Isorhamnetin (3-O-methylquercetin), a flavonol found in dill weed, sea buckthorn berries, kale and onions, has been suggested to have anti-obesity effects, but there is limited evidence of its mechanisms of action on lipid metabolism. The goal of this study was to investigate the effects of isorhamnetin on lipid metabolism using Caenorhabditis elegans as an animal model. Isorhamnetin reduced fat accumulation without affecting food intake or energy expenditure in C. elegans. The isorhamnetin's fat-lowering effects were dependent on nhr-49, a homolog of the human peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα). Isorhamnetin upregulated an enoyl-CoA hydratase (ech-1.1, involved in fatty acid β-oxidation) and adipose triglyceride lipase (atgl-1, involved in lipolysis) via NHR-49-dependent pathway at transcriptional levels. Isorhamnetin also upregulated the C. elegans AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) subunits homologs (aak-1 and aak-2), involved in energy homeostasis. These results suggest that isorhamnetin reduces body fat by increasing fat oxidation in part via NHR-49/PPARα-dependent pathway. Isorhamnetin reduced fat accumulation in Caenorhabditis elegans. Food intake and energy expenditure were not changed by isorhamnetin. Isorhamnetin's fat-lowering effects were dependent on nhr-49/PPARα. Isorhamnetin upregulated transcriptionally AAK/AMPK, which may activate NHR-49. Isorhamnetin increased fat breakdown by upregulating ech-1.1/HADHA and atgl-1/ATGL.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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Farias-Pereira R, Zhang Z, Park CS, Kim D, Kim KH, Park Y. Butein inhibits lipogenesis in Caenorhabditis elegans. Biofactors 2020; 46:777-787. [PMID: 32663368 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Butein, a flavonoid found in annatto seeds and lacquer trees, may be used for many health benefits, including the prevention of obesity. However, its anti-obesity effects are not completely understood; in particular, the effects of butein on the regulation of lipid metabolism have not been explained. Thus, the goal of the current study was to determine the effects of butein on lipid metabolism in Caenorhabditis elegans, which is a multi-organ nematode used as an animal model in obesity research. Butein at 70 μM reduced triglyceride content by 27% compared to the control without altering food intake and energy expenditure. The reduced triglyceride content by butein was associated with the downregulation of sbp-1, fasn-1, and fat-7, the lipogenesis-related homologs of sterol regulatory element-binding proteins, fatty acid synthase and stearoyl-CoA desaturase, respectively. Furthermore, fat-7 and skn-1, a homolog of nuclear respiratory factors, were identified as genetic requirements for butein's effects on triglyceride content in C. elegans. The effects of butein on sbp-1 and fasn-1 were dependent on skn-1, but the downregulation of fat-7 was independent of skn-1. These results suggest that the inhibitory effects of butein on lipogenesis are via SKN-1- and FAT-7-dependent pathways in C. elegans.
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
- Center for Cancer Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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