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Liao Z, Alrosan M, Alu'datt MH, Tan TC. 10-hydroxy decanoic acid, trans-10-hydroxy-2-decanoic acid, and sebacic acid: Source, metabolism, and potential health functionalities and nutraceutical applications. J Food Sci 2024; 89:3878-3893. [PMID: 38865248 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.17143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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The popularity of royal jelly (RJ) as a functional food has attracted attention from various industries, especially nutraceuticals, due to the increasing demand from health enthusiasts. Sebacic acid, 10-hydroxy decanoic acid, and trans-10-hydroxy-2-decanoic acid are the primary medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) within RJ responsible for their health benefits. This review aims to consolidate information on these MCFAs' metabolic relationship and health functionalities in nutraceutical applications. We also investigated the natural characteristics mediated by these MCFAs and their metabolism in organisms. Finally, the production of these MCFAs using conventional (from castor oil) and alternative (from RJ) pathways was also discussed. This review can be a reference for using them as functional ingredients in nutraceutical industries.
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- Zhengrui Liao
- Food Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia
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- Applied Science Research Center, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
- College of Health Science, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
- Department of Food Science & Nutrition, College of Life Sciences, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait
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- Food Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia
- Renewable Biomass Transformation Cluster, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia
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Liao Z, Yeoh YK, Parumasivam T, Koh WY, Alrosan M, Alu'datt MH, Tan TC. Medium-chain dicarboxylic acids: chemistry, pharmacological properties, and applications in modern pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. RSC Adv 2024; 14:17008-17021. [PMID: 38808239 PMCID: PMC11130641 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra02598a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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Succinic (SUA), glutaric (GLA), pimelic (PA), suberic (SUBA), adipic (ADA), azelaic (AZA), and sebacic acids (SA) make up the majority of medium-chain dicarboxylic acids (MCDAs) with chain lengths of C4-C10, and are widely utilised in the chemical, food, textile, pesticide, pharmaceutical, and liquid crystal sectors. The MCDAs' two carboxyl groups provide them with an incredibly broad variety of applications. The focus of significant scientific research now is on the increasingly varied pharmacological effects of MCDAs. However, only a few studies have compared the biological characteristics of MCDAs in the contemporary pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors and thoroughly examined the most recent research and marketing initiatives for MCDAs. This review's objective is to offer a thorough analysis of academic works on MCDAs, to assess the usefulness of these substances' chemical-pharmacological properties for use in the contemporary pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, and to investigate the direction of their possible applications in these two disciplines. In addition, this review investigates how these compounds are metabolised in the human body.
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- Zhengrui Liao
- Food Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM Penang Malaysia
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- School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM Penang Malaysia
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- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah Jalan UMS 88400 Kota Kinabalu Sabah Malaysia
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- College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University P.O. Box 2713 Doha Qatar
- Applied Science Research Center, Applied Science Private University Al-Arab St. 21 Amman 11931 Jordan
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- Department of Food Science & Nutrition, College of Life Sciences, Kuwait University P.O. Box. 5969 Safat 13060 Kuwait
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- Food Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM Penang Malaysia
- Renewable Biomass Transformation Cluster, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM Penang Malaysia +604-653 6375 +604-653 6217
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Rosalia M, Rubes D, Serra M, Genta I, Dorati R, Conti B. Polyglycerol Sebacate Elastomer: A Critical Overview of Synthetic Methods and Characterisation Techniques. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1405. [PMID: 38794598 PMCID: PMC11124930 DOI: 10.3390/polym16101405] [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: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Poly (glycerol sebacate) is a widely studied elastomeric copolymer obtained from the polycondensation of two bioresorbable monomers, glycerol and sebacic acid. Due to its biocompatibility and the possibility to tailor its biodegradability rate and mechanical properties, PGS has gained lots of interest in the last two decades, especially in the soft tissue engineering field. Different synthetic approaches have been proposed, ranging from classic thermal polyesterification and curing to microwave-assisted organic synthesis, UV crosslinking and enzymatic catalysis. Each technique, characterized by its advantages and disadvantages, can be tailored by controlling the crosslinking density, which depends on specific synthetic parameters. In this work, classic and alternative synthetic methods, as well as characterisation and tailoring techniques, are critically reviewed with the aim to provide a valuable tool for the reproducible and customized production of PGS for tissue engineering applications.
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- Mariella Rosalia
- Department of Drug Science, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (D.R.); (M.S.); (I.G.); (R.D.); (B.C.)
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Śmigiel-Gac N, Smola-Dmochowska A, Jelonek K, Musiał-Kulik M, Barczyńska-Felusiak R, Rychter P, Lewicka K, Dobrzyński P. Bactericidal Biodegradable Linear Polyamidoamines Obtained with the Use of Endogenous Polyamines. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2576. [PMID: 38473823 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052576] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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The work presents the synthesis of a series of linear polyamidoamines by polycondensation of sebacoyl dichloride with endogenous polyamines: putrescine, spermidine, spermine, and norspermidine-a biogenic polyamine not found in the human body. During the synthesis carried out via interfacial reaction, hydrophilic, semi-crystalline polymers with an average viscosity molecular weight of approximately 20,000 g/mol and a melting point of approx. 130 °C were obtained. The structure and composition of the synthesized polymers were confirmed based on NMR and FTIR studies. The cytotoxicity tests performed on human fibroblasts and keratinocytes showed that the polymers obtained with spermine and norspermidine were strongly cytotoxic, but only in high concentrations. All the other examined polymers did not show cytotoxicity even at concentrations of 2000 µg/mL. Simultaneously, the antibacterial activity of the obtained polyamides was confirmed. These polymers are particularly active against E. Coli, and virtually all the polymers obtained demonstrated a strong inhibitory effect on the growth of cells of this strain. Antimicrobial activity of the tested polymer was found against strains like Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The broadest spectrum of bactericidal action was demonstrated by polyamidoamines obtained from spermine, which contains two amino groups in the repeating unit of the chain. The obtained polymers can be used as a material for forming drug carriers and other biologically active compounds in the form of micro- and nanoparticles, especially as a component of bactericidal creams and ointments used in dermatology or cosmetology.
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- Natalia Śmigiel-Gac
- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Jan Długosz University in Czestochowa, 13/15 Armii Krajowej Av., 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Jan Długosz University in Czestochowa, 13/15 Armii Krajowej Av., 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Jan Długosz University in Czestochowa, 13/15 Armii Krajowej Av., 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland
- Faculty of Science and Technology, Jan Długosz University in Czestochowa, 13/15 Armii Krajowej Av., 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland
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Baptista BG, Lima LS, Ribeiro M, Britto IK, Alvarenga L, Kemp JA, Cardozo LFMF, Berretta AA, Mafra D. Royal jelly: a predictive, preventive and personalised strategy for novel treatment options in non-communicable diseases. EPMA J 2023; 14:381-404. [PMID: 37605655 PMCID: PMC10439876 DOI: 10.1007/s13167-023-00330-8] [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: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Royal jelly (RJ) is a bee product produced by young adult worker bees, composed of water, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, rich in bioactive components with therapeutic properties, such as free fatty acids, mainly 10-hydroxy-trans-2-decenoic acid (10-H2DA) and 10-hydroxydecanoic acid (10-HDA), and major royal jelly proteins (MRJPs), as well as flavonoids, most flavones and flavonols, hormones, vitamins and minerals. In vitro, non-clinical and clinical studies have confirmed its vital role as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. This narrative review discusses the possible effects of royal jelly on preventing common complications of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as inflammation, oxidative stress and intestinal dysbiosis, from the viewpoint of predictive, preventive and personalised medicine (PPPM/3PM). It is concluded that RJ, predictively, can be used as a non-pharmacological therapy to prevent and mitigate complications related to NCDs, and the treatment must be personalised.
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- Beatriz G. Baptista
- Graduate Program in Medical Sciences, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói, RJ Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Sciences – Physiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Sciences – Physiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Sciences – Physiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Sciences – Physiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil
- Graduate Program in Nutrition Sciences, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói, RJ Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Nutrition Sciences, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói, RJ Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Nutrition Sciences, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói, RJ Brazil
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- Research, Development, and Innovation Department, Apis Flora Indl. Coml. Ltda, Ribeirão Preto, SP Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Medical Sciences, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói, RJ Brazil
- Graduate Program in Biological Sciences – Physiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil
- Graduate Program in Nutrition Sciences, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói, RJ Brazil
- Unidade de Pesquisa Clínica, UPC, Rua Marquês de Paraná, 303/4 Andar, Niterói, RJ 24033-900 Brazil
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Kobayashi G, Okamura T, Majima S, Senmaru T, Okada H, Ushigome E, Nakanishi N, Nishimoto Y, Yamada T, Okamoto H, Okumura N, Sasano R, Hamaguchi M, Fukui M. Effects of Royal Jelly on Gut Dysbiosis and NAFLD in db/ db Mice. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15112580. [PMID: 37299544 DOI: 10.3390/nu15112580] [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: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Royal jelly (RJ) is a naturally occurring substance synthesized by honeybees and has various health benefits. Herein, we focused on the medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) unique to RJ and evaluated their therapeutic efficacy in treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We examined db/m mice that were exclusively fed a normal diet, db/db mice exclusively fed a normal diet, and db/db mice fed varying RJ quantities (0.2, 1, and 5%). RJ improved NAFLD activity scores and decreased gene expression related to fatty acid metabolism, fibrosis, and inflammation in the liver. RJ regulated innate immunity-related inflammatory responses in the small intestine and decreased the expression of genes associated with inflammation and nutrient absorption transporters. RJ increased the number of operational taxonomic units, the abundance of Bacteroides, and seven taxa, including bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids. RJ increased the concentrations of RJ-related MCFAs (10-hidroxy-2-decenoic acid, 10-hydroxydecanoic acid, 2-decenedioic acid, and sebacic acid) in the serum and liver. These RJ-related MCFAs decreased saturated fatty acid deposition in HepG2 cells and decreased the gene expression associated with fibrosis and fatty acid metabolism. RJ and RJ-related MCFAs improved dysbiosis and regulated the expression of inflammation-, fibrosis-, and nutrient absorption transporter-related genes, thereby preventing NAFLD.
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- Genki Kobayashi
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan
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- Metabologenomics Inc., Tsuruoka 997-0052, Japan
- Department of Life Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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- Institute for Health Science, R&D Department, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Okayama 708-0393, Japan
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- Institute for Health Science, R&D Department, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Okayama 708-0393, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan
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Sato A, Fukase T, Ebina K. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid-derived aldehydes attenuate anaphylactic hypothermia in vivo. PHARMANUTRITION 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.phanu.2022.100301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Royal Jelly as a Nutraceutical Natural Product with a Focus on Its Antibacterial Activity. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14061142. [PMID: 35745715 PMCID: PMC9227439 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14061142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Royal jelly (RJ) is one of the most valued natural products and is known for its health-promoting properties. Due to its therapeutic effects, it has been used in medicine since antiquity. Nowadays, several studies indicate that RJ acts as a powerful antimicrobial agent. Indeed, researchers shed light on its antioxidant and anticancer activity. RJ’s biological properties are related to its bioactive compounds, such as proteins, peptides, phenolic, and fatty acids. The aim of this review is to highlight recent findings on RJ’s main bioactive compounds correlated with its health-promoting properties. The available literature suggests that these bioactive compounds can be used as an alternative approach in order to enhance human health. Moreover, throughout this paper, we underline the prominent antibacterial effect of RJ against several target bacterial strains. In addition, we briefly discuss other therapeutic activities, such as antioxidative and anticancer effects, of this outstanding natural product.
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Bigoniya P, Sohgaura AK, Shrivastava B. Antilithiatic effect of C. dactylon, E. officinalis, K. pinnata, and B. nutans ethyl acetate fraction on glyoxylate-induced nephrolithiasis. FUTURE JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s43094-021-00227-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
The plants Cynodon dactylon (C. dactylon), Emblica officinalis (E. officinalis), Kalanchoe pinnata (K. pinnata), and Bambusa nutans (B. nutans) have been reported to possess diuretic and antiurolithiatic potential against ethylene glycol and ammonium chloride along with in vitro calcium oxalate (CaOx) crystal growth inhibition property. Our previous research publications reported a rich presence of antioxidative phytocompounds like polyphenols and flavonoids in ethyl acetate fractions of these plants. This present study aims to explore antiurolithiatic potential of C. dactylon, E. officinalis, K. pinnata, and B. nutans ethyl acetate fraction following 7 days of sodium glyoxalate treatment on mice.
Results
Sodium glyoxylate treatment caused significant (P < 0.01–0.001) reduction in the urine magnesium and creatinine and elevation in oxalate, citrate, calcium, and phosphate levels. Ethyl acetate fraction of K. pinnata and B. nutans showed a highly significant antilithiatic effect by increasing urine volume, normalizing disrupted urine parameters, increasing LDH level, and decreasing kidney tissue oxalate content. E. officinalis and K. pinnata ethyl acetate fraction treatment showed a pronounced reversal of tubular dilation and damage of epithelial cell in kidney tissue with very less inflammatory cell infiltration.
Conclusion
The results signify the protective effect of K. pinnata and B. nutans ethyl acetate fraction rich with polyphenol and flavonoid on glyoxylate induced oxidative cell damage and morphological changes in mouse kidneys.
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Okumura N, Ito T, Degawa T, Moriyama M, Moriyama H. Royal Jelly Protects against Epidermal Stress through Upregulation of the NQO1 Expression. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:12973. [PMID: 34884772 PMCID: PMC8657709 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222312973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Royal jelly (RJ) is secreted by honeybees and has been used as an apitherapy to obtain healthy skin since ancient times. However, the mechanism of the protective effects of RJ against skin aging and skin diseases caused by skin stress and its components have not been clarified. In this study, we attempted to understand the effect of RJ on epidermal function and observed that NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1 (NQO1) is significantly induced by RJ in keratinocytes. The expression of NQO1 was also increased in the 3D epidermal skin model. NQO1 is involved in antioxidation and detoxification metabolism, and we found that RJ protects against the epidermal stress caused by UVB and menadione through the upregulation of NQO1. We identified 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10H2DA), a major fatty acid in RJ, as an active compound in this reaction as it induced the expression of NQO1 and protected the skin against oxidative stress. We demonstrated that the protective effect of RJ against epidermal stress is mediated through the upregulation of NQO1 by 10H2DA.
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- Nobuaki Okumura
- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, Yamada Bee Company Inc., Tomata-gun, Okayama 708-0393, Japan; (T.I.); (T.D.)
- Group Cosmetic Central Laboratory, Yamada Bee Company Inc., Shinagawa, Tokyo 104-0004, Japan
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- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, Yamada Bee Company Inc., Tomata-gun, Okayama 708-0393, Japan; (T.I.); (T.D.)
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- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, Yamada Bee Company Inc., Tomata-gun, Okayama 708-0393, Japan; (T.I.); (T.D.)
- Group Cosmetic Central Laboratory, Yamada Bee Company Inc., Shinagawa, Tokyo 104-0004, Japan
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- Pharmaceutical Research and Technology Institute, Kindai University, Higashi-Osaka, Osaka 577-8502, Japan; (M.M.); (H.M.)
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- Pharmaceutical Research and Technology Institute, Kindai University, Higashi-Osaka, Osaka 577-8502, Japan; (M.M.); (H.M.)
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Yamaga M, Imada T, Tani H, Nakamura S, Yamaki A, Tsubota K. Acetylcholine and Royal Jelly Fatty Acid Combinations as Potential Dry Eye Treatment Components in Mice. Nutrients 2021; 13:2536. [PMID: 34444696 PMCID: PMC8399524 DOI: 10.3390/nu13082536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Dry eye is a multifactorial disease characterized by ocular discomfort and visual impairment. Our previous studies have shown that royal jelly (RJ) has restored the capacity for tear secretion by modulating muscarinic calcium signaling. RJ contains acetylcholine, which is a major cholinergic neurotransmitter, and a unique set of fatty acids with C 8 to 12 chains, which are expected to be associated with health benefits. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the active components involved in tear secretion capacity, focusing on acetylcholine and fatty acids in RJ. Using the stress-induced dry-eye model mice, it was confirmed that acetylcholine with three fatty acids (10-hydroxydecanoic acid, 8-hydroxyoctanoic acid, and (R)-3,10-dihydroxydecanoic acid) was essential for tear secretion. In ex vivo Ca2+ imaging, these three fatty acids suppressed the decrease in intracellular modulation of Ca2+ in the lacrimal gland by acetylcholine when treated with acetylcholinesterase, indicating that the specific type of RJ fatty acids contributed to the stability of acetylcholine. To our knowledge, this study is the first to confirm that a specific compound combination is important for the pharmacological activities of RJ. Our results elucidate the active molecules and efficacy mechanisms of RJ.
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- Masayuki Yamaga
- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Okayama 708-0393, Japan; (M.Y.); (H.T.); (A.Y.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (T.I.); (S.N.)
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- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Okayama 708-0393, Japan; (M.Y.); (H.T.); (A.Y.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (T.I.); (S.N.)
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- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Okayama 708-0393, Japan; (M.Y.); (H.T.); (A.Y.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (T.I.); (S.N.)
- Tsubota Laboratory, Inc., Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0016, Japan
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Yamaga M, Tani H, Nishikawa M, Fukaya K, Ikushiro SI, Murota K. Pharmacokinetics and metabolism of cinnamic acid derivatives and flavonoids after oral administration of Brazilian green propolis in humans. Food Funct 2021; 12:2520-2530. [PMID: 33688872 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo02541k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Brazilian green propolis (BGP) has chemical compounds from botanical origin that are mainly cinnamic acid derivatives (artepillin C, baccharin, and drupanin) and flavonoids (kaempferide and 6-methoxykaempferide). These compounds are expected to play an important role in the pharmacological activities of BGP. However, there is little known about the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of these compounds after oral administration of BGP. The aim of this study is to investigate the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of BGP components in humans. Twelve volunteers received 3 capsules containing 360 mg of BGP ethanol extract powder. Plasma samples were collected before and up to 24 h after the intake of BGP capsules. The collected plasma samples with or without hydrolysis by the deconjugating enzyme were analyzed by LC/MS/MS. After enzymatic hydrolysis, the Cmax values of artepillin C and drupanin, which were detected mainly in plasma after ingestion of BGP capsules, were 1255 ± 517 and 2893 ± 711 nM, respectively, of which 89.3% and 88.2% were found to be the phenolic glucuronide conjugate. This is the first time that the pharmacokinetics of the BGP components of human metabolites have been reported. Our results could provide useful information for the design and interpretation of studies to investigate the mechanisms and pharmacological effects of BGP.
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- Masayuki Yamaga
- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, Yamada Bee Company Inc., 194 Ichiba, Kagamino-cho, Tamata-gun, Okayama 708-0393, Japan.
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Amer S, Zarad W, El-Gendy H, Abdel-Salam R, Hadad G, Emara S, Masujima T. Dilute-and-shoot-based direct nano-electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry as screening methodology for multivitamins in dietary supplement and human urine. J Adv Res 2020; 26:1-13. [PMID: 33133679 PMCID: PMC7584677 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2020.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2020] [Revised: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION In recent years, analytical screening methods for simultaneous detection of multivitamins have gained substantial attention to ensure quality and public confidence in dietary supplements. Even so, few analytical methods have been proposed for simultaneous analysis of multivitamin constituents due to the large divergence in chemical characteristics. OBJECTIVES In the present study, the objective was to develop a simple and rapid direct nano-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry (DI-nano-ESI-MS/MS) method for targeted detection of water soluble vitamins, fat soluble vitamins, amino acids, royal jelly, ginkgo biloba, and ginseng in a dietary supplement. The applicability of dilute-and-shoot-based DI-nano-ESI-MS/MS to analyze the same tested compounds and their related metabolites in clinical samples was also examined. METHODS Intact urine mixed with the ionization solvent was loaded (4-μL aliquot) into a nanospray (NS) capillary of 1-μm tip diameter. The NS capillary was then fitted into an off-line ion source at a distance of 5 mm from MS aperture. The sample was directly injected by applying a voltage of 1.1 kV, producing a numerous of m/z peaks for analysis in mere minutes. RESULTS The DI-nano-ESI-MS/MS method successfully identified almost all dietary supplement components, as well as a plethora of component-related metabolites in clinical samples. In addition, a new merit of the proposed method for the detection of index marker and chemical contaminants as well as subspecies identification was investigated for further quality evaluation of the dietary supplement. CONCLUSIONS The previous findings illustrated that DI-nano-ESI-MS/MS approach can emerge as a powerful, high throughput, and promising analytical tool for screening and accurate detection of various pharmaceuticals and ingredient in dietary supplements as well as biological fluids.
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- Sara Amer
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr International University, Km 28 Ismailia Road, Cairo, Egypt
- Quantitative Biology Center (QBiC), RIKEN, 6-2-3 Furuedai, Suita, Osaka 565–0874, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr International University, Km 28 Ismailia Road, Cairo, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr International University, Km 28 Ismailia Road, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Canal Suez University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Canal Suez University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr International University, Km 28 Ismailia Road, Cairo, Egypt
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- Quantitative Biology Center (QBiC), RIKEN, 6-2-3 Furuedai, Suita, Osaka 565–0874, Japan
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Shirakawa T, Miyawaki A, Matsubara T, Okumura N, Okamoto H, Nakai N, Rojasawasthien T, Morikawa K, Inoue A, Goto A, Washio A, Tsujisawa T, Kawamoto T, Kokabu S. Daily Oral Administration of Protease-Treated Royal Jelly Protects Against Denervation-Induced Skeletal Muscle Atrophy. Nutrients 2020; 12:E3089. [PMID: 33050588 PMCID: PMC7600733 DOI: 10.3390/nu12103089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Honeybees produce royal jelly (RJ) from their cephalic glands. Royal jelly is a source of nutrition for the queen honey bee throughout its lifespan and is also involved in fertility and longevity. Royal jelly has long been considered beneficial to human health. We recently observed that RJ delayed impairment of motor function during aging, affecting muscle fiber size. However, how RJ affects skeletal muscle metabolism and the functional component of RJ is as of yet unidentified. We demonstrate that feeding mice with RJ daily prevents a decrease in myofiber size following denervation without affecting total muscle weight. RJ did not affect atrophy-related genes but stimulated the expression of myogenesis-related genes, including IGF-1 and IGF receptor. Trans-10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10H2DA) and 10-hydroxydecanoic acid (10HDAA), two major fatty acids contained in RJ. After ingestion, 10H2DA and 10HDAA are metabolized into 2-decenedioic acid (2DA) and sebacic acid (SA) respectively. We found that 10H2DA, 10HDAA, 2DA, and SA all regulated myogenesis of C2C12 cells, murine myoblast cells. These novel findings may be useful for potential preventative and therapeutic applications for muscle atrophy disease included in Sarcopenia, an age-related decline in skeletal muscle mass and strength.
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- Tomohiko Shirakawa
- Division of Molecular Signaling and Biochemistry, Department of Health Improvement, Kyushu Dental University, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8580, Japan; (T.S.); (A.M.); (T.M.); (N.N.); (T.R.); (A.I.); (A.G.)
- Division of Orofacial Functions and Orthodontics, Department of Health Improvement, Kyushu Dental University, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8580, Japan;
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- Division of Molecular Signaling and Biochemistry, Department of Health Improvement, Kyushu Dental University, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8580, Japan; (T.S.); (A.M.); (T.M.); (N.N.); (T.R.); (A.I.); (A.G.)
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- Division of Molecular Signaling and Biochemistry, Department of Health Improvement, Kyushu Dental University, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8580, Japan; (T.S.); (A.M.); (T.M.); (N.N.); (T.R.); (A.I.); (A.G.)
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- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Tomata, Okayama 708-0393, Japan; (N.O.); (H.O.)
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- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Tomata, Okayama 708-0393, Japan; (N.O.); (H.O.)
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- Division of Molecular Signaling and Biochemistry, Department of Health Improvement, Kyushu Dental University, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8580, Japan; (T.S.); (A.M.); (T.M.); (N.N.); (T.R.); (A.I.); (A.G.)
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- Division of Molecular Signaling and Biochemistry, Department of Health Improvement, Kyushu Dental University, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8580, Japan; (T.S.); (A.M.); (T.M.); (N.N.); (T.R.); (A.I.); (A.G.)
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- Division of Pediatric and Special Care Dentistry, Department of Developmental Oral Health Science, School of Dentistry, Iwate Medical University, Shiwa, Iwate 028-3694, Japan;
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- Division of Molecular Signaling and Biochemistry, Department of Health Improvement, Kyushu Dental University, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8580, Japan; (T.S.); (A.M.); (T.M.); (N.N.); (T.R.); (A.I.); (A.G.)
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- Division of Molecular Signaling and Biochemistry, Department of Health Improvement, Kyushu Dental University, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8580, Japan; (T.S.); (A.M.); (T.M.); (N.N.); (T.R.); (A.I.); (A.G.)
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- Division of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Department of Oral Functions, Kyushu Dental University, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8580, Japan;
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- School of Oral Health Sciences, Kyushu Dental University, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8580, Japan;
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- Division of Orofacial Functions and Orthodontics, Department of Health Improvement, Kyushu Dental University, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8580, Japan;
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- Division of Molecular Signaling and Biochemistry, Department of Health Improvement, Kyushu Dental University, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8580, Japan; (T.S.); (A.M.); (T.M.); (N.N.); (T.R.); (A.I.); (A.G.)
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Shamsel-Din HA, Gizawy MA, Zaki EG, Elgendy A. A novel 99m Tc-diester complex as tumor targeting agent: Synthesis, radiolabeling, and biological distribution study. J Labelled Comp Radiopharm 2020; 63:376-385. [PMID: 32335935 DOI: 10.1002/jlcr.3841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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The target of this study is the synthesis of a new diester derivative and radiolabeling with one of the most effective diagnostic radioisotopes to be investigated as a novel targeting radiotracer for tumor imaging. 10-[2-(9-Carboxynonanoyloxy)propoxy]-10-oxodecanoic acid was synthesized in excellent yield and characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, mass, 1 H-NMR, and 13 C-NMR spectra. The diester was technetium-99m (99m Tc) radiolabeled by direct technique using sodium dithionite as a reducing agent. The labeling parameters such as diester amount, reducing agent amount, pH of the medium, and reaction time were optimized. High radiochemical yield of 95.10 ± 0.41% and in vitro stability in serum up to 12 h have been obtained on complexation of the synthesized diester with Tc-99m. Evaluation of the diester anticancer activity against breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) showed high percent of inhibition about 61.5% at 100 μg/ml. The rhenium complex of the diester was synthesized and characterized by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (ESI) and elemental analysis depending on the strong chemical resemblance between Tc and Re. Biodistribution studies of 99m Tc-diester complex showed high target to nontarget ratio (T/NT) equals 6.24 ± 0.09 in tumor-bearing mice at 30-min postinjection, suggesting this complex could be used as hopeful solid tumor-imaging agent.
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- Hesham A Shamsel-Din
- Radioisotopes Production Facility (RPF), Second Research Reactor (ETRR-2), Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
- Labeled Compounds Department, Hot Labs Center, Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Radioisotopes Production Facility (RPF), Second Research Reactor (ETRR-2), Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
- Labeled Compounds Department, Hot Labs Center, Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Petroleum Applications Department, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt
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- Petroleum Applications Department, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt
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Kokotou MG, Mantzourani C, Babaiti R, Kokotos G. Study of the Royal Jelly Free Fatty Acids by Liquid Chromatography-High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (LC-HRMS). Metabolites 2020; 10:E40. [PMID: 31963373 PMCID: PMC7022826 DOI: 10.3390/metabo10010040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 01/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
The lipidome of royal jelly (RJ) consists of medium-chained (8-12 carbon atoms) free fatty acids. We present herein a liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) method that permits the determination of RJ fatty acids and at the same time the detection of suspect fatty acids. The method allows for the direct quantification of seven free fatty acids of RJ, avoiding any derivatization step. It was validated and applied in seven RJ samples, where the major RJ fatty acid trans-10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA) was found to vary from 0.771 ± 0.08 to 0.928 ± 0.04 g/100 g fresh RJ. Four additional suspect fatty acids were simultaneously detected taking advantage of the HRMS detection.
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- Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15771 Athens, Greece; (M.G.K.); (C.M.); (R.B.)
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