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Wang K, Liu Y, Zhang Z, Zheng Z, Tang W, Teng W, Mu X, Wang J, Zhang Y. Insights into oral lentinan immunomodulation: Dectin-1-mediated lymphatic transport from Peyer's patch M cells to mononuclear phagocytes. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 346:122586. [PMID: 39245482 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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Lentinan (LNT), a natural polysaccharide, has been reported to exhibit immunomodulatory effects in the intestine after oral administration. Herein, we aimed to investigate the lymphatic transport of LNT in Peyer's patches (PPs) by traceable fluorescent labeling and to explore whether/how LNT contacts related immune cells. Near-infrared imaging confirmed the absorption of LNT in the small intestinal segment and its accumulation within PPs after oral administration. Subsequently, tissue imaging confirmed that M cells are the main cells responsible for transporting LNT to PPs, and an M cell model was established to explore the involvement of Dectin-1 in the absorption process. Systematic in vitro and in vivo studies revealed that the Dectin-1 further mediates the uptake of LNT by mononuclear phagocytes in PPs. Moreover, LNT can promote the proliferation and differentiation of mononuclear phagocytes, thereby activating immune responses. In summary, this study elucidates the pharmacokinetic mechanisms by which LNT exerts oral immunomodulatory effects, providing a theoretical basis for the development and application of other polysaccharides.
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- Kaiping Wang
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Nature Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Nature Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Nature Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China; Hubei Province Clinical Research Center for Precision Medicine for Critical Illness, 430030 Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Nature Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China; Hubei Province Clinical Research Center for Precision Medicine for Critical Illness, 430030 Wuhan, PR China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China; Hubei Province Clinical Research Center for Precision Medicine for Critical Illness, 430030 Wuhan, PR China.
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Dong K, Wang X, Zhou ZJ, Zheng XR, Chang ZP, Zhao R, Liu JJ, Hou RG, Zhang X, Shao YY. Oral Targeted Delivery of Codonopsis Radix Polysaccharide via Succinyl -DHA Functionalized Nanoparticles Efficiently Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:13235-13251. [PMID: 39679251 PMCID: PMC11645468 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s484575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 11/30/2024] [Indexed: 12/17/2024] Open
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Introduction Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic intestinal disease characterized by spleen-lung qi deficiency and dampness-pathogenic obstruction. Although there are various treatment options available, patients frequently encounter significant drug-related side effects. Previous studies have shown the potential of Codonopsis Radix polysaccharides A (CPA) in treating UC, but their limited bioavailability has restricted their clinical use. Therefore, the objective of this study was to develop a novel formulation that can address the aforementioned limitations and assess its potential advantages. Methods and Results We synthesized a negatively charged amphipathic prodrug called CPA-SA-DHA (CSD), which consists of CPA as the hydrophilic component, and succinic anhydride and docosahexaenoic acid as the hydrophobic segments. The CSD nanoparticles obtained had a particle size of 180.0 ± 3.2 nm, a negative zeta potential of -29.8 ± 5.3 mV, and a uniform shape with a PDI index of 0.230 ± 0.003. The interaction between positive and negative charges significantly increased the retention time of CSD nanoparticles in the colonic microenvironment. Furthermore, CSD nanoparticles demonstrated enhanced bioavailability in UC mice compared to CPA. Additionally, we observed that CSD nanoparticles exhibited therapeutic effects on DSS-induced UC mice by regulating the diversity and abundance of gut microbiota. This effect may be mediated by the inhibition of pro-inflammatory signaling pathways TLR4/NF-κB. Conclusion These findings confirm the potential of CSD nanoparticles as a promising treatment option for UC.
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- Kang Dong
- Department of Pharmacy, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
- School of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
- Medicinal Basic Research Innovation Center of Chronic Kidney Disease, Ministry of Education, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
- School of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
- Medicinal Basic Research Innovation Center of Chronic Kidney Disease, Ministry of Education, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
- School of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
- Medicinal Basic Research Innovation Center of Chronic Kidney Disease, Ministry of Education, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
- School of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
- School of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
- Medicinal Basic Research Innovation Center of Chronic Kidney Disease, Ministry of Education, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
- School of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
- Medicinal Basic Research Innovation Center of Chronic Kidney Disease, Ministry of Education, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
- School of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
- Medicinal Basic Research Innovation Center of Chronic Kidney Disease, Ministry of Education, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
- School of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
- Medicinal Basic Research Innovation Center of Chronic Kidney Disease, Ministry of Education, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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Li Y, Li S, Li D, Gao Y, Kong S, Liu J, Liu S, Ma Y, Zhou H, Ren D, Wang Q, He Y. In Vivo Tissue Distribution and Pharmacokinetics of FITC-Labelled Hizikia fusiforme Polyphenol-Polysaccharide Complex in Mice. Foods 2024; 13:3019. [PMID: 39335947 PMCID: PMC11431462 DOI: 10.3390/foods13183019] [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: 09/03/2024] [Revised: 09/18/2024] [Accepted: 09/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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In this study, a quantitative method based on fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-labelled Hizikia fusiforme polyphenol-polysaccharide complex (HPC) and its purified fractions (PC1, PC4) was used, and its pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution were investigated in mice. The results showed that the FITC-labelled method had good linearity (R2 > 0.99), intra-day and inter-day precision (RSD, %) consistently lower than 15%, recovery (93.19-106.54%), and stability (RSD < 15%), which met the basic criteria for pharmacokinetic studies. The pharmacokinetic and tissue distribution results in mice after administration showed that all three sample groups could enter the blood circulation. and HPC-FITC had a longer half-life (T1/2: 26.92 ± 0.76 h) and mean retention time (MRT0-∞: 36.48 h) due to its larger molecular weight. The three groups of samples could be absorbed by the organism in a short time (0.5 h) mainly in the stomach and intestine; the samples could be detected in the urine after 2 h of administration indicating strong renal uptake, and faecal excretion reached its maximum at 12 h. The samples were also detected in the urine after 2 h of administration. This study provides some theoretical basis for the tissue distribution pattern of polyphenol-polysaccharide complex.
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- Yutong Li
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; (Y.L.); (S.L.); (D.L.); (Y.G.); (S.K.); (J.L.); (S.L.); (Y.M.); (H.Z.); (D.R.); (Q.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Utilization of Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
- National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; (Y.L.); (S.L.); (D.L.); (Y.G.); (S.K.); (J.L.); (S.L.); (Y.M.); (H.Z.); (D.R.); (Q.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Utilization of Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
- National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; (Y.L.); (S.L.); (D.L.); (Y.G.); (S.K.); (J.L.); (S.L.); (Y.M.); (H.Z.); (D.R.); (Q.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Utilization of Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
- National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; (Y.L.); (S.L.); (D.L.); (Y.G.); (S.K.); (J.L.); (S.L.); (Y.M.); (H.Z.); (D.R.); (Q.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Utilization of Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
- National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; (Y.L.); (S.L.); (D.L.); (Y.G.); (S.K.); (J.L.); (S.L.); (Y.M.); (H.Z.); (D.R.); (Q.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Utilization of Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
- National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; (Y.L.); (S.L.); (D.L.); (Y.G.); (S.K.); (J.L.); (S.L.); (Y.M.); (H.Z.); (D.R.); (Q.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Utilization of Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
- National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; (Y.L.); (S.L.); (D.L.); (Y.G.); (S.K.); (J.L.); (S.L.); (Y.M.); (H.Z.); (D.R.); (Q.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Utilization of Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
- National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; (Y.L.); (S.L.); (D.L.); (Y.G.); (S.K.); (J.L.); (S.L.); (Y.M.); (H.Z.); (D.R.); (Q.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Utilization of Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
- National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; (Y.L.); (S.L.); (D.L.); (Y.G.); (S.K.); (J.L.); (S.L.); (Y.M.); (H.Z.); (D.R.); (Q.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Utilization of Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
- National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; (Y.L.); (S.L.); (D.L.); (Y.G.); (S.K.); (J.L.); (S.L.); (Y.M.); (H.Z.); (D.R.); (Q.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Utilization of Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
- National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; (Y.L.); (S.L.); (D.L.); (Y.G.); (S.K.); (J.L.); (S.L.); (Y.M.); (H.Z.); (D.R.); (Q.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Utilization of Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
- National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; (Y.L.); (S.L.); (D.L.); (Y.G.); (S.K.); (J.L.); (S.L.); (Y.M.); (H.Z.); (D.R.); (Q.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Utilization of Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
- National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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Wubuli A, Chai J, Liu H, Nijat D, Li J, Xia G, Cao Q, Zhang S, Huang W, Aipire A, Li J. In vivo pharmacokinetics of Glycyrrhiza uralensis polysaccharides. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1431221. [PMID: 39101144 PMCID: PMC11294697 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1431221] [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: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Glycyrrhiza uralensis polysaccharides (GUPS) are widely applied in biomedicine and functional food due to their multiple pharmacological activities and low toxicity. Despite their widespread use, the in vivo metabolic profile of GUPS remains poorly understood. To address this gap, we developed a quantitative analysis method that involves labeling GUPS with visible fluorescein (5-DTAF) and near-infrared (NIR) fluorescein (Cy7), resulting in stable conjugates with substitution degrees of 0.81% for 5-DTAF and 0.39% for Cy7. The pharmacokinetic studies showed a biphasic elimination pattern in the blood concentration-time curve following both intravenous and oral administration, consistent with a two-compartment model. Using fluorescence quantification and NIR imaging, we observed that GUPS was distributed to various tissues, exhibiting higher concentrations particularly in liver, kidney and lung. Excretion studies indicated that feces were the major excretion pathway of GUPS after oral administration (60.98%), whereas urine was the main pathway after intravenous administration (31.16%). Notably, GUPS could be absorbed rapidly by gut (Tmax 1 ± 0.61 h) and showed a biological half-time t1/2 26.4 ± 7.72 h after oral administration. Furthermore, the Caco-2 cells uptake studies illustrated that macropinocytosis and clathrin-mediated endocytosis were participated in the transport of GUPS in intestine epithelium. This comprehensive analysis of the in vivo pharmacokinetics of GUPS not only enhances our understanding of its metabolic pathways but also establishes a foundational basis for its clinical application, optimizing its therapeutic potential and safety profile.
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- Abudukahaer Wubuli
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- Urumqi Xinze Ziqi Biotechnology Company, Limited, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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Liu P, Fei L, Wu D, Zhang Z, Chen W, Li W, Yang Y. Progress in the metabolic kinetics and health benefits of functional polysaccharides from plants, animals and microbes: A review. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 7:100526. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carpta.2024.100526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2025] Open
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Wang J, Zhu K, Zhang M, Zhou Q, Ji W, Yao Z, Li D. Pharmacokinetics, tissue distribution, and subacute toxicity of oral carrageenan in mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 266:130725. [PMID: 38490394 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130725] [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: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Carrageenan (CGN) is a typical sulfated polysaccharide widely applied in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Its in vivo behavior plays vital roles in understanding structural and biological functional relationships. The lack of UV chromophores in highly sulfated polysaccharides presents a challenge for their in vivo behavior studies. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a fast and effective quantitative fluorescence method for investigating the pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution of CGN. Fluorescence isothiocyanate labeling of CGN (FCGN) and microplate reader-based measurements were developed and validated to study its pharmacokinetics. These results showed that the FCGN concentration peaked at 3 h, the mean residence time was 36.6 h, and the clearance rate was 0.1 L/h/kg. Most of the FCGN was excreted in the feces, while 9.2 % was excreted in the urine, suggesting absorption and metabolism. The pharmacokinetic parameters indicated that the FCGN was absorbed quickly, eliminated slowly, and could remain in the body for a sustained profile. Moreover, ex vivo imaging and quantification of FCGN in tissues revealed that FCGN accumulated in the liver and kidney. Furthermore, oral administration of CGN or KOs for 14 days led to changes in liver and kidney indices. Histological analysis of significant organs revealed hepatocyte necrosis in the liver, renal tubular vacuolization in the kidney, and incomplete colonic epithelial cells. The KOs had a more significant effect on inflammatory cell infiltration than did CGNs. These in vivo findings laid the foundation for the study and application of CGN in food and pharmaceutical applications.
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- Jiahui Wang
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China.
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Lai CH, Huo CY, Xu J, Han QB, Li LF. Critical review on the research of chemical structure, bioactivities, and mechanism of actions of Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 263:130315. [PMID: 38382782 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130315] [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: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Dendrobium officinale (Tie-Pi-Shi-Hu) is a precious traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The principal active components are polysaccharides (DOP), which have a high potency in therapeutic applications. However, limitations in structure analysis and underlying mechanism investigation impede its further research. This review systemically and critically summarises current understanding in both areas, and points out the influence of starch impurities and the role of gut microbiota in DOP research. As challenges faced in studying natural polysaccharide investigations are common, this review contributes to a broader understanding of polysaccharides beyond DOP.
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- Cheuk-Hei Lai
- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China.
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Zhang Y, Wang H, Zheng Y, Wu Z, Liu J, Cheng F, Wang K. Degradation of Angelica sinensis polysaccharide: Structures and protective activities against ethanol-induced acute liver injury. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 328:121745. [PMID: 38220331 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121745] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Angelica sinensis polysaccharide (ASP) possesses diverse bioactivities; however, its metabolic fate following oral administration remains poorly understood. To intuitively determine its intestinal digestion behavior after oral administration, ASP was labeled with fluorescein, and it was found to accumulate and be degraded in the cecum and colon. Therefore, we investigated the in vitro enzymatic degradation behavior and identified the products. The results showed that ASP could be degraded into fragments with molecular weights similar to those of the fragments observed in vivo. Structural characterization revealed that ASP is a highly branched acid heteropolysaccharide with AG type II domains, and its backbone is predominantly composed of 1,3-Galp, →3,6)-Galp-(1→6)-Galp-(1→, 1,4-Manp, 1,4-Rhap, 1,3-Glcp, 1,2,3,4-Galp, 1,3,4,6-Galp, 1,3,4-GalAp and 1,4-GlcAp, with branches of Araf, Glcp and Galp. In addition, the high molecular weight enzymatic degradation products (ASP H) maintained a backbone structure almost identical to that of ASP, but exhibited only partial branch changes. Then, the results of ethanol-induced acute liver injury experiments revealed that ASP and ASP H reduced the expression of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and malondialdehyde (MDA) and increased the superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and catalase (CAT) levels, thereby relieving ethanol-induced acute liver injury.
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- Yu Zhang
- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, PR China; Hubei Province Clinical Research Center for Precision Medicine for Critical Illness, 430030 Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, PR China; Hubei Province Clinical Research Center for Precision Medicine for Critical Illness, 430030 Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, PR China; Hubei Province Clinical Research Center for Precision Medicine for Critical Illness, 430030 Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, PR China; Hubei Province Clinical Research Center for Precision Medicine for Critical Illness, 430030 Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, PR China; Hubei Province Clinical Research Center for Precision Medicine for Critical Illness, 430030 Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, PR China; Hubei Province Clinical Research Center for Precision Medicine for Critical Illness, 430030 Wuhan, PR China.
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Nature Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, PR China.
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Wan Z, Zheng G, Zhang Z, Ruan Q, Wu B, Wei G. Material basis and core chemical structure of Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides against colitis-associated cancer based on anti-inflammatory activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 262:130056. [PMID: 38365160 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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It has been claimed that Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides (PSs) can degrade into oligosaccharide and then transform into short-chain fatty acids in the intestine after oral administration, and play an anti-colitis-associated cancer (CAC) effect by inhibiting intestinal inflammation. However, the material basis and core chemical structure underlying the anti-colon cancer properties of PSs have not yet been elucidated. In this study, PSs were degraded into enzymatic oligosaccharides (OSs) using β-mannanase. The results of in vivo experiments revealed that PSs and OSs administered by gastric lavage had similar antitumor effects in CAC mice. OS-1 (Oligosaccharide compounds 1) and OS-2 (Oligosaccharide compounds 2) were further purified and characterized from OSs, and it was found that OS-1, OS-2, OSs, and PSs had similar and consistent anti-inflammatory activities in vitro. Chemical structure comparison and evaluation revealed that the chemical structure of β-D-Manp-(1 → 4)-β-D-Glcp corresponding to OS-1 was the least common PS structure with anti-colitic activity. Therefore, our findings suggest that OSs are the material basis for PSs to exert anti-CAC activity and that the chemical structure of β-D-Manp-(1 → 4)-β-D-Glcp corresponding to OS-1 is the core chemical structure of PSs against CAC.
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- Zhongxian Wan
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 232 Wai Huan Dong Road, Higher Education Mega Center, Panyu District, Guangzhou 511400, China; The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, No. 158 Wuyang Dadao, Enshi, Hubei 445000, China
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- The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, No. 158 Wuyang Dadao, Enshi, Hubei 445000, China
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- The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, No. 158 Wuyang Dadao, Enshi, Hubei 445000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuhan No.1 Hospital, No. 215 Zhongshan Dadao, Qiaokou District, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, China
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- The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, No. 158 Wuyang Dadao, Enshi, Hubei 445000, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 232 Wai Huan Dong Road, Higher Education Mega Center, Panyu District, Guangzhou 511400, China.
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Zhang Y, Wu N, Wang J, Chen Z, Wu Z, Song M, Zheng Z, Wang K. Gastrointestinal metabolism characteristics and mechanism of a polysaccharide from Grifola frondosa. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126357. [PMID: 37595710 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126357] [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: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
Abstract
Grifola frondosa polysaccharide (GFP) is mainly composed of α-1,4 glycosidic bonds and possesses multiple pharmacological activities. However, the absence of pharmacokinetic studies has limited its further development and utilization. Herein, GFP was labeled with 5-DTAF (FGFP) and cyanine 5.5 amine (GFP-Cy5.5) to investigate its gastrointestinal metabolism characteristics and mechanism. Significant distributions of the polysaccharide in the liver and kidneys were observed by near infrared imaging. To investigate the specific distribution form of the polysaccharide, in vitro digestion models were constructed and revealed that FGFP was degraded in saliva and rat small intestine extract. The metabolites were detected in the stomach and small intestine, followed by further degradation in the distal intestine in the in vivo experiment. Subsequent investigations showed that α-amylase was involved in the gastrointestinal degradation of GFP, and its metabolite finally entered the kidneys, where it was excreted directly with urine.
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- Yu Zhang
- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China; Hubei Province Clinical Research Center for Precision Medicine for Critical Illness, 430030 Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China; Hubei Province Clinical Research Center for Precision Medicine for Critical Illness, 430030 Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Nature Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China; Hubei Province Clinical Research Center for Precision Medicine for Critical Illness, 430030 Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China; Hubei Province Clinical Research Center for Precision Medicine for Critical Illness, 430030 Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Nature Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China; Hubei Province Clinical Research Center for Precision Medicine for Critical Illness, 430030 Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Nature Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wuhan, China.
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Ye D, Zhao Q, Ding D, Ma BL. Preclinical pharmacokinetics-related pharmacological effects of orally administered polysaccharides from traditional Chinese medicines: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 252:126484. [PMID: 37625759 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
Abstract
Polysaccharides (TCMPs) derived from traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs), such as Ganoderma lucidum, Astragalus membranaceus, Lycium barbarum, and Panax ginseng, are considered to be the main active constituents in TCMs. However, the significant pharmacological effects of orally administered TCMPs do not align well with their poor pharmacokinetics. This article aims to review the literature published mainly from 2010 to 2022, focusing on the relationship between pharmacokinetics and pharmacological effects. It has been found that unabsorbed TCMPs can exert local pharmacological effects in the gut, including anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, regulation of intestinal flora, modulation of intestinal immunity, and maintenance of intestinal barrier integrity. Unabsorbed TCMPs can also produce systemic pharmacological effects, such as anti-tumor activity and immune system modulation, by regulating intestinal flora and immunity. Conversely, some TCMPs can be absorbed and distributed to various tissues, especially the liver, where they exhibit tissue-protecting effects against inflammation and oxidative stress-induced damage and improve glucose and lipid metabolism. In future studies, it is important to improve quality control and experimental design. Furthermore, research on enhancing the oral bioavailability of TCMPs, exploring the activity of TCMP metabolites, investigating pharmacokinetic interactions between TCMPs and oral drugs, and developing oral drug delivery systems using TCMPs holds great significance.
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- Dan Ye
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jingan District Zhabei Central Hospital, Shanghai 200070, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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Wu W, Zhao Z, Zhao Z, Zhang D, Zhang Q, Zhang J, Fang Z, Bai Y, Guo X. Structure, Health Benefits, Mechanisms, and Gut Microbiota of Dendrobium officinale Polysaccharides: A Review. Nutrients 2023; 15:4901. [PMID: 38068759 PMCID: PMC10708504 DOI: 10.3390/nu15234901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
Abstract
Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides (DOPs) are important active polysaccharides found in Dendrobium officinale, which is commonly used as a conventional food or herbal medicine and is well known in China. DOPs can influence the composition of the gut microbiota and the degradation capacity of these symbiotic bacteria, which in turn may determine the efficacy of dietary interventions. However, the necessary analysis of the relationship between DOPs and the gut microbiota is lacking. In this review, we summarize the extraction, structure, health benefits, and related mechanisms of DOPs, construct the DOPs-host axis, and propose that DOPs are potential prebiotics, mainly composed of 1,4-β-D-mannose, 1,4-β-D-glucose, and O-acetate groups, which induce an increase in the abundance of gut microbiota such as Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Akkermansia, Bacteroides, and Prevotella. In addition, we found that when exposed to DOPs with different structural properties, the gut microbiota may exhibit different diversity and composition and provide health benefits, such as metabolism regulations, inflammation modulation, immunity moderation, and cancer intervention. This may contribute to facilitating the development of functional foods and health products to improve human health.
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- Weijie Wu
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (W.W.); (Z.Z.); (Z.Z.); (D.Z.); (Q.Z.); (Y.B.)
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (W.W.); (Z.Z.); (Z.Z.); (D.Z.); (Q.Z.); (Y.B.)
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (W.W.); (Z.Z.); (Z.Z.); (D.Z.); (Q.Z.); (Y.B.)
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (W.W.); (Z.Z.); (Z.Z.); (D.Z.); (Q.Z.); (Y.B.)
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (W.W.); (Z.Z.); (Z.Z.); (D.Z.); (Q.Z.); (Y.B.)
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- School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China;
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China;
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (W.W.); (Z.Z.); (Z.Z.); (D.Z.); (Q.Z.); (Y.B.)
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (W.W.); (Z.Z.); (Z.Z.); (D.Z.); (Q.Z.); (Y.B.)
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