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Kieliszek M, Sapazhenkava K. The Promising Role of Selenium and Yeast in the Fight Against Protein Amyloidosis. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04245-x. [PMID: 38829477 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04245-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to research on diseases related to the deposition of misfolded proteins (amyloids) in various organs. Moreover, modern scientists emphasise the importance of selenium as a bioelement necessary for the proper functioning of living organisms. The inorganic form of selenium-sodium selenite (redox-active)-can prevent the formation of an insoluble polymer in proteins. It is very important to undertake tasks aimed at understanding the mechanisms of action of this element in inhibiting the formation of various types of amyloid. Furthermore, yeast cells play an important role in this matter as a eukaryotic model organism, which is intensively used in molecular research on protein amyloidosis. Due to the lack of appropriate treatment in the general population, the problem of amyloidosis remains unsolved. This extracellular accumulation of amyloid is one of the main factors responsible for the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease. The review presented here contains scientific information discussing a brief description of the possibility of amyloid formation in cells and the use of selenium as a factor preventing the formation of these protein aggregates. Recent studies have shown that the yeast model can be successfully used as a eukaryotic organism in biotechnological research aimed at understanding the essence of the entire amyloidosis process. Understanding the mechanisms that regulate the reaction of yeast to selenium and the phenomenon of amyloidosis is important in the aetiology and pathogenesis of various disease states. Therefore, it is imperative to conduct further research and analysis aimed at explaining and confirming the role of selenium in the processes of protein misfolding disorders. The rest of the article discusses the characteristics of food protein amyloidosis and their use in the food industry. During such tests, their toxicity is checked because not all food proteins can produce amyloid that is toxic to cells. It should also be noted that a moderate diet is beneficial for the corresponding disease relief caused by amyloidosis.
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- Marek Kieliszek
- Department of Food Biotechnology and Microbiology, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159 C, Warsaw, 02-776, Poland.
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- Department of Food Biotechnology and Microbiology, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159 C, Warsaw, 02-776, Poland
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Salama RM, Eissa N, Doghish AS, Abulsoud AI, Abdelmaksoud NM, Mohammed OA, Abdel Mageed SS, Darwish SF. Decoding the secrets of longevity: unraveling nutraceutical and miRNA-Mediated aging pathways and therapeutic strategies. FRONTIERS IN AGING 2024; 5:1373741. [PMID: 38605867 PMCID: PMC11007187 DOI: 10.3389/fragi.2024.1373741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short RNA molecules that are not involved in coding for proteins. They have a significant function in regulating gene expression after the process of transcription. Their participation in several biological processes has rendered them appealing subjects for investigating age-related disorders. Increasing data indicates that miRNAs can be influenced by dietary variables, such as macronutrients, micronutrients, trace minerals, and nutraceuticals. This review examines the influence of dietary factors and nutraceuticals on the regulation of miRNA in relation to the process of aging. We examine the present comprehension of miRNA disruption in age-related illnesses and emphasize the possibility of dietary manipulation as a means of prevention or treatment. Consolidating animal and human research is essential to validate the significance of dietary miRNA control in living organisms, despite the abundance of information already provided by several studies. This review elucidates the complex interaction among miRNAs, nutrition, and aging, offering valuable insights into promising areas for further research and potential therapies for age-related disorders.
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- Rania M. Salama
- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr International University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Cairo, Egypt
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Egypt
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Egypt
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Heliopolis University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Cairo, Egypt
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Liu K, Chen Y, Chen J, Chen W, Sun X, Mao Y, Ye D. Genetically determined circulating micronutrients and the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1105. [PMID: 38212362 PMCID: PMC10784479 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51609-3] [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: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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Evidence from epidemiological literature on the association of circulating micronutrients with risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is inconsistent. We aimed to elucidate the causal relationships using Mendelian randomization (MR). Single-nucleotide polymorphisms associated with 14 circulating micronutrients (β-carotene, calcium, copper, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, B12, C, D, K1 and zinc) were employed as instrumental variables. Summary level data for NAFLD were obtained from a genome-wide association study (GWAS) meta-analysis of 8434 cases and 770,180 controls (discovery stage) and another two datasets including 1483 NAFLD cases and 17,781 controls (replication stage 1) and 2134 NAFLD cases and 33,433 controls (replication stage 2). Inverse variance-weighted method (IVW) was used as primary analysis, supplemented with a series of sensitivity analysis. Genetically predicted higher β‑carotene levels were suggestively associated with reduced NAFLD risk [odds ratio (OR) 0.81, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.66-0.99; P = 0.047], whereas the association did not survive the false discovery rates (FDR) correction (PFDR = 0.164). Genetically predicted circulating iron (OR 1.16, 95% CI 1.05-1.29; P = 0.006, PFDR = 0.028), selenium (OR 1.11, 95% CI 1.03-1.20; P = 0.005, PFDR = 0.028) and vitamin B12 (OR 1.08, 95% CI 1.03-1.13; P = 0.002, PFDR = 0.028) were significantly associated with increased risk of NAFLD. Moreover, the findings were consistent in individual datasets (Pheterogeneity > 0.05) and confirmed in sensitivity analysis. Our study provided evidence that circulating iron, selenium and vitamin B12 might be causally linked to the risk of NAFLD, which deserves further exploration of the potential biological mechanism.
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- Ke Liu
- School of Public Health, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 548 Binwen Road, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 548 Binwen Road, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 548 Binwen Road, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 548 Binwen Road, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 548 Binwen Road, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 548 Binwen Road, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 548 Binwen Road, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, China.
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Dogaru CB, Duță C, Muscurel C, Stoian I. "Alphabet" Selenoproteins: Implications in Pathology. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15344. [PMID: 37895024 PMCID: PMC10607139 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015344] [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: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Selenoproteins are a group of proteins containing selenium in the form of selenocysteine (Sec, U) as the 21st amino acid coded in the genetic code. Their synthesis depends on dietary selenium uptake and a common set of cofactors. Selenoproteins accomplish diverse roles in the body and cell processes by acting, for example, as antioxidants, modulators of the immune function, and detoxification agents for heavy metals, other xenobiotics, and key compounds in thyroid hormone metabolism. Although the functions of all this protein family are still unknown, several disorders in their structure, activity, or expression have been described by researchers. They concluded that selenium or cofactors deficiency, on the one hand, or the polymorphism in selenoproteins genes and synthesis, on the other hand, are involved in a large variety of pathological conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular, muscular, oncological, hepatic, endocrine, immuno-inflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases. This review focuses on the specific roles of selenoproteins named after letters of the alphabet in medicine, which are less known than the rest, regarding their implications in the pathological processes of several prevalent diseases and disease prevention.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania (I.S.)
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Li J, Song F. A causal relationship between antioxidants, minerals and vitamins and metabolic syndrome traits: a Mendelian randomization study. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2023; 15:194. [PMID: 37817280 PMCID: PMC10563368 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-023-01174-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The available evidence regarding the association of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins with the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) traits is currently limited and inconsistent. Therefore, the purpose of this Mendelian randomization (MR) study was to investigate the potential causal relationship between genetically predicted antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, and MetS. METHODS In this study, we utilized genetic variation as instrumental variable (IV) to capture exposure data related to commonly consumed dietary nutrients, including antioxidants (β-carotene, lycopene, and uric acid), minerals (copper, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium), and vitamins (folate, vitamin A, B6, B12, C, D, E, and K1). The outcomes of interest, namely MetS (n = 291,107), waist circumference (n = 462,166), hypertension (n = 463,010), fasting blood glucose (FBG) (n = 281,416), triglycerides (n = 441,016), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (n = 403,943), were assessed using pooled data obtained from the most comprehensive genome-wide association study (GWAS) available. Finally, we applied the inverse variance weighting method as the result and conducted a sensitivity analysis for further validation. RESULTS Genetically predicted higher iron (OR = 1.070, 95% CI 1.037-1.105, P = 2.91E-05) and magnesium levels (OR = 1.130, 95% CI 1.058-1.208, P = 2.80E-04) were positively associated with increased risk of MetS. For each component of MetS, higher level of genetically predicted selenium (OR = 0.971, 95% CI 0.957-0.986, P = 1.09E-04) was negatively correlated with HDL-C levels, while vitamin K1 (OR = 1.023, 95% CI 1.012-1.033, P = 2.90E-05) was positively correlated with HDL-C levels. Moreover, genetically predicted vitamin D (OR = 0.985, 95% CI 0.978-0.992, P = 5.51E-5) had a protective effect on FBG levels. Genetically predicted iron level (OR = 1.043, 95% CI 1.022-1.064, P = 4.33E-05) had a risk effect on TG level. CONCLUSIONS Our study provides evidence that genetically predicted some specific, but not all, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins may be causally related to the development of MetS traits.
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- Junxian Li
- Department of Blood Transfusion, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy in Tianjin, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Key Laboratory of Molecular Cancer Epidemiology in Tianjin, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Key Laboratory of Molecular Cancer Epidemiology in Tianjin, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
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Zhao R, Zhang L, Lu H. Analysis of the Clinical Features and Imaging Findings of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia Type 2D Caused by Mutations in SEPSECS Gene. CEREBELLUM (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2023; 22:938-946. [PMID: 36085396 DOI: 10.1007/s12311-022-01470-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 2D (PCH2D) caused by SEPSECS gene mutations is very rare and only described in a few case reports. In this study, we analyzed the clinical features and imaging findings of these individuals, so as to provide references for the clinic. We reported a case of PCH2D caused by a new complex heterozygote mutation in SEPSECS gene, and reviewed the literatures to summarize the clinical features and imaging findings and compare the differences between early-onset patients (EOPs) and late-onset patients (LOPs). Of 23 PCH2D patients, 19 cases were early-onset and 4 cases were late-onset, with average ages of 4.1 ± 4.0 years and 21.8 ± 9.4 years, females were more prevalent (14/19). EOPs mainly distributed in Arab countries (10/14) and Finland (4/14), while LOPs in East Asia (3/3). EOPs develop severe initial symptoms at the average age of 4.1 ± 7.8 months or shortly after birth, while LOPs experienced mild developmental delay in infancy. Microcephaly (10/11), intellectual disability (10/11), decreased motor function (10/11), and spastic or dystonic quadriplegia (8/10) were the common clinical features of EOPs and LOPs. EOPs also presented with visual impairment (5/7), seizures (4/7), neonatal irritability/opisthotonus (3/7), tremors/myoclonus (3/7), dysmorphic features (3/7), and other symptoms. EOPs were characterized by cerebellar symptoms (4/4). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed progressive cerebellar atrophy followed by less pronounced cerebral atrophy, and there was no pons atrophy in LOPs. Most patients of PCH2D were severe early-onset, and a few were late-onset with milder symptoms. EOPs and LOPs shared some common clinical features and MRI findings, but also had their own characteristics.
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- Ran Zhao
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
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Hariharan S, Chauhan S, Velu K, Dharmaraj S, C M VK, Ganesan S. Biological Activities of Selenium Nanoparticles Synthesized from Camellia sinensis (L) Kuntze Leaves. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2023; 195:5823-5837. [PMID: 36708493 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04348-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Selenium in the form of selenoproteins is formed through a unique translocation recoding pathway and plays a vital role in human metabolism. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) when synthesized using green synthesis from plant extract offer more advantages than physical and chemical methods. Previous studies have synthesized selenium nanoparticles from green tea and white tea; here, we report the synthesis of selenium nanoparticles from Camillia sinensis (L) Kuntze leaves (black tea) by green synthesis. Moreover, we have tested the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of the plant extract, SeNPs, and combination of plant extract and SeNPs which have not been previously studied. The antimicrobial efficacy of SeNPs was tested against Klebsiella pneumonia, Candida albicans, and Staphylococcus aureus. They showed inhibitory effects against these organisms individually and in combination with Camellia sinensis leaf extract. The antioxidant properties of SeNPs were checked using FRAP and DPPH assays, where high radical scavenging activity was exhibited by SeNPs and in combination with the plant extract. Furthermore, synthesized SeNPs were examined for cytotoxicity tolerance against Vero cells and their IC50 values determine that plant-mediated SeNPs showed high cytotoxicity at minimal concentrations. If explored further, the reducing, capping, and stabilizing capabilities of SeNPs may demonstrate other inhibitory effects and could be explored for understanding the role of selenium in cellular metabolism.
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- Sneha Hariharan
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, 603203, Kanchipuram, Chennai, TN, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, 603203, Kanchipuram, Chennai, TN, India
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- Centre for Ocean Research, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai, 600119, India
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (Ooty off-campus), Karnataka, Mysuru, India
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- Centre for Ocean Research, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai, 600119, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, 603203, Kanchipuram, Chennai, TN, India.
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Stolf CS, Taiete T, Nascimento PAD, Paz HES, Sallum EA, Ruiz KGS, Casati MZ, Casarin RCV. Association of rs142548867 (EEFSEC) and periodontitis Grade C in a young Brazilian population. J Appl Oral Sci 2023; 31:e20230058. [PMID: 37466550 PMCID: PMC10356128 DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2023-0058] [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: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Periodontitis Stage III-IV, Grade C (PerioC) is a severe form of Periodontitis. The individual genetic background has been shown to be an important etiopathogenic factor for the development of this disease in young, systemically healthy, and non-smokers patients. Recently, after exome sequencing of families with a history of the disease, PerioC was associated with three single nucleotide variations (SNVs) - rs142548867 (EEFSEC), rs574301770 (ZNF136), and rs72821893 (KRT25) - which were classified as deleterious or possibly harmful by prediction algorithms. OBJECTIVE Seeking to validate these findings in a cohort evaluation, this study aims to characterize the allele and genotypic frequency of the SNVs rs142548867, rs574301770, and rs72821893 in the Brazilian population with PerioC and who were periodontally healthy (PH). METHODOLOGY Thus, epithelial oral cells from 200 PerioC and 196 PH patients were harvested at three distinct centers at the Brazilian Southern region, their DNA were extracted, and the SNVs rs142548867, rs574301770, rs72821893 were genotyped using 5'-nuclease allelic discrimination assay. Differences in allele and genotype frequencies were analyzed using Fisher's Exact Test. Only the SNV rs142548867 (C > T) was associated with PerioC. RESULTS The CT genotype was detected more frequently in patients with PerioC when compared with PH subjects (6% and 0.5% respectively), being significantly associated with PerioC (odds ratio 11.76, p=0.02). CONCLUSION rs142548867 represents a potential risk for the occurrence of this disease in the Brazilian population.
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- Camila Schmidt Stolf
- Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, Departamento de Prótese e Periodontia, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de Araras, Departamento de Odontologia, Araras, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, Departamento de Prótese e Periodontia, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, Departamento de Prótese e Periodontia, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, Departamento de Prótese e Periodontia, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, Departamento de Prótese e Periodontia, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, Departamento de Prótese e Periodontia, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
- Universidade Paulista, Departamento de Periodontia, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, Departamento de Prótese e Periodontia, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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Hamdan HZ, Hamdan SZ, Adam I. Association of Selenium Levels with Preeclampsia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:2105-2122. [PMID: 35687295 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03316-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Several observational studies have shown inconclusive findings on the association between selenium levels and preeclampsia. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to clarify the association between selenium levels and preeclampsia. The databases PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and the Cochrane Library were searched for studies which investigated selenium levels with preeclampsia and which were published up to April 2022. The overall standardized mean differences (SMD) of selenium levels between cases and controls were measured. Sensitivity analysis, reporting bias, subgroup analysis, and meta-regression were performed for the estimate. The meta-analysis was calculated using the "meta" package in the open-source software R. A total of 26 studies with 1855 preeclampsia cases compared with 3728 healthy pregnant controls were included. The level of selenium was significantly lower in cases of preeclampsia compared with the controls [SMD = - 0.85; 95% confidence interval (CI): (- 1.46, - 0.25); P = < 0.01). As there was significant heterogeneity [I2 = 96%, Cochran's Q = 620.47; P = < 0.01], the random effects model was used. A stratified meta-analysis revealed that selenium levels were significantly lower in the cases compared with the controls among pregnant women from the African continent [SMD = - 1.15 (- 1.65, - 0.65); P = < 0.01]. Likewise, the same pattern was observed among women from middle- and low-income countries [SMD = - 1.32 (- 2.22, - 0.42); P = < 0.01]. None of the investigated factors (Modified Newcastle-Ottawa Scale quality score, year of publication, and sample size) showed significant association with the selenium SMD. The level of certainty of this evidence is "low certainty," as calculated by the GRADEpro GDT online tool. This meta-analysis with low level of evidence certainty revealed that low selenium level is associated significantly with preeclampsia. This pattern is also observed in women from the African continent and women from low- or middle-income countries. Further studies with different prospective designs and detailed patient characteristics are needed to consolidate this evidence.
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- Hamdan Z Hamdan
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Unaizah College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Qassim University, P.O. BOX. 991, Unaizah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Unaizah College of Medicine, Qassim University, Unaizah, Saudi Arabia
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Jia Y, Nima C, Yang L, Wang L, Wei B, Li Y, Li H, Deji Y, Zhao S, Guo M, Gong H, Kong C, Gu L, Gesang Z, Li R. Selenium and Zinc Intakes of Staple Grains and Their Correlation with Urine Selenium and Zinc in the Tibetan Rural Residents along the Yarlung Zangbo River. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15082010. [PMID: 37111228 PMCID: PMC10143032 DOI: 10.3390/nu15082010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Grains account for a large proportion of the diet of rural residents in Tibet. The lack of selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) threatens the population's nutrition and health. However, the intakes of selenium and zinc in grains remains unclear. To clarify the nutritional status of selenium and zinc consumed from staple grains of residents along the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, 341 grain samples and 242 urine samples were collected, and 244 food frequency questionnaires were completed along the Yarlung Zangbo River in 2020-2021. The results showed that the selenium concentrations of 88.5% of self-produced tsampa and 80.8% of self-produced flour were lower than the grain selenium threshold (<25 μg·kg-1). The intake of selenium and zinc from staple grains (tsampa, flour, and rice) contributed 15.0% and 43.5% to the recommended nutrient intake (RNI) on average, respectively. A geographical detector model analyzed factors affecting urinary selenium and zinc levels. Selenium and zinc intakes in rice and flour, and dietary diversity score (DDS) were the main factors affecting urinary selenium and zinc (p < 0.01). Their interaction effects on urinary selenium and zinc were greater than those of a single factor. The staple grains of rural residents along the Yarlung Zangbo River were in a state of selenium deficiency. The zinc content of the staple grain purchased was lower than that of the main grain produced by rural residents. Changing the grain consumption pattern and adjusting the proportion of exogenous grains can improve selenium and zinc nutrition in residents.
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- Yumin Jia
- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Tibet Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lhasa 850030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Tibet Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lhasa 850030, China
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- Tibet Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lhasa 850030, China
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- Tibet Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lhasa 850030, China
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- Tibet Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lhasa 850030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Tibet Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lhasa 850030, China
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- Tibet Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lhasa 850030, China
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Tangjaidee P, Swedlund P, Xiang J, Yin H, Quek SY. Selenium-enriched plant foods: Selenium accumulation, speciation, and health functionality. Front Nutr 2023; 9:962312. [PMID: 36815133 PMCID: PMC9939470 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.962312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Selenium (Se) is an essential element for maintaining human health. The biological effects and toxicity of Se compounds in humans are related to their chemical forms and consumption doses. In general, organic Se species, including selenoamino acids such as selenomethionine (SeMet), selenocystine (SeCys2), and Se-methylselenocysteine (MSC), could provide greater bioactivities with less toxicity compared to those inorganics including selenite (Se IV) and selenate (Se VI). Plants are vital sources of organic Se because they can accumulate inorganic Se or metabolites and store them as organic Se forms. Therefore, Se-enriched plants could be applied as human food to reduce deficiency problems and deliver health benefits. This review describes the recent studies on the enrichment of Se-containing plants in particular Se accumulation and speciation, their functional properties related to human health, and future perspectives for developing Se-enriched foods. Generally, Se's concentration and chemical forms in plants are determined by the accumulation ability of plant species. Brassica family and cereal grains have excessive accumulation capacity and store major organic Se compounds in their cells compared to other plants. The biological properties of Se-enriched plants, including antioxidant, anti-diabetes, and anticancer activities, have significantly presented in both in vitro cell culture models and in vivo animal assays. Comparatively, fewer human clinical trials are available. Scientific investigations on the functional health properties of Se-enriched edible plants in humans are essential to achieve in-depth information supporting the value of Se-enriched food to humans.
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- Pipat Tangjaidee
- Food Science, School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Food Science, School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Enshi Autonomous Prefecture Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Enshi, Hubei, China
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- Enshi Autonomous Prefecture Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Enshi, Hubei, China
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- Food Science, School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand,Riddet Institute New Zealand Centre of Research Excellence in Food, Palmerston North, New Zealand,*Correspondence: Siew Young Quek,
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Dinda B, Dinda S, Dinda M. Therapeutic potential of green tea catechin, (-)-epigallocatechin-3- O-gallate (EGCG) in SARS-CoV-2 infection: Major interactions with host/virus proteases. PHYTOMEDICINE PLUS : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 3:100402. [PMID: 36597465 PMCID: PMC9800022 DOI: 10.1016/j.phyplu.2022.100402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The current COVID-19 pandemic from the human pathogenic virus SARS-CoV-2 has resulted in a major health hazard globally. The morbidity and transmission modality of this disease are severe and uncontrollable. As no effective clinical drugs are available for treatment of COVID-19 infection till to date and only vaccination is used as prophylaxis and its efficacy is restricted due to emergent of new variants of SARS-CoV-2, there is an urgent need for effective drugs for its treatment. PURPOSE The aim of this review was to provide a detailed analysis of anti-SARS-CoV-2 efficacy of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (EGCG), a major catechin constituent of green tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze) beverage to highlight the scope of EGCG in clinical medicine as both prophylaxis and treatment of present COVID-19 infection. In addition, the factors related to poor oral bioavailabilty of EGCG was also analysed for a suggestion for future research in this direction. STUDY DESIGN We collected the published articles related to anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity of EGCG against the original strain (Wuhan type) and its newly emerged variants of SARS-CoV-2 virus. METHODS A systematic search on the published literature was conducted in various databases including Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct and Scopus to collect the relevant literature. RESULTS The findings of this search demonstrate that EGCG shows potent antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 virus by preventing viral entry and replication in host cells in vitro models. The studies on the molecular mechanisms of EGCG in inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 infection in host cells reveal that EGCG blocks the entry of the virus particles by interaction with the receptor binding domain (RBD) of viral spike (S) protein to host cell surface receptor protease angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) as well as suppression of the expressions of host proteases, ACE2, TMPRSS2 and GRP78, required for viral entry, by Nrf2 activation in host cells. Moreover, EGCG inhibits the activities of SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro), papain-like protease (PLpro), endoribonuclease Nsp15 in vitro models and of RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) in molecular docking model for suppression of viral replication. In addition, EGCG significantly inhibits viral inflammatory cytokine production by stimulating Nrf2- dependent host immune response in virus-infected cells. EGCG significantly reduces the elevated levels of HMGB1, a biomarker of sepsis, lung fibrosis and thrombotic complications in viral infections. EGCG potentially inhibits the infection of original (Wuhan type) strain of SARS-CoV-2 and other newly emerged variants as well as the infections of SARS-CoV-2 virus spike-protein of WT and its mutants-mediated pseudotyped viruses . EGCG shows maximum inhibitory effect against SARS-CoV-2 infection when the host cells are pre-incubated with the drug prior to viral infection. A sorbitol/lecithin-based throat spray containing concentrated green tea extract rich in EGCG content significantly reduces SARS-CoV-2 infectivity in oral mucosa. Several factors including degradation in gastrointestinal environment, low absorption in small intestine and extensive metabolism of EGCG are responsible for its poor bioavailability in humans. Pharmacokinetic and metabolism studies of EGCG in humans reveal poor bioavailability of EGCG in human plasma and EGCG-4"-sulfate is its major metabolite. The concentration of EGCG-4"-sulfate in human plasma is almost equivalent to that of free EGCG (Cmax 177.9 vs 233.5 nmol/L). These findings suggest that inhibition of sulfation of EGCG is a crucial factor for improvement of its bioavailability. In vitro study on the mechanism of EGCG sulfonation indicates that sulfotransferases, SULT1A1 and SULT1A3 are responsible for sulfonation in human liver and small intestine, respectively. Some attempts including structural modifications, and nanoformulations of EGCG and addition of nutrients with EGCG have been made to improve the bioavailability of EGCG. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study suggest that EGCG has strong antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 infection independent of viral strains (Wuhan type (WT), other variants) by inhibition of viral entry and replication in host cells in vitro models. EGCG may be useful in reduction of this viral load in salivary glands of COVID-19 patients, if it is applied in mouth and throat wash formulations in optimal concentrations. EGCG could be a promising candidate in the development of effective vaccine for prevention of the infections of newly emergent strains of SARS-CoV-2 virus. EGCG might be useful also as a clinical medicine for treatment of COVID-19 patients if its bioavailability in human plasma is enhanced.
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- Biswanath Dinda
- Department of Chemistry, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Agartala, Tripura, 799 022, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Kamalpur Govt Degree College, Dhalai,Tripura, 799 285, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Virginia, School of Medicine, Charlottesville, 1300 Jefferson Park Ave, VA, 22908, United States of America
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Tan S, Liu Q, Yang J, Cai J, Yu M, Ji Y. Macranthoidin B (MB) Promotes Oxidative Stress-Induced Inhibiting of Hepa1-6 Cell Proliferation via Selenoprotein. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:368-376. [PMID: 35080709 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03120-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the role of selenoproteins in Macranthoidin B (MB) with regard to the inhibition of hepa1-6 cell proliferation. The CCK8 method was used to detect the inhibition rate in hepa1-6 cell of proliferation. The production of ROS, MDA, GSH levels, and GSH-Px and SOD activities was detected according to corresponding reagent kits. We determined the mRNA expressions of 25 selenoproteins in hepa1-6 cells via real-time quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR); moreover, the heat map and principal component analysis were used for further bioinformatics analysis. The results revealed that with an increasing concentration of MB, the inhibitory effect on hepa1-6 cell proliferation intensified. Compared with the control group, the treatment group showed significantly increased ROS levels, elevated MDA contents, and decreased GSH level, GSH-Px activity, and SOD activity. Increasing MB concentration treatment induced remarkable degradation of Txnrd1, Txnrd2, Txnrd3, Gpx1, Gpx2, Gpx3, Gpx6, Dio1, Dio2, Selt, Selp, Selh, Selk, Selw, Seln, and Dio3. Principal component analysis revealed that Txnrd 3, Selk, Selo, Selw, Selt, Dio2, Txnrd1, Dio3, Gpx6, and Dio1 were highly correlated with MB. In conclusion, MB dose dependently inhibited hepa1-6 cell proliferation and induced oxidative stress. Based on bioinformatics analysis, with MB treatment, Txnrd 3, Selk, Selo, Selw, Selt, Dio2, Txnrd1, Dio3, Gpx6, and Dio1 exhibited critical role in the inhibition of hepa1-6 cells proliferation. The functions of these selenoproteins were associated with oxidative stress.
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- Siran Tan
- Engineering Research Center for Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, 150076, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center for Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, 150076, People's Republic of China.
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- Engineering Research Center for Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, 150076, People's Republic of China.
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Selenium Status: Its Interactions with Dietary Mercury Exposure and Implications in Human Health. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14245308. [PMID: 36558469 PMCID: PMC9785339 DOI: 10.3390/nu14245308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Selenium is an essential trace element in humans and animals and its role in selenoprotein and enzyme antioxidant activity is well documented. Food is the principal source of selenium, and it is important that selenium status in the body is adequately maintained for physiological functions. There has been increasing attention on the role of selenium in mitigating the toxic effects of mercury exposure from dietary intake in humans. In contrast, mercury is a neurotoxin, and its continuous exposure can cause adverse health effects in humans. The interactions of selenium and mercury are multi-factorial and involve complex binding mechanisms between these elements at a molecular level. Further insights and understanding in this area may help to evaluate the health implications of dietary mercury exposure and selenium status. This review aims to summarise current information on the interplay of the interactions between selenium and mercury in the body and the protective effect of selenium on at-risk groups in a population who may experience long-term mercury exposure.
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Frias-De-Diego A, Gilbertie JM, Scholle F, Dejarnette S, Crisci E. Effect of BIO-PLY TM, a Platelet-Rich Plasma Derived Biologic on PRRSV-2-Infected Macrophages. Viruses 2022; 14:v14122666. [PMID: 36560670 PMCID: PMC9783555 DOI: 10.3390/v14122666] [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: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is the one of the most devastating diseases impacting the swine industry worldwide. Control and prevention methods rely on biosafety measures and vaccination. As an RNA virus with a high rate of mutation, vaccines are only partially effective against circulating and newly emerging strains. To reduce the burden of this disease, research on alternative control methods is needed. Here, we assess the in vitro antiviral effect of a novel platelet-rich plasma-derived biologic termed BIO-PLYTM (for the BIOactive fraction of Platelet-rich plasma LYsate) from both swine and equine origin. Our results show that BIO-PLYTM significantly reduces the amount of PRRSV viral load determined by RT-qPCR and the number of infectious viral particles measured by TCID50 in infected porcine alveolar and parenchymal macrophages. This study also showed limited toxicity of BIO-PLYTM in vitro and aspects of its immunomodulatory capacity evaluating the regulation of reactive oxygen species and cytokines production in infected cells. Finally, this study presents promising data on the effect of BIO-PLYTM on other RNA viruses such as human A influenza viruses and coronavirus.
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- Alba Frias-De-Diego
- Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Affairs and Research, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-919-513-6255
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Takata N, Myburgh J, Botha A, Nomngongo PN. The importance and status of the micronutrient selenium in South Africa: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2022; 44:3703-3723. [PMID: 34708333 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-021-01126-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Selenium (Se) is a vital micronutrient with widespread biological action but leads to toxicity when taken in excessive amounts. The biological benefits of Se are mainly derived from its presence in active sites of selenoproteins such as glutathione peroxidase (GPx). An enzyme whose role is to protect tissues against oxidative stress by catalysing the reduction of peroxidase responsible for various forms of cellular damage. The benefits of Se can be harvested when proper regulations of its intake are used. In South Africa, Se distribution in people's diets and animals are low with socio-economic factors and heterogeneous spread of Se in soil throughout the country playing a significant role. The possible causes of low Se in soils may be influenced by underlying geological material, climatic conditions, and anthropogenic activities. Sedimentary rock formations show higher Se concentrations compared to igneous and metamorphic rock formations. Higher Se concentrations in soils dominates in humid and sub-humid areas of South Africa. Furthermore, atmospheric acid deposition dramatically influences the availability of Se to plants. The studies reviewed in this article have shown that atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) is the most utilised analytical technique for total Se concentration determination in environmental samples and there is a lack of speciation data for Se concentrations. Shortcomings in Se studies have been identified, and the future research directions of Se in South Africa have been discussed.
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- Nwabisa Takata
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa
- National Metrology Institute of South Africa, CSIR Campus, Building 5, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0182, South Africa
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- Department of Paraclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X04, Onderstepoort, 0110, South Africa
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- National Metrology Institute of South Africa, CSIR Campus, Building 5, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0182, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa.
- Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)/National Research Foundation (NRF) South African Research Chair (SARChI): Nanotechnology for Water, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa.
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Role of Oxidative Stress in the Pathogenesis of Atherothrombotic Diseases. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11071408. [PMID: 35883899 PMCID: PMC9312358 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11071408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress is generated by the imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation and antioxidant scavenger system’s activity. Increased ROS, such as superoxide anion, hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radical and peroxynitrite, likely contribute to the development and complications of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD). In genetically modified mouse models of atherosclerosis, the overexpression of ROS-generating enzymes and uncontrolled ROS formation appear to be associated with accelerated atherosclerosis. Conversely, the overexpression of ROS scavenger systems reduces or stabilizes atherosclerotic lesions, depending on the genetic background of the mouse model. In humans, higher levels of circulating biomarkers derived from the oxidation of lipids (8-epi-prostaglandin F2α, and malondialdehyde), as well as proteins (oxidized low-density lipoprotein, nitrotyrosine, protein carbonyls, advanced glycation end-products), are increased in conditions of high cardiovascular risk or overt ASCVD, and some oxidation biomarkers have been reported as independent predictors of ASCVD in large observational cohorts. In animal models, antioxidant supplementation with melatonin, resveratrol, Vitamin E, stevioside, acacetin and n-polyunsaturated fatty acids reduced ROS and attenuated atherosclerotic lesions. However, in humans, evidence from large, placebo-controlled, randomized trials or prospective studies failed to show any athero-protective effect of antioxidant supplementation with different compounds in different CV settings. However, the chronic consumption of diets known to be rich in antioxidant compounds (e.g., Mediterranean and high-fish diet), has shown to reduce ASCVD over decades. Future studies are needed to fill the gap between the data and targets derived from studies in animals and their pathogenetic and therapeutic significance in human ASCVD.
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Selenium Status and Its Antioxidant Role in Metabolic Diseases. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:7009863. [PMID: 35847596 PMCID: PMC9279078 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7009863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Selenium (Se), in the form of selenoproteins, is an essential micronutrient that plays an important role in human health and disease. To date, there are at least 25 selenoproteins in humans involved in a wide variety of biological functions, including mammalian development, metabolic progress, inflammation response, chemoprotective properties, and most notably, oxidoreductase functions. In recent years, numerous studies have reported that low Se levels are associated with increased risk, poor outcome, and mortality of metabolic disorders, mainly related to the limited antioxidant defense resulting from Se deficiency. Moreover, the correlation between Se deficiency and Keshan disease has received considerable attention. Therefore, Se supplementation as a therapeutic strategy for preventing the occurrence, delaying the progression, and alleviating the outcomes of some diseases has been widely studied. However, supranutritional levels of serum Se may have adverse effects, including Se poisoning. This review evaluates the correlation between Se status and human health, with particular emphasis on the antioxidant benefits of Se in metabolic disorders, shedding light on clinical treatment.
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Talibova G, Ozturk Z, Parlak M, Kupesiz A. Elevated Selenoprotein P Levels in Thalassemia Major Patients. Arch Med Res 2022; 53:508-515. [PMID: 35840466 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2022.07.001] [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: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Previous studies have measured selenium levels and glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPX3) activity in patients with thalassemia major (TM). However, Selenoprotein P (SEPP), which is responsible for the storage and transport of selenium, has not been studied in thalassemia patients. This study aims to correlate thyroid functions of TM patients with their SEPP and GPX3 levels. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eighty subjects (40 controls, 40 TM patients) were included in this study. GPX3 and SEPP concentrations were measured in all subjects using sandwich ELISA. Iron, ferritin, urinary iodine, thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), thyrotropin (TSH), anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO), and anti-human thyroglobulin (anti-hTG) concentrations were also measured. RESULTS Mean SEPP concentration was higher in the TM group compared to the control group. A slight elevation in GPX3 levels was also observed in thalassemia patients, yet it was not statistically significant. In both TM patients and controls, ferritin was inversely correlated with free T4 concentration and GPX3 was inversely correlated with free T4 and T3 concentrations. There was also a negative correlation between SEPP and TSH concentrations in healthy subjects. CONCLUSION This is the first study, which has measured SEPP concentrations in thalassemia patients. SEPP levels were higher in TM patients compared to controls. Correlations between thyroid hormones and selenoproteins may indicate that selenium is necessary for thyroid function. Detailed studies are required to elaborate the role of SEPP in thyroid metabolism in thalassemia patients.
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- Gunel Talibova
- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey; Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey.
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Organic selenium fortification in edible marine microalga Nannochloropsis oceanica CASA CC201 for food and feed applications. ALGAL RES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2022.102787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Mukhtar M, Ashfield N, Vodickova L, Vymetalkova V, Levy M, Liska V, Bruha J, Bendova P, O’Sullivan J, Doherty G, Sheahan K, Nolan B, Vodicka P, Hughes DJ. The Associations of Selenoprotein Genetic Variants with the Risks of Colorectal Adenoma and Colorectal Cancer: Case–Control Studies in Irish and Czech Populations. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14132718. [PMID: 35807897 PMCID: PMC9268344 DOI: 10.3390/nu14132718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background: Selenium manifests its biological effects through its incorporation into selenoproteins, which play several roles in countering oxidative and inflammatory responses implicated in colorectal carcinogenesis. Selenoprotein genetic variants may contribute to colorectal cancer (CRC) development, as we previously observed for SNP variants in a large European prospective study and a Czech case–control cohort. Methods: We tested if significantly associated selenoprotein gene SNPs from these studies were also associated with CRC risk in case–control studies from Ireland (colorectal neoplasia, i.e., cancer and adenoma cases: 450, controls: 461) and the Czech Republic (CRC cases: 718, controls: 646). Genotyping of 23 SNPs (20 in the Irish and 13 in the Czechs) was performed by competitive specific allele-specific PCR (KASPar). Multivariable adjusted logistic regression was used to assess the associations with CRC development. Results: We found significant associations with an increased CRC risk for rs5859 (SELENOF) and rs2972994 (SELENOP) in the Irish cohort but only with rs4802034 (SELENOV) in the Czechs. Significant associations were observed for rs5859 (SELENOF), rs4659382 (SELENON), rs2972994 (SELENOP), rs34713741 (SELENOS), and the related Se metabolism gene variant rs2275129 (SEPHS1) with advanced colorectal neoplasia development. However, none of these findings retained significance after multiple testing corrections. Conclusions: Several SNPs previously associated with CRC risk were also associated with CRC or colorectal neoplasia development in either the Irish or Czech cohorts. Selenoprotein gene variation may modify CRC risk across diverse European populations, although the specific variants may differ.
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- Maryam Mukhtar
- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics Group, School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, UCD Conway Institute, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland; (M.M.); (N.A.)
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- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics Group, School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, UCD Conway Institute, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland; (M.M.); (N.A.)
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- Institute of Biology and Medical Genetics, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 121 08 Prague, Czech Republic; (L.V.); (V.V.); (P.V.)
- Biomedical Centre, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 323 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (V.L.); (J.B.)
- Institute of Experimental Medicine ASCR, 142 20 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Institute of Biology and Medical Genetics, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 121 08 Prague, Czech Republic; (L.V.); (V.V.); (P.V.)
- Biomedical Centre, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 323 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (V.L.); (J.B.)
- Institute of Experimental Medicine ASCR, 142 20 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Surgery, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Thomayer Hospital, 121 08 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Biomedical Centre, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 323 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (V.L.); (J.B.)
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- Biomedical Centre, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 323 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (V.L.); (J.B.)
- Institute of Experimental Medicine ASCR, 142 20 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Institute of Experimental Medicine ASCR, 142 20 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, Department of Surgery, Trinity College Dublin and St. James’s Hospital, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland;
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- Centre for Colorectal Disease, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, D04 T6F4 Dublin, Ireland; (G.D.); (K.S.); (B.N.)
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- Centre for Colorectal Disease, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, D04 T6F4 Dublin, Ireland; (G.D.); (K.S.); (B.N.)
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- Centre for Colorectal Disease, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, D04 T6F4 Dublin, Ireland; (G.D.); (K.S.); (B.N.)
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- Institute of Biology and Medical Genetics, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 121 08 Prague, Czech Republic; (L.V.); (V.V.); (P.V.)
- Biomedical Centre, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 323 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (V.L.); (J.B.)
- Institute of Experimental Medicine ASCR, 142 20 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics Group, School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, UCD Conway Institute, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland; (M.M.); (N.A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +353-1-716-6988
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Chu JH, Yan YX, Chen XW, Gao PC, Li LX, Fan RF. Aberrant Gene Expression of Selenoproteins in Chicken Spleen Lymphocytes Induced by Mercuric Chloride. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:2857-2865. [PMID: 34436752 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02870-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Mercury (Hg) is a heavy metal widely distributed in ecological environment, poisoning the immune system of humans and animals. Selenium (Se) is an essential microelement and selenoproteins involved in the procedure of Se antagonizing organ toxicity induced by heavy metals. The aim of this research was to investigate the changes of gene expression profile of selenoproteins induced by mercuric chloride (HgCl2) in chicken spleen lymphocytes. We established cytotoxicity model of chicken spleen lymphocytes by HgCl2 exposure, the messenger RNA (mRNA) expression levels of 25 selenoproteins in spleen lymphocytes were analyzed by real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR), and the gene expression pattern of selenoproteins was revealed by principal component analysis (PCA). The results showed that the mRNA expression levels of 13 selenoproteins (GPX3, GPX4, TXNRD2, TXNRD3, DIO2, SELENOS, SELENON, SELENOT, SELENOO, SELENOP, SELENOP2, MSRB1, and SEPHS2) were decreased in HgCl2 treatment group, and there was strong positive correlation between these selenoproteins and component 1 as well as component 2 of the PCA. At the same time, the protein expression levels of GPX4, TXNRD1, TXNRD2, SELENOM, SELENOS, and SELENON were detected by Western blotting, which were consistent with the changes of gene expression. The results showed that the expression levels of selenoproteins were aberrant in response to HgCl2 toxicity. The information presented in this study provided clues for further research on the interaction between HgCl2 and selenoproteins, and the possible mechanism of immune organ toxicity induced by HgCl2.
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- Jia-Hong Chu
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China.
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China.
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an City, 271018, Shandong Province, China.
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Pecoraro BM, Leal DF, Frias-De-Diego A, Browning M, Odle J, Crisci E. The health benefits of selenium in food animals: a review. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2022; 13:58. [PMID: 35550013 PMCID: PMC9101896 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-022-00706-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Selenium is an essential trace mineral important for the maintenance of homeostasis in animals and humans. It evinces a strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and potential antimicrobial capacity. Selenium biological function is primarily achieved by its presence in selenoproteins as a form of selenocysteine. Selenium deficiency may result in an array of health disorders, affecting many organs and systems; to prevent this, dietary supplementation, mainly in the forms of organic (i.e., selenomethionine and selenocysteine) inorganic (i.e., selenate and selenite) sources is used. In pigs as well as other food animals, dietary selenium supplementation has been used for improving growth performance, immune function, and meat quality. A substantial body of knowledge demonstrates that dietary selenium supplementation is positively associated with overall animal health especially due to its immunomodulatory activity and protection from oxidative damage. Selenium also possesses potential antiviral activity and this is achieved by protecting immune cells against oxidative damage and decreasing viral replication. In this review we endeavor to combine established and novel knowledge on the beneficial effects of dietary selenium supplementation, its antioxidant and immunomodulatory actions, and the putative antimicrobial effect thereof. Furthermore, our review demonstrates the gaps in knowledge pertaining to the use of selenium as an antiviral, underscoring the need for further in vivo and in vitro studies, particularly in pigs.
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- Brittany M Pecoraro
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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- Laboratory of Developmental Nutrition, Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
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Komai K, Kawasaki NK, Higa JK, Matsui T. The Role of Ferroptosis in Adverse Left Ventricular Remodeling Following Acute Myocardial Infarction. Cells 2022; 11:1399. [PMID: 35563704 PMCID: PMC9102292 DOI: 10.3390/cells11091399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent form of regulated cell death and is distinct from other conventional forms of regulated cell death. It is often characterized by the dysfunction of the antioxidant selenoprotein glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) antioxidant system. This loss of antioxidant capacity leads to the peroxidation of lipids and subsequent compromised plasma membrane structure. Disruption of the GPX4 antioxidant system has been associated with various conditions such as cardiomyopathy and ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury. GPX4 regulates lipid peroxidation, and chemical or genetic inhibition of GPX4 leads to reduced cardiac function. Iron chelators or antioxidants can be used for inhibiting ferroptosis, which restores functionality in in vivo and ex vivo experiments and confers overall cardioprotective effects against I/R injury. Moreover, suppression of ferroptosis also suppresses inflammation and limits the extent of left ventricle remodeling after I/R injury. Future research is necessary to understand the role of ferroptosis following an ischemic incident and can lead to the discovery of more potential therapeutics that prevent ferroptosis in the heart.
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- Kyoko Komai
- Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry & Physiology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA; (K.K.); (N.K.K.); (J.K.H.)
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry & Physiology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA; (K.K.); (N.K.K.); (J.K.H.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry & Physiology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA; (K.K.); (N.K.K.); (J.K.H.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry & Physiology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA; (K.K.); (N.K.K.); (J.K.H.)
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Hofstee P, Perkins AV, Cuffe JSM. Selenium Deficiency during Pregnancy in Mice Impairs Exercise Performance and Metabolic Function in Adult Offspring. Nutrients 2022; 14:1125. [PMID: 35268100 PMCID: PMC8912302 DOI: 10.3390/nu14051125] [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: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Selenium deficiency during the perinatal period programs metabolic dysfunction in offspring. Postnatal exercise may prevent the development of programmed metabolic disease. This study investigated the impact of selenium deficiency on offspring exercise behavior and whether this improved metabolic health. Female C57BL/6 mice were randomly allocated to control (NormalSe, >190 μg/Se/kg, n = 8) or low-selenium (LowSe, <50 μg/Se/kg, n = 8) diets from four weeks before mating. Male offspring were weaned at postnatal day (PN) twenty-four and placed on a normal chow diet. At PN60, mice were placed in cages with bi-directional running wheels and monitored until PN180. LowSe offspring had a reduced average weekly running speed and distance (p < 0.05). LowSe offspring exhibited glucose intolerance, with increased peak blood glucose (p < 0.05) and area under the curve following an intra-peritoneal injection of glucose (p < 0.05). Furthermore, mRNA expression of several selenoproteins within cardiac and skeletal muscle were increased in LowSe offspring (p < 0.05). The results indicated that selenium deficiency during development reduces exercise behavior. Furthermore, exercise does not prevent programmed glucose intolerance in low-selenium offspring. This highlights that exercise may not be the optimal intervention for metabolic disease in offspring impacted by selenium deficiency in early life.
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- Pierre Hofstee
- School of Medical Science, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Southport, QLD 4215, Australia; (P.H.); (A.V.P.)
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- School of Medical Science, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Southport, QLD 4215, Australia; (P.H.); (A.V.P.)
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- The School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
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Kieliszek M, Bano I, Zare H. A Comprehensive Review on Selenium and Its Effects on Human Health and Distribution in Middle Eastern Countries. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:971-987. [PMID: 33884538 PMCID: PMC8761138 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02716-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Selenium (Se) is an important microelement with numerous positive effects on human health and diseases. It is important to specify that the status and consumption of Se are for a specific community as the levels of Se are extremely unpredictable between different populations and regions. Our existing paper was based on the impacts of Se on human health and disease along with data on the Se levels in Middle Eastern countries. Overall, the findings of this comprehensive review show that the consumption and levels of Se are inadequate in Middle Eastern nations. Such findings, together with the growing awareness of the importance of Se to general health, require further work primarily on creating an acceptable range of blood Se concentration or other measures to determine optimal Se consumption and, consequently, to guarantee adequate Se supplementation in populations at high risk of low Se intake.
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- Marek Kieliszek
- Department of Food Biotechnology and Microbiology, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159C, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences Sakrand, Sindh, 67210 Pakistan
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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Cysteine-Activated Small-Molecule H 2Se Donors Inspired by Synthetic H 2S Donors. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:3957-3967. [PMID: 35192764 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c12006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The importance of selenium (Se) in biology and health has become increasingly clear. Hydrogen selenide (H2Se), the biologically available and active form of Se, is suggested to be an emerging nitric oxide (NO)-like signaling molecule. Nevertheless, the research on H2Se chemical biology has technique difficulties due to the lack of well-characterized and controllable H2Se donors under physiological conditions, as well as a robust assay for direct H2Se quantification. Motivated by these needs, here, we demonstrate that selenocyclopropenones and selenoamides are tunable donor motifs that release H2Se upon reaction with cysteine (Cys) at pH 7.4 and that structural modifications enable the rate of Cys-mediated H2Se release to be tuned. We monitored the reaction pathways for the H2Se release and confirmed H2Se generation qualitatively using different methods. We further developed a quantitative assay for direct H2Se trapping and quantitation in an aqueous solution, which should also be operative for investigating future H2Se donor motifs. In addition, we demonstrate that arylselenoamide has the capability of Cys-mediated H2Se release in cellular environments. Importantly, mechanistic investigations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations illustrate the plausible pathways of Cys-activated H2Se release from arylselenoamides in detail, which may help understand the mechanistic issues of the H2S release from pharmacologically important arylthioamides. We anticipate that the well-defined chemistries of Cys-activated H2Se donor motifs will be useful for studying Se biology and for development of new H2Se donors and bioconjugate techniques.
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Barchielli G, Capperucci A, Tanini D. The Role of Selenium in Pathologies: An Updated Review. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11020251. [PMID: 35204134 PMCID: PMC8868242 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11020251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 54.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Selenium is an essential microelement required for a number of biological functions. Selenium—and more specifically the amino acid selenocysteine—is present in at least 25 human selenoproteins involved in a wide variety of essential biological functions, ranging from the regulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) concentration to the biosynthesis of hormones. These processes also play a central role in preventing and modulating the clinical outcome of several diseases, including cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, mental disorders, cardiovascular disorders, fertility impairments, inflammation, and infections (including SARS-CoV-2). Over the past years, a number of studies focusing on the relationship between selenium and such pathologies have been reported. Generally, an adequate selenium nutritional state—and in some cases selenium supplementation—have been related to improved prognostic outcome and reduced risk of developing several diseases. On the other hand, supra-nutritional levels might have adverse effects. The results of recent studies focusing on these topics are summarized and discussed in this review, with particular emphasis on advances achieved in the last decade.
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Janowska M, Potocka N, Paszek S, Skrzypa M, Żulewicz K, Kluz M, Januszek S, Baszuk P, Gronwald J, Lubiński J, Zawlik I, Kluz T. An Assessment of GPX1 (rs1050450), DIO2 (rs225014) and SEPP1 (rs7579) Gene Polymorphisms in Women with Endometrial Cancer. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13020188. [PMID: 35205233 PMCID: PMC8871918 DOI: 10.3390/genes13020188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background: Numerous studies indicate a relationship between the presence of GPX1 (rs1050450), DIO2 (rs225014) and SEPP1 (rs7579) gene polymorphisms and the development of chronic or neoplastic diseases. However, there are no reports on the influence of these polymorphisms on the development of endometrial cancer. Methods: 543 women participated in the study. The study group consisted of 269 patients with diagnosed endometrial cancer. The control group consisted of 274 healthy women. Blood samples were drawn from all the participants. The PCR-RFLP method was used to determine polymorphisms in the DIO2 (rs225014) and GPX1 (rs1050450) genes. The analysis of polymorphisms in the SEPP1 (rs7579) gene was performed by means of TaqMan probes. Results: There was a 1.99-fold higher risk of developing endometrial cancer in CC homozygotes, DIO2 (rs225014) polymorphism (95% Cl 1.14–3.53, p = 0.017), compared to TT homozygotes. There was no correlation between the occurrence of GPX1 (rs1050450) and SEPP1 (rs7579) polymorphisms and endometrial cancer. Conclusion: Carriers of the DIO2 (rs225014) polymorphism may be predisposed to the development of endometrial cancer. Further research confirming this relationship is recommended.
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- Magdalena Janowska
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Fryderyk Chopin University Hospital No. 1, 35-055 Rzeszow, Poland; (M.J.); (S.J.); (T.K.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Centre for Innovative Research in Medical and Natural Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (N.P.); (S.P.); (M.S.); (K.Ż.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Centre for Innovative Research in Medical and Natural Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (N.P.); (S.P.); (M.S.); (K.Ż.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Centre for Innovative Research in Medical and Natural Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (N.P.); (S.P.); (M.S.); (K.Ż.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Centre for Innovative Research in Medical and Natural Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (N.P.); (S.P.); (M.S.); (K.Ż.)
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- Department of Pathology, Fryderyk Chopin University Hospital No. 1, 35-055 Rzeszow, Poland;
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Fryderyk Chopin University Hospital No. 1, 35-055 Rzeszow, Poland; (M.J.); (S.J.); (T.K.)
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- Department of Genetics and Pathology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland; (P.B.); (J.G.); (J.L.)
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- Department of Genetics and Pathology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland; (P.B.); (J.G.); (J.L.)
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- Department of Genetics and Pathology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland; (P.B.); (J.G.); (J.L.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Centre for Innovative Research in Medical and Natural Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (N.P.); (S.P.); (M.S.); (K.Ż.)
- Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Fryderyk Chopin University Hospital No. 1, 35-055 Rzeszow, Poland; (M.J.); (S.J.); (T.K.)
- Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland
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Gao Y, Xu Y, Yin J. Selenomethionine Ameliorates Cognitive Impairment, Decreases Hippocampal Oxidative Stress and Attenuates Dysbiosis in D-Galactose-Treated Mice. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11010111. [PMID: 35052615 PMCID: PMC8772940 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11010111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Revised: 12/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The prevalence of age-related cognitive impairment is increasing as the proportion of older individuals in the population grows. It is therefore necessary and urgent to find agents to prevent or ameliorate age-related cognitive impairment. Selenomethionine (SeMet) is a natural amino acid occurring in yeast and Brazil nuts. It mitigates cognitive impairment in an Alzheimer’s disease mouse model, however, whether it works on age-related cognitive impairment remains unknown. In this study, SeMet significantly improved the performance of D-galactose-treated mice in the novel object recognition test, passive avoidance task and Morris water maze test. SeMet reversed D-galactose-induced reduction of hippocampal acetylcholine levels, suppression of choline acetyltransferase activity and activation of acetyl cholinesterase. It decreased D-galactose-induced oxidative stress and increased the selenoprotein P levels in the hippocampus. Besides, it attenuated D-galactose-induced dysbiosis by increasing the α-diversity and modulating the taxonomic structure. Correlations between certain taxa and physiological parameters were observed. Our results provide evidence of the effectiveness of SeMet on ameliorating D-galactose-induced cognitive impairment and suggest SeMet has potential to be used in the prevention or adjuvant treatment of age-related cognitive impairment.
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- Correspondence: (Y.X.); (J.Y.); Tel.: +86-571-8665-0594 (Y.X.); +86-571-8665-0031 (J.Y.)
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- Correspondence: (Y.X.); (J.Y.); Tel.: +86-571-8665-0594 (Y.X.); +86-571-8665-0031 (J.Y.)
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Lozano M, Murcia M, Soler-Blasco R, Casas M, Zubero B, Riutort-Mayol G, Gil F, Olmedo P, Grimalt JO, Amorós R, Lertxundi A, Vrijheid M, Ballester F, Llop S. Exposure to metals and metalloids among pregnant women from Spain: Levels and associated factors. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 286:131809. [PMID: 34388877 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Humans are regularly exposed to metals and metalloids present in air, water, food, soil and domestic materials. Most of them can cross the placental barrier and cause adverse impacts on the developing foetus. OBJECTIVES To describe the prenatal concentrations of metals and metalloids and to study the associated sociodemographic, environmental and dietary factors in pregnant Spanish women. METHODS Subjects were 1346 pregnant women of the INMA Project, for whom the following metals arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), molybdenum (Mo), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), antimony (Sb), selenium (Se), thallium (Tl) and zinc (Zn) were determined in urine, at both the first and the third trimesters of gestation. Sociodemographic, dietary and environmental information was collected through questionnaires during pregnancy. Multiple linear mixed models were built in order to study the association between each metal and metalloid concentrations and the sociodemographic, environmental and dietary factors. RESULTS The most detected compounds were As, Co, Mo, Sb, Se and Zn at both trimesters. Zn was the element found in the highest concentrations at both trimesters and Tl was detected in the lowest concentrations. We observed significant associations between As, Cd, Cu, Sb, Tl and Zn concentrations and working situation, social class and age. Seafood, meat, fruits, nuts, vegetables and alcohol intake affected the levels of all the metals but Cd and Cu. Proximity to industrial areas, fields and air pollution were related to all metals except Cd, Sb and Se. CONCLUSIONS This is the first large prospective longitudinal study on the exposure to metals and metalloids during pregnancy and associated factors to include several cohorts in Spain. The present study shows that some modifiable lifestyles, food intakes and environmental factors could be associated with prenatal exposure to metal(loid)s, which may be considered in further studies to assess their relationship with neonatal health outcomes.
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- Manuel Lozano
- Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Sciences, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine Department, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain; Epidemiology and Environmental Health Joint Research Unit, FISABIO-Universitat Jaume I-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain.
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- Epidemiology and Environmental Health Joint Research Unit, FISABIO-Universitat Jaume I-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain; Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Análisis de Sistemas de Información Sanitaria, Conselleria de Sanitat, Generalitat Valenciana, Valencia, Spain
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- Epidemiology and Environmental Health Joint Research Unit, FISABIO-Universitat Jaume I-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; ISGlobal, Barcelona, Spain; Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Department, University of Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain; Health Research Institute, Biodonostia, San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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- Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research in the Valencian Region, FISABIO-Public Health, Spain
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- Department of Legal Medicine and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Granada, Spain
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- Department of Legal Medicine and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Granada, Spain
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Epidemiology and Environmental Health Joint Research Unit, FISABIO-Universitat Jaume I-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Preventive Medicine and Public Health Department, University of Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain; Health Research Institute, Biodonostia, San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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- Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; ISGlobal, Barcelona, Spain; Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Epidemiology and Environmental Health Joint Research Unit, FISABIO-Universitat Jaume I-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain; Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Department of Nursing, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Epidemiology and Environmental Health Joint Research Unit, FISABIO-Universitat Jaume I-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain; Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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Kim HK, Park CY, Han SN. Nutrient modulation of viral infection-implications for COVID-19. Nutr Res Pract 2021; 15:S1-S21. [PMID: 34909129 PMCID: PMC8636392 DOI: 10.4162/nrp.2021.15.s1.s1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has put focus on the importance of a healthy immune system for recovery from infection and effective response to vaccination. Several nutrients have been under attention because their nutritional statuses showed associations with the incidence or severity of COVID-19 or because they affect several aspects of immune function. Nutritional status, immune function, and viral infection are closely interrelated. Undernutrition impairs immune function, which can lead to increased susceptibility to viral infection, while viral infection itself can result in changes in nutritional status. Here, we review the roles of vitamins A, C, D, and E, and zinc, iron, and selenium in immune function and viral infection and their relevance to COVID-19.
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- Hye-Keong Kim
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Health Science, The University of Suwon, Hwaseong, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- Research Institute of Human Ecology, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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Jin Y, He Y, Liu L, Tao W, Wang G, Sun W, Pei X, Xiao Z, Wang H, Wang M. Effects of Supranutritional Selenium Nanoparticles on Immune and Antioxidant Capacity in Sprague-Dawley Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:4666-4674. [PMID: 33512662 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02601-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of supranutritional selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) on immune and antioxidant capacity in rats. Forty male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into four groups and given intragastric administration of SeNPs at doses of 0, 0.2, 0.4, and 0.8 mg Se/kg BW, respectively, for 2 weeks. Serum immune parameters, serum and organic tissues (liver, heart, kidney) antioxidant indices, and liver mRNA expression of glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPx1) and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPx4) were examined. The results showed that supranutritional doses of 0.4 and 0.8 mg Se/kg BW SeNPs promoted the immune responses in serum. SeNPs administration improved antioxidant capacity in the liver and kidney, and the best improvement on antioxidant capacity was found in the kidney. Furthermore, intragastric administration of SeNPs upregulated mRNA expression of GPx1 and GPx4 in the liver. The results obtained indicated that SeNPs administration at supranutritional levels had beneficial effects on immune and antioxidant capacity and supplemental SeNPs at dose of 0.4 mg Se/kg BW exhibited the best response in SD rats.
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- Yuyue Jin
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Animal Nutrition, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Animal Science, Jiangxi Biotech Vocational College, 608 Nanlian Road, Nanchang, 330200, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Animal Nutrition, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Animal Nutrition, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Animal Nutrition, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Animal Nutrition, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Animal Nutrition, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Animal Nutrition, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Animal Nutrition, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Animal Nutrition, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Mukherjee M, Sreelatha A. Identification of selenoprotein O substrates using a biotinylated ATP analog. Methods Enzymol 2021; 662:275-296. [PMID: 35101215 DOI: 10.1016/bs.mie.2021.10.001] [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] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Selenoprotein O is one of 25 human selenoproteins that incorporate the 21st amino acid selenocysteine. Recent studies have revealed a previously undocumented mechanism of redox regulation by which SelO protects cells from oxidative damage. SelO catalyzes the covalent addition of AMP from ATP to the hydroxyl side chain of protein substrates in a post translational modification known as AMPylation. Although AMPylation was discovered over 50 years ago, methods to detect and enrich substrates are limited. Here, we describe protocols to clone, purify, and identify the substrates of bacterial SelO using a biotinylated ATP analog. Identification of SelO substrates and the functional consequences of AMPylation will illuminate the significance of this evolutionarily conserved selenoprotein.
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- Meghomukta Mukherjee
- Department of Physiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States
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- Department of Physiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States; Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States.
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Zhang J, Gao S, Li H, Cao M, Li W, Liu X. Immunomodulatory effects of selenium-enriched peptides from soybean in cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mice. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:6322-6334. [PMID: 34760262 PMCID: PMC8565224 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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In this study, selenium-enriched soybean peptides (<3 kDa, named Se-SPep) was isolated and purified from the selenium-enriched soybean protein (Se-SPro) hydrolysate by ultrafiltration. The in-vivo immunomodulatory effects of Se-SPep were investigated in cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mice. Se-SPep treatment could alleviate the atrophy of immune organs and weight loss observed in immunosuppressive mice. Besides, Se-SPep administration could dramatically improve total protein, albumin, white blood cell, immunoglobulin (Ig) M, IgG, and IgA levels in blood. Moreover, Se-SPep strongly stimulated interleukin-2 (IL-2), interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), nitric oxide (NO), and cyclic guanosine monophosphate productions by up-regulating mRNA expressions of IL-2, IFN-γ, and inducible NO synthase in spleen tissue. Furthermore, Se-SPep exhibits more effective immunomodulatory activity compared to Se-SPro and SPep. In conclusion, Se-SPep could effectively enhance the immune capacity of immunosuppressive mice. These findings confirm Se-SPep is an effective immunomodulator with potential application in functional foods or dietary supplements.
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- Jian Zhang
- National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation CenterBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human HealthBeijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food AdditivesBeijing Technology and Business UniversityBeijingChina
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- National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation CenterBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human HealthBeijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food AdditivesBeijing Technology and Business UniversityBeijingChina
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- National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation CenterBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human HealthBeijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food AdditivesBeijing Technology and Business UniversityBeijingChina
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- Chinese Academy of Inspection and QuarantineBeijingChina
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- National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation CenterBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human HealthBeijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food AdditivesBeijing Technology and Business UniversityBeijingChina
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- National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation CenterBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human HealthBeijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food AdditivesBeijing Technology and Business UniversityBeijingChina
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Kozlova A, Thabault L, Dauguet N, Deskeuvre M, Stroobant V, Pilotte L, Liberelle M, Van den Eynde B, Frédérick R. Investigation of chalcogen bioisosteric replacement in a series of heterocyclic inhibitors of tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase. Eur J Med Chem 2021; 227:113892. [PMID: 34678572 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2021.113892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Selenium is an underexplored element that can be used for bioisosteric replacement of lower molecular weight chalcogens such as oxygen and sulfur. More studies regarding the impact of selenium substitution in different chemical scaffolds are needed to fully grasp this element's potential. Herein, we decided to evaluate the impact of selenium incorporation in a series of tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase (TDO2) inhibitors, a target of interest in cancer immunotherapy. First, we synthesized the different chalcogen isosteres through Suzuki-Miyaura type coupling. Next, we evaluated the isosteres' affinity and selectivity for TDO2, as well as their lipophilicity, microsomal stability and cellular toxicity on TDO2-expressing cell lines. Overall, chalcogen isosteric replacements did not disturb the on-target activity but allowed for a modulation of the compounds' lipophilicity, toxicity and stability profiles. The present work contributes to our understanding of oxygen/sulfur/selenium isostery towards increasing structural options in medicinal chemistry for the development of novel and distinctive drug candidates.
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- Arina Kozlova
- Louvain Drug Research Institute (LDRI), Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), B-1200 Brussels, Belgium; Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Brussels B-1200, Belgium; de Duve Institute, UCLouvain, Brussels B-1200, Belgium
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- Louvain Drug Research Institute (LDRI), Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), B-1200 Brussels, Belgium; Pole of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC), UCLouvain, Brussels B-1200, Belgium
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- Louvain Drug Research Institute (LDRI), Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), B-1200 Brussels, Belgium; Pole of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC), UCLouvain, Brussels B-1200, Belgium
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- Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Brussels B-1200, Belgium; de Duve Institute, UCLouvain, Brussels B-1200, Belgium
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- Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Brussels B-1200, Belgium; de Duve Institute, UCLouvain, Brussels B-1200, Belgium
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- Louvain Drug Research Institute (LDRI), Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), B-1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Brussels B-1200, Belgium; de Duve Institute, UCLouvain, Brussels B-1200, Belgium; Walloon Excellence in Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Brussels B-1200, Belgium
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- Louvain Drug Research Institute (LDRI), Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), B-1200 Brussels, Belgium.
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Guo X, Lie Q, Liu Y, Jia Z, Gong Y, Yuan X, Liu J. Multifunctional Selenium Quantum Dots for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease by Reducing Aβ-Neurotoxicity and Oxidative Stress and Alleviate Neuroinflammation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:30261-30273. [PMID: 34169710 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c00690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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At present, the complex pathogenesis, the difficult-to-overcome blood-brain barrier (BBB), the development of the disease course which cannot be prevented, and other problems are serious challenges in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). In order to enhance the therapeutic effect of drugs through BBB, we synthesized simple and easy-to-obtain selenium quantum dots (SeQDs), with a multitarget therapeutic effect. This new type of SeQDs has an ultrasmall size and can quickly penetrate the BBB. According to the fluorescence characteristics of SeQDs, we can diagnose and track AD. The experimental results show that SeQDs have strong free-radical scavenging activity, protect cells from oxidative stress induced by different stimuli, and show broad-spectrum antioxidant activity. The SeQDs can not only effectively inhibit Aβ aggregation and significantly reduce Aβ-mediated cytotoxicity, thus preventing AD cascade reaction, but also effectively reduce tau protein phosphorylation by down-regulating PHF1 and CP13 and further reduce oxidative stress, restore mitochondrial functions, and maintain nerve cell stability and protect nerve cells from oxidative stress. In vivo studies demonstrate that SeQDs can continuously accumulate in the brain after rapid passage of BBB and can quickly alleviate AD, significantly improve the memory impairment of AD mice, and improve their learning and memory ability. Therefore, the use of SeQDs in the treatment of AD has great advantages compared with traditional single-target drugs and provides a new direction for the combination of prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Xian Guo
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
- College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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Kiyohara ACP, Torres DJ, Hagiwara A, Pak J, Rueli RHLH, Shuttleworth CWR, Bellinger FP. Selenoprotein P Regulates Synaptic Zinc and Reduces Tau Phosphorylation. Front Nutr 2021; 8:683154. [PMID: 34277682 PMCID: PMC8280497 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.683154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Selenoprotein P (SELENOP1) is a selenium-rich antioxidant protein involved in extracellular transport of selenium (Se). SELENOP1 also has metal binding properties. The trace element Zinc (Zn2+) is a neuromodulator that can be released from synaptic terminals in the brain, primarily from a subset of glutamatergic terminals. Both Zn2+ and Se are necessary for normal brain function. Although these ions can bind together with high affinity, the biological significance of an interaction of SELENOP1 with Zn2+ has not been investigated. We examined changes in brain Zn2+ in SELENOP1 knockout (KO) animals. Timm-Danscher and N-(6-methoxy-8-quinolyl)-p-toluenesulphonamide (TSQ) staining revealed increased levels of intracellular Zn2+ in the SELENOP1-/- hippocampus compared to wildtype (WT) mice. Mass spectrometry analysis of frozen whole brain samples demonstrated that total Zn2+ was not increased in the SELENOP1-/- mice, suggesting only local changes in Zn2+ distribution. Unexpectedly, live Zn2+ imaging of hippocampal slices with a selective extracellular fluorescent Zn2+ indicator (FluoZin-3) showed that SELENOP1-/- mice have impaired Zn2+ release in response to KCl-induced neuron depolarization. The zinc/metal storage protein metallothionein 3 (MT-3) was increased in SELENOP1-/- hippocampus relative to wildtype, possibly in response to an elevated Zn2+ content. We found that depriving cultured cells of selenium resulted in increased intracellular Zn2+, as did inhibition of selenoprotein GPX4 but not GPX1, suggesting the increased Zn2+ in SELENOP1-/- mice is due to a downregulation of antioxidant selenoproteins and subsequent release of Zn2+ from intracellular stores. Surprisingly, we found increased tau phosphorylation in the hippocampus of SELENOP1-/- mice, possibly resulting from intracellular zinc changes. Our findings reveal important roles for SELENOP1 in the maintenance of synaptic Zn2+ physiology and preventing tau hyperphosphorylation.
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- Arlene C. P. Kiyohara
- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, United States
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, United States
- Pacific Biosciences Research Center, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, United States
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, United States
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, United States
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, United States
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, United States
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De Lise F, Strazzulli A, Iacono R, Curci N, Di Fenza M, Maurelli L, Moracci M, Cobucci-Ponzano B. Programmed Deviations of Ribosomes From Standard Decoding in Archaea. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:688061. [PMID: 34149676 PMCID: PMC8211752 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.688061] [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: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Genetic code decoding, initially considered to be universal and immutable, is now known to be flexible. In fact, in specific genes, ribosomes deviate from the standard translational rules in a programmed way, a phenomenon globally termed recoding. Translational recoding, which has been found in all domains of life, includes a group of events occurring during gene translation, namely stop codon readthrough, programmed ± 1 frameshifting, and ribosome bypassing. These events regulate protein expression at translational level and their mechanisms are well known and characterized in viruses, bacteria and eukaryotes. In this review we summarize the current state-of-the-art of recoding in the third domain of life. In Archaea, it was demonstrated and extensively studied that translational recoding regulates the decoding of the 21st and the 22nd amino acids selenocysteine and pyrrolysine, respectively, and only one case of programmed -1 frameshifting has been reported so far in Saccharolobus solfataricus P2. However, further putative events of translational recoding have been hypothesized in other archaeal species, but not extensively studied and confirmed yet. Although this phenomenon could have some implication for the physiology and adaptation of life in extreme environments, this field is still underexplored and genes whose expression could be regulated by recoding are still poorly characterized. The study of these recoding episodes in Archaea is urgently needed.
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- Federica De Lise
- Institute of Biosciences and BioResources - National Research Council of Italy, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Naples, Italy.,Task Force on Microbiome Studies, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Biosciences and BioResources - National Research Council of Italy, Naples, Italy.,Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Biosciences and BioResources - National Research Council of Italy, Naples, Italy.,Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Biosciences and BioResources - National Research Council of Italy, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Biosciences and BioResources - National Research Council of Italy, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Biosciences and BioResources - National Research Council of Italy, Naples, Italy.,Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Naples, Italy.,Task Force on Microbiome Studies, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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DNA Protection by an Aronia Juice-Based Food Supplement. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10060857. [PMID: 34071817 PMCID: PMC8226982 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10060857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study investigated the effects of an aronia juice-based food supplement on background and total DNA strand breaks in whole blood, and on H2O2-induced DNA strand breaks in isolated peripheral blood lymphocytes. METHODS Ninety-one healthy volunteers were randomly selected to consume either the food supplement (2 × 25 mL drinking ampules, n = 45) or no supplement (n = 46) daily for eight weeks. RESULTS Background DNA strand breaks decreased significantly after four and eight weeks of supplement consumption, compared to baseline (p < 0.05), but the overall effect was low, and neither group showed a decrease in total DNA strand breaks. Conversely, supplement consumption clearly reduced H2O2-induced DNA strand breaks ex vivo (p < 0.001), with statistically significant reductions after four and eight weeks, compared to the control group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Thus, although consuming antioxidant supplements might produce only marginal immediate benefits under healthy conditions, potential preventive effects warrant further investigation.
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Hasuoka PE, Iglesias JP, Teves M, Kaplan MM, Ferrúa NH, Pacheco PH. Selenomethionine administration decreases the oxidative stress induced by post mortem ischemia in the heart, liver and kidneys of rats. Biometals 2021; 34:831-840. [PMID: 33913063 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-021-00310-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Selenium is an essential element in human and animal metabolism integrated into the catalytic site of glutathione peroxidase (GPX1), an antioxidant enzyme that protects cells from damage caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Oxidative stress refers the imbalance between ROS and antioxidant defense systems. It generates alterations of DNA, proteins and lipid peroxidation. The imbalance occurs particularly during ischemia and lack of postmortem perfusion. This mechanism is of relevance in transplant organs, affecting their survival. The aim of this research is to evaluate the effect of seleno-methionine (SeMet) as a protective agent against postmortem ischemia injury in transplant organs. Wistar rats were orally administered with SeMet. After sacrifice, liver, heart and kidney samples were collected at different postmortem intervals (PMIs). SeMet administration produced a significant increase of Se concentration in the liver (65%, p < 0.001), heart (40%, p < 0.01) and kidneys (45%, p < 0.05). Levels of the oxidative stress marker malondialdehyde (MDA) decreased significantly compared to control in the heart (0.21 ± 0.04 vs. 0.12 ± 0.02 mmol g-1) and kidneys (0.41 ± 0.02 vs. 0.24 ± 0.03 mmol g-1) in a PMI of 1-12 h (p < 0.01). After SeMet administration for 21 days, a significant increase in GPX1 activity was observed in the liver (80%, p < 0.001), kidneys (74%, p < 0.01) and heart (35%, p < 0.05). SeMet administration to rats significantly decreased the oxidative stress in the heart, liver and kidneys of rats generated by postmortem ischemia.
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- Paul E Hasuoka
- Instituto de Química San Luis (INQUISAL-CONICET), Chacabuco y Pedernera, 5700, San Luis, Argentina
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- Facultad de Química, Bioquímica y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de San Luis, Chacabuco y Pedernera, 5700, San Luis, Argentina
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- Facultad de Química, Bioquímica y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de San Luis, Chacabuco y Pedernera, 5700, San Luis, Argentina
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- Facultad de Química, Bioquímica y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de San Luis, Chacabuco y Pedernera, 5700, San Luis, Argentina
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- Facultad de Química, Bioquímica y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de San Luis, Chacabuco y Pedernera, 5700, San Luis, Argentina
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- Instituto de Química San Luis (INQUISAL-CONICET), Chacabuco y Pedernera, 5700, San Luis, Argentina.
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Torres DJ, Yorgason JT, Mitchell CC, Hagiwara A, Andres MA, Kurokawa S, Steffensen SC, Bellinger FP. Selenoprotein P Modulates Methamphetamine Enhancement of Vesicular Dopamine Release in Mouse Nucleus Accumbens Via Dopamine D2 Receptors. Front Neurosci 2021; 15:631825. [PMID: 33927588 PMCID: PMC8076559 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2021.631825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Dopamine (DA) transmission plays a critical role in processing rewarding and pleasurable stimuli. Increased synaptic DA release in the nucleus accumbens (NAc) is a central component of the physiological effects of drugs of abuse. The essential trace element selenium mitigates methamphetamine-induced neurotoxicity. Selenium can also alter DA production and turnover. However, studies have not directly addressed the role of selenium in DA neurotransmission. Selenoprotein P (SELENOP1) requires selenium for synthesis and transports selenium to the brain, in addition to performing other functions. We investigated whether SELENOP1 directly impacts (1) DA signaling and (2) the dopaminergic response to methamphetamine. We used fast-scan cyclic voltammetry to investigate DA transmission and the response to methamphetamine in NAc slices from C57/BL6J SELENOP1 KO mice. Recordings from SELENOP1 KO mouse slices revealed reduced levels of evoked DA release and slower DA uptake rates. Methamphetamine caused a dramatic increase in vesicular DA release in SELENOP1 KO mice not observed in wild-type controls. This elevated response was attenuated by SELENOP1 application through a selenium-independent mechanism involving SELENOP1-apolipoprotein E receptor 2 (ApoER2) interaction to promote dopamine D2 receptor (D2R) function. In wild-type mice, increased vesicular DA release in response to methamphetamine was revealed by blocking D2R activation, indicating that the receptor suppresses the methamphetamine-induced vesicular increase. Our data provide evidence of a direct physiological role for SELENOP1 in the dopaminergic response to methamphetamine and suggest a signaling role for the protein in DA transmission.
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- Daniel J Torres
- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Mânoa, Honolulu, HI, United States.,Pacific Biosciences Research Center, University of Hawai'i at Mânoa, Honolulu, HI, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, United States
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Mânoa, Honolulu, HI, United States
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Mânoa, Honolulu, HI, United States
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- Pacific Biosciences Research Center, University of Hawai'i at Mânoa, Honolulu, HI, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, United States
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Mânoa, Honolulu, HI, United States
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Bermano G, Méplan C, Mercer DK, Hesketh JE. Selenium and viral infection: are there lessons for COVID-19? Br J Nutr 2021; 125:618-627. [PMID: 32758306 PMCID: PMC7503044 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114520003128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Se is a micronutrient essential for human health. Sub-optimal Se status is common, occurring in a significant proportion of the population across the world including parts of Europe and China. Human and animal studies have shown that Se status is a key determinant of the host response to viral infections. In this review, we address the question whether Se intake is a factor in determining the severity of response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Emphasis is placed on epidemiological and animal studies which suggest that Se affects host response to RNA viruses and on the molecular mechanisms by which Se and selenoproteins modulate the inter-linked redox homeostasis, stress response and inflammatory response. Together these studies indicate that Se status is an important factor in determining the host response to viral infections. Therefore, we conclude that Se status is likely to influence human response to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and that Se status is one (of several) risk factors which may impact on the outcome of SARS-CoV-2 infection, particularly in populations where Se intake is sub-optimal or low. We suggest the use of appropriate markers to assess the Se status of COVID-19 patients and possible supplementation may be beneficial in limiting the severity of symptoms, especially in countries where Se status is regarded as sub-optimal.
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- Giovanna Bermano
- Centre for Obesity Research and Education (CORE), School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, AberdeenAB10 7GJ, UK
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- School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon TyneNE2 4HH, UK
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- Centre for Obesity Research and Education (CORE), School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, AberdeenAB10 7GJ, UK
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- Centre for Obesity Research and Education (CORE), School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, AberdeenAB10 7GJ, UK
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Zhang J, Zhou H, Li H, Ying Z, Liu X. Research progress on separation of selenoproteins/Se-enriched peptides and their physiological activities. Food Funct 2021; 12:1390-1401. [PMID: 33464257 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo02236e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Selenium (Se) is an essential nutrient associated with several physiological processes in humans and has raised interest because of its antioxidant and immune properties. Se deficiency is related to a variety of diseases and dysfunctions in humans. Due to its higher bioavailability and lower toxicity, organic Se is more recommendable than inorganic Se in the frame of a balanced diet. Se is present in 25 identified selenoproteins that commonly occur in human organisms. As part of selenocysteine (SeC), Se becomes co-translationally incorporated into the polypeptide chain and involved in the regulation of oxidative stress, redox mechanisms, and other crucial cellular processes responsible for innate and adaptive immune responses. This review presents the current information regarding the presence of selenoproteins in the human body, and the separation of selenoproteins and selenopeptides from various plants and their physiological roles in the immune and oxidation systems of humans. In general, the application of selenoproteins and Se-enriched peptides are practically important for the clinical arena, whereby it can be used for exploring new healthy foods.
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- Jian Zhang
- National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, Peoples' Republic of China.
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- National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, Peoples' Republic of China.
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- National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, Peoples' Republic of China.
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- National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, Peoples' Republic of China.
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- National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, Peoples' Republic of China.
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Donadio JLS, Duarte GBS, Borel P, Cozzolino SMF, Rogero MM. The influence of nutrigenetics on biomarkers of selenium nutritional status. Nutr Rev 2021; 79:1259-1273. [PMID: 33570152 DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuaa136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for human biology that executes its functions as the amino acid selenocysteine via selenoproteins, which have important functions in, for example, antioxidation, immunomodulation, thyroid metabolism, and human fertility. Se nutritional status is assessed using the quantification of blood Se biomarkers, which are influenced by several factors, including diet, age, gender, smoking status, alcohol consumption, health condition, and the genetic characteristics of individuals. Nutrigenetic studies have identified single nucleotide polymorphisms in selenoproteins that might clarify the high variability in values reported for biomarkers of Se nutritional status in different populations, and the response of these biomarkers to Se supplementation with either organic or inorganic forms of Se. This review aims to (1) define the basic aspects of Se biology, (2) describe the current most commonly used biomarkers of Se nutritional status, and (3) provide a summary of associations between functional single nucleotide polymorphisms in selenoproteins and biomarkers of Se status in healthy populations.
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- Janaina L S Donadio
- J.L.S. Donadio, G.B.S. Duarte, and S.M.F. Cozzolino are with the Department of Food and Experimental Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. J.L.S. Donadio and M.M. Rogero are with the Food Research Center (FoRC), CEPID-FAPESP Research Innovation and Dissemination Centers, São Paulo Research Foundation, São Paulo, Brazil. P. Borel is with the C2VN, INRAE, INSERM, Aix Marseille University, Marseille, France. M.M. Rogero is with the Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- J.L.S. Donadio, G.B.S. Duarte, and S.M.F. Cozzolino are with the Department of Food and Experimental Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. J.L.S. Donadio and M.M. Rogero are with the Food Research Center (FoRC), CEPID-FAPESP Research Innovation and Dissemination Centers, São Paulo Research Foundation, São Paulo, Brazil. P. Borel is with the C2VN, INRAE, INSERM, Aix Marseille University, Marseille, France. M.M. Rogero is with the Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- J.L.S. Donadio, G.B.S. Duarte, and S.M.F. Cozzolino are with the Department of Food and Experimental Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. J.L.S. Donadio and M.M. Rogero are with the Food Research Center (FoRC), CEPID-FAPESP Research Innovation and Dissemination Centers, São Paulo Research Foundation, São Paulo, Brazil. P. Borel is with the C2VN, INRAE, INSERM, Aix Marseille University, Marseille, France. M.M. Rogero is with the Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- J.L.S. Donadio, G.B.S. Duarte, and S.M.F. Cozzolino are with the Department of Food and Experimental Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. J.L.S. Donadio and M.M. Rogero are with the Food Research Center (FoRC), CEPID-FAPESP Research Innovation and Dissemination Centers, São Paulo Research Foundation, São Paulo, Brazil. P. Borel is with the C2VN, INRAE, INSERM, Aix Marseille University, Marseille, France. M.M. Rogero is with the Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- J.L.S. Donadio, G.B.S. Duarte, and S.M.F. Cozzolino are with the Department of Food and Experimental Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. J.L.S. Donadio and M.M. Rogero are with the Food Research Center (FoRC), CEPID-FAPESP Research Innovation and Dissemination Centers, São Paulo Research Foundation, São Paulo, Brazil. P. Borel is with the C2VN, INRAE, INSERM, Aix Marseille University, Marseille, France. M.M. Rogero is with the Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Gać P, Czerwińska K, Macek P, Jaremków A, Mazur G, Pawlas K, Poręba R. The importance of selenium and zinc deficiency in cardiovascular disorders. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2021; 82:103553. [PMID: 33238203 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2020.103553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases often linked with lifestyle are among the main causes of death, especially in the elderly population. The role of trace elements in health and disease has been emphasized in multiple scientific research. Moreover, supplementation of trace elements to improve health is becoming increasingly popular. The following paper presents current views on the relationship between the concentration of trace elements such as selenium and zinc in the body, as well as morphology and function of the cardiovascular system. Research discussing the effect of selenium and zinc supplementation on the function of the heart and blood vessels was also reviewed. The relationship between selenium and zinc concentration and morphology and function of the cardiovascular system is equally unclear, and therefore there is currently no scientific evidence for its supplementation for preventing cardiovascular diseases. It seems justified to continue scientific research on this subject due to the small number of experimental studies available on the topic of selenium and zinc deficiency and their impact on the cardiovascular system.
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- Paweł Gać
- Department of Hygiene, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 7, PL 50-368, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Department of Hygiene, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 7, PL 50-368, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Occupational Diseases and Hypertension, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 213, PL 50-556, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Hygiene, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 7, PL 50-368, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Occupational Diseases and Hypertension, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 213, PL 50-556, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Hygiene, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 7, PL 50-368, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Occupational Diseases and Hypertension, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 213, PL 50-556, Wroclaw, Poland
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Bio-distribution of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) to the Wistar rats and its breastfed offspring. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Okunade KS, Olowoselu OF, John-Olabode S, Hassan BO, Akinsola OJ, Nwogu CM, Ugwu AO, Moses OE, Rabiu KA, Ajepe A, Adenekan MA, Adejimi AA, Akanmu SA, Kanki PJ. Effects of selenium supplementation on pregnancy outcomes and disease progression in HIV-infected pregnant women in Lagos: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2021; 153:533-541. [PMID: 33275775 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.13514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the effects of selenium supplementation on pregnancy outcomes and disease progression among HIV-infected pregnant women in Lagos. METHODS A randomized, placebo-controlled trial conducted among HIV-positive pregnant women between September 2018 and August 2019. At enrollment, 90 women were randomly assigned into each treatment arm to receive either a daily tablet of 200 μg elemental selenium or a placebo. Relevant participants' sociodemographic and clinical data were collected at enrollment and delivery. RESULTS Women in the selenium arm had a significantly lower risk of preterm delivery (relative risk [RR] 0.32, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.11-0.96) and a non-significant reduction in the risk of delivering term neonates with a low delivery weight (RR 0.24, 95% CI 0.05-1.19). Supplemental selenium does not increase the risk of perinatal death and adverse drug events. CONCLUSION The study reported a beneficial effect of prenatal selenium supplements on the risk of preterm delivery with no further reduction in risk among HIV-infected women who used the supplements for more than 14 weeks. TRIAL REGISTRATION Pan African Clinical Trial Registry (PACTR201809756724274).
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- Kehinde S Okunade
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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- AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) Clinic, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Health and Primary Health Care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Health and Primary Health Care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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Chellan B, Zhao L, Landeche M, Carmean CM, Dumitrescu AM, Sargis RM. Selenocysteine insertion sequence binding protein 2 (Sbp2) in the sex-specific regulation of selenoprotein gene expression in mouse pancreatic islets. Sci Rep 2020; 10:18568. [PMID: 33122797 PMCID: PMC7596060 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-75595-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Selenoproteins are a group of selenocysteine-containing proteins with major roles in cellular antioxidant defense and thyroid hormone metabolism. Selenoprotein expression is determined by hierarchical mechanisms that result in tissue-specific levels. Current data inadequately explain the abundance of various selenoproteins under normal and pathological conditions, including in pancreatic β-cells. Selenocysteine insertion sequence binding protein 2 (SBP2) is a critical protein in selenoprotein translation that also plays an essential role in stabilizing selenoprotein transcripts by antagonizing nonsense-mediated decay (NMD). Importantly, dysfunctional SBP2 is associated with endocrine disorders in humans. Here we describe the impact of induced Sbp2 deficiency in pancreatic β-cells on selenoprotein transcript profiles in the pancreatic islets of C57BL/6J mice. Sex differences were noted in control mice, in which female islets showed 5 selenoproteins decreased and one increased versus male islets. Induced Sbp2 deficiency in pancreatic β-cells altered expression of only 3 selenoprotein transcripts in male islets, whereas 14 transcripts were reduced in female islets. In all cases, decreased transcription was observed in genes known to be regulated by NMD. The differential impact of Sbp2 deletion on selenoprotein transcription between sexes suggests sex-specific hierarchical mechanisms of selenoprotein expression that may influence islet biology and consequentially metabolic disease risk.
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- B Chellan
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, 835 S. Wolcott, Suite E625; M/C 640, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, 835 S. Wolcott, Suite E625; M/C 640, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, 835 S. Wolcott, Suite E625; M/C 640, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, 835 S. Wolcott, Suite E625; M/C 640, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, 835 S. Wolcott, Suite E625; M/C 640, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA.
- ChicAgo Center for Health and EnvironmenT (CACHET), Chicago, IL, USA.
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Yang Z, Wang S, Yin K, Zhang Q, Li S. MiR-1696/GPx3 axis is involved in oxidative stress mediated neutrophil extracellular traps inhibition in chicken neutrophils. J Cell Physiol 2020; 236:3688-3699. [PMID: 33044016 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Revised: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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As an important immune mechanism of neutrophils, the release of Web-like chromatin structures known as neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) can rapidly locate and capture invading pathogens, which has received sustained attention. There are still some fundamental questions surrounding established studies on the mechanism of balance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) dependent release and neutrophil antioxidant response. Glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3) is an important antioxidant protein and has been identified can regulate the immune response. However, the effect of GPx3 on the NETs formation and microRNA in this process remain poorly understood. In the present study, we used chicken peripheral blood neutrophils treated with Phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate (PMA) for 3 h as NETs formation model. The result of morphological observation showed that GPx3 inactivation compromised the release of NETs. Further analysis revealed that knockdown of GPx3 significantly disturbed oxidative balance by inhibiting antioxidant enzymes activity and increasing H2 O2 content. Quantitative analysis of NETs-related genes found that the phosphorylation level of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway genes (ERK, JNK, and p38) and expression of phosphoinositide-3-kinase (PI3K)/AKT pathway genes (PI3K and AKT) were suppressed with the downregulation of GPx3. Meanwhile, we identified that miR-1696 can target GPx3 expression by using dual luciferase reporter system. Additionally, overexpression of miR-1696 can not only inhibit the formation of NETs by restraining the expression of GPx3, interfering with the generation of ROS and activation of the MAPK and PI3K/AKT pathways, but also reducing the release of PMA-induced NETs promoted by overexpression of GPx3. These results provide evidence that miR-1696 targeted GPx3 activities in neutrophils could be used to regulate the NETs formation stimulated by PMA.
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- Zijiang Yang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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