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Yu C, Chen Y, Ahmadi S, Wu D, Wu J, Ding T, Liu D, Ye X, Chen S, Pan H. Goji berry leaf exerts a comparable effect against colitis and microbiota dysbiosis to its fruit in dextran-sulfate-sodium-treated mice. Food Funct 2023; 14:3026-3037. [PMID: 36861301 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo02886g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Goji berry and mulberry are both popular berries with anti-colitis effects, but their leaves have received less attention. In this study, the anti-colitis effects of goji berry leaf and mulberry leaf were investigated in dextran-sulfate-sodium-induced colitis C57BL/6N mice compared with their fruits. Goji berry leaf and goji berry reduced colitic symptoms and ameliorated tissue damage, while mulberry leaf did not. ELISA and western blotting analysis suggested that goji berry showed the best performance in inhibiting the overproduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-10) and improving damaged colonic barrier (occludin and claudin-1). Besides, goji berry leaf and goji berry reversed the gut microbiota dysbiosis by increasing the abundance of beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacterium and Muribaculaceae, and decreasing the abundance of harmful bacteria like Bilophila and Lachnoclostridium. Goji berry, mulberry and goji berry leaf could restore acetate, propionate, butyrate and valerate to ameliorate inflammation, while mulberry leaf could not restore butyrate. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on the comparison of the anti-colitis effects of goji berry leaf, mulberry leaf and their fruits, which is meaningful for the rational utilization of goji berry leaf as a functional food.
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- Chengxiao Yu
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro Food Processing, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310058, China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro Food Processing, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310058, China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro Food Processing, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310058, China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro Food Processing, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310058, China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro Food Processing, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310058, China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro Food Processing, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310058, China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro Food Processing, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310058, China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro Food Processing, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310058, China. .,Zhejiang University Zhongyuan Institute, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.,Shandong (Linyi) Institute of Modern Agriculture, Zhejiang University, Linyi, 276000, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro Food Processing, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310058, China. .,Zhejiang University Zhongyuan Institute, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.,Shandong (Linyi) Institute of Modern Agriculture, Zhejiang University, Linyi, 276000, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro Food Processing, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310058, China. .,Zhejiang University Zhongyuan Institute, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.,Shandong (Linyi) Institute of Modern Agriculture, Zhejiang University, Linyi, 276000, China
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Oteiza PI, Cremonini E, Fraga CG. Anthocyanin actions at the gastrointestinal tract: Relevance to their health benefits. Mol Aspects Med 2023; 89:101156. [PMID: 36379746 DOI: 10.1016/j.mam.2022.101156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Anthocyanins (AC) are flavonoids abundant in the human diet, which consumption has been associated to several health benefits, including the mitigation of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and neurological disorders. It is widely recognized that the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is not only central for food digestion but actively participates in the regulation of whole body physiology. Given that AC, and their metabolites reach high concentrations in the intestinal lumen after food consumption, their biological actions at the GI tract can in part explain their proposed local and systemic health benefits. In terms of mechanisms of action, AC have been found to: i) inhibit GI luminal enzymes that participate in the absorption of lipids and carbohydrates; ii) preserve intestinal barrier integrity and prevent endotoxemia, inflammation and oxidative stress; iii) sustain goblet cell number, immunological functions, and mucus production; iv) promote a healthy microbiota; v) be metabolized by the microbiota to AC metabolites which will be absorbed and have systemic effects; and vi) modulate the metabolism of GI-generated hormones. This review will summarize and discuss the latest information on AC actions at the GI tract and their relationship to overall health benefits.
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- Patricia I Oteiza
- Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, USA; Department of Environmental Toxicology, University of California, Davis, USA.
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- Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, USA; Department of Environmental Toxicology, University of California, Davis, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, USA; Fisicoquímica, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Instituto de Bioquímica y Medicina Molecular (IBIMOL), UBA-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Maqsood M, Anam Saeed R, Sahar A, Khan MI. Mulberry plant as a source of functional food with therapeutic and nutritional applications: A review. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14263. [PMID: 35642132 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Medicinal plants from the family Moraceae have diverse applications in agriculture, cosmetics, food, and the pharmaceutical industry. Their extensive spectrum of pharmacological activity for treating numerous inflammatory illnesses, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and gastrointestinal problems reflects their biological and therapeutic value. This article summarizes the molecular mechanisms related to the biological implications of mulberry extracts, fractions, and isolated bioactive compounds from different parts in various health-related ailments. Additionally, the food industry and animal nutrition applications are summarized. Phytochemicals such as steroids, saponins, alkaloids, glycosides, polysaccharides, and phenolic compounds including terpenoids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and tannins are found in this medicinal plant. The aqueous, ethanolic, and methanolic extracts, as well as bioactive compounds, have anti-oxidative, hypoglycemic, nephroprotective, antimicrobial, neuroprotective, anti-mutagenic, hepatoprotective, anthelmintic, immune-modulatory, cardioprotective, and skin protecting activities. Mulberry supplementation in food products improves the stability of phenolics, sensory properties, antioxidant activity, and antimicrobial properties. Mulberry leaves in animal feed increase the nutrient digestibility, growth parameters, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: This review summarized the in vivo and in vitro biological activities of the mulberry and isolated constituents in various health conditions. In addition, the food uses such as antioxidant potential, antimicrobial, and physicochemical properties were discussed. Furthermore, in vivo studies revealed mulberry as a significant protein source and its flavonoids as potential animal foliage.
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- Maria Maqsood
- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Engineering, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Medina-Larqué AS, Rodríguez-Daza MC, Roquim M, Dudonné S, Pilon G, Levy É, Marette A, Roy D, Jacques H, Desjardins Y. Cranberry polyphenols and agave agavins impact gut immune response and microbiota composition while improving gut barrier function, inflammation, and glucose metabolism in mice fed an obesogenic diet. Front Immunol 2022; 13:871080. [PMID: 36052065 PMCID: PMC9424773 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.871080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The consumption of plant-based bioactive compounds modulates the gut microbiota and interacts with the innate and adaptive immune responses associated with metabolic disorders. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of cranberry polyphenols (CP), rich in flavonoids, and agavins (AG), a highly branched agave-derived neo-fructans, on cardiometabolic response, gut microbiota composition, metabolic endotoxemia, and mucosal immunomodulation of C57BL6 male mice fed an obesogenic high-fat and high-sucrose (HFHS) diet for 9 weeks. Interestingly, CP+AG-fed mice had improved glucose homeostasis. Oral supplementation with CP selectively and robustly (five-fold) increases the relative abundance of Akkermansia muciniphila, a beneficial bacteria associated with metabolic health. AG, either alone or combined with CP (CP+AG), mainly stimulated the glycan-degrading bacteria Muribaculum intestinale, Faecalibaculum rodentium, Bacteroides uniformis, and Bacteroides acidifaciens. This increase of glycan-degrading bacteria was consistent with a significantly increased level of butyrate in obese mice receiving AG, as compared to untreated counterparts. CP+AG-supplemented HFHS-fed mice had significantly lower levels of plasma LBP than HFHS-fed controls, suggesting blunted metabolic endotoxemia and improved intestinal barrier function. Gut microbiota and derived metabolites interact with the immunological factors to improve intestinal epithelium barrier function. Oral administration of CP and AG to obese mice contributed to dampen the pro-inflammatory immune response through different signaling pathways. CP and AG, alone or combined, increased toll-like receptor (TLR)-2 (Tlr2) expression, while decreasing the expression of interleukin 1ß (ILß1) in obese mice. Moreover, AG selectively promoted the anti-inflammatory marker Foxp3, while CP increased the expression of NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 6 (Nlrp6) inflammasome. The intestinal immune system was also shaped by dietary factor recognition. Indeed, the combination of CP+AG significantly increased the expression of aryl hydrocarbon receptors (Ahr). Altogether, both CP and AG can shape gut microbiota composition and regulate key mucosal markers involved in the repair of epithelial barrier integrity, thereby attenuating obesity-associated gut dysbiosis and metabolic inflammation and improving glucose homeostasis.
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- Ana-Sofía Medina-Larqué
- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
- School of Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
- Department of Food Science, Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation (FSAA), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
- Laboratory of Microbiology, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
- Department of Plant Science, FSAA, Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cardiology Axis of Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
- Research Centre, Sainte- Justine Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cardiology Axis of Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
- Department of Food Science, Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation (FSAA), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
- School of Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
- Department of Plant Science, FSAA, Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
- *Correspondence: Yves Desjardins,
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Perri MR, Romano C, Marrelli M, Zicarelli L, Toma CC, Basta D, Conforti F, Statti G. Beneficial Role of Fruits, Their Juices, and Freeze-Dried Powders on Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Related Dysbiosis. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:plants11010004. [PMID: 35009009 PMCID: PMC8747592 DOI: 10.3390/plants11010004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of complex chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract. It is linked to a number of genetic and environmental factors able to perturb the immune-microbiome axis. Diet is the most investigated variable both for its role in the etiology of IBD and for its beneficial potential in the treatment of the symptoms. Dietary products may influence intestinal inflammation through different mechanisms of action, such as the modulation of inflammatory mediators, the alteration of gene expression, changes in gut permeability, and modifications in enteric flora composition. A consisting number of studies deal with the link between nutrition and microbial community, and particular attention is paid to plant-based foods. The effects of the dietary intake of different fruits have been investigated so far. This review aims to present the most recent studies concerning the beneficial potential of fruit consumption on human gut microbiota. Investigated plant species are described, and obtained results are presented and discussed in order to provide an overview of both in vitro and in vivo effects of fruits, their juices, and freeze-dried powders.
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- Maria Rosaria Perri
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (M.R.P.); (F.C.)
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- SIACSA Società Italiana degli Analisti del Comportamento in campo Sperimentale ed Applicativo, 87100 Cosenza, RC, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (M.R.P.); (F.C.)
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Vasile Goldis Western University of Arad, 87 L. Rebreanu Str., 310045 Arad, Romania;
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- University Sport Center, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (M.R.P.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (M.R.P.); (F.C.)
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Gao J, Yu W, Zhang C, Liu H, Fan J, Wei J. The protective effect and mechanism of Aornia melanocarpa Elliot anthocyanins on IBD model mice. FOOD BIOSCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Verediano TA, Stampini Duarte Martino H, Dias Paes MC, Tako E. Effects of Anthocyanin on Intestinal Health: A Systematic Review. Nutrients 2021; 13:1331. [PMID: 33920564 PMCID: PMC8074038 DOI: 10.3390/nu13041331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Intestinal health relies on the association between the mucosal immune system, intestinal barrier and gut microbiota. Bioactive components that affect the gut microbiota composition, epithelial physical barrier and intestinal morphology were previously studied. The current systematic review evaluated evidence of anthocyanin effects and the ability to improve gut microbiota composition, their metabolites and parameters of the physical barrier; this was conducted in order to answer the question: "Does food source or extract of anthocyanin promote changes on intestinal parameters?". The data analysis was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines with the search performed at PubMed, Cochrane and Scopus databases for experimental studies, and the risk of bias was assessed by the SYRCLE tool. Twenty-seven studies performed in animal models were included, and evaluated for limitations in heterogeneity, methodologies, absence of information regarding allocation process and investigators' blinding. The data were analyzed, and the anthocyanin supplementation demonstrated positive effects on intestinal health. The main results identified were an increase of Bacteroidetes and a decrease of Firmicutes, an increase of short chain fatty acids production, a decrease of intestinal pH and intestinal permeability, an increase of the number of goblet cells and tight junction proteins and villi improvement in length or height. Thus, the anthocyanin supplementation has a potential effect to improve the intestinal health. PROSPERO (CRD42020204835).
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- Thaísa Agrizzi Verediano
- Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-000, MG, Brazil; (T.A.V.); (H.S.D.M.)
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- Department of Food Science, Cornell University, Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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Gu Z, Zhu Y, Jiang S, Xia G, Li C, Zhang X, Zhang J, Shen X. Tilapia head glycolipids reduce inflammation by regulating the gut microbiota in dextran sulphate sodium-induced colitis mice. Food Funct 2021; 11:3245-3255. [PMID: 32219260 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo00116c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In this study, we evaluated the effects of tilapia head glycolipids (TH-GLs) on male C57BL/6 mice with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) induced by dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) and the changes in gut microbiota compared with sulfasalazine. Mice were orally treated with 3% (w/v) DSS or not for 7 days, followed by drug treatment with TH-GLs or sulfasalazine. After treatment, macroscopic colitis symptoms, intestinal epithelial barrier function, inflammatory cytokines, and gut microbiota homeostasis were assessed. Further studies showed that TH-GLs and sulfasalazine showed different influences on the gut microbiota structure. Both sulfasalazine and TH-GLs decreased the DSS-induced enrichment of Gammaproteobacteria and Enterobacteriaceae. However, TH-GLs had a selective increase in the enrichment of Akkermansia, Prevotellaceae, Oscillospira, Allobaculum, Bifidobacterium, and Coprococcus in contrast to sulfasalazine, which selectively increased the enrichment of Dorea, Turicibacter, Bacteroides, Coprobacillus, Mucispirillum, and Dehalobacterium. In addition, both TH-GLs and sulfasalazine relieved body weight loss, and increased the immune organ index, while maintaining the balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines. The results indicate that TH-GLs alleviate DSS-induced IBD in mice by decreasing the abundance of harmful gut microbiota and enhancing the abundance of probiotic gut microbiota. Thus, the mechanism through which TH-GLs inhibit inflammation through gut microbiota is different from that of sulfasalazine. Therefore, TH-GLs stand as potential prebiotics for the treatment of colonic inflammation and related diseases.
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- Zhipeng Gu
- Hainan Provincial Engineering Research Centre of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in the South China Sea, China. and Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou, China and College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Hainan Provincial Engineering Research Centre of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in the South China Sea, China. and Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou, China and College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Hainan Provincial Engineering Research Centre of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in the South China Sea, China. and Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou, China and College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Hainan Provincial Engineering Research Centre of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in the South China Sea, China. and Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou, China and College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Hainan Provincial Engineering Research Centre of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in the South China Sea, China. and Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou, China and College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Hainan Provincial Engineering Research Centre of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in the South China Sea, China. and Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou, China and College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Hainan Provincial Engineering Research Centre of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in the South China Sea, China. and Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou, China and College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Hainan Provincial Engineering Research Centre of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in the South China Sea, China. and Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou, China and College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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Rodríguez-Daza MC, Daoust L, Boutkrabt L, Pilon G, Varin T, Dudonné S, Levy É, Marette A, Roy D, Desjardins Y. Wild blueberry proanthocyanidins shape distinct gut microbiota profile and influence glucose homeostasis and intestinal phenotypes in high-fat high-sucrose fed mice. Sci Rep 2020; 10:2217. [PMID: 32041991 PMCID: PMC7010699 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-58863-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Blueberries are a rich source of polyphenols, widely studied for the prevention or attenuation of metabolic diseases. However, the health contribution and mechanisms of action of polyphenols depend on their type and structure. Here, we evaluated the effects of a wild blueberry polyphenolic extract (WBE) (Vaccinium angustifolium Aiton) on cardiometabolic parameters, gut microbiota composition and gut epithelium histology of high-fat high-sucrose (HFHS) diet-induced obese mice and determined which constitutive polyphenolic fractions (BPF) was responsible for the observed effects. To do so, the whole extract was separated in three fractions, F1) Anthocyanins and phenolic acids, F2) oligomeric proanthocyanidins (PACs), phenolic acids and flavonols (PACs degree of polymerization DP < 4), and F3) PACs polymers (PACs DP > 4) and supplied at their respective concentration in the whole extract. After 8 weeks, WBE reduced OGTT AUC by 18.3% compared to the HFHS treated rodents and the F3 fraction contributed the most to this effect. The anthocyanin rich F1 fraction did not reproduce this response. WBE and the BPF restored the colonic mucus layer. Particularly, the polymeric PACs-rich F3 fraction increased the mucin-secreting goblet cells number. WBE caused a significant 2-fold higher proportion of Adlercreutzia equolifaciens whereas oligomeric PACs-rich F2 fraction increased by 2.5-fold the proportion of Akkermansia muciniphila. This study reveals the key role of WBE PACs in modulating the gut microbiota and restoring colonic epithelial mucus layer, providing a suitable ecological niche for mucosa-associated symbiotic bacteria, which may be crucial in triggering health effects of blueberry polyphenols.
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- Maria-Carolina Rodríguez-Daza
- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada.,Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture and Food, Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada.,Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture and Food, Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada.,Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cardiology Axis of the Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada.,Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cardiology Axis of the Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada.,Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture and Food, Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada. .,Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture and Food, Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada.
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