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Zimbru RI, Zimbru EL, Ordodi VL, Bojin FM, Crîsnic D, Grijincu M, Mirica SN, Tănasie G, Georgescu M, Huțu I, Haidar L, Păunescu V, Panaitescu C. The Impact of High-Fructose Diet and Co-Sensitization to House Dust Mites and Ragweed Pollen on the Modulation of Airway Reactivity and Serum Biomarkers in Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8868. [PMID: 39201554 PMCID: PMC11354849 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25168868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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The topic of ragweed pollen (RW) versus house dust mites (HDMs) has often been deliberated, but the increasing incidence of co-sensitization between them has been scarcely addressed. Utilizing Sprague Dawley rats, we explored the effects of co-sensitization with the combination of HDMs and RW pollen extracts in correlation with high-fructose diet (HFrD) by in vitro tracheal reactivity analysis in isolated organ bath and biological explorations. Our findings unveiled interrelated connections between allergic asthma, dyslipidemia, and HFrD-induced obesity, shedding light on their compounding role through inflammation. The increased CRP values and airway hyperresponsiveness to the methacholine challenge suggest a synergistic effect of obesity on amplifying the existing inflammation induced by asthma. One of the major outcomes is that the co-sensitization to HDMs and RW pollen led to the development of a severe allergic asthma phenotype in rats, especially in those with HFrD. Therefore, the co-sensitization to these allergens as well as the HFrD may play a crucial role in the modulation of systemic inflammation, obesity, and airway reactivity.
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- Răzvan-Ionuț Zimbru
- Center of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (R.-I.Z.); (E.-L.Z.); (V.-L.O.); (F.-M.B.); (D.C.); (G.T.); (M.G.); (V.P.); (C.P.)
- OncoGen Center, Pius Brinzeu County Clinical Emergency Hospital, 300723 Timisoara, Romania
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- Center of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (R.-I.Z.); (E.-L.Z.); (V.-L.O.); (F.-M.B.); (D.C.); (G.T.); (M.G.); (V.P.); (C.P.)
- OncoGen Center, Pius Brinzeu County Clinical Emergency Hospital, 300723 Timisoara, Romania
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- Center of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (R.-I.Z.); (E.-L.Z.); (V.-L.O.); (F.-M.B.); (D.C.); (G.T.); (M.G.); (V.P.); (C.P.)
- OncoGen Center, Pius Brinzeu County Clinical Emergency Hospital, 300723 Timisoara, Romania
- Chemistry and Engineering of Organic and Natural Compounds Department, University Politehnica Timisoara, 300006 Timisoara, Romania
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- Center of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (R.-I.Z.); (E.-L.Z.); (V.-L.O.); (F.-M.B.); (D.C.); (G.T.); (M.G.); (V.P.); (C.P.)
- OncoGen Center, Pius Brinzeu County Clinical Emergency Hospital, 300723 Timisoara, Romania
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- Center of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (R.-I.Z.); (E.-L.Z.); (V.-L.O.); (F.-M.B.); (D.C.); (G.T.); (M.G.); (V.P.); (C.P.)
- OncoGen Center, Pius Brinzeu County Clinical Emergency Hospital, 300723 Timisoara, Romania
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- Center of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (R.-I.Z.); (E.-L.Z.); (V.-L.O.); (F.-M.B.); (D.C.); (G.T.); (M.G.); (V.P.); (C.P.)
- OncoGen Center, Pius Brinzeu County Clinical Emergency Hospital, 300723 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, West University of Timisoara, 300223 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Center of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (R.-I.Z.); (E.-L.Z.); (V.-L.O.); (F.-M.B.); (D.C.); (G.T.); (M.G.); (V.P.); (C.P.)
- OncoGen Center, Pius Brinzeu County Clinical Emergency Hospital, 300723 Timisoara, Romania
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- Center of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (R.-I.Z.); (E.-L.Z.); (V.-L.O.); (F.-M.B.); (D.C.); (G.T.); (M.G.); (V.P.); (C.P.)
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- Horia Cernescu Research Unit, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences “King Michael I of Romania”, 300645 Timișoara, Romania;
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- Center of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (R.-I.Z.); (E.-L.Z.); (V.-L.O.); (F.-M.B.); (D.C.); (G.T.); (M.G.); (V.P.); (C.P.)
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- Center of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (R.-I.Z.); (E.-L.Z.); (V.-L.O.); (F.-M.B.); (D.C.); (G.T.); (M.G.); (V.P.); (C.P.)
- OncoGen Center, Pius Brinzeu County Clinical Emergency Hospital, 300723 Timisoara, Romania
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- Center of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (R.-I.Z.); (E.-L.Z.); (V.-L.O.); (F.-M.B.); (D.C.); (G.T.); (M.G.); (V.P.); (C.P.)
- OncoGen Center, Pius Brinzeu County Clinical Emergency Hospital, 300723 Timisoara, Romania
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Abdulghani MF, Al-Fayyadh S. Natural products for managing metabolic syndrome: a scoping review. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1366946. [PMID: 38746011 PMCID: PMC11091304 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1366946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Introduction Metabolic syndrome comprises a collection of metabolic disorders stemming from factors like genetic predisposition, inadequate nutrition, stress, decreased physical activity, aging, and ethnicity. Although traditional pharmaceutical treatments exist for metabolic syndrome, their limited popularity is attributed to high costs and adverse effects. Consequently, natural products with fewer side effects have been explored for managing this condition. This literature review aims to explore the role of natural products including herbs, botanicals, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and dietary supplements in managing metabolic syndrome. Methods This scoping review was conducted in five steps, involving the formulation of a research question, the retrieval and extraction of relevant studies, the selection of pertinent studies, the organization of information into tables, and the reporting of results. Data was collected from various databases including Embase, Science Direct, PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science, with a focus on studies published from 2010 to the present, available in English and with full-text accessibility. Results We identified 1,259 articles, screened their titles, abstracts, and full texts, ultimately incorporating 169 pertinent articles into this review (comprising 90 review articles, 32 trial articles, 6 in vitro articles, 38 in vivo articles, 1 experimental article and 2 observational articles). The study's outcomes revealed that natural products, encompassing plants and their derivatives, vitamins and supplements, as well as probiotics, can exert a beneficial influence on metabolic syndrome by regulating blood sugar, blood pressure, lipid profiles, obesity, and abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Conclusion The current study underscores the significance of natural products in addressing metabolic syndrome. Consequently, it is advisable to conduct further extensive research to assess the efficacy of these products, potentially integrating them into treatment regimens for individuals with metabolic syndrome.
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Abdulghani MF, Al-Fayyadh S. Natural products for managing metabolic syndrome: a scoping review. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2024.1366946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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IntroductionMetabolic syndrome comprises a collection of metabolic disorders stemming from factors like genetic predisposition, inadequate nutrition, stress, decreased physical activity, aging, and ethnicity. Although traditional pharmaceutical treatments exist for metabolic syndrome, their limited popularity is attributed to high costs and adverse effects. Consequently, natural products with fewer side effects have been explored for managing this condition. This literature review aims to explore the role of natural products including herbs, botanicals, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and dietary supplements in managing metabolic syndrome.MethodsThis scoping review was conducted in five steps, involving the formulation of a research question, the retrieval and extraction of relevant studies, the selection of pertinent studies, the organization of information into tables, and the reporting of results. Data was collected from various databases including Embase, Science Direct, PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science, with a focus on studies published from 2010 to the present, available in English and with full-text accessibility.ResultsWe identified 1,259 articles, screened their titles, abstracts, and full texts, ultimately incorporating 169 pertinent articles into this review (comprising 90 review articles, 32 trial articles, 6 in vitro articles, 38 in vivo articles, 1 experimental article and 2 observational articles). The study’s outcomes revealed that natural products, encompassing plants and their derivatives, vitamins and supplements, as well as probiotics, can exert a beneficial influence on metabolic syndrome by regulating blood sugar, blood pressure, lipid profiles, obesity, and abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels.ConclusionThe current study underscores the significance of natural products in addressing metabolic syndrome. Consequently, it is advisable to conduct further extensive research to assess the efficacy of these products, potentially integrating them into treatment regimens for individuals with metabolic syndrome.
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Hussain H, Wattoo FH, Wattoo MHS, Gulfraz M, Masud T, Shah I, Ali S, Alavi SE. Camel milk as an alternative treatment regimen for diabetes therapy. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:1347-1356. [PMID: 33747450 PMCID: PMC7958562 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Camel milk is a valuable source of nutrition with a wide range of therapeutic effects. Its unique composition helps to regulate the blood glucose level. The current study is aimed to evaluate the antidiabetic and hepatoprotective effects, as well as lipid profile restoration of camel milk in the diabetic mouse model. This innovative study evaluates the therapeutic effects of camel milk in diabetic mice by simultaneous measurement of blood glucose, HbA1c, ALT, AST, TG, cholesterol, and histopathological studies. The results showed that camel milk has significantly reduced blood glucose, HbA1c (p < .001), aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT) (p < .01), triglyceride (TG), and cholesterol (p < .01), compared to that in the diabetic control group. Also, the therapeutic effects of camel milk were completely comparable with the antidiabetic drug glibenclamide. The results of this study suggest that camel milk could be used as a proper alternative treatment regimen for diabetes therapy.
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- Humaira Hussain
- University Institute of Biochemistry and BiotechnologyPMAS ‐ Arid Agriculture UniversityRawalpindiPakistan
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- University Institute of Biochemistry and BiotechnologyPMAS ‐ Arid Agriculture UniversityRawalpindiPakistan
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- University Institute of Biochemistry and BiotechnologyPMAS ‐ Arid Agriculture UniversityRawalpindiPakistan
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- Department of Food TechnologyPMAS ‐ Arid Agriculture UniversityRawalpindiPakistan
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- National Veterinary LaboratoriesIslamabadPakistan
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- National Veterinary LaboratoriesIslamabadPakistan
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