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Promkhun K, Sinpru P, Bunnom R, Molee W, Kubota S, Uimari P, Molee A. Jejunal transcriptomic profiling of carnosine synthesis precursor-related genes and pathways in slow-growing Korat chicken. Poult Sci 2024; 103:104046. [PMID: 39033572 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.104046] [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: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Carnosine is a physiologically important molecule in normal human body functions. Chicken meat is an excellent source of carnosine; especially slow-growing Korat chicken (KR) females have a high carnosine content in their meat. The carnosine content of chicken meat can be increased by dietary supplementation of β-alanine (βA) and L-histidine (L-His). Our objective was to reveal the pathways and genes through jejunal transcriptomic profiling related to βA and L-His absorption and transportation. We collected whole jejunum samples from 5 control and 5 experimental KR chicken, fed with 1% βA and 0.5% L-His supplementation. A total of 407 differentially expressed genes (P < 0.05, log2 fold change ≥2) were identified, 272 of which were down-regulated and 135 up-regulated in the group with dietary supplementation compared to the control group. Based on the integrated analysis of the protein-protein interaction network and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway maps, 87 gene ontology terms were identified and 6 KEGG pathways were significantly (P < 0.05) enriched in the jejunum. The analyses revealed 6 key genes, KCND3, OPRM1, CCK, GCG, TRH, and GABBR2, that are related to neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction and the calcium signaling pathway. These findings give insight regarding the molecular mechanism related to carnosine precursor absorption and transportation in the jejunum and help to identify useful molecular markers for improving the carnosine content in slow-growing KR chicken meat.
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- Kasarat Promkhun
- School of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- School of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- School of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- School of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- School of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, 00790, Finland
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- School of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand.
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Liu Y, Yu J, Sun Y. Immobilized Dipeptidase in Manganese Ion-Loaded Polyethylenimine-Induced Calcium Phosphate Nanocrystals for Carnosine Synthesis. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:10261-10269. [PMID: 38693862 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Carnosine is a natural bioactive dipeptide with important physiological functions widely used in food and medicine. Dipeptidase (PepD) from Serratia marcescens can catalyze the reverse hydrolytic reaction of β-alanine with l-histidine to synthesize carnosine in the presence of Mn2+. However, it remains challenging to practice carnosine biosynthesis due to the low activity and high cost of the enzyme. Therefore, the development of biocatalysts with high activity and stability is of significance for carnosine synthesis. Here, we proposed to chelate Mn2+ to polyethylenimine (PEI) that induced rapid formation of calcium phosphate nanocrystals (CaP), and Mn-PEI@CaP was used for PepD immobilization via electrostatic interaction. Mn-PEI@CaP as the carrier enhanced the stability of the immobilized enzyme. Moreover, Mn2+ loaded in the carrier acted as an in situ activator of the immobilized PepD for facilitating the biocatalytic process of carnosine synthesis. The as-prepared immobilized enzyme (PepD-Mn-PEI@CaP) kept similar activity with free PepD plus Mn2+ (activity recovery, 102.5%), while exhibiting elevated thermal stability and pH tolerance. Moreover, it exhibited about two times faster carnosine synthesis than the free PepD system. PepD-Mn-PEI@CaP retained 86.8% of the original activity after eight cycles of batch catalysis without the addition of free Mn2+ ions during multiple cycles. This work provides a new strategy for the co-immobilization of PepD and Mn2+, which greatly improves the operability of the biocatalysis and demonstrates the potential of the immobilized PepD system for efficient carnosine synthesis.
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- Yujia Liu
- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering and Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering and Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering and Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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Wang Y, Tong L, Yang L, Ren B, Guo D. Metabolite profiling and antioxidant capacity of natural Ophiocordyceps gracilis and its cultures using LC-MS/MS-based metabolomics: Comparison with Ophiocordyceps sinensis. PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS : PCA 2024; 35:308-320. [PMID: 37779226 DOI: 10.1002/pca.3289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Ophiocordyceps gracilis is an entomopathogenic fungus and a precious traditional Chinese medicine with similar medicinal properties to Ophiocordyceps sinensis. However, information on the metabolite profiles of natural O. gracilis and its cultures is lacking, which limits their utilization. OBJECTIVE The metabolic variations and antioxidant activities of O. gracilis cultures and natural O. gracilis were analyzed to evaluate the nutritional and medicinal value of O. gracilis and its cultures. METHOD The metabolite profiles of O. gracilis cultures (fruiting bodies and aerial mycelia), natural O. gracilis, and natural O. sinensis were compared by LC-MS/MS coupled with multivariate data analysis. Furthermore, their antioxidant activities were evaluated based on their DPPH• , ABTS•+ , and • OH scavenging abilities. RESULTS A total of 612 metabolites were identified, and the metabolic compositions of the four Cordyceps samples were similar, with differences observed in the levels of some metabolites. There were 126 differential metabolites between natural O. gracilis and natural O. sinensis, among which fatty acids, carbohydrates, and secondary metabolites are predominant in natural O. gracilis. Furthermore, 116 differential metabolites between O. gracilis cultures and natural Cordyceps were identified, with generally higher levels in O. gracilis cultures than in natural Cordyceps. O. gracilis cultivated fruiting bodies exhibited the strongest antioxidant capacity among Cordyceps samples. Additionally, 46 primary and 24 secondary differential metabolites contribute to antioxidant activities. CONCLUSION This study provides a reference for the application of natural O. gracilis and its cultures in functional food and medicine from the perspective of metabolites and antioxidant capacity.
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- Yue Wang
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
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Chen L, Dai J, Yu G, Pang WW, Rahman ML, Liu X, Fiehn O, Guivarch C, Chen Z, Zhang C. Metabolomic Biomarkers of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Dietary Patterns in Pregnant Women. Nutrients 2024; 16:492. [PMID: 38398816 PMCID: PMC10892314 DOI: 10.3390/nu16040492] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Objective: the aim of this study was to identify plasma metabolomic markers of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) dietary patterns in pregnant women. Methods: This study included 186 women who had both dietary intake and metabolome measured from a nested case-control study within the NICHD Fetal Growth Studies-Singletons cohort (FGS). Dietary intakes were ascertained at 8-13 gestational weeks (GW) using the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) and DASH scores were calculated based on eight food and nutrient components. Fasting plasma samples were collected at 15-26 GW and untargeted metabolomic profiling was performed. Multivariable linear regression models were used to examine the association of individual metabolites with the DASH score. Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression was used to select a panel of metabolites jointly associated with the DASH score. Results: Of the total 460 known metabolites, 92 were individually associated with DASH score in linear regressions, 25 were selected as a panel by LASSO regressions, and 18 were identified by both methods. Among the top 18 metabolites, there were 11 lipids and lipid-like molecules (i.e., TG (49:1), TG (52:2), PC (31:0), PC (35:3), PC (36:4) C, PC (36:5) B, PC (38:4) B, PC (42:6), SM (d32:0), gamma-tocopherol, and dodecanoic acid), 5 organic acids and derivatives (i.e., asparagine, beta-alanine, glycine, taurine, and hydroxycarbamate), 1 organic oxygen compound (i.e., xylitol), and 1 organoheterocyclic compound (i.e., maleimide). Conclusions: our study identified plasma metabolomic markers for DASH dietary patterns in pregnant women, with most of being lipids and lipid-like molecules.
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- Liwei Chen
- Department of Epidemiology, Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; (L.C.); (J.D.); (X.L.)
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- Department of Epidemiology, Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; (L.C.); (J.D.); (X.L.)
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- Global Center for Asian Women’s Health, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore; (G.Y.); (W.W.P.); (C.G.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
- Bia-Echo Asia Centre for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (ACRLE), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Global Center for Asian Women’s Health, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore; (G.Y.); (W.W.P.); (C.G.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
- Bia-Echo Asia Centre for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (ACRLE), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, MD 20850, USA;
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- Department of Epidemiology, Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; (L.C.); (J.D.); (X.L.)
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- West Coast Metabolomics Center, UC Davis Genome Center, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA;
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- Global Center for Asian Women’s Health, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore; (G.Y.); (W.W.P.); (C.G.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
- Bia-Echo Asia Centre for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (ACRLE), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Division of Population Health Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA;
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- Global Center for Asian Women’s Health, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore; (G.Y.); (W.W.P.); (C.G.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
- Bia-Echo Asia Centre for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (ACRLE), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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Shumaev KB, Kosmachevskaya OV, Nasybullina EI, Ruuge EK, Kalenikova EI, Topunov AF. Histidine-Bound Dinitrosyl Iron Complexes: Antioxidant and Antiradical Properties. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17236. [PMID: 38139065 PMCID: PMC10744092 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417236] [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: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Dinitrosyl iron complexes (DNICs) are important physiological derivatives of nitric oxide. These complexes have a wide range of biological activities, with antioxidant and antiradical ones being of particular interest and importance. We studied the interaction between DNICs associated with the dipeptide L-carnosine or serum albumin and prooxidants under conditions mimicking oxidative stress. The ligands of these DNICs were histidine residues of carnosine or His39 and Cys34 in bovine serum albumin. Carnosine-bound DNICs reduced the level of piperazine free radicals in the reaction system containing tert-butyl hydroperoxide (t-BOOH), bivalent iron ions, a nitroxyl anion donor (Angeli's salt), and HEPES buffer. The ability of carnosine DNICs to intercept organic free radicals produced from t-BOOH decay could lead to this effect. In addition, carnosine DNICs reacted with the superoxide anion radical (O2•-) formed in the xanthine/xanthine oxidase enzymatic system. They also reduced the oxoferryl form of the heme group formed in the reaction of myoglobin with t-BOOH. DNICs associated with serum albumin were found to be rapidly destroyed in a model system containing metmyoglobin and t-BOOH. At the same time, these protein DNICs inhibited the t-BOOH-induced oxidative degradation of coenzymes Q9 and Q10 in rat myocardial homogenate. The possible mechanisms of the antioxidant and antiradical action of the DNICs studied and their role in the metabolism of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species are discussed.
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- Konstantin B. Shumaev
- Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119071 Moscow, Russia; (K.B.S.); (O.V.K.); (E.I.N.)
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- Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119071 Moscow, Russia; (K.B.S.); (O.V.K.); (E.I.N.)
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- Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119071 Moscow, Russia; (K.B.S.); (O.V.K.); (E.I.N.)
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- E.I. Chazov National Medical Research Center of Cardiology, 121552 Moscow, Russia;
- Faculty of Fundamental Medicine, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- Faculty of Fundamental Medicine, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119071 Moscow, Russia; (K.B.S.); (O.V.K.); (E.I.N.)
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任 毅, 卢 金, 于 露, 李 宗, 王 高, 杨 菁. [Carnosine protects against diabetic nephropathy in rats by activating the AKT/mTOR pathway and restoring autophagy in the renal tissue]. NAN FANG YI KE DA XUE XUE BAO = JOURNAL OF SOUTHERN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY 2023; 43:1965-1970. [PMID: 38081616 PMCID: PMC10713464 DOI: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2023.11.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the mechanisms mediating the protective effect of carnosine against nephropathy in rats with diabetes mellitus (DM). METHODS Rat models of DM established by high-fat diet feeding and streptozotocin injection were randomized into DM group and 3 treatment groups with daily carnosine treatment at 100, 300, and 900 mg/kg. Body weight and blood glucose level changes of the rats were measured regularly. After the treatment, 24-h urine, serum samples and kidneys of the rats were collected to measure urine volume, urine protein content, blood creatinine, and kidney mass; renal pathology was observed using HE staining, and MDA content and SOD activity in the kidney tissues were detected. Western blotting was performed to detect the protein expressions of p-AKT, AKT, p-mTOR, mTOR, LC3 and p62 in the kidney tissues. RESULTS Compared with normal control rats, the diabetic rats exhibited dull and wet hair and showed decreased body weight, increased blood glucose, urinary protein content, 24-h urine volume, blood creatinine, and kidney mass with obvious swelling and deformation of the glomeruli, narrowing of the renal tubules, decreased SOD activity and increased MDA content, lowered p-mTOR/mTOR and p-AKT/AKT ratios and increased LC3 Ⅱ/Ⅰ ratio and p62 protein expression in the kidney tissue. The diabetic rats receiving carnosine treatments had dry hair with normal luster and showed increased body weight and slightly decreased blood glucose, urinary protein content, 24-h urine volume, blood creatinine, and kidney mass. The treatment also improved renal pathology, increased SOD activity, decreased MDA content, increased p-mTOR/mTOR and p-AKT/AKT ratios and lowered LC3 Ⅱ/Ⅰ ratio and p62 protein expression in renal tissue of the diabetic rats. CONCLUSION Carnosine offers protection against nephropathy in rats with DM possibly by inhibiting oxidative stress, activating the AKT/mTOR pathway, and restoring autophagy in the kidneys.
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- 毅 任
- />锦州医科大学基础医学院生物化学与分子生物学教研室,辽宁 锦州 121001Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou 121001, China
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- />锦州医科大学基础医学院生物化学与分子生物学教研室,辽宁 锦州 121001Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou 121001, China
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- />锦州医科大学基础医学院生物化学与分子生物学教研室,辽宁 锦州 121001Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou 121001, China
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- />锦州医科大学基础医学院生物化学与分子生物学教研室,辽宁 锦州 121001Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou 121001, China
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- />锦州医科大学基础医学院生物化学与分子生物学教研室,辽宁 锦州 121001Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou 121001, China
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- />锦州医科大学基础医学院生物化学与分子生物学教研室,辽宁 锦州 121001Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou 121001, China
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Saadati S, Cameron J, Menon K, Hodge A, Lu ZX, de Courten M, Feehan J, de Courten B. Carnosine Did Not Affect Vascular and Metabolic Outcomes in Patients with Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: A 14-Week Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2023; 15:4835. [PMID: 38004228 PMCID: PMC10674211 DOI: 10.3390/nu15224835] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Carnosine has been suggested as a potential approach to reduce ASCVD risk factors. However, there is a paucity of human data. Hence, we performed a 14-week double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial to determine whether carnosine compared with placebo improves vascular and metabolic outcomes in individuals with prediabetes and T2DM. In total, 49 patients with prediabetes and T2DM with good glycemic control were randomly assigned either to receive 2 g/day carnosine or matching placebo. We evaluated endothelial dysfunction, arterial stiffness, lipid parameters, blood pressure, heart rate, hepatic and renal outcomes before and after the intervention. Carnosine supplementation had no effect on heart rate, peripheral and central blood pressure, endothelial function (logarithm of reactive hyperemia (LnRHI)), arterial stiffness (carotid femoral pulse wave velocity (CF PWV)), lipid parameters, liver fibroscan indicators, liver transient elastography, liver function tests, and renal outcomes compared to placebo. In conclusion, carnosine supplementation did not improve cardiovascular and cardiometabolic risk factors in adults with prediabetes and T2DM with good glycemic control. Therefore, it is improbable that carnosine supplementation would be a viable approach to mitigating the ASCVD risk in these populations. The trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02917928).
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- Saeede Saadati
- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (S.S.); (K.M.); (A.H.); (Z.X.L.)
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- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (S.S.); (K.M.); (A.H.); (Z.X.L.)
- Monash Cardiovascular Research Centre, Monash Heart, Monash Health, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (S.S.); (K.M.); (A.H.); (Z.X.L.)
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- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (S.S.); (K.M.); (A.H.); (Z.X.L.)
- School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC 3083, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (S.S.); (K.M.); (A.H.); (Z.X.L.)
- Monash Health Pathology, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Mitchell Institute for Health and Education Policy, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3011, Australia;
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3011, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (S.S.); (K.M.); (A.H.); (Z.X.L.)
- School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC 3083, Australia
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Luo X, Li Y, Wang B, Zhu S, Liu X, Liu X, Qi X, Wu Y. Carnosine alleviates cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury by targeting Caspase-1 regulated pyroptosis. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 167:115563. [PMID: 37742605 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115563] [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: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a syndrome characterized by rapid loss of renal excretory function. Its underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Pyroptosis, a form of programmed cell death, plays an important role in AKI. It is characterized by cell swelling and membrane rupture, triggering the release of cellular contents and activating robust inflammatory responses. Carnosine, a dipeptide with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, has therapeutic effects in AKI. However, the mechanism by which carnosine treats AKI-associated pyroptosis remains unexplored. In this study, we investigated the protective effect of carnosine on renal tubule cells using in vivo and in vitro models of AKI. We found that carnosine therapy significantly alleviated altered serum biochemical markers and histopathological changes in mice with cisplatin-induced AKI. It also reduced the levels of inflammation and pyroptosis. These results were consistent with those seen in human kidney tubular epithelial cells (HK-2) treated with cisplatin. Through molecular docking and cellular thermal shift assay, we identified caspase-1 as a target of carnosine. By knocking down caspase-1 in HK-2 cells using caspase-1 siRNA, we demonstrated that carnosine did not exhibit a protective role in cisplatin-induced HK-2 cells. This study provides the first evidence that carnosine alleviates damage to kidney tubular epithelial cells by targeting caspase-1 and inhibiting pyroptosis. Therefore, carnosine holds promise as a potential therapeutic agent for AKI, with caspase-1 representing an effective therapeutic target in this pathology.
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- Xiaomei Luo
- Department of Nephropathy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, PR China
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- Department of Nephropathy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, PR China
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- Department of Nephropathy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, PR China
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- Department of Nephropathy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, PR China
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- Department of Nephropathy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, PR China
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- Department of Nephropathy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, PR China
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- Department of Nephropathy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, PR China.
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Zhang ZH, Yang CT, Su XR, Li YP, Zhang XJ, Wang SJ, Cong B. CCK1R2R -/- ameliorates myocardial damage caused by unpredictable stress via altering fatty acid metabolism. Stress 2023; 26:2254566. [PMID: 37665601 DOI: 10.1080/10253890.2023.2254566] [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: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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The heart is the main organ of the circulatory system and requires fatty acids to maintain its activity. Stress is a contributor to aggravating cardiovascular diseases and even death, and exacerbates the abnormal lipid metabolism. The cardiac metabolism may be disturbed by stress. Cholecystokinin (CCK), which is a classical peptide hormone, and its receptor (CCKR) are expressed in myocardial cells and affect cardiovascular function. Nevertheless, under stress, the exact role of CCKR on cardiac function and cardiac metabolism is unknown and the mechanism is worth exploring. After unpredictable stress, a common stress-inducing model that induces the development of mood disorders such as anxiety and reduces motivated behavior, we found that the abnormal contraction and diastole of the heart, myocardial injury, oxidative stress and inflammation of mice were aggravated. Cholecystokinin A receptor and cholecystokinin B receptor knockout (CCK1R2R-/-) significantly reversed these changes. Mechanistically, fatty acid metabolism was found to be altered in CCK1R2R-/- mice. Differential metabolites, especially L-tryptophan, L-aspartic acid, cholesterol, taurocholic acid, ADP, oxoglutaric acid, arachidonic acid and 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, influenced cardiac function after CCK1R2R knockout and unpredictable stress. We conclude that CCK1R2R-/- ameliorated myocardial damage caused by unpredictable stress via altering fatty acid metabolism.
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- Zhi-Hua Zhang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Forensic Medical Molecular Identification, College of Forensic Medicine, Hebei Medical University, Hebei, P.R. China
- Hebei Chest Hospital, Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Lung Disease, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Forensic Medical Molecular Identification, College of Forensic Medicine, Hebei Medical University, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Forensic Medical Molecular Identification, College of Forensic Medicine, Hebei Medical University, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Forensic Medical Molecular Identification, College of Forensic Medicine, Hebei Medical University, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Forensic Medical Molecular Identification, College of Forensic Medicine, Hebei Medical University, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Forensic Medical Molecular Identification, College of Forensic Medicine, Hebei Medical University, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Forensic Medical Molecular Identification, College of Forensic Medicine, Hebei Medical University, Hebei, P.R. China
- Hainan Tropical Forensic Medicine Academician Workstation, Haikou, Hainan, P.R. China
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Wang Z, Tang H, Liu G, Gong H, Li Y, Chen Y, Yang Y. Compound probiotics producing cellulase could replace cellulase preparations during solid-state fermentation of millet bran. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 385:129457. [PMID: 37422095 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Low-value agricultural by-products can be converted into high-value biological products by fermentation with probiotic strains or by enzymatic hydrolysis. However, the high costs of enzyme preparations significantly limit their applications in fermentation. In this study, the solid-state fermentation of millet bran was performed using a cellulase preparation and compound probiotics producing cellulase (CPPC), respectively. The results showed that both factors effectively destroyed the fiber structure, reduced the crude fiber content by 23.78% and 28.32%, respectively, and significantly increased the contents of beneficial metabolites and microorganisms. Moreover, CPPC could more effectively reduce the anti-nutrient factors and increase the content of anti-inflammatory metabolites. The correlation analysis revealed that Lactiplantibacillus and Issatchenkia had synergistic growth during fermentation. Overall, these results suggested that CPPC could replace cellulase preparation and improve antioxidant properties while reducing anti-nutrient factors of millet bran, thus providing a theoretical reference for the efficient utilization of agricultural by-products.
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- Zhiwei Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China.
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de Souza Gonçalves L, Pereira WR, da Silva RP, Yamaguchi GC, Carvalho VH, Vargas BS, Jensen L, de Medeiros MHG, Roschel H, Artioli GG. Anserine is expressed in human cardiac and skeletal muscles. Physiol Rep 2023; 11:e15833. [PMID: 37771070 PMCID: PMC10539627 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.15833] [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: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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We evaluated whether anserine, a methylated analog of the dipeptide carnosine, is present in the cardiac and skeletal muscles of humans and whether the CARNMT1 gene, which encodes the anserine synthesizing enzyme carnosine-N-methyltransferase, is expressed in human skeletal muscle. We found that anserine is present at low concentrations (low micromolar range) in both cardiac and skeletal muscles, and that anserine content in skeletal muscle is ~15 times higher than in cardiac muscle (cardiac muscle: 10.1 ± 13.4 μmol·kg-1 of dry muscle, n = 12; skeletal muscle: 158.1 ± 68.5 μmol·kg-1 of dry muscle, n = 11, p < 0.0001). Anserine content in the heart was highly variable between individuals, ranging from 1.4 to 45.4 μmol·kg-1 of dry muscle, but anserine content was not associated with sex, age, or body mass. We also showed that CARNMT1 gene is poorly expressed in skeletal muscle (n = 10). This is the first study to demonstrate that anserine is present in the ventricle of the human heart. The presence of anserine in human heart and the confirmation of its expression in human skeletal muscle open new avenues of investigation on the specific and differential physiological functions of histidine dipeptides in striated muscles.
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- Lívia de Souza Gonçalves
- Applied Physiology & Nutrition Research Group—Center of Lifestyle, Faculdade de MedicinaUniversidade de São PauloSão PauloBrazil
- Division of PediatricsDepartment of PediatricsUniversity of CaliforniaSan FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
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- Applied Physiology & Nutrition Research Group—Center of Lifestyle, Faculdade de MedicinaUniversidade de São PauloSão PauloBrazil
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- Applied Physiology & Nutrition Research Group—Center of Lifestyle, Faculdade de MedicinaUniversidade de São PauloSão PauloBrazil
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- Applied Physiology & Nutrition Research Group—Center of Lifestyle, Faculdade de MedicinaUniversidade de São PauloSão PauloBrazil
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- Laboratorio de Hipertensao do Instituto do Coraçao do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade São PauloSão PauloBrazil
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- Applied Physiology & Nutrition Research Group—Center of Lifestyle, Faculdade de MedicinaUniversidade de São PauloSão PauloBrazil
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Wu CY, Huang CK, Hong WS, Liu YH, Shih MC, Lin JC. Influence of Symbiotic Fermentation Broth on Regulating Metabolism with Gut Microbiota and Metabolite Profiles Is Estimated Using a Third-Generation Sequencing Platform. Metabolites 2023; 13:999. [PMID: 37755279 PMCID: PMC10535509 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13090999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Overnutrition with a high-fat or high-sugar diet is widely considered to be the risk factor for various metabolic, chronic, or malignant diseases that are accompanied by alterations in gut microbiota, metabolites, and downstream pathways. In this study, we investigated supplementation with soybean fermentation broth containing saponin (SFBS, also called SAPOZYME) in male C57BL/6 mice fed a high-fat-fructose diet or normal chaw. In addition to the lessening of weight gain, the influence of SFBS on reducing hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia associated with a high-fat-fructose diet was estimated using the results of related biological tests. The results of gut microbial profiling indicated that the high-fat-fructose diet mediated increases in opportunistic pathogens. In contrast, SFBS supplementation reprogrammed the high-fat-fructose diet-related microbial community with a relatively high abundance of potential probiotics, including Akkermansia and Lactobacillus genera. The metagenomic functions of differential microbial composition in a mouse model and enrolled participants were assessed using the PICRUSt2 algorithm coupled with the MetaCyc and the KEGG Orthology databases. SFBS supplementation exerted a similar influence on an increase in the level of 4-aminobutanoate (also called GABA) through the L-glutamate degradation pathway in the mouse model and the enrolled healthy population. These results suggest the beneficial influence of SFBS supplementation on metabolic disorders associated with a high-fat-fructose diet, and SFBS may function as a nutritional supplement for people with diverse requirements.
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- Chih-Yin Wu
- Department of Family Medicine, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City 116, Taiwan;
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 116, Taiwan;
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- Sagittarius Life Science Corporations, Taipei 115, Taiwan; (W.-S.H.); (Y.-H.L.); (M.-C.S.)
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- Sagittarius Life Science Corporations, Taipei 115, Taiwan; (W.-S.H.); (Y.-H.L.); (M.-C.S.)
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- Sagittarius Life Science Corporations, Taipei 115, Taiwan; (W.-S.H.); (Y.-H.L.); (M.-C.S.)
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- School of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
- PhD Program in Medical Biotechnology, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
- Pulmonary Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 116, Taiwan
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Van der Stede T, Spaas J, de Jager S, De Brandt J, Hansen C, Stautemas J, Vercammen B, De Baere S, Croubels S, Van Assche CH, Pastor BC, Vandenbosch M, Van Thienen R, Verboven K, Hansen D, Bové T, Lapauw B, Van Praet C, Decaestecker K, Vanaudenaerde B, Eijnde BO, Gliemann L, Hellsten Y, Derave W. Extensive profiling of histidine-containing dipeptides reveals species- and tissue-specific distribution and metabolism in mice, rats, and humans. Acta Physiol (Oxf) 2023; 239:e14020. [PMID: 37485756 DOI: 10.1111/apha.14020] [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: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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AIM Histidine-containing dipeptides (HCDs) are pleiotropic homeostatic molecules with potent antioxidative and carbonyl quenching properties linked to various inflammatory, metabolic, and neurological diseases, as well as exercise performance. However, the distribution and metabolism of HCDs across tissues and species are still unclear. METHODS Using a sensitive UHPLC-MS/MS approach and an optimized quantification method, we performed a systematic and extensive profiling of HCDs in the mouse, rat, and human body (in n = 26, n = 25, and n = 19 tissues, respectively). RESULTS Our data show that tissue HCD levels are uniquely produced by carnosine synthase (CARNS1), an enzyme that was preferentially expressed by fast-twitch skeletal muscle fibres and brain oligodendrocytes. Cardiac HCD levels are remarkably low compared to other excitable tissues. Carnosine is unstable in human plasma, but is preferentially transported within red blood cells in humans but not rodents. The low abundant carnosine analogue N-acetylcarnosine is the most stable plasma HCD, and is enriched in human skeletal muscles. Here, N-acetylcarnosine is continuously secreted into the circulation, which is further induced by acute exercise in a myokine-like fashion. CONCLUSION Collectively, we provide a novel basis to unravel tissue-specific, paracrine, and endocrine roles of HCDs in human health and disease.
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- Thibaux Van der Stede
- Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- University MS Center (UMSC) Hasselt, Pelt, Belgium
- BIOMED Biomedical Research Institute, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- BIOMED Biomedical Research Institute, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
- REVAL Rehabilitation Research Center, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pathobiology, Pharmacology and Zoological Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pathobiology, Pharmacology and Zoological Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- The Maastricht MultiModal Molecular Imaging (M4I) institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- The Maastricht MultiModal Molecular Imaging (M4I) institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- The Maastricht MultiModal Molecular Imaging (M4I) institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- BIOMED Biomedical Research Institute, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
- REVAL Rehabilitation Research Center, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- BIOMED Biomedical Research Institute, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
- REVAL Rehabilitation Research Center, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
- Heart Center Hasselt, Jessa Hospital Hasselt, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Endocrinology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- University MS Center (UMSC) Hasselt, Pelt, Belgium
- SMRC Sports Medical Research Center, BIOMED Biomedical Research Institute, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
- Division of Sport Science, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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