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Dolar-Szczasny J, Drab A, Rejdak R. Biochemical Changes in Anterior Chamber of the Eye in Diabetic Patients-A Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2581. [PMID: 38731110 PMCID: PMC11084197 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13092581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
Abstract
This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of the biochemical changes observed in the anterior chamber of the eye in diabetic patients. The increased levels of inflammatory markers, alterations in antioxidant defense mechanisms, and elevated levels of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in the aqueous humor (AH) are explored. Additionally, the impact of these biochemical changes on diabetic retinopathy progression, increased intraocular pressure, and cataract formation is discussed. Furthermore, the diagnostic and therapeutic implications of these findings are presented. This study explores potential biomarkers for detecting diabetic eye disease at an early stage and monitoring its progression. An investigation of the targeting of inflammatory and angiogenic pathways as a potential treatment approach and the role of antioxidant agents in managing these biochemical changes is performed.
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- Joanna Dolar-Szczasny
- Department of General and Pediatric Ophtalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-079 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Medical Informatics and Statistics with e-Health Lab, Medical University of Lublin, 20-954 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of General and Pediatric Ophtalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-079 Lublin, Poland;
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Li Y, Zheng X, Guo J, Samura M, Ge Y, Zhao S, Li G, Chen X, Shoji T, Ikezoe T, Miyata M, Xu B, Dalman RL. Treatment With Small Molecule Inhibitors of Advanced Glycation End-Products Formation and Advanced Glycation End-Products-Mediated Collagen Cross-Linking Promotes Experimental Aortic Aneurysm Progression in Diabetic Mice. J Am Heart Assoc 2023; 12:e028081. [PMID: 37158066 PMCID: PMC10227285 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.028081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Background Although diabetes attenuates abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), the mechanisms by which diabetes suppresses AAAs remain incompletely understood. Accumulation of advanced glycation end- (AGEs) reduces extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation in diabetes. Because ECM degradation is critical for AAA pathogenesis, we investigated whether AGEs mediate experimental AAA suppression in diabetes by blocking AGE formation or disrupting AGE-ECM cross-linking using small molecule inhibitors. Methods and Results Male C57BL/6J mice were treated with streptozotocin and intra-aortic elastase infusion to induce diabetes and experimental AAAs, respectively. Aminoguanidine (AGE formation inhibitor, 200 mg/kg), alagebrium (AGE-ECM cross-linking disrupter, 20 mg/kg), or vehicle was administered daily to mice from the last day following streptozotocin injection. AAAs were assessed via serial aortic diameter measurements, histopathology, and in vitro medial elastolysis assays. Treatment with aminoguanidine, not alagebrium, diminished AGEs in diabetic AAAs. Treatment with both inhibitors enhanced aortic enlargement in diabetic mice as compared with vehicle treatment. Neither enhanced AAA enlargement in nondiabetic mice. AAA enhancement in diabetic mice by aminoguanidine or alagebrium treatment promoted elastin degradation, smooth muscle cell depletion, mural macrophage accumulation, and neoangiogenesis without affecting matrix metalloproteinases, C-C motif chemokine ligand 2, or serum glucose concentration. Additionally, treatment with both inhibitors reversed suppression of diabetic aortic medial elastolysis by porcine pancreatic elastase in vitro. Conclusions Inhibiting AGE formation or AGE-ECM cross-linking enhances experimental AAAs in diabetes. These findings support the hypothesis that AGEs attenuate experimental AAAs in diabetes. These findings underscore the potential translational value of enhanced ECM cross-linking as an inhibitory strategy for early AAA disease.
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- Yankui Li
- Department of SurgeryStanford University School of MedicineStanfordCAUSA
- Department of Vascular SurgeryTianjin Medical University Second HospitalTianjinChina
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- Department of SurgeryStanford University School of MedicineStanfordCAUSA
- Department of EndocrinologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of SurgeryStanford University School of MedicineStanfordCAUSA
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- Department of SurgeryStanford University School of MedicineStanfordCAUSA
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- Department of PhysiologyNanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of SurgeryStanford University School of MedicineStanfordCAUSA
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- Department of SurgeryStanford University School of MedicineStanfordCAUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyIndiana University School of MedicineIndianapolisINUSA
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- Department of SurgeryStanford University School of MedicineStanfordCAUSA
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- Department of SurgeryStanford University School of MedicineStanfordCAUSA
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- School of Health SciencesKagoshima University Faculty of MedicineKagoshimaJapan
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- Department of SurgeryStanford University School of MedicineStanfordCAUSA
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- Department of SurgeryStanford University School of MedicineStanfordCAUSA
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Kang Q, Dai H, Jiang S, Yu L. Advanced glycation end products in diabetic retinopathy and phytochemical therapy. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1037186. [PMID: 36466410 PMCID: PMC9716030 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1037186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are generated by the nonenzymatic glycation of proteins or lipids. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one common complication in patients with diabetes. The accumulation of AGEs in retinal cells is strongly associated with the development of DR. AGEs can induce the breakdown of redox balance and then cause oxidative stress in retinal cells, exerting cytopathic effects in the progression of DR. The interaction between AGEs and the receptor for AGE (RAGE) is involved in multiple cellular pathological alterations in the retina. This review is to elucidate the pathogenetic roles of AGEs in the progression of DR, including metabolic abnormalities, lipid peroxidation, structural and functional alterations, and neurodegeneration. In addition, disorders associated with AGEs can be used as potential therapeutic targets to explore effective and safe treatments for DR. In this review, we have also introduced antioxidant phytochemicals as potential therapeutic strategies for the treatment of DR.
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- Qingzheng Kang
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, International Cancer Center, Shenzhen Key Laboratory, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University Clinical Medical Academy, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Medicine, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Medicine, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, International Cancer Center, Shenzhen Key Laboratory, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University Clinical Medical Academy, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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Accumulation of Advanced Glycation End-Products in the Body and Dietary Habits. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14193982. [PMID: 36235635 PMCID: PMC9572209 DOI: 10.3390/nu14193982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) in tissues is a physiological process; however, excessive production and storage are pathological and lead to inflammation. A sedentary lifestyle, hypercaloric and high-fructose diet and increased intake of processed food elements contribute to excessive production of compounds, which are created in the non-enzymatic multi-stage glycation process. The AGE’s sources can be endogenous and exogenous, mainly due to processing food at high temperatures and low moisture, including grilling, roasting, and frying. Accumulation of AGE increases oxidative stress and initiates various disorders, leading to the progression of atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and their complications. Inborn defensive mechanisms, recovery systems, and exogenous antioxidants (including polyphenols) protect from excessive AGE accumulation. Additionally, numerous products have anti-glycation properties, occurring mainly in fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. It confirms the role of diet in the prevention of civilization diseases.
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Kang Q, Yang C. Oxidative stress and diabetic retinopathy: Molecular mechanisms, pathogenetic role and therapeutic implications. Redox Biol 2020; 37:101799. [PMID: 33248932 PMCID: PMC7767789 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2020.101799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 358] [Impact Index Per Article: 89.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress, a cytopathic outcome of excessive generation of ROS and the repression of antioxidant defense system for ROS elimination, is involved in the pathogenesis of multiple diseases, including diabetes and its complications. Retinopathy, a microvascular complication of diabetes, is the primary cause of acquired blindness in diabetic patients. Oxidative stress has been verified as one critical contributor to the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy. Oxidative stress can both contribute to and result from the metabolic abnormalities induced by hyperglycemia, mainly including the increased flux of the polyol pathway and hexosamine pathway, the hyper-activation of protein kinase C (PKC) isoforms, and the accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Moreover, the repression of the antioxidant defense system by hyperglycemia-mediated epigenetic modification also leads to the imbalance between the scavenging and production of ROS. Excessive accumulation of ROS induces mitochondrial damage, cellular apoptosis, inflammation, lipid peroxidation, and structural and functional alterations in retina. Therefore, it is important to understand and elucidate the oxidative stress-related mechanisms underlying the progress of diabetic retinopathy. In addition, the abnormalities correlated with oxidative stress provide multiple potential therapeutic targets to develop safe and effective treatments for diabetic retinopathy. Here, we also summarized the main antioxidant therapeutic strategies to control this disease. Oxidative stress can both contribute to and result from hyperglycemia-induced metabolic abnormalities in retina. Genes important in regulation of ROS are epigenetically modified, increasing ROS accumulation in retina. Oxidative stress is closely associated with the pathological changes in the progress of diabetic retinopathy. Antioxidants ameliorate retinopathy through targeting multiple steps of oxidative stress.
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- Qingzheng Kang
- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, 518060, China; Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China.
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Özerkan D, Özsoy N, Cebesoy S, Özer Ç. Distribution of spleen connective tissue fibers in diabetic and vitamin C treated diabetic rats. Biotech Histochem 2020; 96:347-353. [PMID: 32696689 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2020.1795718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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We investigated the distribution of connective tissue fibers in diabetic and vitamin C treated diabetic rat spleen. Rats were divided into three groups: group A, control; group B, diabetic; group C, vitamin C treated diabetic. Diabetes was induced by streptozotocin. Vitamin C was administered intragastrically for 21 days. Spleen tissues were examined by light microscopy after staining with Masson's trichrome, Gomori silver impregnation and van Gieson. In group B, we found accumulation of collagen fibers in the trabeculae, in the capsule and around the central artery and splenic sinusoids. Splenic cord thickening due to fibrosis was observed. Reticular fibers accumulated principally in the white and red pulps of the spleen and focal reticular fiber thickening was observed in the dense fiber areas. Partial elastic fiber rupture was observed among the fibers of the elastic lamina of the arteries in the hilum. By contrast, the distribution of collagen fibers in group C was similar to group A. Collagen fiber accumulation was decreased in group C compared to group B. We found little reticular fiber thickening in group C and elastic fibers maintained their integrity and were better organized than in group B. Our findings suggest that appropriate doses of vitamin C may exert beneficial effects on the structure of the connective tissue fibers in the diabetic spleen.
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- Dilşad Özerkan
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, İstinye University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Sheng J, Liu C, Petrovas S, Wan Y, Chen HD, Seeram NP, Ma H. Phenolic-enriched maple syrup extract protects human keratinocytes against hydrogen peroxide and methylglyoxal induced cytotoxicity. Dermatol Ther 2020; 33:e13426. [PMID: 32301192 PMCID: PMC7880121 DOI: 10.1111/dth.13426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Revised: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Reactive carbonyl species including methylglyoxal (MGO) are oxidation metabolites of glucose and precursors of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). They are important mediators of cellular oxidative stress and exacerbate skin complications. Published data supports that certain phenolic compounds can exert cellular protective effects by their antioxidant activity. A phenolic-enriched maple syrup extract (MSX) was previously reported to show protective effects against AGEs- and MGO-induced cytotoxicity in human colon cells but its skin protective effects remain unknown. The protective effects of MSX were evaluated against hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 )- and MGO-induced cytotoxicity in human keratinocytes (HaCaT cells). Cellular viability and antioxidant activity were evaluated by the luminescent cell viability CellTiter-Glo assay and the reactive oxygen species (ROS) assay, respectively. A single-cell gel electrophoresis (Comet assay) was used to measure the strand breaks in the DNA of HaCaT cells. MSX (at 50 μg/mL) ameliorated H2 O2 - and MGO-induced cytotoxicity by increasing cell viability by 21.5% and 25.9%, respectively. MSX reduced H2 O2 - and MGO-induced ROS production by 69.4% and 56.6%, respectively. MSX also reduced MGO-induced DNA damage by 47.5%. MSX showed protective effects against H2 O2 - and MGO-induced cytotoxicity in HaCaT cells supporting its potential for dermatological and/or cosmeceutical applications.
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- Jie Sheng
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001 China
- Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA
- Department of Biology, Providence College, RI 02881, USA
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- Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA
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- Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA
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- Department of Biology, Providence College, RI 02881, USA
- Department of Dermatology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA
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- Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA
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Meng JM, Cao SY, Wei XL, Gan RY, Wang YF, Cai SX, Xu XY, Zhang PZ, Li HB. Effects and Mechanisms of Tea for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Complications: An Updated Review. Antioxidants (Basel) 2019; 8:E170. [PMID: 31185622 PMCID: PMC6617012 DOI: 10.3390/antiox8060170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 06/04/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus has become a serious and growing public health concern. It has high morbidity and mortality because of its complications, such as diabetic nephropathy, diabetic cardiovascular complication, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic hepatopathy. Epidemiological studies revealed that the consumption of tea was inversely associated with the risk of diabetes mellitus and its complications. Experimental studies demonstrated that tea had protective effects against diabetes mellitus and its complications via several possible mechanisms, including enhancing insulin action, ameliorating insulin resistance, activating insulin signaling pathway, protecting islet β-cells, scavenging free radicals, and decreasing inflammation. Moreover, clinical trials also confirmed that tea intervention is effective in patients with diabetes mellitus and its complications. Therefore, in order to highlight the importance of tea in the prevention and management of diabetes mellitus and its complications, this article summarizes and discusses the effects of tea against diabetes mellitus and its complications based on the findings from epidemiological, experimental, and clinical studies, with the special attention paid to the mechanisms of action.
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- Jin-Ming Meng
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, 100 Guilin Road, Shanghai 200234, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Tea Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- School of Agriculture and Food, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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Quezada-Fernández P, Trujillo-Quiros J, Pascoe-González S, Trujillo-Rangel WA, Cardona-Müller D, Ramos-Becerra CG, Barocio-Pantoja M, Rodríguez-de la Cerda M, Nérida Sánchez-Rodríguez E, Cardona-Muñóz EG, García-Benavides L, Grover-Páez F. Effect of green tea extract on arterial stiffness, lipid profile and sRAGE in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019; 70:977-985. [DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2019.1589430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Patricia Quezada-Fernández
- Department of Physiology, Pharmacology, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
- Department of Physiology, Arterial Stiffness Laboratory, Experimental Therapeutic and Clinic Institute, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Pharmacology, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
- Department of Physiology, Arterial Stiffness Laboratory, Experimental Therapeutic and Clinic Institute, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Pharmacology, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
- Department of Physiology, Arterial Stiffness Laboratory, Experimental Therapeutic and Clinic Institute, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Pharmacology, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
- Department of Physiology, Arterial Stiffness Laboratory, Experimental Therapeutic and Clinic Institute, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Pharmacology, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
- Department of Physiology, Arterial Stiffness Laboratory, Experimental Therapeutic and Clinic Institute, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Pharmacology, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
- Department of Physiology, Arterial Stiffness Laboratory, Experimental Therapeutic and Clinic Institute, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Pharmacology, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
- Department of Physiology, Arterial Stiffness Laboratory, Experimental Therapeutic and Clinic Institute, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Arterial Stiffness Laboratory, Experimental Therapeutic and Clinic Institute, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Pharmacology, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
- Department of Physiology, Arterial Stiffness Laboratory, Experimental Therapeutic and Clinic Institute, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Pharmacology, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
- Department of Physiology, Arterial Stiffness Laboratory, Experimental Therapeutic and Clinic Institute, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Pharmacology, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
- Department of Physiology, Arterial Stiffness Laboratory, Experimental Therapeutic and Clinic Institute, Health Sciences University Center, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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Heterocycles of Natural Origin as Non-Toxic Reagents for Cross-Linking of Proteins and Polysaccharides. Chem Heterocycl Compd (N Y) 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10593-017-2016-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Yui S, Fujiwara S, Harada K, Motoike-Hamura M, Sakai M, Matsubara S, Miyazaki K. Beneficial Effects of Lemon Balm Leaf Extract on In Vitro Glycation of Proteins, Arterial Stiffness, and Skin Elasticity in Healthy Adults. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 2017; 63:59-68. [PMID: 28367927 DOI: 10.3177/jnsv.63.59] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Glycation, a non-enzymatic glycosylation of proteins, induces tissue damage in association with various diseases and aging phenomena. Pentosidine, an advanced glycation end product, is involved in aging phenomena such as tissue stiffness. In this study, we aimed to find a potent anti-glycation food material and to verify its health benefits by clinical trial. From among 681 hot water plant extracts, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis; LB) leaf extract was selected and revealed to have more potent inhibitory activity for pentosidine formation than a representative anti-glycation agent, aminoguanidine. Rosmarinic acid (RA), a typical polyphenol in Lamiaceae plants, was identified as a major active component in LB extract (LBE). Furthermore, LBE or RA dose-dependently suppressed glycation-associated reactions such as increased fluorescence, yellowing of collagen fiber sheets, and degeneration of the fibrous structure of elastin fiber sheets. An open-label, parallel-group comparative trial was conducted in 28 healthy Japanese subjects aged 31-65 y who consumed LB tea (LB group) or barley tea (Control group) for 6 wk. The LB group showed significant reductions in brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity, reflecting arterial stiffness, and b* (yellow) color values in forearm skin compared with the Control group. A gender-stratified analysis revealed that cheek skin elasticity was significantly improved in the LB group compared with the Control group only in female subjects. It is concluded that the hot water extract of LB leaf has the potential to provide health benefits with regard to glycation-associated tissue damage in blood vessels and skin of healthy adults.
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Ly C, Yockell-Lelièvre J, Ferraro ZM, Arnason JT, Ferrier J, Gruslin A. The effects of dietary polyphenols on reproductive health and early development†. Hum Reprod Update 2014; 21:228-48. [DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmu058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Ali Hussei S, A. Ragab O, A. El-Eshm M. Protective Effect of Green Tea Extract on Cyclosporine A: Induced Nephrotoxicity
in Rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2014.248.257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Huang H, Guo Q, Qiu C, Huang B, Fu X, Yao J, Liang J, Li L, Chen L, Tang K, Lin L, Lu J, Bi Y, Ning G, Wen J, Lin C, Chen G. Associations of green tea and rock tea consumption with risk of impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance in Chinese men and women. PLoS One 2013; 8:e79214. [PMID: 24260170 PMCID: PMC3832448 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0079214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2013] [Accepted: 09/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore the associations of green tea and rock tea consumption with risk of impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). METHODS A multistage, stratified, cluster, random-sampling method was used to select a representative sample from Fujian Province in China. In total, 4808 subjects without cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, or pancreatic, liver, kidney, or gastrointestinal diseases were enrolled in the study. A standard questionnaire was used to gather data on tea (green, rock, and black) consumption and other relevant factors. The assessment of impaired glucose regulation (IGR) was using 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), the diagnostic criteria of normal glucose tolerance was according to American Diabetes Association. RESULTS Green tea consumption was associated with a lower risk of IFG, while rock tea consumption was associated with a lower risk of IGT. The adjusted odds ratios for IFG for green tea consumption of <1, 1-15, 16-30, and >30 cups per week were 1.0 (reference), 0.42 (95% confidence intervals (CI) 0.27-0.65), 0.23 (95% CI, 0.12-0.46), and 0.41 (95% CI, 0.17-0.93), respectively. The adjusted odds ratios for IGT for rock tea consumption of <1, 1-15, 16-30, and >30 cups per week were 1.0 (reference), 0.69 (95% CI, 0.48-0.98), 0.59 (95% CI, 0.39-0.90), and 0.64 (95% CI, 0.43-0.97), respectively. A U-shaped association was observed, subjects who consumed 16-30 cups of green or rock tea per week having the lowest odds ratios for IFG or IGT. CONCLUSIONS Consumption of green or rock tea may protect against the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Chinese men and women, particularly in those who drink 16-30 cups per week.
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- Huibin Huang
- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Provincial Hospital Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Provincial Hospital Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Osteology, Wuyishan Municipal Hospital, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Wuyishan, Fujian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Ningde Municipal Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Ningde, Fujian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Ningde Municipal Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Ningde, Fujian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Provincial Hospital Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Provincial Hospital Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Provincial Hospital Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Provincial Hospital Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Provincial Hospital Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Provincial Hospital Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Provincial Hospital Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Emergency, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Provincial Hospital Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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Kurita I, Kim JH, Auger C, Kinoshita Y, Miyase T, Ito T, Schini-Kerth VB. Hydroxylation of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate at 3'', but not 4'', is essential for the PI3-kinase/Akt-dependent phosphorylation of endothelial NO synthase in endothelial cells and relaxation of coronary artery rings. Food Funct 2013; 4:249-57. [PMID: 23104077 DOI: 10.1039/c2fo30087g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (EGCg) has been shown to induce endothelium-dependent nitric oxide (NO)-mediated relaxation via the redox-sensitive Src/PI3-kinase/Akt-dependent phosphorylation of endothelial NO synthase (eNOS). Although the presence of 8 hydroxyl functions, mainly on B and D rings, is essential for the EGCg-induced activation of eNOS, the relative role of each individual hydroxyl function still remains unclear. This study examined the effect of selective replacement of hydroxyl functions by methoxy moieties on either the B or D ring on the EGCg-induced phosphorylation of Akt and eNOS, formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and NO in cultured coronary artery endothelial cells, and endothelium-dependent relaxation of coronary artery rings. Replacement of a single hydroxyl by the methoxy group on position 3', 4' or 4'' affected little the EGCg-induced phosphorylation of Akt and eNOS, formation of ROS and NO in endothelial cells, and induction of endothelium-dependent relaxations. In contrast, the single methylation at position 3'' and the double methylation at both positions 3' and 4' reduced markedly the phosphorylation of Akt and eNOS, the formation of ROS and NO in endothelial cells and the relaxation of artery rings. These findings suggest that the hydroxyl group at the 3'' position of the gallate ring is essential and, also, to some extent, the two hydroxyl groups at positions 3' and 4', for the EGCg-induced redox-sensitive activation of eNOS leading to the subsequent NO-mediated vascular relaxation.
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- Ikuko Kurita
- UMR CNRS 7213, Laboratoire de Biophotonique et Pharmacologie, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
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Zheng J, Zhu Y, Yan Q, Zhong M, Zhao S, Liu Y. Recombination and functional studies of a dual-action peptide for diabetes. J Drug Target 2013; 21:443-9. [PMID: 23336209 DOI: 10.3109/1061186x.2012.761225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study a recombined chimeric peptide consisting of lysozyme N-terminal sequence and exendin-4 (shortly LYZ(N)-EX4) as a dual-action peptide for diabetes. METHODS LYZ(N)-EX4 was recombined into plasmid pET-32a(+) and expressed in Escherichia coli. The fusion protein was separated by affinity chromatography and hydrolyzed by enterokinase to prepare LYZ(N)-EX4. The chimeric peptide was digested by thrombin and the digests were analyzed by HPLC. The secondary peptides were identified by mass spectrometry. Biological activities of the thrombin digests were determined in vitro, using NIT-1 cells for insulin promoting action and using human white blood cells (WBC) for anti-AGEs action. RESULTS The fusion protein was highly expressed in E. coli and LYZ(N)-EX4 was obtained via hydrolysis of the fusion protein. The thrombin digests of LYZ(N)-EX4 were separated by HPLC into two peaks, which were identified as LYZ(N) and EX4 by mass spectrametry. Functional studies found that the digests were able to antagonize the effects of AGEs on expression of RAGE mRNA in WBC, promote cell activity, stimulate PDX-1 mRNA expression and increase insulin secretion by NIT-1 cells, suggesting the actions of LYZ(N) and EX4 on the cells. CONCLUSIONS LYZ(N)-EX4 was sensitive to thrombin digestion, and the secondary peptides LYZ(N) and EX4 could function as anti-AGEs and insulin-promoting peptides, respectively.
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- Jie Zheng
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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Castela Â, Soares R, Rocha F, Medeiros R, Ribeiro R, Monteiro C, Gomes P, Vendeira P, Virag R, Costa C. Differentially expressed angiogenic genes in diabetic erectile tissue - results from a microarray screening. Mol Genet Metab 2012; 105:255-62. [PMID: 22133301 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2011.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2011] [Accepted: 11/04/2011] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Diabetes-induced metabolic derangements promote endothelial malfunction, contributing to erectile dysfunction (ED). However, it remains unclear which angiogenic molecular mechanisms are deregulated in diabetic corpus cavernosum (CC). We investigated early and late alterations in cavernosal angiogenic gene expression associated to diabetes. Angiogenic changes were assessed in penile tissue of streptozotocin-induced Wistar rats, in an early (2-week) and established stage (8-week) of diabetes. Differentially expressed genes were identified by microarrays and expression data validated by quantitative real-time PCR (qrt-PCR). At protein level, quantitative immunohistochemistry confirmed the arrays data and dual immunofluorescence for selected alterations and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) identified the cellular location of target proteins. The selected differentially expressed genes were also evaluated in human non-diabetic and diabetic CC by quantitative immunolabeling. At 2-week diabetes there was no differential gene expression between non-diabetic and diabetic CC. At 8-week, 10 genes were found down-regulated in diabetics. The results were validated by qrt-PCR for the insulin-like growth factor-1 (Igf1) and the natriuretic peptide receptor-1 (Npr1) genes. Dual immunofluorescence for IGF-1/ α-SMA showed predominant localization of IGF-1 in SM. NPR-1 expression was diffuse and mostly present in trabecular fibroblasts and SM. Quantitative immunostaining confirmed the decreased expression of both proteins in diabetic tissues. Concordantly, we detected a significant reduction in IGF-1 and NPR-1 protein expressions in human diabetic samples. Microarray analysis identified 10 angiogenic-related molecules deregulated in CC of established diabetes. Among them, IGF-1 and NPR-1 were significantly down-regulated and might result in preventive/therapeutic targets for ED management.
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- Ângela Castela
- Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology of the University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 823, 4150-180 Porto, Portugal
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Sun C, McIntyre K, Saleem A, Haddad PS, Arnason JT. The relationship between antiglycation activity and procyanidin and phenolic content in commercial grape seed products. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2012; 90:167-74. [DOI: 10.1139/y11-121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Eight commercial grape seed products (GSPs) were assessed for their inhibition of the formation of advanced glycation end-products in vitro. All 8 commercial GSPs included in this study were potent inhibitors of advanced glycation end-product formation with IC50 values ranging from 2.93 to 20.0 µg/mL. Total procyanidin content ranged from 60% to 73%. HPLC–DAD–ELSD results indicate that (+)-catechin, (–)-epicatechin, procyanidin B1, and procyanidin B2 were predominant and ubiquitously present in all the products under study, while gallic acid and procyanidin B4 were present in relatively minor amounts. The IC50 values correlated with total phenolic content, and multiple regression analysis indicated that IC50 is a linear function of the concentration of gallic acid and procyanidins B1, B2, and B4. Based on this study, GSPs have the potential to complement conventional diabetes medication toward disease management and prevention.
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- Cathy Sun
- Laboratory for the Analysis of Synthetic and Environmental Toxins (LANSET), Centre for Research in Biopharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, 20 Marie Curie Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Laboratory for the Analysis of Synthetic and Environmental Toxins (LANSET), Centre for Research in Biopharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, 20 Marie Curie Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Laboratory for the Analysis of Synthetic and Environmental Toxins (LANSET), Centre for Research in Biopharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, 20 Marie Curie Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Natural Health Products and Metabolic Diseases Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC H3C 3J7, Canada
- Institute of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Université Laval, Québec City, QC G1K 7P4, Canada
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- Laboratory for the Analysis of Synthetic and Environmental Toxins (LANSET), Centre for Research in Biopharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, 20 Marie Curie Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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Chow MJ, Zhang Y. Changes in the Mechanical and Biochemical Properties of Aortic Tissue due to Cold Storage. J Surg Res 2011; 171:434-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2010.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2009] [Revised: 03/05/2010] [Accepted: 04/08/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Microarray screening of angiogenic gene alterations in diabetic cavernosal tissue. SEXOLOGIES 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sexol.2011.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Criblage « microarray » des altérations des gènes angiogéniques dans le tissu caverneux du rat diabétique. SEXOLOGIES 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sexol.2011.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Zhang L, Hogan S, Li J, Sun S, Canning C, Zheng SJ, Zhou K. Grape skin extract inhibits mammalian intestinal α-glucosidase activity and suppresses postprandial glycemic response in streptozocin-treated mice. Food Chem 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2010.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Hogan S, Zhang L, Li J, Sun S, Canning C, Zhou K. Antioxidant rich grape pomace extract suppresses postprandial hyperglycemia in diabetic mice by specifically inhibiting alpha-glucosidase. Nutr Metab (Lond) 2010; 7:71. [PMID: 20799969 PMCID: PMC2939653 DOI: 10.1186/1743-7075-7-71] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2010] [Accepted: 08/27/2010] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Postprandial hyperglycemia is an early defect of type 2 diabetes and one of primary anti-diabetic targets. Treatment of postprandial hyperglycemia can be achieved by inhibiting intestinal α-glucosidase, the key enzyme for oligosaccharide digestion and further glucose absorption. Grape pomace is winemaking byproduct rich in bioactive food compounds such as phenolic antioxidants. This study evaluated the anti-diabetic potential of two specific grape pomace extracts by determining their antioxidant and anti-postprandial hyperglycemic activities in vitro and in vivo. Methods The extracts of red wine grape pomace (Cabernet Franc) and white wine grape pomace (Chardonnay) were prepared in 80% ethanol. An extract of red apple pomace was included as a comparison. The radical scavenging activities and phenolic profiles of the pomace extracts were determined through the measurement of oxygen radical absorbance capacity, DPPH radical scavenging activity, total phenolic content and flavonoids. The inhibitory effects of the pomace extracts on yeast and rat intestinal α-glucosidases were determined. Male 6-week old C57BLKS/6NCr mice were treated with streptozocin to induce diabetes. The diabetic mice were then treated with vehicle or the grape pomace extract to determine whether the oral intake of the extract can suppress postprandial hyperglycemia through the inhibition of intestinal α-glucosidases. Results The red grape pomace extract contained significantly higher amounts of flavonoids and phenolic compounds and exerted stronger oxygen radical absorbance capacity than the red apple pomace extract. Both the grape pomace extracts but not the apple pomace extract exerted significant inhibition on intestinal α-glucosidases and the inhibition appears to be specific. In the animal study, the oral intake of the grape pomace extract (400 mg/kg body weight) significantly suppressed the postprandial hyperglycemia by 35% in streptozocin-induced diabetic mice following starch challenge. Conclusion This is the first report that the grape pomace extracts selectively and significantly inhibits intestinal α-glucosidase and suppresses postprandial hyperglycemia in diabetic mice. The antioxidant and anti-postprandial hyperglycemic activities demonstrated on the tested grape pomace extract therefore suggest a potential for utilizing grape pomace-derived bioactive compounds in management of diabetes.
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- Shelly Hogan
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA.
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Kovanecz I, Nolazco G, Ferrini MG, Toblli JE, Heydarkhan S, Vernet D, Rajfer J, Gonzalez-Cadavid NF. Early onset of fibrosis within the arterial media in a rat model of type 2 diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction. BJU Int 2009; 103:1396-404. [PMID: 19154511 DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2008.08251.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine, in the obese Zucker fa/fa rat (OZR), whether the loss in smooth muscle cells (SMCs) as well as the increase in fibrosis that occurs within the corpora cavernosa accompanying corporal veno-occlusive dysfunction (CVOD), also occurs within the media of the arterial tree. MATERIALS AND METHODS The penis and aorta from both 7-month-old male diabetic OZR (5 months of diabetes) and aged-matched nondiabetic lean Zucker rats (LZR) rats were harvested (eight per group). The penis and aorta were subjected to histo- or immnohistochemistry, followed by quantitative image analysis (QIA) to determine the contents of SMC, collagen and the pro-fibrotic transforming growth factor (TGF)beta1. The turnover of SMCs was assessed by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nick-end labelling (TUNEL) and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) assays. Quantitative Western blots determined calponin (SMC marker) and PCNA, and hydroxyproline was used for collagen. In vitro relaxation of corporal strips was measured. RESULTS In vitro relaxation of corporal tissue from OZR was considerably less than in the LZR. In the media of the penile dorsal artery (PDA) of OZR, there was a considerable reduction in the SMC content and the SMC/collagen ratio, as well as an increase in apoptosis, but there were no changes in PCNA or TGFbeta1 expression, or in the intima-media/lumen ratio. In the aorta of the OZR, in contrast to the PDA, there was a reduction in PCNA as well as a more pronounced decrease in the SMC/collagen ratio, mainly from an increase in collagen, but there were no changes in TGFbeta1 or the wall/lumen morphometry. In the OZR, Western blots of aortic tissue confirmed the decrease in PCNA and a reduction in the SMC marker calponin. CONCLUSIONS These data show that 5 months after the onset of hyperglycaemia in the OZR, the rats develop both abnormal corporal SMC relaxation and a generalized fibrosis of the arterial media of both the large and small diameter vessels. It is possible that this pan-fibrosis of the media of the arterial system might contribute to the diabetes-related ED that occurs during this period in this rat model.
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- Istvan Kovanecz
- Division of Urology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Urology Research Laboratory, Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute, Torrance, CA 90502, USA
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In management of metabolic syndrome, the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an excellent representative in alternative and complementary medicines with a complete theory system and substantial herb remedies. In this article, basic principle of TCM is introduced and 25 traditional Chinese herbs are reviewed for their potential activities in the treatment of metabolic syndrome. Three herbs, ginseng, rhizoma coptidis (berberine, the major active compound) and bitter melon, were discussed in detail on their therapeutic potentials. Ginseng extracts made from root, rootlet, berry and leaf of Panax quinquefolium (American ginseng) and Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng), are proved for anti-hyperglycemia, insulin sensitization, islet protection, anti-obesity and anti-oxidation in many model systems. Energy expenditure is enhanced by ginseng through thermogenesis. Ginseng-specific saponins (ginsenosides) are considered as the major bioactive compounds for the metabolic activities of ginseng. Berberine from rhizoma coptidis is an oral hypoglycemic agent. It also has anti-obesity and anti-dyslipidemia activities. The action mechanism is related to inhibition of mitochondrial function, stimulation of glycolysis, activation of AMPK pathway, suppression of adipogenesis and induction of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor expression. Bitter melon or bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) is able to reduce blood glucose and lipids in both normal and diabetic animals. It may also protect beta cells, enhance insulin sensitivity and reduce oxidative stress. Although evidence from animals and humans supports the therapeutic activities of ginseng, berberine and bitter melon, multi-center large-scale clinical trials have not been conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of these herbal medicines.
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- Jun Yin
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University System, USA
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- Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University System, USA
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- Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University System, USA
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Since ancient times green tea has been considered a health-promoting beverage. In recent years, scientists throughout the world have investigated the potential benefits of green tea and its most abundant catechin, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). The anti-cancer effects of green tea and EGCG were the focus of early research, and encouraging data from in vitro, animal model, and human studies have emerged. Due to the dominant role of cardiovascular disease and the dramatic rise of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus as major and interlinked healthcare problems, green tea and EGCG are increasingly being investigated in these areas. Dose-response relationships observed in several epidemiological studies have indicated that pronounced cardiovascular and metabolic health benefits can be obtained by regular consumption of 5-6 or more cups of green tea per day. Furthermore, intervention studies using similar amounts of green tea, containing 200-300 mg of EGCG, have demonstrated its usefulness for maintaining cardiovascular and metabolic health. Additionally, there are numerous in vivo studies demonstrating that green tea and EGCG exert cardiovascular and metabolic benefits in these model systems. Therefore, green tea and EGCG can be regarded as food components useful for the maintenance of cardiovascular and metabolic health. To prove the effectiveness for disease prevention or treatment, several multi-center, long-term clinical studies investigating the effects of one precisely-defined green tea product on cardiovascular and metabolic endpoints would be necessary. The aim of this manuscript is to provide an overview of the research investigating the effects of green tea and green tea catechins on cardiovascular and metabolic health.
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- Swen Wolfram
- DSM Nutritional Products Ltd, Department of Human Nutrition and Health, P.O. Box 3255, Bldg. 241/425, CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland
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Babu PVA, Gokulakrishnan A, Dhandayuthabani R, Ameethkhan D, Kumar CVP, Ahamed MIN. Protective effect of Withania somnifera (Solanaceae) on collagen glycation and cross-linking. Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol 2007; 147:308-13. [PMID: 17329138 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpb.2007.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2006] [Revised: 01/24/2007] [Accepted: 01/24/2007] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Modification of collagen such as non-enzymatic glycation and cross-linking plays an important role in diabetic complications and age-related diseases. We evaluate the effect of Withania somnifera on glucose-mediated collagen glycation and cross-linking in vitro. Extent of glycation, viscosity, collagen-linked fluorescence and pepsin solubility were assessed in different experimental procedures to investigate the effect of W. somnifera. Tail tendons obtained from rats (Rattus norvegicus) weighing 250-275 g were incubated with 50 mM glucose and 100 mg of metformin or Withania root powder or ethanolic extract of Withania under physiological conditions of temperature and pH for 30 days. Formation of advanced glycation end products (AGE) was measured by fluorescent method whereas the cross-linking of collagen was assessed by pepsin digestion and viscosity measurements. Tendon collagen incubated with glucose showed an increase in glycation, AGE and cross-linking of collagen. The collagen incubated with W. somnifera and metformin ameliorates these modifications. The ethanolic extract of Withania showed more prominent effect than Withania root powder. The activity of ethanolic extract of Withania is comparable to metformin, a known antiglycating agent. In conclusion, Withania could have therapeutic role in the prevention of glycation induced pathogenesis in diabetes mellitus and aging.
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Babu PVA, Sabitha KE, Shyamaladevi CS. Green tea impedes dyslipidemia, lipid peroxidation, protein glycation and ameliorates Ca2+-ATPase and Na+/K+-ATPase activity in the heart of streptozotocin-diabetic rats. Chem Biol Interact 2006; 162:157-64. [PMID: 16846594 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2006.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2006] [Revised: 05/30/2006] [Accepted: 05/31/2006] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Diabetes-induced hyperlipidemia, oxidative stress and protein glycation impair cellular calcium and sodium homeostasis associated with abnormal membrane-bound enzyme activities resulting in cardiac dysfunction in diabetes. To explore the cardioprotective mechanism of green tea in diabetes, we measured the changes in the levels of calcium, sodium, potassium and the activities of Na+/K+ -ATPase and Ca2+ -ATPase in green tea treated diabetic rat hearts. The effect of green tea on triglycerides, lipid peroxidation and protein glycation in diabetic heart were also measured to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Diabetes was induced by streptozotocin (STZ, 60 mg/kg i.p.). Six weeks after the induction of diabetes, some of the diabetic rats were treated orally with green tea extract (GTE) (300 mg/kg/day) for 4 weeks. GTE produced reduction in blood glucose and lowered the levels of lipid peroxides, triglycerides and extent of protein glycation in the heart of diabetic rats. GTE blunted the rise in cardiac [Ca2+] and [Na+] whereas increased the activities of Ca2+ -ATPase and Na+/K+ -ATPase in diabetic rats. In conclusion, the data provide support to the therapeutic effect of GTE and suggest that a possible mechanism of action may be associated with the attenuation of the rise in [Ca2+] and [Na+] by ameliorating Ca2+ -ATPase and Na+/K+ -ATPase activities.
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Babu PVA, Sabitha KE, Shyamaladevi CS. Therapeutic effect of green tea extract on oxidative stress in aorta and heart of streptozotocin diabetic rats. Chem Biol Interact 2006; 162:114-20. [PMID: 16860299 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2006.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2006] [Revised: 04/10/2006] [Accepted: 04/21/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Hyperglycemia induced oxidative stress has been proposed as a cause of many complications of diabetes including cardiac dysfunction. The present study depicts the therapeutic effect of green tea extract on oxidative stress in aorta as well as heart of streptozotocin diabetic rats. Six weeks after diabetes induction, green tea was administered orally for 4 weeks [300 mg (kg body weight)(-1) day (-1)]. In aorta and heart of diabetic rats there was a significant increase in the activity of superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase with an increase in lipid peroxides. Diabetic rats showed a significant decrease in the levels of serum and cardiac glutathione. Green tea administration to diabetic rats reduced lipid peroxides and activity of antioxidant enzymes whereas increased glutathione content. The results demonstrate that the induction of antioxidant enzymes in diabetic rats is not efficient and sufficient to reduce the oxidative stress. But green tea by providing a competent antioxidative mechanism ameliorates the oxidative stress in the aorta and heart of diabetic rats. The study suggests that green tea may provide a useful therapeutic option in the reversal of oxidative stress induced cardiac dysfunction in diabetes mellitus.
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