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Naspinska R, Moreira da Silva MH, Moreira da Silva F. Current Advances in Bovine In Vitro Maturation and Embryo Production Using Different Antioxidants: A Review. J Dev Biol 2023; 11:36. [PMID: 37754838 PMCID: PMC10532407 DOI: 10.3390/jdb11030036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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In vitro maturation (IVM) is one of the most important steps in in vitro embryo production (IVEP). It is a complicated procedure in which nuclear and cytoplasmatic changes in oocytes appear. In order to carry out the in vitro maturation procedure correctly, it is necessary to provide the oocytes with as close to a natural (in vivo) environment as possible. Many factors contribute to the overall poor quality of in vitro-matured oocytes. One important factor may be oxidative stress (OS). The generation of oxidants, such as reactive oxygen species, is common under culture conditions. The solution for OC treatment and prevention is antioxidants. In the last 5 years, many studies have examined different antioxidants and their effects on in vitro maturation of oocytes and embryo production. The aim of this systematic review was to present the achievements of scientific research in the last five years, in which the effects of many antioxidants were tested on bovine oocyte maturation and embryo production.
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- Animal Reproduction, Centro de Investigação e Tecnologia Agrária dos Açores IITA-A, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of the Azores, 9701-851 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal; (R.N.); (M.H.M.d.S.)
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In vitro Production of Porcine Embryos: Current Status and Possibilities – A Review. ANNALS OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.2478/aoas-2020-0030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This paper presents the current possibilities, state of knowledge and prospects of in vitro production (IVP) of pig embryos, which consists of in vitro oocyte maturation, in vitro fertilization and in vitro embryo culture. In pigs, oocyte maturation is one of the most important stages in the embryo IVP process. It determines the oocyte’s fertilization ability as well as its embryonic development. Through many research studies of the proper selection of oocytes and appropriate maturation medium composition (especially the addition of various supplements), the in vitro maturation of pig oocytes has been significantly improved. Recent studies have demonstrated that modifications of the diluents and in vitro fertilization media can reduce polyspermy. Furthermore, several adjustments of the porcine culture media with the addition of some supplements have enhanced the embryo quality and developmental competence. These updates show the progress of IVP in pigs that has been achieved; however, many problems remain unsolved.
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Flora SJS. Arsenic-induced oxidative stress and its reversibility. Free Radic Biol Med 2011; 51:257-81. [PMID: 21554949 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2011.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 536] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2010] [Revised: 03/18/2011] [Accepted: 04/04/2011] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This review summarizes the literature describing the molecular mechanisms of arsenic-induced oxidative stress, its relevant biomarkers, and its relation to various diseases, including preventive and therapeutic strategies. Arsenic alters multiple cellular pathways including expression of growth factors, suppression of cell cycle checkpoint proteins, promotion of and resistance to apoptosis, inhibition of DNA repair, alterations in DNA methylation, decreased immunosurveillance, and increased oxidative stress, by disturbing the pro/antioxidant balance. These alterations play prominent roles in disease manifestation, such as carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, diabetes, cardiovascular and nervous systems disorders. The exact molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in arsenic toxicity are rather unrevealed. Arsenic alters cellular glutathione levels either by utilizing this electron donor for the conversion of pentavalent to trivalent arsenicals or directly binding with it or by oxidizing glutathione via arsenic-induced free radical generation. Arsenic forms oxygen-based radicals (OH(•), O(2)(•-)) under physiological conditions by directly binding with critical thiols. As a carcinogen, it acts through epigenetic mechanisms rather than as a classical mutagen. The carcinogenic potential of arsenic may be attributed to activation of redox-sensitive transcription factors and other signaling pathways involving nuclear factor κB, activator protein-1, and p53. Modulation of cellular thiols for protection against reactive oxygen species has been used as a therapeutic strategy against arsenic. N-acetylcysteine, α-lipoic acid, vitamin E, quercetin, and a few herbal extracts show prophylactic activity against the majority of arsenic-mediated injuries in both in vitro and in vivo models. This review also updates the reader on recent advances in chelation therapy and newer therapeutic strategies suggested to treat arsenic-induced oxidative damage.
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- Swaran J S Flora
- Division of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Defence Research and Development Establishment, Jhansi Road, Gwalior 474002, India.
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Wongsrikeao P, Nagai T, Agung B, Taniguchi M, Kunishi M, Suto S, Otoi T. Improvement of transgenic cloning efficiencies by culturing recipient oocytes and donor cells with antioxidant vitamins in cattle. Mol Reprod Dev 2007; 74:694-702. [PMID: 17154297 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.20640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The present study was conducted to investigate effects of antioxidants during maturation culture of recipient oocytes and/or culture of gene-transfected donor cells on the meiotic competence of recipient oocytes, and the developmental competence and quality of the reconstructed embryos after nuclear transfer (NT) in cattle. Gene-transfected donor cells had negative effects on the proportions of blastocyst formation, total cell numbers, and DNA fragmentation indices of reconstructed embryos. Supplementation of either vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol: 100 microM) or vitamin C (ascorbic acid: 100 microM) during maturation culture significantly enhanced the cytoplasmic maturation of oocytes and subsequent development of embryos reconstructed with the oocytes and gene-transfected donor cells, but did not have synergistic effects. The supplementation of vitamin E during maturation culture of recipient oocytes increased the proportions of fusion and blastocyst formation of gene-transfected NT embryos, in which the proportions were similar to those of nontransfected NT embryos. When the gene-transfected donor cells that had been cultured with 0, 50, or 100 microM of vitamin E were transferred into recipient oocytes matured with vitamin E (100 microM), 50 microM of vitamin E increased the proportion of blastocyst formation and reduced the index of DNA fragmentation of blastocysts. In conclusion, gene-transfected donor cells have negatively influenced the NT outcome. Supplementation of vitamin E during both recipient oocyte maturation and donor cell culture enhanced the blastocyst formation and efficiently blocked DNA damage in transgenic NT embryos.
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- Pimprapar Wongsrikeao
- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, The United Graduate School of Veterinary Science, Yamaguchi University, Yoshida, Yamaguchi, Japan
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Kitagawa Y, Suzuki K, Yoneda A, Watanabe T. Effects of oxygen concentration and antioxidants on the in vitro developmental ability, production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and DNA fragmentation in porcine embryos. Theriogenology 2005; 62:1186-97. [PMID: 15325546 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2004.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 214] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2003] [Accepted: 01/10/2004] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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After in vitro maturation and fertilization of porcine oocytes, the fertilized embryos were cultured under 5 or 20% oxygen (O2) for 7 days. In embryos cultured under 5% O2 versus 20% O2, development to the blastocyst stage was higher (36.3% versus 22.5%, P < 0.05); the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) content as a reactive oxygen species was lower (92 pixels versus 111 pixels, P < 0.05); and fragmentation of DNA in 8- to 16-cell stage embryos (estimated by the comet assay) resulted in a shorter (P < 0.05) DNA tail (36 microm versus 141 microm). Antioxidants such as beta-mercaptoethanol (beta-ME) and Vitamin-E (Vit-E) suppressed oxidative damage in the embryos and improved their developmental ability. For embryos cultured under 20% O2, there were the following differences (P < 0.05) between embryos exposed to 0 microM versus 50 microM beta-ME: 28% versus 57% developed to the blastocyst stage; 125 pixels versus 98 pixels per embryo in H2O2 content; and a DNA tail of 209 microm versus 105 microm. In addition, for embryos cultured under 20% O2, there were also differences (P < 0.05) between those exposed to 0 microM versus 50 microM of Vit-E: 28% versus 40% rate of development to the blastocyst stage; 28.9 cells versus 35.9 cells in the expanded blastocyst; 122 pixels versus 95 pixels per embryo (H2O2 content); and 215 microm versus 97 microm length of the DNA tail. Therefore, a low O2 concentration during in vitro culture of porcine embryos decreased the H2O2 content and, as a consequence, reduced DNA fragmentation, and, thereby, improved developmental ability.
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- Yuichiro Kitagawa
- Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Reproduction, Graduate School of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8589, Japan
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Dalvit G, Llanes SP, Descalzo A, Insani M, Beconi M, Cetica P. Effect of Alpha-Tocopherol and Ascorbic Acid on Bovine Oocyte in Vitro Maturation. Reprod Domest Anim 2005; 40:93-7. [PMID: 15819954 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2004.00522.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In vitro culture results in higher oxygen concentrations than in vivo environments, leading to an increased level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that cause lipid peroxidation of cellular membranes. Alpha-tocopherol (active form of vitamin E) is an antioxidant that protects mammalian cells against lipid peroxidation, which is regenerated by ascorbic acid. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the addition of alpha-tocopherol and/or ascorbic acid to the maturation medium on bovine oocyte in vitro maturation (IVM) and subsequently on in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo development. Cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) were matured in Medium 199 (control), and with the addition of alpha-tocopherol and/or ascorbic acid. The concentration of alpha-tocopherol in COCs was determined by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). IVF and in vitro culture (IVC) were carried out in modified synthetic oviductal fluid (mSOF). The quantity of alpha-tocopherol naturally present in COCs diminished by half during IVM (p < 0.05), although in the presence of ascorbic acid it remained constant. A greater amount of alpha-tocopherol was detected in COCs matured in medium supplemented with this antioxidant (p < 0.05), but the addition of alpha-tocopherol plus ascorbic acid maintained higher levels of alpha-tocopherol (p < 0.05). Significant differences were not observed in the percentages of nuclear maturation and fertilization among different treatments. The presence of alpha-tocopherol or ascorbic acid in the maturation medium failed to modify the percentage of blastocysts obtained, unlike the addition of both antioxidants when a significant decrease was observed (p < 0.05). Absorbic acid maintained the antioxidant capacity of the alpha-tocopherol incorporated to COC membranes during IVM. The active form of vitamin E during maturation impaired the acquisition of oocyte developmental competence.
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- G Dalvit
- Area of Biochemistry, School of Veterinary Sciences, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Hayashi K, Miyamoto A, Konari A, Ohtani M, Fukui Y. Effect of local interaction of reactive oxygen species with prostaglandin F(2alpha) on the release of progesterone in ovine corpora lutea in vivo. Theriogenology 2003; 59:1335-44. [PMID: 12527080 DOI: 10.1016/s0093-691x(02)01173-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Prostaglandin (PG) F(2alpha) is implicated in the process of luteal regression in many species, and has been shown to increase the generation of reactive oxygen species. In this study, the role of reactive oxygen species in the local regulatory mechanisms of functional luteolysis in the ewe was examined. In Experiment 1, we studied local effects of hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) and its interaction with PGF(2alpha) on P secretion in ovine corpus luteum (CL) in vivo. For this purpose, a microdialysis system (MDS) was used, where only the cells surrounding the capillary membrane in the microenvironment of the CL are exposed to these factors, and the P secretory ability of the CL is maintained as if intact. The study used a multiple CL model to implant the MDS, enabling us to examine in parallel several experimental infusions into the MDS implanted in different CLs (one MDS line per CL) developed after superovulation in one ewe. On Day 8 after GnRH treatment, the MDS were implanted into multiple CL in both ovaries of six ewes. A 4-h infusion with PGF(2alpha) (10(-6)M) at 8-12 h slightly increased P release during infusion, while a 4-h infusion with H(2)O(2) (10(-3)M) at 20-24 h decreased P release at 27-38 h. A pre-infusion with PGF(2alpha) for 4h at 8-12h, followed by infusion of H(2)O(2) at 20-24 h rapidly decreased the P release at 20-40 h (P<0.05); this decrease occurred 7h earlier than in the CL treated with H(2)O(2) alone. In Experiment 2, by utilizing the MDS we also applied free radical scavengers to examine their possible weakening effect on the inhibition of P secretion in the microenvironment within the regressing CL induced by PGF(2alpha) treatment. On Day 8 after estrus, the MDS were implanted into the CL (single CL model, two MDS lines per CL). Infusion of free radical scavengers, superoxide dismutase (SOD;50mg/ml)+catalase (CAT; 10mg/ml), at 0-28 h first increased P release until 12 h (P<0.05), and consequently delayed the decrease in P release until 30 h after administration of PGF(2alpha) i.m. (P<0.05). The present results support the concept that the leading pathway from PGF(2alpha) induces an increase of reactive oxygen species in luteolysis in the ewe.
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- K Hayashi
- Department of Animal Science, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro 080-8555, Japan
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TSUJII H, MURANAKA M, HAMANO KI. Culture of In Vitro Mouse Embryos with Vitamin E Improves Development. J Reprod Dev 2002. [DOI: 10.1262/jrd.48.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Córdova A, Navas FJ, Lazzoli JK. Os radicais livres e o dano muscular produzido pelo exercício: papel dos antioxidantes. REV BRAS MED ESPORTE 2000. [DOI: 10.1590/s1517-86922000000500006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte; Sociedade de Medicina Desportiva do Rio de Janeiro; Universidade Federal Fluminense; Instituto Petropolitano de Ergometria
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Niswender GD, Juengel JL, Silva PJ, Rollyson MK, McIntush EW. Mechanisms controlling the function and life span of the corpus luteum. Physiol Rev 2000; 80:1-29. [PMID: 10617764 DOI: 10.1152/physrev.2000.80.1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 637] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The primary function of the corpus luteum is secretion of the hormone progesterone, which is required for maintenance of normal pregnancy in mammals. The corpus luteum develops from residual follicular granulosal and thecal cells after ovulation. Luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary is important for normal development and function of the corpus luteum in most mammals, although growth hormone, prolactin, and estradiol also play a role in several species. The mature corpus luteum is composed of at least two steroidogenic cell types based on morphological and biochemical criteria and on the follicular source of origin. Small luteal cells appear to be of thecal cell origin and respond to LH with increased secretion of progesterone. LH directly stimulates the secretion of progesterone from small luteal cells via activation of the protein kinase A second messenger pathway. Large luteal cells are of granulosal cell origin and contain receptors for PGF(2alpha) and appear to mediate the luteolytic actions of this hormone. If pregnancy does not occur, the corpus luteum must regress to allow follicular growth and ovulation and the reproductive cycle begins again. Luteal regression is initiated by PGF(2alpha) of uterine origin in most subprimate species. The role played by PGF(2alpha) in primates remains controversial. In primates, if PGF(2alpha) plays a role in luteolysis, it appears to be of ovarian origin. The antisteroidogenic effects of PGF(2alpha) appear to be mediated by the protein kinase C second messenger pathway, whereas loss of luteal cells appears to follow an influx of calcium, activation of endonucleases, and an apoptotic form of cell death. If the female becomes pregnant, continued secretion of progesterone from the corpus luteum is required to provide an appropriate uterine environment for maintenance of pregnancy. The mechanisms whereby the pregnant uterus signals the corpus luteum that a conceptus is present varies from secretion of a chorionic gonadotropin (primates and equids), to secretion of an antiluteolytic factor (domestic ruminants), and to a neuroendocrine reflex arc that modifies the secretory patterns of hormones from the anterior pituitary (most rodents).
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- G D Niswender
- Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
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Erythrocyte deformability in zinc deficiency measured as a function of shear stress in the ektacytometer. J Nutr Biochem 1998. [DOI: 10.1016/s0955-2863(98)00045-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Cachia O, Léger CL, Descomps B. Monocyte superoxide production is inversely related to normal content of alpha-tocopherol in low-density lipoprotein. Atherosclerosis 1998; 138:263-9. [PMID: 9690909 DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9150(98)00028-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) is a potent peroxyl radical scavenger. According to the oxidative theory of atherosclerosis, it prevents oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and thereby lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease. It also mediates cell actions, and specifically decreases monocyte superoxide anion-production (O2.--production), which is involved in LDL oxidation. We investigated whether alpha-tocopherol-containing LDL decreases this production in a manner dependent on the LDL alpha-tocopherol content (the alpha-tocopherol/apoB molar ratio) in human, phorbol ester-stimulated, adherent monocytes. We found that O2.--production was inhibited by native LDL (n-LDL) in a manner highly sensitive to the increasing alpha-tocopherol content (range 4.5 8). In addition: (1) inhibition was greater when alpha-tocopherol was associated to acetylated LDL (ac-LDL), the maximal percentage of inhibition being 80% as opposed to 35% for n-LDL; (2) the alpha-tocopherol overloading of either form of LDL did not produce further inhibition; (3) the free form of alpha-tocopherol produced lower inhibition compared with the lipoprotein-associated forms; (4) inhibition was not related to the cell content of alpha-tocopherol. We propose that the cell targeting of alpha-tocopherol is crucial to the inhibition of monocyte O2.--production, and thus that the role of normal LDL-alpha-tocopherol contents (range 6-8) in the prevention of atherogenic processes needs to be reexamined.
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- O Cachia
- Laboratoire de Biologie et Biochimie des Lipides, EA 2033, Institut de Biologie, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montpellier, France
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Dekkers JC, van Doornen LJ, Kemper HC. The role of antioxidant vitamins and enzymes in the prevention of exercise-induced muscle damage. Sports Med 1996; 21:213-38. [PMID: 8776010 DOI: 10.2165/00007256-199621030-00005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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A growing amount of evidence indicates that free radicals play an important role as mediators of skeletal muscle damage and inflammation after strenuous exercise. It has been postulated that the generation of oxygen free radicals is increased during exercise as a result of increases in mitochondrial oxygen consumption and electron transport flux, inducing lipid peroxidation. The literature suggests that dietary antioxidants are able to detoxify the peroxides produced during exercise, which could otherwise result in lipid peroxidation, and that they are capable of scavenging peroxyl radicals and therefore may prevent muscle damage. Endogenous antioxidant enzymes also play a protective role in the process of lipid peroxidation. The studies reviewed (rodent and human) show significant increases of malondialdehyde (a product of lipid peroxidation) after exercise to exhaustion, and also favourable changes in plasma antioxidant levels and in antioxidant enzyme activity. In trained individuals and trained rats, the antioxidant enzyme activity increases markedly. In this way, the increased oxidative stress induced by exercise is compromised by increased antioxidant activity, preventing lipid peroxidation. Human studies have shown that dietary supplementation with antioxidant vitamins has favourable effects on lipid peroxidation after exercise. Although several points of discussion still exist, the question whether antioxidant vitamins and antioxidant enzymes play a protective role in exercise-induced muscle damage can be answered affirmatively. The human studies reviewed indicate that antioxidant vitamin supplementation can be recommended to individuals performing regular heavy exercise. Moreover, trained individuals have an advantage compared with untrained individuals, as training results in increased activity of several major antioxidant enzymes and overall antioxidant status. However, future studies are needed in order to be able to give more specific information and recommendations on this topic.
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- J C Dekkers
- Department of Health Sciences in Relation to Human Movement, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Driscoll ER, Bettger WJ. Zinc deficiency in the rat alters the lipid composition of the erythrocyte membrane Triton shell. Lipids 1992; 27:972-7. [PMID: 1487959 DOI: 10.1007/bf02535574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The effect of dietary zinc deficiency on the lipid composition of the erythrocyte membrane Triton shell was determined. Weanling male Wistar rats were fed an egg white-based diet containing < 1.0 mg Zn/kg diet ad libitum. Control rats were either pair-fed or ad libitum-fed the basal diet supplemented with 100 mg Zn/kg diet. A Zn refed group was fed the -Zn diet until day 18 and then pair-fed the +Zn diet until day 21. Dietary Zn deficiency caused an increased cholesterol/phospholipid ratio in Triton shells compared to those from pair-fed controls. Zn deficiency caused a decreased double bond index of fatty acids in phosphatidylinositol (PI) and phosphatidylcholine (PC); there was a decreased proportion of 18:2n-6 and 22:4n-6 in PC and 20:4n-6 in PI as compared to that found in pair-fed controls. All glycerophospholipids that were retained in the shell had a lower double bond index and increased content of 16:0 and/or 18:0 relative to the phospholipid in the intact membrane.
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- E R Driscoll
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Hinghofer-Szalkay HG, König EM. Human nutrition under extraterrestrial conditions. ADVANCES IN SPACE BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 1992; 2:131-79. [PMID: 1342243 DOI: 10.1016/s1569-2574(08)60020-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Avery RA, Bettger WJ. Effect of dietary Zn deficiency on 2,3-diphosphoglycerate and adenosine triphosphate concentrations in the rat erythrocyte. J Nutr Biochem 1991. [DOI: 10.1016/0955-2863(91)90099-q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Driscoll ER, Bettger WJ. The effect of dietary zinc deficiency on the lipid composition of the rat erythrocyte membrane. Lipids 1991; 26:459-66. [PMID: 1881242 DOI: 10.1007/bf02536073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The effect of dietary zinc deficiency in the rat on the lipid composition of the erythrocyte membrane was determined. Weanling male Wistar rats were fed an egg white-based diet containing less than 1.0 mg Zn/kg diet ad libitum. Control rats were either pair-fed or ad libitum-fed the basal diet supplemented with 100 mg Zn/kg diet. A zinc refed group was fed the -Zn diet until day 18 and then pair-fed the +Zn diet until day 21. The voluntary feed restriction associated with dietary zinc deficiency resulted in erythrocyte membranes that had depressed phospholipid/protein and elevated cholesterol/phospholipid ratios. Similarly, all feed restricted groups had elevated 22-carbon n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and depressed 22-carbon n-6 PUFA concentrations in alkenyl-acyl and diacyl glycerophosphoethanolamine, phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylcholine; they also had depressed 24:2n-6 levels in sphingomyelin. The relative concentrations of phospholipids in the membrane was similar between -Zn and +Zn (ad libitum) groups; however, the -Zn group had significantly less phosphatidyl-serine relative to +Zn (pair-fed) controls.
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- E R Driscoll
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, College of Biological Science, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Evans PH, Klinowski J, Yano E. Cephaloconiosis: a free radical perspective on the proposed particulate-induced etiopathogenesis of Alzheimer's dementia and related disorders. Med Hypotheses 1991; 34:209-19. [PMID: 2062255 DOI: 10.1016/0306-9877(91)90213-i] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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By analogy to the etiology of the pneumoconioses, exogenous dust-induced diseases of the lung, and endogenous crystal-induced arthropathies such as gout, it is proposed that Alzheimer's dementia and allied disorders are causally related to the accumulation of fibriform inorganic deposits within the brain. Hence the neonosological term 'Cephaloconiosis'. It is proposed that: 1) either by the extrinsic migration or intrinsic formation and deposition of insoluble and persistent inorganic reactive nidi, the particle-induced generation of tissue-damaging free-radical oxygen metabolites by stimulated brain glial macrophage-type and allied phagocytic cells, provides a rationale for the etiopathogenesis of neurodegenerative processes; 2) the modulation of the injurious oxidative metabolic reaction by micronutrient and pharmacological antioxidant agents is a rational and potentially feasible strategy for future therapeutic clinical investigations.
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- P H Evans
- MRC Dunn Nutrition Unit, Cambridge, UK
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Previous studies have shown that deficiencies of zinc and vitamin E, as well as iron excess, contribute to peroxidative damage in several tissues in vivo. The present study reports on the sensitivity of red blood cells from young rats exposed to individual or concurrent imbalances of these three nutrients. For 21 d, rats were fed diets that were either deficient or replete in zinc and with or without excess iron or replete or deficient in vitamin E. When red blood cells from these rats were incubated in vitro, erythrocyte hemolysis, lipid peroxidation (assessed by MDA production), and hemoglobin degradation (assessed by alanine release), did not significantly increase unless vitamin E had been omitted from the diet. These results imply that either adequate tightly-bound zinc exists within the zinc-deficient cell to protect it from oxidative damage, or that other antioxidant defense mechanisms (including vitamin E) present within the plasma membrane and cytosol are sufficient to protect the cell from the otherwise damaging effects of zinc deficiency and/or iron excess.
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- I R Record
- CSIRO Division of Human Nutrition, Adelaide, South Australia
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Nakamura T, Higashi A, Takano S, Akagi M, Matsuda I. Zinc clearance correlates with clinical severity of Crohn's disease. A kinetic study. Dig Dis Sci 1988; 33:1520-4. [PMID: 3197581 DOI: 10.1007/bf01535940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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After peroral and intravenous loading of zinc in 10 patients with Crohn's disease, a kinetic analysis of serum zinc was carried out. The patients were divided into two groups depending on the clinical activity indices (group A:five with active form and group B:five with inactive form). The mean level of serum zinc was significantly reduced in group A patients, but not in group B, when compared to findings in control subjects. A significant reduction in AUCpo (area under the concentration vs time curve by peroral administration), accompanied by increased zinc clearance (ClZn) was also found in group A but not in group B. The ClZn significantly correlated with clinical activity indices. Absorption efficiency, the ratio of AUCpo/AUCiv (area under the concentration vs time curve by intravenous administration), was similar in group A, group B, and the control. Therefore, the absorption of zinc in patients with the disease seems to be intact, regardless of whether they have the active or inactive form of Crohn's disease. The hypozincemia seen in patients with Crohn's disease is presumably related to an accelerated turnover rather than to a malabsorption of zinc.
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- T Nakamura
- Department of Pediatrics, Kumamoto University Medical School, Japan
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Floersheim GL. Synergism of organic zinc salts and sulfhydryl compounds (thiols) in the protection of mice against acute ethanol toxicity, and protective effects of various metal salts. AGENTS AND ACTIONS 1987; 21:217-22. [PMID: 3630856 DOI: 10.1007/bf01974945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Organic zinc salts such as zinc aspartate, zinc orotate, zinc histidine and zinc acetate protected mice against the lethality of an acute intraperitoneal challenge with ethanol. A similar activity was also provided by salts of cobalt, zirconium, lithium and magnesium. Organic zinc salts acted synergistically with sulfhydryl compounds in protecting the mice and potentiation between the two categories of agents was seen. The results are in analogy to radioprotective effects by zinc and thiols and imply that organic zinc salts may, alone or in conjunction with thiols, reduce in a wider context tissue injury caused by free radical-mediated mechanisms.
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Niki E, Saito M, Yoshikawa Y, Yamamoto Y, Kamiya Y. Oxidation of Lipids, XII. Inhibition of Oxidation of Soybean Phosphatidylcholine and Methyl Linoleate in Aqueous Dispersions by Uric Acid. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 1986. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.59.471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Paterson PG, Bettger WJ. Effect of dietary zinc intake on the hematological profile of the rat. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY. A, COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY 1986; 83:721-5. [PMID: 2870864 DOI: 10.1016/0300-9629(86)90716-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The effect of dietary zinc deficiency (imposed at weaning) on the hematological profile of the male rat was studied. Lack of dietary zinc resulted in elevated numbers of erythrocytes and segmented neutrophils and decreased reticulocyte number. The hematocrit of zinc-deficient rats was significantly elevated after the first week. The mean lifespan of erythrocytes from zinc-deficient rats (tested in adult control rats) was not significantly altered from that of controls. The lack of dietary zinc did not cause a major change in the erythrocyte density (age) distribution.
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Niki E, Kawakami A, Yamamoto Y, Kamiya Y. Oxidation of Lipids. VIII. Synergistic Inhibition of Oxidation of Phosphatidylcholine Liposome in Aqueous Dispersion by Vitamin E and Vitamin C. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 1985. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.58.1971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 176] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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