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He L, Wu D, Liu J, Li G, Chen C, Karrar E, Ahmed IAM, Zhang L, Li J. Comparison of Lipid Composition between Quasipaa spinosa Oil and Rana catesbeiana Oil and Its Effect on Lipid Accumulation in Caenorhabditis elegans. J Oleo Sci 2024; 73:239-251. [PMID: 38311413 DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess23143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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Frog oil has been recognized for its nutritional and medicinal value. However, there is limited research on the role of frog oil in preventing obesity. In this study, we aimed to investigate the lipid composition of Quasipaa spinosa oil (QSO) and Rana catesbeiana oil (RCO) using lipidomics analysis. We compared the lipid accumulation effects of these two kinds of frog oils and soybean oil (SO) in Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). Additionally, we determined the gene expression related to lipid metabolism and used the nhr-49 mutant (RB1716) and sir-2.1 mutant (VC199) for validation experiments. The results showed that the lipid composition of QSO and RCO was significantly different (p < 0.05), and QSO was rich in more polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). After feeding C. elegans, the lipid accumulation of the QSO group was the lowest among the three dietary oil groups. In addition, compared with RCO and SO, QSO significantly inhibited the production of malondialdehyde (MDA) and increased the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD). The effects of three kinds of dietary oils on the fatty acid composition of C. elegans were significantly different. Compared with SO and RCO, QSO significantly up-regulated (p < 0.05) the expression of sir-2.1 and ech-1 genes. The results showed that QSO might reduce lipid accumulation through the SIRT1 and nuclear hormone signaling pathways. Such a situation was verified experimentally by the nhr-49 mutant (RB1716) and sir-2.1 mutant (VC199). This study proposed a new functional oil, laying the groundwork for developing functional foods from Quasipaa spinosa.
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- Lili He
- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University
- Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University
- Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University
- Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University
- Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University
- Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University
- Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food
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Eroglu A, Al'Abri IS, Kopec RE, Crook N, Bohn T. Carotenoids and Their Health Benefits as Derived via Their Interactions with Gut Microbiota. Adv Nutr 2023; 14:238-255. [PMID: 36775788 DOI: 10.1016/j.advnut.2022.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Carotenoids have been related to a number of health benefits. Their dietary intake and circulating levels have been associated with a reduced incidence of obesity, diabetes, certain types of cancer, and even lower total mortality. Their potential interaction with the gut microbiota (GM) has been generally overlooked but may be of relevance, as carotenoids largely bypass absorption in the small intestine and are passed on to the colon, where they appear to be in part degraded into unknown metabolites. These may include apo-carotenoids that may have biological effects because of higher aqueous solubility and higher electrophilicity that could better target transcription factors, i.e., NF-κB, PPARγ, and RAR/RXRs. If absorbed in the colon, they could have both local and systemic effects. Certain microbes that may be supplemented were also reported to produce carotenoids in the colon. Although some bactericidal aspects of carotenoids have been shown in vitro, a few studies have also demonstrated a prebiotic-like effect, resulting in bacterial shifts with health-associated properties. Also, stimulation of IgA could play a role in this respect. Carotenoids may further contribute to mucosal and gut barrier health, such as stabilizing tight junctions. This review highlights potential gut-related health-beneficial effects of carotenoids and emphasizes the current research gaps regarding carotenoid-GM interactions.
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- Abdulkerim Eroglu
- Department of Molecular and Structural Biochemistry, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA; Plants for Human Health Institute, North Carolina Research Campus, North Carolina State University, Kannapolis, NC, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, College of Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Human Nutrition Program, Department of Human Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; Foods for Health Discovery Theme, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, College of Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Nutrition and Health Research Group, Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, rue 1 A-B, Thomas Edison, L-1445 Strassen, Luxembourg.
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Lai KZH, Yehia NA, Semnani-Azad Z, Mejia SB, Boucher BA, Malik V, Bazinet RP, Hanley AJ. Lifestyle Factors Associated with Circulating Very Long-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids in Humans: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies. Adv Nutr 2023; 14:99-114. [PMID: 36811597 PMCID: PMC10102996 DOI: 10.1016/j.advnut.2022.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Recent observational studies have documented inverse associations of circulating very long-chain saturated fatty acids (VLCSFAs), namely arachidic acid (20:0), behenic acid (22:0), and lignoceric acid (24:0), with cardiometabolic outcomes. In addition to their endogenous production, it has been suggested that dietary intake or an overall healthier lifestyle may influence VLCSFA concentrations; however, a systematic review of the modifiable lifestyle contributors to circulating VLCSFAs is lacking. Therefore, this review aimed to systematically assess the effects of diet, physical activity, and smoking on circulating VLCSFAs. Following registration on PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews) (ID: CRD42021233550), a systematic search of observational studies was conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and The Cochrane databases up to February 2022. A total of 12 studies consisting of mostly cross-sectional analyses were included in this review. The majority of the studies documented the associations of dietary intake with total plasma or red blood cell VLCSFAs, in which a range of macronutrients and food groups were examined. Two cross-sectional analyses showed a consistent positive association between total fat and peanut intake with 22:0 and 24:0 and an inverse association between alcohol intake and 20:0 and 22:0. Furthermore, a moderate positive association between physical activity and 22:0 and 24:0 was observed. Lastly, there were conflicting results on the effects of smoking on VLCSFA. Although most studies had a low risk of bias; the findings of this review are limited by the bi-variate analyses presented in the majority of the included studies, therefore, the impact of confounding is unclear. In conclusion, although the current observational literature examining lifestyle determinants of VLCSFAs is limited, existing evidence suggests that circulating 22:0 and 24:0 may be influenced by higher total and saturated fat consumption and nut intake.
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- Kira Zhi Hua Lai
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto 3D Knowledge Synthesis and Clinical Trials Unit, Risk Factor Modification Centre, St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Afonso C, Cardoso C, Gomes-Bispo A, Ferreira I, Rego A, Coelho I, Motta C, Prates J, Castanheira I, Bandarra N. Fatty Acids, Selenium, and Vitamin B12 in Chub Mackerel (Scomber colias) as Nourishment Considering Seasonality and Bioaccessibility as Factors. Food Chem 2022; 403:134455. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Acute effects of prior dietary fat ingestion on postprandial metabolic responses to protein and carbohydrate co-ingestion in overweight and obese men: A randomised crossover trial. Clin Nutr 2022; 41:1623-1635. [PMID: 35764009 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2022.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Obesity and insulin resistance are associated with an impaired sensitivity to anabolic stimuli such as dietary protein (anabolic resistance). Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) may be protective against the deleterious effects of saturated fatty acids (SFA) on insulin resistance. However, the contribution of excess fat consumption to anabolic and insulin resistance and the interaction between SFA and n-3 PUFA is not well studied. AIM The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects of an oral fat pre-load, with or without the partial substitution of SFA with fish oil (FO)-derived n-3 PUFA, on indices of insulin and anabolic sensitivity in response to subsequent dietary protein and carbohydrate (dextrose) co-ingestion. METHODS Eight middle-aged males with overweight or obesity (52.8 ± 2.0 yr, BMI 31.8 ± 1.4 kg·m-2) ingested either an SFA, or isoenergetic SFA and FO emulsion (FO), or water/control (Con), 4 h prior to a bolus of milk protein and dextrose. RESULTS Lipid ingestion (in particular FO) impaired the early postprandial uptake of branched chain amino acids (BCAA) into the skeletal muscle in response to protein and dextrose, and attenuated the peak glycaemic response, but was not accompanied by differences in whole body (Matsuda Index: Con: 4.66 ± 0.89, SFA: 5.10 ± 0.94 and FO: 4.07 ± 0.59) or peripheral (forearm glucose netAUC: Con: 521.7 ± 101.7; SFA: 470.2 ± 125.5 and FO: 495.3 ± 101.6 μmol·min-1·100 g lean mass·min [t = 240-420 min]) insulin sensitivity between visits. Postprandial whole body fat oxidation was affected by visit (P = 0.024) with elevated rates in SFA and FO, relative to Con (1.85 ± 0.55; 2.19 ± 0.21 and 0.65 ± 0.35 kJ·h-1·kg-1 lean body mass, respectively), however muscle uptake of free fatty acids (FFA) was unaffected. CONCLUSION Oral lipid preloads, consisting of SFA and FO, impair the early postprandial BCAA uptake into skeletal muscle, which occurs independent of changes in insulin sensitivity. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRY NUMBER ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT03146286.
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Harlina PW, Ma M, Shahzad R. Quantification of Lipidomics Profiling using UPLC‐QE‐HESI‐ Lipid Analysis on the Salted Duck Egg Incorporated with Clove Extract. EUR J LIPID SCI TECH 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ejlt.202000284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Putri Widyanti Harlina
- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung Bandung West Java 40614 Indonesia
- National Research and Development Center for Egg Processing, College of Food Science and Technology Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan Hubei 430070 P. R. China
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- National Research and Development Center for Egg Processing, College of Food Science and Technology Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan Hubei 430070 P. R. China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung Bandung West Java 40614 Indonesia
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Silva RMD, Zarricueta ML, Moreira DKT, de Morais TR, Rizzardi KF, Parisotto TM, Gandra RLDP, Zuin JC, Caria CREP, Macedo JA, Macedo GA, Gambero A. STRUCTURED LIPID CONTAINING BEHENIC ACID VERSUS ORLISTAT FOR WEIGHT LOSS: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY IN MICE. PHARMANUTRITION 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.phanu.2020.100213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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van de Peppel IP, Rao A, Dommerholt MB, Bongiovanni L, Thomas R, de Bruin A, Karpen SJ, Dawson PA, Verkade HJ, Jonker JW. The Beneficial Effects of Apical Sodium-Dependent Bile Acid Transporter Inactivation Depend on Dietary Fat Composition. Mol Nutr Food Res 2020; 64:e2000750. [PMID: 33079450 PMCID: PMC7757219 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202000750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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SCOPE The apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter (ASBT, SLC10A2) is important in the enterohepatic cycling of bile acids and thereby in the intestinal absorption of lipids. ASBT inhibition has been shown to improve aspects of the metabolic syndrome, but the underlying mechanisms have remained unclear. Here, the effect of ASBT inhibition on the uptake of specific fatty acids and its consequences for diet-induced obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are investigated. METHODS Intestinal fat absorption is determined in mice receiving an ASBT inhibitor and in Asbt-/- mice. Metabolic disease development is determined in Asbt-/- mice receiving a low-fat control diet (LFD) or high-fat diet (HFD) rich in saturated fatty acids (SFAs) or PUFAs. RESULTS Both ASBT inhibition and Asbt gene inactivation reduce total fat absorption, particularly of SFAs. Asbt gene inactivation lowers bodyweight gain, improves insulin sensitivity, and decreases the NAFLD activity score upon feeding a HFD rich in SFAs, but not in PUFAs. CONCLUSIONS The beneficial metabolic effects of ASBT inactivation on diet-induced obesity depend on decreased intestinal absorption of SFAs, and thus on the dietary fatty acid composition. These findings highlight the importance of dietary fatty acid composition in the therapeutic effects of ASBT inhibition.
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- Ivo P. van de Peppel
- Section of Molecular Metabolism and NutritionDepartment of PediatricsUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 1Groningen9713 GZThe Netherlands
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- Department of PediatricsEmory University School of Medicine1760 Haygood Drive NortheastAtlantaGA 30322USA
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- Section of Molecular Metabolism and NutritionDepartment of PediatricsUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 1Groningen9713 GZThe Netherlands
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- Dutch Molecular Pathology CentreDepartment of PathobiologyFaculty of Veterinary MedicineUtrecht UniversityYalelaan 1Utrecht3584 CLThe Netherlands
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- Dutch Molecular Pathology CentreDepartment of PathobiologyFaculty of Veterinary MedicineUtrecht UniversityYalelaan 1Utrecht3584 CLThe Netherlands
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- Dutch Molecular Pathology CentreDepartment of PathobiologyFaculty of Veterinary MedicineUtrecht UniversityYalelaan 1Utrecht3584 CLThe Netherlands
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- Department of PediatricsEmory University School of Medicine1760 Haygood Drive NortheastAtlantaGA 30322USA
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- Department of PediatricsEmory University School of Medicine1760 Haygood Drive NortheastAtlantaGA 30322USA
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- Section of Molecular Metabolism and NutritionDepartment of PediatricsUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 1Groningen9713 GZThe Netherlands
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- Section of Molecular Metabolism and NutritionDepartment of PediatricsUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 1Groningen9713 GZThe Netherlands
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Rao A, van de Peppel IP, Gumber S, Karpen SJ, Dawson PA. Attenuation of the Hepatoprotective Effects of Ileal Apical Sodium Dependent Bile Acid Transporter (ASBT) Inhibition in Choline-Deficient L-Amino Acid-Defined (CDAA) Diet-Fed Mice. Front Med (Lausanne) 2020; 7:60. [PMID: 32158763 PMCID: PMC7052288 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2020.00060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major growing worldwide health problem. We previously reported that interruption of the enterohepatic circulation of bile acids using a non-absorbable apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter inhibitor (ASBTi; SC-435) reduced the development of NAFLD in high fat diet fed mice. However, the ability of ASBTi treatment to impact the progression of NAFLD to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis in a diet-induced mouse model remains untested. In the current study, we assessed whether ASBTi treatment is hepatoprotective in the choline-deficient, L-amino acid-defined (CDAA) diet model of NASH-induced fibrosis. Methods: Male C57Bl/6 mice were fed with: (A) choline-sufficient L-amino acid-defined diet (CSAA) (31 kcal% fat), (B) CSAA diet plus ASBTi (SC-435; 60 ppm), (C) CDAA diet, or (D) CDAA diet plus ASBTi. Body weight and food intake were monitored. After 22 weeks on diet, liver histology, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and gene expression were measured. Fecal bile acid and fat excretion were measured, and intestinal fat absorption was determined using the sucrose polybehenate method. Results: ASBTi treatment reduced bodyweight gain in mice fed either the CSAA or CDAA diet, and prevented the increase in liver to body weight ratio observed in CDAA-fed mice. ASBTi significantly reduced hepatic total cholesterol levels in both CSAA and CDAA-fed mice. ASBTi-associated significant reductions in hepatic triglyceride levels and histological scoring for NAFLD activity were observed in CSAA but not CDAA-fed mice. These changes correlated with measurements of intestinal fat absorption, which was significantly reduced in ASBTi-treated mice fed the CSAA (85 vs. 94%, P < 0.001) but not CDAA diet (93 vs. 93%). As scored by Ishak staging of Sirius red stained liver sections, no hepatic fibrosis was evident in the CSAA diet mice. The CDAA diet-fed mice developed hepatic fibrosis, which was increased by the ASBTi. Conclusions: ASBT inhibition reduced intestinal fat absorption, bodyweight gain and hepatic steatosis in CSAA diet-fed mice. The effects of the ASBTi on steatosis and fat absorption were attenuated in the context of dietary choline-deficiency. Inhibition of intestinal absorption of fatty acids may be involved in the therapeutic effects of ASBTi treatment.
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- Anuradha Rao
- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Section of Molecular Metabolism and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Division of Pathology, Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States
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Thilakarathna SH, Hamad S, Cuncins A, Brown M, Wright AJ. Emulsion Droplet Crystallinity Attenuates Postprandial Plasma Triacylglycerol Responses in Healthy Men: A Randomized Double-Blind Crossover Acute Meal Study. J Nutr 2020; 150:64-72. [PMID: 31495898 DOI: 10.1093/jn/nxz207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Revised: 07/10/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The presence of triacylglycerol (TAG) cystallinity is assumed to influence digestibility and postprandial lipemia (PPL), although studies to date are limited. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate whether the presence of solid fat compared with undercooled liquid oil, specifically, plays a role in determining PPL by comparing emulsion droplets differing only in terms of physical state. METHODS Ten percent palm stearin and 0.4% sorbitan monostearate emulsions were tempered to contain identically sized, charged, and shaped (spherical) undercooled liquid (LE) compared with partially crystalline solid (SE; mean ± SEM: 33.2% ± 0.03% solid fat at 37°C) droplets. Fifteen healthy fasting adult men (mean ± SD age: 27.5 ± 5.7 y; BMI: 24.1 ± 2.5 kg/m2) consumed 500 mL of each emulsion on separate occasions and plasma TAG concentrations, particle size of the plasma chylomicron-rich fraction (CMRF), and fatty acid (FA) composition of the CMRF-TAG were serially determined in a 6-h postprandial randomized double-blind crossover acute meal study. Changes from baseline values were analyzed by repeated-measures ANOVA. RESULTS An earlier (2 compared with 3 h, P < 0.05) significant rise, a 39.9% higher mean postprandial TAG change from baseline (P = 0.08), and higher peak concentration (mean ± SEM: 1.47 ± 0.19 compared with 1.20 ± 0.15 mmol/L, P = 0.04) and iAUC (1.95 ± 0.39 compared with 1.45 ± 0.31 mmol/L × h, P = 0.03) values were observed for LE compared with SE. The compositions of the CMRF-TAG FAs shifted toward those of the ingested palm stearin by 4 h but did not differ between SE and LE (P = 0.90). Nor were there differences in postprandial changes in CMRF particle size (P = 0.79) or nonesterified FAs (P = 0.72) based on lipid physical state. CONCLUSIONS Despite their identical compositions and colloidal properties, differences in lipid absorption were observed between SE and LE in healthy adult men. This is direct evidence that TAG physical state contributes to PPL, with the presence of solid fat having an attenuating influence.This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT03515590.
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- Surangi H Thilakarathna
- Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Walther B, Lett AM, Bordoni A, Tomás‐Cobos L, Nieto JA, Dupont D, Danesi F, Shahar DR, Echaniz A, Re R, Fernandez AS, Deglaire A, Gille D, Schmid A, Vergères G. GutSelf: Interindividual Variability in the Processing of Dietary Compounds by the Human Gastrointestinal Tract. Mol Nutr Food Res 2019; 63:e1900677. [PMID: 31483113 PMCID: PMC6900003 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201900677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Revised: 07/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Nutritional research is currently entering the field of personalized nutrition, to a large extent driven by major technological breakthroughs in analytical sciences and biocomputing. An efficient launching of the personalized approach depends on the ability of researchers to comprehensively monitor and characterize interindividual variability in the activity of the human gastrointestinal tract. This information is currently not available in such a form. This review therefore aims at identifying and discussing published data, providing evidence on interindividual variability in the processing of the major nutrients, i.e., protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, along the gastrointestinal tract, including oral processing, intestinal digestion, and absorption. Although interindividual variability is not a primary endpoint of most studies identified, a significant number of publications provides a wealth of information on this topic for each category of nutrients. This knowledge remains fragmented, however, and understanding the clinical relevance of most of the interindividual responses to food ingestion described in this review remains unclear. In that regard, this review has identified a gap and sets the base for future research addressing the issue of the interindividual variability in the response of the human organism to the ingestion of foods.
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- Barbara Walther
- AgroscopeFederal Department of Economic AffairsEducation and Research EAER3003BerneSwitzerland
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- Section for Nutrition ResearchDepartment of MedicineImperial College LondonLondonUK
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- Department of Agri‐Food Sciences and TechnologiesUniversity of Bologna47521CesenaItaly
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- UMR 1253Science et Technologie du Lait et de l'ŒufINRA35000RennesFrance
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- Department of Agri‐Food Sciences and TechnologiesUniversity of Bologna47521CesenaItaly
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- Department of Public HealthThe S. Daniel Abraham International Center for Health and NutritionBen‐Gurion University of the Negev84105Beer‐ShevaIsrael
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- Cambridge Food Science LtdCB23 5ABCambridgeUK
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- Cambridge Food Science LtdCB23 5ABCambridgeUK
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- UMR 1253Science et Technologie du Lait et de l'ŒufINRA35000RennesFrance
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- AgroscopeFederal Department of Economic AffairsEducation and Research EAER3003BerneSwitzerland
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- AgroscopeFederal Department of Economic AffairsEducation and Research EAER3003BerneSwitzerland
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- AgroscopeFederal Department of Economic AffairsEducation and Research EAER3003BerneSwitzerland
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Björnson E, Packard CJ, Adiels M, Andersson L, Matikainen N, Söderlund S, Kahri J, Sihlbom C, Thorsell A, Zhou H, Taskinen MR, Borén J. Investigation of human apoB48 metabolism using a new, integrated non-steady-state model of apoB48 and apoB100 kinetics. J Intern Med 2019; 285:562-577. [PMID: 30779243 PMCID: PMC6849847 DOI: 10.1111/joim.12877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and their remnants have emerged as major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. New experimental approaches are required that permit simultaneous investigation of the dynamics of chylomicrons (CM) and apoB48 metabolism and of apoB100 in very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL). METHODS Mass spectrometric techniques were used to determine the masses and tracer enrichments of apoB48 in the CM, VLDL1 and VLDL2 density intervals. An integrated non-steady-state multicompartmental model was constructed to describe the metabolism of apoB48- and apoB100-containing lipoproteins following a fat-rich meal, as well as during prolonged fasting. RESULTS The kinetic model described the metabolism of apoB48 in CM, VLDL1 and VLDL2 . It predicted a low level of basal apoB48 secretion and, during fat absorption, an increment in apoB48 release into not only CM but also directly into VLDL1 and VLDL2 . ApoB48 particles with a long residence time were present in VLDL, and in subjects with high plasma triglycerides, these lipoproteins contributed to apoB48 measured during fasting conditions. Basal apoB48 secretion was about 50 mg day-1 , and the increment during absorption was about 230 mg day-1 . The fractional catabolic rates for apoB48 in VLDL1 and VLDL2 were substantially lower than for apoB48 in CM. DISCUSSION This novel non-steady-state model integrates the metabolic properties of both apoB100 and apoB48 and the kinetics of triglyceride. The model is physiologically relevant and provides insight not only into apoB48 release in the basal and postabsorptive states but also into the contribution of the intestine to VLDL pool size and kinetics.
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- E Björnson
- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Research Programs Unit, Diabetes and Obesity, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Internal Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.,Endocrinology, Abdominal Center, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Research Programs Unit, Diabetes and Obesity, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Internal Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Research Programs Unit, Diabetes and Obesity, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Internal Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Proteomics Facility, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Proteomics Facility, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Merck Research Laboratories, Merck & Co. Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA
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- Research Programs Unit, Diabetes and Obesity, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Internal Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Delayed postprandial TAG peak after intake of SFA compared with PUFA in subjects with and without familial hypercholesterolaemia: a randomised controlled trial. Br J Nutr 2019; 119:1142-1150. [PMID: 29759104 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114518000673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Postprandial hypertriacylglycerolaemia is associated with an increased risk of developing CVD. How fat quality influences postprandial lipid response is scarcely explored in subjects with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH). The aim of this study was to investigate the postprandial response of TAG and lipid sub-classes after consumption of high-fat meals with different fat quality in subjects with FH compared with normolipidaemic controls. A randomised controlled double-blind cross-over study with two meals and two groups was performed. A total of thirteen hypercholesterolaemic subjects with FH who discontinued lipid-lowering treatment 4 weeks before and during the study, and fourteen normolipidaemic controls, were included. Subjects were aged 18-30 years and had a BMI of 18·5-30·0 kg/m2. Each meal consisted of a muffin containing 60 g (70 E%) of fat, either mainly SFA (40 E%) or PUFA (40 E%), eaten in a random order with a wash-out period of 3-5 weeks between the meals. Blood samples were collected at baseline (fasting) and 2, 4 and 6 h after intake of the meals. In both FH and control subjects, the level of TAG and the largest VLDL sub-classes peaked at 2 h after intake of PUFA and at 4 h after intake of SFA. No significant differences were found in TAG levels between meals or between groups (0·25≤P≤0·72). The distinct TAG peaks may reflect differences in the postprandial lipid metabolism after intake of fatty acids with different chain lengths and degrees of saturation. The clinical impact of these findings remains to be determined.
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Li Y, Zhao F, Wu Q, Li M, Zhu Y, Song S, Zhu J, Ma Y, Li H, Shi X, Xu X, Zhou G, Li C. Fish oil diet may reduce inflammatory levels in the liver of middle-aged rats. Sci Rep 2017; 7:6241. [PMID: 28740245 PMCID: PMC5524965 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-06506-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2016] [Accepted: 06/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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The impact of dietary soybean oil, lard and fish oil on physiological responses in middle age is little studied. In this study, we investigated the changes of oxidative stress, inflammatory cytokines, telomere length, and age-related gene expression in the liver of middle-aged rats in response to the above three fat diets. Male Sprague Dawley rats (12 months old) were fed AIN-93M diets for 3 months, in which soybean oil was equivalently replaced by lard or fish oil. As compared to the lard diet, intake of fish oil diet significantly decreased body weight gain, white blood cell count, and levels of hepatic triacylglycerol, total cholesterol, fat accumulation, low-density lipoprotein, oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines (P < 0.05), but increased telomere length (P < 0.05). On the other hand, lard diet and soybean oil diet showed great similarity in the above variables. PCR array analysis further indicated that fish oil diet significantly down-regulated gene expression related to inflammatory response, apoptosis, DNA binding, proteostasis and telomere attrition. Differentially expressed genes were enriched in the complement and coagulation cascades pathways. Such physiological and molecular responses could be due to different fatty acid composition in fish oil, lard and soybean oil.
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- Yingqiu Li
- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Jiangsu Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, P.R. China
- Guangxi Vocational College of Technology and Business, Nanning, 530008, Guangxi, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Jiangsu Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Jiangsu Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Jiangsu Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Jiangsu Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Jiangsu Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, P.R. China
- School of Food Science, Nanjing Xiaozhuang University, Nanjing, 211171, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Jiangsu Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Jiangsu Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Jiangsu Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Jiangsu Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Jiangsu Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Jiangsu Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, P.R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Jiangsu Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, P.R. China.
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Fish oil, lard and soybean oil differentially shape gut microbiota of middle-aged rats. Sci Rep 2017; 7:826. [PMID: 28400577 PMCID: PMC5429820 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-00969-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2016] [Accepted: 03/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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High-fat diets have been associated with overweight/obesity and increased mortality in middle-aged populations. However, it is still unclear how gut microbiota in middle-aged populations responds to dietary fats at a normal dose. In this study, we explored gut microbiota structure in middle-aged rats (aged 12 months) after feeding 4% (w/w) soybean oil, lard or fish oil for 3 months, respectively. The results showed that the gut microbiota structure in the fish oil group was substantially different from those of the soybean oil and lard groups in both in vitro and in vivo studies. The relative abundances of phylum Proteobacteria and genus Desulfovibrio in the caecal and colonic contents were the highest in the fish oil group (p < 0.05). The mRNA levels of biomarkers for inflammation in the colon, including IL-1β, IL-6, IL-17, IL-18 and TNF-α, were also the highest in the fish oil group (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, the fish oil group had the highest microbial DNA abundance of a predicted lipid metabolism. Our results gave a new insight into the potentially negative impact of fish oil diet on health of middle-aged populations by changing gut microbiota and inducing inflammation as compared to soybean oil and lard diets.
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De Koninck AS, Nys K, Vandenheede B, Van Biervliet S, Speeckaert MM, Delanghe JR. Detailed faecal fat analysis using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy: Exploring the possibilities. Clin Biochem 2016; 49:1283-1287. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2016.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2016] [Revised: 07/24/2016] [Accepted: 07/25/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Harasim-Symbor E, Konstantynowicz-Nowicka K, Chabowski A. Additive effects of dexamethasone and palmitate on hepatic lipid accumulation and secretion. J Mol Endocrinol 2016; 57:261-273. [PMID: 27707773 DOI: 10.1530/jme-16-0108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2016] [Accepted: 09/20/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Synthetic and natural glucocorticoids are able to highly modify liver lipid metabolism, which is possibly associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease development. We have assessed the changes in lipid and sphingolipid contents in hepatocytes, lipid composition and saturation status as well as the expression of proteins involved in fatty acid transport after both dexamethasone and palmitate treatments. The experiments were conducted on primary rat hepatocytes, incubated with dexamethasone and/or palmitic acid during short (16 h) and prolonged (40 h) exposure. Intracellular and extracellular lipid and sphingolipid contents were assessed by gas liquid chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography, respectively. The expression of selected proteins was estimated by Western blotting. Short and prolonged exposure to dexamethasone combined with palmitic acid resulted in increased expression of fatty acid transporters, which was subsequently reflected by excessive intracellular accumulation of triacylglycerols and ceramide. The expression of microsomal transfer protein and cassette transporter was also significantly increased after dexamethasone and palmitate treatment, which was in accordance with elevated extracellular lipid and sphingolipid contents. Our data showed additive effects of dexamethasone and palmitate on protein-dependent fatty acid uptake in primary hepatocytes, resulting in the increased accumulation of triacylglycerols and sphingolipids. Moreover, the combined treatment altered fatty acid composition and diminished triacylglycerols desaturation index. Importantly, we observed that additive effects on both increased microsomal transport protein expression as well as elevated export of triacylglycerols, which may be relevant as a liver protective mechanism.
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- Ewa Harasim-Symbor
- Department of PhysiologyMedical University of Bialystok, Białsytok, Podlaskie, Poland
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- Department of PhysiologyMedical University of Bialystok, Białsytok, Podlaskie, Poland
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Hashimoto M, Hossain S, Al Mamun A, Matsuzaki K, Arai H. Docosahexaenoic acid: one molecule diverse functions. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2016; 37:579-597. [DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2016.1207153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- Michio Hashimoto
- Department of Environmental Physiology, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Physiology, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, Japan
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Environmental Physiology, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Physiology, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, Japan
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- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Division of Brain Sciences, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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Factors influencing the eicosanoids synthesis in vivo. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:690692. [PMID: 25861641 PMCID: PMC4377373 DOI: 10.1155/2015/690692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2014] [Accepted: 02/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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External factors activate a sequence of reactions involving the reception, transduction, and transmission of signals to effector cells. There are two main phases of the body's reaction to harmful factors: the first aims to neutralize the harmful factor, while in the second the inflammatory process is reduced in size and resolved. Secondary messengers such as eicosanoids are active in both phases. The discovery of lipoxins and epi-lipoxins demonstrated that not all arachidonic acid (AA) derivatives have proinflammatory activity. It was also revealed that metabolites of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) such as resolvins, protectins, and maresins also take part in the resolution of inflammation. Knowledge of the above properties has stimulated several clinical trials on the influence of EPA and DHA supplementation on various diseases. However, the equivocal results of those trials prevent the formulation of guidelines on EPA and DHA supplementation. Prescription drugs are among the substances with the strongest influence on the profile and quantity of the synthesized eicosanoids. The lack of knowledge about their influence on the conversion of EPA and DHA into eicosanoids may lead to erroneous conclusions from clinical trials.
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Running CA, Mattes RD. Different oral sensitivities to and sensations of short-, medium-, and long-chain fatty acids in humans. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 2014; 307:G381-9. [PMID: 24924750 DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00181.2014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Fatty acids that vary in chain length and degree of unsaturation have different effects on metabolism and human health. As evidence for a "taste" of nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA) accumulates, it may be hypothesized that fatty acid structures will also influence oral sensations. The present study examined oral sensitivity to caproic (C6), lauric (C12), and oleic (C18:1) acids over repeated visits. Analyses were also conducted on textural properties of NEFA emulsions and blank solutions. Oral thresholds for caproic acid were lower compared with oleic acid. Lauric acid thresholds were intermediate but not significantly different from either, likely due to lingering irritating sensations that prevented accurate discrimination. From particle size analysis, larger droplets were observed in blank solutions when mineral oil was used, leading to instability of the emulsion, which was not observed when emulsions contained NEFA or when mineral oil was removed from the blank. Rheological data showed no differences in viscosity among samples except for a slightly higher viscosity with oleic acid concentrations above 58 mM. Thus, texture was unlikely to be the property used to distinguish between the samples. Differences in oral detection and sensation of caproic, lauric, and oleic acids may be due to different properties of the fatty acid alkyl chains.
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- Cordelia A Running
- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana; and
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- Department of Nutrition Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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