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Park SY, Im JA, Kim JY. Exploring the Effect of Deep-Sea Water on the Therapeutic Potential of the Anti-Inflammatory Response in an Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Ulcer Rat Model. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17430. [PMID: 38139257 PMCID: PMC10743565 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Gastric ulcers are often exacerbated by factors such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and inflammation, and they have a substantial impact on a significant portion of the population. Notably, indomethacin is recognized as a prominent contributor to ulcers. This study investigated this potential method, with normalization to the anti-inflammatory and antiulcer properties of deep-sea water (DSW)-derived mineral water, using an indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer model in rats. The study involved four groups (n = 6 rats/group): normal control group (CON), indomethacin-only group (IND), indomethacin with trace mineral water group (TM), and indomethacin with high magnesium low sodium water group (HMLS). For three weeks, the CON and IND groups consumed tap water, while the TM and HMLS groups had access to mineral water. Gastric ulcers were induced on the final day using indomethacin, for all groups except the CON group. The results demonstrated that HMLS intake significantly improved gastric mucosal damage, preserved mucin stability, and increased gastric thickness, indicating its potential to prevent and alleviate indomethacin-induced gastric ulcers. Furthermore, HMLS consumption led to the upregulation of key genes associated with inflammation and a reduction in inflammatory cytokines. These findings suggest that DSW-derived mineral water, and particularly its high Mg2+ content, may offer promising health benefits including anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer properties.
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- Soo-yeon Park
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea; (S.-y.P.); (J.A.I.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea; (S.-y.P.); (J.A.I.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea; (S.-y.P.); (J.A.I.)
- Department of Nano Bio Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea
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Ikari T, Hirayama J, Rafiuddin MA, Furusawa Y, Tabuchi Y, Watanabe K, Hattori A, Kawashima R, Nakamura K, Srivastav AK, Toyota K, Matsubara H, Suzuki N. Data on plasma cortisol levels in nibbler fish Girella punctata reared under high-density conditions in either surface seawater or deep ocean water. Data Brief 2023; 49:109361. [PMID: 37496521 PMCID: PMC10365972 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2023.109361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Deep ocean water (DOW) is the water obtained from depth of >200 m below the surface of Earth's oceans and is characterized by rich nutrients and cleanliness [1,2]. We have recently reported that DOW suppresses the high-density-induced increase of plasma cortisol levels (i.e., a stress marker) in Japanese flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) [1]. The current study aimed to examine whether the cortisol-reducing effect of DOW was observed in other marine organisms as well by comparing the plasma cortisol levels of nibbler fish Girella punctata reared under high-density conditions between surface seawater (SSW) and DOW. The nibbler fish were caught from Tsukumo Bay of Noto Peninsula (Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan). The DOW was obtained from seawater 320 m below the Noto Bay surface at a facility (Aquas Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan), whereas SSW was obtained from Tsukumo Bay (Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture). The dissolved oxygen was maintained at approximately 7 mg/L in DOW as well as in SSW. Before they were transferred to the high-density condition, nibbler fish were acclimated in SSW at 20°C for 1 week at a mean density of 100 g/62.5 L. To expose them to the high-density stress, each of fish was kept at a density of 10 kg/m3 in a single aquarium (60 × 25 × 30 cm) containing either SSW or DOW (n = 8). Subsequently, the fish were reared with SSW or DOW for 10 days at 20°C ± 1°C under a 12:12-h light-dark cycle. A heparin containing syringe was used to obtain the blood samples from the caudal vessels of the fish anesthetized with a 0.04% 2-phenoxyethanol (FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corporation). The blood sampling was performed on days 0, 5, and 10 after rearing in the small aquaria. The plasma samples were prepared from the collected blood by centrifuging it at 5200 × g for 5 min and the cortisol concentrations were determined using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit (Cosmo Bio Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan) from those samples. The plasma cortisol concentration of nibbler fish reared in SSW on day 10 was significantly higher than that on day 0, whereas those reared in DOW did not show significant difference on the respective days. The current data contributes to the generalization of the cortisol-reducing effect of DOW on fish, which has been proposed in Japanese flounder [1]. These data could be used for developing and designing experiments to analyze the mechanisms underlying the cortisol-reducing effects by using small fish such as zebrafish, a well-established animal model.
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- Takahiro Ikari
- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-cho, Ishikawa 927-0553, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Engineering, Faculty of Health Sciences, Komatsu University, Komatsu, Ishikawa 923-0961, Japan
- Division of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Sustainable Systems Science, Komatsu University, Komatsu, Ishikawa 923-0961, Japan
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- Noto Center for Fisheries Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Ossaka, Noto-cho, Ishikawa 927-0552, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Toyama Prefectural University, Kurokawa, Toyama 939-0398, Japan
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- Life Science Research Center, University of Toyama, Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Engineering, Faculty of Health Sciences, Komatsu University, Komatsu, Ishikawa 923-0961, Japan
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- Department of Sport and Wellness, College of Sport and Wellness, Rikkyo University, Kitano, Niiza, Saitama 352-8558, Japan
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- Division of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Sustainable Systems Science, Komatsu University, Komatsu, Ishikawa 923-0961, Japan
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- Division of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Sustainable Systems Science, Komatsu University, Komatsu, Ishikawa 923-0961, Japan
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- Department of Zoology, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur 273-009, India
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- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-cho, Ishikawa 927-0553, Japan
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- Noto Center for Fisheries Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Ossaka, Noto-cho, Ishikawa 927-0552, Japan
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- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-cho, Ishikawa 927-0553, Japan
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Ikari T, Furusawa Y, Tabuchi Y, Maruyama Y, Hattori A, Kitani Y, Toyota K, Nagami A, Hirayama J, Watanabe K, Shigematsu A, Rafiuddin MA, Ogiso S, Fukushi K, Kuroda K, Hatano K, Sekiguchi T, Kawashima R, Srivastav AK, Nishiuchi T, Sakatoku A, Yoshida MA, Matsubara H, Suzuki N. Kynurenine promotes Calcitonin secretion and reduces cortisol in the Japanese flounder Paralichthys olivaceus. Sci Rep 2023; 13:8700. [PMID: 37248272 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-35222-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
Abstract
Deep ocean water (DOW) exerts positive effects on the growth of marine organisms, suggesting the presence of unknown component(s) that facilitate their aquaculture. We observed that DOW suppressed plasma cortisol (i.e., a stress marker) concentration in Japanese flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) reared under high-density condition. RNA-sequencing analysis of flounder brains showed that when compared to surface seawater (SSW)-reared fish, DOW-reared fish had lower expression of hypothalamic (i.e., corticotropin-releasing hormone) and pituitary (i.e., proopiomelanocortin, including adrenocorticotropic hormone) hormone-encoding genes. Moreover, DOW-mediated regulation of gene expression was linked to decreased blood cortisol concentration in DOW-reared fish. Our results indicate that DOW activated osteoblasts in fish scales and facilitated the production of Calcitonin, a hypocalcemic hormone that acts as an analgesic. We then provide evidence that the Calcitonin produced is involved in the regulatory network of genes controlling cortisol secretion. In addition, the indole component kynurenine was identified as the component responsible for osteoblast activation in DOW. Furthermore, kynurenine increased plasma Calcitonin concentrations in flounders reared under high-density condition, while it decreased plasma cortisol concentration. Taken together, we propose that kynurenine in DOW exerts a cortisol-reducing effect in flounders by facilitating Calcitonin production by osteoblasts in the scales.
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Grants
- 22009, 22015, 22016, 22017, 22044 The cooperative research program of the Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University
- 22009, 22015, 22016, 22017, 22044 The cooperative research program of the Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University
- 22009, 22015, 22016, 22017, 22044 The cooperative research program of the Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University
- 22009, 22015, 22016, 22017, 22044 The cooperative research program of the Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University
- 22009, 22015, 22016, 22017, 22044 The cooperative research program of the Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University
- 20K06718, 21K05725, 22J01508 JSPS
- 20K06718, 21K05725, 22J01508 JSPS
- 20K06718, 21K05725, 22J01508 JSPS
- 2209 The Salt Science Research Foundation
- JPMJTM19AP JST
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Affiliation(s)
- Takahiro Ikari
- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-Cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Toyama Prefectural University, Kurokawa, Toyama, 939-0398, Japan
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- Life Science Research Center, University of Toyama, Sugitani, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan
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- Department of Biology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ichikawa, Chiba, 272-0827, Japan
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- Department of Biology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ichikawa, Chiba, 272-0827, Japan
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- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-Cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan
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- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-Cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan
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- Noto Center for Fisheries Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Osaka, Noto-Cho, Ishikawa, 927-0552, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Engineering, Faculty of Health Sciences, Komatsu University, Komatsu, Ishikawa, 923-0961, Japan
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- Department of Biology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ichikawa, Chiba, 272-0827, Japan
- Department of Clinical Engineering, Faculty of Health Sciences, Komatsu University, Komatsu, Ishikawa, 923-0961, Japan
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- Noto Center for Fisheries Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Osaka, Noto-Cho, Ishikawa, 927-0552, Japan
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- Noto Center for Fisheries Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Osaka, Noto-Cho, Ishikawa, 927-0552, Japan
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- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-Cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan
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- Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-1192, Japan
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- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-Cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan
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- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-Cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan
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- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-Cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Engineering, Faculty of Health Sciences, Komatsu University, Komatsu, Ishikawa, 923-0961, Japan
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- Department of Zoology, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, 273-009, India
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- Bioscience Core Facility, Research Center for Experimental Modeling of Human Disease, Kanazawa University, Takara-Machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-1192, Japan
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- School of Science, Academic Assembly, University of Toyama, Gofuku, Toyama, 930-8555, Japan
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- Marine Biological Science Section, Education and Research Center for Biological Resources, Faculty of Life and Environmental Science, Shimane University, Oki, Shimane, 685-0024, Japan
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- Noto Center for Fisheries Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Osaka, Noto-Cho, Ishikawa, 927-0552, Japan
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- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-Cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan.
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Hatano K, Yoshida MA, Hirayama J, Kitani Y, Hattori A, Ogiso S, Watabe Y, Sekiguchi T, Tabuchi Y, Urata M, Matsumoto K, Sakatoku A, Srivastav AK, Toyota K, Matsubara H, Suzuki N. Deep ocean water alters the cholesterol and mineral metabolism of squid Todarodes pacificus and suppresses its weight loss. Sci Rep 2023; 13:7591. [PMID: 37164992 PMCID: PMC10172372 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34443-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
Abstract
This study is the first to demonstrate that deep ocean water (DOW) has physiological significant effects on squid. After 36 h of rearing squids, those reared with DOW had significantly higher total and free cholesterol levels and lower alanine transaminase activity in hemolymph as compared with those reared with surface sea water (SSW). SSW rearing also resulted in 6.95% weight loss, while DOW rearing caused only 2.5% weight loss, which might be due to liver metabolism suppression. Furthermore, both monovalent (sodium, chloride, and potassium ions) and divalent (calcium, inorganic phosphorus, and magnesium ions) ions in hemolymph were elevated when reared with DOW compared to those when reared with SSW. A study of genes expressed in the brain revealed that five genes were specifically remarked in DOW rearing. Most altered genes were neuropeptides, including those from vasopressin superfamily. These neuropeptides are involved in cholesterol and/or mineral metabolisms and physiological significant effects on squid. This study is the first report the effects of DOW on cholesterol and mineral metabolism of squid and will contribute to squid aquaculture using DOW.
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- Kaito Hatano
- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan
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- Marine Biological Science Section, Education and Research Center for Biological Resources, Faculty of Life and Environmental Science, Shimane University, Oki, Shimane, 685-0024, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Engineering, Faculty of Health Sciences and Division of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Sustainable Systems Science, Komatsu University, Komatsu, Ishikawa, 923-0961, Japan
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- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan
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- Department of Biology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ichikawa, Chiba, 272-0827, Japan
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- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan
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- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan
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- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan
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- Life Science Research Center, University of Toyama, Sugitani, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan
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- Institute of Noto Satoumi Education and Studies, Ogi, Noto-cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan
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- Institute of Noto Satoumi Education and Studies, Ogi, Noto-cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan
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- School of Science, Academic Assembly, University of Toyama, Gofuku, Toyama, 930-8555, Japan
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- Department of Zoology, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, 273-009, India
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- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan
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- Noto Center for Fisheries Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Ossaka, Noto-cho, Ishikawa, 927-0552, Japan
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- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-cho, Ishikawa, 927-0553, Japan.
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Juesas A, Gargallo P, Gene-Morales J, Babiloni-López C, Saez-Berlanga A, Jiménez-Martínez P, Casaña J, Benitez-Martinez JC, Ramirez-Campillo R, Chulvi-Medrano I, Colado JC. Effects of Microfiltered Seawater Intake and Variable Resistance Training on Strength, Bone Health, Body Composition, and Quality of Life in Older Women: A 32-Week Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:4700. [PMID: 36981609 PMCID: PMC10048547 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20064700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
The aim was to explore the effects of a 32-week resistance training (RT) intervention with elastic bands with or without microfiltered seawater (SW) supplementation on isokinetic strength, bone mineral density (BMD), body composition, and subjective quality of life in postmenopausal women. Ninety-three untrained women (age: 70.00 ± 6.26 years; body mass index: 22.05 ± 3.20 kg/m2; body fat: 37.77 ± 6.38%; 6.66 ± 1.01 s up-and-go test) voluntarily participated in this randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial. Participants were allocated into four groups (RT+SW, RT+PLA, CON+SW, and CON+PLA). The RT intervention (twice weekly) consisted of different exercises for the whole body performed at submaximal intensities with elastic bands. Both control groups were not involved in any exercise program. A two-way mixed analysis of variance of repeated measures revealed significant improvements in almost all the variables in both intervention groups (p < 0.05). However, significant differences with controls were encountered in isokinetic strength, body fat percentage, and bodily pain. Although the group with SW supplementation obtained greater effect sizes, non-significant differences between both RT groups were observed. In conclusion, the determinant factor of the adaptations seems to be RT rather than SW.
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- Alvaro Juesas
- Research Group in Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Research Group in Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Research Group in Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Research Group in Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Research Group in Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Research Group in Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- ICEN Institute, 28840 Madrid, Spain
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- Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Research Group in Physiotherapy Technology and Recovering (FTR), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Laboratory, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7591538, Chile
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- Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Research Group in Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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Bone regeneration in osteoporosis: opportunities and challenges. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2023; 13:419-432. [PMID: 35994158 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-022-01222-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Abstract
Osteoporosis is a bone disorder characterised by low bone mineral density, reduced bone strength, increased bone fragility, and impaired mineralisation of bones causing an increased risk of bone fracture. Several therapies are available for treating osteoporosis which include bisphosphonates, anti-resorptive agents, oestrogen modulators, etc. These therapies primarily focus on decreasing bone resorption and do not assist in bone regeneration or offering permanent curative solutions. Additionally, these therapies are associated with severe adverse events like thromboembolism, increased risk of stroke, and hypocalcaemia. To overcome these limitations, bone regenerative pathways and approaches are now considered to manage osteoporosis. The bone regenerative pathways involved in bone regeneration include wingless-related integration site/β-catenin signalling pathway, notch signalling pathway, calcium signalling, etc. The various regenerative approaches which possess potential to heal and replace the bone defect site include scaffolds, cements, cell therapy, and other alternative medicines. The review focuses on describing the challenges and opportunities in bone regeneration for osteoporosis.
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Shi M, Hu B, Hong Y, Wang M, Yao Y. Deep Sea Water Inhibited Pancreatic β-Cell Apoptosis and Regulated Glucose Homeostasis by Affecting Lipid Metabolism in Db/Db Mice. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2023; 16:245-258. [PMID: 36760598 PMCID: PMC9888305 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s395053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Deep sea water (DSW) is a natural resource rich in minerals, which participates in biological processes such as energy metabolism, regulates serum glucose and lipids levels, and has a certain protective effect on endocrine and metabolism-related diseases. Studies have shown that the improvement of glucose tolerance in diabetic mice by DSW may be associated with the protective effect on the structure and function of pancreatic islets, and the specific mechanism is still unclear. Other studies have shown that long-term exposure to high concentrations of fatty acids can lead to apoptosis and dysfunction of pancreatic β-cell, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Down-regulation of plasma fatty acid levels may reduce pancreatic β-cell dysfunction, thereby improving glucose homeostasis. Understanding the specific mechanism of DSW regulating blood glucose is of great significance for its clinical application. METHODS In the present study we used db/db mice as a T2DM model and treated mice with deep ocean mineral concentration (DOMC, a commercial product of DSW) for 4 and 12 weeks. Basic information, serum biochemical indicators, and pathological tissues were gathered for exploration. RESULTS The db/db mice treated with 4 weeks' DOMC (db/db+DOMC) showed decreased plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Tests implied that in adipose tissues, the db/db+DOMC group's lipolysis process was inhibited, and the β-fatty acid oxidation process was promoted. Besides, DOMC reduced lipogenesis and encouraged β-oxidation in the liver, as a result, improved fatty liver in db/db mice. Further measurements showed DOMC improved glucose homeostasis slightly in db/db animals after a 12-week treatment by preventing pancreatic β-cell apoptosis. CONCLUSION DOMC inhibited pancreatic β-cell apoptosis and regulated glucose homeostasis in db/db mice by lowering the lipid levels via regulation of fatty acid β-oxidation, lipolysis, and lipogenesis processes.
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- Mengxia Shi
- Department of Nephrology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China
- Meng Wang, Department of Nephrology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095, Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-15927407065, Email
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- Department of Nephrology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Nutrition, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Ying Yao, Department of Nephrology and Department of Nutrition, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095, Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-13720379867, Email
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Onggowarsito C, Feng A, Mao S, Nguyen LN, Xu J, Fu Q. Water Harvesting Strategies through Solar Steam Generator Systems. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202201543. [PMID: 36163592 PMCID: PMC10098618 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202201543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
Solar steam generator (SSG) systems have attracted increasing attention, owing to its simple manufacturing, material abundance, cost-effectiveness, and environmentally friendly freshwater production. This system relies on photothermic materials and water absorbing substrates for a clean continuous distillation process. To optimize this process, there are factors that are needed to be considered such as selection of solar absorber and water absorbent materials, followed by micro/macro-structural system design for efficient water evaporation, floating, and filtration capability. In this contribution, we highlight the general interfacial SSG concept, review and compare recent progresses of different SSG systems, as well as discuss important factors on performance optimization. Furthermore, unaddressed challenges such as SSG's cost to performance ratio, filtration of untreatable micropollutants/microorganisms, and the need of standardization testing will be discussed to further advance future SSG studies.
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- Casey Onggowarsito
- Centre for Technology in Water and WastewaterSchool of Civil and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Technology Sydney15 BroadwayUltimoNSW 2007Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and WastewaterSchool of Civil and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Technology Sydney15 BroadwayUltimoNSW 2007Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and WastewaterSchool of Civil and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Technology Sydney15 BroadwayUltimoNSW 2007Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and WastewaterSchool of Civil and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Technology Sydney15 BroadwayUltimoNSW 2007Australia
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- Centre for Advanced Macromolecular DesignSchool of Chemical EngineeringUNSW InstitutionSydneyNSW 2052Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and WastewaterSchool of Civil and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Technology Sydney15 BroadwayUltimoNSW 2007Australia
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Pepito JE, Prabhakaran JV, Bheeman DKP, Sah P, Villarias AP, Hussain SA, Gangireddygari VSR, Al Adawi AS. Development of saline loaded mask materials, evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy and survivability of selected bacteria on these mask materials. JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY - SCIENCE 2022; 34:102125. [PMID: 35663349 PMCID: PMC9137251 DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2022.102125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Objective Surgical face masks have been recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nowadays wearing masks have become a norm and lifestyle around the globe. The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the feasibility of developing masks loaded with analytical grade sodium chloride (NaCl), Iodized salts (IS) and Omani sea salt (OSS) with or without sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3). Methods The saline loaded masks were prepared by soaking the middle layer of the mask in 30% (w/v) saline solutions (NaCl, IS, OSS) with or without 10% NaHCO3 for 24 h followed by drying at room temperature. The prepared saline solutions and its combinations were evaluated for antimicrobial efficacy against the bacteria like Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus vulgaris, Salmonella typhi, and Staphylococcus aureus, and antifungal activity against the Penicillium spp. and Rhizopus spp. by agar diffusion. Optical microscopy was employed to observe the formation of salt crystal in the mask material. Survivability of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa was tested on the mask material loaded with 30% OSS + 10% NaHCO3 at particular time intervals. Results The results showed that a combination of 30% OSS + 10% NaHCO3 exhibited promising antimicrobial activity against all the bacteria as well as Rhizopus spp. compared to the 30% IS + 10% NaHCO3. Moreover, the middle layer of the mask loaded with saline solutions of 30% OSS + 10% NaHCO3 or 30% IS + 10% NaHCO3 have antibacterial activity, particularly for oral microbiome. On dehydration, the masks materials showed the presence of a significant amount of salt crystals. Survivability tests showed that both S. aureus and P. aeruginosa were killed within 3 h of contact with the salt crystals on the mask materials. Conclusions A combination of 30% OSS + 10% NaHCO3 possessed significant antimicrobial activities on the tested microorganisms. Presence of a significant amount of salt crystals on dehydration of the saline loaded masks can be used as an effective protective barrier to infectious respiratory agents.
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- Julnar Evangelista Pepito
- Applied Biology Section Applied Sciences Department (APS), University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Higher College of Technology (HCT), PO Box 74, PC 133, Al-Khuwair, Muscat, Oman
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- Applied Biology Section Applied Sciences Department (APS), University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Higher College of Technology (HCT), PO Box 74, PC 133, Al-Khuwair, Muscat, Oman
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- Applied Biology Section Applied Sciences Department (APS), University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Higher College of Technology (HCT), PO Box 74, PC 133, Al-Khuwair, Muscat, Oman
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- Applied Biology Section Applied Sciences Department (APS), University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Higher College of Technology (HCT), PO Box 74, PC 133, Al-Khuwair, Muscat, Oman
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- Applied Biology Section Applied Sciences Department (APS), University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Higher College of Technology (HCT), PO Box 74, PC 133, Al-Khuwair, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box - 2454, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Plant Virus Research, Horticultural and Herbal Crop Environment Division, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Applied Biology Section Applied Sciences Department (APS), University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Higher College of Technology (HCT), PO Box 74, PC 133, Al-Khuwair, Muscat, Oman
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Takeuchi H, Yoshikane Y, Takenaka H, Kimura A, Islam JM, Matsuda R, Okamoto A, Hashimoto Y, Yano R, Yamaguchi K, Sato S, Ishizuka S. Health Effects of Drinking Water Produced from Deep Sea Water: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14030581. [PMID: 35276942 PMCID: PMC8839038 DOI: 10.3390/nu14030581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Global trends focus on a balanced intake of foods and beverages to maintain health. Drinking water (MIU; hardness = 88) produced from deep sea water (DSW) collected offshore of Muroto, Japan, is considered healthy. We previously reported that the DSW-based drinking water (RDSW; hardness = 1000) improved human gut health. The aim of this randomized double-blind controlled trial was to assess the effects of MIU on human health. Volunteers were assigned to MIU (n = 41) or mineral water (control) groups (n = 41). Participants consumed 1 L of either water type daily for 12 weeks. A self-administered questionnaire was administered, and stool and urine samples were collected throughout the intervention. We measured the fecal biomarkers of nine short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), as well as urinary isoflavones. In the MIU group, concentrations of three major SCFAs and sIgA increased postintervention. MIU intake significantly affected one SCFA (butyric acid). The metabolic efficiency of daidzein-to-equol conversion was significantly higher in the MIU group than in the control group throughout the intervention. MIU intake reflected the intestinal environment through increased production of three major SCFAs and sIgA, and accelerated daidzein-to-equol metabolic conversion, suggesting the beneficial health effects of MIU.
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- Hiroaki Takeuchi
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-City 286-8686, Chiba, Japan; (A.K.); (J.M.I.); (R.M.); (A.O.); (Y.H.); (R.Y.); (K.Y.); (S.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-476-20-7762
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- Department of Human Living Sciences, Notre Dame Seishin University, 2-16-9 Ifuku-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama-city 700-8516, Okayama, Japan;
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- DyDo-T Beverage Co. Ltd., 1310-1 Hanechou-ko, Muroto-City 781-6741, Kochi, Japan;
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-City 286-8686, Chiba, Japan; (A.K.); (J.M.I.); (R.M.); (A.O.); (Y.H.); (R.Y.); (K.Y.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-City 286-8686, Chiba, Japan; (A.K.); (J.M.I.); (R.M.); (A.O.); (Y.H.); (R.Y.); (K.Y.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-City 286-8686, Chiba, Japan; (A.K.); (J.M.I.); (R.M.); (A.O.); (Y.H.); (R.Y.); (K.Y.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-City 286-8686, Chiba, Japan; (A.K.); (J.M.I.); (R.M.); (A.O.); (Y.H.); (R.Y.); (K.Y.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-City 286-8686, Chiba, Japan; (A.K.); (J.M.I.); (R.M.); (A.O.); (Y.H.); (R.Y.); (K.Y.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-City 286-8686, Chiba, Japan; (A.K.); (J.M.I.); (R.M.); (A.O.); (Y.H.); (R.Y.); (K.Y.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-City 286-8686, Chiba, Japan; (A.K.); (J.M.I.); (R.M.); (A.O.); (Y.H.); (R.Y.); (K.Y.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-City 286-8686, Chiba, Japan; (A.K.); (J.M.I.); (R.M.); (A.O.); (Y.H.); (R.Y.); (K.Y.); (S.S.)
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- Center for Regional Sustainability and Innovation, Kochi University, 2-17-47 Asakurahonmachi, Kochi-City 780-8073, Kochi, Japan;
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Wu CC, Cheng YH, Chen KH, Chien CT. Deep Sea Water-Dissolved Organic Matter Intake Improves Hyperlipidemia and Inhibits Thrombus Formation and Vascular Inflammation in High-Fat Diet Hamsters. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:82. [PMID: 35054478 PMCID: PMC8778340 DOI: 10.3390/life12010082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic liver disease caused by oxidative stress, inflammation and lipid deposition within liver cells, and is subsequently contributing to cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis. Deep sea water (DSW) is characterized by its clearance and abundant nutrients with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity to confer therapeutic potential. We aimed to explore the therapeutic capability of our prepared multi-filtration DSW-dissolved organic matter (DSW-DOM) on high-fat diet-induced hyperlipidemia and endothelial dysfunction in hamsters. A high-fat/high-cholesterol diet led to increased oxidative stress, including blood reactive oxygen species (ROS), plasma malondialdehyde (MDA) and hepatic CYP2E1 expression; an increased hyperlipidemic profile and SREBP 1-mediated fatty liver; promoted NFκB p65-mediated hepatic inflammation; triggered PARP-mediated hepatic apoptosis; and enhanced endothelial intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and von Willebrand factor (VWF)-mediated atherosclerosis associated with the depressed hepatic antioxidant Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) expression. The DSW-DOM-enriched 1295 fraction, with strong H2O2 scavenging activity, efficiently reduced several oxidative stress parameters, the lipid profile, inflammation, and apoptosis, possibly through the PON1-mediated antioxidant capability. Furthermore, DSW-DOM treatment significantly decreased the endothelial ICAM-1 and VWF expression, subsequently leading to the elongation of time to occlusion of FeCl3-induced arterial thrombosis and to the inhibition of FeCl3-induced fluorescent platelet adhesion to mesentery arterioles in the high-fat diet. Based on the above results, our data suggest that DSW-DOM intake via antioxidant defense mechanisms confers protective effects against high-fat diet-enhanced, oxidative stress-mediated hyperlipidemia, and endothelial dysfunction evoked atherosclerosis by downregulating oxidative injury, lipogenesis, inflammation and apoptosis.
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- Chia-Chun Wu
- Department of Life Science, School of Life Science, College of Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 11677, Taiwan; (C.-C.W.); (Y.-H.C.)
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- Department of Life Science, School of Life Science, College of Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 11677, Taiwan; (C.-C.W.); (Y.-H.C.)
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Far-Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City 22056, Taiwan
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan City 32003, Taiwan
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- Department of Life Science, School of Life Science, College of Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 11677, Taiwan; (C.-C.W.); (Y.-H.C.)
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Effect of Mineral-Balanced Deep-Sea Water on Kidney Function and Renal Oxidative Stress Markers in Rats Fed a High-Salt Diet. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222413415. [PMID: 34948210 PMCID: PMC8705929 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222413415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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This study investigated the effect of mineral-balanced deep-sea water (DSW) on kidney health using an animal model of kidney injury due to a high-sodium diet. High magnesium/low sodium (HMLS) and high magnesium/high calcium (HMHC) DSW samples with different mineral contents were prepared. Sprague–Dawley rats were fed an 8% sodium chloride (NaCl) diet for four weeks to induce kidney injury, and each group was supplied with purified water or mineral water. Kidney injury was observed in the NaCl group according to increased kidney injury markers and malondialdehydes, providing evidence of oxidative stress. However, the kidney injury was repaired by the intake of mineral-balanced DSW. It was confirmed that the HMLS and HMHC groups showed improved Na+ excretion through the urine. Kidney injury markers in urine decreased and upregulation of low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein2 mRNA expression was observed in the HMLS and HMHC groups. In addition, superoxide dismutase activity was increased in the HMHC groups. The gene expression patterns of the RNA sequencing were similar between the CON and HMLS groups. These results suggest that DSW has beneficial effects on kidney health due to the balanced magnesium and calcium levels in models of kidney injury caused by excessive sodium intake.
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Liu Y, Zhang H, Dai X, Zhu R, Chen B, Xia B, Ye Z, Zhao D, Gao S, Orekhov AN, Zhang D, Wang L, Guo S. A comprehensive review on the phytochemistry, pharmacokinetics, and antidiabetic effect of Ginseng. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 92:153717. [PMID: 34583224 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Radix Ginseng, one of the well-known medicinal herbs, has been used in the management of diabetes and its complications for more than 1000 years. PURPOSE The aim of this review is devoted to summarize the phytochemistry and pharmacokinetics of Ginseng, and provide evidence for the antidiabetic effects of Ginseng and its ingredients as well as the underlying mechanisms involved. METHODS For the purpose of this review, the following databases were consulted: the PubMed Database (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov), Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (http://www.cnki.net), National Science and Technology Library (http://www.nstl.gov.cn/), Wanfang Data (http://www.wanfangdata.com.cn/) and the Web of Science Database (http://apps.webofknowledge.com/). RESULTS Ginseng exhibits glucose-lowering effects in different diabetic animal models. In addition, Ginseng may prevent the development of diabetic complications, including liver, pancreas, adipose tissue, skeletal muscle, nephropathy, cardiomyopathy, retinopathy, atherosclerosis and others. The main ingredients of Ginseng include ginsenosides and polysaccharides. The underlying mechanisms whereby this herb exerts antidiabetic activities may be attributed to the regulation of multiple signaling pathways, including IRS1/PI3K/AKT, LKB1/AMPK/FoxO1, AGEs/RAGE, MAPK/ERK, NF-κB, PPARδ/STAT3, cAMP/PKA/CERB and HIF-1α/VEGF, etc. The pharmacokinetic profiles of ginsenosides provide valuable information on therapeutic efficacy of Ginseng in diabetes. Although Ginseng is well-tolerated, dietary consumption of this herb should follow the doctors' advice. CONCLUSION Ginseng may offer an alternative strategy in protection against diabetes and its complications through the regulations of the multi-targets via various signaling pathways. Efforts to understand the underlying mechanisms with strictly-controlled animal models, combined with well-designed clinical trials and pharmacokinetic evaluation, will be important subjects of the further investigations and weigh in translational value of this herb in diabetes management.
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- Yage Liu
- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Laboratory of Angiopathology, Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow 125315, Russia
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- Diabetes Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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- Department of TCM Pharmacology, School of Chinese Material Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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Alaydrus S, Umar AK, Sriwidodo S, Diantini A, Wathoni N, Amalia R. Characterization and acute oral toxicity of concentrated minerals of Pamekasan Madura seawater. J Adv Pharm Technol Res 2021; 12:305-309. [PMID: 34345612 PMCID: PMC8300335 DOI: 10.4103/japtr.japtr_250_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Indonesia is a maritime country with abundant seawater mineral content. One of the regions with the highest salt production is Pamekasan Madura. Minerals are known to have many roles and benefits for our bodies, such as regulating fluid balance and metabolism. Therefore, this study aimed to characterize the physicochemical and microbial properties of concentrated minerals obtained through solvent evaporation and salt deposition for ± 60 days. Acute oral toxicity examination was performed as a first step in determining the safety of concentrated minerals to be used as a raw material for drugs. Based on the test results, the concentrated mineral has a clear yellow color, salty taste, and a bit bitter, odorless, with a pH of 6.6 ± 0.21. Concentrated minerals have high mineral content with levels of potassium, sodium, magnesium, boron, and calcium being 44734.1598 ± 12950.4633, 33192.1198 ± 2699.3419, 8738.1388 ± 100.4894, 2092.5715 ± 60.3224, and 276.9704 ± 13.1133 mg/Kg, respectively. The results of microbiological analysis of untreated concentrated minerals (without antimicrobials or sterilization) showed that the total plate count was within limits, including coliform and Salmonella. However, the total mold and yeast levels exceed the threshold. Based on the results of acute oral toxicity testing, the concentrated mineral is practically nontoxic. With high mineral content and low toxicity, it can be concluded that the concentrated minerals from Pamekasan Madura seawater is potential to be used as a raw medicinal material.
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- Syafika Alaydrus
- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, Indonesia
- Department of Pharmacy, STIFA Pelita Mas Palu, Central Sulawesi, Palu, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, Indonesia
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Lee CY, Lee CL. Comparison of the Improvement Effect of Deep Ocean Water with Different Mineral Composition on the High Fat Diet-Induced Blood Lipid and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in a Mouse Model. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13051732. [PMID: 34065270 PMCID: PMC8160870 DOI: 10.3390/nu13051732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Accumulated lipid droplets in liver cause nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Deep ocean water (DOW) containing high levels of magnesium, calcium, and potassium, etc. was proven to suppress hepatic lipid in obese rats fed high fat diet in the previous study. However, the effect of mineral compositions of DOW on the prevention of NAFLD is still unclear. This study removed calcium and potassium from DOW for modulating the mineral composition, and further compared the effects of DOW (D1(Mg + Ca + K)), DOW with low potassium (D2(Mg + Ca)), and DOW with low calcium and potassium (D3(Mg)) on the prevention of NAFLD in the mice model fed with high fat diet. In these results, DOW with high magnesium levels reduced serum and liver triglyceride and cholesterol levels and serum AST and ALT activities. However, when the calcium and/or potassium minerals were removed from DOW, the effects of reduction of triglyceride level, inhibition of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), fatty acid synthase (FAS), and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-α) expressions, and activation of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione reductase activities would be weaker. In conclusion, DOW including magnesium, calcium and potassium minerals has the strongest preventive effect on NAFLD in a mouse model by increasing the antioxidant system and inhibiting fatty acid biosynthesis.
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Manoharan P, Kaliaperumal K. Salt and skin. Int J Dermatol 2021; 61:291-298. [PMID: 33890287 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.15588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The introduction of salt as a therapeutic agent in dermatological disorders has been in use since ancient times. This ubiquitous agent is the most underrated substance after the advent of modern medicine. Though a commonly used agent in both traditional and modern medicine, it is important to understand its relationship to the skin to further enhance the comprehensive benefit. The complex history of the evolution of medicine and its skewed distribution among the countries of the world led to inclusion of locally available and economical agents into therapeutics as it becomes almost an inevitable need. Moreover, an inadequate knowledge about the harmful effects of chronic salt exposure led salt to have a unique role in occupational dermatoses. There is no adequate literature on both detrimental and therapeutic effects of salt and its relation to skin. Hence, a genuine attempt was made to summarize the known and the lesser known facts of this particular common seasoning agent.
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- Prarthana Manoharan
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry, India
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A Hydrostatic Pressure-Driven Desalination System for Large-Scale Deep Sea Space Station. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.1155/2021/8898472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Compared with the common marine renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and wave energy, etc., the hydraulic pressure stored in the deep seawater can output stable and successive energy flow. Thus, it can be directly coupled with the reverse osmosis (RO) process to supply drinkable mineral water for crews of Deep Sea Space Station (DSSS). We proposed a novel submarine RO desalination system driven by the hydraulic pressure of deep seawater (SHP-RO), composed of a desalination branch to generate fresh water and a back pressure branch to ensure the depth independence of the desalination. The influences of the deep sea environment on the RO were analyzed, based on which the pretreatment of the seawater and the preparation of the drinkable mineral water were studied. The turbine-based energy recovery scheme was investigated in virtue of the CFD simulation on the flow behavior in the different turbine series. It was predicted that, when the DSSS was located at the depth of 1100 m and the operating pressure of the RO process was 6.0 MPa, for a drinkable water production rate of 240 m3/d, the recovered hydraulic pressure energy can achieve 39.22 kW·h, which was enough for driving electricity consumers in the SHP-RO system.
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Iaccarino Idelson P, Russo O, Iacone R, D’Elia L, Giacco R, Volpe MG, Strazzullo P. A Lower Sodium Neapolitan Pizza Prepared with Seawater in Place of Salt: Nutritional Properties, Sensory Characteristics, and Metabolic Effects. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12113533. [PMID: 33213066 PMCID: PMC7698524 DOI: 10.3390/nu12113533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Seawater is rich in minerals which may help confer good palatability to foods, favouring the use of smaller amounts of salt, a recognized measure of cardiovascular prevention. The aim of this study was to investigate the nutritional properties, sensory characteristics and metabolic effects of a typical Neapolitan pizza prepared with seawater (SWP) in place of common salt, in comparison with Standard traditional Pizza (StP). The nutritional characteristics and the chemical profile of the SWP and StP were assessed by chemical analyses and the use of Food Composition Tables. Twelve healthy volunteers were recruited for a Randomized Controlled Trial, with the consumption of one StP and one SWP using a balanced crossover design. The satiating power and palatability of the two pizzas were tested by the administration of Visual Analogue Scales. Serum glucose, insulin and sodium were measured every 30 min and 3 h urines were collected after each meal. SWP contained nearly 50% less NaCl and a larger amount of micronutrients compared with StP. No significant differences were detected between the two pizzas with regard to satiating power, pleasantness and glycemic and insulinemic response. However, a significant difference was found in the urine volume collected over the 3 h after the two meals (194 mL after StP vs. 292 mL after SWP, p = 0.018) and in the 3 h sodium balance (+1.6 g after StP vs. +0.5 g after SWP, p = 0.002). Conclusions: SWP appears to be a food with favourable nutritional characteristics, very good acceptability and healthy metabolic properties: these results warrant confirmation by a larger intervention trial.
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- Paola Iaccarino Idelson
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (P.I.I.); (O.R.); (L.D.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (P.I.I.); (O.R.); (L.D.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (P.I.I.); (O.R.); (L.D.); (P.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-34-7443-5555
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (P.I.I.); (O.R.); (L.D.); (P.S.)
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- Bio Agrifood Department, CNR Institute of Food Science, 83100 Avellino, Italy; (R.G.); (M.G.V.)
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- Bio Agrifood Department, CNR Institute of Food Science, 83100 Avellino, Italy; (R.G.); (M.G.V.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (P.I.I.); (O.R.); (L.D.); (P.S.)
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Jeju Magma-Seawater Inhibits α-MSH-Induced Melanogenesis via CaMKKβ-AMPK Signaling Pathways in B16F10 Melanoma Cells. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:md18090473. [PMID: 32962063 PMCID: PMC7551477 DOI: 10.3390/md18090473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Melanin protects skin from ultraviolet radiation, toxic drugs, and chemicals. Its synthesis is sophisticatedly regulated by multiple mechanisms, including transcriptional and enzymatic controls. However, uncontrolled excessive production of melanin can cause serious dermatological disorders, such as freckles, melasma, solar lentigo, and cancer. Moreover, melanogenesis disorders are also linked to neurodegenerative diseases. Therefore, there is a huge demand for safer and more potent inhibitors of melanogenesis. In the present study, we report novel inhibitory effects of Jeju magma-seawater (JMS) on melanogenesis induced by α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) in B16F10 melanoma cells. JMS is the abundant underground seawater found in Jeju Island, a volcanic island of Korea. Research into the physiological effects of JMS is rapidly increasing due to its high contents of various minerals that are essential to human health. However, little is known about the effects of JMS on melanogenesis. Here, we demonstrate that JMS safely and effectively inhibits α-MSH-induced melanogenesis via the CaMKKβ (calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase β)-AMPK (5′ adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase) signaling pathway. We further demonstrate that AMPK inhibits the signaling pathways of protein kinase A and MAPKs (mitogen-activated protein kinase), which are critical for melanogenesis-related gene expression. Our results highlight the potential of JMS as a novel therapeutic agent for ameliorating skin pigmentation-related disorders.
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ELITOK B, ULUSOY Y, KİLİC Bahadir. Investigation of the Healing Effects of Afyonkarahisar Region Hot Spring Waters' Inhalation on Experimentally Induced Asthma in Mice. BALNEO RESEARCH JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.12680/balneo.2020.350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways observed exclusively in humans and sometimes animals. In this study, 40 Albino rats of the same age were used. After 6 weeks of ovalbumin-induced asthma in all animals, 40 rats were randomly divided into two groups as control and study groups for a 21-day treatment period. At the treatment stage, the control group animals were treated with normal tap water, while the study group animals were treated with hot spring water. Clinical, hematological, blood biochemical and histopathological examinations were performed before starting the study, after asthma formation, and on days of 1st, 7th, 14th and 21st after treatment. Total leukocyte, neutrophil, monocyte, AST, ALT, GGT, total cholesterol, triglyceride levels were significantly decreased (p <0.05) in the study group animals which treated with hot spring water. These normalization changes were confirmed by histopathological findings. Consequently, it was concluded that hot spring water of Afyonkarahisar Region provide a very successful treatment in asthma, and it should be considered as a supportive option for the treatment of asthma.
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- Bülent ELITOK
- 1. Afyon Kocatepe University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
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- 2. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Veterinary Control Central Research Institute, Pathology Laboratory, Ankara/ Turkey
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- 2. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Veterinary Control Central Research Institute, Pathology Laboratory, Ankara/ Turkey
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Munteanu C, EMEKSIZ MA, ULUSOY Y, KİLİC B. Investigation of the Therapeutic Effects of Hot Springs Waters Sourced from Afyonkarahisar Region on Experimentally-induced Myocardial infarctus in Rats. BALNEO RESEARCH JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.12680/balneo.2020.348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Myocardial infarction is an important public health problem in human and animals. In this study, myocardial infarction was induced by intraperitoneally injected isoproterenol hydrochloride in saline solution at a dose of 85 mg/kg body weight for 2 days. After myocardial infarction formation, three animals were exed to collect blood and histopathological specimens. The remaining 32 rats were divided into control and study groups for treatment. In the treatment stage; the control group animals were treated with tap water, while the study group animals were received Süreyya I hot spring mineral water. Clinical, hematological, blood biochemical and histopathological examinations was performed in all the animals before study, after myocardial infarction, and on 1st, 7th, 14th and 21st days after treatment. In terms of T, P and R, there were significant differences (p <0.05) with respect to time periods between control and study groups (p <0.05). WBC, NOTR, MON MCH, HCT ve MCV levels decreased, while RBC, HG, HCT, LENF, MCH and MCHC levels increased following treatmen in both groups. These changes were significant in study group comaper to control. It was also seen that ALT, AST, CK and CRP levels of blood biochemical parameters were significantly increased (p <0.05) after myocardial infarction formation. By begining treatment, TP, ALB and GLU levels increased, whereas ALT, AST, CK and CRP levels decreased, especially on the 21st day of the study in the SG. It was concluded that in the correct temperature and time to use Süreyya I hot spring water as drinking and bathing was very successful in the treatment of myocardial infarction, either itself or along with other medical treatments.
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- 3. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Veterinary Control Central Research Institute, Pathology Laboratory, Ankara/ Turkey
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- 3. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Veterinary Control Central Research Institute, Pathology Laboratory, Ankara/ Turkey
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ELITOK B, ULUSOY Y, KİLİC B. Comparison of Therapeutic Efficacy of Spa Mud and Bath Applications in the Treatment of Experimentally Induced Psoriasis and Eczema in Rats. BALNEO RESEARCH JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.12680/balneo.2020.349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Psoriasis and eczema are most common diseses of human and seen some animals. In this research project, a total of 49 Albino rats, 25 of which were psoriasis and 24 of eczema, were used. The back of all the animals were shaved 3 cm x 2 cm in size, and were deepilated using a 50% barium sulfate solution and deepillation tape. Then, 5% imiquimod was applied to the area for 5-6 days in the rats in psoriasis group, whereas 2%, 4-dinitrochlorobenzene was performed 2 times per day for one week in eczema group animals along with 150 μg of mite extract (Dermatophagoides farinae). After diseases formation in both groups, animals were divided into control and study groups, and then treatment period was started. In the rats with psoriasis and eczema, clinical, hematological, blood biochemical and histopathological findings were determined. In the light of the data obtained; it was concluded that a 21-day spa treatment in rats with psoriasis and eczema was very successful and could be considered as an option in the treatment of these diseases or it would increase the success of the treatment when combinated with classical medical treatments.
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- Bülent ELITOK
- 1. Afyon Kocatepe University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
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- 2. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Veterinary Control Central Research Institute, Pathology Laboratory, Ankara/ Turkey
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- 2. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Veterinary Control Central Research Institute, Pathology Laboratory, Ankara/ Turkey
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Takeuchi H, Higuchi K, Yoshikane Y, Takagi R, Tokuhiro S, Takenaka K, Oboshi W, Kimura A, Islam JM, Kaneko A, Sato S, Ishizuka S. Drinking Refined Deep-Sea Water Improves the Gut Ecosystem with Beneficial Effects on Intestinal Health in Humans: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12092646. [PMID: 32878045 PMCID: PMC7551512 DOI: 10.3390/nu12092646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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World health trends are focusing on a balanced food and beverage intake for healthy life. Refined deep-sea water (RDSW), obtained from deep-sea water collected offshore in Muroto (Japan), is mineral-rich drinking water. We previously reported that drinking RDSW improves human gut health. Here, we analyzed the effect of drinking RDSW on the gut ecosystem to understand this effect. This was a randomized double-blind controlled trial. Ninety-eight healthy adults were divided into two groups: RDSW or mineral water (control). The participants consumed 1 L of either water type daily for 12 weeks. A self-administered questionnaire and stool and urine samples were collected through the intervention. The following were determined: fecal biomarkers of secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), five putrefactive products, and nine short-chain-fatty-acids (SCFAs) as the primary outcomes; and three urinary isoflavones and the questionnaire as secondary outcomes. In post-intervention in the RDSW group, we found increased concentrations of five SCFAs and decreased concentrations of phenol and sIgA (p < 0.05). The multiple logistic analysis demonstrated that RDSW significantly affected two biomarkers (acetic and 3-methylbutanoic acids) of the five SCFAs mentioned above (p < 0.05). Similarly, the concentrations of urinary isoflavones tended to increase in post-intervention in the RDSW group. Constipation was significantly alleviated in the RDSW group (94%) compared with the control group (60%). Drinking RDSW improves the intestinal environment, increasing fecal SCFAs and urinary isoflavones, which leads to broad beneficial effects in human.
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- Hiroaki Takeuchi
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-City 286-8686, Chiba, Japan; (W.O.); (A.K.); (J.M.I.); (A.K.); (S.S.)
- Department of Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku-City 783-8505, Kochi, Japan; (R.T.); (S.T.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-476-20-7762
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- Center for Regional Collaboration, Kochi University, 2-17-47 Asakurahonmachi, Kochi-City 780-8073, Kochi, Japan; (K.H.); (S.I.)
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- Department of Human Living Sciences, Notre Dame Seishin University, 2-16-9 Ifuku-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama-City 700-8516, Okayama, Japan;
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- Department of Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku-City 783-8505, Kochi, Japan; (R.T.); (S.T.)
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- Department of Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku-City 783-8505, Kochi, Japan; (R.T.); (S.T.)
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- DyDo-T Beverage Co. Ltd., 1310-1 Hanechou-ko, Muroto-City 781-6741, Kochi, Japan;
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-City 286-8686, Chiba, Japan; (W.O.); (A.K.); (J.M.I.); (A.K.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-City 286-8686, Chiba, Japan; (W.O.); (A.K.); (J.M.I.); (A.K.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-City 286-8686, Chiba, Japan; (W.O.); (A.K.); (J.M.I.); (A.K.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-City 286-8686, Chiba, Japan; (W.O.); (A.K.); (J.M.I.); (A.K.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-City 286-8686, Chiba, Japan; (W.O.); (A.K.); (J.M.I.); (A.K.); (S.S.)
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- Center for Regional Collaboration, Kochi University, 2-17-47 Asakurahonmachi, Kochi-City 780-8073, Kochi, Japan; (K.H.); (S.I.)
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Naser AM, Rahman M, Unicomb L, Doza S, Gazi MS, Alam GR, Karim MR, Uddin MN, Khan GK, Ahmed KM, Shamsudduha M, Anand S, Narayan KMV, Chang HH, Luby SP, Gribble MO, Clasen TF. Drinking Water Salinity, Urinary Macro-Mineral Excretions, and Blood Pressure in the Southwest Coastal Population of Bangladesh. J Am Heart Assoc 2020; 8:e012007. [PMID: 31060415 PMCID: PMC6512114 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.119.012007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background Sodium (Na+) in saline water may increase blood pressure (BP), but potassium (K+), calcium (Ca2+), and magnesium (Mg2+) may lower BP. We assessed the association between drinking water salinity and population BP. Methods and Results We pooled 6487 BP measurements from 2 cohorts in coastal Bangladesh. We used multilevel linear models to estimate BP differences across water salinity categories: fresh water (electrical conductivity, <0.7 mS/cm), mild salinity (electrical conductivity ≥0.7 and <2 mS/cm), and moderate salinity (electrical conductivity ≥2 and <10 mS/cm). We assessed whether salinity categories were associated with hypertension using multilevel multinomial logistic models. Models included participant‐, household‐, and community‐level random intercepts. Models were adjusted for age, sex, body mass index (BMI), physical activity, smoking, household wealth, alcohol consumption, sleep hours, religion, and salt consumption. We evaluated the 24‐hour urinary minerals across salinity categories, and the associations between urinary minerals and BP using multilevel linear models. Compared with fresh water drinkers, mild‐salinity water drinkers had lower mean systolic BP (−1.55 [95% CI: −3.22–0.12] mm Hg) and lower mean diastolic BP (−1.26 [95% CI: −2.21–−0.32] mm Hg) adjusted models. The adjusted odds ratio among mild‐salinity water drinkers for stage 1 hypertension was 0.60 (95% CI: 0.43–0.84) and for stage 2 hypertension was 0.56 (95% CI: 0.46–0.89). Mild‐salinity water drinkers had high urinary Ca2+, and Mg2+, and both urinary Ca2+ and Mg2+ were associated with lower BP. Conclusions Drinking mild‐salinity water was associated with lower BP, which can be explained by higher intake of Ca2+ and Mg2+ through saline water. See Editorial Bispham and Nowak
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- Abu Mohd Naser
- 1 Emory Global Diabetes Research Center Hubert Department of Global Health Rollins School of Public Health Emory University Atlanta GA.,2 Department of Environmental Health Sciences Rollins School of Public Health Emory University Atlanta GA
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- 3 International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) Dhaka Bangladesh
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- 3 International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) Dhaka Bangladesh
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- 3 International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) Dhaka Bangladesh
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- 3 International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) Dhaka Bangladesh
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- 3 International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) Dhaka Bangladesh
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- 3 International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) Dhaka Bangladesh
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- 3 International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) Dhaka Bangladesh
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- 3 International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) Dhaka Bangladesh
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- 5 Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction University College London London United Kingdom
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- 6 Division of Nephrology School of Medicine Stanford University Stanford CA
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- 1 Emory Global Diabetes Research Center Hubert Department of Global Health Rollins School of Public Health Emory University Atlanta GA
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- 7 Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Rollins School of Public Health Emory University Atlanta GA
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- 8 Woods Institute for the Environment Stanford University Stanford CA
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- 2 Department of Environmental Health Sciences Rollins School of Public Health Emory University Atlanta GA.,9 Department of Epidemiology Rollins School of Public Health Emory University Atlanta GA
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- 2 Department of Environmental Health Sciences Rollins School of Public Health Emory University Atlanta GA
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Lloret J, Abós-Herràndiz R, Alemany S, Allué R, Bartra J, Basagaña M, Berdalet E, Campàs M, Carreño A, Demestre M, Diogène J, Fontdecaba E, Gascon M, Gómez S, Izquierdo A, Mas L, Marquès M, Pedro-Botet J, Pery M, Peters F, Pintó X, Planas M, Sabatés A, San J, Sanchez-Vidal A, Trepat M, Vendrell C, Fleming LE. The Roses Ocean and Human Health Chair: A New Way to Engage the Public in Oceans and Human Health Challenges. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17145078. [PMID: 32674437 PMCID: PMC7400534 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17145078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Involving and engaging stakeholders is crucial for studying and managing the complex interactions between marine ecosystems and human health and wellbeing. The Oceans and Human Health Chair was founded in the town of Roses (Catalonia, Spain, NW Mediterranean) in 2018, the fruit of a regional partnership between various stakeholders, and for the purpose of leading the way to better health and wellbeing through ocean research and conservation. The Chair is located in an area of the Mediterranean with a notable fishing, tourist, and seafaring tradition and is close to a marine reserve, providing the opportunity to observe diverse environmental conditions and coastal and maritime activities. The Chair is a case study demonstrating that local, collaborative, transdisciplinary, trans-sector, and bottom-up approaches offer tremendous opportunities for engaging coastal communities to help support long-lasting solutions that benefit everyone, and especially those living by the sea or making their living from the goods and services provided by the sea. Furthermore, the Chair has successfully integrated most of its experts in oceans and human health from the most prestigious institutions in Catalonia. The Chair focuses on three main topics identified by local stakeholders: Fish and Health; Leisure, Health, and Wellbeing; and Medicines from the Sea. Led by stakeholder engagement, the Chair can serve as a novel approach within the oceans and human health field of study to tackle a variety of environmental and public health challenges related to both communicable and non-communicable diseases, within the context of sociocultural issues. Drawing on the example provided by the Chair, four principles are established to encourage improved participatory processes in the oceans and human health field: bottom-up, “think local”, transdisciplinary and trans-sectorial, and “balance the many voices”.
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- Josep Lloret
- SeaHealth Research Group-Institute of Aquatic Ecology & LIPPSO-Dept. of Chemistry, University of Girona, 17003 Girona, Spain; (A.C.); (M.P.); (J.S.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Primary Health Care, Institut Català de la Salut, Government of Catalonia, 08013 Barcelona and 17480 Roses, Spain; (R.A.-H.); (E.F.); (C.V.)
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- History Museum of Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Sant Feliu de Guíxols, 17220 Catalonia, Spain;
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- D.G. Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, Government of Catalonia, 08017 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Allergy Section, Pneumology Department, Institut Clínic Respiratori (ICR), Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Allergology Unit, Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, 08916 Badalona, Spain;
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- Institut de Ciències del Mar, CSIC, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (E.B.); (M.D.); (F.P.); (A.S.)
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- Marine and Continental Waters Programme, IRTA, Sant Carles de la Ràpita, 43540 Catalonia, Spain; (M.C.); (J.D.)
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- SeaHealth Research Group-Institute of Aquatic Ecology & LIPPSO-Dept. of Chemistry, University of Girona, 17003 Girona, Spain; (A.C.); (M.P.); (J.S.)
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- Institut de Ciències del Mar, CSIC, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (E.B.); (M.D.); (F.P.); (A.S.)
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- Marine and Continental Waters Programme, IRTA, Sant Carles de la Ràpita, 43540 Catalonia, Spain; (M.C.); (J.D.)
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- Department of Primary Health Care, Institut Català de la Salut, Government of Catalonia, 08013 Barcelona and 17480 Roses, Spain; (R.A.-H.); (E.F.); (C.V.)
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- ISGlobal (Global Health Institute Barcelona), Barcelona, Spain;
- Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona, Spain
- CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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- Departament of Social and Cultural Anthropology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), 08193 Catalonia, Spain;
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- Medical Oncology Service, Catalan Institute of Oncology, Hospital Universitari de Girona Doctor Josep Trueta, 17007 Girona, Spain;
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- Sub-direcció Regional a Girona, Catalan Public Health Agency, Government of Catalonia, 17002 Girona, Spain; (L.M.); (M.T.)
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, IISPV, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 43201 Reus, Spain;
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- Department of Medicine, Hospital del Mar & Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08003 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Servei d’Espais Naturals Protegits, D.G. Environmental Policies and Environment, Government of Catalonia, 08036 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Institut de Ciències del Mar, CSIC, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (E.B.); (M.D.); (F.P.); (A.S.)
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- Unitat de Lípids i Risc Vascular, Servei de Medicina Interna, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Idibell, University of Barcelona, CiberObn, 08907 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain;
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- SeaHealth Research Group-Institute of Aquatic Ecology & LIPPSO-Dept. of Chemistry, University of Girona, 17003 Girona, Spain; (A.C.); (M.P.); (J.S.)
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- Institut de Ciències del Mar, CSIC, 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (E.B.); (M.D.); (F.P.); (A.S.)
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- SeaHealth Research Group-Institute of Aquatic Ecology & LIPPSO-Dept. of Chemistry, University of Girona, 17003 Girona, Spain; (A.C.); (M.P.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Earth and Ocean Dynamics, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Sub-direcció Regional a Girona, Catalan Public Health Agency, Government of Catalonia, 17002 Girona, Spain; (L.M.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Primary Health Care, Institut Català de la Salut, Government of Catalonia, 08013 Barcelona and 17480 Roses, Spain; (R.A.-H.); (E.F.); (C.V.)
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- European Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Cornwall TR1 3HD, UK;
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Kim MJ, Lim CY, Lee KS, Nam KS, Kim H. Refined Deep Seawater Improves Serum Lipid Profile in Hypercholesterolemia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Trial. J Med Food 2020; 23:886-894. [PMID: 32522066 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2019.4658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Deep seawater (DSW) has been investigated for its lipid-lowering effects, but clinical evidence is still far from conclusive. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine the effects of refined DSW (RDSW) on hypercholesterolemia. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 78 Korean participants were randomized to either an RDSW group that drank RDSW for 8 weeks or a placebo group. Clinical laboratory information was collected from all subjects at 0, 4, and 8 weeks. Both groups showed a significant reduction in total cholesterol (TC), whereas only the RDSW group demonstrated a significant decrease in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) during the study. Stratified analysis of both groups revealed a significant reduction of TC in the moderately high TC subgroup. However, only the RDSW exhibited a significant decline of LDL-c in the high LDL-c subgroup. In addition, lipoprotein(a) decreased significantly in the RDSW group, but not in the placebo. RDSW did not affect other lipid profiles, including high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c), triglyceride, free fatty acid, apolipoproteins, and other markers including inflammation marker, hematological parameters, blood and urine chemistry, and vital signs. RDSW improved lipid profiles by decreasing TC and LDL-c while maintaining HDL-c levels in people with hypercholesterolemia.
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- Min-Jee Kim
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology and Intractable Disease Research Center, School of Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology and Intractable Disease Research Center, School of Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Goyang, Korea.,Clinical Trial Center, Hospital of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University Medical Center, Gyeongju, Korea
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Lu CH, Ou HC, Day CH, Chen HI, Pai PY, Lee CY, Chen RJ, Chang RL, PadmaViswanadha V, Hsieh DJY, Huang CY. Deep sea minerals ameliorate diabetic-induced inflammation via inhibition of TNFα signaling pathways. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2020; 35:468-477. [PMID: 31794124 DOI: 10.1002/tox.22882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/03/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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It has been well-documented that the consumption of deep sea water (DSW) has beneficial effects on myocardial hypertrophy and cardiac apoptosis induced by hypercholesterolemia. However, the molecular mechanisms for the anti-inflammatory effects of DSW on diabetic cardiomyopathy are still largely unclear. The main purpose of this present study was to test the hypothesis that DSW exerts anti-inflammatory effects through the suppression of the TNF-α-mediated signaling pathways. IP injection of streptozotocin (STZ) at the dose of 65 mg/kg was used to establish a diabetes rat model. DSW mineral extracts that diluted in desalinated water were prepared in three different dosages and administered to the rats through gavages for 4 weeks. These dosages are DSW-1X (equivalent to 37 mg Mg2+ /kg/day), 2X (equivalent to 74 mg Mg2+ /kg/day) and 3X (equivalent to 111 mg Mg2+ mg/kg/day). Immunofluorescence staining and Western blot showed that the protein expression level of TNF-α was markedly higher in the STZ-induced diabetic rat hearts than in the control group. Consequently, the phosphorylation levels of the TNF-α-modulated downstream signaling molecules and P38 mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) were notably elevated in heart tissues of STZ-induced diabetes. These higher phosphorylation levels subsequently upregulated NF-κB-modulated inflammatory mediators, such as cyclooxygenase (COX)-II and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). However, treatment with DSW as well as MgSO4 , the main mineral in DSW, significantly reversed all the alterations. These findings suggest that DSW has potential as a therapeutic agent for preventing diabetes-related cardiovascular diseases.
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- Chieh-Hsiang Lu
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Hungkuang University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Cardiology, Taipei City Hospital, Zhongxiao Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedicine, China Medical University and Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Cardiovascular and Mitochondrial Related Diseases Research Center, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
- Center of General Education, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Hualien, Taiwan
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Radha P. Correlating Health-Oriented Human Traditions with Basic Science and Automating Health-Related Processes Using Modern Science. HUMAN ARENAS 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s42087-019-00061-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Lu CH, Shen CY, Hsieh DJY, Lee CY, Chang RL, Ju DT, Pai PY, Viswanadha VP, Ou HC, Huang CY. Deep ocean minerals inhibit IL-6 and IGFIIR hypertrophic signaling pathways to attenuate diabetes-induced hypertrophy in rat hearts. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2019; 127:356-364. [PMID: 31095463 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00184.2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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We previously reported that deep sea water (DSW) prolongs the life span of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats by the compensatory augmentation of the insulin like growth factor (IGF)-I survival signaling and inhibition of apoptosis. Here, we investigated the effects of DSW on cardiac hypertrophy in diabetic rats. Cardiac hypertrophy was induced in rats by using STZ (65 mg/kg) administered via IP injection. DSW was prepared by mixing DSW mineral extracts and desalinated water. Different dosages of DSW-1X (equivalent to 37 mg Mg2+·kg-1·day-1), 2X (equivalent to 74 mg Mg2+·kg-1·day-1) and 3X (equivalent to 111 mg Mg2+·kg-1·day-1) were administered to the rats through gavage for 4 wk. Cardiac hypertrophy was evaluated by the heart weight-to-body weight ratio and the cardiac tissue cross-sectional area after hematoxylin and eosin staining. The protein levels of the cardiac hypertrophy signaling molecules were determined by Western blot. Our results showed that the suppressive effects of the DSW treatment on STZ-induced cardiac hypertrophy were comparable to those of MgSO4 administration and that the hypertrophic marker brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) was decreased by DSW. In addition, DSW attenuated both the eccentric hypertrophy signaling pathway, IL-6-MEK-STAT3, and the concentric signaling pathway, IGF-II-PKCα-CaMKII, in DM rat hearts. The cardiac hypertrophy-associated activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and the upregulation of the transcription factor GATA binding protein 4 (GATA4) were also negated by treatment with DSW. The results from this study suggest that DSW could be a potential therapeutic agent for the prevention and treatment of diabetic cardiac hypertrophy.NEW & NOTEWORTHY Deep sea water, containing high levels of minerals, improve cardiac hypertrophy in diabetic rats through attenuating the eccentric signaling pathway, IL-6-MEK5-STAT3, and concentric signaling pathway, IGF2-PKCα-CaMKII. The results from this study suggest that deep sea water could be a potential therapeutic agent for the prevention and treatment of diabetic cardiac hypertrophy.
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- Chieh-Hsiang Lu
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Meiho University, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- School of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Cardiology, Taipei City Hospital, Zhongxiao Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung 413, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan.,Cardiovascular and Mitochondrial Related Diseases Research Center, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien 970, Taiwan.,Center of General Education, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Hualien 970, Taiwan
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Hong SM, Choi SC, Park HM, Seok YS. Preparation and characterization of sericin powder extracted with deep sea water. 3 Biotech 2019; 9:30. [PMID: 30622868 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-018-1558-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 12/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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In this study, we developed an effective technology for the extraction of sericin from silk cocoons by deep sea water (DSW). We focused on extraction of sericin in the absence of chemical additives to obtain a safe, effective, inexpensive sericin powder. Sericin was extracted using a simple high-temperature process involving heating, condensation with Molus alba, filtering with cotton cloth, cold storage, and lyophilization. The results showed that the yield of sericin (26%) extracted by DSW was approximately 2% higher than that obtained using a chemical buffer (0.2 M Na2CO3, 24%). The marine mineral sericin M. alba (MSM) showed a size distribution of 15-250 kDa, with major peaks at 75-250 kDa with a galactose chain. Additionally, this MSM product had high antioxidant, whitening, and antibiosis effects and could be safely stored for a long time. Thus, our findings supported the use of a DSW extraction method, which was ecofriendly and yielded a proteinous, biodegradable biopolymer, for preparation of sericin.
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- Sun Mee Hong
- 1Department of Technology Development, GIMB, Uljin, 767-813 Republic of Korea
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- 1Department of Technology Development, GIMB, Uljin, 767-813 Republic of Korea
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- 1Department of Technology Development, GIMB, Uljin, 767-813 Republic of Korea
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- Sericulture and Entomology Experiment Station, Hongcheon, Kangwon-do 200-842 Republic of Korea
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Carbajo JM, Maraver F. Salt water and skin interactions: new lines of evidence. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2018; 62:1345-1360. [PMID: 29675710 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-018-1545-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Revised: 04/08/2018] [Accepted: 04/10/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In Health Resort Medicine, both balneotherapy and thalassotherapy, salt waters and their peloids, or mud products are mainly used to treat rheumatic and skin disorders. These therapeutic agents act jointly via numerous mechanical, thermal, and chemical mechanisms. In this review, we examine a new mechanism of action specific to saline waters. When topically administered, this water rich in sodium and chloride penetrates the skin where it is able to modify cellular osmotic pressure and stimulate nerve receptors in the skin via cell membrane ion channels known as "Piezo" proteins. We describe several models of cutaneous adsorption/desorption and penetration of dissolved ions in mineral waters through the skin (osmosis and cell volume mechanisms in keratinocytes) and examine the role of these resources in stimulating cutaneous nerve receptors. The actions of salt mineral waters are mediated by a mechanism conditioned by the concentration and quality of their salts involving cellular osmosis-mediated activation/inhibition of cell apoptotic or necrotic processes. In turn, this osmotic mechanism modulates the recently described mechanosensitive piezoelectric channels.
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- Jose Manuel Carbajo
- Department of Radiology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramon y Cajal, s/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramon y Cajal, s/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
- Professional School of Medical Hydrology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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Deep Sea Water Improves Abnormalities in Lipid Metabolism through Lipolysis and Fatty Acid Oxidation in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Rats. Mar Drugs 2017; 15:md15120386. [PMID: 29232925 PMCID: PMC5742846 DOI: 10.3390/md15120386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2017] [Revised: 11/29/2017] [Accepted: 12/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Deep sea water (DSW) is a natural marine resource that has been utilized for food, agriculture, cosmetics, and medicine. The aim of this study was to investigate whether DSW has beneficial lipid metabolic effects in an animal model. Our previous in vitro study indicated that DSW significantly decreased the intracellular triglyceride and glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase activity in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. DSW also inhibited the gene levels of adipocyte differentiation, lipogenesis, and adipocytokines, and up-regulated gene levels of lipolysis and fatty acid oxidation. In the present study, the results showed that body weight, liver, adipose tissue, hepatic triglycerides and cholesterol, and serum parameters in the high-fat diet (HFD) + DSW groups were significantly lower compared to the HFD group. Moreover, the fecal output of total lipids, triglycerides, and cholesterol in the HFD + DSW groups was significantly higher than that of the HFD group. Regarding gene expression, DSW significantly increased the gene levels of lipolysis and fatty acid oxidation, and decreased the gene levels of adipocytokine in the adipose tissue of rats with HFD-induced obesity. These results indicate a potential molecular mechanism by which DSW can suppress obesity in rats with HFD-induced obesity through lipolysis and fatty acid oxidation.
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Refined Deep-Sea Water Suppresses Inflammatory Responses via the MAPK/AP-1 and NF-κB Signaling Pathway in LPS-Treated RAW 264.7 Macrophage Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18112282. [PMID: 29088069 PMCID: PMC5713252 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18112282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Revised: 10/20/2017] [Accepted: 10/27/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a type of inflammatory skin disease caused by genetics, immune system dysfunction, and environmental stresses. It is, however, still considered to be a refractory disease. Macrophages are inflammatory immune cells that infiltrate the skin and induce inflammation. We investigated the effect of refined deep-sea water (RDSW) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory response in RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. The results showed that RDSW suppressed the expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2. Furthermore, nitric oxide, a product of iNOS, and prostaglandin (PG) D2 and PGE2, products of COX-2, were significantly inhibited by RDSW in a hardness-dependent manner. Moreover, we found that RDSW reversed the release of histamines and regressed the mRNA expressions and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and IL-10, and vascular endothelial growth factor, in a hardness-dependent manner. We also found that the suppressive effect of RDSW on LPS-induced inflammatory responses was regulated by the inhibition of NF-κB nuclear translocation, and ERK 1/2 and JNK 1/2 mediated the suppression of c-Jun and c-Fos expressions. In conclusion, the present investigation suggests the possibility that RDSW may be used to treat and/or prevent inflammatory diseases, including AD.
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