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Roopashree PG, Shetty SS, Shetty VV, Suhasini PC, Suchetha KN. Inhibitory effects of medium-chain fatty acids on the proliferation of human breast cancer cells via suppression of Akt/mTOR pathway and modulating the Bcl-2 family protein. J Cell Biochem 2024; 125:e30571. [PMID: 38666486 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) have 6-12 carbon atoms and are instantly absorbed into the bloodstream before traveling to the portal vein and the liver, where they are immediately used for energy and may have antitumor effects. Its role in breast cancer is poorly understood. To investigate the apoptosis-inducing effect of MCFAs in breast cancer cells, cell viability assay, colony formation assay, cell migration assay, cell invasion assay, nuclear morphology, cell cycle assay, intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), matrix metalloproteinase (MMP), apoptosis, RT-qPCR analysis, and Western blot analysis were performed. In the present study, MCFA treatments reduced proliferative capability, increased ROS level, increased the depletion of MMP, induced G0/G1 and S phase cell cycle arrest, and late apoptosis of breast cancer cells in an effective concentration. Besides, MCFA treatment contributed to the upregulation of proapoptotic protein (BAK) and caspase-3, and the downregulation of antiapoptotic protein (Bcl-2). Mechanistically, phosphorylation levels of EGFR, Akt, and mTOR were significantly reduced in breast cancer cells treated with MCFAs. However, no significant changes in apoptosis and signaling-related proteins were observed in lauric acid-treated ER-positive cancer cells. Our findings suggested that MCFAs suppressed breast cancer cell proliferation by modulating the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. MCFAs may be a promising therapeutic drug for treating breast cancer.
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- P G Roopashree
- Department of Biochemistry, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Cellomics, Lipidomics and Molecular Genetics Division, Central Research Laboratory, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oncology, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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M A, I MA, Ramalingam K, Shanmugam R. Biomedical Applications of Lauric Acid: A Narrative Review. Cureus 2024; 16:e62770. [PMID: 39036266 PMCID: PMC11260118 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62770] [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] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Lauric acid, a major component of coconut oil, has been studied for its various health benefits over the years. Lauric acid is a medium-chained fatty acid with several potential biomedical applications based on its antimicrobial action, capacity for drug delivery, tissue engineering scaffolds, and cleansing capabilities. Various studies are carried out in vitro and in vivo using experimental animals, such as rats, shedding light on the efficacy of lauric acid. The studies related to lauric acid were brought under one umbrella and emphasized the need for further research to explore the efficacy of lauric acid in human health. This review aims to scientifically assess the reported data and present a narrative review on lauric acid in medicine.
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- Ameena M
- Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Nanobiomedicine Lab, Centre for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, IND
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Sandhya S, Talukdar J, Gogoi G, Dey KS, Das B, Baishya D. Impact of coconut kernel extract on carcinogen-induced skin cancer model: Oxidative stress, C-MYC proto-oncogene and tumor formation. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29385. [PMID: 38665592 PMCID: PMC11043960 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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This study aimed at analysing the effects of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) kernel extract (CKE) on oxidative stress, C-MYC proto-oncogene, and tumour formation in a skin cancer model. Tumorigenesis was induced by dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)/12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA). In vitro antioxidant activity of CKE was assessed using 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), total phenolic and flavonoid content assays. CKE showed a higher antioxidant activity then ascorbic acid (*P < 0.05, ****P < 0.0001). HPLC and NMR study of the CKE revealed the presence of lauric acid (LA). Following the characterization of CKE, mice were randomly assigned to receive DMBA/TPA Induction and CKE treatment at different doses (50, 100, and 200 mg/kg) of body weight. LA 100 mg/kg of body weight used as standard. Significantly, the CKE200 and control groups' mice did not develop tumors; however, the CKE100 and CKE50 treated groups did develop tumors less frequently than the DMBA/TPA-treated mice. Histopathological analysis revealed that the epidermal layer in DMBA-induced mice was thicker and had squamous pearls along with a hyperplasia/dysplasia lesion, indicating skin squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), whereas the epidermal layers in CKE200-treated and control mice were normal. Additionally, the CKE treatment demonstrated a significant stimulatory effect on the activities of reactive oxygen species (ROS), glutathione (GSH), catalase (CAT), and superoxide dismutase (SOD), as well as an inhibitory effect on lipid peroxidase (*P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ***P < 0.001, ****P < 0.0001) and c-MYC protein expression (*P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ***P < 0.001, ****P < 0.0001). In conclusion, CKE prevents the growth of tumors on mouse skin by reducing oxidative stress and suppressing c-MYC overexpression brought on by DMBA/TPA induction. This makes it an effective dietary antioxidant with anti-tumor properties.
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- Sorra Sandhya
- Department of Bioengineering and Technology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India
- Department of Cancer and Stem Cell Biology, KaviKrishna Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati Research Park, Assam, India
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- Department of Bioengineering and Technology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India
- Department of Cancer and Stem Cell Biology, KaviKrishna Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati Research Park, Assam, India
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- Department of Pathology, Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), Assam, India
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- Department of Cancer and Stem Cell Biology, KaviKrishna Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati Research Park, Assam, India
- Department of Stem Cell and Infection, Thoreau Lab for Global Health, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering and Technology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Hao S, Ge P, Su W, Wang Y, Abd El-Aty AM, Tan M. Steady-State Delivery and Chemical Modification of Food Nutrients to Improve Cancer Intervention Ability. Foods 2024; 13:1363. [PMID: 38731734 PMCID: PMC11083276 DOI: 10.3390/foods13091363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Cancer is a crucial global health problem, and prevention is an important strategy to reduce the burden of the disease. Daily diet is the key modifiable risk factor for cancer, and an increasing body of evidence suggests that specific nutrients in foods may have a preventive effect against cancer. This review summarizes the current evidence on the role of nutrients from foods in cancer intervention. It discusses the potential mechanisms of action of various dietary components, including phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The findings of epidemiological and clinical studies on their association with cancer risk are highlighted. The foods are rich in bioactive compounds such as carotenoids, flavonoids, and ω-3 fatty acids, which have been proven to have anticancer properties. The effects of steady-state delivery and chemical modification of these food's bioactive components on anticancer and intervention are summarized. Future research should focus on identifying the specific bioactive compounds in foods responsible for their intervention effects and exploring the potential synergistic effects of combining different nutrients in foods. Dietary interventions that incorporate multiple nutrients and whole foods may hold promise for reducing the risk of cancer and improving overall health.
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- Sijia Hao
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China; (S.H.); (P.G.); (W.S.); (Y.W.)
- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Precision Nutrition, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China; (S.H.); (P.G.); (W.S.); (Y.W.)
- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Precision Nutrition, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China; (S.H.); (P.G.); (W.S.); (Y.W.)
- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Precision Nutrition, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China; (S.H.); (P.G.); (W.S.); (Y.W.)
- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Precision Nutrition, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt;
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China; (S.H.); (P.G.); (W.S.); (Y.W.)
- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Precision Nutrition, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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Ali Alghamdi M, Haider M, Intagliata S, Pittalà V, Jagal J, Haider Y, Althaf N, Greish K. Lauric acid-based thermosensitive delivery system for the treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. J Drug Target 2024; 32:433-443. [PMID: 38385752 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2024.2323056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Traditional treatments for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, often have severe side effects. Local delivery of chemotherapeutic agents can be a promising approach to minimise systemic toxicity and improve efficacy. Lauric acid (LA), was explored as a novel injectable thermosensitive drug reservoir as a depot for sustained release of anticancer drugs to treat HNSCC. LA was characterised in terms of melting temperature and gelation time. The efficacy of LA-based drug formulations was tested in vitro in a HNSCC cell line and in vivo in a mouse model of HNSCC. LA was modified to have a melting point of 38.5 °C and a gelation time of 40 s at 37.5 °C, rendering it suitable for injection at body temperature. LA- based doxorubicin (DOXO) formulation showed slow release with a maximum of 18% release after 3 days. The in vitro study showed that LA enhanced the cytotoxic effect of DOXO. LA combined with DOXO prevented tumour progression and LA alone significantly reduced the original tumour volume compared to the untreated control group. These findings confirmed that LA can function as practical carrier for the local delivery of chemotherapeutics and provides a safe and simple strategy for the delivery of hydrophobic anticancer drugs and warrant further testing in clinical trials.
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- Maha Ali Alghamdi
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Princess Al-Jawhara Centre for Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Research Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Princess Al-Jawhara Centre for Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
- Department of Drug and Health Science, University of Catania, CT, Italy
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- Research Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Animal House Facility Unit, College of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Princess Al-Jawhara Centre for Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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Buva K, Kumbhar GM, Deshmukh A, Ladke VS. The assessment of the mechanism of action of lauric acid in the context of oral cancer through integrative approach combining network pharmacology and molecular docking technology. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2024; 21:101-112. [PMID: 38353231 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2023-0262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Lauric acid has been investigated for its effects on various human cancer cell types, although limited research has been dedicated to its impact on oral cancer. In light of this, the objective of our study was to comprehensively assess the anticancer properties of lauric acid specifically in the context of oral cancer. This evaluation was achieved through an in-silico approach, leveraging network analysis techniques. By employing this methodology, we aimed to gain valuable insights into the potential therapeutic benefits of lauric acid for treating oral cancer. METHODS The in-silico analysis involved determination of drug-likeness prediction, prediction of common targets between oral cancer and LA, protein-protein interactions (PPI), hub genes, top 10 associated pathways by gene ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopaedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway, molecular docking experiments. RESULTS Our study pinpointed 23 common genes involved in critical cellular processes, including proliferation, apoptosis regulation, PI3K AKT cascade, and cell cycle control. Among them, CXCL8, MMP9, PPARA, MAPK1, and AR stood out in the top 10 pathways, particularly in the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. This highlights the potential role of lauric acid in oral cancer treatment through the PI3K/AKT pathway and calls for further exploration of this mechanism. CONCLUSIONS Our study highlights lauric acid's promising anticancer properties through computational analysis, offering a foundation for future research in cancer treatment development. This approach combines molecular insights with in-silico methods, paving the way for identifying therapeutic compounds and understanding their mechanisms. Lauric acid holds potential as a chemotherapeutic agent, opening up new avenues for cancer therapy exploration.
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- Kirti Buva
- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Bharti Vidyapeeth, Deemed to be University, Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, India
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- Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, India
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Fan L, Zhu X, Chen Q, Huang X, Steinwandel MD, Shrubsole MJ, Dai Q. Dietary medium-chain fatty acids and risk of incident colorectal cancer in a predominantly low-income population: a report from the Southern Community Cohort Study. Am J Clin Nutr 2024; 119:7-17. [PMID: 37898435 PMCID: PMC10808834 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.10.024] [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: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND No prospective observational study has specifically examined the associations between dietary intakes of medium-chain fatty acids and risk of colorectal cancer. OBJECTIVES This study examined the association between dietary intakes of medium-chain fatty acids and colorectal cancer risk overall and by racial subgroups in a predominantly low-income United States population. METHODS This prospective study included 71,599 eligible participants aged 40 to 79 who were enrolled in the Southern Community Cohort Study between 2002 and 2009 in 12 southeastern United States states. Incident colorectal cancer cases were ascertained via linkage to state cancer registries, which was completed through 31 December, 2016. The dietary intakes of medium-chain fatty acids were assessed using a validated 89-item food frequency questionnaire. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to calculate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the associations between intakes of medium-chain fatty acids and risk for incident colorectal cancer. RESULTS Among 71,599 participants, 48,008 (67.3%) were Black individuals and 42,260 (59.0%) were female. A total of 868 incident colorectal cancer cases occurred during a median follow-up of 13.7 y. Comparing the highest to the lowest quartile, high intake of dodecanoic acid/lauric acid (C12:0) was associated with reduced risk of colorectal cancer among White participants (HR: 0.52; 95% CI: 0.30, 0.91; P-trend = 0.05), but not in Black individuals (HR: 0.92; 95% CI, 0.68, 1.24; P-trend = 0.80) in multivariable-adjusted models. No associations were found between intakes of hexanoic acid/caproic acid (C6:0), octanoic acid/caprylic acid (C8:0), or decanoic acid/capric acid (C10:0) and risk of incident colorectal cancer overall or within racial subgroups. CONCLUSIONS In a predominantly low-income United States population, an increased dietary C12:0 intake was associated with a substantially reduced risk of colorectal cancer only among White individuals, but not in Black individuals.
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- Lei Fan
- Department of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States.
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Ramya V, Shyam KP, Angelmary A, Kadalmani B. Lauric acid epigenetically regulates lncRNA HOTAIR by remodeling chromatin H3K4 tri-methylation and modulates glucose transport in SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cells: Lipid switch in macrophage activation. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Biol Lipids 2024; 1869:159429. [PMID: 37967739 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2023.159429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Lauric acid (LA) induces apoptosis in cancer and promotes the proliferation of normal cells by maintaining cellular redox homeostasis. Earlier, we postulated LA-mediated regulation of the NF-κB pathway by an epigenetic mechanism. However, the molecular mechanism and possible epigenetic events remained enigmatic. Herein, taking the lead from the alteration in cellular energetics in cancer cells upon LA exposure, we investigated whether LA exposure can epigenetically influence lncRNA HOTAIR, regulate glucose metabolism, and shift the cellular energetic state. Our results demonstrate LA induced modulation of lncRNA HOTAIR in a dose and time dependent manner. In addition, HOTAIR induces the expression of glucose transporter isoform 1 (GLUT1) and is regulated via NF-κB activation. Silencing HOTAIR by siRNA-mediated knockdown suppressed GLUT1 expression suggesting the key role of HOTAIR in LA-mediated metabolic reprogramming. Further, from our ChIP experiments, we observed that silencing HOTAIR subdues the recruitment of NF-κB on the GLUT1 (SLC2A1) promoter region. In addition, by performing western blot and immunocytochemistry studies, we found a dose dependent increase in Histone 3 Lysine 4 tri-methylation (H3K4me3) in the chromatin landscape. Taken together, our study demonstrates the epigenetic regulation in LA-treated SH-SY5Y cancer cells orchestrated by remodeling chromatin H3K4me3 and modulation of lncRNA HOTAIR that apparently governs the GLUT1 expression and regulates glucose uptake by exerting transcriptional control on NF-κB activation. Our work provides insights into the epigenetic regulation and metabolic reprogramming of LA through modulation of lncRNA HOTAIR, remodeling chromatin H3K4 tri-methylation, and shifting the energy metabolism in SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells.
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- Venkatesan Ramya
- Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu 620024, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA; Research and Development Division, VVD and Sons Private Limited, Thoothukudi, Tamilnadu 628003, India
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- Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu 620024, India
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- Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu 620024, India.
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Namachivayam A, Valsala Gopalakrishnan A. Effect of Lauric acid against ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity by modulating oxidative stress/apoptosis signalling and HNF4α in Wistar albino rats. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21267. [PMID: 37908709 PMCID: PMC10613920 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Ethanol (EtOH) is most widely used in alcoholic beverages to prepare alcohol. As EtOH is mainly metabolised in the liver, the excessive consumption of EtOH forms a primary toxic metabolic product called acetaldehyde, as the gradual increase in acetaldehyde leads to liver injury, as reported. Lauric acid (LA) is rich in antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, anticancer, and antiviral properties. LA is an edible component highly present in coconut oil. However, no report on LA protective effects against the EtOH-instigated hepatotoxicity exists. Therefore, the experiment is carried out to investigate the potency effects of LA on EtOH-instigated hepatotoxicity in thirty male albino rats. Rats were divided into five groups (n-6): control DMSO alone, EtOH -intoxicated, EtOH + LA 180 mg/kg, EtOH + LA 360 mg/kg, and LA alone were administered orally using oral gavage. The study measured body weight every weekend in all rat groups. The rats were sacrificed and assessed for serum markers (alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase), antioxidant activity (superoxide dismutase, reduced glutathione, glutathione peroxidase), lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde), histopathological, cytokine levels (TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6), protein expression (caspase 3 and caspase 8 and Bcl-2 and HNF4α) were evaluated after the 56-days study period. The impact of EtOH intoxication reduces the rat's body weight by 90 g, upregulates the liver enzyme markers, depletes the antioxidant levels, produces malondialdehyde, changes the histoarchitecture (periportal inflammation and hepatocyte damage), downregulates the Bcl-2 expressions and HNF4α, and elevates the expression of cytokines and apoptotic markers. LA alleviated EtOH-induced liver toxicity by significant (p < 0.05) modulation of biochemical levels, caspase-8/3 signalling, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines, and restoring the normal histoarchitecture, upregulating the Bcl-2 and HNF4α Expressions. In conclusion, LA treatment can protect the liver against EtOH-induced hepatotoxicity, evidenced by alleviating Oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, inflammation, apoptosis, and upregulation of HNF4α.
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- Arunraj Namachivayam
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, India
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Sowa I, Paduch R, Mołdoch J, Szczepanek D, Szkutnik J, Sowa P, Tyszczuk-Rotko K, Blicharski T, Wójciak M. Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Potential of Carlina vulgaris Extract and Bioactivity-Guided Isolation of Cytotoxic Components. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1704. [PMID: 37760007 PMCID: PMC10525758 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12091704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Carlina vulgaris is a poorly understood plant in the context of biological activity, despite its widespread application in ethnomedicine in numerous European countries. The aim of this study was to assess the cytotoxic potential of the plant against human colorectal adenocarcinoma (HT29) and to isolate the plant components linked to this effect. Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography with a high-resolution/quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer (UHPLC-HR/QTOF/MS-PDA) was used for the phytochemical characterization of the extract. Liquid-liquid extraction and preparative chromatography were employed for fractionation purposes. Our investigation demonstrated that the ethyl acetate fraction from C. vulgaris showed significant cytotoxicity, and a bioactivity-guided approach led to the isolation of oxylipins, including traumatic acid, pinellic acid, and 9,10-dihydroxy-8-oxsooctadec-12-enic acid. The structures of the compounds were confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Among these compounds, the last one exhibited significant cytotoxicity, though without selectivity, and traumatic acid was characterized by mild cytotoxicity. The cytotoxicity was linked to intracellular reactive oxygen species generation.
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- Ireneusz Sowa
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Virology and Immunology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, 19 Akademicka Street, 20-033 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Crop Quality, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation, State Research Institute, 24-100 Puławy, Poland;
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- Chair and Department of Neurosurgery and Paediatric Neurosurgery, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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- Independent Unit of Functional Masticatory Disorders, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Oncological Laryngology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40-055 Katowice, Poland;
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, 20-031 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Medical University of Lublin, 20-954 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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The Modulatory Effects of Fatty Acids on Cancer Progression. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11020280. [PMID: 36830818 PMCID: PMC9953116 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11020280] [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: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide and the global cancer burden rises rapidly. The risk factors for cancer development can often be attributed to lifestyle factors, of which an unhealthy diet is a major contributor. Dietary fat is an important macronutrient and therefore a crucial part of a well-balanced and healthy diet, but it is still unclear which specific fatty acids contribute to a healthy and well-balanced diet in the context of cancer risk and prognosis. In this review, we describe epidemiological evidence on the associations between the intake of different classes of fatty acids and the risk of developing cancer, and we provide preclinical evidence on how specific fatty acids can act on tumor cells, thereby modulating tumor progression and metastasis. Moreover, the pro- and anti-inflammatory effects of each of the different groups of fatty acids will be discussed specifically in the context of inflammation-induced cancer progression and we will highlight challenges as well as opportunities for successful application of fatty acid tailored nutritional interventions in the clinic.
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Zinc Laurate Protects against Intestinal Barrier Dysfunction and Inflammation Induced by ETEC in a Mice Model. Nutrients 2022; 15:nu15010054. [PMID: 36615713 PMCID: PMC9824434 DOI: 10.3390/nu15010054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) infection is one of the most common bacterial causes of diarrhea in children and young farm animals. Medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) have been widely used for their antibacterial and immune functions. However, there is limited information regarding the role of MCFAs chelated with Zn in diarrhea induced by ETEC infection. Here, zinc laurate (ZnLa) was used to evaluate its protective effect in a mice diarrhea model induced by ETEC. A total of 45 ICR-weaned female mice were randomly assigned to marginal zinc deficiency (dZn), dZn, and ETEC infection groups (dZn+ETEC); ETEC infection was co-treated with a low, middle, or high dose of ZnLa (ZnLa LOW+ETEC, ZnLa MID+ETEC, and ZnLa HIGH+ETEC), respectively, to explore the effect and its mechanism of ZnLa on diarrhea and intestinal health of mice challenged with ETEC. To further compare the antibacterial efficiency of ZnLa and ZnSO4 in mice with ETEC infection, a total of 36 ICR-weaned female mice were randomly divided into ZnLa, ZnLa+ETEC, ZnSO4, and ZnSO4 and ETEC infection groups (ZnSO4+ETEC); moreover, the growth curve of ETEC also compared ZnLa and ZnSO4 in vitro. Mice pretreated with ZnLa were effectively guarded against body weight losses and increases in diarrhea scores induced by ETEC. ZnLa pretreatment also prevented intestinal barrier damage and ion transport in mice challenged with ETEC, as evidenced by the fact that the intestinal villus height and the ratio of villus height and crypt depth, tight junction protein, and Na+ absorption were higher, whereas intestinal permeability and anion secretion were lower in mice pretreated with ZnLa. In addition, ZnLa conferred effective protection against ETEC-induced intestinal inflammatory responses, as the increases in protein and mRNAs of proinflammatory cytokines were prevented in serum and jejunum, which was likely associated with the TLR4/MYD88/NF-κB signaling pathway. The increase in ETEC shedding and virulence-related gene expression was prevented in mice with ZnLa pretreatment. Finally, the growth of ETEC and virulence-related gene expression were lower in the ZnLa group than in ZnSO4 with an equal concentration of zinc. These findings suggest that ZnLa is a promising prevention strategy to remedy ETEC infection.
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Song R, Wang X, Deng S, Tao N. Lipidomic analysis and triglyceride profiles of fish oil: Preparation through silica gel column and enzymatic treatment. Food Res Int 2022; 162:112100. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Uncovering the Key Targets and Therapeutic Mechanisms of Qizhen Capsule in Gastric Cancer through Network Pharmacology and Bioinformatic Analyses. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:1718143. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/1718143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Objective. This study is aimed at screening out effective active compounds of Qizhen capsule (QZC) and exploring the underlying mechanisms against gastric cancer (GACA) by combining both bioinformatic analysis and experimental approaches. Weighted gene coexpression network analysis (WGCNA), network pharmacology, molecular docking simulation, survival analysis, and data-based differential gene and protein expression analysis were employed to predict QZC’s potential targets and explore the underlying mechanisms. Subsequently, multiple experiments, including cell viability, apoptosis, and protein expression analyses, were conducted to validate the bioinformatics-predicted therapeutic targets. The results indicated that luteolin, rutin, quercetin, and kaempferol were vital active compounds, and TP53, MAPK1, and AKT1 were key targets. Molecular docking simulation showed that the four abovementioned active compounds had high binding affinities to the three main targets. Enrichment analysis showed that vital active compounds exerted therapeutic effects on GACA through regulating the TP53 pathway, MAPK pathway, and PI3K/AKT pathway. Furthermore, data-based gene expression analysis revealed that TP53 and JUN genes were not only differentially expressed between normal and GACA tissues but also correlated with clinical stages. In parallel, in vitro experimental results suggested that QZC exerted therapeutic effects on GACA by decreasing IC50 values, downregulating AKT expression, upregulating TP53 and MAPK expression, and increasing apoptosis of SGC-7901 cells. This study highlights the potential candidate biomarkers, therapeutic targets, and basic mechanisms of QZC in treating GACA, providing a foundation for new drug development, target mining, and related animal studies in GACA.
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Wang G, Wang JJ, Xu XN, Shi F, Fu XL. Targeting cellular energy metabolism- mediated ferroptosis by small molecule compounds for colorectal cancer therapy. J Drug Target 2022; 30:819-832. [PMID: 35481396 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2022.2071909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Alterations in cellular energy metabolism, including glycolysis, glutamine and lipid metabolism that affects ferroptosis in the tumour microenvironment (TME), play a critical role in the development and progression of colorectal cancer (CRC) and offer evolutionary advantages to tumour cells and even enhance their aggressive phenotype. This review summarises the findings on the dysregulated energy metabolism pathways, including lipid and fatty acid metabolism especially for regulating the ferroptosis in TME. Moreover, the cellular energy metabolism and tumour ferroptosis to be regulated by small molecule compounds, which targeting the different aspects of metabolic pathways of energy production as well as metabolic enzymes that connect with the tumour cell growth and ferroptosis in CRC are also discussed. In this review, we will provide a comprehensive summary on small molecule compounds regulatory function of different energy metabolic routes on ferroptosis in tumour cells and discuss those metabolic vulnerabilities for the development of potential ferroptosis-based tumour therapies for colorectal cancer.
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- Gang Wang
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Eighth People's Hospital, Jiangsu University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Eighth People's Hospital, Jiangsu University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang City, China
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- Department of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang City, China
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- Department of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang City, China
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Kim NH, Park JH, Koo DH, Lee T, Yang JY, Lee HY. Potential anticancer effect of sodium caprate on human gastric cancer cells. Hum Exp Toxicol 2022; 41:9603271221119182. [PMID: 36042573 DOI: 10.1177/09603271221119182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The role of sodium caprate (C10) in enhancing drug absorption is well established; however, little information is available on its role as an anticancer drug. This study aimed to evaluate the anticancer effect of C10 in gastric cancer cells. The mechanism of cytotoxicity of C10 was evaluated by western blotting following treatment of the gastric cancer cells with various concentrations of C10. C10 cytotoxicity was measured via MTS (3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H tetrazolium), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), cAMP, and ATP assays. Gastric cancer cells were observed by electron microscopy following treatment with C10. Then, xenograft mice that were inoculated with gastric cancer cells were treated with C10 for 4 weeks, after which the changes in tumor size were measured. C10 triggered apoptosis in the gastric cancer cells through the mitochondrial pathway at concentrations of more than 0.2 mM. However, 15 mM of C10 induced necrosis in gastric cancer cells by causing cellular swelling and the formation of holes in the cell membrane. Levels of cAMP and ATP decreased significantly following exposure to 15 mM C10 for 1 h. Additionally, the size of the xenograft tumors was significantly reduced by 24% after 4 weeks of C10 treatment (p < 0.05). This study indicates that C10 induces apoptosis and necrosis in a concentration-dependent manner and has clear anticancer effects on gastric cancer cells.
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- Nam-Hee Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, 58920Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, 58920Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, 58920Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, 58920Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Medical Research Institute, Gastroenterology Lab, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, 58920Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Medical Research Institute, Gastroenterology Lab, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, 58920Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Alfhili MA, Aljuraiban GS. Lauric Acid, a Dietary Saturated Medium-Chain Fatty Acid, Elicits Calcium-Dependent Eryptosis. Cells 2021; 10:cells10123388. [PMID: 34943896 PMCID: PMC8699421 DOI: 10.3390/cells10123388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a leading cause of mortality worldwide, and dietary habits represent a major risk factor for dyslipidemia; a hallmark of CVD. Saturated fatty acids contribute to CVD by aggravating dyslipidemia, and, in particular, lauric acid (LA) raises circulating cholesterol levels. The role of red blood cells (RBCs) in CVD is increasingly being appreciated, and eryptosis has recently been identified as a novel mechanism in CVD. However, the effect of LA on RBC physiology has not been thoroughly investigated. RBCs were isolated from heparin-anticoagulated whole blood (WB) and exposed to 50-250 μM of LA for 24 h at 37 °C. Hemoglobin was photometrically examined as an indicator of hemolysis, whereas eryptosis was assessed by Annexin V-FITC for phosphatidylserine (PS) exposure, Fluo4/AM for Ca2+, light scatter for cellular morphology, H2DCFDA for oxidative stress, and BODIPY 581/591 C11 for lipid peroxidation. WB was also examined for RBC, leukocyte, and platelet viability and indices. LA caused dose-responsive hemolysis, and Ca2+-dependent PS exposure, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), cytosolic Ca2+ overload, cell shrinkage and granularity, oxidative stress, accumulation of lipid peroxides, and stimulation of casein kinase 1α (CK1α). In WB, LA disrupted leukocyte distribution with elevated neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) due to selective toxicity to lymphocytes. In conclusion, this report provides the first evidence of the pro-eryptotic potential of LA and associated mechanisms, which informs dietary interventions aimed at CVD prevention and management.
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- Mohammad A. Alfhili
- Chair of Medical and Molecular Genetics Research, Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +966-504-262-597
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia;
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Data Mining, Network Pharmacology, and Molecular Docking Explore the Effects of Core Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescriptions in Patients with Rectal Cancer and Qi and Blood Deficiency Syndrome. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:1353674. [PMID: 34394377 PMCID: PMC8360715 DOI: 10.1155/2021/1353674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Background “Zheng” (syndrome) is the basic unit and the basis of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment. In clinical practice, we have been able to improve the survival time and quality of life for patients with rectal cancer through the treatment of “FuZhengXiaoJi” (strengthening the Qi and reducing accumulation). Purpose In this study, we elucidated the core prescriptions for patients with rectal cancer and Qi and blood deficiency syndrome, and we explored the potential mechanisms of the prescriptions using an integrated strategy that coupled data mining with network pharmacology. Methods A Bron–Kerbosch (BK) algorithm was applied to find the core prescriptions. The active ingredients, targets, activated signaling pathways, and biological functions of core prescriptions were analyzed using network pharmacology and directly associated proteins were docked using molecular docking technology to elucidate the multicomponent, multitarget, and inter-related components associated with TCM systematically. Results Data mining identified 3 core prescriptions, and most of the herbs consisted of “FuZhengXiaoJi” Fang. Network pharmacology identified 15 high-degree active ingredients among the 3 core prescriptions and 16 high-degree hub genes linked with both rectal cancer and the 3 core prescriptions. Additional Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analyses of these 16 targets showed that the most significant pathways were MAPK, interleukin-17, tumor necrosis factor (TNF), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) pathways. From the 16 genes, TGFB1, IL1B, IL10, IL6, PTGS2, and PPARG closely interacted with the tumor microenvironment, and PPARG, MYC, and ERBB2 were closely linked to survival. In molecular docking, quercetin, kaempferol, and lauric acid showed good binding energy to each target. Conclusion Data mining, network pharmacology, and molecular docking may help identify core prescriptions, high-degree ingredients, and high-degree hub genes to apply to diseases and treatments. Furthermore, these studies may help discover hub genes that affect the tumor microenvironment and survival. The combination of these tools may help elucidate the relationship between herbs acting on “Zheng” (syndrome) and diseases, thus expanding the understanding of TCM mechanisms.
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Varela-López A, Vera-Ramírez L, Giampieri F, Navarro-Hortal MD, Forbes-Hernández TY, Battino M, Quiles JL. The central role of mitochondria in the relationship between dietary lipids and cancer progression. Semin Cancer Biol 2021; 73:86-100. [DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2021.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Revised: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Puca F, Yu F, Bartolacci C, Pettazzoni P, Carugo A, Huang-Hobbs E, Liu J, Zanca C, Carbone F, Del Poggetto E, Gumin J, Dasgupta P, Seth S, Srinivasan S, Lang FF, Sulman EP, Lorenzi PL, Tan L, Shan M, Tolstyka ZP, Kachman M, Zhang L, Gao S, Deem AK, Genovese G, Scaglioni PP, Lyssiotis CA, Viale A, Draetta GF. Medium-chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase protects mitochondria from lipid peroxidation in glioblastoma. Cancer Discov 2021; 11:2904-2923. [PMID: 34039636 DOI: 10.1158/2159-8290.cd-20-1437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Glioblastoma (GBM) is highly resistant to chemo- and immune-based therapies and targeted inhibitors. To identify novel drug targets, we screened orthotopically implanted, patient-derived glioblastoma sphere-forming cells (GSCs) using an RNAi library to probe essential tumor cell metabolic programs. This identified high dependence on mitochondrial fatty acid metabolism. We focused on medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD), which oxidizes medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), due to its consistently high score and high expression among models and upregulation in GBM compared to normal brain. Beyond the expected energetics impairment, MCAD depletion in primary GBM models induced an irreversible cascade of detrimental metabolic effects characterized by accumulation of unmetabolized MCFAs, which induced lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress, irreversible mitochondrial damage, and apoptosis. Our data uncover a novel protective role for MCAD to clear lipid molecules that may cause lethal cell damage, suggesting that therapeutic targeting of MCFA catabolism could exploit a key metabolic feature of GBM.
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- Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Therapeutics Discovery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Neurology, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
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- Bioinformatics and Institute for Applied Cancer Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, and The Proteomics and Metabolomics Core Facility, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
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- Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
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- Therapeutics Discovery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Institute for Applied Cancer Science, MDAnderson Cancer Center
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- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology and Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
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- Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Deen A, Visvanathan R, Wickramarachchi D, Marikkar N, Nammi S, Jayawardana BC, Liyanage R. Chemical composition and health benefits of coconut oil: an overview. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2021; 101:2182-2193. [PMID: 33022082 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Coconut oil is an integral part of Sri Lankan and many South Asian diets. Initially, coconut oil was classified along with saturated fatty acid food items and criticized for its negative impact on health. However, research studies have shown that coconut oil is a rich source of medium-chain fatty acids. Thus, this has opened new prospects for its use in many fields. Beyond its usage in cooking, coconut oil has attracted attention due to its hypocholesterolemic, anticancer, antihepatosteatotic, antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and skin moisturizing properties. Despite all the health benefits, consumption of coconut oil is still underrated due to a lack of supportive scientific evidence. Even though studies done in Asian countries claim a favorable impact on cardiac health and serum lipid profile, the limitations in the number of studies conducted among Western countries impede the endorsement of the real value of coconut oil. Hence, long-term extensive studies with proper methodologies are suggested to clear all the controversies and misconceptions of coconut oil consumption. This review discusses the composition and functional properties of coconut oils extracted using various processing methods. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Afka Deen
- Laboratory of Nutritional Biochemistry, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka
- Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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- Laboratory of Nutritional Biochemistry, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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- Laboratory of Nutritional Biochemistry, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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- Laboratory of Nutritional Biochemistry, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka
- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
- National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM), Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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- Laboratory of Nutritional Biochemistry, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Yazdani B, Jazini M, Jabbari N, Karami M, Rahimirad S, Azadeh M, Mahdevar M, Ghaedi K. Altered expression level of ACSM5 in breast cancer: An integrative analysis of tissue biomarkers with diagnostic potential. GENE REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.genrep.2020.100992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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do Amaral LA, Farias Pereira Subtil Cavalcante AC, da Silva Fleming de Almeida T, Marques Romeiro Santos M, Candeloro Portugal L, Suzuki Dos Santos B, Bittencourt FF, Troquez T, Domingues Nazário CE, Fontoura Cavalheiro L, Murino Rafacho BP, Monreal ACD, Oliveira RJ, Freitas Dos Santos E. Acute and subacute (28 days) oral toxicity studies of tucum almond oil ( Bactris Setosa Mart.) in mice. Drug Chem Toxicol 2021; 45:1754-1760. [PMID: 33441004 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2021.1871737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Oils extracted from almonds are often used with particular interest due to their prospective health effects and benefits. Tucum is a Pantanal fruit widely consumed by local population and no in vivo toxicity studies regarding its safety are available in the literature to date. This study investigated the acute and subacute toxicity of tucum almond oil (TAO) in mice by evaluating its safety profile. For the acute (2000 mg/kg) and subacute (250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg) toxicity studies, TAO was administered orally to mice according to 425 and 407 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Guidelines, respectively. Food intake, body, and organ weight of animals were recorded. Signs of toxicity were assessed, and hematological, biochemical and histopathological analyses were performed. In the acute toxicity study, no mortality or behavioral changes were observed in mice treated with 2000 mg/kg, indicating that LD50 is higher than this dose. In the subacute toxicity test, the doses evaluated did not produce relevant changes in hematological, biochemical or histopathological parameters in the exposed animals. The data obtained suggest that TAO did not induce toxicity after exposure to a single or repeated doses and LD50 value may be considered to be more than 2000 mg/kg body weight.
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- Luane Aparecida do Amaral
- Postgraduate Program in Health and Development in the Midwest Region, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health and Development in the Midwest Region, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Brazil
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- Clinical Laboratory, University Center of Grande Dourados, Dourados, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health and Development in the Midwest Region, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Brazil.,Stem Cell, Cell Therapy and Toxicological Genetics Research Centre, Maria Aparecida Pedrossian, University Hospital, Brazilian Hospital Services Company, Campo Grande, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health and Development in the Midwest Region, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Brazil.,Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Brazil
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Nugroho P, Wiryawan KG, Astuti DA, Manalu W. Stimulation of follicle growth and development during estrus in Ettawa Grade does fed a flushing supplement of different polyunsaturated fatty acids. Vet World 2021; 14:11-22. [PMID: 33642781 PMCID: PMC7896904 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.11-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background and Aim Flushing with the manipulation of fatty acids, particularly polyunsaturated fatty acids, like linoleic and α-linolenic acids in the ration, is a strategy to raise the nutritional status of the female mammals to improve ovarian function and follicle development. This study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of flushing supplementation with different types of polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids in stimulating follicle growth and development during estrus in Ettawa Grade does with a low initial body condition score (BCS ≤2). Materials and Methods Eighteen Ettawa Grade does in the second parity, with an average body weight of 32.11±2.19 kg, were divided into three groups according to the fatty acid supplemented to their ration: (i) About 2.8% lauric acid flushing (group); (ii) 2.8% linoleic acid flushing (LA group); and (iii) 2.8% α-linolenic acid flushing (ALA group). The ration was formulated to be isocaloric (total digestible nutrient = 77%) and isonitrogenous (crude protein = 15%). The experiment was conducted for 35 days; that is, 14 days for acclimatization and synchronization of the estrous cycle and 21 days for fatty acid flushing until the appearance of the next estrus. A completely randomized design was applied. Results According to the results, none of the different fatty acids in the ration affected the nutrient intakes, BCSs, average daily gains, and plasma glucose, cholesterol, and progesterone concentrations of the three groups of does. However, the BCSs (by 0.8-0.9) and the plasma cholesterol concentrations were higher after fatty acid flushing for 21 days than before the flushing period. The ALA group had the highest number of large-sized preovulatory follicles, whereas the LAURIC group had the highest plasma estradiol concentration during estrus. All three groups had similar plasma progesterone concentrations during estrus after fatty acid flushing. Conclusion Flushing supplementation with 2.8% ALA from flaxseed oil gave the best results in terms of stimulating the highest number of large-sized preovulatory follicles in Ettawa Grade does.
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- Prasetyo Nugroho
- Graduate School of Nutrition and Feed Science, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Jalan Agatis, Kampus IPB Dramaga, Bogor 16680, Indonesia.,Department of Livestock and Animal Health Services of Central Java Province, Jalan Jenderal Gatot Subroto, Tarubudaya, Ungaran 50517, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Jalan Agatis, Kampus IPB Dramaga, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Jalan Agatis, Kampus IPB Dramaga, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Jalan Agatis, Kampus IPB Dramaga, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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Khan HU, Aamir K, Jusuf PR, Sethi G, Sisinthy SP, Ghildyal R, Arya A. Lauric acid ameliorates lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced liver inflammation by mediating TLR4/MyD88 pathway in Sprague Dawley (SD) rats. Life Sci 2020; 265:118750. [PMID: 33188836 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is an endotoxin that leads to inflammation in many organs, including liver. It binds to pattern recognition receptors, that generally recognise pathogen expressed molecules to transduce signals that result in a multifaceted network of intracellular responses ending up in inflammation. Aim In this study, we used lauric acid (LA), a constituent abundantly found in coconut oil to determine its anti-inflammatory role in LPS-induced liver inflammation in Sprague Dawley (SD) rats. METHOD Male SD rats were divided into five groups (n = 8), injected with LPS and thereafter treated with LA (50 and 100 mg/kg) or vehicle orally for 14 days. After fourteen days of LA treatment, all the groups were humanely killed to investigate biochemical parameters followed by pro-inflammatory cytokine markers; tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and IL-1β. Moreover, liver tissues were harvested for histopathological studies and evaluation of targeted protein expression with western blot and localisation through immunohistochemistry (IHC). RESULTS The study results showed that treatment of LA 50 and 100 mg/kg for 14 days were able to reduce the elevated level of pro-inflammatory cytokines, liver inflammation, and downregulated the expression of TLR4/NF-κB mediating proteins in liver tissues. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that treatment of LA has a protective role against LPS-induced liver inflammation in rats, thus, warrants further in-depth investigation through mechanistic approaches in different study models.
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- Hidayat Ullah Khan
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, University of Kuala Lumpur, Royal College of Medicine Perak, Ipoh 30450, Perak, Malaysia
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- Centre for Research in Therapeutic Solutions, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
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- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia; Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia; Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia.
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Narayanankutty A, Nair A, Illam SP, Upaganlawar A, Raghavamenon AC. Curcumin Enriched VCO Protects against 7,12-Dimethyl Benz[a] Anthracene-Induced Skin Papilloma in Mice. Nutr Cancer 2020; 73:809-816. [DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2020.1778745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Department of Pharmacology, SNJB SSDJ College of Pharmacy, Nasik, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, SNJB SSDJ College of Pharmacy, Nasik, India
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Bojková B, Winklewski PJ, Wszedybyl-Winklewska M. Dietary Fat and Cancer-Which Is Good, Which Is Bad, and the Body of Evidence. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21114114. [PMID: 32526973 PMCID: PMC7312362 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21114114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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A high-fat diet (HFD) induces changes in gut microbiota leading to activation of pro-inflammatory pathways, and obesity, as a consequence of overnutrition, exacerbates inflammation, a known risk factor not only for cancer. However, experimental data showed that the composition of dietary fat has a greater impact on the pathogenesis of cancer than the total fat content in isocaloric diets. Similarly, human studies did not prove that a decrease in total fat intake is an effective strategy to combat cancer. Saturated fat has long been considered as harmful, but the current consensus is that moderate intake of saturated fatty acids (SFAs), including palmitic acid (PA), does not pose a health risk within a balanced diet. In regard to monounsaturated fat, plant sources are recommended. The consumption of plant monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), particularly from olive oil, has been associated with lower cancer risk. Similarly, the replacement of animal MUFAs with plant MUFAs decreased cancer mortality. The impact of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on cancer risk depends on the ratio between ω-6 and ω-3 PUFAs. In vivo data showed stimulatory effects of ω-6 PUFAs on tumour growth while ω-3 PUFAs were protective, but the results of human studies were not as promising as indicated in preclinical reports. As for trans FAs (TFAs), experimental data mostly showed opposite effects of industrially produced and natural TFAs, with the latter being protective against cancer progression, but human data are mixed, and no clear conclusion can be made. Further studies are warranted to establish the role of FAs in the control of cell growth in order to find an effective strategy for cancer prevention/treatment.
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- Bianka Bojková
- Department of Animal Physiology, Institute of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, P.J. Šafárik University in Košice, 041 54 Košice, Slovakia;
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- Department of Human Physiology, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland;
- Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Pomeranian University of Slupsk, 76-200 Slupsk, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +48-58-3491515
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Wang W, Fang D, Zhang H, Xue J, Wangchuk D, Du J, Jiang L. Sodium Butyrate Selectively Kills Cancer Cells and Inhibits Migration in Colorectal Cancer by Targeting Thioredoxin-1. Onco Targets Ther 2020; 13:4691-4704. [PMID: 32547098 PMCID: PMC7263851 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s235575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Sodium butyrate (NaB) is a short-chain fatty acid which is produced by bacterial fermentation of nondigestible dietary fiber and has been reported to exert anti-tumor effects in many tumors including colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the role of thioredoxin-1 (Trx-1) in NaB-induced anti-tumor effect has not been completely clarified. Materials and Methods Effects of NaB on the growth of CRC cell lines HT29 and SW480 were detected by the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) and colony formation assays. The apoptotic cells were determined by flow cytometry, and cell migration was assessed by a Transwell assay. Western blot analysis was used to test the Trx-1 and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-related proteins level. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) level was determined and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) recovery experiment was performed in CRC cells. In addition, mice xenograft model was established to test the effect of NaB on CRC growth in vivo. Further, the effects of NaB on CRC cells with overexpression or knockdown were tested by the CCK-8 and Transwell assays. Results NaB treatment significantly inhibited cell growth and decreased Trx-1 protein expression in CRC cells but not in normal colon epithelial cells. NaB also induced apoptosis, inhibited colony formation, migration and EMT in CRC cells. Besides, NaB increased ROS level in CRC cells and NAC reversed NaB-induced inhibition of cell proliferation. Moreover, downregulation of Trx-1 significantly enhanced NaB-induced inhibitory effects on cell growth and migration, whereas overexpression of Trx-1 attenuated NaB-induced inhibitory effects on growth and migration in CRC cells. Conclusion These findings indicate that the NaB-mediated anti-tumor effects on CRC cells are related to downregulation of Trx-1.
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- Wenqi Wang
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Laboratory Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, People's Republic of China.,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai 201318, People's Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Laboratory Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Laboratory Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Laboratory Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, People's Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, People's Republic of China
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Verma P, Ghosh A, Ray M, Sarkar S. Lauric Acid Modulates Cancer-Associated microRNA Expression and Inhibits the Growth of the Cancer Cell. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2020; 20:834-844. [PMID: 32156243 DOI: 10.2174/1871520620666200310091719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2019] [Revised: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 01/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND microRNAs are known to regulate various protein-coding gene expression posttranscriptionally. Fatty acids are cell membrane constituents and are also known to influence the biological activities of the cells like signal transduction, growth and differentiation of the cells, apoptosis induction, and other physiological functions. In our experiments, we used lauric acid to analyse its effects on human cancerous cell lines. OBJECTIVE Our objective was to speculate the miRNA expression profile in lauric acid treated and untreated cancerous cell lines and further study the metabolic pathways of the targeted tumour suppressor and oncogenes. METHODS The KB cells and HepG2 cells were treated with lauric acid and miRNA was isolated and the expression of tumour suppressor and oncogenic miRNA was measured by quantitative PCR. The untreated cells were used as control. The metabolic pathways of the target tumour suppressor and oncogenes were examined by GeneMANIA software. RESULTS Interestingly, the lauric acid treatment suppresses the expression of oncogenic miRNA and significantly upregulated the expression of some tumour suppressor miRNAs. GeneMANIA metabolic pathway revealed that the upregulated tumour suppressor miRNAs regulate several cancer-associated pathways such as DNA damage, signal transduction p53 class mediator, stem cell differentiation, cell growth, cell cycle phase transition, apoptotic signalling pathway, cellular response to stress and radiation, etc. whereas oncogenic miRNAs regulate the cancer-associated pathway like cell cycle phase transition, apoptotic signalling pathway, cell growth, response to oxidative stress, immune response activating cell surface protein signalling pathway, cyclin-dependent protein kinase activity, epidermal growth factor receptor signalling pathways, etc. Conclusion: In our study, we found that lauric acid works as an anticancer agent by altering the expression of miRNAs.
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- Poonam Verma
- Department of Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- ENT Department, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- ENT Department, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Yang Y, Huang J, Li J, Yang H, Yin Y. The Effects of Lauric Acid on IPEC-J2 Cell Differentiation, Proliferation, and Death. Curr Mol Med 2020; 20:572-581. [PMID: 32003670 DOI: 10.2174/1566524020666200128155115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2019] [Revised: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lauric acid (LA) has antimicrobial effects and the potential to replace antibiotics in feeds to prevent postweaning diarrhea and increase overall swine productivity. The effects of lauric acid on the intestinal epithelial cells remain unclear. METHODS AND RESULTS This study investigates the effects of LA on pig intestinal epithelial cell line (IPEC-J2) differentiation, proliferation, and death and explores its underlying mechanisms. It was found that 0.25-0.1 mM LA promoted IPEC-J2 cell differentiation. At 1 mM or higher concentrations, it induced IPEC-J2 cell viability decreases, lipid accumulation, cell proliferation inhibition, and cell apoptosis. The cell death induced did not depend on caspase pathways. The data demonstrated that LA induced the IPEC-J2 cell autophagy and impaired autophagy flux and autophagy plays a role in protecting against LA induced-cell death. p38 MAPK inhibitor SB202190 attenuated LA-reduced IPEC-J2 cell viability. This associated with an increase in autophagy level and a decrease in lipid accumulations and FABPI levels. CONCLUSION In summary, LA promoted the IPEC-J2 cell apoptosis depends on the p38 MAPK pathways and may involve autophagy and TG metabolism regulation.
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- Yuan Yang
- Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, Nutrition and Human Health Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha City, Hunan 410081, China
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- Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, Nutrition and Human Health Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha City, Hunan 410081, China
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- Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, Nutrition and Human Health Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha City, Hunan 410081, China
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- Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, Nutrition and Human Health Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha City, Hunan 410081, China
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- Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, Nutrition and Human Health Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha City, Hunan 410081, China
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Coni P, Piras M, Mateddu A, Piludu M, Orru G, Scano A, Cabras T, Piras V, Lachowicz JI, Jaremko M, Faa G, Castagnola M, Pichiri G. Thymosin β4 cytoplasmic/nuclear translocation as a new marker of cellular stress. A Caco2 case study. RSC Adv 2020; 10:12680-12688. [PMID: 35497634 PMCID: PMC9051466 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra10365a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Biomarkers of cell stress are important for proper diagnosis, and in studies of how cells respond to drug treatment. Biomarkers that respond early to pharmacological treatment could improve therapy by tailoring the treatment to the needs of the patient. Thymosin beta-4 (Tβ4) plays a significant role in many aspects of cellular metabolism because of its actin-sequestering properties. Other physiological functions of Tβ4 have been also reported. Among these, Tβ4 may play a crucial role during cellular stress. We addressed the relevance of Tβ4 in cellular stress conditions by using different treatments (serum starvation, DMSO, and butyrate administration) in a colon adenocarcinoma cell line (CaCo2), a cell line frequently used for in vitro experimental studies of Tβ4. In this study, different stress stimuli were analyzed and the obtained results were compared using immunocytochemistry, and molecular and biochemical methods. Taken together, the data clearly indicate that the Tβ4 peptide is involved in adaptive and defensive cellular mechanisms, and that different stress inducers lead to a similar Tβ4 cytoplasmic/nuclear translocation. The translocation of Tβ4 between the cytoplasm and the nucleus of the cell seems characteristic of a possible molecular response to cellular stress exerted by this peptide. Biomarkers of cell stress are important for proper diagnosis, and in studies of how cells respond to drug treatment.![]()
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Rohman A, Irnawati, Erwanto Y, Lukitaningsih E, Rafi M, Fadzilah NA, Windarsih A, Sulaiman A, Zakaria Z. Virgin Coconut Oil: Extraction, Physicochemical Properties, Biological Activities and Its Authentication Analysis. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2019.1687515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Abdul Rohman
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- University of Malaya Halal Research Centre (UMHRC), Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Institute for Halal Industry and Systems, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Institute for Halal Industry and Systems, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Research Division for Natural Product Technology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- University of Malaya Halal Research Centre (UMHRC), Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- University of Malaya Halal Research Centre (UMHRC), Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Verma P, Naik S, Nanda P, Banerjee S, Naik S, Ghosh A. In Vitro Anticancer Activity of Virgin Coconut Oil and its Fractions in Liver and Oral Cancer Cells. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2019; 19:2223-2230. [PMID: 31736449 DOI: 10.2174/1871520619666191021160752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Revised: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 08/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Coconut oil is an edible oil obtained from fresh, mature coconut kernels. Few studies have reported the anticancer role of coconut oil. The fatty acid component of coconut oil directly targets the liver by portal circulation and as chylomicron via lymph. However, the anti-cancer activity of coconut oil against liver cancer cells and oral cancer cells is yet to be tested. The active component of coconut oil, that is responsible for the anticancer activity is not well understood. In this study, three different coconut oils, Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO), Processed Coconut Oil (PCO) and Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO), were used. OBJECTIVE Based on previous studies, it can be hypothesized that fatty acids in coconut oil may have anticancer potential and may trigger cell death in cancer cell lines. METHODS Each cell line was treated with different concentrations of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO), Processed Coconut Oil (PCO) and Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO). The treated cells were assayed by MTT after 72 hr of incubation. The fatty acid composition of different coconut oils was analyzed by gas chromatography. RESULT Different concentrations of coconut oils were used to treat the cells. Interestingly, the anticancer efficacy of VCO, PCO and FCO was not uniform, rather the efficacy varied from cell line to cell line. Only 20% VCO showed significant anticancer activity in HepG2 cells in comparison to 80% PCO against the KB cell line. Remarkably, 20% of PCO and 5% of FCO showed potential growth inhibition in the KB cell line as compared to 80% PCO in HepG2 cells. Moreover, there was a difference in the efficacy of VCO, PCO and FCO, which might be due to their fatty acid composition. Comparing the anticancer efficacy of VCO, PCO and FCO in this study helped to predict which class of fatty acids and which fatty acid might be associated with the anticancer activity of VCO. CONCLUSION This study shows that VCO, PCO and FCO have anticancer efficacy and may be used for the treatment of cancer, especially liver and oral cancer.
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- Poonam Verma
- Department of Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar-751019, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar-751019, India
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- Department of Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar-751019, India
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- Department of Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar-751019, India
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- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Center for Rural Development and Technology, New Delhi-110016, India
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- Department of Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar-751019, India
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Jabłońska-Trypuć A, Krętowski R, Wołejko E, Wydro U, Butarewicz A. Traumatic acid toxicity mechanisms in human breast cancer MCF-7 cells. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2019; 106:137-146. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2019.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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De Matteis V, Cascione M, De Giorgi ML, Leporatti S, Rinaldi R. Encapsulation of Thermo-Sensitive Lauric Acid in Silica Shell: A Green Derivate for Chemo-Thermal Therapy in Breast Cancer Cell. Molecules 2019; 24:E2034. [PMID: 31141939 PMCID: PMC6600235 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24112034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Lauric acid is a green derivate that is abundant in some seeds such as coconut oil where it represents the most relevant fatty acid. Some studies have emphasized its anticancer effect due to apoptosis induction. In addition, the lauric acid is a Phase Change Material having a melting temperature of about 43.2 °C: this property makes it a powerful tool in cancer treatment by hyperthermal stress, generally induced at 43 °C. However, the direct use of lauric acid can have some controversial effects, and it can undergo degradation phenomena in the extracellular environment. For this reason, we have encapsulated lauric acid in a silica shell with a one-step and reproducible synthetic route in order to obtain a monodispersed SiO2@LA NPs with a good encapsulation efficiency. We have used these NPs to expose breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7) at different concentrations in combination with hyperthermal treatment. Uptake, viability, oxidative stress induction, caspases levels, and morphometric parameters were analyzed. These nanovectors showed double action in anticancer treatments thanks to the synergic effect of temperature and lauric acid activity.
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- Valeria De Matteis
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica "E. De Giorgi", Università del Salento, Via per Arnesano, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica "E. De Giorgi", Università del Salento, Via per Arnesano, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica "E. De Giorgi", Università del Salento, Via per Arnesano, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- CNR Nanotec-Istituto di Nanotecnologia, via Monteroni, c/o Campus Ecotekne, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica "E. De Giorgi", Università del Salento, Via per Arnesano, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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Sheela DL, Narayanankutty A, Nazeem PA, Raghavamenon AC, Muthangaparambil SR. Lauric acid induce cell death in colon cancer cells mediated by the epidermal growth factor receptor downregulation: An in silico and in vitro study. Hum Exp Toxicol 2019; 38:753-761. [DOI: 10.1177/0960327119839185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Coconut oil (CO) is enriched with medium chain saturated fatty acids like lauric acid (LA), capric acid and caprylic acid, which are known to have several health benefits. LA, the predominant fatty acid in CO, is reported to possess anticancer activity mediated through oxidative stress-induced apoptosis; however, there is no clear information on its cellular signalling mechanism. The present study screened the anticancer potential of various fatty acids present in CO (capric acid, caprylic acid and LA) using in silico tools such as CDOCKER in Accelrys Discovery Studio by targeting proteins like epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), cyclin-dependent kinase and thymidine synthase (TS). The results were further confirmed using cell culture-based studies and quantitative PCR. Among the tested compounds, LA was found to be the most active and showed a higher affinity towards EGFR and TS. Corroborating with these results, LA-induced dose-dependent cytotoxicity towards HCT-15 (human colon cancer), HepG2 (human hepatocellular carcinoma) and Raw 264.7 (murine macrophages) cells exhibiting morphological characteristics of apoptosis. Further, in HCT-15 cells exposed to LA (30 and 50 µg/mL), the expression of EGFR was found to be downregulated by 1.33- and 1.58-fold. The study thus concludes that the anticancer activity of LA may be partially mediated by the downregulation of EGFR signalling and consequent reduction in cell viability through apoptosis. Since EGFR signalling is crucial in cancer cell survival and is a prime target in drug development, the present study has pharmacological significance.
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- DL Sheela
- Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Kerala, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre (Recognized Centre of University of Calicut), Thrissur, Kerala, India
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- Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Kerala, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre (Recognized Centre of University of Calicut), Thrissur, Kerala, India
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- Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Kerala, India
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RNA Sequencing Analysis of Molecular Basis of Sodium Butyrate-Induced Growth Inhibition on Colorectal Cancer Cell Lines. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:1427871. [PMID: 30937307 PMCID: PMC6415300 DOI: 10.1155/2019/1427871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid decomposed from dietary fiber and has been shown to have effects on inhibition of proliferation but induction of apoptosis in colorectal cancer cells. However, clinical trials have yielded ambiguous outcomes with regard to its antitumor activities. In this study, we aimed to explore the molecular mechanisms underlying the sensitivity of colorectal cancer cells to sodium butyrate (NaB). RNA sequencing was used to establish the whole-transcriptome profile in NaB-treated versus untreated colorectal cancer cells. Differentially expressed genes were bioinformatically analyzed to predict their possible involvement in NaB-triggered cell death, and the expression of eight dysregulated genes was validated by quantitative real-time PCR. We found that there were a total of 7192 genes (5720 upregulated and 1472 downregulated, fold-change ≥ 2 or ≤ 0.5 for upregulation or downregulation, q-value < 0.05) differentially expressed in NaB-treated cells as compared with the untreated controls. Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis demonstrated that the differentially expressed genes were enriched in DNA replication, cell cycle, homologous recombination, pyrimidine metabolism, mismatch repair, and other signaling pathways and may take part in NaB-induced cell death. Among the identified factors, the MCM2-7 complex might be a target of NaB. Our findings provide an important basis for further studies of the complicate network that might regulate sensitivity of colorectal cancer cells to NaB.
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Acquistapace S, Patel L, Patin A, Forbes-Blom E, Cuenoud B, Wooster TJ. Effects of interesterified lipid design on the short/medium chain fatty acid hydrolysis rate and extent (in vitro). Food Funct 2019; 10:4166-4176. [DOI: 10.1039/c9fo00671k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Short/medium chain fatty acids have well known health effects such as gut immune regulation and ketogenesis.
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- Institute of Food Safety and Analytical Sciences
- Nestlé Research
- Lausanne
- Switzerland
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- Translation Research
- Nestlé Health Science
- Epalinges
- Switzerland
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- Nestlé Institute of Material Sciences
- Nestlé Research
- Lausanne
- Switzerland
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Lu S, Lu R, Song H, Wu J, Liu X, Zhou X, Yang J, Zhang H, Tang C, Guo H, Hu J, Mao G, Lin H, Su Z, Zheng H. Metabolomic study of natrin-induced apoptosis in SMMC-7721 hepatocellular carcinoma cells by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole/time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 124:1264-1273. [PMID: 30508545 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.11.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Revised: 11/02/2018] [Accepted: 11/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Natrin, a new member of the cysteine-rich secretory protein (CRISP) family purified from the snake venom of Naja naja atra, has been demonstrated to have anticancer activity. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms need further elucidation. In this study, MTT was used to evaluate cell viability. Apoptotic cells were analyzed by employing a transmission electron microscope (TEM). Metabolomic study of the metabolic perturbations caused by natrin-induced apoptosis in differentiated SMMC-7721 cells was performed for the first time by using integrative ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q/TOF MS). To investigate the possible mechanism in the mitochondrial pathway of natrin-induced apoptosis, we measured apoptosis-related mRNA changes using real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR (FQ-PCR). Cell proliferation was significantly inhibited after treatment with natrin in a dose-dependent manner. Principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares-discriminate analysis (PLS-DA) clearly demonstrated that metabolic profiles were affected by natrin. The results of multivariate statistical analysis showed that a total of 13 metabolites were characterized as potential biomarkers highly implicated in natrin-induced apoptosis, which corresponded to fluctuations of five pathways, including sphingolipid metabolism, fatty acid biosynthesis, fatty acid metabolism, glycerophospholipid metabolism and glycosphingolipid biosynthesis. Furthermore, natrin-induced apoptosis showed an increase in the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio in the mitochondrial pathway compared with controls. This study illustrated that rapid and holistic cell metabolomics combining molecular biological approaches might be a powerful tool for evaluating the underlying mechanisms of natrin-induced apoptosis, which would help to deepen specific insights into the anti-hepatoma mechanisms of natrin and facilitate the clinical application of natrin in the future.
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- Shiyin Lu
- Pharmaceutical College, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China; Department of Pharmacy, Liuzhou Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Liuzhou, China
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- Guangxi Institute For Food and Drug Control, Nanning, China
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- Pharmaceutical College, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
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- Pharmaceutical College, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Pharmaceutical College, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Liuzhou Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Liuzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Liuzhou Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Liuzhou, China
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- Pharmaceutical College, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Pharmaceutical College, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Pharmaceutical College, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Liuzhou Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Liuzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Liuzhou Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Liuzhou, China
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- Gynaecology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine University, Nanning, China.
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- Pharmaceutical College, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
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- Medical Scientific Research Center, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
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Miyagawa Y, Mori T, Goto K, Kawahara I, Fujiwara-Tani R, Kishi S, Sasaki T, Fujii K, Ohmori H, Kuniyasu H. Intake of medium-chain fatty acids induces myocardial oxidative stress and atrophy. Lipids Health Dis 2018; 17:258. [PMID: 30447697 PMCID: PMC6240279 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-018-0908-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background Oral intake of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) reportedly suppresses the accumulation of visceral fat and has antitumor effects in tumor-bearing animals. MCFAs penetrate the mitochondrial membrane in a carnitine shuttle-independent manner and are metabolized more quickly than long-chain fatty acids. Based on these characteristics, MCFAs may have pronounced effects in mitochondria-rich tissues, such as the myocardium. We examined the effect of oral intake of MCFAs on the heart. Methods We fed BALB/c mice with a control diet supplemented with 0%, 2%, 5%, or 10% lauric acid (LAA; a 12-carbon saturated MCFA). After euthanasia, the hearts, both sides of quadriceps femoris muscle (QFM) and epididymal fat pad (EFP) were excised and weighed. Then myocardial tissue morphology, oxidative stress accumulation, and mitochondrial volume were observed by histological analysis. The expression levels of myosin light chain 1 were measured by ELISA. Results There were no differences among the groups in food and calorie intake, but the intake of LAA increased with the dietary proportion. The 10%-LAA-fed mice experienced significant weight loss and became moribund on day 6. The body, cardiac and EFP weights of the mice fed 5% and 10% LAA were lower than those of the control group. And 10% LAA fed group showed significant decrease of the QFM weights. Protein analysis of the excised hearts revealed higher expression of myosin light chain 1 in the 5% group than in the control group. Histological examination of the hearts revealed myocardial atrophy and accumulation of oxidative stress in the 10% group. Fewer mitochondria were observed with increased LAA intake. Conclusions Excessive LAA consumption may damage the myocardium and the damage might result from oxidative stress accumulation and cellular atrophy.
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- Yoshihiro Miyagawa
- Department of Molecular Pathology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan.,Division of Rehabilitation, Hanna Central Hospital, 741 Tawaraguchi-cho, Ikoma, 630-0243, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Pathology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan.,Division of Rehabilitation, Hanna Central Hospital, 741 Tawaraguchi-cho, Ikoma, 630-0243, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Pathology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Pathology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan.,Division of Rehabilitation, Hanna Central Hospital, 741 Tawaraguchi-cho, Ikoma, 630-0243, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Pathology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Pathology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Pathology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Pathology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Pathology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Pathology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan.
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Health impacts of different edible oils prepared from coconut (Cocos nucifera): A comprehensive review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2018.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Mota NSRS, Kviecinski MR, Zeferino RC, de Oliveira DA, Bretanha LC, Ferreira SRS, Micke GA, Filho DW, Pedrosa RC, Ourique F. In vivo antitumor activity of by-products of Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa Deg. Rich in medium and long chain fatty acids evaluated through oxidative stress markers, cell cycle arrest and apoptosis induction. Food Chem Toxicol 2018; 118:557-565. [PMID: 29886231 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2018.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 06/02/2018] [Accepted: 06/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Antiinflammatory and antitumor activity has been reported in Passiflora edulis (yellow passion fruit) nevertheless the intrinsic mechanisms of action are not fully elucidated. The present study aimeds to perform a comparison between the antitumor activity involving the crude extract (HCE) and the supercritical fluid extract with ethanol as co-solvent (SFEtOH) from P. edulis f. flavicarpa Deg. The in vitro cytotoxicity was evaluated in MCF-7 cells, while the in vivo antitumor activity was assessed in male Balb/c mice inoculated with Ehrlich carcinoma cells. SFEtOH exhibited higher antitumor activity compared to HCE. Wherein, SFEtOH showed an EC50 of 264.6 μg/mL against MCF-7 cells as well as an increased inhibition of tumor growth of 48.5% (p < 0.001) in male Balb/c mice, thereby promoting an increased mice lifespan to approximately 42%. Moreover, SFEtOH caused lipid (p < 0.001) and protein (p < 0.001) oxidation by increasing glutathione redox cycle activity while decreased the thioredoxin reductase activity (p < 0.001). SFEtOH also induced oxidative DNA damage in Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) cells leading to G2/M cycle arrest and has increased apoptotic cells up to 48.2%. These data suggest that the probable mechanisms of antitumor effect are associated to the lipid, protein and DNA damage, leading to cell cycle arrest and triggering apoptosis via mitochondrial pathway, should be probable due to the presence of medium and long chain fatty acids such as lauric acid.
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- Nádia S R S Mota
- Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry (LABIOEX), Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program of Health Sciences (PPGCS), Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Palhoça, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry (LABIOEX), Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Thermodynamics and Supercritical Technology (LATESC), Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Capillary Electrophoresis, Department of Chemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Thermodynamics and Supercritical Technology (LATESC), Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Capillary Electrophoresis, Department of Chemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Ecology and Zoology, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry (LABIOEX), Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry (LABIOEX), Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil.
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Chen X, Li L, Liu X, Luo R, Liao G, Li L, Liu J, Cheng J, Lu Y, Chen Y. Oleic acid protects saturated fatty acid mediated lipotoxicity in hepatocytes and rat of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Life Sci 2018; 203:291-304. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2018.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Revised: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Shibata MA, Hamaoka H, Morimoto J, Kanayama T, Maemura K, Ito Y, Iinuma M, Kondo Y. Synthetic α-mangostin dilaurate strongly suppresses wide-spectrum organ metastasis in a mouse model of mammary cancer. Cancer Sci 2018; 109:1660-1671. [PMID: 29601143 PMCID: PMC5980246 DOI: 10.1111/cas.13590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Revised: 03/15/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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We previously reported that, in a mouse model of mammary cancer, α‐mangostin alone exhibits anti‐metastatic properties. To enhance this anti‐metastatic effect, we examined the efficacy of synthetic α‐mangostin dilaurate (MGD), prepared by adding lauric acid to α‐mangostin, in the same experimental system wherein mice bearing mammary tumors are exposed to dietary MGD at 0, 2000 and 4000 ppm. Lauric acid has a high propensity for lymphatic absorption, which is the most common pathway of initial dissemination of many solid malignancies. Both mammary tumor volumes and wide‐spectrum organ metastasis were markedly reduced at 2000 and 4000 ppm: furthermore, survival in the 4000‐ppm group was significantly greater than in control mice. Apoptosis in mammary carcinomas was also significantly increased in the 4000‐ppm group, whereas blood microvessel density and lymphatic vessel invasion were markedly reduced. In real‐time PCR analyses of tumor samples, increased p21 and decreased Pcna expression were observed with 4000 ppm but values were not statistically significant when compared to expression in control tumors. However, exposure to 4000 ppm significantly decreased expression of phospho‐Akt (Ser473/Thr308) as compared to the control, indicating a role in the anti‐tumorigenic effects of MGD. These findings suggest that MGD may be useful for adjuvant therapy and chemoprevention and that conjugated medium‐chain fatty acids may enhance the efficacy of certain chemotherapeutic agents.
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- Masa-Aki Shibata
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
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Erukainure OL, Ashraf N, Naqvi AS, Zaruwa MZ, Muhammad A, Odusote AD, Elemo GN. Fatty Acids Rich Extract From Clerodendrum volubile Suppresses Cell Migration; Abates Oxidative Stress; and Regulates Cell Cycle Progression in Glioblastoma Multiforme (U87 MG) Cells. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:251. [PMID: 29615913 PMCID: PMC5870396 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2017] [Accepted: 03/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a malignant primary type of brain cancer with high proliferation and metastasis rates due to involvement of the microglial cell. It is resistant against available chemotherapy. Many strategic protocols have been developed but prognosis and patient life has not improved substantially. In this study, the anti-metastatic and antioxidant effect of fatty acids from Clerodendrum volubile leaves were investigated in U87-MG (Human Glioblastoma Multiforme) cell lines. The extracted fatty acids were incubated with U87-MG cells for 48 h. The anti-proliferative effect was determined by MTT assay, while apoptosis and cell cycle were analyzed with BD FACSCalibur. The transwell assay protocol was utilized in the analysis of cell migration and invasion. The treated cell lines were also assessed for reduced glutathione (GSH) level, catalase, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and lipid peroxidation. The fatty acid extract showed significant inhibitory activity on cell proliferation and cell cycle progression, mitigated oxidative stress, and suppressed migration and invasion in U-87 MG cell lines. These results give credence to the therapeutic potential of this plant against cancer, especially GBM.
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- Ochuko L Erukainure
- Nutrition and Toxicology Division, Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Barrett Hodgson University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Adamawa State University, Mubi, Nigeria
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.,Department of Biochemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Analytical Division, Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Nutrition and Toxicology Division, Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria
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Jose A, Chaitanya MVNL, Kannan E, Madhunapantula SV. Tricaproin Isolated From Simarouba glauca Inhibits the Growth of Human Colorectal Carcinoma Cell Lines by Targeting Class-1 Histone Deacetylases. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:127. [PMID: 29593526 PMCID: PMC5857563 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2017] [Accepted: 02/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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While anticancer properties of Simarouba glauca (SG, commonly known as Paradise tree) are well documented in ancient literature, the underlying mechanisms leading to cancer cell death begin to emerge very recently. The leaves of SG have been used as potential source of anticancer agents in traditional medicine. Recently attempts have been made to isolate anticancer agents from the leaves of SG using solvent extraction, which identified quassinoids as the molecules with tumoricidal activity. However, it is not known whether the anti-cancer potential of SG leaves is just because of quassinoids alone or any other phytochemicals also contribute for the potency of SG leaf extracts. Therefore, SG leaves were first extracted with hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, 70% ethanol, water and anti-cancer potential (for inhibiting colorectal cancer (CRC) cells HCT-116 and HCT-15 proliferation) determined using Sulforhodamine-B (SRB) assay. The chloroform fraction with maximal anticancer activity was further fractionated by activity-guided isolation procedure and structure of the most potent compound determined using spectral analysis. Analysis of the structural characterization data showed the presence of tricaproin (TCN). TCN inhibited CRC cells growth in a time- and dose dependent manner but not the normal cell line BEAS-2B. Mechanistically, TCN reduced oncogenic Class-I Histone deacetylases (HDACs) activity, followed by inducing apoptosis in cells. In conclusion, the anti-cancer potential of SG is in part due to the presence of TCN in the leaves.
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- Asha Jose
- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Udhagamandalam, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, Udhagamandalam, India
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- Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India
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Possible Mechanisms of the Prevention of Doxorubicin Toxicity by Cichoric Acid-Antioxidant Nutrient. Nutrients 2018; 10:nu10010044. [PMID: 29303987 PMCID: PMC5793272 DOI: 10.3390/nu10010044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Revised: 01/02/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Skin is the largest organ in the human body, and which protects organism against unfavorable external factors e.g., chemicals, environment pollutants, allergens, microorganisms, and it plays a crucial role in maintaining general homeostasis. It is also an important target of oxidative stress due to the activity of oxygen reactive species (ROS), which are constantly generated in the fibroblasts in response to exogenous or endogenous prooxidant agents. An example of such compound with proved prooxidant activity is Doxorubicin (DOX), which is an effective anticancer agent belongs in anthracycline antibiotic group. Increasingly frequent implementation of various strategies to reduce undesirable DOX side effects was observed. Very promising results come from the combination of DOX with dietary antioxidants from the polyphenol group of compounds, such as cichoric acid (CA) in order to lower oxidative stress level. The aim of this work was to evaluate the influence of CA combined with DOX on the oxidative stress parameters in fibroblasts, which constitute the main cells in human skin. We also wanted to examine anti-apoptotic activity of CA in fibroblasts treated with selected concentrations of DOX. Results obtained from the combination of DOX with CA revealed that CA exhibits cytoprotective activity against DOX-induced damage by lowering oxidative stress level and by inhibiting apoptosis. The present finding may indicate that CA may serve as antioxidative and anti-apoptotic agent, active against DOX-induced damage.
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Taunk K, Taware R, More TH, Porto-Figueira P, Pereira JAM, Mohapatra R, Soneji D, Câmara JS, Nagarajaram HA, Rapole S. A non-invasive approach to explore the discriminatory potential of the urinary volatilome of invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast. RSC Adv 2018; 8:25040-25050. [PMID: 35542123 PMCID: PMC9082450 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra02083c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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A non-invasive urinary volatilomics approach for exploring the IDC type breast cancer.
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- Khushman Taunk
- Proteomics Lab
- National Centre for Cell Science
- Pune 411007
- India
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- Proteomics Lab
- National Centre for Cell Science
- Pune 411007
- India
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- Proteomics Lab
- National Centre for Cell Science
- Pune 411007
- India
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- CQM – Centro de Química da Madeira
- Universidade da Madeira
- Campus Universitário da Penteada
- Funchal 9000-390
- Portugal
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- CQM – Centro de Química da Madeira
- Universidade da Madeira
- Campus Universitário da Penteada
- Funchal 9000-390
- Portugal
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- Laboratory of Computational Biology
- Centre for DNA Fingerprinting & Diagnostics (CDFD)
- Hyderabad
- India
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- Malignant Disease Treatment Centre
- Military Hospital (Cardio Thoracic Centre)
- Armed Forces Medical College
- Pune 411040
- India
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- CQM – Centro de Química da Madeira
- Universidade da Madeira
- Campus Universitário da Penteada
- Funchal 9000-390
- Portugal
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- Laboratory of Computational Biology
- Centre for DNA Fingerprinting & Diagnostics (CDFD)
- Hyderabad
- India
- Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
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- Proteomics Lab
- National Centre for Cell Science
- Pune 411007
- India
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The lauric acid-activated signaling prompts apoptosis in cancer cells. Cell Death Discov 2017; 3:17063. [PMID: 28924490 PMCID: PMC5601385 DOI: 10.1038/cddiscovery.2017.63] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
The saturated medium-chain fatty-acid lauric acid (LA) has been associated to certain health-promoting benefits of coconut oil intake, including the improvement of the quality of life in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy. As it concerns the potential to hamper tumor growth, LA was shown to elicit inhibitory effects only in colon cancer cells. Here, we provide novel insights regarding the molecular mechanisms through which LA triggers antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic effects in both breast and endometrial cancer cells. In particular, our results demonstrate that LA increases reactive oxygen species levels, stimulates the phosphorylation of EGFR, ERK and c-Jun and induces the expression of c-fos. In addition, our data evidence that LA via the Rho-associated kinase-mediated pathway promotes stress fiber formation, which exerts a main role in the morphological changes associated with apoptotic cell death. Next, we found that the increase of p21Cip1/WAF1 expression, which occurs upon LA exposure in a p53-independent manner, is involved in the apoptotic effects prompted by LA in both breast and endometrial cancer cells. Collectively, our findings may pave the way to better understand the anticancer action of LA, although additional studies are warranted to further corroborate its usefulness in more comprehensive therapeutic approaches.
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