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Wang Y, Shi Y, Peng X, Li T, Liang C, Wang W, Zhou M, Yang J, Cheng J, Zhang Z, Hou L. Biochemotaxis-Oriented Engineering Bacteria Expressing GLP-1 Enhance Diabetes Therapy by Regulating the Balance of Immune. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303958. [PMID: 38253022 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is an effective hypoglycemic drug that can repair the pancreas β cells and promote insulin secretion. However, GLP-1 has poor stability and lacks of target ability, which makes it difficult to reach the site of action to exert its efficacy. Here, GLP-1-expressing plasmids are introduced into the Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN) and a lipid membrane is formed through simple self-assembly on its surface, resulting in an oral delivery system (LEG) capable of resisting the harsh environment of the gastrointestinal tract. The system utilizes the chemotactic properties of probiotics to achieve efficient enrichment at the pancreatic site, and protects islet β cells from destruction by regulating the balance of immune cells. More interestingly, LEG not only continuously produces GLP-1 to restore pancreatic islet β cell function and secrete insulin to control blood sugar levels, but also regulates the intestinal flora and increases the richness and diversity of probiotics. In mice diabetes models, oral administration of LEG only once every other day has good biosafety and compliance, and achieves long-term control of blood glucose. Therefore, this strategy not only provides an oral delivery platform for pancreatic targeting, but also opens up new avenues for reversing diabetes.
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- Yifei Wang
- Department of MRI, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of MRI, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of MRI, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of MRI, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of MRI, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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Singh KD, Chetia D, Gogoi N, Gogoi B, Rudrapal M. In Vivo and in Silico Based Evaluation of Antidiabetic Potential of an Isolated Flavonoid from Allium hookeri in Type 2 Diabetic Rat Model. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202301299. [PMID: 38047518 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301299] [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: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Allium hookeri (F: Liliaceae), an indigenous plant of Manipur, India, is traditionally used to treat various diseases and disorders like diabetes, hypertension, and stomach ache. In our previous study, the methanol extract of the plant showed significant antidiabetic potential in rats. In the present study, we evaluated the antidiabetic potential of a flavonoid compound named MEA isolated from the methanolic leaf extract of A. Hookeri in rats. Additionally, we assessed the compound's mode of action through the molecular docking study. The MEA reduced the blood glucose level from 317±12.8 to 99.4±6.67 mg/dl after 21 days of treatment. Besides, MEA also restored the body weights and other biochemical parameters including lipid profile significantly compared to the diabetic group (p<0.001). The histoarchitecture of the pancreatic tissues of the MEA treated group was also improved compared to the diabetic group. In the docking study, the compound showed good binding affinity in the active binding site of the two structures of pancreatic beta-cell SUR1 (Sulfonylurea Receptor 1) subunit with CDocker energy -31.556 kcal/mol and -39.703 kcal/mol, respectively. The compound MEA was found to be drug-like with non-carcinogenic, non-mutagenic and non-irritant properties. These findings indicate the antidiabetic potential of MEA, which might act by modulating the pancreatic beta-cell SUR1 subunit present in the KATP channel. Hence, the MEA would be a promising lead molecule to develop new antidiabetic drug candidates of the future.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 786004, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 786004, Assam, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Royal School of Bio-Sciences, Royal Global University, Guwahati, 781035, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (Deemed to be University), Guntur, 522213, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Doan TP, Zhang M, An JP, Ponce-Zea JE, Mai VH, Ryu B, Park EJ, Oh WK. Metabolite Profiling of Allium hookeri Leaves Using UHPLC-qTOF-MS/MS and the Senomorphic Activity of Phenolamides. Nutrients 2023; 15:5109. [PMID: 38140368 PMCID: PMC10747020 DOI: 10.3390/nu15245109] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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The plant Allium hookeri, a member of the Allium genus, has a rich history of culinary and medicinal use. Recent studies have unveiled its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. While research on A. hookeri has demonstrated its neuroprotective and anti-neuroinflammatory effects, the specific bioactive compounds responsible for these effects remain unidentified in prior research. This study utilized an untargeted metabolomic approach, employing HRESI-qTOF MS/MS-based molecular networking, to comprehensively profile the chemical composition of metabolites in A. hookeri and identify new compounds within the plant. As a result, ten compounds, comprising one novel flavonoid (2) and nine known compounds (1 and 3-10), were isolated and identified through NMR analysis. The inhibitory effects of all isolated compounds on the senescent cell-associated secretory phenotype (SASP), which is pivotal in neuroprotective actions, were evaluated. Biological activity testing revealed N-trans-feruloyltyramine (7) to be the most potent compound, effectively inhibiting SASP markers and contributing to the senomorphic activities of A. hookeri. These findings underscore the potential of phenolamides from A. hookeri as a promising source of bioactive compounds for mitigating senescence-associated diseases.
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; (T.-P.D.); (M.Z.); (J.-P.A.); (J.-E.P.-Z.); (V.-H.M.); (B.R.); (E.-J.P.)
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Tastekin B, Pelit A, Sapmaz T, Celenk A, Majeed M, Mundkur L, Nagabhushanam K. The Effects of Antioxidants and Pulsed Magnetic Fields on Slow and Fast Skeletal Muscle Atrophy Induced by Streptozotocin: A Preclinical Study. J Diabetes Res 2023; 2023:6657869. [PMID: 38020198 PMCID: PMC10661870 DOI: 10.1155/2023/6657869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Results Our findings suggest that antioxidants and PMF may alleviate impaired protein synthesis and degradation pathways in skeletal muscle atrophy. PTS showed a positive effect on the anabolic pathway, while RSV and PMF demonstrated potential for ameliorating the catabolic pathway. Notably, the combination therapy of antioxidants and PMF exhibited a stronger ameliorative effect on skeletal muscle atrophy than either intervention alone. Conclusion The present results highlight the benefits of employing a multimodal approach, involving both antioxidant and PMF therapy, for the management of muscle-wasting conditions. These treatments may have potential therapeutic implications for skeletal muscle atrophy.
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- Bora Tastekin
- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Türkiye
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Türkiye
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Türkiye
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Türkiye
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- Sami-Sabinsa Group Ltd., 19/1 & 19/2 I Main, II Phase, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore, India
- Sabinsa Corporation, 20 Lake Drive, East Windsor, New Jersey, USA
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- Sami-Sabinsa Group Ltd., 19/1 & 19/2 I Main, II Phase, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore, India
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Kim JS, Kim HJ, Lee EB, Choi JH, Jung J, Jang HH, Park SY, Ha KC, Park YK, Joo JC, Lee SH. Supplementary Effects of Allium hookeri Extract on Glucose Tolerance in Prediabetic Subjects and C57BL/KsJ- db/db Mice. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1364. [PMID: 37895834 PMCID: PMC10610268 DOI: 10.3390/ph16101364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Allium hookeri (AH) has been used as a nutritional and medicinal food in Asia for many years. Our previous studies have described its anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, and anti-inflammatory activities in animal models and prediabetes. This study investigated whether AH could improve glycemia by modulating insulin secretion in prediabetic subjects through an in-depth study. Eighty prediabetic subjects (100 ≤ fasting plasma glucose < 140 mg/dL) were randomly assigned to a placebo (n = 40) group or an ethanol AH extract (500 mg/day, n = 40) group for 12 weeks. Dietary intake and physical activity, blood glucose (an oral glucose tolerance test for 120 min), insulin (insulin response to oral glucose for 120 min), area under the curve (AUC) of glucose or insulin after oral glucose intake, insulin sensitivity markers, C-peptide, adiponectin, glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels, hematological tests (WBC, RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelet count), blood biochemical parameters (ALP, AST, total bilirubin, total protein, albumin, gamma-GT, BUN, creatinine, LD, CK, and hs-CRP), and urine parameters (specific gravity and pH) were examined at both baseline and 12 weeks after supplementation with placebo or AH capsules. Fifty-eight participants (placebo group: 20 men and 10 women; AH group: 13 men and 15 women) completed the study. AH supplementation moderately reduced postprandial blood glucose at 60 min (-6.14 mg/dL, p = 0.061), postprandial insulin levels at 90 min (-16.69 µU/mL, p = 0.017), the glucose AUC at 90 min (-412.52 mg*min/dL, p = 0.021), as well as the insulin AUC at 90 min (-978.77 µU*min/mL, p = 0.021) and 120 min (-1426.41 µU*min/mL, p = 0.015) when compared with the placebo group. However, there were no effects of AH on dietary intake and physical activity; HOMA index; HbAlc; C-peptide; or adiponectin, hematological-, blood biochemical-, and urinary markers. To confirm the effects of AH extract on blood glucose insulin sensitivity, C57BL/6J or C57BL/KsJ-db/db mice were used (n = 8/group). Body weight, fasting plasma glucose level, lipid profiles, liver and renal function, pancreatic histology, and insulin immunoreactivity were assessed. In the diabetic db/db mice, hyperglycemia, which was accompanied by an increase in insulin secretion in diabetic mice, was significantly reduced by AH treatment, resulting in the alleviation of β-cell overcompensation and insulin resistance. We confirmed that AH supplementation can effectively control blood glucose and insulin levels by improving insulin sensitivity and may be a potential agent for glycemic control in subjects with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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- Ji-Su Kim
- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea; (J.-S.K.); (E.-B.L.); (J.-H.C.); (J.J.); (H.-H.J.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- Kimchi Functionality Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju 61755, Jeolla, Republic of Korea;
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea; (J.-S.K.); (E.-B.L.); (J.-H.C.); (J.J.); (H.-H.J.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea; (J.-S.K.); (E.-B.L.); (J.-H.C.); (J.J.); (H.-H.J.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea; (J.-S.K.); (E.-B.L.); (J.-H.C.); (J.J.); (H.-H.J.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea; (J.-S.K.); (E.-B.L.); (J.-H.C.); (J.J.); (H.-H.J.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea; (J.-S.K.); (E.-B.L.); (J.-H.C.); (J.J.); (H.-H.J.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- Healthcare Claims & Management Incorporation, Jeonju 54858, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea; (K.-C.H.); (Y.-K.P.)
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- Healthcare Claims & Management Incorporation, Jeonju 54858, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea; (K.-C.H.); (Y.-K.P.)
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- Department of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan 54596, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea;
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea; (J.-S.K.); (E.-B.L.); (J.-H.C.); (J.J.); (H.-H.J.); (S.-Y.P.)
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Thipsawat S. Dietary Consumption on Glycemic Control Among Prediabetes: A Review of the Literature. SAGE Open Nurs 2023; 9:23779608231218189. [PMID: 38130469 PMCID: PMC10734347 DOI: 10.1177/23779608231218189] [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: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Introduction Prediabetes is a condition that, if left unaddressed, can lead to various complications, such as neuropathy, retinopathy, and nephropathy. Among the critical factors contributing to the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus, dietary choices stand out as particularly significant. Objective Consequently, our objective is to examine the latest research findings concerning dietary consumption and its impact on glycemic control in individuals with prediabetes. Methods A literature review of randomized controlled trials was performed using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and ScienceDirect with searches conducted from January 2019 to 2023. The primary reviewer assessed the quality of the selected studies for bias risk using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal method for randomized controlled trials. Initially, 975 articles were identified through the search, but after applying the inclusion criteria, only 9 articles were ultimately selected. Results The review found that a carrageenan-free diet, yogurt with Lactobacillus plantarum OLL2712, Allium hookeri extract (AHE), and delta-tocotrienol improve HbA1C levels. However, salmon, zinc supplement, and balanced deep-sea water were not effective on HbA1C. In addition, studies on the effectiveness of vitamin D in controlling blood glucose levels are inconsistent. Conclusion Nurses can enhance patient outcomes through collaborative efforts to create individualized dietary strategies. These strategies may encompass the adoption of a carrageenan-free diet, the inclusion of L plantarum OLL2712-enriched yogurt, the utilization of AHE, and the integration of delta-tocotrienol into the dietary plan. This approach is particularly applicable to ambulatory care nurses, health supervisors, and primary care providers.
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- Sopida Thipsawat
- The Excellent Center of Community Health Promotion, School of Nursing, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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Li X, Wu J, Xu F, Chu C, Li X, Shi X, Zheng W, Wang Z, Jia Y, Xiao W. Use of Ferulic Acid in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus and Its Complications. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27186010. [PMID: 36144745 PMCID: PMC9503003 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27186010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/06/2022] Open
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Diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disease mainly characterized by hyperglycemia, is becoming a serious social health problem worldwide with growing prevalence. Many natural compounds have been found to be effective in the prevention and treatment of diabetes, with negligible toxic effects. Ferulic acid (FA), a phenolic compound commonly found in medicinal herbs and the daily diet, was proved to have several pharmacological effects such as antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant actions, which are beneficial to the management of diabetes and its complications. Data from PubMed, EM-BASE, Web of Science and CNKI were searched with the keywords ferulic acid and diabetes mellitus. Finally, 28 articles were identified after literature screening, and the research progress of FA for the management of DM and its complications was summarized in the review, in order to provide references for further research and medical applications of FA.
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- Xu Li
- Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Lianyungang 222001, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Lianyungang 222001, China
- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Lianyungang 222001, China
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- Faculty of Functional Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
- Correspondence: (Y.J.); (W.X.)
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- Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Lianyungang 222001, China
- Correspondence: (Y.J.); (W.X.)
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L-carnitine Attenuates DNA Damage and Oxidative Stress in Diabetic Animals. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER MANAGEMENT 2022. [DOI: 10.5812/ijcm-116177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by high plasma glucose levels. In this disease, increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) results in DNA damage and multiple complications. L-carnitine (LC) has shown a potent antioxidant activity that may reduce oxidative stress. Objectives: This study aims at assaying the effect of LC on DNA damage in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats and evaluating the changes in antioxidant markers and liver function enzymes after the administration of LC . Methods: In the present study, for induction of diabetes, we injected a single dose of streptozotocin (65 mg/kg) by the intraperitoneal route, and diabetic rats were treated with LC 200, 300, and 400 mg/kg daily for 3 weeks. We detected the DNA damage at 7, 14, and 21 days after induction diabetes by the comet assay method. The blood glucose level, plasma alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were tested. Also, we measured the activity levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and intracellular glutathione (GSH). Results: The results of this study demonstrated the increasing amount of DNA damage with the amount and duration of hyperglycemia. L-carnitine treatment significantly decreased the parameters of genotoxicity such as % DNA in the tail, tail length, and tail moment over time. Moreover, the treatment of diabetic rats with LC 300 and 400 mg/kg/day after 21 days led to a remarkable decrease in blood glucose than diabetic rats. Also, we observed that LC can ameliorate enzyme liver function and reduce oxidative stress via enhancement of GSH and SOD levels. Conclusions: The results of this study indicated the protective effect of LC against DNA damage and oxidative stress in diabetic rats.
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Xu S, Liao Y, Wang Q, Liu L, Yang W. Current studies and potential future research directions on biological effects and related mechanisms of allicin. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:7722-7748. [PMID: 35293826 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2049691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Allicin, a thiosulfonate extract from freshly minced garlic, has been reported to have various biological effects on different organs and systems of animals and human. It can reduce oxidative stress, inhibit inflammatory response, resist pathogen infection and regulate intestinal flora. In addition, dozens of studies also demonstrated allicin could reduce blood glucose level, protect cardiovascular system and nervous system, and fight against cancers. Allicin was widely used in disease prevention and health care. However, more investigations on human cohort study are needed to verify the biological or clinical effects of allicin in the future. In this review, we summarized the biological effects of allicin from previous outstanding and valuable studies and provided useful information for future studies on the health effects of allicin.
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- Shiyin Xu
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene and MOE Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- China-DRIs Expert Committee on Other Dietary Ingredients, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene and MOE Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- China-DRIs Expert Committee on Other Dietary Ingredients, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene and MOE Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- China-DRIs Expert Committee on Other Dietary Ingredients, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene and MOE Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- China-DRIs Expert Committee on Other Dietary Ingredients, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Du Y, Li D, Chen J, Li YH, Zhang Z, Hidayat K, Wan Z, Xu JY, Qin LQ. Lactoferrin improves hepatic insulin resistance and pancreatic dysfunctions in high-fat diet and streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice. Nutr Res 2022; 103:47-58. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2022.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Alaee M, Amri J, Karami H, Latifi SA, Salemi Z, Salehi M. Allium jesdianum hydro alcoholic extract ameliorates diabetic nephropathy by suppressing connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE) gene expression in diabetic rats with streptozotocin. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig 2021; 42:167-174. [PMID: 34018385 DOI: 10.1515/hmbci-2020-0072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Diabetic nephropathy is one of the major complications of diabetes, the use of medicinal plants is increasing due to fewer side effects. This study was designed to examine antidiabetic effects of Allium jesdianum (A. jesdianum) ethanolic extract and evaluate its effects on oxidative stress markers and the expression of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE) genes in the kidney of type 1 diabetic rats. METHODS In this study, we randomly divided 24 rats into four groups with six rats in each group as follows: Cnt group: normal control receiving normal saline, Dibt group: diabetic control receiving normal saline daily, Dibt + A. jesdianum 250 group: diabetic rats receiving A. jesdianum at a dose of 250 mg/kg bw daily, Dibt + A. jesdianum 500 group: diabetic rats receiving A. jesdianum at a dose of 500 mg/kg bw daily. To induce diabetes, we used 55 mg/kg bw dose of streptozotocin intraperitoneally. The concentration of fasting blood glucose (FBG) and serum urea, creatinine and albumin, SOD, MDA (using spectrophotometric methods) and gene expression of CTGF and RAGE in kidney tissue (using real-time PCR methods) were quantified in the diabetic rats that received A. jesdianum for 42 days, and were compared to control rats. RESULTS The results showed that in the diabetic group the FBG and serum urea, creatinine and expression of kidney CTGF and RAGE genes and the levels of SOD and MDA significantly increased and serum albumin significantly decreased compared to the Cnt group (p<0.001). Administration of A. jesdianum significantly improved the FBG and serum urea, creatinine and albumin compared to Dibt group (p<0.05). It was shown the A. jesdianum significantly decrease the kidney expression levels of CTGF and RAGE genes and improve oxidative stress (increased SOD and decreased MDA) in the kidney tissues when compared to Dibt group (p<0.001). Also, it was found that the beneficial effects of the A. jesdianum were dose-dependent. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study showed that administration of A. jesdianum for 42 days has beneficial anti-diabetic and anti-nephropathic effects in diabetic rats and can be used as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of diabetes.
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- Mona Alaee
- Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, I.R. Iran
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- Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, I.R. Iran.,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, I.R. Iran.,Students' Scientific Research Center (SSRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, I.R. Iran
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- Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, I.R. Iran
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- Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, I.R. Iran.,Department of Biochemistry and Genetic, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, I.R. Iran
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- Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, I.R. Iran
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Kim Y, Lee S, Yoo J, Kim E, Nam MS, Kim KK. Effects of Gouda cheese and Allium hookeri on thermogenesis in mice. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:1232-1239. [PMID: 33598207 PMCID: PMC7866615 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Cheese contains various beneficial nutrients, including calcium and whey protein, as well as large amounts of saturated fatty acids. Thus, intake of cheese increases the production of low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), a well-defined risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Therefore, identification of natural products that inhibit LDL-C production following cheese intake and verification of the efficacy of such products in animal models are essential. Here, we evaluated the effects of Allium hookeri, a well-known traditional herbal remedy, on metabolism and thermogenesis in mice consuming a cheese-containing diet. Intake of A. hookeri extracts significantly blocked increases in body weight and fat mass caused by intake of Gouda cheese in mice. Additionally, increases in blood triglyceride levels following intake of Gouda cheese were alleviated by A. hookeri. Moreover, intake of Gouda cheese enhanced thermogenesis efficiency. Thus, A. hookeri may have applications as an important additive for reducing the risk of metabolic disease resulting from cheese consumption.
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- Yong‐An Kim
- Department of BiochemistryChungnam National UniversityDaejeonKorea
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- Department of BiochemistryChungnam National UniversityDaejeonKorea
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- National Institute of Animal ScienceRDAWanju‐gunJeolabuk‐doKorea
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- Department of Predictive ToxicologyKorea Institute of ToxicologyDaejeonKorea
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- Division of Animal Resource ScienceChungnam National UniversityDaejeonKorea
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- Department of BiochemistryChungnam National UniversityDaejeonKorea
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Petropoulos SA, Di Gioia F, Polyzos N, Tzortzakis N. Natural Antioxidants, Health Effects and Bioactive Properties of Wild Allium Species. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:1816-1837. [PMID: 32013820 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200203145851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is an increasing interest from the pharmaceutical and food industry in natural antioxidant and bioactive compounds derived from plants as substitutes for synthetic compounds. The genus Allium is one of the largest genera, with more than 900 species, including important cultivated and wild species, having beneficial health effects. OBJECTIVE The present review aims to unravel the chemical composition of wild Allium species and their healthrelated effects, focusing on the main antioxidant compounds. For this purpose, a thorough study of the literature was carried out to compile reports related to health effects and the principal bioactive compounds. Considering the vast number of species, this review is divided into subsections where the most studied species are presented, namely Allium ampeloprasum, A. flavum, A. hookeri, A. jesdianum, A. neapolitanum, A. roseum, A. stipitatum, A. tricoccum, and A. ursinum, with an additional composite section for less studied species. METHODS The information presented in this review was obtained from worldwide accepted databases such as Scopus, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Google Scholar and Researchgate, using as keywords the respective names of the studied species (both common and Latin names) and the additional terms of"antioxidants" "health effects" and "bioactive properties". CONCLUSION The genus Allium includes several wild species, many of which are commonly used in traditional and folklore medicine while others are lesser known or are of regional interest. These species can be used as sources of natural bioactive compounds with remarkable health benefits. Several studies have reported these effects and confirmed the mechanisms of action in several cases, although more research is needed in this field. Moreover, considering that most of the studies refer to the results obtained from species collected in the wild under uncontrolled conditions, further research is needed to elucidate the effects of growing conditions on bioactive compounds and to promote the exploitation of this invaluable genetic material.
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- Spyridon A Petropoulos
- Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, N. Ionia, Magnissia, Greece
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- Department of Plant Science, Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, N. Ionia, Magnissia, Greece
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
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Rho SH, You S, Kim GH, Park HJ. Neuroprotective effect of Allium hookeri against H 2O 2-induced PC12 cell cytotoxicity by reducing oxidative stress. Food Sci Biotechnol 2020; 29:1519-1530. [PMID: 33088601 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-020-00805-8] [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: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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In this study, the anti-oxidative and neuro-protective effects of ethanolic extracts of the dried roots of Allium hookeri were investigated. Total phenolic contents and total flavonoid contents of A. hookeri extract depended on the ethanol concentrations used (50, 70 and 95%). In order to evaluate radical scavenging activity, DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging assays and ferric reducing powers were evaluated. The results showed the 95% ethanol extract of A. hookeri (95AH) had higher phenolic and flavonoid contents, and greater radical scavenging activities than 50 or 70% ethanol extracts of A. hookeri. The neuro-protective effects of 95AH were evaluated using H2O2-treated PC12 neuronal cells. Treatment of 95AH increased cell viability and superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activities, reduced lactate dehydrogenate release, reduced reactive oxygen species production, and increased Bcl-2/Bax ratio. HPLC revealed 95AH was rich in phenolics, especially catechin. These results demonstrate 95AH has substantial anti-oxidative and neuro-protective effects against H2O2-induced oxidative stress.
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- Sang Ho Rho
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Korea University, Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841 South Korea
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- Department of Health Functional Materials, Duksung Women's University, Seoul, 01369 South Korea
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- Department of Health Functional Materials, Duksung Women's University, Seoul, 01369 South Korea.,Department of Food and Nutrition, Duksung Women's University, 144-gil 33, Samyang-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul, 01369 South Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Korea University, Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841 South Korea
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Pterostilbene protects cochlea from ototoxicity in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats by inhibiting apoptosis. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0228429. [PMID: 32722679 PMCID: PMC7386625 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0228429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) causes ototoxicity by inducing oxidative stress, microangiopathy, and apoptosis in the cochlear sensory hair cells. The natural anti-oxidant pterostilbene (PTS) (trans-3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxystylbene) has been reported to relieve oxidative stress and apoptosis in DM, but its role in diabetic-induced ototoxicity is unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effects of dose-dependent PTS on the cochlear cells of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. The study included 30 albino male Wistar rats that were randomized into five groups: non-diabetic control (Control), diabetic control (DM), and diabetic rats treated with intraperitoneal PTS at 10, 20, or 40 mg/kg/day during the four-week experimental period (DM + PTS10, DM + PTS20, and DM + PTS40). Distortion product otoacoustic emission (DPOAE) tests were performed at the beginning and end of the study. At the end of the experimental period, apoptosis in the rat cochlea was investigated using caspase-8, cytochrome-c, and terminal deoxyribonucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-biotin end labeling (TUNEL). Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to assess the mRNA expression levels of the following genes: CASP-3, BCL-associated X protein (BAX), and BCL-2. Body weight, blood glucose, serum insulin, and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in the rat groups were evaluated. The mean DPOAE amplitude in the DM group was significantly lower than the means of the other groups (0.9–8 kHz; P < 0.001 for all). A dose-dependent increase of the mean DPOAE amplitudes was observed with PTS treatment (P < 0.05 for all). The Caspase-8 and Cytochrome-c protein expressions and the number of TUNEL-positive cells in the hair cells of the Corti organs of the DM rat group were significantly higher than those of the PTS treatment and control groups (DM > DM + PTS10 > DM + PTS20 > DM + PTS40 > Control; P < 0.05 for all). PTS treatment also reduced cell apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner by increasing the mRNA expression of the anti-apoptosis BCL2 gene and by decreasing the mRNA expressions of both the pro-apoptosis BAX gene and its effector CASP-3 and the ratio of BAX/BCL-2 in a dose-dependent manner (P < 0.05 compared to DM for all). PTS treatment significantly improved the metabolic parameters of the diabetic rats, such as body weight, blood glucose, serum insulin, and MDA levels, consistent with our other findings (P < 0.05 compared to DM for all). PTS decreased the cochlear damage caused by diabetes, as confirmed by DPOAE, biochemical, histopathological, immunohistochemical, and molecular findings. This study reports the first in vivo findings to suggest that PTS may be a protective therapeutic agent against diabetes-induced ototoxicity.
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Park SH, Bae UJ, Choi EK, Jung SJ, Lee SH, Yang JH, Kim YS, Jeong DY, Kim HJ, Park BH, Chae SW. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover clinical trial to evaluate the anti-diabetic effects of Allium hookeri extract in the subjects with prediabetes. BMC Complement Med Ther 2020; 20:211. [PMID: 32631388 PMCID: PMC7339438 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-020-03005-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background Allium hookeri is widely consumed as a vegetable and herbal medicine in Asia. A. hookeri has been reported anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, osteoblastic, anti-oxidant, and anti-diabetic effects in animal studies. We investigated the anti-diabetic effects of A. hookeri aqueous extract (AHE) in the Korean subjects. Methods Prediabetic subjects (100 ≤ fasting plasma glucose (FPG) < 126 mg/dL) who met the inclusion criteria were recruited for this study. The enrolled subjects (n = 30) were randomly divided into either an AHE (n = 15, 486 mg/day) or placebo (n = 15) group. Outcomes were measurements of FPG, glycemic response to an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), insulin, C-peptide, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL-cholesterol, and LDL-cholesterol. The t-test was used to assess differences between the groups. A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Eight weeks after AHE supplementation, HbA1c level was significantly decreased in the AHE group compared with the placebo group. No clinically significant changes in any safety parameter were observed. Conclusion The findings suggest that AHE can be effective in reducing HbA1c, indicating it as an adjunctive tool for improving glycemic control. Trial registration The study protocol was retrospectively registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT03330366, October 30, 2017).
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- Soo-Hyun Park
- Clinical Trial Center for Functional Foods, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.,Present address: Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Trial Center for Functional Foods, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Trial Center for Functional Foods, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agro-food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Healthcare Technology Development, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Goldtree Co., Ltd., Sunchang, Republic of Korea
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- Microbial Institute for Fermentation Industry, Sunchang, Republic of Korea
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- Research Department, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Trial Center for Functional Foods, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Pharmacology, Chonbuk National University Medical School, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, 54896, Republic of Korea.
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Kim HJ, Kim D, Yoon H, Choi CS, Oh YS, Jun HS. Prevention of Oxidative Stress-Induced Pancreatic Beta Cell Damage by Broussonetia Kazinoki Siebold Fruit Extract Via the ERK-Nox4 Pathway. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9050406. [PMID: 32397640 PMCID: PMC7278704 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9050406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Pancreatic beta cells are vulnerable to oxidative stress, which causes beta cell death and dysfunction in diabetes mellitus. Broussonetia kazinoki Siebold (BK) is a widely used herbal medicine, but its potential effects against beta cell death-induced diabetes have not been studied. Therefore, we investigated the protective effect of an ethanolic extract of BK fruit (BKFE) against streptozotocin (STZ)-induced toxicity in pancreatic beta cells. Intraperitoneal injection of STZ in mice induced hyperglycemia; however, oral administration of BKFE significantly decreased the blood glucose level as well as HbA1c levels. BKFE treatment improved glucose tolerance and increased body weight in diabetic mice. Moreover, BKFE treatment resulted in increased serum insulin levels and insulin expression in the pancreas as well as decreased 4-hydroxynonenal levels induced by oxidative stress. Treatment with STZ decreased cell viability of mouse insulinoma cells (MIN6), which was blocked by BKFE pretreatment. BKFE significantly inhibited apoptotic cells and decreased the expression levels of cleaved-caspase-3 and cleaved-poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) induced by STZ treatment. Production of reactive oxygen species in STZ-treated MIN6 cells was also significantly decreased by treatment with BKFE. Erk phosphorylation and Nox4 levels increased in STZ-treated MIN6 cells and the pancreas of mice injected with STZ and this increase was inhibited by treatment with BKFE. Inhibition of Erk phosphorylation by treatment with the PD98059 inhibitor or siRNA Erk also blocked the expression of Nox4 induced by STZ treatment. In conclusion, BKFE inhibits Erk phosphorylation, which in turn prevents STZ-induced oxidative stress and beta cell apoptosis. These results suggested that BKFE can be used to prevent or treat beta cell damage in diabetes.
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- Hyo-Jin Kim
- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Korea;
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- Lee Gil Ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute, Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Korea; (D.K.); (H.Y.); (C.S.C.)
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- Lee Gil Ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute, Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Korea; (D.K.); (H.Y.); (C.S.C.)
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- Lee Gil Ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute, Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Korea; (D.K.); (H.Y.); (C.S.C.)
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Gachon University, Incheon 21565, Korea
- Korea Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center, Lee Gil Ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute, Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Eulji University, Seongnam 13135, Korea
- Correspondence: (Y.S.O.); (H.-S.J.); Tel.: +82-31-740-7287 (Y.S.O.); +82-32-899-6056 (H.-S.J.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Korea;
- Lee Gil Ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute, Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Korea; (D.K.); (H.Y.); (C.S.C.)
- Gachon Medical and Convergence Institute, Gachon Gil Medical Center, Incheon 21565, Korea
- Correspondence: (Y.S.O.); (H.-S.J.); Tel.: +82-31-740-7287 (Y.S.O.); +82-32-899-6056 (H.-S.J.)
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Myint AA, Aregay MG, Kang M, Kim BS, Lee YW, Kim J. Comprehensive study on the formation mechanism of highly bioactive compounds from Allium hookeri root using subcritical water and their antioxidant and anticancer effects. J Supercrit Fluids 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2019.104709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Lee SH, Bang S, Jang HH, Lee EB, Kim BS, Kim SH, Kang SH, Lee KW, Kim DW, Kim JB, Choe JS, Park SY, Lillehoj HS. Effects of Allium hookeri on gut microbiome related to growth performance in young broiler chickens. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0226833. [PMID: 31923247 PMCID: PMC6953852 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0226833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Healthy food promotes beneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome. A few prebiotics act as food supplements to increase fermentation by beneficial bacteria, which enhance the host immune system and health. Allium hookeri is a healthy food with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. A. hookeri is used as a feed supplement for broiler chickens to improve growth performance. Although the underlying mechanism is unknown, A. hookeri may alter the gut microbiome. In the current study, 16S rRNA sequencing has been carried out using samples obtained from the cecum of broiler chickens exposed to diets comprising different tissue types (leaf and root) and varying amounts (0.3% and 0.5%) of A. hookeri to investigate their impact on gut microbiome. The microbiome composition in the groups supplemented with A. hookeri leaf varied from that of the control group. Especially, exposure to 0.5% amounts of leaf resulted in differences in the abundance of genera compared with diets comprising 0.3% leaf. Exposure to a diet containing 0.5% A. hookeri leaf decreased the abundance of the following bacteria: Eubacterium nodatum, Marvinbryantia, Oscillospira, and Gelria. The modulation of gut microbiome by leaf supplement correlated with growth traits including body weight, bone strength, and infectious bursal disease antibody. The results demonstrate that A. hookeri may improve the health benefits of broiler chickens by altering the gut microbiome.
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- Sung-Hyen Lee
- National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Isoe-myeon, Wanju-Gun, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Program in Bioinformatics, Seoul National University, Kwan-ak Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Isoe-myeon, Wanju-Gun, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Isoe-myeon, Wanju-Gun, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Research Institute of Population Genomics, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- KYOCHON F&B CO, Osan city, Kyounggido, Republic of Korea
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- KYOCHON F&B CO, Osan city, Kyounggido, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Konkuk University, Gawngjin-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Poultry Science, Korean National College of Agriculture and Fisheries, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Isoe-myeon, Wanju-Gun, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Isoe-myeon, Wanju-Gun, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Isoe-myeon, Wanju-Gun, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Animal Bioscience and Biotechnology Laboratory, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD, United States of America
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Allium hookeri Root Extract Inhibits Adipogenesis by Promoting Lipolysis in High Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11102262. [PMID: 31547031 PMCID: PMC6836159 DOI: 10.3390/nu11102262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Revised: 09/15/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Allium hookeri (AH) is widely consumed as a herbal medicine. It possesses biological activity against metabolic diseases. The objective of this study was to investigate effects of AH root water extract (AHR) on adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 cells and in high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obese mice. AHR inhibited lipid accumulation during adipocyte differentiation by downregulation of gene expression, such as hormone sensitive lipase (HSL), lipoprotein lipase (LPL) and an adipogenic gene, CCAAT/enhancer binding protein-α in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. Oral administration of AHR significantly suppressed body weight gain, adipose tissue weight, serum leptin levels, and adipocyte cell size in HFD-induced obese mice. Moreover, AHR significantly decreased hepatic mRNA expression levels of cholesterol synthesis genes, such as 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl CoA reductase, sterol regulatory element-binding transcription factor (SREBP)-2, and low-density lipoprotein receptor, as well as fatty acid synthesis genes, such as SREBP-1c and fatty acid synthase. Serum triglyceride levels were also lowered by AHR, likely as a result of the upregulating gene involved in fatty acid β-oxidation, carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1a, in the liver. AHR treatment activated gene expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ, which might have promoted HSL and LPL-medicated lipolysis, thereby reducing white adipose tissue weight. In conclusion, AHR treatment can improve metabolic alterations induced by HFD in mice by modifying expression levels of genes involved in adipogenesis, lipogenesis, and lipolysis in the white adipose tissue and liver.
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Li X, Zhen M, Zhou C, Deng R, Yu T, Wu Y, Shu C, Wang C, Bai C. Gadofullerene Nanoparticles Reverse Dysfunctions of Pancreas and Improve Hepatic Insulin Resistance for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treatment. ACS NANO 2019; 13:8597-8608. [PMID: 31314991 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b02050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been one of the most prevalent metabolic disorders. Nonetheless, the commonly used anti-T2DM drugs failed to substant to treat T2DM when anti-T2DM was withdrawn. Here we put forward a superior and sustainable anti-diabetic strategy using intraperitoneal administration of amino-acid-functionalized gadofullerene nanoparticles (GFNPs) in db/db diabetic mice. Highly accumulated in the pancreas and liver, GFNPs could prominently decrease hyperglycemia, along with permanently maintaining normal blood sugar levels in T2DM mice and even stopping administration. Importantly, GFNPs reversed the pancreas islets dysfunctions by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation responses and fundamentally normalized the insulin secretory function of the pancreas islets. Mechanistically, GFNPs improved hepatic insulin resistance by regulating glucose and lipid metabolism through the activation of IRS2/PI3K/AKT signal pathways, resulting in inhibiting gluconeogenesis and increasing glycogenesis in the liver. Additionally, GFNPs relieved hepatic steatosis in the liver, ultimately maintaining systemic glucose and lipid metabolic homeostasis without obvious toxicity. Together, GFNPs reverse the dysfunctions of the pancreas and improve hepatic insulin resistance, providing a promising approach for T2DM treatment.
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- Xue Li
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences , Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences , Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences , Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences , Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences , Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- Institute of Genome Engineered Animal Models for Human Disease , Dalian Medical University , Dalian 116044 , China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences , Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences , Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences , Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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Protective Effects of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE) and Novel Cape Analogue as Inducers of Heme Oxygenase-1 in Streptozotocin-Induced Type 1 Diabetic Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20102441. [PMID: 31108850 PMCID: PMC6567686 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20102441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune disease resulting in the destruction of insulin producing β-cells of the pancreas, with consequent insulin deficiency and excessive glucose production. Hyperglycemia results in increased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitrogen species (RNS) with consequent oxidative/nitrosative stress and tissue damage. Oxidative damage of the pancreatic tissue may contribute to endothelial dysfunction associated with diabetes. The aim of the present study was to investigate if the potentially protective effects of phenethyl ester of caffeic acid (CAPE), a natural phenolic compound occurring in a variety of plants and derived from honeybee hive propolis, and of a novel CAPE analogue, as heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) inducers, could reduce pancreatic oxidative damage induced by excessive amount of glucose, affecting the nitric oxide synthase/dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase (NOS/DDAH) pathway in streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetic rats. Our data demonstrated that inducible nitric oxide synthase/gamma-Glutamyl-cysteine ligase (iNOS/GGCL) and DDAH dysregulation may play a key role in high glucose mediated oxidative stress, whereas HO-1 inducers such as CAPE or its more potent derivatives may be useful in diabetes and other stress-induced pathological conditions.
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Zickri MB, Aboul-Fotouh GI, Omar AI, El-Shafei AA, Reda AM. Effect of Stem Cells and Gene Transfected Stem Cells Therapy on the Pancreas of Experimentally Induced Type 1 Diabetes. Int J Stem Cells 2018; 11:205-215. [PMID: 30021252 PMCID: PMC6285289 DOI: 10.15283/ijsc18002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2018] [Revised: 03/11/2018] [Accepted: 05/01/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives Insulin secretion entirely depends on Ca2+ influx and sequestration into endoplasmic reticulum (ER) of β-cells, performed by Sarco-ER Ca2+-ATPase 2b (SERCA2b). In diabetes, SERCA2b is decreased in the β-cells leading to impaired intracellular Ca2+ homeostasis and insulin secretion. Adipose mesenchymal stem cells (AMSCs) play a potential role in transplantation in animal models. The present study aimed at investigating and comparing the therapeutic effect of non-transfected AMSCs and SERCA2b gene transfected AMSCs on the pancreas of induced diabetes type 1 in rat. Methods and Results 58 adult male albino rats were divided into: Donor group: 22 rats, 2 for isolation, propagation and characterization of AMSCs and SERCA2b transfected AMSCs, in addition 20 for isolated islet calcium level assessment. Group I (Control Group): 6 rats, Group II (Diabetic Group): 10 rats, 50 mg streptozotocin (STZ) were injected intraperitoneal (IP), Group III (AMSCs Group): 10 rats, 1×106 AMSCs were injected intravenous and Group IV (SERCA2b transfected AMSCs Group): 10 rats, 1×106SERCA2b transfected AMSCs were injected as in group III. Groups I, II, III and IV were sacrified 3 weeks following confirmation of diabetes. Serological, histological, morphometric studies and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) were performed. Nuclear, cytoplasmic degenerative and extensive fibrotic changes were detected in the islets of group II that regressed in groups III and IV. Isolated islet calcium, blood glucose, plasma insulin and qPCR were confirmative. Conclusions AMSCs and SERCA2b gene transfected AMSCs therapy proved definite therapeutic effect, more obvious in response to SERCA2b gene transfected AMSCs.
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- Maha Baligh Zickri
- Department of Medical Histology & Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Future University, Cairo, Egypt (FUE)
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- Department of Medical Histology & Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Histology & Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Clinical Pharmacy, Near East University North Cyprus, German University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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An Ethanolic Extract of Allium hookeri Root Alleviates Reflux Esophagitis and Modulates NF- κB Signaling. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2018; 2018:1834681. [PMID: 30402117 PMCID: PMC6196785 DOI: 10.1155/2018/1834681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Revised: 08/26/2018] [Accepted: 09/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Reflux esophagitis (RE) is a kind of gastroesophageal reflux disease, of which an esophageal inflammatory lesion is caused by the contents of the stomach and duodenum flowing back into the esophagus. Allium hookeri is a plant possessing both nutritional and medicinal properties. In our study, we investigated the inhibition effect of inflammation of A. hookeri root extract (AHE) on inflammatory RAW264.7 macrophage cells induced by lipopolysaccharide and rat models of RE. The results showed that AHE significantly reduced the production of nitric oxide (NO) and the protein expression levels of various mediators related to inflammation including inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). Furthermore, AHE also inhibited the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) by inhibiting the phosphorylation IκBα. In addition, AHE administration significantly ameliorated esophageal mucosal damage upon histological evaluation of RE in rats. AHE was also found to downregulate the expression levels of proteins such as COX-2, TNF-α, and IL-1β in the rat esophagus. AHE markedly attenuated activation of NF-κB and phosphorylation of IκBα at the same time. These results indicated that AHE suppressed LPS-induced inflammatory responses in RAW264.7 cells and may help reduce the development of esophagitis through the modulation of inflammation by regulating NF-κB activation.
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Nna VU, Abu Bakar AB, Md Lazin MRML, Mohamed M. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and synergistic anti-hyperglycemic effects of Malaysian propolis and metformin in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2018; 120:305-320. [PMID: 30026088 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2018.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Revised: 06/23/2018] [Accepted: 07/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Diabetes mellitus is characterized by hyperglycemia which causes oxidative stress. Propolis has been reported to have antihyperglycemic and antioxidant potentials. The present study therefore examined the anti-hyperglycemic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Malaysian propolis (MP) using streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Ethanol extract of MP showed in vitro antioxidant (DPPH, FRAP and H2O2 radical scavenging) and α-glucosidase inhibition activities. Male Sprague Dawley rats were either treated with distilled water (normal control and diabetic control), MP (300 mg/kg b. w.), metformin (Met) (300 mg/kg b. w.) or both. After four weeks, fasting blood glucose decreased, while body weight change and serum insulin level increased significantly in MP, Met and MP + Met treated diabetic groups compared to diabetic control (DC) group. Furthermore, pancreatic antioxidant enzymes, total antioxidant capacity, interleukin (IL)-10 and proliferating cell nuclear antigen increased, while malondialdehyde, nuclear factor-kappa B (p65), tumor necrosis factor alpha, IL-1β and cleaved caspase-3 decreased significantly in the treated diabetic groups compared to DC group. Histopathology of the pancreas showed increased islet area and number of beta cells in the treated groups, compared to DC group, with D + MP + Met group comparable to normal control. We conclude that MP has anti-hyperglycemic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic potentials, and exhibits synergistic effect with metformin.
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- Victor Udo Nna
- Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia; Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, P.M.B. 1115, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia; Unit of Integrative Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia.
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Lee HA, Hong S, Yoo JH, Chung Y, Kim O. Anti- Helicobacter pylori activity and inhibition of gastritis by Allium hookeri extract. Lab Anim Res 2018; 34:75-79. [PMID: 29937914 PMCID: PMC6010401 DOI: 10.5625/lar.2018.34.2.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Revised: 05/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Allium hookeri is widely consumed plant as a vegetable and herbal medicine in southeastern Asia. Allium hookeri has been reported antioxidant, improvement of bone health and antidiabetic effects. In the present study, we investigated the potential inhibitory effect of Allium hookeri extract (AHE) on Helicobacter pylori. The in vitro anti-bacterial activities of AHE were determined by disk agar diffusion method. Also, the inhibition effect of the AHE on H. pylori infection was investigated using a mouse model. H. pylori colonization was confirmed by rapid urease tests, as described previously. Mucosal damage was evaluated grossly and histologically according to previously described criteria. As the results of the disk agar diffusion assay, CLR, AMX and MTZ inhibited the bacterial growth with inhibition zone of 19.2, 15.2 and 7.5 mm, respectively. AHE 100 µg/mL showed an inhibition zone value of 20.6 mm. Rapid urease tests of the mice stomachs demonstrated a significant reduction in H. pylori colonization. In addition to the therapeutic effect against H. pylori infection, the AHE reduced mucosal inflammation and epithelial damages in the stomach of H. pylori-infected mice. These results demonstrate that the AHE successfully cured an H. pylori infection and treated the H. pylori infection. This AHE could be a promising treatment for patients with gastric complaints including gastritis caused by H. pylori.
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- Hyun-A Lee
- Center for Animal Resource Development, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea
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- Center for Animal Resource Development, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea
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- Technlogy Service Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju, Korea
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- Department of Companion Animal and Animal Resources Science, Joongbu University, Geumsan-gun, Korea
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- Center for Animal Resource Development, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea
- Institute of Animal Experiment & Efficacy Evaluation, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea
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Tastekin B, Pelit A, Polat S, Tuli A, Sencar L, Alparslan MM, Daglioglu YK. Therapeutic Potential of Pterostilbene and Resveratrol on Biomechanic, Biochemical, and Histological Parameters in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2018; 2018:9012352. [PMID: 29887910 PMCID: PMC5977026 DOI: 10.1155/2018/9012352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Revised: 11/16/2017] [Accepted: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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AIMS The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of pterostilbene (PTS) (trans-3,5-dimethoxy-4'-hydroxystilbene) and resveratrol (RSV) (trans-3,5,4' trihydroxystilbene) applied at different doses for the treatment of streptozotocin- (STZ-) induced diabetic rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS At the end of the 5-week experimental period, the right gastrocnemius muscles of the rats were examined biomechanically, while the left ones were examined histologically. In addition, blood glucose, serum insulin, and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were analyzed in blood samples taken from the rats. RESULTS The skeletal muscle isometric contraction forces, which showed a decrease with diabetes, were observed to increase with antioxidant applications. Blood glucose, serum insulin, and MDA levels in diabetic rats approached normal levels after applying PTS. When the electron microscopic images of the rat skeletal muscle were examined, those in the combination treatment group were observed to show a better enhancement in the skeletal muscle morphological structure compared to the other diabetic and treatment groups. CONCLUSION According to the findings, we suggest that these antioxidant treatments might have good therapeutic nutraceutical potential for some muscle diseases that coexist with diabetes. These treatments should be comprehensively investigated in the future.
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- Bora Tastekin
- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Research and Practice Center of Experimental Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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Effects of dietary Allium hookeri root on growth performance and antioxidant activity in young broiler chickens. Res Vet Sci 2018; 118:345-350. [PMID: 29635171 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2018.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2017] [Revised: 03/07/2018] [Accepted: 03/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the antioxidant potential of Allium hookeri (AH) root in two forms, powdered AH root and fermented powdered AH root, to demonstrate its value as an antibiotic alternative feed additive for broiler chickens. A total of 125 male Ross-708 broiler chickens were randomly assigned to five groups (n = 25 birds/group) and fed standard diets supplemented with root or fermented root of AH at two different levels (1% or 5%). Control birds were provided with non-supplemented basal diets. Body weights was measured at days 14 and 21 of age. To monitor antioxidant activities, heme oxygenase (HMOX), aflatoxin B1 aldehyde reductase (AFAR), superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1), and catalase (CAT) enzyme levels were quantified by real-time PCR in the jejunums 21-day-old birds. Also, serum levels of SOD, CAT, and malondialdehyde (MDA) were measured using commercial kits. The results showed greater body weight gains at day 14 in chickens fed diets supplemented with 1% AH root, as compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Up-regulated transcript levels of AFAR, HMOX1, and CAT were observed in the jejunum of chickens fed diets supplemented with AH. The serum levels SOD and CAT were significantly increased (p < 0.05) in groups treated with AH, whereas MDA levels were decreased in groups fed diets supplemented with AH, as compared to the control group. These results indicated that an optimum level of dietary AH supplementation to young broiler chickens influences growth and improves antioxidant activities.
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Jeong HJ, Yoou MS, Han NR, Hwang SY, Yoon KW, Kim HM. The new therapeutic herbal drug HM0601 and its bioactive compound rutin exert potent antiproliferative activities in mast cells. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2018; 32:279-287. [DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Revised: 01/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Hyun-Ja Jeong
- Department of Food Science & Technology; Research Institute for Basic Science; Hoseo University; 20, Hoseo-ro 79beon-gil, Baebang-eup Asan Chungcheongnam-do 31499 Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology; College of Korean Medicine; Kyung Hee University; 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul 02447 Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology; College of Korean Medicine; Kyung Hee University; 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul 02447 Korea
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- Korea Bio Medical Science Institute; Gangnam-gu Seoul 06106 Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology; Hoseo University, 20, Hoseo-ro 79beon-gil; Baebang-eup; Asan Chungcheongnam-do; 31499 Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology; College of Korean Medicine; Kyung Hee University; 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul 02447 Korea
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Park S, No K, Lee J. Anti-Obesity Effect ofAllium hookeriLeaf Extract in High-Fat Diet-Fed Mice. J Med Food 2018; 21:254-260. [DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2017.3962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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- Seyeon Park
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Dongduk Women's University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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Ahangarpour A, Oroojan AA, Khorsandi L, Kouchak M, Badavi M. Solid Lipid Nanoparticles of Myricitrin Have Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Effects on Streptozotocin-Nicotinamide-Induced Diabetic Model and Myotube Cell of Male Mouse. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2018; 2018:7496936. [PMID: 30116491 PMCID: PMC6079346 DOI: 10.1155/2018/7496936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2018] [Revised: 05/12/2018] [Accepted: 05/31/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) may occur via oxidative stress. Myricitrin is a plant-derived antioxidant, and its solid lipid nanoparticle (SLN) may be more potent. Hence, the present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of myricitrin SLN on streptozotocin-nicotinamide- (STZ-NA-) induced T2DM of the mouse and hyperglycemic myotube. In this experimental study, cold homogenization method was used to prepare SLN. Then, 120 adult male NMRI mice were divided into 7 groups: control, vehicle, diabetes (received STZ 65 mg/kg 15 min after injected NA 120 mg/kg), diabetes + SLN containing myricitrin 1, 3, and 10 mg/kg, and diabetes + metformin. For in vitro study, myoblast (C2C12) cell line was cultured and divided into 6 groups (n = 3): control, hyperglycemia, hyperglycemia + SLN containing myricitrin 1, 3, and, 10 μM, and hyperglycemia + metformin. After the last nanoparticle treatment, plasma samples, pancreas and muscle tissues, and myotubes were taken for experimental assessments. Diabetes increased lipid peroxidation and reduced antioxidant defense along with the hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and pancreas apoptosis. Hyperglycemia induced oxidative stress, antioxidant impairment, and cellular apoptosis. Myricitrin SLN improved diabetes and hyperglycemia complications in the in vivo and in vitro studies. Therefore, SLN of myricitrin showed antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antiapoptotic effects in the mouse and myotube cells.
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- Akram Ahangarpour
- 1Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Diabetes Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- 2Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- 3Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- 4Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nanotechnology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- 5Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Lee Y, Lee SH, Gadde UD, Oh ST, Lee SJ, Lillehoj HS. Dietary Allium hookeri reduces inflammatory response and increases expression of intestinal tight junction proteins in LPS-induced young broiler chicken. Res Vet Sci 2017; 112:149-155. [PMID: 28391057 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2017.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2017] [Revised: 03/24/2017] [Accepted: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
We undertook a study to assess the effects of Allium hookeri (AH)
root and fermented root on inflammation and intestinal integrity of
lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-challenged broiler chickens. Birds were assigned
to six groups (n = 25 birds/treatment) and fed with basal diets
(CON) or basal diets supplemented with AH root or fermented root at
two concentrations (1 or 5%). At 7 d of age, five groups (n= 125) in
each dietary treatment were injected with LPS (1 mg/kg body weight),
and the remaining 25 birds were injected with sterile phosphate-buffered
saline (PBS) as a negative control. LPS challenge significantly
reduced average body weight gain at 24 h post-injection compared with
PBS control. Fermented root supplementation increased average body
weight gain by 1% compared with the LPS-challenged control. Serum α-
1-AGP levels, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-8, tumor necrosis factor superfamily
member 15 (TNFSF15), and LPS-induced tumor necrosis factor-α
factor (LITAF) transcript levels were significantly higher in the small
intestine in LPS-injected chickens. However α-1-AGP levels were reduced
by AH root or fermented root (1 and 5%) supplementation and
IL-1β, IL-8, and LITAF were also down-regulated by root and fermented
root (1 and 5%) supplementation. The reduced expression of tight
junction proteins (junctional adhesion molecule 2 (JAM2) and occludin)
and intestinal mucin 2 (MUC2) by LPS challenge was reversed
by root or fermented root (1 and 5%) supplementation. These findings
demonstrate that dietary AH root and fermented root influence antiinflammatory
activity and tight junction protein expression in LPS-induced
chickens.
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- Youngsub Lee
- Animal Bioscience and Biotechnology Laboratory, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD, USA
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- National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Department Administration, 166, Nongsaengmyeong-ro, Isoe-Myeon, Wanju-Gun, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
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- Animal Bioscience and Biotechnology Laboratory, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD, USA
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- Animal Bioscience and Biotechnology Laboratory, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD, USA
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- College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, South Korea
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- Animal Bioscience and Biotechnology Laboratory, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD, USA.
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Jang JY, Lee MJ, You BR, Jin JS, Lee SH, Yun YR, Kim HJ. Allium hookeri root extract exerts anti-inflammatory effects by nuclear factor-κB down-regulation in lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW264.7 cells. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2017; 17:126. [PMID: 28231786 PMCID: PMC5324216 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-1633-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2016] [Accepted: 02/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Abstract
Background Allium hookeri (AH) is widely consumed as a vegetable and herbal medicine in southeastern Asia. AH has been reported antioxidant, antimicrobial, improvement of bone health and antidiabetic effects. In the present study, we investigated the inhibitory effect of a methanol extract of AH root (AHE) on inflammatory response in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 cells. Methods Initially, characterization of organic sulfur compounds in AHE was determined using high performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESI-MS). Cells were incubated with LPS and AHE for 24 h. The productions of nitric oxide (NO), reactive oxygen species (ROS), and inflammation-related cytokines were examined. Gene and protein expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) were assessed by polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting. Key factor, nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) was also determined. Results AHE contained organosulfur compounds such as alliin and S-allylcysteine by HPLC-ESI-MS. AHE significantly inhibited NO, ROS, and cytokines production in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. In addition, AHE treatment inhibited iNOS and COX-2 mRNA and protein levels, leading to a decrease in iNOS-derived NO level. Furthermore, NF-κB activation was, at least in part, suppressed by AHE treatment. Conclusion Our data suggest that AHE treatment inhibits the inflammation condition through suppression of iNOS and COX-2 expression via NF-κB down-regulation.
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