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Domingues R, Batista P, Pintado M, Oliveira-Silva P, Rodrigues PM. Evaluation of the responsiveness pattern to caffeine through a smart data-driven ECG non-linear multi-band analysis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e31721. [PMID: 38867964 PMCID: PMC11167299 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31721] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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This study aimed to explore more efficient ways of administering caffeine to the body by investigating the impact of caffeine on the modulation of the nervous system's activity through the analysis of electrocardiographic signals (ECG). An ECG non-linear multi-band analysis using Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT) was employed to extract various features from healthy individuals exposed to different caffeine consumption methods: expresso coffee (EC), decaffeinated coffee (ED), Caffeine Oral Films (OF_caffeine), and placebo OF (OF_placebo). Non-linear feature distributions representing every ECG minute time series have been selected by PCA with different variance percentages to serve as inputs for 23 machine learning models in a leave-one-out cross-validation process for analyzing the behavior differences between ED/EC and OF_placebo/OF_caffeine groups, respectively, over time. The study generated 50-point accuracy curves per model, representing the discrimination power between groups throughout the 50 min. The best model accuracies for ED/EC varied between 30 and 70 %, (using the decision tree classifier) and OF_placebo/OF_caffeine ranged from 62 to 84 % (using Fine Gaussian). Notably, caffeine delivery through OFs demonstrated effective capacity compared to its placebo counterpart, as evidenced by significant differences in accuracy curves between OF_placebo/OF_caffeine. Caffeine delivery via OFs also exhibited rapid dissolution efficiency and controlled release rate over time, distinguishing it from EC. The study supports the potential of caffeine delivery through Caffeine OFs as a superior technology compared to traditional methods by means of ECG analysis. It highlights the efficiency of OFs in controlling the release of caffeine and underscores their promise for future caffeine delivery systems.
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- Rita Domingues
- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina – Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005, Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Research Centre for Human Development, Human Neurobehavioral Laboratory, Rua de Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005, Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina – Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005, Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Research Centre for Human Development, Human Neurobehavioral Laboratory, Rua de Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005, Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina – Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005, Porto, Portugal
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Santos N, Picolo V, Domingues I, Perillo V, Villacis RAR, Grisolia CK, Oliveira M. Effects of environmental concentrations of caffeine on adult zebrafish behaviour: a short-term exposure scenario. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:63776-63787. [PMID: 37058238 PMCID: PMC10172215 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26799-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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Caffeine (CAF) has been considered an emerging environmental contaminant and its presence indicator of anthropogenic contamination. This study evaluated the effects of environmental concentrations of CAF (0, 0.5, 1.5, and 300 μg. L-1) on the behaviour of adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) after 7 days of exposure. The components of feeding, locomotion, boldness (new tank test), sociability (schooling test), and aggression (mirror test) were analysed. Growth rate and weight were investigated as complementary measures. CAF (0.5, 1.5, and 300 μg. L-1) reduced exploratory behaviour in zebrafish, increased feeding latency time (1.5, and 300 μg. L-1), and decreased growth rate and fish weight (300 μg. L-1). CAF also induced aggressive behaviour (0.5, 1.5, and 300 μg. L-1) and decreased appetence to the shoal (sociability) (0.5, and 1.5 μg. L-1). This study showed that low doses of CAF can induce behavioural effects in zebrafish that may have significant long-term impacts on vital ecological functions.
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- Niedja Santos
- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, University Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Brasilia, DF, 70910-900, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Molecular Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia, University Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Brasilia, DF, 70910-900, Brazil
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- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Toxicological Genetics, Department of Genetics and Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasília, Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70910-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxicological Genetics, Department of Genetics and Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasília, Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70910-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxicological Genetics, Department of Genetics and Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasília, Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70910-900, Brazil
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- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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Dinh Trieu Ngo V, Bui LP, Hoang LB, Tran MTT, Nguyen HVQ, Tran LM, Pham TT. Associated factors with Premenstrual syndrome and Premenstrual dysphoric disorder among female medical students: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0278702. [PMID: 36701282 PMCID: PMC9879477 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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AIM The study aimed to determine potential risk factors associated with Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. METHODS Three hundred two female student participants who were 18-45 years old completed a questionnaire including demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors, and a Vietnamese Premenstrual Syndrome Screening Tool. We then followed up participants during at least two menstrual cycles using the Daily Record of Severity of Problems. The Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder diagnosis was established using The Carolina Premenstrual Assessment Scoring System, based on the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. RESULTS According to the Carolina Premenstrual Assessment Scoring System, 35 out of 302 students (11.6%; 95%CI: 8.2-15.7%) met the diagnosis of PMS (31 students) or PMDD (4 students). We found that age at menarche (PR = 0.77, 95%CI: 0.63-0.96), having negative Rh blood type (PR = 4.43, 95%CI: 1.95 to 10.08), being moderately depressed or higher (PR = 2.81, 95%CI: 1.24 to 6.36), and consuming caffeine more than three times per week were statistically associated with having Premenstrual Syndrome or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder after adjusting for other variables. CONCLUSION The prominent risk factors for Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder were negative Rhesus blood type, menarche age, caffeine consumption, and self-reported depression.
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- Vy Dinh Trieu Ngo
- Tam Anh TP. Ho Chi Minh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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- Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Research Advancement Consortium in Health, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Research Advancement Consortium in Health, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Research Advancement Consortium in Health, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Department of Physiology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Vulin I, Tenji D, Teodorovic I, Kaisarevic S. Assessment of caffeine neurotoxicity using novel biomarkers of neural function in SH-SY5Y cells - Is there a need for environmental concern? Chem Biol Interact 2022; 365:110082. [PMID: 35940281 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2022.110082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Worldwide usage of caffeine results in its constant release into the aquatic environment and growing concerns related to associated risks. We assessed (neuro)toxicity of environmentally relevant concentrations of caffeine, using novel biomarkers of neural function in SH-SY5Y cells and markers of general toxicity also in HepG2 cells. The RQ-PCR analyses showed that caffeine disturbs the expression of genes encoding several key elements of neurotransmitter pathways, with the most prominent responses observed for serotonin receptor 3A, dopamine receptor D2, monoamine oxidase B and GABA-transaminase. Expression of genes encoding synaptotagmin 10 involved in exocytosis of neurotransmitters and ATPase Na+/K+ transporting subunit alpha 3 was also disturbed. Caffeine stimulated the activity of monoamine oxidase, while cytotoxicity and effects on mitochondrial membrane potential were not observed. Our study points out the new possible molecular targets of caffeine and suggests that the raising concerns related to its growing environmental presence are justified.
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- Irina Vulin
- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology and Ecology, Laboratory for Ecophysiology and Ecotoxicology - LECOTOX, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology and Ecology, Laboratory for Ecophysiology and Ecotoxicology - LECOTOX, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology and Ecology, Laboratory for Ecophysiology and Ecotoxicology - LECOTOX, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology and Ecology, Laboratory for Ecophysiology and Ecotoxicology - LECOTOX, Novi Sad, Serbia.
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