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Bejarano E, Domenech-Bendaña A, Avila-Portillo N, Rowan S, Edirisinghe S, Taylor A. Glycative stress as a cause of macular degeneration. Prog Retin Eye Res 2024; 101:101260. [PMID: 38521386 DOI: 10.1016/j.preteyeres.2024.101260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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People are living longer and rates of age-related diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are accelerating, placing enormous burdens on patients and health care systems. The quality of carbohydrate foods consumed by an individual impacts health. The glycemic index (GI) is a kinetic measure of the rate at which glucose arrives in the blood stream after consuming various carbohydrates. Consuming diets that favor slowly digested carbohydrates releases sugar into the bloodstream gradually after consuming a meal (low glycemic index). This is associated with reduced risk for major age-related diseases including AMD, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. In comparison, consuming the same amounts of different carbohydrates in higher GI diets, releases glucose into the blood rapidly, causing glycative stress as well as accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Such AGEs are cytotoxic by virtue of their forming abnormal proteins and protein aggregates, as well as inhibiting proteolytic and other protective pathways that might otherwise selectively recognize and remove toxic species. Using in vitro and animal models of glycative stress, we observed that consuming higher GI diets perturbs metabolism and the microbiome, resulting in a shift to more lipid-rich metabolomic profiles. Interactions between aging, diet, eye phenotypes and physiology were observed. A large body of laboratory animal and human clinical epidemiologic data indicates that consuming lower GI diets, or lower glycemia diets, is protective against features of early AMD (AMDf) in mice and AMD prevalence or AMD progression in humans. Drugs may be optimized to diminish the ravages of higher glycemic diets. Human trials are indicated to determine if AMD progression can be retarded using lower GI diets. Here we summarized the current knowledge regarding the pathological role of glycative stress in retinal dysfunction and how dietary strategies might diminish retinal disease.
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- Eloy Bejarano
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Sciences and Veterinary School, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Sciences and Veterinary School, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, Valencia, Spain
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- JM USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, United States
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- Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, United States
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- Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, United States.
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Bohn T, Böhm V, Dulińska-Litewka J, Landrier JF, Bánáti D, Kucuk O, Borel P, Canas JA, Rühl R. Is vitamin A an antioxidant? INT J VITAM NUTR RES 2023; 93:481-482. [PMID: 35291873 DOI: 10.1024/0300-9831/a000752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Torsten Bohn
- Nutrition and Health Research Group, Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
- Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Druid Hills, Georgia, USA
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- C2VN, INRAE, INSERM, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA
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- Paprika Bioanalytics BT, Debrecen, Hungary
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Parawansah, Nuralifah, Ruslin, Sida NA, Malik F, Atymutmain. Effects of Tectona grandis L. Extract in Diabetic Rats on Nitric Oxide and Malondialdehyde Levels. Pak J Biol Sci 2023; 26:177-184. [PMID: 37779332 DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2023.177.184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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<b>Background and Objective:</b> Diabetes mellitus is characterized by hyperglycemia caused by disturbances in pancreatic β cells resulting in the formation of reactive oxygen species which in this study was characterized by increased levels of nitric oxide and malondialdehyde in male Wistar rats with diabetes mellitus models. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> Animal modeling of diabetes mellitus using 40 mg kg<sup>1</sup> b.wt. streptozotocin intraperitoneally. The antioxidant activity is based on the ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) method. Determination of nitric oxide and MDA levels using the Griess method and Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances (TBARS) Assay, respectively. The animal models were divided into six treatment groups, normal control (KN), positive control (K<sup>+</sup>) (glibenclamide), negative control (K<sup></sup>) (Na-CMC 0.5%), teak leaf ethanol extract group at a dose of D<sub>1</sub> (100 mg kg<sup>1</sup> b.wt.), D<sub>2</sub> (200 mg kg<sup>1</sup> b.wt.) and D<sub>3</sub> (300 mg kg<sup>1</sup> b.wt.). <b>Results:</b> The antioxidant activity showed that the IC<sub>50</sub> values of vitamin C and the ethanol extract of <i>Tectona grandis</i> leaves were 18.208 and 62.236 μg mL<sup>1</sup>, respectively. The NO levels in KN = 83.133 μmol L<sup>1</sup>, K<sup>+</sup> = 118.300 μmol L<sup>1</sup>, K<sup></sup> = 317.467 μmol L<sup>1</sup>, D<sub>1</sub> = 210.133 μmol L<sup>1</sup>, D<sub>2</sub> = 184.467 μmol L<sup>1</sup> and D<sub>3</sub> = 129.300 μmol L<sup>1</sup>. The MDA levels at KN = 3.767 μmol L<sup>1</sup>, K<sup>+</sup> = 8.854 μmol L<sup>1</sup>, K<sup></sup> = 31.032 μmol L<sup>1</sup>, D<sub>1</sub> = 27.010 μmol L<sup>1</sup>, D<sub>2</sub> = 20.166 μmol L<sup>1</sup> and D<sub>3</sub> = 15.512 μmol L<sup>1</sup>. <b>Conclusion:</b> The ethanol extract of teak leaves <i>Tectona grandis</i> L. at a dose of 300 mg kg<sup>1</sup> reduces nitric oxide levels and plasma malondialdehyde levels in rats through the activity of antioxidant compounds.
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Haker MC, Frahm N, Hecker M, Langhorst SE, Mashhadiakbar P, Debus JL, Streckenbach B, Baldt J, Heidler F, Zettl UK. Therapy of women with multiple sclerosis: an analysis of the use of drugs that may have adverse effects on the unborn child in the event of (unplanned) pregnancy. Ther Adv Drug Saf 2023; 14:20420986221143830. [PMID: 37007872 PMCID: PMC10060274 DOI: 10.1177/20420986221143830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background: Although effective contraception is strongly recommended during the therapy of women with multiple sclerosis (MS) with some immunomodulatory drugs, unplanned pregnancies still occur. Adequate medication management is essential to avoid foetal harm in the event of an unplanned pregnancy. Objective: The aim was to screen for medications used in women of childbearing age with MS that may pose a risk of side effects on foetal development. Methods: Sociodemographic, clinical and medication data were collected from 212 women with MS by structured interviews, clinical examinations and medical records. Using the databases from Embryotox, Reprotox, the Therapeutic Goods Administration and on the German summaries of product characteristics, we assessed whether the taken drugs were potentially harmful regarding the foetal development. Results: The majority of patients (93.4%) were taking one or more drugs for which a possible harmful effect on the foetus is indicated in at least one of the four databases used. This proportion was even higher in patients who used hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills or vaginal rings) (PwCo, n = 101), but it was also quite high in patients who did not use such contraceptives (Pw/oCo, n = 111) (98.0% and 89.2%, respectively). PwCo were significantly more likely to take five or more medications with potential foetal risk according to at least one database than Pw/oCo (31.7% versus 6.3%). PwCo were also more severely disabled (average Expanded Disability Status Scale score: 2.8 versus 2.3) and more frequently had comorbidities (68.3% versus 54.1%) than Pw/oCo. Conclusion: Data on the most commonly used drugs in MS therapy were gathered to study the risk of possible drug effects on foetal development in female MS patients of childbearing age. We found that the majority of drugs used by patients with MS are rated as having a potential risk of interfering with normal foetal development. More effective contraception and special pregnancy information programmes regarding the therapy management during pregnancy should be implemented to reduce potential risks to mother and child. Plain Language Summary Use of drugs not recommended during pregnancy by women with multiple sclerosis Introduction: Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) often have to take different drugs simultaneously. During the therapy with some immunomodulatory drugs, effective contraception is strongly recommended. Nevertheless, unplanned pregnancies occur regularly in women with MS. Methods: Here, we investigated whether the 212 patients included in this study were taking drugs with known possibility of harm to the development of an unborn child. This was done using four different drug databases. Results: A subset of 111 patients was not taking hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills or vaginal rings). Of those, 99 patients were taking at least one drug that is not recommended during pregnancy according to at least one of the four databases. Most of the medications taken have the potential to affect normal foetal development. Conclusion: To ensure safe use of medications, the patients should be reminded of the importance of effective contraception.
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- Marie-Celine Haker
- Neuroimmunology Section, Department of Neurology, Rostock University Medical Center, Gehlsheimer Str. 20, 18147 Rostock, Germany
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- Neuroimmunology Section, Department of Neurology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Neuroimmunology Section, Department of Neurology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Neuroimmunology Section, Department of Neurology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Neuroimmunology Section, Department of Neurology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Neuroimmunology Section, Department of Neurology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Neuroimmunology Section, Department of Neurology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
- Department of Neurology, Ecumenic Hainich Hospital gGmbH, Mühlhausen, Germany
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- Neuroimmunology Section, Department of Neurology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
- Department of Neurology, Ecumenic Hainich Hospital gGmbH, Mühlhausen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Ecumenic Hainich Hospital gGmbH, Mühlhausen, Germany
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- Neuroimmunology Section, Department of Neurology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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Tian T, Shao J, Shen Z, Sun X, Liu Y, Cao L, Geng Y, Song B. Association of serum vitamin C with all-cause and cause-specific death: Data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 2003-2006). Nutrition 2022; 101:111696. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2022.111696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Li J, Liu L, Weng J, Yin TL, Yang J, Feng HL. Biological roles of l-carnitine in oocyte and early embryo development. Mol Reprod Dev 2021; 88:673-685. [PMID: 34618389 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Poor oocyte quality is responsible for female infertility. Multiple studies have been carried out to find supplements to enhance oocyte quality and mitigate infertility problems. l-carnitine and its derivatives have diverse roles in developing oocytes and early embryos. This review focuses on the in vitro and in vivo studies that using l-carnitine alone or in combination with other supplements for oocyte quality enhancement. The key roles of l-carnitine in oocyte quality and embryo growth were summarized, and the underlying mechanism was also elucidated. l-carnitine helps in the lipid metabolism process by controlling the transfer of fatty acids to mitochondria for β-oxidation. l-carnitine modulates glucose metabolism and enhances respiratory chain enzyme activity. Furthermore, it acts as an antioxidant to prevent oxidative damage and inhibit apoptosis, a signal in response to oxidative stress. Results show the potential of l-carnitine as a potential agent in assisted reproductive technology to improve oocyte quality and the subsequent embryonic development.
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- Jiajian Li
- Beijing Area Major Laboratory of Peptide and Small Molecular Drugs, Engineering Research Center of Endogenous Prophylactic of Ministry of Education of China, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Area Major Laboratory of Peptide and Small Molecular Drugs, Engineering Research Center of Endogenous Prophylactic of Ministry of Education of China, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- The New York Fertility Center, New York-Presbyterian Queens Affiliate with Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, USA
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Therapies with Antioxidant Potential in Psoriasis, Vitiligo, and Lichen Planus. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10071087. [PMID: 34356320 PMCID: PMC8301010 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10071087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress plays an important pathogenetic role in many chronic inflammatory diseases, including those of dermatological interest. In particular, regarding psoriasis, vitiligo, and lichen planus, excess reactive oxygen species and a decline in endogenous antioxidant systems are observed. In this regard, treatments with antioxidant properties could be appropriate therapeutic options. To date, clinical trials in dermatology on these treatments are limited. We reviewed the available studies on the efficacy of antioxidant therapies in psoriasis, vitiligo, and lichen planus. The role of herbal derivatives, vitamins, and trace elements was analyzed. The antioxidant properties of conventional therapies were also evaluated. Data from the literature suggest that antioxidants might be useful, but available studies on this topic are limited, heterogeneous, not completely standardized, and on small populations. Furthermore, in most cases, antioxidants alone are unable to induce significant clinical changes, except perhaps in mild forms, and must be used in conjunction with standard drug treatments to achieve measurable results. Further studies need to be conducted, considering larger populations and using internationally validated scales, in order to compare the results and clinical efficacy.
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Quality Control of Vitamins A and E and Coenzyme Q10 in Commercial Anti-Ageing Cosmetic Products. COSMETICS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/cosmetics8030061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Vitamins A and E and coenzyme Q10 are common ingredients in anti-ageing cosmetic products. Within this study, we evaluated the quality of commercial cosmetics with vitamin A (35 products), vitamin E (49 products), and coenzyme Q10 (27 products) by using validated HPLC–UV methods. Vitamin A was determined as retinol, retinyl palmitate, retinyl propionate, β carotene, and hydroxypinacolone retinoate in concentrations ranging from 950 ng/g to 19 mg/g. Total vitamin A contents, expressed with retinol equivalents, ranged from 160 ng/g to 19 mg/g, and were above the maximum concentration recommended by the SCCS in six of the 35 tested cosmetics. The content-related quality control of 10 cosmetics with specified vitamin A content revealed significant deviations (between 0% and 400%) of the label claim. Vitamin E was determined as both tocopherol and tocopheryl acetate in concentrations between 8.5 µg/g and 16 mg/g. Coenzyme Q10 was determined as ubiquinone in 24 tested cosmetics, which labelled it, in concentrations between 4.2 µg/g and 100 µg/g. Labelling irregularities were observed in all three active compound groups, resulting in a significant share (42%) of improperly labelled cosmetic products. The results of this study reveal the need for stricter cosmetics regulation and highlight the importance of their quality control, especially by evaluating the contents of the active compounds, in their efficacy and safety assurance.
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Abdel Monem MS, Farid SF, Abbassi MM, Youssry I, Andraues NG, Hassany M, Selim YMM, El-Sayed MH. The potential hepatoprotective effect of metformin in hepatitis C virus-infected adolescent patients with beta thalassemia major: Randomised clinical trial. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e14104. [PMID: 33617679 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Iron overload-induced oxidative stress and transfusion-acquired hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are the main reasons of liver damage in beta thalassemia major (β-TM). OBJECTIVES Based on metformin's hepatic benefits in nondiabetic populations, the study aims to investigate the safety and the potential hepatoprotective effect of metformin in HCV-infected β-TM adolescent patients. METHODS This was a prospective, randomised, parallel, controlled, open-label study in which 60 HCV-infected β-TM adolescent patients aged 11 to 18 years and receiving no antiviral therapy were selected and randomly assigned to treatment or control group in 1:1 allocation. Both groups were receiving β-TM standard-of-care regimen, whereas metformin (500 mg, twice daily) was added to the treatment group's regimen only. Patients were prospectively followed up for 6 months with assessment of liver biochemical profile, oxidative stress markers, liver fibrosis, clinical symptom improvement and metformin's adverse effects. RESULTS Aspartate aminotransferase serum level decreased significantly over time in the treatment group only (P = .013). However, improvement was not clinically significant and did not attain normality. Change in total antioxidant capacity and malondialdehyde serum levels indicated significantly improved oxidative stress status in the treatment group versus significant deterioration in the control group (P < .001). Fibrosis grade improvement was observed in 14 patients in the treatment group versus one improved case in the control group. CONCLUSION The use of metformin in HCV-infected β-TM adolescent patients as an adjuvant antioxidant hepatoprotective agent is promising and can improve liver damage.
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- Mona S Abdel Monem
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pediatric Hematology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- National Hepatology and Tropical Medicine Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pediatric Hematology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Al-Jaberi FAH, Kongsbak-Wismann M, Aguayo-Orozco A, Krogh N, Buus TB, Lopez DV, Rode AKO, Gravesen E, Olgaard K, Brunak S, Woetmann A, Ødum N, Bonefeld CM, Geisler C. Impaired Vitamin D Signaling in T Cells From a Family With Hereditary Vitamin D Resistant Rickets. Front Immunol 2021; 12:684015. [PMID: 34093587 PMCID: PMC8170129 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.684015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The active form of vitamin D, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25(OH)2D3), mediates its immunomodulatory effects by binding to the vitamin D receptor (VDR). Here, we describe a new point mutation in the DNA-binding domain of the VDR and its consequences for 1,25(OH)2D3 signaling in T cells from heterozygous and homozygous carriers of the mutation. The mutation did not affect the overall structure or the ability of the VDR to bind 1,25(OH)2D3 and the retinoid X receptor. However, the subcellular localization of the VDR was strongly affected and the transcriptional activity was abolished by the mutation. In heterozygous carriers of the mutation, 1,25(OH)2D3-induced gene regulation was reduced by ~ 50% indicating that the expression level of wild-type VDR determines 1,25(OH)2D3 responsiveness in T cells. We show that vitamin D-mediated suppression of vitamin A-induced gene regulation depends on an intact ability of the VDR to bind DNA. Furthermore, we demonstrate that vitamin A inhibits 1,25(OH)2D3-induced translocation of the VDR to the nucleus and 1,25(OH)2D3-induced up-regulation of CYP24A1. Taken together, this study unravels novel aspects of vitamin D signaling and function of the VDR in human T cells.
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- Fatima A H Al-Jaberi
- The LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- RNA and Gene Medicine Program, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Nephrology, University of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet and Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Nephrology, University of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet and Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Abd-Allah H, Nasr M, Ahmed-Farid OAH, El-Marasy SA, Bakeer RM, Ahmed RF. Biological and Pharmacological Characterization of Ascorbic Acid and Nicotinamide Chitosan Nanoparticles against Insulin-Resistance-Induced Cognitive Defects: A Comparative Study. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:3587-3601. [PMID: 33585742 PMCID: PMC7876703 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c05096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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High consumption of industrialized food with high fat content is generally associated with insulin resistance, which in turn causes memory impairment and cognitive decline. Nicotinamide and ascorbic acid are among the promising neuroprotective molecules; however, an appreciable therapeutic activity necessitates the administration of a large dose of either. Therefore, the study aimed to assess if loading them in chitosan nanoparticles in doses 5-10 times lower than the unencapsulated forms would achieve comparable therapeutic results. Animals were fed a high-fat-high-fructose (HFHF) diet for 75 days. The vitamins in their conventional form (100 mg/kg) and the nanoparticles under investigation (10 and 20 mg/kg) were given orally concomitantly with the diet in the last 15 days. The intake of HFHF diet for 75 days led to an insulin-resistant state, with memory impairment, which was verified behaviorally through the object recognition test. This was accompanied by significant reduction in brain insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), increased acetylcholine esterase activity, increase in the serotonin and dopamine turnover ratio, and increase in oxidative stress and 8-OHdG, indicating cellular DNA fragmentation. Cellular energy was also decreased, and immunohistochemical examination verified the high immunoreactivity in both the cortex and hippocampus of the brain. The administration of nanoparticulated nicotinamide or ascorbic acid with a 10 times lesser dose than the unencapsulated forms managed to reverse all aforementioned harmful effects, with an even lesser immunoreactivity score than the unencapsulated form. Therefore, it can be concluded that nicotinamide or ascorbic acid chitosan nanoparticles can be recommended as daily supplements for neuroprotection in patients suffering from insulin resistance after conduction of clinical investigations.
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- Hend Abd-Allah
- Department
of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, African Organization Unity Street, 11561 Cairo, Egypt
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, African Organization Unity Street, 11561 Cairo, Egypt
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- Department
of Physiology, National Organization for
Drug Control and Research, 35521 Giza, Egypt
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- Department
of Pharmacology, Medical Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, 12622 Giza, Egypt
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- Department
of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Helwan
University, 11795 Helwan, Egypt
- October
University of Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) University, 12451 6th October
City, Egypt
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- Department
of Pharmacology, Medical Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, 12622 Giza, Egypt
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Temova Rakuša Ž, Škufca P, Kristl A, Roškar R. Quality control of retinoids in commercial cosmetic products. J Cosmet Dermatol 2020; 20:1166-1175. [PMID: 32813932 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Retinoids are widely used in different cosmetic products because of general improvement of skin appearance. However, retinoid concentration in cosmetics is restricted, and one particular form-retinoic acid, is banned in cosmetics due to safety reasons. AIMS Within this study, we aimed to examine the quality of a considerable number of commercial retinoid cosmetic products in terms of their content and labeling, including also screening for the presence of retinoic acid. METHODS An appropriate analytical methodology, based on HPLC-UV for the simultaneous determination of common retinoids, along with a screening method for retinoic acid, was developed and validated. Structural identity confirmation of the newer retinoid-hydroxypinacolone retinoate, was performed by LC-MS. RESULTS Retinol and retinyl palmitate were most often found, in concentrations mostly below 0.3%, and up to 1.3% retinol equivalents. Determined contents deviated significantly from the quantitatively declared ones in seven products (0%-130%). In more than half of the tested products, inconsistencies between the contained and labeled retinoid were noticed. These products, as well as 14 additional anti-age cosmetics, were screened for retinoic acid, which was detected in two products. CONCLUSIONS The obtained results from retinoids assay in commercial cosmetic products confirmed that the proposed method is appropriate for their routine analysis. The presence of retinoic acid in two products and determined retinoid contents above the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety recommendations in 20% of the tested cosmetics reveal the need for their more strict regulation and quality control to ensure their efficacy and safety.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Lin J, Falwell S, Greenhalgh D, Palmieri T, Sen S. High-Dose Ascorbic Acid for Burn Shock Resuscitation May Not Improve Outcomes. J Burn Care Res 2020; 39:708-712. [PMID: 29931212 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/irx030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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High dose ascorbic acid (HDAA) has been touted to ameliorate inflammation and reduce fluid requirements during burn shock resuscitation (BSR). Whether this leads to improved outcomes is not known. The authors' aim for this study was to compare ventilator days, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and mortality between patients who did and did not receive HDAA during BSR.The authors performed a retrospective case control study from 2012 to 2015. They identified 38 patients (HDAA) who received HDAA during BSR. Using age and %TBSA, the authors identified and matched 42 control patients (CTL) who did not receive HDAA for BSR during that same time period. The authors collected data for age, %TBSA, hospital days (LOS), ventilator days (VENT), inhalation injury (INH), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), and mortality (MORT).There were no differences in age and %TBSA or %TBSA of third-degree burn injury between groups. There was no significant difference in the incidence of INH (HDAA-52% vs CTL-36%, P = .17) and the groups had similar LOS and VENT. Additionally, there was no significant difference in VAP incidence (HDAA-29% vs CTL-14%, P = .13) or mortality (HDAA-26% vs CTL-23%, P = .8). HDAA patients had a numerically higher incidence of acute renal failure requiring dialysis (23 vs 7%, P = .06) which was confirmed in a multivariate analysis (odds ratio 5.4; 95% confidence interval 1.1-26). HDAA, while potentially reducing inflammation and fluid requirements during BSR, may not improve any meaningful outcomes such as ventilator requirements, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and mortality.
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- Jonathan Lin
- Department of Surgery, Division of Burn Surgery, University of California, Davis, California
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Burn Surgery, University of California, Davis, California
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Burn Surgery, University of California, Davis, California
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Burn Surgery, University of California, Davis, California
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Burn Surgery, University of California, Davis, California
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Okoli BJ, Fanyana M, Habila JD, Rachael AG, Ndukwe IG, Olaniyan OT, Modise JS. Synthesis and characterisation of steroidal inhibitors of α-amylase, α-glucosidase and oxidative species. MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM 2019. [DOI: 10.3233/mnm-190333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Bamidele J. Okoli
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Bingham University, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
- Department of Chemistry, Vaal University of Technology, Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park, Sebokeng, South Africa
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- Institute of Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Medicine, Dihlare Remedy, Vaal University of Technology, Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park, Sebokeng, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Laboratory for Reproductive Biology and Developmental Programming, Edo University Iyamho, Edo State, Nigeria
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- Institute of Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Medicine, Dihlare Remedy, Vaal University of Technology, Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park, Sebokeng, South Africa
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Elokil AA, Bhuiyan AA, Liu HZ, Hussein MN, Ahmed HI, Azmal SA, Yang L, Li S. The capability of L-carnitine-mediated antioxidant on cock during aging: evidence for the improved semen quality and enhanced testicular expressions of GnRH1, GnRHR, and melatonin receptors MT 1/2. Poult Sci 2019; 98:4172-4181. [PMID: 31001634 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pez201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Precise natural anti-oxidative compounds have facilitated the research of infertile gametes and the development of novel bio-therapeutics, especially the molecules that are based on the reduction of oxidative stress, such as L-carnitine (LC). In addition to, the defect in the functioning of sperm mitochondrial and the decreasing seminal antioxidant ability due to aging, its essential role in permitting the mitochondrial import and oxidation of long chain fatty acids is worthy. Therefore, current study was designed to investigate the effects of dietary LC on semen quality, seminal antioxidant activity, and their implications for the fertility in aged cocks for 12 wk. Supplementation of the feed with two different doses of LC (50 and 150 mg/kg body weight/day) for 12 wk showed significantly increased in the reproductive activity of cock, in comparison to the control group. Seminal analysis showed that supplementation of LC significantly increased (P < 0.05) the sperm motility, concentration, livability, semen quality factor, seminal malondialdehyde concentration, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase activities. In addition, addition of LC significantly increased (P < 0.05) the plasma concentration of testosterone and prostaglandin E2 but posed no significant effect on the concentration of follicle-stimulating hormone. Furthermore, the findings of artificial insemination showed significant increased (P < 0.05) in the percentage of fertility in LC groups, while the percentage hatchability and mortality remained unchanged. Immunohistochemistry analysis revealed that LC significantly increased (P < 0.05) the testicular immunopositivity of MT1 and MT2. Moreover, the administration of LC to the aged cocks enhanced (P < 0.05) GnRH1 and GnRHR mRNA levels when compared with untreated cocks. The results of the present study suggest that LC treatment of aged cocks increases the seminal antioxidant enzymes and sexual hormones levels, which may improve the semen quality by increasing the expression of GnRH1 and melatonin receptors (MT1 and MT2) activities. Collectively, LC could be a suitable feed supplementation to increase reproductive activities through enhancing semen quality in aging cocks.
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- Abdelmotaleb A Elokil
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education and Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Moshtohor 13736, Benha University, Egypt
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education and Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar 1341, and Department of Livestock Services, Farmgate 1215, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education and Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education and Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Department of Histology and Cytology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Moshtohor 13736, Benha University, Egypt
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education and Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education and Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar 1341, and Department of Livestock Services, Farmgate 1215, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education and Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education and Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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Wang Y, Lin H, Lin BW, Lin JD. Effects of different ascorbic acid doses on the mortality of critically ill patients: a meta-analysis. Ann Intensive Care 2019; 9:58. [PMID: 31111241 PMCID: PMC6527630 DOI: 10.1186/s13613-019-0532-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Low levels of ascorbic acid (AA) have been detected in critically ill patients in which AA supplementation leads to promising outcomes. However, the ability of AA to reduce mortality in critically ill patients remains controversial. In this study, we have performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of AA dose on the mortality of critically ill adults. METHODS Electronic databases were searched for trials in which AA had been intravenously administered to critically ill patients regardless of the dose or the co-administration of antioxidant agents. The predefined primary outcome included all-cause mortality at final follow-up. RESULTS The included trials enrolled a total of 1210 patients. Intravenous (IV) AA doses of 3-10 g/d reduced the mortality of critically ill patients (OR 0.25; 95% CI (0.14-0.46); p < 0.001; I2 = 0.0%), while low (< 3 g/d) and high AA doses (≥ 10 g/d) had no effect (OR 1.44; 95% CI (0.79-2.61); p = 0.234; I2 = 0.0% versus OR 1.12; 95% CI (0.62-2.03); p = 0.700; I2 = 0.0%). AA was associated with a decreased duration of vasopressor support and mechanical ventilation, but did not influence fluid requirement or urine output during the first 24 h of admission. The number of patients suffering from acute kidney injury and the length of intensive care unit or hospital stays were also unaffected by the AA. CONCLUSION Intravenous AA reduces the duration of vasopressor support and mechanical ventilation; 3-10 g AA results in lower overall mortality rates. Given the limitations of the primary literature, further studies are required to fully clarify the effectiveness of AA during the management of critically ill patients.
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- Ying Wang
- Clinical School, First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Shool of Mathematics and Statistics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, Fujian Province China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, Fujian Province China
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Ruiz-León AM, Lapuente M, Estruch R, Casas R. Clinical Advances in Immunonutrition and Atherosclerosis: A Review. Front Immunol 2019; 10:837. [PMID: 31068933 PMCID: PMC6491827 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.00837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis is a chronic low-grade inflammatory disease that affects large and medium-sized arteries and is considered to be a major underlying cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The high risk of mortality by atherosclerosis has led to the development of new strategies for disease prevention and management, including immunonutrition. Plant-based dietary patterns, functional foods, dietary supplements, and bioactive compounds such as the Mediterranean Diet, berries, polyunsaturated fatty acids, ω-3 and ω-6, vitamins E, A, C, and D, coenzyme Q10, as well as phytochemicals including isoflavones, stilbenes, and sterols have been associated with improvement in atheroma plaque at an inflammatory level. However, many of these correlations have been obtained in vitro and in experimental animals' models. On one hand, the present review focuses on the evidence obtained from epidemiological, dietary intervention and supplementation studies in humans supporting the role of immunonutrient supplementation and its effect on anti-inflammatory response in atherosclerotic disease. On the other hand, this review also analyzes the possible molecular mechanisms underlying the protective action of these supplements, which may lead a novel therapeutic approach to prevent or attenuate diet-related disease, such as atherosclerosis.
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- Ana María Ruiz-León
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Mediterranean Diet Foundation, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,CIBER 06/03: Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y la Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,CIBER 06/03: Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y la Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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Prasanth MI, Sivamaruthi BS, Chaiyasut C, Tencomnao T. A Review of the Role of Green Tea ( Camellia sinensis) in Antiphotoaging, Stress Resistance, Neuroprotection, and Autophagy. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11020474. [PMID: 30813433 PMCID: PMC6412948 DOI: 10.3390/nu11020474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 189] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide, and is available in various forms. Green tea is richer in antioxidants compared to other forms of tea. Tea is composed of polyphenols, caffeine, minerals, and trace amounts of vitamins, amino acids, and carbohydrates. The composition of the tea varies depending on the fermentation process employed to produce it. The phytochemicals present in green tea are known to stimulate the central nervous system and maintain overall health in humans. Skin aging is a complex process mediated by intrinsic factors such as senescence, along with extrinsic damage induced by external factors such as chronic exposure to ultraviolet (UV) irradiation—A process known as photoaging—Which can lead to erythema, edema, sunburn, hyperplasia, premature aging, and the development of non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancers. UV can cause skin damage either directly, through absorption of energy by biomolecules, or indirectly, by increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS). Green tea phytochemicals are a potent source of exogenous antioxidant candidates that could nullify excess endogenous ROS and RNS inside the body, and thereby diminish the impact of photoaging. Several in vivo and in vitro studies suggest that green tea supplementation increases the collagen and elastin fiber content, and suppresses collagen degrading enzyme MMP-3 production in the skin, conferring an anti-wrinkle effect. The precise mechanism behind the anti-photoaging effect of green tea has not been explored yet. Studies using the worm model have suggested that green tea mediated lifespan extension depends on the DAF-16 pathway. Apart from this, green tea has been reported to have stress resistance and neuroprotective properties. Its ROS scavenging activity makes it a potent stress mediator, as it can also regulate the stress induced by metal ions. It is known that tea polyphenols can induce the expression of different antioxidant enzymes and hinder the DNA oxidative damage. Growing evidence suggests that green tea can also be used as a potential agent to mediate neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease. EGCG, an abundant catechin in tea, was found to suppress the neurotoxicity induced by Aβ as it activates glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β), along with inhibiting c-Abl/FE65—the cytoplasmic nonreceptor tyrosine kinase which is involved in the development of the nervous system and in nuclear translocation. Additionally, green tea polyphenols induce autophagy, thereby revitalizing the overall health of the organism consuming it. Green tea was able to activate autophagy in HL-60 xenographs by increasing the activity of PI3 kinase and BECLIN-1. This manuscript describes the reported anti-photoaging, stress resistance, and neuroprotective and autophagy properties of one of the most widely known functional foods—green tea.
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- Mani Iyer Prasanth
- Age-Related Inflammation and Degeneration Research Unit, Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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- Innovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand.
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- Innovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand.
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- Age-Related Inflammation and Degeneration Research Unit, Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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Rocha F, Yumi Sugahara L, Leimann FV, de Oliveira SM, da Silva Brum E, Calhelha RC, Barreiro MF, Ferreira ICFR, Porto Ineu R, Gonçalves OH. Nanodispersions of beta-carotene: effects on antioxidant enzymes and cytotoxic properties. Food Funct 2018; 9:3698-3706. [PMID: 29974106 DOI: 10.1039/c8fo00804c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Beta-carotene is a carotenoid precursor of vitamin A, known for its biological activities. Due to its high hydrophobicity, nanonization processes, i.e. the transformation into nanoparticles, can improve its water affinity, and therefore the activity in aqueous systems. The objective of this study was to produce beta-carotene nanoparticles by the solid dispersion method and to evaluate their effects on the activity of glutathione-S-transferase and acetylcholinesterase enzymes using Drosophila melanogaster (DM) homogenate, the superoxide dismutase- and catalase-like activities under in vitro conditions, and their cytotoxic properties against tumor and non-tumor cells. The formed nanometric beta-carotene particles resulted in stable colloids, readily dispersed in water, able to modulate acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity, and presenting high potential to control the cholinergic system. Beta-carotene nanoparticles, at concentrations much lower than the pure pristine beta-carotene, presented in vitro mimetic activity to superoxide dismutase and altered glutathione-S-transferase activity in DM tissue. The content of hydrogen peroxide was neither affected by the nanoparticles (in aqueous solution) nor by pristine beta-carotene (in DMSO). In the cytotoxic assays, beta-carotene nanoparticles dispersed in water showed activity against four different tumor cell lines. Overall, beta-carotene nanoparticles presented significant bioactivity in aqueous medium surpassing their high hydrophobicity constraint.
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- Felipe Rocha
- Post-Graduation Program of Food Technology (PPGTA), Federal University of Technology - Paraná- UTFPR, Campus Campo Mourão, via Rosalina Maria dos Santos, 1233, CEP 87301-899, Caixa Postal: 271, Campo Mourão, PR, Brazil
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A review of interventions against fetal alcohol spectrum disorder targeting oxidative stress. Int J Dev Neurosci 2018; 71:140-145. [PMID: 30205148 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdevneu.2018.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Revised: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 09/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is caused by maternal ethanol exposure; it causes physical, behavioral, cognitive, and neural impairments (Murawski et al., 2015). Mechanisms of FASD causing damage are not yet fully elucidated. Oxidative stress might be one of its mechanisms (Henderson et al., 1995). Yet no effective treatment against FASD has been found other than ethanol abstention (Long et al., 2010). METHODS This review summarizes relevant literatures regarding interventions targeting oxidative stress that may relieve fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. RESULTS Astaxanthin was found to mitigate embryonic growth retardation induced by prenatal ethanol treatment through ameliorating the down regulation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and malondialdehyde (MDA) caused by alcohol in a mice model (Zheng et al., 2014; Vabulas et al., 2002). Vitamin E protected against fatal alchol spectrum disorders by ameliorating oxidative stress in rat models (Mitchell et al., 1999a), and yielded a better outcome when it was combined with Vitamin C (Packer et al., 1979; Peng et al., 2005). Vitamin C mitigated embryonic retardation caused by alcohol and reversed ethanol induced NF-κB activation and ROS (reactive oxygen species) formation in a Xenopus laevis model (Peng et al., 2005). Beta carotene supplement was proved to protect against neurotoxicity in hippocampal cultures of embryos induced by alcohol in a rats model (Mitchell et al., 1999a). Prenatal folic acid supplement reversed the decrease of body weight caused by maternal ethanol treatment and ameliorated the increment of glutathione reductase specific activities as well as the increase of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) induced by alcohol in a rats model (Cano et al., 2001). Omega-3 fatty acids reversed the decrease of reduced glutathione (GSH) levels in brain caused by prenatal ethanol treatment in a rats model (Patten et al., 2013). EUK-134 treatment reduced the incidence of forelimb defects caused by ethanol treatment in a mice model (Chen et al., 2004). Pretreatment of activity-dependent neurotrophic factor-9 (ADNF-9) and NAPVSIPQ (NAP) protected against prenatal ethanol induced fetal death as well as fetal growth abnormalities in a mice model, and such treatment reversed the decrease of the rate of reduced glutathione (GSH)/ oxidative glutathione (GSSG) caused by alcohol (Spong et al., 2001). CONCLUSION By now interventions against fetal alcohol spectrum disorder targeting oxidative stress includes astaxanthin, Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), Vitamin E, beta-carotene, (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), Omega-3 fatty acids, etc (see Fig. 1). However, most interventions are only assayed in animal models, more clinical trials are needed to show whether antioxidants make an effort against FASD damage.
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Yew WW, Chan DP, Leung CC, Zhang Y. RE: "DIETARY INTAKE OF ANTIOXIDANT VITAMINS AND CAROTENOIDS AND RISK OF DEVELOPING ACTIVE TUBERCULOSIS IN A PROSPECTIVE POPULATION-BASED COHORT". Am J Epidemiol 2018; 187:1570-1571. [PMID: 29370338 DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwx381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 10/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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- Wing Wai Yew
- Stanley Ho Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Stanley Ho Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Tuberculosis and Chest Service, Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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Weigl J, Hauner H, Hauner D. Can Nutrition Lower the Risk of Recurrence in Breast Cancer? Breast Care (Basel) 2018; 13:86-91. [PMID: 29887784 PMCID: PMC5981678 DOI: 10.1159/000488718] [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] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The impact of diet on breast cancer prognosis is poorly understood. Therefore, we conducted a literature search summarizing the current evidence on the effect of diet on breast cancer recurrence and mortality. METHODS The PubMed database was searched for original studies, reviews, and meta-analyses published between 2010 and 2017. Studies related to diet, dietary patterns, special diets or specific dietary factors, and breast cancer recurrence or mortality were included. RESULTS Adherence to high diet quality indices (relative risk (RR) 0.74, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.60-0.90) and a prudent/healthy dietary pattern (RR 0.76, 95% CI 0.60-0.95) may have a beneficial effect on breast cancer prognosis, whereas a Western/unhealthy diet is associated with poorer overall mortality (RR 1.44, 95% CI 1.17-1.77). For low-fat diets, the findings are inconsistent. A positive effect of the Mediterranean Diet was found for all-cause mortality, but no beneficial effect from other diets such as low-carbohydrate, ketogenic or vegetarian/vegan diets was observed. Alcohol consumption was associated with an increased risk for breast cancer recurrence. No general recommendation for soy exists, but occasional intake seems to be acceptable, whereas the use of other supplements is not justified. CONCLUSION Adherence to high-quality diets and a prudent/healthy dietary pattern seem to be beneficial for breast cancer prognosis. No clear evidence for a benefit from special diets, soy products, or other supplements was found.
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- Institute for Nutritional Medicine, Else Kröner-Fresenius-Center for Nutritional Medicine, University Hospital Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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The skin cells continuously produce, through cellular respiration, metabolic processes or under external aggressions, highly reactive molecules oxidation products, generally called free radicals. These molecules are immediately neutralized by enzymatic and non-enzymatic systems in a physiological and dynamic balance. In situations where this balance is broken, various cellular structures, such as the cell membrane, nuclear or mitochondrial DNA may suffer structural modifications, triggering or worsening skin diseases. several substances with alleged antioxidant effects has been offered for topical or oral use, but little is known about their safety, possible associations and especially their mechanism of action. The management of topical and oral antioxidants can help dermatologist to intervene in the oxidative processes safely and effectively, since they know the mechanisms, limitations and potential risks of using these molecules as well as the potential benefits of available associations.
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Agarwal A, Sengupta P, Durairajanayagam D. Role of L-carnitine in female infertility. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2018; 16:5. [PMID: 29373970 PMCID: PMC5785901 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-018-0323-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND L-carnitine (LC), and its acetylated form, acetyl L-carnitine (ALC), have immense functional capabilities to regulate the oxidative and metabolic status of the female reproductive system. The vulnerability of this system to free radicals demand for advanced strategies to combat them. For this purpose, the 'quasi vitamins' LC and ALC can be used either individually, or in combination with each other or with other antioxidants. MAIN BODY This review (a) summarizes the effects of carnitines on female fertility along with the findings from various in vivo and in vitro studies involving human, animal and assisted reproductive technology, and (b) proposes their mechanism of actions in improving female fertility through their integrated actions on reducing cellular stress, maintaining hormonal balance and enhancing energy production. They reportedly aid β-oxidation in oocytes, maintain its cell membrane stability by acetylation of phospholipids and amphiphilic actions, prevent free radical-induced DNA damage and also stabilize acetyl Co-A/Co-A ratio for adequate acetyl storage as energy supply to maintain the robustness of reproductive cells. CONCLUSION While both LC and ALC have their applications in improving female fertility, ALC is preferred for its better antioxidant properties and LC for amelioration of energy supply to the cells. These beneficial effects show great promise in its application as a treatment option for women facing infertility disorders.
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- Ashok Agarwal
- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Mail Code X-11, 10681 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, MAHSA University, Jalan SP2, Bandar Saujana Putra, 42610, Jenjarum, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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Rios R, Raya AI, Pineda C, Rodriguez M, Lopez I, Aguilera-Tejero E. Vitamin E protects against extraskeletal calcification in uremic rats fed high fat diets. BMC Nephrol 2017; 18:374. [PMID: 29281993 PMCID: PMC5745642 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-017-0790-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2017] [Accepted: 12/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background High fat diets are implicated in the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome, obesity and renal disease. Previous studies have revealed that high fat diets promote vascular calcification in uremic rats. Moreover, vitamin E has been shown to prevent uremic calcifications in genetically obese Zucker rats fed standard diet. The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of vitamin E supplementation on the development of extraskeletal calcifications in non-obese (wild type) uremic rats fed high fat diets. Methods Wistar rats (n = 32) were preconditioned by feeding either a normal (NF) or high fat (HF) diet for 45 days and subsequently were subjected to 5/6 nephrectomy (Nx). Just before performing the first Nx step, a blood sample (Pre-Nx) was obtained. After Nx rats were switched to a diet with 0.9% phosphorus and supplemented with calcitriol. Also, after Nx, half of the rats from each group (NF and HF) were treated with vitamin E (VitE) in the diet (30,000 mg/kg) and the other half were maintained on basic VitE requirements (27 mg/kg). Thus, rats were allotted to four experimental groups: Nx-NF (n = 8), Nx-NF-VitE (n = 8), Nx-HF (n = 8) and Nx-HF-VitE (n = 8). At the time of sacrifice (day 66), blood and tissue samples were obtained. Results Feeding a HF diet for 45 days did not increase body weight but elicited hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, an increase in plasma fibroblast growth factor 23 and a reduction in plasma calcitriol concentrations. After Nx, rats fed HF diet showed substantial extraskeletal calcification with aortic calcium content that was higher than in rats fed NF diet. Supplementation with VitE significantly (p < 0.05) reduced aortic (from 38.4 ± 8.8 to 16.5 ± 1.4 mg/g), gastric (from 5.6 ± 2.7 to 1.2 ± 0.4 mg/g) and pulmonary (from 1.8 ± 0.3 to 0.3 ± 0.2 mg/g) calcium content in rats on HF diets. Conclusions Uremic rats fed HF diets developed more severe extraosseous calcifications than their normocaloric-fed counterparts and dietary VitE supplementation protected against uremic calcifications in rats fed HF diets. Thus, eating energy-rich foods should be discouraged in patients with renal disease and their deleterious effect may be ameliorated with adequate antioxidant supply.
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- Rafael Rios
- Departamento Medicina y Cirugia Animal, Universidad de Cordoba, Campus Universitario Rabanales, Ctra Madrid-Cadiz km 396, 14014, Cordoba, Spain.,Instituto Maimonides de Investigacion Biomedica de Cordoba (IMIBIC), Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia, Universidad de Cordoba, Avda Menéndez Pidal s/n, 14004, Cordoba, Spain
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- Departamento Medicina y Cirugia Animal, Universidad de Cordoba, Campus Universitario Rabanales, Ctra Madrid-Cadiz km 396, 14014, Cordoba, Spain.,Instituto Maimonides de Investigacion Biomedica de Cordoba (IMIBIC), Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia, Universidad de Cordoba, Avda Menéndez Pidal s/n, 14004, Cordoba, Spain
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- Departamento Medicina y Cirugia Animal, Universidad de Cordoba, Campus Universitario Rabanales, Ctra Madrid-Cadiz km 396, 14014, Cordoba, Spain.,Instituto Maimonides de Investigacion Biomedica de Cordoba (IMIBIC), Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia, Universidad de Cordoba, Avda Menéndez Pidal s/n, 14004, Cordoba, Spain
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- Instituto Maimonides de Investigacion Biomedica de Cordoba (IMIBIC), Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia, Universidad de Cordoba, Avda Menéndez Pidal s/n, 14004, Cordoba, Spain
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- Departamento Medicina y Cirugia Animal, Universidad de Cordoba, Campus Universitario Rabanales, Ctra Madrid-Cadiz km 396, 14014, Cordoba, Spain.,Instituto Maimonides de Investigacion Biomedica de Cordoba (IMIBIC), Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia, Universidad de Cordoba, Avda Menéndez Pidal s/n, 14004, Cordoba, Spain
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- Departamento Medicina y Cirugia Animal, Universidad de Cordoba, Campus Universitario Rabanales, Ctra Madrid-Cadiz km 396, 14014, Cordoba, Spain. .,Instituto Maimonides de Investigacion Biomedica de Cordoba (IMIBIC), Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia, Universidad de Cordoba, Avda Menéndez Pidal s/n, 14004, Cordoba, Spain.
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Nanoparticle-in-gel system for delivery of vitamin C for topical application. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2017; 7:750-760. [DOI: 10.1007/s13346-017-0398-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Vitamins and minerals have essential functions in the body, from signal transduction to acting as cofactors for numerous enzymatic processes. Nutritional deficiencies and excess of certain vitamins and minerals can have profound effects on the central and peripheral nervous systems from early development into adulthood. This article summarizes the role of various nutritional factors in the nervous system and the neurological symptoms that can arise from deficiency or excess.
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- Aparna Polavarapu
- From the Section of Neurology, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Department of Pediatrics, Drexel University College of Medicine, Phiadelphia, PA
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- From the Section of Neurology, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Department of Pediatrics, Drexel University College of Medicine, Phiadelphia, PA.
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Dietary, circulating beta-carotene and risk of all-cause mortality: a meta-analysis from prospective studies. Sci Rep 2016; 6:26983. [PMID: 27243945 PMCID: PMC4886629 DOI: 10.1038/srep26983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2015] [Accepted: 05/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Observational studies evaluating the relation between dietary or circulating level of beta-carotene and risk of total mortality yielded inconsistent results. We conducted a comprehensive search on publications of PubMed and EMBASE up to 31 March 2016. Random effect models were used to combine the results. Potential publication bias was assessed using Egger’s and Begg’s test. Seven studies that evaluated dietary beta-carotene intake in relation to overall mortality, indicated that a higher intake of beta-carotene was related to a significant lower risk of all-cause mortality (RR for highest vs. lowest group = 0.83, 95%CI: 0.78–0.88) with no evidence of heterogeneity between studies (I2 = 1.0%, P = 0.416). A random-effect analysis comprising seven studies showed high beta-carotene level in serum or plasma was associated with a significant lower risk of all-cause mortality (RR for highest vs. lowest group = 0.69, 95%CI: 0.59–0.80) with low heterogeneity (I2 = 37.1%, P = 0.145). No evidence of publication bias was detected by Begg’s and Egger’s regression tests. In conclusion, dietary or circulating beta-carotene was inversely associated with risk of all-cause mortality. More studies should be conducted to clarify the dose-response relationship between beta-carotene and all-cause mortality.
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Mahmoudi MJ, Saboor-Yaraghi AA, Zabetian-Targhi F, Siassi F, Zarnani AH, Eshraghian MR, Shokri F, Rezaei N, Kalikias Y, Mahmoudi M. Vitamin A Decreases Cytotoxicity of Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein in Patients with Atherosclerosis. Immunol Invest 2015; 45:52-62. [PMID: 26700065 DOI: 10.3109/08820139.2015.1095208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) is implicated in initiation and progression of atherosclerosis. Previously, we found that ox-LDL increases vulnerability of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in atherosclerotic patients compared to controls. Vitamin A induces proliferation of PBMCs. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of vitamin A supplementation on PBMC survival against LDL and different doses of ox-LDL. METHOD In this double-blind placebo-controlled trial, we recruited 35 atherosclerotic patients and 38 healthy controls and randomly allocated them into placebo and vitamin A groups, which received either placebo or 25,000 IU/day of vitamin A for 3 months. PBMCs were isolated, cultured, and stimulated by 1 µg/mL LDL as well as 1 µg/mL and 50 µg/mL ox-LDL. The stimulation indexes (SIs) of PBMCs were calculated to identify cell viability. Additionally, the circulating ox-LDL levels were measured by ELISA. RESULTS Viability of PBMCs stimulated by 50 µg/mL ox-LDL significantly increased following vitamin A supplementation in patients (p < 0.01). The levels of circulating ox-LDL were not changed by vitamin A treatment. Ox-LDL levels were strongly and positively correlated to SI of PBMCs stimulated by 1 µg/mL LDL and1 µg/mL ox-LDL in all groups. CONCLUSION Vitamin A decreases cytotoxicity of high-dose ox-LDL and improves PBMC viability. The protective effect of vitamin A is not mediated by an antioxidative mechanism, but may instead have been due to intracellular protection of the apoptotic machinery or induction of proliferation of the cells. Higher levels of ox-LDL increase PBMC irritability in all participants.
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- Mohammad Jafar Mahmoudi
- a Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- b Department of Cellular Molecular Nutrition , School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- b Department of Cellular Molecular Nutrition , School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- c Department of Community Nutrition , School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- d Nanobiotechnology Research Center , Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR , Tehran , Iran.,e Immunology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine , Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- f Department of Biostatistics , School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- g Department of Immunology , School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- h Molecular Immunology Research Center, Department of Immunology , School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran.,i Research Group for Immunodeficiencies, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- b Department of Cellular Molecular Nutrition , School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- b Department of Cellular Molecular Nutrition , School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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Wiecek M, Maciejczyk M, Szymura J, Szygula Z, Kantorowicz M. Changes in Non-Enzymatic Antioxidants in the Blood Following Anaerobic Exercise in Men and Women. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0143499. [PMID: 26600020 PMCID: PMC4658038 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0143499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2015] [Accepted: 11/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Purpose The aim of this study was to compare changes in total oxidative status (TOS), total antioxidative capacity (TAC) and the concentration of VitA, VitE, VitC, uric acid (UA), reduced (GSH) and oxidized glutathione (GSSG) in blood within 24 hours following anaerobic exercise (AnEx) among men and women. Methods 10 women and 10 men performed a 20-second bicycle sprint (AnEx). Concentrations of oxidative stress indicators were measured before AnEx and 3, 15 and 30 minutes and 1 hour afterwards. UA, GSH and GSSH were also measured 24 hours after AnEx. Lactate and H+ concentrations were measured before and 3 minutes after AnEx. Results The increase in lactate and H+ concentrations following AnEx was similar in both sexes. Changes in the concentrations of all oxidative stress indicators were significant and did not differ between men and women. In both sexes, TOS, TAC, TOS/TAC and VitA and VitE concentrations were the highest 3 minutes, VitC concentration was the highest 30 minutes, and UA concentration was the highest 1 hour after AnEx. GSH concentration was significantly lower than the initial concentration from 15 minutes to 24 hour after AnEx. GSSG concentration was significantly higher, while the GSH/GSSG ratio was significantly lower than the initial values 1 hour and 24 hour after AnEx. Conclusions With similar changes in lactate and H+ concentrations, AnEx induces the same changes in TAC, TOS, TOS/TAC and non-enzymatic antioxidants of low molecular weight in men and women. Oxidative stress lasted at least 24 hours after AnEx.
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- Magdalena Wiecek
- Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Physical Education in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Physical Education in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Motor Rehabilitation, University of Physical Education in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Human Nutrition, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Physical Education in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Physical Education in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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Syal K, Chakraborty S, Bhattacharyya R, Banerjee D. Combined inhalation and oral supplementation of Vitamin A and Vitamin D: A possible prevention and therapy for tuberculosis. Med Hypotheses 2015; 84:199-203. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2014.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2014] [Accepted: 12/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Mušinović H, Bonet ML, Granados N, Amengual J, von Lintig J, Ribot J, Palou A. β-Carotene during the suckling period is absorbed intact and induces retinoic acid dependent responses similar to preformed vitamin A in intestine and liver, but not adipose tissue of young rats. Mol Nutr Food Res 2014; 58:2157-65. [DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201400457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2014] [Revised: 07/31/2014] [Accepted: 08/12/2014] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Hana Mušinović
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology; Nutrition and Biotechnology; Nutrigenomics-group; Universitat de les Illes Balears, and CIBER de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn); Palma de Mallorca Spain
- Department of Pharmacology; School of Medicine; Case Western Reserve University; Cleveland OH USA
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology; Nutrition and Biotechnology; Nutrigenomics-group; Universitat de les Illes Balears, and CIBER de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn); Palma de Mallorca Spain
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology; Nutrition and Biotechnology; Nutrigenomics-group; Universitat de les Illes Balears, and CIBER de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn); Palma de Mallorca Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology; School of Medicine; Case Western Reserve University; Cleveland OH USA
- The Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology; New York University School of Medicine; New York NY USA
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- Department of Pharmacology; School of Medicine; Case Western Reserve University; Cleveland OH USA
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology; Nutrition and Biotechnology; Nutrigenomics-group; Universitat de les Illes Balears, and CIBER de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn); Palma de Mallorca Spain
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology; Nutrition and Biotechnology; Nutrigenomics-group; Universitat de les Illes Balears, and CIBER de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn); Palma de Mallorca Spain
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Kasperczyk S, Dobrakowski M, Kasperczyk J, Ostałowska A, Zalejska-Fiolka J, Birkner E. Beta-carotene reduces oxidative stress, improves glutathione metabolism and modifies antioxidant defense systems in lead-exposed workers. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2014; 280:36-41. [PMID: 25038314 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2014.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2014] [Revised: 06/29/2014] [Accepted: 07/08/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The aim of this study was to determine whether beta-carotene administration reduces oxidative stress and influences antioxidant, mainly glutathione-related, defense systems in workers chronically exposed to lead. The population consisted of two randomly divided groups of healthy male volunteers exposed to lead. Workers in the first group (reference group) were not administered any antioxidants, while workers in the second group (CAR group) were treated orally with 10mg of beta-carotene once a day for 12weeks. Biochemical analysis included measuring markers of lead-exposure and oxidative stress in addition to the levels and activities of selected antioxidants. After treatment, levels of malondialdehyde, lipid hydroperoxides and lipofuscin significantly decreased compared with the reference group. However, the level of glutathione significantly increased compared with the baseline. Treatment with beta-carotene also resulted in significantly decreased glutathione peroxidase activity compared with the reference group, while the activities of other glutathione-related enzymes and of superoxide dismutase were not significantly changed. However, the activities of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and catalase, as well as the level of alpha-tocopherol, were significantly higher after treatment compared with the baseline. Despite controversy over the antioxidant properties of beta-carotene in vivo, our findings showed reduced oxidative stress after beta-carotene supplementation in chronic lead poisoning.
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- Sławomir Kasperczyk
- Dept. of Biochemistry, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Jordana 19, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland.
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- Dept. of Biochemistry, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Jordana 19, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland
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- Dept. of Environmental Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Jordana 19, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland
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- Dept. of Biochemistry, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Jordana 19, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland
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- Dept. of Biochemistry, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Jordana 19, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland
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- Dept. of Biochemistry, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Jordana 19, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland
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Plant amino acid-derived vitamins: biosynthesis and function. Amino Acids 2013; 46:809-24. [PMID: 24368523 DOI: 10.1007/s00726-013-1653-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2013] [Accepted: 12/14/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Vitamins are essential organic compounds for humans, having lost the ability to de novo synthesize them. Hence, they represent dietary requirements, which are covered by plants as the main dietary source of most vitamins (through food or livestock's feed). Most vitamins synthesized by plants present amino acids as precursors (B1, B2, B3, B5, B7, B9 and E) and are therefore linked to plant nitrogen metabolism. Amino acids play different roles in their biosynthesis and metabolism, either incorporated into the backbone of the vitamin or as amino, sulfur or one-carbon group donors. There is a high natural variation in vitamin contents in crops and its exploitation through breeding, metabolic engineering and agronomic practices can enhance their nutritional quality. While the underlying biochemical roles of vitamins as cosubstrates or cofactors are usually common for most eukaryotes, the impact of vitamins B and E in metabolism and physiology can be quite different on plants and animals. Here, we first aim at giving an overview of the biosynthesis of amino acid-derived vitamins in plants, with a particular focus on how this knowledge can be exploited to increase vitamin contents in crops. Second, we will focus on the functions of these vitamins in both plants and animals (and humans in particular), to unravel common and specific roles for vitamins in evolutionary distant organisms, in which these amino acid-derived vitamins play, however, an essential role.
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Cooper M, Rajyaguru P. Authors' reply. Br J Psychiatry 2013; 203:154-5. [PMID: 23908344 DOI: 10.1192/bjp.203.2.154a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Goyal A, Terry MB, Siegel AB. Serum antioxidant nutrients, vitamin A, and mortality in U.S. Adults. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2013; 22:2202-11. [PMID: 23897583 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-13-0381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Observational studies have suggested that antioxidant nutrients may reduce cancer and overall mortality risks. However, most randomized trials have failed to show survival benefits. Examining nonlinear associations between antioxidant levels and health outcomes may help to explain these discrepant findings. METHODS We evaluated all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular mortality risks associated with quintiles (Q1-Q5) of serum antioxidant (vitamins C and E, β-carotene, and selenium) and vitamin A levels, in 16,008 adult participants of The Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III; 1988-1994). RESULTS Over a median follow-up period of 14.2 years, there were 4,225 deaths, including 891 from cancer and 1,891 from cardiovascular disease. We observed a dose-response decrease in cancer and overall mortality risks with higher vitamin C levels. In contrast, for vitamin A, risk of cancer death decreased from Q1-Q2, with no further decline in risk at higher levels. For vitamin E, having levels in Q4 was associated with the lowest cancer mortality risk. Both vitamin A and E had U-shaped associations with all-cause mortality. Cancer mortality risks decreased from Q1-Q2 for β-carotene and from Q1-Q4 for selenium. However, for β-carotene and selenium, overall mortality risks decreased from Q1-Q2 but then did not change significantly with higher levels. CONCLUSIONS Antioxidant supplement use should be studied in the context of overall mortality and other competing mortality risks. IMPACT These data suggest the need for novel intervention studies where doses of these agents are individualized based on their serum levels, and possibly, markers of oxidative stress and systemic inflammatory response.
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- Abhishek Goyal
- Authors' Affiliations: Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Departments of Medicine and Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York
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