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Owumi S, Agbarogi H, Oluwawibe BJ, Otunla MT, Anifowose MM, Arunsi UO. Modulation of the Nrf-2 and HO-1 signalling axis is associated with Betaine's abatement of fluoride-induced hepatorenal toxicities in rats. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:7725-7745. [PMID: 38713257 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03133-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Sodium fluoride (NaF) ingestion has several detrimental effects in humans and rodents. NaF mechanisms of toxicity include perturbation of intracellular redox homeostasis and apoptosis. Betaine (BET) is a modified amino acid with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic properties. This study investigates BET's effect on NaF-induced hepatorenal toxicities in rats. Experimental rats (n = 30) were randomly assigned to groups (n = 6) and treated by gavage for 28 days. Group I (2 mL of distilled water), Group II (NaF: 9 mg/kg) alone, Group III: (BET: 100 mg/kg), Group IV: (NaF: 9 mg/kg and BET 1: 50 mg/kg), and Group V: (NaF: 9 mg/kg and BET 2: 100 mg/kg). Our findings revealed significantly (p < 0.05) increased hepatic transaminase activities alongside creatinine and urea levels following NaF-alone treatment in addition to increased oxidative status, lipid peroxidation, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, decreased superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione-s-transferase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione, and total sulfhydryl groups. The reduced levels of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor-2 and the activities of heme oxygenase-1, thioredoxin, and thioredoxin reductase in NaF-alone treated rats equally compromised cellular molecular responses to oxidative stress. Also, NaF increased (p < 0.05) hepatorenal inflammatory biomarkers-nitric oxide, interleukin-10, myeloperoxidase, and xanthine oxidase. Furthermore, caspase-3 and caspase-9 were increased (p < 0.05) in rats treated with NaF alone. Contrastingly, BET was observed to alleviate the harmful effects of NaF. Treatment with BET mitigated NaF-induced oxido-inflammatory responses and apoptosis in the experimental rat's hepatorenal system. The study demonstrates the potential of BET to abate NaF-induced hepatorenal toxicity.
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- Solomon Owumi
- ChangeLab-changing lives; Room New Building 302, Cancer Research and Molecular Biology Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 200005, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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- ChangeLab-changing lives; Room New Building 302, Cancer Research and Molecular Biology Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 200005, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- ChangeLab-changing lives; Room New Building 302, Cancer Research and Molecular Biology Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 200005, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- ChangeLab-changing lives; Room New Building 302, Cancer Research and Molecular Biology Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 200005, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- School of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332-0400, USA
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- School of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332-0400, USA
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Su R, Chang L, Zhou T, Meng F, Zhang D. Effects of GABA on Oxidative Stress and Metabolism in High-Glucose Cultured Mongolian Sheep Kidney Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:10033. [PMID: 39337519 PMCID: PMC11432592 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251810033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2024] [Revised: 08/28/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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The Mongolian sheep, emblematic of the Inner Mongolian grasslands, is renowned for its exceptional stress resistance and adaptability to harsh environments, drawing considerable attention. Recent research has unveiled the novel role of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in combating oxidative stress. This investigation examined how GABA impacts renal-cortex and medulla cells from Mongolian sheep exposed to high-glucose stress conditions, utilizing gene expression analysis and non-targeted metabolomics. Elevated glucose levels significantly reduced the viability of Mongolian sheep renal cells and increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. Conversely, the introduction of GABA notably enhanced cell viability, reduced ROS production, and stimulated the expression of antioxidant genes (e.g., Gpx, SOD, CAT) in the renal cortex. In the renal medulla, CAT expression increased, while Gpx gene expression showed mixed responses. Metabolomics analysis indicated that high-glucose exposure altered various metabolites, whereas GABA alleviated the metabolic stress induced by high glucose through modulating glycolysis and the tricarboxylic acid cycle. In Mongolian sheep renal cells, GABA effectively mitigated oxidative damage triggered by high-glucose stress by upregulating antioxidant genes and regulating metabolic pathways, revealing insights into its potential mechanism for adapting to extreme environments. This finding offers a fresh perspective on understanding the stress resilience of Mongolian sheep and may provide valuable insights for research across diverse disciplines.
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- Rina Su
- College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
- Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Key Laboratory of Biomanufacturing, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
- Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Key Laboratory of Biomanufacturing, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
- Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Key Laboratory of Biomanufacturing, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
- Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Key Laboratory of Biomanufacturing, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
- Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Key Laboratory of Biomanufacturing, Hohhot 010018, China
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Li P, Wang C, Chen G, Han Y, Lu H, Li N, Lv Y, Chu C, Peng X. Molecular mechanisms of Tetrastigma hemsleyanum Diels&Gilg against lung squamous cell carcinoma: From computational biology and experimental validation. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 331:118326. [PMID: 38750988 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Tetrastigma hemsleyanum (T. hemsleyanum), valued in traditional medicine for its potential to boost immunity and combat tumors, contains uncharacterized active compounds and mechanisms. This represents a significant gap in our understanding of its ethnopharmacological relevance. AIM OF THE STUDY To involve the mechanism of anti-lung cancer effect of T. hemsleyanum by means of experiment and bioinformatics analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS The anticancer mechanism of T. hemsleyanum against lung squamous carcinoma (LUSC) in zebrafish was investigated. The LUSC model was established by injecting NCI-H2170 cells in the zebrafish and evaluating its anti-tumor efficacy. Next, component targets and key genes were obtained by molecular complex detection (MCODE) analysis and protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis. Component analysis of T. hemsleyanum was performed by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS. Molecular docking was used to simulate the binding activities of key potential active components to core targets were simulated using. Prognostic and pan-cancer analyses were then performed to validate the signaling pathways involved in the prognostic genes using gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA). Subsequently, Molecular dynamics simulations were then performed for key active components and core targets. Finally, cellular experiments were used to verify the expression of glutamate metabotropic receptor 3 (GRM3) and glutamate metabotropic receptor 7 (GRM7) in the anticancer effect exerted of T. hemsleyanum. RESULTS We experimentally confirmed the inhibitory effect of T. hemsleyanum on LUSC by transplantation of NCI-H2170 cells into zebrafish. There are 20 main compounds in T. hemsleyanum, such as procyanidin B1, catechin, quercetin, and kaempferol, etc. A total of 186 component targets of T. hemsleyanum and sixteen hub genes were screened by PPI network and MCODE analyses. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation results showed that Gingerglycolipid B and Rutin had higher affinity with GRM3 and GRM7, respectively. Prognostic analysis, Pan-cancer analysis and verification experiment also confirmed that GRM3 and GRM7 were targets for T. hemsleyanum to exert anti-tumor effects and to participate in immune and mutation processes. In vitro experiments suggested that the inhibitory effect of T. hemsleyanum on cancer cells was correlated with GRM3 and GRM7. CONCLUSION In vivo, in vitro and in silico results confirmed the potential anticancer effects against LUSC of T. hemsleyanum, which further consolidated the claim of its traditional uses.
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- Ping Li
- The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315000, China.
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- Ningbo Municipal Hospital of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Ningbo, 315000, China.
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- The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315000, China.
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- Ningbo Municipal Hospital of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Ningbo, 315000, China.
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- Ningbo Municipal Hospital of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Ningbo, 315000, China.
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- Ningbo Municipal Hospital of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Ningbo, 315000, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China.
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- Ningbo Municipal Hospital of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Ningbo, 315000, China.
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Yu W, Peng X, Cai X, Xu H, Wang C, Liu F, Luo D, Tang S, Wang Y, Du X, Gao Y, Tian T, Liang S, Chen C, Kim NH, Yuan B, Zhang J, Jiang H. Transcriptome analysis of porcine oocytes during postovulatory aging. Theriogenology 2024; 226:387-399. [PMID: 38821784 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2024.05.035] [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: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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Decreased oocyte quality is a significant contributor to the decline in female fertility that accompanies aging in mammals. Oocytes rely on mRNA stores to support their survival and integrity during the protracted period of transcriptional dormancy as they await ovulation. However, the changes in mRNA levels and interactions that occur during porcine oocyte maturation and aging remain unclear. In this study, the mRNA expression profiles of porcine oocytes during the GV, MII, and aging (24 h after the MII stage) stages were explored by transcriptome sequencing to identify the key genes and pathways that affect oocyte maturation and postovulatory aging. The results showed that 10,929 genes were coexpressed in porcine oocytes during the GV stage, MII stage, and aging stage. In addition, 3037 genes were expressed only in the GV stage, 535 genes were expressed only in the MII stage, and 120 genes were expressed only in the aging stage. The correlation index between the GV and MII stages (0.535) was markedly lower than that between the MII and aging stages (0.942). A total of 3237 genes, which included 1408 upregulated and 1829 downregulated genes, were differentially expressed during porcine oocyte postovulatory aging (aging stage vs. MII stage). Key functional genes, including ATP2A1, ATP2A3, ATP2B2, NDUFS1, NDUFA2, NDUFAF3, SREBF1, CYP11A1, CYP3A29, GPx4, CCP110, STMN1, SPC25, Sirt2, SYCP3, Fascin1/2, PFN1, Cofilin, Tmod3, FLNA, LRKK2, CHEK1/2, DDB1/2, DDIT4L, and TONSL, and key molecular pathways, such as the calcium signaling pathway, MAPK signaling pathway, TGF-β signaling pathway, PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, FoxO signaling pathway, gap junctions, and thermogenesis, were found in abundance during porcine postovulatory aging. These genes are mainly involved in the regulation of many biological processes, such as oxidative stress, calcium homeostasis, mitochondrial function, and lipid peroxidation, during porcine oocyte postovulatory aging. These results contribute to a more in-depth understanding of the biological changes, key regulatory genes and related biological pathways that are involved in oocyte aging and provide a theoretical basis for improving the efficiency of porcine embryo production in vitro and in vivo.
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- Wenjie Yu
- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China; Center of Reproductive Medicine & Center of Prenatal Diagnosis, First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, Jilin, China.
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Wan K, Jin Y, Fan R, Xu Q, Li X, Yan H, Wang R. Exploring molecular mechanisms of exercise on metabolic syndrome: a bibliometric and visualization study using CiteSpace. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1408466. [PMID: 39290329 PMCID: PMC11405195 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1408466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Objective To investigate the molecular mechanisms through which exercise influences metabolic syndrome (MS) and identify key research trends and collaborative networks using bibliometric and visualization techniques. Methods We conducted a systematic literature search using the Web of Science Core Collection for articles published from 2014 to 2023. Using CiteSpace, we performed a bibliometric analysis of 562 eligible papers, generating visual knowledge maps to identify prevailing patterns, popular subjects, and emerging trends in the literature. Results The study reveals that exercise mitigates MS by reversing high-fat diet-induced abdominal obesity, reducing lipid accumulation and inflammation, enhancing insulin sensitivity, and improving cardiovascular function. Key molecular pathways include PPAR-γ/CPT-1/MCAD signaling, AMPK activation, and nitric oxide production. The USA leads in research output, with significant contributions from American institutions. Collaboration among researchers is limited, highlighting the need for more extensive and high-quality research initiatives. Conclusions Regular, moderate-to-high-intensity exercise is crucial for managing MS. Exercise activates beneficial molecular pathways, improving metabolic health and cardiovascular function. Future research should focus on expanding collaborations and exploring novel molecular targets to enhance the therapeutic potential of exercise in metabolic syndrome management.
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- Kang Wan
- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
- Physical Education College, Henan Sport University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Wusong Branch of Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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Atalay Ekiner S, Gęgotek A, Skrzydlewska E. Inflammasome activity regulation by PUFA metabolites. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1452749. [PMID: 39290706 PMCID: PMC11405227 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1452749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Oxidative stress and the accompanying chronic inflammation constitute an important metabolic problem that may lead to pathology, especially when the body is exposed to physicochemical and biological factors, including UV radiation, pathogens, drugs, as well as endogenous metabolic disorders. The cellular response is associated, among others, with changes in lipid metabolism, mainly due to the oxidation and the action of lipolytic enzymes. Products of oxidative fragmentation/cyclization of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) [4-HNE, MDA, 8-isoprostanes, neuroprostanes] and eicosanoids generated as a result of the enzymatic metabolism of PUFAs significantly modify cellular metabolism, including inflammation and the functioning of the immune system by interfering with intracellular molecular signaling. The key regulators of inflammation, the effectiveness of which can be regulated by interacting with the products of lipid metabolism under oxidative stress, are inflammasome complexes. An example is both negative or positive regulation of NLRP3 inflammasome activity by 4-HNE depending on the severity of oxidative stress. 4-HNE modifies NLRP3 activity by both direct interaction with NLRP3 and alteration of NF-κB signaling. Furthermore, prostaglandin E2 is known to be positively correlated with both NLRP3 and NLRC4 activity, while its potential interference with AIM2 or NLRP1 activity is unproven. Therefore, the influence of PUFA metabolites on the activity of well-characterized inflammasome complexes is reviewed.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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Thakur A, Thakur K, Kumar A, Warghat AR, Kumar D, Pandey SS. Endophyte-based fungal elicitors for enhanced production of valepotriates and sesquiterpenoids in leaf cell suspension cultures of Valeriana jatamansi Jones. J Appl Microbiol 2024; 135:lxae242. [PMID: 39289002 DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxae242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2024] [Revised: 08/26/2024] [Accepted: 09/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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AIMS The immense therapeutic value of Valeriana jatamansi is attributed to the presence of bioactive secondary metabolites (valepotriates and sesquiterpenoids). Its over-exploitation in wild habitats resulted in extensive depletion, necessitating alternative approaches to produce its therapeutic metabolites. This study sought to assess the ability of endophytes of V. jatamansi to boost the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites in the leaf-cell suspension (LCS) culture of V. jatamansi. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 11 fungal endophytes were isolated from the rhizomes of V. jatamansi. Isolated endophytes were found to belong to phylum Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, and Mucoromycota. Supplementation of extracts of endophyte Phaeosphaeriaceae sp. VRzFB, Mucor griseocyanus VRzFD, Penicillium raistrickii VRzFK, and Penicillium sajarovii VRzFL in the LCS culture of V. jatamansi increased the fresh cell biomass by 19.6%-39.1% and dry cell biomass by 23.4%-37.8%. Most of the endophytes' extract could increase the content of valepotriates (26.5%-76.5% valtrate and 40.5%-77.9% acevaltrate) and sesquiterpenoids (19.9%-61.1% hydroxyl valerenic acid) in LCS culture. However, only two endophytes, Irpex lacteus VRzFI and Fusarium oxysporum VRzFF, could increase the sesquiterpenoids acetoxy valerenic acid (36.9%-55.3%). In contrast, some endophytes' extracts caused negative or no significant effect on the cell biomass and targeted metabolites. Increased secondary metabolites were corroborated with increased expression of iridoid biosynthesis genes in LCS culture. Production of H2O2 and lipid peroxidation was also varied with different endophytes indicating the modulation of cellular oxidative stress due to endophyte elicitors. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest the distinct effect of different fungal endophytes-extract on LCS culture, and endophytes can serve as biotic elicitors for increasing the secondary metabolite production in plant in vitro systems.
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- Ankita Thakur
- Biotechnology Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur 176061, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Biotechnology Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur 176061, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
- Chemical Technology Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur 176061, India
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- Biotechnology Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur 176061, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
- Chemical Technology Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur 176061, India
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- Biotechnology Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur 176061, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Enogieru AB, Iyoha EN. Role of Nitric Oxide, TNF-α and Caspase-3 in Lead Acetate-Exposed Rats Pretreated with Aqueous Rosmarinus officinalis Leaf Extract. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:4021-4031. [PMID: 38012512 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03974-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Lead (Pb) toxicity is a worldwide significant public health challenge causing several neurological disorders. Reports indicate that plants rich in antioxidants, such as Rosmarinus officinalis (RO), can counteract Pb accumulation and its toxicity in the brain. Due to a dearth of literature evidence demonstrating the protective activity of RO against Pb toxicity, this study investigated such activity in Wistar rats. Thirty-six Wistar rats were allocated into six groups (n=6), namely I (control), II (lead acetate [Pb]; 100 mg/kg b.w.), III (100 mg/kg of RO and 100 mg/kg of Pb), IV (200 mg/kg of RO and 100 mg/kg of Pb), V (100 mg/kg b.w. of RO) and VI (200 mg/kg b.w. of RO). After 28 days, neurobehavioural, antioxidant, lipid peroxidation, apoptotic and inflammatory activities as well as the histology of the cerebellum were evaluated. Body weight, locomotion and exploration as well as antioxidant enzymes were significantly (p < 0.05) decreased in Pb-exposed rats when compared to control. Conversely, lipid peroxidation, nitric oxide, tumour necrosis factor-alpha and caspase-3 activities were significantly (p < 0.05) upregulated in the Pb-exposed rats when compared to control. These parameters were, however, significantly (p<0.05) attenuated in the RO-pretreated rats when compared to Pb-exposed rats. Cerebellar histology of the Pb-exposed rats showed severe degeneration of the Purkinje cells whereas the RO-pretreated rats showed better cerebellar architecture. These findings demonstrate that the neuroprotective activity of RO is facilitated via its effective antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic effects.
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- Adaze Bijou Enogieru
- Department of Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
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Xiaomei Z, Xiaoyan F. Effect of cinnamon as a Chinese herbal medicine on markers of cardiovascular risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2024; 300:253-261. [PMID: 39053085 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2024.07.032] [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: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Cinnamon, a Chinese herbal medicine, is known for its anti-inflammatory and insulin-sensitizing properties, making it a potential therapeutic agent for PCOS-related cardiovascular complications. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the impact of cinnamon supplementation on cardiovascular risk markers in women diagnosed with PCOS. METHODS Twelve randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in the analysis. The primary outcomes assessed were body weight, insulin resistance measured by Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR), and fasting blood sugar (FBS). RESULTS The meta-analysis revealed a statistically significant effect of cinnamon on reducing weight. Under the random-effects model, the pooled weighted mean difference (WMD) was -0.47 kg (95 % CI: -0.80 to -0.15, p < 0.001; I2 = 0.0 %). There was also a beneficial impact on insulin resistance, with reduced HOMA-IR scores following cinnamon supplementation (SMD=0.5015, 95 % CI: 0.2496 to 0.7533, p < 0.0001). Additionally, there was a significant improvement in FBS levels (pooled WMD: -7.72 mg/dL, 95 % CI: -12.33 to -3.12, p < 0.001; I2 = 91.3 %). The meta-analysis indicated a tendency towards reduced total cholesterol (WMD: -11.12 mg/dL, 95 % CI: -19.06 to -3.18, p = 0.01; I2 = 0.0 %) and LDL levels (WMD: -11.11 mg/dL, 95 % CI: -18.22 to -4.00, p < 0.01; I2 = 0.0 %) following cinnamon intervention. Substantial heterogeneity was observed among the studies, indicating the need for further research with larger sample sizes and standardized methodologies. CONCLUSION Cinnamon supplementation demonstrates promising effects on body weight, blood sugar, total cholesterol, LDL, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS, indicating its potential in mitigating cardiovascular risk factors associated with this condition.
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- Zhou Xiaomei
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ruian People's Hospital (the Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University), Ruian City 325200, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ruian People's Hospital (the Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University), Ruian City 325200, China.
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Liu L, Zhao B, Yu Y, Gao W, Liu W, Chen L, Xia Z, Cao Q. Vascular Aging in Ischemic Stroke. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e033341. [PMID: 39023057 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.033341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Cellular senescence, a permanent halt in cell division due to stress, spurs functional and structural changes, contributing to vascular aging characterized by endothelial dysfunction and vascular remodeling. This process raises the risk of ischemic stroke (IS) in older individuals, with its mechanisms still not completely understood despite ongoing research efforts. In this review, we have analyzed the impact of vascular aging on increasing susceptibility and exacerbating the pathology of IS. We have emphasized the detrimental effects of endothelial dysfunction and vascular remodeling influenced by oxidative stress and inflammatory response on vascular aging and IS. Our goal is to aid the understanding of vascular aging and IS pathogenesis, particularly benefiting older adults with high risk of IS.
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- Lian Liu
- Department of Anesthesiology Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan China
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- Department of Anesthesiology Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan China
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- Taikang Medical School, School of Basic Medical Sciences Wuhan University Wuhan China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan China
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- Department of Pathology Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Wuhan China
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- Department of Anesthesiology Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan China
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- Department of Anesthesiology Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan China
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- Department of Nephrology Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan China
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Wu X, Cai H, Liao R, Tedesco AC, Li Z, Wang F, Bi H. Bio-Inspired Carbon Dots as Malondialdehyde Indicator for Real-Time Visualization of Lipid Peroxidation in Depression. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2400671. [PMID: 39101624 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Brain lipidic peroxidation is closely associated with the pathophysiology of various psychiatric diseases including depression. Malondialdehyde (MDA), a reactive aldehyde produced in lipid region, serves as a crucial biomarker for lipid peroxidation. However, techniques enabling real-time detection of MDA are still lacking due to the inherent trade-off between recognition dynamics and robustness. Inspired by the structure of phospholipid bilayers, amphiphilic carbon dots named as CG-CDs targeted to cell membrane are designed for real-time monitoring of MDA fluctuations. The design principle relies on the synergy of dynamic hydrogen bonding recognition and cell membrane targetability. The latter facilitates the insertion of CG-CDs into lipid regions and provides a hydrophobic environment to stabilize the labile hydrogen bonding between CG-CDs and MDA. As a result, recognition robustness and dynamics are simultaneously achieved for CG-CDs/MDA, allowing for in situ visualization of MDA kinetics in cell membrane due to the instant response (<5 s), high sensitivity (9-fold fluorescence enhancement), intrinsic reversibility (fluorescence on/off), and superior selectivity. Subsequently, CG-CDs are explored to visualize nerve cell membrane impairment in depression models of living cells and zebrafish, unveiling the extensive heterogeneity of the lipid peroxidation process and indicating a positive correlation between MDA levels and depression.
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- Xiaoyan Wu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, 111 Jiulong Road, Hefei, 230601, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, 111 Jiulong Road, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Center of Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering-Photobiology and Photomedicine Research Group, Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14040-901, Brazil
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, 230026, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, 111 Jiulong Road, Hefei, 230601, China
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Zhong H, Hussain M, Hussain K, Wang L, Abdullah, Qayum A, S Hamed Y, Guan R. Nanoliposomes a future based delivery vehicle of cyanidin-3-O-glucoside against major chronic disease. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2024:1-18. [PMID: 39097751 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2024.2384646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside (C3G), is an anthocyanin mainly found in berries, and can also be produced by microorganisms. It has been traditionally used as a natural coloring agent for decades. Recently, it has been investigated for its high antioxidant activity and anti-cancer attributes. C3G has low bioavailability and is sensitive to oxidation and gastric pH; therefore, it is encapsulated in nanoliposomes to enhance its bio-availability, targeted delivery- and efficacy against chronic disease. SCOPE AND APPROACH In this review, the role of C3G nanoliposomes against major chronic diseases has been discussed. The focus was on research findings and the mechanism of action to affect the proliferation of cancer, neuro disease and cardiovascular problems. It also discussed the formulation of nanoliposomes, their role in nutraceutical delivery and enhancement in C3G bioavailability. KEY FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS Data suggested that nanoliposomes safeguard C3G, enhance bioavailability, and ensure safe, adequate and targeted delivery. It can reduce the impact of cancer and inflammation by inhibiting the ß-catenin/O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) pathway and upregulating miR-214-5p. Formation of C3G nanoliposomes significantly enhances the nutraceutical efficacy of C3G against major chronic disease therefore, C3G nanoliposomes might be a future-based nutraceutical to treat major chronic diseases, including cancer, neuro problems and CVD, but challenges remain in finding correct dose and techniques to maximize its efficacy.
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- Hao Zhong
- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Moganshan Institute ZJUT, Kangqian District, Deqing, China
- Key Laboratory of Marine Fishery Resources Exploitment and Utilization of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Departments of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
- Moganshan Institute ZJUT, Kangqian District, Deqing, China
- Key Laboratory of Marine Fishery Resources Exploitment and Utilization of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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Adamska O, Wnuk A, Kamińska A, Poniatowska M, Maciąg B, Kamiński M, Stolarczyk A, Matin M, Atanasov AG, Łapiński M, Jóźwik A. Melatonin supplementation counteracts fiber loss in knee ligaments of diabetes-induced rats. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1399719. [PMID: 39135805 PMCID: PMC11317382 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1399719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a prevalent metabolic disease. The clinical impact of sustained hyperglycemia on ligament healing has not been well characterized. Diabetes is a known cause of macro-, microvascular, and diabetic ulcer healing difficulties among tissues. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the healing potential occurring in injured and healthy ligaments among diabetic and healthy individuals using a rat model. We hypothesize that DM may contribute to altering the knee medial collateral ligament (MCL), thus its morphology, biochemical fitness, and functionality. The study cohort consisted of 40 rats. The animals were randomized into four equal groups. Groups I and II (20 rats) received saline subcutaneously and served as controls. Groups III and IV (20 rats) were injected with a single dose of streptozotocin (STZ). All animals underwent surgery to cut the left tibial collateral ligament in the hind limb and suture it. The access site was sutured to create inflammation and study the regenerative capacities of animals with normal carbohydrate metabolism and pharmacologically induced diabetes. Each animal then underwent sham surgery to access and suture the right tibial collateral ligament in the hind limb without ligament intervention. After the animals had undergone surgeries, groups II and IV were given melatonin supplementation for 4 weeks. Rats with DM presented with more fibrosis and calcification of the MCL and decreased healing potential. Treatment with melatonin in diabetic rats mitigated alterations and improved the antioxidant status of ligaments from the diabetic group.
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- Olga Adamska
- Department of Ophthalmology, Collegium Medicum, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University, Warsaw, Poland
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- Hospital in Ostrow Mazowiecka, Ostrów Mazowiecka, Poland
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Collegium Medicum, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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- Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Department, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Department, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Magdalenka, Poland
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- Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Magdalenka, Poland
- Laboratory of Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry (LNPMC), Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, India
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute Digital Health and Patient Safety, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Department, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Magdalenka, Poland
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Jakubek P, Parchem K, Wieckowski MR, Bartoszek A. The Interplay between Endogenous and Foodborne Pro-Oxidants and Antioxidants in Shaping Redox Homeostasis. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7827. [PMID: 39063068 PMCID: PMC11276820 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25147827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Oxidative stress has been known about in biological sciences for several decades; however, the understanding of this concept has evolved greatly since its foundation. Over the past years, reactive oxygen species, once viewed as solely deleterious, have become recognized as intrinsic components of life. In contrast, antioxidants, initially believed to be cure-all remedies, have failed to prove their efficacy in clinical trials. Fortunately, research on the health-promoting properties of antioxidants has been ongoing. Subsequent years showed that the former assumption that all antioxidants acted similarly was greatly oversimplified. Redox-active compounds differ in their chemical structures, electrochemical properties, mechanisms of action, and bioavailability; therefore, their efficacy in protecting against oxidative stress also varies. In this review, we discuss the changing perception of oxidative stress and its sources, emphasizing everyday-life exposures, particularly those of dietary origin. Finally, we posit that a better understanding of the physicochemical properties and biological outcomes of antioxidants is crucial to fully utilize their beneficial impact on health.
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- Patrycja Jakubek
- Department of Food Chemistry, Technology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland;
- Laboratory of Mitochondrial Biology and Metabolism, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Food Chemistry, Technology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland;
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- Laboratory of Mitochondrial Biology and Metabolism, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Food Chemistry, Technology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland;
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Abu Khadra KM, Bataineh MI, Khalil A, Saleh J. Oxidative stress and type 2 diabetes: the development and the pathogenesis, Jordanian cross-sectional study. Eur J Med Res 2024; 29:370. [PMID: 39014510 PMCID: PMC11253486 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-024-01906-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
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Accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) can disrupt the antioxidant defense system, leading to oxidative stress that leads to pathological damage to vital human organs, including hormone-producing glands. Normal physiological function is subsequently disrupted and disorders such as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) may develop. The critical role of the antioxidant defense system in counteracting ROS and mitigating oxidative stress is fundamental to understanding the pathogenesis of T2DM. In our study, we monitored the oxidant/antioxidant status in a selected Jordanian population to further elucidate this relationship. Our results show higher serum levels of Malondialdehyde (MDA); 0.230 ± 0.05 and 0.207 ± 0.06 μmol/l for the diabetic and the obese groups, respectively, relative to 0.135 ± 0.04 μmol/l for the non-obese healthy group. Lower activity of Catalase (CAT) was recorded among the diabetic (9.2 ± 3.2) and obese groups (11.0 ± 2.8), compared to the non-obese healthy group (12.1 ± 3.5). Significant elevations (P < 0.05) were observed in uric acid concentrations in diabetic and obese subjects: 451 ± 57 mg/dl and 430 ± 51, respectively, versus 342 ± 57 mg/dl in the non-obese healthy group. Moreover, no significant differences were obtained between all the studied groups for the serum albumin and total protein concentrations. Our findings demonstrate the potential role of oxidative stress in the development and occurrence of T2DM.
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- Khalid M Abu Khadra
- Department of Biological Sciences, Yarmouk University, Irbid, 21163, Jordan.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Yarmouk University, Irbid, 21163, Jordan
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- Biochemistry Department, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, 123, Muscat, Oman
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Wu YJ, Hsu CC, Hwang SJ, Lin KD, Lin PC, Huang YF, Lee CH, Chang CI, Huang MC. Inter-Relations between Dietary Patterns and Glycemic Control-Related Biomarkers on Risk of Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetes. Nutrients 2024; 16:2274. [PMID: 39064717 PMCID: PMC11279548 DOI: 10.3390/nu16142274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR), which can cause vision loss, may progress faster with poor glycemic control and oxidative stress. This study aims to examine how dietary patterns and glycemic control biomarkers relate to retinopathy risk in type 2 diabetes patients. In this study, we enrolled diabetic patients with retinopathy (DR) (n = 136) and without retinopathy (no DR) (n = 466) from a cohort of participants in the "Blood Pressure Control to Reduce the Risk of Type 2 Diabetic Nephropathy Study". Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and malondialdehyde were defined as elevated when their levels reached ≥8.5% and ≥2/3 (16.2 μm), respectively. Dietary data were collected by a food frequency questionnaire. Dietary patterns were identified by factor analysis. Elevated HbA1c was significantly correlated with increased risk of DR (OR: 2.12, 95% CI: 1.14-3.93, p = 0.017). In subjects with a high animal protein and processed food dietary pattern (≥highest tertile score) or a low vegetable intake pattern (
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- Yu-Ju Wu
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan;
- Graduate Institute of Medicine and Department of Public Health and Environmental Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan;
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- Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli County 350401, Taiwan; (C.-C.H.); (Y.-F.H.)
- Department of Health Services Administration, China Medical University, Taichung 4064040, Taiwan
- Department of Family Medicine, Min-Sheng General Hospital, Taoyuan 330056, Taiwan
- National Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research, National Health Research Institutes, Yunlin 632007, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan;
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan;
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- The Lin’s Clinics, Kaohsiung 807057, Taiwan;
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan;
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- Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli County 350401, Taiwan; (C.-C.H.); (Y.-F.H.)
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan;
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- Graduate Institute of Medicine and Department of Public Health and Environmental Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan;
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan;
- Graduate Institute of Medicine and Department of Public Health and Environmental Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan;
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Zhao M, Zhang D, Zhang Q, Lin Y, Cao H. Association between composite dietary antioxidant index and hyperlipidemia: a cross-sectional study from NHANES (2005-2020). Sci Rep 2024; 14:15935. [PMID: 38987566 PMCID: PMC11237065 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66922-0] [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: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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The association between the composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) and hyperlipidemia remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between CDAI and hyperlipidemia. The data used in this study were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) dataset spanning from 2005 to 2020. Based on 24-h dietary recall interviews, the CDAI was calculated using the intake of six dietary antioxidants. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were employed to investigate the relationship between CDAI and the occurrence of hyperlipidemia. Additionally, restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis was utilized to investigate potential non-linear relationships between the CDAI and risk of hyperlipidemia. The final analysis included 30,788 adults in the United States, among whom 25,525 (82.91%) were diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. A significant negative correlation was observed between the CDAI and hyperlipidemia in the unadjusted (Odds ratio [OR] 0.97 [95% CI 0.96, 0.98]) and multi-variable adjusted (OR 0.98 [95% CI 0.97, 0.99]) models. When the CDAI values were analyzed as a categorical variable, individuals in the highest quartile (OR 0.82 [95% CI 0.73, 0.92]) exhibited a nearly one fifth decreased risk of hyperlipidemia compared to those in the lowest quartile. Additionally, RCS analysis revealed a linear relationship between CDAI and hyperlipidemia (P for nonlinearity = 0.124). The results remained consistent across subgroups except for individuals under the age of 60 or those with diabetes mellitus. There was a significant negative correlation between the CDAI and risk of hyperlipidemia, indicating that maintaining an optimal CDAI level could effectively reduce the incidence of hyperlipidemia.
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- Minli Zhao
- Fujian Children's Hospital (Fujian Branch of Shanghai Children's Medical Center), College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350014, China
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- Fujian Children's Hospital (Fujian Branch of Shanghai Children's Medical Center), College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350014, China
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- Fujian Children's Hospital (Fujian Branch of Shanghai Children's Medical Center), College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350014, China
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- Fujian Children's Hospital (Fujian Branch of Shanghai Children's Medical Center), College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350014, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.
- Fujian Medical University, University Town, 1 Xue Yuan Road, Fuzhou, 350122, China.
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Asthana S, Pandey SK, Gautam AS, Singh RK. MK2 inhibitor PF-3644022 shows protective effect in mouse microglial N9 cell line induced with cigarette smoke extract. Chem Biol Drug Des 2024; 104:e14592. [PMID: 39013758 DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.14592] [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: 04/21/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Neuroinflammation is suggested as one of the potential links between CS-induced neuronal dysfunction. Cigarette smoke (CS) is one of the significant contributors of neuroinflammation, consequently leading to cognitive impairment and neurodegeneration. Microglia are the key resident macrophage cells in the brain with cell surface TLR4 receptor for responding to various stress signals. The CS constituents promote inflammation and oxidative stress in microglia leading to cytotoxicity through the TLR4-MK2 axis. However, the role of MK2 kinase in CS-induced microglial inflammation is not yet clearly understood. Therefore, we have used an MK2 inhibitor, PF-3644022 to study modulation of CS-extract induced oxidative and inflammatory signaling in a mouse microglial cell line, Furthermore, we also evaluated the enzymatic activity of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) on a direct exposure of enzyme with CS. CS exposure led to microglial cytotoxicity and enhanced the level of oxidative stress and proinflammatory cytokine release by microglial cells. The microglial cells pretreated with MK2 inhibitor, PF-3644022 significantly reduced the levels of oxidative stress markers, proinflammatory markers, and improved the level of antioxidant proteins in these cells. In addition, direct exposure of CS showed reduction in the enzymatic activity of AChE.
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- Shikha Asthana
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli, Transit campus, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli, Transit campus, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli, Transit campus, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli, Transit campus, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Jurca AD, Galea-Holhos LB, Jurca AA, Atasie D, Petchesi CD, Severin E, Jurca CM. Wolfram Syndrome Type I Case Report and Review-Focus on Early Diagnosis and Genetic Variants. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:1064. [PMID: 39064493 PMCID: PMC11278941 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60071064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Background and Objectives: Wolfram syndrome type 1 (OMIM# 222300; ORPHAcode 3463) is an extremely rare autosomal recessive syndrome with a 25% recurrence risk in children. It is characterized by the presence of juvenile-onset diabetes mellitus (DM), progressive optic atrophy (OA), diabetes insipidus (DI), and sensorineural deafness (D), often referred to by the acronym DIDMOAD. It is a severe neurodegenerative disease with a life expectancy of 39 years, with death occurring due to cerebral atrophy. For a positive diagnosis, the presence of diabetes mellitus and optic nerve atrophy is sufficient. The disease occurs because of pathogenic variants in the WFS1 gene. The aim of this article is to present a case report of Wolfram Syndrome Type I, alongside a review of genetic variants, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, therapy, and long-term management. Emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach, the study aims to enhance understanding and improve outcomes for patients with this complex syndrome. Materials and Methods: A case of a 28-year-old patient diagnosed with DM at the age of 6 and with progressive optic atrophy at 26 years old is presented. Molecular diagnosis revealed the presence of a heterozygous nonsense variant WFS1 c.1943G>A (p.Trp648*), and a heterozygous missense variant WFS1 c.1675G>C (p.Ala559Pro). Results: The molecular diagnosis of the patient confirmed the presence of a heterozygous nonsense variant and a heterozygous missense variant in the WFS1 gene, correlating with the clinical presentation of Wolfram syndrome type 1. Both allelic variants found in our patient have been previously described in other patients, whilst this combination has not been described before. Conclusions: This case report and review underscores the critical role of early recognition and diagnosis in Wolfram syndrome, facilitated by genetic testing. By identifying pathogenic variants in the WFS1 gene, genetic testing not only confirms diagnosis but also guides clinical management and informs genetic counseling for affected families. Timely intervention based on genetic insights can potentially reduce the progressive multisystem manifestations of the syndrome, thereby improving the quality of life and outcomes for patients.
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- Alexandru Daniel Jurca
- Department of Preclinical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410081 Oradea, Romania; (A.D.J.); (C.D.P.); (C.M.J.)
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- Department of Morphological Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410081 Oradea, Romania
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- Departament II Medical Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University “Lucian Blaga of Sibiu”, Lucian Blaga Street 2A, 550169 Sibiu, Romania;
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- Department of Preclinical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410081 Oradea, Romania; (A.D.J.); (C.D.P.); (C.M.J.)
- Regional Center of Medical Genetics Bihor, County Emergency Clinical Hospital Oradea (Part of ERN-ITHACA), 410469 Oradea, Romania
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- Genetics Department, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020027 Bucharest, District 2, Romania
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- Department of Preclinical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410081 Oradea, Romania; (A.D.J.); (C.D.P.); (C.M.J.)
- Regional Center of Medical Genetics Bihor, County Emergency Clinical Hospital Oradea (Part of ERN-ITHACA), 410469 Oradea, Romania
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Yu M, Li Q, Dolios G, Tu P, Teitelbaum S, Chen J, Petrick L. Active Molecular Network Discovery Links Lifestyle Variables to Breast Cancer in the Long Island Breast Cancer Study Project. ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2024; 2:401-410. [PMID: 38932753 PMCID: PMC11197006 DOI: 10.1021/envhealth.3c00218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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A healthy lifestyle has been associated with decreased risk of developing breast cancer. Using untargeted metabolomics profiling, which provides unbiased information regarding lifestyle choices such as diet and exercise, we aim to identify the molecular mechanisms connecting lifestyle and breast cancer through network analysis. A total of 100 postmenopausal women, 50 with breast cancer and 50 cancer-free controls, were selected from the Long Island Breast Cancer Study Project (LIBCSP). We measured untargeted plasma metabolomics using liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS). Using the "enet" package, we retained highly correlated metabolites representing active molecular network (AMN) clusters for analysis. LASSO was used to examine associations between cancer status and AMN metabolites and covariates such as BMI, age, and reproductive factors. LASSO was then repeated to examine associations between AMN metabolites and 10 lifestyle-related variables including smoking, physical activity, alcohol consumption, meat consumption, fruit and vegetable consumption, and supplemental vitamin use. Results were displayed as a network to uncover biological pathways linking lifestyle factors to breast cancer status. After filtering, 851 "active" metabolites out of 1797 metabolomics were retained in 197 correlation AMN clusters. Using LASSO, breast cancer status was associated with 71 "active" metabolites. Several of these metabolites were associated with lifestyle variables including meat consumption, alcohol consumption, and supplemental β-carotene, B12, and folate use. Those metabolites could potentially serve as molecular-level biological intermediaries connecting healthy lifestyle factors to breast cancer, even though direct associations between breast cancer and the investigated lifestyles at the phenotype level are not evident. In particular, DiHODE, a metabolite linked with inflammation, was associated with breast cancer status and connected to β-carotene supplement usage through an AMN. We found several plasma metabolites associated with lifestyle factors and breast cancer status. Future studies investigating the mechanistic role of inflammation in linking supplement usage to breast cancer status are warranted.
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- Miao Yu
- Department
of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York 10029, United States
- The
Jackson Laboratory, Farmington, Connecticut 06032, United States
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- Department
of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York 10029, United States
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- Department
of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York 10029, United States
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- Department
of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York 10029, United States
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- Department
of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York 10029, United States
- The
Institute for Exposomics Research, Icahn
School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York 10029, United States
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- Department
of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York 10029, United States
- The
Institute for Exposomics Research, Icahn
School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York 10029, United States
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- Department
of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York 10029, United States
- The
Institute for Exposomics Research, Icahn
School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York 10029, United States
- The
Bert Strassburger Metabolic Center, Sheba
Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer 5266202, Israel
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Zinellu A, Mangoni AA. The role of bilirubin as a biomarker of rheumatic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1369284. [PMID: 38947324 PMCID: PMC11211262 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1369284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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The identification of novel, yet easily measurable biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress might assist in the diagnosis and management of patients with rheumatic diseases (RDs). We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies investigating the circulating concentrations of bilirubin, the end product of heme metabolism and a potent endogenous antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, in patients with RDs and healthy controls. The electronic databases PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched from inception to 31 December 2023 for relevant articles. We evaluated the risk of bias and the certainty of evidence using the Joanna Briggs Checklist and the Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation Working Group system, respectively. In 17 eligible studies, all with low risk of bias, compared to controls, patients with RDs had significantly lower concentrations of total bilirubin (standard mean difference, SMD=-0.68, 95% CI -0.91 to -0.44, p<0.001; I2 = 92.5%, p<0.001; low certainty of evidence), direct (conjugated) bilirubin (SMD=-0.67, 95% CI -0.92 to -0.41, p<0.001; I2 = 81.7%, p<0.001; very low certainty of evidence), and the active antioxidant and anti-inflammatory indirect (unconjugated) form of bilirubin (SMD=-0.71, 95% CI -1.18 to -0.24, p=0.003; I2 = 95.1%, p<0.001; very low certainty of evidence). The results of the meta-analysis were stable in sensitivity analysis. In meta-regression, there were no significant associations between the SMD of total bilirubin and several clinical and demographic characteristics, including age, male to female ratio, number of participants, liver enzymes and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. In subgroup analysis, the SMD of total bilirubin was significant across a range of RDs, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, primary Sjögren syndrome, and myositis. Therefore, the results of our systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that the reductions in bilirubin concentrations observed in patients with RDs reflect a state of impaired antioxidant and anti-inflammatory defence due to bilirubin consumption and highlight the promising role of this endogenous product as a biomarker of RDs. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier CRD42023500649.
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- Angelo Zinellu
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Discipline of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Flinders Medical Centre, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Franco-Pérez J. Mechanisms Underlying Memory Impairment Induced by Fructose. Neuroscience 2024; 548:27-38. [PMID: 38679409 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2024.04.001] [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: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Fructose consumption has increased over the years, especially in adolescents living in urban areas. Growing evidence indicates that daily fructose consumption leads to some pathological conditions, including memory impairment. This review summarizes relevant data describing cognitive deficits after fructose intake and analyzes the underlying neurobiological mechanisms. Preclinical experiments show sex-related deficits in spatial memory; that is, while males exhibit significant imbalances in spatial processing, females seem unaffected by dietary supplementation with fructose. Recognition memory has also been evaluated; however, only female rodents show a significant decline in the novel object recognition test performance. According to mechanistic evidence, fructose intake induces neuroinflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and oxidative stress in the short term. Subsequently, these mechanisms can trigger other long-term effects, such as inhibition of neurogenesis, downregulation of trophic factors and receptors, weakening of synaptic plasticity, and long-term potentiation decay. Integrating all these neurobiological mechanisms will help us understand the cellular and molecular processes that trigger the memory impairment induced by fructose.
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- Javier Franco-Pérez
- Laboratorio Patología Vascular Cerebral, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía, Manuel Velasco Suárez, Insurgentes Sur 3877, Col. La Fama, C.P. 14269, CDMX, México, Mexico.
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Chen H, Tang X, Wang T, Liao W, Wu Z, Wu M, Song Z, Li Y, Luo P. Calcium polypeptide mitigates Cd toxicity in rice via reducing oxidative stress and regulating pectin modification. PLANT CELL REPORTS 2024; 43:163. [PMID: 38842544 DOI: 10.1007/s00299-024-03253-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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KEY MESSAGE Calcium polypeptide plays a key role during cadmium stress responses in rice, which is involved in increasing peroxidase activity, modulating pectin methylesterase activity, and regulating cell wall by reducing malondialdehyde content. Cadmium (Cd) contamination threatens agriculture and human health globally, emphasizing the need for sustainable methods to reduce cadmium toxicity in crops. Calcium polypeptide (CaP) is a highly water-soluble small molecular peptide acknowledged for its potential as an organic fertilizer in promoting plant growth. However, it is still unknown whether CaP has effects on mitigating Cd toxicity. Here, we investigated the effect of CaP application on the ability to tolerate toxic Cd in rice. We evaluated the impact of CaP on rice seedlings under varying Cd stress conditions and investigated the effect mechanism of CaP mitigating Cd toxicity by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), fluorescent probe dye, immunofluorescent labeling, and biochemical analysis. We found a notable alleviation of Cd toxicity by reduced malondialdehyde content and increased peroxidase activity. In addition, our findings reveal that CaP induces structural alterations in the root cell wall by modulating pectin methylesterase activity. Altogether, our results confirm that CaP not only promoted biomass accumulation but also reduced Cd concentration in rice. This study contributes valuable insights to sustainable strategies for addressing Cd contamination in agricultural ecosystems.
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- Hongbing Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, College of Life Science, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
- Faculty of Resources and Environmental Science, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Irvine, CA, US
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, College of Life Science, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
- Collaborative Innovation of Water Security for the Water Source Region of Mid-Line of the South-to-North Diversion Project of Henan Province, College of Agricultural Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China
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- Bijie Institute of Agricultural Science, Bijie, China
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- Bijie Institute of Agricultural Science, Bijie, China
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- Bijie Institute of Agricultural Science, Bijie, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, College of Life Science, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, College of Life Science, Hubei University, Wuhan, China.
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Guo J, Yan S, Jiang X, Su Z, Zhang F, Xie J, Hao E, Yao C. Advances in pharmacological effects and mechanism of action of cinnamaldehyde. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1365949. [PMID: 38903995 PMCID: PMC11187351 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1365949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Cinnamaldehyde is extracted from Cinnamomum cassia and other species, providing diverse sources for varying chemical properties and therapeutic effects. Besides natural extraction, synthetic production and biotechnological methods like microbial fermentation offer scalable and sustainable alternatives. Cinnamaldehyd demonstrates a broad pharmacological range, impacting various diseases through detailed mechanisms. This review aims to encapsulate the diverse therapeutic effects of cinnamaldehyde, its molecular interactions, and its potential in clinical applications. Drawing on recent scientific studies and databases like Web of Science, PubMed, and ScienceDirect, this review outlines cinnamaldehyde's efficacy in treating inflammatory conditions, bacterial infections, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular and kidney diseases. It primarily operates by inhibiting the NF-κB pathway and modulating pro-inflammatory mediators, alongside disrupting bacterial cells and inducing apoptosis in cancer cells. The compound enhances metabolic health by improving glucose uptake and insulin sensitivity and offers cardiovascular protection through its anti-inflammatory and lipid-lowering effects. Additionally, it promotes autophagy in kidney disease management. Preclinical and clinical research supports its therapeutic potential, underscoring the need for further investigation into its mechanisms and safety to develop new drugs based on cinnamaldehyde.
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- Jiageng Guo
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Ruikang Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Engineering Research Center of Innovative Drugs for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Zhuang and Yao Medicine, Ministry of Education, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Innovative Drugs for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Zhuang and Yao Medicine, Ministry of Education, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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Tallima H, Mahmoud SS. Mechanisms of Arachidonic Acid In Vitro Schistosomicidal Potential. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:23316-23328. [PMID: 38854551 PMCID: PMC11154912 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Arachidonic acid (ARA) was shown to possess safe and effective schistosomicidal impact on larval and adult Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma hematobium in vitro and in vivo in laboratory rodents and in children residing in low and high endemicity regions. We herein examine mechanisms underlying ARA schistosomicidal potential over two experiments, using in each pool a minimum of 50 adult male, female, or mixed-sex freshly recovered, ex vivo S. mansoni. Worms incubated in fetal calf serum-free medium were exposed to 0 or 10 mM ARA for 1 h at 37 °C and immediately processed for preparation of surface membrane and whole worm body homogenate extracts. Mixed-sex worms were additionally used for evaluating the impact of ARA exposure on the visualization of outer membrane cholesterol, sphingomyelin (SM), and ceramide in immunofluorescence assays. Following assessment of protein content, extracts of intact and ARA-treated worms were examined and compared for SM content, neutral sphingomyelinase activity, reactive oxygen species levels, and caspase 3/7 activity. Arachidonic acid principally led to perturbation of the organization, integrity, and SM content of the outer membrane of male and female worms and additionally impacted female parasites via stimulating neutral sphingomyelinase activity and oxidative stress. Arachidonic powerful action on female worms combined with its previously documented ovocidal activities supports its use as safe and effective therapy against schistosomiasis, provided implementation of the sorely needed and long waited-for chemical synthesis.
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- Hatem Tallima
- Department
of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Engineering, American University in Cairo, New Cairo, Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Department
of Parasitology, Theodore Bilharz Research
Institute, Warrak El-Hadar, Imbaba,Giza 12411, Egypt
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Al Lawati I, Zadjali F, Al-Abri MA. Elevated oxidative stress biomarkers in adults with segmented sleep patterns. J Clin Sleep Med 2024; 20:959-966. [PMID: 38318866 PMCID: PMC11145035 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.11036] [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: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES We investigated the association between different sleep patterns and inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers in adults. METHODS A total of 321 consented adults who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were recruited in this cross-sectional study. The inclusion criteria were mainly based on apparently healthy adults aged 18-59 years. To identify sleep patterns, participants were requested to wear the actigraph for 1 week for 24 hours a day. Fasting blood was collected from each participant at day 8. The blood serum was analyzed for inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers. Sleep patterns were defined as monophasic (1 episode of night sleep) biphasic (2 episodes of sleep; night and aternoon siesta), and polyphasic sleep pattern (3 or more sleep episodes). RESULTS There was no correlation between night sleep duration, total sleep in 24 hours, and napping among inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers: high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, malondialdehyde, total glutathione, and basal oxidizability status. Actigraphy reports showed 3 sleep patterns in this cohort, monophasic (24.3%), biphasic-napping (45.2%) and polyphasic (30.5%). Individuals with segmented sleep patterns were significantly associated with oxidative stress biomarkers. A polyphasic sleep pattern was significantly associated with higher basal oxidizability status (P = .023), whereas a biphasic sleep pattern showed higher malondialdehyde (P = .036) as compared to a monophasic sleep pattern. Total glutathione was significantly higher in monophasic sleepers (P = .046). There was no difference in serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein among all sleep patterns. CONCLUSIONS Segmented sleep in polyphasic and biphasic sleep patterns is associated with higher serum malondialdehyde and basal oxidizability status in particular. Further studies are recommended on the cardiometabolic impact of oxidative stress biomarkers in individuals with segmented sleep. CITATION Al Lawati I, Zadjali F, Al-Abri MA. Elevated oxidative stress biomarkers in adults with segmented sleep patterns. J Clin Sleep Med. 2024;20(6):959-966.
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- Ibtisam Al Lawati
- Department of Support Sciences, Oman College of Health Sciences, Muscat, Bousher, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Khoud, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Physiology and Clinical Physiology, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Khoud, Sultanate of Oman
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Li J, Xu S, Wang L, Wang X. 2-(4-Methylthiazol-5-yl) Ethyl Nitrate Hydrochloride Ameliorates Cognitive Impairment via Modulation of Oxidative Stress and Nuclear Factor Kappa B (NF-κB) Signaling Pathway in Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion-Associated Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:585. [PMID: 38790690 PMCID: PMC11117566 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13050585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Hypertension reduces the bioavailability of vascular nitric oxide (NO) and contributes to the onset of vascular dementia (VaD). A loss of NO bioavailability increases inflammation and oxidative stress. 2-(4-Methylthiazol-5-yl) ethyl nitrate hydrochloride (W1302) is a novel nitric oxide donor (NOD) which is undergoing phase I clinical trials in China for the treatment of VaD. In this study, we investigated the protective effects of W1302 in VaD rats induced by the permanent occlusion of a bilateral common carotid arteries model related to spontaneous hypertension (SHR-2VO), and we further explored the underlying mechanisms. Nimodipine was used as a positive control. Our results showed that W1302 treatment for 4 weeks (10 mg/Kg/day) exhibited stronger improvement in the spatial learning and memory deficits in SHR-2VO rats compared with nimodipine with slightly lower systolic blood pressure (SBP). Meanwhile, W1302 treatment significantly increased NO and cGMP production, restored mitochondrial membrane potential and attenuated oxidative stress as evidenced by increasing ATP production and reducing malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in the brain. Furthermore, W1302 treatment markedly inhibited the iNOS activity and decreased TNF-α expression via inhibiting the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway. Nimodipine treatment also restored these aberrant changes, but its ATP production was weaker than that of W1302, and there was no significant effect on NO release. Taken together, W1302 exhibited beneficial effects on complications in VaD with hypertension, which is involved in suppressing oxidative damage, and the inflammatory reaction might be mediated by an increase in NO release. Therefore, W1302 has therapeutic potential for the treatment of VaD caused by chronic cerebral hypoperfusion-associated spontaneous hypertension.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functions of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China; (J.L.); (S.X.); (L.W.)
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Wilms JN, van der Nat V, Ghaffari MH, Steele MA, Sauerwein H, Martín-Tereso J, Leal LN. Fat composition of milk replacer influences growth performance, feeding behavior, and plasma fatty acid profile in ad libitum-fed calves. J Dairy Sci 2024; 107:2797-2817. [PMID: 37944801 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-23740] [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: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Fat composition in milk replacers (MR) for calves differs from bovine milk fat in multiple ways. The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of different approaches of formulating fat in MR on growth, ad libitum intakes of MR and solid feeds, as well as blood metabolites in dairy calves. Upon 24 to 96 h after birth, 63 calves were acquired from dairy farms and incorporated into the study. Calves were blocked based on arrival day and randomly assigned within each block to one of 3 treatments differing in MR fat composition (n = 21 per group): VG was based on vegetable fats including 80% rapeseed and 20% coconut fats; AN was formulated with animal fats including 65% lard and 35% dairy cream; and MX with a mixture of 80% lard and 20% coconut fats. All 3 MR contained 30% fat, 24% crude protein, and 36% lactose and were formulated to have a fatty acid profile resembling that of milk fat. From arrival onward (3.1 ± 0.84 d of age; means ± standard deviation), calves were group housed and were offered an ad libitum supply of MR at 135 g/L (13.5% solids). Weaning was gradual and induced between wk 7 and 10, after which calves were fed only solid feeds. Starter feed, chopped straw, and water were offered ad libitum throughout the study. Calves were weighed, and blood was collected weekly until d 84 after arrival. Preweaning average daily gain was greater in calves fed AN (915 g/d) than other treatments (783 g/d), whereas no differences were detected in the weaning and postweaning phases. Preweaning MR intake was greater in calves fed AN than MX from wk 2 to 6 and was also higher in calves fed AN than VG in wk 5 and 6. Consistently, the number of rewarded visits during the ad libitum phase was greater in calves fed AN than MX, whereas VG showed no differences. This led to a higher preweaning total metabolizable energy intake in calves fed AN than in calves fed VG and MX. Serum cholesterol was higher, and serum albumin was lower in calves fed VG than other treatments. The proportion of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in total plasma cholesterol was lower and that of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol was higher in calves fed VG compared with other treatments. Overall, the fatty acid profile of plasma largely mirrored the MR fat composition during the preweaning period. Feeding AN enhanced MR intake and improved preweaning growth compared with other treatments. Feeding VG resulted in a marked increase in plasma cholesterol, particularly in the form of LDL cholesterol, which could be linked to an excessive intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids. These findings underscore the importance of formulating the fat content of MR to be similar to bovine milk fat.
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- J N Wilms
- Trouw Nutrition Research and Development, 3800 AG, Amersfoort, the Netherlands; Department of Animal Bioscience, Animal Science and Nutrition, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada N1G 1W2.
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- Trouw Nutrition Research and Development, 3800 AG, Amersfoort, the Netherlands; Adaptation Physiology Group, Wageningen University, 6700 AH, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Institute of Animal Science, University of Bonn, 53111 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Animal Bioscience, Animal Science and Nutrition, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada N1G 1W2
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- Institute of Animal Science, University of Bonn, 53111 Bonn, Germany
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- Trouw Nutrition Research and Development, 3800 AG, Amersfoort, the Netherlands
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- Trouw Nutrition Research and Development, 3800 AG, Amersfoort, the Netherlands
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Wilms JN, Kleinveld N, Ghaffari MH, Sauerwein H, Steele MA, Martín-Tereso J, Leal LN. Fat composition of milk replacer influences postprandial and oxidative metabolisms in dairy calves fed twice daily. J Dairy Sci 2024; 107:2818-2831. [PMID: 37923211 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-23972] [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: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Milk replacers (MR) for calves contain alternative fat sources as substitute for milk fat. This substitution leads to differences in fat properties, such as the fatty acid profile and the triglyceride structure. This study evaluated how fat composition in MR affects gastrointestinal health, blood redox parameters, and postprandial metabolism in calves fed twice daily. Forty-five individually housed male Holstein-Friesian calves (2.3 ± 0.85 d of age) were assigned to 1 of 15 blocks based on the age and the day of arrival. Within each block, calves were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 experimental diets and received their respective diet from arrival until 35 d after arrival. The 3 experimental diets (n = 15 per treatment group) consisted of an MR with a blend of vegetable fats containing rapeseed and coconut (VG), an MR with only animal fats from lard and dairy cream (AN), and an MR containing a mixture of animal and vegetable fats including lard and coconut (MX). The fatty acid profile of each MR was formulated to resemble that of bovine milk fat while using only 2 fat sources. All MR were isoenergetic, with 30% fat (% DM), 24% crude protein, and 36% lactose. Chopped straw and water were available ad libitum from arrival onward but no starter feed was provided. Daily milk allowances were 6.0 L from d 1 to 5, 7.0 L from d 6 to 9, and 8.0 L from d 10 to 35, divided into 2 equal meals and prepared at 135 g/L (13.5% solids). Fecal appearance was scored daily; calves were weighed and blood was drawn on arrival and weekly thereafter. Urine and feces were collected over a 24-h period at wk 3 and 5 to determine apparent total-tract digestibility and assess gastrointestinal permeability using indigestible markers. Postprandial metabolism was evaluated at wk 4 by sequential blood sampling over 7.5 h, and the abomasal emptying rate was determined by acetaminophen appearance in blood. Fat composition in MR did not affect growth, MR intake, gastrointestinal permeability, nor nutrient digestibility. The percentage of calves with abnormal fecal scores was lower at wk 2 after arrival in calves fed VG than MX, whereas AN did not differ from the other treatments. Calves fed AN and MX had higher thiobarbituric acid reactive substances measured in serum than VG, whereas plasma ferric-reducing ability was greater in calves fed MX than VG. Postprandial acetaminophen concentrations did not differ across treatment groups, but the area under the curve was smaller in calves fed VG than in the other 2 treatments, which is indicative of a slower abomasal emptying. Postprandial serum triglyceride concentration was greater in calves fed AN than VG, whereas MX did not differ from the other treatments. Based on these outcomes, all 3 fat blends can be considered suitable for inclusion in MR for calves.
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- J N Wilms
- Trouw Nutrition Research and Development, 3800 AG, Amersfoort, the Netherlands; Department of Animal Bioscience, Animal Science and Nutrition, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada N1G 1W2.
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- Trouw Nutrition Research and Development, 3800 AG, Amersfoort, the Netherlands; Animal Nutrition Group, Wageningen University, 6700 AH, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Institute of Animal Science, University of Bonn, 53111 Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Science, University of Bonn, 53111 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Animal Bioscience, Animal Science and Nutrition, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada N1G 1W2
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- Trouw Nutrition Research and Development, 3800 AG, Amersfoort, the Netherlands
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- Trouw Nutrition Research and Development, 3800 AG, Amersfoort, the Netherlands
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Yousefian M, Abedimanesh S, Yadegar A, Nakhjavani M, Bathaie SZ. Co-administration of "L-Lysine, Vitamin C, and Zinc" increased the antioxidant activity, decreased insulin resistance, and improved lipid profile in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 174:116525. [PMID: 38599057 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116525] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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PURPOSE We previously showed the beneficial effect of L-Lysine (Lys), a chemical chaperone, on reducing diabetic complications in diabetic rats and type 2 diabetic patients. Herein, we evaluated the effect of Lys co-administration with Vitamin C and Zinc (Lys+VC+Zn), in diabetic rats. METHODS The streptozotocin (50 mg/Kg) was injected into male adult Wistar rats to induce diabetes. Then, different groups of normal and diabetic rats were treated with Lys and Lys+VC+Zn for five months. So, there were 0.1 % Lys in the drinking water of both groups. The control groups received water alone. During the experiment, the body weight, and various parameters were determined in the blood, serum/plasma, and urine of the rats. RESULTS The determination of biochemical indexes confirmed diabetes induction and its complications in rats. Treatment with either Lys or Lys+VC+Zn resulted in reduced blood glucose and protein glycation (decreasing AGEs and HbA1c), increased insulin secretion, alleviated insulin resistance and HOMA-IR, improved lipid profile and HDL functionality (LCAT and PON1), enhanced antioxidant status (FRAP and AOPP), improved kidney function (decreased microalbuminuria, serum urea, and creatinine), and increased chaperone capacity (HSP70). Lys+VC+Zn showed better effects on these parameters than Lys alone. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study indicated that co-administration of Lys, a chemical chaperone, with two antioxidants (VC and Zn) potentiates its antidiabetic effects and prevent diabetic complications in rat model of diabetes.
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- Mostafa Yousefian
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Vali-Asr Hospital, Medical Sciences University of Tehran, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Vali-Asr Hospital, Medical Sciences University of Tehran, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Bonanni LJ, Wittkopp S, Long C, Aleman JO, Newman JD. A review of air pollution as a driver of cardiovascular disease risk across the diabetes spectrum. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1321323. [PMID: 38665261 PMCID: PMC11043478 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1321323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The prevalence of diabetes is estimated to reach almost 630 million cases worldwide by the year 2045; of current and projected cases, over 90% are type 2 diabetes. Air pollution exposure has been implicated in the onset and progression of diabetes. Increased exposure to fine particulate matter air pollution (PM2.5) is associated with increases in blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) across the glycemic spectrum, including normoglycemia, prediabetes, and all forms of diabetes. Air pollution exposure is a driver of cardiovascular disease onset and exacerbation and can increase cardiovascular risk among those with diabetes. In this review, we summarize the literature describing the relationships between air pollution exposure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, highlighting how airborne pollutants can disrupt glucose homeostasis. We discuss how air pollution and diabetes, via shared mechanisms leading to endothelial dysfunction, drive increased cardiovascular disease risk. We identify portable air cleaners as potentially useful tools to prevent adverse cardiovascular outcomes due to air pollution exposure across the diabetes spectrum, while emphasizing the need for further study in this particular population. Given the enormity of the health and financial impacts of air pollution exposure on patients with diabetes, a greater understanding of the interventions to reduce cardiovascular risk in this population is needed.
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- Luke J. Bonanni
- Grossman School of Medicine, New York University (NYU) Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- Division of Cardiovascular Disease, Grossman School of Medicine, New York University (NYU) Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- Grossman School of Medicine, New York University (NYU) Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- Division of Endocrinology, Grossman School of Medicine, New York University (NYU) Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- Division of Cardiovascular Disease, Grossman School of Medicine, New York University (NYU) Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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Meloni A, Pistoia L, Spasiano A, Cossu A, Casini T, Massa A, Bagnato S, Putti MC, Maffei S, Positano V, Pepe A, Cademartiri F, Vassalle C. Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Status in Adult Patients with Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia: Correlation with Demographic, Laboratory, and Clinical Biomarkers. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:446. [PMID: 38671894 PMCID: PMC11047726 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13040446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Iron overload in beta transfusion-dependent thalassemia (β-TDT) may provoke oxidative stress and reduction of the antioxidant defenses, with serious consequences for the disease course and complications. The present study evaluated the oxidant/antioxidant status of β-TDT patients and its correlation with demographic, clinical, laboratory, and instrumental biomarkers. The OXY-adsorbent assay and the d-ROMs (Diacron, Grosseto, Italy) were evaluated in 58 β-TDT patients (mean age: 37.55 ± 7.83 years, 28 females) enrolled in the Extension-Myocardial Iron Overload in Thalassemia Network. Iron overload was quantified with R2* magnetic resonance imaging. Mean OXY was 323.75 ± 113.19 μmol HClO/mL and 39 (67.2%) patients showed a decreased OXY-Adsorbent level (<350 μmol HClO/mL), of whom 22 (37.9%) showed severely reduced levels. Mean d-ROMs was 305.12 ± 62.19 UA; 12 (20.7%) patients showed oxidative stress, and 4 (6.9%) elevated oxidative stress. OXY showed a significant negative correlation with global and segmental cardiac iron levels. D-ROMs levels significantly correlated with markers of cardiovascular risk (aging, glycemia, and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide). Antioxidant depletion is frequent in β-TDT patients, where OXY might serve as additive biomarker to assess heart iron status, whereas the d-ROMs might be helpful to assess the cardiovascular risk burden.
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- Antonella Meloni
- Bioengineering Unit, Fondazione G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (A.M.); (V.P.)
- Department of Radiology, Fondazione G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (L.P.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Radiology, Fondazione G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (L.P.); (F.C.)
- Unità Operativa Complessa Ricerca Clinica, Fondazione G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Unità Operativa Semplice, Dipartimentale Malattie Rare del Globulo Rosso, Azienda Ospedaliera di Rilievo Nazionale “A. Cardarelli”, 80131 Napoli, Italy;
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- Ambulatorio Trasfusionale—Servizio Immunoematologia e Medicina Trasfusionale, Dipartimento dei Servizi, Presidio Ospedaliero “San Francesco”, 08100 Nuoro, Italy;
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- Oncologia, Ematologia e Trapianto di Cellule Staminali Emopoietiche, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, 50139 Firenze, Italy;
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- Servizio Trasfusionale, Ospedale “Giovanni Paolo II”, 07026 Olbia, Italy;
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- Ematologia Microcitemia, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio—ASP Crotone, 88900 Crotone, Italy;
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- Dipartimento della Salute della Donna e del Bambino, Clinica di Emato-Oncologia Pediatrica, Azienda Ospedaliero, Università di Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy;
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- Cardiovascular and Gynaecological Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy;
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- Bioengineering Unit, Fondazione G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (A.M.); (V.P.)
- Department of Radiology, Fondazione G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (L.P.); (F.C.)
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- Institute of Radiology, University of Padua, 35128 Padova, Italy;
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- Department of Radiology, Fondazione G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (L.P.); (F.C.)
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- Medicina di Laboratorio, Fondazione G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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Ferreira HB, Domingues MR. Oxidized phospholipid-protein adducts: The future targets of interest. Arch Biochem Biophys 2024; 754:109956. [PMID: 38458481 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2024.109956] [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: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Phospholipids are key biomolecules with important roles as components of membranes, lipoproteins and as signalling molecules. However, phospholipids are quite prone to oxidation. Upon oxidation they generate several types of oxidation products including long chain oxidation products, as hydroperoxyl and hydroxy derivatives, and highly reactive oxidation products, like small aldehydes and truncated oxidized phospholipids. The formation of protein adducts with small electrophilic aldehydes (like malondialdehyde) is now well studied, however, the aggregation of proteins with truncated oxidized phospholipids lacks research. This paper provides a short overview of the formation of protein adducts with truncated oxidized phospholipids as well as a gathering of the research on this topic. The literature found reports the synthesis, detection and fragmentation of this type of adducts, mainly focusing on truncated oxidized phospholipid' products from phosphatidylcholine class and few peptides and proteins, as human serum albumin and Apo B100, leaving unattended the screening in vivo and in disease correlation, thus lacking possible association with their biological role. These adducts are a consequence of oxidative modifications to important biomolecules and their involvement in the organism is still unclear, revealing the urgent need for more investigation in this area.
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- Helena Beatriz Ferreira
- Mass Spectrometry Center, LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Mass Spectrometry Center, LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal; CESAM, Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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El-Shamarka MEA, Aboulthana WM, Omar NI, Mahfouz MM. Evaluation of the biological efficiency of Terminalia chebula fruit extract against neurochemical changes induced in brain of diabetic rats: an epigenetic study. Inflammopharmacology 2024; 32:1439-1460. [PMID: 38329710 PMCID: PMC11006788 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-024-01428-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic and progressive metabolic disorder that can stimulate neuroinflammation and increase oxidative stress in the brain. Therefore, the present study was aimed to assess the efficacy of ethanolic Terminalia chebula extract against the neurochemical and histopathological changes induced in the brains of diabetic rats. The study clarified the reduction in oxidative stress induced in the brains of diabetic rats by the significant (P ≤ 0.05) increase in levels of the antioxidants with decreasing the peroxidation products via ethanolic T. chebula extract at both doses (400 and 600 mg/kg). Moreover, T. chebula extract improved the brain integrity by lowering levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), β-amyloid (Aβ) content, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and acetylcholine esterase (ACHE) significantly (P ≤ 0.05) in a dose dependent manner compared to brain of diabetic rats. Severe nuclear pyknosis and degeneration were noticed in neurons of the cerebral cortex, hippocampus and striatum in brains of diabetic rats. The severity of these alterations decreased with T. chebula extract at a dose of 600 mg/kg compared to the other treated groups. The different electrophoretic protein and isoenzyme assays revealed that the lowest similarity index (SI%) values exist in the brains of diabetic rats compared to the control group. The quantity of the most native proteins and isoenzyme types increased significantly (P ≤ 0.05) in the brains of diabetic rats, and these electrophoretic variations were completely diminished by T. chebula extract. The study concluded that T. chebula extract ameliorated the biochemical, histopathological and electrophoretic abnormalities induced in the brains of diabetic rats when administered at a dose of 600 mg/kg.
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- Marwa E A El-Shamarka
- Department of Narcotics, Ergogenic Aids and Poisons, Medical Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (Former El Tahrir St.), P.O. 12622, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (Former El Tahrir St.), P.O. 12622, Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
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- Biochemistry Department, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (Former El Tahrir St.), P.O. 12622, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Menoufia University, Shibīn Al-Kawm, Egypt
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Kiwit A, Lu Y, Lenz M, Knopf J, Mohr C, Ledermann Y, Klinke-Petrowsky M, Pagerols Raluy L, Reinshagen K, Herrmann M, Boettcher M, Elrod J. The Dual Role of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) in Sepsis and Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: Comparative Analysis across Murine Models. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3787. [PMID: 38612596 PMCID: PMC11011604 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073787] [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: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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A better understanding of the function of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) may facilitate the development of interventions for sepsis. The study aims to investigate the formation and degradation of NETs in three murine sepsis models and to analyze the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) during NET formation. Murine sepsis was induced by midgut volvulus (720° for 15 min), cecal ligation and puncture (CLP), or the application of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (10 mg/kg body weight i.p.). NET formation and degradation was modulated using mice that were genetically deficient for peptidyl arginine deiminase-4 (PAD4-KO) or DNase1 and 1L3 (DNase1/1L3-DKO). After 48 h, mice were killed. Plasma levels of circulating free DNA (cfDNA) and neutrophil elastase (NE) were quantified to assess NET formation and degradation. Plasma deoxyribonuclease1 (DNase1) protein levels, as well as tissue malondialdehyde (MDA) activity and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity, were quantified. DNase1 and DNase1L3 in liver, intestine, spleen, and lung tissues were assessed. The applied sepsis models resulted in a simultaneous increase in NET formation and oxidative stress. NET formation and survival differed in the three models. In contrast to LPS and Volvulus, CLP-induced sepsis showed a decreased and increased 48 h survival in PAD4-KO and DNase1/1L3-DKO mice, when compared to WT mice, respectively. PAD4-KO mice showed decreased formation of NETs and ROS, while DNase1/1L3-DKO mice with impaired NET degradation accumulated ROS and chronicled the septic state. The findings indicate a dual role for NET formation and degradation in sepsis and ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury: NETs seem to exhibit a protective capacity in certain sepsis paradigms (CLP model), whereas, collectively, they seem to contribute adversely to scenarios where sepsis is combined with ischemia-reperfusion (volvulus).
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- Antonia Kiwit
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martini Strasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martini Strasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine 3—Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- Deutsches Zentrum für Immuntherapie, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martini Strasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martini Strasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine 3—Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- Deutsches Zentrum für Immuntherapie, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martini Strasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martini Strasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
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Duché G, Sanderson JM. The Chemical Reactivity of Membrane Lipids. Chem Rev 2024; 124:3284-3330. [PMID: 38498932 PMCID: PMC10979411 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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It is well-known that aqueous dispersions of phospholipids spontaneously assemble into bilayer structures. These structures have numerous applications across chemistry and materials science and form the fundamental structural unit of the biological membrane. The particular environment of the lipid bilayer, with a water-poor low dielectric core surrounded by a more polar and better hydrated interfacial region, gives the membrane particular biophysical and physicochemical properties and presents a unique environment for chemical reactions to occur. Many different types of molecule spanning a range of sizes, from dissolved gases through small organics to proteins, are able to interact with membranes and promote chemical changes to lipids that subsequently affect the physicochemical properties of the bilayer. This Review describes the chemical reactivity exhibited by lipids in their membrane form, with an emphasis on conditions where the lipids are well hydrated in the form of bilayers. Key topics include the following: lytic reactions of glyceryl esters, including hydrolysis, aminolysis, and transesterification; oxidation reactions of alkenes in unsaturated fatty acids and sterols, including autoxidation and oxidation by singlet oxygen; reactivity of headgroups, particularly with reactive carbonyl species; and E/Z isomerization of alkenes. The consequences of reactivity for biological activity and biophysical properties are also discussed.
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- Genevieve Duché
- Génie
Enzimatique et Cellulaire, Université
Technologique de Compiègne, Compiègne 60200, France
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- Chemistry
Department, Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE, United Kingdom
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Petrucci G, Hatem D, Langley R, Cleary S, Gentry-Maharaj A, Pitocco D, Rizzi A, Ranalli P, Zaccardi F, Habib A, Rocca B. Effect of very long-term storage and multiple freeze and thaw cycles on 11-dehydro-thromboxane-B 2 and 8-iso-prostaglandin F 2α, levels in human urine samples by validated enzyme immunoassays. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5546. [PMID: 38448541 PMCID: PMC10917770 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55720-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Biological samples are often frozen and stored for years and/or thawed multiple times, thus assessing their stability on long-term storage and repeated freeze-thaw cycles is crucial. The study aims were to assess:-the long-term stability of two major enzymatic and non-enzymatic metabolites of arachidonic acid, i.e. urinary 11-dehydro-thromboxane-(Tx) B2, 8-iso-prostaglandin (PG)F2α, and creatinine in frozen urine samples;-the effect of multiple freeze-thaw cycles. Seven-hundred and three urine samples measured in previously-published studies, stored at -40 °C, and measured for a second time for 11-dehydro-TxB2 (n = 677) and/or 8-iso-PGF2α (n = 114) and/or creatinine (n = 610) were stable over 10 years and the 2 measurements were highly correlated (all rho = 0.99, P < 0.0001). Urine samples underwent 10 sequential freeze-thaw cycles, with and without the antioxidant 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-oxyl (10 mM); urinary 11-dehydro-TxB2 and creatinine were stable across all cycles (11-dehydro-TxB2: 100.4 ± 21%; creatinine: 101 ± 7% of baseline at cycle ten; n = 17), while 8-iso-PGF2α significantly increased by cycle 6 (151 ± 22% of baseline at cycle ten, n = 17, P < 0.05) together with hydrogen peroxide only in the absence of antioxidant. Arachidonic acid metabolites and creatinine appear stable in human urines stored at -40 °C over 10 years. Multiple freeze-thaw cycles increase urinary 8-iso-PGF2α in urine samples without antioxidants. These data are relevant for studies using urine samples stored over long-term and/or undergoing multiple freezing-thawing.
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- Giovanna Petrucci
- Department of Bioethics and Safety, Section of Pharmacology, Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome, Italy.
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Bioethics and Safety, Section of Pharmacology, Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Research Council (MRC) Clinical Trials Units at University College London (UCL), London, UK
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- Medical Research Council (MRC) Clinical Trials Units at University College London (UCL), London, UK
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- Diabetology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Diabetology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Hematology, S. Spirito Hospital, Pescara, Italy
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- Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Leicester Diabetes Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Bioethics and Safety, Section of Pharmacology, Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Qu M, Du L. Upregulation of TRPC1 protects against high glucose-induced HUVECs dysfunction by inhibiting oxidative stress. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024; 699:149560. [PMID: 38277724 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.149560] [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: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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-To explore the effect of TRPC1 on endothelial cell function damage under a high glucose environment and its downstream molecular mechanism, and provide new theory and strategy for improving diabetic endothelial cell function and promoting vascular injury repair. In vitro, we use high glucose to treat human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and upregulated TRPC1 with adenovirus infection. HUVECs were split into 4 groups: (i) NG Group: Treated with normal glucose; (ii) HG Group: Treated with high glucose; (iii) HG + adGFP Group: High glucose + the control adenovirus (adGFP); (iv) HG + adTRPC1 Group: High glucose + recombinant adenovirus encoding TRPC1. We found that high glucose significantly decreased the expression level of TRPC1 protein, and impaired the proliferation and migration of HUVECs, which could be reversed by overexpression of TRPC1. In addition, high glucose induced an increase in ROS and MDA and a decrease in SOD activity, whereas TRPC1 overexpression could inhibit the growth of oxidative stress level. These findings suggest that overexpression of TRPC1 prevents HUVECs proliferation and migration dysfunction induced by high glucose via inhibiting oxidative stress injuries.
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- Mengting Qu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, 310015, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, 310015, Zhejiang, China.
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Lakić B, Škrbić R, Uletilović S, Mandić-Kovačević N, Grabež M, Šarić MP, Stojiljković MP, Soldatović I, Janjetović Z, Stokanović A, Stojaković N, Mikov M. Beneficial Effects of Ursodeoxycholic Acid on Metabolic Parameters and Oxidative Stress in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study. J Diabetes Res 2024; 2024:4187796. [PMID: 38455850 PMCID: PMC10919985 DOI: 10.1155/2024/4187796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Background Oxidative stress and inflammation are closely related pathophysiological processes, both occurring in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In addition to the standard treatment of T2DM, a potential strategy has been focused on the use of bile acids (BAs) as an additional treatment. Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), as the first BA used in humans, improves glucose and lipid metabolism and attenuates oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential metabolic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidative effects of UDCA in patients with T2DM. Methods This prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study included 60 patients with T2DM, randomly allocated to receive UDCA or placebo. Subjects were treated with 500 mg tablets of UDCA or placebo administered three times per day (total dose of 1500 mg/day) for eight weeks. Two study visits, at the beginning (F0) and at the end (F1) of the study, included the interview, anthropometric and clinical measurements, and biochemical analyses. Results UDCA treatment showed a significant reduction in body mass index (p = 0.024) and in diastolic blood pressure (p = 0.033), compared to placebo. In addition, there was a statistically significant difference in waist circumference in the UDCA group before and after treatment (p < 0.05). Although no statistical significance was observed at the two-month follow-up assessment, an average decrease in glucose levels in the UDCA group was observed. After two months of the intervention period, a significant decrease in the activity of liver enzymes was noticed. Furthermore, a significant reduction in prooxidative parameters (TBARS, NO2-, H2O2) and significant elevation in antioxidative parameters such as SOD and GSH were found (p < 0.001). Conclusions The eight-week UDCA administration showed beneficial effects on metabolic and oxidative stress parameters in patients with T2DM. Thus, UDCA could attenuate the progression and complications of diabetes and should be considered as an adjuvant to other diabetes treatment modalities. This trial is registered with NCT05416580.
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- Biljana Lakić
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Primary Health Care Centre, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Centre for Biomedical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Hygiene, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Centre for Biomedical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Institute of Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Centre for Biomedical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Gao F, Liu H, Du Y, Fang X, Cheng B, Shi B. Dietary Resveratrol Ameliorates Hepatic Fatty Acid Metabolism and Jejunal Barrier in Offspring Induced by Maternal Oxidized Soybean Oil Challenge. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:3730-3740. [PMID: 38320975 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c08553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Increasing evidence indicates that maternal exposure to oxidized soybean oil (OSO) causes damage to the mother and offspring. The antioxidant resveratrol (Res) has a variety of health benefits. However, the protective effect of Res on mitigating offspring damage after maternal exposure to OSO and its mechanism remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of Res on hepatic fatty acid metabolism and the jejunal barrier in suckling piglets after maternal OSO exposure. A total of 18 sows in late gestation were randomly assigned to three treatments. The sows were fed with a fresh soybean oil (FSO) diet, an OSO diet, or the OSO diet supplemented with 300 mg/kg Res (OSO + Res), respectively. The results showed that maternal supplementation of Res restored the mRNA levels of genes related to fatty acid metabolism and increased the activities of catalase (CAT) and total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD) in suckling piglets' livers under the OSO challenge. Moreover, the OSO + Res group restored the mRNA levels of occludin and claudin 4 in suckling piglet jejunum compared with the results of the OSO challenges. In summary, supplementation with Res improves hepatic fatty acid metabolism and intestinal barrier function of suckling piglets after maternal OSO challenge during late gestation and lactation.
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- Feng Gao
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, P. R. China
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Mohan S, Alhazmi HA, Hassani R, Khuwaja G, Maheshkumar VP, Aldahish A, Chidambaram K. Role of ferroptosis pathways in neuroinflammation and neurological disorders: From pathogenesis to treatment. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24786. [PMID: 38314277 PMCID: PMC10837572 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Ferroptosis is a newly discovered non-apoptotic and iron-dependent type of cell death. Ferroptosis mainly takes place owing to the imbalance of anti-oxidation and oxidation in the body. It is regulated via a number of factors and pathways both inside and outside the cell. Ferroptosis is closely linked with brain and various neurological disorders (NDs). In the human body, the brain contains the highest levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are known as lipid peroxide precursors. In addition, there is also a connection of glutathione depletion and lipid peroxidation with NDs. There is growing evidence regarding the possible link between neuroinflammation and multiple NDs, such as Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and stroke. Recent studies have demonstrated that disruptions of lipid reactive oxygen species (ROS), glutamate excitatory toxicity, iron homeostasis, and various other manifestations linked with ferroptosis can be identified in various neuroinflammation-mediated NDs. It has also been reported that damage-associated molecular pattern molecules including ROS are generated during the events of ferroptosis and can cause glial activation via activating neuroimmune pathways, which subsequently leads to the generation of various inflammatory factors that play a role in various NDs. This review summarizes the regulation pathways of ferroptosis, the link between ferroptosis as well as inflammation in NDs, and the potential of a range of therapeutic agents that can be used to target ferroptosis and inflammation in the treatment of neurological disorders.
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- Syam Mohan
- Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, India
- School of Health Sciences, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mathematics, University College AlDarb, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar 608002, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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Merino de Paz N, Quevedo-Abeledo JC, Gómez-Bernal F, de Vera-González A, Abreu-González P, Martín-González C, González-Gay MÁ, Ferraz-Amaro I. Malondialdehyde Serum Levels in a Full Characterized Series of 430 Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients. J Clin Med 2024; 13:901. [PMID: 38337595 PMCID: PMC10856177 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Background. Oxidative stress has been involved in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The serum malondialdehyde (MDA) level is a reliable biomarker of oxidative stress status. In the present work, we aimed to analyze how a comprehensive characterization of the disease characteristics in RA, including a lipid profile, insulin resistance, and subclinical atherosclerosis, relates to serum MDA levels. Methods. In a cross-sectional study that included 430 RA patients, serum MDA levels were evaluated. Multivariable analysis was performed to examine the relationship of MDA with disease activity scores and disease characteristics, including subclinical carotid atherosclerosis, a comprehensive lipid molecule profile, and indices of insulin resistance and beta cell function indices. Results. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) showed a significant and positive relationship with MDA. However, this did not occur for other acute phase reactants such as C-reactive protein or interleukin-6. Although the DAS28-ESR score (Disease Activity Score in 28 joints) had a positive and significant association with MDA serum levels, other disease activity scores that do not use the erythrocyte sedimentation rate in their formula did not show a significant relationship with MDA. Other disease characteristics, such as disease duration and the existence of rheumatoid factor and antibodies against citrullinated protein, were not related to serum MDA levels. This also occurred for lipid profiles, insulin resistance indices, and subclinical carotid atherosclerosis, for which no associations with circulating MDA were found. Conclusions. The disease characteristics are not related to circulating MDA levels in patients with RA.
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- Nayra Merino de Paz
- Division of Dermatology, Dermamedicin Clínicas, 38004 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain;
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- Division of Central Laboratory, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, 38320 Tenerife, Spain; (F.G.-B.); (A.d.V.-G.)
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- Division of Central Laboratory, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, 38320 Tenerife, Spain; (F.G.-B.); (A.d.V.-G.)
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- Unit of Physiology, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, University of La Laguna, 38200 Tenerife, Spain;
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- Department of Medicine, University of Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain
- Division of Rheumatology, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Internal Medicine Department, Universidad de La Laguna, 38200 Tenerife, Spain;
- Division of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, 38320 Tenerife, Spain
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Liu X, Yuen M, Yuen T, Yuen H, Wang M, Peng Q. Anti-skin aging effect of sea buckthorn proanthocyanidins in D-galactose-induced aging mice. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:1082-1094. [PMID: 38370085 PMCID: PMC10867494 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Oxidative stress in skin cells caused by changes in the external environment is one of the principal causes of skin aging. Sea buckthorn proanthocyanidins (SBPs) have good free radical scavenging ability. We established a senescence model by injecting 500 mg/kg D-galactose into the dorsal necks of mice, and then different doses of SBP (25, 50, and 100 mg/kg) were gavaged to explore the effects of SBP on the skin tissues of senescent mice and elucidate the related mechanism of action. The results reveal that SBP can alleviate the skin aging phenomenon caused by D-galactose-induced aging. It can also enhance the total antioxidant capacity in the body, thereby strengthening the body's antioxidant defense capability. In addition, SBP can effectively improve skin aging by regulating the TGF-β1/Smads pathway and MMPs/TIMP system, increasing the relative content of Col I and tropoelastin, further maintaining the stability of collagen fiber and elastic fiber structure. These results will provide the development and production of the antioxidant function of cosmetics and health products, providing a new train of thought.
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- Xinying Liu
- College of Food Science and EngineeringNorthwest A&F UniversityYanglingChina
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- College of Food Science and EngineeringNorthwest A&F UniversityYanglingChina
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- College of Food Science and EngineeringNorthwest A&F UniversityYanglingChina
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Petrović A, Madić V, Stojanović G, Zlatanović I, Zlatković B, Vasiljević P, Đorđević L. Antidiabetic effects of polyherbal mixture made of Centaurium erythraea, Cichorium intybus and Potentilla erecta. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 319:117032. [PMID: 37582477 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The polyherbal mixture made of Centaurium erythraea aerial parts and Cichorium intybus roots and Potentilla erecta rhizomes has been used for centuries to treat both the primary and secondary complications of diabetes. AIM OF THE STUDY As a continuation of our search for the most effective herbal mixture used as an ethnopharmacological remedy for diabetes, this study aimed to compare the in vitro biological activities of this polyherbal mixture and its individual ingredients, and, most importantly, to validate the ethnopharmacological value of the herbal mixture through evaluation of its phytochemical composition, its potential in vivo toxicity and its effect on diabetes complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS Phytochemical analysis was performed using HPLC-UV. Antioxidant activity was estimated via the DPPH test. Potential cytotoxicity/anticytotoxicity was assessed using an in vitro RBCs antihemolytic assay and an in vivo sub-chronic oral toxicity method. Antidiabetic activity was evaluated using an in vitro α-amylase inhibition assay and in vivo using a chemically induced diabetic rat model. RESULTS The HPLC-UV analysis revealed the presence of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid derivative, catechin, five catechin derivatives, epicatechin, isoquercetin, hyperoside, rutin, four quercetin derivatives, caffeic acid, and four caffeic acid derivatives in the polyherbal mixture decoction. Treatment with the decoction has shown no toxic effects. The antioxidant and cytoprotective activities of the polyherbal mixture were higher than the reference's ones. Its antidiabetic activity was high in both in vitro and in vivo studies. Fourteen days of treatment with the decoction (15 g/kg) completely normalized blood glucose levels of diabetic animals, while treatments with insulin and glimepiride only slightly lowered glycemic values. In addition, lipid status of treated animals as well as levels of serum AST, ALT, ALP, creatinine, urea and MDA were completely normalized. In addition, the polyherbal mixture completely restored the histopathological changes of the liver, kidneys and all four Cornu ammonis regions of the hippocampus. CONCLUSIONS The polyherbal mixture was effective in the prevention of both primary and secondary diabetic complications such as hyperlipidemia, increased lipid peroxidation, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, nephropathy and neurodegeneration.
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- Aleksandra Petrović
- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Višegradska 33, 18000, Niš, Serbia.
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Višegradska 33, 18000, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Višegradska 33, 18000, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Višegradska 33, 18000, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Višegradska 33, 18000, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Višegradska 33, 18000, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Višegradska 33, 18000, Niš, Serbia
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Choghakhori R, Azadpour M, Abbasnezhad A, Ebrahimzadeh F, Ahmadvand H. The protective effects of alpha-pinene on high glucose-induced oxidative stress and inflammation in HepG2 cells. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2024; 27:967-974. [PMID: 38911237 PMCID: PMC11193501 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2024.74546.16191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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Objectives Hyperglycemia, a prevalent metabolic condition observed in diabetes, leads to oxidative damage, inflammatory responses, and other consequences. Natural compounds alleviate the adverse impacts of diabetes. We aimed to explore the effects of alpha-pinene (AP) as a monoterpene on oxidative damage and inflammation caused by high glucose (HG) in the human hepatocellular liver carcinoma (HepG2) cell line. Materials and Methods The HepG2 cells were subjected to non or HG concentration (50 mM) and treated with or without AP (8, 16, and 32 μg/ml) for 48 hr. The effect of treatments on cellular viability, malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), and activity of anti-oxidant enzymes, including glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), was determined. The gene expression levels of nuclear factor-κβ (NF-κB), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) were estimated using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Results HG exposure significantly increased cell death, MDA formation, and depletion of GSH content and GPx, CAT, and SOD activity (P<0.05). We have also seen a significant induction in NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-6, and DPP-4 gene expression in hepatocytes under HG conditions (P<0.05). Interestingly, co-treatment with AP in a dose-dependent manner improved cell death and altered levels of MDA and GSH, and activity of GPx and CAT (P<0.05). AP could also modulate the gene expression of NF-κB and inflammatory biomarkers dose-dependently (P<0.05). Conclusion Our findings suggested the protective effect of AP on hepatocytes under HG conditions through attenuating oxidative stress markers and suppression of inflammatory pathways.
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- Razieh Choghakhori
- Razi Herbal Medicines Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Razi Herbal Medicines Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Nutritional Health Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Nutritional Health Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Razi Herbal Medicines Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
- Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Rai R, Ahmad Z, Jain SK, Jat D, Mishra SK. Naringenin suppresses aluminum-induced experimental hepato-nephrotoxicity in mice through modulation of oxidative stress and inflammation. Toxicol Res 2024; 40:97-110. [PMID: 38223678 PMCID: PMC10786781 DOI: 10.1007/s43188-023-00209-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Aluminum is a widely used metal substance in daily life activities that has been shown to cause severe hepato-nephrotoxicity with long-term exposure. Natural dietary flavonoids are being utilized as a newer pharmaceutical approach against various acute and chronic diseases. Naringenin (NAR) has shown efficient therapeutic properties, including effects against metal toxicities. However, the protective efficacy of NAR on aluminum chloride (AlCl3)-induced hepato-renal toxicity needs investigation as aluminum has shown serious environmental toxicity and bioaccumulation behavior. In this study, mice were treated with AlCl3 (10 mg/kg b.w./day) to assess toxicities, and a group of mice were co-treated with NAR (10 mg/kg b.w./day) to assess the protective effects of NAR against hepato-nephrotoxicity. The levels of blood serum enzymes, oxidative stress biomarkers, inflammatory cytokines, and the apoptosis marker caspase-3 were measured using histological examinations. NAR treatment in AlCl3-treated mice resulted in maintained levels of liver and kidney function enzymes and lipid profiles. NAR treatment attenuated oxidative stress by regulating the levels of nitric oxide, advance oxidation of protein products, protein carbonylation, and lipid peroxidation. NAR also replenished reduced antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase and reduced the levels of glutathione and oxidized glutathione. NAR regulated the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α) and elevated the levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-4, IL-10, and IFN-γ). The histological study further confirmed the protective effects of NAR against AlCl3-induced hepato-renal alterations. NAR decreased the expression of caspase-3 as a mechanism of protective effects against apoptotic damage in the liver and kidney of AlCl3-treated mice. In summary, this study demonstrated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of NAR, leading to the suppression of AlCl3-triggered hepato-renal apoptosis and histological alterations. The results suggest that aluminum toxicity needs to be monitored in daily life usage, and supplementation of the natural dietary flavonoid naringenin may help maintain liver and kidney health.
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- Ravina Rai
- Department of Zoology, School of Biological Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, 470003 M.P India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Biological Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, 470003 M.P India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Biological Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, 470003 M.P India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Biological Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, 470003 M.P India
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Sirajo MU, Oyem JC, Badamasi MI. Supplementation with vitamins D3 and a mitigates Parkinsonism in a haloperidol mice model. J Chem Neuroanat 2024; 135:102366. [PMID: 38040269 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchemneu.2023.102366] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Earlier reports suggest that vitamin D3 (Vit D3) supplementation attenuates Parkinsonism in drug-induced motor deficits. Moreover, the function of Vit D3 may be optimized by co-administration with vitamin A (Vit A). In line with the synergistic interplay between vitamins, we hypothesized that the efficacy of Vit D3 to attenuate Parkinsonism in a haloperidol-induced mouse model of motor deficits would be more potent when concomitantly administered with Vit A. METHODS Thirty-six (36) adult male mice were randomly divided into six groups of six animals each: the control group, the PD model (haloperidol-treated only group) (-D2), and four other groups treated with haloperidol together with either one or two of the following vitamin supplementations: Vit D3, Vit A, Vit D3 +VA, or bromocriptine a known PD drug respectively. Motor functions were assessed using a battery of neurobehavioral tests in experimental animals, after which brain tissues were harvested and processed for biochemical and histomorphological analysis. RESULTS We recorded a significant decline in motor activity in the PD mice model treated with haloperidol alone compared to other experimental groups that received vitamin supplementations. The significant decrease in motor activity observed in the PD mice model corresponded with marked neurodegenerative features in the cytoarchitecture of the pyramidal cells in the striatum and primary motor cortex (M1). Furthermore, the haloperidol-induced PD mice model treated with Vit D3 +Vit A showed significant improvement in motor activity and attenuation of oxidative stress levels and neurodegenerative features compared to other groups treated with Vit A, Vit D3 and bromocriptine alone. CONCLUSION Altogether, our findings suggest that concomitant administration of both Vit D3 and Vit A prevents the development of Parkinsonism features in the haloperidol mouse model of motor deficit. Thus, supplementation with Vit D3 +Vit A may be a viable option for slowing the onset and progression of motor deficits.
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- Mujittapha Umar Sirajo
- Anatomy Unit, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Skyline University, Nigeria; Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Novena University Ogume, Delta State, Nigeria
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Heng BL, Wu FY, Liu JH, Ouyang JM. Antioxidant Activity of Auricularia auricula Polysaccharides with Different Molecular Weights and Cytotoxicity Difference of Polysaccharides Regulated CaOx to HK-2 Cells. Bioinorg Chem Appl 2023; 2023:9968886. [PMID: 38161486 PMCID: PMC10757664 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9968886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Objective This study aimed to investigate the growth of calcium oxalate (CaOx) crystals regulated by Auricularia auricular polysaccharides (AAPs) with different viscosity-average molecular weights (Mv), the toxicity of AAP-regulated CaOx crystals toward HK-2 cells, and the prevention and treatment capabilities of AAPs for CaOx stones. Methods The scavenging capability and reducing capacity of four kinds of AAPs (Mv of 31.52, 11.82, 5.86, and 3.34 kDa) on hydroxyl, ABTS, and DPPH free radicals and their capability to chelate divalent iron ions were detected. AAP-regulated CaOx crystals were evaluated by using zeta potential, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. The cytotoxicity of AAP-regulated crystals was evaluated through examination of cell viability, cell death, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and cell surface hyaluronic acid (HA) expression. Results The in vitro antioxidant activities of the four AAPs were observed in the following order: AAP0 < AAP1 < AAP2 < AAP3. Thus, AAP3, which had the smallest Mv, had the strongest antioxidant activity. AAPs can inhibit the growth of CaOx monohydrate (COM), induce the formation of CaOx dihydrate (COD), and reduce the degree of crystal aggregation, with AAP3 exhibiting the strongest capability. Cell experiments showed the lowest cytotoxicity in AAP3-regulated CaOx crystals, along with the lowest MDA content, HA expression, and cell mortality. In addition, COD presented less cytotoxicity than COM. Meanwhile, the cytotoxicity of blunt crystals was less than that of sharp crystals. Conclusion AAPs, particularly AAP3, showed an excellent antioxidative capability in vitro, and AAP3-regulated CaOx crystals presented minimal cytotoxicity.
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- Bao-Li Heng
- Yingde Center, Institute of Kidney Surgery, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Urology, People's Hospital of Yingde City, Yingde, China
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- Yingde Center, Institute of Kidney Surgery, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Urology, People's Hospital of Yingde City, Yingde, China
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- Institute of Biomineralization and Lithiasis Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Institute of Biomineralization and Lithiasis Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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Mehri S, Chaaba R, Finsterer J, Khamlaoui W, Hammami S, Hammami M. Relevance of oxidative stress biomarkers, hemoglobin A1c, troponin-I, and angiotensin-converting enzyme metabolism to blood pressure in acute myocardial infarction: a case-control study. Redox Rep 2023; 28:2209360. [PMID: 37191198 DOI: 10.1080/13510002.2023.2209360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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The aim was to investigate this relationship by calculating 1) the correlation between peak troponin-C (peak-cTnI), levels of oxidative stress biomarkers, including lipid peroxidation products (malondialdehyde (MDA), conjugated dienes (CD)), and antioxidant enzyme activity (glutathione peroxidase (GPx)), and HbA1c and 2) the correlation between HbA1c and serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity, and its impact on the rate pressure product (RPP) in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). A case-control study was performed in 306 AMI patients having undergone coronary angiography and on 410 controls. GPx activity was reduced in association with increased MDA and CD in patients. Peak-cTnI was positively correlated with HbA1c, MDA, and CD levels. Serum ACE activity was negatively correlated with GPx. HbA1c was positively correlated with ACE activity and RPP. Linear regression analysis showed that peak-cTnI, ACE activity and HbA1c are significant predictors of AMI. Elevated HbA1c and peak-cTnI levels are associated with RPP elevation causing AMI. In conclusions, patients with elevated HbA1c, elevated ACE activity and cTnI are at increased risk of AMI with increasing RPP. Patients at risk of AMI can be identified at an early stage if the biomarkers HbA1c, ACE activity, and cTnI are measured and preventive measures are taken in a targeted manner.
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- Sounira Mehri
- Biochemistry Laboratory, LR12ES05 "Nutrition-Functional Foods, and Vascular Health", Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, LR12ES05 "Nutrition-Functional Foods, and Vascular Health", Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, LR12ES05 "Nutrition-Functional Foods, and Vascular Health", Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, LR12ES05 "Nutrition-Functional Foods, and Vascular Health", Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
- Department of Internal Medicine, CHU F. Bourguiba, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, LR12ES05 "Nutrition-Functional Foods, and Vascular Health", Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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Zare R, Devrim-Lanpir A, Guazzotti S, Ali Redha A, Prokopidis K, Spadaccini D, Cannataro R, Cione E, Henselmans M, Aragon AA. Effect of Soy Protein Supplementation on Muscle Adaptations, Metabolic and Antioxidant Status, Hormonal Response, and Exercise Performance of Active Individuals and Athletes: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials. Sports Med 2023; 53:2417-2446. [PMID: 37603200 PMCID: PMC10687132 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-023-01899-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Protein supplements are important to maintain optimum health and physical performance, particularly in athletes and active individuals to repair and rebuild their skeletal muscles and connective tissues. Soy protein (SP) has gained popularity in recent years as an alternative to animal proteins. OBJECTIVES This systematic review evaluates the evidence from randomised controlled clinical trials of the effects of SP supplementation in active individuals and athletes in terms of muscle adaptations, metabolic and antioxidant status, hormonal response and exercise performance. It also explores the differences in SP supplementation effects in comparison to whey protein. METHODS A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase and Web of Science, as well as a manual search in Google Scholar and EBSCO, on 27 June 2023. Randomised controlled trials that evaluated the applications of SPs supplementation on sports and athletic-related outcomes that are linked with exercise performance, adaptations and biomarkers in athletes and physically active adolescents and young adults (14 to 39 years old) were included, otherwise, studies were excluded. The risk of bias was assessed according to Cochrane's revised risk of bias tool. RESULTS A total of 19 eligible original research articles were included that investigated the effect of SP supplementation on muscle adaptations (n = 9), metabolic and antioxidant status (n = 6), hormonal response (n = 6) and exercise performance (n = 6). Some studies investigated more than one effect. SP was found to provide identical increases in lean mass compared to whey in some studies. SP consumption promoted the reduction of exercise-induced metabolic/blood circulating biomarkers such as triglycerides, uric acid and lactate. Better antioxidant capacity against oxidative stress has been seen with respect to whey protein in long-term studies. Some studies reported testosterone and cortisol fluctuations related to SP; however, more research is required. All studies on SP and endurance performance suggested the potential beneficial effects of SP supplementation (10-53.3 g) on exercise performance by improving high-intensity and high-speed running performance, enhancing maximal cardiac output, delaying fatigue and improving isometric muscle strength, improving endurance in recreational cyclists, increasing running velocity and decreasing accumulated lactate levels; however, studies determining the efficacy of soy protein on VO2max provided conflicted results. CONCLUSION It is possible to recommend SP to athletes and active individuals in place of conventional protein supplements by assessing their dosage and effectiveness in relation to different types of training. SP may enhance lean mass compared with other protein sources, enhance the antioxidant status, and reduce oxidative stress. SP supplementation had an inconsistent effect on testosterone and cortisol levels. SP supplementation may be beneficial, especially after muscle damage, high-intensity/high-speed or repeated bouts of strenuous exercise.
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- Reza Zare
- Meshkat Sports Complex, Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran
- Arses Sports Complex, Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
- School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, D09 V209, Ireland
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- Department of Translational Medicine (DiMeT), Center for Translational Research on Autoimmune and Allergic Diseases-CAAD, University of Piemonte Orientale, 28100, Novara, Italy
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- The Department of Public Health and Sport Sciences, University of Exeter Medical School, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK.
- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia.
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Biology, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L7 8TX, UK
- Society of Meta-Research and Biomedical Innovation, London, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, 28100, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
- GalaScreen Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
- GalaScreen Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
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- The International Scientific Research Foundation for Fitness and Nutrition, David Blesstraat 28HS, 1073 LC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, California State University, Northridge, CA, USA
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