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Sun S, Zhang Q, Li D, Li H, Ma H, Wu X, Li Y, Wang P, Liu R, Feng H, Zhang Y, Sang Y, Fang B, Wang R. Heat-killed Bifidobacterium longum BBMN68 and inulin protect against high-fat diet-induced obesity by modulating gut microbiota. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1406070. [PMID: 39206310 PMCID: PMC11351561 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1406070] [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: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Introduction Obesity, a pervasive global epidemic, has heightened susceptibility to chronic ailments and diminished the overall life expectancy on a global scale. Probiotics and inulin (IN) have been documented to mitigate obesity by exerting an influence on the composition of the gut microbiota. Whether heat-killed Bifidobacterium longum BBMN68 (MN68) and IN have an anti-obesity effect remains to be investigated. Methods In this study, Wistar rats were fed a high-fat diet (HFD), and orally administered heat-killed MN68 (2 × 1011 CFU/kg) and/or inulin (0.25 kg/kg) for 12 weeks. Histological analysis, serology analysis and 16S rRNA gene sequencing were performed. Results Heat-killed MN68 + IN treatment showed an enhanced effect on preventing weight gain, diminishing fat accumulation, and regulating lipid metabolism, compared to either heat-killed MN68 treatment or inulin treatment. Gut microbiota results showed that heat-killed MN68 + IN treatment significantly increased the relative abundance of Bacteroidota, Oscillospira, Intestinimonas, Christensenella, and Candidatus_Stoquefichus, and reduced the relative abundance of Enterococcus. Furthermore, heat-killed MN68 + IN significantly increased the SCFA levels, which were correlated with changes in the gut microbiota. Discussion This research provides support for the application of heat-killed MN68 and IN in the treatment of obesity, and highlights the combination of heat-killed BBMN68 and IN as functional food ingredients.
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- Siyuan Sun
- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy (Group) Co., Ltd., Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy (Group) Co., Ltd., Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
- Mengniu Hi-Tech Dairy (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Mengniu Hi-Tech Dairy (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Mengniu Hi-Tech Dairy (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Research Center for Probiotics, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Research Center for Probiotics, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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Fradet A, Castonguay-Paradis S, Dugas C, Perron J, St-Arnaud G, Marc I, Doyen A, Flamand N, Dahhani F, Di Marzo V, Veilleux A, Robitaille J. The human milk endocannabinoidome and neonatal growth in gestational diabetes. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1415630. [PMID: 38938519 PMCID: PMC11208692 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1415630] [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: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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Objective Endocannabinoids and their N-acyl-ethanolamines (NAEs) and 2monoacyl-glycerols (2-MAGs) congeners are involved in the central and peripheral regulation of energy homeostasis, they are present in human milk and are associated with obesity. Infants exposed in utero to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are more likely to develop obesity. The objective of this cross-sectional study is to compare the profile of eCBome mediators in milk of women with gestational diabetes (GDM+) and without (GDM-) and to assess the association with offspring growth. The hypothesis is that the eCBome of GDM+ human milk is altered and associated with a difference in infant growth. Methods Circulating eCBome mediators were measured by LC-MS/MS in human milk obtained at 2 months postpartum from GDM+ (n=24) and GDM- (n=29) women. Infant weight and height at 2 months were obtained from the child health record. Z-scores were calculated. Results Circulating Npalmitoylethanolamine (PEA) was higher in human milk of GDM+ women than in GDM- women (4.9 ± 3.2 vs. 3.3 ± 1.7, p=0.04). Higher levels were also found for several 2monoacyl-glycerols (2-MAGs) (p<0.05). The levels of NAEs (β=-4.6, p=0.04) and especially non-omega-3 NAEs (B=-5.6, p=0.004) in human milk were negatively correlated with weight-for-age z-score of GDM+ offspring. Conclusion The profile of eCBome mediators in human milk at 2 months postpartum was different in GDM+ compared to GDM- women and was associated with GDM+ offspring growth at 2 months. Clinical trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier (NCT04263675 and NCT02872402).
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- Alice Fradet
- Centre NUTRISS - Nutrition, santé et société, INAF, Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
- Ecole de nutrition, Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation (FSAA), Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
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- Centre NUTRISS - Nutrition, santé et société, INAF, Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
- Ecole de nutrition, Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation (FSAA), Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
- Canada Research Excellence Chair in the Microbiome-Endocannabinoidome Axis in Metabolic Health (CERC-MEND), Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
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- Centre NUTRISS - Nutrition, santé et société, INAF, Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
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- Centre NUTRISS - Nutrition, santé et société, INAF, Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
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- Centre NUTRISS - Nutrition, santé et société, INAF, Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
- Ecole de nutrition, Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation (FSAA), Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
- Canada Research Excellence Chair in the Microbiome-Endocannabinoidome Axis in Metabolic Health (CERC-MEND), Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
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- Département de pédiatrie, Université Laval, Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec, Québec City, QC, Canada
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- Département des sciences des aliments, Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation (FSAA), Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
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- Canada Research Excellence Chair in the Microbiome-Endocannabinoidome Axis in Metabolic Health (CERC-MEND), Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
- Centre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec (IUCPQ), Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
- Département de médecine, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
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- Canada Research Excellence Chair in the Microbiome-Endocannabinoidome Axis in Metabolic Health (CERC-MEND), Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
- Centre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec (IUCPQ), Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
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- Centre NUTRISS - Nutrition, santé et société, INAF, Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
- Ecole de nutrition, Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation (FSAA), Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
- Canada Research Excellence Chair in the Microbiome-Endocannabinoidome Axis in Metabolic Health (CERC-MEND), Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
- Centre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec (IUCPQ), Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
- Joint International Unit on Chemical and Biomolecular Research on the Microbiome and its Impact on Metabolic Health and Nutrition (UMI-MicroMeNu), Pozzuoli, Italy
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- Centre NUTRISS - Nutrition, santé et société, INAF, Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
- Ecole de nutrition, Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation (FSAA), Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
- Canada Research Excellence Chair in the Microbiome-Endocannabinoidome Axis in Metabolic Health (CERC-MEND), Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
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- Centre NUTRISS - Nutrition, santé et société, INAF, Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
- Ecole de nutrition, Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation (FSAA), Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
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Liu X, Zhang M, He C, Jia S, Xiang R, Xu Y, Zhao M. Research focus and thematic trends of transient receptor potential vanilloid member 1 research: a bibliometric analysis of the global publications (1990-2023). NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:1327-1346. [PMID: 37695335 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02709-w] [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: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Recently, various studies have been devoted to the study of transient receptor potential vanilloid member 1 (TRPV1)-related diseases, potential drugs, and related mechanisms. The objective of this investigation was to examine the significant areas and cutting-edge developments in TRPV1 study within recent decades. Articles or reviews were obtained from the Web of Science Core Collection. VOSviewer 1.6.18 and CiteSpace 6.1 R2 software were utilized to examine publication growth, distribution by country/region, institution, journal, authorship, references, and keywords. The software identified keywords with a high citation burstiness to determine emerging topics. From 1990 to 2023, the annual global publications increased by 62,000%, from 1 to 621. Journal of neuroscience published the most manuscripts and Nature produced the highest citations. The USA, Seoul National University and Di marzo V were the most productive and impactful institution, country, and author, respectively. "TRPV1," "Capsaicin receptor," "Activation," and "Pain" are the most important keywords. The burst keywords "TRPV1 channel," "Oxidative stress," "TRPV1 structure," and "Cancer" are supposed to be the research frontiers. The present study offers valuable insights into the understanding of TRPV1 and pain-related conditions. The research on TRPV1 has demonstrated a steady increase in studies related to pain-related diseases in the past few decades. The significance of TRPV1 in cancer pathogenesis and the resolution of its structure will emerge as a new academic trend in this field, providing direction for more widespread and comprehensive studies in the future.
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- Xin Liu
- School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutical Science, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutical Science, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutical Science, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutical Science, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, China
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- School of Medical Devices, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutical Science, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, China.
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- School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutical Science, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, China.
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Silva JL, Santos EA, Alvarez-Leite JI. Are We Ready to Recommend Capsaicin for Disorders Other Than Neuropathic Pain? Nutrients 2023; 15:4469. [PMID: 37892544 PMCID: PMC10609899 DOI: 10.3390/nu15204469] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Capsaicin, a lipophilic, volatile compound, is responsible for the pungent properties of chili peppers. In recent years, a significant increase in investigations into its properties has allowed the production of new formulations and the development of tools with biotechnological, diagnostic, and potential therapeutic applications. Most of these studies show beneficial effects, improving antioxidant and anti-inflammatory status, inducing thermogenesis, and reducing white adipose tissue. Other mechanisms, including reducing food intake and improving intestinal dysbiosis, are also described. In this way, the possible clinical application of such compound is expanding every year. This opinion article aims to provide a synthesis of recent findings regarding the mechanisms by which capsaicin participates in the control of non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia.
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 30161-970, MG, Brazil; (J.L.S.); (E.A.S.)
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Peng Z, Zhang W, Zhang X, Mao J, Zhang Q, Zhao W, Zhang S, Xie J. Recent advances in analysis of capsaicin and its effects on metabolic pathways by mass spectrometry. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1227517. [PMID: 37575327 PMCID: PMC10419207 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1227517] [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: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Capsaicin is the main food active component in Capsicum that has gained considerable attention due to its broad biological activities, including antioxidation, anti-inflammation, anti-tumor, weight regulation, cardiac protection, anti-calculi, and diurnal-circadian regulation. The potent biological effects of capsaicin are intimately related to metabolic pathways such as lipid metabolism, energy metabolism, and antioxidant stress. Mass spectrometry (MS) has emerged as an effective tool for deciphering the mechanisms underlying capsaicin metabolism and its biological impacts. However, it remains challenging to accurately identify and quantify capsaicin and its self-metabolites in complex food and biological samples, and to integrate multi-omics data generated from MS. In this work, we summarized recent advances in the detection of capsaicin and its self-metabolites using MS and discussed the relevant MS-based studies of metabolic pathways. Furthermore, we discussed current issues and future directions in this field. In-depth studies of capsaicin metabolism and its physiological functions based on MS is anticipated to yield new insights and methods for preventing and treating a wide range of diseases.
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- Zifang Peng
- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Flavor Science Research Center of Zhengzhou University, Luohe, Henan, China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Flavor Science Research Center of Zhengzhou University, Luohe, Henan, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Flavor Science Research Center of Zhengzhou University, Luohe, Henan, China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Flavor Science Research Center of Zhengzhou University, Luohe, Henan, China
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Thornton T, Mills D, Bliss E. Capsaicin: A Potential Treatment to Improve Cerebrovascular Function and Cognition in Obesity and Ageing. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15061537. [PMID: 36986266 PMCID: PMC10057869 DOI: 10.3390/nu15061537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Impaired cognition is the primary symptom of dementia, which can lead to functional disability and reduced quality of life among an increasingly ageing population. Ageing is associated with increased oxidative stress, chronic low-grade systemic inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction, which reduces cerebrovascular function leading to cognitive decline. Chronic low-grade systemic inflammatory conditions, such as obesity, exacerbate this decline beyond normal ageing and predispose individuals to neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia. Capsaicin, the major pungent molecule of chilli, has recently demonstrated improvements in cognition in animal models via activation of the transient receptor potential vanilloid channel 1 (TRPV1). Capsaicin-induced TRPV1 activation reduces adiposity, chronic low-grade systemic inflammation, and oxidative stress, as well as improves endothelial function, all of which are associated with cerebrovascular function and cognition. This review examines the current literature on capsaicin and Capsimax, a capsaicin supplement associated with reduced gastrointestinal irritation compared to capsaicin. Acute and chronic capsaicin treatment can improve cognition in animals. However, studies adequately assessing the effects of capsaicin on cerebrovascular function, and cognition in humans do not exist. Capsimax may be a potentially safe therapeutic intervention for future clinical trials testing the effects of capsaicin on cerebrovascular function and cognition.
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- Tammy Thornton
- School of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, QLD 4305, Australia
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- School of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, QLD 4305, Australia
- Respiratory and Exercise Physiology Research Group, School of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, QLD 4305, Australia
- Centre for Health Research, Institute for Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, QLD 4305, Australia
- Molecular Biomarkers Research Group, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia
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- School of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, QLD 4305, Australia
- Respiratory and Exercise Physiology Research Group, School of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, QLD 4305, Australia
- Centre for Health Research, Institute for Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, QLD 4305, Australia
- Molecular Biomarkers Research Group, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia
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Bradshaw HB, Johnson CT. Measuring the Content of Endocannabinoid-Like Compounds in Biological Fluids: A Critical Overview of Sample Preparation Methodologies. Methods Mol Biol 2023; 2576:21-40. [PMID: 36152175 PMCID: PMC10845095 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2728-0_3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Different mass spectrometric techniques have been used over the past decade to quantify endocannabinoids (eCBs) and related lipids. Even with the level of molecular fingerprinting accuracy of an instrument like the most advanced triple quadrupole mass spectrometer, if one is not getting the most optimized sample to the detector in a way that this improved technology can be of use, then advancements can be stymied. Here, our focus is on review and discussion of sample preparation methodologies used to isolate the eCB anandamide and its close congeners N-acyl ethanolamines and structural congeners (i.e., lipo amino acids, lipoamines, N-acyl amides) in biological fluids. Most of our focus will be on the analysis of these lipids in plasma/serum, but we will also discuss how the same techniques can be used for the analysis of saliva and breast milk.
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- Heather B Bradshaw
- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA.
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- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
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Plant Secondary Metabolites Used for the Treatment of Diseases and Drug Development. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10030576. [PMID: 35327378 PMCID: PMC8944946 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10030576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The importance of natural products in medicine, and in particular, plant secondary metabolites used for the treatment of diseases and drug development, has been obvious for several thousands of years [...]
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Lian J, Casari I, Falasca M. Modulatory role of the endocannabinoidome in the pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal tract. Pharmacol Res 2021; 175:106025. [PMID: 34883211 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.106025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Originating from Eastern Asia, the plant Cannabis sativa has been used for centuries as a medicinal treatment. The unwanted psychotropic effects of one of its major components, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol, discouraged its therapeutic employment until, recently, the discovery of cannabinoids receptors and their endogenous ligands endocannabinoids reignited the interest. The endocannabinoid system has lately been found to play an important role in the maintenance of human health, both centrally and peripherally. However, the initial idea of the endocannabinoid system structure has been quickly understood to be too simplistic and, as new receptors, mediators, and enzymes have been discovered to participate in a complex relationship, the new, more comprehensive term "expanded endocannabinoid system" or "endocannabinoidome", has taken over. The discovery of other endocannabinoid-like receptors, such as the G protein-coupled receptor 119 and G protein-coupled receptor 55, has opened the way to the development of potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of various metabolic disorders. In addition, recent findings have also provided evidence suggesting the potential therapeutic link between the endocannabinoidome and various inflammatory-based gut diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and cancer. This review will provide an introduction to the endocannabinoidome, focusing on its modulatory role in the gastrointestinal tract and on the interest generated by the link between gut microbiota, the endocannabinoid system and metabolic diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, type-2 diabetes and obesity. In addition, we will look at the potential novel aspects and benefits of drugs targeting the endocannabinoid system.
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- Jerome Lian
- Metabolic Signalling Group, Curtin Medical School, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia 6102, Australia
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- Metabolic Signalling Group, Curtin Medical School, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia 6102, Australia
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- Metabolic Signalling Group, Curtin Medical School, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia 6102, Australia.
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