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Gouveia MMS, do Nascimento MBA, Crispim AC, da Rocha ER, Dos Santos MPP, Bento EDS, De Aquino TM, Balikian P, Rodrigues NA, Ataide-Silva T, de Araujo GG, Sousa FADB. Metabolomic profiling of elite female soccer players: urinary biomarkers over a championship season. Metabolomics 2024; 20:101. [PMID: 39235566 DOI: 10.1007/s11306-024-02164-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024]
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INTRODUCTION In soccer, most studies evaluate metabolic profile changes in male athletes, often using data from a single match. Given the current landscape of women's soccer and the effects of biological sex on the physiological response and adaptation to exercise, more studies targeting female athletes and analyzing pre- and post-game moments throughout the season are necessary. OBJECTIVES To describe the metabolomics profile of female soccer athletes from an elite team in Brazil. The study observed the separation of groups in three pre- and post-game moments and identified the discriminating metabolites. METHODS The study included 14 female soccer athletes. Urine samples were collected and analyzed using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in pre-game and immediate post-game moments over three national championship games. The metabolomics data were then used to generate OPLS-DA and VIP plots. RESULTS Forty-three metabolites were identified in the samples. OPLS-DA analyses demonstrated a progressive separation between pre-post conditions, as supported by an increasing Q2 value (0.534, 0.625, and 0.899 for games 1, 2 and 3, respectively) and the first component value (20.2% and 19.1% in games 1 and 2 vs. 29.9% in game 3). Eight out of the fifteen most discriminating metabolites appeared consistently across the three games: glycine, formate, citrate, 3-hydroxyvalerate, glycolic acid, trimethylamine, urea, and dimethylglycine. CONCLUSION The main difference between the three games was the increasing separation between groups throughout the championship. Since the higher VIP-scores metabolites are linked to energy and protein metabolism, this separation may be attributed several factors, one being the accumulation of fatigue.
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- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analysis and Research Nucleus, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology (IQB) of the Federal University of Alagoas, Macéio, Brazil
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- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analysis and Research Nucleus, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology (IQB) of the Federal University of Alagoas, Macéio, Brazil
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- Laboraty of Applied Sports Science, Institute of Physical Educatition and Sports, Federal University of Alagoas, Macéio, Brazil
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- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analysis and Research Nucleus, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology (IQB) of the Federal University of Alagoas, Macéio, Brazil
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- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analysis and Research Nucleus, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology (IQB) of the Federal University of Alagoas, Macéio, Brazil
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- Laboraty of Applied Sports Science, Institute of Physical Educatition and Sports, Federal University of Alagoas, Macéio, Brazil
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- Laboraty of Applied Sports Science, Institute of Physical Educatition and Sports, Federal University of Alagoas, Macéio, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Nutrition Program, Faculty of Nutrition, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Brazil
- Laboraty of Applied Sports Science, Institute of Physical Educatition and Sports, Federal University of Alagoas, Macéio, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Nutrition Program, Faculty of Nutrition, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Brazil
- Laboraty of Applied Sports Science, Institute of Physical Educatition and Sports, Federal University of Alagoas, Macéio, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Nutrition Program, Faculty of Nutrition, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Brazil.
- Laboraty of Applied Sports Science, Institute of Physical Educatition and Sports, Federal University of Alagoas, Macéio, Brazil.
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Jędrejko K, Catlin O, Stewart T, Muszyńska B. Mexidol, Cytoflavin, and succinic acid derivatives as antihypoxic, anti-ischemic metabolic modulators, and ergogenic aids in athletes and consideration of their potential as performance enhancing drugs. Drug Test Anal 2024. [PMID: 38403950 DOI: 10.1002/dta.3655] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Emoxypine (ethylmethylhydroxypyridine) is a synthetic derivative of vitamin B6 . Emoxypine succinate is a registered drug in Russia and Ukraine under various trade names including Mexidol, Mexicor, and Armadin Long. Mexidol demonstrates antihypoxic and anti-ischemic effects and also modulates metabolism. The use of Mexidol by Russian athletes has been confirmed in the past. Current use by athletes is unknown as this drug is not monitored or included in drug testing protocol. Metabotropic and antihypoxic effects of Mexidol were compared to the effects of meldonium or trimetazidine, both of which are included on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List in category S4.4. Metabolic Modulators. The conjugation of emoxypine with succinate elevates the therapeutic effectiveness of the Mexidol formulation as succinic acid itself has important impacts to consider despite being a common food additive and drug excipient. Other succinic acid salts like ammonium succinate, found as dietary supplement, have been patented as performance enhancers. Available research on healthy subjects suggests that combinations of selected 3-substituted pyridine derivatives with succinate including Mexidol and a related drug Cytoflavin can enhance the performance of athletes. Cytoflavin is a multi-component formula containing meglumine sodium succinate, nicotinamide (vitamin B3 ), inosine (riboxin), and riboflavin. Other related succinate-based drugs include Remaxol, Reamberin, and Cogitum. Mexidol and Cytoflavin and related substances exhibit similar biological effects as drugs on the WADA Prohibited List, and if they are used for performance enhancement by athletes, they could be worthy of consideration as prohibited substances in sport.
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- Karol Jędrejko
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG), Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG), Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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Loureiro LL, Ferreira TJ, Cahuê FLC, Bittencourt VZ, Valente AP, Pierucci APTR. Comparison of the effects of pea protein and whey protein on the metabolic profile of soccer athletes: a randomized, double-blind, crossover trial. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1210215. [PMID: 37810915 PMCID: PMC10556705 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1210215] [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: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Introduction Pea protein (PP) concentrate is a plant-based alternative to animal protein sources, such as whey protein (WP). In addition to its valuable amino acid composition, PP has a low environmental impact, making it a sustainable, nutritious, and viable alternative for enhanced sports performance, such as in soccer. PP Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of PP and WP supplementation on biochemical and metabolic parameters in soccer players. Methods Twelve male under-20 soccer players were included in this double-blind, randomized crossover intervention study. For 10 consecutive days, each participant received either 0.5 g/kg of the PP or WP supplementation after training, starting 7 days before the test game, and continuing until 2 days after. After a 4-day washout period, the athletes switched groups and the intervention was restarted. Blood samples were collected before and after the game, as well as 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h intervals thereafter. Creatine kinase (CK), aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase (ALT), lactate (LA), urea, creatinine, and uric acid were analyzed using commercial kits. Exploratory metabolic profiling of the serum samples was performed using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Results A comparison of biochemical markers showed that the PP group had lower CK in the post-game moment, 24 h, and 48 h. Lower LA in the post-game moment, and lower ALT in the post-game moment and at 24 h. Of the 48 metabolites analyzed, 22 showed significant differences between the time points, such as amino acids, ketone bodies, and glucose metabolism. Glutamate and lactate levels significantly increased between the pre- and post-game moments in the WP group. After the game, the WP group exhibited reduced levels of metabolites such as arginine and taurine, whereas no such change was observed in the PP group. There was no difference in metabolites 72 h after the game. Conclusions Despite the slight advantage of the PP group in specific biochemical markers, these differences are not sufficient to justify the choice of a particular type of protein. However, the results highlight the viability of plant protein as a potential alternative to animal protein without compromising athletic performance or recovery.
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- Luiz Lannes Loureiro
- DAFEE Laboratory, Institute of Nutrition, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- DAFEE Laboratory, Institute of Nutrition, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- DAFEE Laboratory, Institute of Nutrition, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- DAFEE Laboratory, Institute of Nutrition, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- CNRMN, Structural Biology, Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Bester R, Stander Z, Mason S, Keane KM, Howatson G, Clifford T, Stevenson EJ, Loots DT. The metabolic recovery of marathon runners: an untargeted 1H-NMR metabolomics perspective. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1117687. [PMID: 37215177 PMCID: PMC10192615 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1117687] [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: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Introduction: Extreme endurance events may result in numerous adverse metabolic, immunologic, and physiological perturbations that may diminish athletic performance and adversely affect the overall health status of an athlete, especially in the absence of sufficient recovery. A comprehensive understanding of the post-marathon recovering metabolome, may aid in the identification of new biomarkers associated with marathon-induced stress, recovery, and adaptation, which can facilitate the development of improved training and recovery programs and personalized monitoring of athletic health/recovery/performance. Nevertheless, an untargeted, multi-disciplinary elucidation of the complex underlying biochemical mechanisms involved in recovery after such an endurance event is yet to be demonstrated. Methods: This investigation employed an untargeted proton nuclear magnetic resonance metabolomics approach to characterize the post-marathon recovering metabolome by systematically comparing the pre-, immediately post, 24, and 48 h post-marathon serum metabolite profiles of 15 athletes. Results and Discussion: A total of 26 metabolites were identified to fluctuate significantly among post-marathon and recovery time points and were mainly attributed to the recovery of adenosine triphosphate, redox balance and glycogen stores, amino acid oxidation, changes to gut microbiota, and energy drink consumption during the post-marathon recovery phase. Additionally, metabolites associated with delayed-onset muscle soreness were observed; however, the mechanisms underlying this commonly reported phenomenon remain to be elucidated. Although complete metabolic recovery of the energy-producing pathways and fuel substrate stores was attained within the 48 h recovery period, several metabolites remained perturbed throughout the 48 h recovery period and/or fluctuated again following their initial recovery to pre-marathon-related levels.
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- Rachelle Bester
- Human Metabolomics, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Human Metabolomics, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Human Metabolomics, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Department of Sport Exercise and Nutrition, School of Science and Computing, Atlantic Technological University, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Water Research Group, School of Environmental Sciences and Development, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
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- Human and Exercise Nutrition Research Centre, School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Human Metabolomics, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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Chronic Training Induces Metabolic and Proteomic Response in Male and Female Basketball Players: Salivary Modifications during In-Season Training Programs. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11020241. [PMID: 36673609 PMCID: PMC9858989 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11020241] [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: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to characterize the salivary proteome and metabolome of highly trained female and male young basketball players, highlighting common and different traits. A total of 20 male and female basketball players (10 female and 10 male) and 20 sedentary control subjects (10 female and 10 male) were included in the study. The athletes exercised at least five times per week for 2 h per day. Saliva samples were collected mid-season, between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. and away from sport competition. The proteome and metabolome were analyzed by using 2DE and GC-MS techniques, respectively. A computerized 2DE gel image analysis revealed 43 spots that varied in intensity among groups. Between these spots, 10 (23.2%) were differentially expressed among male athletes and controls, 22 (51.2%) between female basketball players and controls, 11 spots (25.6%) between male and female athletes, and 13 spots (30.2%) between male and female controls. Among the proteins identified were Immunoglobulin, Alpha-Amylase, and Dermcidin, which are inflammation-related proteins. In addition, several amino acids, such as glutamic acid, lysine, ornithine, glycine, tyrosine, threonine, and valine, were increased in trained athletes. In this study, we highlight that saliva is a useful biofluid to assess athlete performance and confirm that the adaptation of men and women to exercise has some common features, but also some different sex-specific behaviors, including differential amino acid utilization and expression of inflammation-related proteins, which need to be further investigated. Moreover, in the future, it will be interesting to examine the influence of sport-type on these differences.
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Pérez-Castillo ÍM, Rueda R, Bouzamondo H, López-Chicharro J, Mihic N. Biomarkers of post-match recovery in semi-professional and professional football (soccer). Front Physiol 2023; 14:1167449. [PMID: 37113691 PMCID: PMC10126523 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1167449] [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: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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High-level football (soccer) players face intense physical demands that result in acute and residual fatigue, impairing their physical performance in subsequent matches. Further, top-class players are frequently exposed to match-congested periods where sufficient recovery times are not achievable. To evaluate training and recovery strategies, the monitoring of players' recovery profiles is crucial. Along with performance and neuro-mechanical impairments, match-induced fatigue causes metabolic disturbances denoted by changes in chemical analytes that can be quantified in different body fluids such as blood, saliva, and urine, thus acting as biomarkers. The monitoring of these molecules might supplement performance, neuromuscular and cognitive measurements to guide coaches and trainers during the recovery period. The present narrative review aims to comprehensively review the scientific literature on biomarkers of post-match recovery in semi-professional and professional football players as well as provide an outlook on the role that metabolomic studies might play in this field of research. Overall, no single gold-standard biomarker of match-induced fatigue exists, and a range of metabolites are available to assess different aspects of post-match recovery. The use of biomarker panels might be suitable to simultaneously monitoring these broad physiological processes, yet further research on fluctuations of different analytes throughout post-match recovery is warranted. Although important efforts have been made to address the high interindividual heterogeneity of available markers, limitations inherent to these markers might compromise the information they provide to guide recovery protocols. Further research on metabolomics might benefit from evaluating the long-term recovery period from a high-level football match to shed light upon new biomarkers of post-match recovery.
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- Real Madrid, Medical Services, Madrid, Spain
- *Correspondence: José López-Chicharro,
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- Real Madrid, Medical Services, Madrid, Spain
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Metabolomics in Team-Sport Athletes: Current Knowledge, Challenges, and Future Perspectives. Proteomes 2022; 10:proteomes10030027. [PMID: 35997439 PMCID: PMC9396992 DOI: 10.3390/proteomes10030027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Metabolomics is a promising tool for studying exercise physiology and exercise-associated metabolism. It has recently been defined with the term “sportomics” due to metabolomics’ capability to characterize several metabolites in several biological samples simultaneously. This narrative review on exercise metabolomics provides an initial and brief overview of the different metabolomics technologies, sample collection, and further processing steps employed for sport. It also discusses the data analysis and its biological interpretation. Thus, we do not cover sample collection, preparation, and analysis paragraphs in detail here but outline a general outlook to help the reader to understand the metabolomics studies conducted in team-sports athletes, alongside endeavoring to recognize existing or emergent trends and deal with upcoming directions in the field of exercise metabolomics in a team-sports setting.
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A Metabolomic Approach and Traditional Physical Assessments to Compare U22 Soccer Players According to Their Competitive Level. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11081103. [PMID: 35892959 PMCID: PMC9331507 DOI: 10.3390/biology11081103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to use traditional physical assessments combined with a metabolomic approach to compare the anthropometric, physical fitness level, and serum fasting metabolic profile among U22 soccer players at different competitive levels. In the experimental design, two teams of male U22 soccer were evaluated (non-elite = 20 athletes, competing in a regional division; elite = 16 athletes, competing in the first division of the national U22 youth league). Earlobe blood samples were collected, and metabolites were extracted after overnight fasting (12 h). Untargeted metabolomics through Liquid Chromatograph Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis and anthropometric evaluation were performed. Critical velocity was applied to determine aerobic (CV) and anaerobic (ARC) capacity. Height (non-elite = 174.4 ± 7.0 cm; elite = 176.5 ± 7.0 cm), body mass index (non-elite = 22.1 ± 2.4 kg/m2; elite = 21.9 ± 2.3 kg/m2), body mass (non-elite = 67.1 ± 8.8 kg; elite = 68.5 ± 10.1 kg), lean body mass (non-elite = 59.3 ± 7.1 kg; elite = 61.1 ± 7.9 kg), body fat (non-elite = 7.8 ± 2.4 kg; elite = 7.3 ± 2.4 kg), body fat percentage (non-elite = 11.4 ± 2.4%; elite = 10.5 ± 1.7%), hematocrit (non-elite = 50.2 ± 4.0%; elite = 51.0 ± 4.0%), CV (non-elite = 3.1 ± 0.4 m/s; elite = 3.0 ± 0.2 m/s), and ARC (non-elite = 129.6 ± 55.7 m; elite = 161.5 ± 61.0 m) showed no significant differences between the elite and non-elite teams, while the multivariate Partial Least Squares Discriminant Analysis (PLS-DA) model revealed a separation between the elite and non-elite athletes. Nineteen metabolites with importance for projection (VIP) >1.0 were annotated as belonging to the glycerolipid, sterol lipid, fatty acyl, flavonoid, and glycerophospholipid classes. Metabolites with a high relative abundance in the elite group were related in the literature to a better level of aerobic power, greater efficiency in the recovery process, and improvement of mood, immunity, decision making, and accuracy, in addition to acting in mitochondrial preservation and electron transport chain maintenance. In conclusion, although classical physical assessments were not able to distinguish the teams at different competitive levels, the metabolomics approach successfully indicated differences between the fasting metabolic profiles of elite and non-elite teams.
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Cai M, Wu C, Jing C, Shen X, He M, Wang L, Guo Q, Yan Y, Yan X, Yang R. Blood Metabolomics Analysis Identifies Differential Serum Metabolites in Elite and Sub-elite Swimmers. Front Physiol 2022; 13:858869. [PMID: 35600307 PMCID: PMC9118345 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.858869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective: Metabolites in body fluids, such as lactate, glucose, and creatinine, have been measured by conventional methods to evaluate physical function and performance or athletic status. The objectives of the current study were to explore the novel metabolite biomarkers in professional swimmers with different competition levels using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) metabolomics, and try to establish a model to identify the athletic status or predict the competitive potential. Methods: Serum samples were collected from 103 elite and 84 sub-elite level Chinese professional swimmers, and were profiled by NMR analysis. Results: Out of the thirty-six serum metabolites profiled, ten were associated with the athletic status of swimmers (with p < 0.05). When compared with sub-elite swimmers, elite swimmers had higher levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), unsaturated fatty acid, lactic acid, and methanol. Elite swimmers had lower levels of isoleucine, 3-hydroxybutyric acid, acetoacetate, glutamine, glycine, and α-glucose. A model with four metabolites, including HDL, glutamine, methanol, and α-glucose, was established to predict athletic status by adjusting with different covariates. The area under the curve (AUC) of the best model was 0.904 (95% CI: 0.862-0.947), with a sensitivity and specificity of 75.5 and 90.2%, respectively. Conclusion: We have identified ten metabolite biomarkers with differentially expressed levels between elite and sub-elite swimmers, the differences could result from genetic or sports level between the two cohorts. A model with four metabolites has successfully differentiated professional swimmers with different competitive levels.
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- Ming Cai
- Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
- College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Foundation of Shanghai Vocational College of Agriculture and Forestry, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Sports Science (Shanghai Anti-Doping Center), Shanghai, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Research Institute of Sports Science (Shanghai Anti-Doping Center), Shanghai, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
- College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- School of Life Science, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, China
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- Institute for Health and Sport (iHeS), Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS), Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Medicine - Western Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- *Correspondence: Xu Yan, ; Ruoyu Yang,
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- College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Xu Yan, ; Ruoyu Yang,
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Feola A, Ciamarra P, De Simone M, Carfora A, Mansueto G, Campobasso CP. Sudden Unexpected Death Caused by Cardiac Metastasization from Histiocytic Sarcoma. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:12911. [PMID: 34948520 PMCID: PMC8701026 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182412911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Haematological malignancies, such as lymphoma and leukaemia, can have a variety of clinical manifestations. The most frequent cause of death from haematological malignancies is multiple organ failure due to neoplastic organ infiltration and/or septic shock. Histiocytic sarcoma (HS) is a rare malignant nodal or extranodal tumour with histiocytic immunophenotype that originates from a lymphohematopoietic precursor. The patients with HS usually have a poor prognosis due to its aggressive clinical behaviour. Rare cases of undiagnosed sudden HS death have been described in the literature. METHODS A forensic autopsy of a 46-year-old white male who died at home suddenly and unexpectedly without warning conditions or known diseases. Gross analysis, histology and toxicology were also performed. RESULTS The diagnosis of HS of the ileum with secondary nodal and cardiac metastatization was made. CONCLUSIONS A prompt diagnosis of HS in life is paramount because it can make a difference in prognostic outcomes.
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- Alessandro Feola
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.F.); (M.D.S.); (A.C.); (C.P.C.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.F.); (M.D.S.); (A.C.); (C.P.C.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.F.); (M.D.S.); (A.C.); (C.P.C.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.F.); (M.D.S.); (A.C.); (C.P.C.)
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences (DAMSS), University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy;
- Clinical Department of Laboratory Services, Public Health-Legal Medicine Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Luciano Armanni 5, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.F.); (M.D.S.); (A.C.); (C.P.C.)
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Kumar S, Ali W, Mishra S, Pradhan A, Sethi R, Kushwaha R, Singh US, Perrone MA. Circulating Soluble Lectin-like Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor-1 (sLOX-1): A Diagnostic Indicator across the Spectrum of Acute Coronary Syndrome. J Clin Med 2021; 10:5567. [PMID: 34884269 PMCID: PMC8658522 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10235567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiac troponin is the best marker to diagnose acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, early diagnosis using markers for plaque instability may be of significance. Soluble lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1 (sLOX-1) plays an important role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis plaque rupture and may be a potential biomarker of coronary artery disease (CAD), including ACS. The current study aims to evaluate sLOX-1 levels in the sera of patients with ACS as an independent marker of CAD with other established diagnostic markers and assess its level before and after percutaneous intervention (PCI) in predicting the risk of future recurrence of ACS. METHODS Peripheral blood was obtained from a total of 160 patients, including patients who underwent coronary angiography (n = 18, group I), patients of stable CAD who underwent percutaneous intervention (n = 50, group II), patients of the acute coronary syndrome (n = 64, group III), and healthy controls (n = 28, group IV). A serum sLOX-1 concentration was measured by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). RESULTS The results obtained showed a statistically significant raised level of sLOX-1 in pre/post PCI patients of stable CAD/ACS with male preponderance. The area under the curve for sLOX-1 was 0.925 for cases that are discriminated from controls with sensitivity and specificity of 87.88 and 100%, respectively. SLOX-1 showed 100% sensitivity and specificity in the discrimination of the stable CAD that underwent PCI vs. control with an AUC of 1.00. The recurrence of coronary artery disease was observed in 9 out of 132 (6.8%) cases. The post-interventional sLOX-1 level was significantly different and higher in recurrent cases (p = 0.027) of ACS/CAD. CONCLUSIONS sLOX-1 was a useful biomarker of stable CAD/ACS and has a potential in the risk prediction of a future recurrence of coronary artery disease.
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- Sandeep Kumar
- Department of Pathology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow 226003, India; (S.K.); (W.A.); (R.K.); (U.S.S.)
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- Department of Pathology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow 226003, India; (S.K.); (W.A.); (R.K.); (U.S.S.)
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- Department of Pathology, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow 226010, India;
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- Department of Cardiology, Lari Cardiology Centre, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow 226003, India; (A.P.); (R.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Lari Cardiology Centre, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow 226003, India; (A.P.); (R.S.)
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- Department of Pathology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow 226003, India; (S.K.); (W.A.); (R.K.); (U.S.S.)
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- Department of Pathology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow 226003, India; (S.K.); (W.A.); (R.K.); (U.S.S.)
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The Effects of Physical Inactivity and Exercise at Home in Young Patients with Congenital Heart Disease during the COVID-19 Pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph181910065. [PMID: 34639368 PMCID: PMC8507665 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the population’s ability to be physically active. Purpose: Evaluate the effect of the COVID-19 mitigation measures on exercise tolerance in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). Materials and methods: All subjects (880, 6–18 years old) who performed a stress test at our hospital from October 2020 to February 2021 and had a similar test one year earlier were enrolled. A questionnaire on the degree of physical activity carried out in 2020 concerning the period prior to the pandemic was compiled. Exercise tolerance and the main anthropometric parameters between the first and second tests were compared. Results: 110 subjects (11.9 ± 4.1 years) were included in the study. The percentage of patients engaged in regular physical activity (RPA) decreased significantly during the pandemic (p < 0.001), and BMI increased significantly (p < 0.001), except among the subjects who began RPA during the lockdown, whereas test duration did not decrease significantly overall but increased in this last subgroup (p < 0.05) Conclusions: The COVID-19 lockdown led to a less active lifestyle with a significant increase in BMI in our group of CHD. These data could have negative effects on the risk profile of this population. RPA practiced at home seems to be effective in counteracting such effects.
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Human age-declined saliva metabolic markers determined by LC-MS. Sci Rep 2021; 11:18135. [PMID: 34518599 PMCID: PMC8437986 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-97623-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Metabolites in human biofluids reflect individual physiological states influenced by various factors. Using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC–MS), we conducted non-targeted, non-invasive metabolomics using saliva of 27 healthy volunteers in Okinawa, comprising 13 young (30 ± 3 year) and 14 elderly (76 ± 4 year) subjects. Few studies have comprehensively identified age-dependent changes in salivary metabolites. Among 99 salivary metabolites, 21 were statistically age-related. All of the latter decline in abundance with advancing age, except ATP, which increased 1.96-fold in the elderly, possibly due to reduced ATP consumption. Fourteen age-linked and highly correlated compounds function in a metabolic network involving the pentose-phosphate pathway, glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, amino acids, and purines/pyrimidines nucleobases. The remaining seven less strongly correlated metabolites, include ATP, anti-oxidation-related glutathione disulfide, muscle-related acetyl-carnosine, N-methyl-histidine, creatinine, RNA-related dimethyl-xanthine and N-methyl-adenosine. In addition, glutamate and N-methyl-histidine are related to taste, so their decline suggests that the elderly lose some ability to taste. Reduced redox metabolism and muscle activity are suggested by changes in glutathione and acetyl-carnosine. These age-linked salivary metabolites together illuminate a metabolic network that reflects a decline of oral functions during human aging.
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"Fuel for the Damage Induced": Untargeted Metabolomics in Elite Rugby Union Match Play. Metabolites 2021; 11:metabo11080544. [PMID: 34436485 PMCID: PMC8400368 DOI: 10.3390/metabo11080544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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The metabolic perturbations caused by competitive rugby are not well characterized. Our aim is to utilize untargeted metabolomics to develop appropriate interventions, based on the metabolic fluctuations that occur in response to this collision-based team sport. Seven members of an English Premiership rugby squad consented to provide blood, urine, and saliva samples daily, over a competitive week including gameday (GD), with physical demands and dietary intake also recorded. Sample collection, processing and statistical analysis were performed in accordance with best practice set out by the metabolomics standards initiative employing 700 MHz NMR spectroscopy. Univariate and multivariate statistical analysis were employed to reveal the acute energy needs of this high intensity sport are met via glycolysis, the TCA cycle and gluconeogenesis. The recovery period after cessation of match play and prior to training recommencing sees a re-entry to gluconeogenesis, coupled with markers of oxidative stress, structural protein degradation, and reduced fatty acid metabolism. This novel insight leads us to propose that effective recovery from muscle damaging collisions is dependent upon the availability of glucose. An adjustment in the periodisation of carbohydrate to increase GD+1 provision may prevent the oxidation of amino acids which may also be crucial to allay markers of structural tissue degradation. Should we expand the ‘Fuel for the work required’ paradigm in collision-based team sports to include ‘Fuel for the damage induced’?
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Bennet D, Khorsandian Y, Pelusi J, Mirabella A, Pirrotte P, Zenhausern F. Molecular and physical technologies for monitoring fluid and electrolyte imbalance: A focus on cancer population. Clin Transl Med 2021; 11:e461. [PMID: 34185420 PMCID: PMC8214861 DOI: 10.1002/ctm2.461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Several clinical examinations have shown the essential impact of monitoring (de)hydration (fluid and electrolyte imbalance) in cancer patients. There are multiple risk factors associated with (de)hydration, including aging, excessive or lack of fluid consumption in sports, alcohol consumption, hot weather, diabetes insipidus, vomiting, diarrhea, cancer, radiation, chemotherapy, and use of diuretics. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance mainly involves alterations in the levels of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium in extracellular fluids. Hyponatremia is a common condition among individuals with cancer (62% of cases), along with hypokalemia (40%), hypophosphatemia (32%), hypomagnesemia (17%), hypocalcemia (12%), and hypernatremia (1-5%). Lack of hydration and monitoring of hydration status can lead to severe complications, such as nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, seizures, cell swelling or shrinking, kidney failure, shock, coma, and even death. This article aims to review the current (de)hydration (fluid and electrolyte imbalance) monitoring technologies focusing on cancer. First, we discuss the physiological and pathophysiological implications of fluid and electrolyte imbalance in cancer patients. Second, we explore the different molecular and physical monitoring methods used to measure fluid and electrolyte imbalance and the measurement challenges in diverse populations. Hydration status is assessed in various indices; plasma, sweat, tear, saliva, urine, body mass, interstitial fluid, and skin-integration techniques have been extensively investigated. No unified (de)hydration (fluid and electrolyte imbalance) monitoring technology exists for different populations (including sports, elderly, children, and cancer). Establishing novel methods and technologies to facilitate and unify measurements of hydration status represents an excellent opportunity to develop impactful new approaches for patient care.
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- Devasier Bennet
- Center for Applied NanoBioscience and MedicineThe University of ArizonaCollege of MedicinePhoenixUSA
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- Center for Applied NanoBioscience and MedicineThe University of ArizonaCollege of MedicinePhoenixUSA
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- Collaborative Center for Translational Mass SpectrometryTranslational Genomics Research InstitutePhoenixUSA
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- Center for Applied NanoBioscience and MedicineThe University of ArizonaCollege of MedicinePhoenixUSA
- HonorHealth Research InstituteScottsdaleUSA
- Collaborative Center for Translational Mass SpectrometryTranslational Genomics Research InstitutePhoenixUSA
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Metabolomics and Lipidomics: Expanding the Molecular Landscape of Exercise Biology. Metabolites 2021; 11:metabo11030151. [PMID: 33799958 PMCID: PMC8001908 DOI: 10.3390/metabo11030151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Dynamic changes in circulating and tissue metabolites and lipids occur in response to exercise-induced cellular and whole-body energy demands to maintain metabolic homeostasis. The metabolome and lipidome in a given biological system provides a molecular snapshot of these rapid and complex metabolic perturbations. The application of metabolomics and lipidomics to map the metabolic responses to an acute bout of aerobic/endurance or resistance exercise has dramatically expanded over the past decade thanks to major analytical advancements, with most exercise-related studies to date focused on analyzing human biofluids and tissues. Experimental and analytical considerations, as well as complementary studies using animal model systems, are warranted to help overcome challenges associated with large human interindividual variability and decipher the breadth of molecular mechanisms underlying the metabolic health-promoting effects of exercise. In this review, we provide a guide for exercise researchers regarding analytical techniques and experimental workflows commonly used in metabolomics and lipidomics. Furthermore, we discuss advancements in human and mammalian exercise research utilizing metabolomic and lipidomic approaches in the last decade, as well as highlight key technical considerations and remaining knowledge gaps to continue expanding the molecular landscape of exercise biology.
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Khoramipour K, Gaeini AA, Shirzad E, Gilany K, Chashniam S, Sandbakk Ø. Metabolic load comparison between the quarters of a game in elite male basketball players using sport metabolomics. Eur J Sport Sci 2020; 21:1022-1034. [PMID: 32746753 DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2020.1805515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Purpose: A basketball match is characterized by intermittent high-intensity activities, thereby relying extensively on both aerobic and anaerobic metabolic pathways. Here, we aimed to compare the metabolic fluctuations between the four 10-min quarters of high-level basketball games using metabolomics analyses. Methods: 70 male basketball players with at least 3 years of experience in the Iran national top-league participated. Before and after each quarter, saliva samples were taken for subsequent untargeted metabolomics analyses, where Principal component analysis (PCA) and Partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) were employed for statistical analysis. Results: Quarters 1 and 3 showed similar metabolic profiles, with increased levels of ATP turnover (higher Lactate, Pyruvate, Succinic Acid, Citric Cid, Glucose and Hypoxanthine), indicating more reliance on anaerobic energy systems than quarters 2 and 4. In comparison, quarters 2 and 4 showed a reduction in Valine and Lucien and an increase in Alanine, Glycerol, AcetoAcetic Acid, Acetone, Succinic Acid, Citric Acid, Acetate and Taurine that was not present in quarters 1 and 3, indicating greater reliance of aerobic energy contribution, fat metabolism and gluconeogenesis. Conclusion: Our data demonstrate that the higher intensity of movements in the first quarter, where players are more rested, induce an increase in anaerobic energy contribution. This seems to be the case also for the third quarter that follows 15 min of rest, whereas the accumulated fatigue and reduction of high-intensity movements in the second and fourth quarters also reduces the speed of energy production and players thereby utilize more aerobic energy.
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- Kayvan Khoramipour
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Science, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of exercise physiology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health and Sports Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Reproductive Immunology Research Center Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.,Integrative Oncology Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Centre for Elite Sports Research, Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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Kelly RS, Kelly MP, Kelly P. Metabolomics, physical activity, exercise and health: A review of the current evidence. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2020; 1866:165936. [PMID: 32827647 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2020.165936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Revised: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Physical activity (PA) and exercise are among the most important determinants of health. However, PA is a complex and heterogeneous behavior and the biological mechanisms through which it impacts individuals and populations in different ways are not well understood. Genetics and environment likely play pivotal roles but further work is needed to understand their relative contributions and how they may be mediated. Metabolomics offers a promising approach to explore these relationships. In this review, we provide a comprehensive appraisal of the PA-metabolomics literature to date. This overwhelmingly supports the hypothesis of a metabolomic response to PA, which can differ between groups and individuals. It also suggests a biological gradient in this response based on PA intensity, with some evidence for global longer-term changes in the metabolome of highly active individuals. However, many questions remain and we conclude by highlighting future critical research avenues to help elucidate the role of PA in the maintenance of health and the development of disease.
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- Rachel S Kelly
- Channing Division of Network Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Forvie Site, Cambridge CB2 0SR. UK.
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- Physical Activity for Health Research Center (PAHRC), University of Edinburgh, St Leonard's Land, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ, UK.
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Meleti M, Quartieri E, Antonelli R, Pezzi ME, Ghezzi B, Viani MV, Setti G, Casali E, Ferrari E, Ciociola T, Spisni A, Pertinhez TA. Metabolic Profiles of Whole, Parotid and Submandibular/Sublingual Saliva. Metabolites 2020; 10:E318. [PMID: 32781584 PMCID: PMC7466076 DOI: 10.3390/metabo10080318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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The detection of salivary molecules associated with pathological and physiological alterations has encouraged the search of novel and non-invasive diagnostic biomarkers for oral health evaluation. While genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic profiles of human saliva have been reported, its metabolic composition is a topic of research: metabolites in submandibular/sublingual saliva have never been analyzed systematically. In this study, samples of whole, parotid, and submandibular/sublingual saliva from 20 healthy donors, without dental or periodontal diseases, were examined by nuclear magnetic resonance. We identified metabolites which are differently distributed within the three saliva subtypes (54 in whole, 49 in parotid, and 36 in submandibular/sublingual saliva). Principal component analysis revealed a distinct cluster for whole saliva and a partial overlap for parotid and submandibular/sublingual metabolites. We found exclusive metabolites for each subtype: 2-hydroxy-3-methylvalerate, 3-methyl-glutarate, 3-phenylpropionate, 4-hydroxyphenylacetate, 4-hydroxyphenyllactate, galactose, and isocaproate in whole saliva; caprylate and glycolate in submandibular/sublingual saliva; arginine in parotid saliva. Salivary metabolites were classified into standard and non-proteinogenic amino acids and amines; simple carbohydrates; organic acids; bacterial-derived metabolites. The identification of a salivary gland-specific metabolic composition in healthy people provides the basis to invigorate the search for salivary biomarkers associated with oral and systemic diseases.
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- Marco Meleti
- Centro Universitario Odontoiatria, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (M.M.); (R.A.); (M.E.P.); (B.G.); (M.V.V.); (G.S.)
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Volturno 39, 43125 Parma, Italy; (E.Q.); (E.C.); (T.C.); (A.S.); (T.A.P.)
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Volturno 39, 43125 Parma, Italy; (E.Q.); (E.C.); (T.C.); (A.S.); (T.A.P.)
- Transfusion Medicine Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Viale Umberto I 50, 43123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Centro Universitario Odontoiatria, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (M.M.); (R.A.); (M.E.P.); (B.G.); (M.V.V.); (G.S.)
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- Centro Universitario Odontoiatria, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (M.M.); (R.A.); (M.E.P.); (B.G.); (M.V.V.); (G.S.)
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- Centro Universitario Odontoiatria, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (M.M.); (R.A.); (M.E.P.); (B.G.); (M.V.V.); (G.S.)
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- Centro Universitario Odontoiatria, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (M.M.); (R.A.); (M.E.P.); (B.G.); (M.V.V.); (G.S.)
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- Centro Universitario Odontoiatria, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (M.M.); (R.A.); (M.E.P.); (B.G.); (M.V.V.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Volturno 39, 43125 Parma, Italy; (E.Q.); (E.C.); (T.C.); (A.S.); (T.A.P.)
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Volturno 39, 43125 Parma, Italy; (E.Q.); (E.C.); (T.C.); (A.S.); (T.A.P.)
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Volturno 39, 43125 Parma, Italy; (E.Q.); (E.C.); (T.C.); (A.S.); (T.A.P.)
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Volturno 39, 43125 Parma, Italy; (E.Q.); (E.C.); (T.C.); (A.S.); (T.A.P.)
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Volturno 39, 43125 Parma, Italy; (E.Q.); (E.C.); (T.C.); (A.S.); (T.A.P.)
- Transfusion Medicine Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Viale Umberto I 50, 43123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Bazzano M, Laghi L, Zhu C, Lotito E, Sgariglia S, Tesei B, Laus F. Exercise Induced Changes in Salivary and Serum Metabolome in Trained Standardbred, Assessed by 1H-NMR. Metabolites 2020; 10:metabo10070298. [PMID: 32708237 PMCID: PMC7407172 DOI: 10.3390/metabo10070298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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In the present study, data related to the metabolomics of saliva and serum in trained standardbred horses are provided for the first time. Metabolomic analysis allows to analyze all the metabolites within selected biofluids, providing a better understanding of biochemistry modifications related to exercise. On the basis of the current advances observed in metabolomic research on human athletes, we aimed to investigate the metabolites’ profile of serum and saliva samples collected from healthy standardbred horses and the relationship with physical exercise. Twelve trained standardbred horses were sampled for blood and saliva before (T0) and immediately after (T1) standardized exercise. Metabolomic analysis of both samples was performed by 1H-NMR spectroscopy. Forty-six metabolites in serum and 62 metabolites in saliva were detected, including alcohols, amino acids, organic acids, carbohydrates and purine derivatives. Twenty-six and 14 metabolites resulted to be significantly changed between T0 and T1 in serum and saliva, respectively. The findings of 2-hydroxyisobutyrate and 3-hydroxybutyrate in serum and GABA in equine saliva, as well as their modifications following exercise, provide new insights about the physiology of exercise in athletic horses. Glycerol might represent a novel biomarker for fitness evaluation in sport horses.
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- Marilena Bazzano
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione, 93/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy; (M.B.); (E.L.); (B.T.); (F.L.)
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, 47521 Cesena, Italy;
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, 47521 Cesena, Italy;
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione, 93/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy; (M.B.); (E.L.); (B.T.); (F.L.)
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione, 93/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy; (M.B.); (E.L.); (B.T.); (F.L.)
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione, 93/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy; (M.B.); (E.L.); (B.T.); (F.L.)
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Perrone MA, Babu Dasari J, Intorcia A, Gualtieri P, Marche M, Di Luozzo M, Merra G, Bernardini S, Romeo F, Sergi D. Phenotypic classification and biochemical profile of obesity for cardiovascular prevention. GAZZETTA MEDICA ITALIANA ARCHIVIO PER LE SCIENZE MEDICHE 2020. [DOI: 10.23736/s0393-3660.20.04259-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Gardner A, Carpenter G, So PW. Salivary Metabolomics: From Diagnostic Biomarker Discovery to Investigating Biological Function. Metabolites 2020; 10:E47. [PMID: 31991929 PMCID: PMC7073850 DOI: 10.3390/metabo10020047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Revised: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Metabolomic profiling of biofluids, e.g., urine, plasma, has generated vast and ever-increasing amounts of knowledge over the last few decades. Paradoxically, metabolomic analysis of saliva, the most readily-available human biofluid, has lagged. This review explores the history of saliva-based metabolomics and summarizes current knowledge of salivary metabolomics. Current applications of salivary metabolomics have largely focused on diagnostic biomarker discovery and the diagnostic value of the current literature base is explored. There is also a small, albeit promising, literature base concerning the use of salivary metabolomics in monitoring athletic performance. Functional roles of salivary metabolites remain largely unexplored. Areas of emerging knowledge include the role of oral host-microbiome interactions in shaping the salivary metabolite profile and the potential roles of salivary metabolites in oral physiology, e.g., in taste perception. Discussion of future research directions describes the need to begin acquiring a greater knowledge of the function of salivary metabolites, a current research direction in the field of the gut metabolome. The role of saliva as an easily obtainable, information-rich fluid that could complement other gastrointestinal fluids in the exploration of the gut metabolome is emphasized.
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- Alexander Gardner
- Salivary Research, Centre for Host–Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of Dental, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London, London SE1 9RT, UK; (A.G.); (G.C.)
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental Hospital and School, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 4HR, UK
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- Salivary Research, Centre for Host–Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of Dental, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London, London SE1 9RT, UK; (A.G.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Neuroimaging, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute, London SE5 9RT, UK
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