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Huang YC, Tung CL, Ho ST, Li WS, Li S, Tung YT, Wu JH. Nutraceutical Potential of Djulis ( Chenopodium formosanum) Hull: Phytochemicals, Antioxidant Activity, and Liver Protection. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:721. [PMID: 38929160 PMCID: PMC11201270 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13060721] [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: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Djulis (Chenopodium formosanum), a traditional Taiwanese crop enriched with phenolic compounds and betalain pigments, is associated with various health benefits, including antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects. This study analysed the phytochemical content and antioxidant capacity of extracts from both the hull and kernel of Djulis. The hull extract, which contained higher levels of flavonoids and exhibited superior antioxidant activity compared to the kernel extract, was selected for further in vivo studies. These experiments showed that oral administration of the Djulis hull crude extract significantly mitigated lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute liver injury (ALI) in mice by increasing the activity of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase (GPx), reducing plasma levels of pro-inflammatory cytokine interferon gamma (IFN-γ), and enhancing liver levels of the anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-4 (IL-4). Additionally, the extract demonstrated potential in inhibiting the TLR4/NF-κB pathway, a critical signalling pathway in inflammation and apoptosis, offering insights into its protective mechanisms. These findings underscore Djulis hull's potential as a functional food ingredient for ALI prevention and propose a valuable application for agricultural by-products.
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- Yu-Chen Huang
- Graduate Institute of Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan;
- Department of Forestry, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Pathology, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi 600, Taiwan;
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- Department of Wood Based Materials and Design, National Chiayi University, Chiayi 600, Taiwan;
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- Plant Pathology Division, Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Taichung 413, Taiwan;
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- Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA;
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- Graduate Institute of Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan;
- Advanced Plant and Food Crop Biotechnology Center, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Cell Physiology and Molecular Image Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 116, Taiwan
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- Department of Forestry, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Advanced Plant and Food Crop Biotechnology Center, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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Rabelo ACS, Andrade AKDL, Costa DC. The Role of Oxidative Stress in Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preclinical Studies. Nutrients 2024; 16:1174. [PMID: 38674865 PMCID: PMC11055095 DOI: 10.3390/nu16081174] [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: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (AFLD) is characterized by the accumulation of lipids in liver cells owing to the metabolism of ethanol. This process leads to a decrease in the NAD+/NADH ratio and the generation of reactive oxygen species. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate the role of oxidative stress in AFLD. A total of 201 eligible manuscripts were included, which revealed that animals with AFLD exhibited elevated expression of CYP2E1, decreased enzymatic activity of antioxidant enzymes, and reduced levels of the transcription factor Nrf2, which plays a pivotal role in the synthesis of antioxidant enzymes. Furthermore, animals with AFLD exhibited increased levels of lipid peroxidation markers and carbonylated proteins, collectively contributing to a weakened antioxidant defense and increased oxidative damage. The liver damage in AFLD was supported by significantly higher activity of alanine and aspartate aminotransferase enzymes. Moreover, animals with AFLD had increased levels of triacylglycerol in the serum and liver, likely due to reduced fatty acid metabolism caused by decreased PPAR-α expression, which is responsible for fatty acid oxidation, and increased expression of SREBP-1c, which is involved in fatty acid synthesis. With regard to inflammation, animals with AFLD exhibited elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including TNF-a, IL-1β, and IL-6. The heightened oxidative stress, along with inflammation, led to an upregulation of cell death markers, such as caspase-3, and an increased Bax/Bcl-2 ratio. Overall, the findings of the review and meta-analysis indicate that ethanol metabolism reduces important markers of antioxidant defense while increasing inflammatory and apoptotic markers, thereby contributing to the development of AFLD.
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- Ana Carolina Silveira Rabelo
- Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto 35402-163, Brazil
- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas 37130-001, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto 35402-163, Brazil
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Li Y, Zhang Y, Tuo Y, You H, Li J, Wang L, Liu X, Ding L. Quinoa protein and its hydrolysate ameliorated DSS-induced colitis in mice by modulating intestinal microbiota and inhibiting inflammatory response. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127588. [PMID: 37875182 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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The objective of this study was to investigate the protective effects of quinoa protein (QPro) and its derived peptides (QPep) in dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice. The results demonstrated that oral administration of QPro and QPep significantly alleviated colitis symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloody stools, weight loss, as well as reduced colonic shortening, inflammatory factor release, and intestinal barrier injury. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) production rose as QPro and QPep modulated the composition of the intestinal microbiota. Western blotting results revealed that QPro and QPep also suppressed TLR4 levels and inhibited IκB-α and NF-κB phosphorylation in colon tissue, implying that the TLR4/IκB-α/NF-κB signaling pathway may be involved in the amelioration of QPro and QPep in DSS-induced colitis. These results indicate the potential of quinoa protein and its hydrolysate to serve as bioactive components in functional diets for intestinal health and to significantly lower intestinal inflammation.
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- Yiju Li
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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Dong Y, Wu Z, Gai Z, Han M. Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum BL21 ameliorates alcoholic liver disease in mice through enhancement of the hepatic antioxidant capacity and modulation of the gut microbiota. J Appl Microbiol 2023; 134:lxad251. [PMID: 37930723 DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxad251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a chronic liver injury caused by excessive alcohol consumption, could be impacted by gut-liver axis dysfunction. The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in the development and progression of ALD. Given the role of gut-liver axis dysfunction in ALD, strategies targeting gut microbiota modulation have gained interest for therapeutic interventions. Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum BL21 has shown promise in alleviating gut microbiota disturbances and metabolic regulation in high-fat diet-induced obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus models. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of BL21 on ALD mice and explore the potential mechanism by which the gut microbiota mediates the amelioration of ALD by BL21. METHODS A total of 30 mice were randomly assigned to three groups (n = 10 mice/group): a healthy control (CTL) group, an ALD group, and a BL21 group. Each group was fed a Lieber-DeCarli liquid diet with (ALD and BL21) or without alcohol (CTL). The intervention period lasted 6 weeks, after which the effects of BL21 intervention (intragastric administration of 1 billion CFU of BL21 daily) on serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels, hepatic oxidative stress, serum inflammatory cytokine levels, and gut microbiota composition in ALD mice were investigated. RESULTS Dietary BL21 reduced the ethanol-induced abnormal elevation of serum AST and ALT levels in ALD mice (P < 0.001 for both). BL21 treatment significantly attenuated alcohol-induced hepatic oxidative stress by decreasing malondialdehyde concentration and increasing superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione concentrations in the livers of ALD mice. In addition, the serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), and IL-6 were significantly lower (P < 0.001 for both), while that of IL-10 was significantly higher (P < 0.05), in the BL21 group than in the ALD group. Intestinal microbiota analysis showed an increased relative abundance of Escherichia/Shigella, Enterococcus, and Alistipes in the ALD group compared with the CTL group. BL21 intervention increased the relative abundance of Bifidobacterium and Akkermansia compared with the ALD group. CONCLUSION Dietary BL21 ameliorates ALD via enhancement of the hepatic antioxidant capacity and modulation of the gut microbiota and may therefore be a promising strategy to prevent or treat ALD.
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- Yao Dong
- Department of Research and Development, Wecare Probiotics Co., Ltd, Suzhou 215200, China
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- Department of Research and Development, Wecare Probiotics Co., Ltd, Suzhou 215200, China
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- Department of Research and Development, Wecare Probiotics Co., Ltd, Suzhou 215200, China
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- Shanghai Business School, Shanghai 200235, China
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Heya MS, García-Ponce R, Soto BAM, Verde-Star MJ, Soto-Domínguez A, García-Hernandez DG, Saucedo-Cárdenas O, Hernández-Salazar M, Guillén-Meléndez GA. Green Alternatives in Treatment of Liver Diseases: the Challenges of Traditional Medicine and Green Nanomedicine. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202300463. [PMID: 37531499 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202300463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Over the last decade, liver diseases have become a global problem, with approximately two million deaths per year. The high increase in the mortality rate of these diseases is mostly related to the limitations in the understanding of the evolutionary clinical cases of liver diseases, the low delivery of drugs in the liver, the non-specific administration of drugs, and the side effects generated at the systemic level by conventional therapeutic agents. Today it is common knowledge that phytochemicals have a high curative potential, even in the prevention and/or reversibility of liver disorders; however, even using these green molecules, researchers continue to deal with the same challenges implemented with conventional therapeutic agents, which limits the pharmacological potential of these friendly molecules. On the other hand, the latest advances in nanotechnology have proven that the use of nanocarriers as a delivery system for green active ingredients, as well as conventional ones, increases the pharmacological potential of these active ingredients due to their physicochemical characteristics (size, Zeta potential, etc.,) moldable depending on the therapeutic objective; in addition to the above, it should be noted that in recent years, nanoparticles have been developed for the specific delivery of drugs towards a specific target (stellar cells, hepatocytes, Kupffer cells), depending on the clinical state of the disease in the patient. The present review addresses the challenges of traditional medicine and green nanomedicine as alternatives in the treatment of liver diseases.
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- Michel Stephane Heya
- Faculty of Public Health and Nutrition, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Ave. Pedro de Alba S/N & Ave. Manuel L. Barragán, San Nicolas de los Garza, 66451, Nuevo León, México
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- Biological Science School, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Ave., Pedro de Alba S/N & Ave. Manuel L. Barragán, San Nicolás de los Garza, 66451, Nuevo León, México
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics., Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Francisco Villa S/N, Ex Hacienda El Canadá, Gral. Escobedo, Nuevo León, México
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- Biological Science School, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Ave., Pedro de Alba S/N & Ave. Manuel L. Barragán, San Nicolás de los Garza, 66451, Nuevo León, México
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Madero y Aguirre Pequeño S/N, Mitras Centro, 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
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- Biological Science School, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Ave., Pedro de Alba S/N & Ave. Manuel L. Barragán, San Nicolás de los Garza, 66451, Nuevo León, México
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Madero y Aguirre Pequeño S/N, Mitras Centro, 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
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- Faculty of Public Health and Nutrition, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Ave. Pedro de Alba S/N & Ave. Manuel L. Barragán, San Nicolas de los Garza, 66451, Nuevo León, México
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Madero y Aguirre Pequeño S/N, Mitras Centro, 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
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Yang X, Wang L, Cui X, Zhang J, Liang Y, Luo Z, Zhou B, Jiang Z, Yang RYH, Wu Y, Wei K, Du M, Qin S, Dai C, Zhao G. Proteomics and network pharmacology of Ganshu Nuodan capsules in the prevention of alcoholic liver disease. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1229777. [PMID: 37795374 PMCID: PMC10547213 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1229777] [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: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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Introduction Ganshu Nuodan is a liver-protecting dietary supplement composed of Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum) spore powder, Pueraria montana (Lour.) Merr. (P. montana), Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge (S. miltiorrhiza) and Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge. (A. membranaceus). However, its pharmacodynamic material basis and mechanism of action remain unknown. Methods A mouse model of acute alcohol liver disease (ALD) induced by intragastric administration of 50% alcohol was used to evaluate the hepatoprotective effect of Ganshu Nuodan. The chemical constituents of Ganshu Nuodan were comprehensively identified by UPLC-QTOF/MS, and then its pharmacodynamic material basis and potential mechanism of action were explored by proteomics and network pharmacology. Results Ganshu Nuodan could ameliorate acute ALD, which is mainly manifested in the significant reduction of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in serum and malondialdehyde (MDA) content in liver and the remarkably increase of glutathione (GSH) content and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in liver. Totally 76 chemical constituents were identified from Ganshu Nuodan by UPLC-QTOF/MS, including 21 quinones, 18 flavonoids, 11 organic acids, 7 terpenoids, 5 ketones, 4 sterols, 3 coumarins and 7 others. Three key signaling pathways were identified via proteomics studies, namely Arachidonic acid metabolism, Retinol metabolism, and HIF-1 signaling pathway respectively. Combined with network pharmacology and molecular docking, six key targets were subsequently obtained, including Ephx2, Lta4h, Map2k1, Stat3, Mtor and Dgat1. Finally, these six key targets and their related components were verified by molecular docking, which could explain the material basis of the hepatoprotective effect of Ganshu Nuodan. Conclusion Ganshu Nuodan can protect acute alcohol-induced liver injury in mice by inhibiting oxidative stress, lipid accumulation and apoptosis. Our study provides a scientific basis for the hepatoprotective effect of Ganshu Nuodan in acute ALD mice and supports its traditional application.
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- Xiaonan Yang
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Protection and Genetic Improvement, National Engineering Research Center for Southwest Endangered Medicinal Resources Development, National Center for TCM Inheritance and Innovation, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated To Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong Mental Health Center, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Protection and Genetic Improvement, National Engineering Research Center for Southwest Endangered Medicinal Resources Development, National Center for TCM Inheritance and Innovation, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, China
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Upper School, La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated To Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Protection and Genetic Improvement, National Engineering Research Center for Southwest Endangered Medicinal Resources Development, National Center for TCM Inheritance and Innovation, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Protection and Genetic Improvement, National Engineering Research Center for Southwest Endangered Medicinal Resources Development, National Center for TCM Inheritance and Innovation, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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Wang W, Xu C, Wang Q, Hussain MA, Wang C, Hou J, Jiang Z. Protective Effect of Polyphenols, Protein, Peptides, and Polysaccharides on Alcoholic Liver Disease: A Review of Research Status and Molecular Mechanisms. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023. [PMID: 37001022 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c07081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) has emerged as an important public health problem in the world. The polyphenols, protein, peptides, and polysaccharides have attracted attention for prevention or treatment of ALD. Therefore, this paper reviews the pathogenesis of ALD, the relationship between polyphenols, peptides, polysaccharides, and ALD, and expounds the mechanism of gut microbiota on protecting ALD. It is mainly found that the hydroxyl group of polyphenols endows it with antioxidation to protect ALD. The ALD protection of bioactive peptides is related to amino acid composition. The ALD protection of polysaccharides is related to the primary structure. Meanwhile, polyphenols, protein, peptides, and polysaccharides prevent or treat ALD by antioxidation, anti-inflammatory, antiapoptosis, lipid metabolism, and gut microbiota regulation. This contribution provides updated information on polyphenols, protein, peptides, and polysaccharides in response to ALD, which will not only facilitate the development of novel bioactive components but also the future application of functional food raw materials will be promoted.
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- Wan Wang
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Beidahuang Wondersun Dairy Co., Ltd., Harbin 150090, China
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- Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Science Uthal, Balochistan 90150, Pakistan
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- College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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Insight into Lotusine and Puerarin in Repairing Alcohol-Induced Metabolic Disorder Based on UPLC-MS/MS. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810385. [PMID: 36142292 PMCID: PMC9499505 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Alcohol is an essential element in human culture. However, alcoholism has contributed to numerous health issues, including alcoholic fatty liver and sudden death. We found that the alkaloid lotusine possessed hepato- and neuroprotection against alcohol injuries. Lotusine showed comparable protective effects to puerarin, a widely recognized antagonist against alcohol damage. To better understand the metabolic response to alcohol injury and antagonist molecules, we applied sensitive zebrafish and LC-ESI-MS to collect metabolites related to alcohol, puerarin and lotusine exposure. LC-MS identified 119 metabolites with important physiological roles. Differential metabolomic analysis showed that alcohol caused abnormal expression of 82 metabolites (60 up-regulated and 22 down-regulated). These differential metabolites involved 18 metabolic pathways and modules, including apoptosis, necroptosis, nucleotide and fatty acid metabolism. Puerarin reversed seven metabolite variations induced by alcohol, which were related to necroptosis and sphingolipid metabolism. Lotusine was found to repair five metabolites disorders invoked by alcohol, mainly through nucleotide metabolism and glutathione metabolism. In phenotypic bioassay, lotusine showed similar activities to puerarin in alleviating behavioral abnormalities, neuroapoptosis and hepatic lipid accumulation induced by alcohol exposure. Our findings provided a new antagonist, lotusine, for alcohol-induced damage and explored the roles in repairing abnormal metabolism.
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