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Edo GI, Mafe AN, Ali ABM, Akpoghelie PO, Yousif E, Apameio JI, Isoje EF, Igbuku UA, Garba Y, Essaghah AEA, Ahmed DS, Umar H, Ozsahin DU. Chitosan and its derivatives: A novel approach to gut microbiota modulation and immune system enhancement. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 289:138633. [PMID: 39675606 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.138633] [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: 10/08/2024] [Revised: 12/06/2024] [Accepted: 12/09/2024] [Indexed: 12/17/2024]
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Chitosan, a biopolymer derived from the deacetylation of chitin found in crustacean shells and certain fungi, has attracted considerable attention for its promising health benefits, particularly in gut microbiota maintenance and immune system modulation. This review critically examines chitosan's multifaceted role in supporting gut health and enhancing immunity, beginning with a comprehensive overview of its sources, chemical structure, and its dual function as a dietary supplement and biomaterial. Chitosan's prebiotic effects are highlighted, with a focus on its ability to selectively stimulate beneficial gut bacteria, such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus, while enhancing gut barrier integrity and inhibiting the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. The review delves deeply into chitosan's immunomodulatory mechanisms, including its impact on antigen-presenting cells, cytokine profiles, and systemic immune responses. A detailed comparative analysis assesses chitosan's efficacy relative to other prebiotics and immunomodulatory agents, examining challenges related to bioavailability and metabolic activity. Beyond its role in gut health, this review explores chitosan's potential as a dual-action agent that not only supports gut microbiota but also fortifies immune resilience. It introduces emerging research on novel chitosan derivatives, such as chitooligosaccharides, and evaluates their enhanced bioactivity for functional food applications. Special attention is given to sustainability, with an exploration of alternative, plant-based sources of chitosan and their implications for both health and environmental stewardship. Also, the review identifies new research avenues, such as the growing interest in chitosan's role in the gut-brain axis and its potential mental health benefits through microbial interactions. By addressing these innovative areas, the review aims to shift the focus from basic health effects to chitosan's broader impact on public health. The findings encourage further exploration, particularly through human trials, and emphasize chitosan's untapped potential in revolutionizing health and disease management.
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- Great Iruoghene Edo
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria; Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Taraba State University Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria
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- Department of Air Conditioning Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Warith Al-Anbiyaa University, Karbala, Iraq
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Science, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Taraba State University Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria
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- Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Biochemistry Option), Faculty of Science, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
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- Department of Information Engineering, College of Information Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Industries, Institute of Technology-Baghdad, Middle Technical University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Operational Research Centre in Healthcare, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Operational Research Centre in Healthcare, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus; Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates; Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates
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Sun S, Wang D, Dan L, Fu T, Chen J, Zhang Y, Sun J, Zou D. Dietary Anthocyanin Intake, Genetic Risk, and Incident Ulcerative Colitis: A Prospective Cohort Study. Phytother Res 2024; 38:5782-5792. [PMID: 39349990 PMCID: PMC11634818 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8341] [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: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 09/01/2024] [Indexed: 12/13/2024]
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evidence from animal experiments indicates that anthocyanin supplements can contribute to intestinal health. Nevertheless, no evidence has linked dietary anthocyanins to the prevention potential against inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in humans. We leveraged data from 188,044 IBD-free individuals (mean age 59 years; 55.2% females) from the prospective cohort UK Biobank. The anthocyanin intake was estimated using dietary information from validated 24 h dietary recalls. Incident IBD was ascertained via national health-related records. Genetic susceptibility to Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) was estimated by polygenic risk scores and further categorized into low- and high-risk groups by median value. The Cox proportional regression model was applied to estimate the hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). During the mean follow-up of 9.7 years, we documented 255 CD and 606 UC. We found that compared with participants with the lowest quartiles of anthocyanin intake, those in the highest quartiles were associated with 24% (95% CI 6%-38%, p = 0.012; p-trend = 0.003) and 35% (95% CI 16%-49%, p = 0.001; p-trend < 0.001) reduced risk of IBD and UC, respectively. The inverse associations were stronger (p-interaction = 0.022) among individuals with a high genetic risk of UC. We did not observe a significant association between anthocyanin intake and CD (p-trend = 0.536). Higher dietary anthocyanin intake was associated with reduced risk of IBD and UC, but not CD. Genetic factors may modify the influence of dietary anthocyanin on UC susceptibility, and possible mechanisms need to be further elucidated in the future.
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- Sishen Sun
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
- Centre for Global HealthZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhouChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
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- Centre for Global HealthZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhouChina
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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Shin HY, Jeong WB, Joung MY, Shin KS, Yu KW. Effects of Centella asiatica-isolated pectic polysaccharide on dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 285:138237. [PMID: 39622374 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.138237] [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: 08/28/2024] [Revised: 11/15/2024] [Accepted: 11/29/2024] [Indexed: 12/08/2024]
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Dietary supplementation of polysaccharides demonstrates strong therapeutic actions on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Centella asiatica (CA) has traditionally been used in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. However, the effects of CA-isolated pectic polysaccharides on IBD remain unknown. This study determined the effect of a CA-isolated pectic polysaccharide on IBD. The crude polysaccharide (CA-CP), isolated from a hot-water extract of CA, is a typical pectic polysaccharide composed mainly of galacturonic acid (40.6 %), galactose (27.6 %), arabinose (13.5 %), and rhamnose (8.5 %). CA-CP improved clinical symptoms in a DSS-induced colitis murine model, including weight change (9.9-12.0 %), disease activity index (31.6-51.9 %), colon length (13.2-21.5 %), and spleen weight (21.8-26.3 %). CA-CP effectively regulated the levels of inflammatory and junctional factors by mediating the MAPK and NF-κB pathways. CA-CP partially alleviated DSS-induced crypt destruction, submucosal edema, inflammatory infiltration, and mucin secretion. The content of total short-chain fatty acids increased substantially (cecum 29.8-53.7 %, feces 75.4-109.3 %) with oral CA-CP administration compared to the DSS group. Cecal microbial community analysis revealed that CA-CP administration regulated DSS-induced colitis by reducing the abundance of Escherichia (5.0-10.9 %) and Clostridium (0.3-0.4 %), while increasing the abundance of Bacteroidetes (6.8-8.5 %), Ligilactobacillus (2.7-6.0 %), and Bilophilia (0.3-0.6 %). The findings provide fundamental data for developing novel functional therapeutic agents for the prevention and treatment of colitis, using CA-isolated pectic polysaccharides. Furthermore, to the best of our knowledge, our study is the first to demonstrate the effects of pectic polysaccharides isolated from CA on IBD.
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- Hyun Young Shin
- Transdisciplinary Major in Learning Health Systems, Department of Integrated Biomedical and Life Science, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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- Major in Food & Nutrition, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungbuk 27909, Republic of Korea.
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- Corporation ChamSunJin Green Juice, Jincheon 27865, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyonggi University, Suwon 16227, Republic of Korea.
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- Major in Food & Nutrition, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungbuk 27909, Republic of Korea.
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Zeng C, Liu F, Huang Y, Liang Q, He X, Li L, Xie Y. Drosophila: An Important Model for Exploring the Pathways of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the Intestinal Tract. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:12742. [PMID: 39684456 DOI: 10.3390/ijms252312742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2024] [Revised: 11/21/2024] [Accepted: 11/24/2024] [Indexed: 12/18/2024] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic and recurring lifelong condition, the exact etiology of which remains obscure. However, an increasing corpus of research underscores the pivotal role of cellular signaling pathways in both the instigation and management of intestinal inflammation. Drosophila, owing to its prodigious offspring, abbreviated life cycle, and the conservation of signaling pathways with mammals, among other advantages, has become a model organism for IBD research. This review will expound on the feasibility of utilizing Drosophila as an IBD model, comparing its intestinal architecture with that of mammals, its inflammatory responses, and signaling pathways. Furthermore, it will deliberate on the role of natural products across various biological models of IBD pathways, elucidating the viability of fruit flies as IBD models and the modus operandi of cellular signaling pathways in the context of IBD.
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- Chuisheng Zeng
- Institute of Bioinformatics, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing 400065, China
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing 400065, China
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing 400065, China
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing 400065, China
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing 400065, China
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing 400065, China
- Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing 400065, China
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing 400065, China
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Liu M, Wang Y, Xu X, Guan G, Zhang S, Zhu S, Liu Y, Zhu Y, Duan X. p-hydroxy benzaldehyde attenuates intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction caused by colitis via activating the HNF-1β/SLC26A3 pathway. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1448863. [PMID: 39650157 PMCID: PMC11622497 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1448863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 11/04/2024] [Indexed: 12/11/2024] Open
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Background Intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction is intricately linked to the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis (UC). Dietary interventions that bolster intestinal epithelial barrier function can effectively thwart UC onset. Our prior research revealed that p-Hydroxy benzaldehyde (HD), a phenolic compound from Nostoc commune (an edible cyanobacterium), markedly upregulated the expression of E-cadherin, a pivotal protein in intestinal mucosa, thereby mitigating mucosal damage in mice afflicted with dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis. Nevertheless, the precise molecular mechanisms underpinning HD's ameliorative effects on intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction remain elusive. Methods Dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced colitis mouse model was established, and the successful establishment of the model was determined by evaluating the changes in body weight, disease activity index (DAI), colonic histopathology, and white blood cell count. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observed the ultrastructural changes of intestinal villi. The levels of inflammatory factors ( IFN-γ IL-13 ) and intestinal permeability indicators (FITC-Dextran, DAO, ET, and D-LA ) were detected by Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Western blotting (WB) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) were used to detect the expression of intestinal barrier integrity-related factors such as tight junction protein TJs (ZO-1, occludin) and adhesion junction protein AJs (E-cadherin). Furthermore, WB, Pull-down assay, drug affinity reaction target stability (DARTS) assay, molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation were used to determine the potential target and molecular mechanism of HD. Results HD intervention significantly alleviated the symptoms of colitis mice, inhibited the weight loss and colon shortening, reduced DAI score and colon pathological score, maintained the ultrastructure of intestinal villi in colon tissue, and significantly reduced the inflammatory factors IFN-γ, IL-13 and the number of white blood cells in colon tissue of colitis mice. HD could also reduce the levels of FITC-Dextran, DAO, ET, and D-LA and increase the expression of ZO-1, occludin, and E-cadherin in the colonic tissues of colitis mice, thereby maintaining the impaired intestinal barrier function caused by colitis. Mechanically, HD augmented the expression of hepatocyte nuclear factor 1β (HNF-1β) and DRA. Adeno-associated virus (AAV)-HNF-1β shRNA or Lentivirus-mediated HNF-1β knockdown effectively abolished HD-induced intestinal barrier protection, as well as the promotion of solute carrier family 26 member 3 (SLC26A3) expression levels. SLC26A3 siRNA effectively reversed the inhibition of intestinal permeability by HD. Pull-down assay, DARTS analysis, molecular docking, and MD results showed high binding strength, interaction efficiency and remarkable stability between HNF-1β and HD. Conclusion This study elucidates HD's role in forestalling intestinal epithelial barrier disruption under colitis conditions. Mechanistic investigations revealed that HD fortifies TJs and AJs expression via the HNF-1β/SLC26A3 pathway, thus preserving the lower intestinal epithelial barrier's integrity in UC.
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- Meng Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China
- School of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
- School of Biomedical Industry, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
- School of Biomedical Industry, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
- School of Biomedical Industry, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China
- School of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
- School of Biomedical Industry, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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De Cecco F, Franceschelli S, Panella V, Maggi MA, Bisti S, Bravo Nuevo A, D’Ardes D, Cipollone F, Speranza L. Biological Response of Treatment with Saffron Petal Extract on Cytokine-Induced Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in the Caco-2/Human Leukemia Monocytic Co-Culture Model. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:1257. [PMID: 39456510 PMCID: PMC11504373 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13101257] [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: 09/23/2024] [Revised: 10/10/2024] [Accepted: 10/14/2024] [Indexed: 10/28/2024] Open
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The pathogenesis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) involves complex mechanisms, including immune dysregulation, gut microbiota imbalances, oxidative stress, and defects in the gastrointestinal mucosal barrier. Current treatments for IBD often have significant limitations and adverse side effects, prompting a search for alternative therapeutic strategies. Natural products with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties have demonstrated potential for IBD management. There is increasing interest in exploring food industry waste as a source of bioactive molecules with healthcare applications. In this study, a co-culture system of Caco-2 cells and PMA-differentiated THP-1 macrophages was used to simulate the human intestinal microenvironment. Inflammation was induced using TNF-α and IFN-γ, followed by treatment with Saffron Petal Extract (SPE). The results demonstrated that SPE significantly attenuated oxidative stress and inflammation by downregulating the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators such as iNOS, COX-2, IL-1β, and IL-6 via modulation of the NF-κB pathway. Given that NF-κB is a key regulator of macrophage-driven inflammation, our findings support further investigation of SPE as a potential complementary therapeutic agent for IBD treatment.
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- Federica De Cecco
- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (F.D.C.); (V.P.); (D.D.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (F.D.C.); (V.P.); (D.D.); (F.C.)
- Uda-TechLab, Research Center, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (F.D.C.); (V.P.); (D.D.); (F.C.)
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- National Institute of Biostructure and Biosystem (INBB), V. le Medaglie D’Oro 305, 00136 Roma, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), 4170 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131, USA;
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (F.D.C.); (V.P.); (D.D.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (F.D.C.); (V.P.); (D.D.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (F.D.C.); (V.P.); (D.D.); (F.C.)
- Uda-TechLab, Research Center, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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Panaro MA, Budriesi R, Calvello R, Cianciulli A, Mattioli LB, Corazza I, Rotondo NP, Porro C, Lamonaca A, Ferraro V, Muraglia M, Corbo F, Clodoveo ML, Monaci L, Cavalluzzi MM, Lentini G. Lentil Waste Extracts for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Symptoms Control: Anti-Inflammatory and Spasmolytic Effects. Nutrients 2024; 16:3327. [PMID: 39408293 PMCID: PMC11478658 DOI: 10.3390/nu16193327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2024] [Revised: 09/25/2024] [Accepted: 09/26/2024] [Indexed: 10/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES In the contest of agro-industrial waste valorization, we focused our attention on lentil seed coats as a source of health-promoting phytochemicals possibly useful in managing inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), usually characterized by inflammation and altered intestinal motility. METHODS Both traditional (maceration) and innovative microwave-assisted extractions were performed using green solvents, and the anti-inflammatory and spasmolytic activities of the so-obtained extracts were determined through in vitro and ex vivo assays, respectively. RESULTS The extract obtained through the microwave-assisted procedure using ethyl acetate as the extraction solvent (BEVa) proved to be the most useful in inflammation and intestinal motility management. In LPS-activated Caco-2 cells, BEVa down-regulated TLR4 expression, reduced iNOS expression and the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-1 production, and upregulated the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 production, thus positively affecting cell inflammatory responses. Moreover, a significant decrease in the longitudinal and circular tones of the guinea pig ileum, with a reduction of transit speed and pain at the ileum level, together with reduced transit speed, pain, and muscular tone at the colon level, was observed with BEVa. HPLC separation combined with an Orbitrap-based high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) technique indicated that 7% of all the identified metabolites were endowed with proven anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic activities, among which niacinamide, apocynin, and p-coumaric acid were the most abundant. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that lentil hull extract consumption could contribute to overall intestinal health maintenance, with BEVa possibly representing a dietary supplementation and a promising approach to treating intestinal barrier dysfunction.
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- Maria Antonietta Panaro
- Department of Biosciences, Biotechnologies and Environment, University of Bari, 70125 Bari, Italy; (M.A.P.); (R.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Food Chemistry and Nutraceutical Lab, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (R.B.); (L.B.M.)
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- Department of Biosciences, Biotechnologies and Environment, University of Bari, 70125 Bari, Italy; (M.A.P.); (R.C.)
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- Department of Biosciences, Biotechnologies and Environment, University of Bari, 70125 Bari, Italy; (M.A.P.); (R.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Food Chemistry and Nutraceutical Lab, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (R.B.); (L.B.M.)
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy—Drug Sciences, University Aldo Moro-Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy; (N.P.R.); (V.F.); (M.M.); (F.C.); (G.L.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy;
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- Institute of Sciences of Food Production, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISPA), 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.L.); (L.M.)
- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences, University Aldo Moro-Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy—Drug Sciences, University Aldo Moro-Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy; (N.P.R.); (V.F.); (M.M.); (F.C.); (G.L.)
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- Department of Pharmacy—Drug Sciences, University Aldo Moro-Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy; (N.P.R.); (V.F.); (M.M.); (F.C.); (G.L.)
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- Department of Pharmacy—Drug Sciences, University Aldo Moro-Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy; (N.P.R.); (V.F.); (M.M.); (F.C.); (G.L.)
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- Institute of Sciences of Food Production, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISPA), 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.L.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy—Drug Sciences, University Aldo Moro-Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy; (N.P.R.); (V.F.); (M.M.); (F.C.); (G.L.)
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- Department of Pharmacy—Drug Sciences, University Aldo Moro-Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy; (N.P.R.); (V.F.); (M.M.); (F.C.); (G.L.)
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Yang D, Ge T, Zhou J, Li H, Zhang Y. Aloe-emodin alleviates inflammatory bowel disease in mice by modulating intestinal microbiome homeostasis via the IL-4/IL-13 axis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e34932. [PMID: 39157379 PMCID: PMC11328045 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024] Open
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Introduction Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a global health concern. Aloe-emodin (AE) has diverse pharmacological benefits, including anti-inflammatory effects. However, its role in IBD remains unclear, prompting our investigation of its regulatory effects and mechanisms in an IBD mouse model. Methods We studied the therapeutic efficacy of AE in alleviating symptoms and modulating cytokine secretion in a murine model of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis. BALB/c mice were administered DSS to induce colitis and were subsequently treated with varying doses of AE. Changes in body weight, fecal lipocalin-2 (LCN2) levels, colon tissue histology, and serum cytokine concentrations were evaluated to assess the effects of AE treatment. Additionally, 16 S rRNA sequencing was used to analyze alterations in the composition of the gut microbiota following AE intervention. Finally, the database was used to analyze the signaling pathways associated with IBD in AE and to detect the expression levels of interleukin (IL)-4 pathway using real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR. Exogenous IL-4 was used in rescue experiments to observe its effects on the disease process of IBD under AE regulation. Results AE treatment resulted in a dose-dependent mitigation of weight loss, reduction in fecal LCN2 levels, and amelioration of histological damage in DSS-induced colitis in mice. The levels of superoxide dismutase and catalase increased, whereas malondialdehyde decreased following AE treatment, indicating a dose-dependent alleviation of colitis symptoms. Furthermore, AE administration attenuated the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-17, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and chemokine ligand 1, while promoting the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines IL-4 and IL-13. Analysis of the gut microbiota revealed that AE effectively suppressed the overgrowth of colitis-associated bacterial species and restored microbial homeostasis. Finally, we found that overexpression of IL-4 was able to reverse the therapeutic effect of AE for DSS-induced IBD. Conclusion AE shows promise in alleviating colitis severity, influencing inflammatory cytokines, and modulating the gut microbiota in an IBD mouse model via the IL-4/IL-13 pathway, suggesting its potential as a natural IBD remedy.
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, NO.6 Zhenhua East Road, Haizhou District, Lianyungang, 222061, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, NO.6 Zhenhua East Road, Haizhou District, Lianyungang, 222061, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, NO.6 Zhenhua East Road, Haizhou District, Lianyungang, 222061, Jiangsu, China
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Edens R, Gutierrez A, Engevik MA. Exploring the use of panaxynol from American ginseng to combat intestinal inflammation and colon cancer. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 2024; 327:G120-G122. [PMID: 38915278 DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00135.2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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- Rachel Edens
- Department of Regenerative Medicine & Cell Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine & Cell Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine & Cell Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Song J, Liu Y, Guo Y, Yuan M, Zhong W, Tang J, Guo Y, Guo L. Therapeutic effects of tetrandrine in inflammatory diseases: a comprehensive review. Inflammopharmacology 2024; 32:1743-1757. [PMID: 38568399 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-024-01452-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Inflammation can be triggered by any factor. The primary pathological manifestations can be summarized as the deterioration, exudation, and proliferation of local tissues, which can cause systemic damage in severe cases. Inflammatory lesions are primarily localized but may interact with body systems to cause provocative storms, parenchymal organ lesions, vascular and central nervous system necrosis, and other pathologic responses. Tetrandrine (TET) is a bisbenzylquinoline alkaloid extracted from the traditional Chinese herbal medicine Stephania tetrandra, which has been shown to have significant efficacy in inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis, nephritis, etc., through NF-κB, MAPK, ERK, and STAT3 signaling pathways. TET can regulate the body's imbalanced metabolic pathways, reverse the inflammatory process, reduce other pathological damage caused by inflammation, and prevent the vicious cycle. More importantly, TET does not disrupt body's normal immune function while clearing the body's inflammatory state. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to its dosage and duration during treatment to avoid unexpected side effects caused by a long half-life. In summary, TET has a promising future in treating inflammatory diseases. The author reviews current therapeutic studies of TET in inflammatory conditions to provide some ideas for subsequent anti-inflammatory studies of TET.
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- Jiawen Song
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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Gu H, Tian Y, Xia J, Deng X, Chen J, Jian T, Ma J. Li-Hong Tang alleviates dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis by regulating NRF2/HO-1 signaling pathway and gut microbiota. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1413666. [PMID: 38873425 PMCID: PMC11169665 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1413666] [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: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Introduction Ulcerative colitis (UC) is marked by recurring inflammation. Existing treatments are ineffective and may have toxic side effects. Thus, new therapeutic agents are urgently needed. We studied the botanical formula "Li-Hong Tang (LHT)", which contains two main ingredients, Salvia plebeia R. Br and Rhodiola crenulata (Hook. f. et Thoms.) H. Ohba. In this study, we aimed to identify the effects of LHT on UC and explore its potential mechanism. Methods LHT was analyzed using a mass spectrometer (MS). DSS at a dose of 2.5% was utilized to develop UC in mice. The administered groups received low, medium, and high dosages (0.32 g/kg, 0.64 g/kg, and 1.28 g/kg) of LHT and the positive medication, sulfasalazine (0.2 g/kg), respectively. Body weight, disease activity index (DAI) score, colon length, spleen index, serum myeloperoxidase (MPO), nitric oxide (NO), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and inflammatory factor concentrations were monitored. The expression of NRF2 and HO-1 in colonic tissues was evaluated by immunohistochemistry. 16S rDNA sequencing was employed to investigate alterations in the gut microbiota of the mice, aiming to elucidate the extent of LHT's impact. Results LHT may ameliorate DSS-induced colitis in mice by lowering inflammation, reducing oxidative stress, restoring the intestinal barrier, and influencing the NRF2/HO-1 pathway. Moreover, LHT treatment exhibited a regulatory effect on the gut microbiota, characterized by elevated levels of Patescibacteria, Verrucomicrobiota, Candidatus_Saccharimonas, Lactobacillus, and Ligilactobacillus levels while decreasing Oscillibacter and Colidextribacter levels. Further study indicated that MPO, NO, and inflammatory factors were positively correlated with Oscillibacter, Colidextribacter, Escherichia-Shigella, Anaerostines, and negatively with Lactobacillus, Clostridiales_unclassified, Candidatus_Saccharimonas, and Patescibacteria. Furthermore, colony network analysis revealed that Lactobacillus was negatively associated with Oscillibacter and Colidextribacter, whereas Oscillibacter was positively related to Colidextribacter. Conclusion LHT protects against DSS-induced mice by inhibiting the inflammatory response, oxidative stress, and mucosal injury. The protective role may involve regulating the NRF2/HO-1 signaling pathway and gut microbiota.
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- Hong Gu
- Jiangyin Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangyin, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for the Research and Utilization of Plant Resources, Institute of Botany, Jiangsu Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangyin Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangyin, China
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- Jiangyin Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangyin, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for the Research and Utilization of Plant Resources, Institute of Botany, Jiangsu Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for the Research and Utilization of Plant Resources, Institute of Botany, Jiangsu Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangyin Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangyin, China
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Reale M, Costantini E, Aielli L, Rienzo AD, Biase GD, Stefano AD, Cacciatore I. Exploring the therapeutic potential of cinnamoyl derivatives in attenuating inflammation in lipopolysaccharide-induced Caco-2 cells. Future Med Chem 2024; 16:1395-1411. [PMID: 39190472 DOI: 10.1080/17568919.2024.2351293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024] Open
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Aim: In gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) exacerbates gut-barrier dysfunction and inflammation. Cinnamoyl derivatives show potential in mitigating LPS-induced inflammation.Materials & methods: We assessed intestinal epithelial barrier function using Trans-epithelial electrical resistance values and measured inflammatory mediators through real-time PCR and ELISA in Caco-2 cells.Results: LPS treatment increased IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, PGE2 and TRL4 expression in Caco-2 cells. Pre-treatment with DM1 (1 or 10 μM) effectively countered LPS-induced TLR4 overexpression and reduced IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α and PGE2 levels.Conclusion: DM1 holds promise in regulating inflammation and maintaining intestinal integrity by suppressing TLR4 and inflammatory mediators in Caco-2 cells. These findings suggest a potential therapeutic avenue for GI diseases.
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- Marcella Reale
- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine & Dentistry, University "G. d'Annunzio", Via dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine & Aging Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio", Via dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine & Dentistry, University "G. d'Annunzio", Via dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio", Via dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio", Via dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio", Via dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio", Via dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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Peng X, Yang Y, Zhong R, Yang Y, Yan F, Liang N, Yuan S. Zinc and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: From Clinical Study to Animal Experiment. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04193-6. [PMID: 38805169 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04193-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract (GI) with a high incidence rate globally, and IBD patients are often accompanied by zinc deficiency. This review aims to summarize the potential therapeutic value of zinc supplementation in IBD clinical patients and animal models. Zinc supplementation can relieve the severity of IBD especially in patients with zinc deficiency. The clinical severity of IBD were mainly evaluated through some scoring methods involving clinical performance, endoscopic observation, blood biochemistry, and pathologic biopsy. Through conducting animal experiments, it has been found that zinc plays an important role in alleviating clinical symptoms and improving pathological lesions. In both clinical observation and animal experiment of IBD, the therapeutic mechanisms of zinc interventions have been found to be related to immunomodulation, intestinal epithelial repair, and gut microbiota's balance. Furthermore, the antioxidant activity of zinc was clarified in animal experiment. Appropriate zinc supplementation is beneficial for IBD therapy, and the present evidence highlights that alleviating zinc-deficient status can effectively improve the severity of clinical symptoms in IBD patients and animal models.
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- Xi Peng
- School of Pharmacy, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu, 610106, Sichuan, China
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- School of Life Sciences, China West Normal University, Nanchong, 637001, Sichuan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu, 610106, Sichuan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu, 610106, Sichuan, China
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- Geriatric Diseases Institute of Chengdu, Department of Geriatrics, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nanomedicine, CAS Key Lab for Health Informatics, Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Nanomedicine and Nanoformulations, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, China West Normal University, Nanchong, 637001, Sichuan, China.
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Cheng N, Wang X, Zhou Y, Zhao X, Chen M, Zhao H, Cao W. Schisandra chinensis Bee Pollen Ameliorates Colitis in Mice by Modulating Gut Microbiota and Regulating Treg/Th17 Balance. Foods 2024; 13:585. [PMID: 38397562 PMCID: PMC10887782 DOI: 10.3390/foods13040585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Colitis is a chronic disease associated with alterations in the composition of gut microbiota. Schisandra chinensis bee pollen extract (SCPE) has been proved to be rich in phenolic compounds and effective in modulating gut microbiota, but its effect on colitis and the underlying mechanism remains unclear. This study investigates the relationship between colitis amelioration and the gut microbiota regulation of SCPE via fecal microbial transplantation (FMT). The results showed that administration of 20.4 g/kg BW of SCPE could primely ameliorate colitis induced by dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) in mice, showing as more integration of colon tissue structure and the colonic epithelial barrier, as well as lower oxidative stress and inflammation levels compared with colitis mice. Moreover, SCPE supplement restored the balance of T regulatory (Treg) cells and T helper 17 (Th17) cells. Gut microbiota analysis showed SCPE treatment could reshape the gut microbiota balance and improve the abundance of gut microbiota, especially the beneficial bacteria (Akkermansia and Lactobacillus) related to the production of short-chain fatty acids and the regulation of immunity. Most importantly, the protection of 20.4 g/kg BW of SCPE on colitis can be perfectly transmitted by fecal microbiota. Therefore, the gut microbiota-SCFAS-Treg/Th17 axis can be the main mechanism for SCPE to ameliorate colitis. This study suggests that SCPE can be a new promising functional food for prevention and treatment of colitis by reshaping gut microbiota and regulating gut immunity.
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- Ni Cheng
- College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (N.C.); (X.W.); (H.Z.)
- Bee Product Research Center of Shaanxi Province, Xi’an 710065, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (N.C.); (X.W.); (H.Z.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (N.C.); (X.W.); (H.Z.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (N.C.); (X.W.); (H.Z.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (N.C.); (X.W.); (H.Z.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (N.C.); (X.W.); (H.Z.)
- Bee Product Research Center of Shaanxi Province, Xi’an 710065, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (N.C.); (X.W.); (H.Z.)
- Bee Product Research Center of Shaanxi Province, Xi’an 710065, China
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Gandhi GR, Mohana T, Athesh K, Hillary VE, Vasconcelos ABS, Farias de Franca MN, Montalvão MM, Ceasar SA, Jothi G, Sridharan G, Gurgel RQ, Xu B. Anti-inflammatory natural products modulate interleukins and their related signaling markers in inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review. J Pharm Anal 2023; 13:1408-1428. [PMID: 38223446 PMCID: PMC10785269 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2023.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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This review aims to identify in vivo studies investigating the potential of plant substances and their natural molecules in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Specifically, the objective is to examine the impact of these substances on interleukins and other key inflammatory signaling markers. Relevant articles published up to December 2022 were identified through a search of the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase databases. The search used keywords including "inflammatory bowel disease", "medicinal plants", "natural molecules", "anti-inflammatory", and "ulcerative colitis", and identified 1,878 potentially relevant articles, of which 89 were included in this review after completion of the selection process. This study provides preclinical data on natural products (NPs) that can potentially treat IBD, including ulcerative colitis. The main actions of these NPs relate to their effects on nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), the Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) signaling pathway, the regulation of T helper 17/regulatory T cells balance, and oxidative stress. The ability of these NPs to inhibit intestinal inflammation appears to be dependent on lowering levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-17, via the Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK)1, NF-κβ-p65, and STAT3 pathways. In addition, NPs were shown to reduce oxidative stress and the severity of ulcerative colitis, as well as increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes. These actions suggest that NPs represent a promising treatment for IBD, and potentially have greater efficacy and safety than current treatments.
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- Gopalsamy Rajiv Gandhi
- Division of Phytochemistry and Drug Design, Department of Biosciences, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kalamaserry, Kochi, 683104, Kerala, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital (MAHER), Maduravoyal, 600095, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, 620005, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Division of Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Department of Biosciences, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kalamaserry, Kochi, 683104, Kerala, India
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- Laboratory of Biology and Immunology of Cancer and Leishmania, Department of Morphology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biology and Immunology of Cancer and Leishmania, Department of Morphology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences (PPGCS), Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), Campus Prof. João Cardoso Nascimento, Aracaju, CEP 49060.108, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biology and Immunology of Cancer and Leishmania, Department of Morphology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences (PPGCS), Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), Campus Prof. João Cardoso Nascimento, Aracaju, CEP 49060.108, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Division of Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Department of Biosciences, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kalamaserry, Kochi, 683104, Kerala, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, 620005, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, 620005, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences (PPGCS), Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), Campus Prof. João Cardoso Nascimento, Aracaju, CEP 49060.108, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Programme of Food Science and Technology, Department of Life Sciences, BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong, 519087, China
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Yang Y, Xiao G, Cheng P, Zeng J, Liu Y. Protective Application of Chinese Herbal Compounds and Formulae in Intestinal Inflammation in Humans and Animals. Molecules 2023; 28:6811. [PMID: 37836654 PMCID: PMC10574200 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28196811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Intestinal inflammation is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder with uncertain pathophysiology and causation that has significantly impacted both the physical and mental health of both people and animals. An increasing body of research has demonstrated the critical role of cellular signaling pathways in initiating and managing intestinal inflammation. This review focuses on the interactions of three cellular signaling pathways (TLR4/NF-κB, PI3K-AKT, MAPKs) with immunity and gut microbiota to explain the possible pathogenesis of intestinal inflammation. Traditional medicinal drugs frequently have drawbacks and negative side effects. This paper also summarizes the pharmacological mechanism and application of Chinese herbal compounds (Berberine, Sanguinarine, Astragalus polysaccharide, Curcumin, and Cannabinoids) and formulae (Wumei Wan, Gegen-Qinlian decoction, Banxia xiexin decoction) against intestinal inflammation. We show that the herbal compounds and formulae may influence the interactions among cell signaling pathways, immune function, and gut microbiota in humans and animals, exerting their immunomodulatory capacity and anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. This demonstrates their strong potential to improve gut inflammation. We aim to promote herbal medicine and apply it to multispecies animals to achieve better health.
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- Yang Yang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410125, China; (Y.Y.); (G.X.); (P.C.)
- Hunan Key Laboratory, Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Changsha 410125, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410125, China; (Y.Y.); (G.X.); (P.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410125, China; (Y.Y.); (G.X.); (P.C.)
- Hunan Key Laboratory, Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Changsha 410125, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410125, China; (Y.Y.); (G.X.); (P.C.)
- Hunan Key Laboratory, Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Changsha 410125, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410125, China; (Y.Y.); (G.X.); (P.C.)
- Hunan Key Laboratory, Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Changsha 410125, China
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Semwal P, Rauf A, Simal-Gandara J. Editorial: High altitude medicinal plants and their bioactive compounds for the prevention of oxidative stress-induced diseases and disorders. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1257018. [PMID: 37637424 PMCID: PMC10455937 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1257018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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- Prabhakar Semwal
- Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, India
- Research and Development Cell, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Analytical Chemistry and Food Science Department, Faculty of Science, Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Vigo, Spain
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Lee SH, Kim HR, Noh EM, Park JY, Kwak MS, Jung YJ, Yang HJ, Ryu MS, Seo HY, Jang H, Kim SY, Park MH. Anti-Inflammatory Effect and Signaling Mechanism of Glycine max Hydrolyzed with Enzymes from Bacillus velezensis KMU01 in a Dextran-Sulfate-Sodium-Induced Colitis Mouse Model. Nutrients 2023; 15:3029. [PMID: 37447355 DOI: 10.3390/nu15133029] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect that Glycine max hydrolyzed with enzymes from Bacillus velezensis KMU01 has on dextran-sulfate-sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice. Hydrolysis improves functional health through the bioconversion of raw materials and increase in intestinal absorption rate and antioxidants. Therefore, G. max was hydrolyzed in this study using a food-derived microorganism, and its anti-inflammatory effect was observed. Enzymatically hydrolyzed G. max (EHG) was orally administered once daily for four weeks before DSS treatment. Colitis was induced in mice through the consumption of 5% (w/v) DSS in drinking water for eight days. The results showed that EHG treatment significantly alleviated DSS-induced body weight loss and decreased the disease activity index and colon length. In addition, EHG markedly reduced tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6 production, and increased that of IL-10. EHG improved DSS-induced histological changes and intestinal epithelial barrier integrity in mice. Moreover, we found that the abundance of 15 microorganisms changed significantly; that of Proteobacteria and Escherichia coli, which are upregulated in patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, decreased after EHG treatment. These results suggest that EHG has a protective effect against DSS-induced colitis and is a potential candidate for colitis treatment.
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- Seung-Hyeon Lee
- Jeonju AgroBio-Materials Institute, Wonjangdong-gil 111-27, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54810, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Jeonju AgroBio-Materials Institute, Wonjangdong-gil 111-27, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54810, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Jeonju AgroBio-Materials Institute, Wonjangdong-gil 111-27, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54810, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Jeonju AgroBio-Materials Institute, Wonjangdong-gil 111-27, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54810, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Kookmin Bio Co., Ltd., 303, Cheonjam-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si 55069, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Kookmin Bio Co., Ltd., 303, Cheonjam-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si 55069, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Microbial Institute for Fermentation Industry, Minsokmaeul-gil 61-27, Sunchang 56048, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Microbial Institute for Fermentation Industry, Minsokmaeul-gil 61-27, Sunchang 56048, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Jeonbuk Institute for Food-Bioindustry, Wonjangdong-gil 111-18, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54810, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Jeonbuk Institute for Food-Bioindustry, Wonjangdong-gil 111-18, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54810, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Jeonju AgroBio-Materials Institute, Wonjangdong-gil 111-27, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54810, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Jeonju AgroBio-Materials Institute, Wonjangdong-gil 111-27, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54810, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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Surma S, Sahebkar A, Banach M. Nutrition, Nutraceuticals and Bioactive Compounds in the Prevention and Fight against Inflammation. Nutrients 2023; 15:2629. [PMID: 37299592 PMCID: PMC10255072 DOI: 10.3390/nu15112629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Chronic low-grade systemic inflammation is a key factor involved in the pathogenesis of many diseases and their complications (Figure 1) [...].
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- Stanisław Surma
- Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Medyków 18, 40-752 Katowice, Poland;
- Polish Lipid Association (PoLA), Sterlinga 27/29/205, 90-212 Lodz, Poland
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran;
- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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- Polish Lipid Association (PoLA), Sterlinga 27/29/205, 90-212 Lodz, Poland
- Department of Preventive Cardiology and Lipidology, Medical University of Lodz (MUL), Rzgowska 281/289, 93-338 Lodz, Poland
- Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Zielona Gora, Zyty 28, 65-417 Zielona Gora, Poland
- Department of Cardiology and Congenital Diseases of Adults, Polish Mother’s Memorial Hospital Research Institute (PMMHRI), Rzgowska 281/289, 93-338 Lodz, Poland
- Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe St, Carnegie 565-G, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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Zhou Y, Wang D, Duan H, Zhou S, Guo J, Yan W. The Potential of Natural Oils to Improve Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15112606. [PMID: 37299569 DOI: 10.3390/nu15112606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic intestinal inflammatory disorder that includes ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), the exact cause of which is still unknown. Numerous studies have confirmed that diet is one of the major environmental factors associated with IBD, as it can regulate the gut microbiota and reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Since the consumption of oil is essential in the diet, improving IBD through oil has potential. In this article, we first briefly reviewed the current treatment methods for IBD and introduce the role of natural oils in improving inflammatory diseases. We then focused on the recent discovery of the role of natural oils in the prevention and treatment of IBD and summarized their main mechanisms of action. The results showed that the anti-inflammatory activity of oils derived from different plants and animals has been validated in various experimental animal models. These oils are capable of improving the intestinal homeostasis in IBD animal models through multiple mechanisms, including modulation of the gut microbiota, protection of the intestinal barrier, reduction in colonic inflammation, improvement in oxidative stress levels in the intestine, and regulation of immune homeostasis. Therefore, dietary or topical use of natural oils may have potential therapeutic effects on IBD. However, currently, only a few clinical trials support the aforementioned conclusions. This review emphasized the positive effects of natural oils on IBD and encouraged more clinical trials to provide more reliable evidence on the improvement of human IBD by natural oils as functional substances.
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- Yaxi Zhou
- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, No. 18, Xili District 3, Fatou, Beijing 100023, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, 197 North Tucheng West Road, Beijing 100023, China
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- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, No. 18, Xili District 3, Fatou, Beijing 100023, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, 197 North Tucheng West Road, Beijing 100023, China
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- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, No. 18, Xili District 3, Fatou, Beijing 100023, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, 197 North Tucheng West Road, Beijing 100023, China
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- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, No. 18, Xili District 3, Fatou, Beijing 100023, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, 197 North Tucheng West Road, Beijing 100023, China
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- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, No. 18, Xili District 3, Fatou, Beijing 100023, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, 197 North Tucheng West Road, Beijing 100023, China
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- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, No. 18, Xili District 3, Fatou, Beijing 100023, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, 197 North Tucheng West Road, Beijing 100023, China
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