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Nogueira MS, Sanchez SC, Milne CE, Amin W, Thomas SJ, Milne GL. Resolvins D5 and D1 undergo phase II metabolism by uridine 5'-diphospho-glucuronosyltransferases. Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat 2024; 174:106870. [PMID: 39038698 DOI: 10.1016/j.prostaglandins.2024.106870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) are oxidized lipid mediators that have been shown to resolve inflammation in cellular and animal models as well as humans. SPMs and their biological precursors are even commercially available as dietary supplements. It has been understood for more than forty years that pro-inflammatory oxidized lipid mediators, including prostaglandins and leukotrienes, are rapidly inactivated via metabolism. Studies on the metabolism of SPMs are, however, limited. Herein, we report that resolvin D5 (RvD5) and resolvin D1 (RvD1), well-studied SPMs, are readily metabolized by human liver microsomes (HLM) to glucuronide conjugated metabolites. We further show that this transformation is catalyzed by specific uridine 5'-diphospho-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) isoforms. Additionally, we demonstrate that RvD5 and RvD1 metabolism by HLM is influenced by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which can act as UGT inhibitors through cyclooxygenase-independent mechanisms. The results from these studies highlight the importance of considering metabolism, as well as factors that influence metabolic enzymes, when seeking to quantify SPMs in vivo.
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- Marina S Nogueira
- Division of Epidemiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232-6602, USA
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232-6602, USA
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232-6602, USA
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232-6602, USA
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232-6602, USA.
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Duailibe JBB, Viau CM, Saffi J, Fernandes SA, Porawski M. Protective effect of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on hepatorenal syndrome in rats. World J Nephrol 2024; 13:95627. [PMID: 39351184 PMCID: PMC11439093 DOI: 10.5527/wjn.v13.i3.95627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is the most prevalent form of acute kidney injury in cirrhotic patients. It is characterized by reduced renal blood flow and represents the most severe complication in cirrhotic patients with advanced disease. Previous research has indicated that antioxidants can delay the onset of a hyperdynamic circulatory state in cirrhosis and improve renal function in HRS patients. Regular omega-3 supplementation has significantly reduced the risk of liver disease. This supplementation could represent an additional therapy for individuals with HRS. AIM To evaluated the antioxidant effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on the kidneys of cirrhotic rats. METHODS Secondary biliary cirrhosis was induced in rats by biliary duct ligation (BDL) for 28 d. We used 24 male Wistar rats divided into the following groups: I (control); II (treated with omega-3, 1 g/kg of body weight); III (BDL treated with omega-3, 1 g/kg of body weight); and IV (BDL without treatment). The animals were killed by overdose of anesthetic; the kidneys were dissected, removed, frozen in liquid nitrogen, and stored in a freezer at -80℃ for later analysis. We evaluated oxidative stress, nitric oxide (NO) metabolites, DNA damage by the comet assay, cell viability test, and apoptosis in the kidneys. Data were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance, and means were compared using the Tukey test, with P ≤ 0.05. RESULTS Omega-3 significantly decreased the production of reactive oxygen species (P < 0.001) and lipoperoxidation in the kidneys of cirrhotic rats treated with omega-3 (P < 0.001). The activity of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase and catalase increased in the BDL+omega-3 group compared to the BDL group (P < 0.01). NO production, DNA damage, and caspase-9 cleavage decreased significantly in the omega-3-treated BDL group. There was an increase in mitochondrial electrochemical potential (P < 0.001) in BDL treated with omega-3 compared to BDL. No changes in the cell survival index in HRS with omega-3 compared to the control group (P > 0.05) were observed. CONCLUSION The study demonstrates that omega-3 can protect cellular integrity and function by increasing antioxidant enzymes, inhibiting the formation of free radicals, and reducing apoptosis.
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- João Bruno Beretta Duailibe
- Department of Hepatology, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre 90050-170, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Health Sciences, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre 90050-170, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Health Sciences, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre 90050-170, Brazil
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- Department of Hepatology, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre 90050-170, Brazil
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- Department of Hepatology and Basic Health Sciences, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre 90050-170, Brazil
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Yang J, Félix-Soriano E, Martínez-Gayo A, Ibañez-Santos J, Sáinz N, Martínez JA, Moreno-Aliaga MJ. SIRT1 and FOXO1 role on MASLD risk: effects of DHA-rich n-3 PUFA supplementation and exercise in aged obese female mice and in post-menopausal overweight/obese women. J Physiol Biochem 2024:10.1007/s13105-024-01044-9. [PMID: 39264516 DOI: 10.1007/s13105-024-01044-9] [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: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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Sirtuins 1 (SIRT1) and Forkhead box protein O1 (FOXO1) expression have been associated with obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Exercise and/or docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation have shown beneficial effects on MASLD. The current study aims to assess the relationships between Sirt1, Foxo1 mRNA levels and several MASLD biomarkers, as well as the effects of DHA-rich n-3 PUFA supplementation and/or exercise in the steatotic liver of aged obese female mice, and in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of postmenopausal women with overweight/obesity. In the liver of 18-month-old mice, Sirt1 levels positively correlated with the expression of genes related to fatty acid oxidation, and negatively correlated with lipogenic and proinflammatory genes. Exercise (long-term treadmill training), especially when combined with DHA, upregulated hepatic Sirt1 mRNA levels. Liver Foxo1 mRNA levels positively associated with hepatic triglycerides (TG) content and the expression of lipogenic and pro-inflammatory genes, while negatively correlated with the lipolytic gene Hsl. In PBMCs of postmenopausal women with overweight/obesity, FOXO1 mRNA expression negatively correlated with the hepatic steatosis index (HSI) and the Zhejiang University index (ZJU). After 16-weeks of DHA-rich PUFA supplementation and/or progressive resistance training (RT), most groups exhibited reduced MASLD biomarkers and risk indexes accompanying with body fat mass reduction, but no significant changes were found between the intervention groups. However, in PBMCs n-3 supplementation upregulated FOXO1 expression, and the RT groups exhibited higher SIRT1 expression. In summary, SIRT1 and FOXO1 could be involved in the beneficial mechanisms of exercise and n-3 PUFA supplementation related to MASLD manifestation.
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- Jinchunzi Yang
- Center for Nutrition Research and Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
- Current Address: Center for Energy Metabolism and Reproduction, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen, 518000, China
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- Center for Nutrition Research and Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Center for Nutrition Research and Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Studies, Research and Sports Medicine Centre (CEIMD), Government of Navarre, 31005, Pamplona, Spain
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- Center for Nutrition Research and Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Center for Nutrition Research and Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 28029, Madrid, Spain
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- Center for Nutrition Research and Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008, Pamplona, Spain.
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 28029, Madrid, Spain.
- IdISNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, 31008, Pamplona, Spain.
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Fernandes CDP, Pott A, Hiane PA, do Nascimento VA, Filiú WFDO, de Oliveira LCS, Sanjinez-Argandoña EJ, Cavalheiro LF, Nazário CED, Caires ARL, Michels FS, Freitas KDC, Asato MA, Donadon JR, Bogo D, Guimarães RDCA. Comparative Analysis of Grape Seed Oil, Linseed Oil, and a Blend: In Vivo Effects of Supplementation. Foods 2024; 13:2283. [PMID: 39063367 PMCID: PMC11276530 DOI: 10.3390/foods13142283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Grape seeds are rich in bioactive substances, including polyphenols, terpenoids, and phytosterols. Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) boasts a high concentration of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), lignans, phytoestrogens, and soluble fibers, all contributing to its therapeutic potential. In this study, we pioneered the formulation of an oil blend (GL) combining grape seed oil (G) and golden linseed oil (GL) in equal volumes (1:1 (v/v)) and we evaluated in terms of the nutritional, physical, and chemical properties and their influence in an in vivo experimental model. We analyzed the oils by performing physical-chemical analyses, examining the oxidative stability using Rancimat; conducting thermal analyses via thermogravimetry/derivative thermogravimetry (TG/DTG) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), performing optical UV-vis absorption analyses; examining the fluorescence emission-excitation matrix, total carotenoids, and color, and conducting metabolic assessments in an in vivo experimental trial. The fatty acid profile presented a higher fraction of linoleic acid (C18:2) in G and GL and alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3) in L. The acidity and peroxide indices were within the recommended ranges. The TG/DTG, DSC, and Rancimat analyses revealed similar behaviors, and the optical analyses revealed color variations caused by carotenoid contents in L and GL. In the in vivo trial, G (G2: 2000 mg/kg/day) promoted lower total consumption, and the blend (GL: 2000 mg/kg/day) group exhibited less weight gain per gram of consumed food. The group with G supplementation (G2: 2000 mg/kg/day) and GL had the highest levels of HDL-c. The group with L supplementation (L2: 2000 mg/kg/day) had the lowest total cholesterol level. The L2, G1 (1000 mg/kg/day), and G2 groups exhibited the lowest MCP-1 and TNF-α values. Additionally, the lowest adipocyte areas occurred in G and GL. Our results suggest that this combination is of high quality for consumption and can influence lipid profiles, markers of inflammation, and antioxidant status.
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- Carolina Di Pietro Fernandes
- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Experimental Disease Models Laboratory (LMED-Finep), Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (C.D.P.F.); (P.A.H.); (V.A.d.N.); (K.d.C.F.); (D.B.)
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- Laboratory of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil;
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Experimental Disease Models Laboratory (LMED-Finep), Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (C.D.P.F.); (P.A.H.); (V.A.d.N.); (K.d.C.F.); (D.B.)
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Experimental Disease Models Laboratory (LMED-Finep), Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (C.D.P.F.); (P.A.H.); (V.A.d.N.); (K.d.C.F.); (D.B.)
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- Pharmaceutical Science, Food and Nutrition Faculty, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (W.F.d.O.F.); (J.R.D.)
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (L.C.S.d.O.); (L.F.C.); (C.E.D.N.)
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- School of Engineering (FAEN), Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), Cidade Universitária, Dourados-Itahum Road 7 Km 12, Dourados 79804-970, Brazil;
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (L.C.S.d.O.); (L.F.C.); (C.E.D.N.)
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (L.C.S.d.O.); (L.F.C.); (C.E.D.N.)
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- Optics and Photonics Group, Institute of Physics, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (A.R.L.C.); (F.S.M.)
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- Optics and Photonics Group, Institute of Physics, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (A.R.L.C.); (F.S.M.)
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Experimental Disease Models Laboratory (LMED-Finep), Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (C.D.P.F.); (P.A.H.); (V.A.d.N.); (K.d.C.F.); (D.B.)
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- Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil;
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- Pharmaceutical Science, Food and Nutrition Faculty, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (W.F.d.O.F.); (J.R.D.)
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Experimental Disease Models Laboratory (LMED-Finep), Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (C.D.P.F.); (P.A.H.); (V.A.d.N.); (K.d.C.F.); (D.B.)
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Experimental Disease Models Laboratory (LMED-Finep), Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (C.D.P.F.); (P.A.H.); (V.A.d.N.); (K.d.C.F.); (D.B.)
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Wang Y, Wu G, Xiao F, Yin H, Yu L, Chen Y, Shehzad Q, Xu L, Zhang H, Jin Q, Wang X. Fatty acid composition in erythrocytes and coronary artery disease risk: a case-control study in China. Food Funct 2024; 15:7174-7188. [PMID: 38895817 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo00016a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Background and aims: There is limited and conflicting evidence about the association of erythrocyte fatty acids with coronary artery disease (CAD), particularly in China where the CAD rates are high. Our study aimed to explore the association between erythrocyte fatty acid composition and CAD risk in Chinese adults. Methods: Erythrocyte fatty acids of 314 CAD patients and 314 matched controls were measured by gas chromatography. Multivariable conditional logistic regression and restricted cubic spline models were used to explore the odds ratio with 95% confidence interval (OR, 95% CI) and potential association between erythrocyte fatty acids and CAD risk. Principal component analysis (PCA) was used to analyze further the potential role of various erythrocyte fatty acid patterns in relation to CAD risk. Results: Significant inverse associations were observed between high levels of erythrocyte total n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) [ORT3-T1 = 0.18 (0.12, 0.28)], monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) [ORT3-T1 = 0.21 (0.13, 0.32)], and the risk of CAD. Conversely, levels of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-6 PUFAs) were positively associated with CAD risk [ORT3-T1 = 3.33 (2.18, 5.13), ORT3-T1 = 1.61 (1.06, 2.43)]. No significant association was observed between CAD risk and total trans fatty acids. Additionally, the PCA identifies four new fatty acid patterns (FAPs). The risk of CAD was significantly positively associated with FAP1 and FAP2, while being negatively correlated with FAP3 and FAP4. Conclusion: The different types of erythrocyte fatty acids may significantly alter susceptibility to CAD. Elevated levels of n-3-PUFAs and MUFAs are considered as protective biomarkers against CAD, while SFAs and n-6 PUFAs may be associated with higher CAD risk in Chinese adults. The risk of CAD was positively associated with FAP1 and FAP2, and negatively associated with FAP3 and FAP4. Combinations of erythrocyte fatty acids may be more important markers of CAD development than individual fatty acids or their subgroups.
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- Yongjin Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214023, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Dairy, Hohhot 010000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214023, China
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- School of Fundamental Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
- Riddet Institute, Massey University, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
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- Institute of Nutrition and Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Nasri K, Ben Jamaa N, Siala Gaigi S, Feki M, Marrakchi R. Docosahexaenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, arachidonic acid, and neural tube defects in Tunisian population. Birth Defects Res 2024; 116:e2372. [PMID: 38877667 DOI: 10.1002/bdr2.2372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of maternal status in (plasma and red blood cell) folate, vitamin B12, homocysteine, and vitamin D, as well as their interaction with MTHFR (C677T and A1298C) and MTRR A66G polymorphisms, on maternal plasma docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and arachidonic acid (ARA) levels and the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs). METHODS ARA, EPA, and DHA composition was assessed using capillary gas chromatography. RESULTS ARA and DHA levels were higher in controls than in case mothers for low plasma folate status. For low red blood cell folate status, DHA levels were higher in controls than in case mothers. For high homocysteine levels, ARA and DHA levels were higher in controls than in case mothers. NTD mothers had lower EPA and DHA levels for low vitamin B12 levels. NTD mothers had lower DHA levels for low vitamin D levels. For low plasma folate status, DHA levels in the MTHFR C677T gene and ARA and EPA levels in MTHFR A1298C gene were different among the three genotypes in case mothers. DHA levels in the MTHFR C677T gene were different among the three genotypes in case mothers for both low and high homocysteine levels. For low vitamin B12 levels, ARA and DHA levels were different among the three genotypes of the MTHFR C677T gene in case mothers. In the MTHFR C677T gene, ARA and DHA levels were different among the three genotypes in case mothers for low vitamin D levels. CONCLUSIONS More advanced research is required to verify a suitable biochemical parameter status in relation to the genotypes in pregnant women.
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- Kaouther Nasri
- Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Bizerte, Tunisia
- Service of Embryo-Fetopathology, Center for Maternity and Neonatology of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Histology-Embryology, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Service of Embryo-Fetopathology, Center for Maternity and Neonatology of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Rabta Hospital, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Human Genetics, Immunology and Pathology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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Videla LA, Valenzuela R, Zúñiga-Hernández J, Del Campo A. Relevant Aspects of Combined Protocols for Prevention of N(M)AFLD and Other Non-Communicable Diseases. Mol Nutr Food Res 2024; 68:e2400062. [PMID: 38506156 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202400062] [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: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Obesity is a global health issue characterized by the excessive fat accumulation, leading to an increased risk of chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), which can progress from simple steatosis to steatohepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Currently, there are no approved pharmacological protocols for prevention/treatment of MAFLD, and due the complexity lying beneath these mechanisms, monotherapies are unlikely to be efficacious. This review article analyzes the possibility that NCDs can be prevented or attenuated by the combination of bioactive substances, as they could promote higher response rates, maximum reaction results, additive or synergistic effects due to compounds having similar or different mechanisms of action and/or refraining possible side effects, related to the use of lower doses and exposures times than monotherapies. Accordingly, prevention of mouse MAFLD is observed with the combination of the omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid with the antioxidant hydroxytyrosol, whereas attenuation of mild cognitive impairment is attained by folic acid plus cobalamin in elderly patients. The existence of several drawbacks underlying published monotherapies or combined trials, opens space for adequate and stricter experimental and clinical tryouts to achieve meaningful outcomes with human applicability.
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- Luis A Videla
- Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology Program, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, 8380453, Chile
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, 8380453, Chile
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- Biomedical Sciences Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Talca, Talca, 3465548, Chile
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- Cellular Physiology and Bioenergetic Laboratory, School of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, 7820436, Chile
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Joshi N, Jadhav A, Godhamgaonkar A, Sundrani D, Randhir K, Pisal H, Wagh G, Krishnaveni G, Gupte S, Joshi S. Fatty acids and their metabolites (resolvins) are altered in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Food Funct 2024; 15:3023-3035. [PMID: 38412051 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo05348b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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The maternal fatty acid status plays a key role in influencing pregnancy outcomes. Omega-3 fatty acids are the precursors for E-series (RvE) and D-series resolvins (RvD) and possess anti-inflammatory properties. Pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are associated with excess maternal inflammation. This study reports the levels of maternal fatty acids across gestation in GDM and non-GDM women, placental fatty acids, resolvins and their association with the maternal fatty acid status. Pregnant women were recruited at 11-14 (V1) weeks and followed at 18-22 (V2) and 26-28 (V3) weeks and at delivery (V4). A total of 209 women who were diagnosed as GDM and 207 non-GDM women were included in this study. Fatty acids were estimated using gas chromatography. The protein levels of resolvins (RvE1, RvE2, RvD1 and RvD2) were measured using ELISA kits. Total PUFAs, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), omega-6 fatty acids, linoleic acid (LA) and arachidonic acid (AA) were lower, while saturated fatty acid (SFA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) levels were higher in GDM women at 18-22 weeks. Placental AA was lower (p < 0.05) in women with GDM. Placental protein levels of RvE1, RvD1 and RvD2 were lower (p < 0.001 for all) in the GDM group. The maternal delta 5 desaturase index was positively associated, while erythrocyte omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids were negatively associated with RvE2 at 11-14 weeks. Placental LA and ALA were positively associated with RvD1 and RvD2 (p < 0.05, for both), respectively. Our findings suggest that the maternal fatty acid status influences pro-resolving mediators which may lead to increased inflammation in GDM.
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- Nikita Joshi
- Mother and Child Health, ICMR-Collaborating Centre of Excellence (ICMR-CCoE), Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune- 411043, India.
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- Mother and Child Health, ICMR-Collaborating Centre of Excellence (ICMR-CCoE), Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune- 411043, India.
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- Mother and Child Health, ICMR-Collaborating Centre of Excellence (ICMR-CCoE), Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune- 411043, India.
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- Mother and Child Health, ICMR-Collaborating Centre of Excellence (ICMR-CCoE), Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune- 411043, India.
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- Mother and Child Health, ICMR-Collaborating Centre of Excellence (ICMR-CCoE), Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune- 411043, India.
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- Mother and Child Health, ICMR-Collaborating Centre of Excellence (ICMR-CCoE), Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune- 411043, India.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bharati Medical College and Hospital, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, India
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- Epidemiology Research Unit, CSI Holdsworth Memorial Hospital, Mysore, India
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- Mother and Child Health, ICMR-Collaborating Centre of Excellence (ICMR-CCoE), Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune- 411043, India.
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Li T, Qin W, Wu B, Jin X, Zhang R, Zhang J, Du L. Effects of glycyrrhiza polysaccharides on growth performance, meat quality, serum parameters and growth/meat quality-related gene expression in broilers. Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1357491. [PMID: 38435364 PMCID: PMC10904541 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1357491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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With growing restrictions on the use of antibiotics in animal feed, plant extracts are increasingly favored as natural feed additive sources. Glycyrrhiza polysaccharide (GP), known for its multifaceted biological benefits including growth promotion, immune enhancement, and antioxidative properties, has been the focus of recent studies. Yet, the effects and mechanisms of GP on broiler growth and meat quality remain to be fully elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the effects of GP on growth, serum biochemistry, meat quality, and gene expression in broilers. The broilers were divided into five groups, each consisting of five replicates with six birds. These groups were supplemented with 0, 500, 1,000, 1,500, and 2,000 mg/kg of GP in their basal diets, respectively, for a period of 42 days. The results indicated that from day 22 to day 42, and throughout the entire experimental period from day 1 to day 42, the groups receiving 1,000 and 1,500 mg/kg of GP showed a significant reduction in the feed-to-gain ratio (F:G) compared to the control group. On day 42, an increase in serum growth hormone (GH) levels was shown in groups supplemented with 1,000 mg/kg GP or higher, along with a significant linear increase in insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) concentration. Additionally, significant upregulation of GH and IGF-1 mRNA expression levels was noted in the 1,000 and 1,500 mg/kg GP groups. Furthermore, GP significantly elevated serum concentrations of alkaline phosphatase (AKP) and globulin (GLB) while reducing blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. In terms of meat quality, the 1,500 and 2,000 mg/kg GP groups significantly increased fiber density in pectoral muscles and reduced thiobarbituric acid (TBA) content. GP also significantly decreased cooking loss rate in both pectoral and leg muscles and the drip loss rate in leg muscles. It increased levels of linoleic acid and oleic acid, while decreasing concentrations of stearic acid, myristic acid, and docosahexaenoic acid. Finally, the study demonstrated that the 1,500 mg/kg GP group significantly enhanced the expression of myogenin (MyoG) and myogenic differentiation (MyoD) mRNA in leg muscles. Overall, the study determined that the optimal dosage of GP in broiler feed is 1,500 mg/kg.
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- Tiyu Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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Jayathilake AG, Luwor RB, Nurgali K, Su XQ. Molecular Mechanisms Associated with the Inhibitory Role of Long Chain n-3 PUFA in Colorectal Cancer. Integr Cancer Ther 2024; 23:15347354241243024. [PMID: 38708673 PMCID: PMC11072084 DOI: 10.1177/15347354241243024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the world. Multiple evidence suggests that there is an association between excess fat consumption and the risk of CRC. The long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFA), especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are essential for human health, and both in vitro and in vivo studies have shown that these fatty acids can prevent CRC development through various molecular mechanisms. These include the modulation of arachidonic acid (AA) derived prostaglandin synthesis, alteration of growth signaling pathways, arrest of the cell cycle, induction of cell apoptosis, suppression of angiogenesis and modulation of inflammatory response. Human clinical studies found that LC n-3 PUFA combined with chemotherapeutic agents can improve the efficacy of treatment and reduce the dosage of chemotherapy and associated side effects. In this review, we discuss comprehensively the anti-cancer effects of LC n-3 PUFA on CRC, with a main focus on the underlying molecular mechanisms.
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- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Australian Institute for Muscular Skeletal Science (AIMSS), Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Sun Z, Qian J, Fang Y, Liu M, Li Y, Gong F, Yan G, Song J, Ni H, Yu L. The Enrichment of Docosahexaenoic Acid from Microalgal Oil by Urea Complexation via Rotary-evaporation Crystallization. J Oleo Sci 2024; 73:311-319. [PMID: 38432995 DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess23179] [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] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Urea complexation is a widely used method for enriching polyunsaturated fatty acids, and cooling is the traditional approach for urea crystallization. This study aimed to investigate the potential of rotary-evaporation under vacuum as an alternative method for urea crystallization in urea complexation to enrich docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). DHA-containing microalgal oil was converted to ethyl esters (EE) as the raw material. In comparison to cooling, rotary-evaporation crystallization, as a post-treatment method for urea complexation, led to higher DHA contents in the non-urea included fractions. The ratios of urea to EE converted from DHA-containing microalgal oil was found to be the primary factors influencing urea complexation when using rotary-evaporation crystallization. Through an orthogonal test, optimal process conditions were determined, including a urea/EE ratio of 2, an ethanol/urea ratio of 7, and a rotary-evaporation temperature of 75℃. Under these conditions, a concentrate containing more than 90% DHA could be obtained.
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- Zhaomin Sun
- College of Marine Biology, Xiamen Ocean Vocational College
- Weihai Key Laboratory of Marine Functional Lipids
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- College of Marine Biology, Xiamen Ocean Vocational College
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- College of Marine Biology, Xiamen Ocean Vocational College
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- College of Marine Biology, Xiamen Ocean Vocational College
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- College of Marine Biology, Xiamen Ocean Vocational College
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- College of Marine Biology, Xiamen Ocean Vocational College
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- College of Marine Biology, Xiamen Ocean Vocational College
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- Weihai Key Laboratory of Marine Functional Lipids
- Research and Development Center, Weihai Boow Foods Co., Ltd
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- College of Marine Biology, Xiamen Ocean Vocational College
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- College of Marine Biology, Xiamen Ocean Vocational College
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Sakaguchi CA, Nieman DC, Omar AM, Strauch RC, Williams JC, Lila MA, Zhang Q. Influence of 2 Weeks of Mango Ingestion on Inflammation Resolution after Vigorous Exercise. Nutrients 2023; 16:36. [PMID: 38201866 PMCID: PMC10780698 DOI: 10.3390/nu16010036] [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: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Mangoes have a unique nutrient profile (carotenoids, polyphenols, sugars, and vitamins) that we hypothesized would mitigate post-exercise inflammation. This study examined the effects of mango ingestion on moderating exercise-induced inflammation in a randomized crossover trial with 22 cyclists. In random order with trials separated by a 2-week washout period, the cyclists ingested 330 g mango/day with 0.5 L water or 0.5 L of water alone for 2 weeks, followed by a 2.25 h cycling bout challenge. Blood and urine samples were collected pre- and post-2 weeks of supplementation, with additional blood samples collected immediately post-exercise and 1.5-h, 3-h, and 24 h post-exercise. Urine samples were analyzed for targeted mango-related metabolites. The blood samples were analyzed for 67 oxylipins, which are upstream regulators of inflammation and other physiological processes. After 2 weeks of mango ingestion, three targeted urine mango-related phenolic metabolites were significantly elevated compared to water alone (interaction effects, p ≤ 0.003). Significant post-exercise increases were measured for 49 oxylipins, but various subgroup analyses showed no differences in the pattern of change between trials (all interaction effects, p > 0.150). The 2.25 h cycling bouts induced significant inflammation, but no countermeasure effect was found after 2 weeks of mango ingestion despite the elevation of mango gut-derived phenolic metabolites.
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- Camila A. Sakaguchi
- Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Biology, Appalachian State University, North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA; (C.A.S.); (J.C.W.)
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- Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Biology, Appalachian State University, North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA; (C.A.S.); (J.C.W.)
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- UNCG Center for Translational Biomedical Research, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA; (A.M.O.); (Q.Z.)
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- Food Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences Department, Plants for Human Health Institute, North Carolina State University, North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA; (R.C.S.); (M.A.L.)
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- Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Biology, Appalachian State University, North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA; (C.A.S.); (J.C.W.)
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- Food Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences Department, Plants for Human Health Institute, North Carolina State University, North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA; (R.C.S.); (M.A.L.)
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- UNCG Center for Translational Biomedical Research, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA; (A.M.O.); (Q.Z.)
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