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Guan W, Jiang X, Yu X, Li X, Li K, Liu H, Wang X, Liu X, Hou J, Wu Q, Liu C. Multi-Omics Analysis of the Molecular Mechanisms by Which Extract of Artemisia selengensis Turcz. Ameliorates DBP-Induced Liver Injury. Chem Biodivers 2024:e202401963. [PMID: 39641643 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202401963] [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: 08/10/2024] [Revised: 11/25/2024] [Accepted: 12/05/2024] [Indexed: 12/07/2024]
Abstract
Artemisia selengensis Turcz. is a perennial herb belonging to the genus Artemisia in the family Asteraceae. Known for its nutrient richness, distinct flavor, and medicinal properties, Artemisia selengensis Turcz. has garnered attention. However, its efficacy, particularly in alleviating hepatic injury, remains underexplored. This study aims to assess the therapeutic potential of the 50% ethanol extract of Artemisia selengensis Turcz. (ASTE) in a mouse model of dibutyl phthalate (DBP)-induced liver injury. Through multi-omics analysis, including transcriptomics, metabolomics, and intestinal flora examination, we explored the pathways and key targets of ASTE in treating liver injury. Network pharmacology further identified the crucial components of ASTE for liver injury treatment. Our findings indicate that ASTE affects intestinal flora such as Adlercreutzia through flavonoids, particularly naringin and epicatechin. Additionally, key genes in the PPAR pathway, such as fatty acid-binding protein 3 (Fabp3), fatty acid-binding protein 5 (Fabp5), 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase (Ehhadh), and phospholipid transfer protein (Pltp), influence glycerophospholipid metabolism, contributing to liver injury amelioration. This study sheds light on the molecular mechanisms underlying ASTE's hepatoprotective effects, laying the groundwork for its potential application as a functional food.
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- Wenying Guan
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- Yangxin County Specialty Service Centre, Huangshi, Hubei Province, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Adegoke A, Oduola AB, Idowu K, Abiona J. Fatty acid composition, lipid profile and oxidative stability of meat of broiler chickens fed diet containing bird eye pepper of varying inclusion level and sieve size. Trop Anim Health Prod 2024; 56:342. [PMID: 39400759 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-024-04185-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 10/01/2024] [Indexed: 10/15/2024]
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Nutritional modifications to improve meat quality is targeted by farmers. Bird eye pepper (BEP) contains bio-compounds of physiological significance. The potency of BEP of varying inclusion level and sieve size on meat quality [fatty acid (FA), lipid profile and oxidative stability] of broiler chickens was investigated. A total of 246 birds fed diet-containing BEP [inclusion level (0, 0.15 and 0.3%), sieve size (0.05 and 0.1 mm)] were randomized to six treatments replicated 4 times in a 2 by 3 factorial layout. After feeding (31 days), forty-eight birds (two per replicate) were slaughtered and breast muscles harvested. Meat lipid profile and 2-thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARs) were determined on day (d) 0, while TBARs was further assessed on d 3 and 5, but FA on d 10 of refrigeration storage. BEP diet (0.15%) increased (p < 0.05) total monounsaturated FA (MUFA), unsaturated FA (UFA) and n-3 FA, while 0.05 mm BEP lowered (p < 0.05) meat index of thrombogenicity (TI) but increased meat hypocholesteromic: hypercholesteromic (HH) value. Dietary 0.15% (0.05 mm) BEP yielded low (p < 0.05) SFA but high MUFA: SFA, UFA: SFA and NVI, while 0.15% (0.1 mm) BEP diet resulted in high total MUFA and higher (p < 0.05) UFA, n-3 and n-3: n-6 FA. Control, 0.15% and 0.05 mm BEP diets reduced (p < 0.05) meat cholesterol value. This study has shown that 0.15% (0.05 mm) BEP diet had no deleterious effect on the growth of broiler chickens but improved the NVI, IA, TI, HH, TBARs and cholesterol of the meat - a significance to health-conscious consumers.
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- Adeola Adegoke
- Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Animal Physiology, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Leti Maggio E, Zucca C, Grande M, Carrano R, Infante A, Bei R, Lucarini V, De Maio F, Focaccetti C, Palumbo C, Marini S, Ferretti E, Cifaldi L, Masuelli L, Benvenuto M, Bei R. Polyphenols Regulate the Activity of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals, Having Both Positive and Negative Effects. J Xenobiot 2024; 14:1378-1405. [PMID: 39449418 PMCID: PMC11503411 DOI: 10.3390/jox14040077] [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: 08/05/2024] [Revised: 09/13/2024] [Accepted: 09/26/2024] [Indexed: 10/26/2024] Open
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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are chemical substances that can interfere with any hormone action. They are categorized according to origin and use, such as industrial chemicals like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), plastics like bisphenol A (BPA), plasticizers like phthalates, pesticides like dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), fungicides like vinclozolin, and pharmaceuticals like diethylstilbestrol (DES). Natural EDCs, such as phytoestrogens, are present in the diet of both humans and animals. Polyphenols are a large group of natural compounds derived from plants and are found in beverages and food. They are grouped based on their chemical structure into flavonoids and nonflavonoids and are reported to have many beneficial effects on health, including, but not limited to, anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. Moreover, polyphenols have both pro- and antioxidant characteristics, and due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential, they presumably have a protective effect against damage induced by EDCs. However, polyphenols may act as EDCs. In this review, we report that polyphenols regulate the activity of EDCs, having both positive and negative effects. Hence, a better understanding of the associations between EDCs and polyphenols will allow the establishment of improved approaches to protect human health from EDCs.
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- Eleonora Leti Maggio
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (E.L.M.); (C.Z.); (M.G.); (R.C.); (F.D.M.); (C.F.); (C.P.); (S.M.); (L.C.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (E.L.M.); (C.Z.); (M.G.); (R.C.); (F.D.M.); (C.F.); (C.P.); (S.M.); (L.C.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (E.L.M.); (C.Z.); (M.G.); (R.C.); (F.D.M.); (C.F.); (C.P.); (S.M.); (L.C.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (E.L.M.); (C.Z.); (M.G.); (R.C.); (F.D.M.); (C.F.); (C.P.); (S.M.); (L.C.); (M.B.)
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- Medical School, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.I.); (R.B.)
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- Medical School, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.I.); (R.B.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome “Sapienza”, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy; (V.L.); (E.F.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (E.L.M.); (C.Z.); (M.G.); (R.C.); (F.D.M.); (C.F.); (C.P.); (S.M.); (L.C.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (E.L.M.); (C.Z.); (M.G.); (R.C.); (F.D.M.); (C.F.); (C.P.); (S.M.); (L.C.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (E.L.M.); (C.Z.); (M.G.); (R.C.); (F.D.M.); (C.F.); (C.P.); (S.M.); (L.C.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (E.L.M.); (C.Z.); (M.G.); (R.C.); (F.D.M.); (C.F.); (C.P.); (S.M.); (L.C.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome “Sapienza”, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy; (V.L.); (E.F.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (E.L.M.); (C.Z.); (M.G.); (R.C.); (F.D.M.); (C.F.); (C.P.); (S.M.); (L.C.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome “Sapienza”, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy; (V.L.); (E.F.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (E.L.M.); (C.Z.); (M.G.); (R.C.); (F.D.M.); (C.F.); (C.P.); (S.M.); (L.C.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (E.L.M.); (C.Z.); (M.G.); (R.C.); (F.D.M.); (C.F.); (C.P.); (S.M.); (L.C.); (M.B.)
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Chuang YT, Yen CY, Chien TM, Chang FR, Wu KC, Tsai YH, Shiau JP, Chang HW. Natural products modulate phthalate-associated miRNAs and targets. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 284:117015. [PMID: 39265265 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.117015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2024] [Revised: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/14/2024]
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Phthalates are widespread and commonly used plasticizers that lead to adverse health effects. Several natural products provide a protective effect against phthalates. Moreover, microRNAs (miRNAs) are regulated by natural products and phthalates. Therefore, miRNAs' impacts and potential targets may underlie the mechanism of phthalates. However, the relationship between phthalate-modulated miRNAs and phthalate protectors derived from natural products is poorly understood and requires further supporting information. In this paper, we review the adverse effects and potential targets of phthalates on reproductive systems as well as cancer and non-cancer responses. Information on natural products that attenuate the adverse effects of phthalates is retrieved through a search of Google Scholar and the miRDB database. Moreover, information on miRNAs that are upregulated or downregulated in response to phthalates is collected, along with their potential targets. The interplay between phthalate-modulated miRNAs and natural products is established. Overall, this review proposes a straightforward pathway showing how phthalates modulate different miRNAs and targets and cause adverse effects, which are partly attenuated by several natural products, thereby providing a direction for investigating the natural product-miRNA-target axis against phthalate-induced effects.
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- Ya-Ting Chuang
- Department of Biomedical Science and Environmental Biology, PhD Program in Life Sciences, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
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- School of Dentistry, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan 71004, Taiwan.
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- School of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Gangshan Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 820111, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
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- Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Pingtung University, Pingtung 900392, Taiwan.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Master Program, College of Pharmacy and Health Care, Tajen University, Pingtung 907101, Taiwan.
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- Division of Breast Oncology and Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Environmental Biology, PhD Program in Life Sciences, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; Center for Cancer Research, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
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Mosca A, Manco M, Braghini MR, Cianfarani S, Maggiore G, Alisi A, Vania A. Environment, Endocrine Disruptors, and Fatty Liver Disease Associated with Metabolic Dysfunction (MASLD). Metabolites 2024; 14:71. [PMID: 38276306 PMCID: PMC10819942 DOI: 10.3390/metabo14010071] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
Abstract
Ecological theories suggest that environmental factors significantly influence obesity risk and related syndemic morbidities, including metabolically abnormal obesity associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (MASLD). These factors encompass anthropogenic influences and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), synergistically interacting to induce metabolic discrepancies, notably in early life, and disrupt metabolic processes in adulthood. This review focuses on endocrine disruptors affecting a child's MASLD risk, independent of their role as obesogens and thus regardless of their impact on adipogenesis. The liver plays a pivotal role in metabolic and detoxification processes, where various lipophilic endocrine-disrupting molecules accumulate in fatty liver parenchyma, exacerbating inflammation and functioning as new anthropogenics that perpetuate chronic low-grade inflammation, especially insulin resistance, crucial in the pathogenesis of MASLD.
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- Antonella Mosca
- Hepatology and Liver Transplant Unit, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy;
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- Preventive and Predictive Medicine Unit, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy;
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- Research Unit of Genetics of Complex Phenotypes, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy; (M.R.B.); (A.A.)
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- Endocrinology and Diabetes Unit, Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy;
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, University Hospital, Solnavägen 1, Solna, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Hepatology and Liver Transplant Unit, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy;
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- Research Unit of Genetics of Complex Phenotypes, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy; (M.R.B.); (A.A.)
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