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van Zundert SKM, van Egmond NCM, van Rossem L, Willemsen SP, Griffioen PH, van Schaik RHN, Mirzaian M, Steegers-Theunissen RPM. First trimester maternal tryptophan metabolism and embryonic and fetal growth: the Rotterdam Periconceptional Cohort (Predict Study). Hum Reprod 2024; 39:912-922. [PMID: 38498837 PMCID: PMC11063566 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deae046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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STUDY QUESTION What is the association between first trimester maternal tryptophan (TRP) metabolites and embryonic and fetal growth? SUMMARY ANSWER Higher 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) concentrations are associated with reduced embryonic growth and fetal growth and with an increased risk of small-for-gestational age (SGA), while higher kynurenine (KYN) concentrations are associated with a reduced risk of SGA. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY The maternal TRP metabolism is involved in many critical processes for embryonic and fetal growth, including immune modulation and regulation of vascular tone. Disturbances in TRP metabolism are associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION This study was embedded within the Rotterdam Periconceptional Cohort (Predict Study), an ongoing prospective observational cohort conducted at a tertiary hospital from November 2010 onwards. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS A total of 1115 women were included before 11 weeks of gestation between November 2010 and December 2020. Maternal serum samples were collected between 7 and 11 weeks of gestation, and TRP metabolites (TRP, KYN, 5-HTP, 5-hydroxytryptamine, and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid) were determined using a validated liquid chromatography (tandem) mass spectrometry method. Serial 3D ultrasound scans were performed at 7, 9, and 11 weeks of gestation to accurately assess features of embryonic growth, including crown-rump length (CRL) and embryonic volume (EV) offline using virtual reality systems. Fetal growth parameters were retrieved from medical records and standardized according to Dutch reference curves. Mixed models were used to assess associations between maternal TRP metabolites and CRL and EV trajectories. Linear and logistic regression models were utilized to investigate associations with estimated fetal weight (EFW) and birthweight, and with SGA, respectively. All analyses were adjusted for potential confounders. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE Maternal 5-HTP concentrations and the maternal 5-HTP/TRP ratio were inversely associated with embryonic growth (5-HTP, √CRL: β = -0.015, 95% CI = -0.028 to -0.001; 5-HTP 3√EV: β = -0.009, 95% CI = -0.016 to -0.003). An increased maternal 5-HTP/TRP ratio was also associated with lower EFW and birthweight, and with an increased risk of SGA (odds ratio (OR) = 1.006, 95% CI = 1.00-1.013). In contrast, higher maternal KYN concentrations were associated with a reduced risk of SGA in the unadjusted models (OR = 0.548, 95% CI = 0.320-0.921). LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION Residual confounding cannot be ruled out because of the observational design of this study. Moreover, this study was conducted in a single tertiary hospital, which assures high internal validity but may limit external validity. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS The novel finding that maternal 5-HTP concentrations are associated with a smaller embryo and fetus implies that disturbances of the maternal serotonin pathway in the first trimester of pregnancy are potentially involved in the pathophysiology of fetal growth restriction. The association between higher maternal KYN concentrations and a reduced risk of SGA substantiate the evidence that the KYN pathway has an important role in fetal growth. More research is needed to delve deeper into the potential role of the maternal TRP metabolism during the periconception period and pregnancy outcome for mother and offspring. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) This study was funded by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Department of Clinical Chemistry of the Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The authors have no competing interests to disclose. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER N/A.
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- Sofie K M van Zundert
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Biostatistics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Pszczolkowski VL, Connelly MK, Hoppman A, Benn AD, Laporta J, Hernandez LL, Arriola Apelo SI. Intravenous infusion of 5-hydroxytryptophan to mid-lactation Holstein cows transiently affects milk production and circulating amino acid concentrations. J Dairy Sci 2024; 107:3306-3318. [PMID: 38101740 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-23934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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In dairy cows, the lactating mammary glands synthesize serotonin, which acts in an autocrine-paracrine manner in the glands and is secreted into the periphery. Serotonin signaling during lactation modulates nutrient metabolism in peripheral tissues such as adipose and liver. We hypothesized that the elevation of circulating serotonin during lactation would increase nutrient partitioning to the mammary glands, thereby promoting milk production. Our objective was to elevate circulating serotonin via intravenous infusion of the serotonin precursor 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) to determine its effects on mammary supply and extraction efficiency of AA, and milk components production. Twenty-two multiparous mid-lactation Holstein cows were intravenously infused with 5-HTP (1 mg/kg body weight) or saline, in a crossover design with two 21-d periods. Treatments were infused via jugular catheters for 1 h/d, on d 1 to 3, 8 to 10, and 15 to 17 of each period, to maintain consistent elevation of peripheral serotonin throughout the period. Milk and blood samples were collected in the last 96 h of each period. Whole-blood serotonin concentration was elevated above saline control for 96 h after the last 5-HTP infusion. Dry matter intake was decreased for cows receiving 5-HTP, and on average they lost body weight over the 21-d period, in contrast to saline cows who gained body weight. Milk production and milk protein yield were lower in cows receiving 5-HTP during the 3 infusion days, but both recovered to saline cow yields in the days after. Although milk fat yield exhibited a day-by-treatment interaction, no significant difference occurred on any given day. Milk urea nitrogen concentration was lower in 5-HTP cows on the days following the end of infusions, but not different from saline cows on infusion days. Meanwhile, plasma urea nitrogen was not affected by 5-HTP infusion. Circulating concentrations of AA were overall transiently decreased by 5-HTP, with concentrations mostly returning to baseline within 7 h after the end of 5-HTP infusion. Mammary extraction efficiency of AA was unaffected by 5-HTP infusion. Overall, both lactation performance and circulating AA were transiently reduced in cows infused with 5-HTP, despite sustained elevation of circulating serotonin concentration.
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- Virginia L Pszczolkowski
- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706; Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Graduate Training Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706; Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Graduate Training Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706; Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Graduate Training Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706; Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Graduate Training Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706.
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Kung HC, Bui NH, Huang BW, Cheruiyot NK, Chang-Chien GP. Biosynthetic Pathways of Tryptophan Metabolites in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Strain: Insights and Implications. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4747. [PMID: 38731967 PMCID: PMC11083699 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25094747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Tryptophan metabolites, such as 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), serotonin, and melatonin, hold significant promise as supplements for managing various mood-related disorders, including depression and insomnia. However, their chemical production via chemical synthesis and phytochemical extraction presents drawbacks, such as the generation of toxic byproducts and low yields. In this study, we explore an alternative approach utilizing S. cerevisiae STG S101 for biosynthesis. Through a series of eleven experiments employing different combinations of tryptophan supplementation, Tween 20, and HEPES buffer, we investigated the production of these indolamines. The tryptophan metabolites were analyzed using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Notably, setups replacing peptone in the YPD media with tryptophan (Run 3) and incorporating tryptophan along with 25 mM HEPES buffer (Run 4) demonstrated successful biosynthesis of 5-HTP and serotonin. The highest 5-HTP and serotonin concentrations were 58.9 ± 16.0 mg L-1 and 0.0650 ± 0.00211 mg L-1, respectively. Melatonin concentrations were undetected in all the setups. These findings underscore the potential of using probiotic yeast strains as a safer and conceivably more cost-effective alternative for indolamine synthesis. The utilization of probiotic strains presents a promising avenue, potentially offering scalability, sustainability, reduced environmental impact, and feasibility for large-scale production.
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- Hsin-Chieh Kung
- Institute of Environmental Toxin and Emerging Contaminant, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung 83347, Taiwan; (H.-C.K.); (N.-H.B.)
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- Institute of Environmental Toxin and Emerging Contaminant, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung 83347, Taiwan; (H.-C.K.); (N.-H.B.)
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- Department of Mechanical and Institute of Mechatronic Engineering, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung 83347, Taiwan;
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- Institute of Environmental Toxin and Emerging Contaminant, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung 83347, Taiwan; (H.-C.K.); (N.-H.B.)
- Center for Environmental Toxin and Emerging-Contaminant Research, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung 83347, Taiwan
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- Institute of Environmental Toxin and Emerging Contaminant, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung 83347, Taiwan; (H.-C.K.); (N.-H.B.)
- Center for Environmental Toxin and Emerging-Contaminant Research, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung 83347, Taiwan
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Sun W, Lu Q, Zhang Y, Xing D. 5-Hydroxytryptophan acts as a gap junction inhibitor to limit the spread of chemotherapy-induced cardiomyocyte injury and mitochondrial dysfunction. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:4889-4903. [PMID: 38462693 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Anthracycline chemotherapeutics like doxorubicin (DOX) are widely used against various cancers but are accompanied by severe cardiotoxic effects that can lead to heart failure. Through whole transcriptome sequencing and pathological tissue analysis in a murine model, our study has revealed that DOX impairs collagen expression in the early phase, causing extracellular matrix anomalies that weaken the mechanical integrity of the heart. This results in ventricular wall thinning and dilation, exacerbating cardiac dysfunction. In this work, we have identified 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) as a potent inhibitor of gap junction communication. This inhibition is key to limiting the spread of DOX-induced cardiotoxicity. Treatment with 5-HTP effectively countered the adverse effects of DOX on the heart, preserving ventricular structure and ejection fraction. Moreover, 5-HTP enhanced mitochondrial respiratory function, as shown by the O2k mitochondrial function assay, by improving mitochondrial complex activity and ATP production. Importantly, the cardioprotective benefits of 5-HTP did not interfere with DOX's ability to combat cancer. These findings shed light on the cardiotoxic mechanisms of DOX and suggest that 5-HTP could be a viable strategy to prevent heart damage during chemotherapy, offering a foundation for future clinical development. This research opens the door for 5-HTP to be considered a dual-purpose agent that can protect the heart without compromising the oncological efficacy of anthracycline chemotherapy.
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- Wenshe Sun
- Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao 266071, China
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Monroy J, Cortés OD, Domínguez R, Mendoza‐Garrido ME, Gallegos E, Cárdenas M, Aragón A, Ayala ME. The differential sensitivity of the hypothalamic-hypophysial-ovarian axis to 5-hydroxytryptophan alters the secretion of estradiol. Exp Physiol 2024; 109:365-379. [PMID: 38064347 PMCID: PMC10988714 DOI: 10.1113/ep091158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Serotonin [5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)] modulates ovarian function. The precursor of 5-HT, 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), has been used to treat depression. However, the effects of 5-HTP on ovarian and reproductive physiology remain unknown. In this research, we analysed the impact of 5-HTP on the monoaminergic system and its interactions with the reproductive axis and ovarian estradiol secretion when administered by distinct routes. Female rats 30 days of age were injected with 5-HTP i.p. (100 mg/kg), into the ovarian bursa (1.5 µg/40 µL) or into the median raphe nucleus (20 µg/2.5 µL) and were killed 60 or 120 min after injection. As controls, we used rats of the same age injected with vehicle (0.9% NaCl). Monoamine, gonadotrophin and steroid ovarian hormone concentrations were measured. The injection of 5-HTP either i.p. or directly into the ovarian bursa increased the concentrations of 5-HT and the metabolite 5-hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid in the ovary. For both routes of administration, the serum concentration of estradiol increased. After i.p. injection of 5-HTP, the concentrations of luteinizing hormone were decreased and follicle-stimulating hormone increased after 120 min. Micro-injection of 5-HTP into the median raphe nucleus increased the concentrations of 5-HT in the anterior hypothalamus and dopamine in the medial hypothalamus after 120 min. Our results suggest that the administration of 5-HTP either i.p. or directly into the ovarian bursa enhances ovarian estradiol secretion.
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- Juana Monroy
- Laboratorio de Pubertad, Unidad de Investigación en Biología de la Reproducción, Facultad de Estudios Superiores ZaragozaUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico CityMexico
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- Laboratorio de Pubertad, Unidad de Investigación en Biología de la Reproducción, Facultad de Estudios Superiores ZaragozaUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico CityMexico
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- Laboratorio de Pubertad, Unidad de Investigación en Biología de la Reproducción, Facultad de Estudios Superiores ZaragozaUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico CityMexico
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Biofísica y Neurociencias, Centro de Investigación y Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV)Instituto Politécnico NacionalMexico CityMexico
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- Laboratorio de Pubertad, Unidad de Investigación en Biología de la Reproducción, Facultad de Estudios Superiores ZaragozaUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico CityMexico
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- Departamento de Biología de la ReproducciónInstituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador ZubiránMexico CityMexico
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- Laboratorio de Gametos y Desarrollo Tecnológico, Facultad de Estudios Superiores IztacalaUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoTlalnepantlaState of MéxicoMexico
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- Laboratorio de Pubertad, Unidad de Investigación en Biología de la Reproducción, Facultad de Estudios Superiores ZaragozaUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico CityMexico
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Gračan R, Blažević SA, Brižić M, Hranilovic D. Beyond the Brain: Perinatal Exposure of Rats to Serotonin Enhancers Induces Long-Term Changes in the Jejunum and Liver. Biomedicines 2024; 12:357. [PMID: 38397959 PMCID: PMC10887406 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12020357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5HT) homeostasis is essential for many physiological processes in the central nervous system and peripheral tissues. Hyperserotonemia, a measurable sign of 5HT homeostasis disruption, can be caused by 5HT-directed treatment of psychiatric and gastrointestinal diseases. Its impact on the long-term balance and function of 5HT in the peripheral compartment remains unresolved and requires further research due to possible effects on human health. We explored the effects of perinatal 5HT imbalance on the peripheral organs responsible for serotonin metabolism-the jejunum, a synthesis site, and the liver, a catabolism site-in adult rats. Hyperserotonemia was induced by subchronic treatment with serotonin precursor 5-hydroxytryptophan (5HTP) or serotonin degradation inhibitor tranylcypromine (TCP). The jejunum and liver were collected on postnatal day 70 and analyzed histomorphometrically. Relative mRNA levels of 5HT-regulating proteins were determined using qRT-PCR. Compared to controls, 5HTP- and TCP-treated rats had a reduced number of 5HT-producing cells and expression of the 5HT-synthesising enzyme in the jejunum, and an increased expression of 5HT-transporter accompanied by karyomegaly in hepatocytes, with these differences being more pronounced in the TCP-treated animals. Here, we report that perinatal 5HT disbalance induced long-term cellular and molecular changes in organs regulating 5HT-metabolism, which may have a negative impact on 5HT availability and function in the periphery. Our rat model demonstrates a link between the developmental abnormalities of serotonin homeostasis and 5HT-related changes in adult life and may be suitable for exploring the neurobiological substrates of vulnerability to behavioral and metabolic disorders, as well as for modeling the adverse effects of the prenatal exposure to 5HT enhancers in the human population.
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- Romana Gračan
- Division of Zoology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Division of Animal Physiology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.B.); (D.H.)
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- Division of Animal Physiology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.B.); (D.H.)
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- Division of Animal Physiology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.B.); (D.H.)
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Thokchom SK, Indracanti N, Khanna A, Indraganti PK. Safety evaluation of 5-hydroxytryptophan and S-(2-aminoethyl)isothiouronium bromide hydrobromide on rodent lungs. Indian J Pharmacol 2024; 56:28-36. [PMID: 38454586 PMCID: PMC11001180 DOI: 10.4103/ijp.ijp_176_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES During the past few decades, various compounds have been researched for their potential as radioprotectants, and many of them were found to be safe and effective in several preclinical models. However, many of these compounds were found to have serious adverse effects when evaluated in clinical settings, thereby making them unsuitable for human applications. 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and S-(2-aminoethyl) isothiouronium bromide hydrobromide (AET) act in a synergistic fashion to promote radioprotection. The present study primarily emphasizes the safety of fixed dose of 5-HTP + AET in the lungs of C57BL/6 mice, a well-known model used in drug safety studies. MATERIALS AND METHODS Post-administration of the combination of HTP+AET at specific time points, blood and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were collected for the analysis of inflammatory and oxidative stress markers of the lungs. Thereafter, the mice were sacrificed and the lungs were dissected out, weighed, and fixed in formalin for histopathological studies. RESULTS The inflammatory biomarkers: tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-10 and oxidative stress biomarkers: 8-isoprostane and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine were found to have normal levels in blood and BALF in both control and treatment groups, which was further supported by normal histological findings. In addition, other endpoints such as food and water intake were found to be within normal limits. CONCLUSION The present safety study reflects that the combination has no adverse effects on the lungs of the experimental mouse. Further, evaluation in higher mammals including nonhuman primates is essential prior to validation of the safety of the combination in humans.
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- Suresh Kumar Thokchom
- Drug Repurpose and Translational Lab, Department of CBRN, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Drug Repurpose and Translational Lab, Department of CBRN, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Drug Repurpose and Translational Lab, Department of CBRN, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Drug Repurpose and Translational Lab, Department of CBRN, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Timarpur, Delhi, India
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Shin H, Baek Y, Lee D, Xu Y, Kwon Y, Jo I, Ha NC. Structural and Functional Analyses of the Flavoprotein Disulfide Reductase FN0820 of Fusobacterium nucleatum. J Microbiol 2023; 61:1033-1041. [PMID: 38117463 DOI: 10.1007/s12275-023-00095-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Escherichia coli RclA and Staphylococcus aureus MerA are part of the Group I flavoprotein disulfide reductase (FDR) family and have been implicated in the contribution to bacterial pathogenesis by defending against the host immune response. Fusobacterium nucleatum is a pathogenic, anaerobic Gram-negative bacterial species commonly found in the human oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract. In this study, we discovered that the F. nucleatum protein FN0820, belonging to the Group I FDR family, exhibited a higher activity of a Cu2+-dependent NADH oxidase than E. coli RclA. Moreover, FN0820 decreased the dissolved oxygen level in the solution with higher NADH oxidase activity. We found that L-tryptophan and its analog 5-hydroxytryptophan inhibit the FN0820 activities of NADH oxidase and the concomitant reduction of oxygen. Our results have implications for developing new treatment strategies against pathogens that defend the host immune response with Group I FDRs.
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- Hyunwoo Shin
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, CALS, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, CALS, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, CALS, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, College of Life Science, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, CALS, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Infectious Diseases Therapeutic Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Daejeon, 34114, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, CALS, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.
- Center for Food and Bioconvergence, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.
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Arbona DV, Cowgill LD, Press S, Dufayet C, Istvan S. 5-Hydroxytryptophan toxicity successfully treated by haemodialysis in a dog. Vet Med Sci 2023; 9:2438-2442. [PMID: 37659074 PMCID: PMC10650232 DOI: 10.1002/vms3.1253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe a case of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) toxicity successfully treated with haemodialysis in a dog. CASE SUMMARY A 3-year-old, male neutered Labrador Retriever, weighing 28.2 kg, presented to the emergency department approximately 4-5 h after ingesting a human supplement containing 200 mg of 5-HTP. The amount of 5-HTP ingested was estimated between 980 and 1988 mg (35-71 mg/kg). At presentation, the dog demonstrated progressive neurologic abnormalities consistent with serotonin syndrome, including altered mentation and ataxia. Due to the magnitude of the ingested dose and progression of clinical signs, extracorporeal blood purification with intermittent haemodialysis was chosen to expedite clearance of 5-HTP. High-efficiency haemodialysis was initiated, and the dog showed continued clinical improvement throughout the 5-h treatment. Clinical signs resolved completely within 12 h. Sequential blood and urine samples were obtained to document levels of both 5-HTP and serotonin. The dog was discharged 24 h after presentation with complete resolution of clinical signs. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION This is the first report documenting the serial changes in 5-HTP concentrations during treatment with haemodialysis.
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- Advanced Extracorporeal and Urinary Disease ServiceUC Veterinary Medical Center—San DiegoSan DiegoCaliforniaUSA
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- Veterinary Specialty Hospital by Ethos Veterinary HealthSan DiegoCaliforniaUSA
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- Advanced Extracorporeal and Urinary Disease ServiceUC Veterinary Medical Center—San DiegoSan DiegoCaliforniaUSA
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- Veterinary Specialty Hospital by Ethos Veterinary HealthSan DiegoCaliforniaUSA
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Wang Y, Chen Y, Zhang A, Chen K, Ouyang P. Advances in the microbial synthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2023:10.1007/s00253-023-12584-3. [PMID: 37326681 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12584-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Serotonin, as a monoamine neurotransmitter, modulates the activity of the nervous system. Due to its importance in the coordination of movement and regulation of mood, impairments in the synthesis and homeostasis of serotonin are involved in numerous disorders, including depression, Parkinson's disease, and anxiety. Currently, serotonin is primarily obtained via natural extraction. But this method is time-consuming and low yield, as well as unstable supply of raw materials. With the development of synthetic biology, researchers have established the method of microbial synthesis of serotonin. Compared with natural extraction, microbial synthesis has the advantages of short production cycle, continuous production, not limited by season and source, and environment-friendly; hence, it has garnered considerable research attention. However, the yield of serotonin is still too low to industrialization. Therefore, this review provides the latest progress and examples that illustrate the synthesis pathways of serotonin as well as proposes strategies for increasing the production of serotonin. KEY POINTS: • Two biosynthesis pathways of serotonin are introduced. • L-tryptophan hydroxylation is the rate-limiting step in serotonin biosynthesis. • Effective strategies are proposed to improve serotonin production.
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- Yingying Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, People's Republic of China
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Mikkelsen N, Damkier P, Pedersen SA. Serotonin Syndrome. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2023. [PMID: 37309284 DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.13912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening syndrome with manifestations spanning from mild adverse effects to life-threatening toxicity. The syndrome is caused by overstimulation of serotonin receptors by serotonergic drugs. Since the use of serotonergic drugs is increasing, primarily due to the widespread use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, cases of serotonin syndrome have likely seen a parallel increase. The true incidence of serotonin syndrome remains unknown due to its diffuse clinical presentation. OBJECTIVES This review aims to provide a clinically focused overview of serotonin syndrome, covering its pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and treatment as well as classifying serotonergic drugs and their mechanism of action. The pharmacological context is emphasized, as it is crucial for detection and management of serotonin syndrome. METHODS Focused review based on a literature search using the PubMed database. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION Serotonin syndrome can occur through therapeutic use or overdose of a single serotonergic drug, or as a drug interaction between two or more serotonergic drugs. Central clinical features consist of neuromuscular excitation, autonomic dysfunction and altered mental status, occurring in a patient undergoing new or altered serotonergic therapy. Early clinically recognition and treatment are crucial to prevent significant morbidity.
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- Nicolaj Mikkelsen
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Odense University Hospital
- Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Science, University of Southern Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Odense University Hospital
- Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Science, University of Southern Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Odense University Hospital
- Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Science, University of Southern Denmark
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Liang SS, Shen PT, Liang YQ, Ke YW, Cheng CW, Lin YR. Assisted Reductive Amination for Quantitation of Tryptophan, 5-Hydroxytryptophan, and Serotonin by Ultraperformance Liquid Chromatography Coupled with Tandem Mass Spectrometry. Molecules 2023; 28:4580. [PMID: 37375135 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28124580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Herein, we used isotopic formaldehyde and sodium cyanoborohydride via reductive amination to label two methyl groups on primary amine to arrange the standards (h2-formaldehyde-modified) and internal standards (ISs, d2-formaldehyde-modified) of tryptophan and its metabolites, such as serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) and 5-hydroxytryptophan. These derivatized reactions with a high yield are very satisfactory for manufacturing standards and ISs. This strategy will generate one or two methyl groups on amine to create different mass unit shifts with 14 vs. 16 or 28 vs. 32 in individual compounds for biomolecules with amine groups. In other words, multiples of two mass units shift are created using this derivatized method with isotopic formaldehyde. Serotonin, 5-hydroxytryptophan, and tryptophan were used as examples to demonstrate isotopic formaldehyde-generating standards and ISs. h2-formaldehyde-modified serotonin, 5-hydroxytryptophan, and tryptophan are standards to construct calibration curves, and d2-formaldehyde-modified analogs such as ISs spike into samples to normalize the signal of each detection. We utilized multiple reaction monitoring modes and triple quadrupole mass spectrometry to demonstrate the derivatized method suitable for these three nervous biomolecules. The derivatized method demonstrated a linearity range of the coefficient of determinations between 0.9938 to 0.9969. The limits of detection and quantification ranged from 1.39 to 15.36 ng/mL.
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- Shih-Shin Liang
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Institute of Biomedical Science, College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
- Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Protein Chemistry Core Laboratory, Core Instrument Center, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli 35053, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Bachelor Program in Industrial Technology, College of Future, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Environment and Life Sciences, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan
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Niu YB, Zhang YH, Sun Y, Song XZ, Li ZH, Xie M, Mei QB, Li YH, Chen Q. Asperosaponin VI Protects Against Bone Loss Due to Hindlimb Unloading in Skeletally Growing Mice Through Regulating Microbial Dysbiosis Altering the 5-HT Pathway. Calcif Tissue Int 2023; 112:389-402. [PMID: 36595050 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-022-01057-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Osteoporosis is a complex multifactorial disease that can lead to an increased risk of fracture. However, selective and effective osteoporosis drugs are still lacking. We showed that Asperosaponin VI (AVI) has the implications to be further developed as an alternative supplement for the prevention and treatment of bone loss. AVI has been found to have beneficial effects on metabolic diseases such as bone loss, obesity, and atherosclerosis. Our study was designed to determine the effect and mechanism of action of AVI against bone loss through regulating microbial dysbiosis. A hindlimb unloading mouse model was established to determine the effect of AVI on bone microarchitecture, gut microbiota, and serum metabolites. Eighteen female C57BL/6 J mice were divided into three groups: control, hindlimb unloading with vehicle (HLU), and hindlimb unloading treated with AVI (HLU-AVI, 200 mg/kg/day). AVI was administrated orally for 4 weeks. The results demonstrated that AVI improved the bone microstructure by reversing the decrease in bone volume fraction and trabecular number, and the increase in trabecular separation and structure model index of cancellous bone in hindlimb suspension mice. The results of 16sRNA gene sequencing suggested that the therapeutic effect of AVI on bone loss may be achieved through it regulating the gut microbiota, especially certain specific microorganisms. Combined with the analysis of ELISA, immunohistochemistry, and serum metabolome results, it could be speculated that AVI played an important role in adjusting the balance of bone metabolism by influencing specific flora such as Clostridium and its metabolites to regulate the 5-hydroxytryptophan pathway. The study explored the novel mechanism of AVI against osteoporosis, and has implications for the further development of AVI as an alternative supplement for the prevention and treatment of bone loss.
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- Y-B Niu
- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Pharmacology of Chinese Materia Medica of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Naval Force Hospital of Southern Theatre Command, Zhanjiang, 524005, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Naval Force Hospital of Southern Theatre Command, Zhanjiang, 524005, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.
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Correia AS, Silva I, Reguengo H, Oliveira JC, Vasques-Nóvoa F, Cardoso A, Vale N. The Effect of the Stress Induced by Hydrogen Peroxide and Corticosterone on Tryptophan Metabolism, Using Human Neuroblastoma Cell Line (SH-SY5Y). Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24054389. [PMID: 36901819 PMCID: PMC10001894 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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L-tryptophan (L-Trp) is an important amino acid in several physiological mechanisms, being metabolized into two important pathways: the kynurenine and the serotonin (5-HT) pathways. It is important in processes such as mood and stress response, the 5-HT pathway begins with the conversion of L-Trp to 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), that is metabolized into 5-HT, converted to melatonin or to 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA). Disturbances in this pathway are reported to be connected with oxidative stress and glucocorticoid-induced stress, are important to explore. Thus, our study aimed to understand the role of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and corticosterone (CORT)-induced stress on the serotonergic pathway of L-Trp metabolism, and on SH-SY5Y cells, focusing on the study of L-Trp, 5-HTP, 5-HT, and 5-HIAA in combination with H2O2 or CORT. We evaluated the effect of these combinations on cellular viability, morphology, and on the extracellular levels of the metabolites. The data obtained highlighted the different ways that stress induction led to different extracellular medium concentration of the studied metabolites. These distinct chemical transformations did not lead to differences in cell morphology/viability. Additionally, serotonin may be the most sensitive metabolite to the exposure to the different stress inducers, being more promissory to study conditions associated with cellular stress.
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- Ana Salomé Correia
- OncoPharma Research Group, Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS@RISE, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Clinical Chemistry, Department of Laboratory Pathology, Hospital Center of the University of Porto (CHUP), Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Clinical Chemistry, Department of Laboratory Pathology, Hospital Center of the University of Porto (CHUP), Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-313 Porto, Portugal
- Unit for Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine (UMIB), University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Clinical Chemistry, Department of Laboratory Pathology, Hospital Center of the University of Porto (CHUP), Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-313 Porto, Portugal
- Unit for Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine (UMIB), University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Cardiovascular R and D Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, s/n, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- CINTESIS@RISE, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- NeuroGen Research Group, Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Unit of Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- OncoPharma Research Group, Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS@RISE, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Community Medicine, Health Information and Decision (MEDCIDS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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Kang YH, Yang BT, Hu RG, Zhang P, Gu M, Cong W. Gut Microbiota and Metabolites May Play a Crucial Role in Sea Cucumber Apostichopus japonicus Aestivation. Microorganisms 2023; 11. [PMID: 36838381 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11020416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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The constant increase in temperatures under global warming has led to a prolonged aestivation period for Apostichopus japonicus, resulting in considerable losses in production and economic benefits. However, the specific mechanism of aestivation has not been fully elucidated. In this study, we first tried to illustrate the biological mechanisms of aestivation from the perspective of the gut microbiota and metabolites. Significant differences were found in the gut microbiota of aestivating adult A. japonicus (AAJSD group) compared with nonaestivating adult A. japonicus (AAJRT group) and young A. japonicus (YAJRT and YAJSD groups) based on 16S rRNA gene high-throughput sequencing analysis. The abundances of Desulfobacterota, Myxococcota, Bdellovibrionota, and Firmicutes (4 phyla) in the AAJSD group significantly increased. Moreover, the levels of Pseudoalteromonas, Fusibacter, Labilibacter, Litorilituus, Flammeovirga, Polaribacter, Ferrimonas, PB19, and Blfdi19 genera were significantly higher in the AAJSD group than in the other three groups. Further analysis of the LDA effect size showed that species with significant variation in abundance in the AAJSD group, including the phylum Firmicutes and the genera Litorilituus, Fusibacter, and Abilibacter, might be important biomarkers for aestivating adult A. japonicus. In addition, the results of metabolomics analysis showed that there were three distinct metabolic pathways, namely biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, tryptophan metabolism, and sesquiterpenoid and triterpenoid biosynthesis in the AAJSD group compared with the other three groups. Notably, 5-hydroxytryptophan was significantly upregulated in the AAJSD group in the tryptophan metabolism pathway. Moreover, the genera Labilibacter, Litorilituus, Ferrimonas, Flammeovirga, Blfdi19, Fusibacter, Pseudoalteromonas, and PB19 with high abundance in the gut of aestivating adult A. japonicus were positively correlated with the metabolite 5-HTP. These findings suggest that there may be potential biological associations among the gut microbiota, metabolites, and aestivation in A. japonicus. This work may provide a new perspective for further understanding the aestivation mechanism of A. japonicus.
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Wang ZJ, Chen LH, Xu J, Xu QX, Xu W, Yang XW. Corylin ameliorates chronic ulcerative colitis via regulating the gut-brain axis and promoting 5-hydroxytryptophan production in the colon. Phytomedicine 2023; 110:154651. [PMID: 36634380 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.154651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chronic ulcerative colitis (UC) is a lifelong disease, patients with chronic UC have a high prevalence of common mental disorders. The increasing interest in the role of gut-brain axis is seen in inflammatory bowel diseases. PURPOSE Corylin is a representative flavonoid compound isolated from the Psoraleae Fructus. This study aimed to identify the effects and mechanism of corylin on the inflammation interactions and 5-HT synthesis between the gut and brain in chronic UC. METHODS Dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) induced chronic UC mouse model was established to assess the therapeutic effect of corylin on chronic UC symptoms. The expression of inflammatory cytokines was detected in the colon and brain. The expression of tight junction (TJ) proteins of intestinal mucosal barrier and blood-brain barrier (BBB) and the ionized calcium-binding adaptor molecule 1 (Iba1) in the hippocampus were determined by western blotting and immunofluorescence staining. In addition, several tryptophan (Trp) metabolites and related neurotransmitters in faeces, colon, serum, and brain were detected by UPLC-MS/MS. The interaction between corylin and 5-hydroxytryptophan decarboxylase (5-HTPDC) was performed by molecular docking and surface plasmon resonance (SPR). Finally, the changes of gut microbiota composition were analyzed by 16S rRNA sequencing. RESULTS Corylin significantly alleviated colitis symptoms and inhibited inflammatory response in the colon and brain of DSS-induced chronic UC mice. The TJ proteins of intestinal mucosal barrier and BBB were improved and the expression of Iba1 in the hippocampus was normalized after corylin treatment. In addition, corylin treatment increased the expression of neurotransmitters in the brain, especially 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), but the expression of 5-HT in the colon was inhibited. Further study firstly proved that corylin could bind to the 5-HTDPC, and then inhibit the expression of 5-HTDPC and VB6, resulting in the 5-HT reduction and 5-HTP accumulation in the colon. Moreover, the intake of corylin transformed the diversity and composition of intestinal microbiota, Bacteroides, Escherichia-Shigella, and Turicibacter were decreased but Dubosiella, Enterorhabdus, and Candidatus_Stoquefichus were increased. CONCLUSION Corylin administration ameliorated DSS-induced colitis and inhibited intestinal inflammation and neuroinflammation via regulating the inflammation interactions across gut-brain axis and increasing 5-HTP generation in the colon.
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- Zhao-Jing Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Centre, Peking University, No. 38, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Centre, Peking University, No. 38, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Centre, Peking University, No. 38, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Centre, Peking University, No. 38, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Centre, Peking University, No. 38, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Centre, Peking University, No. 38, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China.
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Xiao S, Wang Z, Wang B, Hou B, Cheng J, Bai T, Zhang Y, Wang W, Yan L, Zhang J. Expanding the application of tryptophan: Industrial biomanufacturing of tryptophan derivatives. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1099098. [PMID: 37032885 PMCID: PMC10076799 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1099098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Tryptophan derivatives are various aromatic compounds produced in the tryptophan metabolic pathway, such as 5-hydroxytryptophan, 5-hydroxytryptamine, melatonin, 7-chloro-tryptophan, 7-bromo-tryptophan, indigo, indirubin, indole-3-acetic acid, violamycin, and dexoyviolacein. They have high added value, widely used in chemical, food, polymer and pharmaceutical industry and play an important role in treating diseases and improving life. At present, most tryptophan derivatives are synthesized by biosynthesis. The biosynthesis method is to combine metabolic engineering with synthetic biology and system biology, and use the tryptophan biosynthesis pathway of Escherichia coli, Corynebacterium glutamicum and other related microorganisms to reconstruct the artificial biosynthesis pathway, and then produce various tryptophan derivatives. In this paper, the characteristics, applications and specific biosynthetic pathways and methods of these derivatives were reviewed, and some strategies to increase the yield of derivatives and reduce the production cost on the basis of biosynthesis were introduced in order to make some contributions to the development of tryptophan derivatives biosynthesis industry.
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- Shujian Xiao
- Meat Processing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Cangzhou, China
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- Meat Processing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Meat Processing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Meat Processing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Jie Cheng, ; Lixiu Yan, ; Jiamin Zhang,
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- Meat Processing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Meat Processing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Meat Processing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Metrology and Quality Inspection, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Jie Cheng, ; Lixiu Yan, ; Jiamin Zhang,
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- Meat Processing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Jie Cheng, ; Lixiu Yan, ; Jiamin Zhang,
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Pastore AJ, Montoya A, Kamat M, Basso KB, Italia JS, Chatterjee A, Drosou M, Pantazis DA, Angerhofer A. Selective incorporation of 5-hydroxytryptophan blocks long range electron transfer in oxalate decarboxylase. Protein Sci 2023; 32:e4537. [PMID: 36482787 PMCID: PMC9801070 DOI: 10.1002/pro.4537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Oxalate decarboxylase from Bacillus subtilis is a binuclear Mn-dependent acid stress response enzyme that converts the mono-anion of oxalic acid into formate and carbon dioxide in a redox neutral unimolecular disproportionation reaction. A π-stacked tryptophan dimer, W96 and W274, at the interface between two monomer subunits facilitates long-range electron transfer between the two Mn ions and plays an important role in the catalytic mechanism. Substitution of W96 with the unnatural amino acid 5-hydroxytryptophan leads to a persistent EPR signal which can be traced back to the neutral radical of 5-hydroxytryptophan with its hydroxyl proton removed. 5-Hydroxytryptophan acts as a hole sink preventing the formation of Mn(III) at the N-terminal active site and strongly suppresses enzymatic activity. The lower boundary of the standard reduction potential for the active site Mn(II)/Mn(III) couple can therefore be estimated as 740 mV against the normal hydrogen electrode at pH 4, the pH of maximum catalytic efficiency. Our results support the catalytic importance of long-range electron transfer in oxalate decarboxylase while at the same time highlighting the utility of unnatural amino acid incorporation and specifically the use of 5-hydroxytryptophan as an energetic sink for hole hopping to probe electron transfer in redox proteins.
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of FloridaGainesvilleFloridaUSA
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of FloridaGainesvilleFloridaUSA
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of FloridaGainesvilleFloridaUSA
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- Department of ChemistryBoston CollegeChestnut HillMassachusettsUSA
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- Max‐Planck‐Institut für KohlenforschungMülheim an der RuhrGermany
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Zeng Y, Song J, Zhang Y, Huang Y, Zhang F, Suo H. Promoting Effect and Potential Mechanism of Lactobacillus pentosus LPQ1-Produced Active Compounds on the Secretion of 5-Hydroxytryptophan. Foods 2022; 11:foods11233895. [PMID: 36496703 PMCID: PMC9740157 DOI: 10.3390/foods11233895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an important substance thought to improve depression. It has been shown that Lactobacillus can promote the secretion of 5-HTP in the body and thus ameliorate depression-like behavior in mice. However, the mechanism by which Lactobacillus promotes the secretion of 5-HTP is unclear. In this study, we investigated the promoting effect and mechanism of Lactobacillus, isolated from Chinese fermented foods, on the secretion of 5-HTP. The results showed that Lactobacillus (L.) pentosus LPQ1 exhibited the strongest 5-HTP secretion-promoting effect ((9.44 ± 0.69)-fold), which was dependent on the mixture of compounds secreted by L. pentosus LPQ1 (termed SLPQ1). In addition, the results of the RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analyses indicated that SLPQ1 alters the TNF and oxidative phosphorylation signaling pathways. Moreover, the SLPQ1 ultrafiltration fraction (>10 kDa) showed a similar 5-HTP promoting effect as SLPQ1. Furthermore, reverse-phase liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (RPLC-MS/MS) identified 29 compounds of >10 kDa in SLPQ1, including DUF488 domain-containing protein, BspA family leucine-rich repeat surface protein, and 30S ribosomal protein S5, which together accounted for up to 62.51%. This study reports new findings on the mechanism by which L. pentosus LPQ1 promotes 5-HTP production in some cell lines in vitro.
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- Yixiu Zeng
- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
- College of Bioengineering, Jingchu University of Technology, Jingmen 448000, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Institute of Food Sciences and Technology, Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Lhasa 850000, China
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- College of Bioengineering, Jingchu University of Technology, Jingmen 448000, China
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- Chongqing Tianyou Dairy Co., Ltd., Chongqing 401120, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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Pastore AJ, Ficaretta E, Chatterjee A, Davidson VL. Substitution of the sole tryptophan of the cupredoxin, amicyanin, with 5-hydroxytryptophan alters fluorescence properties and energy transfer to the type 1 copper site. J Inorg Biochem 2022; 234:111895. [PMID: 35696758 PMCID: PMC9753554 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2022.111895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Amicyanin is a type 1 copper protein with a single tryptophan residue. Using genetic code expansion, the tryptophan was selectively replaced with the unnatural amino acid, 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). The 5-HTP substituted amicyanin exhibited absorbance at 300-320 nm, characteristic of 5-HTP and not seen in native amicyanin. The fluorescence emission maximum in 5-HTP substituted amicyanin is redshifted from 318 nm in native amicyanin to 331 nm and to 348 nm in the unfolded protein. The fluorescence quantum yield of 5-HTP substituted amicyanin mutant was much less than that of native amicyanin. Differences in intrinsic fluorescence are explained by differences in the excited states of tryptophan versus 5-HTP and the intraprotein environment. The substitution of tryptophan with 5-HTP did not affect the visible absorbance and redox potential of the copper, which is 10 Å away. In amicyanin and other cupredoxins, an unexplained quenching of the intrinsic fluorescence by the bound copper is observed. However, the fluorescence of 5-HTP substituted amicyanin is not quenched by the copper. It is shown that the mechanism of quenching in native amicyanin is Förster, or fluorescence, resonance energy transfer (FRET). This does not occur in 5-HTP substituted amicyanin because the fluorescence quantum yield is significantly lower and the red-shift of fluorescence emission maximum decreases overlap with the near UV absorbance of copper. Characterization of the distinct fluorescence properties of 5-HTP relative to tryptophan in amicyanin provides a basis for spectroscopic interrogation of the protein microenvironment using 5-HTP, and long-distance interactions with transition metals.
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- Anthony J Pastore
- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32827, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston College, 2609 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston College, 2609 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA
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- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32827, USA.
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Gong X, Zhang R, Wang J, Yan Y. Engineering of a TrpR-Based Biosensor for Altered Dynamic Range and Ligand Preference. ACS Synth Biol 2022; 11:2175-2183. [PMID: 35594503 PMCID: PMC10947557 DOI: 10.1021/acssynbio.2c00134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Transcriptional factors play a crucial role in regulating cellular functions. Understanding and altering the dynamic behavior of the transcriptional factor-based biosensors will expand our knowledge in investigating biomolecular interactions and facilitating biosynthetic applications. In this study, we characterized and engineered a TrpR-based tryptophan repressor system in Escherichia coli. We found that the reconstructed TrpR1-PtrpO1 biosensor system exhibited low basal expression and narrow dynamic range in the presence of tryptophan or its analogue 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). Given the application potential of the biosensor, we introduced engineering approaches in multiple levels to optimize its dynamic behavior. First, the I57 and V58 residues in the ligand-binding pocket were rationally mutated in search of variants with altered ligand specificity. Two TrpR1 variants, V58E and V58K, successfully acquired ligand preference toward tryptophan and 5-HTP, respectively. The biosensor-induced expression levels were increased up to 10-fold with those variants. Furthermore, to pursue broader operational range, we tuned the regulator-operator binding affinity by mutating the binding box of TrpR1. Collectively, we demonstrated that the biosynthesis-significant biosensor TrpR1-PtrpO1 can be engineered to acquire extended dynamic ranges and improved ligand preference. The engineered biosensor variants with remarkable dynamic behavior can serve as key genetic elements in high-throughput screening and dynamic regulation in biosynthetic scenarios.
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- Xinyu Gong
- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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Zhang L, Xu JY, Yuan L, Yin XB, Li YH, Qin LQ. Protective effects of epigallocatechin-3-o-gallate combined with organic selenium against transforming growth factor-beta 1-induced fibrosis in LX-2 cells. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14223. [PMID: 35586925 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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In this study, we investigated the protective effects and possible mechanism of epigallocatechin-3-o-gallate (EGCG) combined with organic selenium in transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1-activated LX-2 cells. After 12 h of starvation, LX-2 cells were treated with 10 ng/ml of recombinant TGF-β1 and different concentrations of EGCG, L-selenomethionine (L-SeMet), or L-selenomethylcysteine (L-SeMC) for 24 h. We found that 100 and 200 μM EGCG combined with 1 mM L-SeMet or L-SeMC showed a synergistic effect in decreasing the survival rate of activated LX-2 cells. In addition, the combination of 100 mM EGCG and 1 mM L-SeMet or L-SeMC promoted the apoptosis of activated LX-2 cells. Compared with the EGCG treatment group, the combination intervention group had significantly suppressed levels of hepatic stellate cell activation markers including alpha-smooth muscle actin, collagen type I alpha 1, collagen type III alpha 1, 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HT), and 5-HT receptors 2A and 2B. Moreover, interleukin-10 levels were decreased, while TGF-β1 levels were increased after TGF-β1 activation in LX-2 culture medium, whereas the combin1ation intervention reversed this phenomenon. The combination treatment had a more pronounced effect than any single treatment at the same dose. These results demonstrated that the combination of EGCG and organic selenium synergistically improves the TGF-β1-induced fibrosis of LX-2 cells to some extent by promoting apoptosis and inhibiting cell activation. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Here, we found that the effects of epigallocatechin-3-o-gallate (EGCG) + L-selenomethionine or L-selenomethylcysteine were more pronounced than those of EGCG alone. Future studies should investigate the protective effects of green tea and selenium-enriched green tea against hepatic fibrosis and explore the differences in their molecular mechanisms. The results of this study will be helpful for the development and utilization of selenium-enriched tea for food processing and health supplement production.
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- Lin Zhang
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory for Functional Agriculture, Suzhou Research Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Vargas MA, Deive FJ, Álvarez MS, Longo MA, Rodríguez A, Bernal C, Martínez R. Effect of process parameters and surfactant additives on the obtained activity of recombinant tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH1) for enzymatic synthesis of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). Enzyme Microb Technol 2021; 154:109975. [PMID: 34952363 DOI: 10.1016/j.enzmictec.2021.109975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an intermediate molecule in the biosynthesis of serotonin, an important neurotransmitter, regulating a series of metabolic and psychological functions in humans. In this work, we studied the heterologous production of Human tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH1) in Escherichia coli, for the synthesis of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) from Tryptophan (Trp). To quantify TPH1 activity, a simple fluorescence-based microtiter plate assay was established, based on the changes in fluorescence emission at 340 nm between substrate and product when excited at 310 nm, allowing quick and reliable quantification of released 5-HTP. To increase enzyme production, heterologous TPH1 production was studied in stirred tank bioreactor scale. The effect of rate of aeration (0.25, 0.50 and 0.75 vvm) and agitation (150, 250 and 500 rpm) was evaluated for biomass production, pH, volumetric oxygen transfer coefficient (kLa) and volumetric TPH1 activity. We determined that high agitation and low aeration allowed reaching the maximum measured enzyme activity. Under such conditions, we observed a 90% substrate conversion, obtaining 90 µM (~0.02 g/L) 5-HTP from a 100 µM Tryptophan substrate solution. Finally, we observed that the addition of Tween 20 (0.1%) in the culture broth under production conditions expanded the pH operation range of TPH1. Our results establish a base for a biocatalytic approach as a potential alternative process for the synthesis of 5-HTP using recombinant TPH1.
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Jiao J, Xia Y, Zhang Y, Wu X, Liu C, Feng J, Zheng X, Song S, Bai T, Song C, Wang M, Pang H. Phenylalanine 4-Hydroxylase Contributes to Endophytic Bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens' Melatonin Biosynthesis. Front Genet 2021; 12:746392. [PMID: 34868217 PMCID: PMC8634680 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.746392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Melatonin acts both as an antioxidant and as a growth regulatory substance in plants. Pseudomonas fluorescens endophytic bacterium has been shown to produce melatonin and increase plant resistance to abiotic stressors through increasing endogenous melatonin. However, in bacteria, genes are still not known to be melatonin-related. Here, we reported that the bacterial phenylalanine 4-hydroxylase (PAH) may be involved in the 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) biosynthesis and further influenced the subsequent production of melatonin in P. fluorescens. The purified PAH protein of P. fluorescens not only hydroxylated phenylalanine but also exhibited l-tryptophan (l-Trp) hydroxylase activity by converting l-Trp to 5-HTP in vitro. However, bacterial PAH displayed lower activity and affinity for l-Trp than l-phenylalanine. Notably, the PAH deletion of P. fluorescens blocked melatonin production by causing a significant decline in 5-HTP levels and thus decreased the resistance to abiotic stress. Overall, this study revealed a possible role for bacterial PAH in controlling 5-HTP and melatonin biosynthesis in bacteria, and expanded the current knowledge of melatonin production in microorganisms.
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- Jian Jiao
- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China.,Henan Key Laboratory of Fruit and Cucurbit Biology, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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Di Carlo E, Santagata S, Sauro L, Tolve M, Manti F, Leuzzi V, Angeloni A, Carducci C. Simultaneous determination of 5-hydroxytryptophan and 3-O-methyldopa in dried blood spot by UPLC-MS/MS: A useful tool for the diagnosis of L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2021; 1185:122999. [PMID: 34715572 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2021.122999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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5-hydroxytryptophan (5HTP) and 3-O-methyldopa (3OMD) are CSF diagnostic biomarkers of the defect of aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC), a rare inherited disorder of neurotransmitter synthesis which, if untreated, results in severely disabling neurological impairment. In the last few years, different methods to detect 3OMD in dried blood spot (DBS) were published. We developed and validated a fast and specific diagnostic tool to detect 5HTP alongside 3OMD. After extraction from DBS, 3OMD and 5HTP were separated by ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) and detected by tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS). Instrument parameters were optimized to obtain the best sensitivity and specificity. Chromatographic separation was accomplished in 13 min. The limit of detection was 2.4 and 1.4 nmol/L of blood for 3OMD and 5HTP respectively, and response was linear over the blood range of 25-5000 nmol/L. Between-run imprecision was less than 9% for 3OMD and <13% for 5HTP. An age-specific continuous reference range was established, revealing a marked and continuous 3OMD decline with aging. The effect of age on 5HTP was less evident, showing only a slight decrease with age after the first week of life. A marked increase of both 3OMD and 5HTP was found in four patients affected by AADC deficiency (1780.6 ± 773.1 nmol/L, rv 71.0-144.9; and 94.8 ± 19.0 nmol/L, rv 15.2-42.8, respectively) while an isolated increase of 3OMD (6159.6 ± 3449.1 nmol/L, rv 73.2-192.2) was detected in three subjects affected by inherited disorders of dopamine synthesis under levodopa/carbidopa treatment (a marginal increase of 5HTP was detected in one of them). Simultaneous measurement of 5HTP and 3OMD in DBS leads to an improvement in specificity and sensitivity for the biochemical diagnosis of AADC deficiency.
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Ahn Y, Hong KB, Kim S, Suh HJ, Jo K. Changes in Locomotor Activity and Oxidative Stress-Related Factors after the Administration of an Amino Acid Mixture by Generation and Age. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:9822. [PMID: 34575986 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22189822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Amino acids, as nutrients, are expected to improve sleep disorders. This study aimed to evaluate the generation- and age-dependent sleep-improving effects of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) coadministration. The differentially expressed genes and generation-related behavior after the administration of a GABA/5-HTP mixture were measured in a Drosophila model, while age-related changes in gene expression and oxidative stress-related parameters were measured in a mouse model. The GABA/5-HTP-treated group showed significant behavioral changes compared to the other groups. Sequencing revealed that the GABA/5-HTP mixture influenced changes in nervous system-related genes, including those involved in the regulation of the expression of behavioral and synaptic genes. Additionally, total sleep time increased with age, and nighttime sleep time in the first- and third-generation flies was significantly different from that of the control groups. The GABA/5-HTP mixture induced significant changes in the expression of sleep-related receptors in both models. Furthermore, the GABA/5-HTP mixture reduced levels of ROS and ROS reaction products in an age-dependent manner. Therefore, the increase in behavioral changes caused by GABA/5-HTP mixture administration was effective in eliminating ROS activity across generations and ages.
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Pan J, Li F, Wang C, Li X, Zhang S, Zhang W, Zhao G, Ma C, Liu G, Yang K. Effects of Duodenal 5-Hydroxytryptophan Perfusion on Melatonin Synthesis in GI Tract of Sheep. Molecules 2021; 26:5275. [PMID: 34500708 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26175275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) duodenal perfusion on melatonin (MT) synthesis in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of sheep. 5-hydroxytryptophan is a precursor in the melatonin synthetic pathway. The results showed that this method significantly increased melatonin production in the mucosa of all segments in GI tract including duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum and colon. The highest melatonin level was identified in the colon and this indicates that the microbiota located in the colon may also participate in the melatonin production. In addition, portion of the melatonin generated by the GI tract can pass the liver metabolism and enters the circulation via portal vein. The current study provides further evidence to support that GI tract is the major site for melatonin synthesis and the GI melatonin also contributes to the circulatory melatonin level since plasma melatonin concentrations in 5-HTP treated groups were significantly higher than those in the control group. In conclusion, the results show that 10–50 mg of 5-HTP flowing into the duodenum within 6 h effectively improve the production of melatonin in the GI tract and melatonin concentration in sheep blood circulation during the day.
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Siopi E, Chevalier G, Katsimpardi L, Saha S, Bigot M, Moigneu C, Eberl G, Lledo PM. Changes in Gut Microbiota by Chronic Stress Impair the Efficacy of Fluoxetine. Cell Rep 2020; 30:3682-3690.e6. [PMID: 32187541 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2020.02.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Revised: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Major depressive disorders (MDDs) constitute a leading cause of disability worldwide and current pharmacological treatments are partially effective. The gut microbiota (GM) has recently emerged as a target of therapeutic interest for MDDs. In this study, we transfer GM from mice that sustained unpredictable chronic mild stress (UCMS) to healthy recipient mice. The fecal transfer induces despair-like behavior, decreases neurogenesis in the hippocampus (HpC), and impairs the antidepressant and neurogenic effects of a standard selective serotonin (5-HT) reuptake inhibitor, fluoxetine (FLX). These effects are paralleled by deficits in 5-HT bioavailability, biosynthesis, and reuptake in the HpC. Treatment with 5-hydroxytryptophan restores the levels of 5-HT and its precursors in the HpC, improves HpC neurogenesis, and alleviates despair-like symptoms. Our results reveal that stress-induced changes in GM are involved in the pathogenesis of depressive disorders and minimize FLX efficacy via alterations in the serotonergic pathway of Trp metabolism.
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5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) plays an important role in the regulation of emotion, behavior, sleep, pain, body temperature, and other physiological functions. It is used in the treatment of depression, insomnia, migraine, and other diseases. Due to a lack of effective biosynthesis methods, 5-HTP is mainly obtained by natural extraction, which has been unable to meet the needs of the market. Through the directed evolution of enzymes and the introduction of substrate supply pathways, 5-HTP biosynthesis and yield increase have been realized. This review provides examples that illustrate the production mode of 5-HTP and the latest progress in microbial synthesis.
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- Xin-Xin Liu
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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Maffei ME. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP): Natural Occurrence, Analysis, Biosynthesis, Biotechnology, Physiology and Toxicology. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 22:E181. [PMID: 33375373 PMCID: PMC7796270 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22010181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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L-5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is both a drug and a natural component of some dietary supplements. 5-HTP is produced from tryptophan by tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH), which is present in two isoforms (TPH1 and TPH2). Decarboxylation of 5-HTP yields serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) that is further transformed to melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine). 5-HTP plays a major role both in neurologic and metabolic diseases and its synthesis from tryptophan represents the limiting step in serotonin and melatonin biosynthesis. In this review, after an look at the main natural sources of 5-HTP, the chemical analysis and synthesis, biosynthesis and microbial production of 5-HTP by molecular engineering will be described. The physiological effects of 5-HTP are discussed in both animal studies and human clinical trials. The physiological role of 5-HTP in the treatment of depression, anxiety, panic, sleep disorders, obesity, myoclonus and serotonin syndrome are also discussed. 5-HTP toxicity and the occurrence of toxic impurities present in tryptophan and 5-HTP preparations are also discussed.
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- Massimo E Maffei
- Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Turin, Via Quarello 15/a, 10135 Turin, Italy
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Wang H, Liu S, Li J, Wang L, Wang X, Zhao J, Jiao H, Lin H. 5-Hydroxytryptophan Suppresses the Abdominal Fat Deposit and Is Beneficial to the Intestinal Immune Function in Broilers. Front Physiol 2020; 11:655. [PMID: 32595527 PMCID: PMC7304481 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Serotonin (5-HT), a monoaminergic neurotransmitter, involves in the regulation of many physiological functions. In the present study, the effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), the precursor of 5-HT, on lipid metabolism and intestinal immune function in broiler chickens were investigated in chickens. Methods Two hundred broilers were divided randomly into two groups and fed separately with a corn-soybean basal diet (CD) or the basal diet supplemented with 0.2% 5-HTP. Results The results showed that 5-HTP reduced (P < 0.05) feed intake and the abdominal fat pad weight. 5-HTP treatment tended to upregulate the mRNA level of adiponectin receptor 1 (ADP1R) and ADP2R in abdominal fat but had no significant influence on their protein levels (P > 0.05). In 5-HTP-chickens, lipopolysaccharide exposure decreased secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) concentrations in serum and the duodenal contents. Expression of mRNA encoding interleukin (IL), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) decreased after 5-HTP treatment; however, LPS increased expression significantly in 5-HTP-treated chickens compared with CD chickens. In 5-HTP-chickens, the phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) were reduced, but the phosphorylation of ribosomal p70S6 kinase (p70S6K) was increased in the duodenum. Conclusion In summary, the result suggests that dietary 5-HTP supplementation reduces accumulation of abdominal fat and is beneficial to intestinal immune function.
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- Hui Wang
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology of Emerging Infectious Diseases in Universities of Shandong, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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Francescangeli J, Karamchandani K, Powell M, Bonavia A. The Serotonin Syndrome: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Practice. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E2288. [PMID: 31075831 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20092288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Revised: 05/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The serotonin syndrome is a medication-induced condition resulting from serotonergic hyperactivity, usually involving antidepressant medications. As the number of patients experiencing medically-treated major depressive disorder increases, so does the population at risk for experiencing serotonin syndrome. Excessive synaptic stimulation of 5-HT2A receptors results in autonomic and neuromuscular aberrations with potentially life-threatening consequences. In this review, we will outline the molecular basis of the disease and describe how pharmacologic agents that are in common clinical use can interfere with normal serotonergic pathways to result in a potentially fatal outcome. Given that serotonin syndrome can imitate other clinical conditions, an understanding of the molecular context of this condition is essential for its detection and in order to prevent rapid clinical deterioration.
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Cordeiro D, Bullivant G, Cohn RD, Raiman J, Mercimek-Andrews S. Outcome of Patients With Inherited Neurotransmitter Disorders. Can J Neurol Sci 2018; 45:571-6. [PMID: 30109838 DOI: 10.1017/cjn.2018.266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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We report the outcome of 12 patients with inherited neurotransmitter disorders of monoamine, tetrahydrobiopterin and γ amino butyric acid metabolisms from a single Inherited Neurotransmitter Disorder Clinic including tyrosine hydroxylase (n=2), aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (n=1), 6-pyruvoyltetrahydropterin synthase, dihydropteridine reductase and succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiencies. Six patients (with 6-pyruvoyltetrahydropterin synthase, dihydropteridine reductase and tyrosine hydroxylase deficiencies) had normal neurodevelopmental outcome on treatment. Tetrahydrobiopterin loading test in newborns with positive newborn screening for phenylketonuria will identify patients with 6-pyruvoyltetrahydropterin synthase and dihydropteridine reductase deficiencies resulting in abnormal neurotransmitter synthesis in the central nervous system in the neonatal period to initiate disease-specific treatment to improve neurodevelopmental outcome.
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The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is gaining popularity in the Western world. Among the general public, CAM is often perceived to be associated with less stigma, fewer adverse effects, and may be more affordable. A number of patients utilize CAM for the treatment of depression; however, as there is limited scientific evidence, the safety profile of these supplements are largely unknown. In this case, a 42-year-old man developed hypomania approximately 1 week after S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) therapy was initiated for depression. The combination of SAMe and 5-HTP can potentially induce hypomanic episodes.
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- William Olsufka
- Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Mount Sinai Beth Israel/Touro College of Pharmacy, New York, New York,
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- PGY1 Psychiatric Resident, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, New York
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Mora-Villalobos JA, Zeng AP. Synthetic pathways and processes for effective production of 5-hydroxytryptophan and serotonin from glucose in Escherichia coli. J Biol Eng 2018; 12:3. [PMID: 29568327 PMCID: PMC5856393 DOI: 10.1186/s13036-018-0094-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background Tryptophan derivatives such as 5-hydroxytryptophan (5HTP) and serotonin are valuable molecules with pharmaceutical interest. 5HTP is presently mainly obtained by extraction from the plant Griffonia simplicifolia and serotonin is produced by chemical synthesis. A simple biotechnological method for the production of these compounds is desired. Results In a first attempt to synthesize serotonin from glucose, we used a single engineered Escherichia coli strain and observed a low production of maximal 0.8 ± 0.2 mg/L of serotonin, probably due to the undesired site-reaction of direct decarboxylation of tryptophan and the consequent decrease of the precursor 5HTP. To circumvent this problem, we have constructed a stepwise system in which the 5HTP production and the serotonin conversion are separated. 962 ± 58 mg/L of 5HTP was produced in the first step using a recombinant strain with a semi-rationally engineered aromatic amino acid hydroxylase, the highest concentration reported so far. In a subsequent step of 5HTP bioconversion using a recombinant strain harboring a tryptophan decarboxylase, 154.3 ± 14.3 mg/L of serotonin was produced. Conclusions We present results of a two-stage fermentation process for the production of 5HTP and serotonin. The first strain is a highly efficient 5HTP producer, and after fermentation the supernatant is separated and used for the production of serotonin. This is the first report for the microbial production of serotonin from glucose.
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- José-Aníbal Mora-Villalobos
- 1Institute of Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany.,Centro Nacional de Innovaciones Biotecnológicas, Centro Nacional de Alta Tecnología, San José, Costa Rica
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- 1Institute of Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany
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Horvath GA, Tarailo-Graovac M, Bartel T, Race S, Van Allen MI, Blydt-Hansen I, Ross CJ, Wasserman WW, Connolly MB, van Karnebeek CDM. Improvement of Self-Injury With Dopamine and Serotonin Replacement Therapy in a Patient With a Hemizygous PAK3 Mutation: A New Therapeutic Strategy for Neuropsychiatric Features of an Intellectual Disability Syndrome. J Child Neurol 2018; 33:106-113. [PMID: 29246092 DOI: 10.1177/0883073817740443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PAK3-related intellectual disability is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the p21-activated kinase (PAK) protein. It is characterized by mild to moderate cognitive impairment, micro/normocephaly, and a neurobehavioral phenotype characterized by short attention span, anxiety, restlessness, aggression, and self-abusive behaviors. The authors report a patient with a novel PAK3 mutation, who presented with intellectual disability, severe automutilation, and epilepsy. His magnetic resonance imaging changes were most likely secondary to lacerations from parenchymal contusions. His behavior was difficult to manage with behavior interventions or multiple medications. After finding low levels of dopamine and borderline low serotonin metabolites in the spinal fluid, treatment with low dose L-dopa/carbidopa and 5-hydroxytryptophan significantly improved his self-injurious behavior. This is the first case of PAK3-related intellectual disability presenting with severe self-injury with improvement following treatment. The patient's response to neurotransmitter replacement therapy raises the question if this treatment intervention might help other individuals suffering genetic syndromes and self-injurious behaviors.
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- Gabriella A Horvath
- 1 Division of Biochemical Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,2 BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- 3 Department of Pediatrics, Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- 4 Mission Senior Secondary School, Mission, British Columbia, Canada
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- 1 Division of Biochemical Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- 2 BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,5 Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, BC Children's and Women's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- 2 BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,6 Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- 2 BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,7 Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- 2 BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,3 Department of Pediatrics, Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- 8 Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- 2 BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,3 Department of Pediatrics, Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Bogodvid TK, Andrianov VV, Deryabina IB, Muranova LN, Silantyeva DI, Vinarskaya A, Balaban PM, Gainutdinov KL. Responses of Withdrawal Interneurons to Serotonin Applications in Naïve and Learned Snails Are Different. Front Cell Neurosci 2017; 11:403. [PMID: 29311833 PMCID: PMC5735116 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2017.00403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2017] [Accepted: 12/04/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Long-term changes in membrane potential after associative training were described previously in identified premotor interneurons for withdrawal of the terrestrial snail Helix. Serotonin was shown to be a major transmitter involved in triggering the long-term changes in mollusks. In the present study we compared the changes in electrophysiological characteristics of identifiable premotor interneurons for withdrawal in response to bath applications of serotonin (5-HT) or serotonin precursor 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) in preparations from naïve, neurotoxin-injected or associatively trained snails. It was found that 5-HT or 5-HTP applications caused a significant decrease of membrane potential in premotor interneurons of naïve snails, associatively trained snails and snails with impaired serotonergic system by injection of a selective neurotoxin 5,7-dihydroxytryptamine (5,7-DHT) 1 week before the experiments. Applications of 5-HT or 5-HTP did not cause significant changes in the action potential (AP) threshold potential of these neurons in naïve snails. Conversely, applications of 5-HT or 5-HTP to the premotor interneurons of previously trained or 5,7-DHT-injected snails caused a significant increase in the firing threshold potential in spite of a depolarizing shift of the resting membrane potential. Results demonstrate that responsiveness of premotor interneurons to extracellularly applied 5-HT or 5-HTP changes for days after the associative training or serotonin depletion. Similarity of the effects in trained and 5,7-DHT-injected animals may be due to massive release of serotonin elicited by 5,7-DHT injection. Our results suggest that serotonin release due to aversive conditionining or elicited by the neurotoxin administration triggers similar changes in resting membrane potential and AP threshold in response to bath applications of 5-HT or its precursor 5-HTP.
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- Tatiana K. Bogodvid
- Laboratory of Neuroreabilitation of Motor Disorders, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Volga Region State Academy of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism, Kazan, Russia
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- Laboratory of Neuroreabilitation of Motor Disorders, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia
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- Laboratory of Neuroreabilitation of Motor Disorders, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia
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- Laboratory of Neuroreabilitation of Motor Disorders, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia
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- Laboratory of Neuroreabilitation of Motor Disorders, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia
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- Laboratory of Cellular Neurobiology of Learning, Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Cellular Neurobiology of Learning, Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Neuroreabilitation of Motor Disorders, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia
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Kwon JI, Park Y, Han SH, Suh HJ. Hydrolysate Preparation with High Content of 5-Hydroxytryptophan from Liquid Egg Protein and Its Sleep-Potentiating Activity. Korean J Food Sci Anim Resour 2017; 37:646-653. [PMID: 29147087 PMCID: PMC5686322 DOI: 10.5851/kosfa.2017.37.5.646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 08/23/2017] [Accepted: 08/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Alcalase hydrolysis of liquid egg white was used to produce 5-hydroxytryptophan (HTP) under various conditions and investigate the sleep-potentiating activity of liquid egg white hydrolysate (LEH) on pentobarbital-induced sleep. Alcalase hydrolysis yielded the highest content of 5-HTP (13.50 μg/mL), while neutrase hydrolysis showed the lowest 5-HTP content (5.23 μg/mL). The liquid egg white to water ratio (1:1) was optimal for the production of 5-HTP with high amino-nitrogen (A-N) content and degree of hydrolysis. The 5-HTP, amino-nitrogen, and degree of hydrolysis increased until 24 h of hydrolysis and slightly increased thereafter during hydrolysis with 2% and 5% enzyme addition. 5-HTP administration at doses of 6 and 9 mg/kg significantly increased sleep duration and decreased sleep latency time compared to that in the control (p<0.05). LEH (150 mg/mouse), which was equivalent to 5-HTP at 6 mg/kg, significantly decreased sleep latency time and increased sleep duration time compared to that in the control (p<0.05). Oral administration of LEH showed sleep-potentiating effects because of 5-HTP. The sleep-potentiating activity of LEH may have occurred through 5-HTP in our pentobarbital-induced sleep model. LEH may be a valuable alternative to sleep enhancement and may be used as a sleep-potentiating agent.
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- Research Institute of Biotechnology, Dongguk University, Goyang 10326, Korea
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- BK21Plus, College of Health Science, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- BK21Plus, College of Health Science, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
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Pratelli M, Migliarini S, Pelosi B, Napolitano F, Usiello A, Pasqualetti M. Perturbation of Serotonin Homeostasis during Adulthood Affects Serotonergic Neuronal Circuitry. eNeuro 2017; 4:ENEURO. [PMID: 28413824 DOI: 10.1523/ENEURO.0376-16.2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2016] [Revised: 02/14/2017] [Accepted: 02/17/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Growing evidence shows that the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT) modulates the fine-tuning of neuron development and the establishment of wiring patterns in the brain. However, whether serotonin is involved in the maintenance of neuronal circuitry in the adult brain remains elusive. Here, we use a Tph2fl°x conditional knockout (cKO) mouse line to assess the impact of serotonin depletion during adulthood on serotonergic system organization. Data show that the density of serotonergic fibers is increased in the hippocampus and decreased in the thalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) as a consequence of brain serotonin depletion. Strikingly, these defects are rescued following reestablishment of brain 5-HT signaling via administration of the serotonin precursor 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). Finally, 3D reconstruction of serotonergic fibers reveals that changes in serotonin homeostasis affect axonal branching complexity. These data demonstrate that maintaining proper serotonin homeostasis in the adult brain is crucial to preserve the correct serotonergic axonal wiring.
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Chauvel V, Multon S, Schoenen J. Estrogen-dependent effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan on cortical spreading depression in rat: Modelling the serotonin-ovarian hormone interaction in migraine aura. Cephalalgia 2017; 38:427-436. [PMID: 28145727 DOI: 10.1177/0333102417690891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Cortical spreading depression (CSD) is the likely culprit of the migraine aura. Migraine is sexually dimorphic and thought to be a "low 5-HT" condition. We sought to decipher the interrelation between serotonin, ovarian hormones and cortical excitability in a model of migraine aura. Methods Occipital KCl-induced CSDs were recorded for one hour at parieto-occipital and frontal levels in adult male (n = 16) and female rats (n = 64) one hour after intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) or NaCl. Sixty-five oophorectomized females were treated with estradiol- (E2) or cholesterol- (Chol) filled capsules. Two weeks later we recorded CSDs after 5-HTP/NaCl injections before or 20 hours after capsule removal. Results 5-HTP had no effect in males, but decreased CSD frequency in cycling females, significantly so during estrus, at parieto-occipital (-3.5CSD/h, p < 0.001) and frontal levels (-2.5CSD/h, p = 0.014). In oophorectomized rats, CSD susceptibility increased during E2 treatment at both recording sites (+5CSD/h, p = 0.001 and +3CSD/h, p < 0.01), but decreased promptly after E2 withdrawal (-4.7CSD/h, p < 0.001 and -1.7CSD/h, p = 0.094). The CSD inhibitory effect of 5-HTP was significant only in E2-treated rats (-3.4CSD/h, p = 0.006 and -1.8CSD/h, p = 0.029). Neither the estrous cycle phase, nor E2 or 5-HTP treatments significantly modified CSD propagation velocity. Conclusion 5-HTP decreases CSD occurrence in the presence of ovarian hormones, suggesting its potential efficacy in migraine with aura prophylaxis in females. Elevated E2 levels increase CSD susceptibility, while estrogen withdrawal decreases CSD. In a translational perspective, these findings may explain why migraine auras can appear during pregnancy and why menstrual-related migraine attacks are rarely associated with an aura.
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- Virginie Chauvel
- 1 Cephalic Pain Unit of GIGA-Neurosciences, Liège University, Liège, Belgium
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- 1 Cephalic Pain Unit of GIGA-Neurosciences, Liège University, Liège, Belgium
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- 1 Cephalic Pain Unit of GIGA-Neurosciences, Liège University, Liège, Belgium.,2 Headache Research Unit, Department of Neurology, Liège University, Citadelle Hospital, Liège, Belgium
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Back K, Tan DX, Reiter RJ. Melatonin biosynthesis in plants: multiple pathways catalyze tryptophan to melatonin in the cytoplasm or chloroplasts. J Pineal Res 2016; 61:426-437. [PMID: 27600803 DOI: 10.1111/jpi.12364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 222] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2016] [Accepted: 09/02/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Melatonin is an animal hormone as well as a signaling molecule in plants. It was first identified in plants in 1995, and almost all enzymes responsible for melatonin biosynthesis had already been characterized in these species. Melatonin biosynthesis from tryptophan requires four-step reactions. However, six genes, that is, TDC, TPH, T5H, SNAT, ASMT, and COMT, have been implicated in the synthesis of melatonin in plants, suggesting the presence of multiple pathways. Two major pathways have been proposed based on the enzyme kinetics: One is the tryptophan/tryptamine/serotonin/N-acetylserotonin/melatonin pathway, which may occur under normal growth conditions; the other is the tryptophan/tryptamine/serotonin/5-methoxytryptamine/melatonin pathway, which may occur when plants produce large amounts of serotonin, for example, upon senescence. The melatonin biosynthetic capacity associated with conversion of tryptophan to serotonin is much higher than that associated with conversion of serotonin to melatonin, which yields a low level of melatonin synthesis in plants. Many melatonin intermediates are produced in various subcellular compartments, such as the cytoplasm, endoplasmic reticulum, and chloroplasts, which either facilitates or impedes the subsequent enzymatic steps. Depending on the pathways, the final subcellular sites of melatonin synthesis vary at either the cytoplasm or chloroplasts, which may differentially affect the mode of action of melatonin in plants.
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- Kyoungwhan Back
- Department of Biotechnology, Bioenergy Research Center, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea.
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- Department of Cellular and Structural Biology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Cellular and Structural Biology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, USA
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Jacobsen JPR, Krystal AD, Krishnan KRR, Caron MG. Adjunctive 5-Hydroxytryptophan Slow-Release for Treatment-Resistant Depression: Clinical and Preclinical Rationale. Trends Pharmacol Sci 2016; 37:933-944. [PMID: 27692695 DOI: 10.1016/j.tips.2016.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2016] [Revised: 09/04/2016] [Accepted: 09/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Serotonin transporter (SERT) inhibitors treat depression by elevating brain extracellular 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HTExt). However, only one-third of patients respond adequately. Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is a major unmet need. Interestingly, elevating 5-HTExt beyond what is achieved by a SERT inhibitor appears to treat TRD. Adjunctive administration of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) safely elevates 5-HTExt beyond the SERT inhibitor effect in humans; however, 5-HTP cannot be a clinically viable drug because of its poor pharmacokinetics. A slow-release (SR) delivery mode would be predicted to overcome the pharmacokinetic limitations of 5-HTP, substantially enhancing the pharmacological action and transforming 5-HTP into a clinically viable drug. Animal studies bear out this prediction. Thus, adjunct 5-HTP SR could be an important new treatment for TRD. Here, we review the clinical and preclinical evidence for this treatment.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA; Department of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA; Department of Neurobiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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Monoamine neurotransmitters play an important role in the modulation of sensory, motor and autonomic functions in the spinal cord. Although traditionally it is believed that in mammalian spinal cord, monoamine neurotransmitters mainly originate from the brain, accumulating evidence indicates that especially when the spinal cord is injured, they can also be produced in the spinal cord. In this review, I will present evidence for a possible pathway for two-step synthesis of dopamine and serotonin in the spinal cord. Published data from different sources and unpublished data from my own ongoing projects indicate that monoenzymatic cells expressing aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC), tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) or tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) are present in the spinal cord and that these TH and THP cells often lie in close proximity to AADC cells. Prompted by the above evidence, I hypothesize that dopamine and serotonin could be synthesized sequentially in two monoenzymatic cells in the spinal cord via a TH-AADC and a TPH-AADC cascade respectively. The monoamines synthesized through this pathway may compensate for lost neurotransmitters following spinal cord injury and also may play specific roles in the recovery of sensory, motor and autonomic functions.
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- Mengliang Zhang
- Neuronano Research Center, Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden; Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Khan N, Farooq AD, Sadek B. Investigation of cyclooxygenase and signaling pathways involved in human platelet aggregation mediated by synergistic interaction of various agonists. Drug Des Devel Ther 2015; 9:3497-506. [PMID: 26185418 PMCID: PMC4500629 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s84335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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In the present study, the mechanism(s) of synergistic interaction of various platelet mediators such as arachidonic acid (AA) when combined with 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) or adenosine diphosphate (ADP) on human platelet aggregation were examined. The results demonstrated that 5-HT had no or negligible effect on aggregation but it did potentiate the aggregation response of AA. Similarly, the combination of subeffective concentrations of ADP and AA exhibited noticeable rise in platelet aggregation. Moreover, the observed synergistic effect of AA with 5-HT on platelets was inhibited by different cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors, namely ibuprofen and celecoxib, with half maximal inhibitory effect (IC50) values of 18.0±1.8 and 15.6±3.4 μmol/L, respectively. Interestingly, the synergistic effect observed for AA with 5-HT was, also, blocked by the 5-HT receptor blockers cyproheptadine (IC50=22.0±7 μmol/L), ketanserin (IC50=152±23 μmol/L), phospholipase C (PLC) inhibitor (U73122; IC50=6.1±0.8 μmol/L), and mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) inhibitor (PD98059; IC50=3.8±0.5 μmol/L). Likewise, the synergism of AA and ADP was, also, attenuated by COX inhibitors (ibuprofen; IC50=20±4 μmol/L and celecoxib; IC50=24±7 μmol/L), PLC inhibitor (U73122; IC50=3.7±0.3 μmol/L), and MAPK inhibitor (PD98059; IC50=2.8±1.1 μmol/L). Our observed data demonstrate that the combination of subthreshold concentrations of agonists amplifies platelet aggregation and that these synergistic effects largely depend on activation of COX/thromboxane A2, receptor-operated Ca2+ channels, Gq/PLC, and MAPK signaling pathways. Moreover, our data revealed that inhibition of COX pathways by using both selective and/or non-selective COX inhibitors blocks not only AA metabolism and thromboxane A2 formation, but also its binding to Gq receptors and activation of receptor-operated Ca2+ channels in platelets. Overall, our results show that PLC and MAPK inhibitors proved to inhibit the synergistic activation of platelets by several/multiple agonists.
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- Nadia Khan
- Dr Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan ; Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Dr Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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A novel biosynthetic pathway was designed and verified reversely leading to the production of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) from glucose. This pathway takes advantage of the relaxed substrate selectivities of relevant enzymes without employing the unstable tryptophan 5-hydroxylase. First, high-titer of 5-HTP was produced from 5-hydroxyanthranilate (5-HI) by the catalysis of E. coli TrpDCBA. Then, a novel salicylate 5-hydroxylase was used to convert the non-natural substrate anthranilate to 5-HI. After that, the production of 5-HI from glucose was achieved and optimized with modular optimization. In the end, we combined the full pathway and adopted a two-stage strategy to realize the de novo production of 5-HTP. This work demonstrated the application of enzyme promiscuity in non-natural pathway design.
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- Xinxiao Sun
- State Key Laboratory
of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- State Key Laboratory
of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- BioChemical Engineering Program, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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Rahman MS, Thomas P. Interactive effects of hypoxia with estradiol-17β on tryptophan hydroxylase activity and serotonin levels in the Atlantic croaker hypothalamus. Gen Comp Endocrinol 2013; 192:71-6. [PMID: 23500675 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2013.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2012] [Revised: 02/26/2013] [Accepted: 03/04/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Hypoxia causes a marked decline in reproductive neuroendocrine function in Atlantic croaker due to decreases in the hypothalamic expression and activities of tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH, the rate limiting enzyme in serotonin synthesis) and aromatase. In the present study, the influence of the estrogen status on hypothalamic TPH and serotonin (5-HT) regulation by hypoxia (dissolved oxygen: 1.7 mg/L for 4 weeks) was investigated in croaker. Treatment in vivo with the aromatase inhibitor, ATD (1,4,6-androstatrien-3,17-dione), significantly decreased TPH activity, TPHs (TPH-1 and TPH-2) mRNAs expression, and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP, an immediate precursor of 5-HT) and 5-HT contents in croaker hypothalamus. Treatment with estradiol-17β partially restored hypothalamic TPH activity, TPHs mRNA expression, and 5-HTP and 5-HT contents in hypoxia-exposed fish. These results suggest that the hypoxia-induced inhibition of TPH and 5-HT synthesis is dependent on the estrogen status. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a role for estrogens in modulating neural TPH and 5-HT responses to hypoxia in aquatic vertebrates.
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- Md Saydur Rahman
- University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute, 750 Channel View Drive, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA.
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Li Y, Li L, Stephens MJ, Zenner D, Murray KC, Winship IR, Vavrek R, Baker GB, Fouad K, Bennett DJ. Synthesis, transport, and metabolism of serotonin formed from exogenously applied 5-HTP after spinal cord injury in rats. J Neurophysiol 2013; 111:145-63. [PMID: 24068759 DOI: 10.1152/jn.00508.2013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Spinal cord transection leads to elimination of brain stem-derived monoamine fibers that normally synthesize most of the monoamines in the spinal cord, including serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) synthesized from tryptophan by enzymes tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH, synthesizing 5-hydroxytryptophan, 5-HTP) and aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC, synthesizing 5-HT from 5-HTP). Here we examine whether spinal cord caudal to transection remains able to manufacture and metabolize 5-HT. Immunolabeling for AADC reveals that, while most AADC is confined to brain stem-derived monoamine fibers in spinal cords from normal rats, caudal to transection AADC is primarily found in blood vessel endothelial cells and pericytes as well as a novel group of neurons (NeuN positive and GFAP negative), all of which strongly upregulate AADC with injury. However, immunolabeling for 5-HT reveals that there is no detectable endogenous 5-HT synthesis in any structure in the spinal cord caudal to a chronic transection, including in AADC-containing vessels and neurons, consistent with a lack of TPH. In contrast, when we applied exogenous 5-HTP (in vitro or in vivo), AADC-containing vessels and neurons synthesized 5-HT, which contributed to increased motoneuron activity and muscle spasms (long-lasting reflexes, LLRs), by acting on 5-HT2 receptors (SB206553 sensitive) located on motoneurons (TTX resistant). Blocking monoamine oxidase (MAO) markedly increased the sensitivity of the motoneurons (LLR) to 5-HTP, more than it increased the sensitivity of motoneurons to 5-HT, suggesting that 5-HT synthesized from AADC is largely metabolized in AADC-containing neurons and vessels. In summary, after spinal cord injury AADC is upregulated in vessels, pericytes, and neurons but does not endogenously produce 5-HT, whereas when exogenous 5-HTP is provided AADC does produce functional amounts of 5-HT, some of which is able to escape metabolism by MAO, diffuse out of these AADC-containing cells, and ultimately act on 5-HT receptors on motoneurons.
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- Yaqing Li
- Centre for Neuroscience, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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L-5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is the immediate precursor of serotonin. It is readily synthesized into serotonin without biochemical feedback. This nutrient has a large and strong following who advocate exaggerated and inaccurate claims relating to its effectiveness in the treatment of depression and a number of other serotonin-related diseases. These assertions are not supported by the science. Under close examination, 5-HTP may be contraindicated for depression in some of the very patients for whom promoters of 5-HTP advocate its use.
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- Marty Hinz
- Clinical Research, NeuroResearch Clinics, Inc, Cape Coral
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- Stein Orthopedic Associates, Plantation, FL, USA
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Hinz M, Stein A, Neff R, Weinberg R, Uncini T. Treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with monoamine amino acid precursors and organic cation transporter assay interpretation. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2011; 7:31-8. [PMID: 21326653 PMCID: PMC3035600 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s16270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This paper documents a retrospective pilot study of a novel approach for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with amino acid precursors of serotonin and dopamine in conjunction with urinary monoamine assays subjected to organic cation transporter (OCT) functional status determination. The goal of this research was to document the findings and related considerations of a retrospective chart review study designed to identify issues and areas of concern that will define parameters for a prospective controlled study. METHODS This study included 85 patients, aged 4-18 years, who were treated with a novel amino acid precursor protocol. Their clinical course during the first 8-10 weeks of treatment was analyzed retrospectively. The study team consisted of PhD clinical psychologists, individuals compiling clinical data from records, and a statistician. The patients had been treated with a predefined protocol for administering amino acid precursors of serotonin and dopamine, along with OCT assay interpretation as indicated. RESULTS In total, 67% of participants achieved significant improvement with only amino acid precursors of serotonin and dopamine. In patients who achieved no significant relief of symptoms with only amino acid precursors, OCT assay interpretation was utilized. In this subgroup, 30.3% achieved significant relief following two or three urine assays and dosage changes as recommended by the assay results. The total percentage of patients showing significant improvement was 77%. CONCLUSION The efficacy of this novel protocol appears superior to some ADHD prescription drugs, and therefore indicates a need for further studies to verify this observation. The findings of this study justify initiation of further prospective controlled studies in order to evaluate more formally the observed benefits of this novel approach in the treatment of ADHD.
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- Marty Hinz
- NeuroResearch Clinics Inc, Cape Coral, FL, USA.
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Halpern B, Oliveira ES, Faria AM, Halpern A, Melo ME, Cercato C, Mancini MC. Combinations of drugs in the Treatment of Obesity. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2010; 3:2398-415. [PMID: 27713360 DOI: 10.3390/ph3082398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2010] [Revised: 07/09/2010] [Accepted: 07/15/2010] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Obesity is a chronic disease associated with excess morbidity and mortality. Clinical treatment, however, currently offers disappointing results, with very high rates of weight loss failure or weight regain cycles, and only two drugs (orlistat and sibutramine) approved for long-term use. Drugs combinations can be an option for its treatment but, although widely used in clinical practice, very few data are available in literature for its validation. Our review focuses on the rationale for their use, with advantages and disadvantages; on combinations often used, with or without studies; and on new perspectives of combinations being studied mainly by the pharmaceutical industry.
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