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Kamel AS, El-Sayed SS, El Sayed NS. Sulforaphane's role in Redefining autophagic Responses in depression associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome: Unveiling the SIRT1/AMPK/LKB1 pathway connection. Eur J Pharmacol 2024; 969:176477. [PMID: 38438062 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176477] [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: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has been associated with depression and suicidal ideations in females. Studies have highlighted the role of autophagic deficiency in depression pathogenesis. Sulforaphane (SFN) is a natural product that improved autophagic deficiency and showed antidepressant activity in depressed patients. Herein, the study aimed to evaluate the impact of using SFN on depression-associated with PCOS via hippocampal energy sensors and cellular bioenergetics. PCOS was induced by administering letrozole (1 mg/kg, p. o.) for 21 days, followed by SFN treatment (0.5 mg/kg, i. p.) for one week. Two days before euthanasia, PCOS rats showed anhedonic behavior in the sucrose preference test and increased immobility time in the forced swimming test. Depressed rats showed a reduction in nuclear SIRT1 and an elevated cytoplasmic one. This was associated with a reduction in phosphorylation of energy sensors, liver kinase B1 (LKB1), and adenosine monophosphate kinase (AMPK), along with an imbalance of autophagic markers such as Beclin-1, microtubule-associated protein I/II light chain 3, autophagy enzyme 7 and selective autophagy receptor P62. Additionally, Nrf2 and KEAP1 levels were decreased. These abnormalities were alleviated by SFN treatment, as evidenced by the nuclear translocation of SIRT1 and the repression of downstream proteins, including FOXO1, NF-κB, and TNF-α production. These changes were reflected in improved behavioral performance in the sucrose preference test (SPT) and forced swimming test (FST). The antidepressant effects of SFN were counteracted by an autophagic inhibitor, 3-methyladenine. Eventually, SFN, as a nutraceutical, has a promising antidepressant effect via restoring autophagic-related depression in the PCOS rat model.
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- Ahmed S Kamel
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Yi T, Liu Z, Jia H, Liu Q, Peng J. Sulforaphane Regulates Macrophage M1/M2 Polarization to Attenuate Macrophage-induced Caco-2 Cell Injury in an Inflammatory Environment. Iran J Immunol 2024; 21:37-52. [PMID: 38314669 DOI: 10.22034/iji.2024.98644.2580] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Background The imbalance between M1 and M2 macrophage activation is closely associated with the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). Sulforaphane (SFN) plays an important role in the treatment of inflammatory diseases. Objective To investigate the effect of SFN on macrophage polarization and its underlying regulatory mechanism. Methods Mouse bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) were treated with SFN and an Nrf2 inhibitor, Brusatol. M1 macrophages were induced by LPS and IFN-γ stimulation, whereas M2 macrophages were induced by stimulation with IL-4 and IL-13. LPS-stimulated BMDMs were co-cultured with Caco-2 cells. Flow cytometry, qRT-PCR, and Western blot were performed to assess macrophage polarization. Cell function was assessed using CCK8 assay, transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) assay, and biochemical analysis. Results Higher concentrations of SFN resulted in better intervention effects, with an optimal concentration of 10 μM. SFN decreased the levels of IL-12, IL-6, and TNF-α, as well as the percentages of CD16/32 in M1 BMDMs. At the same time, SFN increased the levels of YM1, Fizz1, and Arg1 as well as the percentages of CD206+ cells in M2 BMDMs. In addition, SFN enhanced the accumulation of Nrf2, NQO1, and HO-1 in M1 BMDMs, and the downregulation of Nrf2 reversed the regulatory effect of SFN on M1/M2 macrophages. LPS-stimulated BMDMs induced Caco-2 cell damage, which was partially alleviated by SFN. Conclusion Our findings indicate that SFN may act as an Nrf2 agonist to regulate macrophage polarization from M1 to M2. Furthermore, SFN may represent a potential protective ingredient against IBD.
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- Ting Yi
- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Medical Administration, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Habib TN, Altonsy MO, Ghanem SA, Salama MS, Hosny MA. Optimizing combination therapy in prostate cancer: mechanistic insights into the synergistic effects of Paclitaxel and Sulforaphane-induced apoptosis. BMC Mol Cell Biol 2024; 25:5. [PMID: 38438917 PMCID: PMC10910811 DOI: 10.1186/s12860-024-00501-z] [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: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Combination therapies in cancer treatment have demonstrated synergistic or additive outcomes while also reducing the development of drug resistance compared to monotherapy. This study explores the potential of combining the chemotherapeutic agent Paclitaxel (PTX) with Sulforaphane (SFN), a natural compound primarily found in cruciferous vegetables, to enhance treatment efficacy in prostate cancer. METHODS Two prostate cancer cell lines, PC-3 and LNCaP, were treated with varying concentrations of PTX, SFN, and their combination. Cell viability was assessed using the thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay to determine the EC50 values. Western blot analysis was conducted to evaluate the expression of Bax, Bcl2, and Caspase-3 activation proteins in response to individual and combined treatments of PTX and SFN. Fluorescent microscopy was employed to observe morphological changes indicative of apoptotic stress in cell nuclei. Flow cytometry analysis was utilized to assess alterations in cell cycle phases, such as redistribution and arrest. Statistical analyses, including Student's t-tests and one-way analysis of variance with Tukey's correction, were performed to determine significant differences between mono- and combination treatments. RESULTS The impact of PTX, SFN, and their combination on cell viability reduction was evaluated in a dose-dependent manner. The combined treatment enhanced PTX's effects and decreased the EC50 values of both drugs compared to individual treatments. PTX and SFN treatments differentially regulated the expression of Bax and Bcl2 proteins in PC-3 and LNCaP cell lines, favoring apoptosis over cell survival. Our data indicated that combination therapy significantly increased Bax protein expression and the Bax/Bcl2 ratio compared to PTX or SFN alone. Flow cytometry analysis revealed alterations in cell cycle phases, including S-phase arrest and an increased population of apoptotic cells. Notably, the combination treatments did not have a discernible impact on necrotic cells. Signs of apoptotic cell death were confirmed through Caspase-3 cleavage, and morphological changes in cell nuclei were assessed via western blot and fluorescent microscopy. CONCLUSION This combination therapy of PTX and SFN has the potential to improve prostate cancer treatment by minimizing side effects while maintaining efficacy. Mechanistic investigations revealed that SFN enhances PTX efficacy by promoting apoptosis, activating caspase-3, inducing nuclear morphology changes, modulating the cell cycle, and altering Bax and Bcl2 protein expression. These findings offer valuable insights into the synergistic effects of PTX and SFN, supporting the optimization of combination therapy and providing efficient therapeutic strategies in preclinical research.
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- Tito N Habib
- Molecular Genetics Lab, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt.
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- Molecular Genetics Lab, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
- Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1, Canada
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- Molecular Genetics Lab, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Molecular Genetics Lab, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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Wang M, Tang L, Chen S, Wang L, Wu J, Zhong C, Li Y, Chen Y. ZNF217-activated Notch signaling mediates sulforaphane-suppressed stem cell properties in colorectal cancer. J Nutr Biochem 2024; 125:109551. [PMID: 38134973 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2023.109551] [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: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are known to contribute to the progression of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, understanding of the molecular mechanisms and key factors involved in CRC is still insufficient to identify therapeutic targets against colorectal CSCs. In an effort to identify such mechanisms, we conducted bioinformatics analyses to evaluate the expression patterns in tumor and normal colorectal tissues, leading us to focus on the role of the ZNF217/Notch1 axis in mediating stem cell properties in CRC. Our findings revealed that ZNF217 overexpression activated self-renewal ability, expression of colorectal CSC markers, and Notch signaling in CRC. Dual-luciferase reporter assay suggested a role for ZNF217 in targeting Notch1 to activate Notch signaling. We observed that the promotional effects of Notch signaling, as well as CSC markers, under ZNF217 overexpression were attenuated after Notch1 knockdown. In addition to in vitro data, our in vivo results confirmed the inhibitory effect of sulforaphane on the tumorigenicity of CSCs, depicted the suppressive role of sulforaphane on colorectal CSCs mediated by the ZNF217/Notch1 axis, thereby providing new targetable vulnerabilities and therapeutic strategies for CRC.
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- Menghuan Wang
- Department of Children Health Care, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Fundamental and Community Nursing, School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Fundamental and Community Nursing, School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Fundamental and Community Nursing, School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Yue AC, Zhou XD, Song HP, Liu XH, Bi MJ, Han W, Li Q. Effect and molecular mechanism of Sulforaphane alleviates brain damage caused by acute carbon monoxide poisoning:Network pharmacology analysis, molecular docking, and experimental evidence. Environ Toxicol 2024; 39:1140-1162. [PMID: 37860845 DOI: 10.1002/tox.24000] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Sulforaphane (SFN) has attracted much attention due to its ability on antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties, while its functional targets and underlying mechanism of action on brain injury caused by acute carbon monoxide poisoning (ACOP) have not been fully elucidated. Herein, we used a systematic network pharmacology approach to explore the mechanism of SFN in the treatment of brain damage after ACOP. In this study, the results of network pharmacology demonstrated that there were a total of 81 effective target genes of SFN and 36 drug-disease targets, which were strongly in connection with autophagy-animal signaling pathway, drug metabolism, and transcription disorders in cancer. Upon the further biological function and KEGG signaling pathway enrichment analysis, a large number of them were involved in neuronal death, reactive oxygen metabolic processes and immune functions. Moreover, based on the results of bioinformatics prediction associated with multiple potential targets and pathways, the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling pathway was selected to elucidate the molecular mechanism of SFN in the treatment of brain injury caused by ACOP. The following molecular docking analysis also confirmed that SFN can bind to AMPKα well through chemical bonds. In addition, an animal model of ACOP was established by exposure to carbon monoxide in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber to verify the predicted results of network pharmacology. We found that the mitochondrial ultrastructure of neurons in rats with ACOP was seriously damaged, and apoptotic cells increased significantly. The histopathological changes were obviously alleviated, apoptosis of cortical neurons was inhibited, and the number of Nissl bodies was increased in the SFN group as compared with the ACOP group (p < .05). Besides, the administration of SFN could increase the expressions of phosphorylated P-AMPK and MFN2 proteins and decrease the levels of DRP1, Caspase3, and Casapase9 proteins in the brain tissue of ACOP rats. These findings suggest that network pharmacology is a useful tool for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) research, SFN can effectively inhibit apoptosis, protect cortical neurons from the toxicity of carbon monoxide through activating the AMPK pathway and may become a potential therapeutic strategy for brain injury after ACOP.
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- Ao-Chun Yue
- Emergency Department, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
- Centre of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, People's Republic of China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, People's Republic of China
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- Emergency Department, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Physical Examination Centre, Yuhuangding Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- Emergency Department, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Emergency Department, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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Xu R, Wu Y, Xiang X, Lv X, He M, Xu C, Lai G, Xiang T. Sulforaphane effectively inhibits HBV by altering Treg/Th17 immune balance and the MIF-macrophages polarizing axis in vitro and in vivo. Virus Res 2024; 341:199316. [PMID: 38215982 PMCID: PMC10825640 DOI: 10.1016/j.virusres.2024.199316] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major public health problem. After HBV infection, viral antigens shift the immune balance in favor of viral escape. Sulforaphane (SFN) is a traditional Chinese medicine.It regulates multi-biological activities, including anti-inflammation, anticancer, and antiviral. However, few studies reported that SFN can inhibit HBV infection before. METHODS An immunocompetent HBV CBA/CaJ mouse model and a co-culture model were used to explore the effect of SFN on HBV and whether SFN altered the immune balance after HBV infection. RESULTS We found that SFN was able to reduce HBV DNA, cccDNA, HBsAg, HBeAg, and HBcAg levels in serum and liver tissues of HBV-infected mice. In vitro and in vivo experiments showed that SFN could significantly increase the expression of Cd86 and iNOS and inhibit the expression of Arg1 on macrophages after HBV infection. After SFN administration, Th17 markers in liver tissue and serum were significantly increased. There was no significant changes in the proportion of Treg cells in peripheral blood, but a significant increase in the proportion of Th17 cells and decrease of the Treg/Th17 ratio. Using a network pharmacology approach, we predicted macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) as a potential target of SFN and further validated that MIF expression was significantly increased after HBV infection and SFN significantly inhibited MIF expression both in vitro and in vivo. There was an upward trend in HBV markers (p>0.05) after MIF overexpression. Overexpression of MIF combined with the use of SFN resulted in a significant reversion in the expression of HBV markers and polarization of macrophages towards the M1 phenotype. CONCLUSION Our results indicated that immunocompetent HBV CBA/CaJ mouse model is a good model to evaluate HBV infection. SFN could inhibit the expression of HBV markers, promote polarization of macrophages towards the M1 phenotype after HBV infection, change the proportion of Treg and Th17 cells. Our findings demonstrate that SFN inhibit HBV infection by inhibiting the expression of MIF and promoting the polarization of macrophages towards the M1 phenotype, which illustrates a promising therapeutic approach in HBV infection.
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- Ruqing Xu
- Laboratory Animal Center of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing 400030, China; Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Bahiraii S, Brenner M, Weckwerth W, Heiss EH. Sulforaphane impedes mitochondrial reprogramming and histone acetylation in polarizing M1 (LPS) macrophages. Free Radic Biol Med 2024; 213:443-456. [PMID: 38301976 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2024.01.029] [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: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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M1 (LPS) macrophages are characterized by a high expression of pro-inflammatory mediators, and distinct metabolic features that comprise increased glycolysis, a broken TCA cycle, or impaired OXPHOS with augmented mitochondrial ROS production. This study investigated whether the phytochemical sulforaphane (Sfn) influences mitochondrial reprogramming during M1 polarization, as well as to what extent this can contribute to Sfn-mediated inhibition of M1 marker expression in murine macrophages. The use of extracellular flux-, metabolite-, and immunoblot analyses as well as fluorescent dyes indicative for mitochondrial morphology, membrane potential or superoxide production, demonstrated that M1 (LPS/Sfn) macrophages maintain an unbroken TCA cycle, higher OXPHOS rate, boosted fusion dynamics, lower membrane potential, and less superoxide production in their mitochondria when compared to control M1 (LPS) cells. Sustained OXPHOS and TCA activity but not the concomitantly observed high dependency on fatty acids as fuel appeared necessary for M1 (LPS/Sfn) macrophages to reduce expression of nos2, il1β, il6 and tnfα. M1 (LPS/Sfn) macrophages also displayed lower nucleo/cytosolic acetyl-CoA levels in association with lower global and site-specific histone acetylation at selected pro-inflammatory gene promoters than M1 (LPS), evident in colorimetric coupled enzyme assays, immunoblot and ChIP-qPCR analyses, respectively. Supplementation with acetate or citrate was able to rescue both histone acetylation and mRNA expression of the investigated M1 marker genes in Sfn-treated cells. Overall, Sfn preserves mitochondrial functionality and restricts indispensable nuclear acetyl-CoA for histone acetylation and M1 marker expression in LPS-stimulated macrophages.
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- Sheyda Bahiraii
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria; ViennaDoctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences (VDS PhaNuSpo), University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria; ViennaDoctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences (VDS PhaNuSpo), University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria; Vienna Metabolomics Center (VIME), University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Vienna Metabolomics Center (VIME), University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria; Molecular Systems Biology (MOSYS), Department of Functional and Evolutionary Ecology (FEE), University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
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Jiang P, Jiang W, Li X, Zhu Q. Combination of Formononetin and Sulforaphane Natural Drug Repress the Proliferation of Cervical Cancer Cells via Impeding PI3K/AKT/mTOR Pathway. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12010-024-04873-y. [PMID: 38401043 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-024-04873-y] [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] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Natural substances have been demonstrated to be an unrivalled source of anticancer drugs in the present era of pharmacological development. Plant-based substances, together with their derivatives through analogues, play a significant character in the treatment of cancer by altering the tumor microenvironment and several signaling pathways. In this study, it was investigated whether the natural drugs, formononetin (FN) and sulforaphane (SFN), when combined, assess the efficacy of inhibiting cervical cancer cell proliferation by impeding the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway in HeLa cells. The cells were treated with the combination of FN and SFN (FN + SFN) in various concentrations (0-50 µM) for 24 h and then analyzed for various experiments. The combination of FN + SFN-mediated cytotoxicity was analyzed by MTT assay. DCFH-DA staining was used to assess the ROS measurement, and apoptotic changes were studied by dual (AO/EtBr) staining assays. Protein expressions of cell survival, cell cycle, proliferation, and apoptosis protein were evaluated by flow cytometry and western blotting. Results showed that the cytotoxicity of FN and SFN was determined to be around 23.7 µM and 26.92 µM, respectively. Combining FN and SFN causes considerable cytotoxicity in HeLa cells, with an IC50 of 21.6 µM after 24-h incubation. Additionally, HeLa cells treated with FN and SFN together showed increased apoptotic signals and considerable ROS generation. Consequently, by preventing the production of PI3K, AKT, and mToR-mediated regulation of proliferation and cell cycle-regulating proteins, the combined use of FN + SFN has been regarded as a chemotherapeutic medication. Further research will need to be done shortly to determine how effectively the co-treatment promotes apoptosis to employ them economically.
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- Ping Jiang
- Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Yantai Mountain Hospital, Yantai, 264005, China
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- Medical Department, Jinan Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Jinan, 250000, China
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- Delivery Room, Jinan Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Jinan, 250000, China
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- Delivery Room, Jinan Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Jinan, 250000, China.
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Liu G, Zhang X, Wang J, Li L, Cao J, Yin C, Liu Y, Chen G, Lv J, Xu X, Wang J, Huang X, Xu D. Facile preparation of biomimetic mineralized COFs based on magnetic silk fibroin and its effective extraction of sulforaphane from cruciferous vegetables. Food Chem 2024; 434:137482. [PMID: 37722339 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137482] [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: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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A novel biomimetic mineralized covalent organic framework (BM-COF) was prepared based on magnetic silk fibroin and a new sulforaphane pretreatment technology was constructed. First, metal coordination was performed on the surface of silk fibroin, and nanoparticles were deposited by in-situ mineralization after co-precipitation. Then, biomineralized COFs were prepared by in-situ self-assembly of a COF layer on Fe3O4@silk fibroin surface guided by interfacial directional growth technology. The BM-COFs had a multilayer structure, large specific surface area and pore volume, and superparamagnetic properties, which make them an ideal adsorbent. The adsorption of sulforaphane by BM-COFs is mainly multi-molecular layer adsorption and chemisorption, there might be electrostatic action, π-stacking and hydrogen bonding in the adsorption process. The composite material was successfully used for the pretreatment of sulforaphane in cruciferous vegetables. An extraction time of 30 min gave extraction efficiencies as high as 92%, and the recovery could reach more than 73%.
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- Guangyang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing 100081, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Analysis-Testing for Agro-Products and Food, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing 100081, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Analysis-Testing for Agro-Products and Food, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou 075000, China; Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Analysis-Testing for Agro-Products and Food, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing 100081, China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Analysis-Testing for Agro-Products and Food, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Analysis-Testing for Agro-Products and Food, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Analysis-Testing for Agro-Products and Food, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing 100081, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing 100081, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Quality and Safety, Ministry of Agriculture Beijing, 100081 Beijing, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing 100081, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing 100081, China; Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Zhang Z, Chen H, Pan C, Li R, Zhao W, Song T. Sulforaphane reduces adipose tissue fibrosis via promoting M2 macrophages polarization in HFD fed-mice. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Res 2024; 1871:119626. [PMID: 37977492 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2023.119626] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Adipose tissue fibrosis has been identified as a novel contributor to the pathomechanism of obesity associated metabolic disorders. Sulforaphane (SFN) has been shown to have an anti-obesity effect. However, the impact of SFN on adipose tissue fibrosis is still not well understood. In this study, obese mice induced by high-fat diets (HFD) were used to examine the effects of SFN on adipose tissue fibrosis. According to the current findings, SFN dramatically enhanced glucose tolerance and decreased body weight in diet-induced-obesity (DIO) mice. Additionally, SFN therapy significantly reduced extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition and altered the expression of genes related to fibrosis. Furthermore, SFN also reduced inflammation and promoted macrophages polarization towards to M2 phenotype in adipose tissue, which protected adipose tissue from fibrosis. Notably, SFN-mediated nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) activation was crucial in decreasing adipose tissue fibrosis. These results implied that SFN had favorable benefits in adipose tissue fibrosis, which consequently ameliorates obesity-related metabolic problems. Our research provides new treatment strategies for obesity and associated metabolic disorders.
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- Zhenzhen Zhang
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Provence, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, China.
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- Institute of Animal Science, Tibet Academy of Agricultural & Animal Husbandry Science, Lhasa 850009, China.
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Li J, Xu J, Sun Y, Fu R, Ye D. An Insight on Synergistic Anti-cancer Efficacy of Biochanin A and Sulforaphane Combination Against Breast Cancer. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024; 196:992-1007. [PMID: 37289419 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04584-w] [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] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Breast cancer is a serious malignancy that has higher rate of morbidity and mortality. It has been known to affect the women indifferently. The lack and side effects in the current therapeutic modules result in the search of the wide treatment options including combinatorial treatment. The goal of this study was to investigate combinatorial anti-proliferative efficacy of biochanin A (BCA) and sulforaphane (SFN) against MCF-7 breast cancer cells. The study involves the utilisation of various qualitative techniques including cytotoxicity analysis (MTT), morphogenic analysis, AO/EtBr, DAPI, ROS, cell cycle, and cell migration analysis in order to examine the combinatorial efficacy of BCA and SFN in inducing the cell death. The results had shown that the cytotoxicity of BCA and SFN was found to be around 24.5 µM and 27.2 µM respectively, while the combination of BCA and SFN had shown an inhibitory activity at about 20.1 µM. And furthermore, AO/EtBr and DAPI had shown a profound increase in apoptogenic activity of compounds when treated in combination at lower dose. This apoptogenic activity may be attributed to the increased ROS production. Moreover, it has been shown that the BCA and SFN have been involved in the down-regulation of ERK-1/2 signalling pathway resulting in induction of apoptosis of cancer cells. Thus, our results had concluded that BCA and SFN co-treatment could be used as an efficient therapeutic target against breast cancer. Furthermore, in vivo efficiency by which the co-treatment induces apoptosis has to be deliberated further in near future to make their use commercially.
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- Jutao Li
- Breast and Thyroid Surgery Ward 1, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital Affiliated of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116021, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First People's Hospital of Jiangxia District, Wuhan City, Hubei, 430200, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital Affiliated of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116021, China
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- Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xiantao First People's Hospital, Xiantao, Hubei, 433000, China.
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Men X, Han X, Oh G, Im JH, Lim JS, Cho GH, Choi SI, Lee OH. Plant sources, extraction techniques, analytical methods, bioactivity, and bioavailability of sulforaphane: a review. Food Sci Biotechnol 2024; 33:539-556. [PMID: 38274178 PMCID: PMC10805900 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-023-01434-7] [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: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Sulforaphane (SFN) is an isothiocyanate commonly found in cruciferous vegetables. It is formed via the enzymatic hydrolysis of glucoraphanin by myrosinase. SFN exerts various biological effects, including anti-cancer, anti-oxidation, anti-obesity, and anti-inflammatory effects, and is widely used in functional foods and clinical medicine. However, the structure of SFN is unstable and easily degradable, and its production is easily affected by temperature, pH, and enzyme activity, which limit its application. Hence, several studies are investigating its physicochemical properties, stability, and biological activity to identify methods to increase its content. This article provides a comprehensive review of the plant sources, extraction and analysis techniques, in vitro and in vivo biological activities, and bioavailability of SFN. This article highlights the importance and provides a reference for the research and application of SFN in the future.
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- Xiao Men
- Department of Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341 Republic of Korea
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Ou J, Smith RC, Tobe RH, Lin J, Arriaza J, Fahey JW, Liu R, Zeng Y, Liu Y, Huang L, Shen Y, Li Y, Cheng D, Cornblatt B, Davis JM, Zhao J, Wu R, Jin H. Efficacy of Sulforaphane in Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Multi-center Trial. J Autism Dev Disord 2024; 54:628-641. [PMID: 36427174 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-022-05784-9] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Sulforaphane has been reported to possibly improve core symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorders from mostly small size studies. Here we present results of a larger randomized clinical trial (N = 108) in China. There were no significant changes in caregiver rated scales between sulforaphane and placebo groups. However, clinician rated scales showed a significant improvement in the sulforaphane group, and one third of participants showed at least a 30% decrease in score by 12 weeks treatment. The effects of sulforaphane were seen across the full range of intelligence and greater in participants over 10 years. Sulforaphane was safe and well-tolerated even for young children. The inconsistent results between caregiver and clinician rated scales suggest more clinical trials are needed to confirm our findings.
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- Jianjun Ou
- Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Hunan Medical Center for Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, NY, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, NY, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Hunan Medical Center for Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- School of Professional Studies, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Departments of Medicine, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Pharmacology & Molecular Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Hunan Medical Center for Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Hunan Medical Center for Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Hunan Medical Center for Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Hunan Medical Center for Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Hunan Medical Center for Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Hunan Medical Center for Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510370, Guangdong, China
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- Nutramax Laboratories, Consumer Care, Inc., Edgewood, MD, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Illinois, Psychiatric Institute, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China.
- Hunan Medical Center for Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China.
- China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China.
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China.
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China.
- Hunan Medical Center for Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China.
- China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China.
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China.
- Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China.
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego and Psychiatric Service, VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, USA.
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Peng ZT, Hu R, Fu JY. Sulforaphane suppresses cell proliferation and induces apoptosis in glioma via the ACTL6A/PGK1 axis. Toxicol Mech Methods 2024:1-10. [PMID: 38221767 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2024.2306375] [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: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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This study aimed to examine the expression and biological functions of ACTL6A in glioma cells (U251), the effects of sulforaphane on the growth of U251 cells and the involvement of the ACTL6A/PGK1 pathway in those effects. The U251 cell line was transfected with ACTL6A over-expression plasmids to upregulate the protein, or with ACTL6A inhibitor to underexpress it, then treated with different concentrations of sulforaphane. Cell viability, proliferation, and apoptosis were assessed using standard assays, and levels of mRNAs encoding ACTL6A, PGK1, cyclin D1, Myc, Bax or Bcl-2 were measured using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). ACTL6A and PGK1 were expressed at higher levels in glioma cell lines than in normal HEB cells. ACTL6A overexpression upregulated PGK1, whereas ACTL6A inhibition had the opposite effect. ACTL6A overexpression induced proliferation, whereas its inhibition repressed proliferation, enhanced apoptosis, and halted the cell cycle. Moreover, sulforaphane suppressed the growth of U251 cells by inactivating the ACTL6A/PGK1 axis. ACTL6A acts via PGK1 to play a critical role in glioma cell survival and proliferation, and sulforaphane targets it to inhibit glioma.
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- Zi-Tan Peng
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Hubei, People's Republic of China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Pathogenesis and Intervention, Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Hubei, People's Republic of China
- Huangshi Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Medicine, Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Hubei, People's Republic of China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Pathogenesis and Intervention, Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Hubei, People's Republic of China
- Huangshi Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Medicine, Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Hubei, People's Republic of China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Pathogenesis and Intervention, Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Hubei, People's Republic of China
- Huangshi Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Medicine, Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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Wang G, Zhao R, Zhang X, Zheng Y, Xie F, Jiang Y, Lv G, Long D, Sun C, Bao Y, Qi S, Liu X, Zhang Q, Yang X. EGFR/MAPK signaling pathway acts as a potential therapeutic target for sulforaphane-rescued heart tube malformation induced by various concentrations of PhIP exposure. Phytomedicine 2024; 123:155270. [PMID: 38096717 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155270] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND 2-Amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo [4,5-b] pyrimidine (PhIP) is a known carcinogen generated mainly from cooking meat and environmental pollutants. It is worth exploring the potential of natural small-molecule drugs to protect against adverse effects on embryonic development. PURPOSE In this study, we investigated the potential toxicological effects of PhIP on embryonic heart tube formation and the effect of Sulforaphane (SFN) administration on the anti-toxicological effects of PhIP on embryonic cardiogenesis. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS First, the chicken embryo model was used to investigate the different phenotypes of embryonic heart tubes induced by various concentrations of PhIP exposure. We also proved that SFN rescues PhIP-induced embryonic heart tube malformation. Second, immunofluorescence, western blot, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and flow cytometry experiments were employed to explore the mechanisms by which SFN protects cardiac cells from oxidative damage in the presence of PhIP. We used RNA-seq analysis, molecular docking, in situ hybridization, cellular thermal shift assay and solution nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to explore whether SFN protects cardiogenesis through the EGFR/MAPK signaling pathway. RESULTS The study showed that PhIP might dose-dependently interfere with the C-looping heart tube (mild) or the fusion of a pair of bilateral endocardial tubes (severe) in chick embryos, while SFN administration prevented cardiac cells from oxidative damage in the presence of high-level PhIP. Furthermore, we found that excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and subsequent apoptosis were not the principal mechanisms by which low-level PhIP induced malformation of heart tubes. This is due to PhIP-disturbed Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway could be corrected by SFN administration. CONCLUSIONS This study provided novel insight that PhIP exposure could increase the risk of abnormalities in early cardiogenesis and that SFN could partially rescue various concentrations of PhIP-induced abnormal heart tube formation by targeting EGFR and mediating EGFR/MAPK signaling pathways.
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- Guang Wang
- International Joint Laboratory for Embryonic Development & Prenatal Medicine, Division of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; Key Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine of the Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- International Joint Laboratory for Embryonic Development & Prenatal Medicine, Division of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Joint Laboratory for Embryonic Development & Prenatal Medicine, Division of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Joint Laboratory for Embryonic Development & Prenatal Medicine, Division of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Joint Laboratory for Embryonic Development & Prenatal Medicine, Division of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Joint Laboratory for Embryonic Development & Prenatal Medicine, Division of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Joint Laboratory for Embryonic Development & Prenatal Medicine, Division of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Joint Laboratory for Embryonic Development & Prenatal Medicine, Division of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Joint Laboratory for Embryonic Development & Prenatal Medicine, Division of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 7UQ, United Kingdom
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- International Joint Laboratory for Embryonic Development & Prenatal Medicine, Division of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Joint Laboratory for Embryonic Development & Prenatal Medicine, Division of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Department of Cell Biology & Institute of Biomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Joint Laboratory for Embryonic Development & Prenatal Medicine, Division of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; Key Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine of the Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; Clinical Research Center, Clifford Hospital, Guangzhou 511495, China.
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Guo F, Fu L, Lu Z. Effect of electroacupuncture combined with sulforaphane in the treatment of sarcopenia in SAMP8 mice. Iran J Basic Med Sci 2024; 27:560-566. [PMID: 38629101 PMCID: PMC11017848 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2024.71345.15509] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Objectives Skeletal muscles mitochondrial dysfunction is the main cause of sarcopenia. Both electroacupuncture (EA) and sulforaphane (SFN) have been shown to improve oxidative stress and inflammation levels to maintain mitochondrial function, but the effects and mechanisms of their combination on sarcopenia are unclear. This study aimed to investigate the regulatory effects of EA combined with SFN on sarcopenia. Materials and Methods SAMP8 mice were used and intervened with EA or SFN, respectively, and Masson and HE staining were used to observe pathological changes in skeletal muscle tissue. Transmission electron microscopy was used to detect tissue mitochondrial changes. TUNEL staining was used to assess apoptosis. The biochemical and molecular content was tested by ELISA, western blot, and qRT-PCR. Results The results showed that oxidative stress, apoptosis, and IL-6, TNF-α, Atrogin-1, and MuRF1 levels in skeletal muscles cells were suppressed and mitochondrial damage was repaired after EA or SFN intervention. In addition, we found that the above changes were associated with the activation of the AMPK/Sirt1/PGC-1α pathway in skeletal muscle tissues, and the promotion effect of combined EA and SFN intervention was more significant. Conclusion In conclusion, this study found that EA combined with SFN mediated the repair of mitochondrial damage through activation of the AMPK/Sirt1/PGC-1α pathway, thereby alleviating skeletal muscles morphology and function in sarcopenia. This study combines EA with SFN, which not only broadens the use of electroacupuncture and SFN but also provides a scientific experimental basis for the treatment of sarcopenia.
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- Fei Guo
- Department of TCM Acupuncture, Huzhou Central Hospital & Affiliated Central Hospital Huzhou University, 313000, Huzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, Huzhou Central Hospital & Affiliated Central Hospital Huzhou University, 313000, Huzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Huzhou Central Hospital & Affiliated Central Hospital Huzhou University, 313000, Huzhou, China
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Baenas N, Vega-García A, Manjarrez-Marmolejo J, Moreno DA, Feria-Romero IA. The preventive effects of broccoli bioactives against cancer: Evidence from a validated rat glioma model. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 168:115720. [PMID: 37839110 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115720] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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The aggressive and incurable diffuse gliomas constitute 80% of malignant brain tumors, and patients succumb to recurrent surgeries and drug resistance. Epidemiological research indicates that substantial consumption of fruits and vegetables diminishes the risk of developing this tumor type. Broccoli consumption has shown beneficial effects in both cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. These effects are partially attributed to the isothiocyanate sulforaphane (SFN), which can regulate the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway, stimulate detoxifying enzymes, and activate cellular antioxidant defense processes. This study employs a C6 rat glioma model to assess the chemoprotective potential of aqueous extracts from broccoli seeds, sprouts, and inflorescences, all rich in SFN, and pure SFN as positive control. The findings reveal that administering a dose of 100 mg/kg of broccoli sprout aqueous extract and 0.1 mg/kg of SFN to animals for 30 days before introducing 1 × 104 cells effectively halts tumor growth and progression. This study underscores the significance of exploring foods abundant in bioactive compounds, such as derivatives of broccoli, for potential preventive integration into daily diets. Using broccoli sprouts as a natural defense against cancer development might seem idealistic, yet this investigation establishes that administering this extract proves to be a valuable approach in designing strategies for glioma prevention. Although the findings stem from a rat glioma model, they offer promising insights for subsequent preclinical and clinical research endeavors.
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- Nieves Baenas
- Department of Food Technology, Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Regional Campus of International Excellence "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Neurological Diseases Medical Research Unit, National Medical Center "Siglo XXI", IMSS, Av. Cuauhtémoc 330, Col. Doctores, 06720 Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Physiology of the Reticular Formation, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery "Manuel Velasco Suárez", Insurgentes Sur 3877, La Fama, 14269 Mexico City, Mexico
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- Phytochemistry and Healthy Food Lab (LabFAS), Department of Food Science Technology, Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), Campus de Espinardo - 25, 30100 Murcia, Spain.
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- Neurological Diseases Medical Research Unit, National Medical Center "Siglo XXI", IMSS, Av. Cuauhtémoc 330, Col. Doctores, 06720 Mexico City, Mexico.
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Mohamadi N, Baradaran Rahimi V, Fadaei MR, Sharifi F, Askari VR. A mechanistic overview of sulforaphane and its derivatives application in diabetes and its complications. Inflammopharmacology 2023; 31:2885-2899. [PMID: 37955784 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01373-z] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Sulforaphane (SFN) is a type of phytochemical found in many cruciferous vegetables that has been shown to positively benefit the control of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). The search was done from 2000 until December 2022 using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Sciences, and Google Scholar databases. We included all in vitro, in vivo, and clinical trials. Sulforaphane has been demonstrated to activate the PI3K/AKT and AMP-activated protein kinase pathways and the glucose transporter type 4 to increase insulin production and reduce insulin resistance. Interestingly, SFN possesses protective effects against diabetes complications, such as diabetic-induced hepatic damage, vascular inflammation and endothelial dysfunction, nephropathy, and neuropathy via nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 activation that leads to the translation of several anti-oxidant enzymes and regulation glycolysis, pentose phosphate pathway, fatty acid metabolism, glutamine metabolism, and glutathione metabolism. Furthermore, multiple clinical trial studies emphasized the ameliorating effects of SFN on T2DM patients. This review provides sufficient evidence for further research and development of sulforaphane as a hypoglycemic drug.
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- Neda Mohamadi
- Herbal and Traditional Medicine Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Research Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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- Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Guadarrama-Enríquez O, Moreno-Pérez GF, González-Trujano ME, Ángeles-López GE, Ventura-Martínez R, Díaz-Reval I, Cano-Martínez A, Pellicer F, Baenas N, Moreno DA, García-Viguera C. Antinociceptive and antiedema effects produced in rats by Brassica oleracea var. italica sprouts involving sulforaphane. Inflammopharmacology 2023; 31:3217-3226. [PMID: 37728726 PMCID: PMC10692002 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01326-6] [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: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Natural products are recognized as potential analgesics since many of them are part of modern medicine to relieve pain without serious adverse effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of an aqueous extract of Brassica oleracea var. italica sprouts (AEBS) and one of its main reported bioactive metabolites sulforaphane (SFN). Antinociceptive activity of the AEBS (30, 100, and 300 mg/kg, i.p. or 1000 and 2000 mg/kg, p.o.) and SFN (0.1 mg/kg, i.p.) was evaluated in the plantar test in rats to reinforce its analgesic-like activity at central level using the reference drug tramadol (TR, 50 mg/kg, i.p.). The anti-inflammatory-like response was determined in the carrageenan-induced oedema at the same dosages for comparison with ketorolac (KET, 20 mg/kg, i.p.) or indomethacin (INDO, 20 mg/kg, p.o.). A histological analysis of the swollen paw was included to complement the anti-inflammatory response. Additionally, acute toxicity observed in clinical analgesics as the most common adverse effects, such as sedation and/or gastric damage, was also explored. As a result, central and peripheral action of the AEBS was confirmed using enteral and parenteral administration, in which significant reduction of the nociceptive and inflammatory responses resembled the effects of TR, KET, or INDO, respectively, involving the presence of SFN. No adverse or toxic effects were observed in the presence of the AEBS or SFN. In conclusion, this study supports that Brassica oleracea var. italica sprouts are a potential source of antinociceptive natural products such as SFN for therapy of pain alone and associated to an inflammation condition.
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- Omar Guadarrama-Enríquez
- Laboratorio de Neurofarmacología de Productos Naturales. Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría "Ramón de La Fuente Muñiz", Calz. México-Xochimilco 101, Col. San Lorenzo Huipulco, 14370, Tlalpan. C.P, Ciudad de Mexico, México
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- Laboratorio de Neurofarmacología de Productos Naturales. Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría "Ramón de La Fuente Muñiz", Calz. México-Xochimilco 101, Col. San Lorenzo Huipulco, 14370, Tlalpan. C.P, Ciudad de Mexico, México
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- Laboratorio de Neurofarmacología de Productos Naturales. Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría "Ramón de La Fuente Muñiz", Calz. México-Xochimilco 101, Col. San Lorenzo Huipulco, 14370, Tlalpan. C.P, Ciudad de Mexico, México.
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Av. Universidad No. 3000, Col. Ciudad Universitaria, Alcaldía Coyoacán, 04510, Ciudad de Mexico, México
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Av. Universidad No. 3000, Col. Ciudad Universitaria, Alcaldía Coyoacán, 04510, Ciudad de Mexico, México
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- Laboratorio de "Farmacología del Dolor" del Centro Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad de Colima, Av. 25 de Julio 965, 28045, Colima, Col, Mexico
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología "Ignacio Chávez", Juan Badiano 1, Col. Sección XVI, Tlalpan. C.P, 14080, Ciudad de Mexico, México
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- Laboratorio de Neurofarmacología de Productos Naturales. Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría "Ramón de La Fuente Muñiz", Calz. México-Xochimilco 101, Col. San Lorenzo Huipulco, 14370, Tlalpan. C.P, Ciudad de Mexico, México
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- Department of Food Technology, Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Regional Campus of International Excellence "Campus Mare Nostrum", Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia (IMIB-Arrixaca-UMU), University of Murcia, Espinardo, 30100, Murcia, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Fitoquímica y Alimentos Saludables (LabFAS), CEBAS, CSIC, Campus de Espinardo - 25, 30100, Murcia, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Fitoquímica y Alimentos Saludables (LabFAS), CEBAS, CSIC, Campus de Espinardo - 25, 30100, Murcia, Spain.
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Ran Y, Duan N, Gao Z, Liu Y, Liu X, Xue B. Sulforaphane attenuates irradiation induced testis injury in mice. Redox Rep 2023; 28:2279818. [PMID: 38052218 PMCID: PMC11001278 DOI: 10.1080/13510002.2023.2279818] [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] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The testis is vulnerable to ionizing radiation, sexual dysfunction and male infertility are common problems after local radiation or whole-body exposure. Currently, there are no approved drugs for the prevention or treatment of radiation testicular injury. Sulforaphane (SFN) is an indirect antioxidant that induces phase II detoxification enzymes and antioxidant genes. Herein, we investigated the radiation protective effect of SFN on testicular injury in mice and its potential mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS Mice were randomly divided into blank control group (Ctrl), radiation + no pretreatment group (IR), and radiation + SFN groups (IRS). In the radiation + SFN groups, starting from 72 h before radiation, SFN solution was intraperitoneally injected once a day until they were sacrificed. Mice in the blank control group and the radiation + no pretreatment group were simultaneously injected intraperitoneally with an equal volume of the solvent used to dissolve SFN (PBS with a final concentration of 0.1%DMSO) until they were sacrificed. They were subjected to 6Mev-ray radiation to the lower abdominal testis area (total dose 2Gy). Twenty-four hours after radiation, six mice in each group were randomly sacrificed. Seventy-two hours after radiation, the remaining mice were sacrificed. RESULTS The results showed that the harmful effects of ionizing radiation on testes were manifested as damage to histoarchitecture, increased oxidative stress, and apoptosis, and thus impaired male fertility. SFN injections can reverse these symptoms. CONCLUSIONS The results showed that SFN can improve the damage of mouse testis caused by irradiation. Furthermore, SFN prevents spermatogenesis dysfunction caused by ionizing radiation by activating Nrf2 and its downstream antioxidant gene.
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- Yuanshuai Ran
- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China
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Yu HY, Yang L, Liu YC, Yu AJ. Sulforaphene suppressed cell proliferation and promoted apoptosis of COV362 cells in endometrioid ovarian cancer. PeerJ 2023; 11:e16308. [PMID: 38025760 PMCID: PMC10668859 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16308] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Aim N6-methyladenosine (m6A) RNA methylation exerts a regulatory effect on endometrioid ovarian cancer (EOC), but the specific m6A regulator genes in EOC remain to be explored. This study investigated that sulforaphene (Sul) is implicated in EOC development by regulating methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3). Methods The dysregulated m6A RNA methylation genes in EOC were determined by methylated RNA immunoprecipitation (MeRIP-seq) and RNA sequencing. The roles of METTL3 and/or Sul on viability, proliferative ability, cell cycle, and apoptosis of EOC cells were determined by MTT, colony formation, flow cytometry, and TUNEL staining assay, respectively. The expression of METTL3 and apoptosis-related proteins in EOC cells was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and western blot assays. Results Five m6A RNA methylation regulators (METTL3, ELF3, IGF2BP2, FTO, and METTL14) were differentially expressed in EOC, among which METTL3 had the highest expression level. Silencing METTL3 reduced the clonal expansion and viability of EOC cells, and caused the cells to arrest in the G0/G1 phase. This also promoted apoptosis in the EOC cells and activated the FAS/FADD and mitochondrial apoptosis pathways. In contrast, overexpressing METTL3 had the opposite effect. Sul, in a dose-dependent manner, reduced the viability of EOC cells but promoted their apoptosis. Sul also increased the levels of IGF2BP2 and FAS, while decreasing the levels of KRT8 and METTL3. Furthermore, Sul was able to reverse the effects of METTL3 overexpression on EOC cells. Conclusions Sul could suppress cell proliferation and promote apoptosis of EOC cells by inhibiting the METTL3 to activate the FAS/FADD and apoptosis-associated pathways.
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- Hui-Yan Yu
- Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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Wang Y, Xu Y, Wang Q, Guo F, Song Y, Fan X, Shao M, Chen D, Zhang W, Qin G. Sulforaphane ameliorated podocyte injury according to regulation of the Nrf2/PINK1 pathway for mitophagy in diabetic kidney disease. Eur J Pharmacol 2023; 958:176042. [PMID: 37660971 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.176042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Mitophagy, a mechanism of self-protection against oxidative stress, plays a critical role in podocyte injury caused by diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Sulforaphane (SFN), an isothiocyanate compound, is a potent antioxidant that affords protection against diabetes mellitus-mediated podocyte injury. However, its role and underlying mechanism in DKD especially in diabetic podocytopathy is not clearly defined. In the current study, we demonstrated SFN remarkably activated mitophagy in podocytes, restored urine albumin to creatinine ration, and prevented the glomerular hypertrophy and extensive foot process fusion in diabetic mice. Simultaneously, nephroprotective effects of SFN on kidney injury were abolished in podocyte-specific Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) conditional knockout mouse (cKO), indicating that SFN alleviating DM-induced podocyte injury dependent on Nrf2. In vitro study, supplement with SFN augmented the expression of PTEN induced kinase 1(PINK1) and mediated the activation of mitophagy in podocytes treated with high glucose. Further study revealed that SFN treatment enabled Nrf2 translocate into nuclear and bind to the specific site of PINK1 promoter, ultimately reinforcing the transcription of PINK1. Moreover, SFN failed to confer protection to podocytes treated with high glucose in presence of PINK1 knockdown. On the contrary, exogenous overexpression of PINK1 reversed mitochondrial abnormalities in Nrf2 cKO diabetic mice. In conclusion, SFN alleviated podocyte injury in DKD through activating Nrf2/PINK1 signaling pathway and balancing mitophagy, thus maintaining the mitochondrial homeostasis.
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- Yanyan Wang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China.
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Bernuzzi F, Maertens A, Saha S, Troncoso-Rey P, Ludwig T, Hiller K, Mithen RF, Korcsmaros T, Traka MH. Sulforaphane rewires central metabolism to support antioxidant response and achieve glucose homeostasis. Redox Biol 2023; 67:102878. [PMID: 37703668 PMCID: PMC10502441 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2023.102878] [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: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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Cruciferous-rich diets, particularly broccoli, have been associated with reduced risk of developing cancers of various sites, cardiovascular disease and type-2 diabetes. Sulforaphane (SF), a sulfur-containing broccoli-derived metabolite, has been identified as the major bioactive compound mediating these health benefits. Sulforaphane is a potent dietary activator of the transcription factor Nuclear factor erythroid-like 2 (NRF2), the master regulator of antioxidant cell capacity responsible for inducing cytoprotective genes, but its role in glucose homeostasis remains unclear. In this study, we set to test the hypothesis that SF regulates glucose metabolism and ameliorates glucose overload and its resulting oxidative stress by inducing NRF2 in human hepatoma HepG2 cells. HepG2 cells were exposed to varying glucose concentrations: basal (5.5 mM) and high glucose (25 mM), in the presence of physiological concentrations of SF (10 μM). SF upregulated the expression of glutathione (GSH) biosynthetic genes and significantly increased levels of reduced GSH. Labelled glucose and glutamine experiments to measure metabolic fluxes identified that SF increased intracellular utilisation of glycine and glutamate by redirecting the latter away from the TCA cycle and increased the import of cysteine from the media, likely to support glutathione synthesis. Furthermore, SF altered pathways generating NADPH, the necessary cofactor for oxidoreductase reactions, namely pentose phosphate pathway and 1C-metabolism, leading to the redirection of glucose away from glycolysis and towards PPP and of methionine towards methylation substrates. Finally, transcriptomic and targeted metabolomics LC-MS analysis of NRF2-KD HepG2 cells generated using CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing revealed that the above metabolic effects are mediated through NRF2. These results suggest that the antioxidant properties of cruciferous diets are intricately connected to their metabolic benefits.
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- Federico Bernuzzi
- Quadram Institute Bioscience, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- Braunschweig Integrated Centre of System Biology, Technical University of Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Quadram Institute Bioscience, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- Quadram Institute Bioscience, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- Braunschweig Integrated Centre of System Biology, Technical University of Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Braunschweig Integrated Centre of System Biology, Technical University of Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Quadram Institute Bioscience, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom; Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom; Earlham Institute, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- Quadram Institute Bioscience, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom.
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Ma J, Wang B, Pu C, Chang K, Cheng Y, Sun R, Qi Q, Xu R, Chen J, Zhang C. Protective effects of sulforaphane on inflammation, oxidative stress and intestinal dysbacteriosis induced by triphenyltin in Cyprinus carpio haematopterus. Fish Shellfish Immunol 2023; 142:109135. [PMID: 37797869 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.109135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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The purpose of this experiment was to study the mitigation effect of sulforaphane (SFN) on fish toxicological damage caused by triphenyltin (TPT) pollution. A total of 320 healthy fish (56.9 ± 0.4g) were randomly placed into four groups, each with four duplicates. The control group was fed the basal diet, the TPT group was exposed to 10 ng/L TPT on the basis of the control group, the SFN group was fed a diet supplemented with 10 mg/kg SFN, the SFN + TPT group was exposed to 10 ng/L TPT on the basis of the SFN group. Each tank had 20 fish and the breeding lasted for 8 weeks. The present study found that the antioxidant enzyme activity in the TPT group was significantly lower than that of the control group (P < 0.05). In addition, compared with the control group, the mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory factors (IL-6, TNF-α) were significantly induced, and the anti-inflammatory factor genes (IL-10, TGF) were significantly inhibited (P < 0.05) in TPT group. SFN relieved the changes of inflammatory factors caused by TPT, ameliorated oxidative stress, improved antioxidant enzyme (include SOD, CAT, GSH, GPx) activities (P < 0.05). 16s RNA analysis indicated that exposure to TPT caused changes in intestinal microflora. The results of the study showed that after exposure to TPT, some beneficial genera of bacteria in the gut of Rhizobiaceae, Bdellovibrio and Candidatus Alysiosphaera were decreased. The bacteria associated with intestinal inflammation including Propionibacterium, Rubrobacter, Anaerorhabdus_furcosa_group, Rikenellaceae and Eubacterium_brachy were upregulated. However, the SFN treatment group significantly down-regulated the above five inflammation-related bacteria. The above results indicated that TPT caused oxidative stress and inflammation in fish intestines, changed the intestinal microflora, and dietary SFN could improve antioxidant status, regulate inflammation and intestinal health. Therefore, SFN is a promising diet additive for improving fish damage caused by TPT contamination.
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- Jianshuang Ma
- Laboratory of Aquatic Environment and Animal Safety, College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Henan Academy of Fishery Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450044, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Environment and Animal Safety, College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Environment and Animal Safety, College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Environment and Animal Safety, College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Environment and Animal Safety, College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Environment and Animal Safety, College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Environment and Animal Safety, College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Environment and Animal Safety, College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Environment and Animal Safety, College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China.
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Psefteli PM, Morris JK, Ehler E, Smith L, Bowe J, Mann GE, Taylor PD, Chapple SJ. Sulforaphane induced NRF2 activation in obese pregnancy attenuates developmental redox imbalance and improves early-life cardiovascular function in offspring. Redox Biol 2023; 67:102883. [PMID: 37774548 PMCID: PMC10534264 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2023.102883] [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: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023] Open
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In adverse pregnancy a perturbed redox environment is associated with abnormal early-life cardiovascular development and function. Previous studies have noted alterations in the expression and/or activity of Nuclear Factor E2 Related Factor 2 (NRF2) and its antioxidant targets during human gestational diabetic (GDM) pregnancy, however to our knowledge the functional role of NRF2 in fetal 'priming' of cardiovascular dysfunction in obese and GDM pregnancy has not been investigated. Using a murine model of obesity-induced glucose dysregulated pregnancy, we demonstrate that NRF2 activation by maternal sulforaphane (SFN) supplementation normalizes NRF2-linked NQO1, GCL and CuZnSOD expression in maternal and fetal liver placental and fetal heart tissue by gestational day 17.5. Activation of NRF2 in utero in wild type but not NRF2 deficient mice improved markers of placental efficiency and partially restored fetal growth. SFN supplementation was associated with reduced markers of fetal cardiac oxidative stress, including Nox2 and 3-nitrotyrosine, as well as attenuation of cardiac mass and cardiomyocyte area in male offspring by postnatal day 52 and improved vascular function in male and female offspring by postnatal day 98. Our findings are the first to highlight the functional consequences of NRF2 modulation in utero on early-life cardiovascular function in offspring, demonstrating that activation of NRF2 affords cardiovascular protection in offspring of pregnancies affected by redox dysregulation.
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- Paraskevi-Maria Psefteli
- King's British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, United Kingdom
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- King's British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, United Kingdom
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- King's British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, United Kingdom
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- King's British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, United Kingdom
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- King's British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, United Kingdom
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- King's British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, United Kingdom
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- School of Life Course Sciences and Population Health, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, United Kingdom
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- King's British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, United Kingdom.
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Li WJ, Zhang X, Shen M, Liu HL, Ding LR. Sulforaphane alleviates the meiosis defects induced by 3-nitropropionic acid in mouse oocytes. Food Chem Toxicol 2023; 181:114083. [PMID: 37783421 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.114083] [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: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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3-Nitropropionic acid (3-NP) is a mycotoxin commonly found in plants and fungi that has been linked to mammalian intoxication. Previously, we found 3-NP treatment exhibited reproductive toxicity by inducing oxidative stress in mouse ovary; however, the toxic effects of 3-NP on mouse oocyte maturation have not been investigated. Sulforaphane (SFN) is a naturally bioactive phytocompound derived from cruciferous vegetables that has been shown to possess cytoprotective properties. The present study was designed to investigate the cytotoxicity of 3-NP during mouse oocyte maturation and the protective effects of SFN on oocytes challenged with 3-NP. The results showed 3-NP had a dose-dependent inhibitory effect on oocyte maturation, and SFN significantly alleviated the defects caused by 3-NP, including failed first polar body extrusion and abnormal spindle assembly. Furthermore, 3-NP caused abnormal mitochondrial distribution in oocytes and disrupted mitochondrial functions, including mitochondrial depolarization, decreased ATP levels, and increased mitochondrial-derived ROS. Finally, 3-NP induced oxidative stress in oocytes, leading to increased apoptosis and autophagy, while SFN supplementation had significant cytoprotective effects on these damages. Collectively, our results provide insight on the mechanism of 3-NP toxicity in mouse oocytes and suggest the application of SFN may be a viable intervention strategy to mitigate 3-NP-induced reproductive toxicity.
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- Wei-Jian Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China.
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Kasamatsu S, Owaki T, Komae S, Kinno A, Ida T, Akaike T, Ihara H. Untargeted polysulfide omics analysis of alternations in polysulfide production during the germination of broccoli sprouts. Redox Biol 2023; 67:102875. [PMID: 37699321 PMCID: PMC10500461 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2023.102875] [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: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Higher consumption of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is associated with a reduced risk of cardiometabolic diseases, neurological disorders, diabetes, and cancer. Broccoli is rich in various phytochemicals, including glucosinolates, and isothiocyanates. Moreover, it has recently reported the endogenous production of polysulfides, such as cysteine hydropersulfide (CysS2H) and glutathione hydropersulfide (GS2H), in mammals including humans, and that these bioactive substances function as potent antioxidants and important regulators of redox signaling in vivo. However, few studies have focused on the endogenous polysulfide content of broccoli and the impact of germination on the polysulfide content and composition in broccoli. In this study, we investigated the alternations in polysulfide biosynthesis in broccoli during germination by performing untargeted polysulfide omics analysis and quantitative targeted polysulfide metabolomics through liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry. We also performed 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical-scavenging assay to determine the antioxidant properties of the polysulfides. The results revealed that the total polysulfide content of broccoli sprouts significantly increased during germination and growth; CysS2H and cysteine hydrotrisulfide were the predominant organic polysulfide metabolites. Furthermore, we determined that novel sulforaphane (SFN) derivatives conjugated with CysS2H and GS2H were endogenously produced in the broccoli sprouts, and the novel SFN conjugated with CysS2H exhibited a greater radical scavenging capacity than SFN and cysteine. These results suggest that the abundance of polysulfides in broccoli sprouts contribute to their health-promoting properties. Our findings have important biological implications for the development of novel pharmacological targets for the health-promoting effects of broccoli sprouts in humans.
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- Shingo Kasamatsu
- Department of Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, Sakai, 599-8531, Japan; Department of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, Sakai, 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, 599-8531, Japan
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- Organization for Research Promotion, Osaka Metropolitan University, Sakai, 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Medicine and Molecular Toxicology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, Sakai, 599-8531, Japan; Department of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, 599-8531, Japan.
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You G, Zhao X, Liu J, Yao K, Yi X, Chen H, Wei X, Huang Y, Yang X, Lei Y, Lin Z, He Y, Fan M, An Y, Lu T, Lv H, Sui X, Yi H. Machine learning-based identification of CYBB and FCAR as potential neutrophil extracellular trap-related treatment targets in sepsis. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1253833. [PMID: 37901228 PMCID: PMC10613076 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1253833] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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Objective Sepsis related injury has gradually become the main cause of death in non-cardiac patients in intensive care units, but the underlying pathological and physiological mechanisms remain unclear. The Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (SEPSIS-3) definition emphasized organ dysfunction caused by infection. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) can cause inflammation and have key roles in sepsis organ failure; however, the role of NETs-related genes in sepsis is unknown. Here, we sought to identify key NETs-related genes associate with sepsis. Methods Datasets GSE65682 and GSE145227, including data from 770 patients with sepsis and 54 healthy controls, were downloaded from the GEO database and split into training and validation sets. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified and weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) performed. A machine learning approach was applied to identify key genes, which were used to construct functional networks. Key genes associated with diagnosis and survival of sepsis were screened out. Finally, mouse and human blood samples were collected for RT-qPCR verification and flow cytometry analysis. Multiple organs injury, apoptosis and NETs expression were measured to evaluated effects of sulforaphane (SFN). Results Analysis of the obtained DEGs and WGCNA screened a total of 3396 genes in 3 modules, and intersection of the results of both analyses with 69 NETs-related genes, screened out seven genes (S100A12, SLC22A4, FCAR, CYBB, PADI4, DNASE1, MMP9) using machine learning algorithms. Of these, CYBB and FCAR were independent predictors of poor survival in patients with sepsis. Administration of SFN significantly alleviated murine lung NETs expression and injury, accompanied by whole blood CYBB mRNA level. Conclusion CYBB and FCAR may be reliable biomarkers of survival in patients with sepsis, as well as potential targets for sepsis treatment. SFN significantly alleviated NETs-related organs injury, suggesting the therapeutic potential by targeting CYBB in the future.
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- GuoHua You
- Department of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Biotherapy and Translational Medicine of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Biotherapy and Translational Medicine of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Biotherapy and Translational Medicine of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Biotherapy and Translational Medicine of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Biotherapy and Translational Medicine of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Biotherapy and Translational Medicine of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Biotherapy and Translational Medicine of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Biotherapy and Translational Medicine of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Biotherapy and Translational Medicine of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Biotherapy and Translational Medicine of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Biotherapy and Translational Medicine of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Biotherapy and Translational Medicine of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Wang R, Halimulati M, Huang X, Ma Y, Li L, Zhang Z. Sulforaphane-driven reprogramming of gut microbiome and metabolome ameliorates the progression of hyperuricemia. J Adv Res 2023; 52:19-28. [PMID: 36371056 PMCID: PMC10555773 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2022.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [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: 08/28/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Currently, revealing how to prevent and control hyperuricemia has become an essential public health issue. Sulforaphane hasawiderangeofapplications in the management of hyperuricemia. OBJECTIVE The study objective was to verify the uric acid-lowering effects and the regulation of the gut-kidney axis mediated by sulforaphane and identify host-microbial co-metabolites in hyperuricemia. METHODS A hyperuricemia model was established by administering feedstuffs with 4% potassium oxonate and 20% yeast. Forty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into the normal control, hyperuricemia, allopurinol, and sulforaphane groups. Animals were treated by oral gavage for six consecutive weeks, and then phenotypic parameters, metabolomic profiling, and metagenomicsequencing were performed. RESULTS Sulforaphane could lower uric acid by decreasing urate synthesis and increasing renal urate excretion in hyperuricemic rats (P<0.05). We identified succinic acid and oxoglutaric acid as critical host-gut microbiome co-metabolites. Moreover, sulforaphane improved the diversity of microbial ecosystems and functions, as well as metabolic control of the kidney. Notably, sulforaphane exerted its renoprotective effect through epigenetic modification of Nrf2 and interaction between gut microbiota and epigenetic modification in hyperuricemic rats. CONCLUSION We revealed that sulforaphane could ameliorate the progression of hyperuricemia by reprogramming the gut microbiome and metabolome. Our findings may provide a good means for efficiently preventing and treating hyperuricemia.
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- Ruoyu Wang
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, People's Republic of China; Beijing's Key Laboratory of Food Safety Toxicology Research and Evaluation, Beijing 100191, People's Republic of China.
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Mthembu SXH, Mazibuko-Mbeje SE, Moetlediwa MT, Muvhulawa N, Silvestri S, Orlando P, Nkambule BB, Muller CJF, Ndwandwe D, Basson AK, Tiano L, Dludla PV. Sulforaphane: A nutraceutical against diabetes-related complications. Pharmacol Res 2023; 196:106918. [PMID: 37703962 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2023.106918] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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There is an increasing interest in the use of nutraceuticals and plant-derived bioactive compounds from foods for their potential health benefits. For example, as a major active ingredient found from cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, there has been growing interest in understanding the therapeutic effects of sulforaphane against diverse metabolic complications. The past decade has seen an extensive growth in literature reporting on the potential health benefits of sulforaphane to neutralize pathological consequences of oxidative stress and inflammation, which may be essential in protecting against diabetes-related complications. In fact, preclinical evidence summarized within this review supports an active role of sulforaphane in activating nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 or effectively modulating AMP-activated protein kinase to protect against diabetic complications, including diabetic cardiomyopathy, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, as well as other metabolic complications involving non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and skeletal muscle insulin resistance. With clinical evidence suggesting that foods rich in sulforaphane like broccoli can improve the metabolic status and lower cardiovascular disease risk by reducing biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation in patients with type 2 diabetes. This information remains essential in determining the therapeutic value of sulforaphane or its potential use as a nutraceutical to manage diabetes and its related complications. Finally, this review discusses essential information on the bioavailability profile of sulforaphane, while also covering information on the pathological consequences of oxidative stress and inflammation that drive the development and progression of diabetes.
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- Sinenhlanhla X H Mthembu
- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform, South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg 7505, South Africa; Department of Biochemistry, North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
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- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform, South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg 7505, South Africa; Department of Biochemistry, North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
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- Department of Biochemistry, North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa; Cochrane South Africa, South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg 7505, South Africa
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona 60131, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona 60131, Italy
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform, South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg 7505, South Africa; Centre for Cardiometabolic Research Africa (CARMA), Division of Medical Physiology, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg 7505, South Africa; Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Zululand, KwaDlangezwa 3886, South Africa
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- Cochrane South Africa, South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg 7505, South Africa
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Zululand, KwaDlangezwa 3886, South Africa
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona 60131, Italy
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- Cochrane South Africa, South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg 7505, South Africa; Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Zululand, KwaDlangezwa 3886, South Africa.
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Zaghlool SS, Abdelaal N, El-Shoura EAM, Mahmoud NI, Ahmed YM. Restoring glomerular filtration rate by sulforaphane modulates ERK1/2/JNK/p38MAPK, IRF3/iNOS, Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathways against folic acid-induced acute renal injury in rats. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 123:110777. [PMID: 37567014 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110777] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Folic acid (FA)-induced acute renal injury (AKI) is a commonly and highly reproducible model used to study AKI. The current study aims to evaluate the possible protective effects of sulforaphane (SFN) against FA-induced renal damage and explore the underlying molecular mechanism. METHODS The animals were divided into four groups (6 rats/group) as follows: normal group (received vehicle, p.o.), FA group (received 250 mg/kg, i.p.), SFN low dose group (received 15 mg/kg, p.o. plus FA 250 mg/kg, i.p.), SFN high dose group (30 mg/kg, p.o. plus FA 250 mg/kg, i.p.). At the end of the experiment, serum samples and kidney tissues were obtained to perform biochemical, molecular, and histopathological investigations. RESULTS The present study showed that FA-caused AKI was confirmed by a significant elevation of kidney function biomarkers serum levels accompanied by an observation of histopathologic changes. Interestingly, SFN-administration significantly improved kidney function, reduced oxidative stress markers; MDA, NADPH oxidase, MPO, iNOS with up-regulation of GSH, GCLM, GPX4, SOD, NQO1, HO-1 and Nrf2 levels. SFN also downregulated proinflammatory markers. The results also demonstrated the anti-apoptotic effect of SFN through its ability to increase the antiapoptotic Bcl-2 protein and to decrease caspase-3. Moreover, SFN significantly decreased the relative expression of JNK, ERK-1/2, IRF3, and p38MAPK as compared to the FA-nephrotoxic group. CONCLUSION The present study revealed that SFN possess an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic activity by modulating caspase-3, Bcl-2, ERK1/2, JNK, GCLM, NQO1, GPX4, Nrf2, HO-1 and P38 signaling pathways in a dose dependent manner which provides a potential therapeutic strategy for preventing FA-induced AKI.
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- Sameh S Zaghlool
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Modern University for Technology and Information (MTI), Mokattam, Cairo, 11571, Egypt.
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut, Egypt.
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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Zeng J, Zhang W, Lu X, Zhou H, Huang J, Xu Z, Liao H, Liang J, Liang M, Ye C, Sun T, Hu Y, She Q, Chen H, Guo Q, Yan L, Wu R, Li Z. The association of SOD and HsCRP with the efficacy of sulforaphane in schizophrenia patients with residual negative symptoms. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2023:10.1007/s00406-023-01679-7. [PMID: 37728803 DOI: 10.1007/s00406-023-01679-7] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Emerging evidence indicates a connection between oxidative stress, immune-inflammatory processes, and the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. In addition to possessing potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, sulforaphane (SFN) has shown promise in enhancing cognitive function among individuals with schizophrenia. This study aims to investigate the efficacy of combined treatment with SFN in patients with schizophrenia who experience negative symptoms and its effect on the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and the inflammatory marker, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (HsCRP). DESIGN Forty-five patients with schizophrenia were recruited, who mainly experienced negative symptoms during a stable period. In addition to the original treatments, the patients received SFN tablets at a daily dose of 90 mg for 24 weeks. At baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks, the participants were interviewed and evaluated. The reduction rate of the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) was used to assess each participant. The side effects scale of Treatment Emergent Symptom Scale (TESS) was applied to assess the adverse reactions. Additionally, the levels of the SOD, HsCRP, and other indicators were examined. RESULTS The study findings revealed a significant decrease in PANSS negative subscale scores (P < 0.001). Furthermore, there was a significant increase in SOD activity and HsCRP levels (P < 0.001 and P < 0.05). Notably, the group of participants who exhibited a reduction in PANSS negative subscale scores demonstrated a significant improvement in HsCRP levels (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that SFN may potentially serve as a safe adjunctive intervention to improve the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. The potential mechanism by which SFN improves negative symptoms in schizophrenia patients may involve its anti-inflammatory properties, specifically its ability to reduce HsCRP levels. Trial registration ClinicalTrial.gov (ID: NCT03451734).
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- Jianfei Zeng
- Department of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Mingxin Road #36, Liwan District, Guangzhou, 510370, China
- Shenzhen Mental Health Center/Shenzhen Kangning Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Mingxin Road #36, Liwan District, Guangzhou, 510370, China
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- Department of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Mingxin Road #36, Liwan District, Guangzhou, 510370, China.
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Translational Medicine of Mental Disorders, Guangzhou, China.
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- Shiyan People's Hospital of Baoan District, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Diseases, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Ganzhou People's Hospital of Jiangxi Province, Ganzhou, China
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- The Third People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- The Third People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- The Third People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Science-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Zhuhai Center for Chronic Disease Control/The Third People's Hospital of Zhuhai, Zhuhai, China
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- Zhuhai Center for Chronic Disease Control/The Third People's Hospital of Zhuhai, Zhuhai, China
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- Zhuhai Center for Chronic Disease Control/The Third People's Hospital of Zhuhai, Zhuhai, China
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- Zhongshan Third People's Hospital, Zhongshan, China
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- Zhaoqing Third People's Hospital, Zhaoqing, China
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- Department of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Mingxin Road #36, Liwan District, Guangzhou, 510370, China
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Translational Medicine of Mental Disorders, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Diseases, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Mingxin Road #36, Liwan District, Guangzhou, 510370, China.
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Translational Medicine of Mental Disorders, Guangzhou, China.
- Key Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Channelopathies of Guangdong Province and the Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neurodegeneration, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Saadh MJ, Castillo-Acobo RY, Baher H, Narayanan J, Palacios Garay JP, Yamaguchi MNV, Arias-Gonzáles JL, Cotrina-Aliaga JC, Akram SV, Lakshmaiya N, Amin AH, Mohany M, Al-Rejaie SS, Ahsan M, Bahrami A, Akhavan-Sigari R. The protective role of sulforaphane and Homer1a in retinal ischemia-reperfusion injury: Unraveling the neuroprotective interplay. Life Sci 2023; 329:121968. [PMID: 37487941 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121968] [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: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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AIMS Retinal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury is a common pathological basis for various ophthalmic diseases. This study aimed to investigate the potential of sulforaphane (SFN) and Homer1a in regulating cell apoptosis induced by retinal I/R injury and to explore the underlying regulatory mechanism between them. MATERIALS AND METHODS In in vivo experiments, C57BL/6J mice and Homer1flox/-/Homer1a+/-/Nestin-Cre+/- mice were used to construct retinal I/R injury models. In vitro experiments utilized the oxygen-glucose deprivation-reperfusion (OGD/R) injury model with primary retinal ganglion cells (RGCs). The effects of Homer1a and SFN on cell apoptosis were observed through pathological analyses, flow cytometry, and visual electrophysiological assessments. KEY FINDINGS We discovered that after OGD/R injury, apoptosis of RGCs and intracellular Ca2+ activity significantly increased. However, these changes were reversed upon the addition of SFN, and similar observations were reproduced in in vivo studies. Furthermore, both in vivo and in vitro studies confirmed the upregulation of Homer1a after I/R, which could be further enhanced by the administration of SFN. Moreover, upregulation of Homer1a resulted in a reduction in cell apoptosis and pro-apoptotic proteins, while downregulation of Homer1a had the opposite effect. Flash visual evoked potential, oscillatory potentials, and escape latency measurements in mice supported these findings. Furthermore, the addition of SFN strengthened the neuroprotective effects in the OGD/R + H+ group but weakened them in Homer1flox/-/Homer1a+/-/Nestin-Cre+/- mice. SIGNIFICANCE These results indicate that Homer1a plays a significant role in the therapeutic potential of sulforaphane for retinal I/R injury, thereby providing a theoretical basis for clinical treatment.
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- Mohamed J Saadh
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Middle East University, Amman 11831, Jordan; Applied Science Research Center, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11152, Jordan
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- Department of Radiology and Ultrasonography Techniques, College of Medical Techniques, Al-Farahidi University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Studies, University of British Columbia, BC, Canada
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- Uttaranchal Institute of Technology, Division of research and Innovation, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 55760, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 55760, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Measurements and Control Systems, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, 44-100, Poland; Joint Doctoral School, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 2A, Gliwice, 44-100, Poland.
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- Department of Cell Biology, Tuebingen University, Tuebingen, Germany; Biomedical Center for Systems Biology Science Munich, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Health Care Management and Clinical Research, Collegium Humanum Warsaw, Poland; Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Tuebingen, Germany
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Silva-Palacios A, Arana-Hidalgo D, Colín-Val Z, Castrejón-Téllez V, Soria-Castro E, Pedraza-Chaverrí J, López-Marure R, Zazueta C. Sulforaphane modifies mitochondrial-endoplasmic reticulum associations through reductive stress in cardiomyocytes. Chem Biol Interact 2023; 382:110616. [PMID: 37385402 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110616] [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: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Mitochondria-endoplasmic reticulum (ER) communication relies on platforms formed at the ER membrane with the mitochondrial outer membrane contact sites (MERCs). MERCs are involved in several processes including the unfolded protein response (UPR) and calcium (Ca2+) signaling. Therefore, as alterations in MERCs greatly impact cellular metabolism, pharmacological interventions to preserve productive mitochondrial-ER communication have been explored to maintain cellular homeostasis. In this regard, extensive information has documented the beneficial and potential effects of sulforaphane (SFN) in different pathological conditions; however, controversy has arisen regarding the effect of this compound on mitochondria-ER interaction. Therefore, in this study, we investigated whether SFN could induce changes in MERCs under normal culture conditions without damaging stimuli. Our results indicate that non-cytotoxic concentration of 2.5 μM SFN increased ER stress in cardiomyocytes in conjunction with a reductive stress environment, that diminishes ER-mitochondria association. Additionally, reductive stress promotes Ca2+ accumulation in the ER of cardiomyocytes. These data show an unexpected effect of SFN on cardiomyocytes grown under standard culture conditions, promoted by the cellular redox unbalance. Therefore, it is necessary to rationalize the use of compounds with antioxidant properties to avoid triggering cellular side effects.
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- Alejandro Silva-Palacios
- Department of Cardiovascular Biomedicine, National Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biomedicine, National Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, National Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biomedicine, National Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, National Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biomedicine, National Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City, Mexico
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Zhang YQ, Shi CX, Zhang DM, Zhang LY, Wang LW, Gong ZJ. Sulforaphane, an NRF2 agonist, alleviates ferroptosis in acute liver failure by regulating HDAC6 activity. J Integr Med 2023; 21:464-473. [PMID: 37620223 DOI: 10.1016/j.joim.2023.08.002] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Acute liver failure (ALF) is characterized by severe liver dysfunction, rapid progression and high mortality and is difficult to treat. Studies have found that sulforaphane (SFN), a nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (NRF2) agonist, has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer effects, and has certain protective effects on neurodegenerative diseases, cancer and liver fibrosis. This paper aimed to explore the protective effect of SFN in ALF and it possible mechanisms of action. METHODS Lipopolysaccharide and D-galactosamine were used to induce liver injury in vitro and in vivo. NRF2 agonist SFN and histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6) inhibitor ACY1215 were used to observe the protective effect and possible mechanisms of SFN in ALF, respectively. Cell viability, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), Fe2+, glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were detected. The expression of HDAC6, NRF2, glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 4 (ACSL4) and solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11) were detected by Western blotting and immunofluorescence. RESULTS Our results show that NRF2 was activated by SFN. LDH, Fe2+, MDA and ACSL4 were downregulated, while GSH, GPX4 and SLC7A11 were upregulated by SFN in vitro and in vivo, indicating the inhibitory effect of SFN on ferroptosis. Additionally, HDAC6 expression was decreased in the SFN group, indicating that SFN could downregulate the expression of HDAC6 in ALF. After using the HDAC6 inhibitor, ACY1215, SFN further reduced HDAC6 expression and inhibited ferroptosis, indicating that SFN may inhibit ferroptosis by regulating HDAC6 activity. CONCLUSION SFN has a protective effect on ALF, and the mechanism may include reduction of ferroptosis through the regulation of HDAC6. Please cite this article as: Zhang YQ, Shi CX, Zhang DM, Zhang LY, Wang LW, Gong ZJ. Sulforaphane, an NRF2 agonist, alleviates ferroptosis in acute liver failure by regulating HDAC6 activity. J Integr Med. 2023; 21(5): 464-473.
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- Yan-Qiong Zhang
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China.
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Hadi SMH, Majeed S, Ghafil FA, Altoraihi K, Hadi NR. Effect of Sulforaphane on cardiac injury induced by sepsis in a mouse model: Role of toll-like receptor 4. J Med Life 2023; 16:1120-1126. [PMID: 37900081 PMCID: PMC10600659 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2023-0015] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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As sepsis is associated with a 50% increase in mortality, sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy has become a critical topic. A multidisciplinary approach is required for the diagnosis and treatment of septic cardiomyopathy. This study looked at Sulforaphane, a natural product that aims to evaluate cardiac function after sepsis, and its likely mechanism of action. Twenty-four adult male Swiss albino mice were randomly divided into 4 equal groups (n=6): sham, CLP, vehicle Sulforaphane (the same amount of DMSO injected IP one hour before the CLP), and Sulforaphane group (one hour before the CLP, a 5mg/kg dose of Sulforaphane was injected). Cardiac tissue levels of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR-4), pro-inflammatory mediators, anti-inflammatory markers, oxidative stress markers, apoptosis markers, and serum cardiac damage biomarkers were assessed using ELISA. Statistical analyses, including t-tests and ANOVA tests, were performed with a significance level of 0.05 for normally distributed data. Compared to the sham group, the sepsis group had significantly elevated levels of TLR-4, IL-6, TNF-α, MIF, F2-isoprostane, caspase-3, cTn-I, and CK-MB (p<0.05). In contrast, the Sulforaphane pre-treated group demonstrated significantly lower levels of these markers (p<0.05). Additionally, Bcl-2 levels were significantly reduced (p<0.05) in the Sulforaphane group. Sulforaphane administration also significantly attenuated cardiac tissue injury (p<0.05). The findings suggest that Sulforaphane can decrease heart damage in male mice during CLP-induced polymicrobial sepsis by suppressing TLR-4/NF-kB downstream signal transduction pathways.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq
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- Medical College, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq
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Rasines L, Castillejo N, Miguel GS, Aguayo E. Can household storage conditions reduce food waste and environmental impact? A broccoli case study. Sci Total Environ 2023:164779. [PMID: 37308016 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164779] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The consumption stage has been identified as the largest producer of food waste (FW) across the food supply chain (FSC), with fruit and vegetables being the most affected product category. The present study aims to determine the optimal storage scenario at household level to avoid food waste and which has the lowest environmental footprint. Broccoli was stored under different storage conditions: unbagged or bagged (periodically opened) in bioplastic bags inside a domestic refrigerator at 5 or 7 °C for 34 days and then analysed for relative humidity (RH), sensory properties and bioactive compounds. A life cycle assessment (LCA) was conducted to evaluate the environmental profile of 1 kg of broccoli purchased by the consumer (cradle-to-grave). At day 0 (base scenario) the carbon footprint was 0.81 kg CO2 eq/kg, with the vegetable farming being the main contributor to this environmental impact, mostly driven by fertiliser (production and its emissions to air and water) and irrigation (due to electricity consumption for water pumping). Quality and food waste depended on time and storage conditions: For short storage times, within three days, the best quality combined with the lowest environmental footprint was for unbagged broccoli at 7 °C and no household food waste. However, this scenario had the highest food waste level from day 3 onwards, with increased resource loss and overall environmental footprint. For long-term storage, using a bag and storing at 5 °C helped to reduce food waste with the lowest environmental footprint. For example, at 16 days, this scenario (bagged at 5 °C) could save 4.63 kg/FU of broccoli and 3.16 kg CO2 eq/FU compared to the worst scenario (unbagged at 7 °C). Consumers are the key to reducing household food waste and this research provides the knowledge for improvement.
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- Laura Rasines
- Postharvest and Refrigeration Group, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT), 30202 Cartagena, Spain; Food Quality and Health Group, Institute of Plant Biotechnology (UPCT), Campus Muralla del Mar, 30202 Cartagena, Spain
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- Postharvest and Refrigeration Group, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT), 30202 Cartagena, Spain; Food Quality and Health Group, Institute of Plant Biotechnology (UPCT), Campus Muralla del Mar, 30202 Cartagena, Spain
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- School of Industrial Engineering (ETSII), Grupo de Agroenergética, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Postharvest and Refrigeration Group, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT), 30202 Cartagena, Spain; Food Quality and Health Group, Institute of Plant Biotechnology (UPCT), Campus Muralla del Mar, 30202 Cartagena, Spain.
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Zhang L, Wang S, Zhang Y, Li F, Yu C. Sulforaphane alleviates lung ischemia‑reperfusion injury through activating Nrf‑2/HO‑1 signaling. Exp Ther Med 2023; 25:265. [PMID: 37206558 PMCID: PMC10189751 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2023.11964] [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: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress and inflammation are both involved in the pathogenesis of lung ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury. Sulforaphane (SFN) is a natural product with cytoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. The present study hypothesized that SFN may protect against lung I/R injury via the regulation of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory-related pathways. A rat model of lung I/R injury was established, and rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: Sham group, I/R group, and SFN group. It was shown that SFN protected against a pathological inflammatory response via inhibition of neutrophil accumulation and in the reduction of the serum levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokines, IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α. SFN treatment also significantly inhibited lung reactive oxygen species production, decreased the levels of 8-OH-dG and malondialdehyde, and reversed the decrease in the antioxidant activities of the enzymes catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase in the lungs of the I/R treated rats. In addition, SFN ameliorated I/R-induced lung apoptosis in rats by suppressing Bax and cleaved caspase-3 levels and increased Bcl-2 expression. Furthermore, SFN treatment activated an Nrf2-related antioxidant pathway, as indicated by the increased nuclear transfer of Nrf2 and the downstream HO-1 and NADPH quinone oxidoreductase-1. In conclusion, these findings suggested that SFN protected against I/R-induced lung lesions in rats via activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway and the accompanied anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic effects.
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- Liang Zhang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, Shandong 264001, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory, Yantai Beihai Hospital, Yantai, Shandong 265701, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency, Tai'an Central Hospital, Tai'an, Shandong 271000, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, Shandong 264001, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, Shandong 264001, P.R. China
- Correspondence to: Dr Chaoxiao Yu, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Yantaishan Hospital, 10,087 Keji Road, Laishan, Yantai, Shandong 264001, P.R. China
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Nabeshima T, Tsukamoto M, Wang KY, Mano Y, Arakawa D, Kosugi K, Tajima T, Yamanaka Y, Suzuki H, Kawasaki M, Uchida S, Nakamura E, Azuma K, Sakai A. Delayed cortical bone healing due to impaired nuclear Nrf2 translocation in COPD mice. Bone 2023; 173:116804. [PMID: 37201674 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2023.116804] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The effect of the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on bone fracture healing is unknown. Oxidative stress has been implicated in the systemic complications of COPD, and decreased activity of Nrf2 signaling, a central component of the in vivo antioxidant mechanism, has been reported. We investigated the process of cortical bone repair in a mouse model of elastase-induced emphysema by creating a drill hole and focusing on Nrf2 and found that the amount of new bone in the drill hole was reduced and bone formation capacity was decreased in the model mice. Furthermore, nuclear Nrf2 expression in osteoblasts was reduced in model mice. Sulforaphane, an Nrf2 activator, improved delayed cortical bone healing in model mice. This study indicates that bone healing is delayed in COPD mice and that impaired nuclear translocation of Nrf2 is involved in delayed cortical bone healing, suggesting that Nrf2 may be a novel target for bone fracture treatment in COPD patients.
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- Takayuki Nabeshima
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan.
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- Shared-Use Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wakamatsu Hospital of University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-17-1, Hamacho, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi 808-0024, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 8078-555, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan
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Shao D, Shen W, Miao Y, Gao Z, Pan M, Wei Q, Yan Z, Zhao X, Ma B. Sulforaphane prevents LPS-induced inflammation by regulating the Nrf2-mediated autophagy pathway in goat mammary epithelial cells and a mouse model of mastitis. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2023; 14:61. [PMID: 37131202 PMCID: PMC10155371 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-023-00858-9] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mastitis not only deteriorates the composition or quality of milk, but also damages the health and productivity of dairy goats. Sulforaphane (SFN) is a phytochemical isothiocyanate compound with various pharmacological effects such as anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. However, the effect of SFN on mastitis has yet to be elucidated. This study aimed to explore the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and potential molecular mechanisms of SFN in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced primary goat mammary epithelial cells (GMECs) and a mouse model of mastitis. RESULTS In vitro, SFN downregulated the mRNA expression of inflammatory factors (tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6), inhibited the protein expression of inflammatory mediators (cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2), and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS)) while suppressing nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) activation in LPS-induced GMECs. Additionally, SFN exhibited an antioxidant effect by increasing Nrf2 expression and nuclear translocation, up-regulating antioxidant enzymes expression, and decreasing LPS-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in GMECs. Furthermore, SFN pretreatment promoted the autophagy pathway, which was dependent on the increased Nrf2 level, and contributed significantly to the improved LPS-induced oxidative stress and inflammatory response. In vivo, SFN effectively alleviated histopathological lesions, suppressed the expression of inflammatory factors, enhanced immunohistochemistry staining of Nrf2, and amplified of LC3 puncta LPS-induced mastitis in mice. Mechanically, the in vitro and in vivo study showed that the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative stress effects of SFN were mediated by the Nrf2-mediated autophagy pathway in GMECs and a mouse model of mastitis. CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that the natural compound SFN has a preventive effect on LPS-induced inflammation through by regulating the Nrf2-mediated autophagy pathway in primary goat mammary epithelial cells and a mouse model of mastitis, which may improve prevention strategies for mastitis in dairy goats.
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- Dan Shao
- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
- Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Lanzhou, 730050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
- Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Lanzhou, 730050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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Gasmi A, Gasmi Benahmed A, Shanaida M, Chirumbolo S, Menzel A, Anzar W, Arshad M, Cruz-Martins N, Lysiuk R, Beley N, Oliinyk P, Shanaida V, Denys A, Peana M, Bjørklund G. Anticancer activity of broccoli, its organosulfur and polyphenolic compounds. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023:1-19. [PMID: 37129118 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2195493] [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] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The use of natural bioactive constituents from various food sources for anticancer purposes has become increasingly popular worldwide. Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is on the top of the consumed vegetables by the masses. Its raw matrix contains a plethora of phytochemicals, such as glucosinolates and phenolic compounds, along with rich amounts of vitamins, and minerals. Consumption of broccoli-derived phytochemicals provides strong antioxidant effects, particularly due to its sulforaphane content, while modulating numerous molecules involved in cell cycle regulation, control of apoptosis, and tuning enzyme activity. Thus, the inclusion of broccoli in the daily diet lowers the susceptibility to developing cancers. Numerous studies have underlined the undisputable role of broccoli in the diet as a chemopreventive raw food, owing to the content in sulforaphane, an isothiocyanate produced as a result of hydrolysis of precursor glucosinolates called glucoraphanin. This review will provide evidence supporting the specific role of fresh florets and sprouts of broccoli and its key bioactive constituents in the prevention and treatment of different cancers; a number of studies carried out in the in vitro and in vivo conditions as well as clinical trials were analyzed.
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- Amin Gasmi
- Société Francophone de Nutrithérapie et de Nutrigénétique Appliquée, Villeurbanne, France
- International Congress of Nutritional Sciences, Casablanca, Morocco
- Société Marocaine de Micronutrition et de Nutrigénétique Appliquée, Casablanca, Morocco
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- I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
- CONEM Scientific Secretary, Verona, Italy
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- Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Research and Advanced Training in Health Sciences and Technologies (CESPU), Rua Central de Gandra, Gandra PRD, Portugal
- TOXRUN - Toxicology Research Unit, University Institute of Health Sciences, CESPU, CRL, Gandra, Portugal
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- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
- CONEM Ukraine Life Science Research Group, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
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- I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
- CONEM Ukraine Life Science Research Group, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
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- Design of Machine Tools, Instruments and Machines Department, Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University, Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Department of Chemical, Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Council for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (CONEM), Mo i Rana, Norway
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Katsayal BS, Forcados GE, Yusuf AP, Lawal YA, Jibril SA, Nuraddeen H, Ibrahim MM, Sadiq IZ, Abubakar MB, Malami I, Abubakar IB, Muhammad A. An insight into the mechanisms of action of selected bioactive compounds against epigenetic targets of prostate cancer: implications on histones modifications. In Silico Pharmacol 2023; 11:10. [PMID: 37073308 PMCID: PMC10105819 DOI: 10.1007/s40203-023-00148-2] [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: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023] Open
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Prostate cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among men globally. In this study, we employed an in silico approach to predict the possible mechanisms of action of selected novel compounds reported against prostate cancer epigenetic targets and their derivatives, exhausting through ADMET profiling, drug-likeness, and molecular docking analyses. The selected compounds: sulforaphane, silibinin, 3, 3'-diindolylmethane (DIM), and genistein largely conformed to ADMET and drug-likeness rules including Lipinski's. Docking studies revealed strong binding energy of sulforaphane with HDAC6 (- 4.2 kcal/ mol), DIM versus HDAC2 (- 5.2 kcal/mol), genistein versus HDAC6 (- 4.1 kcal/mol), and silibinin against HDAC1 (- 7.0 kcal/mol) coupled with improved binding affinities and biochemical stabilities after derivatization. Findings from this study may provide insight into the potential epigenetic reprogramming mechanisms of these compounds against prostate cancer and could pave the way toward more success in prostate cancer phytotherapy.
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- Babangida Sanusi Katsayal
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
- Centre for Advanced Medical Research & Training (CAMRET), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Centre for Advanced Medical Research & Training (CAMRET), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Ethnopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Deparment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Aliero, Aliero, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria
- Department of Biochemistry, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Aliero, Aliero, Nigeria
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Monteiro EB, Ajackson M, Stockler-Pinto MB, Guebre-Egziabher F, Daleprane JB, Soulage CO. Sulforaphane exhibits potent renoprotective effects in preclinical models of kidney diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Life Sci 2023; 322:121664. [PMID: 37023957 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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AIMS Sulforaphane (SFN), a naturally occurring isothiocyanate found in cruciferous vegetables, has received extensive attention as a natural activator of the Nrf2/Keap1 cytoprotective pathway. In this review, a meta-analysis and systematic review of the renoprotective effects of SFN were performed in various preclinical models of kidney diseases. MAIN METHODS The primary outcome was the impact of SFN on renal function biomarkers (uremia, creatininemia, proteinuria or creatinine clearance) and secondary outcomes were kidney lesion histological indices/kidney injury molecular biomarkers. The effects of SFN were evaluated according to the standardized mean differences (SMDs). A random-effects model was applied to estimate the overall summary effect. KEY FINDINGS Twenty-five articles (out of 209 studies) were selected from the literature. SFN administration significantly increased creatinine clearance (SMD +1.88 95 % CI: [1.09; 2.68], P < 0.0001, I2 = 0 %) and decreased the plasma creatinine (SMD -1.24, [-1.59; -0.88], P < 0.0001, I2 = 36.0 %) and urea (SMD -3.22 [-4.42, -2.01], P < 0.0001, I2 = 72.4 %) levels. SFN administration (median dose: 2.5 mg/kg, median duration: 3 weeks) significantly decreased urinary protein excretion (SMD -2.20 [-2.68; -1.73], P < 0.0001, I2 = 34.1 %). It further improved two kidney lesion histological indices namely kidney fibrosis (SMD -3.08 [-4.53; -1.63], P < 0.0001, I2 = 73.7 %) and glomerulosclerosis (SMD -2.24 [-2.96; -1.53], P < 0.0001, I2 = 9.7 %) and decreased kidney injury molecular biomarkers (SMD -1.51 [-2.00; -1.02], P < 0.0001, I2 = 0 %). SIGNIFICANCE These findings provide new insights concerning preclinical strategies for treating kidney disease or kidney failure with SFN supplements and should stimulate interest in clinical evaluations of SFN in patients with kidney disease.
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- Elisa B Monteiro
- Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory, Basic and Experimental Nutrition Department, Institute of Nutrition, Rio de Janeiro State University, 20550-900 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory, Basic and Experimental Nutrition Department, Institute of Nutrition, Rio de Janeiro State University, 20550-900 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Pathology, Federal Fluminense University (UFF), Niterói, RJ, Brazil; Graduate Program in Nutrition Sciences, Federal Fluminense University (UFF), Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Department of Nephrology, Hôpital E Herriot, Lyon F-69003, France; Univ Lyon, CarMeN Laboratory, INSERM, INRA, INSA-Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 69500, Bron, France
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- Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory, Basic and Experimental Nutrition Department, Institute of Nutrition, Rio de Janeiro State University, 20550-900 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Univ Lyon, CarMeN Laboratory, INSERM, INRA, INSA-Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 69500, Bron, France.
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Ahmed H, Ijaz MU, Riaz M, Jahan S. Sulforaphane inclusion in a freezing medium augments post-thaw motility, functional and biochemical features, and fertility potential of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) spermatozoa. Res Vet Sci 2023; 158:196-202. [PMID: 37030095 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2023.03.020] [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: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/10/2023]
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Sulforaphane is a natural and highly effective antioxidant safeguarding the reproductive system, and alleviate oxidative stress. This study was designed in order to elaborate L-sulforaphane effect on semen quality, biochemical parameters, and fertility of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) spermatozoa. Semen was collected from five buffalo bull with artificial vagina (42 °C) three times and evaluated for volume, consistency (color), motility, and sperm concentration. After critical examination, semen was diluted (50 × 106 spermatozoa per ml, 37 °C) in extenders with (2 μM, 5 μM, 10 μM, and, 20 μM) or without (control) sulforaphane, cooled (from 37 to 4 °C), equilibrated (4 °C), filled (straws, 4 °C), and cryopreserved (LN2, -196 °C). Data analysis exhibited that sulforaphane addition in extender augments total motility (%, 10 μM, and 20 μM than control), progressive motility (%), and rapid velocity (%, 20 μM than control), and velocity parameters (average path velocity, μm/s, straight line velocity, μm/s and curved linear velocity, μm/s, 20 μM than control, and 2 μM). Moreover, sulforaphane augments functional features (membrane functionality, mitochondrial potential, and acrosome integrity) of buffalo sperm (20 μM than control). Sulforaphane preserves biochemical features of seminal plasma of buffalo i.e., Calcium (μM), and total antioxidant capacity (μM/L), followed by reduction in lactate dehydrogenase (IU/L), reactive oxygen species (104 RLU/20 min/ 25 million), and lipid peroxidation (μM/ml) in 20 μM than control. Lastly, sulforaphane augments fertility rate of buffalo sperm at 20 μM than control, and 2 μM. Conclusively the existing study revealed that adding L-sulforaphane (20 μM) in a freezing medium augments motilities, kinematics, functional parameters, and fertility rate of buffalo spermatozoa. Correspondingly, sperm favorable biochemical features were also augmented with sulforaphane followed by reduction in oxidative stress parameters. Further studies are highly recommended to define the particular mechanism of action of sulforaphane in augmenting buffalo post-thawed semen quality, and in vitro fertility potential.
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- Hussain Ahmed
- Department of Zoology, University of Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan; Department of Animal Sciences, Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Quaid-i-Azam University, Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Women University Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Quaid-i-Azam University, Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Bozic D, Živančević K, Baralić K, Miljaković EA, Djordjević AB, Ćurčić M, Bulat Z, Antonijević B, Đukić-Ćosić D. Conducting bioinformatics analysis to predict sulforaphane-triggered adverse outcome pathways in healthy human cells. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 160:114316. [PMID: 36731342 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114316] [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: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Sulforaphane (SFN) is a naturally occurring molecule present in plants from Brassica family. It becomes bioactive after hydrolytic reaction mediated by myrosinase or human gastrointestinal microbiota. Sulforaphane gained scientific popularity due to its antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. However, its toxicity profile and potential to cause adverse effects remain largely unidentified. Thus, this study aimed to generate SFN-triggered adverse outcome pathway (AOP) by looking at the relationship between SFN-chemical structure and its toxicity, as well as SFN-gene interactions. Quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) analysis identified 2 toxophores (Derek Nexus software) that have the potential to cause chromosomal damage and skin sensitization in mammals or mutagenicity in bacteria. Data extracted from Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD) linked SFN with previously proposed outcomes via gene interactions. The total of 11 and 146 genes connected SFN with chromosomal damage and skin diseases, respectively. However, network analysis (NetworkAnalyst tool) revealed that these genes function in wider networks containing 490 and 1986 nodes, respectively. The over-representation analysis (ExpressAnalyst tool) pointed out crucial biological pathways regulated by SFN-interfering genes. These pathways are uploaded to AOP-helpFinder tool which found the 2321 connections between 19 enriched pathways and SFN which were further considered as key events. Two major, interconnected AOPs were generated: first starting from disruption of biological pathways involved in cell cycle and cell proliferation leading to increased apoptosis, and the second one connecting activated immune system signaling pathways to inflammation and apoptosis. In both cases, chromosomal damage and/or skin diseases such as dermatitis or psoriasis appear as adverse outcomes.
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- Dragica Bozic
- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", Toxicological Risk Assessment Center, University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", Toxicological Risk Assessment Center, University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia; University of Belgrade - Faculty of Biology, Institute of Physiology and Biochemistry "Ivan Djaja", Center for Laser Microscopy, Studentski trg 16, 11158 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", Toxicological Risk Assessment Center, University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", Toxicological Risk Assessment Center, University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", Toxicological Risk Assessment Center, University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", Toxicological Risk Assessment Center, University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", Toxicological Risk Assessment Center, University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", Toxicological Risk Assessment Center, University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", Toxicological Risk Assessment Center, University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia
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Feng Z, Wang T, Sun Y, Chen S, Hao H, Du W, Zou H, Yu D, Zhu H, Pang Y. Sulforaphane suppresses paraquat-induced oxidative damage in bovine in vitro-matured oocytes through Nrf2 transduction pathway. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2023; 254:114747. [PMID: 36907095 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114747] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Sulforaphane (SFN), a bioactive phytocompound extracted from cruciferous plants, has received increasing attention due to its vital cytoprotective role in eliminating oxidative free radical through activation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor (Nrf2)-mediated signal transduction pathway. This study aims at a better insight into the protective benefit of SFN in attenuating paraquat (PQ)-caused impairment in bovine in vitro-matured oocytes and the possible mechanisms involved therein. Results showed that addition of 1 μM SFN during oocyte maturation obtained higher proportions of matured oocytes and in vitro-fertilized embryos. SFN application attenuated the toxicological effects of PQ on bovine oocytes, as manifested by enhanced extending capability of cumulus cell and increased extrusion proportion of first polar body. Following incubation with SFN, oocytes exposed to PQ exhibited reduced intracellular ROS and lipid accumulation levels, and elevated T-SOD and GSH contents. SFN also effectively inhibited PQ-mediated increase in BAX and CASPASE-3 protein expressions. Besides, SFN promoted the transcription of NRF2 and its downstream antioxidative-related genes GCLC, GCLM, HO-1, NQO-1, and TXN1 in a PQ-exposed environment, indicating that SFN prevents PQ-caused cytotoxicity through activation of Nrf2 signal transduction pathway. The mechanisms underlying the role of SFN against PQ-induced injury included the inhibition of TXNIP protein and restoration of the global O-GlcNAc level. Collectively, these findings provide novel evidence for the protective role of SFN in alleviating PQ-caused injury, and suggest that SFN application may be an efficacious intervention strategy against PQ cytotoxicity.
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- Zhiqiang Feng
- Embryo Biotechnology and Reproduction Laboratory, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Embryo Biotechnology and Reproduction Laboratory, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; Reproductive Medicine Center, Huzhou Maternity & Child Health Care Hospital, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province 313000, China
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- Embryo Biotechnology and Reproduction Laboratory, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Embryo Biotechnology and Reproduction Laboratory, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Embryo Biotechnology and Reproduction Laboratory, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Embryo Biotechnology and Reproduction Laboratory, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Embryo Biotechnology and Reproduction Laboratory, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Embryo Biotechnology and Reproduction Laboratory, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Embryo Biotechnology and Reproduction Laboratory, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Embryo Biotechnology and Reproduction Laboratory, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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Folbergrová J, Ješina P, Otáhal J. Protective Effect of Sulforaphane on Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction Associated with Status Epilepticus in Immature Rats. Mol Neurobiol 2023; 60:2024-2035. [PMID: 36598650 PMCID: PMC9984354 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-022-03201-x] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The present study aimed to elucidate the effect of sulforaphane (a natural isothiocyanate) on oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction during and at selected periods following status epilepticus (SE) induced in immature 12-day-old rats by Li-pilocarpine. Dihydroethidium was employed for the detection of superoxide anions, immunoblot analyses for 3-nitrotyrosine (3-NT) and 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE) levels and respiratory chain complex I activity for evaluation of mitochondrial function. Sulforaphane was given i.p. in two doses (5 mg/kg each), at PD 10 and PD 11, respectively. The findings of the present study indicate that both the acute phase of SE and the early period of epileptogenesis (1 week and 3 weeks following SE induction) are associated with oxidative stress (documented by the enhanced superoxide anion production and the increased levels of 3-NT and 4-HNE) and the persisting deficiency of complex I activity. Pretreatment with sulforaphane either completely prevented or significantly reduced markers of both oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. Since sulforaphane had no direct anti-seizure effect, the findings suggest that the ability of sulforaphane to activate Nrf2 is most likely responsible for the observed protective effect. Nrf2-ARE signaling pathway can be considered a promising target for novel therapies of epilepsy, particularly when new compounds, possessing inhibitory activity against protein-protein interaction between Nrf2 and its repressor protein Keap1, with less "off-target" effects and, importantly, with an optimal permeability and bioavailability properties, become available commercially.
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- Jaroslava Folbergrová
- Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Vídeňská 1083, 142 20, Prague 4, Czech Republic.
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- Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Vídeňská 1083, 142 20, Prague 4, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Vídeňská 1083, 142 20, Prague 4, Czech Republic
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Xiao S, Zhou T, Pan J, Ma X, Shi G, Jiang B, Xiang YG. Identifying autophagy-related genes as potential targets for immunotherapy in tuberculosis. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 118:109956. [PMID: 36931175 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.109956] [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: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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PURPOSE Identifying of host-directed targets and molecular markers of immune response for tuberculosis (TB) immunotherapy is urgent and meaningful. Previous studies have demonstrated an important role of autophagy in the course and pathophysiology of TB and is associated with the efficacy of TB treatment. However, its role in TB immunotherapy is still incomplete. METHODS The effect of autophagy on intracellular bacteria load was examined in sulforaphane (SFN)-treated THP-1 cells. The immune infiltration was assessed based on public databases. Functional enrichment analysis revealed the pathways involved. LASSO Cox regression analysis was employed to identify hub genes. Moreover, machine learning analysis was used to obtain important targets of TB immunotherapy. Finally, the relationship between hub genes and immune infiltration was assessed, as well as the relevance of chemokines. RESULTS We found that SFN reduced intracellular bacteria load by enhancing autophagy in THP-1 cells. Thirty-two autophagy-related genes (ARGs) were identified, three types of immune cells (macrophages, neutrophils, and DC cells) were significantly enriched in TB patients, and 6 hub genes (RAB5A, SQSTM1, MYC, MAPK8, MAPK3, and FOXO1) were closely related to TB immune infiltration. The 32 ARGs were mainly involved in autophagy, apoptosis, and tuberculosis pathways. FOXO1, SQSTM1, and RAB5A were identified as important target genes according to the ranking of variable importance, with FOXO1 being a potential autophagy-related target of TB immunotherapy. CONCLUSION This study highlights the association between autophagy-related genes and immune infiltration in TB. Three key genes, especially FOXO1, regulated by SFN, will provide new insights into diagnostic and immunotherapy strategies for clinical tuberculosis.
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- Sifang Xiao
- Department of Laboratory, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Laboratory, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Laboratory, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Laboratory, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Laboratory, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Medical Research Center, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Laboratory, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Pogorzelska A, Mazur M, Świtalska M, Wietrzyk J, Sigorski D, Fronczyk K, Wiktorska K. Anticancer effect and safety of doxorubicin and nutraceutical sulforaphane liposomal formulation in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) animal model. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 161:114490. [PMID: 36931031 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114490] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Female breast cancer is the most deadly cancer in women worldwide. The triple-negative breast cancer subtype therapies, due to the lack of specific drug targets, are still based on systemic chemotherapy with doxorubicin, which is burdened with severe adverse effects. To enhance therapeutic success and protect against systemic toxicity, drug carriers or combination therapy are being developed. Thus, an innovative liposomal formulation containing doxorubicin and the main nutraceutical, sulforaphane, has been developed. The anticancer efficacy and safety of the proposed liposomal formulation was evaluated in vivo, in a 4T1 mouse model of triple-negative breast cancer, and the mechanism of action was determined in vitro, using triple-negative breast cancer MDA-MB-231 and non-tumorigenic breast MCF-10A cell line. The elaborated drug carriers were shown to efficiently deliver both compounds into the cancer cell and direct doxorubicin to the cell nucleus. Incorporation of sulforaphane resulted in a twofold inhibition of tumor growth and the potential of up to a fourfold reduction in doxorubicin concentration due to the synergistic interaction between the two compounds. Sulforaphane was shown to increase the accumulation of doxorubicin in the nuclei of cancer cells, accompanied by inhibition of mitosis, without affecting the reactive oxygen species status of the cell. In normal cells, an antagonistic effect resulting in less cytotoxicity was observed. In vivo results showed that sulforaphane incorporation yielded not only cardioprotective, but also nephro- and hepatoprotective effects. The results of the research revealed the prospects of applying sulforaphane as a component of liposomal doxorubicin in triple-negative breast cancer chemotherapy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Anna Pogorzelska
- Laboratory of Translation Research, Department of Biomedical Research, National Medicines Institute, Chełmska 30/34, Warsaw 00-725, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Ludwika Pasteura 1, Warsaw 02-093, Poland
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- Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, Rudolfa Weigla 12, Wrocław 53-114, Poland
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- Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, Rudolfa Weigla 12, Wrocław 53-114, Poland
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- Department of Oncology, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury, Al. Wojska Polskiego 37, Olsztyn 10-228, Poland; Department of Oncology and Immuno-Oncology, Warmian-Masurian Cancer Center of The Ministry of The Interior and Administration's Hospital, Al. Wojska Polskiego 37, Olsztyn 10-228, Poland
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- Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Stawki 5/7, Warsaw 00-183, Poland
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- Laboratory of Translation Research, Department of Biomedical Research, National Medicines Institute, Chełmska 30/34, Warsaw 00-725, Poland.
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Holman J, Hurd M, Moses PL, Mawe GM, Zhang T, Ishaq SL, Li Y. Interplay of broccoli/broccoli sprout bioactives with gut microbiota in reducing inflammation in inflammatory bowel diseases. J Nutr Biochem 2023; 113:109238. [PMID: 36442719 PMCID: PMC9974906 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2022.109238] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) are chronic, reoccurring, and debilitating conditions characterized by inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, some of which can lead to more systemic complications and can include autoimmune dysfunction, a change in the taxonomic and functional structure of microbial communities in the gut, and complicated burdens in a person's daily life. Like many diseases based in chronic inflammation, research on IBD has pointed towards a multifactorial origin involving factors of the person's lifestyle, immune system, associated microbial communities, and environmental conditions. Treatment currently exists only as palliative care, and seeks to disrupt the feedback loop of symptoms by reducing inflammation and allowing as much of a return to homeostasis as possible. Various anti-inflammatory options have been explored, and this review focuses on the use of diet as an alternative means of improving gut health. Specifically, we highlight the connection between the role of sulforaphane from cruciferous vegetables in regulating inflammation and in modifying microbial communities, and to break down the role they play in IBD.
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- Johanna Holman
- School of Food and Agriculture, University of Maine, Orono, Maine, USA
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- Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA
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- Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA; Finch Therapeutics, Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
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- Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, SUNY Binghamton University, Johnson City, New York, USA
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- School of Food and Agriculture, University of Maine, Orono, Maine, USA.
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- School of Food and Agriculture, University of Maine, Orono, Maine, USA.
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