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Zhang X, An M, Zhang J, Zhao Y, Liu Y. Nano-medicine therapy reprogramming metabolic network of tumour microenvironment: new opportunity for cancer therapies. J Drug Target 2024; 32:241-257. [PMID: 38251656 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2024.2309565] [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: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Metabolic heterogeneity is one of the characteristics of tumour cells. In order to adapt to the tumour microenvironment of hypoxia, acidity and nutritional deficiency, tumour cells have undergone extensive metabolic reprogramming. Metabolites involved in tumour cell metabolism are also very different from normal cells, such as a large number of lactate and adenosine. Metabolites play an important role in regulating the whole tumour microenvironment. Taking metabolites as the target, it aims to change the metabolic pattern of tumour cells again, destroy the energy balance it maintains, activate the immune system, and finally kill tumour cells. In this paper, the regulatory effects of metabolites such as lactate, glutamine, arginine, tryptophan, fatty acids and adenosine were reviewed, and the related targeting strategies of nano-medicines were summarised, and the future therapeutic strategies of nano-drugs were discussed. The abnormality of tumour metabolites caused by tumour metabolic remodelling not only changes the energy and material supply of tumour, but also participates in the regulation of tumour-related signal pathways, which plays an important role in the survival, proliferation, invasion and metastasis of tumour cells. Regulating the availability of local metabolites is a new aspect that affects tumour progress. (The graphical abstract is by Figdraw).
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- Xiaojie Zhang
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Hui Ethnic Medicine Modernization, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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Wang Z, Du Y, Li J, Zheng W, Gong B, Jin X, Zhou X, Yang H, Yang F, Guo J, Liu H, Wang M, Yan L, Zhu Y, Li X, Xu J, Wang J, Ma Z. Changes in health-promoting metabolites associated with high-altitude adaptation in honey. Food Chem 2024; 449:139246. [PMID: 38604035 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139246] [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: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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The levels of metabolites in honey are influenced by floral origin, production region, and bee species. However, how environmental factors affect honey quality remains unclear. Based on untargeted metabolomics and using UPLC Q-Orbitrap MS, we analyzed 3596 metabolites in 51 honey samples from Yunnan and Shennongjia. Comparative analysis revealed that geniposidic acid, kynurenic acid and caffieine accumulated at significantly different levels between Shennongjia and Yunnan honey. Based on cluster structure analysis, 36 Yunnan honey samples were divided into two distinct groups by altitude. Notably, quercetin, hyperoside, taxifolin, rutin, tryptophan, astragalin and phenylalanine were higher levels in high-altitude honey (>1700 m), whereas abscisic acid was higher levels in low-altitude honey (≤1700 m). Among these, significantly elevated levels of hyperoside, taxfolin, astragalin, and tryptophan were observed in honey collected from high-altitude areas in Shennongjia. Our findings highlight the effect of altitude on honey health-promoting components, providing valuable insights into honey quality.
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- Ziyuan Wang
- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Tropical and Subtropical Cash Crops Research Institute; Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Baoshan 678000, China
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- Hubei Provincial Institute of Veterinary Drug Control, Wuhan 430064, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hubei Provincial Institute of Veterinary Drug Control, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Hubei Provincial Institute of Veterinary Drug Control, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Tropical and Subtropical Cash Crops Research Institute; Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Baoshan 678000, China
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- Tropical and Subtropical Cash Crops Research Institute; Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Baoshan 678000, China
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- Tropical and Subtropical Cash Crops Research Institute; Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Baoshan 678000, China
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- Tropical and Subtropical Cash Crops Research Institute; Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Baoshan 678000, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100010, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hubei Provincial Institute of Veterinary Drug Control, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China.
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Ye Y, Zhang H, You Y, Liao F, Shi J, Zhang K. Accumulation, translocation, metabolism and subcellular distribution of mandipropamid in cherry radish: A comparative study under hydroponic and soil-cultivated conditions. Food Chem 2024; 448:139169. [PMID: 38569412 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139169] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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The accumulation and transportation of pesticides in plants can provide valuable insights to assess potential risks and ensure food safety. The uptake and downward translocation of mandipropamid were examined in hydroponic and soil-cultivated cherry radishes. The uptake of mandipropamid in cherry radish was rapid (bioconcentration factors of 1.1-10.7), whereas the downward translocation was limited (translocation factors of 0.1-0.9). The subcellular distribution results indicated a predominant accumulation in solid fractions of cherry radish (proportions of 52.9-98.7%), potentially because of the hydrophobicity (log Kow of 3.2) of mandipropamid. Owing to the decrease in half-life (>10%), the cultivation of cherry radish enhanced the dissipation of mandipropamid in both nutrient solutions (without stereoselectivity) and soils (with stereoselectivity). In addition, eleven metabolites and three pathways are proposed. This study provides valuable insights for the varying extent of translocation and proper utilization and safety evaluation of mandipropamid in crops.
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- Yu Ye
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Guizhou Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chemical Drug R&D of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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Rempfert KR, Bell SL, Kasanke CP, Zhao Q, Zhao X, Lipton AS, Hofmockel KS. Biomolecular budget of persistent, microbial-derived soil organic carbon: The importance of underexplored pools. Sci Total Environ 2024; 932:172916. [PMID: 38697544 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172916] [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: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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The details of how soil microorganisms contribute to stable soil organic carbon pools are a pressing knowledge gap with direct implications for soil health and climate mitigation. It is now recognized that microbial necromass contributes substantially to the formation of stable soil carbon. However, the quantification of necromass in soils has largely been limited to model molecules such as aminosugar biomarkers. The abundance and chemical composition of other persistent microbial residues remain unresolved, particularly concerning how these pools may vary with microbial community structure, soil texture, and management practices. Here we use yearlong soil incubation experiments with an isotopic tracer to quantify the composition of persistent residues derived from microbial communities inhabiting sand or silt dominated soil with annual (corn) or perennial (switchgrass) monocultures. Persistent microbial residues were recovered in diverse soil biomolecular pools including metabolites, proteins, lipids, and mineral-associated organic matter (MAOM). The relative abundances of microbial contributions to necromass pools were consistent across cropping systems and soil textures. The greatest residue accumulation was not recovered in MAOM but in the light density fraction of soil debris that persisted after extraction by chemical fractionation using organic solvents. Necromass abundance was positively correlated with microbial biomass abundance and revealed a possible role of cell wall morphology in enhancing microbial carbon persistence; while gram-negative bacteria accounted for the greatest contribution to microbial-derived carbon by mass at one year, residues from gram-positive Actinobacteria and Firmicutes showed greater durability. Together these results offer a quantitative assessment of the relative importance of diverse molecular classes for generating durable soil carbon.
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA; Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA.
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Qin Y, Li W, Zhang W, Zhang B, Yao D, Zeng C, Cao J, Li L, Huang R. Characterization the microbial diversity and metabolites of four varieties of Dry-Cured ham in western Yunnan of China. Food Chem X 2024; 22:101257. [PMID: 38495458 PMCID: PMC10943036 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101257] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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In this study, high-throughput sequencing and metabolomics analysis were conducted to analyze the microbial and metabolites of dry-cured Sanchuan ham, Laowo ham, Nuodeng ham, and Heqing ham that have fermented for two years produced from western Yunnan China. Results showed that at the genus level, the dominant bacteria in the four types of ham were Halomonas and Staphylococcus, while the dominant fungi were Aspergillus and Yamadazyma. A total 422 different metabolites were identified in four types of ham, mainly amino acids, peptides, fatty acids, and their structural analogs, which were involved in pantothenate and coenzyme A biosynthesis, caffeine, and tyrosine metabolism. The dominant microorganisms of the four types of ham were mainly related to the metabolism of fatty acids and amino acids. This research enhances the identification degree of these four types of dry-cured ham and provides a theoretical basis for developing innovative and distinctive ham products.
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- Yu Qin
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan Province 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan Province 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan Province 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan Province 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan Province 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan Province 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan Province 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan Province 650500, China
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- Zhongken Huashan Mu Daity Co., LTD, Weinan, Shaanxi Province 714000, China
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Lee DY, Kim EJ, Park SE, Cho KM, Kwon SJ, Roh SW, Kwak S, Whon TW, Son HS. Impact of essential and optional ingredients on microbial and metabolic profiles of kimchi. Food Chem X 2024; 22:101348. [PMID: 38623504 PMCID: PMC11016982 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101348] [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: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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This study aimed to examine the impacts of essential and optional ingredients on the microbial and metabolic profiles of kimchi during 100 days of fermentation, using a mix-omics approach. Kimchi manufactured without essential ingredients (e.g., red pepper, garlic, ginger, green onion, and radish) had lower lactic acid content. The absence of garlic was associated with a higher proportion of Latilactobacillus and Lactococcus, while the absence of red pepper was associated with a greater proportion of Leuconostoc than the control group. In addition, red pepper and garlic served as primary determinants of the levels of organic acids and biogenic amines. Sugar was positively correlated with the levels of melibiose, and anchovy sauce was positively correlated with the levels of amino acids such as methionine, leucine, and glycine. These findings contribute to a fundamental understanding of how ingredients influence kimchi fermentation, offering valuable insights for optimizing kimchi production to meet various preferences.
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- Do-Yeon Lee
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Microbiome Research Team, LISCure Biosciences Inc., Gyeonggi-do 13486, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio and Fermentation Convergence Technology, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea
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- Kimchi Functionality Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju 61755, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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Zhang F, Wu J, Zhang L, Zhang J, Yang R. Alterations in serum metabolic profiles of early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma patients after radiofrequency ablation therapy. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2024; 243:116073. [PMID: 38484637 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2024.116073] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the alterations in serum metabolic profiles and early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patient characteristics after radiofrequency ablation (RFA) therapy. This evaluation aimed to assess treatment effectiveness and identify potential novel approaches and targets for HCC treatment and prognosis monitoring. METHODS Untargeted metabolomics technology was employed to analyze serum metabolic profiles in healthy volunteer controls (NCs) and early stage HCC patients before and after RFA therapy. Additionally, Human Metabolome Database and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes database were used to identify the differential metabolites (DMs) and metabolic pathways. Cystoscape was utilized to construct DM gene networks. Amino acid analyses were performed to validate our findings. RESULTS We identified 11, 14, and six DMs between the NC and HCC groups, HCC patients before and after RFA therapy, and post-RFA HCC and NC groups, respectively. The expression levels of these DMs, particularly those of amino acids and lipids, significantly changed. Compared with the NC group, higher levels of L-tyrosine, aspartate, and 18-oxo-oleate were observed in HCC patients, which were significantly reduced in patients after RFA therapy. Meanwhile, HCC patients after RFA therapy had increased levels of L-arginine, phosphatidic acid (20:3), and lysophosphatidyl choline (LPC) (20:4) compared to those before therapy, while their levels before therapy were lower than those of NC. Moreover, most metabolites in the post-RFA and NC groups showed no significant changes in expression, except for L-tyrosine and LPC (16:0). These metabolites could potentially serve as characteristic factors of early-stage HCC patients after RFA therapy. Joint pathway analysis revealed striking changes, mainly in phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan biosynthesis; alanine, aspartate, and glutamate metabolism; and arginine and aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis. Bioinformatics analysis of publicly available data preliminarily identified 187 DM-related metabolic enzymes. CONCLUSION Our study proposed novel targets for early-stage HCC treatment, laying the groundwork for improving treatment efficacy and prognosis of early-stage HCC patients.
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- Fengmei Zhang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, Tianjin 300170, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, Tianjin 300170, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, Tianjin 300170, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300000, China
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- Department of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300000, China.
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Xie R, Lin J, Li W, Chen H, Zhang J, Zhong M, Xue J, Mo C, Chen L, Zhu Y, Chen X, Xu S. Homogentisic acid metabolism inhibits papillary thyroid carcinoma proliferation through ROS and p21-induced cell cycle arrest. Life Sci 2024; 347:122682. [PMID: 38702025 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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Thyroid cancer is one of the most common primary endocrine malignancies worldwide, and papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the predominant histological type observed therein. Although PTC has been studied extensively, our understanding of the altered metabolism and metabolic profile of PTC tumors is limited. We identified that the content of metabolite homogentisic acid (HGA) in PTC tissues was lower than that in adjacent non-cancerous tissues. We evaluated the potential of HGA as a novel molecular marker in the diagnosis of PTC tumors, as well as its ability to indicate the degree of malignancy. Studies have further shown that HGA contributes to reactive oxygen species (ROS) associated oxidative stress, leading to toxicity and inhibition of proliferation. In addition, HGA caused an increase in p21 expression levels in PTC cells and induced G1 arrest. Moreover, we found that the low HGA content in PTC tumors was due to the low expression levels of tyrosine aminotransferase (TAT) and p-hydroxyphenylpyruvate hydroxylase (HPD), which catalyze the conversion of tyrosine to HGA. The low expression levels of TAT and HPD are strongly associated with a higher probability of PTC tumor invasion and metastasis. Our study demonstrates that HGA could be used to diagnose PTC and provides mechanisms linking altered HGA levels to the biological behavior of PTC tumors.
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- Ruiwang Xie
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China; Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350212, China.
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China; Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350212, China.
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China; Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350212, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine for Cancer, Fuzhou, China.
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Wang J, Li H, Du M, Sun M, Ma L. Study on mechanism underlying the acceleration of pitting corrosion of B30 copper-nickel alloy by sulfate-reducing bacteria in seawater. Sci Total Environ 2024; 928:172645. [PMID: 38643520 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172645] [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: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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In this paper, the relationship between the pitting corrosion formation of B30 copper-nickel (CuNi) alloy and the metabolism of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) was investigated. Combined with the influence of temperature during the actual operation of the cooling systems, the evolution law of the alloy passivation film was analyzed, and the mechanism of SRB promoting the accelerated development of B30 CuNi alloy pitting corrosion was revealed. The results show that SRB significantly promoted the pitting formation and development of B30 CuNi alloy. The maximum pitting depth was 3.9 μm in the sterile system and 15.3 μm with SRB, which was 3.9 times higher than that of sterile system. The loose porous Cu2S film formed by SRB metabolites and copper matrix was easily penetrated by corrosive anions, which promoted copper dissolution and led to pit nucleation. The sulfide adsorbed on the surface prevented or delayed the passivation of B30 CuNi alloy by blocking the adsorption site of O atom, and the corrosion nuclei continued to grow. The non-uniformity caused by the film peeling accelerated the longitudinal development of pitting corrosion, and the expansion and coalescence of adjacent pits caused the transverse development of pitting corrosion. Temperature had a certain influence on the SRB and the formation of B30 CuNi alloy passivation film. The passivation film was formed rapidly at 50 °C with poor quality and the passivation property of Cu2O film was weakened. With the increase of temperature, the pitting potential of sterile system negative shifted from 0.447 to 0.360 V (vs. SCE), while SRB system from 0.340 to 0.198 V (vs. SCE), and the pitting resistance decreased. The passivation film with defects and the Cu2S reduced the barrier efficiency of the film and accelerated the pitting corrosion of B30 CuNi alloy.
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- Jian Wang
- The Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Marine Corrosion and Protection, Luoyang Ship Material Research Institute (LSMRI), Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Marine Corrosion and Protection, Luoyang Ship Material Research Institute (LSMRI), Qingdao, China
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Zhang HJ, Fu J, Yu H, Xu H, Hu JC, Lu JY, Bu MM, Zhai Z, Wang JY, Ye ML, Zuo HT, Song JY, Zhao Y, Jiang JD, Wang Y. Berberine promotes the degradation of phenylacetic acid to prevent thrombosis by modulating gut microbiota. Phytomedicine 2024; 128:155517. [PMID: 38518650 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155517] [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: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Berberine is the main bioactive constituent of Coptis chinensis, a quaternary ammonium alkaloid. While berberine's cardiovascular benefits are well-documented, its impact on thrombosis remains not fully understood. PURPOSE This study investigates the potential of intestinal microbiota as a novel target for preventing thrombosis, with a focus on berberine, a natural compound known for its effectiveness in managing cardiovascular conditions. METHODS Intraperitoneal injection of carrageenan induces the secretion of chemical mediators such as histamine and serotonin from mast cells to promote thrombosis. This model can directly and visually observe the progression of thrombosis in a time-dependent manner. Thrombosis was induced by intravenous injection of 1 % carrageenan solution (20 mg/kg) to all mice except the vehicle control group. Quantitative analysis of gut microbiota metabolites through LC/MS. Then, the gut microbiota of mice was analyzed using 16S rRNA sequencing to assess the changes. Finally, the effects of gut microbiota on thrombosis were explored by fecal microbiota transplantation. RESULTS Our research shows that berberine inhibits thrombosis by altering intestinal microbiota composition and related metabolites. Notably, berberine curtails the biosynthesis of phenylacetylglycine, a thrombosis-promoting coproduct of the host-intestinal microbiota, by promoting phenylacetic acid degradation. This research underscores the significance of phenylacetylglycine as a thrombosis-promoting risk factor, as evidenced by the ability of intraperitoneal phenylacetylglycine injection to reverse berberine's efficacy. Fecal microbiota transplantation experiment confirms the crucial role of intestinal microbiota in thrombus formation. CONCLUSION Initiating our investigation from the perspective of the gut microbiota, we have, for the first time, unveiled that berberine inhibits thrombus formation by promoting the degradation of phenylacetic acid, consequently suppressing the biosynthesis of PAG. This discovery further substantiates the intricate interplay between the gut microbiota and thrombosis. Our study advances the understanding that intestinal microbiota plays a crucial role in thrombosis development and highlights berberine-mediated intestinal microbiota modulation as a promising therapeutic approach for thrombosis prevention.
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- Hao-Jian Zhang
- Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, 100050 Beijing, China; State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, 100050 Beijing, China; State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China.
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Zhou GQ, Wang X, Gao P, Qin TZ, Guo L, Zhang ZW, Huang ZF, Lin JJ, Jing YT, Wang HN, Wang CP, Ding GR. Intestinal microbiota via NLRP3 inflammasome dependent neuronal pyroptosis mediates anxiety-like behaviour in mice exposed to 3.5 GHz radiofrequency radiation. Sci Total Environ 2024; 927:172391. [PMID: 38608899 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172391] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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The rapid development of 5G communication technology has increased public concern about the potential adverse effects on human health. Till now, the impacts of radiofrequency radiation (RFR) from 5G communication on the central nervous system and gut-brain axis are still unclear. Therefore, we investigated the effects of 3.5 GHz (a frequency commonly used in 5G communication) RFR on neurobehavior, gut microbiota, and gut-brain axis metabolites in mice. The results showed that exposure to 3.5 GHz RFR at 50 W/m2 for 1 h over 35 d induced anxiety-like behaviour in mice, accompanied by NLRP3-dependent neuronal pyroptosis in CA3 region of the dorsal hippocampus. In addition, the microbial composition was widely divergent between the sham and RFR groups. 3.5 GHz RFR also caused changes in metabolites of feces, serum, and brain. The differential metabolites were mainly enriched in glycerophospholipid metabolism, tryptophan metabolism, and arginine biosynthesis. Further correlation analysis showed that gut microbiota dysbiosis was associated with differential metabolites. Based on the above results, we speculate that dysfunctional intestinal flora and metabolites may be involved in RFR-induced anxiety-like behaviour in mice through neuronal pyroptosis in the brain. The findings provide novel insights into the mechanism of 5G RFR-induced neurotoxicity.
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- Gui-Qiang Zhou
- Department of Radiation Protection Medicine, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; School of Public Health, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Radiation Protection Medicine, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Radiation Protection Medicine, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Radiation Protection Medicine, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Radiation Protection Medicine, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Radiation Protection Medicine, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Radiation Protection Medicine, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; School of Public Health, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Radiation Protection Medicine, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Radiation Protection Medicine, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Radiation Protection Medicine, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, Xi'an, China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China.
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- Department of Radiation Protection Medicine, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, Xi'an, China.
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Liu J, Wang L, Shen B, Gong Y, Guo X, Shen Q, Yang M, Dong Y, Liu Y, Chen H, Yang Z, Liu Y, Zhu X, Ma H, Jin G, Qian Y. Association of serum metal levels with type 2 diabetes: A prospective cohort and mediating effects of metabolites analysis in Chinese population. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2024; 279:116470. [PMID: 38772147 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116470] [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: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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Several studies have suggested an association between exposure to various metals and the onset of type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, the results vary across different studies. We aimed to investigate the associations between serum metal concentrations and the risk of developing T2D among 8734 participants using a prospective cohort study design. We utilized inductively coupled plasmamass spectrometry (ICP-MS) to assess the serum concentrations of 27 metals. Cox regression was applied to calculate the hazard ratios (HRs) for the associations between serum metal concentrations on the risk of developing T2D. Additionally, 196 incident T2D cases and 208 healthy control participants were randomly selected for serum metabolite measurement using an untargeted metabolomics approach to evaluate the mediating role of serum metabolite in the relationship between serum metal concentrations and the risk of developing T2D with a nested casecontrol study design. In the cohort study, after Bonferroni correction, the serum concentrations of zinc (Zn), mercury (Hg), and thallium (Tl) were positively associated with the risk of developing T2D, whereas the serum concentrations of manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), barium (Ba), lutetium (Lu), and lead (Pb) were negatively associated with the risk of developing T2D. After adding these eight metals, the predictive ability increased significantly compared with that of the traditional clinical model (AUC: 0.791 vs. 0.772, P=8.85×10-5). In the nested casecontrol study, a machine learning analysis revealed that the serum concentrations of 14 out of 1579 detected metabolites were associated with the risk of developing T2D. According to generalized linear regression models, 7 of these metabolites were significantly associated with the serum concentrations of the identified metals. The mediation analysis showed that two metabolites (2-methyl-1,2-dihydrophthalazin-1-one and mestranol) mediated 46.81% and 58.70%, respectively, of the association between the serum Pb concentration and the risk of developing T2D. Our study suggested that serum Mn, Zn, Mo, Ba, Lu, Hg, Tl, and Pb were associated with T2D risk. Two metabolites mediated the associations between the serum Pb concentration and the risk of developing T2D.
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- Jia Liu
- Department of Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Control, The Affiliated Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Nanjing Medical University (Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, China
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- Department of Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Control, The Affiliated Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Nanjing Medical University (Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, China
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- Department of Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Control, The Affiliated Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Nanjing Medical University (Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, China
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- Department of Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Control, The Affiliated Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Nanjing Medical University (Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
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- Department of Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Control, The Affiliated Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Nanjing Medical University (Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, China
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- Department of Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Control, The Affiliated Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Nanjing Medical University (Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, China
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- Department of Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Control, The Affiliated Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Nanjing Medical University (Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, China
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- Department of Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Control, The Affiliated Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Nanjing Medical University (Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, China
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- Department of Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Control, The Affiliated Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Nanjing Medical University (Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, China
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- Department of Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Control, The Affiliated Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Nanjing Medical University (Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, China
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- Department of Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Control, The Affiliated Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Nanjing Medical University (Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, China
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- Department of Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Control, The Affiliated Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Nanjing Medical University (Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
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- Department of Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Control, The Affiliated Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Nanjing Medical University (Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, China.
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Xiao X, Zhou Y, Li X, Jin J, Durham J, Ye Z, Wang Y, Hennig B, Deng P. 13C-Stable isotope resolved metabolomics uncovers dynamic biochemical landscape of gut microbiome-host organ communications in mice. Microbiome 2024; 12:90. [PMID: 38750595 PMCID: PMC11094917 DOI: 10.1186/s40168-024-01808-x] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Gut microbiome metabolites are important modulators of host health and disease. However, the overall metabolic potential of the gut microbiome and interactions with the host organs have been underexplored. RESULTS Using stable isotope resolved metabolomics (SIRM) in mice orally gavaged with 13C-inulin (a tracer), we first observed dynamic enrichment of 13C-metabolites in cecum contents in the amino acids and short-chain fatty acid metabolism pathways. 13C labeled metabolites were subsequently profiled comparatively in plasma, liver, brain, and skeletal muscle collected at 6, 12, and 24 h after the tracer administration. Organ-specific and time-dependent 13C metabolite enrichments were observed. Carbons from the gut microbiome were preferably incorporated into choline metabolism and the glutamine-glutamate/GABA cycle in the liver and brain, respectively. A sex difference in 13C-lactate enrichment was observed in skeletal muscle, which highlights the sex effect on the interplay between gut microbiome and host organs. Choline was identified as an interorgan metabolite derived from the gut microbiome and fed the lipogenesis of phosphatidylcholine and lysophosphatidylcholine in host organs. In vitro and in silico studies revealed the de novo synthesis of choline in the human gut microbiome via the ethanolamine pathway, and Enterococcus faecalis was identified as a major choline synthesis species. These results revealed a previously underappreciated role for gut microorganisms in choline biosynthesis. CONCLUSIONS Multicompartmental SIRM analyses provided new insights into the current understanding of dynamic interorgan metabolite transport between the gut microbiome and host at the whole-body level in mice. Moreover, this study singled out microbiota-derived metabolites that are potentially involved in the gut-liver, gut-brain, and gut-skeletal muscle axes. Video Abstract.
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- Xia Xiao
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases and College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, 199 Ren-Ai Road, 1132 Yunxuan Bldg, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases and College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, 199 Ren-Ai Road, 1132 Yunxuan Bldg, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases and College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, 199 Ren-Ai Road, 1132 Yunxuan Bldg, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases and College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, 199 Ren-Ai Road, 1132 Yunxuan Bldg, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Superfund Research Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
- Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Superfund Research Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, 900 S. Limestone St, 501 Wethington Health Sciences Bldg, Lexington, KY, 40536, USA.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases and College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, 199 Ren-Ai Road, 1132 Yunxuan Bldg, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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Wu Y, Fan H, Feng Y, Yang J, Cen X, Li W. Unveiling the gut microbiota and metabolite profiles in guinea pigs with form deprivation myopia through 16S rRNA gene sequencing and untargeted metabolomics. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30491. [PMID: 38756593 PMCID: PMC11096930 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30491] [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: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Aim The aim of this study was to confirm the presence of the form deprivation myopia (FDM) guinea pig eye-gut axis and investigate the relationship between serum vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), lipopolysaccharides (LPS), specific gut microbiota and their metabolites. Method 20 specific-pathogen-free (SPF) guinea pigs were divided into the FDM and the control(Con) group. Following model induction, serum levels of VIP and LPS were quantified. A combination of 16S ribosomal ribosomal Ribonucleic Acid (rRNA) gene sequencing, non-targeted metabolomics and bioinformatics analysis were employed to identify disparities in gut microbiota and metabolites between the two groups of guinea pigs. Result Compared to the control group, FDM guinea pigs exhibited a significant trend towards myopia, along with significantly elevated concentrations of LPS and VIP (p < 0.0001). Furthermore, Ruminococcus_albus emerged as the predominant bacterial community enriched in FDM (p < 0.05), and demonstrated positive correlations with 10 metabolites, including l-Glutamic acid, Additionally, Ruminococcus_albus exhibited positive correlations with VIP and LPS levels (p < 0.05). Conclusion The findings suggest that the Ruminococcus_Albus and glutamate metabolic pathways play a significant role in myopia development, leading to concurrent alterations in serum VIP and LPS levels in FDM guinea pigs. This underscores the potential of specific gut microbiota and their metabolites as pivotal biomarkers involved in the pathogenesis of myopia.
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- Yajun Wu
- Aier Academy of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410000, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Aier Eye Hospital, Shanghai, 200235, China
- Shanghai Aier Eye Institute, Shanghai, 200235, China
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- Shanxi Aier Eye Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030000, China
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- Aier Academy of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410000, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Aier Eye Hospital, Shanghai, 200235, China
- Shanghai Aier Eye Institute, Shanghai, 200235, China
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- Aier Academy of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410000, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Aier Eye Hospital, Shanghai, 200235, China
- Shanghai Aier Eye Institute, Shanghai, 200235, China
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- WestChina-Frontier PharmaTech Co., Ltd, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610000, China
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- Aier Academy of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410000, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Aier Eye Hospital, Shanghai, 200235, China
- Shanghai Aier Eye Institute, Shanghai, 200235, China
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Hou Q, Lin J, Xue X, Zhang Y, Qiu Z, Zhang H, Li J, Wang H, Zhang S, Yao Z, Li X, Wang F, Gu A, Liu Y. Sex and age disparities in multi-metal mixture exposure and cognitive impairment in urban elderly individuals: The mediation effect and biological function of metabolites. Sci Total Environ 2024; 925:171736. [PMID: 38494026 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171736] [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: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Studies on the relationships between metal mixtures exposure and cognitive impairment in elderly individuals are limited, particularly the mechanism with metabolite. Few studies are available on the potential sex and age specific associations between metal exposure, metabolites and cognitive impairment. We examined plasma metal and blood metabolite concentrations among 1068 urban elderly participants. Statistical analysis included a battery of variable selection approaches, logistic regression for metal/metabolite associations, and Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR) to identify mixed effects of metals/metabolites on cognitive impairment risk. Our results showed that As was positively associated with cognitive impairment in the female (OR 95 % CI = 2.21 (1.36, 3.57)) and 60- to 70-year-old (OR 95 % CI = 2.60 (1.54, 4.41)) groups, Cr was positively associated with cognitive impairment in the male (OR 95 % CI = 2.15 (1.27, 3.63)) and 60- to 70-year-old (OR 95 % CI = 2.10 (1.24, 3.57)) groups, and Zn was negatively associated with cognitive impairment, especially in the female (OR 95 % CI = 0.46 (0.25, 0.84)), 60- to 70-year-old (OR 95 % CI =0.24 (0.12, 0.45)) and ≥ 80-year-old (OR 95 % CI = 0.19 (0.04, 0.86)) groups. Positive associations were observed between combined metals (Cr, Cu and As) and cognitive impairment, but Zn alleviated this tendency, especially in elderly individuals aged ≥80 years. Negative associations were observed between metabolites and cognitive impairment, especially in male, female and 60-70 years old groups. The mediation effects of metabolites on the association between metal exposure and cognitive impairment were observed, and the percentages of these effects were 15.60 % (Glu-Cr), 23.00 % (C5:1-Cu) and 16.36 % (Glu-Zn). Cr, Cu, and Zn could increase cognitive impairment risk through the "Malate-Aspartate Shuttle", "Glucose-Alanine Cycle", etc., pathways. Overall, we hypothesize that metabolites have mediation effects on the relationship between multi-metal exposure and cognitive impairment and that there are sex and age differences.
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- Qingzhi Hou
- School of public health and management, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, No.6699 Qingdao Road, Huaiyin District, Jinan 250117, PR China.
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- School of public health and management, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, No.6699 Qingdao Road, Huaiyin District, Jinan 250117, PR China
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- School of public health and management, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, No.6699 Qingdao Road, Huaiyin District, Jinan 250117, PR China
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- School of public health and management, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, No.6699 Qingdao Road, Huaiyin District, Jinan 250117, PR China
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- School of public health and management, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, No.6699 Qingdao Road, Huaiyin District, Jinan 250117, PR China
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- School of public health and management, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, No.6699 Qingdao Road, Huaiyin District, Jinan 250117, PR China
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- School of public health and management, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, No.6699 Qingdao Road, Huaiyin District, Jinan 250117, PR China
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, Newcastle, Australia
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- Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, No.6699 Qingdao Road, Huaiyin District, Jinan 250117, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 324 Fifth Ring Road and the Seventh Ring Road, Jinan, PR China
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- School of public health and management, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, No.6699 Qingdao Road, Huaiyin District, Jinan 250117, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, No. 22 Shuangyong Road, Qingxiu District, Nanning 530021, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, No101 Longmian Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing 211166, PR China.
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- Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 31 Xinjiekou East Road, Xicheng District, Beijing 100035, PR China; Beijing Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, No. 31 Xinjiekou East Road, Xicheng District, Beijing 100035, PR China.
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Stålberg SM, Silwal-Pandit L, Bastani NE, Nebdal DJH, Lingjærde OC, Skålhegg BS, Kure EH. Preoperative profiles of plasma amino acids and derivatives distinguish periampullary cancer and benign disease. BMC Cancer 2024; 24:555. [PMID: 38702616 PMCID: PMC11067218 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-12320-8] [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: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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Periampullary cancers, including pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, ampullary-, cholangio-, and duodenal carcinoma, are frequently diagnosed in an advanced stage and are associated with poor overall survival. They are difficult to differentiate from each other and challenging to distinguish from benign periampullary disease preoperatively. To improve the preoperative diagnostics of periampullary neoplasms, clinical or biological markers are warranted.In this study, 28 blood plasma amino acids and derivatives from preoperative patients with benign (N = 45) and malignant (N = 72) periampullary disease were analyzed by LC-MS/MS.Principal component analysis and consensus clustering both separated the patients with cancer and the patients with benign disease. Glutamic acid had significantly higher plasma expression and 15 other metabolites significantly lower plasma expression in patients with malignant disease compared with patients having benign disease. Phenylalanine was the only metabolite associated with improved overall survival (HR = 0.50, CI 0.30-0.83, P < 0.01).Taken together, plasma metabolite profiles from patients with malignant and benign periampullary disease were significantly different and have the potential to distinguish malignant from benign disease preoperatively.
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- Stina Margrethe Stålberg
- Department of Cancer Genetics, Institute for Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Natural Sciences and Environmental Health, University of South-Eastern Norway, Bø i Telemark, Norway
- Department of Pathology, Skien Hospital, Vestfold og Telemark, Norway
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- Department of Cancer Genetics, Institute for Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Division for Molecular Nutrition, Institute for Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Cancer Genetics, Institute for Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Computer Science, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division for Molecular Nutrition, Institute for Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Cancer Genetics, Institute for Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
- Department of Natural Sciences and Environmental Health, University of South-Eastern Norway, Bø i Telemark, Norway.
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Wang R, Li X, Lv F, He J, Lv R, Wei L. Sesame bacterial wilt significantly alters rhizosphere soil bacterial community structure, function, and metabolites in continuous cropping systems. Microbiol Res 2024; 282:127649. [PMID: 38402727 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2024.127649] [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: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Bacterial wilt is the leading disease of sesame and alters the bacterial community composition, function, and metabolism of sesame rhizosphere soil. However, its pattern of change is unclear. Here, the purpose of this study was to investigate how these communities respond to three differing severities of bacterial wilt in mature continuously cropped sesame plants by metagenomic and metabolomic techniques, namely, absence (WH), moderate (WD5), and severe (WD9) wilt. The results indicated that bacterial wilt could significantly change the bacterial community structure in the rhizosphere soil of continuously cropped sesame plants. The biomarker species with significant differences will also change with increasing disease severity. In particular, the gene expression levels of Ralstonia solanacearum in the WD9 and WD5 treatments increased by 25.29% and 33.61%, respectively, compared to those in the WH treatment (4.35 log10 copies g-1). The occurrence of bacterial wilt significantly altered the functions of the bacterial community in rhizosphere soil. KEEG and CAZy functional annotations revealed that the number of significantly different functions in WH was greater than that in WD5 and WD9. Bacterial wilt significantly affected the relative content of metabolites, especially acids, in the rhizosphere soil, and compared with those in the rhizosphere soil from WH, 10 acids (including S-adenosylmethionine, N-acetylleucine, and desaminotyrosine, etc.) in the rhizosphere soil from WD5 or WD9 significantly increased. In comparison, the changes in the other 10 acids (including hypotaurine, erucic acid, and 6-hydroxynicotinic acid, etc.) were reversed. The occurrence of bacterial wilt also significantly inhibited metabolic pathways such as ABC transporter and amino acid biosynthesis pathways in rhizosphere soil and had a significant impact on two key enzymes (1.1.1.11 and 2.6.1.44). In conclusion, sesame bacterial wilt significantly alters the rhizosphere soil bacterial community structure, function, and metabolites. This study enhances the understanding of sesame bacterial wilt mechanisms and lays the groundwork for future prevention and control strategies against this disease.
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- Ruiqing Wang
- Soil Fertilizer and Resource Environment Institute, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 602, Nanlian Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province 330200, PR China; Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System for the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR China; National Engineering Technology Research Center for Red Soil Improvement, PR China; National Agricultural Experimental Station for Agricultural Environment Yichun, PR China.
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province 330200, PR China
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- Soil Fertilizer and Resource Environment Institute, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 602, Nanlian Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province 330200, PR China; Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System for the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR China; National Engineering Technology Research Center for Red Soil Improvement, PR China; National Agricultural Experimental Station for Agricultural Environment Yichun, PR China
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- Soil Fertilizer and Resource Environment Institute, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 602, Nanlian Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province 330200, PR China; Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System for the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR China; National Engineering Technology Research Center for Red Soil Improvement, PR China; National Agricultural Experimental Station for Agricultural Environment Yichun, PR China
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- Soil Fertilizer and Resource Environment Institute, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 602, Nanlian Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province 330200, PR China; Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System for the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR China; National Engineering Technology Research Center for Red Soil Improvement, PR China; National Agricultural Experimental Station for Agricultural Environment Yichun, PR China
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- Soil Fertilizer and Resource Environment Institute, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 602, Nanlian Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province 330200, PR China; Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System for the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR China; National Engineering Technology Research Center for Red Soil Improvement, PR China; National Agricultural Experimental Station for Agricultural Environment Yichun, PR China.
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Lin Y, Long Y, Wang Y, Wang L, Wang M, Xia X, Chen X, Huang Y, Du P, Wu J, Jia Y, Shen J. Age-related pharmacokinetics differences were observed between young and elderly populations of a novel PDE5 inhibitor, youkenafil, and its metabolite M459. Eur J Pharm Sci 2024; 196:106755. [PMID: 38556064 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2024.106755] [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: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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PURPOSE Youkenafil is a novel oral selective PDE5 inhibitor for treating Erectile Dysfunction. This investigation assessed pharmacokinetics (PK), safety, and tolerability of youkenafil and its main metabolite (M459) after taking 100 mg youkenafil hydrochloride tablets in elderly and young subjects. METHODS This Phase I, single-center, open-label, parallel-group, single-dose study was conducted on 24 individuals (12 elders and 12 youngsters). Each subject received a single oral 100 mg youkenafil hydrochloride tablets. Blood samples were collected before medication and up to 48 h after medication for PK analysis. Safety and tolerability were also assessed, including treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), laboratory tests, 12-lead ECG, vital sign inspections, color vision examinations, and physical examinations. RESULTS Plasma concentrations of youkenafil and M459 were quantified. PK parameters were determined by non-compartmental analysis. Median Tmax of elderly and young groups were both 0.733 h. However, Cmax, AUC0-t, and AUC0-∞ of youkenafil were separately 16.8 %, 37.2 %, and 37.5 % higher in elders and t1/2 of youkenafil was 2.1 h longer in elders. More great differences were observed for M459. T1/2 values were 4.05 h longer in elders, with Cmax, AUC0-t and AUC0-∞ 73.7 %, 81.1 %, and 81.4 % higher in elders. Two (8.3 %) elderly subjects reported TEAEs (all grade Ⅰ in severity) and both recovered without any treatment. No serious adverse reactions (SAEs) or serious unexpected suspected adverse reactions (SUSARs) occurred in this study. CONCLUSIONS This was the first PK research of youkenafil and M459 in elderly men. PK parameters differences between youkenafil and M459 were comparable between elderly and young groups. Moreover, safety and tolerability of youkenafil were favorable in both groups.
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- Yuhong Lin
- Anhui Provincial Center of Drug Clinical Evaluation, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, PR China; School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, PR China
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- Anhui Provincial Center of Drug Clinical Evaluation, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, PR China; School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, PR China
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- Anhui Provincial Center of Drug Clinical Evaluation, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, PR China
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- Anhui Provincial Center of Drug Clinical Evaluation, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, PR China
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- Anhui Provincial Center of Drug Clinical Evaluation, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, PR China
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- Anhui Provincial Center of Drug Clinical Evaluation, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, PR China
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- Anhui Provincial Center of Drug Clinical Evaluation, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, PR China; School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, PR China.
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- Anhui Provincial Center of Drug Clinical Evaluation, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, PR China; School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, PR China.
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Favari C, Rinaldi de Alvarenga JF, Sánchez-Martínez L, Tosi N, Mignogna C, Cremonini E, Manach C, Bresciani L, Del Rio D, Mena P. Factors driving the inter-individual variability in the metabolism and bioavailability of (poly)phenolic metabolites: A systematic review of human studies. Redox Biol 2024; 71:103095. [PMID: 38428187 PMCID: PMC10912651 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103095] [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: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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This systematic review provides an overview of the available evidence on the inter-individual variability (IIV) in the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of phenolic metabolites and its determinants. Human studies were included investigating the metabolism and bioavailability of (poly)phenols and reporting IIV. One hundred fifty-three studies met the inclusion criteria. Inter-individual differences were mainly related to gut microbiota composition and activity but also to genetic polymorphisms, age, sex, ethnicity, BMI, (patho)physiological status, and physical activity, depending on the (poly)phenol sub-class considered. Most of the IIV has been poorly characterised. Two major types of IIV were observed. One resulted in metabolite gradients that can be further classified into high and low excretors, as seen for all flavonoids, phenolic acids, prenylflavonoids, alkylresorcinols, and hydroxytyrosol. The other type of IIV is based on clusters of individuals defined by qualitative differences (producers vs. non-producers), as for ellagitannins (urolithins), isoflavones (equol and O-DMA), resveratrol (lunularin), and preliminarily for avenanthramides (dihydro-avenanthramides), or by quali-quantitative metabotypes characterized by different proportions of specific metabolites, as for flavan-3-ols, flavanones, and even isoflavones. Future works are needed to shed light on current open issues limiting our understanding of this phenomenon that likely conditions the health effects of dietary (poly)phenols.
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- Claudia Favari
- Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drugs, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
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- Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drugs, University of Parma, Parma, Italy; 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 Clinical Hospital 'Virgen de La Arrixaca', Universidad de Murcia, Espinardo, Murcia, Spain
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- Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drugs, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drugs, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, CA, USA; Department of Environmental Toxicology, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, Human Nutrition Unit, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drugs, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drugs, University of Parma, Parma, Italy; Microbiome Research Hub, University of Parma, 43124, Parma, Italy
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- Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drugs, University of Parma, Parma, Italy; Microbiome Research Hub, University of Parma, 43124, Parma, Italy
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Kim NH, Choi HS, Lee MY, Seong H, Han NS, Hu HJ, Kim YS, Park JH. The Effects of Fermented Rice Drink With Lactiplantibacillus plantarum JSA22 in Overweight Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study. J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2024; 30:194-207. [PMID: 38576369 PMCID: PMC10999840 DOI: 10.5056/jnm23184] [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: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Background/Aims This study aims to investigate the effect of a fermented rice drink with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum JSA22 on symptoms, blood tests, microbiomes, and fecal metabolites in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who were overweight. Methods Sixty overweight (body mass index ≥ 23 kg/m2) patients aged between 20 and 65 with IBS were enrolled. Patients were divided into 2 groups and administered either a fermented rice drink or an nonfermented rice drink for a month. The symptom questionnaire, blood samples, and stool samples for microbiome and metabolite were collected before and after the month of rice drink administration. The primary efficacy variable was the subject's global assessment of IBS symptoms. Results In both groups, global IBS symptoms, including abdominal pain, bowel habit, urgency, and abdominal distension, improved significantly (P < 0.01). The abdominal bloating was more significantly improved in the fermented rice drink group than in the nonfermented rice drink group (P < 0.05). Significant changes were not observed in metabolic syndrome-related blood tests or fecal metabolites in either group. However, microbiome analysis showed significant differences in genus levels before and after consuming fermented rice drink, such as in Blautia in stool (P = 0.020) and Prevotella (P = 0.017) and Oribacterium (P = 0.018) in saliva. Conclusions The fermented rice drink with L. plantarum JSA22 showed a beneficial effect in reducing abdominal distension in IBS patients. Bacteria that reduce visceral fat accumulation increased in the stool and saliva of patients who consumed fermented rice drinks.
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- Nam-Hee Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- National Institute of Crop Science, Rural Development Administration, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Digestive Diseases Research Institute, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea
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- Endomics, Inc, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Digestive Diseases Research Institute, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, Korea
- Gut & Food Healthcare Co, Ltd, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Ding L, Liu J, Yang Y, Cui Z, Du G. Chronically socially isolated mice exhibit depressive-like behavior regulated by the gut microbiota. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29791. [PMID: 38681644 PMCID: PMC11046198 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Objectives Chronic loneliness is a widespread issue, and the gut-brain axis is known to be crucial in facilitating communication between the gut and brain. However, the precise mechanism by which chronic loneliness affects the gut-brain axis remains uncertain. Methods Fourteen 55-week-old Balb/c mice were used in the experiment, with seven mice being randomly assigned to the chronic social isolation (CSI) group. The CSI group mice underwent 12 weeks of isolation to simulate the psychiatric state of a population in prolonged social isolation. The mental state of the CSI mice was assessed through animal behavior analysis, while plasma cytokines were measured using ELISA. Additionally, the composition of the gut microbiota was analyzed using 16S rRNA sequencing, and the metabolite composition of the intestinal contents was examined using nontargeted metabolomics. The Student-T test was used to determine significant mean differences. Results Mice that were exposed to the CSI exhibited increased immobility time lengths in forced swimming and hanging tail experiments, and decreased movement lengths and number of times traversing the intermediate region, compared to control mice. Additionally, CSI decreased the abundance of the probiotics Ruminococcaceae, Akkermansiaceae, and Christensenellaceae. Additionally, CSI reduced the production of the metabolites oleamide and tryptophan. Furthermore, IL-1β, IL-4, and IL-6 were significantly increased, while TNF-α was significantly decreased. Conclusion CSI induces a dysbiotic gut microbiota and the production of neurorelated metabolites, which in turn increase inflammatory responses and result in depressive behaviors in CSI mice. Therefore, these findings suggest that the gut microbiota may serve as a target for the treatment of long-term social isolation-induced mental disorders.
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- Linwei Ding
- Biotechnology Laboratory, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Biotechnology Laboratory, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- Biotechnology Major, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Biotechnology Laboratory, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- School of Public Health, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Biotechnology Laboratory, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Biotechnology Laboratory, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- Biotechnology Major, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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Kong FS, Huang P, Chen JH, Ma Y. The Novel Insight of Gut Microbiota from Mouse Model to Clinical Patients and the Role of NF-κB Pathway in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Reprod Sci 2024:10.1007/s43032-024-01562-3. [PMID: 38653859 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01562-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperandrogenism and related symptoms in women of reproductive age. Emerging evidence suggests that chronic low-grade inflammation plays a significant role in the development of PCOS. The gut microbiota, a complex bacterial ecosystem, has been extensively studied for various diseases, including PCOS, while the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. This review comprehensively summarizes the changes in gut microbiota and metabolites observed in PCOS and their potential association with the condition. Additionally, we discuss the role of abnormal nuclear factor κB signaling in the pathogenesis of PCOS. These findings offer valuable insights into the mechanisms of PCOS and may pave the way for the development of control and therapeutic strategies for this condition in clinical practice. By bridging the gap between mouse models and clinical patients, this review contributes to a better understanding of the interplay between gut microbiota and inflammation in PCOS, thus paving new ways for future investigations and interventions.
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- Fan-Sheng Kong
- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
- Joint Primate Research Center for Chronic Diseases, Institute of Zoology of Guangdong Academy of Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
- Jiangnan University Brain Institute, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China.
- Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
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Li Q, Xu L, Lin Y, Yuan M, Jiao X, Ren Q, Li D, Wang G. Serum Metabolites as Diagnostic Biomarkers in Patients with Endometriosis. Reprod Sci 2024:10.1007/s43032-024-01536-5. [PMID: 38649667 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01536-5] [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: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Endometriosis diagnosis is usually delayed. The gold standard for diagnosing endometriosis is laparoscopy, which is invasive and accompanied by several risks. Currently, there are no effective non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosing endometriosis. Here, we investigated whether metabolites whose levels are altered in patients with endometriosis hold potential as diagnostic biomarkers for the disease. This case-control study involved 32 patients with endometriosis and 29 patients with other benign gynecological disease. The diagnosis of all patients was confirmed through postoperative histopathological examination, and the patients were divided into two groups: an endometriosis group (EM) and a control group. Fasting blood was collected and used for non-targeted metabolomic-based detection. The data were processed through principal component analysis, orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis, and significance analysis of microarrays. A univariate receiver operating characteristic curve was used to evaluate the diagnostic value of the metabolites. The metabolite profiles of patients with endometriosis were markedly different compared with those of the controls. In addition, several metabolic pathways, including biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids, arginine biosynthesis, and glutathione metabolism, were altered. Ornithine and medorinone showed better potential as biomarkers for endometriosis diagnosis than CA125. We analyzed the altered metabolic profiles in patients with endometriosis and found ornithine and medorinone as potential non-invasive biomarkers for endometriosis diagnosis, whereas the combined ornithine-medorinone diagnosis is more valuable. These findings may help advance research on non-invasive diagnostic biomarkers for endometriosis. Further research with an improved study design and a larger cohort should be performed to confirm the diagnostic potential and clinical application of these biomarkers.
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- Qiuju Li
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, No.324, Jingwuweiqi Road, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China
- Gynecology Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan, People's Republic of China, 250021
- Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, People's Republic of China, 250117
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- Medical Integration and Practice Center, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Gynecology Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan, People's Republic of China, 250021
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, People's Republic of China, 250021
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- Medical Integration and Practice Center, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Gynecology Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan, People's Republic of China, 250021
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, People's Republic of China, 250021
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, No.324, Jingwuweiqi Road, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China
- Gynecology Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan, People's Republic of China, 250021
- Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, People's Republic of China, 250117
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- Medical Integration and Practice Center, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Gynecology Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan, People's Republic of China, 250021
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, People's Republic of China, 250021
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- Medical Integration and Practice Center, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Gynecology Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan, People's Republic of China, 250021
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, People's Republic of China, 250021
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- Cryomedicine Laboratory, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, People's Republic of China, 250012
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, No.324, Jingwuweiqi Road, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China.
- Medical Integration and Practice Center, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
- Gynecology Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan, People's Republic of China, 250021.
- Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, People's Republic of China, 250117.
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Takiwaki M, Umemura H, Kikutani Y, Fukuzawa S, Abe K, Fujino K, Sugihara S, Tachibana K, Morizane S, Satoh M, Nakayama T, Yamasaki O. A method for measuring serum levels of melanin-associated indole metabolites using LC-MS/MS and its application to malignant melanoma. Clin Chim Acta 2024; 557:117873. [PMID: 38493943 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2024.117873] [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: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS With the development of novel therapies for advanced malignant melanoma (MM), biomarkers that can accurately reflect the progression of MM are needed. Serum levels of melanin-related indole metabolites such as 5-hydroxy-6-methoxyindole-2-carboxylic acid (5H6MI2C) and 6-hydroxy-5-methoxyindole-2-carboxylic acid (6H5MI2C) are potential biomarkers for MM. Here, we describe the development of a mass spectrometry (MS)-based assay to determine serum levels of 5H6MI2C and 6H5MI2C. MATERIALS AND METHODS We developed a stable isotope dilution-selective reaction monitoring-MS protocol using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to measure human serum 5H6MI2C and 6H5MI2C levels. Analytical evaluations of the method were performed and the method was applied to serum samples from MM patients (n = 81). RESULTS The method established in this study showed high reproducibility and linearity. This novel method also found that serum 6H5MI2C levels were significantly elevated in patients with metastatic MM compared to those with non-metastatic MM. Unfortunately, 5H6MI2C did not show a comparable significant difference. CONCLUSION We successfully established measurement methods for serum 5H6MI2C and 6H5MI2C levels using LC-MS/MS. Serum 6H5MI2C levels offer a potential marker for MM.
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- Masaki Takiwaki
- Medical Equipment Business Operations, JEOL Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Medical Equipment Business Operations, JEOL Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
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- Medical Equipment Business Operations, JEOL Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
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- Melanoma Center, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Melanoma Center, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Melanoma Center, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Mass Spectrometry, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Division of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan; Division of Clinical Proteomics, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Melanoma Center, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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Roder T, Pimentel G, Fuchsmann P, Stern MT, von Ah U, Vergères G, Peischl S, Brynildsrud O, Bruggmann R, Bär C. Scoary2: rapid association of phenotypic multi-omics data with microbial pan-genomes. Genome Biol 2024; 25:93. [PMID: 38605417 PMCID: PMC11007987 DOI: 10.1186/s13059-024-03233-7] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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Unraveling bacterial gene function drives progress in various areas, such as food production, pharmacology, and ecology. While omics technologies capture high-dimensional phenotypic data, linking them to genomic data is challenging, leaving 40-60% of bacterial genes undescribed. To address this bottleneck, we introduce Scoary2, an ultra-fast microbial genome-wide association studies (mGWAS) software. With its data exploration app and improved performance, Scoary2 is the first tool to enable the study of large phenotypic datasets using mGWAS. As proof of concept, we explore the metabolome of yogurts, each produced with a different Propionibacterium reichii strain and discover two genes affecting carnitine metabolism.
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- Thomas Roder
- Interfaculty Bioinformatics Unit and Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, University of Bern, Bern, CH-3012, Switzerland
- Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences, University of Bern, CH-3012, Bern, Switzerland
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- Methods development and analytics, Agroscope, Schwarzenburgstrasse 161, Bern, CH-3003, Switzerland
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- Food microbial systems, Agroscope, Schwarzenburgstrasse 161, Bern, CH-3003, Switzerland
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- Food microbial systems, Agroscope, Schwarzenburgstrasse 161, Bern, CH-3003, Switzerland
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- Food microbial systems, Agroscope, Schwarzenburgstrasse 161, Bern, CH-3003, Switzerland
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- Food microbial systems, Agroscope, Schwarzenburgstrasse 161, Bern, CH-3003, Switzerland
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- Interfaculty Bioinformatics Unit and Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, University of Bern, Bern, CH-3012, Switzerland
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- Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo and Norwegian University of Life Science, Ås, Norway
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- Interfaculty Bioinformatics Unit and Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, University of Bern, Bern, CH-3012, Switzerland.
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- Methods development and analytics, Agroscope, Schwarzenburgstrasse 161, Bern, CH-3003, Switzerland
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Wang L, Chen Q, Song H, Xing W, Shi J, Li Y, Lv Y, Wang Z, Chen J, Zhao W. The anti-colorectal cancer effect and metabolites of Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 329:118146. [PMID: 38604512 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118146] [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: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb. (Rosaceae, A. pilosa) has been used in traditional medicine in China, Japan, Korea, and other Asian countries for treatment of acute and chronic enteritis and diarrhea. Secondary metabolites have been isolated and tested for biological activities. It remains unclear in terms of its potential components of anti-colorectal cancer properties. AIM OF THE STUDY The study aimed to how extracts from A. pilosa and their components influenced tumor microenvironment and the colorectal tumor growth in vivo on AOM/DSS induced colorectal cancer mice, the metabolites of A. pilosa was also been studied. MATERIALS AND METHODS Different methods have been used to extract different parts of A. pilosa. And the anti-proliferation effect of these extracts on colon cancer cells have been tested. The components of A. pilosa and its metabolites in vivo were analyzed by UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS. The anti-colorectal cancer (CRC) effects of A. pilosa and its components in vivo were studied on AOM/DSS induced CRC mice. The effects of constituents of A. pilosa on the composition of immune cells in tumor microenvironment (TME) were analyzed by flow cytometry. 16 S rDNA technology was used to analyze the effect of administration on the composition of intestinal microflora. Pathological section staining was used to compare the morphological changes and molecular expression of intestinal tissue in different groups. RESULTS The constituent exists in root of A. pilosa showed the strongest anti-proliferation ability on colon cancer cells in vitro. The extract from the root of A. pilosa could attenuate the occurrence of colorectal tumors induced by AOM/DSS in a concentration-dependent manner. Administration of the extract from the root of A. pilosa could affect the proportion of γδT cells, tumor associated macrophages and myeloid derived suppressor cells in TME, increasing the proportion of anti-tumor immune cells and decrease the immunosuppressive cells in the TME to promote the anti-tumor immune response. The administration of the extract adjusted the composition of gut microbiota and its components Agrimoniin and Agrimonolide-6-o-glucoside showed the strongest anti-CRC effect in vivo with adjusting the gut microbiota differently. CONCLUSIONS The extract from root of A. pilosa showed anti-colorectal cancer effects in vivo and in vitro, affecting the composition of gut microbiota and the anti-tumor immune response. Within all components of A. pilosa, Agrimoniin and Agrimonolide-6-o-glucoside showed remarkable anti-CRC efficiency in vivo and in vitro. Besides, the metabolites of extract from root of A. pilosa in gastrointestinal tract mainly composed of two parts: Agrimonolide-related metabolites and Urolithins. The extract from root of A. pilosa could contribute to potential drugs for assisting clinical anti-colon cancer therapy.
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- Lixue Wang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
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Mang Q, Gao J, Li Q, Sun Y, Xu G, Xu P. Integrative analysis of metagenome and metabolome provides new insights into intestinal health protection in Coilia nasus larvae via probiotic intervention. Comp Biochem Physiol Part D Genomics Proteomics 2024; 50:101230. [PMID: 38643745 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbd.2024.101230] [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: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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With the development of large-scale intensive feeding, growth performance and animal welfare have attracted more and more attention. Exogenous probiotics can promote the growth performance of fish through improving intestinal microbiota; however, it remains unclear whether intestinal microbiota influence physiological biomarkers. Therefore, we performed metagenomic and metabolomic analysis to investigate the effects of a 90-day Lactiplantibacillus plantarum supplementation to a basal diet (1.0 × 108 CFU/g) on the growth performance, intestinal microbiota and their metabolites, and physiological biomarkers in Coilia nasus larvae. The results showed that the probiotic supplementation could significantly increase weight and body length. Moreover, it could also enhance digestive enzymes and tight junctions, and inhibit oxidative stress and inflammation. The metagenomic analysis showed that L. plantarum supplementation could significantly decrease the relative abundance of Proteobacteria and increase the relative abundance of Firmicutes. Additionally, pathogenic bacteria (Aeromonadaceae, Aeromonas, and Enterobacterales) were inhibited and beneficial bacteria (Bacillales) were promoted. The metabolome analysis showed that acetic acid and propanoic acid were significantly elevated, and were associated with Kitasatospora, Seonamhaeicola, and Thauera. A correlation analysis demonstrated that the digestive enzymes, tight junction, oxidative stress, and inflammation effects were significantly associated with the increased acetic acid and propanoic acid levels. These results indicated that L. plantarum supplementation could improve intestinal microbial community structure and function, which could raise acetic acid and propanoic acid levels to protect intestinal health and improve growth performance in C. nasus larvae.
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- Qi Mang
- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214081, China; Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214081, China
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214081, China; Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214081, China.
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214081, China; Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214081, China.
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Leblanc PO, Breton Y, Léveillé F, Tessier PA, Pelletier M. The impact of the herbicide glyphosate and its metabolites AMPA and MPA on the metabolism and functions of human blood neutrophils and their sex-dependent effects on reactive oxygen species and CXCL8/IL-8 production. Environ Res 2024; 252:118831. [PMID: 38580005 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118831] [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: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Significant levels of glyphosate, the world's most widely used herbicide, and its primary metabolites, AMPA and MPA, are detected in various human organs and body fluids, including blood. Several studies have associated the presence of glyphosate in humans with health problems, and effects on immune cells and their functions have been reported. However, the impact of this molecule and its metabolites on neutrophils, the most abundant leukocytes in the human bloodstream, is still poorly documented. We isolated neutrophils from human donor blood and investigated the effects of exposure to glyphosate, AMPA, and MPA on viability, energy metabolism, and essential antimicrobial functions in vitro. We observed that neutrophil viability was unaffected at the blood-relevant average concentrations of the general population and exposed workers, as well as at higher intoxication concentrations. Neutrophil energy metabolism was also not altered following exposure to the chemicals. However, while phagocytosis was unaffected, reactive oxygen species generation and CXCL8/IL-8 production were altered by exposure to the molecules. Alterations in function following exposure to glyphosate and metabolites differed according to the sex of the donors, which could be linked to glyphosate's known role as an endocrine disruptor. While ROS generation was increased in both sexes, male neutrophils exposed to glyphosate had increased intracellular production of CXCL8/IL-8, with no effect on female neutrophils. Conversely, exposure to the metabolites AMPA and MPA decreased extracellular production of this chemokine only in female neutrophils, with MPA also increasing intracellular production in male cells exposed to the chemoattractant N-formyl-methionine-leucyl-phenylalanine. Our study highlights the effects of glyphosate and its metabolites on the antimicrobial functions of neutrophils, which could be associated with health problems as future studies provide a better understanding of the risks associated with glyphosate use. Advances in knowledge will enable better and potentially stricter regulations to protect the public.
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- Pier-Olivier Leblanc
- Infectious and Immune Diseases Axis, CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center, 2705 Boul. Laurier, Québec City, Québec, G1V 4G2, Canada
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- Infectious and Immune Diseases Axis, CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center, 2705 Boul. Laurier, Québec City, Québec, G1V 4G2, Canada
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- Infectious and Immune Diseases Axis, CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center, 2705 Boul. Laurier, Québec City, Québec, G1V 4G2, Canada
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- Infectious and Immune Diseases Axis, CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center, 2705 Boul. Laurier, Québec City, Québec, G1V 4G2, Canada; Department of Microbiology-Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, 1050 Av. de la Médecine, Québec City, Québec, G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Infectious and Immune Diseases Axis, CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center, 2705 Boul. Laurier, Québec City, Québec, G1V 4G2, Canada; Department of Microbiology-Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, 1050 Av. de la Médecine, Québec City, Québec, G1V 0A6, Canada.
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Huckvale ED, Moseley HN. Predicting The Pathway Involvement Of Metabolites Based on Combined Metabolite and Pathway Features. bioRxiv 2024:2024.04.01.587582. [PMID: 38617261 PMCID: PMC11014601 DOI: 10.1101/2024.04.01.587582] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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A major limitation of most metabolomics datasets is the sparsity of pathway annotations of detected metabolites. It is common for less than half of identified metabolites in these datasets to have known metabolic pathway involvement. Trying to address this limitation, machine learning models have been developed to predict the association of a metabolite with a "pathway category", as defined by one of the metabolic knowledgebases like the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Gene and Genomes. Most of these models are implemented as a single binary classifier specific to a single pathway category, requiring a set of binary classifiers for generating predictions for multiple pathway categories. This single binary classifier per pathway category approach both multiplies the computational resources necessary for training while diluting the positive entries in gold standard datasets needed for training. To address the limitations of training separate classifiers, we propose a generalization of the metabolic pathway prediction problem using a single binary classifier that accepts both features representing a metabolite and features representing a generic pathway category and then predicts whether the given metabolite is involved in the corresponding pathway category. We demonstrate that this metabolite-pathway features-pair approach is not only competitive with the combined performance of training separate binary classifiers, but it outperforms the previous benchmark models.
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- Erik D. Huckvale
- Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA
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- Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA
- Superfund Research Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA
- Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40536, USA
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA
- Institute for Biomedical Informatics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA
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Tang S, Dong X, Ma Y, Zhou H, He Y, Ren D, Li X, Cai Y, Wang Q, Wu L. Highly crystalline cellulose microparticles from dealginated seaweed waste ameliorate high fat-sugar diet-induced hyperlipidemia in mice by modulating gut microbiota. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 263:130485. [PMID: 38423434 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130485] [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: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The effects of seaweed cellulose (SC) on high fat-sugar diet (HFSD)-induced glucolipid metabolism disorders in mice and potential mechanisms were investigated. SC was isolated from dealginated residues of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera), with a crystallinity index of 85.51 % and an average particle size of 678.2 nm. Administering SC to C57BL/6 mice at 250 or 500 mg/kg BW/day via intragastric gavage for six weeks apparently inhibited the development of HFSD-induced obesity, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, oxidative stress and liver damage. Notably, SC intervention partially restored the structure and composition of the gut microbiota altered by the HFSD, substantially lowering the Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio, and greatly increasing the relative abundance of Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Oscillospira, Bacteroides and Akkermansia, which contributed to improved short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production. Supplementing with a higher dose of SC led to more significant increases in total SCFA (67.57 %), acetate (64.56 %), propionate (73.52 %) and butyrate (66.23 %) concentrations in the rectal contents of HFSD-fed mice. The results indicated that highly crystalline SC microparticles could modulate gut microbiota dysbiosis and ameliorate HFSD-induced obesity and related metabolic syndrome in mice. Furthermore, particle size might have crucial impact on the prebiotic effects of cellulose as insoluble dietary fiber.
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- Shiying Tang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; National R&D Branch Center for Seaweed Processing, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China.
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García-Perdomo HA, Dávila-Raigoza AM, Korkes F. Metabolomics for the diagnosis of bladder cancer: A systematic review. Asian J Urol 2024; 11:221-241. [PMID: 38680576 PMCID: PMC11053311 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajur.2022.11.005] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Objective Metabolomics has been extensively utilized in bladder cancer (BCa) research, employing mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to compare various variables (tissues, serum, blood, and urine). This study aimed to identify potential biomarkers for early BCa diagnosis. Methods A search strategy was designed to identify clinical trials, descriptive and analytical observational studies from databases such as Medline, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences. Inclusion criteria comprised studies involving BCa tissue, serum, blood, or urine profiling using widely adopted metabolomics techniques like mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance. Primary outcomes included description of metabolites and metabolomics profiling in BCa patients and the association of metabolites and metabolomics profiling with BCa diagnosis compared to control patients. The risk of bias was assessed using the Quality Assessment of Studies of Diagnostic Accuracy. Results The search strategy yielded 2832 studies, of which 30 case-control studies were included. Urine was predominantly used as the primary sample for metabolite identification. Risk of bias was often unclear inpatient selection, blinding of the index test, and reference standard assessment, but no applicability concerns were observed. Metabolites and metabolomics profiles associated with BCa diagnosis were identified in glucose, amino acids, nucleotides, lipids, and aldehydes metabolism. Conclusion The identified metabolites in urine included citric acid, valine, tryptophan, taurine, aspartic acid, uridine, ribose, phosphocholine, and carnitine. Tissue samples exhibited elevated levels of lactic acid, amino acids, and lipids. Consistent findings across tissue, urine, and serum samples revealed downregulation of citric acid and upregulation of lactic acid, valine, tryptophan, taurine, glutamine, aspartic acid, uridine, ribose, and phosphocholine.
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- Herney Andrés García-Perdomo
- Division of Urology/Urooncology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia
- UROGIV Research Group, School of Medicine, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia
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- Urologic Oncology, Division of Urology, ABC Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Liu W, Ma J, Zhang J, Cao J, Hu X, Huang Y, Wang R, Wu J, Di W, Qian K, Yin X. Identification and validation of serum metabolite biomarkers for endometrial cancer diagnosis. EMBO Mol Med 2024; 16:988-1003. [PMID: 38355748 PMCID: PMC11018850 DOI: 10.1038/s44321-024-00033-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Endometrial cancer (EC) stands as the most prevalent gynecological tumor in women worldwide. Notably, differentiation diagnosis of abnormity detected by ultrasound findings (e.g., thickened endometrium or mass in the uterine cavity) is essential and remains challenging in clinical practice. Herein, we identified a metabolic biomarker panel for differentiation diagnosis of EC using machine learning of high-performance serum metabolic fingerprints (SMFs) and validated the biological function. We first recorded the high-performance SMFs of 191 EC and 204 Non-EC subjects via particle-enhanced laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (PELDI-MS). Then, we achieved an area-under-the-curve (AUC) of 0.957-0.968 for EC diagnosis through machine learning of high-performance SMFs, outperforming the clinical biomarker of cancer antigen 125 (CA-125, AUC of 0.610-0.684, p < 0.05). Finally, we identified a metabolic biomarker panel of glutamine, glucose, and cholesterol linoleate with an AUC of 0.901-0.902 and validated the biological function in vitro. Therefore, our work would facilitate the development of novel diagnostic biomarkers for EC in clinics.
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- Wanshan Liu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Medical Robotics and Shanghai Academy of Experimental Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, P. R. China
- Division of Cardiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Medical Robotics and Shanghai Academy of Experimental Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, P. R. China
- Division of Cardiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Medical Robotics and Shanghai Academy of Experimental Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, P. R. China
- Division of Cardiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Medical Robotics and Shanghai Academy of Experimental Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, P. R. China
- Division of Cardiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Medical Robotics and Shanghai Academy of Experimental Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, P. R. China
- Division of Cardiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Medical Robotics and Shanghai Academy of Experimental Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, P. R. China
- Division of Cardiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China.
- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China.
- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China.
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Medical Robotics and Shanghai Academy of Experimental Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, P. R. China.
- Division of Cardiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China.
- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China.
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Lee NM, Tadesse AW, Ekpe OD, Lee SY, Kwon JW, Kim W, Cho YH, Oh JE. Assessment of PAH exposure and health risks among South Korean firefighters based on urinary PAH metabolites. Chemosphere 2024; 353:141429. [PMID: 38364917 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141429] [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: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) comprise a group of compounds resulting from the incomplete combustion of organic matter. Firefighters engaged in fire suppression are highly exposed to PAHs. This study centered on evaluating the exposure levels and health risks of PAHs in South Korean firefighters involved in firefighting activities. The concentrations of 10 PAH metabolites in the urine of firefighters were measured immediately after, and two weeks post their engagement in extinguishing a large tire factory fire. The levels of OH-PAHs in urine samples immediately after fire suppression were elevated by a factor of 1.01-1.84 compared to urine samples from non-exposed period. The median concentration of total PAH metabolites (OH-PAHs) was higher in urine samples immediately after fire suppression (5910 ng/g creatinine) than in urine samples from non-exposed periods (5020 ng/g creatinine). However, the ∑OH-PAH levels in firefighters' urine were related to personal habits such as smoking. The concentrations of all individual OH-PAHs in the urine samples of nonsmokers exhibited a substantial increase, ranging from 1.37 to 2.3 times, clearly demonstrating that firefighting activities were a substantial source of PAH exposure. The calculated values associated with the health risks stemming from exposure to PAHs, including carcinogenic risk, total estimated daily intake (TEDI), and hazard quotients/index (HQs/HI), all fell within acceptable limits, indicating negligible risk. However, the HQ/HI values and TEDI for individual and total PAH exposures, except those for naphthalene, were 1.36-2.00 times higher in firefighters' samples taken after firefighting operations compared to those during regular duty. This underscores the need for more comprehensive investigations to comprehend the singular impact of firefighting activities due to the diverse sources of PAH emissions in the environment.
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- Na Mi Lee
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea; Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- National Fire Research Institute of Korea, Asan, 31555, Republic of Korea
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- National Fire Research Institute of Korea, Asan, 31555, Republic of Korea
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- Wonjin Institute for Occupational and Environmental Health, Seoul, 02221, Republic of Korea
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- Wonjin Institute for Occupational and Environmental Health, Seoul, 02221, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea; Institute for Environment and Energy, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea.
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Wang S, Li X, Zhang B, Li Y, Chen K, Qi H, Gao M, Rong J, Liu L, Wan Y, Dong X, Yan M, Ma L, Li P, Zhao T. Tangshen formula targets the gut microbiota to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in HFD mice: A 16S rRNA and non-targeted metabolomics analyses. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 173:116405. [PMID: 38484559 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116405] [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: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Tangshen formula (TSF) has an ameliorative effect on hepatic lipid metabolism in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), but the role played by the gut microbiota in this process is unknown. METHOD We conducted three batches of experiments to explore the role played by the gut microbiota: TSF administration, antibiotic treatment, and fecal microbial transplantation. NAFLD mice were induced with a high-fat diet to investigate the ameliorative effects of TSF on NAFLD features and intestinal barrier function. 16S rRNA sequencing and serum untargeted metabolomics were performed to further investigate the modulatory effects of TSF on the gut microbiota and metabolic dysregulation in the body. RESULTS TSF ameliorated insulin resistance, hypercholesterolemia, lipid metabolism disorders, inflammation, and impairment of intestinal barrier function. 16S rRNA sequencing analysis revealed that TSF regulated the composition of the gut microbiota and increased the abundance of beneficial bacteria. Antibiotic treatment and fecal microbiota transplantation confirmed the importance of the gut microbiota in the treatment of NAFLD with TSF. Subsequently, untargeted metabolomics identified 172 differential metabolites due to the treatment of TSF. Functional predictions suggest that metabolisms of choline, glycerophospholipid, linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, and arachidonic acid are the key metabolic pathways by which TSF ameliorates NAFLD and this may be influenced by the gut microbiota. CONCLUSION TSF treats the NAFLD phenotype by remodeling the gut microbiota and improving metabolic profile, suggesting that TSF is a functional gut microbial and metabolic modulator for the treatment of NAFLD.
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- Shaopeng Wang
- Beijing Key Lab for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Rsepiratory Health and Multimorbidity, Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, PR China; College of Pharmacy, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, PR China
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- Beijing Key Lab for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Rsepiratory Health and Multimorbidity, Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Beijing Key Lab for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Rsepiratory Health and Multimorbidity, Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Beijing Key Lab for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Rsepiratory Health and Multimorbidity, Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Beijing Key Lab for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Rsepiratory Health and Multimorbidity, Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, PR China; College of Pharmacy, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, PR China
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- Beijing Key Lab for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Rsepiratory Health and Multimorbidity, Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Beijing Key Lab for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Rsepiratory Health and Multimorbidity, Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Zoucheng Market Supervision Administration, Jining, PR China
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- Research and Development Department, Nanjing Denovo Pharma Co., Ltd, Nanjing, PR China
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- Beijing Key Lab for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Rsepiratory Health and Multimorbidity, Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Beijing Key Lab for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Rsepiratory Health and Multimorbidity, Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Beijing Key Lab for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Rsepiratory Health and Multimorbidity, Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Beijing Key Lab for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Rsepiratory Health and Multimorbidity, Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, PR China.
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- Beijing Key Lab for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Rsepiratory Health and Multimorbidity, Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, PR China.
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Wang H, Zhao M, Zhen Wu Z, Qin N, Fu Y, Guo S. Nutrient composition and functional constituents of daylily from different producing areas based on widely targeted metabolomics. Food Chem X 2024; 21:101239. [PMID: 38420502 PMCID: PMC10900758 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101239] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Daylily is a functional food with high nutritional value in China. Datong (DT) in Shanxi Province is one of the four main production areas of daylily. Therefore, Linfen (LF), Lvliang (LL), and Yangquan (YQ) in Shanxi Province have also introduced daylily from DT. However, geographical and climatic conditions and producing patterns cause variations in the daylily quality. In the present study, we found that the nutrient composition of daylilies from different producing areas of Shanxi Province varied. The key environmental factors affecting the nutrition of daylily in different regions were altitude and temperature. The widely targeted metabolomics results showed that 1642 metabolites were found in daylily. The differential metabolites between DT and YQ, LL and LF were 557, 667, and 359, respectively. Notably, 9 metabolic pathways and 59 metabolite markers were associated with daylily from different areas. This study provides a theoretical basis for the quality maintenance and health efficacy research of daylily.
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- Haizhen Wang
- College of Horticulture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, China
- Shanxi Institute for Functional Food, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, China
- Shanxi Institute for Functional Food, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Institute for Functional Food, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Development Planning and Cooperation, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Institute for Functional Food, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, China
- Shanxi Institute for Functional Food, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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Chen S, Ye Y, Liao F, Wu S, Zhang K. Insight into the uptake, translocation, metabolism, dissipation and risk assessment of tolfenpyrad in romaine and edible amaranth grown in hydroponic conditions. Food Chem 2024; 437:137896. [PMID: 37922805 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137896] [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: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Tolfenpyrad is an alternative to highly water-soluble and ecotoxic insecticides that is widely used in China. It is absorbed and accumulates in vegetables, leading to potential public-health hazards. A systematic study of the fate of tolfenpyrad is necessary for proper application and food safety. Herein, we report on the uptake, translocation, metabolism, dissipation, and dietary risks of tolfenpyrad in hydroponic romaine and amaranth plants. Roots easily absorbed and accumulated tolfenpyrad, although transport was moderate in both vegetables. Basipetal translocation of tolfenpyrad occurred in romaine but not in edible amaranth, owing to differences in specific transport behaviour in each case. Six metabolites and three pathways were proposed. Tolfenpyrad affected antioxidant enzyme activities in different parts of the two vegetables. Tolfenpyrad dissipation proceeded swiftly, entailing an acceptable risk to humans. Our results provide information on the distribution and transport of tolfenpyrad, as well as on the safety in using it on vegetables.
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- Shilin Chen
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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Hao Z, Ding X, Wang J. Effects of gut bacteria and their metabolites on gut health of animals. Adv Appl Microbiol 2024; 127:223-252. [PMID: 38763528 DOI: 10.1016/bs.aambs.2024.02.007] [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] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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The intestine tract is a vital site for the body to acquire nutrients, serving as the largest immune organ. Intestinal health is crucial for maintaining a normal physiological state. Abundant microorganisms reside in the intestine, colonized in a symbiotic manner. These microorganisms can generate various metabolites that influence host physiological activities. Microbial metabolites serve as signaling molecules or metabolic substrates in the intestine, and some intestinal microorganisms act as probiotics and promote intestinal health. Researches on host, probiotics, microbial metabolites and their interactions are ongoing. This study reviews the effects of gut bacteria and their metabolites on intestinal health to provide useful references for animal husbandry.
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- Zhuang Hao
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, National Center for International Research on Animal Gut Nutrition, Nanjing, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, National Center for International Research on Animal Gut Nutrition, Nanjing, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, National Center for International Research on Animal Gut Nutrition, Nanjing, Jiangsu, P.R. China.
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Wang X, Chen L, Ren X, Kang S, Zhao L, Zhang H, Li X, Chen Z. Fate characteristics and risk quantification of cyflumetofen from tomato cultivation to processing based on large-scale applications. J Hazard Mater 2024; 465:133496. [PMID: 38227999 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133496] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Elucidating the fate characteristics of cyflumetofen and its main metabolite 2-TFMBA in tomato from cultivation to processing is crucial for safeguarding the environment and humans from hazardous effects. Cyflumetofen and 2-TFMBA could exist stably in tomato matrices for at least 343 days under frozen and dark conditions according to UHPLC-MS/MS, with a limit of quantitation of 0.001 mg/kg and retention time within 2.12 min. The occurrence, dissipation, and concentration variation of cyflumetofen were reflected by original depositions of 0.02-0.44 mg/kg, half-lives of 1.7-7.2 days, and terminal magnitudes of 0.005-0.30 mg/kg, respectively, with various influencing factors, e.g., climate conditions and tomato cultivars. Additionally, 13.5-59.3% of cyflumetofen was metabolized to 2-TFMBA, showing significant toxicological effects ranging from cultivation to processing. When the concentration decreased by 0.06 mg/kg, cyflumetofen was effectively removed by peeling, while washing was the recommended method for removing 2-TFMBA with a processing factor of 0.70. The comparative dietary risks of sum cyflumetofen were assessed for all life cycle populations using deterministic and probabilistic models. The risk quotients decreased to 1.3-4.8 times during the preparation of home canning tomato paste. Despite the low exposure risk, the potential health hazards of sum cyflumetofen should be considered, given its ubiquity and cumulative effects.
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- Xi Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, PR China; School of Life Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, PR China; School of Life Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, PR China
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- Institute for the Control of Agrochemicals, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100125, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, PR China.
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Mutoh N, Moriya M, Xu C, Kato K, Arai S, Iwabuchi N, Tanaka M, Jinghua Y, Itamura R, Sakatani K, Warisawa S. Bifidobacterium breve M-16V regulates the autonomic nervous system via the intestinal environment: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Behav Brain Res 2024; 460:114820. [PMID: 38128887 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2023.114820] [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: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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We conducted a randomized controlled trial to investigate the potential of Bifidobacterium breve M-16 V to improve mood in humans. In this evaluation, we incorporated the use of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), which has been used to evaluate mood states in studies with small sample sizes. Participants were given B. breve M-16 V (20 billion cells/day) for 6 weeks, and their mood state was assessed before and after ingestion. NIRS data were collected at rest and during a mental arithmetic task (under stress). Intake of B. breve M-16 V decreased the heart rate under stress and increased levels of the GABA-like substance pipecolic acid in stool samples. In addition, B. breve M-16 V improved mood and sleep scores in participants with high anxiety levels. These results suggest that B. breve M-16 V affects the metabolites of the gut microbiota and has the potential to modulate the autonomic nervous system and to improve mood and sleep.
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- Natsumi Mutoh
- Innovative Research Institute, Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., 1-83, 5-Chome, Higashihara, Zama-city, Kanagawa 252-8583, Japan
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- Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-city, Chiba 277-8563, Japan
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- Innovative Research Institute, Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., 1-83, 5-Chome, Higashihara, Zama-city, Kanagawa 252-8583, Japan
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- Innovative Research Institute, Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., 1-83, 5-Chome, Higashihara, Zama-city, Kanagawa 252-8583, Japan
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- Innovative Research Institute, Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., 1-83, 5-Chome, Higashihara, Zama-city, Kanagawa 252-8583, Japan
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- Innovative Research Institute, Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., 1-83, 5-Chome, Higashihara, Zama-city, Kanagawa 252-8583, Japan.
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- Innovative Research Institute, Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., 1-83, 5-Chome, Higashihara, Zama-city, Kanagawa 252-8583, Japan
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- Mishuku Hospital, 5-33-12 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0051, Japan
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- Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-city, Chiba 277-8563, Japan
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- Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-city, Chiba 277-8563, Japan
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- Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-city, Chiba 277-8563, Japan
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Hye Baek J, Min Han D, Gyu Choi D, Ok Jeon C. Unraveling the carbohydrate metabolic characteristics of Leuconostoc mesenteroides J18 through metabolite and transcriptome analyses. Food Chem 2024; 435:137594. [PMID: 37804726 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137594] [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: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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The metabolic characteristics of Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp. mesenteroides J18, which is mainly responsible for kimchi fermentation, on various carbon sources were investigated through carbon utilization, metabolite, and transcriptome analyses at different culture conditions (10 and 30 °C with/without 2.5% NaCl). The metabolic features of strain J18 were relatively similar across the four culture conditions. However, the metabolic characteristics of strain J18 showed significant variations depending on the carbon source. These distinct metabolic traits of strain J18 on various carbon sources were validated through transcriptomic analyses and the reconstruction of metabolic pathways. The transcriptional expression of the metabolic pathways in response to each carbon source consistently correlated with the production profiles of metabolites, including ethanol, acetoin, diacetyl, and riboflavin, in each carbon source. Our findings suggests that the abundance of Leu. mesenteroides during fermentation and the taste and flavor of fermented food products can be controlled by altering the carbon sources.
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- Ju Hye Baek
- Department of Life Science, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea.
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Lin Y, Zhang Y, Wang S, Yang Q. Elucidating the relationship between metabolites and breast cancer: A Mendelian randomization study. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2024; 484:116855. [PMID: 38341104 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2024.116855] [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: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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The evidence about the causal roles of metabolites in breast cancer is lacking. This study conducted a systematic evaluation of the potential causal relationship between 1091 human blood metabolites, 309 metabolite ratios, and the likelihood of developing breast cancer and its subtype by employing a two-sample bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) approach Four metabolites, including tryptophan betaine (Odds Ratio [OR] = 1.07, 95%CI = 1.04-1.10, Bonferroni-corrected P = 0.007), X-21312 (OR = 0.90, 95%CI = 0.86-0.94, Bonferroni-corrected P = 0.02), 3-bromo-5-chloro-2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid (OR = 0.94, 95%CI = 0.91-0.96, Bonferroni-corrected P = 0.03) and X-18921 (OR = 0.96, 95%CI = 0.94-0.98, Bonferroni-corrected P = 0.04) were significantly associated with overall breast cancer using inverse-variance weighted (IVW) method. Tryptophan betaine was also significantly associated with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer (OR = 1.08, 95%CI = 1.04-1.11, Bonferroni-corrected P = 0.03). X-23680 (OR = 1.10, 95%CI = 1.05-1.15, Bonferroni-corrected P = 0.04) and glycine to phosphate ratio (OR = 1.07, 95%CI = 1.04-1.10, Bonferroni-corrected P = 0.04) were associated with ER-negative breast cancer. Reverse MR analysis showed no significant associations between breast cancer and metabolites. This MR study indicated compelling evidence of a causal association between metabolites and the risk of breast cancer and its subtypes, underscoring the potential impact of metabolic interference on breast cancer risk and indicating the drug targets for breast cancer.
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- Yilong Lin
- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
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Hao J, Tan J, Zhang Y, Gu X, Zhu G, Wang S, Li J. Sewage sludge-derived nutrients and biostimulants stimulate rice leaf photosynthesis and root metabolism to enhance carbohydrate, nitrogen and antioxidants accumulation. Chemosphere 2024; 352:141335. [PMID: 38301837 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141335] [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: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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The production of high quality liquid nitrogen fertilizer with both nutrient comprehensive and biostimulant properties by alkaline thermal hydrolysis of sewage sludge has shown great potential in agricultural production. However, little is known about the effects of sewage sludge-derived nutrients, and biostimulants (SS-NB) on leaf photosynthesis and root growth in rice. Phenotypic, metabolic and microbial analyses were used to reveal the mechanism of SS-NB on rice. Compared to NF treatment, phenotypic parameters (fresh/dry weight, soluble sugar, amino acid, protein) were increased by SS-NB in rice. SS-NB can enhance the photosynthesis of rice leaves by improving the photoconversion efficiency, chlorophyll content, ATP synthase activity, Rubisco and NADPH production. Meanwhile, SS-NB also increased antioxidant capacity (SOD, POD, CAT and proline) in rice leaf and root tissues. Metabolomics revealed that SS-NB application increased the expression levels of metabolites in root and leaf tissues, including carbohydrate, nitrogen and sulfur metabolism, amino acid metabolism, antioxidants, and phytohormone. Most importantly, the regulation of metabolites in rice root tissues is more sensitive than in leaf tissues, especially to the higher levels of antioxidants and phytohormones (IAA and GA) in rice root tissues. Furthermore, SS-NB increased the abundance of photosynthetic autotrophic, organic acids-degrading and denitrifying functional bacteria in rice roots and recruited plant growth-promoting bacteria (Azospirillum and norank_f_JG30-KF-CM45), while the NF treatment group resulted in an imbalance of the microbial community, leading to the dominance of pathogenic bacteria. The results showed that SS-NB had great application potential in crop growth and stress resistance improvement.
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- Jiahou Hao
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, School of Environment and Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, School of Environment and Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- China Civil Engineering Society Water Industry Association, Beijing, 100082, China
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- Heilongjiang Academy of Black Soil Conservation and Utilization, Harbin, 150086, China
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- Wuxi Huilian Green Ecological Technology Co., LTD, Wuxi, 214100, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, School of Environment and Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China; Jiangsu College of Water Treatment Technology and Material Collaborative Innovation Center, Suzhou, 215009, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, School of Environment and Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China; Jiangsu College of Water Treatment Technology and Material Collaborative Innovation Center, Suzhou, 215009, China.
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Rahaman KA, Muresan AR, Min H, Son J, Han HS, Kang MJ, Kwon OS. Simultaneous quantification of TB-500 and its metabolites in in-vitro experiments and rats by UHPLC-Q-Exactive orbitrap MS/MS and their screening by wound healing activities in-vitro. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2024; 1235:124033. [PMID: 38382158 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2024.124033] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND TB-500 (Ac-LKKTETQ), derived from the active site of thymosin β4 (Tβ4), has various biological functions in its unacetylated form, LKKTETQ. These functions include actin binding, dermal wound healing, angiogenesis, and skin repair. The biological effects of TB-500, however, have not been documented. And the analysis of TB-500 and its metabolites have been neither simultaneously quantified nor structurally identified using synthesized authentic standards. METHODS This study was aimed to investigating simultaneous analytical methods of TB-500 and its metabolites in in-vitro and urine samples by using UHPLC-Q-Exactive orbitrap MS, and to comparing the biological activity of its metabolites with the parent TB-500. The metabolism of TB-500 was investigated in human serum, various in-vitro enzyme systems, and urine samples from rats treated with TB-500, and their biological activities measured by cytotoxicity and wound healing experiments were also evaluated in fibroblasts. RESULTS The simultaneous analytical method for TB-500 and its metabolites was developed and validated. The study found that Ac-LK was the primary metabolite with the highest concentration in rats at 0-6 h intervals. Also, the metabolite Ac-LKK was a long-term metabolite of TB-500 detected up to 72 hr. No cytotoxicity of the parent and its metabolites was found. Ac-LKKTE only showed a significant wound healing activity compared to the control. CONCLUSION The study provides a valuable tool for quantifying TB-500 and its metabolites, contributing to the understanding of metabolism and potential therapeutic applications. Our results also suggest that the previously reported wound-healing activity of TB-500 in literature may be due to its metabolite Ac-LKKTE rather than the parent form.
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- Khandoker Asiqur Rahaman
- Division of Bio-Medical Science & Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; Doping Control Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; Center for Biomaterials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Bio-Medical Science & Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; Doping Control Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Doping Control Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Doping Control Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Bio-Medical Science & Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; Center for Biomaterials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Bio-Medical Science & Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; Center for Advanced Biomolecular Recognition, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Bio-Medical Science & Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; Doping Control Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea.
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Zhang S, Hou J, Zhang X, Cai T, Chen W, Zhang Q. Potential mechanism of biochar enhanced degradation of oxytetracycline by Pseudomonas aeruginosa OTC-T. Chemosphere 2024; 351:141288. [PMID: 38272135 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141288] [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: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Extensive use of oxytetracycline (OTC) and the generation of its corresponding resistance genes have resulted in serious environmental problems. Physical-biological combined remediation is an attractive method for OTC degradation because of its high remediation efficiency, stability, and environmental friendliness. In this study, an effective OTC-degrading strain identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa OTC-T, was isolated from chicken manure. In the degradation experiment, the degradation rates of OTC in the degradation systems with and without the biochar addition were 92.71-100 % and 69.11-99.59 %, respectively. Biochar improved the tolerance of the strain to extreme environments, and the OTC degradation rate increased by 20.25 %, 18.61 %, and 13.13 % under extreme pH, temperature, and substrate concentration conditions, respectively. Additionally, the degradation kinetics showed that biochar increased the reaction rate constant in the degradation system and shortened the degradation period. In the biological toxicity assessment, biochar increased the proportion of live cells by 17.63 % and decreased the proportion of apoptotic cells by 58.87 %. Metabolomics revealed that biochar had a significant effect on the metabolism of the strains and promoted cell growth and reproduction, effectively reducing oxidative stress induced by OTC. This study elucidates how biochar affects OTC biodegradation and provides insights into the future application of biochar-assisted microbial technology in environmental remediation.
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- Shudong Zhang
- Shanghai Key Lab for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Biotransformation of Organic Solid Waste, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Biotransformation of Organic Solid Waste, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Biotransformation of Organic Solid Waste, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Biotransformation of Organic Solid Waste, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Biotransformation of Organic Solid Waste, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China; Institute of Eco-Chongming (IEC), 3663 N. Zhongshan Rd., Shanghai 200062, China; Technology Innovation Center for Land Spatial Eco-restoration in Metropolitan Area, Ministry of Natural Resources, 3663 N. Zhongshan Road, Shanghai 200062, China.
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Zhao B, Suo L, Wu Y, Chen T, Tulafu H, Lu Q, Liu W, Sammad A, Wu C, Fu X. Stress adaptation in Tibetan cashmere goats is governed by inherent metabolic differences and manifested through variable cashmere phenotypes. Genomics 2024; 116:110801. [PMID: 38286347 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2024.110801] [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: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Tibetan cashmere goats are not only served as a valuable model for studying adaptation to hypoxia and high-altitude conditions but also playing a pivotal role in bolstering local economies through the provision of premium quality cashmere yarn. In this study, we performed an integration and network analysis of metabolomic, transcriptomic and proteomic to elucidate the role of differentially expressed genes, important metabolites, and relevant cellular and metabolic pathways between the fine (average 12.04 ± 0.03 μm of mean fiber diameter) and coarse cashmere (average 14.88 ± 0.05 μm of mean fber diameter) producing by Tibetan cashmere goats. We identified a distinction of 56 and 71 differential metabolites (DMs) between the F and C cashmere groups under positive and negative ion modes, respectively. The KEGG pathway enrichment analysis of these DMs highlighted numerous pathways predominantly involved in amino acid and protein metabolism, as indicated by the finding that the most impactful pathway was the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signalling pathway. In the F group, we identified a distinctive metabolic profile where amino acid metabolites including serine, histidine, asparagine, glutamic acid, arginine, valine, aspartic acid, tyrosine, and methionine were upregulated, while lysine, isoleucine, glutamine, tryptophan, and threonine were downregulated. The regulatory network and gene co-expression network revealed crucial genes, metabolites, and metabolic pathways. The integrative omics analysis revealed a high enrichment of several pathways, notably encompassing protein digestion and absorption, sphingolipid signalling, and the synaptic vesicle cycle. Within the sphere of our integrative analysis, DNMT3B was identified as a paramount gene, intricately associated with significant proteins such as HMCN1, CPB2, GNG12, and LRP1. Our present study delineated the molecular underpinnings governing the variations in cashmere characteristics by conducting comprehensive analyses across metabolomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic dimensions. This research provided newly insights into the mechanisms regulating cashmere traits and facilitated the advancement of selective breeding programs aimed at cultivating high-quality superfine Tibetan cashmere goats.
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- Bingru Zhao
- Jiangsu Livestock Embryo Engineering Laboratory, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China; Key Laboratory of Genetics Breeding and Reproduction of Xinjiang Wool-sheep & Cashmere-goat (XJYS1105), Institute of Animal Science, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Sciences, Urumqi Xinjiang 830011, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Lhasa, Tibet 850009, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Lhasa, Tibet 850009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Genetics Breeding and Reproduction of Xinjiang Wool-sheep & Cashmere-goat (XJYS1105), Institute of Animal Science, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Sciences, Urumqi Xinjiang 830011, China
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- Key Laboratory of Genetics Breeding and Reproduction of Xinjiang Wool-sheep & Cashmere-goat (XJYS1105), Institute of Animal Science, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Sciences, Urumqi Xinjiang 830011, China
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- Key Laboratory of Genetics Breeding and Reproduction of Xinjiang Wool-sheep & Cashmere-goat (XJYS1105), Institute of Animal Science, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Sciences, Urumqi Xinjiang 830011, China; College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi Xinjiang 830052, China
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- Key Laboratory of Genetics Breeding and Reproduction of Xinjiang Wool-sheep & Cashmere-goat (XJYS1105), Institute of Animal Science, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Sciences, Urumqi Xinjiang 830011, China; College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi Xinjiang 830052, China
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- College of Animal Sciences and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Special Environment Biodiversity Application and Regulation in Xinjiang/ International Center for the Collaborative Management of Cross-border Pest in Central Asia College of Life Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi Xinjiang 830017, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Genetics Breeding and Reproduction of Xinjiang Wool-sheep & Cashmere-goat (XJYS1105), Institute of Animal Science, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Sciences, Urumqi Xinjiang 830011, China.
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Liu J, Wang K, Zhao L, Li Y, Li Z, Li C. Investigation of supplementation with a combination of fermented bean dregs and wheat bran for improving the growth performance of the sow. J Anim Sci Technol 2024; 66:295-309. [PMID: 38628686 PMCID: PMC11016735 DOI: 10.5187/jast.2023.e13] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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To investigate the effect of dietary supplementation with a fermented mixture of bean dregs and wheat bran (FBW) on sow performance. FBW was given to sows during late gestation and lactation; in total, 24 sows were randomly assigned to 4 groups (control diet; 3% FBW diet; 6% FBW diet; 9% FBW diet, n = 6). The weight ratio of bean dregs (wet) to wheat bran was 4:6. Sows were fed different diets from 85 d of gestation until weaning. The results showed that supplementation with FBW increased average daily feed intake (ADFI) during lactation (p < 0.05). FBW supplementation also increased litter weight and milk yield (p < 0.05). The contents of Escherichia coli in the feces of the treatment groups were significantly reduced by FBW supplementation (p < 0.01). FBW supplementation significantly improved the fecal morphology (p < 0.05), alleviating sows' constipation. In conclusion, FBW could increase the ADFI, improve lactation and piglet litter weight in sows and reduce the pathogenic bacterial content in sow feces and constipation.
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- Junze Liu
- 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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- College of Animal Science and Technology,
Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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Meng XH, Chen BB, Liu XW, Zhang JX, Xie S, Liu LJ, Wen LF, Deng AM, Mao ZH. Inferring Causal Relationships Between Metabolites and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Using Summary Statistics from Genome‑Wide Association Studies. Reprod Sci 2024; 31:832-839. [PMID: 37831368 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-023-01376-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovarian morphology. Previous studies have suggested that metabolites may play a pivotal mediating role in the progression of phenotypic variations. Although several metabolites had been identified as potential markers for PCOS, the relationship between blood metabolites and PCOS was not comprehensively explored. Previously, Pickrell et al. designed a robust approach to infer evidence of a causal relationship between different phenotypes using independently putative causal SNPs. Our previous paper extended this approach to make it more suitable for cases where only a few independently putative causal SNPs were identified to be significantly associated with the phenotypes (i.e., metabolites). When the most significant SNPs in each independent locus (the independent lead SNPs) with p-values of < 1 × 10-5 were used, 3 metabolites (2-tetradecenoyl carnitine, threitol, 1-docosahexaenoylglycerophosphocholine) causally influencing PCOS and 2 metabolites (asparagine and phenyllactate) influenced by PCOS were identified, (relative likelihood r < 0.01). Under a less stringent threshold of r < 0.05, 7 metabolites (trans-4-hydroxyproline, glutaroyl carnitine, stachydrine, undecanoate, 7-Hoca, N-acetylalanine and 2-hydroxyisobutyrate) were identified. Taken together, this study can provide novel insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying PCOS; whether these metabolites can serve as biomarkers to predict PCOS in clinical practice warrants further investigations.
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- Xiang-He Meng
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Regional Hereditary Birth Defects Prevention and Control, Changsha Hospital for Maternal & Child Health Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China.
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- Center of Genetics, Changsha Jiangwan Maternity Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Regional Hereditary Birth Defects Prevention and Control, Changsha Hospital for Maternal & Child Health Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Regional Hereditary Birth Defects Prevention and Control, Changsha Hospital for Maternal & Child Health Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Regional Hereditary Birth Defects Prevention and Control, Changsha Hospital for Maternal & Child Health Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Regional Hereditary Birth Defects Prevention and Control, Changsha Hospital for Maternal & Child Health Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Regional Hereditary Birth Defects Prevention and Control, Changsha Hospital for Maternal & Child Health Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Regional Hereditary Birth Defects Prevention and Control, Changsha Hospital for Maternal & Child Health Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Regional Hereditary Birth Defects Prevention and Control, Changsha Hospital for Maternal & Child Health Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China.
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Xu L, Xiao S, Chai Z, Li T, Joon Lee J, Su G, Zhao Y. Study of novel ginsenoside metabolites targeting HSP70 as anti-prostate cancer drugs. Bioorg Chem 2024; 144:107131. [PMID: 38271824 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2024.107131] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Ginsenoside 20 (R)-25-methoxy-dammarane-3 β, twelve β, 20 triol (AD-1) is a promising new drug for the treatment of prostate cancer, but its bioavailability is low. This study investigated the effects of the main metabolites PD and M6 of AD-1 on prostate cancer cell PC3. The in vitro experimental results showed that the IC50 values of PC3 cells treated with PD and M6 were 65.61 and 11.72, respectively. Both PD and M6 inhibited the migration of PC3 cells, and the cell cycle was blocked in the G1 phase. The apoptosis rates of cells following M6 treatment at concentrations of 7.5, 15, and 30 μM were 13.4 %, 17.5 %, and 41.4 %, respectively, which stimulated the expression of apoptosis protein and significantly increased intracellular ROS levels. In xenograft models, PD and M6 have been reported to significantly inhibit tumor growth. We used a genome-wide mRNA expression profile to study the effects of PD and M6 on gene expression in PC3 cancer cells. PD and M6 induced downregulation of HSP70 subtypes HSPA1A and HSPA1B. RT-PCR confirmed that the significant down-regulation of HSP70 subtype expressions was consistent with the results of Transcriptome analysis. Moreover, M6 significantly downregulated the expression of AR, which was further proved by Western blot analysis. In summary, our research findings provide a scientific basis for interpreting the significant activity of AD-1 in prostate cancer, and for the research and development of PD and M6 as novel HSP70 inhibitors.
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- Lei Xu
- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China; Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong 030619, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China; Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong 030619, China
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- Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong 030619, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China
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- School of Functional Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China.
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Cagliani LR, Consonni R. Monitoring the metabolite content of seasoned zucchinis during storage by NMR-based metabolomics. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25976. [PMID: 38390144 PMCID: PMC10881322 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25976] [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: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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This study applied 1H NMR metabolomics to monitor the metabolite content of baked and seasoned zucchinis packaged in both compostable and plastic trays. Polar extracts of samples stored at 4 °C up to 35 days were investigated to check for metabolite changes upon shelf life. The evolution of the integral values of only the main metabolites responsible for sample differentiation (lactate, acetate, malate, α and β glucose and sucrose) were further analysed and compared. In particular, the evaluation of lactate and acetate amount, considered markers of fermentation progress, showed a comparable performance for the two types of packaging in preserving the freshness of seasoned zucchinis, confirming the maintenance of food product composition within the declared shelf life period in the recommended storage conditions. Albeit preliminary, the results support the NMR metabolomics as a tool for identifying candidate metabolites to monitor the shelf life of foods, thereby improving the understanding of molecular changes during storage.
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- L R Cagliani
- National Research Council, Institute of Chemical Sciences and Technologies "G. Natta" (SCITEC), Lab. NMR, V. Corti 12, 20133, Milan, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute of Chemical Sciences and Technologies "G. Natta" (SCITEC), Lab. NMR, V. Corti 12, 20133, Milan, Italy
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Yin J, Liu S, Li Y, Hu L, Liao C, Jiang G. Exposure to MEHP during Pregnancy and Lactation Impairs Offspring Growth and Development by Disrupting Thyroid Hormone Homeostasis. Environ Sci Technol 2024; 58:3726-3736. [PMID: 38353258 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c09756] [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] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
Abstract
Mono(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP), as a highly toxic and biologically active phthalate metabolite, poses considerable risks to the environment and humans. Despite the existence of in vitro studies, there is a lack of in vivo experiments assessing its toxicity, particularly thyroid toxicity. Herein, we investigated the thyroid-disrupting effects of MEHP and the effects on growth and development of maternal exposure to MEHP during pregnancy and lactation on the offspring modeled by SD rats. We found that thyroid hormone (TH) homeostasis was disrupted in the offspring, showing a decrease in total TH levels, combined with an increase in free TH levels. Nonhomeostasis ultimately leads to weight loss in female offspring, longer anogenital distance in male offspring, prolonged eye-opening times, and fewer offspring. Our findings indicate that maternal exposure to MEHP during pregnancy and lactation indirectly influences the synthesis, transport, transformation, and metabolism of THs in the offspring. Meanwhile, MEHP disrupted the morphology and ultrastructure of the thyroid gland, leading to TH disruption. This hormonal disruption might ultimately affect the growth and development of the offspring. This study provides a novel perspective on the thyroid toxicity mechanisms of phthalate metabolites, emphasizing the health risks to newborns indirectly exposed to phthalates and their metabolites.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jia Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310024, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| | - Shuang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| | - Yongting Li
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| | - Ligang Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310024, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Environmental and Health Effects of Persistent Toxic Substances, School of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430056, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| | - Chunyang Liao
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310024, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Environmental and Health Effects of Persistent Toxic Substances, School of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430056, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| | - Guibin Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310024, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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