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Feng Y, Sun H, Zhu R, Tao J, Su R, Sun Y, Wang D. Effects of alcohol on the symptoms of gouty arthritis and taxonomic structure of gut microbiota in C57BL/6 mice. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1257701. [PMID: 37771709 PMCID: PMC10525330 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1257701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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Gout is an acute arthritis caused by the elevated levels of serum uric acid (UA), and its prevalence has been rapidly increasing. Alcohol abuse could lead to a series of health problems. Multiple pieces of evidence suggest that alcohol intake affects the development and progression of gout, while the gut microbiota plays an important role in the development of gout and the long-term alcohol consumption could affect the stability of the gut microbiota. This study aimed to explore the effects of alcohol intake at different concentrations on gouty arthritis based on the gut microbiota. We investigated the effects of different concentrations of alcohol on gouty arthritis in mouse models of acute gouty arthritis established by injection of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals into C57BL/6 mice. The results indicated that the high-alcohol consumption not only exacerbated joint swelling and pain, increased the levels of UA, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6), but also showed dramatic effects on the composition and structure of the gut microbiota in gouty mice. Two key microorganisms, Parasutterella and Alistipes, could aggravate gout symptoms through lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis, riboflavin metabolism, phenylalanine metabolism, and arginine and proline metabolisms. In conclusion, our study suggested that high-concentrations of alcohol altered the gut microbiota structure in gouty mice induced by MSU crystals, which could exacerbate gouty symptoms by enhancing pro-inflammatory pathways.
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- Yu Feng
- Department of Orthopedic, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory for Experimental Teratology of Ministry of Education, Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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Yan C, Hu W, Tu J, Li J, Liang Q, Han S. Pathogenic mechanisms and regulatory factors involved in alcoholic liver disease. J Transl Med 2023; 21:300. [PMID: 37143126 PMCID: PMC10158301 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-023-04166-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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Alcoholism is a widespread and damaging behaviour of people throughout the world. Long-term alcohol consumption has resulted in alcoholic liver disease (ALD) being the leading cause of chronic liver disease. Many metabolic enzymes, including alcohol dehydrogenases such as ADH, CYP2E1, and CATacetaldehyde dehydrogenases ALDHsand nonoxidative metabolizing enzymes such as SULT, UGT, and FAEES, are involved in the metabolism of ethanol, the main component in alcoholic beverages. Ethanol consumption changes the functional or expression profiles of various regulatory factors, such as kinases, transcription factors, and microRNAs. Therefore, the underlying mechanisms of ALD are complex, involving inflammation, mitochondrial damage, endoplasmic reticulum stress, nitrification, and oxidative stress. Moreover, recent evidence has demonstrated that the gut-liver axis plays a critical role in ALD pathogenesis. For example, ethanol damages the intestinal barrier, resulting in the release of endotoxins and alterations in intestinal flora content and bile acid metabolism. However, ALD therapies show low effectiveness. Therefore, this review summarizes ethanol metabolism pathways and highly influential pathogenic mechanisms and regulatory factors involved in ALD pathology with the aim of new therapeutic insights.
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- Chuyun Yan
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Key Lab of Microanalytical Methods & Instrumentation, Department of Chemistry, Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College of Wuhu, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Key Lab of Microanalytical Methods & Instrumentation, Department of Chemistry, Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, China.
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, China.
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Michalak A, Lach T, Cichoż-Lach H. Oxidative Stress-A Key Player in the Course of Alcohol-Related Liver Disease. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10143011. [PMID: 34300175 PMCID: PMC8303854 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10143011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress is known to be an inseparable factor involved in the presentation of liver disorders. Free radicals interfere with DNA, proteins, and lipids, which are crucial in liver metabolism, changing their expression and biological functions. Additionally, oxidative stress modifies the function of micro-RNAs, impairing the metabolism of hepatocytes. Free radicals have also been proven to influence the function of certain transcriptional factors and to alter the cell cycle. The pathological appearance of alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) constitutes an ideal example of harmful effects due to the redox state. Finally, ethanol-induced toxicity and overproduction of free radicals provoke irreversible changes within liver parenchyma. Understanding the underlying mechanisms associated with the redox state in the course of ALD creates new possibilities of treatment for patients. The future of hepatology may become directly dependent on the effective action against reactive oxygen species. This review summarizes current data on the redox state in the natural history of ALD, highlighting the newest reports on this topic.
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- Agata Michalak
- Department of Gastroenterology with Endoscopy Unit, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Gastroenterology with Endoscopy Unit, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-601377656; Fax: +48-814796135
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Alcohol-Induced Neuropathy in Chronic Alcoholism: Causes, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options. CURRENT PATHOBIOLOGY REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40139-020-00214-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Purpose of the Review
Alcohol abuse causes a wide range of disorders that affect the nervous system. These include confusion, cerebellar ataxia, peripheral neuropathy, and cognitive impairment. Chronic and excessive alcohol consumption is the primary cause of peripheral neuropathy. It is worth noting that peripheral neuropathy has no reliable treatment due to the poor understanding of its pathology.
Recent Findings
Coasting is a major feature of alcoholic neuropathy, largely due to chronic alcohol abuse. Its major features are hyperalgesia, allodynia, and burning pain. Even though much research was done in this area, still we do not have a full understanding of the mechanism of alcoholic neuropathy. However, some theories have been proposed. These include direct or indirect effects of alcohol metabolites, impaired axonal transport, suppressed excitatory nerve pathway activity, or imbalance in neurotransmitters. Activation of spinal cord microglia, mGlu5 spinal cord receptors, and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis also seem to be implicated in the pathophysiology of this alcoholic neuropathy. The goal of treatment is to impede further damage to the peripheral nerves while also restoring their normal physiology. Alcohol abstinence, intake of balanced diets, and treatment with medications are suggested including benfotiamine, alpha-lipoic acid, acetyl-l-carnitine, vitamin E, methylcobalamin, myo-inositol, N-acetylcysteine, capsaicin, tricyclic antidepressants, or antiepileptic drugs.
Summary
This review focuses on the many pathways that play a role in the onset and development of alcohol-induced neuropathy, as well as present the possible treatment strategies of this disorder, providing insights into a further search of new treatment modalities.
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Hardikar S, Albrechtsen RD, Achaintre D, Lin T, Pauleck S, Playdon M, Holowatyj AN, Gigic B, Schrotz-King P, Boehm J, Habermann N, Brezina S, Gsur A, van Roekel EH, Weijenberg MP, Keski-Rahkonen P, Scalbert A, Ose J, Ulrich CM. Impact of Pre-blood Collection Factors on Plasma Metabolomic Profiles. Metabolites 2020; 10:E213. [PMID: 32455751 PMCID: PMC7281389 DOI: 10.3390/metabo10050213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Demographic, lifestyle and biospecimen-related factors at the time of blood collection can influence metabolite levels in epidemiological studies. Identifying the major influences on metabolite concentrations is critical to designing appropriate sample collection protocols and considering covariate adjustment in metabolomics analyses. We examined the association of age, sex, and other short-term pre-blood collection factors (time of day, season, fasting duration, physical activity, NSAID use, smoking and alcohol consumption in the days prior to collection) with 133 targeted plasma metabolites (acylcarnitines, amino acids, biogenic amines, sphingolipids, glycerophospholipids, and hexoses) among 108 individuals that reported exposures within 48 h before collection. The differences in mean metabolite concentrations were assessed between groups based on pre-collection factors using two-sided t-tests and ANOVA with FDR correction. Percent differences in metabolite concentrations were negligible across season, time of day of collection, fasting status or lifestyle behaviors at the time of collection, including physical activity or the use of tobacco, alcohol or NSAIDs. The metabolites differed in concentration between the age and sex categories for 21.8% and 14.3% metabolites, respectively. In conclusion, extrinsic factors in the short period prior to collection were not meaningfully associated with concentrations of selected endogenous metabolites in a cross-sectional sample, though metabolite concentrations differed by age and sex. Larger studies with more coverage of the human metabolome are warranted.
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- Sheetal Hardikar
- Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; (R.D.A.); (T.L.); (S.P.); (M.P.); (A.N.H.); (J.B.); (J.O.); (C.M.U.)
- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
- Cancer Prevention, Population Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Institute, Seattle, WA 19024, USA
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- Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; (R.D.A.); (T.L.); (S.P.); (M.P.); (A.N.H.); (J.B.); (J.O.); (C.M.U.)
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer, 69372 Lyon, France; (D.A.); (P.K.-R.); (A.S.)
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- Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; (R.D.A.); (T.L.); (S.P.); (M.P.); (A.N.H.); (J.B.); (J.O.); (C.M.U.)
- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
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- Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; (R.D.A.); (T.L.); (S.P.); (M.P.); (A.N.H.); (J.B.); (J.O.); (C.M.U.)
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- Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; (R.D.A.); (T.L.); (S.P.); (M.P.); (A.N.H.); (J.B.); (J.O.); (C.M.U.)
- Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
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- Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; (R.D.A.); (T.L.); (S.P.); (M.P.); (A.N.H.); (J.B.); (J.O.); (C.M.U.)
- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany;
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- Division of Preventive Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (P.S.-K.); (N.H.)
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- Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; (R.D.A.); (T.L.); (S.P.); (M.P.); (A.N.H.); (J.B.); (J.O.); (C.M.U.)
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- Division of Preventive Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (P.S.-K.); (N.H.)
- Genome Biology, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Cancer Research, Department of Medicine I, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (S.B.); (A.G.)
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- Institute of Cancer Research, Department of Medicine I, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (S.B.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Epidemiology, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, 6211 LK Maastricht, The Netherlands; (E.H.v.R.); (M.P.W.)
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- Department of Epidemiology, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, 6211 LK Maastricht, The Netherlands; (E.H.v.R.); (M.P.W.)
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer, 69372 Lyon, France; (D.A.); (P.K.-R.); (A.S.)
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer, 69372 Lyon, France; (D.A.); (P.K.-R.); (A.S.)
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- Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; (R.D.A.); (T.L.); (S.P.); (M.P.); (A.N.H.); (J.B.); (J.O.); (C.M.U.)
- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
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- Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; (R.D.A.); (T.L.); (S.P.); (M.P.); (A.N.H.); (J.B.); (J.O.); (C.M.U.)
- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
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Vasani A, Kumar MS. Advances in the proteomics of amniotic fluid to detect biomarkers for chromosomal abnormalities and fetomaternal complications during pregnancy. Expert Rev Proteomics 2019; 16:277-286. [PMID: 30722712 DOI: 10.1080/14789450.2019.1578213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Amniotic fluid (AF) is a dynamic and complex mixture that reflects the physiological condition of developing fetus. In the last decade, proteomic analysis of AF for 16-18 weeks normal pregnancy has been done for the composition and functions of this fluid. Other body fluids such as urine, sweat, tears, etc. are being used for diagnosis of disease, but an insight into protein biomarkers of amniotic fluid can save the fetus and mother from future complications. Areas covered: We have covered the proteomics of amniotic fluid done since 2000, in order to strengthen the establishment of these techniques as a recognized diagnostic tool in the field. After classifying the diseases based on chromosomal aneuploidies, gestational changes, and inflammation caused during pregnancy; we have focused on amniotic fluid to detect various complications during and post pregnancy and its effect on the fetomaternal relationship. Expert comment: The main protein biomarkers responsible for various syndromes, diseases, and complications have been summarized. Major proteins identified for gestational conditions are IGFBP-1, fibrinogen, neutrophil defensins like calgranulins A and C, cathelicidin, APOA1, TRFE, etc. Validation of particular technique and establishing a single standardized biomarker for the diagnosis to avoid any overlapping for different diseases is required. After certain improvements, proteomics approach can be considered for diagnosis of diseases associated with fetal-maternal health.
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- Aayushi Vasani
- a Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management , SVKM'S NMIMS , V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle west, Mumbai - 400056 , India
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- a Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management , SVKM'S NMIMS , V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle west, Mumbai - 400056 , India
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Cheng Q, Li YW, Yang CF, Zhong YJ, He H, Zhu FC, Li L. Methyl ferulic acid attenuates ethanol-induced hepatic steatosis by regulating AMPK and FoxO1 Pathways in Rats and L-02 cells. Chem Biol Interact 2018; 291:180-189. [PMID: 29940154 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2018.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2018] [Revised: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Methyl ferulic acid (MFA) is a biologically active monomer extracted and purified from the Chinese herbal medicine Securidaca inappendiculata hasskarl. The previously studies showed that MFA improved acute liver injury induced by ethanol. However, the effect of MFA on ethanol-induced hepatic steatosis in alcoholic liver disease (ALD) still remains unclear. The current study was aimed at elucidating the effect of MFA on alcohol-induced hepatic steatosis and the underlying mechanisms. Human hepatocyte L-02 cells exposed to 200 mM ethanol for 24 h to simulate alcoholic steatosis in vitro. SD rats were fed a Lieber-DeCarli diet containing 5% (w/v) alcohol for 16 weeks to induce alcoholic liver disease in vivo. We examined the effect of MFA on ethanol-induced lipid deposition in L-02 cells and SD rats. The results showed that MFA reduced the accumulation of lipid in L-02 cells, improved alcoholic liver injury in rats, alleviated hepatic pathological lesions, and reduced lipid deposition in rat serum and liver. Further studies suggest that MFA reduces lipid synthesis by activating AMPK-ACC/MAPK-FoxO1 pathway. In addition, MFA also promotes lipid oxidation by up-regulating the expression of SIRT1, PPAR-α, and CPT-1α. Taken together, MFA ameliorates ethanol-induced hepatic steatosis by activating AMPK-ACC/MAPK-FoxO1 pathway and up-regulating the expression levels of SIRT1, PPAR-α, and CPT-1α.
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- Qi Cheng
- College of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541004, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541004, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541004, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541004, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541004, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541004, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541004, PR China.
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Liver fibrosis: a compilation on the biomarkers status and their significance during disease progression. Future Sci OA 2017; 4:FSO250. [PMID: 29255622 PMCID: PMC5729599 DOI: 10.4155/fsoa-2017-0083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Liver fibrosis occurs in response to different etiologies of chronic liver injury. Diagnosing degree of liver fibrosis is a crucial step in evaluation of severity of the disease. An invasive liver biopsy is the gold standard method associated with pain and complications. Biomarkers to detect liver fibrosis include direct markers of extracellular matrix turnover and indirect markers as a reflection of liver dysfunction. Although a single marker may not be useful for successful management, a mathematical equation combining tests might be effective. The main purpose of this review is to understand the diagnostic accuracy of biomarkers and scoring systems for liver fibrosis. Advances in -omics approach have generated clinically significant biomarker candidates for liver fibrosis that need further evaluation. Liver fibrosis is a global health issue caused by various factors. Early diagnosis of the disease is important for better patient care. Liver biopsy is one of the diagnostic tools but comes with complications. Direct (involved in disease progression) and indirect markers are indicators for liver dysfunction that have easy applicability with less diagnostic value. Combination of these markers may give significant diagnosis but early detection is uncertain. Hence, the present review explains existing biomarkers and their relevance for the generation of ideal biomarkers for effective disease management by using advanced technology.
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a major public health issue that encompass an array of physical, neurological, and behavioral effects due to alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The classical biomarkers of FASD that are currently used lack sensitivity and specificity, and as such there is an opportunity through the use of novel metabolomics analysis to identify new biomarkers to identify those at risk for FASD, which could more effectively aid in early intervention. The focus of this minireview is to identify current work that is being done in the field of metabolomics in FASD in utero, and to highlight promising metabolites that could act as biomarkers in the future. We will conclude with suggestions for further research, as there is a large gap of knowledge in this particular area of metabolomics.
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- Erin M Goldberg
- a Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, St. Boniface Hospital Research Center, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6, Canada
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- a Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, St. Boniface Hospital Research Center, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6, Canada.,b Departments of Physiology and Pathophysiology, and The Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine (CCARM), St. Boniface Hospital Research Center, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6, Canada
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