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Kukkonen A, Hantunen S, Voutilainen A, Ruusunen A, Uusitalo L, Backman K, Voutilainen R, Pasanen M, Kirjavainen PV, Keski-Nisula L. Maternal caffeine, coffee and cola drink intake and the risk of gestational diabetes - Kuopio Birth Cohort. Prim Care Diabetes 2024; 18:362-367. [PMID: 38423827 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2024.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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AIMS Coffee intake is associated with a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes among non-pregnant people. We aimed to investigate the association between caffeine, coffee and cola drink intake in early pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes (GDM). METHODS Kuopio Birth Cohort (KuBiCo) is a prospective cohort study including pregnant women who were followed at the prenatal clinics in outpatient healthcare centers and gave birth in Kuopio University Hospital, Finland (n=2214). Maternal diet during the first trimester of pregnancy was assessed using a 160-item food frequency questionnaire. GDM was diagnosed by oral glucose tolerance test according to the Finnish national guidelines mainly between 24 and 28 gestational weeks. RESULTS Women with moderate coffee intake in the first trimester were less likely diagnosed with GDM than women without coffee intake in an age-adjusted model (OR 0.87; 95% CI 0.76-0.99; p = 0.03), but the association was attenuated in multi-adjusted models (p = 0.11). No association was found between caffeine intake and GDM. One third (32.4%) of pregnant women consumed caffeine over the recommendation (> 200 mg/d). Women who consumed cola drinks more than the median (33.3 mL/d) had an increased risk of GDM (OR 1.29; 95% CI 1.02-1.63, p = 0.037) in multi-adjusted model compared to those who consumed less. CONCLUSIONS Caffeine intake during the first trimester of pregnancy was not associated with the risk of GDM but a minor non-significant decrease was seen with moderate coffee intake. Although the average consumption of cola drinks was low in the KuBiCo cohort, higher consumption was associated with an increased risk of GDM. Further studies are needed to evaluate the safe amount of coffee during pregnancy, since the recommended caffeine intake was exceeded in almost half of the coffee drinkers.
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- Anni Kukkonen
- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Department of Pediatrics, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland.
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- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
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- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Department of Psychiatry, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland; IMPACT - the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Barwon Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Department of Pediatrics, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Department of Pediatrics, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Environmental Health Unit, National Institute for Health and Welfare, Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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Fu S, Yi X, Li Y, Li Y, Qu X, Miao P, Xu Y. Berberine and chlorogenic acid-assembled nanoparticles for highly efficient inhibition of multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 473:134680. [PMID: 38795486 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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Due to the bacteria resistant to various first-line antibiotics, it is urgent to develop efficient antibiotic alternatives and formulate multidimensional strategies. Herein, supramolecular Chinese medicine nanoparticles are synthesized by self-assembly of berberine (BBR) and chlorogenic acid (CGA), which exhibit higher inhibitory effect against Staphylococcus aureus and multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) than ampicillin, oxacillin, BBR, CGA, as well as mixture of BBR and CGA (minimum inhibitory concentration, MIC = 1.5 µM). The inhibition by BBR/CGA nanoparticles (2.5 µM) reaches 99.06 % for MRSA, which is significantly higher than ampicillin (29.03 %). The nanoparticles with 1/2 MIC can also synergistically restore the antimicrobial activity of ampicillin against MRSA. Moreover, in vivo therapeutic outcome in the murine skin wound infection model suggests that the nanoparticles are able to promote wound healing. This study provides new insights in the application of Chinese medicines self-assembly for MRSA inhibition, as well as solutions for potential persistent clinical infections and drug deficiencies.
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- Siyuan Fu
- Sanya Institute of Nanjing Agricultural University, MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Sanya Institute of Nanjing Agricultural University, MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Sanya Institute of Nanjing Agricultural University, MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Sanya Institute of Nanjing Agricultural University, MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Shandong Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials and Medical Devices in Weihai, Weihai 264200, China
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- Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215163, China.
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- Sanya Institute of Nanjing Agricultural University, MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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Terenzi C, Bermudez G, Medri F, Davani L, Tumiatti V, Andrisano V, Montanari S, De Simone A. Phenolic and Antioxidant Characterization of Fruit By-Products for Their Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements Valorization under a Circular Bio-Economy Approach. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:604. [PMID: 38790709 PMCID: PMC11118151 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13050604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Agri-food by-products, obtained as waste from the food industry, negatively impact the global economy and the environment. In order to valorize waste materials from fruit juices and tomato sauces as upcycled materials rich in health-promoting compounds, they were characterized in terms of polyphenolic and protein content. The results obtained were compared with those collected for their final products. The recovery of polyphenols was performed via ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE). A high-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector (HPLC-DAD) method was developed and validated to depict the quali-quantitative polyphenolic profile of both the by-products and the final products. The antioxidant capacity of the resulting extracts was characterized by UV-Vis spectrophotometric assays in terms of total phenolic content (TPC) and total antioxidant status (TAS). Moreover, the protein content was assessed with the Kjeldahl method too. The results highlighted a significant quantity of polyphenols remaining in peach, apricot, and apple by-products, which were able to exert an antioxidant activity (in the range of 4.95 ± 5.69 × 10-1 to 7.06 ± 7.96 × 10-1 mmol Trolox 100 g-1 of dry weight (DW) sample). Conversely, the tomato by-products were highly rich in proteins (11.0 ± 2.00 to 14.4 ± 2.60 g of proteins 100 g-1 DW). The results proved that all by-products may potentially be sustainable ingredients with nutritional and functional value in a circular bio-economy prospect.
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- Cristina Terenzi
- Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Corso D’Augusto 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy; (C.T.); (G.B.); (F.M.); (L.D.); (V.T.); (S.M.)
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Corso D’Augusto 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy; (C.T.); (G.B.); (F.M.); (L.D.); (V.T.); (S.M.)
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Corso D’Augusto 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy; (C.T.); (G.B.); (F.M.); (L.D.); (V.T.); (S.M.)
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Corso D’Augusto 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy; (C.T.); (G.B.); (F.M.); (L.D.); (V.T.); (S.M.)
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Corso D’Augusto 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy; (C.T.); (G.B.); (F.M.); (L.D.); (V.T.); (S.M.)
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Corso D’Augusto 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy; (C.T.); (G.B.); (F.M.); (L.D.); (V.T.); (S.M.)
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Corso D’Augusto 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy; (C.T.); (G.B.); (F.M.); (L.D.); (V.T.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 9, 10125 Torino, Italy
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Fauzi A, Kifli N, Noor MHM, Hamzah H, Azlan A. Bioactivity, phytochemistry studies and subacute in vivo toxicity of ethanolic leaf extract of white mulberry (Morus alba linn.) in female mice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 325:117914. [PMID: 38360381 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Traditional uses of Morus alba L. leaf extracts (MLE) have been reported for treating hyperglycaemia and diabetes. Phytochemical compounds in the leaves demonstrated the ability to enhance insulin sensitivity and β-cell secretory function, suggesting their potential value in reducing blood glucose and treating diabetes. However, the phytochemical constituents and safety of the herbal medicines need to be verified in each experimental field from different growing areas. Studies on the phytochemistry and toxicity of Morus alba leaves in Southeast Asia, especially in Brunei, have never been investigated. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to investigate the bioactivity and phytochemistry of Morus alba ethanolic leaf extract from Brunei Darussalam and its subacute toxic effects in the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) female mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS The phenolic yield and antioxidant of the extract were analysed. Meanwhile, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry and high-performance liquid chromatography were utilised to determine the phenolic compound of the MLE. In the subacute toxicity study, twenty-five female mice were randomly divided into five groups: the control group, which received oral gavage of 5% dimethyl sulfoxide solvent (DMSO), and the MLE treatment group, which received the extract at a dose of 125, 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg. Physiology, haematology, biochemistry, and histology were evaluated during the study. RESULTS Morus alba leaf depicted total phenolic 10.93 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/g dry weight (DW), flavonoid 256.67 mg quercetin equivalents (QE)/g DW, and antioxidant bioactivity content of 602.03 IC50 μg/mL and 13.21 mg Fe2+/g DW. Twenty compounds in the Morus alba ethanolic leaf extract were identified, with chlorogenic acid (305.60 mg/100 g DW) as the primary compound. As for subacute toxicity in this study, neither mortality nor haematological changes were observed. On the other hand, administration of 500 and 1000 mg/kg MLE resulted in mild hepatocellular injury, as indicated by a significant (p < 0.05) increase in liver enzyme activities of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). The histopathological score showed mild hepatocellular necrosis in administering 250, 500, and 1000 mg/kg of MLE. The parameters of renal injury were within normal limits, with the increase in eosinophilic cytoplasm observed in the histological scoring at 1000 mg/kg of MLE. CONCLUSIONS Morus alba leaf extract showed abundant polyphenols. In a study on subacute toxicity, MLE caused mild hepatotoxicity in mice. The toxic effect of the extract may be due to kaempferol and chlorogenic acid compounds. The 125 mg/kg MLE dose was safe with no adverse effects.
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- Ahmad Fauzi
- Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, Serdang, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Brawijaya, Malang, East Java, 65141, Indonesia.
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- PAP Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, BE, 1410, Brunei.
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- Department of Veterinary Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, Serdang, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, Serdang, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; Laboratory of Halal Science Research, Halal Products Research Institute, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Wierzejska RE, Gielecińska I, Hallmann E, Wojda B. Polyphenols vs. Caffeine in Coffee from Franchise Coffee Shops: Which Serving of Coffee Provides the Optimal Amount of This Compounds to the Body. Molecules 2024; 29:2231. [PMID: 38792093 PMCID: PMC11124071 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29102231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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The scientific literature indicates that there is a limited number of data on the content of bioactive components in coffees consumed "on the go". Therefore, this study examined the polyphenol and caffeine content of different types of coffee from franchise coffee shops, and the caffeine/total polyphenol ratio. The five most popular types of coffee purchased in six franchise coffee shops in Warsaw were analysed. A total of 120 coffee samples were tested. A significant positive (r = 0.7407, p < 0.001) correlation was found between the total polyphenol and caffeine content in all coffee types tested. Per unit volume, espresso coffee had the highest significant (p < 0.005) average total polyphenol and caffeine contents (232.9 ± 63.9 mg/100 mL and 198.6 ± 68.3 mg/100 mL, respectively). After taking into account the coffee's serving size, a serving of Americano provided significantly (p < 0.05) the most total polyphenol (average 223.5 ± 81.5 mg), while the highest caffeine content was provided by a serving of ice latte/latte frappe (average 136 ± 57.0 mg). The most favourable ratio of caffeine to total polyphenols (0.56) was found in a serving of Americano coffee; therefore, it seems that this coffee can be considered optimal in terms of the content of both compounds. These findings demonstrate that the polyphenol and caffeine contents of coffees offered in franchise coffee shops are closely related to the serving size.
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- Regina Ewa Wierzejska
- Department of Nutrition and Nutritional Value of Food, National Institute of Public Health NIH—National Research Institute, Chocimska St. 24, 00-791 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Food Safety, National Institute of Public Health NIH—National Research Institute, Chocimska St. 24, 00-791 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Department of Functional and Organic Food, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska St. 159c, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland;
- Bioeconomy Research Institute, Agriculture Academy, Vytautas Magnus University, K. Donelaičio Str. 58, 44248 Kanuas, Lithuania
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- Department of Nutrition and Nutritional Value of Food, National Institute of Public Health NIH—National Research Institute, Chocimska St. 24, 00-791 Warsaw, Poland;
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Verma N, Mittal M, Ali Mahdi A, Awasthi V, Kumar P, Goel A, Banik SP, Chakraborty S, Rungta M, Bagchi M, Bagchi D. Clinical Evaluation of a Novel, Patented Green Coffee Bean Extract (GCB70®), Enriched in 70% Chlorogenic Acid, in Overweight Individuals. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN NUTRITION ASSOCIATION 2024; 43:315-325. [PMID: 38227783 DOI: 10.1080/27697061.2023.2284994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Obesity and overweight are challenging health problems of the millennium that lead to diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and atherosclerosis. Green coffee bean exhibited significant promise in healthy weight management, potentiating glucose-insulin sensitization and supporting liver health. The safety and efficacy of a novel, patented water-soluble green coffee bean extract (GCB70® enriched in 70% total chlorogenic acid and <1% caffeine) was investigated in 105 participants for 12 consecutive weeks. An institutional review board and Drugs Controller General (India) (DCGI) approvals were obtained, and the study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov. METHOD Body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, lipid profile, plasma leptin, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and total blood chemistry were assessed over a period of 12 weeks of treatment. Safety was affirmed. RESULTS GCB70 (500 mg BID) supplementation significantly reduced body weight (approximately 6%; p = 0.000**) in approximately 97% of the study population. About a 5.65% statistically significant reduction (p = 0.000**) in BMI was observed in 96% of the study volunteers. Waist circumference was significantly reduced by 6.77% and 6.62% in 98% of the male and female participants, respectively. Plasma leptin levels decreased by 13.6% in 99% of the study population as compared to the baseline value. Upon completion of 12 weeks' treatment, fasting glucose levels decreased by 13.05% (p = 0.000**) in 79% of the study population. There was a statistically significant decrease in HbA1c levels in both male and female participants (p = 0.000**), while 86.7% of the study participants showed a statistically significant decrease in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels (p = 0.000**). The mean decrease in TSH levels on completion of the treatment was 14.07% in the study population as compared to baseline levels. Total blood chemistry analysis exhibited broad-spectrum safety. CONCLUSIONS This investigation demonstrated that GCB70 is safe and efficacious in healthy weight management.
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- Narsingh Verma
- Department of Physiology, and Department of Transfusion Medicine, King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Physiology, and Department of Transfusion Medicine, King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, India
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- R&D Department, Chemical Resources (CHERESO), Panchkula, Haryana, India
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- Regulatory Department, Chemical Resources (CHERESO), Panchkula, Haryana, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Maulana Azad College, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, New York City College of Technology/CUNY, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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- R&D Department, Chemical Resources (CHERESO), Panchkula, Haryana, India
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- Department of R&D, Dr. Herbs LLC, Concord, California, USA
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- Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Adelphi University, Garden City, New York, USA
- Department of Psychology, Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, Adelphi University, Garden City, New York, USA
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, USA
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Mashangva F, Oswalia J, Singh S, Arya R. Potential small effector molecules restoring cellular defects due to sialic acid biosynthetic enzyme deficiency: Pathological relevance to GNE myopathy. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 223:116199. [PMID: 38604256 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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GNEM (GNE Myopathy) is a rare neuromuscular disease caused due to biallelic mutations in sialic acid biosynthetic GNE enzyme (UDP-N-acetylglucosamine 2-epimerase/N-acetylmannosamine Kinase). Recently direct or indirect role of GNE in other cellular functions have been elucidated. Hyposialylation of IGF-1R leads to apoptosis due to mitochondrial dysfunction while hyposialylation of β1 integrin receptor leads to altered F-actin assembly, disrupted cytoskeletal organization and slow cell migration. Other cellular defects in presence of GNE mutation include altered ER redox state and chaperone expression such as HSP70 or PrdxIV. Currently, there is no cure to treat GNEM. Possible therapeutic trials focus on supplementation with sialic acid, ManNAc, sialyllactose and gene therapy that slows the disease progression. In the present study, we analyzed the effect of small molecules like BGP-15 (HSP70 modulator), IGF-1 (IGF-1R ligand) and CGA (cofilin activator) on cellular phenotypes of GNE heterozygous knock out L6 rat skeletal muscle cell line (SKM‑GNEHz). Treatment with BGP-15 improved GNE epimerase activity by 40 % and reduced ER stress by 45 % for SKM‑GNEHz. Treatment with IGF-1 improved epimerase activity by 37.5 %, F-actin assembly by 100 %, cell migration upto 36 % (36 h) and atrophy by 0.44-fold for SKM‑GNEHz. Treatment with CGA recovered epimerase activity by 49 %, F-actin assembly by 132 % and cell migration upto 41 % (24 h) in SKM‑GNEHz. Our study shows that treatment with these small effector molecules reduces the detrimental phenotype observed in SKM‑GNEHz, thereby, providing insights into potential therapeutic targets for GNEM.
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- School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India.
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Lu Y, Han X. Therapeutic Implications of Phenolic Acids for Ameliorating Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Nutrients 2024; 16:1347. [PMID: 38732594 PMCID: PMC11085699 DOI: 10.3390/nu16091347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory intestinal disorder, and its complex etiology makes prevention and treatment challenging. Research on new drugs and treatment strategies is currently a focal point. Phenolic acids are widely present in plant-based diets and have demonstrated the potential to alleviate colitis due to their powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In this review, we provide an overview of the structures and main dietary sources of phenolic acids, encompassing benzoic acid and cinnamic acid. Additionally, we explore the potential of phenolic acids as a nutritional therapy for preventing and treating IBD. In animal and cell experiments, phenolic acids effectively alleviate IBD induced by drug exposure or genetic defects. The mechanisms include improving intestinal mucosal barrier function, reducing oxidative stress, inhibiting excessive activation of the immune response, and regulating the balance of the intestinal microbiota. Our observation points towards the need for additional basic and clinical investigations on phenolic acids and their derivatives as potential novel therapeutic agents for IBD.
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- Yanan Lu
- School of Biomedicine, Beijing City University, Huanghoudian Village, Yongfeng Town, Haidian District, Beijing 100094, China;
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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Zhou H, Nie J, Cao Y, Diao L, Zhang X, Li J, Chen S, Zhang X, Chen G, Zhang Z, Li B. Association of daily sitting time and coffee consumption with the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality among US adults. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1069. [PMID: 38632571 PMCID: PMC11022421 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18515-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sedentary behavior has been demonstrated to be a modifiable factor for several chronic diseases, while coffee consumption is believed to be beneficial for health. However, the joint associations of daily sitting time and coffee consumption with mortality remains poorly understood. This study aimed to evaluate the independent and joint associations of daily sitting time and coffee intakes with mortality from all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) among US adults. METHODS An analysis of a prospective cohort from the 2007-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of US adults (n = 10,639). Data on mortality were compiled from interview and physical examination data until December 31, 2019. Daily sitting time was self-reported. Coffee beverages were from the 24-hour diet recall interview. The main outcomes of the study were all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality. The adjusted hazard ratios [HRs] and 95% confidence intervals [CI] were imputed by Cox proportional hazards regression. RESULTS Among 10,639 participants in the study cohort, there were 945 deaths, 284 of whom died of CVD during the follow-up period of up to 13 years. Multivariable models showed that sitting more than 8 h/d was associated with higher risks of all-cause (HR, 1.46; 95% CI, 1.17-1.81) and CVD (HR, 1.79; 95% CI, 1.21-2.66) mortality, compared with those sitting for less than 4 h/d. People with the highest quartile of coffee consumption were observed for the reduced risks of both all-cause (HR, 0.67; 95% CI, 0.54-0.84) and CVD (HR, 0.46; 95% CI, 0.30-0.69) mortality compared with non-coffee consumers. Notably, joint analyses firstly showed that non-coffee drinkers who sat six hours or more per day were 1.58 (95% CI, 1.25-1.99) times more likely to die of all causes than coffee drinkers sitting for less than six hours per day, indicating that the association of sedentary with increased mortality was only observed among adults with no coffee consumption but not among those who had coffee intake. CONCLUSIONS This study identified that sedentary behavior for more than 6 h/d accompanied with non-coffee consumption, were strongly associated with the increased risk of mortality from all-cause and CVD.
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- Huimin Zhou
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, The Affiliated Infectious Diseases Hospital of Soochow University, The Fifth People's Hospital of Suzhou, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Dushu Lake Hospital affiliated to Soochow University, 215000, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
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Carreño-González AJ, Liberato JL, Celani MVB, Lopes NP, Lopes JLC, Gobbo-Neto L, Fontana ACK, Dos Santos WF. Neuroprotective effects of chlorogenic acid against oxidative stress in rats subjected to lithium-pilocarpine-induced status epilepticus. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03080-0. [PMID: 38625552 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03080-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Epilepsy is a condition marked by sudden, self-sustained, and recurring brain events, showcasing unique electro-clinical and neuropathological phenomena that can alter the structure and functioning of the brain, resulting in diverse manifestations. Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can be very effective in 30% of patients in controlling seizures. Several factors contribute to this: drug resistance, individual variability, side effects, complexity of epilepsy, incomplete understanding, comorbidities, drug interactions, and no adherence to treatment. Therefore, research into new AEDs is important for several reasons such as improved efficacy, reduced side effects, expanded treatment options, treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy, improved safety profiles, targeted therapies, and innovation and progress. Animal models serve as crucial biological tools for comprehending neuronal damage and aiding in the discovery of more effective new AEDs. The utilization of antioxidant agents that act on the central nervous system may serve as a supplementary approach in the secondary prevention of epilepsy, both in laboratory animals and potentially in humans. Chlorogenic acid (CGA) is a significant compound, widely prevalent in numerous medicinal and food plants, exhibiting an extensive spectrum of biological activities such as neuroprotection, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects, among others. In this research, we assessed the neuroprotective effects of commercially available CGA in Wistar rats submitted to lithium-pilocarpine-induced status epilepticus (SE) model. After 72-h induction of SE, rats received thiopental and were treated for three consecutive days (1st, 2nd, and 3rd doses). Next, brains were collected and studied histologically for viable cells in the hippocampus with staining for cresyl-violet (Nissl staining) and for degenerating cells with Fluoro-Jade C (FJC) staining. Moreover, to evaluate oxidative stress, the presence of malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) was quantified. Rats administered with CGA (30 mg/kg) demonstrated a significant decrease of 59% in the number of hippocampal cell loss in the CA3, and of 48% in the hilus layers after SE. A significant reduction of 75% in the cell loss in the CA3, shown by FJC+ staining, was also observed with the administration of CGA (30 mg/kg). Furthermore, significant decreases of 49% in MDA production and 72% in the activity of SOD were seen, when compared to animals subjected to SE that received vehicle. This study introduces a novel finding: the administration of CGA at a dosage of 30 mg/kg effectively reduced oxidative stress induced by lithium-pilocarpine, with its effects lasting until the peak of neural damage 72 h following the onset of SE. Overall, the research and development of new AEDs are essential for advancing epilepsy treatment, improving patient outcomes, and ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with epilepsy.
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- Alberth Jonnathan Carreño-González
- Department of Biology, College of Philosophy, Sciences, and Literature (FFCLRP), University of São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, Zip code: 14040-901, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, College of Philosophy, Sciences, and Literature (FFCLRP), University of São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, Zip code: 14040-901, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, College of Philosophy, Sciences, and Literature (FFCLRP), University of São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, Zip code: 14040-901, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto (FCFRP), NPPNS, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto (FCFRP), NPPNS, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto (FCFRP), NPPNS, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, College of Philosophy, Sciences, and Literature (FFCLRP), University of São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, Zip code: 14040-901, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
- Instituto de Neurociências e Comportamento, INeC, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Philips CA, Theruvath AH, Ravindran R, Augustine P. Complementary and alternative medicines and liver disease. Hepatol Commun 2024; 8:e0417. [PMID: 38563584 PMCID: PMC10990366 DOI: 10.1097/hc9.0000000000000417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) include conventional medical treatments. Patients worldwide use CAM at alarming rates; thus, reports of CAM-related DILI have been on the rise. The clinical presentations include asymptomatic liver test abnormalities, acute hepatitis with or without jaundice, acute cholestatic liver disease (bland or with hepatitis), acute liver failure, severe hepatitis with features of portal hypertension, and acute decompensation of known or unknown cirrhosis that can lead to acute-on-chronic liver failure. Acute hepatitis with or without necrosis, hepatocellular and canalicular cholestasis, herb-induced or CAM-triggered autoimmune hepatitis, granulomatous hepatitis, severe steatohepatitis, and vanishing bile duct syndrome are common liver biopsy findings in CAM-DILI. The presence of preexisting liver disease predicts severe liver injury, risk of progression to liver failure, and decreased transplant-free survival in patients with CAM-DILI. This review discusses global epidemiology and trends in CAM-DILI, clinical presentation, assessment and outcomes, commonly emerging threats in the context of hepatotoxic herbs, pragmatic assessment of "liver beneficial" herbs and health care myths, patient communication, regulatory framework, and future directions on research in CAM.
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- Cyriac Abby Philips
- Clinical and Translational Hepatology, The Liver Institute, Center of Excellence in Gastrointestinal Sciences, Rajagiri Hospital, Aluva, Kerala, India
- Department of Clinical Research, Division of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (AYUSH) and the Liver, The Liver Institute, Center of Excellence in Gastrointestinal Sciences, Rajagiri Hospital, Aluva, Kerala, India
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- Department of Clinical Research, Division of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (AYUSH) and the Liver, The Liver Institute, Center of Excellence in Gastrointestinal Sciences, Rajagiri Hospital, Aluva, Kerala, India
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- Department of Clinical Research, Division of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (AYUSH) and the Liver, The Liver Institute, Center of Excellence in Gastrointestinal Sciences, Rajagiri Hospital, Aluva, Kerala, India
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- Gastroenterology and Advanced G.I Endoscopy, Center of Excellence in Gastrointestinal Sciences, Rajagiri Hospital, Aluva, Kerala, India
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Laghezza Masci V, Alicandri E, Antonelli C, Paolacci AR, Marabottini R, Tomassi W, Scarascia Mugnozza G, Tiezzi A, Garzoli S, Vinciguerra V, Vettraino AM, Ovidi E, Ciaffi M. Cynara cardunculus L. var. scolymus L. Landrace "Carciofo Ortano" as a Source of Bioactive Compounds. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:761. [PMID: 38592769 PMCID: PMC10976138 DOI: 10.3390/plants13060761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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The preservation of agricultural biodiversity and socioeconomic development are relevant both to enhance domestic production and to support innovation. In the search for new biomolecules, we have focused on the "Carciofo Ortano" landrace, growth in the northern part of the Lazio region. Artichoke cultivation generates substantial by-products, including leaves, stems, and roots, which could serve as valuable sources of biomolecules and prebiotic dietary fiber. To valorize the leaf waste of the "Carciofo Ortano" landrace, a multidisciplinary approach was applied. Chemical analysis using HPLC-DAD identified mono-O- and di-O-caffeoylquinic acids and the sesquiterpene cynaropicrin in all artichoke leaf extracts. SPME-GC/MS analyses detected aliphatic alcohols in the fresh leaf samples. Antiproliferative and cytotoxic studies on cancer (SH-SY5Y, MCF-7, MDA) and normal (MCF-10A) human cell lines revealed that leaf extracts induced a selective dose and time-dependent biological effect. While showing slight activity against environmental bacterial strains, artichoke leaf extracts exhibited significant antifungal activity against the phytopathogenic fungus Alternaria alternata. Overall, the results highlight the potential of "Carciofo Ortano" cultivation by-products as a rich source of biomolecules with versatile applications in humans, animals, and the environment.
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- Valentina Laghezza Masci
- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (V.L.M.); (E.A.); (C.A.); (A.R.P.); (R.M.); (W.T.); (G.S.M.); (A.T.); (V.V.); (A.M.V.); (E.O.)
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- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (V.L.M.); (E.A.); (C.A.); (A.R.P.); (R.M.); (W.T.); (G.S.M.); (A.T.); (V.V.); (A.M.V.); (E.O.)
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- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (V.L.M.); (E.A.); (C.A.); (A.R.P.); (R.M.); (W.T.); (G.S.M.); (A.T.); (V.V.); (A.M.V.); (E.O.)
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- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (V.L.M.); (E.A.); (C.A.); (A.R.P.); (R.M.); (W.T.); (G.S.M.); (A.T.); (V.V.); (A.M.V.); (E.O.)
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- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (V.L.M.); (E.A.); (C.A.); (A.R.P.); (R.M.); (W.T.); (G.S.M.); (A.T.); (V.V.); (A.M.V.); (E.O.)
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- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (V.L.M.); (E.A.); (C.A.); (A.R.P.); (R.M.); (W.T.); (G.S.M.); (A.T.); (V.V.); (A.M.V.); (E.O.)
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- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (V.L.M.); (E.A.); (C.A.); (A.R.P.); (R.M.); (W.T.); (G.S.M.); (A.T.); (V.V.); (A.M.V.); (E.O.)
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- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (V.L.M.); (E.A.); (C.A.); (A.R.P.); (R.M.); (W.T.); (G.S.M.); (A.T.); (V.V.); (A.M.V.); (E.O.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technology, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (V.L.M.); (E.A.); (C.A.); (A.R.P.); (R.M.); (W.T.); (G.S.M.); (A.T.); (V.V.); (A.M.V.); (E.O.)
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- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (V.L.M.); (E.A.); (C.A.); (A.R.P.); (R.M.); (W.T.); (G.S.M.); (A.T.); (V.V.); (A.M.V.); (E.O.)
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- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (V.L.M.); (E.A.); (C.A.); (A.R.P.); (R.M.); (W.T.); (G.S.M.); (A.T.); (V.V.); (A.M.V.); (E.O.)
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- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (V.L.M.); (E.A.); (C.A.); (A.R.P.); (R.M.); (W.T.); (G.S.M.); (A.T.); (V.V.); (A.M.V.); (E.O.)
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Kang JB, Son HK, Park DJ, Jin YB, Koh PO. Chlorogenic acid regulates the expression of protein phosphatase 2A subunit B in the cerebral cortex of a rat stroke model and glutamate-exposed neurons. Lab Anim Res 2024; 40:8. [PMID: 38429854 PMCID: PMC10905799 DOI: 10.1186/s42826-024-00196-5] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Ischemic stroke is a serious neurological disorder caused by blockages in cerebral artery. Protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) is a phosphatase that performs a critical role in cell signaling and growth. PP2A subunit B acts as a neuroprotective agent in the nerve system. Chlorogenic acid, which is mainly found in roasted coffee, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects. We hypothesized that chlorogenic acid modulates PP2A subunit B expression in ischemic stroke models and glutamate-mediated neurons. Middle artery occlusion (MCAO) surgery was operated and chlorogenic acid (30 mg/kg) or phosphate buffer saline was treated 2 h after MCAO. The cerebral cortex was collected 24 h after surgery and the change of PP2A subunit B expression was analyzed. Glutamate and/or chlorogenic acid were treated in cultured neurons, further study was performed. RESULTS A decrease in PP2A subunit B expression in MCAO animals was identified. Chlorogenic acid alleviated this decrease due to ischemic injury. Moreover, the number of PP2A subunit B-positive cells in the ischemic cerebral cortex was significantly decreased, chlorogenic acid alleviated this decrease. We also found protective effects of chlorogenic acid in neurons exposed to glutamate. Glutamate decreased the expression of PP2A subunit B and chlorogenic acid mitigated this decrease. Our results elucidated that chlorogenic acid performs neuroprotective functions and attenuates the reduction of PP2A subunit B by brain damage and glutamate-mediated excitotoxicity. CONCLUSIONS We showed that chlorogenic acid attenuated the decrease of PP2A subunit B in ischemic injury and neurons exposed to glutamate. Since PP2A subunit B contributes to the protection of brain tissue, we can suggest that chlorogenic acid preserves neurons by modulating PP2A subunit B during ischemic damage.
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- Ju-Bin Kang
- Department of Anatomy and Histology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute of Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinjudaero, Jinju, 52828, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute of Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinjudaero, Jinju, 52828, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute of Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinjudaero, Jinju, 52828, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute of Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinjudaero, Jinju, 52828, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute of Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinjudaero, Jinju, 52828, South Korea.
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Mohamed MAE, Rihan S, Elbakry MMM, Moselhy SS. Molecular docking targeting autophagy pathway mediate abrogation of NASH by specific functional foods: update review. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-24. [PMID: 38362886 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2316328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Autophagy is a very well-conserved self-digestive mechanism that transports unwanted or disposable cytoplasmic debris to lysosomes for destruction, including misfolded proteins and damaged organelles. Advanced liver illnesses can develop from the prevalent clinical condition known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). There is no effective treatment, is still unclear. Therefore, in order to create novel therapeutics, it is necessary to comprehend the pathogenic pathways causing disease onset and progression. Natural components from medicinal plants are currently the subject of a larger number of studies since they provide fresh promise for NASH. This review provided an overview of the aetiology of NASH, in addition the role of natural products as alternative or complementary therapeutic agent for management of NASH via autophagy induction. It was concluded that, alternative and complementary supplement of natural functional food as Arabica coffee that rich with chlorogenic acid targeting autophagy mechanism mediate amelioration effect of NASH.
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
- Faculty of Biotechnology, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Zhang Y, Tang Z, Shi Y, Li L. Associations between artificial sweetener intake from cereals, coffee, and tea and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus: A genetic correlation, mediation, and mendelian randomization analysis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0287496. [PMID: 38324548 PMCID: PMC10849235 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have emphasized the association between the intake of artificial sweeteners (AS) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), but the causative relationship remains ambiguous. METHODS This study employed univariate Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to assess the causal link between AS intake from various sources and T2DM. Linkage disequilibrium score (LDSC) regression was used to evaluate the correlation between phenotypes. Multivariate and mediation MR were applied to investigate confounding factors and mediating effects. Data on AS intake from different sources (N = 64,949) were sourced from the UK Biobank, while T2DM data were derived from the DIAbetes Genetics Replication And Meta-analysis.The primary method adopted was inverse variance weighted (IVW), complemented by three validation techniques. Additionally, a series of sensitivity analyses were performed to evaluate pleiotropy and heterogeneity. RESULTS LDSC analysis unveiled a significant genetic correlation between AS intake from different sources and T2DM (rg range: -0.006 to 0.15, all P < 0.05). After correction by the false discovery rate (FDR), the primary IVW method indicated that AS intake in coffee was a risk factor for T2DM (OR = 1.265, 95% CI: 1.035-1.545, P = 0.021, PFDR = 0.042). Further multivariable and mediation MR analyses pinpointed high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) as mediating a portion of this causal relationship. In reverse MR analysis, significant evidence suggested a positive correlation between T2DM and AS intake in coffee (β = 0.013, 95% CI: 0.004-0.022, P = 0.004, PFDR = 0.012), cereal (β = 0.007, 95% CI: 0.002-0.012, P = 0.004, PFDR = 0.012), and tea (β = 0.009, 95% CI: 0.001-0.017, P = 0.036, PFDR = 0.049). No other causal associations were identified (P > 0.05, PFDR > 0.05). CONCLUSION The MR analysis has established a causal relationship between AS intake in coffee and T2DM. The mediation by HDL-C emphasizes potential metabolic pathways underpinning these relationships.
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- Youqian Zhang
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China
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- Department of Law, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China
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- Department of Medicine, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China
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Rodríguez-Blázquez S, Pedrera-Cajas L, Gómez-Mejía E, Vicente-Zurdo D, Rosales-Conrado N, León-González ME, Rodríguez-Bencomo JJ, Miranda R. The Potential of Plum Seed Residue: Unraveling the Effect of Processing on Phytochemical Composition and Bioactive Properties. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1236. [PMID: 38279238 PMCID: PMC11154296 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25021236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
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Bioactive compounds extracted from plum seeds were identified and quantified, aiming to establish how the brandy manufacturing process affects the properties and possible cascade valorization of seed residues. Extraction with n-hexane using Soxhlet has provided oils rich in unsaturated fatty acids (92.24-92.51%), mainly oleic acid (72-75.56%), which is characterized by its heart-healthy properties. The fat extracts also contain tocopherols with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. All the ethanol-water extracts of the defatted seeds contain neochlorogenic acid (90-368 µg·g-1), chlorogenic acid (36.1-117 µg·g-1), and protocatechuate (31.8-100 µg·g-1) that have an impact on bioactive properties such as antimicrobial and antioxidant. Anti-amyloidogenic activity (25 mg·mL-1) was observed in the after both fermentation and distillation extract, which may be related to high levels of caffeic acid (64 ± 10 µg·g-1). The principal component analysis showed that all plum seed oils could have potential applications in the food industry as edible oils or in the cosmetic industry as an active ingredient in anti-aging and anti-stain cosmetics, among others. Furthermore, defatted seeds, after both fermentation and distillation, showed the greatest applicability in the food and nutraceutical industry as a food supplement or as an additive in the design of active packaging.
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- Sandra Rodríguez-Blázquez
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (S.R.-B.); (L.P.-C.); (E.G.-M.); (D.V.-Z.); (N.R.-C.); (J.J.R.-B.)
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (S.R.-B.); (L.P.-C.); (E.G.-M.); (D.V.-Z.); (N.R.-C.); (J.J.R.-B.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (S.R.-B.); (L.P.-C.); (E.G.-M.); (D.V.-Z.); (N.R.-C.); (J.J.R.-B.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (S.R.-B.); (L.P.-C.); (E.G.-M.); (D.V.-Z.); (N.R.-C.); (J.J.R.-B.)
- Centre for Metabolomics and Bioanalysis (CEMBIO), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Pharmacy Faculty, San Pablo-CEU University, Boadilla del Monte, 28660 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (S.R.-B.); (L.P.-C.); (E.G.-M.); (D.V.-Z.); (N.R.-C.); (J.J.R.-B.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (S.R.-B.); (L.P.-C.); (E.G.-M.); (D.V.-Z.); (N.R.-C.); (J.J.R.-B.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (S.R.-B.); (L.P.-C.); (E.G.-M.); (D.V.-Z.); (N.R.-C.); (J.J.R.-B.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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Saleh AS, El-Newary SA, Mohamed WA, Elgamal AM, Farah MA. Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo subsp. ovifera) decoction promotes Trichinella spiralis expulsion during intestinal phase via "Weep and Sweep" mechanism. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1548. [PMID: 38233460 PMCID: PMC10794180 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51616-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Trichinosis is a zoonotic disease of communal health concern as it instigated human outbreaks in several countries. Besides, the development of resistance, traditional therapy has numerous antagonistic effects. Thereby, finding efficient natural alternatives is required. In comparison to albendazole, this study evaluated the impact of pumpkin decoction on Trichinella spiralis in experimentally infected mice. The anthelmintic action of pumpkin decoction (500 mg/kg) was determined using T. spiralis infected mice in enteric phase for 5 days. Pumpkin decoction anthelmintic activity fortified by mixing with honey (1:1). Pumpkin decoction and Pumpkin decoction-honey mixture were evaluated by comprising with reference drug, albendazole (50 mg/kg). The T. spiralis adult count was significantly lower in all treated groups, with the pumpkin decoction-honey mixture showing the largest reduction (83.2%) when compared to the infected group (P ≤ 0.001). The intestinal histological changes and the level of COX-2 expression in the intestinal tissue were both significantly reduced in the same group. The pumpkin decoction improved the immune response, as evidenced by a significant decrease in nitric oxide (NO) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) and a significant increase in the expression of the transforming growth factor (TGF-1β) and interleukin-17 (IL-17). The pumpkin decoction's anthelmintic action was facilitated by the TGF-1β and IL-17-driven Weep and Sweep mechanism. Both administration of pumpkin decoction beside honey showed the best treatment group that resulted in high infection reduction besides amelioration of biochemical markers and restoration of histological to normal state. In conclusion, pumpkin decoction is highly effective against T. spiralis which could be a promising alternative herbal drug and the pumpkin decoction effect was higher in the case of combination with honey.
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- Aml S Saleh
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science and Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Department, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (Former EL Tahrir St.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science and Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry of Microbial and Natural Products, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science and Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Unno K, Taguchi K, Hase T, Meguro S, Nakamura Y. DNA Mutagenicity of Hydroxyhydroquinone in Roasted Coffee Products and Its Suppression by Chlorogenic Acid, a Coffee Polyphenol, in Oxidative-Damage-Sensitive SAMP8 Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:720. [PMID: 38255794 PMCID: PMC10815437 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25020720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Hydroxyhydroquinone (HHQ) is an oxidative component produced by roasting coffee beans and has been reported to generate relatively large amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS). In this study, we used senescence-accelerated mouse prone 8 (SAMP8) mice to determine whether HHQ consumption increases oxidative-stress-induced injury, because in SAMP8 mice, the activity of 8-oxoguanine DNA glycosylase 1, which repairs oxidative modifications in DNA, is decreased. The results showed that two out of twelve (16.7%) HHQ-treated mice presented polyuria and glucosuria around 2 months after the start of treatment, indicating that HHQ may act as a mutagen against SAMP8 mice, which is sensitive to oxidative damage. No abnormalities were observed in the chlorogenic acid (coffee polyphenol, CPP)-treated group. The concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the serum of SAMP8 mice was significantly higher than that in SAMR1 (senescence-resistant) control mice, and the concentration was further increased in the HHQ-treated group. CPP, when coexisting with HHQ at the rate contained in roasted coffee, decreased the amount of hydrogen peroxide in the serum of SAMP8 mice. Although CPP can act both oxidatively and antioxidatively as a polyphenol, CPP acts more antioxidatively when coexisting with HHQ. Thus, the oxidative effect of HHQ was shown to be counteracted by CPP.
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- Keiko Unno
- Tea Science Center, University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan; (K.T.); (Y.N.)
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- Tea Science Center, University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan; (K.T.); (Y.N.)
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- Research and Development, Kao Corporation, 2-1-3 Bunka, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 131-8501, Japan;
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- Biological Science Research, Kao Corporation, Akabane, Ichikai-machi, Haga-gun 321-3497, Japan;
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- Tea Science Center, University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan; (K.T.); (Y.N.)
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T FX, R S, A K FR, S B, R K, M A, S V, S P, S A, K S, M T. Phytochemical composition, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant and anti-diabetic effects of Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav. leaves: in vitro and in silico assessments. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024:1-27. [PMID: 38180058 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2300124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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The aim of this study was to screen the chemical components of Solanum elaeagnifolium leaves and assess their therapeutic attributes with regard to their antioxidant, antibacterial, and antidiabetic activities. The antidiabetic effects were explored to determine the α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory potential of the leaf extract. To identify the active antidiabetic drugs from the extracts, the GC-MS-screened molecules were docked with diabetes-related proteins using the glide module in the Schrodinger Tool. In addition, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were performed for 100 ns to evaluate the binding stability of the docked complex using the Desmond module. The ethyl acetate had a significant total phenolic content (TPC), with a value of 79.04 ± 0.98 mg/g GAE. The ethanol extract was tested for its minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for its bacteriostatic properties. It suppressed the growth of B. subtilis, E. coli, P. vulgaris, R. equi and S. epidermis at a dosage of 118.75 µg/mL. Moreover, the IC50 values of the ethanol extract were determined to be 17.78 ± 2.38 in the α-amylase and and 27.90 ± 5.02 µg/mL in α-glucosidase. The in-silico investigation revealed that cyclolaudenol achieved docking scores of -7.94 kcal/mol for α-amylase. Likewise, the α-tocopherol achieved the docking scores of -7.41 kcal/mol for glycogen phosphorylase B and -7.21 kcal/mol for phosphorylase kinase. In the MD simulations, the cyclolaudenol and α-tocopherol complexes exhibited consistently stable affinities with diabetic proteins throughout the trajectory. Based on these findings, we conclude that this plant could be a good source for the development of novel antioxidant, antibacterial, and antidiabetic agents.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Francis Xavier T
- Ethnopharmacological Research Unit, PG and Research Department of Botany, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Ethnopharmacological Research Unit, PG and Research Department of Botany, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- PG and Research Department of Botany, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Ethnopharmacological Research Unit, PG and Research Department of Botany, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biology, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley, W University Dr, Edinburg, TX, USA
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- PG and Research Department of Botany, A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Bharathidasan University, Poondi, Tamil Nadu, India
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- PG and Research Department of Botany, A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Bharathidasan University, Poondi, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Division of Phytochemistry and Drug Design, Department of Biosciences, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Cochin, Kerala, India
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- Division of Phytochemistry and Drug Design, Department of Biosciences, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Cochin, Kerala, India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea
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Kim S, Chung SH, Kim RJY, Park YS. Investigating the role of chlorogenic acids and coffee type in coffee-induced teeth discoloration. Acta Odontol Scand 2024; 82:1-8. [PMID: 37565724 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2023.2245880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, with millions of people consuming it every day. The effect of coffee on teeth discoloration has long been a concern for both coffee drinkers and dental professionals. To address this concern, this study aimed to investigate the role of chlorogenic acids (CGAs) and the type of coffee in coffee-induced teeth discoloration. MATERIALS AND METHODS High-performance liquid chromatography with a photodiode array detector was used to determine the CGA contents of instant coffee produced by five manufacturers (Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, Kanu, Ediya, Coffee Bean). A total of 180 bovine tooth specimens were immersed in the coffee samples for varying durations (3, 9, 24, 48, and 72 h), and the discoloration levels were measured using a spectrophotometer. A linear mixed-effects model analysis was used to determine the significance of L*, a*, and b* values in relation to the duration of coffee immersion and coffee type. RESULTS Both immersion time and coffee type had significant effects on tooth discoloration (p < 0.001), with some types of coffee being more strongly associated with tooth discoloration than others. The amount of CGAs present in coffee was found to be positively correlated with the degree of discoloration (p = 0.030). CONCLUSIONS Prolonged exposure to coffee can exacerbate teeth staining, and different types of coffee can cause varying degrees of discoloration. Furthermore, coffee with higher levels of CGAs may lead to greater tooth discoloration.
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- Soyeon Kim
- Department of Oral Anatomy and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Biomaterials Science and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Science and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Anatomy and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Center for Future Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Ramatsetse KE, Ramashia ES, Mashau ME. A review on health benefits, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Bambara groundnut ( Vigna subterranean). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2022.2153864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Kgaogelo Edwin Ramatsetse
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa
- School of Bioengineering and Food Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Solan, HP, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa
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Bashir KMI, Kim JW, Park HR, Lee JK, Choi BR, Choi JS, Ku SK. Validating the Health Benefits of Coffee Berry Pulp Extracts in Mice with High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity and Diabetes. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 13:10. [PMID: 38275632 PMCID: PMC10812732 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13010010] [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: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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The effects of coffee (Coffea arabica L.) berry pulp extracts (CBP extracts) on the improvement of diabetes, obesity, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) were evaluated using various in vitro antioxidant activity assays and through a high-fat diet-induced mild diabetic obese mouse model. After an 84-day oral administration of CBP extracts (400-100 mg/kg), bioactivities were evaluated. The in vitro analysis showed the highest DPPH● scavenging activity of 73.10 ± 4.27%, ABTS● scavenging activity of 41.18 ± 1.14%, and SOD activity of 56.24 ± 2.81%, at a CBP extract concentration of 1000 µg/mL. The in vivo analysis of the CBP extracts showed favorable and dose-dependent anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, NAFLD, nephropathy, and hyperlipidemia refinement effects through hepatic glucose enzyme activity, 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) up-regulation, antioxidant activity, lipid metabolism-related gene expression, and pancreatic lipid digestion enzyme modulatory activities. This study shows that an appropriate oral dosage of CBP extracts could function as a potent herbal formulation for a refinement agent or medicinal food ingredient to control type 2 diabetes and related complications.
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- Khawaja Muhammad Imran Bashir
- Department of Seafood Science and Technology, The Institute of Marine Industry, Gyeongsang National University, Tongyeong 53064, Republic of Korea;
- German Engineering Research and Development Center for Life Science Technologies in Medicine and Environment, Busan 46742, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Companion Animal Health, Daegu Haany University, Gyeongsan 38610, Republic of Korea
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- Nutracore Co., Ltd., Suwon 16514, Republic of Korea
- Department of Anatomy and Histology, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Gyeongsan 38610, Republic of Korea
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- CNS Pharm Korea Co., Ltd., Seoul 04043, Republic of Korea
- Department of Food Regulatory Science, College of Science and Technology, Korea University Sejong Campus, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Seafood Science and Technology, The Institute of Marine Industry, Gyeongsang National University, Tongyeong 53064, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Gyeongsan 38610, Republic of Korea
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Kolovou M, Panagiotou D, Süße L, Loiseleur O, Williams S, Karpouzas DG, Papadopoulou ES. Assessing the activity of different plant-derived molecules and potential biological nitrification inhibitors on a range of soil ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing strains. Appl Environ Microbiol 2023; 89:e0138023. [PMID: 37916825 PMCID: PMC10686072 DOI: 10.1128/aem.01380-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE Synthetic nitrification inhibitors are routinely used with nitrogen fertilizers to reduce nitrogen losses from agroecosystems, despite having drawbacks like poor efficiency, cost, and entry into the food chain. Plant-derived BNIs constitute a more environmentally conducive alternative. Knowledge on the activity of BNIs to soil nitrifiers is largely based on bioassays with a single Nitrosomonas europaea strain which does not constitute a dominant member of the community of ammonia-oxidizing microorganisms (AOM) in soil. We determined the activity of several plant-derived molecules reported as having activity, including the recently discovered maize-isolated BNI, zeanone, and its natural analog, 2-methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, on a range of ecologically relevant AOM and one nitrite-oxidizing bacterial culture, expanding our knowledge on the intrinsic inhibition potential of BNIs toward AOM and highlighting the necessity for a deeper understanding of the effect of BNIs on the overall soil microbiome integrity before their further use in agricultural settings.
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- Maria Kolovou
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Laboratory of Plant and Environmental Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Syngenta Crop Protection AG, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Laboratory of Plant and Environmental Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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La Rosa G, Sozio C, Pipicelli L, Raia M, Palmiero A, Santillo M, Damiano S. Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Pro-Differentiative Effects of Chlorogenic Acid on M03-13 Human Oligodendrocyte-like Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16731. [PMID: 38069054 PMCID: PMC10706857 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Chlorogenic acid (CGA), a polyphenol found mainly in coffee and tea, exerts antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic effects at the gastrointestinal level. However, although CGA is known to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB), its effects on the CNS are still unknown. Oligodendrocytes (OLs), the myelin-forming cells in the CNS, are the main target in demyelinating neuroinflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). We evaluated the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic roles of CGA in M03-13, an immortalized human OL cell line. We found that CGA reduces intracellular superoxide ions, mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) and NADPH oxidases (NOXs) /dual oxidase 2 (DUOX2) protein levels. The stimulation of M03-13 cells with TNFα activates the nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cell (NF-kB) pathway, leading to an increase in superoxide ion, NOXs/DUOX2 and phosphorylated extracellular regulated protein kinase (pERK) levels. In addition, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) stimulation induces caspase 8 activation and the cleavage of poly-ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP). All these TNFα-induced effects are reversed by CGA. Furthermore, CGA induces a blockade of proliferation, driving cells to differentiation, resulting in increased mRNA levels of myelin basic protein (MBP) and proteolipid protein (PLP), which are major markers of mature OLs. Overall, these data suggest that dietary supplementation with this polyphenol could play an important beneficial role in autoimmune neuroinflammatory diseases such as MS.
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- Giuliana La Rosa
- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Università di Napoli “Federico II”, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (G.L.R.); (C.S.); (L.P.); (A.P.); (S.D.)
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Università di Napoli “Federico II”, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (G.L.R.); (C.S.); (L.P.); (A.P.); (S.D.)
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Università di Napoli “Federico II”, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (G.L.R.); (C.S.); (L.P.); (A.P.); (S.D.)
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Molecolare e Biotecnologie Mediche, Università di Napoli “Federico II”, 80131 Napoli, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Università di Napoli “Federico II”, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (G.L.R.); (C.S.); (L.P.); (A.P.); (S.D.)
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Università di Napoli “Federico II”, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (G.L.R.); (C.S.); (L.P.); (A.P.); (S.D.)
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Università di Napoli “Federico II”, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (G.L.R.); (C.S.); (L.P.); (A.P.); (S.D.)
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Rodríguez-Blázquez S, Fernández-Ávila L, Gómez-Mejía E, Rosales-Conrado N, León-González ME, Miranda R. Valorization of Defatted Cherry Seed Residues from Liquor Processing by Matrix Solid-Phase Dispersion Extraction: A Sustainable Strategy for Production of Phenolic-Rich Extracts with Antioxidant Potential. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:2041. [PMID: 38136161 PMCID: PMC10741144 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12122041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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The integrated valorization of food chain waste is one of the most promising alternatives in the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy. Thus, an efficient solid-phase matrix dispersion extraction method, using experimental factorial design and response surface methodology, has been developed and optimized for the recovery of polyphenols from defatted cherry seeds obtained after cherry liquor manufacture and subsequent fatty acid extraction, evaluating the effect of each processing step on the composition and phenolic content of sweet cherry residues. The phenolic extracts before fermentation showed the highest content of total polyphenols (TPC) and flavonoids (TFC) (3 ± 1 mg QE·g-1 and 1.37 ± 0.08 mg GAE·g-1, respectively), while the highest antioxidant capacity was obtained in the defatted seed extracts after both fermentation and distillation. In addition, high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to a quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer (HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS) was used to determine the phenolic profile. Dihydroxybenzoic acid, neochlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, and quercetin were the main phenolics found, showing differences in concentration between the stages of liquor production. The results underline the prospective of cherry by-products for obtaining phenol-rich bioactive extracts for possible use in different industrial sectors, offering a feasible solution for the cascade valorization of cherry agri-food waste.
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- Sandra Rodríguez-Blázquez
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (S.R.-B.); (L.F.-Á.); (E.G.-M.); (M.E.L.-G.)
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (S.R.-B.); (L.F.-Á.); (E.G.-M.); (M.E.L.-G.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (S.R.-B.); (L.F.-Á.); (E.G.-M.); (M.E.L.-G.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (S.R.-B.); (L.F.-Á.); (E.G.-M.); (M.E.L.-G.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (S.R.-B.); (L.F.-Á.); (E.G.-M.); (M.E.L.-G.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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Uner B, Macit Celebi MS. Anti-obesity effects of chlorogenic acid and caffeine- lipid nanoparticles through PPAR-γ/C/EBP-ɑ pathways. Int J Obes (Lond) 2023; 47:1108-1119. [PMID: 37596386 DOI: 10.1038/s41366-023-01365-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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Obesity is considered one of the most crucial health problems of the century. Therefore, reducing obesity is critically important. Caffeine (CF) and chlorogenic acid (CLA), which are substantial components in green bean coffee which maximize thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue. In our study, we have prepared CF, CLA, and CF + CLA loaded-solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) since the SLNs are cost-effective, tissue-localized, and highly stable. The central composite design model was preferred to select the optimized formulation. UHPLC was used for quantification related to the CF and CLA amounts. The high-pressure homogenization (HPH) method was used while SLN formulations were prepared in the presence of poloxamer® 407 (surfactant) and Compritol® 888 ATO (solid lipid). The nanoparticles were characterized, followed by the utilization of 3T3-F442A cell lines for the evaluation of the adipogenesis activity of the formulations. Then, rt-PCR and ELISA studies of adipogenic markers were conducted. After optimal formulations were selected with an average of 110.2 ± 0.1 nm, CF (1 mM) + CLA (0.5 mM)-loaded SLN formulation has been proven significantly effective by using PPAR-γ/C/EBP-a pathways. In a nutshell, our study has shown that CF + CLA loaded-SLN has been affected 45.8% times more than regular extracted coffee (p < 0.05) on the adipocyte cells.
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- Burcu Uner
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences, University of Health Science and Pharmacy in St Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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Li X, Yang L, Hao M, Song T, He Y, Yang M, Zhang J. Chlorogenic acid as an indispensible partner of caffeic acid in coffee via selective regulation of prooxidative actions of caffeic acid. Food Res Int 2023; 173:113482. [PMID: 37803805 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Chlorogenic acid (CGA) and caffeic acid (CA) are two major phenolic acids in coffee. Though the International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified CA as a Group2B carcinogen, coffee consumption seems generally safe within the usual levels of intake and is more likely to benefit health than to harm it. We thus speculated that CGA may effectively suppress the carcinogenic potential of CA. In a molar ratio achievable in vivo, this study shows that CGA can inhibit (i) copper reduction caused by CA, (ii) CA oxidation caused by copper, (iii) the formation of hydroxyl radicals by CA and copper, and (iv) DNA damage induced by CA, quercetin or (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate in the presence of copper. CA tends to undergo autoxidation to produce hydrogen peroxide and quinone, which further reacts with proteins to form quinoproteins. This autoxidation at a tolerable level normally induces beneficial adaptive responses. This study shows that CGA is less efficient than CA in producing hydrogen peroxide and quinoprotein; however, together they synergistically produce hydrogen peroxide and quinoprotein in vitro at a molar ratio achievable in vivo. In conclusion, CGA can selectively regulate the prooxidant activities of CA depending on whether copper is involved or not. CGA could be viewed as an indispensable partner of CA in coffee, given its dual role in suppressing the carcinogenic potential of CA and boosting CA autoxidation which is beneficial for disease prevention.
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- Xiuli Li
- The State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, School of Tea & Food Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, School of Tea & Food Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, School of Tea & Food Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, School of Tea & Food Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, School of Tea & Food Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, School of Tea & Food Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, School of Tea & Food Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China.
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Olugbogi EA, Arobadade OA, Bodun DS, Omoseeye SD, Omirin ES, Fapohunda O, Ekun OE, Metibemu DS, Shodehinde SA, Saliu JA, Omotuyi OI. Identification of apposite antagonist for androgen receptor in prostate cancer: an in silico study of fenugreek compounds. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023:1-17. [PMID: 37897191 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2273988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Benign Prostate Cancer (BPC), a prevalent condition predominantly affecting elderly males, manifests with voiding difficulties and urinary retention. A library of compounds from Trigonella foenum-graecum, commonly known as fenugreek was used in this study. We aimed to explore its potential anti-cancer effects by computationally assessing its inhibitory activity on the androgen receptor (AR). For in-silico drug assessment, we employed Maestro 12.8, part of the Schrödinger Suite, to identify the most promising candidates acting as androgen receptor antagonists in the treatment of BPC. Subsequently, 59 fenugreek compounds were retrieved from the PubChem database and subjected to molecular docking against the active site of the target protein, 1E3G. 100-nanosecond molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were performed to assess the stability and compactness of the AR-ligand complexes. Notably, the AR-kaempferol complex exhibited the least fluctuation within the AR active site throughout the simulation trajectory, followed by chlorogenic acid and the reference ligand, hydroxyflutamide. The MM/GBSA values revealed the compounds' maximum free binding energy (-103.3 ± 6, -87.4 ± 23, -68.5 ΔGbind) for chlorogenic acid, kaempferol, and hydroxyflutamide, respectively. These findings suggest their potential as promising leads for drug development. Further lead optimization and comprehensive studies on the top-ranked ligands identified in this investigation are warranted to advance their potential as therapeutic agents for BPC treatment.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Ezekiel A Olugbogi
- Molecular Biology and Simulation Center, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
- Department of Biochemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Molecular Biology and Simulation Center, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
- Department of Biochemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Molecular Biology and Simulation Center, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
- Department of Anatomy, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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- Molecular Biology and Simulation Center, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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- Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Molecular Biology and Simulation Center, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
- College of Pharmacy Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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Chen S, Xiao Y, Tang W, Jiang F, Zhu J, Zhou Y, Ye L. Evaluation of Physicochemical Characteristics and Sensory Properties of Cold Brew Coffees Prepared Using Ultrahigh Pressure under Different Extraction Conditions. Foods 2023; 12:3857. [PMID: 37893750 PMCID: PMC10606293 DOI: 10.3390/foods12203857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Although cold brew coffee is becoming increasingly popular among consumers, the long coffee extraction time is not conducive to the further development of the market. This study explored the feasibility of ultrahigh pressure (UHP) to shorten the time required for preparing cold brew coffee. The effects of pressure and holding time on the physicochemical characteristics and sensory evaluation of UHP-assisted cold brew coffee were also determined. The extraction yield; total dissolved solid, total phenol, and melanoid content; antioxidant capacity; and trigonelline and chlorogenic acid contents of UHP-assisted cold brew coffee increased as the pressure increased. The extraction yield and the total dissolved solid, total phenol, total sugar, and chlorogenic acid and trigonelline contents were higher when the holding time was longer. The HS-SPME-GC/MS analysis demonstrated that the furan, aldehyde, and pyrazine contents in coffee increased as the pressure and holding time increased. The pressure did not significantly impact the concentrations of volatile components of esters and ketones in coffee samples. However, the increase in holding time significantly increased the ester and ketone contents. The sensory evaluation results revealed that as pressure rose, the intensities of nutty, fruity, floral, caramel, and sourness flavors increased, whereas bitterness and sweetness decreased. Longer holding time increased nutty, caramel, sour, bitter, sweet, and aftertaste flavors. Principal component analysis (PCA) results indicated that holding time is a more crucial factor affecting the physiochemical indices and flavor characteristics of coffee. UHP can shorten the preparation time of cold brew coffee. Pressure and holding time significantly affected the physiochemical indices and volatile components of UHP-assisted cold brew coffee. UHP-assisted cold brew coffee had lower bitterness, higher sweetness, and a softer taste than conventional cold brew coffee.
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- Shiyu Chen
- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China (Y.Z.)
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- School of Food and Tourism, Shanghai Urban Construction Vocational College, Shanghai 201415, China
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China (Y.Z.)
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- Coffee Professional Committee, Shanghai Technician Association, Shanghai 200050, China
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- Shanghai Acme Academic School, Shanghai 200062, China
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China (Y.Z.)
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China (Y.Z.)
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Macedo GA, Barbosa PDPM, Dias FFG, Crawford LM, Wang SC, Bell JMLNDM. Optimizing the Integration of Microwave Processing and Enzymatic Extraction to Produce Polyphenol-Rich Extracts from Olive Pomace. Foods 2023; 12:3754. [PMID: 37893645 PMCID: PMC10606511 DOI: 10.3390/foods12203754] [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: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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The integration of green technologies such as microwave- and enzyme-assisted extraction (MEAE) has been shown to improve the extraction efficiency of bioactive compounds while reducing processing time and costs. MEAE using tannase alone (MEAE-Tan), or in combination with cellulase and pectinase (MEAE-Tan-Cel-Pec), was optimized to produce enriched phenolic and antioxidant extracts from olive pomace. The individual and integrated impact of enzyme concentration, temperature, and pomace/water ratio were determined using a central composite rotatable design. Optimal extraction conditions for MEAE-Tan (60 °C, 15 min, 2.34% of enzyme (w/w), and 1:15 pomace/water ratio) and MEAE-Tan-Cel-Pec (46 °C, 15 min, 2% of enzymes (w/w), in the proportion of 1:1:1, and 1:20 pomace/water ratio) resulted in extracts containing 7110.6 and 2938.25 mg GAE/kg, respectively. The antioxidant activity of the extracts was correlated with phenolic acid release, which was enzyme-dependent, as determined with HPLC-DAD analysis. Enzyme selection had a significant impact on the phenolic profile of extracts, with tannase releasing high concentrations of chlorogenic acid and the combined use of enzymes releasing high concentrations of hydroxytyrosol and chlorogenic and ferulic acids. The novelty of this study relies on the integration and optimization of two green technologies (microwave- and enzyme-assisted extraction) to improve the extraction efficiency of bioactive phenolics from olive pomace while reducing processing time and costs. While these techniques have been evaluated isolated, the benefits of using both processing strategies simultaneously remain largely unexplored. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of the integration and processing optimization of two environmentally friendly technologies as a promising alternative to treat agro-industrial byproducts.
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- Gabriela A. Macedo
- Bioprocesses Laboratory, DEPAN/FEA (School of Food Engineering), Unicamp (University of Campinas), R. Monteiro Lobato, 80, Campinas 13083970, Brazil (P.d.P.M.B.)
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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- Bioprocesses Laboratory, DEPAN/FEA (School of Food Engineering), Unicamp (University of Campinas), R. Monteiro Lobato, 80, Campinas 13083970, Brazil (P.d.P.M.B.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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Wang J, Rani N, Jakhar S, Redhu R, Kumar S, Kumar S, Kumar S, Devi B, Simal-Gandara J, Shen B, Singla RK. Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. - anticancer properties and phytochemicals: current trends and future perspectives. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1236123. [PMID: 37860248 PMCID: PMC10582960 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1236123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Cancer is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, and conventional cancer therapies such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy often result in undesirable and adverse effects. Natural products have emerged as a promising alternative for cancer treatment, with comparatively fewer side effects reported. Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill., a member of the Cactaceae family, contains a diverse array of phytochemicals, including flavonoids, polyphenols, betalains, and tannins, which have been shown to exhibit potent anticancer properties. Various parts of the Opuntia plant, including the fruits, stems/cladodes, and roots, have demonstrated cytotoxic effects against malignant cell lines in numerous studies. This review comprehensively summarizes the anticancer attributes of the phytochemicals found in Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill., highlighting their potential as natural cancer prevention and treatment agents. Bibliometric metric analysis of PubMed and Scopus-retrieved data using VOSviewer as well as QDA analysis provide further insights and niche to be explored. Most anticancer studies on Opuntia ficus-indica and its purified metabolites are related to colorectal/colon cancer, followed by melanoma and breast cancer. Very little attention has been paid to leukemia, thyroid, endometrial, liver, and prostate cancer, and it could be considered an opportunity for researchers to explore O. ficus-indica and its metabolites against these cancers. The most notable mechanisms expressed and validated in those studies are apoptosis, cell cycle arrest (G0/G1 and G2/M), Bcl-2 modulation, antiproliferative, oxidative stress-mediated mechanisms, and cytochrome c. We have also observed that cladodes and fruits of O. ficus-indica have been more studied than other plant parts, which again opens the opportunity for the researchers to explore. Further, cell line-based studies dominated, and very few studies were related to animal-based experiments. The Zebrafish model is another platform to explore. However, it seems like more in-depth studies are required to ascertain clinical utility of this biosustainable resource O. ficus-indica.
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- Jiao Wang
- Joint Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence for Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine and Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Shri Baba Mastnath Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, Baba Mastnath University, Asthal Bohar Rohtak, Haryana, India
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani, Haryana, India
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- Geeta Institute of Pharmacy, Geeta University, Panipat, Haryana, India
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- Geeta Institute of Pharmacy, Geeta University, Panipat, Haryana, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani, Haryana, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani, Haryana, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani, Haryana, India
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- Shri Baba Mastnath Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, Baba Mastnath University, Asthal Bohar Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical Chemistry and Food Science Department, Faculty of Science, Ourense, Spain
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- Joint Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence for Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine and Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence for Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine and Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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Obafemi BA, Adedara IA, Rocha JBT. Neurotoxicity of ochratoxin A: Molecular mechanisms and neurotherapeutic strategies. Toxicology 2023; 497-498:153630. [PMID: 37709162 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2023.153630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Data from epidemiological and experimental studies have evidenced that some chemical contaminants in food elicit their harmful effects by targeting the central nervous system. Ochratoxin A is a foodborne mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium species. Research on neurotoxicity associated with ochratoxin A exposure has increased greatly in recent years. The present review accrued substantial evidence on the neurotoxicity associated with ochratoxin A exposure as well as discussed notable susceptible targets of noxious ochratoxin A at molecular, cellular and genetic levels. Specifically, the neurotoxic mechanisms associated with ochratoxin A exposure were unequivocally unraveled in vitro using human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells, mouse hippocampal HT22 cells, human astrocyte (NHA-SV40LT) cells and microglia cells as well as in vivo using mammalian and non-mammalian models. Data from human biomonitoring studies on plasma ochratoxin A levels in patients with neurodegenerative diseases with some age- and sex-related responses were also highlighted. Moreover, the neurotherapeutic mechanisms of some naturally occurring bioactive compounds against ochratoxin A neurotoxicity are reviewed. Collectively, accumulated data from literature demonstrate that ochratoxin A is a neurotoxin with potential pathological involvement in neurological disorders. Cutting edge original translational research on the development of neurotherapeutics for neurotoxicity associated with foodborne toxicants including ochratoxin A is indispensable.
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- Blessing A Obafemi
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, RS, Brazil; Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Center of Rural Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Camobi, 97105- 900 Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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Sharma A, Singh AK. Molecular mechanism of caloric restriction mimetics-mediated neuroprotection of age-related neurodegenerative diseases: an emerging therapeutic approach. Biogerontology 2023; 24:679-708. [PMID: 37428308 DOI: 10.1007/s10522-023-10045-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Aging-induced neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are significantly increasing health problem worldwide. It has been well documented that oxidative stress is one of the potential causes of aging and age-related NDs. There are no drugs for the treatment of NDs, therefore there is an immediate necessity for the development of strategies/treatments either to prevent or cure age-related NDs. Caloric restriction (CR) and intermittent fasting have been considered as effective strategies in increasing the healthspan and lifespan, but it is difficult to adhere to these routines strictly, which has led to the development of calorie restriction mimetics (CRMs). CRMs are natural compounds that provide similar molecular and biochemical effects of CR, and activate autophagy process. CRMs have been reported to regulate redox signaling by enhancing the antioxidant defense systems through activation of the Nrf2 pathway, and inhibiting ROS generation through attenuation of mitochondrial dysfunction. Moreover, CRMs also regulate redox-sensitive signaling pathways such as the PI3K/Akt and MAPK pathways to promote neuronal cell survival. Here, we discuss the neuroprotective effects of various CRMs at molecular and cellular levels during aging of the brain. The CRMs are envisaged to become a cornerstone of the pharmaceutical arsenal against aging and age-related pathologies.
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- Apoorv Sharma
- Amity Institute of Neuropsychology and Neurosciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, 201313, India
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- Amity Institute of Neuropsychology and Neurosciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, 201313, India.
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Liao WZ, Zhou ZY, Lin ZK, Xie SJ, Zheng YF, Wang JT, Zheng JH, Chen HK, Chen WS, Guo XG. Coffee consumption and periodontitis: a Mendelian Randomization study. GENES & NUTRITION 2023; 18:13. [PMID: 37689663 PMCID: PMC10492363 DOI: 10.1186/s12263-023-00732-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, coffee consumption has been growing in the United States over the past 20 years. Periodontitis is defined by the pathologic loss of the periodontal ligament and destruction of the connective tissue attachment and alveolar bone loss and is related to different systemic diseases and conditions. However, the causality has remained unclarified, thus we regarded discovering the causal relationship between coffee consumption and the liability to periodontitis as the objective of the study. METHODS Coffee consumption was subdivided into binary coffee consumption and continuous coffee consumption to refine the study design. Genetic instruments were stretched from the MRC-IEU's (MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit) output from the GWAS pipeline using phesant-derived variables based on the UK Biobank, the Gene-Lifestyle Interactions in Dental Endpoints (GLIDE) project, and the joint meta-analysis of a recent GWAS. The IVW (Inverse Variance Weighted) was regarded as the primary method to estimate the causality, a scatter plot revealed the intuitive result, and tests for stability were also carried out. RESULTS An effect of continuous coffee consumption on the risk of periodontitis was found, with per SD of coffee consumed increases, the risk of periodontitis rises by 1.04% (Odds Ratio of IVW is 1.0104), while the effect of binary coffee consumption on periodontitis did not meet the requirement of indicating a strong causal association, neither were the reverse causality analyses. CONCLUSIONS The study indicated the causality of continuous coffee consumption to the risk of periodontitis with a relatively small scale of effect estimate and no strong evidence for an effect of binary coffee-consuming behavior on periodontitis. There was also no intensive evidence suggesting reverse causality.
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- Wan-Zhe Liao
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, The Nanshan College of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, The Third Clinical School of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, The Nanshan College of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, The Third Clinical School of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, The Fourth Clinical School of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, The Nanshan College of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, The Third Clinical School of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, The Nanshan College of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, China.
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Clinical Rapid Diagnosis and Early Warning of Infectious Diseases, KingMed School of Laboratory Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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Higbee J, Brownmiller C, Solverson P, Howard L, Carbonero F. Polyphenolic profiles of a variety of wild berries from the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Curr Res Food Sci 2023; 7:100564. [PMID: 37664004 PMCID: PMC10474376 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2023.100564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Polyphenols have been extensively profiled and quantified in commercially grown berries, but similar information is sparsely available for wild berries. Because polyphenolic contents are inherently associated with berries health benefits, determining phenolic profiles is an important step for strategizing potential uses by the industry and for health and nutrition outcomes. Here, we profiled phenolic compounds in wild berries commonly encountered and harvested in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Huckleberries (Vaccinium membranaceum) of varying phenotypes were found to be comparable to related blueberries in terms of general phenolic classes composition. However, all huckleberries exhibited markedly high levels of cyanidins, and delphinidins or peonidins were also higher in specific phenotypes. Wild black elderberries (Sambucus nigra spp. Canadensis) were found to have remarkably high phenolic, especially anthocyanins, in line with reports from cultivated elderberries. Saskatoon serviceberries (Amelanchier alnifolia) were found to exhibit high polyphenol content, but with a less diverse profile dominated by quercetin. The most intriguing berry may be the Oregon grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) being the only one exhibiting more than one g of polyphenols per 100 g; as well as a remarkably even distribution of the different anthocyanin classes. All colored wild berries were found to have at minimum comparable total phenolic contents when compared to cultivated and other wild berries, suggesting they should exhibit comparable human health benefits such as antioxidant and metabolic syndrome preventative potential described for these other berries. Overall, our data represents a valuable resource to explore the potential to valorize wild berry species for their specific phenolic profiles and predicted nutritional and health properties. With repeated phenolic profiling to better understand the impact of the environment, the wild berries described here hold promises both as food ingredient applications as well as valuable complement for healthy dietary patterns.
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- Jerome Higbee
- Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Washington State University, Spokane, WA, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Washington State University, Spokane, WA, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Washington State University, Spokane, WA, USA
- School of Food Science, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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Liu C, Dong S, Wang X, Xu H, Liu C, Yang X, Wu S, Jiang X, Kan M, Xu C. Research progress of polyphenols in nanoformulations for antibacterial application. Mater Today Bio 2023; 21:100729. [PMID: 37529216 PMCID: PMC10387615 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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Infectious disease is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, especially in low-income countries. The extensive use of antibiotics has led to an increase in antibiotic resistance, which poses a critical threat to human health globally. Natural products such as polyphenolic compounds and their derivatives have been shown the positive therapeutic effects in antibacterial therapy. However, the inherent physicochemical properties of polyphenolic compounds and their derivatives limit their pharmaceutical effects, such as short half-lives, chemical instability, low bioavailability, and poor water solubility. Nanoformulations have shown promising advantages in improving antibacterial activity by controlling the release of drugs and enhancing the bioavailability of polyphenols. In this review, we listed the classification and antibacterial mechanisms of the polyphenolic compounds. More importantly, the nanoformulations for the delivery of polyphenols as the antibacterial agent were summarized, including different types of nanoparticles (NPs) such as polymer-based NPs, metal-based NPs, lipid-based NPs, and nanoscaffolds such as nanogels, nanofibers, and nanoemulsions. At the same time, we also presented the potential biological applications of the nano-system to enhance the antibacterial ability of polyphenols, aiming to provide a new therapeutic perspective for the antibiotic-free treatment of infectious diseases.
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- Chang Liu
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
- Department of Neurology and Neuroscience Center, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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Shanmugam S, Patel D, Rodriguez AL, Walchale A, Liu X, Bergeson SE, Mahimainathan L, Narasimhan M, Henderson GI. Ethanol inhibition of undifferentiated rat neural progenitor cell replication can be prevented by chlorogenic acid via the NFATc4/CSE signaling pathway. ALCOHOL, CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 47:1530-1543. [PMID: 37364904 DOI: 10.1111/acer.15141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prenatal ethanol exposure hinders oxidative stress-mediated neuroblast/neural progenitor cell proliferation by inhibiting G1-S transition, a process vital to neocortical development. We previously showed that ethanol elicits this redox imbalance by repressing cystathionine γ-lyase (CSE), the rate-limiting enzyme in the transsulfuration pathway in fetal brain and cultured cerebral cortical neurons. However, the mechanism by which ethanol impacts the CSE pathway in proliferating neuroblasts is not known. We conducted experiments to define the effects of ethanol on CSE regulation and the molecular signaling events that control this vital pathway. This enabled us to develop an intervention to prevent the ethanol-associated cytostasis. METHODS Spontaneously immortalized undifferentiated E18 rat neuroblasts from brain cerebral cortex were exposed to ethanol to mimic an acute consumption pattern in humans. We performed loss- and gain-of-function studies to evaluate whether NFATc4 is a transcriptional regulator of CSE. The neuroprotective effects of chlorogenic acid (CGA) against the effects of ethanol were assessed using ROS and GSH/GSSG assays as measures of oxidative stress, transcriptional activation of NFATc4, and expression of NFATc4 and CSE by qRT-PCR and immunoblotting. RESULTS Ethanol treatment of E18-neuroblast cells elicited oxidative stress and significantly reduced CSE expression with a concomitant decrease in NFATc4 transcriptional activation and expression. In parallel, inhibition of the calcineurin/NFAT pathway by FK506 exaggerated ethanol-induced CSE loss. In contrast, NFATc4 overexpression prevented loss of ethanol-induced CSE. CGA increased and activated NFATc4, amplified CSE expression, rescued ethanol-induced oxidative stress, and averted the cytostasis of neuroblasts by rescuing cyclin D1 expression. CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrate that ethanol can perturb CSE-dependent redox homeostasis by impairing the NFATc4 signaling pathway in neuroblasts. Notably, ethanol-associated impairments were rescued by genetic or pharmacological activation of NFATc4. Furthermore, we found a potential role for CGA in mitigating the ethanol-related neuroblast toxicity with a compelling connection to the NFATc4/CSE pathway.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, TTUHSC, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, TTUHSC, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, TTUHSC, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry, TTUHSC, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, TTUHSC, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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Pajuelo E, Flores-Duarte NJ, Navarro-Torre S, Rodríguez-Llorente ID, Mateos-Naranjo E, Redondo-Gómez S, Carrasco López JA. Culturomics and Circular Agronomy: Two Sides of the Same Coin for the Design of a Tailored Biofertilizer for the Semi-Halophyte Mesembryanthemum crystallinum. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:2545. [PMID: 37447105 DOI: 10.3390/plants12132545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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According to the EU, the global consumption of biomass, fossil fuels, metals, and minerals is expected to double by 2050, while waste will increase by 70%. In this context, the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) intends to integrate development and sustainability. In this regard, tailored biofertilizers based on plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) can improve plant yield with fewer inputs. In our project, an autochthonous halophyte of the Andalusian marshes, namely Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, was selected for its interest as a source of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. The aim of this work was to use a culturomics approach for the isolation of specific PGPB and endophytes able to promote plant growth and, eventually, modulate the metabolome of the plant. For this purpose, a specific culture medium based on M. crystallinum biomass, called Mesem Agar (MA), was elaborated. Bacteria of three compartments (rhizosphere soil, root endophytes, and shoot endophytes) were isolated on standard tryptone soy agar (TSA) and MA in order to obtain two independent collections. A higher number of bacteria were isolated on TSA than in MA (47 vs. 37). All the bacteria were identified, and although some of them were isolated in both media (Pseudomonas, Bacillus, Priestia, Rosellomorea, etc.), either medium allowed the isolation of specific members of the M. crystallinum microbiome such as Leclercia, Curtobacterium, Pantoea, Lysinibacillus, Mesobacillus, Glutamicibacter, etc. Plant growth-promoting properties and extracellular degrading activities of all the strains were determined, and distinct patterns were found in both media. The three best bacteria of each collection were selected in order to produce two different consortia, whose effects on seed germination, root colonization, plant growth and physiology, and metabolomics were analyzed. Additionally, the results of the plant metabolome revealed a differential accumulation of several primary and secondary metabolites with pharmaceutical properties. Overall, the results demonstrated the feasibility of using "low cost media" based on plant biomass to carry out a culturomics approach in order to isolate the most suitable bacteria for biofertilizers. In this way, a circular model is established in which bacteria help plants to grow, and, in turn, a medium based on plant wastes supports bacterial growth at low prices, which is the reason why this approach can be considered within the model of "circular agronomy".
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- Eloísa Pajuelo
- Departamento de Microbiología y Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Sevilla, c/Profesor García González, 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Sevilla, c/Profesor García González, 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Sevilla, c/Profesor García González, 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Sevilla, c/Profesor García González, 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología Vegetal y Ecología, Facultad de Biología, Universidad de Sevilla, c/Profesor García González, s/n., 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología Vegetal y Ecología, Facultad de Biología, Universidad de Sevilla, c/Profesor García González, s/n., 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Sevilla, c/Profesor García González, 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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Park JB, Peters R, Novotny JA. Impact of roasting on javamide-I/-II in Arabica and Robusta coffee beans. Food Chem 2023; 412:135586. [PMID: 36739725 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.135586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Javamide-I/-II are anti-inflammatory compounds found in coffee beans. However, potential effects of roasting on javamide-I/-II in coffee beans are currently unknown. Therefore, in this paper, the effects of roasting on javamide-I/-II were investigated in Arabica and Robusta beans. Coffee beans were roasted light, medium and dark, and the amounts of javamide-I/-II in the beans were quantified by a HPLC method. The data showed the different amounts of javamide-I/-II in the beans; not detected and ≤ 3.1 mg in Arabica beans, and 0.5-3.7 mg and 1.0-13.8 mg in Robusta beans, respectively. Furthermore, the data showed that roasting process significantly reduced the amounts of javamide-I/-II in both Arabica and Robusta beans (p < 0.05). These data were also confirmed by multivariate analyses. Additionally, these differences were validated in light, medium and dark roast coffee products in the market. Altogether, roasting can have a significant impact on javamide-I/-II amounts in coffee beans.
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- Jae B Park
- Diet, Genomics, and Immunology Laboratory, BHNRC, ARS, USDA, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA.
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- Diet, Genomics, and Immunology Laboratory, BHNRC, ARS, USDA, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA
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- Food Components and Health Laboratory, BHNRC, ARS, USDA, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA
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Park J, Lee C, Kim YT. Effects of Natural Product-Derived Compounds on Inflammatory Pain via Regulation of Microglial Activation. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:941. [PMID: 37513853 PMCID: PMC10386117 DOI: 10.3390/ph16070941] [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: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Inflammatory pain is a type of pain caused by tissue damage associated with inflammation and is characterized by hypersensitivity to pain and neuroinflammation in the spinal cord. Neuroinflammation is significantly increased by various neurotransmitters and cytokines that are expressed in activated primary afferent neurons, and it plays a pivotal role in the development of inflammatory pain. The activation of microglia and elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines are the hallmark features of neuroinflammation. During the development of neuroinflammation, various intracellular signaling pathways are activated or inhibited in microglia, leading to the regulation of inflammatory proteins and cytokines. Numerous attempts have been conducted to alleviate inflammatory pain by inhibiting microglial activation. Natural products and their compounds have gained attention as potential candidates for suppressing inflammatory pain due to verified safety through centuries of use. Many studies have also shown that natural product-derived compounds have the potential to suppress microglial activation and alleviate inflammatory pain. Herein, we review the literature on inflammatory mediators and intracellular signaling involved in microglial activation in inflammatory pain, as well as natural product-derived compounds that have been found to suppress microglial activation. This review suggests that natural product-derived compounds have the potential to alleviate inflammatory pain through the suppression of microglial activation.
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- Joon Park
- Division of Functional Food Research, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
- Department of Food Biotechnology, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA
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- Division of Functional Food Research, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Functional Food Research, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
- Department of Food Biotechnology, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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Stanciu G, Aonofriesei F, Lupsor S, Oancea E, Mititelu M. Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Activity, and Antibacterial Activity of Black Poplar Buds' Hydroalcoholic Macerates from Dobrogea Area. Molecules 2023; 28:4920. [PMID: 37446583 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28134920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Black poplar buds have high contents of many compounds with therapeutic potential, which are useful in cosmetics and the treatment of various dermatitis, respiratory diseases, etc. The aim of this study was to identify and exploit the local plant resources with biologically active properties from the Dobrogea area, Romania. For this purpose, materials were collected from the mentioned area, and macerates of black poplar were prepared in order to evaluate their qualities as antioxidant and antimicrobial agents. Three different black poplar buds' hydroalcoholic macerates were analyzed by the Folin-Ciocâlteau method to estimate the total content of phenolic compounds, by the HPLC-DAD method for identification and quantification of the main bioactive compounds and by the DPPH radical scavenging method to evaluate the antioxidant activity. All hydroalcoholic macerates showed high concentrations of phenolic compounds, the main individual compounds being gallic acid, chlorogenic acid, cinnamic acid, and methyl gallic acid. The antioxidant activity of the black poplar buds' hydroalcoholic macerates, evaluated by the DPPH radical scavenging test, showed high values, between 496 and 1200 mg GAE /100 g d.w. The Cd, Cu, Zn, Ni, and Pb concentrations released in dry poplar buds, determined by AAS, were below the detection limits. Hydroalcoholic macerates of black poplar were tested against two groups of gram-positive bacteria (Enterococcus and Staphylococcus) using an agar well diffusion assay. The in vitro inhibitory activities of the macerates were important and ranged from 8.2-9.4 mm inhibition zones (Staphylococcus) to 8.6 -10 mm inhibition zones (Enterococcus).
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- Gabriela Stanciu
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 4 Mamaia Blvd., Ovidius University of Constanta, 900527 Constanta, Romania
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences 1, Ovidius University of Constanta, University Street, 900527 Constanta, Romania
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 4 Mamaia Blvd., Ovidius University of Constanta, 900527 Constanta, Romania
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- S.C. Dan-Elis SRL, Product Manufacturing, 9 Dobrogei Street, 907285 Topraisar, Romania
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- Clinical Laboratory and Food Hygiene Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 3-6 Traian Vuia Street, 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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Moussa Y, Teaima MH, Attia D, Elmazar MM, El-Nabarawi MA. Unroasted Green Coffee Extract-Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Enhancing Intestinal Permeation. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:20251-20261. [PMID: 37332788 PMCID: PMC10268626 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c06629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Green coffee bean extract (GCBE) provides diversified health benefits. However, its reported low bioavailability impeded its utilization in various applications. In this study, GCBE-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) were prepared to improve the bioavailability through enhanced intestinal absorption of GCBE. During the preparation of promising GCBE-loaded SLNs, the lipid concentration, surfactant concentration, and co-surfactant amount are crucial that were optimized using the Box-Behnken design, while particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), ζ-potential, entrapment efficiency, and cumulative drug release were the measured responses. GCBE-SLNs were successfully developed by a high shear homogenization technique using geleol as a solid lipid, tween 80 as a surfactant, and propylene glycol as Co-SAA. The optimized SLNs contained 5.8% geleol, 5.9% tween 80, and 80.4 mg PG resulting in a small particle size of 235.7 ± 12.5 nm, reasonably acceptable PDI of 0.417 ± 0.023, and ζ-potential of -15 ± 0.14 mV, with a high entrapment efficiency of 58.3 ± 0.85% and cumulative release of 7575 ± 0.78%. Furthermore, the performance of the optimized GCBE-SLN was evaluated using an ex vivo everted sac model where the intestinal permeation of GCBE was improved due to nanoencapsulation using SLN. Consequently, the results enlightened the auspicious potential of exploiting oral GCBE-SLNs for boosting intestinal absorption of chlorogenic acid.
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- Yomna
A. Moussa
- Department
of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt (BUE), 11837 El-Sherouk
City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, 11562 Cairo, Egypt
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt (BUE), 11837 El-Sherouk
City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department
of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt (BUE), 11837 El-Sherouk City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, 11562 Cairo, Egypt
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Mannino G, Kunz R, Maffei ME. Discrimination of Green Coffee ( Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora) of Different Geographical Origin Based on Antioxidant Activity, High-Throughput Metabolomics, and DNA RFLP Fingerprinting. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12051135. [PMID: 37238001 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12051135] [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: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The genus Coffea is known for the two species C. arabica (CA) and C. canephora (CC), which are used to prepare the beverage coffee. Proper identification of green beans of coffee varieties is based on phenotypic and phytochemical/molecular characteristics. In this work, a combination of chemical (UV/Vis, HPLC-DAD-MS/MS, GC-MS, and GC-FID) and molecular (PCR-RFLP) fingerprinting was used to discriminate commercial green coffee accessions from different geographical origin. The highest content of polyphenols and flavonoids was always found in CC accessions, whereas CA showed lower values. ABTS and FRAP assays showed a significant correlation between phenolic content and antioxidant activity in most CC accessions. We identified 32 different compounds, including 28 flavonoids and four N-containing compounds. The highest contents of caffeine and melatonin were detected in CC accessions, whereas the highest levels of quercetin and kaempferol derivatives were found in CA accessions. Fatty acids of CC accessions were characterized by low levels of linoleic and cis octadecenoic acid and high amounts of elaidic acid and myristic acid. Discrimination of species according to their geographical origin was achieved using high-throughput data analysis, combining all measured parameters. Lastly, PCR-RFLP analysis was instrumental for the identification of recognition markers for the majority of accessions. Using the restriction enzyme AluI on the trnL-trnF region, we clearly discriminated C. canephora from C. arabica, whereas the cleavage performed by the restriction enzymes MseI and XholI on the 5S-rRNA-NTS region produced specific discrimination patterns useful for the correct identification of the different coffee accessions. This work extends our previous studies and provides new information on the complete flavonoid profile, combining high-throughput data with DNA fingerprinting to assess the geographical discrimination of green coffee.
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- Giuseppe Mannino
- Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Turin, Via Quarello 15/A, 10135 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cologne, Zülpicher Straße 47, D-50939 Köln, Germany
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- Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Turin, Via Quarello 15/A, 10135 Turin, Italy
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Leitão DDSTC, Barbosa-Carvalho APP, de Siqueira FC, Sousa RPE, Lopes AS, Chisté RC. Extracts of Eryngium foetidum Leaves from the Amazonia Were Efficient Scavengers of ROS and RNS. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12051112. [PMID: 37237978 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12051112] [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: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Eryngium foetidum L. is an edible plant widespread in Amazonian cuisine and its leaves have high levels of promising phenolic compounds for the production of extracts to be used as natural antioxidant additives. In this study, the in vitro scavenging capacity of three freeze-dried extracts of E. foetidum leaves, obtained by ultrasound-assisted extraction using green solvents [water (H2O), ethanol (EtOH), and ethanol/water (EtOH/H2O)], was investigated against the most common reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) generated in both physiological and food systems. Six phenolic compounds were identified, chlorogenic acid (2198, 1816 and 506 μg/g) being the major compound for EtOH/H2O, H2O, and EtOH extracts, respectively. All E. foetidum extracts were efficient in scavenging all the ROS and RNS (IC50 = 45-1000 µg/mL), especially ROS. The EtOH/H2O extract showed the highest contents of phenolic compounds (5781 μg/g) and showed the highest efficiency in scavenging all the reactive species, with high efficiency for O2•- (IC50 = 45 μg/mL), except for ROO•, for which EtOH extract was the most efficient. Therefore, E. foetidum leaf extracts, especially EtOH/H2O, showed high antioxidant potential to be used as natural antioxidants in food formulations and are promising for nutraceuticals products.
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- Graduate Program of Food Science and Technology (PPGCTA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075-110, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Food Science and Technology (PPGCTA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075-110, Brazil
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, Institute of Biological Sciences (ICB), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075-110, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Food Science and Technology (PPGCTA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075-110, Brazil
- Faculty of Food Engineering (FEA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075-110, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Food Science and Technology (PPGCTA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075-110, Brazil
- Faculty of Food Engineering (FEA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075-110, Brazil
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Pascual V, Díaz JL, Millán Nuñez-Cortés J, Pérez-Martínez P. Nutritional recommendations in the prevention and treatment of atherogenic dyslipidemia. CLINICA E INVESTIGACION EN ARTERIOSCLEROSIS : PUBLICACION OFICIAL DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE ARTERIOSCLEROSIS 2023; 35:155-163. [PMID: 36400610 DOI: 10.1016/j.arteri.2022.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The incorporation of a healthy diet, regular physical exercise and smoking cessation are the initial measures to reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with atherogenic dyslipidemia. In these patients, the nutritional quality of their diet should be improved, replacing foods with a greater atherogenic effect for others with a healthier effect. There is strong evidence that plant-based dietary patterns, low in saturated fatty acids, cholesterol and sodium, with a high content of fiber, potassium and unsaturated fatty acids, are beneficial and reduce the expression of cardiovascular risk factors. This document focuses on the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of atherogenic dyslipidemia, providing current evidence to serve as a tool for health professionals in its clinical management. To facilitate the reading of these recommendations, they are presented in a user-friendly table format, with a hierarchy of different levels of evidence.
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- Vicente Pascual
- Centro de Salud Palleter, Universidad CEU-Cardenal Herrera, Castellón, España; Grupo de Trabajo Dislipemia Aterogénica, Sociedad Española de Arteriosclerosis (SEA), España; Grupo de Trabajo Nutrición y Estilo de Vida, Sociedad Española de Arteriosclerosis (SEA), España
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- Grupo de Trabajo Dislipemia Aterogénica, Sociedad Española de Arteriosclerosis (SEA), España; Unidad de Lípidos y Riesgo Cardiovascular, Medicina Interna, Hospital Universitario A Coruña, A Coruña, España
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- Grupo de Trabajo Dislipemia Aterogénica, Sociedad Española de Arteriosclerosis (SEA), España; Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, España
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- Grupo de Trabajo Dislipemia Aterogénica, Sociedad Española de Arteriosclerosis (SEA), España; Grupo de Trabajo Nutrición y Estilo de Vida, Sociedad Española de Arteriosclerosis (SEA), España; Unidad de Lípidos y Arterioesclerosis, Universidad de Córdoba/Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía/Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, España; CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, España.
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Kumagawa E, Yajima Y, Takahashi H. Calorimetric, volumetric and structural studies of the interaction between chlorogenic acid and dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine bilayers. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA. BIOMEMBRANES 2023; 1865:184158. [PMID: 37094707 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamem.2023.184158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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Chlorogenic acid (CGA) is the main component of coffee and an antioxidant. CGA has been reported to bear various good health effects. At the same time, it has been found that the addition of CGA induces an undesirable deformation of red blood cells. This fact suggests that CGA may bind to the proteins or/and membrane lipids of red blood cells. This study aimed to examine how CGA binds the bilayers of phosphatidylcholine (PC), one of red blood cells' primary lipids. To this end, we investigated the effect of CGA on the phase behavior and the structure of dipalmitoyl-PC (DPPC) bilayers in the form of multi-lamellar vesicles. Calorimetry and dilatometry measurements showed that the DPPC chain melting transition cooperativity decreases as increasing CGA concentrations. In addition, X-ray diffraction results showed that the lamellar repeat periodicity becomes disordered, and the periodicity disappears completely at high CGA concentrations. Together with these findings, it can be inferred that the CGA molecules do not penetrate inside the DPPC bilayers but bind to their surface in a negatively charged form.
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- Eri Kumagawa
- Division of Pure and Applied Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Gunma University, 4-2 Aramaki, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8510, Japan
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- Division of Pure and Applied Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Gunma University, 4-2 Aramaki, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8510, Japan
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- Division of Pure and Applied Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Gunma University, 4-2 Aramaki, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8510, Japan.
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Gil-Martínez L, Aznar-Ramos MJ, Del Carmen Razola-Diaz M, Mut-Salud N, Falcón-Piñeiro A, Baños A, Guillamón E, Gómez-Caravaca AM, Verardo V. Establishment of a Sonotrode Extraction Method and Evaluation of the Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Anticancer Potential of an Optimized Vaccinium myrtillus L. Leaves Extract as Functional Ingredient. Foods 2023; 12:foods12081688. [PMID: 37107483 PMCID: PMC10137389 DOI: 10.3390/foods12081688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Vaccinium myrtillus L. (bilberry) leaves are an important by-product of berry production that may be used as a source of phenolic compounds which have a positive effect on human health. Therefore, an ultrasound-assisted extraction via sonotrode has been used for the first time to recover bioactive compounds from bilberry leaves. The extraction has been optimized using a Box-Behnken design. The influence of ethanol:water ratio (v/v), time of extraction (min) and amplitude (%) were evaluated considering total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant capacity (DPPH and FRAP assays) as dependent variables in a response surface methodology (RSM). Optimum values for the independent factors were 30:70 ethanol/water (v/v), 5 min of extraction and 55% amplitude. The empirical values of the independent variables using the optimized conditions were 217.03 ± 4.92 mg GAE/g d.w. (TPC), 271.13 ± 5.84 mg TE/g d.w. (DPPH) and 312.21 ± 9.30 mg TE/g d.w. (FRAP). The validity of the experimental design was confirmed using ANOVA and the optimal extract was characterized using HPLC-MS. A total of 53 compounds were tentatively identified, of which 22 were found in bilberry leaves for the first time. Among them, chlorogenic acid was the most abundant molecule, representing 53% of the total phenolic compounds identified. Additionally, the antimicrobial and anticancer activities of the optimum extract were tested. Gram-positive bacteria demonstrated high sensitivity to bilberry leaves extract in vitro, with MBC values of 6.25 mg/mL for Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria innocua and Enterococcus faecalis, and 0.8 mg/mL for Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus. Furthermore, bilberry leaves extract exerted in vitro antiproliferative activity against HT-29, T-84 and SW-837 colon tumor cells with IC50 values of 213.2 ± 2.5, 1140.3 ± 5.2 and 936.5 ± 4.6 μg/mL, respectively. Thus, this rapid ultrasound-assisted extraction method has demonstrated to be an efficient technique to obtain bilberry leaves extract with in vitro antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer capacities that may be useful for the food industry as natural preservative or even for the production of functional foods or nutraceuticals.
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- Lidia Gil-Martínez
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Avda Fuentenueva, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Granada, Campus of Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Biomedical Research Center, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology 'José Mataix', University of Granada, Avda del Conocimiento sn., Armilla, 18100 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Granada, Campus of Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Biomedical Research Center, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology 'José Mataix', University of Granada, Avda del Conocimiento sn., Armilla, 18100 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Granada, Avda Fuentenueva, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Granada, Avda Fuentenueva, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Granada, Avda Fuentenueva, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Granada, Avda Fuentenueva, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Avda Fuentenueva, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Biomedical Research Center, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology 'José Mataix', University of Granada, Avda del Conocimiento sn., Armilla, 18100 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Granada, Campus of Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Biomedical Research Center, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology 'José Mataix', University of Granada, Avda del Conocimiento sn., Armilla, 18100 Granada, Spain
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Catauro M, D'Angelo A, Viola V, Cimmino G, Pacifico S. Antibacterial and Cytotoxic Silica-Polycaprolactone-Chlorogenic Acid Hybrids by Sol-Gel Route. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28083486. [PMID: 37110721 PMCID: PMC10146286 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28083486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Organic-inorganic hybrid materials were synthesized by a sol-gel route, using silicon alkoxide together with low molecular weight polycaprolactone and caffetannic acid. The synthesized hybrids were characterized by scanning Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and their surface morphology was acquired by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. The hybrids were investigated for their antiradical capacity using the DPPH and ABTS tests, while the Kirby-Bauer test was used to evaluate their effects on the growth of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis. Furthermore, a biologically active hydroxyapatite layer has been observed to form on the surface of intelligently synthesized materials. The MTT direct test showed that the hybrid materials are biocompatible with NIH-3T3 fibroblast cells, while they were cytotoxic towards colon, prostate, and brain tumor cell lines. These results shed new light on the suitability of the synthesized hybrids in the medical field, thus affording knowledge on the features of the bioactive silica-polycaprolactone-chlorogenic acid hybrids.
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- Michelina Catauro
- Department of Engineering, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, I-81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, I-81031 Aversa, Italy
- Department of Environmental, Biological, and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, I-81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, I-81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological, and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, I-81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological, and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, I-81100 Caserta, Italy
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Hemp seed protein and chlorogenic acid complex: Effect of ultrasound modification on its structure and functional properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 233:123521. [PMID: 36739056 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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In this study, the effects of ultrasound and chlorogenic acid (CA) on the structural and functional properties of hemp seed protein (HSP) was investigated. Compared with natural HSP, the UV-vis spectra intensity of ultrasound-treated HSP (UHSP) and UHSP-CA increased, the fluorescence spectra intensity decreased with a red shift in the maximum intensity peak. The results showed that ultrasound modification and complexation with CA unfolded the structure of HSP exposing its internal groups. Fluorescence quenching analysis showed that the best binding between UHSP and CA (binding constant 2.94 × 102 L/mol) was achieved at 450 W for 15 min of ultrasound treatment. In addition, the same ultrasound conditions minimized the particle size and surface roughness of UHSP and UHSP-CA. The solubility of UHSP and UHSP-CA increased by 23.3 and 38.7 %, the emulsifying activity index increased by 16.9 and 16.2 %, and the emulsion stability index increased by 20.9 and 20.8 %, respectively. These results indicated that appropriate ultrasound treatment and complexation with CA can significantly modify the structural and functional properties of HSP, improving its application value in the food field.
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Olea AF, Rubio J, Sedan C, Carvajal D, Nuñez M, Espinoza L, Llovera L, Nuñez G, Taborga L, Carrasco H. Antifungal Activity of 2-Allylphenol Derivatives on the Botrytis cinerea Strain: Assessment of Possible Action Mechanism. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076530. [PMID: 37047503 PMCID: PMC10095406 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Botrytis cinerea is a phytopathogenic fungus that causes serious damage to the agricultural industry by infecting various important crops. 2-allylphenol has been used in China as a fungicide for more than a decade, and it has been shown that is a respiration inhibitor. A series of derivatives of 2-allylphenol were synthesized and their activity against B. cinerea was evaluated by measuring mycelial growth inhibition. Results indicate that small changes in the chemical structure or the addition of substituent groups in the aromatic ring induce important variations in activity. For example, changing the hydroxyl group by methoxy or acetyl groups produces dramatic increases in mycelial growth inhibition, i.e., the IC50 value of 2-allylphenol decreases from 68 to 2 and 1 μg mL−1. In addition, it was found that the most active derivatives induce the inhibition of Bcaox expression in the early stages of B. cinerea conidia germination. This gene is associated with the activation of the alternative oxidase enzyme (AOX), which allows fungus respiration to continue in the presence of respiratory inhibitors. Thus, it seems that 2-allylphenol derivatives can inhibit the normal and alternative respiratory pathway of B. cinerea. Therefore, we believe that these compounds are a very attractive platform for the development of antifungal agents against B. cinerea.
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