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Espinoza-Gutiérrez HA, López-Salido SC, Flores-Soto ME, Tejeda-Martínez AR, Chaparro-Huerta V, Viveros-Paredes JM. Angiotensinergic effect of β-Caryophyllene on Lipopolysaccharide- induced systemic inflammation. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024; 719:150081. [PMID: 38744071 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.150081] [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: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
Abstract
Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS) is a peptidergic system, canonically known for its role in blood pressure regulation. Furthermore, a non-canonical RAS regulates pathophysiological phenomena, such as inflammation since it consists of two main axes: the pro-inflammatory renin/(pro)renin receptor ((P)RR) axis, and the anti-inflammatory angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2)/Angiotensin-(1-7) (Ang-(1-7))/Mas Receptor (MasR) axis. Few phytochemicals have shown to exert angiotensinergic and anti-inflammatory effects through some of these axes; nevertheless, anti-inflammatory drugs, such as phytocannabinoids have not been studied regarding this subject. Among phytocannabinoids, β-Caryophyllene stands out as a dietary phytocannabinoid with antiphlogistic activity that possess a unique sesquiterpenoid structure. Although its cannabinergic effect has been studied, its angiotensinergic effect reminds underexplored. This study aims to explore the angiotensinergic effect of β-Caryophyllene on inflammation and stress at a systemic level. After intranasal Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) installation and oral treatment with β-Caryophyllene, the concentration and activity of key RAS elements in the serum, such as Renin, ACE2 and Ang-(1-7), along with the stress hormone corticosterone and pro/anti-inflammatory cytokines, were measured in mice serum. The results show that β-Caryophyllene treatment modified RAS levels by increasing Renin and Ang-(1-7), alongside the reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines and corticosterone levels. These results indicate that β-Caryophyllene exhibits angiotensinergic activity in favor of anti-inflammation.
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- Hugo Alejandro Espinoza-Gutiérrez
- Laboratorio de Investigación y Desarrollo Farmacéutico, Departamento de Farmacología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Universidad de Guadalajara, 44430, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Laboratorio de Neurobiología Celular y Molecular, División de Neurociencias, Centro de Investigación Biomédica de Occidente (CIBO), Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social, 44340, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Investigación y Desarrollo Farmacéutico, Departamento de Farmacología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Universidad de Guadalajara, 44430, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Laboratorio de Neurobiología Celular y Molecular, División de Neurociencias, Centro de Investigación Biomédica de Occidente (CIBO), Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social, 44340, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Neurobiología Celular y Molecular, División de Neurociencias, Centro de Investigación Biomédica de Occidente (CIBO), Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social, 44340, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Neurobiología Celular y Molecular, División de Neurociencias, Centro de Investigación Biomédica de Occidente (CIBO), Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social, 44340, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Neurobiología Celular y Molecular, División de Neurociencias, Centro de Investigación Biomédica de Occidente (CIBO), Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social, 44340, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Investigación y Desarrollo Farmacéutico, Departamento de Farmacología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Universidad de Guadalajara, 44430, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
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Proença AB, Medeiros GR, Reis GDS, Losito LDF, Ferraz LM, Bargut TCL, Soares NP, Alexandre-Santos B, Campagnole-Santos MJ, Magliano DC, Nobrega ACLD, Santos RAS, Frantz EDC. Adipose tissue plasticity mediated by the counterregulatory axis of the renin-angiotensin system: Role of Mas and MrgD receptors. J Cell Physiol 2024; 239:e31265. [PMID: 38577921 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.31265] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
Abstract
The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is an endocrine system composed of two main axes: the classical and the counterregulatory, very often displaying opposing effects. The classical axis, primarily mediated by angiotensin receptors type 1 (AT1R), is linked to obesity-associated metabolic effects. On the other hand, the counterregulatory axis appears to exert antiobesity effects through the activation of two receptors, the G protein-coupled receptor (MasR) and Mas-related receptor type D (MrgD). The local RAS in adipose organ has prompted extensive research into white adipose tissue and brown adipose tissue (BAT), with a key role in regulating the cellular and metabolic plasticity of these tissues. The MasR activation favors the brown plasticity signature in the adipose organ by improve the thermogenesis, adipogenesis, and lipolysis, decrease the inflammatory state, and overall energy homeostasis. The MrgD metabolic effects are related to the maintenance of BAT functionality, but the signaling remains unexplored. This review provides a summary of RAS counterregulatory actions triggered by Mas and MrgD receptors on adipose tissue plasticity. Focus on the effects related to the morphology and function of adipose tissue, especially from animal studies, will be given targeting new avenues for treatment of obesity-associated metabolic effects.
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- Ana Beatriz Proença
- Department of Physiology, Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Department of Morphology, Research Center on Morphology and Metabolism, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Department of Morphology, Research Center on Morphology and Metabolism, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Department of Morphology, Research Center on Morphology and Metabolism, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Department of Morphology, Research Center on Morphology and Metabolism, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Department of Morphology, Research Center on Morphology and Metabolism, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Nova Friburgo Health Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, National Institute of Science and Technology in Nanobiopharmaceutics, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Department of Morphology, Research Center on Morphology and Metabolism, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, National Institute of Science and Technology in Nanobiopharmaceutics, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Research Center on Morphology and Metabolism, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, National Institute of Science and Technology in Nanobiopharmaceutics, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Department of Morphology, Research Center on Morphology and Metabolism, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Barone M. Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 and AMPK/mTOR pathway in the treatment of liver fibrosis: Should we consider further implications? World J Gastroenterol 2024; 30:2391-2396. [PMID: 38764773 PMCID: PMC11099390 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i18.2391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/11/2024] Open
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This editorial contains comments on the article by Zhao et al in print in the World Journal of Gastroenterology. The mechanisms responsible for hepatic fibrosis are also involved in cancerogenesis. Here, we recapitulated the complexity of the renin-angiotensin system, discussed the role of hepatic stellate cell (HSC) autophagy in liver fibrogenesis, and analyzed the possible implications in the development of hepatocarcinoma (HCC). Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers definitively contribute to reducing hepatic fibrogenesis, whereas their involvement in HCC is more evident in experimental conditions than in human studies. Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), and its product Angiotensin (Ang) 1-7, not only regulate HSC autophagy and liver fibrosis, but they also represent potential targets for unexplored applications in the field of HCC. Finally, ACE2 overexpression inhibits HSC autophagy through the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway. In this case, Ang 1-7 acts binding to the MasR, and its agonists could modulate this pathway. However, since AMPK utilizes different targets to suppress the mTOR downstream complex mTOR complex 1 effectively, we still need to unravel the entire pathway to identify other potential targets for the therapy of fibrosis and liver cancer.
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- Michele Barone
- Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine - Jonian Area- University of Bari, Bari 70124, Italy
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Guo Z, Niu Q, Mi X, Yang B, Cai M, Liang Y. Sirt1 activation prevents high glucose-induced angiotensin converting enzyme 2 downregulation in renal tubular cells by regulating the TIMP3/ADAM17 pathway. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:81. [PMID: 38183511 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08957-6] [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: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) exerts renoprotective effects in diabetic kidney disease (DKD) by converting angiotensin (Ang) II into Ang (1-7). Previous studies have demonstrated that ACE2 expression in renal tubules is downregulated in DKD, but the mechanism is not fully understood. Sirtuin-1 (Sirt1) is a protein deacetylase that may regulate the activity of the renin-angiotensin system. The present study investigated the effects of Sirt1 on ACE2 expression under high glucose (HG) conditions and the underlying signaling pathway. METHODS AND RESULTS Rats with DKD and NRK-52E cells cultured with HG were employed in this study. Western blotting, immunohistochemistry detection and qRT-PCR were performed for protein and mRNA expression analyses. Rats subjected to DKD displayed downregulated expression of Sirt1 and ACE2 in kidneys. Resveratrol, an activator of Sirt1, restored ACE2 expression and ameliorated renal injuries. Similarly, pharmacological activation of Sirt1 with SRT1720 markedly upregulated ACE2 in NRK-52E cells cultured with HG, while Sirt1 small interfering RNA (siRNA) further suppressed ACE2 expression. In addition, A disintegrin and metalloproteinase (ADAM) 17 was observed to be upregulated, and its inhibitor, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 3 (TIMP3), was downregulated in the kidneys of diabetic rats and NRK-52E cells incubated with HG. The TIMP3/ADAM17 pathway was involved in the regulation of ACE2 expression, as evidenced by decreased ACE2 expression levels after TIMP3-siRNA pretreatment. SRT1720 ameliorated the imbalance of TIMP3/ADAM17 induced by HG and consequently enhanced the expression of ACE2. Notably, the above effect of SRT1720 on ACE2 was interrupted by TIMP3-siRNA. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that Sirt1 activation may prevent HG-induced downregulation of renal tubular ACE2 by modulating the TIMP3/ADAM17 pathway. Sirt1 stimulation might be a potential strategy for the treatment of DKD.
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- Ziyu Guo
- Department of Nephrology, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11, Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11, Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11, Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11, Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11, Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, China.
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Cerri GC, Santos SHS, Bader M, Santos RAS. Brown adipose tissue transcriptome unveils an important role of the Beta-alanine/alamandine receptor, MrgD, in metabolism. J Nutr Biochem 2023; 114:109268. [PMID: 36641071 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2023.109268] [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: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Alamandine is a recently described heptapeptide component of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), and its effects are mediated by the receptor Mas-related G protein-coupled receptor D (MrgD) RAS represents an important link between obesity and its consequences by directly modulating the thermogenesis and brown adipose tissue (BAT) function. The alamandine/MrgD metabolic effects and signaling remain unexplored. In this context, the main goal of the present study was to assess the metabolic consequences of MrgD genetic ablation in C57BL6/J mice by evaluating brown adipose tissue RNA sequencing. The main results showed that MrgD-KO mice have diminished brown adipose tissue and that a high-glucose diet (HG) decreased both circulating alamandine levels and MrgD expression in BAT from wild-type mice (WT). BAT transcriptome reveals that MrgD-KO HG mice regulated 45 genes, while WT HG mice regulated 1,148 genes. MrgD-KO mice fed a standard diet (ST) compared with WT ST mice regulated 476 genes, of which 445 genes were downregulated. BAT uses the MrgD receptor to display a normal pattern of gene expression and to respond, like WT mice, to an HG diet. In conclusion, the MrgD signaling is important for the metabolic regulation and manutention of BAT functionality.
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- Gabriela C Cerri
- Laboratory of Hypertension, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil; National Institute of Science and Technology in Nanobiopharmaceutics (INCT-Nanobiofar), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Food Engineering College, Federeal University of Minas Gerais, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, Berlin-Buch, Germany; National Institute of Science and Technology in Nanobiopharmaceutics (INCT-Nanobiofar), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Hypertension, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil; National Institute of Science and Technology in Nanobiopharmaceutics (INCT-Nanobiofar), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Evangelista FS, Bartness TJ. Central angiotensin 1-7 triggers brown fat thermogenesis. Physiol Rep 2023; 11:e15621. [PMID: 36905124 PMCID: PMC10006595 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.15621] [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: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
Abstract
We tested the hypothesis that third ventricular (3V) injections of angiotensin 1-7 (Ang 1-7) increases thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue (BAT), and whether the Mas receptor mediates this response. First, in male Siberian hamsters (n = 18), we evaluated the effect of Ang 1-7 in the interscapular BAT (IBAT) temperature and, using selective Mas receptor antagonist A-779, the role of Mas receptor in this response. Each animal received 3V injections (200 nL), with 48 h intervals: saline; Ang 1-7 (0.03, 0.3, 3, and 30 nmol); A-779 (3 nmol); and Ang 1-7 (0.3 nmol) + A-779 (3 nmol). IBAT temperature increased after 0.3 nmol Ang 1-7 compared with Ang 1-7 + A-779 at 20, 30, and 60 min. Also, 0.3 nmol Ang 1-7 increased IBAT temperature at 10 and 20 min, and decreased at 60 min compared with pretreatment. IBAT temperature decreased after A-779 at 60 min and after Ang 1-7 + A-779 at 30 and 60 min compared with the respective pretreatment. A-779 and Ang 1-7 + A-779 decreased core temperature at 60 min compared with 10 min. Then, we evaluated blood and tissue Ang 1-7 levels, and the expression of hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) and adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL) in IBAT. Male Siberian hamsters (n = 36) were killed 10 min after one of the injections. No changes were observed in blood glucose, serum and IBAT Ang 1-7 levels, and ATGL. Ang 1-7 (0.3 nmol) increased p-HSL expression compared with A-779 and increased p-HSL/HSL ration compared with other injections. Ang 1-7 and Mas receptor immunoreactive cells were found in brain regions that coincide with the sympathetic nerves outflow to BAT. In conclusion, 3V injection of Ang 1-7 induced thermogenesis in IBAT in a Mas receptor-dependent manner.
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- F. S. Evangelista
- School of Arts, Science and HumanitiesUniversity of Sao PauloSao PauloBrazil
- Department of Biology, Center for Obesity Reversal, Neuroscience InstituteGeorgia State UniversityAtlantaGeorgiaUSA
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- Department of Biology, Center for Obesity Reversal, Neuroscience InstituteGeorgia State UniversityAtlantaGeorgiaUSA
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Trivedi P, Abbas A, Lehmann C, Rupasinghe HPV. Antiviral and Anti-Inflammatory Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds and Their Potential Use in the Treatment of COVID-19-Related Pathologies. J Xenobiot 2022; 12:289-306. [PMID: 36278757 PMCID: PMC9589987 DOI: 10.3390/jox12040020] [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: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
Abstract
The highly contagious coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has been declared a global pandemic and public health emergency as it has taken the lives of over 5.7 million in more than 180 different countries. This disease is characterized by respiratory tract symptoms, such as dry cough and shortness of breath, as well as other symptoms, including fever, chills, and fatigue. COVID-19 is also characterized by the excessive release of cytokines causing inflammatory injury to the lungs and other organs. It is advised to undergo precautionary measures, such as vaccination, social distancing, use of masks, hygiene, and a healthy diet. This review is aimed at summarizing the pathophysiology of COVID-19 and potential biologically active compounds (bioactive) found in plants and plant food. We conclude that many plant food bioactive compounds exhibit antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties and support in attenuating organ damage due to reduced cytokine release and improving the recovery process from COVID-19 infection.
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- Purvi Trivedi
- Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management and Perioperative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 3E2, Canada
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- Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, NS B2N 5E3, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4M1, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management and Perioperative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 3E2, Canada
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- Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, NS B2N 5E3, Canada
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 3E2, Canada
- Correspondence:
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Borém LMA, Freitas DF, Machado AS, Paraíso AF, Caldas BV, Neto JFR, Lima JP, Guimarães ALS, de Paula AMB, Santos SHS. Angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1) blockade by Telmisartan attenuates hepatic steatosis in high-fat fed mice reducing Resistin, TRL4, and Myd88 expression. EGYPTIAN LIVER JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s43066-022-00216-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background
Telmisartan is a non-peptide angiotensin II receptor antagonist which acts by ACE/AngII/AT1 axis blockade (ARB). In the last years increasing evidence of its metabolic benefits pointed out this drug as the most promising ARB for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) treatment. The aim of the present study was to investigate the Telmisartan effect on treating NAFLD in mice fed with a high-fat diet evaluating liver gene modulation. Twenty-four male mice were divided into four groups and fed for 60 days with a standard diet (ST), standard diet plus TEL (ST+TEL 5 mg/kg/day by gavage for 4 weeks), high-fat diet (HFD), or high-fat diet plus TEL (HFD+TEL 5 mg/kg/day by gavage for 4 weeks). Body weight, lipid profile, insulin, alanine transaminase, and aspartate aminotransferase were evaluated. Liver histology was analyzed. US imaging was performed to access liver dimension and echogenicity and also epididymal fat pad thickness. The expression of proinflammatory resistin/TRL4/MYD88 pathway was analyzed.
Results
The main findings showed that TEL reduced the resistin, TRL4, and Myd88 liver expression in the HFD + TEL group when compared to the obese control group (HFD). Decreased hepatic steatosis in the HFD + TEL group demonstrated by US measurements of the liver longitudinal axis and echogenicity were observed. In addition, TEL reduced epididymal adipose pad thickness, body weight, transaminases, and improved glucose tolerance test and HDL cholesterol.
Conclusions
We observed that Telmisartan treatment improved metabolism, decreasing NAFLD.
Graphical Abstract
Telmisartan improves metabolic and lipid profile and liver steatosis of obese mice
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Sharma N, Sircar A, Anders HJ, Gaikwad AB. Crosstalk between kidney and liver in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: mechanisms and therapeutic approaches. Arch Physiol Biochem 2022; 128:1024-1038. [PMID: 32223569 DOI: 10.1080/13813455.2020.1745851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Liver and kidney are vital organs that maintain homeostasis and injury to either of them triggers pathogenic pathways affecting the other. For example, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) promotes the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), vice versa acute kidney injury (AKI) endorses the induction and progression of liver dysfunction. Progress in clinical and basic research suggest a role of excessive fructose intake, insulin resistance, inflammatory cytokines production, activation of the renin-angiotensin system, redox imbalance, and their impact on epigenetic regulation of gene expression in this context. Recent developments in experimental and clinical research have identified several biochemical and molecular pathways for AKI-liver interaction, including altered liver enzymes profile, metabolic acidosis, oxidative stress, activation of inflammatory and regulated cell death pathways. This review focuses on the current preclinical and clinical findings on kidney-liver crosstalk in NAFLD-CKD and AKI-liver dysfunction settings and highlights potential molecular mechanisms and therapeutic targets.
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- Nisha Sharma
- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Campus, Pilani, Rajasthan, India
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Campus, Pilani, Rajasthan, India
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine IV, University Hospital of the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Campus, Pilani, Rajasthan, India
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Mahwish, Saeed F, Afzaal M, Hussain M, Imran M, Nawaz T, Siddeeg A. Dietary guidelines to boost immunity during pre and post covid-19 conditions. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2022.2071287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Mahwish
- Institute of Home Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Food, nutrition and lifestyle Unit, King Fahed Medical Research Center, Clinical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University
- Department of food science and technology, University of Narowal, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan
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Omer AK, Khorshidi S, Mortazavi N, Rahman HS. A Review on the Antiviral Activity of Functional Foods Against COVID-19 and Viral Respiratory Tract Infections. Int J Gen Med 2022; 15:4817-4835. [PMID: 35592539 PMCID: PMC9112189 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s361001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Due to the absence of successful therapy, vaccines for protection are continuously being developed. Since vaccines must be thoroughly tested, viral respiratory tract infections (VRTIs), mainly coronaviruses, have seriously affected human health worldwide in recent years. In this review, we presented the relevant data which originated from trusted publishers regarding the practical benefits of functional foods (FFs) and their dietary sources, in addition to natural plant products, in viral respiratory and COVID-19 prevention and immune-boosting activities. As a result, FFs were confirmed to be functionally active ingredients for preventing COVID-19 and VRTIs. Furthermore, the antiviral activity and immunological effects of FFs against VRTIs and COVID-19 and their potential main mechanisms of action are also being reviewed. Therefore, to prevent COVID-19 and VRTIs, it is critical to identify controlling the activities and immune-enhancing functional food constituents as early as possible. We further aimed to summarize functional food constituents as a dietary supplement that aids in immune system boosting and may effectively reduce VRTIs and COVID-19 and promote therapeutic efficacy.
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- Abdullah Khalid Omer
- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
- Razga Company, Sulaimaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimaniyah, Iraq
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaimaniyah, Iraq
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Malnutrition and Dietary Habits Alter the Immune System Which May Consequently Influence SARS-CoV-2 Virulence: A Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23052654. [PMID: 35269795 PMCID: PMC8910702 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23052654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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COVID-19, resulting from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is a major pandemic that the world is fighting. SARS-CoV-2 primarily causes lung infection by attaching to the ACE2 receptor on the alveolar epithelial cells. However, the ACE2 receptor is also present in intestinal epithelial cells, suggesting a link between nutrition, virulence and clinical outcomes of COVID-19. Respiratory viral infections perturb the gut microbiota. The gut microbiota is shaped by our diet; therefore, a healthy gut is important for optimal metabolism, immunology and protection of the host. Malnutrition causes diverse changes in the immune system by repressing immune responses and enhancing viral vulnerability. Thus, improving gut health with a high-quality, nutrient-filled diet will improve immunity against infections and diseases. This review emphasizes the significance of dietary choices and its subsequent effects on the immune system, which may potentially impact SARS-CoV-2 vulnerability.
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Alexandre-Santos B, Magliano DC, Giori IG, Medeiros GRDO, Vieira CP, Conte-Junior CA, Nobrega ACLD, Frantz EDC. Renin-angiotensin system modulation through enalapril and/or exercise training improves visceral adiposity in obese mice. Life Sci 2022; 291:120269. [PMID: 34974075 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.120269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Obesity-related metabolic diseases occur as a result of disruptions in white adipose tissue (WAT) plasticity, especially through visceral fat accumulation and adipocyte hypertrophy. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) and bradykinin receptors modulation by enalapril treatment and/or exercise training on WAT morphology and related deleterious outcomes. METHODS Male C57BL/6 mice were fed either a standard chow or a high-fat (HF) diet for 16 weeks. At the 8th week, HF-fed animals were divided into sedentary (HF), enalapril treatment (HF-E), exercise training (HF-T), and enalapril treatment plus exercise training (HF-ET) groups. Following the experimental protocol, body mass gain, adiposity index, insulin resistance, visceral WAT morphometry, renin-angiotensin system, and bradykinin receptors were evaluated. RESULTS The HF group displayed increased adiposity, larger visceral fat mass, and adipocyte hypertrophy, which was accompanied by insulin resistance, overactivation of Ang II/AT1R arm, and favoring of B1R in bradykinin receptors profile. All interventions ameliorated visceral adiposity and related outcomes by favoring the Ang 1-7/MasR arm and the B2R expression in B1R/B2R ratio. However, combined therapy additively reduced Ang II/Ang 1-7 ratio. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that Ang 1-7/MasR arm and B2R activation might be relevant targets in the treatment of visceral obesity.
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- Beatriz Alexandre-Santos
- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil; Research Center on Morphology and Metabolism, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil
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- Research Center on Morphology and Metabolism, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Veterinary, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil; Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Veterinary, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil; Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil; National Institute for Science & Technology - INCT Physical (In)activity & Exercise, CNPq, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil; Research Center on Morphology and Metabolism, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil; National Institute for Science & Technology - INCT Physical (In)activity & Exercise, CNPq, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil.
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Boone-Villa D, Ventura-Sobrevilla J, Aguilera-Méndez A, Jiménez-Villarreal J. The effect of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase on lipolysis in adipose tissue: an historical and comprehensive review. Arch Physiol Biochem 2022; 128:7-23. [PMID: 35143739 DOI: 10.1080/13813455.2019.1661495] [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] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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CONTEXT Lipolysis is one of the most important pathways for energy management, its control in the adipose tissue (AT) is a potential therapeutic target for metabolic diseases. Adenosine Mono Phosphate-activated Protein Kinase (AMPK) is a key regulatory enzyme in lipids metabolism and a potential target for diabetes and obesity treatment. OBJECTIVE The aim of this work is to analyse the existing information on the relationship of AMPK and lipolysis in the AT. METHODS A thorough search of bibliography was performed in the databases Scopus and Web of Knowledge using the terms lipolysis, adipose tissue, and AMPK, the unrelated publications were excluded, and the documents were analysed. RESULTS Sixty-three works were found and classified in 3 categories: inhibitory effects, stimulatory effect, and diverse relationships; remarkably, the newest researches support an upregulating relationship of AMPK over lipolysis. CONCLUSION The most probable reality is that the relationship AMPK-lipolysis depends on the experimental conditions.
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- Daniel Boone-Villa
- School of Medicine Northern Unit, Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila, Piedras Negras, México
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry Research, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia, México
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Freitas DF, Colón DF, Silva RL, Santos EM, Guimarães VHD, Ribeiro GHM, de Paula AMB, Guimarães ALS, Dos Reis ST, Cunha FQ, Antunes MM, Menezes GB, Santos SHS. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) modulate inflammatory profile in obese humans and mice: adipose tissue role on NETs levels. Mol Biol Rep 2022; 49:3225-3236. [PMID: 35066770 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-07157-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are a recently discovered neutrophil defense mechanism which modulates several inflammatory conditions contributing to metabolic profile alterations. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the production of NETs in obese patients and mice, verifying the possible mechanisms associated with the release of NETs by the adipose tissue. METHODS AND RESULTS The present study investigated NETs production in human adipose tissue and also showing the neutrophils using intravital microscopy in mouse epididymal adipose tissue. Blood and white adipose tissues were obtained from eutrophic and obese individuals and from mice. Lipid, glycemic and leukocyte profiles were evaluated, as well as the levels of NETs and its markers. Bioinformatics and proteomics analyses were performed and the identified key proteins were measured. The main findings showed that the inflammatory markers interleukin-8 (IL-8), heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) and the E1 heat shock protein family (HSPE1) can be modulated by the NETs levels in obesity. Obesity has also been associated with increased cholesterol, glucose intolerance, ionic calcium and NETs. We also observed an increase in catalase and a decreased superoxide dismutase activity. Bioinformatics and proteomics analyses revealed that IL-8, HSP90 and HSPE1 were associated with obesity, inflammation and NETs release. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, the present study shows an increase in NETs production during obesity associated with important inflammatory markers in adipose.
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- Daniela Fernanda Freitas
- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Department of Pharmacy Course of College Saint Augustine, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Center for Research in Inflammatory Diseases (CRID), Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Center for Research in Inflammatory Diseases (CRID), Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Agriculture Sciences, Departments of Food Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Bairro Universitário, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Agriculture Sciences, Departments of Food Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Bairro Universitário, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Center for Research in Inflammatory Diseases (CRID), Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Center for Gastrointestinal Biology, Departments of Morphology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Center for Gastrointestinal Biology, Departments of Morphology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
- Department of Pharmacy Course of College Saint Augustine, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Bagnato C, Perfetto C, Labanca F, Negrin LC. The mediterranean diet: Healthy and sustainable dietary pattern in the time of Sars-Cov-2. MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM 2021. [DOI: 10.3233/mnm-200597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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COVID-19, first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019 quickly spread worldwide leading to serious health, social and economic consequences. A crucial role in the pathogenesis of severe disease has been attributed to the inflammatory status, that in more severe cases may evolve in an overproduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines (“cytokine storm)” and fatal outcome. Non-communicable diseases, nutritional disorders and advanced age, conditions associated with a low-grade systemic inflammation and immune function alterations, have been identified as major risks for severe COVID-19. General recommendations for fighting COVID-19 highlighted the paramount importance of adopting a healthy plant-based dietary pattern and healthy lifestyle. The Mediterranean dietary pattern is considered as one of the healthiest dietary patterns, and its benefits are supported by a large body of evidence. Furthermore, it is considered as a sustainable lifestyle model. The aim of this research was to update the multiple benefits of the Mediterranean dietary pattern on physical and mental health, focusing on the effects that it may have in combating COVID-19. The potential effects and mechanisms of action of the main bioactive components of Mediterranean diet were also analyzed. Considering its effects in modulating inflammation and oxidative stress and supporting the immune system, the Mediterranean dietary pattern may be considered the most promising dietary approach to combat COVID-19.
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- Carmela Bagnato
- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Unit, Hospital Madonna delle Grazie, Matera, Italy
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- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Unit, Hospital Madonna delle Grazie, Matera, Italy
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- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Unit, Hospital Madonna delle Grazie, Matera, Italy
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de Ligt M, Hesselink MKC, Jorgensen J, Hoebers N, Blaak EE, Goossens GH. Resveratrol supplementation reduces ACE2 expression in human adipose tissue. Adipocyte 2021; 10:408-411. [PMID: 34402717 PMCID: PMC8381800 DOI: 10.1080/21623945.2021.1965315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE2) is the cell-surface receptor enabling cellular entry of SARS-CoV-2. ACE2 is highly expressed in adipose tissue (AT), rendering AT a potential SARS-CoV-2 reservoir contributing to massive viral spread in COVID-19 patients with obesity. Although rodent and cell studies suggest that the polyphenol resveratrol alters ACE2, human studies are lacking. Here, we investigated the effects of 30-days resveratrol supplementation on RAS components in AT and skeletal muscle in men with obesity in a placebo-controlled cross-over study. Resveratrol markedly decreased ACE2 (~40%) and leptin (~30%), but did neither alter angiotensinogen, ACE and AT1R expression in AT nor skeletal muscle RAS components. These findings demonstrate that resveratrol supplementation reduces ACE2 in AT, which might dampen SARS-CoV-2 spread in COVID-19.
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- Marlies de Ligt
- Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, Maastricht University Medical Center, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, Maastricht University Medical Center, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, Maastricht University Medical Center, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Biology, Maastricht University Medical Center, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Biology, Maastricht University Medical Center, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Biology, Maastricht University Medical Center, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Portes J, Bullón B, Quiles JL, Battino M, Bullón P. Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontitis Share Intracellular Disorders as the Main Meeting Point. Cells 2021; 10:cells10092411. [PMID: 34572060 PMCID: PMC8467361 DOI: 10.3390/cells10092411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Diabetes and periodontitis are two of the most prevalent diseases worldwide that negatively impact the quality of life of the individual suffering from them. They are part of the chronic inflammatory disease group or, as recently mentioned, non-communicable diseases, with inflammation being the meeting point among them. Inflammation hitherto includes vascular and tissue changes, but new technologies provide data at the intracellular level that could explain how the cells respond to the aggression more clearly. This review aims to emphasize the molecular pathophysiological mechanisms in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and periodontitis, which are marked by different impaired central regulators including mitochondrial dysfunction, impaired immune system and autophagy pathways, oxidative stress, and the crosstalk between adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and the renin-angiotensin system (RAS). All of them are the shared background behind both diseases that could explain its relationship. These should be taken in consideration if we would like to improve the treatment outcomes. Currently, the main treatment strategies in diabetes try to reduce glycemia index as the most important aspect, and in periodontitis try to reduce the presence of oral bacteria. We propose to add to the therapeutic guidelines the handling of all the intracellular disorders to try to obtain better treatment success.
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- Juliana Portes
- Department of Periodontology, Dental School, University of Seville, C/Avicena, s/n, 41009 Seville, Spain; (J.P.); (B.B.)
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- Department of Periodontology, Dental School, University of Seville, C/Avicena, s/n, 41009 Seville, Spain; (J.P.); (B.B.)
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- Biomedical Research Center (CIBM), Department of Physiology, University Campus of Cartuja, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology “José Mataix Verdú”, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain;
- Research Group on Foods, Nutritional Biochemistry and Health, Universidad Europea del Atlántico, C/Isabel Torres, 21, 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Università Politecnica delle Marche. Via Tronto 10A, 60126 Torrette di Ancona, Italy;
- International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Dental School, University of Seville, C/Avicena, s/n, 41009 Seville, Spain; (J.P.); (B.B.)
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Machado AS, Oliveira JR, de F Lelis D, D Guimarães VH, de Paula AMB, Guimarães ALS, Brandi IV, de Carvalho BMA, da Costa DV, Vieira CR, Pereira UA, de Oliveira Costa T, Andrade JMO, Dos Santos RAS, Santos SHS. Oral angiotensin-(1-7) peptide modulates intestinal microbiota improving metabolic profile in obese mice. Protein Pept Lett 2021; 28:1127-1137. [PMID: 34397321 DOI: 10.2174/0929866528666210816115645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Obesity is a serious health problem which dysregulate Renin-Angiotensin System and intestinal microbiota. OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to evaluate the Angiotensin-(1-7) [ANG-(1-7)] oral formulation effects on obese mice intestinal microbiota. METHODS Mice were divided into four groups: obese and non-obese treated with ANG-(1-7) and obese and non-obese without ANG-(1-7) during four weeks. RESULTS We observed a significant decrease in the fasting plasma glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and Low-density lipoprotein levels and increased High-density lipoprotein in animals treated with ANG-(1-7). The histological analysis showed intestinal villi height reduction in mice treated with ANG-(1-7). Additionally, increased Bacteroidetes and decreased Firmicutes (increased Bacteroidetes/Firmicutes ratio) and Enterobacter cloacae populations were observed in the High-Fat Diet + ANG-(1-7) group. Receptor toll-like 4 (TLR4) intestinal mRNA expression was reduced in the HFD+ ANG-(1-7) group. Finally, the intestinal expression of the neutral amino acid transporter (B0AT1) was increased in animals treated with ANG-(1-7), indicating a possible mechanism associated with tryptophan uptake. CONCLUSION The results of the present study suggest for the first time an interaction between oral ANG-(1-7) and intestinal microbiota modulation.
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- Amanda S Machado
- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences. Food Engineering College, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences. Food Engineering College, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences. Food Engineering College, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences. Food Engineering College, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences. Food Engineering College, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences. Food Engineering College, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences. Food Engineering College, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Daoust L, Pilon G, Marette A. Perspective: Nutritional Strategies Targeting the Gut Microbiome to Mitigate COVID-19 Outcomes. Adv Nutr 2021; 12:1074-1086. [PMID: 33783468 PMCID: PMC8083677 DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmab031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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More than a year has passed since the first reported case of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) infection in the city of Wuhan in China's Hubei Province. Until now, few antiviral medications (e.g., remdesivir) or drugs that target inflammatory complications associated with SARS-CoV2 infection have been considered safe by public health authorities. By the end of November 2020, this crisis had led to >1 million deaths and revealed the high susceptibility of people with pre-existing comorbidities (e.g., obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension) to suffer from a severe form of the disease. Elderly people have also been found to be highly susceptible to SARS-CoV2 infection and morbidity. Gastrointestinal manifestations and gut microbial alterations observed in SARS-CoV2-infected hospitalized patients have raised awareness of the potential role of intestinal mechanisms in increasing the severity of the disease. It is therefore critically important to find alternative or complementary approaches, not only to prevent or treat the disease, but also to reduce its growing societal and economic burden. In this review, we explore potential nutritional strategies that implicate the use of polyphenols, probiotics, vitamin D, and ω-3 fatty acids with a focus on the gut microbiome, and that could lead to concrete recommendations that are easily applicable to both vulnerable people with pre-existing metabolic comorbidities and the elderly, but also to the general population.
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- Laurence Daoust
- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Gómez-Zorita S, Milton-Laskibar I, García-Arellano L, González M, Portillo MP. An Overview of Adipose Tissue ACE2 Modulation by Diet and Obesity. Potential Implications in COVID-19 Infection and Severity. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:7975. [PMID: 34360741 PMCID: PMC8347022 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22157975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The present review is aimed at analysing the current evidence concerning the potential modulation of obesity and/or diet in adipose tissue ACE2. Additionally, the potential implications of these effects on COVID-19 are also addressed. The results published show that diet and obesity are two factors that effectively influence the expression of Ace2 gene in adipose tissue. However, the shifts in this gene do not always occur in the same direction, nor with the same intensity. Additionally, there is no consensus regarding the implications of increased adipose tissue ACE2 expression in health. Thus, while in some studies a protective role is attributed to ACE2 overexpression, other studies suggest otherwise. Similarly, there is much debate regarding the role played by ACE2 in COVID-19 in terms of degree of infection and disease outcomes. The greater risk of infection that may hypothetically derive from enhanced ACE2 expression is not clear since the functionality of the enzyme seems to be as important as the abundance. Thus, the greater abundance of ACE2 in adipose tissue of obese subjects may be counterbalanced by its lower activation. In addition, a protective role of ACE2 overexpression has also been suggested, associated with the increase in anti-inflammatory factors that it may produce.
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- Saioa Gómez-Zorita
- Nutrition and Obesity Group, Lucio Lascaray Research Center, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (L.G.-A.); (M.P.P.)
- CIBERobn Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- BIOARABA Health Research Institute, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- CIBERobn Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Precision Nutrition and Cardiometabolic Health, IMDEA-Food Institute (Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies), Campus of International Excellence (CEI) UAM+CSIC, Spanish National Research Council, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Nutrition and Obesity Group, Lucio Lascaray Research Center, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (L.G.-A.); (M.P.P.)
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- Nutrition and Food Science Department, Faculty of Biochemistry and Biological Sciences, National University of Litoral and National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), Santa Fe 3000, Argentina;
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- Nutrition and Obesity Group, Lucio Lascaray Research Center, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (L.G.-A.); (M.P.P.)
- CIBERobn Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- BIOARABA Health Research Institute, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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Magrone T, Magrone M, Jirillo E. Focus on Receptors for Coronaviruses with Special Reference to Angiotensin- Converting Enzyme 2 as a Potential Drug Target - A Perspective. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2021; 20:807-811. [PMID: 32338224 DOI: 10.2174/1871530320666200427112902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Thea Magrone
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience and Sensory Organs, University of Bari, School of Medicine, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience and Sensory Organs, University of Bari, School of Medicine, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience and Sensory Organs, University of Bari, School of Medicine, Bari, Italy
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Oz M, Lorke DE, Kabbani N. A comprehensive guide to the pharmacologic regulation of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), the SARS-CoV-2 entry receptor. Pharmacol Ther 2021; 221:107750. [PMID: 33275999 PMCID: PMC7854082 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2020.107750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
The recent emergence of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) as a global pandemic has prompted scientists to address an urgent need for defining mechanisms of disease pathology and treatment. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent for COVID-19, employs angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) as its primary target for cell surface attachment and likely entry into the host cell. Thus, understanding factors that may regulate the expression and function of ACE2 in the healthy and diseased body is critical for clinical intervention. Over 66% of all adults in the United States are currently using a prescription drug and while earlier findings have focused on possible upregulation of ACE2 expression through the use of renin angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors, mounting evidence suggests that various other widely administered drugs used in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemias, coagulation disorders, and pulmonary disease may also present a varied risk for COVID-19. Specifically, we summarize mechanisms on how heparin, statins, steroids and phytochemicals, besides their established therapeutic effects, may also interfere with SARS-CoV-2 viral entry into cells. We also describe evidence on the effect of several vitamins, phytochemicals, and naturally occurring compounds on ACE2 expression and activity in various tissues and disease models. This comprehensive review aims to provide a timely compendium on the potential impact of commonly prescribed drugs and pharmacologically active compounds on COVID-19 pathology and risk through regulation of ACE2 and RAS signaling.
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Key Words
- adam17, a disintegrin and metalloprotease 17
- ace, angiotensin i converting enzyme
- ace-inh., angiotensin i converting enzyme inhibitor
- ampk, amp-activated protein kinase
- ang-ii, angiotensin ii
- arb, angiotensin ii type 1-receptor blocker
- ards, acute respiratory distress syndrome
- at1-r, angiotensin ii type 1-receptor
- βarb, β-adrenergic receptor blockers
- bk, bradykinin
- ccb, calcium channel blockers
- ch25h, cholesterol-25-hydroxylase
- copd, chronic obstructive lung disease
- cox, cyclooxygenase
- covid-19, coronavirus disease-2019
- dabk, [des-arg9]-bradykinin
- erk, extracellular signal-regulated kinase
- 25hc, 25-hydroxycholesterol
- hs, heparan sulfate
- hspg, heparan sulfate proteoglycan
- ibd, inflammatory bowel disease
- map, mitogen-activated protein
- mers, middle east respiratory syndrome
- mrb, mineralocorticoid receptor blocker
- nos, nitric oxide synthase
- nsaid, non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug
- ras, renin-angiotensin system
- sars-cov, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- sh, spontaneously hypertensive
- s protein, spike protein
- sirt1, sirtuin 1
- t2dm, type 2 diabetes mellitus
- tcm, traditional chinese medicine
- tmprss2, transmembrane protease, serine 2
- tnf, tumor necrosis factor
- ufh, unfractionated heparin
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- Murat Oz
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University, Safat 13110, Kuwait.
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- Department of Anatomy and Cellular Biology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Center for Biotechnology, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- School of Systems Biology, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA
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Ambra R, Canali R, Pastore G, Natella F. Covid-19 and diet: an evaluation of information available on internet in Italy. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2021; 92:e2021077. [PMID: 33682806 PMCID: PMC7975965 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v92i1.11033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Background and aim: during the Coronavirus disease 2019, Italy experienced deep lockdown with closure of almost all activities, with the exception for food shops and few others. During this quarantine, alteration of dietary habits occurred, due to the changes in food availability and mandatory meal house-consumption. The change in dietary habits could somehow be directed by freely accessible information available on internet. Thus, we evaluated the type and the scientific quality of the information provided to the Italian population by the most visible web sites found on Google, relating diet in Covid-19 time. Methods: we systematically performed a reliability and content analysis of Italian language websites using Google as search engine and a combination of diet/nutrition/Covid-19 as search terms. Results: 88 webpages were included in the study, the great part representing newspaper webpages. Institutional webpages, despite having high scientific quality, did not have high visibility. Generally, all the other webpages reported information of medium-quality scientific level. Conclusion: finding appropriate solutions to redirect the population’s attention to more reliable and accessible information is mandatory (www.actabiomedica.it).
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- Roberto Ambra
- Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, CREA, Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e analisi dell’economia agraria.
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- Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, CREA, Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e analisi dell’economia agraria.
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- Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, CREA, Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e analisi dell’economia agraria.
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- Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, CREA, Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e analisi dell’economia agraria.
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Gammone MA, D’Orazio N. Review: Obesity and COVID-19: A Detrimental Intersection. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:652639. [PMID: 33995281 PMCID: PMC8121172 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.652639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Obesity has been recognized as an independent risk factor for critical illness and major severity in subjects with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The role of fat distribution, particularly visceral fat (often linked to metabolic abnormalities), is still unclear. The adipose tissue represents a direct source of cytokines responsible for the pathological modifications occurring within adipose tissue in obese subjects. Adipokines are a crucial connection between metabolism and immune system: their dysregulation in obesity contributes to chronic low-grade systemic inflammation and metabolic comorbidities. Therefore the increased amount of visceral fat can lead to a proinflammatory phenotypic shift. This review analyzes the interrelation between obesity and COVID-19 severity, as well as the cellular key players and molecular mechanisms implicated in adipose inflammation, investigating if adipose tissue can constitute a reservoir for viral spread, and contribute to immune activation and cytokines storm. Targeting the underlying molecular mechanisms might have therapeutic potential in the management of obesity-related complications in COVID-19 patients.
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Quiles JL, Rivas-García L, Varela-López A, Llopis J, Battino M, Sánchez-González C. Do nutrients and other bioactive molecules from foods have anything to say in the treatment against COVID-19? ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2020; 191:110053. [PMID: 32835682 PMCID: PMC7442575 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.110053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The repositioning of therapeutic agents already approved by the regulatory agencies for the use of drugs is very interesting due to the immediacy of their use; similarly, the possibility of using molecules derived from foods, whether nutrients or not, is of great importance, also because of their immediate therapeutic applicability. Candidates for these natural therapies against COVID-19 should show certain effects, such as restoring mitochondrial function and cellular redox balance. This would allow reducing the susceptibility of risk groups and the cascade of events after SARS-CoV-2 infection, responsible for the clinical picture, triggered by the imbalance towards oxidation, inflammation, and cytokine storm. Possible strategies to follow through the use of substances of food origin would include: a) the promotion of mitophagy to remove dysfunctional mitochondria originating from free radicals, proton imbalance and virus evasion of the immune system; b) the administration of transition metals whose redox activity would lead to their own oxidation and the consequent generation of a reduced environment, which would normalize the oxidative state and the intracellular pH; c) the administration of molecules with demonstrated antioxidant capacity; d) the administration of compounds with anti-inflammatory and vasodilatory activity; e) the administration of immunomodulatory compounds.
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- José L Quiles
- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, Avda. Del Conocimiento S/n, 18100, Armilla, Granada, Spain; College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China.
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, Avda. Del Conocimiento S/n, 18100, Armilla, Granada, Spain; Sport and Health Research Centre. University of Granada, C/. Menéndez Pelayo 32, 18016, Armilla, Granada, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, Avda. Del Conocimiento S/n, 18100, Armilla, Granada, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, Avda. Del Conocimiento S/n, 18100, Armilla, Granada, Spain; Sport and Health Research Centre. University of Granada, C/. Menéndez Pelayo 32, 18016, Armilla, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Sicences, Università Politecnica Delle Marche, 60131, Ancona, Italy; Nutrition and Food Science Group, Department of Analytical and Food Chemistry, CITACA, CACTI University of Vigo, 36310, Vigo, Spain; International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, Avda. Del Conocimiento S/n, 18100, Armilla, Granada, Spain; Sport and Health Research Centre. University of Granada, C/. Menéndez Pelayo 32, 18016, Armilla, Granada, Spain
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Barbosa MA, Barbosa CM, Lima TC, dos Santos RAS, Alzamora AC. The Novel Angiotensin-(1-7) Analog, A-1317, Improves Insulin Resistance by Restoring Pancreatic β-Cell Functionality in Rats With Metabolic Syndrome. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:1263. [PMID: 32982727 PMCID: PMC7476374 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.01263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
Abstract
In previous studies we have shown that oral Ang-(1-7) has a beneficial therapeutic effect on cardiometabolic disturbances present in metabolic syndrome (MetS). Based on the fact that Ang-(1-7) acts through release of nitric oxide (NO), a new peptide, A-1317 was engineered adding the amino acid L-Arginine, the NO precursor, to the N-terminal portion of the Ang-(1-7). Therefore, in a single molecule the substrate and the activator of NO are combined. In the present study, we evaluated the effect of A-1317 oral treatment on liver-glucose metabolism in MetS induced by high fat (HF) diet in rats. Rats were subjected to control (AIN-93M, CT) or HF diets for 15 weeks to induce MetS and treated with A-1317, Ang-(1-7) included into hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) or empty HPβCD (E), in the last 7 weeks. At the end of 15 weeks, hemodynamic, biometric, and biochemical parameters, redox process, and qRT-PCR gene expression of NO synthase and RAS components were evaluated in the liver. HF/E rats increased body mass gain, adiposity index, despite the reduction in food intake, increased plasma leptin, total cholesterol, triglycerides, ALT, fasting blood glucose, OGTT and insulin, HOMA-IR and MAP and HR. Furthermore, the MetS rats presented increased in liver angiotensinogen, AT1R, ACE mRNA gene expression and concentration of MDA and carbonylated protein. Both Ang-(1-7) and A-1317 oral treatment in MetS rats reverted most of these alterations. However, A-1317 was more efficient in reducing body mass gain, ALT, AST, total cholesterol, insulin, fasting blood glucose, ameliorating β cell capacity by increasing HOMA-β and QUICKI, whereas Ang-(1-7) reduced HOMA-β and QUICKI. In addition, Ang-(1-7) increased Mas and AKT liver mRNA gene expression, while A-1317 increased both Mas and MRGD and AMPK liver mRNA gene expression, suggesting a distinct pathway of action of Ang-(1-7) and A-1317 in MetS rats. Taken together, our data showed that treatment with A-1317 was able to ameliorate MetS disorders and suggested that this effect was mainly via MRGD via activation of AMPK and increasing β cell function.
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- Maria Andréa Barbosa
- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil
- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Instituto de Ciências Exatas e Biológicas, Ouro Preto, Brazil
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Fernández-Quintela A, Milton-Laskibar I, Trepiana J, Gómez-Zorita S, Kajarabille N, Léniz A, González M, Portillo MP. Key Aspects in Nutritional Management of COVID-19 Patients. J Clin Med 2020; 9:E2589. [PMID: 32785121 PMCID: PMC7463687 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9082589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
This review deals with the relationship among nutrition, the immune system, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The influence of nutrients and bioactive molecules present in foodstuffs on immune system activity, the influence of COVID-19 on the nutritional status of the patients, and the dietary recommendations for hospitalized patients are addressed. Deficient nutritional status is probably due to anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hypoalbuminemia, hypermetabolism, and excessive nitrogen loss. There is limited knowledge regarding the nutritional support during hospital stay of COVID-19 patients. However, nutritional therapy appears as first-line treatment and should be implemented into standard practice. Optimal intake of all nutrients, mainly those playing crucial roles in immune system, should be assured through a diverse and well-balanced diet. Nevertheless, in order to reduce the risk and consequences of infections, the intakes for some micronutrients may exceed the recommended dietary allowances since infections and other stressors can reduce micronutrient status. In the case of critically ill patients, recently published guidelines are available for their nutritional management. Further, several natural bioactive compounds interact with the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor, the gateway for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Natural bioactive compounds can also reduce the inflammatory response induced by SARS-CoV-2. These compounds are potential beneficial tools in the nutritional management of COVID-19 patients.
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- Alfredo Fernández-Quintela
- Nutrition and Obesity Group, Department of Pharmacy and Food Science, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and Lucio Lascaray Research Institute, 01006 Vitoria, Spain; (A.F.-Q.); (I.M.-L.); (N.K.); (A.L.); (M.P.P.)
- CIBEROBN Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Institute of Health Carlos III, 01006 Vitoria, Spain
- Bioaraba Health Research Institute, 01009 Vitoria, Spain
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- Nutrition and Obesity Group, Department of Pharmacy and Food Science, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and Lucio Lascaray Research Institute, 01006 Vitoria, Spain; (A.F.-Q.); (I.M.-L.); (N.K.); (A.L.); (M.P.P.)
- CIBEROBN Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Institute of Health Carlos III, 01006 Vitoria, Spain
- Bioaraba Health Research Institute, 01009 Vitoria, Spain
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- Nutrition and Obesity Group, Department of Pharmacy and Food Science, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and Lucio Lascaray Research Institute, 01006 Vitoria, Spain; (A.F.-Q.); (I.M.-L.); (N.K.); (A.L.); (M.P.P.)
- CIBEROBN Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Institute of Health Carlos III, 01006 Vitoria, Spain
- Bioaraba Health Research Institute, 01009 Vitoria, Spain
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- Nutrition and Obesity Group, Department of Pharmacy and Food Science, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and Lucio Lascaray Research Institute, 01006 Vitoria, Spain; (A.F.-Q.); (I.M.-L.); (N.K.); (A.L.); (M.P.P.)
- CIBEROBN Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Institute of Health Carlos III, 01006 Vitoria, Spain
- Bioaraba Health Research Institute, 01009 Vitoria, Spain
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- Nutrition and Obesity Group, Department of Pharmacy and Food Science, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and Lucio Lascaray Research Institute, 01006 Vitoria, Spain; (A.F.-Q.); (I.M.-L.); (N.K.); (A.L.); (M.P.P.)
- CIBEROBN Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Institute of Health Carlos III, 01006 Vitoria, Spain
- Bioaraba Health Research Institute, 01009 Vitoria, Spain
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- Nutrition and Obesity Group, Department of Pharmacy and Food Science, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and Lucio Lascaray Research Institute, 01006 Vitoria, Spain; (A.F.-Q.); (I.M.-L.); (N.K.); (A.L.); (M.P.P.)
- Bioaraba Health Research Institute, 01009 Vitoria, Spain
- Basque Health Service (Osakidetza), Integrated Health Care Organization Araba, 01009 Álava, Spain
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- Nutrition and Food Science Department, Faculty of Biochemistry and Biological Sciences, National University of Litoral and National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), Santa Fe 3000, Argentina;
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- Nutrition and Obesity Group, Department of Pharmacy and Food Science, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and Lucio Lascaray Research Institute, 01006 Vitoria, Spain; (A.F.-Q.); (I.M.-L.); (N.K.); (A.L.); (M.P.P.)
- CIBEROBN Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Institute of Health Carlos III, 01006 Vitoria, Spain
- Bioaraba Health Research Institute, 01009 Vitoria, Spain
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Caci G, Albini A, Malerba M, Noonan DM, Pochetti P, Polosa R. COVID-19 and Obesity: Dangerous Liaisons. J Clin Med 2020; 9:E2511. [PMID: 32759719 PMCID: PMC7465218 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9082511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Besides advanced age and the presence of multiple comorbidities as major contributors to increased risk of severe disease and fatal outcome from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) disease (COVID-19), there is now emerging evidence that overweight and obesity predispose to severe symptoms and negative prognosis. Remarkably, the severity of COVID-19 appears to rise with increasing body mass index (BMI). The association between COVID-19 outcomes and overweight/obesity has biological and physiological plausibility. Potential pathophysiological mechanisms that may explain this strong association include the chronic pro-inflammatory state, the excessive oxidative stress response, and the impaired immunity that is commonly reported in these individuals. The role of cytokines, mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), and altered natural killer cell polarization in the dangerous liaison between COVID-19 and obesity are discussed here. These pathways can favor and accelerate the deleterious downstream cellular effects of SARS-CoV-2. Moreover, obesity is well known to be associated with reduced lung function and poor response to mechanical ventilation, thus placing these individuals at high risk of severe illness and mortality from COVID-19. Furthermore, obesity may lead to other complications, such as renal failure, cardiovascular dysfunction, hypertension, and vascular damage, which in turn can further accelerate negative clinical outcomes from COVID-19. Obese individuals should be shielded against any potential viral exposure to SARS-CoV-2 with consequential considerations for compulsory protection devices and social distancing. Health care providers should be aware that obesity predisposes to severe symptoms and negative prognosis in COVID-19 patients.
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- Grazia Caci
- Internal Medicine, Luzerner Kantonsspital, LUKS, 6000 Luzern 16, Switzerland;
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- Scientific and Technology Pole, IRCCS MultiMedica, 20138 Milan, Italy; (A.A.); (D.M.N.)
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- Traslational Medicine Department, Eastern Piedmont University (UPO), 13100 Novara, Italy;
- Respiratory Unit, St. Andrea Hospital, 13100 Vercelli, Italy;
- Center of Excellence for the acceleration of HArm Reduction (CoEHAR), University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Scientific and Technology Pole, IRCCS MultiMedica, 20138 Milan, Italy; (A.A.); (D.M.N.)
- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- Center of Excellence for the acceleration of HArm Reduction (CoEHAR), University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Sperimentale, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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Ma B, Li P, An H, Song Z. Electroacupuncture Attenuates Liver Inflammation in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Rats. Inflammation 2020; 43:2372-2378. [PMID: 32737656 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-020-01306-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become a major health concern worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect and mechanism of electroacupuncture (EA) on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in rats induced by high-fat diet (HFD). A model of nonalcoholic fatty liver in rats induced by high fat was established. Rats in the control group were fed standard diet. The rats in model group and EA group were fed with HFD. From the fifth week, the rats in EA group were treated with EA ("FengLongXue," "YinLingQuanXue," "SanYinJiaoXue") for 2 weeks respectively. EA could significantly reduce serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), serum triglyceride (TG), serum cholesterol (TC), and serum cytokines, and improve liver histopathological changes in rats. EA also could regulate the levels of Sirt1/NF-κB pathway in rat liver. EA relieved liver injury in NAFLD rats, and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of Sirt1/NF-κB pathway in rats. This is the first report that electroacupuncture alleviates liver inflammatory reaction of nonalcoholic fatty liver by enhancing Sirt1 expression and inhibiting NLRP3/NF-kB signal pathway.
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- Bingquan Ma
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Machado AS, Oliveira JR, Lelis DDF, de Paula AMB, Guimarães ALS, Andrade JMO, Brandi IV, Santos SHS. Oral Probiotic Bifidobacterium Longum Supplementation Improves Metabolic Parameters and Alters the Expression of the Renin-Angiotensin System in Obese Mice Liver. Biol Res Nurs 2020; 23:100-108. [PMID: 32700545 DOI: 10.1177/1099800420942942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have been increasing at an alarming rate worldwide. Bifidobacterium longum (BL), a common member of the human gut microbiota, has important health benefits through several mechanisms. OBJECTIVES We evaluated the BL supplementation effects on body metabolism and renin-angiotensin components hepatic expression in mice fed a high-fat diet. METHODS Thirty-two male mice were divided into four groups: standard diet + placebo (ST), standard diet + Bifidobacterium longum (ST + BL), high-fat diet + placebo (HFD) and high-fat diet + Bifidobacterium longum (HFD + BL). Following the obesity induction period, the ST + BL and HFD + BL groups were supplemented with Bifidobacterium longum for 4 weeks. Then, body, biochemical, histological and molecular parameters were evaluated. RESULTS HFD + BL mice had a significant decrease in adipose tissue mass and blood glucose levels, as well as a significant reduction in blood glucose during an intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test. The treatment also resulted in reduced levels of total cholesterol and hepatic fat accumulation. Moreover, we observed an increase in angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and Mas receptor (MASR) expression levels in BL-treated obese mice. CONCLUSIONS These data demonstrate that BL may have the potential to prevent obesity and NAFLD by modulating the mRNA expression of renin-angiotensin system components.
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- Amanda S Machado
- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduation Program in Health Sciences, 153595Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduation Program in Health Sciences, 153595Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduation Program in Health Sciences, 153595Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduation Program in Health Sciences, 153595Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduation Program in Health Sciences, 153595Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduation Program in Health Sciences, 153595Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Food Engineering, 28114Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduation Program in Health Sciences, 153595Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil.,Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Food Engineering, 28114Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Méry G, Epaulard O, Borel AL, Toussaint B, Le Gouellec A. COVID-19: Underlying Adipokine Storm and Angiotensin 1-7 Umbrella. Front Immunol 2020; 11:1714. [PMID: 32793244 PMCID: PMC7385229 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.01714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the third coronavirus leading to a global health outbreak. Despite the high mortality rates from SARS-CoV-1 and Middle-East respiratory syndrome (MERS)-CoV infections, which both sparked the interest of the scientific community, the underlying physiopathology of the SARS-CoV-2 infection, remains partially unclear. SARS-CoV-2 shares similar features with SARS-CoV-1, notably the use of the angiotensin conversion enzyme 2 (ACE2) as a receptor to enter the host cells. However, some features of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic are unique. In this work, we focus on the association between obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes on the one hand, and the severity of COVID-19 infection on the other, as it seems greater in these patients. We discuss how adipocyte dysfunction leads to a specific immune environment that predisposes obese patients to respiratory failure during COVID-19. We also hypothesize that an ACE2-cleaved protein, angiotensin 1-7, has a beneficial action on immune deregulation and that its low expression during the SARS-CoV-2 infection could explain the severity of infection. This introduces angiotensin 1-7 as a potential candidate of interest in therapeutic research on CoV infections.
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- Geoffroy Méry
- Service Hospitalier Universitaire de Pneumologie Physiologie, CHU Grenoble-Alpes, La Tronche, France
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- Service de Maladies Infectieuses et Tropicales, CHU Grenoble-Alpes, La Tronche, France.,Groupe de Recherche en Infectiologie Clinique, Université Grenoble Alpes, La Tronche, France.,UMR 5075-Institut de Biologie Structurale, Grenoble, France
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- Service de Nutrition, Pole DIGIDUNE, CHU Grenoble-Alpes, La Tronche, France.,Hypoxia PathoPhysiology Laboratory, INSERM U1042, University Grenoble Alpes, La Tronche, France
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- Laboratoire TIMC-TheREx UMR 5525 CNRS-Université Grenoble Alpes, La Tronche, France.,Service de Biochimie Biologie Moléculaire Toxicologie Environnementale, UM Biochimie des Enzymes et des Protéines, Institut de Biologie et Pathologie, C.H.U. Grenoble-Alpes, La Tronche, France
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- Laboratoire TIMC-TheREx UMR 5525 CNRS-Université Grenoble Alpes, La Tronche, France.,Service de Biochimie Biologie Moléculaire Toxicologie Environnementale, UM Biochimie des Enzymes et des Protéines, Institut de Biologie et Pathologie, C.H.U. Grenoble-Alpes, La Tronche, France
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Horne JR, Vohl MC. Biological plausibility for interactions between dietary fat, resveratrol, ACE2, and SARS-CoV illness severity. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 2020; 318:E830-E833. [PMID: 32310688 PMCID: PMC7215091 DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00150.2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE2) cellular receptor is responsible for the pathogenesis of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), thus impacting the entrance and clearance of the virus. Studies demonstrate that upregulation of ACE2 has a protective effect on SARS-CoV-2 illness severity. Moreover, animal studies demonstrate that dietary intake can modulate ACE2 gene expression and function. A high intake of resveratrol may have a protective role, upregulating ACE2, whereas a high intake of dietary fat may have a detrimental role, downregulating ACE2. As such, we postulate on the biological plausibility of interactions between dietary fat and/or resveratrol and ACE2 gene variations in the modulation of SARS-CoV-2 illness severity. We call to action the research community to test this plausible interaction in a sample of human subjects.
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- Justine R Horne
- Centre Nutrition, Santé et Société (NUTRISS)-Institut sur la Nutrition et les Aliments Fonctionnels (INAF), Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre Nutrition, Santé et Société (NUTRISS)-Institut sur la Nutrition et les Aliments Fonctionnels (INAF), Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a public health emergency of international concern. The rising number of cases of this highly transmissible infection has stressed the urgent need to find a potent drug. Although repurposing of known drugs currently provides an accelerated route to approval, there is no satisfactory treatment. Polyphenols, a major class of bioactive compounds in nature, are known for their antiviral activity and pleiotropic effects. The aim of this review is to assess the effects of polyphenols on COVID-19 drug targets as well as to provide a perspective on the possibility to use polyphenols in the development of natural approaches against this viral disease.
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- Ines L Paraiso
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA.,Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA
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- University of Nice Côte-d'Azur, CNRS, Nice Institute of Chemistry, UMR 7272 CNRS, 06103, Nice, France
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA.,Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA
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Liu J, Li X, Lu Q, Ren D, Sun X, Rousselle T, Li J, Leng J. AMPK: a balancer of the renin-angiotensin system. Biosci Rep 2019; 39:BSR20181994. [PMID: 31413168 PMCID: PMC6722492 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20181994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2018] [Revised: 07/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is undisputedly well-studied as one of the oldest and most critical regulators for arterial blood pressure, fluid volume, as well as renal function. In recent studies, RAS has also been implicated in the development of obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and other diseases, and also involved in the regulation of several signaling pathways such as proliferation, apoptosis and autophagy, and insulin resistance. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), an essential cellular energy sensor, has also been discovered to be involved in these diseases and cellular pathways. This would imply a connection between the RAS and AMPK. Therefore, this review serves to draw attention to the cross-talk between RAS and AMPK, then summering the most recent literature which highlights AMPK as a point of balance between physiological and pathological functions of the RAS.
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- Jia Liu
- Department of Geriatrics, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
- Department of Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, U.S.A
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- Mississippi Center for Heart Research, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216, U.S.A
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- Mississippi Center for Heart Research, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216, U.S.A
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- Department of Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, U.S.A
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- Mississippi Center for Heart Research, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216, U.S.A
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- Mississippi Center for Heart Research, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216, U.S.A
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- Department of Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, U.S.A
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- Department of Geriatrics, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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Antioxidant Effects of Oral Ang-(1-7) Restore Insulin Pathway and RAS Components Ameliorating Cardiometabolic Disturbances in Rats. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2019; 2019:5868935. [PMID: 31396301 PMCID: PMC6664692 DOI: 10.1155/2019/5868935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Revised: 06/02/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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In prevention studies of metabolic syndrome (MetS), Ang-(1-7) has shown to improve the insulin signaling. We evaluated the HPβCD/Ang-(1-7) treatment on lipid metabolism, renin-angiotensin system (RAS) components, oxidative stress, and insulin pathway in the liver and gastrocnemius muscle and hepatic steatosis in rats with established MetS. After 7 weeks of high-fat (FAT) or control (CT) diets, rats were treated with cyclodextrin (HPβCD) or HPβCD/Ang-(1-7) in the last 6 weeks. FAT-HPβCD/empty rats showed increased adiposity index and body mass, gene expression of ACE/ANG II/AT1R axis, and oxidative stress. These results were accompanied by imbalances in the insulin pathway, worsening of liver function, hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemia. Oral HPβCD/Ang-(1-7) treatment decreased ACE and AT1R, increased ACE2 gene expression in the liver, and restored thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), insulin receptor substrate (Irs-1), glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT4), and serine/threonine kinase 2 (AKT-2) gene expression in the liver and gastrocnemius muscle improving hepatic function, cholesterol levels, and hyperglycemia in MetS rats. Overall, HPβCD/Ang-(1-7) treatment restored the RAS components, oxidative stress, and insulin signaling in the liver and gastrocnemius muscle contributing to the establishment of blood glucose and lipid homeostasis in MetS rats.
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Lelis DDF, Freitas DFD, Machado AS, Crespo TS, Santos SHS. Angiotensin-(1-7), Adipokines and Inflammation. Metabolism 2019; 95:36-45. [PMID: 30905634 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2019.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2018] [Revised: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nowadays the adipose tissue is recognized as one of the most critical endocrine organs releasing many adipokines that regulate metabolism, inflammation and body homeostasis. There are several described adipokines, including the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) components that are especially activated in some diseases with increased production of angiotensin II and several pro-inflammatory hormones. On the other hand, RAS also expresses angiotensin-(1-7), which is now recognized as the main peptide on counteracting Ang II effects. New studies have shown that increased activation of ACE2/Ang-(1-7)/MasR arm can revert and prevent local and systemic dysfunctions improving lipid profile and insulin resistance by modulating insulin actions, and reducing inflammation. In this context, the present review shows the interaction and relevance of Ang-(1-7) effects on regulating adipokines, and as one adipokine itself, modulating body homeostasis, with emphasis on its anti-inflammatory properties, especially in the context of metabolic disorders with focus on obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus pandemic.
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- Deborah de Farias Lelis
- Laboratory of Health Sciences, Post Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Sciences, Post Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Sciences, Post Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Sciences, Post Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Food Engineering College, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Laboratory of Health Sciences, Post Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Chen J, Lu Y, Tian M, Huang Q. Molecular mechanisms of FOXO1 in adipocyte differentiation. J Mol Endocrinol 2019; 62:R239-R253. [PMID: 30780132 DOI: 10.1530/jme-18-0178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Forkhead box-O1 (FOXO1) is a downstream target of AKT and plays crucial roles in cell cycle control, apoptosis, metabolism and adipocyte differentiation. It is thought that FOXO1 affects adipocyte differentiation by regulating lipogenesis and cell cycle. With the deepening in the understanding of this field, it is currently believed that FOXO1 translocation between nuclei and cytoplasm is involved in the regulation of FOXO1 activity, thus affecting adipocyte differentiation. Translocation of FOXO1 depends on its post-translational modifications and interactions with 14-3-3. Based on these modifications and interactions, FOXO1 could regulate lipogenesis through PPARγ and the adipocyte cell cycle through p21 and p27. In this review, we aim to provide a comprehensive FOXO1 regulation network in adipocyte differentiation by linking together distinct functions mentioned above to explain their effects on adipocyte differentiation and to emphasize the regulatory role of FOXO1. In addition, we also focus on the novel findings such as the use of miRNAs in FOXO1 regulation and highlight the improvable issues, such as RNA modifications, for future research in the field.
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- Junye Chen
- Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
- Nanchang Joint Programme, Queen Mary, University of London, London, UK
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- Key Provincial Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
- Nanchang Joint Programme, Queen Mary, University of London, London, UK
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- Key Provincial Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
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Andrade JMO, Barcala-Jorge AS, Batista-Jorge GC, Paraíso AF, Freitas KMD, Lelis DDF, Guimarães ALS, de Paula AMB, Santos SHS. Effect of resveratrol on expression of genes involved thermogenesis in mice and humans. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 112:108634. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.108634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Revised: 01/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Dapper C, Schuster F, Stölting I, Vogt F, Castro e Souza LA, Alenina N, Bader M, Raasch W. The antiobese effect of AT1 receptor blockade is augmented in mice lacking Mas. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2019; 392:865-877. [DOI: 10.1007/s00210-019-01643-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Terzo S, Caldara GF, Ferrantelli V, Puleio R, Cassata G, Mulè F, Amato A. Pistachio Consumption Prevents and Improves Lipid Dysmetabolism by Reducing the Lipid Metabolizing Gene Expression in Diet-Induced Obese Mice. Nutrients 2018; 10:nu10121857. [PMID: 30513740 PMCID: PMC6316241 DOI: 10.3390/nu10121857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2018] [Revised: 11/09/2018] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Pistachios contain beneficial substances such as unsaturated fatty acids, phytosterols, and polyphenols. In the present study, we investigated if pistachio consumption is able to prevent or to revert hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hepatic steatosis, and adipose tissue morphological alterations caused by high fat diet (HFD) in the mouse. Moreover, the impact of pistachio intake on the mRNA expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPAR-γ), fatty acid transport proteins (FAT-P), fatty acid synthase (FAS), stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD1), and sterol regulatory element-binding transcription factor-1c (SREBP-1c) in liver and adipose tissue was also analyzed. No change in body weight, food intake, and hyperglycemia was observed between mice consuming pistachios (HFD-P) and HFD mice. Pistachio intake was able to prevent but not to reverse HFD-induced hypertriglyceridemia. Cholesterol plasma levels, steatosis grading, body fat mass, and adipocyte size were significantly lower in HFD-P group compared to HFD in both prevention and reversal protocol. Pistachio-diet was able to prevent HFD-induced overexpression of PPAR-γ, FAS, and SCD1 in the liver and SREBP-1c, PPAR-γ, and FAT-P in adipose tissue. Similarly, HFD-P significantly ameliorated the expression levels of FAT-P and SCD1 in the liver and SREBP-1c, FAS, and SCD1 in adipose tissue of obese mice. The present study shows that pistachio consumption is able to prevent and to ameliorate obesity-related dysfunctions by positively modulating the expression of genes linked to lipid metabolism.
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- Simona Terzo
- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche, Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), Università di Palermo, viale delle Scienze, Edificio 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche, Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), Università di Palermo, viale delle Scienze, Edificio 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy.
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia "A. Mirri", Via Gino Marinuzzi 3, 90129 Palermo, Italy.
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia "A. Mirri", Via Gino Marinuzzi 3, 90129 Palermo, Italy.
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia "A. Mirri", Via Gino Marinuzzi 3, 90129 Palermo, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche, Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), Università di Palermo, viale delle Scienze, Edificio 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche, Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), Università di Palermo, viale delle Scienze, Edificio 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy.
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Resveratrol: from enhanced biosynthesis and bioavailability to multitargeting chronic diseases. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 109:2237-2251. [PMID: 30551481 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.11.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Revised: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Resveratrol, a phytoalexin with a wide range of pharmacological properties is synthesised by plants in response to stress, injury, infection or UV radiations. As it is a secondary metabolite with many health promoting properties, various methods employing microorganisms and genetic manipulation of different synthetic enzymes, have been comprehensively studied to increase its production. Its rapid metabolism and low bioavailability have been addressed by the use of bio enhancers and nano-formulations. This flavonoid is extensively researched due to its pharmacological properties such as anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory and immuno-modulating effects. Knowledge of these properties of resveratrol has led to elaborate studies on its effect on diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, ageing, obesity and cardiovascular diseases. At molecular level it targets sirtuin, adenosine monophosphate kinase, nuclear Factor-κB, inflammatory cytokines, anti-oxidant enzymes along with cellular processes such as angiogenesis, apoptosis, mitochondrial biogenesis, gluconeogenesis and lipid metabolism. This review discusses the properties of resveratrol and the different approaches of addressing the unfavourable synthesis and pharmacokinetics of this stilbene. Pre-clinical evaluations of resveratrol on diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular and neurological diseases are elaborately discussed and the underlying pathways involved in its therapeutic activity have been given paramount importance. Following the pre-clinical studies, clinical trials on the same reveal the efficacy of resveratrol in the effective management of these diseases. This review provides an intricate insight on resveratrol's significance from a dietary component to a therapeutic agent.
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Pinzón-García AD, Orellano LAA, de Lazari MGT, Campos PP, Cortes ME, Sinisterra RD. Evidence of hypoglycemic, lipid-lowering and hepatoprotective effects of the Bixin and Bixin: β-CD inclusion compound in high-fat-fed obese mice. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 106:363-372. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.06.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2018] [Revised: 06/18/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Lefranc C, Friederich-Persson M, Palacios-Ramirez R, Nguyen Dinh Cat A. Mitochondrial oxidative stress in obesity: role of the mineralocorticoid receptor. J Endocrinol 2018; 238:R143-R159. [PMID: 29875164 DOI: 10.1530/joe-18-0163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Obesity is a multifaceted, chronic, low-grade inflammation disease characterized by excess accumulation of dysfunctional adipose tissue. It is often associated with the development of cardiovascular (CV) disorders, insulin resistance and diabetes. Under pathological conditions like in obesity, adipose tissue secretes bioactive molecules called 'adipokines', including cytokines, hormones and reactive oxygen species (ROS). There is evidence suggesting that oxidative stress, in particular, the ROS imbalance in adipose tissue, may be the mechanistic link between obesity and its associated CV and metabolic complications. Mitochondria in adipose tissue are an important source of ROS and their dysfunction contributes to the pathogenesis of obesity-related type 2 diabetes. Mitochondrial function is regulated by several factors in order to preserve mitochondria integrity and dynamics. Moreover, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is over-activated in obesity. In this review, we focus on the pathophysiological role of the mineralocorticoid receptor in the adipose tissue and its contribution to obesity-associated metabolic and CV complications. More specifically, we discuss whether dysregulation of the mineralocorticoid system within the adipose tissue may be the upstream mechanism and one of the early events in the development of obesity, via induction of oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction, thus impacting on systemic metabolism and the CV system.
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- Clara Lefranc
- INSERMUMRS 1138, Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Pierre et Marie Curie University, Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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- INSERMUMRS 1138, Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Pierre et Marie Curie University, Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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- INSERMUMRS 1138, Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Pierre et Marie Curie University, Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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Combined maternal and postnatal high-fat diet leads to metabolic syndrome and is effectively reversed by resveratrol: a multiple-organ study. Sci Rep 2018; 8:5607. [PMID: 29618822 PMCID: PMC5884801 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-24010-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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This study aimed to study the impact of a combination of maternal and post-weaning high-fat diets and whether resveratrol was beneficial. Sprague-Dawley dams were fed either chow or a high-fat diet, before mating, during pregnancy, and into lactation. At weaning, their offspring were randomly fed chow or a high-fat diet. Four experimental groups were generated: CC (maternal/postnatal chow diet), HC (maternal high-fat/postnatal chow diet), CH (maternal chow/postnatal high-fat diet), and HH (maternal/postnatal high-fat diet). A fifth group consisted of HH plus resveratrol. The 4 month-old offspring of HH group had higher body weight, higher levels of plasma triglycerides, leptin, angiotensin I and angiotensin II and abnormal intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test results, which fulfilled the features of metabolic syndrome. The dysregulation of the renin-angiotensin system was seen in multiple organs. Sirtuin 1 expression/abundance was reduced by a maternal/postnatal high-fat diet, in all the organs examined. Resveratrol ameliorated most of the features of metabolic syndrome and molecular alterations. The administration of a high-fat diet in both periods showed interactive metabolic effects in the plasma and many organs. Our results suggest that a maternal high-fat diet sensitizes offspring to the adverse effects of subsequent high-fat intake on multiple organs.
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Orellano LAA, de Almeida SA, Pereira LX, Couto LC, de Lazari MGT, Viana CTR, Andrade SP, Campos PP. Upregulation of Foreign Body Response in Obese Mice. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2018; 26:531-539. [PMID: 29377630 DOI: 10.1002/oby.22102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2017] [Revised: 11/14/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Obesity is a highly prevalent multifactorial metabolic condition in which the need for functional bioengineered substitutes (e.g., scaffolds for tissue engineering) is likely to occur. However, the adverse foreign body response (FBR) that invariably takes place adjacent to implant devices impairing their function is poorly characterized in this condition. This study investigated the influence of obesity on the host response to a synthetic matrix implanted subcutaneously in high-fat-fed obese mice. METHODS Histological analysis of 14-day-old implants was performed to identify collagen deposition, capsule thickness, fibroblast-like cells, foreign body giant cells, and mast cells. In addition, transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) levels in the implants and serum were determined. RESULTS All fibrogenic markers (and TGF-β1 levels) increased in the implants of obese mice compared with their nonobese counterparts. Particularly relevant was the fibrous capsule thickness in implants of obese mice (234.2 ± 22.1 µm vs. 109.2 ± 13.4 µm in implants of nonobese animals). CONCLUSIONS The study results showing that obesity upregulates the main features of the FBR induced by subcutaneous implants in mice may be relevant in understanding biomaterial integration and performance in this condition. This is crucial to the development of strategies to maintain the integrity and function of implantable devices.
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- Laura Alejandra Ariza Orellano
- Department of General Pathology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Institute of Biological Sciences, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of General Pathology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Institute of Biological Sciences, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of General Pathology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Institute of Biological Sciences, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of General Pathology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Institute of Biological Sciences, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of General Pathology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Institute of Biological Sciences, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of General Pathology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Institute of Biological Sciences, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Development of obesity can be prevented in rats by chronic icv infusions of AngII but less by Ang(1-7). Pflugers Arch 2018; 470:867-881. [PMID: 29430615 DOI: 10.1007/s00424-018-2117-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2017] [Revised: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 02/01/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Considering that obesity is one of the leading risks for death worldwide, it should be noted that a brain-related mechanism is involved in AngII-induced and AT1-receptor-dependent weight loss. It is moreover established that activation of the Ang(1-7)/ACE2/Mas axis reduces weight, but it remains unclear whether this Ang(1-7) effect is also mediated via a brain-related mechanism. Additionally to Sprague Dawley (SD) rats, we used TGR(ASrAOGEN) selectively lacking brain angiotensinogen, the precursor to AngII, as we speculated that effects are more pronounced in a model with low brain RAS activity. Rats were fed with high-calorie cafeteria diet. We investigated weight regulation, food behavior, and energy balance in response to chronic icv.-infusions of AngII (200 ng•h-1), or Ang(1-7) (200/600 ng•h-1) or artificial cerebrospinal fluid. High- but not low-dose Ang(1-7) slightly decreased weight gain and energy intake in SD rats. AngII showed an anti-obese efficacy in SD rats by decreasing energy intake and increasing energy expenditure and also improved glucose control. TGR(ASrAOGEN) were protected from developing obesity. However, Ang(1-7) did not reveal any effects in TGR(ASrAOGEN) and those of AngII were minor compared to SD rats. Our results emphasize that brain AngII is a key contributor for regulating energy homeostasis and weight in obesity by serving as a negative brain-related feedback signal to alleviate weight gain. Brain-related anti-obese potency of Ang(1-7) is lower than AngII but must be further investigated by using other transgenic models as TGR(ASrAOGEN) proved to be less valuable for answering this question.
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Morimoto H, Mori J, Nakajima H, Kawabe Y, Tsuma Y, Fukuhara S, Kodo K, Ikoma K, Matoba S, Oudit GY, Hosoi H. Angiotensin 1-7 stimulates brown adipose tissue and reduces diet-induced obesity. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 2018; 314:E131-E138. [PMID: 29066463 DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00192.2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The renin-angiotensin system is a key regulator of metabolism with beneficial effects of the angiotensin 1-7 (Ang 1-7) peptide. We hypothesized that the antiobesity effect of Ang 1-7 was related to the stimulation of brown adipose tissue (BAT). We administered Ang 1-7 (0.54 mg kg-1 day-1) for 28 days via implanted micro-osmotic pumps to mice with high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity. Ang 1-7 treatment reduced body weight, upregulated thermogenesis, and ameliorated impaired glucose homeostasis without affecting food consumption. Furthermore, Ang 1-7 treatment enlarged BAT and the increased expression of UCP1, PRDM16, and prohibitin. Alterations in PRDM16 expression correlated with increased AMPK and phosphorylation of mTOR. Ang 1-7 treatment elevated thermogenesis in subcutaneous white adipose tissue without altering UCP1 expression. These changes occurred in the context of decreased lipid accumulation in BAT from HFD-fed mice, preserved insulin signaling concomitant with phosphorylation of hormone-sensitive lipase and decreased expression of perilipin. These data suggest that Ang 1-7 induces brown adipocyte differentiation leading to upregulation of thermogenesis and improved metabolic profile in diet-induced obesity. Enhancing Ang 1-7 action represents a promising therapy to increase BAT and to reduce the metabolic complications associated with diet-induced obesity.
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- Hidechika Morimoto
- Department of Pediatrics, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science , Kyoto , Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science , Kyoto , Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science , Kyoto , Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science , Kyoto , Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science , Kyoto , Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science , Kyoto , Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science , Kyoto , Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science , Kyoto , Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science , Kyoto , Japan
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- Department of Physiology, University of Alberta , Edmonton , Canada
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta , Edmonton , Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science , Kyoto , Japan
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Moran CS, Biros E, Krishna SM, Wang Y, Tikellis C, Morton SK, Moxon JV, Cooper ME, Norman PE, Burrell LM, Thomas MC, Golledge J. Resveratrol Inhibits Growth of Experimental Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Associated With Upregulation of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2017; 37:2195-2203. [DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.117.310129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2017] [Accepted: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Objective—
Recent evidence suggests an important role for angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in limiting abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). This study examined the effect of ACE2 deficiency on AAA development and the efficacy of resveratrol to upregulate ACE2 in experimental AAA.
Approach and Results—
Ace2
deletion in apolipoprotein-deficient mice (
ApoE
−/−
Ace2
−/y
) resulted in increased aortic diameter and spontaneous aneurysm of the suprarenal aorta associated with increased expression of inflammation and proteolytic enzyme markers. In humans, serum ACE2 activity was negatively associated with AAA diagnosis.
ACE2
expression was lower in infrarenal biopsies of patients with AAA than organ donors. AAA was more severe in
ApoE
−/−
Ace2
−/y
mice compared with controls in 2 experimental models. Resveratrol (0.05/100-g chow) inhibited growth of pre-established AAAs in
ApoE
−/−
mice fed high-fat chow and infused with angiotensin II continuously for 56 days. Reduced suprarenal aorta dilatation in mice receiving resveratrol was associated with elevated serum ACE2 and increased suprarenal aorta tissue levels of ACE2 and sirtuin 1 activity. In addition, the relative phosphorylation of Akt and ERK (extracellular signal-regulated kinase) 1/2 within suprarenal aorta tissue and gene expression for nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B cells 1, angiotensin type-1 receptor, and metallopeptidase 2 and 9 were significantly reduced. Upregulation of ACE2 in human aortic smooth muscle cells by resveratrol in vitro was sirtuin 1-dependent.
Conclusions—
This study provides experimental evidence of an important role for ACE2 in limiting AAA development and growth. Resveratrol upregulated ACE2 and inhibited AAA growth in a mouse model.
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- Corey S. Moran
- From the Vascular Biology Unit, Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia (C.S.M., E.B., S.M.K., S.K.M., J.V.M., J.G.); School of Applied and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Federation University Australia, Mount Helen, Victoria (Y.W.); Department of Diabetes, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (C.T., M.E.C., M.C.T.); School of Surgery,
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- From the Vascular Biology Unit, Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia (C.S.M., E.B., S.M.K., S.K.M., J.V.M., J.G.); School of Applied and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Federation University Australia, Mount Helen, Victoria (Y.W.); Department of Diabetes, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (C.T., M.E.C., M.C.T.); School of Surgery,
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- From the Vascular Biology Unit, Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia (C.S.M., E.B., S.M.K., S.K.M., J.V.M., J.G.); School of Applied and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Federation University Australia, Mount Helen, Victoria (Y.W.); Department of Diabetes, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (C.T., M.E.C., M.C.T.); School of Surgery,
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- From the Vascular Biology Unit, Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia (C.S.M., E.B., S.M.K., S.K.M., J.V.M., J.G.); School of Applied and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Federation University Australia, Mount Helen, Victoria (Y.W.); Department of Diabetes, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (C.T., M.E.C., M.C.T.); School of Surgery,
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- From the Vascular Biology Unit, Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia (C.S.M., E.B., S.M.K., S.K.M., J.V.M., J.G.); School of Applied and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Federation University Australia, Mount Helen, Victoria (Y.W.); Department of Diabetes, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (C.T., M.E.C., M.C.T.); School of Surgery,
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- From the Vascular Biology Unit, Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia (C.S.M., E.B., S.M.K., S.K.M., J.V.M., J.G.); School of Applied and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Federation University Australia, Mount Helen, Victoria (Y.W.); Department of Diabetes, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (C.T., M.E.C., M.C.T.); School of Surgery,
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- From the Vascular Biology Unit, Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia (C.S.M., E.B., S.M.K., S.K.M., J.V.M., J.G.); School of Applied and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Federation University Australia, Mount Helen, Victoria (Y.W.); Department of Diabetes, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (C.T., M.E.C., M.C.T.); School of Surgery,
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- From the Vascular Biology Unit, Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia (C.S.M., E.B., S.M.K., S.K.M., J.V.M., J.G.); School of Applied and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Federation University Australia, Mount Helen, Victoria (Y.W.); Department of Diabetes, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (C.T., M.E.C., M.C.T.); School of Surgery,
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- From the Vascular Biology Unit, Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia (C.S.M., E.B., S.M.K., S.K.M., J.V.M., J.G.); School of Applied and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Federation University Australia, Mount Helen, Victoria (Y.W.); Department of Diabetes, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (C.T., M.E.C., M.C.T.); School of Surgery,
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- From the Vascular Biology Unit, Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia (C.S.M., E.B., S.M.K., S.K.M., J.V.M., J.G.); School of Applied and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Federation University Australia, Mount Helen, Victoria (Y.W.); Department of Diabetes, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (C.T., M.E.C., M.C.T.); School of Surgery,
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- From the Vascular Biology Unit, Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia (C.S.M., E.B., S.M.K., S.K.M., J.V.M., J.G.); School of Applied and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Federation University Australia, Mount Helen, Victoria (Y.W.); Department of Diabetes, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (C.T., M.E.C., M.C.T.); School of Surgery,
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- From the Vascular Biology Unit, Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia (C.S.M., E.B., S.M.K., S.K.M., J.V.M., J.G.); School of Applied and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Federation University Australia, Mount Helen, Victoria (Y.W.); Department of Diabetes, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (C.T., M.E.C., M.C.T.); School of Surgery,
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Abuohashish HM, Ahmed MM, Sabry D, Khattab MM, Al-Rejaie SS. Angiotensin (1-7) ameliorates the structural and biochemical alterations of ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in rats via activation of ACE-2/Mas receptor axis. Sci Rep 2017; 7:2293. [PMID: 28536469 PMCID: PMC5442122 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-02570-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2016] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The local and systemic renin angiotensin system (RAS) influences the skeletal system micro-structure and metabolism. Studies suggested angiotensin 1-7 (Ang(1-7)) as the beneficial RAS molecule via Mas receptor activation. This study examines the function of Ang(1-7) in bone micro-architecture and metabolism in an ovariectomized (OVX) rodent model of osteoporosis. OVX rats showed structural and bone metabolic degeneration in parallel with suppressed expressions of the angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2)/Ang(1-7)/Mas components. The infusion of Ang(1-7) markedly alleviated the altered bone metabolism and significantly enhanced both trabecular (metaphyseal) and cortical (metaphyseal-diaphyseal) morphometry. Urinary and bones minerals were also improved in OVX rats by Ang(1-7). The infusion of the heptapeptide enhanced ACE-2/Mas receptor expressions, while down-regulated AngII, ACE, and AngII type-1 receptor (AT1R) in OVX animals. Moreover, Ang(1-7) markedly improved osteoprotegerin (OPG) and lowered receptor activator NF-κB ligand (RANKL) expressions. The defensive properties of Ang(1-7) on bone metabolism, structure and minerals were considerably eradicated after blockage of Mas receptor with A-779. Ang(1-7)-induced up-regulated ACE-2/Ang(1-7)/Mas cascade and OPG expressions were abolished and the expressions of ACE/AngII/AT1R and RANKL were provoked by A-779. These findings shows for the first time the novel valuable therapeutic role of Ang(1-7) on bone health and metabolism through the ACE-2/Mas cascade.
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- Hatem M Abuohashish
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .,Department of Biomedical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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