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Jimoh OA, Olakanye BO, Ajewole AM, Akinbuyide SO, Adetifa JS, Jimoh AQA, Mayowa AO, Adesina FP. Potentials of Phyllanthus amarus, Viscum album and Moringa oleifera supplements to mitigate heat stress in female rabbits in humid tropics. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2024; 66:79-92. [PMID: 38618034 PMCID: PMC11007470 DOI: 10.5187/jast.2022.e123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Global warming is a key challenge subjecting animals to heat stress conditions resulting in multiple physiological alterations in tropical climate. Dietary approach seems to be the more friendly approach to curb the adverse effects of heat stress in rabbits. Some herbs have been categorized to have high potential for promotion of immune responses for amelioration of heat stress. Thus, this research aims to evaluate the potential of Mistletoe (Viscum album), Moringa (Moringa oleifera) and Phyllanthus (Phyllanthus amarus) leaf meal as herbal supplements for the alleviation of heat stress in female rabbits by measuring improvement in sex and stress hormonal responses in serum biochemistry. 80 Rabbit does were exposed to 4 dietary groups supplemented with each of Mistletoe, Moringa, Phyllanthus and a control in an 84-day trial at the summit of thermal stress in South west Nigeria. Growth indices were monitored throughout the study, blood samples were compiled at the end of the trial to assess serum biochemistry, stress and sex hormonal responses of the Does using standard protocols. The results revealed that final weight and weight gain of Does fed on Phyllanthus were significantly (p < 0.05) higher (11.46% and 14.25%, respectively) than Does on control. The herbal supplements enhance glucose, protein, albumin and globulin, reduced cholesterol, and creatinine of Does under heat stress conditions. Among the herbal treatment groups, mistletoe, moringa and phyllanthus had 12.42%, 18.39% and 16.90%, respectively, lower corticosterone than control groups which had 39.76ng/ml. Triiodothyronine of Does fed control were significantly (p < 0.05) lower than Does on Moringa oleifera and Phyllanthus amarus supplements. Estradiol and Follicle stimulating hormone of rabbit Does fed on moringa supplement were significantly (p < 0.05) higher than other treatments. In conclusion, the herbal supplements tend to mitigate the detrimental outcome of thermal stress on Does by suppressing stress hormones. Moringa oleifera and Phyllanthus amarus enhanced sex hormones while Phyllanthus amarus confered growth promoting effects on the Does.
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- Olatunji Abubakar Jimoh
- Department of Agricultural Technology, The
Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ado Ekiti 360101, Ekiti,
Nigeria
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- Department of Agricultural Technology, The
Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ado Ekiti 360101, Ekiti,
Nigeria
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- Department of Agricultural Technology, The
Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ado Ekiti 360101, Ekiti,
Nigeria
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- Department of Agricultural Technology, The
Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ado Ekiti 360101, Ekiti,
Nigeria
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- Department of Agricultural Technology, The
Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ado Ekiti 360101, Ekiti,
Nigeria
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- Department of Agricultural Technology, The
Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ado Ekiti 360101, Ekiti,
Nigeria
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- Department of Agricultural Technology, The
Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ado Ekiti 360101, Ekiti,
Nigeria
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Zhong Y, Li L, Chen W, Xing D, Wu X. Effects of Ilicis Chinensis folium extract supplementation on growth performance, serum parameters, intestinal morphology, and antioxidant capacity of broiler chickens. BMC Vet Res 2023; 19:94. [PMID: 37496032 PMCID: PMC10373348 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-023-03667-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ilicis chinensis folium extract (ICFE) is a powder extracted and processed with Ilex chinensis Sims (ICS) which has numerous bioactivities and is conventionally used in traditional Chinese medicine. Nonetheless, there has been no definitive study evaluating ICFE's application as a feed supplement for broilers. This research sought to determine the chemical composition and evaluate how dietary ICFE supplementation affects the growth performance, serum metrics, intestinal structure, and antioxidant capacity of broilers. METHODS A total of 360 one-day-old broiler chicks were assigned to four treatments (with 9 replicates of 10 chicks, each) of dietary supplementation with ICFE at 0, 250, 500, and 1,000 mg /kg for 42 days. RESULTS Ten polyphenolic compounds and two triterpenoid glycosides were detected by HPLC. In the grower stage and overall, broilers supplemented with 500 and 1,000 mg/kg ICFE exhibited a higher ADFI (P < 0.05) than the controls. Additionally, compared to the controls, broilers receiving low, medium, or high dosages of ICFE exhibited higher average daily gains (P < 0.05) throughout the starter stage and overall. Organ indices showed no significant variation, suggesting that ICFE was non-toxic. ICFE supplementation increased the height of villi in the duodenum and jejunum, reduced crypt depth, and increased the villus/crypt ratio in the duodenum (P < 0.05). Serum concentrations of IL-4 and IgA were increased in ICFE-supplemented broilers. The serum malondialdehyde concentration was reduced, whereas superoxide dismutase activity and total antioxidant capacity increased through supplementation with ICFE. CONCLUSION ICFE supplementation can improve intestinal morphology, antioxidant capacity, and growth performance of broilers. Hence, ICFE is a promising and safe alternative to antibiotics in broilers, and 500 mg/kg appears to be the optimal dose.
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- Yingjie Zhong
- Department of Orthopedics, Cancer Institute, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Foss Analytical Co.Ltd, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Cancer Institute, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Cancer Institute, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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Tu W, Zhang Y, Jiang K, Jiang S. Osteocalcin and Its Potential Functions for Preventing Fatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome in Poultry. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13081380. [PMID: 37106943 PMCID: PMC10135196 DOI: 10.3390/ani13081380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Osteocalcin (OCN) is synthesized and secreted by differentiating osteoblasts. In addition to its role in bone, OCN acts as a hormone in the pancreas, liver, muscle, fat, and other organs to regulate multiple pathophysiological processes including glucose homeostasis and adipic acid metabolism. Fat metabolic disorder, such as excessive fat buildup, is related to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in humans. Similarly, fatty liver hemorrhage syndrome (FLHS) is a metabolic disease in laying hens, resulting from lipid accumulation in hepatocytes. FLHS affects hen health with significant impact on poultry egg production. Many studies have proposed that OCN has protective function in mammalian NAFLD, but its function in chicken FLHS and related mechanism have not been completely clarified. Recently, we have revealed that OCN prevents laying hens from FLHS through regulating the JNK pathway, and some pathways related to the disease progression have been identified through both in vivo and vitro investigations. In this view, we discussed the current findings for predicting the strategy for using OCN to prevent or reduce FLHS impact on poultry production.
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- Wenjun Tu
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Animal Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Animal Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Animal Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Animal Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
- Immunology Research Center, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 402460, China
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Effects of Dietary Isoleucine Supplementation on the Production Performance, Health Status and Cecal Microbiota of Arbor Acre Broiler Chickens. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11020236. [PMID: 36838201 PMCID: PMC9958568 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11020236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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A total of 24,000 healthy 1-day-old Arbor Acres broilers with similar initial weights were used in this study and fed a basal diet supplemented with 0, 400 and 800 mg/kg isoleucine (Ile), denoted CON, ILE400 and ILE800, respectively. Results revealed that the final body weight, average daily weight gain, and eviscerated carcass rate, of broiler chickens in the ILE400 group were significantly higher than in other groups (p < 0.05). In addition, the ILE400 and ILE800 groups had a lower feed conversion rate and a higher survival rate and breast muscle rate (p < 0.05), while the abdominal fat rate was significantly lower than the CON group (p < 0.05). There were significantly lower serum concentrations of UREA, glucose (GLU) and total cholesterol (TCHO) in the ILE400 and ILE800 groups than in the CON group (p < 0.05); glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity was significantly higher in the ILE400 group than in the other groups, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) concentration was considerably lower than in other groups (p < 0.05). Moreover, interleukin (IL)-10 concentration in the ILE800 group was significantly higher than in the other groups (p < 0.05). The ILE400 group significantly down-regulated the mRNA expressions of fatty-acid synthase (FASN) and solid alcohol regulatory element binding protein 1c (SREBP1c), and significantly up-regulated the mRNA expressions of adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL), hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL), lipoprotein lipase (LPL) and sirtuin1 (Sirt1) (p < 0.05). The ILE400 group had significantly higher intestinal villus height than the CON and ILE800 groups, while the ILE800 group had significantly lower intestinal villus height/crypt depth (p < 0.05). Furthermore, high-throughput sequencing showed that the Shannon index, and Verrucomicrobiota, Colidextribacter and Bacteroides abundances were significantly higher in the ILE400 group than in the CON group (p < 0.05). Interestingly, the ILE800 group reduced the Simpson index, phylum Firmicutes and Bacteroidota abundances (including genera Colidextribacter, Butyricicoccus, [Ruminococcus]_torques_group, Bacteroides, Alistipes, Barnesiella and Butyricimonas), and increased Proteobacteria and Cyanobacteria (including genera Dyella, Devosia, unidentified_Chloroplast and Hyphomicrobium) (p < 0.05). Overall, our study showed that adding 400 mg/kg Ile to the diet (diets total Ile levels at 1.01%, 0.90% and 0.87% during the starter, grower and finisher phases, respectively) increased production performance and improved the health status in broiler chickens.
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Rauf A, Akram M, Anwar H, Daniyal M, Munir N, Bawazeer S, Bawazeer S, Rebezov M, Bouyahya A, Shariati MA, Thiruvengadam M, Sarsembenova O, Mabkhot YN, Islam MN, Emran TB, Hodak S, Zengin G, Khan H. Therapeutic potential of herbal medicine for the management of hyperlipidemia: latest updates. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:40281-40301. [PMID: 35320475 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19733-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Hyperlipidemia, the most common form of dyslipidemia, is the main source of cardiovascular disorders, characterized by elevated level of total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) with high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in peripheral blood. It is caused by a defect in lipid metabolism in the surface of Apoprotein C-II or a defect in lipoprotein lipase activity as well as reported in genetic, dietary and environmental factors. Several electronic databases were investigated as information sources, including Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, Semantic Scholar, MEDLINE and CNKI Scholar. The current review focused on the risk factors of dyslipidemia, synthetic medication with their side effects and different types of medicinal plants having significant potential for the management of hyperlipidemia. The management of hyperlipidemia mostly involves a constant decrease in lipid level using different remedial drugs like statin, fibrate, bile acid sequestrates and niacin. However, this extensive review suggested that the consequences of these drugs are arguable, due to their numerous adverse effects. The selected parts of herb plants are used intact or their extracts containing active phytoconstituents to regulate the lipids in blood level. It was also noted that the Chinese herbal medicine and combination therapy is promising for the lowering of hyperlipidemia. This review intends to provide a scientific base for future endeavors, such as in-depth biological and chemical investigations into previously researched topics.
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- Abdur Rauf
- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Anbar, 23430, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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- Department of Eastern Medicine, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Eastern Medicine, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation and Development International Laboratory, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O. Box 42, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O. Box 42, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation
- Prokhorov General Physics Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation
- K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies and Management (the First Cossack University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Laboratory of Human Pathology Biology, Faculty of Sciences, and Genomic Center of Human Pathology, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies and Management (the First Cossack University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong, 4318, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong, 4381, Bangladesh
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- K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies and Management (the First Cossack University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Campus, Konya, Turkey.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, 23200, Pakistan
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Zhang X, Deng Y, Ma J, Hu S, Hu J, Hu B, Liu H, Li L, He H, Wang J. Effects of different breeds/strains on fatty acid composition and lipid metabolism-related genes expression in breast muscle of ducks. Poult Sci 2022; 101:101813. [PMID: 35358925 PMCID: PMC8966148 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.101813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Fatty acid composition contributes greatly to the nutritional value of meat, and breeds/strains are important factors affecting the composition of fatty acid. Recently, few studies have focused on the fatty acid composition in breast muscle of different duck breeds. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to compare the fatty acid composition and lipid metabolism-related genes expression in breast muscle of Jianchang duck (J), Cherry Verry duck (CV) and 3 crossbred strains (BH1, BH2 and MC♂ × (BGF2♂ × GF2♀)♀ (MBG)). Our results showed that the breast muscle of J had the highest contents of C22:1(n−9) but the lowest ratios of Ʃ-omega 6 (Ʃn−6)/Ʃ-omega 3 (Ʃn−3), Ʃ-mono-unsaturated fatty acid (ƩMUFA)/Ʃ-saturated fatty acid (ƩSFA) and Ʃ-polyunsaturated fatty acid (ƩPUFA)/ƩSFA. The ƩPUFA/ƩSFA ratio was higher in breast muscle of MBG than in that of BH2 and CV, and the contents of C22:1(n-9), ƩMUFA and ƩPUFA were higher in BH1 than in BH2 and CV. Furthermore, the mRNA levels of SCD1, FADS2, ELOVL2, and ELOVL5 were significantly higher in MBG (P < 0.05), while those of FASD1 and ACACA were significantly higher in BH1 than in BH2 and CV (P < 0.05). Principal component analysis showed that fatty acids variation exhibited extensive positive loading on principal components (PCs). Correlation analysis showed that PC1 and PC3 of BH1, as well as PC1 of MBG were correlated with the mRNA levels of ACACA and FABP3, respectively. Thus, it could be concluded that the breast muscles of MBG and BH1 have better fatty acid composition, which was closely related to the increased expression levels of SCD1, FADS2, ELOVL2, and ELOVL5 genes in MBG but FADS1 and ACACA in BH1. Moreover, these results also showed that crossbreeding could optimize the composition of fatty acid in breast muscle of ducks.
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Lin S, Que Y, Que C, Li F, Deng M, Xu D. Exosome miR-3184-5p inhibits gastric cancer growth by targeting XBP1 to regulate the AKT, STAT3, and IRE1 signalling pathways. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2022; 19:e27-e38. [PMID: 35394683 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.13663] [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: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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MicroRNAs can regulate the transcription of protein-coding genes associated with the development and progression of cancer. In this study, we explored the potential diagnostic function of exosome miR-3184-5p in gastric cancer. This exosome was isolated from the blood samples of 150 patients with gastric cancer and 60 healthy participants. The mean particle size and concentration of serum exosome in the patients with gastric cancer were 104.6 nm (93.97-115.84) and 6.21e+009 particles/ml (5.15e+009-7.12e+009), respectively. miR-3184-5p expression was substantially downregulated in the patients with gastric cancer compared with that in the healthy participants. The gastric cancer cell line HGC-27 was cultured and transfected with the mimic and an inhibitor to overexpress and inhibit miR-3184-5p expression. miR-3184-5p strongly suppressed cell proliferation, migration, and invasion but induced cell apoptosis. Luciferase reporter assay revealed that XBP1 was the target of miR-3184-5p. miR-3184-5p substantially downregulated the expression of CD44, cyclin D1, MMP2, p65, p-AKT, and p-STAT3 but upregulated that of GRP78, IRE1, p-JNK, and CHOP. Moreover, miR-3184-5p cleaved caspase-12 and inhibited BCL-2 expression. These results suggested that the downregulation of miR-3184-5p in patients with gastric cancer might regulate the AKT, STAT3, and IRE1 pathways to promote the vitality of gastric cancer cells.
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- Shuangming Lin
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Anal Surgery, Longyan First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Longyan, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Anal Surgery, Longyan First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Longyan, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Anal Surgery, Longyan First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Longyan, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Anal Surgery, Longyan First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Longyan, P.R. China
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- Department of laboratory, Longyan First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Longyan, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Anal Surgery, Longyan First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Longyan, P.R. China
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Zhu Y, Zhang X, Du P, Wang Z, Luo P, Huang Y, Liu Z, Zhang H, Chen W. Dietary herbaceous mixture supplementation reduced hepatic lipid deposition and improved hepatic health status in post-peak laying hens. Poult Sci 2022; 101:101870. [PMID: 35472740 PMCID: PMC9061633 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.101870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome is characterized by hepatic damage and hemorrhage impairing animal welfare in birds, which was well-known to be moderately relieved through dietary choline chloride supplementation in laying hens. Chinese herb has been proven to exert a positive role on hepatic health in human and rodents. Here, we investigated the effect of herbaceous mixture (HM), which consists of Andrographis paniculate, Silybum marianum, Azadirachta Indica, and Ocimum basilicum (2:3.5:1:2), on the hepatic lipid metabolism and health status in laying hens. A total of 240 Hy-line Brown hens (389-day-old) were randomly fed the basal diet with 0 mg/kg choline chloride (negative control, NC), 1,000 mg/kg choline chloride (control, Ctrl), or 300 mg/kg HM for 28 d. Birds fed HM diet exhibited lower serum triglyceride (TG) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration, and higher high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level than those received NC and Ctrl diets (P < 0.05). When compared to control and NC group, the diets with HM decreased the contents of total cholesterol and TG in liver, as well as upregulated the mRNA abundance of hepatic hormone-sensitive lipase and lipoprotein lipase. Meanwhile, the hepatic area and diameter of steatosis vacuoles were also decreased by dietary HM administration (P < 0.05), which accompanied by decreased serum alanine aminotransferase activity (P < 0.05). Birds fed HM diets enhanced the hepatic antioxidative capacity than those received NC and Ctrl diet. Dietary HM depressed the mRNA level of inflammatory cytokine as compared to NC but not Ctrl group. Collectively, the diet with 300 mg/kg HM has a favorable effect in decreasing the lipid deposition and protecting liver injury by alleviating hepatic oxidant stress and inflammation in post-peak laying hens.
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- Yao Zhu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Henan Jinqianguo Bio Tech Co., Ltd, Zhengzhou 477150, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China.
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Zhang S, Tang Z, Zheng C, Zhong Y, Zheng J, Duan G, Yin Y, Duan Y, Song Z. Dietary Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methyl Butyrate Supplementation Inhibits Hepatic Fat Deposition via Regulating Gut Microbiota in Broiler Chickens. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10010169. [PMID: 35056618 PMCID: PMC8781658 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10010169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The present study is aimed to explore the effects of different dietary beta-hydroxy-beta-methyl butyrate (HMB) levels (0, 0.05%, 0.10%, or 0.15%) on liver lipid metabolism on Wenshi broiler chickens. Results showed that HMB reduced the liver weight as well as liver concentrations of triacylglycerol (TG) and total cholesterol (TC) (quadratically, p < 0.05), and the lowest values were observed in the 0.10% HMB group. Meanwhile, HMB supplementation significantly altered the expression levels of key genes related to lipid metabolism in the liver of broiler chickens (p < 0.05). Furthermore, 16S rRNA gene sequencing revealed that HMB supplementation could greatly change the richness, diversity, and composition of the broiler gut microbiota, and the Bacteroidetes relative abundance at the phylum level and the Alistipes relative abundance at the genus level were affected (p < 0.05). Correlation analysis further suggested a strong association between Bacteroidetes relative abundance and lipid metabolism-related parameters (p < 0.05). Together, these data suggest that 0.10% HMB supplementation could inhibit hepatic fat deposition via regulating gut microbiota in broilers.
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- Shiyu Zhang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; (S.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (J.Z.); (G.D.); (Y.Y.)
- College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, China
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- Animal Nutritional Genome and Germplasm Innovation Research Center, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China;
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; (S.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (J.Z.); (G.D.); (Y.Y.)
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; (S.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (J.Z.); (G.D.); (Y.Y.)
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; (S.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (J.Z.); (G.D.); (Y.Y.)
- College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; (S.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (J.Z.); (G.D.); (Y.Y.)
- College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; (S.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (J.Z.); (G.D.); (Y.Y.)
- Animal Nutritional Genome and Germplasm Innovation Research Center, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China;
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; (S.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.Z.); (J.Z.); (G.D.); (Y.Y.)
- College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, China
- Correspondence: (Y.D.); (Z.S.)
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- Animal Nutritional Genome and Germplasm Innovation Research Center, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China;
- Correspondence: (Y.D.); (Z.S.)
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Zhang Y, Li L, Zhang Y, Yan S, Huang L. Improvement of Lipotoxicity-Induced Islet β Cellular Insulin Secretion Disorder by Osteocalcin. J Diabetes Res 2022; 2022:3025538. [PMID: 35313683 PMCID: PMC8934231 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3025538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteocalcin (OCN) has been proved to be closely related with the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We aimed to study if OCN could improve the disorder of islet cell caused by lipotoxicity. METHODS Alizarin red staining was used to investigate the mineralization. Western blotting and ELISA methods were used to measure protein expression. Immunofluorescence staining was used to investigate the protein nuclear transfer. RESULTS High glucose and high fat inhibited the differentiation of osteoblast precursors. Overexpression of insulin receptor (InsROE) significantly promoted the Runx2 and OCN expression. The increase of insulin, Gprc6a, and Glut2 by osteoblast culture medium overexpressing insulin receptor was reversed by osteocalcin neutralizing antibody. Undercarboxylated osteocalcin (ucOC) suppressed the lipotoxic islet β-cell damage caused by palmitic acid. The FOXO1 from intranuclear to extranuclear was also significantly increased after ucOC treatment compared with the group PA. Knockdown of Gprc6a or suppression of PI3K/AKT signal pathway could reverse the upregulation of GPRC6A/PI3K/AKT/FoxO1/Pdx1 caused by ucOC. CONCLUSION OCN could activate the FOXO1 signaling pathway to regulate GLUT2 expression and improve the insulin secretion disorder caused by lipotoxicity.
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- Yafang Zhang
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, No 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, 350004 Fujian province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, No 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, 350004 Fujian province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, No 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, 350004 Fujian province, China
- Diabetes Research Institute of Fujian Province, No 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, 350004 Fujian province, China
- Institute of Metabolic Diseases of Fujian Medical University, No 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, 350004 Fujian province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, No 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, 350004 Fujian province, China
- Diabetes Research Institute of Fujian Province, No 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, 350004 Fujian province, China
- Institute of Metabolic Diseases of Fujian Medical University, No 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, 350004 Fujian province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, No 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, 350004 Fujian province, China
- Diabetes Research Institute of Fujian Province, No 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, 350004 Fujian province, China
- Institute of Metabolic Diseases of Fujian Medical University, No 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, 350004 Fujian province, China
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Astragalus membranaceus Alters Rumen Bacteria to Enhance Fiber Digestion, Improves Antioxidant Capacity and Immunity Indices of Small Intestinal Mucosa, and Enhances Liver Metabolites for Energy Synthesis in Tibetan Sheep. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11113236. [PMID: 34827968 PMCID: PMC8614378 DOI: 10.3390/ani11113236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Astragalus membranaceus is a widely used traditional Chinese herb that has been used by humans for hundreds of years. The Qinghai-Tibetan plateau (QTP) is regarded as one of the remaining ‘Green’ places in the world. With the fast-developing intensive livestock production, sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices are required urgently on the QTP. In the current study, Tibetan sheep were supplemented with the root of Astragalus membranaceus (AMT) to reduce the use of chemical veterinary drugs and antibiotics, and to examine the effect on rumen bacteria, the antioxidant capacities and immunity indices of small intestinal mucosa and meat tissue, and the liver metabolome responses. Abstract Natural, non-toxic feed additives can potentially replace chemical medications and antibiotics that are offered sheep to improve performance. In the present study, Tibetan sheep were supplemented with the root of Astragalus membranaceus (AMT), a traditional herb used widely in China. Twenty-four male Tibetan sheep (31 ± 1.4 kg; 9-month-old) were assigned randomly to one of four levels of supplementary AMT: 0 g/kg (A0), 20 g/kg (A20), 50 g/kg (A50) and 80 g/kg (A80) dry matter intake (DMI). The A50 and A80 groups increased the diversity of rumen bacteria on d 14 and the relative abundances of fiber decomposing bacteria. Supplementary AMT upregulated the metabolism of vitamins, nucleotides, amino acids and glycan, and downregulated the metabolism of lipids and carbohydrates. In addition, supplementary AMT enriched rumen bacteria for drug resistance, and reduced bacteria incurring cell motility. In general, AMT supplementation increased the concentrations of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) and secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) in the small intestinal mucosa and CAT and SOD in meat tissue. The liver tissue metabolome response showed that AMT in the A80 lambs compared to the A0 lambs upregulated the metabolites for energy synthesis. It was concluded that supplementary A. membranaceus increased the relative abundances of fiber decomposing bacteria and improved the antioxidant capacities and immunity indices of small intestinal mucosa and meat tissue in Tibetan sheep.
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Downregulation of PART1 Inhibits Proliferation and Differentiation of Hep3B Cells by Targeting hsa-miR-3529-3p/FOXC2 Axis. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2021; 2021:7792223. [PMID: 34484336 PMCID: PMC8410447 DOI: 10.1155/2021/7792223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are an important subtype of noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) and microRNA sponges regulate protein-coding gene expression. The lncRNA prostate androgen-regulated transcript 1 (PART1) was implicated in the process of several cancer pathogeneses. However, studies on the regulation of PART1 expression and its mechanism in liver cancer are lacking. Methods qRT-PCR and western blot were used to detect PART1 levels in liver cancer serums and cell lines. Cell proliferation, migration, and invasion were detected using CCK8 assays, cell clones, and transwell assays. Interaction between PART1 and miR-3529-3p and forkhead box protein C2 (FOXC2) was confirmed using dual-luciferase reporter assays. Results We revealed that expression levels of PART1 and FOXC2 are significantly upregulated and the miR-3529-3p expression level significantly decreases in the serum while high expression level of PART1 is positively associated with tumour size, BCLC stage, and TNM stage. shRNA of PART1 can significantly reduce the ability of cell migration and invasion by regulating AKT signalling associated with the reduction of MMP-2 and MMP-9 protein expression. Dual-luciferase reporter assays showed that PART1 can sponge miR-3529-3p, which targets FOXC2 in liver cancer cells. The promoting or suppressing effect of PART1 for Hep3B cell proliferation, invasion, and migration is revised by miR-3529-3p mimics and inhibitors. Conclusion Results showed that downregulation of PART1 can partially inhibit proliferation and differentiation by targeting hsa-miR-3529-3p/FOXC2 axis.
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Zhu H, Lin Y, Liu Y. miR‑34a increases inflammation and oxidative stress levels in patients with necrotizing enterocolitis by downregulating SIRT1 expression. Mol Med Rep 2021; 24:664. [PMID: 34296298 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.12303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The miR‑34a/SIRT1 signaling axis is an important signaling axis in tumors and diseases. Notably, low SIRT1 expression in the intestinal tissues of patients with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) has been reported. However, whether miR‑34a/SIRT1 signaling as a target to protect the intestines during the NEC process is unclear and remains to be elucidated. Blood samples were collected from 30 patients with NEC, and an NEC rat model was used. The miR‑34a and SIRT1 gene and protein expression levels were assayed by qPCR and Western blotting method. The inflammatory cytokine levels and oxidative stress levels were detected using the ELISA method. The results demonstrated that birth weight, albumin and glucose concentrations were significantly decreased in the NEC patient group compared with the control group, but the C‑reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) concentrations were significantly increased. The miR‑34a expression level was notably increased in the NEC group, but the SIRT1 expression level was markedly decreased. Notably, the miR‑34a was significantly correlated with NEC severity and the concentrations of CRP, PCT, IL‑6, TNF‑α, IL‑1β, IL‑8, MCP‑1, VCAM1 and malondialdehyde (MDA), but was significantly negatively correlated with SIRT1 gene expression and the concentration of IL‑10. Intestinal villi damage in NEC rats was decreased with miR‑34a inhibition and SIRT1 activation treatment by decreasing the levels of inflammatory cytokines, including IL‑6, TNF‑α, IL‑1β and IL‑8, and oxidative stress proteins, including MCP‑1, VCAM1, and MDA, as well as increasing the level of the anti‑inflammatory cytokine IL‑10. In addition, the results indicated that miR‑34a inhibition and SIRT1 activation strongly protected the intestine and decreased the damage caused by NEC, not only by decreasing the protein levels of SIRT1, TNF‑α, IL‑1β, IL‑6 and IL‑8, but also by increasing the IL‑10 protein levels. The miR‑34a inhibition and SIRT1 activation may decrease the damage caused by NEC by decreasing proinflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress proteins and by increasing the anti‑inflammatory cytokine pathway. Based on the aforementioned analysis, the miR‑34a and SIRT1 proteins may be potential novel therapeutic targets in NEC.
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- Hui Zhu
- Department of NICU, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Provincial Clinical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350001, P.R. China
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- Department of NICU, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Provincial Clinical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350001, P.R. China
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- Department of NICU, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Provincial Clinical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350001, P.R. China
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Xiao J, Zhang Y, Tang Y, Dai H, OuYang Y, Li C, Yu M. MiRNA-1202 promotes the TGF-β1-induced proliferation, differentiation and collagen production of cardiac fibroblasts by targeting nNOS. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0256066. [PMID: 34428251 PMCID: PMC8384215 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a clinically common arrhythmia that affects human health. Myocardial fibrosis serves as an important contributor to AF. Recently, miRNA-1202 have been reported to be up-regulated in AF. However, the role of miRNA-1202 and its mechanism in myocardial fibrosis remain unclear. Methods Human cardiac fibroblasts (HCFs) were used to construct a fibrosis model by TGF-β1 induction. The expression of miR-1202 was measured by qRT-PCR. Cell proliferation was assessed by CCK-8 assays. Protein expression levels were measured by western blot. Collagen accumulation was measured by ELISA. The relationship between miR-1202 and nNOS was investigated by luciferase reporter assays. Results MiR-1202 expression was obviously increased in HCFs and was both time- and dose-independent. MiR-1202 could increase the proliferation and collagen I, collagen III, and α-SMA levels with or without TGF-β1. MiR-1202 could also increase TGF-β1 and p-Smad2/3 protein levels in comparison to the control group. However, they were obviously decreased after inhibitor transfection. MiR-1202 targets nNOS for negative regulation of HCFs fibrosis by decreasing cell differentiation, collagen deposition and the activity of the TGF-β1/Smad2/3 pathway. Co-transfection of miR-1202 inhibitor and siRNA of nNOS inhibited nNOS protein expression, thereby enhancing the HCFs proliferation. Furthermore, co-transfection of the miR-1202 inhibitor and siRNA of nNOS significantly promoted collagen I, collagen III, TGF-β1, Smad2/3 and α-SMA protein expression and Smad2/3 protein phosphorylation. These findings suggested that miR-1202 promotes HCFs transformation to a pro-fibrotic phenotype by targeting nNOS through activating the TGF-β1/Smad2/3 pathway.
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- Jingwen Xiao
- The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, FuZhou First Hospital, FuZhou, Fujian, P.R. China
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- The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, FuZhou First Hospital, FuZhou, Fujian, P.R. China
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- The Cardiac Function Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine, FuZhou First Hospital, FuZhou, Fujian, P.R. China
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- The Department of Clinical Pharmacy, FuZhou First Hospital, FuZhou, Fujian, P.R. China
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- The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, FuZhou First Hospital, FuZhou, Fujian, P.R. China
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- The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, FuZhou First Hospital, FuZhou, Fujian, P.R. China
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- The Cardiac Function Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine, FuZhou First Hospital, FuZhou, Fujian, P.R. China
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Chávez-Castillo M, Ortega Á, Duran P, Pirela D, Marquina M, Cano C, Salazar J, Gonzalez MC, Bermúdez V, Rojas-Quintero J, Velasco M. Phytotherapy for Cardiovascular Disease: A Bench-to-Bedside Approach. Curr Pharm Des 2021; 26:4410-4429. [PMID: 32310044 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200420160422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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At present, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and global trends suggest that this panorama will persist or worsen in the near future. Thus, optimization of treatment strategies and the introduction of novel therapeutic alternatives for CVD represent key objectives in contemporary biomedical research. In recent years, phytotherapy-defined as the therapeutic use of whole or minimally modified plant components-has ignited large scientific interest, with a resurgence of abundant investigation on a wide array of medicinal herbs (MH) for CVD and other conditions. Numerous MH have been observed to intervene in the pathophysiology of CVD via a myriad of molecular mechanisms, including antiinflammatory, anti-oxidant, and other beneficial properties, which translate into the amelioration of three essential aspects of the pathogenesis of CVD: Dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and hypertension. Although the preclinical data in this scenario is very rich, the true clinical impact of MH and their purported mechanisms of action is less clear, as large-scale robust research in this regard is in relatively early stages and faces important methodological challenges. This review offers a comprehensive look at the most prominent preclinical and clinical evidence currently available concerning the use of MH in the treatment of CVD from a bench-to-bedside approach.
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- Mervin Chávez-Castillo
- Psychiatric Hospital of Maracaibo, Maracaibo, Venezuela,Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
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- Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
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- Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
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- Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
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- Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
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- Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
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- Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
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- Universidad Simón Bolívar, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Barranquilla, Colombia
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Department, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Clinical Pharmacology Unit, School of Medicine José María Vargas, Central University of Venezuela, Caracas,
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Roghani-Shahraki H, Karimian M, Valipour S, Behjati M, Arefnezhad R, Mousavi A. Herbal therapy as a promising approach for regulation on lipid profiles: A review of molecular aspects. J Cell Physiol 2021; 236:5533-5546. [PMID: 33469926 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Impaired lipid profile is defined as abnormal plasma levels of low-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, and total cholesterol. This disease state is associated with the development and progression of various disorders, such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, and acute myocardial infarction. Globally, all of these disorders are related to a significant rate of death. Therefore, finding a suitable approach for the prevention and treatment of lipid profile-related disorders is in the spotlight. Recently, herbal therapy has been considered a promising therapeutic approach for the treatment of hyperlipidemia or its related disorders due to its safety and efficacy. Hereby, we address the potential benefits of some of these herbal compounds on different aspects of lipid profile and its abnormalities with a special focus on their underlying mechanisms. Using herbal products, such as teas and mushrooms, or their derivatives, Rosmarinus officinalis Linn, Curcuma longa, Green tea, Lippia triphylla, Lippia citriodora, Plantago asiatica L, Vine tea, and Grifola frondosa have been proved to exert several therapeutic impacts on lipid profile and its related disorders, and we would provide a brief review on them in this literature.
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
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- Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Halal Research Center of IRI, FDA, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Semnan University, Iran
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Lin Z, Chen M, Wan Y, Lei L, Ruan H. miR-574-5p Targets FOXN3 to Regulate the Invasion of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Cells via Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway. Technol Cancer Res Treat 2020; 19:1533033820971659. [PMID: 33317407 PMCID: PMC7745553 DOI: 10.1177/1533033820971659] [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] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miR) are a class of non-coding endogenous RNA molecules that suppress the translation of protein-coding genes by destabilizing target mRNAs. The MiR-574-5p has been reported to be involved in the several types of cancer. However, the expression of miR-574-5p and its mechanism in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) remain unclear. We found that the expression level of miR-574-5p was significantly increased in the NPC cell lines. We further demonstrated that Forkhead box N3 (FOXN3) was a target gene of miR-574-5p. FOXN3 overexpression and inhibition reversed the promoting or suppressing effect, respectively, of NPC cell proliferation, migration and invasion caused by miR-574-5p. Furthermore, miR-574-5p enhanced the β-catenin and TCF4 protein expression by repressing FOXN3 expression, resulting in the activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, but the activity of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway was inhibited by a miR-574-5p inhibitor or FOXN3 overexpression, which reversed the effect of miR-574-5p. Wound-healing and Transwell assays also showed that miR-574-5p promotes the cell migration and invasion of NPC cells, whereas the promoting effect of miR-574-5p was also reversed by a miR-574-5p inhibitor or FOXN3 overexpression. Collectively, these data suggested that miR-574-5p promotes NPC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion at least partly by targeting the FOXN3/Wnt/β-Catenin signaling pathway.
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- Zhonghao Lin
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Mindong Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Ningde, Fujian, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Mindong Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Ningde, Fujian, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Mindong Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Ningde, Fujian, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Mindong Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Ningde, Fujian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Mindong Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Ningde, Fujian, China
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Nuciferine reduced fat deposition by controlling triglyceride and cholesterol concentration in broiler chickens. Poult Sci 2020; 99:7101-7108. [PMID: 33248627 PMCID: PMC7705000 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to investigate whether dietary nuciferine affects lipid metabolism in broiler chickens. Four treatment groups were made from 120 1-day-old broiler chickens including the base diet group (normal control [NC], supplemented with 0 mg/kg of nuciferine) and groups treated with 25 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg, and 400 mg/kg of dietary nuciferine, which was supplemented for 42 d. The results showed that body weight, average daily weight gain, and absolute and relative fat and liver weight were significantly decreased with nuciferine supplementation. The plasma concentration of triiodothyronine, free triiodothyronine, thyroxine, and free thyroxine was significantly decreased in the nuciferine-supplemented group, but the plasma glucagon concentration was significantly increased. The plasma and hepatic triglyceride (TG) and total cholesterol (TC) concentrations were significantly decreased in the nuciferine group, but plasma and hepatic nonesterified fatty acid concentration, hepatic lipase activity, and hepatic glycogen content were significantly increased. Hepatic histological examination showed that fat cell volume and size in the 100 and 400 mg/kg group were smaller than those in the NC group. The fatty degeneration in the liver was decreased with nuciferine supplementation. The fat cell volume and size were shrunk in the nuciferine group. Dietary nuciferine supplementation significantly decreased the gene expression level of HMGCR, SREBP2, ACC, and SPEBP-1C, but significantly increased the gene expression level of LXR-α, CYP7A1, and CPT-I. The results indicated that nuciferine exhibited strong reduced fat deposition activities and reflected not only by decrease of the concentration of TG and TC but also by reduction in the key gene expression level of HMGCR, SREBP2, ACC, and SPEBP-1c and elevation of the key gene expression level of LXR-α, CYP7A1, and CPT-I. Taken together, our results suggested that the ability of nuciferine on reducing fat deposition in broiler chickens by regulating lipid metabolism was associated with the balance of TG and TC concentration.
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Guo Y, Guo X, Deng Y, Cheng L, Hu S, Liu H, Hu J, Hu B, Li L, He H, Wang J. Effects of different rearing systems on intramuscular fat content, fatty acid composition, and lipid metabolism-related genes expression in breast and thigh muscles of Nonghua ducks. Poult Sci 2020; 99:4832-4844. [PMID: 32988520 PMCID: PMC7598316 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.06.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Rearing system is a critical nongenetic factor influencing meat quality of ducks. In this study, a total of 360 birds were randomly allocated into floor rearing system (FRS) and net rearing system (NRS) to compare their effects on intramuscular fat (IMF) deposition, fatty acid composition, and related gene expression in muscles of Nonghua ducks. Sawdust bedding and stainless mesh bed were equipped in FRS and NRS, respectively. At the eighth week (8w) and 13th week (13w), the breast and thigh muscles of ducks were collected to determine the profiles of lipids composition and the expressions of lipid metabolism-related genes. The IMF content was higher in 13w-FRS than 8w-FRS and 8w-NRS in breast muscle, whereas it was higher in 13w-NRS than other groups in thigh muscle (P < 0.05). C16:1, C20:5(n-3) of muscles were higher in 8w-NRS than 8w-FRS, whereas C18:1(n-9)c, C18:2(n-6)c, Ʃ monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), and ƩMUFA/Ʃsaturated fatty acid (SFA) ratio of muscles were higher in 13w-NRS than 8w-FRS and 8w-NRS (P < 0.05). C22:6(n-3), C20:4(n-6) of breast muscle and C20:3(n-6) of thigh muscle were higher in 13w-NRS than 13w-FRS (P < 0.05). Fatty acids variation was studied by principal component analysis, exhibiting extensive positive loadings on principal components. SREBP1, ACADL, and FABP3 were downregulated in breast muscle, whereas PPARα and ELOVL5 were upregulated in thigh muscle of NRS ducks at 13w. Principal components were extensively correlated with lipids composition parameters, and principal components of breast muscle 1 and principal components of thigh muscle 1 were correlated with SREBP1 and PPARα, respectively (P < 0.05). In conclusion, with increasing age, FRS enhanced IMF deposition in breast muscle, and the same promotion in thigh muscle was because of NRS. The variation of fatty acids in muscles was uniform, and the change of single fatty acid was unable to distinguish NRS and FRS. However, as NRS downregulated SREBP1, ACADL and FABP3 in breast muscle and upregulated PPARα and ELOVL5 in thigh muscle, NRS could improve nutrient value and meat quality by increasing ƩMUFA, ƩMUFA/ƩSFA ratio, and important PUFA levels. Therefore, NRS was more recommended than FRS for Nonghua ducks during week 8 to 13 posthatching.
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- Yifan Guo
- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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Ran M, Cha C, Xu Y, Zhang H, Yang Z, Li Z, Wang S. Traditional Chinese herbal medicine complex supplementation improves reproductive performance, serum biochemical parameters, and anti-oxidative capacity in periparturient dairy cows. Anim Biotechnol 2020; 33:647-656. [PMID: 32930627 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2020.1819823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This study was conducted to investigate the effects of a traditional Chinese herbal medicine complex (TCHMC) on the productive performance of periparturient dairy cows. Eighteen non-lactating pregnant Holstein dairy cows with similar body conditions with 1 to 2 parity were randomly divided into three groups (n = 6), receiving a basal diet with 0 (CON group), 200 (T-200 group), and 300 (T-300 group) g TCHMC per day from 14 to 9 days prepartum. The results demonstrated that TCHMC treatments decreased the days of gestation, calving to first service, and calving to first visible estrus. Compared with CON at specific time points, TCHMC treatments increased the concentrations of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and estradiol (E2), whereas progesterone (P4) and E2 concentrations decreased. Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and creatine kinase (CK) concentrations were downregulated, whereas that of globulin (GLB) and immunoglobulin G (IgG) were upregulated by TCHMC treatments around the time of calving. Compared with CON and T-200 treatments, the T-300 treatment increased the serum concentrations of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) and decreased the malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration from 7 d prepartum to 21 d postpartum when. In addition, although TCHMC treatment had no effect on average birth weight, heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature of calves, the T-300 treatment increased serum albumin (ALB) and IgG concentrations in calves from 3 to 14 days postpartum. The addition of TCHMC used in the present study could serve as a potential effective strategy to improve the health and productive performance of periparturient dairy cows, and the optimal dose should be set at 300 g per day.
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- Maoliang Ran
- College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animal, Changsha, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Deren Husbandry Company Ltd, Changsha, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Veterinary Drugs, Changsha, China
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Chen H, Feng R, Muhammad I, Abbas G, Zhang Y, Ren Y, Huang X, Zhang R, Diao L, Wang X, Li G. Protective effects of hypericin against infectious bronchitis virus induced apoptosis and reactive oxygen species in chicken embryo kidney cells. Poult Sci 2020; 98:6367-6377. [PMID: 31399732 PMCID: PMC7107269 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pez465] [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: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), a coronavirus, causes infectious bronchitis leading to enormous economic loss in the poultry industry worldwide. Hypericin (HY) is an excellent compound that has been investigated in antiviral, antineoplastic, and antidepressant. To investigate the inhibition effect of HY on IBV infection in chicken embryo kidney (CEK) cells, 3 different experimental designs: pre-treatment of cells prior to IBV infection, direct treatment of IBV-infected cells, and pre-treatment of IBV prior to cell infection were used. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR), immunofluorescence assay (IFA), flow cytometry, and fluorescence microscopy were performed and virus titer was determined by TCID50. The results revealed that HY had a good anti-IBV effect when HY directly treated the IBV-infected cells, and virus infectivity decreased in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, HY inhibited IBV-induced apoptosis in CEK cells, and significantly reduced the mRNA expression levels of Fas, FasL, JNK, Bax, Caspase 3, and Caspase 8, and significantly increased Bcl-2 mRNA expression level in CEK cells. In addition, HY treatment could decrease IBV-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in CEK cells. These results suggested that HY showed potential antiviral activities against IBV infection involving the inhibition of apoptosis and ROS generation in CEK cells.
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- Huijie Chen
- Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine of Heilongjiang Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.,College of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology College, Jilin 132101, China
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- Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine of Heilongjiang Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine of Heilongjiang Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine of Heilongjiang Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine of Heilongjiang Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Electrical and Information, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine of Heilongjiang Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine of Heilongjiang Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology College, Jilin 132101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine of Heilongjiang Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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Zeng H, Xi Y, Li Y, Wang Z, Zhang L, Han Z. Analysis of Astragalus Polysaccharide Intervention in Heat-Stressed Dairy Cows' Serum Metabolomics. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10040574. [PMID: 32235382 PMCID: PMC7222412 DOI: 10.3390/ani10040574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 03/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of astragalus polysaccharides (APS) on serum metabolism of dairy cows under heat stress. Thirty healthy Holstein dairy cows were randomly divided into three groups (10 cows in each group). In the experimental group, 30 mL/d (Treatment I) and 50 mL/d (Treatment II) of APS injection were injected into the neck muscle respectively. Each stage was injected with APS for 4 days (8:00 a.m. every day) and stopped for 3 days. Serum hormone and antioxidant indexes of dairy cows were investigated. Through repeated measurement analysis of variance, the results have shown that cortisol (COR) (F = 6.982, p = 0.026), triiodothyronine (T3) (F = 10.005, p = 0.012) and thyroxine (T4) (F = 22.530, p = 0.002) at different time points were significantly different. COR showed a downward trend, T3 and T4 showed an upward trend. At each time point, different concentrations of APS have significant effects on COR (F = 30.298, p = 0.000 < 0.05), T3 (F = 18.122, p = 0.001), and T4 (F = 44.067, p = 0.000 < 0.05). However, there were no significant differences in serum insulin (INS), glucagon (GC) and heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) between different time points (p > 0.05) and at each time point (p > 0.05). Additionally, the results have also shown that there were also no significant differences in serum Superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) between different time points (p > 0.05) and at each time point (p > 0.05). However, the injection of APS had a significant impact on glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) (F = 9.421, p = 0.014) at different times, and showed a trend of rising first and then falling. At each time point, APS of different concentrations had no significant effect on GSH-Px (p > 0.05). Furthermore, we used gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) non-targeted metabolomics to determine the potential markers of APS for heat-stressed dairy cows. Twenty metabolites were identified as potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of APS in heat-stressed dairy cows. These substances are involved in protein digestion and absorption, glutathione metabolism, prolactin signaling pathway, aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis, pentose and glucuronate interconversions, and so on. Our findings suggest that APS have an effect on the serum hormones of heat-stressed dairy cows, and regulate the metabolism of heat-stressed dairy cows through glucose metabolism and amino acid metabolism pathways.
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- Hanfang Zeng
- Institute of Dairy Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.Z.); (Y.L.); (Z.W.); (L.Z.)
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- Animal Husbandry Institute, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China;
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- Institute of Dairy Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.Z.); (Y.L.); (Z.W.); (L.Z.)
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- Institute of Dairy Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.Z.); (Y.L.); (Z.W.); (L.Z.)
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- Institute of Dairy Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.Z.); (Y.L.); (Z.W.); (L.Z.)
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- Institute of Dairy Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.Z.); (Y.L.); (Z.W.); (L.Z.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +13851685522; Fax: +02584395314
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Zhang X, Sun Z, Cai J, Wang G, Wang J, Zhu Z, Cao F. Dietary supplementation with fermented moringa oleifera leaves inhibits the lipogenesis in the liver of meat ducks. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2019.114336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Ning Q, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Shen G, Xie Z, Pang J. Nuciferine Prevents Hepatic Steatosis by Regulating Lipid Metabolismin Diabetic Rat Model. Open Life Sci 2019; 14:699-706. [PMID: 33817209 PMCID: PMC7874802 DOI: 10.1515/biol-2019-0079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Objective This study investigatesthe nuciferine capacity to regulate the liver’s lipid metabolism regarding steatosis and injury in STZ-induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods The rats were randomly divided into groups control, diabetic and nuciferine 200 mg/kg/ day treatment. After 4 days of STZ injection, the nuciferine group was treated and administered via oral gavages for 4 weeks. At the end of experiment, blood, liver, myocardial and muscular samples were collected. Results Nuciferine-treated significantly increased the body weight from 339.4g to 367.8g, but significantly decreased the food and water intake compared with diabetic rats. Also, the nuciferine-treated rats had significantly decreased TC, TG, and FFAs in the liver compared with the diabetic group, especially the serum markers of blood glucose. These were associated with the gene expression related to lipogenesis which was significantly down-regulated; the gene expression involved in lipolysis and fatty acid β-oxidation was significantly up-regulated. Discussion and Conclusion The data provide evidence that nuciferine supplementation could protect the liver by regulating lipid metabolism gene expression resulting in decreasing the steatosis and injury in diabetic rat. Thus, nuciferine could be developed as a diabetic adjuvant food additive in future.
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- Qian Ning
- Jinshan College of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fujian Province, 350001, P. R. China
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- Jinshan College of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fujian Province, 350001, P. R. China
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- Jinshan College of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fujian Province, 350001, P. R. China
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- Jinshan College of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fujian Province, 350001, P. R. China
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- Jinshan College of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fujian Province, 350001, P. R. China.,Collaborative Innovation Center of Animal Health and Food Safety Application Technology in Fujian, Fujian Vocational College of Agriculture, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, 350002, P.R. China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fujian Province, 350001, P. R. China
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Xie Z, Wang Y, Huang J, Qian N, Shen G, Chen L. Anti-inflammatory activity of polysaccharides from Phellinus linteus by regulating the NF-κB translocation in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 129:61-67. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2018] [Revised: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ibtisham F, Nawab A, Niu Y, Wang Z, Wu J, Xiao M, An L. The effect of ginger powder and Chinese herbal medicine on production performance, serum metabolites and antioxidant status of laying hens under heat-stress condition. J Therm Biol 2019; 81:20-24. [PMID: 30975419 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2019.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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This study was done to evaluate the effects of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) and ginger powder on layers-production performance, serum metabolites and antioxidant status under heat stress condition. Two hundred and fifty Lohmann layers were randomly divided into 5 different, including two controls and three experimental groups (H1, H2, and H3). Control groups were fed the basic diet without supplementation, while, the feed of three experimental groups was supplemented with 3.32 g CHM, 10 g ginger powder, and 10 g ginger powder+ 3.32 g CHM per kg of diet, respectively. Results showed that feed consumption and production rate were decreased in the HC group, while, feed intake and production significantly improved when birds were given supplemented diet. The production rate and feed intake of the H3 group were even significantly higher than the NC group. The birds that received supplemented diet had higher glucose level compared to HC. Triglycerides and serum cholesterol had significantly decreased level in supplemented groups compared to HC. Fungal catalase (CAT) level was significantly improved in H2 and H3 groups. Nitric oxide (NO), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX) and Total Protein (T-AOC) level were significantly improved in supplemented groups. Findings showed that ginger powder and CHM could be a viable alternative to the synthetic antibiotic in poultry feed.
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- Fahar Ibtisham
- Animal Science Department, Agriculture College, Guangdong Ocean University, Haida Road, Mazhang District, Zhanjiang 524088, Guangdong, China; Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Animal Science Department, Agriculture College, Guangdong Ocean University, Haida Road, Mazhang District, Zhanjiang 524088, Guangdong, China
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- Animal Science Department, Agriculture College, Guangdong Ocean University, Haida Road, Mazhang District, Zhanjiang 524088, Guangdong, China
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- Animal Science Department, Agriculture College, Guangdong Ocean University, Haida Road, Mazhang District, Zhanjiang 524088, Guangdong, China
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- Animal Science Department, Agriculture College, Guangdong Ocean University, Haida Road, Mazhang District, Zhanjiang 524088, Guangdong, China
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- Animal Science Department, Agriculture College, Guangdong Ocean University, Haida Road, Mazhang District, Zhanjiang 524088, Guangdong, China
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- Animal Science Department, Agriculture College, Guangdong Ocean University, Haida Road, Mazhang District, Zhanjiang 524088, Guangdong, China.
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Shan CH, Guo J, Sun X, Li N, Yang X, Gao Y, Qiu D, Li X, Wang Y, Feng M, Wang C, Zhao JJ. Effects of fermented Chinese herbal medicines on milk performance and immune function in late-lactation cows under heat stress conditions. J Anim Sci 2019; 96:4444-4457. [PMID: 30032262 DOI: 10.1093/jas/sky270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Heat stress (HS) causes significant economic losses and has become a continual challenge in the dairy industry worldwide. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a dietary supplement on milk performance and immune function in late-lactation cows under HS conditions. The supplement was a fermented Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) mixture consisting of 18 herbs. Forty lactating Holstein cows (560 ± 51.0 kg of initial BW, 230 ± 10.0 DIM, 16 ± 3.0 kg of milk per day) were randomly assigned into 4 treatment groups (10 cows per group). Each group was fed a dietary supplemented with 0, 25, 50, or 100 g CHMs per cow per day. Cows were housed at high ambient temperature-humidity index (average 74.5) for an experimental period of 42 d during the summer months. Milk yield, composition, immune responses involving blood lymphocyte apoptosis rate, serum biochemical parameters, and genes expression in lymphocytes were evaluated on days 14, 28, and 42, respectively. Results showed that milk yield, milk fat, and protein content were greater (all P < 0.05) for 50 or 100 g/d CHMs compared with the group without CHMs supplements throughout the experimental period. On the other hand, increasing CHMs dose demonstrated a greater lymphocyte or leukocyte count (P < 0.01). By flow cytometry analysis, early or late apoptosis rate of the lymphocytes was decreased (P < 0.05) by CHMs supplements. The immunity-related biochemistry and genes transcript responses involving cytokines (IL-1, IL-2, IL-6, and IL-12), apoptosis (Bak, Mcl-1, Bax, Bcl-2, Bcl-xl, and P53), and immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, and IgM) were investigated. Compared with the unsupplemented group, the serum IL-2 and IL-6 levels, as well as IL-2 mRNA expression, increased (P < 0.05) for 100 g/d. However, the serum IL-1 level tended to decrease (P = 0.08) with increasing CHMs dose, and IL-1 mRNA expression was down-regulated (P = 0.02) by up to 24% for 100 g/d. Additionally, the serum Bax level decreased (P < 0.01) and Bcl-2 level increased (P = 0.01) for 100 g/d. Bax and Bak mRNA expressions were down-regulated (P < 0.05), and Bcl-2 and Bcl-xl expression were up-regulated (P < 0.05) for 50 or 100 g/d. The mRNA expressions of P53 and Mcl-1 were not affected by CHMs (P > 0.10). Besides, serum IgG levels were greater (P < 0.01) for 50 or 100 g/d, compared with unsupplemented group. In conclusion, CHMs supplements may improve milk performance and immune function in dairy cows under HS conditions.
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- Chun-Hua Shan
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, PR China
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- Animal Husbandry Research Institute of Chengde, Chengde, Hebei Province, PR China
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- College of Information Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, PR China
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- Animal Husbandry Research Institute of Chengde, Chengde, Hebei Province, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, PR China
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- Animal Husbandry Research Institute of Chengde, Chengde, Hebei Province, PR China
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- Animal Husbandry Research Institute of Chengde, Chengde, Hebei Province, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, PR China
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Xie Z, Shen G, Wang Y, Wu C. Curcumin supplementation regulates lipid metabolism in broiler chickens. Poult Sci 2019; 98:422-429. [DOI: 10.3382/ps/pey315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Chen Y, Yang Y, Wang F, Yang X, Yao F, Ming K, Yuan W, Zeng L, Liu J. Antiviral effect of baicalin phospholipid complex against duck hepatitis A virus type 1. Poult Sci 2018; 97:2722-2732. [PMID: 29757435 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pey155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2018] [Accepted: 03/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Duck hepatitis A virus type 1 (DHAV-1) is one of the main pathogens of ducklings and causes a high mortality rate. Baicalin (BA) has potent antiviral effect, but the solubility is very poor. In order to increase the absorption, solubility, and pharmacological activity, the phospholipid complex was used to modify BA in present study. Therefore, BA phospholipid complex (BAPC) was prepared. The anti-DHAV-1 abilities of BA and BAPC in vitro was evaluated by cell counting kit-8 and reverse transcription quantitative PCR. The curative effects of BA and BAPC on ducklings which were infected by DHAV-1 in addition to the ALT and AST levels were also detected. The results indicated the anti-DHAV-1 ability of BAPC was stronger than that of BA both in vitro and in vivo. To explore the anti-DHAV-1 mechanism, the influence of BAPC on DHAV-1 adsorption, replication, and release was studied. Furthermore, the anti-oxidative and immuno-enhancing abilities of BAPC in the treatment of infected ducklings were also determined. The results showed BAPC inhibited DHAV-1 adsorption, replication and release. Furthermore, it played anti-oxidative and immno-enhancing roles in the treatment, and the immno-enhancing role was crucial to the treatment.
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- Y Chen
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, P R China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Hainan Key Lab of Tropical Animal Reproduction & Breeding and Epidemic Disease Research, Animal Genetic Engineering Key Lab of Haikou, Haikou 570228, P R China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Hainan Key Lab of Tropical Animal Reproduction & Breeding and Epidemic Disease Research, Animal Genetic Engineering Key Lab of Haikou, Haikou 570228, P R China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Hainan Key Lab of Tropical Animal Reproduction & Breeding and Epidemic Disease Research, Animal Genetic Engineering Key Lab of Haikou, Haikou 570228, P R China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Hainan Key Lab of Tropical Animal Reproduction & Breeding and Epidemic Disease Research, Animal Genetic Engineering Key Lab of Haikou, Haikou 570228, P R China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, P R China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, P R China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, P R China
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- Animal husbandry and Veterinary Bureau of Yuhang District of Hangzhou, Hangzhou 311100, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, P R China
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Yang Y, Dong F, Liu X, Xu J, Wu X, Qi S, Liu W, Zheng Y. Thifluzamide affects lipid metabolism in zebrafish (Danio reio). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2018; 633:1227-1236. [PMID: 29758875 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.03.302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2018] [Revised: 03/23/2018] [Accepted: 03/24/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
Thifluzamide, a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI) fungicide, has been widely used in rice fields throughout the world and causes hepatotoxicity in zebrafish (Danio reio). This study was conducted to investigate the effect of thifluzamide on lipid metabolism in zebrafish after exposure to a control or, 0.019, 0.19, or 1.90mg/L thifluzamide for 28days. Following exposure, pathological changes in the liver were evaluated. Total cholesterol (TCHO) level, and triglyceride (TG) levels as well as hepatic lipase (HL), lipoprotein lipase (LPL), fatty acid synthetase (FAS) and carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT-I) activities were measured. In addition, the expression levels of genes related to lipid metabolism were quantified. No obvious accumulation of lipid droplets was detected in the liver following any of the thifluzamide treatments. TCHO and TG levels were significantly decreased. FAS activity was markedly decreased, and CPT-I activity was significantly increased in the 0.19 and 1.90mg/L groups. However, no apparent changes in HL and LPL activities were observed in any of the treatment groups. Additionally, the expression of genes related to lipid metabolism showed corresponding changes. The results suggest that altered gene expression and enzyme activities might be responsible for the changes in lipid metabolism, as evidenced by the decreased TCHO and TG levels. Overall, thifluzamide altered lipid metabolism and led to events that might contribute to developmental toxicity in exposed zebrafish.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yang Yang
- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Disease and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Disease and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Disease and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Disease and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Disease and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-ecosystems, Key Laboratory of Grassland Livestock Industry Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Pastoral Agricultural Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Disease and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China.
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