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Chen Y, Yang C, Deng Z, Xiang T, Ni Q, Xu J, Sun D, Luo F. Gut microbially produced tryptophan metabolite melatonin ameliorates osteoporosis via modulating SCFA and TMAO metabolism. J Pineal Res 2024; 76:e12954. [PMID: 38618998 DOI: 10.1111/jpi.12954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Osteoporosis (OP) is a severe global health issue that has significant implications for productivity and human lifespan. Gut microbiota dysbiosis has been demonstrated to be closely associated with OP progression. Melatonin (MLT) is an important endogenous hormone that modulates bone metabolism, maintains bone homeostasis, and improves OP progression. Multiple studies indicated that MLT participates in the regulation of intestinal microbiota and gut barrier function. However, the promising effects of gut microbiota-derived MLT in OP remain unclear. Here, we found that OP resulted in intestinal tryptophan disorder and decreased the production of gut microbiota-derived MLT, while administration with MLT could mitigate OP-related clinical symptoms and reverse gut microbiota dysbiosis, including the diversity of intestinal microbiota, the relative abundance of many probiotics such as Allobaculum and Parasutterella, and metabolic function of intestinal flora such as amino acid metabolism, nucleotide metabolism, and energy metabolism. Notably, MLT significantly increased the production of short-chain fatty acids and decreased trimethylamine N-oxide-related metabolites. Importantly, MLT could modulate the dynamic balance of M1/M2 macrophages, reduce the serum levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and restore gut-barrier function. Taken together, our results highlighted the important roles of gut microbially derived MLT in OP progression via the "gut-bone" axis associated with SCFA metabolism, which may provide novel insight into the development of MLT as a promising drug for treating OP.
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- Yueqi Chen
- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA 76th Army Corps Hospital, Beijing, Xining, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Biomedical Materials Science, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Air Force Medical Center, Fourth Military Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Huang W, Tian J, He J. Risk factors of primary Sjögren 's syndrome combined with osteoporosis. ZHONG NAN DA XUE XUE BAO. YI XUE BAN = JOURNAL OF CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY. MEDICAL SCIENCES 2024; 49:312-318. [PMID: 38755728 PMCID: PMC11103060 DOI: 10.11817/j.issn.1672-7347.2024.230295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is a systemic autoimmune disease that is prevalent in middle-aged and elderly women, characterized by dry mouth, dry eyes, fatigue, and joint pain. Nearly one-third pSS patients have been suffering with osteoporosis (OP), displaying symptoms of lumbago, back pain, and even fracture, all of which severely affect their life quality. Common risk factors for pSS and OP include gender and age, persistent state of inflammation, immune disorders, intestinal flora imbalance, vitamin D deficiency, dyslipidemia and sarcopenia. Meanwhile, the comorbidities of pSS, such as renal tubular acidosis, primary biliary cholangitis, autoimmune thyroid diseases, and drugs (glucocorticoids, methotrexate, and cyclophosphamide) are unique risk factors for pSS complicated with OP. Education, guidance of healthy lifestyle, and OP screening are recommended for bone management of pSS patients. Early detection and intervention are crucial for keeping bone health and life quality in pSS patients.
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- Wuxinrui Huang
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011
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- Department of Geriatrics, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China.
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Dou J, Liang Z, Liu J, Liu N, Hu X, Tao S, Zhen X, Yang L, Zhang J, Jiang G. Quinoa alleviates osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats by regulating gut microbiota imbalance. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024. [PMID: 38284744 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO) is associated with dysregulation of bone metabolism and gut microbiota. Quinoa is a grain with high nutritional value, and its effects and potential mechanisms on PMO have not been reported yet. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the bone protective effect of quinoa on ovariectomy (OVX) rats by regulating bone metabolism and gut microbiota. RESULTS Quinoa significantly improved osteoporosis-related biochemical parameters of OVX rats and ameliorated ovariectomy-induced bone density reduction and trabecular structure damage. Quinoa intervention may repair the intestinal barrier by upregulating the expression of tight junction proteins in the duodenum. In addition, quinoa increased the levels of Firmicutes, and decreased the levels of Bacteroidetes and Prevotella, reversing the dysregulation of the gut microbiota. This may be related to estrogen signaling pathway, secondary and primary bile acid biosynthesis, benzoate degradation, synthesis and degradation of ketone bodies, NOD-like receptor signaling pathway and biosynthesis of tropane, piperidine and pyridine alkaloids. Correlation analysis showed that there is a strong correlation between gut microbiota with significant changes in abundance and parameters related to osteoporosis. CONCLUSION Quinoa could significantly reverse the high intestinal permeability and change the composition of gut microbiota in OVX rats, thereby improving bone microstructure deterioration and bone metabolism disorder, and ultimately protecting the bone loss of OVX rats. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Jinfang Dou
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Zhong Li Science and Technology Limited Company, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Tangshan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- Tangshan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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王 翠, 李 姣, 鲁 凌, 刘 璐, 余 希. [Impact of lithocholic acid on the osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation balance of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2024; 38:82-90. [PMID: 38225846 PMCID: PMC10796234 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202308050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Objective To Investigate the effects of lithocholic acid (LCA) on the balance between osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). Methods Twelve 10-week-old SPF C57BL/6J female mice were randomly divided into an experimental group (undergoing bilateral ovariectomy) and a control group (only removing the same volume of adipose tissue around the ovaries), with 6 mice in each group. The body mass was measured every week after operation. After 4 weeks post-surgery, the weight of mouse uterus was measured, femur specimens of the mice were taken for micro-CT scanning and three-dimensional reconstruction to analyze changes in bone mass. Tibia specimens were taken for HE staining to calculate the number and area of bone marrow adipocytes in the marrow cavity area. ELISA was used to detect the expression of bone turnover markers in the serum. Liver samples were subjected to real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) to detect the expression of key genes related to bile acid metabolism, including cyp7a1, cyp7b1, cyp8b1, and cyp27a1. BMSCs were isolated by centrifugation from 2 C57BL/6J female mice (10-week-old). The third-generation cells were exposed to 0, 1, 10, and 100 μmol/L LCA, following which cell viability was evaluated using the cell counting kit 8 assay. Subsequently, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining and oil red O staining were conducted after 7 days of osteogenic and adipogenic induction. RT-qPCR was employed to analyze the expressions of osteogenic-related genes, namely ALP, Runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2), and osteocalcin (OCN), as well as adipogenic-related genes including Adiponectin (Adipoq), fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4), and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ). Results Compared with the control group, the body mass of the mice in the experimental group increased, the uterus atrophied, the bone mass decreased, the bone marrow fat expanded, and the bone metabolism showed a high bone turnover state. RT-qPCR showed that the expressions of cyp7a1, cyp8b1, and cyp27a1, which were related to the key enzymes of bile acid metabolism in the liver, decreased significantly ( P<0.05), while the expression of cyp7b1 had no significant difference ( P>0.05). Intervention with LCA at concentrations of 1, 10, and 100 μmol/L did not demonstrate any apparent toxic effects on BMSCs. Furthermore, LCA inhibited the expressions of osteogenic-related genes (ALP, Runx2, and OCN) in a dose-dependent manner, resulting in a reduction in ALP staining positive area. Concurrently, LCA promoted the expressions of adipogenic-related genes (Adipoq, FABP4, and PPARγ), and an increase in oil red O staining positive area. Conclusion After menopause, the metabolism of bile acids is altered, and secondary bile acid LCA interferes with the balance of osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation of BMSCs, thereby affecting bone remodelling.
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- 翠 王
- 四川大学华西医院内分泌与代谢病研究室/四川大学华西医院内分泌代谢科(成都 610041)Laboratory of Endocrinology & Metabolism/Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- 四川大学华西医院内分泌与代谢病研究室/四川大学华西医院内分泌代谢科(成都 610041)Laboratory of Endocrinology & Metabolism/Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- 四川大学华西医院内分泌与代谢病研究室/四川大学华西医院内分泌代谢科(成都 610041)Laboratory of Endocrinology & Metabolism/Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- 四川大学华西医院内分泌与代谢病研究室/四川大学华西医院内分泌代谢科(成都 610041)Laboratory of Endocrinology & Metabolism/Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- 四川大学华西医院内分泌与代谢病研究室/四川大学华西医院内分泌代谢科(成都 610041)Laboratory of Endocrinology & Metabolism/Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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Yang Y, Jiang Y, Qian D, Wang Z, Xiao L. Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis with natural products: Regulatory mechanism based on cell ferroptosis. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:951. [PMID: 38082321 PMCID: PMC10712195 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04448-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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CONTEXT With the development of society, the number of patients with osteoporosis is increasing. The prevention and control of osteoporosis has become a serious and urgent issue. With the continuous progress of biomedical research, ferroptosis has attracted increased attention. However, the pathophysiology and mechanisms of ferroptosis and osteoporosis still need further study. Natural products are widely used in East Asian countries for osteoporosis prevention and treatment. OBJECTIVE In this paper, we will discuss the basic mechanisms of ferroptosis, the relationship between ferroptosis and osteoclasts and osteoblasts, and in vitro and in vivo studies of natural products to prevent osteoporosis by interfering with ferroptosis. METHODS This article takes ferroptosis, natural products, osteoporosis, osteoblasts and osteoclast as key words. Retrieve literature from 2012 to 2023 indexed in databases such as PubMed Central, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and ISI. RESULTS Ferroptosis has many regulatory mechanisms, including the system XC -/GSH/GPX4, p62/Keap1/Nrf2, FSP1/NAD (P) H/CoQ10, P53/SAT1/ALOX15 axes etc. Interestingly, we found that natural products, such as Artemisinin, Biochanin A and Quercetin, can play a role in treating osteoporosis by promoting ferroptosis of osteoclast and inhibiting ferroptosis of osteoblasts. CONCLUSIONS Natural products have great potential to regulate OBs and OCs by mediating ferroptosis to prevent and treat osteoporosis, and it is worthwhile to explore and discover more natural products that can prevent and treat osteoporosis.
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- Yunshang Yang
- Translational Medical Innovation Center, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital of Yangzhou University, Zhangjiagang, 215600, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital of Yangzhou University, Zhangjiagang, 215600, Jiangsu, China
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- Translational Medical Innovation Center, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital of Yangzhou University, Zhangjiagang, 215600, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital of Yangzhou University, Zhangjiagang, 215600, Jiangsu, China
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- Translational Medical Innovation Center, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital of Yangzhou University, Zhangjiagang, 215600, Jiangsu, China.
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital of Yangzhou University, Zhangjiagang, 215600, Jiangsu, China.
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- Translational Medical Innovation Center, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital of Yangzhou University, Zhangjiagang, 215600, Jiangsu, China.
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital of Yangzhou University, Zhangjiagang, 215600, Jiangsu, China.
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Li Y, Zhu Y, Li D, Liu W, Zhang Y, Liu W, Zhang C, Tao T. Depletion of gut microbiota influents glucose metabolism and hyperandrogenism traits of mice with PCOS induced by letrozole. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1265152. [PMID: 37929036 PMCID: PMC10623308 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1265152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifaceted disorder that impacts metabolism, reproduction, as well as endocrine function, characterized by excessive levels of androgen and insulin resistance. The gut microbiota has been implicated in the pathogenesis of PCOS. However, the precise mechanisms through which the gut microbiota influences PCOS still require further elucidation. Methods The PCOS mouse model was established through the administration of letrozole to both conventional and antibiotics-treated mice. The evaluation of glucose metabolism, sex hormone levels, and ovarian morphology was conducted. Furthermore, the fecal samples from each group of mice were subjected to 16S rRNA gene sequencing, and functional prediction of gut microbiota was proceeded using PICRUSt2 to explore potential mechanisms. Results By using letrozole-induced PCOS mice model, we manifested that antibiotic intervention significantly reduced the serum total testosterone level and ameliorated glucose intolerance. Antibiotic treatment reduced the number of amplicon sequence variants (ASVs), as well as the Shannon and Simpson index. Meanwhile, letrozole induced a significant increase in the Shannon and Simpson index instead of ASVs. Through random forest model analysis, the results revealed significant alterations in three distinct groups of microbiota, namely Clostridia_vadinBB60_group, Enterorhabdus, and Muribaculaceae after letrozole treatment. Further correlation analysis revealed a positive association between alterations in these microbiota and both serum total testosterone levels and the area under the curve (AUC) of blood glucose in IPGTT. The administration of antibiotics led to a decrease in the absolute abundance of 5 ASVs belonging to unclassified Clostridia_vadinBB60_group, unclassified Enterorhabdus, and unclassified Muribaculaceae, which exhibited a positive correlation with the levels of total testosterone in mice serum, as well as the area under the curve of blood glucose in IPGTT. Moreover, 25 functional pathways of gut microbiome were significantly discrepant between the letrozole-treated mice with and without antibiotics. Conclusion These results suggest that disturbance of the gut microbiota may take participate in the progression of PCOS and manipulating the composition of the gut microbiota may be a therapeutic approach for managing PCOS.
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- Yushan Li
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Zhang X, Tang B, Wen S, Wang Y, Pan C, Qu L, Yin Y, Wei Y. Advancements in the Biotransformation and Biosynthesis of the Primary Active Flavonoids Derived from Epimedium. Molecules 2023; 28:7173. [PMID: 37894651 PMCID: PMC10609448 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28207173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Epimedium is a classical Chinese herbal medicine, which has been used extensively to treat various diseases, such as sexual dysfunction, osteoporosis, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and brain diseases. Flavonoids, such as icariin, baohuoside I, icaritin, and epimedin C, are the main active ingredients with diverse pharmacological activities. Currently, most Epimedium flavonoids are extracted from Epimedium plants, but this method cannot meet the increasing market demand. Biotransformation strategies promised huge potential for increasing the contents of high-value Epimedium flavonoids, which would promote the full use of the Epimedium herb. Complete biosynthesis of major Epimedium flavonoids by microbial cell factories would enable industrial-scale production of Epimedium flavonoids. This review summarizes the structures, pharmacological activities, and biosynthesis pathways in the Epimedium plant, as well as the extraction methods of major Epimedium flavonoids, and advancements in the biotransformation and complete microbial synthesis of Epimedium flavonoids, which would provide valuable insights for future studies on Epimedium herb usage and the production of Epimedium flavonoids.
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- Xiaoling Zhang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Key Laboratory of Food Safety Quick Testing and Smart Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410081, China
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- Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Sun K, Wang Y, Du J, Wang Y, Liu B, Li X, Zhang X, Xu X. Exploring the mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine in regulating gut-derived 5-HT for osteoporosis treatment. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1234683. [PMID: 37916145 PMCID: PMC10616894 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1234683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis is a systemic bone disease characterized by an imbalance in the relationship between osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts. This imbalance in bone metabolism results in the destruction of the bone's microstructure and an increase in bone brittleness, thereby increasing the risk of fractures. Osteoporosis has complex causes, one of which is related to the dysregulation of 5-hydroxytryptamine, a neurotransmitter closely associated with bone tissue metabolism. Dysregulation of 5-HT directly or indirectly promotes the occurrence and development of osteoporosis. This paper aims to discuss the regulation of 5-HT by Traditional Chinese Medicine and its impact on bone metabolism, as well as the underlying mechanism of action. The results of this study demonstrate that Traditional Chinese Medicine has the ability to regulate 5-HT, thereby modulating bone metabolism and improving bone loss. These findings provide valuable insights for future osteoporosis treatment.
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- Kai Sun
- The First Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang, University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- The First Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Teaching and Research Section of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- The First Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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Jia W, Tang Q, Zou Y, Yang Y, Wu W, Xu W. Investigating the antidepressant effect of Ziyan green tea on chronic unpredictable mild stress mice through fecal metabolomics. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1256142. [PMID: 37692389 PMCID: PMC10483239 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1256142] [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: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Introduction Some studies have shown the effectiveness of tea in reducing depression. Gut flora dysfunction is strongly associated with depression. The mechanism by which Ziyan green tea ameliorates depression is not clear. Methods In this study, we examined the impact of Ziyan green tea on mice exhibiting symptoms similar to depression. We specifically focused on the role of intestinal flora and its metabolites. We first established a chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) mouse model to induce depressive symptoms and conducted behavioural tests, biochemical tests, and pathological tissue analysis. We also investigated gut microbiota changes by 16S rRNA sequencing and measured faecal metabolites in mice using UHPLC-MS/MS. Results The results showed that Ziyan green tea intervention improved depression-like behaviour, neurobiochemical factors, and reduced levels of pro-inflammatory factors in CUMS mice. Spearman's correlation analysis showed that different microbial communities (Corynebacterium, Faecalibaculum, Enterorhabdus, Desulfovibrio) correlation with differential metabolites (Cholic acid, Deoxycholic acid, etc.) and depression-related biochemical indicators (5-HT, DA, BDNF, IL-6, and TNF-α). Discussion In conclusion, our findings suggest that both low and high-dose interventions of Ziyan green tea have positive preventive effects on CUMS mice without dose dependence, partly because they mainly affect intestinal Purine Metabolism, Bile Acid Biosynthesis and Cysteine Metabolism in CUMS mice, thus stimulating brain 5-HT, DA and BDNF, and decreasing the inflammatory factors IL-6, TNF-α, activate the composition of intestinal flora, improve the intestinal flora environment and thus promote the production of intestinal metabolites, which can be used for depression treatment. It is suggested that Ziyan green tea may achieve an antidepressant effect through the gut-microbiota-brain axis.
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- Wenbao Jia
- College of Horticulture, Tea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Tea Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- College of Horticulture, Tea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Horticulture, Tea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Yizhichun Tea Industry Co., Ltd., Muchuan, Sichuan, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- College of Horticulture, Tea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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Chen S, Zhou G, Han H, Jin J, Li Z. Causal effects of specific gut microbiota on bone mineral density: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1178831. [PMID: 37645419 PMCID: PMC10461557 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1178831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Recent studies have reported that the gut microbiota is essential for preventing and delaying the progression of osteoporosis. Nonetheless, the causal relationship between the gut microbiota and the risk of osteoporosis has not been fully revealed. Methods A two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis based on a large-scale genome-wide association study (GWAS) was conducted to investigate the causal relationship between the gut microbiota and bone mineral density (BMD). Instrumental variables for 211 gut microbiota taxa were obtained from the available GWAS meta-analysis (n = 18,340) conducted by the MiBioGen consortium. The summary-level data for BMD were from the Genetic Factors for Osteoporosis (GEFOS) Consortium, which involved a total of 32,735 individuals of European ancestry. The inverse variance-weighted (IVW) method was performed as a primary analysis to estimate the causal effect, and the robustness of the results was tested via sensitivity analyses by using multiple methods. Finally, a reverse MR analysis was applied to evaluate reverse causality. Results According to the IVW method, we found that nine, six, and eight genetically predicted gut microbiota were associated with lumbar spine (LS) BMD, forearm (FA) BMD, and femoral neck (FN) BMD, respectively. Among them, the higher genetically predicted Genus Prevotella9 level was correlated with increased LS-BMD [β = 0.125, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.050-0.200, P = 0.001] and FA-BMD (β = 0.129, 95% CI: 0.007-0.251, P = 0.039). The higher level of genetically predicted Family Prevotellaceae was associated with increased FA-BMD (β = 0.154, 95% CI: 0.020-0.288, P = 0.025) and FN-BMD (β = 0.080, 95% CI: 0.015-0.145, P = 0.016). Consistent directional effects for all analyses were observed in both the MR-Egger and weighted median methods. Subsequently, sensitivity analyses revealed no heterogeneity, directional pleiotropy, or outliers for the causal effect of specific gut microbiota on BMD (P > 0.05). In reverse MR analysis, there was no evidence of reverse causality between LS-BMD, FA-BMD, and FN-BMD and gut microbiota (P > 0.05). Conclusion Genetic evidence suggested a causal relationship between the gut microbiota and BMD and identified specific bacterial taxa that regulate bone mass variation. Further exploration of the potential microbiota-related mechanisms of bone metabolism might provide new approaches for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shuai Chen
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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