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Zang P, Chen P, Chen J, Sun J, Lan H, Dong H, Liu W, Xu N, Wang W, Hou L, Sun B, Zhang L, Huang J, Wang P, Ren F, Liu S. Alteration of Gastrointestinal Function and the Ameliorative Effects of Hericium erinaceus Polysaccharides in Tail Suspension Rats. Nutrients 2025; 17:724. [PMID: 40005052 PMCID: PMC11858084 DOI: 10.3390/nu17040724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2025] [Revised: 02/13/2025] [Accepted: 02/15/2025] [Indexed: 02/27/2025] Open
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Background/Objectives: Long-term spaceflight in a microgravity environment frequently results in gastrointestinal dysfunction, presenting substantial challenges to astronauts' health. Hericium erinaceus, a plant recognized for its dual use as food and medicine, contains a key functional component called Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide (HEP), which is purported to promote gastrointestinal health. This study aims to investigate the protective effects of HEP against gastrointestinal disturbances induced by simulated weightlessness and to elucidate its regulatory mechanisms. Methods: Sprague Dawley rats subjected to a tail suspension model were administered either a standard diet or a diet supplemented with 0.125% HEP over a period of 4 weeks (the intake of HEP is approximately 157.5 mg/kg bw/d, n = 8), metagenomics and targeted metabolomics to investigate the effects of HEP on gastrointestinal hormone secretion disorders, gut microbiota dysbiosis, and intestinal barrier damage induced by simulated weightlessness. Results: Dietary supplementation with HEP was observed to significantly alleviate weightlessness-induced gastrointestinal hormone disruptions, enhancing motility and intestinal barrier function while reducing inflammation. In addition, HEP improved gut microbiota by boosting beneficial bacteria as Oscillibacter sp.1-3, Firmicutes bacterium ASF500, and Lactobacillus reuteri, while reducing harmful bacteria like Escherichia coli and Mucispirillum schaedleri at the species level. Furthermore, HEP altered the serum metabolic profile of the rats, reducing inflammation by upregulating the tryptophan metabolism pathway and enhancing the production of short-chain fatty acids. Conclusions: HEP effectively protects against gastrointestinal dysfunction induced by simulated weightlessness by regulating hormone secretion and maintaining intestinal homeostasis.
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- Peng Zang
- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (P.Z.); (F.R.)
- National Key Laboratory of Space Medicine, China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing 100094, China; (P.C.); (J.C.); (J.S.); (H.L.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (N.X.); (W.W.); (L.H.); (B.S.); (L.Z.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Space Medicine, China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing 100094, China; (P.C.); (J.C.); (J.S.); (H.L.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (N.X.); (W.W.); (L.H.); (B.S.); (L.Z.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Space Medicine, China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing 100094, China; (P.C.); (J.C.); (J.S.); (H.L.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (N.X.); (W.W.); (L.H.); (B.S.); (L.Z.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Space Medicine, China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing 100094, China; (P.C.); (J.C.); (J.S.); (H.L.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (N.X.); (W.W.); (L.H.); (B.S.); (L.Z.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Space Medicine, China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing 100094, China; (P.C.); (J.C.); (J.S.); (H.L.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (N.X.); (W.W.); (L.H.); (B.S.); (L.Z.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Space Medicine, China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing 100094, China; (P.C.); (J.C.); (J.S.); (H.L.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (N.X.); (W.W.); (L.H.); (B.S.); (L.Z.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Space Medicine, China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing 100094, China; (P.C.); (J.C.); (J.S.); (H.L.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (N.X.); (W.W.); (L.H.); (B.S.); (L.Z.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Space Medicine, China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing 100094, China; (P.C.); (J.C.); (J.S.); (H.L.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (N.X.); (W.W.); (L.H.); (B.S.); (L.Z.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Space Medicine, China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing 100094, China; (P.C.); (J.C.); (J.S.); (H.L.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (N.X.); (W.W.); (L.H.); (B.S.); (L.Z.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Space Medicine, China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing 100094, China; (P.C.); (J.C.); (J.S.); (H.L.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (N.X.); (W.W.); (L.H.); (B.S.); (L.Z.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Space Medicine, China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing 100094, China; (P.C.); (J.C.); (J.S.); (H.L.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (N.X.); (W.W.); (L.H.); (B.S.); (L.Z.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Space Medicine, China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing 100094, China; (P.C.); (J.C.); (J.S.); (H.L.); (H.D.); (W.L.); (N.X.); (W.W.); (L.H.); (B.S.); (L.Z.)
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China;
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China;
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (P.Z.); (F.R.)
- Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China;
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China;
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Thorakkattu P, Jain S, Sivapragasam N, Maurya A, Tiwari S, Dwivedy AK, Koirala P, Nirmal N. Edible Berries-An Update on Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits-Part II. Curr Nutr Rep 2025; 14:10. [PMID: 39753836 DOI: 10.1007/s13668-024-00608-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2025]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Berries are a great source of fiber, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and beneficial secondary metabolites (polyphenols). Various phytochemicals present in berries (glycosidic-linked flavonoids, anthocyanins, etc.) provide potential health benefits to consumers. Berries are known as high antioxidant food which provides certain cellular and molecular protection thereby lower rates of obesity and chronic disease risk. Molecular-level mechanisms protect a cell, while cellular mechanism considers all molecular units. For example, polyphenols found in blueberries have the potential to significantly reduce adipogenesis. Therefore, in continuation with part I, this review part II summarizes recent updates on the nutritional composition and biological activities of caperberry, chokeberry, cloudberry, cranberry, elderberry, gooseberry, goji berry, and lingonberry. RECENT FINDINGS These berries contain higher amounts of dietary fiber, protein, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals, and lipids. Besides, their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, these berries are reported for eye health, brain health, cardiovascular health, anti-diabetic, etc. The consumption of a summarized group of berries could be more beneficial for eye health, mental health, and metabolic health thereby enhancing the well-being of the consumers.
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- Priyamvada Thorakkattu
- Department of Animal Sciences and Industry/Food Science Institute, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 66506, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University, 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Laboratory of Herbal Pesticides, Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Laboratory of Herbal Pesticides, Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Laboratory of Herbal Pesticides, Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, 999 Phutthamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, 999 Phutthamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand.
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Luo C, Du Y, Zhu R, Qi Q, Luo S, Feng X. Effects of Akkermansia muciniphila on Gut Morphology, Antioxidant Indices, and Gut Microbiome of Mice Under Heat Stress. Foodborne Pathog Dis 2024; 21:724-730. [PMID: 39082080 DOI: 10.1089/fpd.2024.0046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2024] Open
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Nutritional manipulations can reduce the detrimental effects of heat stress on animal health and production. Akkermansia muciniphila (AM) is an innovative beneficial bacteria and can be used for conventional use as dietary supplements and pharmaceutical application. This study aimed to investigate the effects of administering AM on gut morphology, antioxidant indices, and gut microbiome of mice during heat stress. A total of 24 BALB/c mice were randomly assigned to three groups including the control group (CON), heat stress group (HS), and AM administration under heat stress group (AM). Our results showed heat stress significantly increased the water consumption of mice. Administration of AM did not improve feed intake or weight gain. The serum levels of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase as well as antioxidant parameters were not different among the three groups. Heat stress decreased the jejunal villus height, and AM could reverse this effect. AM administration significantly increased the relative abundance of Verrucomicrobiota at the phylum level. At the genus level, heat stress and AM groups tended to have a lower abundance of Alloprevotella. In addition, AM tended to increase the relative abundance of [Eubacterium]_xylanophilum_group in comparison with the other two groups. In summary, administration of AM can alleviate the damage of heat stress to the jejunum. However, it has no effect on serum antioxidant parameters, and its effect on the cecal microbiota is limited.
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- Caiyu Luo
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, China
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- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, China
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Yu J, Liu H, Xiong J, Qu S, Xie X, Zhao H, Zhu Z, Wang Y, Han Y. Non-target metabolomics unravels the effect and mechanism of Lianpu Drink on spleen-stomach damp-heat syndrome. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2024; 1246:124281. [PMID: 39197411 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2024.124281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 08/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Lianpu Drink (LPY) is a classic prescription for treating spleen-stomach damp-heat syndrome (SSDHS), known for its ability to clear heat and eliminate dampness. However, the underlying mechanisms of LPY in treating SSDHS remain unclear. OBJECTIVES This study aims to use non-target metabolomics to unravel the effects and mechanisms of LPY on SSDHS. METHODS A metabolomics technique based on ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF/MS) was used to identify the endogenous small-molecule metabolites in the urine of SSDHS model rats and find the metabolites associated with the LPY treatment of SSDHS. Furthermore, a network pharmacological analysis and molecular docking experiments were used to screen and validate the key metabolic pathways regulated by LPY. RESULTS LPY exerted therapeutic effects on SSDHS by increasing the levels of motilin and gastrin, reducing the rectal temperature, alleviating the pathological changes in gastric and colonic tissues, and regulating the metabolic pattern in SSDHS rats. A total of 25 different metabolites, including L-histidine, citric acid and isocitric acid, were identified as the potential biomarkers for SSDHS via metabolomics. Among them, 11 metabolites were substantially reversed by LPY, including L-histidine, citric acid, isocitric acid, pantothenic acid, homovanillic acid sulfate, hippuric acid, indole-3-carboxilic acid-O-sulphate, 6-hydroxy-5-methoxyindole glucuronide, 2-phenylethan-ol glucuronide, 3-hydroxydodecanedioic acid and 3-methoxy-4-hydroxy-phenylethyleneglyclol sulfate. The results of network pharmacological analysis and molecular docking experiments validated that LPY ameliorated SSDHS by regulating the citrate cycle and histidine metabolism. CONCLUSION We preliminarily investigated the effects and mechanisms of LPY on SSDHS at the level of endogenous small-molecule metabolites. Furthermore, this study provides a novel perspective for objectively evaluating the therapeutic effects, and exploring the mechanisms of Chinese medicinal formulas on SSDHS.
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- Jingbo Yu
- Science & Technology Innovation Center, National Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Chinese Medicinal Powder & Innovative Medicinal Jointly Established by Province and Ministry, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- Science & Technology Innovation Center, National Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Chinese Medicinal Powder & Innovative Medicinal Jointly Established by Province and Ministry, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- Science & Technology Innovation Center, National Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Chinese Medicinal Powder & Innovative Medicinal Jointly Established by Province and Ministry, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- Science & Technology Innovation Center, National Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Chinese Medicinal Powder & Innovative Medicinal Jointly Established by Province and Ministry, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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Xu X, Guo S, Chen J, Song Y, Wu X, Liu F, Duan JA. Comparative pharmacokinetics of multi-components in normal and stomach cold syndrome rats after oral administration of Zingiberis Rhizoma - Jujubae Fructus herb pair and its single herb extracts by UHPLC-MS/MS. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2024; 1242:124193. [PMID: 38865851 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2024.124193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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The Zingiberis Rhizoma - Jujubae Fructus herb pair (ZJHP) is a classic herb pair in traditional Chinese medicine. The herb pair shows the effect of dispelling cold, harmonizing the middle and improving gastrointestinal function, and is widely used for patients with stomach cold syndrome (SCS), stomachache and anemofrigid cold. The gingerols, shogaols, flavonoids and triterpenic acids are the important bioactive ingredients of ZJHP. However, few pharmacokinetic studies have been investigated in vivo for the above compounds. To comprehend the kinetics of active components and promote their curative application, a fast and sensitive ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) method was established for simultaneous determination of 12 analytes in normal and SCS rats in this study. The results showed that the pharmacokinetic parameters (Cmax, Tmax, t1/2z, MRT0-t, AUC0-t and AUC0-∞) in SCS model were significantly different from those in normal rats. In addition, the pharmacokinetics of rats given ZJHP were also varied from single herb oral administration, especially in model condition. These results indicated that the in vivo processes of the above analytes changed under pathological conditions and the compatibility of the herb pair could significantly influence the absorption of active components, which might provide an insight and further supports for the clinical application of ZJHP.
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- Xiaoxue Xu
- National and Local Collaborative Engineering Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization and Formulae Innovative Medicine, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- National and Local Collaborative Engineering Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization and Formulae Innovative Medicine, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- National and Local Collaborative Engineering Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization and Formulae Innovative Medicine, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- National and Local Collaborative Engineering Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization and Formulae Innovative Medicine, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- National and Local Collaborative Engineering Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization and Formulae Innovative Medicine, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Shaanxi Institute of International Trade and Commerce, Xianyang 710061, China
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- National and Local Collaborative Engineering Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization and Formulae Innovative Medicine, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Asghari M, Ahmadpour S, Molazadeh M, Jafari MM, Hormati A, Pashaei MR, Mohammadpour Y, Habibi MA, Mohammadbeigi A, Hoseini SME. Comparison of the Effects of Govarcin Herbal Capsule and Metoclopramide for Alleviating Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients with Functional Dyspepsia: A Randomized Double-blind Clinical Trial. Rev Recent Clin Trials 2024; 19:143-149. [PMID: 38099534 DOI: 10.2174/0115748871266848231120112355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Functional dyspepsia (FD) is felt as a discomfort or pain on the center line or upper abdomen. In this study, we aimed to compare the effects of Govarcin herbal capsule and Metoclopramide for alleviating gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with FD. METHODS Totally, 106 patients enrolled in a double-blind, clinical trial study. The participants had FD and were divided into two groups receiving Govarcin and Metoclopramide by block randomization. The patients were treated for four weeks, taking one Govarcin capsule or Metoclopramide tablet after each meal. The rate of improvement in patients was assessed by mitigation of clinical symptoms, including epigastric pain, fullness, discomfort, nausea, vomiting and heartburn. Also, before and after intervention, we used Nepin questionnaire and ROME III. SPSS statistics 25 software was used for data analyzing. RESULTS Clinical symptom score changes between Govarcin and Metoclopramide patients' groups showed that there was no significant difference in any of the clinical symptom scores (except for heartburn, p-value=0.012) between the study groups. Nepean score in Govarcin group before and after treatment were 19.3±4.8 and 8.9±2.8, respectively (p-value<0.001). For Metoclopramide group, these values were 19.8±3.5 and 9.4±2.1 respectively (p-value<0.001). No significant difference was found in terms of Nepean score between the Govarcin and Metoclopramide groups (p-value=0.995). CONCLUSION Govarcin herbal capsule can be used to remedy symptoms in patients with FD. It seems that Govarcin is as effective as Metoclopramide in fighting symptoms of FD as no significant difference in efficacy has been demonstrated between them.
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- Majid Asghari
- Department of Persian Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Spiritual Health Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Patient Safety Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Persian Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Spiritual Health Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Associate Professor of Gastroentrology and Hepatology, Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Patient Safety Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Assistant Professor of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Iranian Tissue bank and Research Center, Gene, Cell and Tissue Institute, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health Research Center for Environmental Pollutants, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Liver Research Center of Amir Alam Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Mahajan S, Bisht MS, Chakraborty A, Sharma VK. Genome of Phyllanthus emblica: the medicinal plant Amla with super antioxidant properties. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1210078. [PMID: 37727852 PMCID: PMC10505619 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1210078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Phyllanthus emblica or Indian gooseberry, commonly known as amla, is an important medicinal horticultural plant used in traditional and modern medicines. It bears stone fruits with immense antioxidant properties due to being one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C and numerous flavonoids. This study presents the first genome sequencing of this species performed using 10x Genomics and Oxford Nanopore Technology. The draft genome assembly was 519 Mbp in size and consisted of 4,384 contigs, N50 of 597 Kbp, 98.4% BUSCO score, and 37,858 coding sequences. This study also reports the genome-wide phylogeny of this species with 26 other plant species that resolved the phylogenetic position of P. emblica. The presence of three ascorbate biosynthesis pathways including L-galactose, galacturonate, and myo-inositol pathways was confirmed in this genome. A comprehensive comparative evolutionary genomic analysis including gene family expansion/contraction and identification of multiple signatures of adaptive evolution provided evolutionary insights into ascorbate and flavonoid biosynthesis pathways and stone fruit formation through lignin biosynthesis. The availability of this genome will be beneficial for its horticultural, medicinal, dietary, and cosmetic applications and will also help in comparative genomics analysis studies.
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- MetaBioSys Group, Department of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Liu T, Zhang M, Asif IM, Wu Y, Li B, Wang L. The regulatory effects of fucoidan and laminarin on functional dyspepsia mice induced by loperamide. Food Funct 2023. [PMID: 37377021 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo00936j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Gastrointestinal dysmotility is a common cause of functional dyspepsia. As two kinds of polysaccharides derived from brown algae, fucoidan and laminarin possess many physiological properties; however, their relative abilities in regulating gastrointestinal motility have not been illustrated yet. In this study, we aimed to investigate the regulatory effect of fucoidan and laminarin on functional dyspepsia mice induced by loperamide. Mice with gastrointestinal dysmotility were treated with fucoidan (100 and 200 mg per kg bw) and laminarin (50 and 100 mg per kg bw). As a result, fucoidan and laminarin reversed the dysfunction mainly through regulating gastrointestinal hormones (motilin and ghrelin), the cholinergic pathway, the total bile acid level, c-kit protein expression, and gastric smooth muscle contraction-related gene expression (ANO1 and RYR3). Moreover, fucoidan and laminarin intervention modulated the gut microbiota profile including the altered richness of Muribaculaceae, Lachnospiraceae, and Streptococcus. The results indicated that fucoidan and laminarin may restore the rhythm of the migrating motor complex and regulate gut microecology. In conclusion, we provided evidence to support that fucoidan and laminarin might have potential abilities to regulate gastrointestinal motility.
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- Tianxu Liu
- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China.
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Huazhong Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China.
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Huazhong Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China.
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Huazhong Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China.
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Huazhong Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China.
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Huazhong Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China.
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Huazhong Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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Li X, Ouyang W, Jiang Y, Lin Q, Peng X, Hu H, Ye Z, Liu G, Cao Y, Yu Y. Dextran-Sulfate-Sodium-Induced Colitis-Ameliorating Effect of Aqueous Phyllanthus emblica L. Extract through Regulating Colonic Cell Gene Expression and Gut Microbiomes. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:6999-7008. [PMID: 37102314 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c00308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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The anti-inflammation effect of aqueous Phyllanthus emblica L. extract (APE) and its possible underlying mechanism in dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced mice chronic colonic inflammation were studied. APE treatment significantly improved the colitic symptoms, including ameliorating the shortening of the colon, increasing the DSS-induced body weight loss, reducing the disease activity index, and reversing the condition of colon tissue damage of mucus lost and goblet cell reduction. Overproduction of serum pro-inflammatory cytokines were suppressed by the treatment of APE. Gut microbiome analysis showed that APE remodeled the structure of gut bacteria in phylum and genus levels, upregulating the abundance of phylum Bacteroidetes, family Muribaculaceae, and genus Bacteroides and downregulating the abundance of phylum Firmicutes. The reshaped gut microbiome caused metabolic functions and pathway change with enhanced queuosine biosynthesis and reduced polyamine synthesis pathway. Colon tissue transcriptome analysis further elucidated APE-inhibited mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) signaling pathways and the expressions of the genes that promote the progress of colorectal cancer. It turned out that APE reshaped the gut microbiome and inhibited MAPK, cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, and TNF signaling pathways as well as the colorectal-cancer-related genes to exert its colitis protective effect.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xiaoqing Li
- College of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, People's Republic of China
- Liuyang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Liuyang, Hunan 410300, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, People's Republic of China
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The Probiotic Combination of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei JY062 and Lactobacillus gasseri JM1 Alleviates Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder via Improving Gut Microbiota. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15040839. [PMID: 36839197 PMCID: PMC9958595 DOI: 10.3390/nu15040839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Probiotics have received wide attention as a potential way to alleviate gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders. Herein, we investigated the effects of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei JY062, Lactobacillus gasseri JM1, and the probiotic combination at 5 × 109 CFU/mL on mice induced by loperamide and explored the possible underlying mechanisms in GI motility disorder. After two weeks of probiotic intervention, the results indicated that the probiotic combination alleviated GI motility disorder better. It increased the secretion of excitatory GI regulators motilin, gastrin, and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and decreased the secretion of the inhibitory GI regulators peptide YY and nitric oxide (NO), except vasoactive intestinal peptide. 5-HT and NO were related to the mRNA expression of 5-HT4 receptor and nitric oxide synthase, respectively. The intervention of probiotic combination also increased the number of interstitial cells of Cajal and the expression of SCF/c-kit protein. In addition, it also increased the abundance of beneficial bacteria (Lactobacillus, Rikenellaceae, and Clostridiaceae_Clostridium) and improved the contents of short-chain fatty acids in cecum contents of mice. In conclusion, the probiotic combination of L. paracasei JY062 and L. gasseri JM1 has the potential to alleviate GI motility disorders by balancing intestinal homeostasis.
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