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Chen P, Yao L, Yuan M, Wang Z, Zhang Q, Jiang Y, Li L. Mitochondrial dysfunction: A promising therapeutic target for liver diseases. Genes Dis 2024; 11:101115. [PMID: 38299199 PMCID: PMC10828599 DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2023.101115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
Abstract
The liver is an important metabolic and detoxification organ and hence demands a large amount of energy, which is mainly produced by the mitochondria. Liver tissues of patients with alcohol-related or non-alcohol-related liver diseases contain ultrastructural mitochondrial lesions, mitochondrial DNA damage, disturbed mitochondrial dynamics, and compromised ATP production. Overproduction of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species induces oxidative damage to mitochondrial proteins and mitochondrial DNA, decreases mitochondrial membrane potential, triggers hepatocyte inflammation, and promotes programmed cell death, all of which impair liver function. Mitochondrial DNA may be a potential novel non-invasive biomarker of the risk of progression to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in patients infected with the hepatitis B virus. We herein present a review of the mechanisms of mitochondrial dysfunction in the development of acute liver injury and chronic liver diseases, such as hepatocellular carcinoma, viral hepatitis, drug-induced liver injury, alcoholic liver disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This review also discusses mitochondrion-centric therapies for treating liver diseases.
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- Ping Chen
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, China
- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
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Zhang L, Liu Y, Zhang Q, Yao W, Zhao Z, Wang X, Bao Y, Shi W. Salvia miltiorrhiza polysaccharide mitigates AFB1-induced liver injury in rabbits. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2024; 276:116344. [PMID: 38636259 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is one of the common dietary contaminants worldwide, which can harm the liver of humans and animals. Salvia miltiorrhiza polysaccharide (SMP) is a natural plant-derived polysaccharide with numerous pharmacological activities, including hepatoprotective properties. The purpose of this study is to explore the intervention effect of SMP on AFB1-induced liver injury and its underlying mechanisms in rabbits. The rabbits were administered AFB1 (25 μg/kg/feed) and or treatment with SMP (300, 600, 900 mg/kg/feed) for 42 days. The results showed that SMP effectively alleviated the negative impact of AFB1 on rabbits' productivity by increasing average daily weight gain (ADG) and feed conversion rate (FCR). SMP reduced aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels in serum, ameliorating AFB1-induced hepatic pathological changes. Additionally, SMP enhanced superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione (GSH) activity, and inhibited reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA), 4-Hydroxynonenal (4-HNE), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) expression, thus mitigating AFB1-induced oxidative stress and inflammatory responses. Moreover, SMP upregulated the expression of nuclear factor E2 related factor 2 (Nrf2), heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1), NADPH quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) and B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl2) while downregulating kelch like ECH associated protein 1 (Keap1), cytochrome c (cyt.c), caspase9, caspase3, and Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) expression, thereby inhibiting AFB1-induced hepatocyte apoptosis. Consequently, our findings conclude that SMP can mitigate AFB1-induced liver damage by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway and inhibiting mitochondria-dependent apoptotic pathway in rabbits.
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- Lu Zhang
- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; Hebei Provincial Veterinary Biotechnology Innovation Center, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; Hebei Provincial Veterinary Biotechnology Innovation Center, Baoding 071001, China.
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Zang H, Zhao C, Cai R, Wu H, Wei L, Zhou C, Chai J, Teng X, Liu T. Vital role of oxidative stress in tadpole liver damage caused by polystyrene nanoparticles. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2024; 277:116331. [PMID: 38640801 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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Polystyrene nanoparticles are emerging as contaminants in freshwater environments, posing potential risks to amphibians exposed to extended periods of water contamination. Using tadpoles as a model, this study aimed to evaluate the toxicity of PS NPs. Pyrolysis-gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (Py-GCMS) analysis revealed a concentration-dependent increase in polystyrene nanoparticles (PS NPs) levels in tadpoles with escalating exposure concentrations. Following exposure to 100 nm fluorescent microspheres, fluorescence was observed in the intestines and gills, peaking at 48 hours. Histopathological analysis identified degenerative necrosis and inflammation in the liver, along with atrophic necrosis of glomeruli and tubules in the kidneys. These results indicate a discernible impact of PS NPs on antioxidant levels, including reduced superoxide dismutase and catalase activities, elevated glutathione content, and increased malondialdehyde levels. Electron microscopy observations revealed the infiltration of PS NPs into Kupffer's cells and hepatocytes, leading to visible lesions such as nuclear condensation and mitochondrial disruption. The primary objective of this research was to elucidate the adverse effects of prolonged PS NPs exposure on amphibians.
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- Hao Zang
- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety. College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100093, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety. College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100093, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety. College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100093, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety. College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100093, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety. College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100093, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety. College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100093, China
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- Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250117, China
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- Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250117, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety. College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100093, China.
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Song S, Gao Y, Feng S, Cheng Z, Huang H, Xue J, Zhang T, Sun H. Widespread occurrence of two typical N, N'-substituted p-phenylenediamines and their quinones in humans: Association with oxidative stress and liver damage. J Hazard Mater 2024; 468:133835. [PMID: 38394895 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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While N, N'-substituted p-phenylenediamines (PPDs) and their quinone derivatives (PPDQs) have been widely detected in the environment, there is currently limited data on their occurrence in humans. In this study, we conducted the first serum analysis of two PPDs and PPDQs in the healthy and secondary nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (S-NAFLD) cohorts in South China. The concentrations of four oxidative stress biomarkers (OSBs), namely, 8-iso-prostaglandin F2α (8-PGF2α), 11β-prostaglandin F2α (11-PGF2α), 15(R)-prostaglandin F2α (15-PGF2α), and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine in serum samples were also measured. Results showed that N-(1,3-dimethybutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) quinone was the predominant target analytes both in the healthy and S-NAFLD cohorts, with the median concentrations of 0.13 and 0.20 ng/mL, respectively. Significant (p < 0.05) and positive correlations were found between 6PPD concentration and 8-PGF2α, 11-PGF2α, and 15-PGF2α in both the healthy and S-NAFLD cohorts, indicating that 6PPD may be associated with lipid oxidative damage. In addition, concentrations of 6PPD in serum were associated significantly linked with total bilirubin (β = 0.180 μmol/L, 95%CI: 0.036-0.396) and direct bilirubin (DBIL, β = 0.321 μmol/L, 95%CI: 0.035-0.677) related to hepatotoxicity. Furthermore, 8-PGF2α, 11-PGF2α, and 15-PGF2α mediated 17.1%, 24.5%, and 16.6% of 6PPD-associated DBIL elevations, respectively. Conclusively, this study provides novel insights into human exposure to and hepatotoxicity assessment of PPDs and PPDQs.
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- Shiming Song
- School of Chemistry and Environment, Jiaying University, Mei Zhou 514015, China; School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Quality Improvement and Ecological Restoration for Watersheds, Institute of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Ge B, Yan K, Sang R, Wang W, Liu X, Yu M, Liu X, Qiu Q, Zhang X. Integrated network toxicology, molecular docking, and in vivo experiments to elucidate molecular mechanism of aflatoxin B1 hepatotoxicity. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2024; 275:116278. [PMID: 38564860 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Due to the rise in temperature and sea level caused by climate change, the detection rate of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in food crops has increased dramatically, and the frequency and severity of aflatoxicosis in humans and animals are also increasing. AFB1 has strong hepatotoxicity, causing severe liver damage and even cancer. However, the mechanism of AFB1 hepatotoxicity remains unclear. By integrating network toxicology, molecular docking and in vivo experiments, this research was designed to explore the potential hepatotoxicity mechanisms of AFB1. Thirty-three intersection targets for AFB1-induced liver damage were identified using online databases. PI3K/AKT1, MAPK, FOXO1 signaling pathways, and apoptosis were significantly enriched. In addition, the proteins of ALB, AKT1, PIK3CG, MAPK8, HSP90AA1, PPARA, MAPK1, EGFR, FOXO1, and IGF1 exhibited good affinity with AFB1. In vivo experiments, significant pathological changes occurred in the liver of mice. AFB1 induction increased the expression levels of EGFR, ERK, and FOXO1, and decreased the expression levsls of PI3K and AKT1. Moreover, AFB1 treatment caused an increase in Caspase3 expression, and a decrease in Bcl2/Bax ratio. By combining network toxicology with in vivo experiments, this study confirms for the first time that AFB1 promotes the FOXO1 signaling pathway by inactivating PI3K/AKT1 and activating EGFR/ERK signaling pathways, hence aggravating hepatocyte apoptosis. This research provides new strategies for studying the toxicity of environmental pollutants and new possible targets for the development of hepatoprotective drugs.
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- Bingjie Ge
- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, College of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Gongyuan Street, Yanji, Jilin 133002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, College of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Gongyuan Street, Yanji, Jilin 133002, PR China
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- Agricultural College of Yanbian University, Gongyuan Street, Yanji, Jilin 133002, PR China
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- Agricultural College of Yanbian University, Gongyuan Street, Yanji, Jilin 133002, PR China
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- Agricultural College of Yanbian University, Gongyuan Street, Yanji, Jilin 133002, PR China
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- Agricultural College of Yanbian University, Gongyuan Street, Yanji, Jilin 133002, PR China
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- Agricultural College of Yanbian University, Gongyuan Street, Yanji, Jilin 133002, PR China
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- Agricultural College of Yanbian University, Gongyuan Street, Yanji, Jilin 133002, PR China
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- Agricultural College of Yanbian University, Gongyuan Street, Yanji, Jilin 133002, PR China.
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Quero AAM, Pedrosa A, Gorla NBM. Liver and kidney damage in quail embryos hatched from eggs sprayed once with chlorpyrifos during artificial incubation. Vet Res Commun 2024; 48:1285-1291. [PMID: 38206562 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-024-10298-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Birds have enough conditions to be used as bioindicators for the presence of environmental contaminants. Notably, chlorpyrifos (CPF) remains extensively employed in Argentina, particularly in fruit plantations and livestock settings This study aimed to assess the potential impacts of CPF on common quail (Coturnix coturnix) embryos through external eggshell application during key embryonic stages (days 1, 4, and 14). Concentrations equivalent to those used in fruit applications, 5× and 10 × (38.4, 192, and 384 µg/egg), were employed. A 48% commercial formulation of CPF (Pirfos - Icona®) was utilized. An increase in embryonic deaths, as well as a statistical association between the degree of liver or kidney lesions and CPF concentrations was observed. The results suggest that CPF can induce embryotoxic effects with a single exposure to quail embryos and compromise the viability of the organisms. The study suggests a potential exposure risk for embryos through contact with the insecticide on the eggshell's exterior.
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- Arnoldo A M Quero
- Laboratorio de Genética, Ambiente y Reproducción, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias y Ambientales, Universidad Juan Agustín Maza (UMaza), Mendoza, Argentina.
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- Laboratorio de Genética, Ambiente y Reproducción, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias y Ambientales, Universidad Juan Agustín Maza (UMaza), Mendoza, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Genética, Ambiente y Reproducción, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias y Ambientales, Universidad Juan Agustín Maza (UMaza), Mendoza, Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Mendoza, Argentina
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Xu R, Cao JW, Lv HL, Geng Y, Guo MY. Polyethylene microplastics induced gut microbiota dysbiosis leading to liver injury via the TLR2/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway in mice. Sci Total Environ 2024; 917:170518. [PMID: 38286276 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous environmental contaminants that have negative impacts on health and safety. The gut microbiota plays multiple roles as a newly discovered virtual metabolic organ. The objective of this study was to investigate the potential of MPs to cause liver injury by disrupting the balance of gut microbiota. The results indicated that exposure to MPs resulted in liver damage and disrupted the homeostasis of gut microbiota. MPs significantly reduced the liver organ coefficient, leading to liver cell injury and impaired function. Additionally, there was an increase in the expression of fibril-related proteins, which positively correlated with MPs concentration. Furthermore, MPs increased the relative abundances of Desulfovibrio, Clostridia, Enterorhabdus, Bacteroides, and Gemella while decreasing the abundance of Dubosoella. Different concentrations of MPs exhibited varying effects on specific bacterial groups, however, both concentrations resulted in an increase in pathogenic bacteria and a decrease in beneficial bacteria, as well as alterations in microbial structure. Moreover, MPs induced oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis and necrosis in liver cells. The study found that MPs disrupted gut microbiota homeostasis and activated TLR2/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway in the liver, providing a new insight into the mechanism underlying MPs-induced liver injury. These findings serve as a warning regarding environmental pollution caused by MPs.
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- Ran Xu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China.
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Yin G, Zhao S, Zhao M, Xu J, Ge X, Wu J, Zhou Y, Liu X, Wei L, Xu Q. Joint and interactive effects of metal mixtures on liver damage: Epidemiological evidence from repeated-measures study. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2024; 274:116178. [PMID: 38461577 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND The impact of heavy metals on liver function has been examined in numerous epidemiological studies. However, these findings lack consistency and longitudinal validation. METHODS In this study, we conducted three follow-up surveys with 426 participants from Northeast China. Blood and urine samples were collected, along with questionnaire information. Urine samples were analyzed for concentrations of four metals (chromium [Cr], cadmium [Cd], lead [Pb], and manganese [Mn]), while blood samples were used to measure five liver function indicators (alanine aminotransferase [ALT], aspartate aminotransferase [AST], albumin [ALB], globulin [GLB], and total protein [TP]). We utilized a linear mixed-effects model (LME) to explore the association between individual heavy metal exposure and liver function. Joint effects of metal mixtures were investigated using quantile g-computation and Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR). Furthermore, we employed BKMR and Marginal Effect models to examine the interaction effects between metals on liver function. RESULTS The LME results demonstrated a significant association between urinary heavy metals (Cr, Cd, Pb, and Mn) and liver function markers. BKMR results indicated positive associations between heavy metal mixtures and ALT, AST, and GLB, and negative associations with ALB and TP, which were consistent with the g-comp results. Synergistic effects were observed between Cd-Cr on ALT, Mn-Cr and Cr-Pb on ALB, while an antagonistic effect was found between Mn-Pb and Mn-Cd on ALB. Additionally, synergistic effects were observed between Mn-Cr on GLB and Cd-Cr on TP. Furthermore, a three-way antagonistic effect of Mn-Pb-Cr on ALB was identified. CONCLUSION Exposure to heavy metals (Cr, Cd, Mn, Pb) is associated with liver function markers, potentially leading to liver damage. Moreover, there are joint and interaction effects among these metals, which warrant further investigation at both the population and mechanistic levels.
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- Guohuan Yin
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China; Center of Environmental and Health Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China; Center of Environmental and Health Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China; Center of Environmental and Health Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China; Center of Environmental and Health Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China; Center of Environmental and Health Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China; Center of Environmental and Health Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Civil Aviation Medicine Center, Civil Aviation Administration of China, Beijing 100123, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121001, China
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- Jinzhou Central Hospital, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China; Center of Environmental and Health Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China.
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Weatherly LM, Shane HL, Jackson LG, Lukomska E, Baur R, Cooper MP, Anderson SE. Systemic and immunotoxicity induced by topical application of perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS) in a murine model. Food Chem Toxicol 2024; 186:114578. [PMID: 38458531 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2024.114578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
Abstract
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of stable synthetic surfactants that are incorporated into numerous products for their water and oil resistance and have been associated with adverse health effects. The present study evaluated the systemic and immunotoxicity of sub-chronic 28- or 10-day dermal exposure of PFHxS (0.625-5% or 15.63-125 mg/kg/dose) in a murine model. Elevated levels of PFHxS were detected in the serum and urine, suggesting that absorption is occurring through the dermal route. Liver weight (% body) significantly increased and spleen weight (% body) significantly decreased with PFHxS exposure, which was supported by histopathological changes. Additionally, PFHxS significantly reduced the humoral immune response and altered immune subsets in the spleen, suggesting immunosuppression. Gene expression changes were observed in the liver, skin, and spleen with genes involved in fatty acid metabolism, necrosis, and inflammation. Immune-cell phenotyping identified significant decreases in B-cells, NK cells, and CD11b+ monocyte/macrophages in the spleen along with increases in CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells, NK cells, and neutrophils in the skin. These findings support dermal PFHxS-induced liver damage and immune suppression. Overall, data support PFHxS absorption through the skin and demonstrate immunotoxicity via this exposure route, suggesting the need for further examination.
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- Lisa M Weatherly
- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA.
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA
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Hagiwara S, Takase T, Oda I, Komeda Y, Nishida N, Yoshida A, Yamamoto T, Matsubara T, Kudo M. Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia with hepatic arteriovenous shunt diagnosed due to liver damage. Clin J Gastroenterol 2024:10.1007/s12328-024-01923-0. [PMID: 38436842 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-024-01923-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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A 53-year-old woman was diagnosed with liver dysfunction in August 20XX. Computed tomography (CT) revealed multiple hepatic AV shunts, and she was placed under observation. In March 20XX + 3, she developed back pain, and CT performed during an emergency hospital visit showed evidence of intrahepatic bile duct dilatation. She was referred to our gastroenterology department in May 20XX + 3. We conducted investigations on suspicion of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) with hepatic AV shunting based on contrast-enhanced CT performed at another hospital. HHT is generally discovered due to epistaxis, but there are also cases where it is diagnosed during examination of liver damage.
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- Satoru Hagiwara
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-Higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-Higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-Higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-Higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-Higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-Higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-Higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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Liu K, Wehling L, Wan S, Weiler SME, Tóth M, Ibberson D, Marhenke S, Ali A, Lam M, Guo T, Pinna F, Pedrini F, Damle-Vartak A, Dropmann A, Rose F, Colucci S, Cheng W, Bissinger M, Schmitt J, Birner P, Poth T, Angel P, Dooley S, Muckenthaler MU, Longerich T, Vogel A, Heikenwälder M, Schirmacher P, Breuhahn K. Dynamic YAP expression in the non-parenchymal liver cell compartment controls heterologous cell communication. Cell Mol Life Sci 2024; 81:115. [PMID: 38436764 PMCID: PMC10912141 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-024-05126-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The Hippo pathway and its transcriptional effectors yes-associated protein (YAP) and transcriptional coactivator with PDZ-binding motif (TAZ) are targets for cancer therapy. It is important to determine if the activation of one factor compensates for the inhibition of the other. Moreover, it is unknown if YAP/TAZ-directed perturbation affects cell-cell communication of non-malignant liver cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS To investigate liver-specific phenotypes caused by YAP and TAZ inactivation, we generated mice with hepatocyte (HC) and biliary epithelial cell (BEC)-specific deletions for both factors (YAPKO, TAZKO and double knock-out (DKO)). Immunohistochemistry, single-cell sequencing, and proteomics were used to analyze liver tissues and serum. RESULTS The loss of BECs, liver fibrosis, and necrosis characterized livers from YAPKO and DKO mice. This phenotype was weakened in DKO tissues compared to specimens from YAPKO animals. After depletion of YAP in HCs and BECs, YAP expression was induced in non-parenchymal cells (NPCs) in a cholestasis-independent manner. YAP positivity was detected in subgroups of Kupffer cells (KCs) and endothelial cells (ECs). The secretion of pro-inflammatory chemokines and cytokines such as C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 11 (CXCL11), fms-related receptor tyrosine kinase 3 ligand (FLT3L), and soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM1) was increased in the serum of YAPKO animals. YAP activation in NPCs could contribute to inflammation via TEA domain transcription factor (TEAD)-dependent transcriptional regulation of secreted factors. CONCLUSION YAP inactivation in HCs and BECs causes liver damage, and concomitant TAZ deletion does not enhance but reduces this phenotype. Additionally, we present a new mechanism by which YAP contributes to cell-cell communication originating from NPCs.
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- Kaijing Liu
- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangdong, China
- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 224, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 224, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Modeling of Biological Processes, COS Heidelberg/BioQuant, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, School of Biology & Basic Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 224, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 224, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Deep Sequencing Core Facility, CellNetworks Excellence Cluster, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endocrinology, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Hannover, Germany
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- Division of Chronic Inflammation and Cancer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Signal Transduction and Growth Control, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Signal Transduction and Growth Control, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 224, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 224, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 224, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Molecular Hepatology Section, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 224, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology & Immunology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
- European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Translational Medicine R&D Center, Institute of Biomedical & Health Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 224, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 224, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 224, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 224, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Signal Transduction and Growth Control, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Molecular Hepatology Section, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology & Immunology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 224, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endocrinology, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Hannover, Germany
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- Division of Chronic Inflammation and Cancer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 224, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 224, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Liang X, Liang J, Zhang S, Yan H, Luan T. Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate disrupts hepatic lipid metabolism in obese mice by activating the LXR/SREBP-1c and PPAR-α signaling pathways. Sci Total Environ 2024; 914:169919. [PMID: 38199361 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.169919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), a widely utilized plasticizer, has been described as a potential obesogen based on in vivo disruption of hepatic lipid homeostasis and in vitro promotion of lipid accumulation. However, limited literature exists regarding the specific ramifications of DEHP exposure on obese individuals, and the precise mechanisms underlying the adverse effects of DEHP exposure remain unclear. This study aimed to assess the impact of DEHP on hepatic lipid metabolism in obese mice by comparing them to normal mice. Following a 10-week DEHP exposure period, the obese mice exhibited higher blood lipid levels, more severe hepatic steatosis, and more infiltrations of inflammatory cells in liver tissue than normal mice. Interestingly, the body weight of the mice exhibited no significant alteration. In addition, transcriptomic analyses revealed that both lipogenesis and fatty acid oxidation contributed to hepatic lipid metabolism dysregulation following DEHP exposure. More specifically, alterations in the transcription of genes associated with hepatic lipid metabolism were linked to the different responses to DEHP exposure observed in normal and obese mice. Additionally, the outcomes of in vitro experiments validated the in vivo findings and demonstrated that DEHP exposure could modify hepatic lipid metabolism in normal mice by activating the LXR/SREBP-1c signaling pathway to promote lipogenesis. At the same time, DEHP exposure led to inhibition of the Camkkβ/AMPK pathway to suppress β-fatty acid oxidation. Conversely, in obese mice, DEHP exposure was found to be associated with the stimulation of both lipogenesis and fatty acid oxidation via activation of the LXR/SREBP-1c and PPAR-α signaling pathways, respectively. The findings presented in this study first elucidate the contrasting mechanisms underlying DEHP-induced liver damage in obese and normal mice, thereby offering valuable insights into the pathogenesis of DEHP-induced liver damage in individuals with obesity.
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- Xiaoping Liang
- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang 515200, China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang 515200, China.; School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China.
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Atia MM, Mahmoud HAA, Wilson M, Abd-Allah EA. A comprehensive survey of warfarin-induced hepatic toxicity using histopathological, biomarker, and molecular evaluation. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26484. [PMID: 38440292 PMCID: PMC10909775 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Warfarin finds human application as anticoagulant therapy. Warfarin usage can cause liver damage and hemorrhage. Besides functioning as anticoagulant and causing continuous bleeding of pests, the mechanism of toxicity of warfarin is unknown. In this study, Wild female and male rats were administrated orally with warfarin for 18 days at 9, 18, 27.5, and 55 mg/kg, respectively. Hepatoxicity was determined by assessing, LD50, leukocyte counts, immunochemistry, histopathology, serum proteins, Western blotting, especially of markers of liver injury, such as AST, ALT & ALP, and markers of antioxidant and oxidative stress markers. Warfarin treatment decreased Nrf2 levels while it increased caspase 3, CYP2C9, COLL1A1. It caused cellular damage and fibrosis of liver. The plasma levels of markers of liver injury, AST, ALT, ALP, bilirubin and transferrin were increased. The plasma levels of albumin, IgG and antitrypsin were decreased. Warfarin treatment decreased RBC and total lymphocyte count while increasing selectively neutrophils. Warfarin exposure caused increased oxidative stress; increased LPO and decreased GSH, SOD, CAT and NO production. Oral exposure of rats with Warfarin leads to increased oxidative stress resulting into liver damage via CYP2C9 mediated by Nrf2 depletion.
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- Mona M. Atia
- Laboratory of Molecular Cell Biology, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Egypt
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- Plant Protection Research Institute (PPRI), Agriculture Research Center, Animal Pests Department, Egypt
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- Plant Protection Research Institute (PPRI), Agriculture Research Center, Animal Pests Department, Egypt
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- Laboratory of Physiology, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, New Valley University, EL-kharga, Egypt
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Chen YC, Chen HH, Lin HJ, Huang CC, Chen KF, Peng YP, Tsang YF, Chen YH, Lin KYA, Lin CH. Hepatotoxicity evaluations of different surface charged carbon quantum dots in vivo and in vitro. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 234:113760. [PMID: 38244484 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Recently, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have become popular because of their simple synthesis and potential applications. Although CQDs have high biocompatibility, their biotoxicity must be verified to reduce the possible risks associated with large-scale application. In this study, the hepatotoxicity of three CQD types, namely diammonium citrate (AC)-based (CQDs-AC), spermidine trihydrochloride (Spd)-based (CQDs-Spd), and AC- and Spd-based CQDs (CQDs-AC/Spd), were evaluated in vivo and in vitro. It was observed in vivo that CQDs-Spd and CQDs-AC/Spd, but not CQDs-AC, caused histopathological damage, including liver steatosis and mild mixed inflammatory cell infiltration; however, reduced liver function was only observed in CQD-Spd-treated mice. The in vitro results revealed that only CQDs-Spd significantly decreased the number of viable HepG2 cells (NADH depletion) and induced oxidative stress (heme oxygenase-1 activation) after 24 h of exposure, which promoted inflammatory factor secretion (NF-κB activation). Additionally, decreasing zonula occludens-2 and α1-antitrypsin protein expression in HepG2 cells suggested that CQD-Spd exposure increases the risk of liver diseases. Our results revealed that CQDs-Spd had greater hepatotoxic potential than CQDs-AC and CQDs-AC/Spd, which might be attributable to their high positive surface charge. Overall, the risk of CQD-induced hepatotoxic risk must be considered when applying positively charged CQDs.
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- Yi-Chun Chen
- Department of Civil Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei City 106, Taiwan; Department of Biotechnology, National Formosa University, Yunlin 63208, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Formosa University, Yunlin 63208, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 20224, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 20224, Taiwan
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- Department of Civil Engineering, National Chi Nan University, Nantou, Taiwan
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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- Department of Science and Environment Studies and State Key Laboratory in Marine Pollution, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, New Territories 999077, Hong Kong; Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD), The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, New Territories 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Formosa University, Yunlin 63208, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan; Institute of Analytical and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Formosa University, Yunlin 63208, Taiwan.
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Wang W, Cheng X, Yao J, Xue H, Li C, Wang X, Zhang Y, Chen S, Zhang Y. What Do Higher Alanine Aminotransferase Levels Mean in Premature Ovarian Insufficiency? Reprod Sci 2024; 31:469-479. [PMID: 37723330 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-023-01303-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between alanine aminotransferase and related biochemical parameters and potential risk factors in women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). This is a retrospective cohort study with 126 POI patients (including subclinical POI, n= 27) and 130 healthy controls who visited our clinic between April 2021 to November 2022. Associations were investigated by multiple linear regression, Person correlation analysis, the Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney U test, and the independent t-test. When compared to controls, analysis of POI patients showed that body mass index (BMI), uric acid (UA) and urea, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), monocyte/lymphocyte ratio, monocyte count (MONO), neutrophil count (NEUT), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone, and neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) were significantly higher, while estradiol (E2), the lymphocyte count and the AST/ALT ratio were lower (P < 0.05). According to linear correlation, it was clear that BMI, FSH, white blood cell count (WBC), NEUT, MONO, UA, AST, and NLR were positively associated with ALT (r = 0.215, 0.388, 0.195, 0.187, 0.184, 0.605, 0.819, and 0.189, respectively, all P < 0.05) while E2 was negatively associated with ALT (r = -0.278, P < 0.05). In addition, multiple linear regression revealed a significant, independent, and positive correlation between AST, FSH, and ALT (B =1.403 and 0.069, respectively, P < 0.05). Analysis revealed that the levels of ALT were significantly higher in POI patients. In addition, BMI, FSH, UA, AST, MONO, NLR, NEUT, and WBC were positively associated with ALT in POI patients. E2 was negatively associated with ALT. Multiple linear regression revealed an independent and positive correlation between AST, FSH, and ALT. In addition, there was also a risk of liver function damage in women with POI and subclinical POI. If patients were diagnosed with POI, early examination and corresponding intervention will be required to effectively prevent the further development of liver disease.
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- Weina Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 20 Xi-Si Road, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
- Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 20 Xi-Si Road, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
- Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 20 Xi-Si Road, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 20 Xi-Si Road, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
- Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 20 Xi-Si Road, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
- Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 20 Xi-Si Road, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China.
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Kawara RS, Moawed FS, Elsenosi Y, Elmaksoud HA, Ahmed ESA, Abo-Zaid OA. Melissa officinalis extract palliates redox imbalance and inflammation associated with hyperthyroidism-induced liver damage by regulating Nrf-2/ Keap-1 gene expression in γ-irradiated rats. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:71. [PMID: 38303002 PMCID: PMC10832092 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-024-04370-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Melissa officinalis (MO) is a well-known medicinal plant species used in the treatment of several diseases; it is widely used as a vegetable, adding flavour to dishes. This study was designed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of MO Extract against hyperthyroidism induced by Eltroxin and γ-radiation. METHODS Hyperthyroidism was induced by injecting rats with Eltroxin (100 µg/kg/ day) for 14 days and exposure to γ-radiation (IR) (5 Gy single dose). The hyperthyroid rats were orally treated with MO extract (75 mg/kg/day) at the beginning of the second week of the Eltroxin injection and continued for another week. The levels of thyroid hormones, liver enzymes and proteins besides the impaired hepatic redox status and antioxidant parameters were measured using commercial kits. The hepatic gene expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and its inhibitor Kelch-like ECH-associated protein-1(Keap-1) in addition to hepatic inflammatory mediators including tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF- α), Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and fibrogenic markers such as transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-β1) were determined. RESULTS MO Extract reversed the effect of Eltroxin + IR on rats and attenuated the thyroid hormones. Moreover, it alleviated hyperthyroidism-induced hepatic damage by inhibiting the hepatic enzymes' activities as well as enhancing the production of proteins concomitant with improving cellular redox homeostasis by attenuating the deranged redox balance and modulating the Nrf2/Keap-1 pathway. Additionally, MO Extract alleviated the inflammatory response by suppressing the TNF- α and MCP-1 and prevented hepatic fibrosis via Nrf2-mediated inhibition of the TGF-β1/Smad pathway. CONCLUSION Accordingly, these results might strengthen the hepatoprotective effect of MO Extract in a rat model of hyperthyroidism by regulating the Nrf-2/ Keap-1 pathway.
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- Ragaa Sm Kawara
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Vet. Med, Benha University, Banha, Egypt
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- Health radiation research, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Nasr City, 11787, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Vet. Med, Benha University, Banha, Egypt
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Vet. Med, Benha University, Banha, Egypt
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- Radiation Biology Research, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Nasr City, 11787, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Vet. Med, Benha University, Banha, Egypt
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Huang L, Li Y, Tang R, Yang P, Zhuo Y, Jiang X, Che L, Lin Y, Xu S, Li J, Fang Z, Zhao X, Li H, Yang M, Feng B, Wu D, Hua L. Bile acids metabolism in the gut-liver axis mediates liver injury during lactation. Life Sci 2024; 338:122380. [PMID: 38142738 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.122380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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AIMS The obesity epidemic, especially in pregnant women, linked to a higher risk of liver diseases. Bile acids (BAs) are known to participate in liver metabolism, but this function during obesogenic reproductive process remains largely uncertain. The study aims to identify whether a high-fat diet (HFD) during pregnancy negatively disturbs liver metabolism and the potential role of BAs and gut microbiota (GM)in a sow model. MAIN METHODS Reproductive (RP) or non-reproductive (NRP) sows were fed a 15 % HFD containing compound oil. Body condition, blood parameters, and BAs levels/profile during gestation and lactation were monitored. The tissues and colonic GM were collected after euthanasia at the end of lactation. HepG2 hepatocytes were used to test the effects of BAs on liver damage and the mechanism. KEY FINDINGS Reproductive sows fed an HFD (HF-RP) experienced increased weight loss, and elevated plasma non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) during lactation, consistent with exacerbated lipolysis, aggravating the risk of liver damage. HF-RP sows exhibited an enlarged BAs pool size and alterations in composition (higher levels of CDCA and LCA species) along with a drastic change in the GM (increased Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio and declined Lactobacillus abundance). Furthermore, the liver FXR-SHP pathway, BAs synthesis and transport underwent adaptive regulation to sustain the BAs homeostasis and hepatic lipid metabolism. CDCA alleviated endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress induced by palmitic acid via FXR pathway, in HepG2 cells. SIGNIFICANCE Lactation BAs metabolism signal in gut-liver axis coordinated the risk of liver damage induced by exacerbated lipolysis in obesogenic pregnancy.
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- Long Huang
- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Pet Nutrition and Health Research Center, Chengdu Agricultural College, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China.
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of the Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China.
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Felix-Nascimento G, Lucena RB, da Fonseca CF, da Silva IJS, de Moraes CCN, de Carvalho CAC, de Moura GJB, Vieira FM, Ribeiro LB, de Oliveira JB. Mineral profile and histopathological findings in the liver of white-lipped frog (Leptodactylidae) from the morphoclimatic domain of the Caatingas, Brazil. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2024; 31:10750-10765. [PMID: 38206463 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-31908-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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This study aimed to investigate the mineral profile and histopathological findings in the liver of Leptodactylus macrosternum (white-lipped frog) and to assess the association between melanomacrophage areas and hepatic fungal granuloma with several factors such as weight, snout-cloacal length, sex, hepatosomatic index, season (dry and rainy), and condition factor K. A total of 135 frogs of different ages were collected from three areas in the city of Petrolina, Pernambuco, with varying land use (conventional agriculture, organic agriculture, and Caatinga stricto sensu). The liver of all specimens exhibited changes such as granulomatous lesions, inflammatory cell infiltrate, blood vessel congestion, and sinusoid dilation. The melanomacrophage areas were influenced by weight, snout-cloacal length, and hepatosomatic index. Our findings revealed a positive correlation between body size (weight and snout-cloacal length) and melanomacrophage/hepatic granuloma, while the hepatosomatic index showed a negative relationship. For the condition factor K, only age presents relationship. Eleven elements were quantified for the mineral profile, with aluminum (Al), iron (Fe), and zinc (Zn) being the most abundant in both liver and muscle. Although the histopathological findings and mineral profile of the liver and muscle in this study indicate an effect on the health of L. macrosternum in different collection areas, confirming the relationship between environmental characteristics and these findings requires future studies. Furthermore, long-term studies would be necessary to allow the monitoring of all stages of development of these populations, from tadpoles to adults, for a better evaluation of these effects in L. macrosternum.
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- Gabriela Felix-Nascimento
- Laboratory of Anatomy of Domestic and Wild Animals (LAADS), Federal University of the San Francisco Valley (UNIVASF), Rodovia BR-407, Km. 12 Lote 543 S/n Projeto de Irrigação Nilo Coelho, Petrolina, Pernambuco, 56300-000, Brazil.
- Postgraduate Program in Animal Bioscience (PPGBA), Rural Federal University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, S/N, Dois Irmãos, Recife, Pernambuco, 52171-900, Brazil.
- Federal University of the San Francisco Valley (UNIVASF), Rodovia BR-407, Km. 12 Lote 543 S/n Projeto de Irrigação Nilo Coelho, Petrolina, Pernambuco, 56300-000, Brazil.
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- Microscopy Sector of the Center for Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Paraiba (UFPB), Rodovia PB 079, Km 12, Areia, Paraíba, 58.397-000, Brazil
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- Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA), Casa Forte, Av. 17 de Agosto 1057, Recife, Pernambuco, 52060-590, Brazil
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- Rural Federal University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, S/N, Dois Irmãos, Recife, Pernambuco, 52171-900, Brazil
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- Federal University of the San Francisco Valley (UNIVASF), Rodovia BR-407, Km. 12 Lote 543 S/n Projeto de Irrigação Nilo Coelho, Petrolina, Pernambuco, 56300-000, Brazil
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- Federal University of the San Francisco Valley (UNIVASF), Rodovia BR-407, Km. 12 Lote 543 S/n Projeto de Irrigação Nilo Coelho, Petrolina, Pernambuco, 56300-000, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Animal Bioscience (PPGBA), Rural Federal University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, S/N, Dois Irmãos, Recife, Pernambuco, 52171-900, Brazil
- Rural Federal University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, S/N, Dois Irmãos, Recife, Pernambuco, 52171-900, Brazil
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- Federal University of the San Francisco Valley (UNIVASF), Rodovia BR-407, Km. 12 Lote 543 S/n Projeto de Irrigação Nilo Coelho, Petrolina, Pernambuco, 56300-000, Brazil
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- Federal University of the San Francisco Valley (UNIVASF), Rodovia BR-407, Km. 12 Lote 543 S/n Projeto de Irrigação Nilo Coelho, Petrolina, Pernambuco, 56300-000, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Animal Bioscience (PPGBA), Rural Federal University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, S/N, Dois Irmãos, Recife, Pernambuco, 52171-900, Brazil
- Rural Federal University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, S/N, Dois Irmãos, Recife, Pernambuco, 52171-900, Brazil
- Parasitology Laboratory (LAPAR), Rural Federal University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, S/N, Dois Irmãos, Recife, Pernambuco, 52171-900, Brazil
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Sumaiya S, Siddiqui A, Chaudhary SS, Aslam M, Ahmad S, Ansari MA. Isolation and characterization of bioactive components from hydroalcoholic extract of Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jones) Schult. to evaluate its hepatoprotective activity. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 319:117185. [PMID: 37714225 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jones) Schult. (Family: Poacea/Gramineae) is being used to treat numerous ailments in traditional/folklore and indigenous system of medicine due to its antioxidant, anti-allergic, antiparasitic, analgesic, antipyretic and anticancer activities; however there is no documented evidence regarding its hepatoprotective efficacy. AIM This study was aimed to evaluate hepatoprotective activity of hydroalcoholic extract of Cymbopogon jwarancusa (HECJ) against paracetamol (PCM) induced liver damage in albino Wistar rats, and to identify the bioactive components present in the extract responsible for the said activity. MATERIALS AND METHODS Five groups of rats (n = 6) were orally treated with: 0.5% carboxymethyl cellulose (normal control), 50 mg/kg silymarin (reference standard), HECJ [515 mg/kg (low dose) and 720 mg/kg (high dose)] (test groups) for 7 days daily, followed by induction of hepato-toxicity using PCM (2 gm/kg) on 7th day (PCM control; reference standard; test groups). The blood samples to estimate the level of AST, ALT, ALP, total bilirubin and total protein; liver tissue homogenate for antioxidant markers (GSH, GST, GPx, and LPO) and liver section for histopathological analysis were collected. Isolation and characterization of phytochemicals from HECJ was done by preliminary screening, determination of phenolic, flavonoid and terpenoid content, and GC-MS analysis. RESULTS The animals pre-treated with HECJ dose-dependently and significantly alleviated the PCM-induced alterations in liver enzymes, plasma proteins, serum total bilirubin and antioxidant markers levels. The histopathological analysis suggest that PCM causes marked necrosis and lymphocyte infiltration, while preservation of the normal hepatic architecture was observed in groups pre-treated with, reference standard drug silymarin, and HECJ. Preliminary screening of the extract, determination of phenolic, flavonoid and terpenoid content, and GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of some important bioactive components such as phenolics, flavonoids, glycoside, tannins, steroids, fatty acids, sterols, esters, saponins, terpenes/terpenoids and essential oil which could be synergistically responsible for the plant's hepatoprotective effect. CONCLUSIONS This study concluded that C. jwarancusa could be taken as a beneficial natural product for its hepatoprotective efficacy; however, future line of work is required to establish its precise mechanism of action.
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- Sajida Sumaiya
- Department of Ilmul Advia, School of Unani Medical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India.
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- Department of Ilmul Advia, School of Unani Medical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India.
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- Department of Ilmul Saidla, School of Unani Medical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India.
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- Department of Ilmul Advia, School of Unani Medical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India.
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- Centre of Excellence in Unani Medicine, Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India.
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Januszewski M, Ziuzia-Januszewska L, Kudan M, Pluta K, Klapaczyński J, Wierzba W, Maciejewski T, Jakimiuk AA, Jakimiuk AJ. Liver damage profile in COVID-19 pregnant patients. Cell Commun Signal 2024; 22:5. [PMID: 38166966 PMCID: PMC10762912 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01285-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION SARS-CoV-2 unsparingly impacts all areas of medicine. Pregnant women are particularly affected by the pandemic and COVID-19 related liver damage seems to be another threat to maternal and fetal health. The aim of this study is to define liver damage profile including bile acids serum levels in COVID-19 pregnant patients and to determine predictors of disease aggravation and poor obstetrics outcomes. METHODS This study has been carried out in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, at the National Medical Institute in Warsaw, Poland between 01.02.2021 and 01.11.2022 The study cohort comprises 148 pregnant patients with COVID-19 and 102 pregnant controls who has been tested negative for SARS-CoV-2. RESULTS COVID-19 pregnant patients presented liver involvement at admission in 41,9%. Hepatotoxic damage accounted for 27 (19.85%), cholestatic type was diagnosed in 11 (8.09%) and mixed type of liver injury was presented in 19 (13.97%) of patients. Higher serum levels of AST, ALT, GGT, total bilirubin and bile acids as well as mixed type of liver injury at admission were correlated with severe form of an illness. AST and ALT above upper reference limit as well as hepatotoxic type of liver damage predisposed pregnant patients with COVID-19 to poor obstetrics outcomes. CONCLUSION Hepatic damage in pregnant women with COVID-19 is a common, mild, transaminase-dominant, or mixed type of injury, and often correlates with elevated inflammatory markers. SARS-CoV-2 test should be performed as a part of differential diagnosis in elevated liver function tests. Although bile acids serum levels were commonly elevated they seems to be clinically irrelevant in terms of pregnancy outcomes. Video Abstract.
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- Marcin Januszewski
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Medical Institute of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Wołoska 137, 02-507, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Medical Institute of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Wołoska 137, 02-507, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Medical Institute of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Wołoska 137, 02-507, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Medical Institute of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Wołoska 137, 02-507, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Hepatology, National Medical Institute of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Wołoska 137, 02-507, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Medical Institute of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Wołoska 137, 02-507, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Mother and Child, Kasprzaka 17a, 01-211, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, National Medical Institute of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Wołoska 137, 02-507, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Medical Institute of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Wołoska 137, 02-507, Warsaw, Poland.
- Center for Reproductive Health, Institute of Mother and Child, Kasprzaka 17a, 01-211, Warsaw, Poland.
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Kulhan NG, Orgul G, Avci F, Kulhan M. Comparison of cases with and without acute liver injury in pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection; obstetric and neonatal outcomes. Pak J Med Sci 2024; 40:277-283. [PMID: 38356834 PMCID: PMC10862442 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.40.3.7746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Background and objective The effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the liver during pregnancy and the impact of SARS-COV-2-related liver injury during pregnancy on obstetric and neonatal outcomes are not yet clear. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical features of pregnant women at risk of liver injury and to investigate the effect of liver dysfunction on obstetric and perinatal outcomes. Methodology Pregnant women who were followed up and treated at Selcuk University Medical Faculty Hospital and diagnosed with COVID-19 were determined retrospectively. All pregnant women whose PCR test results were positive between March 1, 2020 and July 31, 2022 were included. A total of 96 PCR positive pregnant women were included in the study. The patients were divided into two groups as those with and without liver damage. Both groups were compared in terms of obstetric and neonatal outcomes. Results While liver damage findings were observed in 34.4% of the 96 pregnant included in the study; No liver damage was observed in 65.6% of the patients. White blood cell, neutrophil, ferritin, D-dimer, troponin, C-reactive protein, systemic immune-inflammation index, interleukin-6, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and lactate dehydrogenase levels were higher in patients with liver injury compared to pregnant women without liver injury. Prematurity, premature rupture of membranes, preterm premature rupture of membranes, preeclampsia and fetal death were observed relatively more in the patient group with liver injury, there was no statistical significiant difference between the groups in terms of these complications. Unfortunately, maternal death occurred in four mothers with liver injury and in one patient without liver injury. Birthweight, APGAR scores and obstetric complication rates were similar between two groups. Conclusion Our study showed that pregnant patients with liver damage had worse inflammatory response than those without liver damage. Women with elevated liver enzymes tend to have severe disease, but obstetric and perinatal outcomes were similar between groups with and without liver damage.
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- Nur Gozde Kulhan
- Nur Gozde Kulhan Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Konya City Hospital, Konya, Turkey
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- Gokcen Orgul, Selcuk University Medical Faculty, Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department, Konya, Turkey
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- Fazil Avci, Selcuk University Medical Faculty, Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department, Konya, Turkey
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- Mehmet Kulhan, Selcuk University Medical Faculty, Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department, Konya, Turkey
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Ren X, Mao P, Li Z, Qian M, Deng X, Liu H, Wang L. TMT-based quantitative proteomics analysis of Sprague-Dawley rats liver reveals Triphenyltin induced liver damage and lipid metabolism disorders. Pestic Biochem Physiol 2024; 198:105739. [PMID: 38225084 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Triphenyltin (TPT) is a widely used pesticide that has a negative impact on biological health and production efficiency. In addition, TPT poses a threat to human health through the food chain and environmental pollution. However, the exact mechanism of TPT toxicity remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the hepatotoxicity of TPT and its effects on lipid metabolism using male SD rats as an animal model. Our results from HE and serum biochemical analysis suggested that TPT could damage liver structure and function, resulting in disruption of lipid metabolism. We therefore proceeded to analyze the proteomic response of rat liver tissue after 28 days of treatment with 2 mg/kg/d TPT. Our study demonstrates that TPT has a variety of effects on liver protein expression in rats. Through bioinformatic analysis, we observed significant changes in proteins related to fatty acid oxidation and synthesis due to TPT exposure. Furthermore, western blot and RT-qPCR experiments confirmed that TPT can affect lipid metabolism through the PPAR pathway. These findings suggest that TPT exposure can lead to liver damage, lipid accumulation and metabolic disorders.
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- Xijuan Ren
- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, PR China
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- Bengbu Medical College Key Laboratory of Cancer Research and Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis, School of Laboratory Medicine, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, PR China.
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McLellan MA, Donnelly MR, Callan KT, Lung BE, Liu S, DiGiovanni R, McMaster WC, Stitzlein RN, Yang S. The role of preoperative aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index in predicting complications following total hip arthroplasty. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:934. [PMID: 38042799 PMCID: PMC10693101 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-07063-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between preoperative aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI) and postoperative complications following total hip arthroplasty (THA). METHODS All THA for osteoarthritis patients from 2007 to 2020 within the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database were included in this study. Subjects were subsequently divided into cohorts based on APRI. Four groups, including normal range, some liver damage, significant fibrosis, and cirrhosis groups, were created. Comparisons between groups were made for demographics, past medical history, and rate of major and minor complications. Other outcomes included readmission, reoperation, discharge destination, mortality, periprosthetic fracture, and postoperative hip dislocation. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the role of preoperative APRI in predicting adverse outcomes. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS In total, 104,633 primary THA patients were included in this study. Of these, 103,678 (99.1%) were in the normal APRI group, 444 (0.4%) had some liver damage, 256 (0.2%) had significant fibrosis, and 253 (0.2%) had cirrhosis. When controlling for demographics and relevant past medical history, the abnormal APRI groups had a significantly higher likelihood of major complication, minor complication, intraoperative or postoperative bleeding requiring transfusion, readmission, and non-home discharge (all p < 0.05) compared to normal APRI individuals. CONCLUSIONS Abnormal preoperative APRI is linked with an increasing number of adverse outcomes following THA for osteoarthritis for patients across the United States. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I.
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- M A McLellan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Irvine, 101 The City Drive South, Pavilion III, Building 29A, Orange, CA, 92868, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Irvine, 101 The City Drive South, Pavilion III, Building 29A, Orange, CA, 92868, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Irvine, 101 The City Drive South, Pavilion III, Building 29A, Orange, CA, 92868, USA
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- Stony Brook School of Medicine, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Irvine, 101 The City Drive South, Pavilion III, Building 29A, Orange, CA, 92868, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Irvine, 101 The City Drive South, Pavilion III, Building 29A, Orange, CA, 92868, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Irvine, 101 The City Drive South, Pavilion III, Building 29A, Orange, CA, 92868, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Irvine, 101 The City Drive South, Pavilion III, Building 29A, Orange, CA, 92868, USA
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Huang Y, Xiong K, Wang A, Wang Z, Cui Q, Xie H, Yang T, Fan X, Jiang W, Tan X, Huang Q. Cold stress causes liver damage by inducing ferroptosis through the p38 MAPK/Drp1 pathway. Cryobiology 2023; 113:104563. [PMID: 37532122 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2023.104563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Acute extreme cold exposure impairs human health and even causes hypothermia which threatens human life. Liver, as a hub in metabolism and thermogenesis, is vital for cold acclimatization. Although accumulating evidence has suggested that cold exposure can cause liver damage, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study investigated the role and underlying mechanisms of ferroptosis in cold stress-induced liver damage. To evaluate the role of ferroptosis in cold stress-induced liver damage, rats were pretreated with ferroptosis inhibitor liproxstatin-1 (Lip-1) before exposed to -10 °C for 8 h. Core body temperature was recorded. The levels of ferroptosis-related indicators were examined with the corresponding assay kits or by western blotting. Hepatic pathological changes were analyzed by hematoxylin-eosin staining and ultrastructural observation. Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels were measured to assess liver function. Rats were also pretreated with p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) inhibitor SB203580 or Dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1) inhibitor Mdivi-1 to determine the underlying mechanisms. We found that Lip-1 inhibited ferroptosis, attenuated hepatic pathological damages and blocked the increased ALT and AST levels in cold-exposed rats. Moreover, Mdivi-1 inhibited mitochondrial fission and suppressed ferroptosis. Furthermore, SB203580 and Mdivi-1 administration alleviated cold stress-induced liver injury. Our results suggested that cold stress caused liver damage partially by inducing ferroptosis through the p38 MAPK/Drp1 pathway. These findings might provide an effective preventive and therapeutic target for cold stress-induced liver injury.
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- Yujie Huang
- Department of Cold Environmental Medicine, College of High Altitude Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, PR China; Key Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Medicine, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, PR China; Key Laboratory of High Altitude Medicine, PLA, Chongqing, PR China.
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- Department of Cold Environmental Medicine, College of High Altitude Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, PR China; Key Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Medicine, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, PR China; Key Laboratory of High Altitude Medicine, PLA, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Cold Environmental Medicine, College of High Altitude Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, PR China; Key Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Medicine, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, PR China; Key Laboratory of High Altitude Medicine, PLA, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Cold Environmental Medicine, College of High Altitude Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, PR China; Key Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Medicine, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, PR China; Key Laboratory of High Altitude Medicine, PLA, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Cold Environmental Medicine, College of High Altitude Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, PR China; Key Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Medicine, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, PR China; Key Laboratory of High Altitude Medicine, PLA, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Cold Environmental Medicine, College of High Altitude Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, PR China; Key Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Medicine, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, PR China; Key Laboratory of High Altitude Medicine, PLA, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Cold Environmental Medicine, College of High Altitude Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, PR China; Key Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Medicine, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, PR China; Key Laboratory of High Altitude Medicine, PLA, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Cold Environmental Medicine, College of High Altitude Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, PR China; Key Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Medicine, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, PR China; Key Laboratory of High Altitude Medicine, PLA, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Cold Environmental Medicine, College of High Altitude Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, PR China; Key Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Medicine, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, PR China; Key Laboratory of High Altitude Medicine, PLA, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Cold Environmental Medicine, College of High Altitude Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, PR China; Key Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Medicine, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, PR China; Key Laboratory of High Altitude Medicine, PLA, Chongqing, PR China.
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- Department of Cold Environmental Medicine, College of High Altitude Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, PR China; Key Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Medicine, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, PR China; Key Laboratory of High Altitude Medicine, PLA, Chongqing, PR China.
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Liu C, Zhang A. p53-Mediated Mitochondrial Translocation of EI24 Triggered by ER Stress Plays an Important Role in Arsenic-Induced Liver Damage via Activating Mitochondrial Apoptotic Pathway. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023:10.1007/s12011-023-03967-8. [PMID: 38017236 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03967-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Chronic arsenic poisoning is a public health problem worldwide. In addition to skin lesions, the detrimental effect of arsenic poisoning on liver damage is one of the major issues. Our previous studies demonstrated that endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and p53 were associated with arsenic-induced liver damage. Literature has shown that EI24 is involved in hepatocyte hypertrophy; however, the underlying role and mechanism in arsenic-induced liver damage have not been fully elucidated. In this study, we explored the role of ER stress, p53, and EI24 as well as the regulatory relationship in arsenic poisoning populations and L-02 cells treated with distinct concentration NaAsO2 (2.5, 5, 10, and 20 μM). Results showed that as with arsenic dose increment, expression levels of ER stress key proteins GRP78, ATF4, and CHOP were significantly enhanced. Additionally, p53 expression in nucleus, p53 phosphorylation at Ser15 and Ser1392, and p53 acetylation at lys382 were significantly increased in NaAsO2-treated L-02 cells. ER stress inhibitor 4-phenylbutyric acid (4-PBA) decreased the expression of p53 phosphorylation at Ser 392, p53 acetylation at lys382, and p53 expression in nucleus. Additionally, in 5 μM NaAsO2 condition, p53 inhibitor pifithrin-α (PFT-α) aggravated 5 μM NaAsO2-induced GRP78, ATF4, and CHOP expressions, cell apoptosis, and protein-SH consumption. But in 20 μM NaAsO2 condition, PFT-α attenuated NaAsO2-induced cell apoptosis. Further results showed that 20 μM NaAsO2 facilitated translocation of EI24 from ER to mitochondrion and interaction with VDAC2, leading to activate mitochondrial apoptotic pathway, but not observed in the 5-μM NaAsO2 group. Moreover, PFT-α and 4-PBA inhibited 20 μM NaAsO2-induced EI24 expression in mitochondrion. Collectively, our results indicated that arsenic induced p53 activation via ER stress, under relatively low NaAsO2 concentration, NaAsO2-triggered p53 activation protected cells from apoptosis by alleviating ER stress. Another finding was that under relatively high NaAsO2 concentration, NaAsO2-activated p53 facilitated EI24 mitochondrial translocation and caused mitochondrial permeability increase, which represented a switch of p53 from a benefit role to pro-apoptosis function in NaAsO2-treated cells. The study contributed to in-depth understanding the mechanism of arsenic-induced liver damage and providing potential clues for following study.
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- Chunyan Liu
- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Department of Toxicology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Department of Toxicology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou Province, China.
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Shi F, Tang S, Chen D, Mo F, Li J, Fang C, Wei H, Xing J, Liu L, Gong Y, Tan Z, Zhang Z, Pan X, Zhao S, Huang J. Immunological characteristics of CD103 +CD8 + Tc cells in the liver of C57BL/6 mouse infected with plasmodium NSM. Parasitol Res 2023; 122:2513-2524. [PMID: 37707607 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-023-07950-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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CD103 is an important marker of tissue-resident memory T cells (TRM) which play important roles in fighting against infection. However, the immunological characteristics of CD103+ T cells are not thoroughly elucidated in the liver of mouse infected with Plasmodium. Six- to eight-week-old C57BL/6 mice were infected with Plasmodium yoelii nigeriensis NSM. Mice were sacrificed on 12-16 days after infection and the livers were picked out. Sections of the livers were stained, and serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) levels were measured. Moreover, lymphocytes in the liver were isolated, and the expression of CD103 was determined by using qPCR. The percentage of CD103 on different immune cell populations was dynamically observed by using flow cytometry (FCM). In addition, the phenotype and cytokine production characteristics of CD103+CD8+ Tc cell were analyzed by using flow cytometry, respectively. Erythrocyte stage plasmodium infection could result in severe hepatic damage, a widespread inflammatory response and the decrease of CD103 expression on hepatic immune cells. Only CD8+ Tc and γδT cells expressed higher levels of CD103 in the uninfected state.CD103 expression in CD8+ Tc cells significantly decreased after infection. Compared to that of CD103- CD8+ Tc cells, CD103+ CD8+ Tc cells from the infected mice expressed lower level of CD69, higher level of CD62L, and secreted more IL-4, IL-10, IL-17, and secreted less IFN-γ. CD103+CD8+ Tc cells might mediate the hepatic immune response by secreting IL-4, IL-10, and IL-17 except IFN-γ in the mice infected with the erythrocytic phase plasmodium, which could be involved in the pathogenesis of severe liver damage resulted from the erythrocytic phase plasmodium yoelii nigeriensis NSM infection.
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- Feihu Shi
- Department of Infectious Diseases, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- China Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- China Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- China Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- China Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- China Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- China Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- China Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- China Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- China Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- China Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- China Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- China Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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- China Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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- China Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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Wang Q, Ma L, Sun B, Zhang A. Reduced Peripheral Blood Mitochondrial DNA Copy Number as Identification Biomarker of Suspected Arsenic-Induced Liver Damage. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:5083-5097. [PMID: 36720785 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03584-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Arsenic (As) can cause liver damage and liver cancer and is capable of seriously affecting human health. Therefore, it is important to identify biomarkers of arsenic-induced liver damage. Mitochondria are key targets of hepatotoxicity caused by arsenic. The mitochondrial DNA copy number (mtDNAcn) is the number of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copies in the genome. mtDNA is vulnerable to exogenous chemical attacks, thus causing mtDNAcn to change after exposure to environmental pollutants. Therefore, mtDNAcn can serve as a potential marker to identify and assess the risk of diseases caused by exposure to environmental pollutants. In this study, we selected 272 arsenicosis patients (155 cases without liver damage and 117 cases with liver damage) and 218 participants not exposed to arsenic (155 cases without liver damage and 63 cases with liver damage) as subjects to investigate the correlation between peripheral blood mtDNAcn and arsenic-induced liver damage, as well as the ability of peripheral blood mtDNAcn to identify and assess the risk of arsenic-induced liver damage. Peripheral blood mtDNAcn in patients with arsenic-induced liver damage is significantly decreased and negatively correlated with serum ALT, AST, and GGT levels. The decrease of peripheral blood mtDNAcn was associated with an increased risk of arsenic-induced liver damage. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis indicated that peripheral blood mtDNAcn could specifically identify patients with liver damage in the arsenicosis group. The decision tree C5.0 model was established to identify arsenicosis in all patients with liver damage. Peripheral blood mtDNAcn was included in the model and played the most important role in the identification of arsenic-induced liver damage. This study provided a basis for the identification and evaluation of arsenic-induced liver damage by peripheral blood mtDNAcn, indicating that peripheral blood mtDNAcn is expected to be a potential biomarker of arsenic-induced liver damage, and provides clues for exploring the mechanism of arsenic-induced liver damage from mitochondria damage.
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- Qi Wang
- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, People's Republic of China.
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Li L, Tu Y, Dai X, Xiao S, Tang Z, Wu Y, Fouad D, Ataya FS, Mehmood K, Li K. The effect of Abrus cantoniensis Hance on liver damage in mice. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2023; 266:115560. [PMID: 37827094 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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The liver is a well-known organ contributing to digestion, hemostasis and detoxification, while liver injury is a world-widely distributed health problem with limited treatment choices. We detected the protective effect of Abrus cantoniensis Hance (ACH) on Carbon tetrachloride-induced (CCl4) liver injury in mice. Fifty ICR (Institute of Cancer Research) animals were grouped into five groups of control (a), CCl4 (d), ACH (25 mg/kg) treated group (c), ACH (50 mg/kg) treated group (b), and ACH (100 mg/kg) treated group (e). Mice in groups d, c, b, and e were given CCl4 every four days, and treated animals received daily ACH supplementation. The results showed that the daily body weights in CCl4-induced animals were slightly lower; however, the weight of ACH-treated mice increased, particularly in the higher dose group. Treatment with CCl4 led to increased liver weight and liver indices in mice, whereas supplementation with ACH reduced both liver weights and liver indices in animals. Histo-pathological analysis indicated that CCl4 led to inflammatory cell infiltration and hepatocellular degeneration, with collagenous fibers proliferation in ICR animals. In contrast, supplementation with ACH prominently decreased inflammatory cells and degeneration of hepatocytes and inhibited collagen fiber hyperplasia. Furthermore, the levels or concentrations of AST (p < 0.0001), ALT (p < 0.0001), MDA (p < 0.0001), IL-1β (p < 0.01), TNF-α (p < 0.01) and IL-6 (p < 0.01) were significantly higher in CCl4 induced ICR animals in group d. However, mice treated with ACH showed lower levels or concentrations of those indices in dose dependent manner. The levels of GSH-px (p < 0.0001), CAT (p < 0.0001) and SOD (p < 0.0001) were significantly reduced in CCl4 group; however, all these three enzymes exhibited significant (p < 0.05) increase in animals supplemented with ACH in dose dependent manner. The microbiome sequencing generated 1,168,327 filtered reads in the mice samples. A notable difference was observed in the composition of 6 phyla and 37 genera among the five ICR animal groups. Supplementation with ACH increased the abundance of beneficial genera of Coprococcus, Blautia and Clostridium, while concurrently decreased the presence of pathogenic genera of Mycoplasma and Helicobacter. In conclusion, we revealed that Abrus cantoniensis Hance has the potential to relieve liver damage induced by CCl4, through the reduction of inflammation, enhancement of antioxidant capacity, and regulation of intestinal microbiota.
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- Linzhen Li
- School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China; Engineering Research Center for the Development and Application of Ethnic Medicine and TCM (Ministry of Education), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China; State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China; Engineering Research Center for the Development and Application of Ethnic Medicine and TCM (Ministry of Education), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China; Engineering Research Center for the Development and Application of Ethnic Medicine and TCM (Ministry of Education), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China; Engineering Research Center for the Development and Application of Ethnic Medicine and TCM (Ministry of Education), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China; Engineering Research Center for the Development and Application of Ethnic Medicine and TCM (Ministry of Education), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; MOE JoInt. International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box 22452, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; MOE JoInt. International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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Wang T, Yan L, Wang L, Sun J, Qu H, Ma Y, Song R, Tong X, Zhu J, Yuan Y, Gu J, Bian J, Liu Z, Zou H. VPS41-mediated incomplete autophagy aggravates cadmium-induced apoptosis in mouse hepatocytes. J Hazard Mater 2023; 459:132243. [PMID: 37562348 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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Exposure to cadmium (Cd), an environmental heavy metal contaminant, is a serious threat to global health that increases the burden of liver diseases. Autophagy and apoptosis are important in Cd-induced liver injury. However, the regulatory mechanisms involved in the progression of Cd-induced liver damage are poorly understood. Herein, we investigated the role of vacuolar protein sorting 41 (VPS41) in Cd-induced autophagy and apoptosis in hepatocytes. We used targeted VPS41 regulation to elucidate the mechanism of Cd-induced hepatotoxicity. Our data showed that Cd triggered incomplete autophagy by downregulating VPS41, aggravating Cd-induced hepatocyte apoptosis. Mechanistically, Cd-induced VPS41 downregulation interfered with the mTORC1-TFEB/TFE3 axis, leading to an imbalance in autophagy initiation and termination and abnormal activation of autophagy. Moreover, Cd-induced downregulation of VPS41 inhibited autophagosome-lysosome fusion, leading to blocked autophagic flux. This triggers incomplete autophagy, which causes excessive P62 accumulation, accelerating Caspase-9 (CASP9) cleavage. Incomplete autophagy blocks clearance of cleaved CASP9 (CL-CASP9) via the autophagic pathway, promoting apoptosis. Notably, VPS41 overexpression alleviated Cd-induced incomplete autophagy and apoptosis, independent of the homotypic fusion and protein sorting complex. This study provides a new mechanistic understanding of the relationship between autophagy and apoptosis, suggesting that VPS41 is a new therapeutic target for Cd-induced liver damage.
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- Tao Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha 410000, Hunan, China; Department of Orthopedics, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Subei People's Hospital, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China.
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Duc Nguyen H, Hee Jo W, Hong Minh Hoang N, Kim MS. Short-term treatment with risperidone ameliorated 1,2-diacetylbenzene-induced liver dysfunction. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 123:110687. [PMID: 37499398 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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1,2-Diacetylbenze (C10H10O2, DAB) is a potential inducer or activator of toxic mechanisms. DAB exerts high absorption by the gastrointestinal tract and high blood-brain barrier penetration. However, only the effects of DAB on the central nervous system were reported, with a dearth of evidence of DAB's effects on the liver, which is more susceptible to toxic substances. Risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic drug, has been shown to protect against DAB-induced cognitive impairment in an animal model. Risperidone was found to have little or no effect on the liver after short-term administration. The question of whether risperidone can protect against DAB-induced liver dysfunction, particularly after short-term administration, is unknown. Thus, this study aimed to assess the hepatoprotective effects of risperidone on DAB-induced liver dysfunction in male C57BL/6 mice treated with DAB 5 mg/kg for 1 week and risperidone 0.125-0.25 mg/kg for 2 weeks. After exposure to DAB 5 mg/kg for 1 week, we found that DAB induced liver damage by increasing liver function biomarkers (GGT, ALT, and AST), reactive oxygen species, nitric oxide, and proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-12, and TNF- α), activating apoptosis (elevated Caspase-3 and Bax levels and reduced Bcl2 level), TLR4/JNK/NF-κB, Jak2/Stat5 pathways, and suppressing Jak2/Stat3 and IRS1/PI3K/AKT/MDM2 pathways. After a 2-week course of treatment, risperidone was able to lessen these effects; the higher dose (0.25 mg/kg) appeared to be more effective than the lower dose (0.125 mg/kg). To strengthen findings from in vivo analysis, in silico analysis also found three targets (Stat3, Caspase-3, AKT, IL-1β), two miRNAs (miR-26b-5p and miR-34a-5p), two transcription factors (NFKB1 and NFKB2), and numerous pathways ("AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications", "hepatitis B", "alcoholic liver disease", "apoptosis", and "liver cirrhosis") as the key molecular processes involved in the pathogenesis of DAB-induced liver damage and targeted by risperidone. The physicochemical characteristics and pharmacokinetics of DAB and risperidone also support the toxic effects of DAB and the beneficial properties of risperidone in the liver. In conclusion, these findings reflect the therapeutic effects of risperidone on DAB-induced liver dysfunction after 1 week and 2 weeks exposure to DAB and risperidone, respectively.
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- Hai Duc Nguyen
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sunchon National University, Suncheon 57922, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sunchon National University, Suncheon 57922, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sunchon National University, Suncheon 57922, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sunchon National University, Suncheon 57922, Republic of Korea.
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Demir M, Altinoz E, Koca O, Elbe H, Onal MO, Bicer Y, Karayakali M. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential of crocin on the doxorubicin mediated hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats. Tissue Cell 2023; 84:102182. [PMID: 37523948 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2023.102182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Doxorubicin (DXR) is widely used in cancer treatment. However, it has not yet been possible to prevent the side effects of DXR. The aim of this study was to investigate the hepatoprotective effect of crocin against DXR used in cancer treatment. For this reason; forty Wistar rats (male-250-300 g) were allocated into four groups (n = 10/group): Control, Crocin, DXR and DXR+Crocin. Control and Crocin groups were administered saline and crocin (40 mg/kg, i.p) for 15 days, respectively. DXR group, cumulative dose 12 mg/kg DXR, was administered for 12 days via 48 h intervals in six injections (2 mg/kg each, i.p). DXR+Crocin group, crocin (40 mg/kg-i.p) was administered for 15 days, and DXR was given as in the DXR group. The results revealed that serum liver markers (alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) increased significantly after DXR administration but recovered after crocin therapy. In addition, lipid peroxidation (MDA), and inflammatory cytokine (TNF-α) increased after DXR application and the antioxidative defense system (GSH, SOD, CAT) significantly decreased and re-achieved by crocin treatment. Our results conclude that crocin treatment was related to ameliorated hepatocellular architecture and reduced hepatic oxidative stress and inflammation in rats with DXR-induced hepatotoxicity.
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- M Demir
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Karabuk University Education and Research Hospital, Karabuk, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey
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Miao G, Wang Y, Wang B, Yu H, Liu J, Pan R, Zhou C, Ning J, Zheng Y, Zhang R, Jin X. Multi-omics analysis reveals hepatic lipid metabolism profiles and serum lipid biomarkers upon indoor relevant VOC exposure. Environ Int 2023; 180:108221. [PMID: 37742460 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.108221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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As a widespread indoor air pollutant, volatile organic compound (VOC) caused various adverse health effects, especial the damage to liver, which has become a growing public concern. However, the current toxic data are intrinsically restricted in the single or major VOC species. Limited knowledge is available regarding toxic effects, biomarkers and underlying mechanisms of real indoor VOC-caused liver damage. Herein, an indoor relevant VOC exposure model was established to evaluate the hepatic adverse outcomes. Machine learning and multi-omics approaches, including liver lipidomic, serum lipidomic and liver transcriptomic, were utilized to uncover the characteristics of liver damage, serum lipid biomarkers, and involved mechanism stimulated by VOC exposure. The result showed that indoor relevant VOC led to the abnormal hepatic lipid metabolism, mainly manifested as a decrease in triacylglycerol (TG) and its precursor substance diacylglycerol (DG), which could be contributed to the occurrence of hepatic adverse outcomes. In terms of serum lipid biomarkers, five lipid biomarkers in serum were uncovered using machine learning to reflect the hepatic lipid disorders induced by VOC. Multi-omics approaches revealed that the upregulated Dgkq disturbed the interconversion of DG and phosphatidic acid (PA), leading to a TG downregulation. The in-depth analysis revealed that VOC down-regulated FoxO transcription factor, contributing to the upregulation of Dgkq. Hence, this study can provide valuable insights into the understanding of liver damage caused by indoor relevant VOC exposure model VOC exposure, from the perspective of multi-omics analysis.
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- Gan Miao
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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Guemmogne Temdie RJ, Ymele Chiogo Vouffo E, Tietcheu Galani BR, Dabole Ladane B, Bianzoumbe J, Kuum Minoue MG, Ntchapda F, Dimo T. Potential Curative Effects of Aqueous Extracts of Cissus quadrangularis (Vitaceae) and Jatropha gossypiifolia (Euphorbiaceae) on Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Injury in Mice. Curr Ther Res Clin Exp 2023; 99:100716. [PMID: 37869400 PMCID: PMC10587700 DOI: 10.1016/j.curtheres.2023.100716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Background Acetaminophen-induced liver injury remains a significant public health problem because available treatments are limited due to their adverse effects. Medicinal plants, which are an important source of bioactive molecules, could be an alternative treatment for liver disease. Objective This study was designed to investigate the curative effect of aqueous extracts of Cissus quadrangularis (Vitaceae) and Jatropha gossypiifolia (Euphorbiaceae) on acetaminophen-induced liver injury in mice. Methods Mice were divided into groups and treated with distilled water, silymarin (50 mg/kg), a reference hepatoprotective agent, and aqueous extracts of C quadrangularis and J gossypiifolia (50 and 100 mg/kg, PO, respectively). These substances were given as a single daily dose 4 hours after acetaminophen administration (300 mg/kg, PO) for 2 days. Mice were humanely put to death 24 hours after the last dose and serum alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase activities, total bilirubin and protein levels, reduced glutathione, superoxide dismutase, malondialdehyde, catalase, and nitrite tissue levels were assessed. Histology of the livers of the mice was performed by hematoxylin and eosin staining. Results Acetaminophen administration induced a significant (P < 0.05) mean (SEM) body weight loss (-14.45% [5.92%]), a significant elevation of alanine aminotransferase activity (15.08%), total protein and bilirubin levels (25.80%), and a significant (P < 0.05) increase in liver superoxide dismutase (67.71%), catalase (63.00%), glutathione (40.29%), malondialdehyde (30.67%), and nitrite levels compared with the control group. In curative treatment, C quadrangularis and J gossypiifolia (50 and 100 mg/kg) significantly (P < 0.05) reduced mean (SEM) body weight loss (16.67% [7.16%] and 1.25% [0.51%], respectively), serum alanine aminotransferase activity (17.62% and 11.14%, respectively), bilirubin level (29.62% and 49.14%, respectively) compared with acetaminophen group, and J gossypiifolia normalized serum total protein level. Both extracts significantly (P < 0.05) reduced the levels of glutathione and malondialdehyde and normalized that of nitrite, superoxide dismutase, and catalase compared with the acetaminophen group. Hepatocyte necrosis and inflammatory cell infiltration were remarkably reduced by the plant extracts. Conclusions The results obtained are evidence in favor of the development of a formulation based on the extracts of these plants against liver diseases.
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- Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Office of New Drugs, Silver Spring, USA
- Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Ngaoundéré, Ngaoundéré, Cameroon
- Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Derived Products, National Advanced School of Engineering, University of Maroua, Maroua, Cameroon
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Ngaoundéré, Ngaoundéré, Cameroon
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Letters and Human Social Sciences, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Ngaoundéré, Ngaoundéré, Cameroon
- Department of Physiological Sciences and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Garoua, Garoua, Cameroon
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- Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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Cengiz M, Gür B, Sezer CV, Cengiz BP, Gür F, Bayrakdar A, Ayhancı A. Alternations in interleukin-1β and nuclear factor kappa beta activity (NF-kB) in rat liver due to the co-exposure of Cadmium and Arsenic: Protective role of curcumin. Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 2023; 102:104218. [PMID: 37451528 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2023.104218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Cadmium chloride (Cd) and sodium arsenite (As) are two prominent examples of non-biodegradable substances that accumulate in ecosystems, pose a serious risk to human health and are not biodegradable. Although the toxicity caused by individual use of Cd and As is known, the toxicity of combined use (Cd+As) to mammals is poorly understood. The present study aims to investigate the hepatoprotective effect of curcumin (CUR), a naturally occurring bioactive component isolated from the root stem of Curcuma longa Linn., in preventing liver damage caused by a Cd+As mixture. A group of 30 Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to intraperitoneal administration of Cd+As (0.44 mg/kg+5.55 mg/kg i.p.) and CUR (100 or 200 mg/kg) for a period of 14 days. The experimental results showed that the animals treated with Cd+As exhibited changes in liver biochemical parameters, inflammation and oxidative stress at the end of the experiment. Administration of CUR significantly reduced inflammation, oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in the Cd+As plus CUR groups compared to the Cd+As group. Furthermore, histological examination of the liver tissue showed that administration of CUR had led to a significant reduction in the liver damage observed in the Cd+As group. The present study provides scientific evidence for the protective effects of CUR against lipid peroxidation, inflammation, oxidative stress and liver damage induced by Cd+As in the liver of rats. The results of our in vivo experiments were confirmed by those of our molecular modelling studies, which showed that CUR can enhance the diminished antioxidant capacity caused by Cd+As.
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- Mustafa Cengiz
- Department of Elementary Education, Faculty of Education, Siirt University, Siirt, Turkey.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Arts, Iğdır University, Iğdır, Turkey.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Eskişehir Technical University, 26470 Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Eskişehir Yunus Emre State Hospital, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Department of Dental Prosthesis Technology, Vocational School of Health Services, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Vocational School of Higher Education for Healthcare Services, Iğdır University, Iğdır, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Science, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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Liu SH, Cerri-Droz P, Ling K, Loyst RA, Bowen S, Lung B, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Increased preoperative aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index predicts complications following total shoulder arthroplasty. JSES Int 2023; 7:855-860. [PMID: 37719816 PMCID: PMC10499853 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2023.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Background This study investigates the association between aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI), a noninvasive measure of liver function, and 30-day postoperative complications following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). Methods The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was queried for all patients who underwent TSA between 2015 and 2021. The study population was divided into 4 groups based on preoperative APRI: normal/reference (APRI ≤ 0.5), mild fibrosis (0.5 < APRI ≤ 0.7), significant fibrosis (0.7 < APRI ≤ 1), and cirrhosis (APRI > 1). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to investigate the connection between preoperative APRI and postoperative complications. Results Compared to the reference group, significant fibrosis was independently associated with a greater likelihood of major complications (odds ratio [OR]: 1.82, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.11-2.99; P = .017), minor complications (OR: 2.70, 95% CI: 1.67-4.37; P < .001), pneumonia (OR: 5.78, 95% CI: 2.58-12.95; P < .001), blood transfusions (OR: 2.89, 95% CI: 1.57-5.32; P < .001), readmission (OR: 1.88, 95% CI: 1.10-3.21; P = .022), and non-home discharge (OR: 1.83, 95% CI: 1.23-2.73; P = .003). Cirrhosis was independently associated with a greater likelihood of minor complications (OR: 3.96, 95% CI: 2.67-5.88; P < .001), blood transfusions (OR: 5.85, 95% CI: 3.79-9.03; P < .001), failure to wean off a ventilator (OR: 9.10, 95% CI: 1.98-41.82; P = .005), and non-home discharge (OR: 2.06, 95% CI: 1.43-2.96; P < .001). Conclusion Increasing preoperative APRI was associated with an increasing rate of postoperative complications following TSA.
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- Steven H. Liu
- Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is the most common carcinogenic toxin in livestock and poultry feed, seriously endangering poultry production and public health. Liver is the most important organ for the metabolism of exogenous and endogenous substances in the body. AFB1 produces toxicity under the biotransformation of cytochrome P450 microparticle oxidase (CYP450). Hepatocytes are the most important cells for synthesizing CYP450 enzymes, so that AFB1 has the most significant effect on the liver. AFB1 can induce liver cell damage in poultry through a variety of molecular mechanisms, and the main of damage mechanisms have been discovered so far include oxidative damage, promoting apoptosis, influencing hepatocyte gene expression, interfering with hepatocyte autophagy, pyroptosis and necroptosis. This article reviewed the molecular mechanism of AFB1 inducing liver injury in poultry, hopefully, to provid a new direction and theoretical basis for the development of a new AFB1 detoxification method.
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- Yuhan Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100091, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China.
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- Liaoning Center for Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110161, China.
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Xu L, Li Y, Ma W, Sun X, Fan R, Jin Y, Chen N, Zhu X, Guo H, Zhao K, Luo J, Li C, Zheng Y, Yu D. Diesel exhaust particles exposure induces liver dysfunction: Exploring predictive potential of human circulating microRNAs signature relevant to liver injury risk. J Hazard Mater 2023; 458:132060. [PMID: 37454487 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Diesel exhaust particles (DEP) pollution should be taken seriously because it is an extensive environmental and occupational health concern. Exploring early effect biomarkers is crucial for monitoring and managing DEP-associated health risk assessment. Here, we found that serum levels of 67 miRNAs were dysregulated in DEP exposure group. Notably, 20 miRNAs were identified as each having a significant dose-response relationship with the internal exposure level of DEP. Further, we revealed that the DEP exposure could affect the liver function of subjects and that 7 miRNAs (including the well-known liver injury indicator, miR-122-5p) could serve as the novel epigenetic-biomarkers (epi-biomarkers) to reflect the liver-specific response to the DEP exposure. Importantly, an unprecedented prediction model using these 7 miRNAs was established for the assessment of DEP-induced liver injury risk. Finally, bioinformatic analysis indicated that the unique set of miRNA panel in serum might also contribute to the molecular mechanism of DEP exposure-induced liver damage. These results broaden our understanding of the adverse health outcomes of DEP exposure. Noteworthy, we believe this study could shed light on roles and functions of epigenetic biomarkers from environmental exposure to health outcomes by revealing the full chain of exposure-miRNAs-molecular pathways-disease evidence.
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- Lin Xu
- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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Lee SH, Moon SJ, Woo SH, Ahn G, Kim WK, Lee CH, Hwang JH. CrebH protects against liver injury associated with colonic inflammation via modulation of exosomal miRNA. Cell Biosci 2023; 13:116. [PMID: 37370191 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-023-01065-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatic liver disease, including primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), is a serious extraintestinal manifestations of colonic inflammation. Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)-responsive element-binding protein H (CrebH) is a transcription factor expressed mostly in the liver and small intestine. However, CrebH's roles in the gut-liver axis remain unknown. METHODS Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and PSC disease models were established in wild-type and CrebH-/- mice treated with dextran sulfate sodium, dinitrobenzene sulfonic acid, and diethoxycarbonyl dihydrocollidine diet, respectively. RNA sequencing were conducted to investigate differential gene expression. Exosomes were isolated from plasma and culture media. miRNA expression profiling was performed using the NanoString nCounter Mouse miRNA Panel. Effects of miR-29a-3p on adhesion molecule expression were investigated in bEnd.3 brain endothelial cells. RESULTS CrebH-/- mice exhibited accelerated liver injury without substantial differences in the gut after administration of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS), and had similar features to PSC, including enlarged bile ducts, enhanced inflammation, and aberrant MAdCAM-1 expression. Furthermore, RNA-sequencing analysis showed that differentially expressed genes in the liver of CrebH-/- mice after DSS overlapped significantly with genes changed in PSC-liver. Analysis of plasma exosome miRNA isolated from WT and CrebH-/- mice indicates that CrebH can contribute to the exosomal miRNA profile. We also identified miR-29a-3p as an effective mediator for MAdCAM-1 expression. Administration of plasma exosome from CrebH-/- mice led to prominent inflammatory signals in the liver of WT mice with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). CONCLUSIONS CrebH deficiency led to increased susceptibility to IBD-induced liver diseases via enhanced expression of adhesion molecules and concomitant infiltration of T lymphocytes. Exosomes can contribute to the progression of IBD-induced liver injury in CrebH-/- mice. These study provide novel insights into the role of CrebH in IBD-induced liver injury.
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- Sang-Hee Lee
- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseoung-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea
- Department of Biology, Daejeon University, 62 Daehak-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon, 34520, Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseoung-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea
- KRIBB School of Bioscience, University of Science and Technology (UST), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseoung-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea
- Department of Biology and Microbiology, Changwon National University, 20 Chanwondaehak-ro, Uichan-gu, Chanwon-si, Gyeonsangnam-do, 51140, Korea
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- Department of Biology, Daejeon University, 62 Daehak-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon, 34520, Korea
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- KRIBB School of Bioscience, University of Science and Technology (UST), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea
- Metabolic Regulation Research Center, KRIBB, 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseoung-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseoung-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea.
- KRIBB School of Bioscience, University of Science and Technology (UST), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea.
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseoung-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea.
- KRIBB School of Bioscience, University of Science and Technology (UST), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea.
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Li S, Xie J, Zhang D, Zhao G, Bai Y, Li K, Li X, Li Q, Tang X, Ge X. Lycopene abolishes typical polyhalogenated carbazoles (PHCZs)-induced hepatic injury in yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco): Involvement of ROS/PI3K-AKT/NF-κB signaling. Fish Shellfish Immunol 2023:108897. [PMID: 37301309 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.108897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Aquatic ecosystems are being more contaminated with polyhalogenated carbazoles (PHCZs), which raising concerns about their impact on aquatic organisms. Lycopene (LYC) exhibits several beneficial properties for fish via enhance antioxidant defenses and improve immunity. In this study, we attempted to investigate the hepatotoxic effects of typical PHCZs 3, 6-dichlorocarbazole (3,6-DCCZ) and the protective mechanisms of LYC. In this study, we found that yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco) exposure to 3,6-DCCZ (1.2 mg/L) resulted in hepatic inflammatory infiltration and disordered hepatocyte arrangement. Besides, we observed that 3,6-DCCZ exposure resulted in hepatic reactive oxygen species (ROS) overproduction and excessive autophagosome accumulation, accompanied with inhibition of phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT) pathway. Subsequently, we confirmed that 3,6-DCCZ exposure triggered hepatic uncontrolled inflammatory response via activation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway, along with decreased plasma complement C3 (C3) and complement C4 (C4) levels. Meanwhile, yellow catfish exposed to 3,6-DCCZ exhibit an increased hepatic apoptosis phenomenon, as evidenced by the elevated number of positive TUNEL cells and upregulated expression of caspase3 and cytochrome C (CytC). In contrast, LYC treatment could alleviate the 3,6-DCCZ-induced pathological changes, hepatic ROS accumulation, autophagy, inflammatory response and apoptosis. To sum up, this study provided the demonstration that LYC exerts hepatoprotective effects to alleviate 3,6-DCCZ-induced liver damage by inihibiting ROS/PI3K-AKT/NF-κB signaling in yellow catfish.
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- Siwen Li
- Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, 410078, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Hunan Food and Drug Vocational College, Changsha, 410078, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Jilin Medical University, Jilin, 130013, Jilin Province, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Jilin Medical University, Jilin, 130013, Jilin Province, PR China
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- Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, 410078, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, 410078, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Physiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan Province, PR China
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- Department of Physiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan Province, PR China
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- Department of Physiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan Province, PR China
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- Jilin People's Hospital, Jilin, 130013, Jilin Province, PR China.
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Aydın PK, Turkyılmaz IB, Gul IB, Bulan OK, Yanardag R. Drug repurposing: Metformin's effect against liver tissue damage in diabetes and prostate cancer model. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2023; 22:225-236. [PMID: 37255805 PMCID: PMC10225428 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-022-01109-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Background There are evidences linking diabetes to the pathogenesis and progression of various cancers. Metformin is a well-known antidiabetic drug that reduces the levels of circulating glucose and insulin in patients with both insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia. Aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of metformin on the liver of rats bearing prostate cancer, diabetes and prostate cancer + diabetes via histopathological and biochemical methods. Methods Male Copenhagen rats were divided into six groups. Control group, diabetic group, cancer group, diabetic + cancer group, diabetic + cancer + metformin group, cancer + metformin group. Diabetes was induced by injecting single dose of streptozotocin (65 mg/kg) to Copenhagen rats, cancer induced 2 × 104 Mat-LyLu cells. Metformin treatment was administered daily by gavage following inocculation of the Mat- Lylu cells to fifth and sixth group. The experiment was terminated on the 14th day following Mat-LyLu cell injection. At the end of the experimental period, the rats were sacrificed, and liver tissue was taken. Liver damage was scored. Biochemically, serum prostate-specific antigen level was determined by employing Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay method. In addition, the activities of different enzyme and biochemical parameters were determined spectrophotometrically inform the hepatic tissue specimens. Results The findings of this study reveal that histopathological and biochemical damage in cancer and diabetic + cancer groups decreased significantly in the metformin treated groups. Conclusion These highlights that the antidiabetic drug metformin can be repositioned for attenuating liver tissue damage associated with prostate cancer and diabetes.
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- Pınar Koroglu Aydın
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Halic University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Istanbul University, Vezneciler, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Istanbul University, Vezneciler, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Zheng HT, Xu Y, Yan XY, Yan YB, Ma SX, Liu LL, Zhao QY. Pediatric hypereosinophilic syndrome associated with liver damage, portal vein, splenic vein and superior mesenteric vein thromboses: a case report. BMC Pediatr 2023; 23:233. [PMID: 37173706 PMCID: PMC10176765 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-023-04014-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) is a group of rare blood disorders characterized by persistent eosinophilia and damage to multiple organs. HES can be either primary, secondary or idiopathic. Secondary HES are commonly caused by parasitic infections, allergic reactions or cancer. We described a pediatric case of HES associated with liver damage and multiple thrombi. A 12-year-old boy with eosinophilia was complicated with severe thrombocytopenia, liver damage, portal vein, splenic vein, and superior mesenteric vein thromboses. The thrombi recanalized after treatment with methylprednisolone succinate and low molecular weight heparin. No side effects appeared after 1-month. CONCLUSIONS Corticosteroids should be used at an early stage of HES to prevent further damage to vital organs. Anticoagulants should be recommended only in cases with thrombosis which should be actively screened as a part of evaluation of end organ damage.
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- Hai-Tao Zheng
- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 19 Renmin Road, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China
- Henan University of Chinese Medicine School of Pediatrics, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 19 Renmin Road, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China
- Henan University of Chinese Medicine School of Pediatrics, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 19 Renmin Road, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China
- Henan University of Chinese Medicine School of Pediatrics, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 19 Renmin Road, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China
- Henan University of Chinese Medicine School of Pediatrics, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 19 Renmin Road, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China.
- Henan University of Chinese Medicine School of Pediatrics, Zhengzhou, China.
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Li L, Zhen Y, Chen X, Cao L, Song J, Liu X, Wang M. Mangiferin protects DNase 2 abundance via Nrf2 activation to prevent cytosolic mtDNA accumulation during liver injury. Mol Nutr Food Res 2023:e2200885. [PMID: 37160728 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202200885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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SCOPE Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) released into the cytosol serves as a member of damage-associated molecular patterns to initiate inflammatory responses. Mangiferin is a xanthonoid derivative, usually isolated from plants including mangoes and iris unguicularis. This study aimed to investigate whether mangiferin prevents mtDNA accumulation in the cytosol with a focus on DNase 2 protection from oxidative damage. METHODS AND RESULTS Mangiferin administration effectively protected against hepatotoxicity in mice subjected to CCl4 challenge or bile duct ligation (BDL) surgery. Moreover, mangiferin activated Nrf2-antioxidant signalling, reduces cytosolic mtDNA accumulation and suppresses TLR-9/MyD88-dependent inflammation in the liver. We prepared hepatic mtDNA to stimulate hepatocytes, and found that mangiferin protected DNase 2 protein abundance. mtDNA induced ROS production to promote DNase 2 protein degradation though oxidative modification, but mangiferin protected DNase 2 protein stability in a Nrf2-dependent manner. In hepatic Nrf2 deficiency mice, we further confirmed that Nrf2 induction was required for mangiferin to clear cytosolic mtDNA and block mtDNA-mediated TLR9/MyD88/NF-κB inflammatory signaling cascades. CONCLUSION These findings provide new insights into the role of mangiferin as a liver protecting agent, and suggest protection of DNase 2 as a novel therapeutic strategy for pharmacological intervention to prevent liver damage. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Lisi Li
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Anti-tumor Molecular Target Technology Innovation Center, College of Life Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Anti-tumor Molecular Target Technology Innovation Center, College of Life Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Anti-tumor Molecular Target Technology Innovation Center, College of Life Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Anti-tumor Molecular Target Technology Innovation Center, College of Life Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Anti-tumor Molecular Target Technology Innovation Center, College of Life Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Anti-tumor Molecular Target Technology Innovation Center, College of Life Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Ye L, Ding X, Liu C, Ruan F, Zhong H, Lv R, Yu Y, He C, Zuo Z, Huang J. The hepatoprotective effects of Herbt Tea Essences on phenanthrene-induced liver damage in mice. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2023; 256:114899. [PMID: 37060801 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Phenanthrene (Phe), one of the most frequently occurring pollutants in nature, can cause substantial damage to the human liver. Herbt Tea Essences (HTE), a kind of black tea extract with strong anti-inflammatory activity, can protect humans against disease. Currently, whether HTE can protect the liver from Phe-induced hepatotoxicity remains unclear. Herein, we explore the protective effects of HTE against Phe-induced hepatotoxicity. Our results showed that Phe exposure could significantly induce liver damage and increase serum hepatic enzyme levels in mice. HTE could prevent liver damage and recover the expression levels of inflammatory factors. Furthermore, we found that HTE suppressed the excessive activation of the nuclear transcription factor kappa-B and transforming growth factor-β/SMAD signaling pathways to alleviate Phe-induced liver inflammation and fibrosis. Overall, our data showed that HTE treatment could be a new preventive means for Phe-induced liver disease.
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- Lingxiao Ye
- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Department of Nephrology, Fujian Clinical Research Center for Chronic Glomerular Disease, The Fifth Hospital of Xiamen, Xiang'an Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Department of Nephrology, Fujian Clinical Research Center for Chronic Glomerular Disease, The Fifth Hospital of Xiamen, Xiang'an Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Department of Nephrology, Fujian Clinical Research Center for Chronic Glomerular Disease, The Fifth Hospital of Xiamen, Xiang'an Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Department of Nephrology, Fujian Clinical Research Center for Chronic Glomerular Disease, The Fifth Hospital of Xiamen, Xiang'an Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Department of Nephrology, Fujian Clinical Research Center for Chronic Glomerular Disease, The Fifth Hospital of Xiamen, Xiang'an Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- Xiamen Herbt Biotechnology Company Limited, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Department of Nephrology, Fujian Clinical Research Center for Chronic Glomerular Disease, The Fifth Hospital of Xiamen, Xiang'an Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Department of Nephrology, Fujian Clinical Research Center for Chronic Glomerular Disease, The Fifth Hospital of Xiamen, Xiang'an Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Department of Nephrology, Fujian Clinical Research Center for Chronic Glomerular Disease, The Fifth Hospital of Xiamen, Xiang'an Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Department of Nephrology, Fujian Clinical Research Center for Chronic Glomerular Disease, The Fifth Hospital of Xiamen, Xiang'an Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China.
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Chang Z, Qiu J, Wang K, Liu X, Fan L, Liu X, Zhao Y, Zhang Y. The relationship between co-exposure to multiple heavy metals and liver damage. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2023; 77:127128. [PMID: 36630760 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The impact of heavy metal exposure on human health has attracted widespread attention of researchers, and the impact of heavy metal exposure on liver function has also been confirmed, however, more attention is paid to the impact of single or two heavy metal exposures, and most epidemiological studies focus on heavy metal pollution areas. In this study, rural residents in non-heavy metal-contaminated areas in Northwest China were selected as the research objects to explore the comprehensive effects of co-exposure to multiple heavy metals on the liver, which can provide certain reference and support for related research. OBJECTIVES This study used a Bayesian nuclear machine model (BKMR) to evaluate the relationship between exposure to heavy metal mixtures and indicators of liver function in a population in rural Northwest China. RESULTS Exposure to higher concentrations of metal mixtures was positively correlated with total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, and aspartate aminotransferase, and negatively correlated with alanine aminotransferase, with Pb contributing the most to indicators of liver function. We also observed a possible interaction of Cd with other heavy metals in the effect of heavy metal mixtures on DB levels. CONCLUSIONS Concurrent exposure to higher concentrations of heavy metal mixtures (Cr, Co, Cd, and Pb) in rural China was associated with indicators representing poor liver function, of which the effect of lead on liver function should be focused. More prospective epidemiological studies and animal experiments need to be carried out to determine this relationship and possible mechanism.
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- Zhenqi Chang
- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, PR China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, PR China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, PR China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, PR China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, PR China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, PR China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, PR China.
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, PR China.
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Coronado-Hernández KG, Campos-Téllez HH, Cortés-Grimaldo RM, Macías-Robles AP, Estrada-García CD, Barrios-Díaz B, Ramírez Nepomuceno A, Barreto-Alcalá M, Esparza-Amaya D, Carvajal-Alonso HL, Berrón-Ruiz L. [Hyper-IgM syndrome with early liver involvement]. Rev Alerg Mex 2023; 69:214-219. [PMID: 37218048 DOI: 10.29262/ram.v69i4.1091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Hyper-IgM syndrome is an innate error of immunity in which there is a defect in change of isotype of immunoglobulins, with decreased values of IgG, IgA, and IgE, but normal or increased level of IgM. This predisposes to infectious processes at the respiratory and gastrointestinal levels, as well as autoimmune diseases and neoplasm. CASE REPORT A 5 year 7-month-old boy with a history of 2 pneumonias, one of them severe, and chronic diarrhea since he was 2 years old. Persistent moderate neutropenia decreased IgG and elevated IgM. Cytometry flow confirmed absence of CD40L. Clinical evolution with early hepatic involvement. DISCUSSION Hyper-IgM syndrome predisposes to liver damage, so a complete evaluation is required as well as early diagnosis. Active anti-infective treatment and control of the inflammatory response are key to the treatment of liver damage.
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- Jefa del servicio de Alergia e Inmunología Clínica Pediátrica. Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, Hospital de Pediatría, servicio de Alergia e Inmunología Clínica Pediátrica, Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Jalisco
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- Unidad de Investigación en Inmunodeficiencias, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Ciudad de México
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Khullar N, Bhatti JS, Singh S, Thukral B, Reddy PH, Bhatti GK. Insight into the liver dysfunction in COVID-19 patients: Molecular mechanisms and possible therapeutic strategies. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29:2064-2077. [PMID: 37122601 PMCID: PMC10130970 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i14.2064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2023] Open
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As of June 2022, more than 530 million people worldwide have become ill with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Although COVID-19 is most commonly associated with respiratory distress (severe acute respiratory syndrome), meta-analysis have indicated that liver dysfunction also occurs in patients with severe symptoms. Current studies revealed distinctive patterning in the receptors on the hepatic cells that helps in viral invasion through the expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme receptors. It has also been reported that in some patients with COVID-19, therapeutic strategies, including repurposed drugs (mitifovir, lopinavir/ritonavir, tocilizumab, etc.) triggered liver injury and cholestatic toxicity. Several proven indicators support cytokine storm-induced hepatic damage. Because there are 1.5 billion patients with chronic liver disease worldwide, it becomes imperative to critically evaluate the molecular mechanisms concerning hepatotropism of COVID-19 and identify new potential therapeutics. This review also designated a comprehensive outlook of comorbidities and the impact of lifestyle and genetics in managing patients with COVID-19.
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- Naina Khullar
- Department of Zoology, Mata Gujri College, Fatehgarh Sahib 140407, Punjab, India
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- Laboratory of Translational Medicine and Nanotherapeutics, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda 151401, Punjab, India
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- Department of Computer Science and Technology, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda 151401, Punjab, India
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University Institute of Applied Health Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, United States
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- Department of Medical Lab Technology, University Institute of Applied Health Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India
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Chen H, Wu Y, Xie W, Chen J, Jin L. InP/ZnS quantum dots cause liver damage in rare minnow (Gobiocypris rarus) larvae. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2023; 266:109546. [PMID: 36717047 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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InP/ZnS quantum dots (QDs) are widely used in biomedical imaging and light-emitting component manufacturing industries, but there are few studies on their biological toxicity. In this study, we conducted experiments with rare minnow larvae and found that InP/ZnS QDs can cause liver damage. InP/ZnS QDs appeared only in the intestine of larvae and were not enriched in other parts of the larvae. The activity of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (AKP) increased, while the decrease in bile acid. InP/ZnS QDs caused hepatic cell nuclear lysis, abnormal cytoplasmic staining, and mitochondrial cristae reduction, swelling, and fragmentation. RNA-sequencing results revealed that InP/ZnS QDs exposure treatment affected the expression of genes involved in lipid metabolism, sterol synthesis, bile acid synthesis and other pathways. The excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by InP/ZnS QDs may be the main source of toxicity.
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- Hang Chen
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fish Reproduction and Development (Ministry of Education), Southwest University School of Life Sciences, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fish Reproduction and Development (Ministry of Education), Southwest University School of Life Sciences, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fish Reproduction and Development (Ministry of Education), Southwest University School of Life Sciences, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fish Reproduction and Development (Ministry of Education), Southwest University School of Life Sciences, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fish Reproduction and Development (Ministry of Education), Southwest University School of Life Sciences, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Yang LN, Xu S, Tang M, Zhou X, Liao Y, Nüssler AK, Liu L, Yang W. The circadian rhythm gene Bmal1 ameliorates acute deoxynivalenol-induced liver damage. Arch Toxicol 2023; 97:787-804. [PMID: 36602574 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-022-03431-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Deoxynivalenol (DON) is widely emerging in various grain crops, milk, and wine products, which can trigger different toxic effects on humans and animals by inhalation or ingestion. It also imposes a considerable financial loss on the agriculture and food industry each year. Previous studies have reported acute and chronic toxicity of DON in liver, and liver is not only the main detoxification organ for DON but also the circadian clock oscillator directly or indirectly regulates critical physiologically hepatic functions under different physiological and pathological conditions. However, researches on the association of circadian rhythm in DON-induced liver damage are limited. In the present study, mice were divided into four groups (CON, DON, Bmal1OE, and Bmal1OE + DON) and AAV8 was used to activate (Bmal1) expression in liver. Then mice were gavaged with 5 mg/kg bw/day DON or saline at different time points (ZT24 = 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, and 20 h) in 1 day and were sacrificed 30 min after oral gavage. The inflammatory cytokines, signal transducers, and activators of transcription Janus kinase/signal transducers and activator of transcription 3 (JAKs/STAT3) pathway and bile acids levels were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), western blotting, and target metabolomics, respectively. The DON group showed significantly elevated interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin 6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels (P < 0.05 for both) and impaired liver function with rhythm disturbances compared to the CON and Bmal1OE groups. At the molecular level, expressions of some circadian clock proteins were significantly downregulated (P < 0.05 for both) and JAKs/STAT3 pathway was activated during DON exposure, accompanied by indicated circadian rhythm disturbance and inflammatory damage. Importantly, Bmal1 overexpression attenuated DON-induced liver damage, while related hepatic bile acids such as cholic acid (CA) showed a decreasing trend in the DON group compared with the CON group. Our study demonstrates a novel finding that Bmal1 plays a critical role in attenuating liver damage by inhibiting inflammatory levels and maintaining bile acids levels under the DON condition. Therefore, Bmal1 may also be a potential molecular target for reducing the hepatotoxic effects of DON in future studies.
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- Liu-Nan Yang
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, 430030, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene and MOE Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, 430030, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene and MOE Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, 430030, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene and MOE Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, 430030, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene and MOE Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, 430030, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene and MOE Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Traumatology, BG Trauma Center, University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, 430030, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene and MOE Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, 430030, China.
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene and MOE Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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Karayakali M, Altinoz E, Elbe H, Koca O, Onal MO, Bicer Y, Demir M. Crocin treatment exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects in liver tissue damage of pinealectomized diabetic rats. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:47670-47684. [PMID: 36746856 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25766-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder with an increasing global prevalence that leads to significant morbidity and mortality. The liver plays a vital role in glycemic regulation in physiological and pathological conditions such as DM. Free radical formation and inhibition of antioxidant defense systems play a role in the liver damage pathogenesis in diabetic patients The antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and radical scavenging properties of crocin are known. This study was designed to determine the possible protective effects of crocin against liver tissue damage in pinealectomized diabetic rats. Sixty rats were divided into six groups: Control, Sham+streptozotocin (STZ), Pinealectomy (PINX), PINX+STZ, PINX+Crocin, and PINX+STZ+Crocin. PNX procedure was carried out on the first day of the experiment. Intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection of 50 mg/kg STZ was performed on the 30th day of the experiment to induce DM. Crocin (50 mg/kg; i.p.) was applied for 15 days after the pinealectomy procedure and induction of DM. Crocin decreased the markers (alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and malondialdehyde (MDA)) of liver damage and increased antioxidant enzyme levels and tissue total antioxidant status. Histological results showed that the administration of crocin exhibited a protective effect against liver damage caused by STZ. These results indicate that crocin evidence protection against liver injury caused by STZ.
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- Melike Karayakali
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Karabuk University Education and Research Hospital, Karabuk, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey.
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Feng Z, Bao S, Kong L, Chen X. MicroRNA-378 inhibits hepatocyte apoptosis during acute liver failure by targeting caspase-9 in mice. Gastroenterol Hepatol 2023; 46:124-134. [PMID: 35964807 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2022.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acute liver failure (ALF) is a severe and potentially lethal clinical syndrome. It has been demonstrated that micro ribonucleic acids (miRNAs) are crucial mediators of nearly all pathological processes, including liver disease. OBJECTIVE The present study investigates the role of miR-378 in ALF. An ALF mouse model was induced using intraperitoneal injections of d-galactosamine/lipopolysaccharide (d-GalN/LPS). A hepatocyte cell line and miR-378 analogue were used in vitro to investigate the possible roles of miR-378 in ALF. METHODS The expressions of miR-378 and predicted target genes were measured via reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction and western blotting, and cell apoptosis was assayed using flow cytometry. RESULTS Compared with mice in the control group, the mice challenged with d-GalN/LPS showed higher levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, tumour necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6, more severe liver damage and increased numbers of apoptotic hepatocytes. Hepatic miR-378 was distinctly downregulated, while messenger RNA and protein levels of cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase 9 (caspase-9) were upregulated in the ALF model. Furthermore, miR-378 was downregulated in d-GalN/TNF-induced hepatocyte cells, and miR-378 was found to inhibit hepatocyte apoptosis by targeting caspase-9. CONCLUSION Together, the present results indicate that miR-378 is a previously unrecognised post-ALF hepatocyte apoptosis regulator and may be a potential therapeutic target in the context of ALF.
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- Zhiwen Feng
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College (Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College), Wuhu, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College (Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College), Wuhu, China
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- Department of Liver Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College (Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College), Wuhu, China.
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