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Ahmad MF, Ahmad FA, Hasan N, Alsayegh AA, Hakami O, Bantun F, Tasneem S, Alamier WM, Babalghith AO, Aldairi AF, Kambal N, Elbendary EY. Ganoderma lucidum: Multifaceted mechanisms to combat diabetes through polysaccharides and triterpenoids: A comprehensive review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131644. [PMID: 38642691 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131644] [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: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
Abstract
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder. Diabetes complications can affect many organs and systems in the body. Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum) contains various compounds that have been studied for their potential antidiabetic effects, including polysaccharides, triterpenoids (ganoderic acids, ganoderol B), proteoglycans, and G. lucidum extracts. G. lucidum polysaccharides (GLPs) and triterpenoids have been shown to act through distinct mechanisms, such as improving glucose metabolism, modulating the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) system, inhibiting the nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathway, and protecting the pancreatic beta cells. While GLPs exhibit a significant role in controlling diabetic nephropathy and other associated complications. This review states the G. lucidum antidiabetic mechanisms of action and potential biologically active compounds that contribute to diabetes management and associated complications. To make G. lucidum an appropriate replacement for the treatment of diabetes with fewer side effects, more study is required to completely comprehend the number of physiologically active compounds present in it as well as the underlying cellular mechanisms that influence their effects on diabetes.
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- Md Faruque Ahmad
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Basic and Applied Science, School of Engineering and Science, G.D Goenka University, Gurugram 122103, Haryana, India
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Chemistry Division, College of Science, Jazan University, P. O. Box. 114, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia; Nanotechnology research unit, College of Science, Jazan University, P.O. Box. 114, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Chemistry Division, College of Science, Jazan University, P. O. Box. 114, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia; Nanotechnology research unit, College of Science, Jazan University, P.O. Box. 114, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Chemistry Division, College of Science, Jazan University, P. O. Box. 114, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Chemistry Division, College of Science, Jazan University, P. O. Box. 114, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia; Nanotechnology research unit, College of Science, Jazan University, P.O. Box. 114, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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Kamfar WW, Khraiwesh HM, Ibrahim MO, Qadhi AH, Azhar WF, Ghafouri KJ, Alhussain MH, Aldairi AF, AlShahrani AM, Alghannam AF, Abdulal RH, Al-Slaihat AH, Qutob MS, Elrggal ME, Ghaith MM, Azzeh FS. Comprehensive review of melatonin as a promising nutritional and nutraceutical supplement. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24266. [PMID: 38293391 PMCID: PMC10825492 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24266] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Background Melatonin is an indoleamine hormone secreted by the pineal gland at night and has an essential role in regulating human circadian rhythms (the internal 24-h clock) and sleep-wake patterns. However, it has recently gained considerable attention for its demonstrated ability in disease management. This review discusses the major biological activities of melatonin, its metabolites as nutritional supplements, and its bioavailability in food sources. Methods The information acquisition process involved conducting a comprehensive search across academic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Wiley, Embase, and Springer using relevant keywords. Only the most recent, peer-reviewed articles published in the English language were considered for inclusion. Results The molecular mechanisms by which melatonin induces its therapeutic effects have been the subject of various studies. Conclusion While melatonin was initially understood to only regulate circadian rhythms, recent studies indicate that it has a far-reaching effect on various organs and physiological systems, such as immunity, cardiovascular function, antioxidant defense, and lipid hemostasis. As a potent antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and immunoregulatory agent, multiple therapeutic applications have been proposed for melatonin.
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- Waad W. Kamfar
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, UmmAl-Qura University, P.O. Box: 7067, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
- Medical Nutrition and Food Services Department, Almana Hospitals, Aziziah, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Processing, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Al-Balqa’ Applied University, Salt, Jordan
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Mu'tah University, Karak, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, UmmAl-Qura University, P.O. Box: 7067, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, UmmAl-Qura University, P.O. Box: 7067, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, UmmAl-Qura University, P.O. Box: 7067, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Al Abdeyah, Makkah, 7607, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Khamis Mushayt, King Khalid University, Abha, 62561, Saudi Arabia
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- Lifestyle and Health Research Center, Health Sciences Research Center, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, 84428, Saudi Arabia
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- Vaccines and Immunotherapy Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Al Abdeyah, Makkah, 7607, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, UmmAl-Qura University, P.O. Box: 7067, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Allahyani M, Alshalawi AM, Alshalawii MR, Alqorashi SA, Aljuaid A, Almehmadi MM, Bokhary MA, Albrgey AS, Alghamdi AA, Aldairi AF, Alhazmi AS. Phenotypical evaluation of lymphocytes and monocytes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Med J 2023; 44:296-305. [PMID: 36940958 PMCID: PMC10043885 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2023.44.3.20220873] [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: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the levels of total lymphocytes, B-lymphocytes (CD19+), T-lymphocytes (CD3+), natural killer (NK) cells (CD3-/CD56+), and monocyte subsets in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in Saudi Arabia. In addition, this study aimed to evaluate whether B- and T-lymphocyte subsets are frequently altered in patients with T2DM. METHODS A case-control study included 95 participants recruited in the study: 62 patients with T2DM and 33 healthy individuals. All the patients were admitted to the Diabetic Centre in Taif, Saudi Arabia. Blood samples were collected between April and August 2022. The hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level was evaluated in all patients. Flow cytometry was used to measure the expression of B-lymphocyte, T-lymphocyte, NK cells, and monocyte markers. The unpaired t-test was carried out to evaluate the differences in these markers between T2DM patients and healthy individuals. RESULTS Patients with T2DM were associated with a lower percentage of total lymphocytes, higher percentage of B-lymphocytes, naive, and memory B subsets. In addition, patients with T2DM showed lower percentage of total T-lymphocytes (CD3+) and CD4 T-cells, but higher CD8 T-cell expression. Also, the NK-cell level was reduced in patients with T2DM, and the levels of monocyte subsets were altered. CONCLUSION These data suggested that levels of lymphocytes and monocytes are impaired in T2DM patients, and this might be associated with the higher risk of infections observed in these patients.
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- Mamdouh Allahyani
- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Alshalawi, Alshalawii, Alqorashi, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, from the Department of Clinical Chemistry (Bokhar); from the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetic Centre (Albrgey), King Abdulaziz specialist hospital, Ministry of Health, Taif, and from the Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Alshalawi, Alshalawii, Alqorashi, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, from the Department of Clinical Chemistry (Bokhar); from the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetic Centre (Albrgey), King Abdulaziz specialist hospital, Ministry of Health, Taif, and from the Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Alshalawi, Alshalawii, Alqorashi, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, from the Department of Clinical Chemistry (Bokhar); from the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetic Centre (Albrgey), King Abdulaziz specialist hospital, Ministry of Health, Taif, and from the Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Alshalawi, Alshalawii, Alqorashi, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, from the Department of Clinical Chemistry (Bokhar); from the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetic Centre (Albrgey), King Abdulaziz specialist hospital, Ministry of Health, Taif, and from the Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Alshalawi, Alshalawii, Alqorashi, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, from the Department of Clinical Chemistry (Bokhar); from the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetic Centre (Albrgey), King Abdulaziz specialist hospital, Ministry of Health, Taif, and from the Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Alshalawi, Alshalawii, Alqorashi, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, from the Department of Clinical Chemistry (Bokhar); from the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetic Centre (Albrgey), King Abdulaziz specialist hospital, Ministry of Health, Taif, and from the Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Alshalawi, Alshalawii, Alqorashi, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, from the Department of Clinical Chemistry (Bokhar); from the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetic Centre (Albrgey), King Abdulaziz specialist hospital, Ministry of Health, Taif, and from the Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Alshalawi, Alshalawii, Alqorashi, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, from the Department of Clinical Chemistry (Bokhar); from the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetic Centre (Albrgey), King Abdulaziz specialist hospital, Ministry of Health, Taif, and from the Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Alshalawi, Alshalawii, Alqorashi, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, from the Department of Clinical Chemistry (Bokhar); from the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetic Centre (Albrgey), King Abdulaziz specialist hospital, Ministry of Health, Taif, and from the Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Alshalawi, Alshalawii, Alqorashi, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, from the Department of Clinical Chemistry (Bokhar); from the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetic Centre (Albrgey), King Abdulaziz specialist hospital, Ministry of Health, Taif, and from the Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Alshalawi, Alshalawii, Alqorashi, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, from the Department of Clinical Chemistry (Bokhar); from the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetic Centre (Albrgey), King Abdulaziz specialist hospital, Ministry of Health, Taif, and from the Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Azzeh FS, Turkistani WM, Ghaith MM, Bahubaish LA, Kensara OA, Almasmoum HA, Aldairi AF, Khan AA, Alghamdi AA, Shamlan G, Alhussain MH, Algheshairy RM, AlShahrani AM, Qutob MS, Alazzeh AY, Qutob HM. Factors associated with the prevalence of malnutrition among adult hemodialytic patients: A two-center study in the Jeddah region, Saudi Arabia. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30757. [PMID: 36221328 PMCID: PMC9542565 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Chronic kidney disease, one of the most common diseases in the world, is characterized by irreversible impairment of the kidney's metabolic, excretory, and endocrine functions. During end-stage renal disease, patients require renal replacement therapy, such as hemodialysis (HD). Protein-energy wasting is a common health problem among HD patients. This study aims to assess the nutritional status of HD patients at two HD centers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and to determine its associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted at two different dialysis centers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 211 female and male HD patients. Malnutrition was recognized using the modified-subjective global assessment (M-SGA) comprising two parts: medical history and physical examination. Sociodemographic and health status for all patients were also determined. Patients were classified based on their M-SGA score into two groups: normal and malnourished. Overall, 54.5% of the participants showed malnutrition. Unemployment, low muscle strength and mass, high level of medication use, and high dialysis vintage were positively (P < .05) associated with malnutrition. In conclusion, the M-SGA score indicates a high prevalence of malnutrition among HD patients. These results show the importance of regular assessment and follow-ups for HD patients ensuring better health and nutritional status.
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- Firas S. Azzeh
- Clinical Nutrition Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
- *Correspondence: Firas Azzeh, Clinical Nutrition Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24231, Saudi Arabia (e-mail: )
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
- Clinical Nutrition Department, Diaverum A.B. Prince Abdulmajeed Dialysis Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, Diaverum A.B. North Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
- Medicine Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Khamis Mushayt, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Ha’il, Ha’il, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Laboratory Technology - Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Allahyani MA, Aljuaid AA, Almehmadi MM, Alghamdi AA, Halawani IF, Aldairi AF, Alharbi AM, Albshri MH, Mutwalli AA, Alhazmi AS. Detection of erythroid progenitors and erythrocytopathies in patients with severe COVID-19 disease. Saudi Med J 2022; 43:899-906. [PMID: 35964959 PMCID: PMC9749667 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2022.43.8.20220311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To assess the effect of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection on erythropoiesis and red blood cells (RBC) surface markers by evaluating erythroid progenitor cells (CD [cluster of differentiation]71+/CD235a+) and RBC surface markers (CD235a and CD36), together with various hematological parameters. METHODS This case-control study includes 47 participants recruited in the study: 30 patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and 17 healthy individuals. The COVID-19 patients were recruited from the intensive care unit (ICU) of various hospitals in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Blood samples were collected during July and September 2021. Red blood cells indices were measured using a CBC analyzer. The expression of CD235a, CD71, and CD36 was obtained using flow cytometry technique. The unpaired t-test was conducted to evaluate the differences in these markers in COVID-19 patients and healthy individuals. RESULTS The data showed that more than half of the COVID-19 patients were anemic (64%). Expansion of erythroid progenitors (CD71+/CD235a+) was detected in the COVID-19 patients. Analysis of the expression of RBC surface markers, such as CD235a and CD36, showed that SARS-CoV-2 was associated with significantly higher expression of these markers in COVID-19 patients. CONCLUSION Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 promoted the expansion of erythroid progenitors in the peripheral blood of COVID-19 patients. In addition, the expression of RBC surface markers was higher in COVID-19 patients. The expansion of erythroid progenitors and alteration of RBC surface markers can contribute to erythrocytopathies observed in severe COVID-19 patients and can therefore be used as prognostic factors.
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- Mamdouh A. Allahyani
- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Halawani, Alharbi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif; from Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah; and from the Department of Molecular Biology (Albshri, Mutwalli), the Regional Laboratory, Ministry of Health, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
- Address correspondence and reprint request to: Dr. Mamdouh Allahyani, Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail: ORIC ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7929-7748
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Halawani, Alharbi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif; from Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah; and from the Department of Molecular Biology (Albshri, Mutwalli), the Regional Laboratory, Ministry of Health, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Halawani, Alharbi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif; from Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah; and from the Department of Molecular Biology (Albshri, Mutwalli), the Regional Laboratory, Ministry of Health, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Halawani, Alharbi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif; from Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah; and from the Department of Molecular Biology (Albshri, Mutwalli), the Regional Laboratory, Ministry of Health, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Halawani, Alharbi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif; from Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah; and from the Department of Molecular Biology (Albshri, Mutwalli), the Regional Laboratory, Ministry of Health, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Halawani, Alharbi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif; from Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah; and from the Department of Molecular Biology (Albshri, Mutwalli), the Regional Laboratory, Ministry of Health, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Halawani, Alharbi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif; from Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah; and from the Department of Molecular Biology (Albshri, Mutwalli), the Regional Laboratory, Ministry of Health, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Halawani, Alharbi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif; from Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah; and from the Department of Molecular Biology (Albshri, Mutwalli), the Regional Laboratory, Ministry of Health, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Halawani, Alharbi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif; from Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah; and from the Department of Molecular Biology (Albshri, Mutwalli), the Regional Laboratory, Ministry of Health, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Allahyani, Aljuaid, Almehmadi, Alghamdi, Halawani, Alharbi, Alhazmi), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif; from Department of Laboratory Medicine (Aldairi), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah; and from the Department of Molecular Biology (Albshri, Mutwalli), the Regional Laboratory, Ministry of Health, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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Azzeh FS, Hasanain DM, Qadhi AH, Ghafouri KJ, Azhar WF, Ghaith MM, Aldairi AF, Almasmoum HA, Assaggaf HM, Alhussain MH, Alghamdi AA, Habibullah MM, Bawazir WM, Maghaydah SS, Qutob MS, Alazzeh AY. Corrigendum: Consumption of Food Components of the Mediterranean Diet Decreases the Risk of Breast Cancer in the Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia: A Case-Control Study. Front Nutr 2022; 9:924278. [PMID: 35617108 PMCID: PMC9125796 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.924278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Firas S Azzeh
- Clinical Nutrition Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.,Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.,Clinical Nutrition Department, King Abdullah Medical City in Holy Capital (KAMC-HC), Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Laboratory Technology Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.,Medical Research Center, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Hematology Research Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Ha'il, Ha'il, Saudi Arabia
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Alhazmi A, Aldairi AF, Alghamdi A, Alomery A, Mujalli A, Obaid AA, Farrash WF, Allahyani M, Halawani I, Aljuaid A, Alharbi SA, Almehmadi M, Alharbi MS, Khan AA, Jastaniah MA, Alghamdi A. Antibacterial Effects of Commiphora gileadensis Methanolic Extract on Wound Healing. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27103320. [PMID: 35630797 PMCID: PMC9143547 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27103320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Commiphora gileadensis (CG) is a small tree distributed throughout the Middle East. It was traditionally used in perfumes in countries in this area. In Saudi Arabia, it was used to treat wounds burns and as an antidote to scorpion stings. This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity and cutaneous wound healing efficiency of the CG extracts using microbiological tests, rate of wound contraction and histopathological changes. CG plant were extracted using the methanol extraction technique; then, the methanolic extract was characterized using liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC−MS). Afterwards, a six-millimetre (mm) excision wound was induced in 60 male Balb/c mice. Mice were classified into two classes; each class consisted of three groups of 10 mice. In the non-infected wound class, the group I was assigned as control and received normal saline. Group II received gentamicin treatment, and group III treated with CG-methanolic extract. In the Staphylococcus aureus-infected class, group IV received normal saline, and groups V and VI were treated with gentamicin and CG-methanolic extract, respectively. The colonization of infected wounds was determined using colony-forming units (CFUs), and the percentage of wound contraction was measured in all groups. Finally, the histopathologic semi-quantitative determination of wound healing was evaluated by inflammatory cell infiltration, the presence of collagen fibres and granulation tissue, and the grade of re-epithelization. Composition analysis of the methanolic extract confirmed the presence of a high amount of ceramide (69%) and, to a lesser extent, hexosylceramide (18%) and phosphatidylethanolamine (7%) of the total amount. Additionally, there was a statistically significant difference between the percentage of wound contraction in the CG-treated and control groups in both Staphylococcus aureus-infected and non-infected wounds (p < 0.01). The colonization of the infected wounds was lower in the group treated with CG than in the control group (p < 0.01). In both non-infected and infected wounds, the CG-treated group showed significant statistical differences in inflammatory cell infiltration, collagen fibres, re-epithelization and granulation tissue formation compared with the control group (p < 0.01). The CG extract possesses antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that induce wound healing.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ayman Alhazmi
- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (A.A.); (A.A.); (M.A.); (I.H.); (A.A.); (M.A.)
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Al Abdeyah, P.O. Box 7607, Makkah 21961, Saudi Arabia; (A.M.); (A.A.O.); (W.F.F.); (A.A.K.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (A.A.); (A.A.); (M.A.); (I.H.); (A.A.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (A.A.); (A.A.); (M.A.); (I.H.); (A.A.); (M.A.)
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Al Abdeyah, P.O. Box 7607, Makkah 21961, Saudi Arabia; (A.M.); (A.A.O.); (W.F.F.); (A.A.K.)
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Al Abdeyah, P.O. Box 7607, Makkah 21961, Saudi Arabia; (A.M.); (A.A.O.); (W.F.F.); (A.A.K.)
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Al Abdeyah, P.O. Box 7607, Makkah 21961, Saudi Arabia; (A.M.); (A.A.O.); (W.F.F.); (A.A.K.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (A.A.); (A.A.); (M.A.); (I.H.); (A.A.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (A.A.); (A.A.); (M.A.); (I.H.); (A.A.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (A.A.); (A.A.); (M.A.); (I.H.); (A.A.); (M.A.)
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- Laboratory Department, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs, Al Madinah 41511, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (A.A.); (A.A.); (M.A.); (I.H.); (A.A.); (M.A.)
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- Diabetic Centre, King Abdulaziz Speciality Hospital, Ministry of Health, Qurwa, Taif 26521, Saudi Arabia;
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Al Abdeyah, P.O. Box 7607, Makkah 21961, Saudi Arabia; (A.M.); (A.A.O.); (W.F.F.); (A.A.K.)
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- Laboratory Department, King Faisal Hospital, Ministry of Health, Makkah 24236, Saudi Arabia;
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Azzeh FS, Hasanain DM, Qadhi AH, Ghafouri KJ, Azhar WF, Ghaith MM, Aldairi AF, Almasmoum HA, Assaggaf HM, Alhussain MH, Alghamdi AA, Habibullah MM, Bawazir WM, Maghaydah SS, Qutob MS, Alazzeh AY. Consumption of Food Components of the Mediterranean Diet Decreases the Risk of Breast Cancer in the Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia: A Case-Control Study. Front Nutr 2022; 9:863029. [PMID: 35614977 PMCID: PMC9125785 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.863029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, it affects both men and women. In Saudi Arabia, breast cancer has been the most prevalent type of cancer in women, for the past few years. Dietary habits and cultural beliefs vary according to region, and further studies are required to demonstrate the relationship between these dietary habits and cultural beliefs and the risk of developing breast cancer. This study is aimed to discover the relationship between preventive dietary factors of the Mediterranean diet and rates of breast cancer among postmenopausal women in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia. Methods A case-control study was conducted in King Abdulla Medical City Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia and included 432 Saudi female participants: 218 in the control group and 214 breast cancer patients. All participants were postmenopausal, around the same age, and all were ethnically Arab Saudis. Data were obtained using a self-administered validated questionnaire. Results Study results showed that a diet that includes 1-2 servings of legumes weekly, 1-5 servings of fish weekly, 1-5 servings of dairy products daily, 3-5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily, and more than one cup of black tea and coffee per day significantly (p < 0.05) reduces the risk of breast cancer. Conclusion This study demonstrates that consuming a Mediterranean diet, which includes legumes, fish, fruits and vegetables, black tea, coffee, and low intake of dairy products, works as a preventive factor against breast cancer in postmenopausal females from the Makkah region.
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Affiliation(s)
- Firas S. Azzeh
- Clinical Nutrition Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
- Clinical Nutrition Department, King Abdullah Medical City in Holy Capital (KAMC-HC), Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Laboratory Technology Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
- Medical Research Center, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Hematology Research Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Ha'il, Ha'il, Saudi Arabia
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Aldairi AF, Alyamani RA, Al-Hazmi A, Halawani IF, Alsubaihi AA, Idris S, Fallatah NA, Gassas A, Almalki AA, Qasem A, Ghaith MM, Almasmoum H, Alghamdi AA, Allahyani M, Almaimani RA, Banni H, Alkhanabashi M. Antioxidant and antithrombotic effects of green mussels (Perna canaliculus) in rats. J Food Biochem 2021; 45:e13865. [PMID: 34263474 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
In the past decade, the use of marine mussels as seafood is being more popular. They considered being a rich source of various nutritional bioactive compounds that aroused the scientific community's interest. This study investigated the antioxidant and the antithrombotic consequences on Sprague-Dawley male rats after adding dried New Zealand mussel Perna canaliculus in their diet. The biochemical, hematological and histopathological changes were also observed. Forty rats were divided into four groups according to the amount of dried mussels in their diet, in addition to a control group that consumed a basal diet only. Group 1 consumed 25% dried mussels in its basal diet; Group 2 consumed 35% dried mussels in its basal diet, and Group 3 was consumed 45% dried mussels in its basal diet. The biochemical parameters showed improvements in liver function. Interestingly, the lipid profile decreased, especially the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels which were reduced significantly in Group 3 (p < .01). These observations were accompanied by a decrease in iron levels significantly as the amount of dried mussels increased (p < .01). Furthermore, the noticed changes in the hematological profile prove that there is an increase in antithrombotic activity. Dried mussels had potent antioxidant effects in the liver as shown by increased lipid peroxide (p < .05), reduced glutathione (p < .05), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px; p < .05). Additionally, antioxidant activity in the kidney was shown to increase through GSH-Px activity (p < .01). In conclusion, these results indicate that consuming dried mussels resulted in improved biochemical and antioxidants activities and could be used as an antithrombotic agent.
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- Abdullah F Aldairi
- Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Biochemistry Department, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Biochemistry Department, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Serafi Chair of Coronary Heart Disease, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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