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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mateusz Zwierz, Adrian Chabowski, Klaudia Sztolsztener
Summary: This study investigated the potential therapeutic effects of alpha-lipoic acid on the inflammatory response during the development and progression of simple steatosis into steatohepatitis. The results showed that alpha-lipoic acid supplementation attenuated inflammation and had a potential protective effect on the liver.
ARCHIVES OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS
(2023)
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Cell Biology
Jianhai Bi, Qiuchen Li, Zhigang Yang, Lei Cai, Tao Lv, Xun Yang, Li Yan, Xia Liu, Qian Wang, Xin Fu, Ran Xiao
Summary: Excessive consumption of high-fat diet (HFD) is a significant risk factor for many diseases, and induces low-grade systemic inflammation characterized by increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, impairing the functions of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) like bone marrow MSCs. Specifically, continuous elevation of serum CXCL2 level in rats under HFD suppresses adipogenic potential, promotes migration and senescence of BMSCs via Rac1 activation, over-production of ELMO1 and ROS respectively.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Thomas A. Aloysius, Veronika Tillander, Matteo Pedrelli, Simon N. Dankel, Rolf K. Berge, Bodil Bjorndal
Summary: Rest raw materials from chicken, such as chicken protein hydrolysate (CPH) and chicken oil (CO), have beneficial effects on health by reducing cholesterol levels and increasing fatty acid oxidation.
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Polymer Science
Chun-Hui Chiu, Kai-Chu Chiu, Li-Chan Yang
Summary: This study found that Tremella fuciformis-derived acidic heteropolysaccharides (TFPS) can ameliorate high-fat diet-induced obesity in mice by reducing weight gain, increasing fecal lipid content, and decreasing body fat percentage and serum cholesterol level.
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Food Science & Technology
Hebatallah Husseini Atteia, Nora A. AlFaris, Ghedeir M. Alshammari, Eman Alamri, Salwa Fares Ahmed, Renad Albalwi, Sahar Abdel-Latif Abdel-Sattar
Summary: This study demonstrates that Xanthohumol (XH) attenuates obesity and high-fat diet-induced fatty liver disease by activating hepatic AMPK, improving glucose and insulin tolerance, reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, and improving the structure of liver cells.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jakub Michal Kurek, Ewelina Krol, Zbigniew Krejpcio
Summary: The study found that dietary supplementation with steviol glycosides can normalize lipid metabolism, alleviate internal organ damage in diabetic rats, and have no significant effect on blood glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance indices.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Hui Zhao, Xiang Gao, Zhizuo Liu, Lei Zhang, Xuan Fang, Jianping Sun, Zhaofeng Zhang, Yongye Sun
Summary: This study found that sodium alginate has a preventive effect on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and this effect is achieved through the modulation of the gut-liver axis. Sodium alginate can reduce body weight, hepatic steatosis, serum lipid levels, inflammatory markers, and improve the composition of gut microbiota and metabolites associated with NAFLD.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Xubing Yuan, Junping Zheng, Lishi Ren, Siming Jiao, Cui Feng, Yuguang Du, Hongtao Liu
Summary: The study suggests that glucosamine can reverse the blood glucose levels of diabetic mice induced by high-fat diet and improve glucose tolerance. Additionally, glucosamine can regulate the imbalance of gut microbiota, inhibit inflammatory responses in the gut and white adipose tissues, and improve intestinal barrier damage.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Lara Testai, Marinella De Leo, Lorenzo Flori, Beatrice Polini, Alessandra Braca, Paola Nieri, Luisa Pistelli, Vincenzo Calderone
Summary: Research has shown that Citrus fruits and their metabolites have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, and may potentially prevent obesity and related dysfunctions. Mandarin juice, rich in flavanone glycosides, has been found to reduce weight gain, decrease visceral adipose tissue, and improve mitochondrial function in rats fed a high fat diet. Furthermore, it has been shown to influence the irisin pathway, suggesting its potential in improving metabolic syndrome.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Micaelle Oliveira de Luna Freire, Luciana Caroline Paulino do Nascimento, Kataryne Arabe Rima de Oliveira, Alisson Macario de Oliveira, Thiago Henrique Napoleao, Marcos dos Santos Lima, Claudia Jacques Lagranha, Evandro Leite de Souza, Jose Luiz de Brito Alves
Summary: The study showed that the mixed L. fermentum formulation reduced hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, inflammation, and oxidative stress induced by HFD consumption, and increased antioxidant capacity in colon and heart tissues of rats.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yinli Huang, Na Ying, Qihui Zhao, Junli Chen, Sin-Yeang Teow, Wei Dong, Minjie Lin, Lingling Jiang, Hong Zheng
Summary: The study investigates the causal relationship between gut microbiota and the beneficial effect of inulin on obesity-related disorders. Inulin supplementation can reduce body weight, fat accumulation, inflammation, and improve glucose metabolism in obese mice. The effects of inulin can be partially transferred by fecal microbiota transplantation, suggesting that Bifidobacterium and Muribaculum may play a key role.
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Seyyed Mohammad Reza Hashemnia, Reza Meshkani, Fahimeh Zamani-Garmsiri, Maryam Shabani, Maryam Tajabadi-Ebrahimi, Iraj Ragerdi Kashani, Seyed Davar Siadat, Samaneh Mohassel Azadi, Solaleh Emamgholipour
Summary: New evidence suggests that B. coagulans can be a promising alternative for treating metabolic disorders. However, its effects on obesity-induced adipose tissue inflammation are still unknown.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yihang Lu, Haofang Wan, Yujia Wu, Jiehong Yang, Li Yu, Yu He, Haitong Wan, Chang Li
Summary: This study investigated the regulation of gut microbiota and lipid metabolism by Naoxintong Capsule (NXT), a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) widely used in the treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The results showed that NXT had a potential preventive effect on hyperlipidemia and could reconstitute the gut microbiota in high fat diet-fed rats. The study also identified potential therapeutic biomarkers of NXT, including propionic acid, Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio (F/B), and the relative abundance of Collinsella.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marcella Duarte Villas Mishima, Luiz Carlos Maia Ladeira, Barbara Pereira da Silva, Renata Celi Lopes Toledo, Thomas Valente de Oliveira, Neuza Maria Brunoro Costa, Hercia Stampini Duarte Martino
Summary: The reduction in estrogen levels is associated with increased risk factors for cardiovascular disease development. Chia consumption has been found to improve biometric parameters of the heart, antioxidant activity, and maintain mineral and ATPase content, showing cardioprotective effects but not completely reversing the detrimental effects of ovariectomy.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Micaelle Oliveira de Luna Freire, Luciana Caroline Paulino do Nascimento, Kataryne Arabe Rima de Oliveira, Alisson Macario de Oliveira, Marcos Dos Santos Lima, Thiago Henrique Napoleao, Joao Henrique da Costa Silva, Claudia Jacques Lagranha, Evandro Leite de Souza, Jose Luiz de Brito Alves
Summary: This study assessed the effects of a mixed formulation containing Limosilactobacillus (L.) fermentum on cardiometabolic parameters, inflammatory markers, short-chain fatty acid fecal contents, and oxidative stress in female rats fed a high-fat diet. The results showed that the formulation could increase beneficial fecal contents, reduce hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia, improve antioxidant capacity, and decrease inflammation, thus preventing dyslipidemia, inflammation, and oxidative stress.
PROBIOTICS AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROTEINS
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Nihal M. Elguindy, Galila A. Yacout, Eman F. El Azab, Hala K. Maghraby
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2016)
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Food Science & Technology
Eman Fawzy El Azab, Heba Sayed Mostafa
Summary: Kiwifruit is a nutritional source rich in phenolic compounds that have beneficial effects in preventing diseases. This study found that the ethanol extract of kiwifruit flesh has a stronger anti-cancer effect and can reduce oxidative damage induced by AAPH to a greater extent compared to the peel extract. Both kiwi extracts were effective in reducing oxidative damage markers, with the peel extract even restoring the markers to normal levels.
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Samy Selim, Nosheen Akhtar, Eman El Azab, Mona Warrad, Hassan H. Alhassan, Mohamed Abdel-Mawgoud, Soad K. Al Jaouni, Hamada Abdelgawad
Summary: The combined treatment of selenium nanoparticles and beta-amino butyric acid had a beneficial effect on the growth, physiology, nitrogen metabolism, and bioactive metabolites of Medicago interexta sprouts. It enhanced photosynthesis, biosynthesis of primary and secondary metabolites, and increased amino acids and nitrogen metabolism. The antioxidant capacity, anti-diabetic activities, and glycemic index of the sprouts were significantly improved by the combined treatment.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eman Fawzy El Azab, Heba Sayed Mostafa
Summary: This study demonstrates the protective effect of geraniol on kidney and liver damage caused by a high-fat diet/streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus in rats. Geraniol improves lipid metabolism, liver and kidney function, and enhances antioxidant enzyme activity.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Samy Selim, Nosheen Akhtar, Nashwa Hagagy, Awadh Alanazi, Mona Warrad, Eman El Azab, Mohammed Yagoub Mohammed Elamir, Mohammad M. Al-Sanea, Soad K. Al Jaouni, Mohamed Abdel-Mawgoud, Anis Ali Shah, Hamada Abdelgawad
Summary: High levels of Co in soil lead to Co accumulation in maize leaves, inhibiting growth and photosynthesis, inducing oxidative damage. Pre-inoculation with haloarchaeal species significantly reduces Co uptake and mitigates Co toxicity. Improved photosynthesis enhances sugar metabolism to defend against Co stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Heba Sayed Mostafa, Eman Fawzy El Azab
Summary: The effect of green coffee addition on the physicochemical attributes, fatty acid profile, and volatiles of beef meatballs was investigated. Green coffee addition significantly improved oxidative stability and scavenging ability, reduced microbial count, but negatively affected redness and metmyoglobin content. At 500 ppm, green coffee outperformed ascorbic acid in reducing aliphatic hydrocarbons.
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Immunology
Eman Fawzy El Azab, Abdulrahman M. Saleh, Sara Osman Yousif, Bi Bi Zainab Mazhari, Heba Abu Alrub, Elyasa Mustafa Elfaki, Alneil Hamza, Shaymaa Abdulmalek
Summary: This study assessed the activities of geraniol against oxidative damage and hemolysis, as well as its anti-inflammatory potential. The results showed that geraniol has strong antioxidant and anti-hemolytic effects, and it exhibits significant inhibition of inflammation.
INFLAMMOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eman Fawzy El Azab, Saleha Y. M. Alakilli, Abdulrahman M. Saleh, Hassan H. Alhassan, Hamad H. Alanazi, Heba Bassiony Ghanem, Sara Osman Yousif, Heba Abu Alrub, Nahla Anber, Elyasa Mustafa Elfaki, Alneil Hamza, Shaymaa Abdulmalek
Summary: This study suggests that kiwi extract has beneficial effects on hepatic and renal dysfunction, inflammatory processes, oxidative injury, and apoptotic events in diabetic rats, along with activation of the insulin signaling pathway. Molecular docking and dynamic simulation studies further reveal the potential of quercetin, chlorogenic acid, and melezitose as effective natural products for activating the SIRT-1 pathway. Additionally, phenolic acids, especially syringic acid, P-coumaric acid, caffeic acid, and ferulic acid, in kiwi extract have the ability to inhibit the PTEN active site.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fatma A. M. Mohamed, Saleha Y. M. Alakilli, Eman Fawzy El Azab, Faris A. M. Baawad, Esraa Ibrahim A. Shaaban, Heba Abu Alrub, Omnia Hendawy, Hesham A. M. Gomaa, Adel G. Bakr, Mostafa H. Abdelrahman, Laurent Trembleau, Anber F. Mohammed, Bahaa G. M. Youssif
Summary: A series of 5-substituted-3-ethylindole-2-carboxamides 5a-k and 6a-c were synthesized and investigated for their antiproliferative activity. The compounds showed significant antiproliferative activity against four cancer cell lines, with potent derivatives being compounds 5g, 5i, and 5j. Moreover, compounds 5i and 5j displayed potent antiproliferative activity and can be considered as potential dual EGFR and CDK2 inhibitors.
RSC MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Biology
Eman F. El Azab, Shereen Ahmed Elwasefy, Hassnaa Eid Shaban, Fatma A. M. Mohamed, Saleha Y. M. Alakilli, Azza Ismail Ismail Elsayed
BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH
(2019)
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Biology
Shereen Ahmed Elwasefy, Eman F. El Azab, Hassnaa Eid Shaban Mosa, Fatma A. M. Mohamedand, Azza Ismail Ismail Elsayed
BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH
(2019)
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Biology
Fatma A. M. Mohamed, Saleha Y. M. Alakilli, Eman F. El Azab, Bi Bi Zainab Mazhari
BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH
(2019)