Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoyu Bao, Jianping Wu
Summary: This study demonstrates the ability of IRW to prevent LPS-induced intestinal barrier dysfunction and inhibit inflammatory responses. IRW mitigates the LPS-induced reduction of intestinal barrier function by restoring the expression and cell surface distribution of the tight junction protein occludin. Furthermore, IRW shows LPS-neutralizing activity and inhibits the activation of NF-KB and MAPK signaling pathways.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wenya Jiao, Yaxin Sang, Xianghong Wang, Shuo Wang
Summary: This study explored the hypoglycemic mechanism of 6-shogaol from the perspective of glucose uptake, absorption transport, and protection of intestinal barrier function. The findings showed that 6-shogaol effectively inhibits the activity of alpha-glucosidase, reduces glucose uptake, down-regulates the expression of glucose transporters, and promotes the up-regulation of tight junction proteins, protecting the intestinal barrier function and promoting intestinal material absorption.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Wei Lei, Changcheng Zhao, Jiasen Sun, Yanling Jin, Zhijun Duan
Summary: Activation of alpha 7nAChR can enhance HO-1 expression and STAT3 signaling, inhibit NF-kappa B activation, preserve intestinal barrier integrity, and reduce inflammation and liver fibrosis.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eleonora Cremonini, Dario E. Iglesias, Karen E. Matsukuma, Shelly N. Hester, Steven M. Wood, Mark Bartlett, Cesar G. Fraga, Patricia Oteiza
Summary: Supplementation with cyanidin and delphinidin for 4 weeks can mitigate HFD-induced liver steatosis and inflammation. This may be due to the suppression of metabolic endotoxemia and the associated signaling cascades by CDRE supplementation.
Article
Immunology
Huixiang Yao, Yan Shi, Junqing Yuan, Ri Sa, Wei Chen, Xinjian Wan
Summary: This study demonstrated that matrine attenuated DSS-induced colitis by improving gut barrier integrity, inhibiting the PPAR-alpha signaling pathway, and modulating gut microbiota. These findings suggest that matrine may serve as a therapeutic agent for treating ulcerative colitis.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Marisol Zuniga, Claudia Gomes, Ze Chen, Criseyda Martinez, Joseph Cooper Devlin, P'ng Loke, Ana Rodriguez
Summary: The study compared the impact of Plasmodium falciparum-infected red blood cells and inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-alpha, on the loss of blood-brain barrier integrity. Results showed that while TNF-alpha caused a small increase in barrier permeability, P. falciparum-infected red blood cells led to a severe loss of barrier integrity. The findings suggest that parasite-induced signaling plays a major role in disrupting the BBB during cerebral malaria, highlighting a potential target for therapeutic interventions.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ayami Saga, Masahiro Koseki, Kotaro Kanno, Jiuyang Chang, Tomoaki Higo, Daisuke Okuzaki, Takeshi Okada, Hiroyasu Inui, Masumi Asaji, Katsunao Tanaka, Takashi Omatsu, Sae Nishihara, Yinghong Zhu, Kaori Ito, Hiroaki Hattori, Ikuyo Ichi, Yoshihiro Kamada, Masafumi Ono, Toshiji Saibara, Tohru Ohama, Shungo Hikoso, Makoto Nishida, Shizuya Yamashita, Yasushi Sakata
Summary: Patients with psoriasis are more prone to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. A cholesterol derivative called 7-ketocholesterol (7KC) may exacerbate psoriasis-like dermatitis by accelerating steatohepatitis. These findings suggest a diet-related factor linking steatohepatitis and psoriasis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zichao Wang, Lijun Sun, Zhongxiang Fang, Tanzeela Nisar, Li Zou, Dan Li, Yurong Guo
Summary: LM anthocyanins effectively inhibit enzyme activity, promote glucose consumption, and improve mitochondrial function, helping to reduce blood glucose levels and alleviate insulin resistance.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Boonyarut Ladda, Chittapon Jantararussamee, Wisuit Pradidarcheep, Anongnard Kasorn, Udomlak Matsathit, Malai Taweechotipatr
Summary: This study examined the properties of three probiotic strains in colorectal adenocarcinoma cells. It was found that the probiotic L. paracasei strain MSMC39-1 significantly suppressed TNF-a secretion in the cells. Further experiments showed that this strain reduced liver enzyme levels, inhibited TNF-a secretion in colon and liver tissues, alleviated colon and liver histopathology, and increased beneficial bacteria in the gut.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ke Xu, Xinshu Qin, Yi Zhang, Mingyi Yang, Haishi Zheng, Yinglei Li, Xingbin Yang, Qin Xu, Ying Li, Peng Xu, Xingyu Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates the therapeutic potential of L. ruthenicum anthocyanins (LRAC) against rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by inhibiting abnormal proliferation and invasive behavior of synovial fibroblasts (SFs) in RA patients. LRAC selectively inhibits the growth of SFs through multiple mechanisms including cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and pyroptosis, without causing immune suppression. LRAC has the potential to be a phytomedicine for RA treatment and offers a valid approach for exploring natural remedies against autoimmune diseases.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jianling Mo, Jingdan Ni, Ming Zhang, Yang Xu, Yuting Li, Naymul Karim, Wei Chen
Summary: This study first demonstrated the protective effect of mulberry anthocyanins (MAS) on colitis and found that MAS alleviated colitis by maintaining the intestinal barrier, modulating inflammatory cytokines, and improving the microbial community.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alexey S. Kazakov, Marina Y. Zemskova, Gleb K. Rystsov, Alisa A. Vologzhannikova, Evgenia I. Deryusheva, Victoria A. Rastrygina, Andrey S. Sokolov, Maria E. Permyakova, Ekaterina A. Litus, Vladimir N. Uversky, Eugene A. Permyakov, Sergei E. Permyakov
Summary: S100A11, S100A12, and S100A13 interact with soluble TNF and may affect the clinical efficacy of anti-TNF drugs. This interaction could interfere with the recognition of TNF by anti-TNF drugs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Eldar Hochman, Michal Taler, Reut Flug, Shay Gur, Shira Dar, Gil Bormant, Dori Blattberg, Uri Nitzan, Amir Krivoy, Abraham Weizman
Summary: Accumulating evidence suggests that inflammation and NVU dysfunction disrupt BBB integrity and contribute to depression. The endothelial protein Claudin-5, which is involved in BBB integrity, has been implicated in psychiatric disorders including MDD and schizophrenia. In an animal model, the pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF-alpha was found to affect BBB permeability and claudin-5 expression. This study is the first to assess the relationship between serum levels of claudin-5 and TNF-alpha during MDEs. The results showed significantly higher levels of claudin-5 and TNF-alpha in MDE patients compared to healthy controls, suggesting a possible specific interaction between claudin-5 and TNF-alpha in depression pathogenesis.
BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Viktoria Bekusova, Tatiana Zudova, Ilyas Fatyykhov, Arina Fedorova, Salah Amasheh, Alexander G. G. Markov
Summary: Recently, it has been found that tumor adjacent colon tissues have high paracellular permeability, which may be induced by cytokines. Colorectal cancer is associated with increased levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha and interleukin 10, which have opposite regulatory effects on the barrier properties of the colon. The study showed that cytokines have different effects on the barrier properties of the proximal and distal parts of the colon in healthy rats, and IL10 plays a significant role in carcinogenesis in the proximal part of the colon.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Wenliang Zha, Qian Zhao, Ye Xiao, Yuanyuan Gan, Junjun Wei, Mengqi Yu, Yanmei Xu, Qiongyao Xu, Shi Wu, Wei Yu
Summary: This study investigates the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of mitochonic acid 5 (MA5) on doxorubicin (DOX)-induced cardiotoxicity using network pharmacology, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulation. The findings suggest that MA5 attenuates DOX-induced cardiac anomalies by regulating inflammation and pyroptosis. These insights offer a potential therapeutic strategy for improving the safety and efficacy of cancer treatments.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Y. Yang, R. C. Deed, L. D. Araujo, A. L. Waterhouse, P. A. Kilmartin
Summary: This study found that post-MLF microoxygenation (MOX) has a significant impact on the monomeric phenolic compounds and tannin composition of young Pinot Noir wine, particularly decreasing the proportion of trihydroxylation and increasing galloylation. The dosage of MOX has a greater effect on phenolic compounds than the timing of MOX application.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Y. Yang, R. C. Deed, L. D. Araujo, A. L. Waterhouse, P. A. Kilmartin
Summary: The study found that microoxygenation significantly influenced the color parameters and pigment concentration of Pinot Noir wine, particularly increasing color intensity. Higher oxygen doses promoted the formation of large polymeric pigments.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Cecilia C. Garcia, Barbara Piotrkowski, Placida Baz, Daniel Poncino, Javier Benavides, Luis Colombato, Maria Laura Reyes Toso, Silvina Yantorno, Valeria Descalzi, Gabriel E. Gondolesi, Cesar G. Fraga, Alejandra C. Chernavsky
Summary: Resistin regulates the redox homeostasis in mononuclear leukocytes, with a decreased response to resistin in leukocytes from NAFLD patients associated with impaired redox homeostasis.
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES
(2022)
Editorial Material
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mark Shepherd, Andrew Waterhouse
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Adrian de la Rosa, Gloria Olaso-Gonzalez, Esther Garcia-Dominguez, Angela Mastaloudis, Shelly N. Hester, Steven M. Wood, Mari Carmen Gomez-Cabrera, Jose Vina
Summary: d-Glucosamine (GlcN), a widely used dietary supplement, has been shown to have beneficial effects on mitochondrial content, physical performance, and oxidative stress in aerobically trained mice. The supplementation of GlcN at doses conventionally used in humans increases the protein levels of mitochondrial biogenesis markers, improves motor coordination, and may enhance the effects of exercise training on running distance.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dario E. Iglesias, Eleonora Cremonini, Patricia Oteiza, Cesar G. Fraga
Summary: This study investigates the effects of curcumin in inhibiting inflammation, oxidative stress, and loss of intestinal barrier integrity induced by TNF alpha. The results suggest that curcumin can mitigate these undesired outcomes by inhibiting the activation of NF-kB, ERK1/2, and JNK pathways.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Physiology
Ezequiel J. Hid, Juana Mosele, Paula D. Prince, Cesar G. Fraga, Monica Galleano
Summary: This review summarizes experimental evidence on the beneficial effects of (-)-epicatechin (EC) attenuating major cardiometabolic risk factors, including dyslipidemias, obesity, hyperglycemia, and hypertension. The assessment of EC metabolism highlights the importance of both host metabolism-derived conjugated-EC metabolites and microbiota-derived species. EC appears to have significant effects on regulating oxidant production, nitric oxide production, and energy homeostasis in processes associated with cardiometabolic diseases.
PFLUGERS ARCHIV-EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eleonora Cremonini, Dario E. Iglesias, Karen E. Matsukuma, Shelly N. Hester, Steven M. Wood, Mark Bartlett, Cesar G. Fraga, Patricia Oteiza
Summary: Supplementation with cyanidin and delphinidin for 4 weeks can mitigate HFD-induced liver steatosis and inflammation. This may be due to the suppression of metabolic endotoxemia and the associated signaling cascades by CDRE supplementation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Thi H. Nguyen, Andrew L. Waterhouse
Summary: This study investigates the fate of hydrogen peroxide in wine oxidation and finds that managing the acidity of wine can significantly affect the rate and outcome of oxidation.
Editorial Material
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Peter Hambleton, Andrew Waterhouse
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eleonora Cremonini, Elena Daveri, Dario E. Iglesias, Jiye Kang, Ziwei Wang, Russell Gray, Angela Mastaloudis, Colin D. Kay, Shelly N. Hester, Steven M. Wood, Cesar G. Fraga, Patricia Oteiza
Summary: This study investigated the effects of a cyanidin-and delphinidin-rich extract on the postprandial dysmetabolism, inflammation, and insulin signaling triggered by a high fat meal. The results showed that the extract reduced the negative effects associated with postprandial dysmetabolism and regulated glycemia and lipidemia.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Junfu Ji, Xinyu Liu, Xiaosong Hu, Fang Chen, Christoph Bueschl, Rainer Schuhmacher, Andrew L. Waterhouse, Lingjun Ma
Summary: This study successfully identified quinone reaction products in wine using a stable-isotope labelling approach combined with high-resolution mass spectrometry. Different nucleophiles were found to react in white wines and red wines.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Patricia I. Oteiza, Eleonora Cremonini, Cesar G. Fraga
Summary: Anthocyanins, abundant flavonoids in our diet, have been associated with various health benefits. Their actions in the gastrointestinal tract can explain their local and systemic effects on health.
MOLECULAR ASPECTS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
James R. Campbell, Will Thomas, Andrew L. Waterhouse, James A. Kennedy
Summary: This study investigates the impact of grape vine shading on flavonoids, and finds that shading alters berry pigmentation, tannin composition, and activity, potentially changing the astringency and mouthfeel characteristics of wine.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Davide Risso, Gillian Dunngalvin, Sameer Saxena, Andrea Doolan, Lisa Spence, Kavita Karnik
Summary: This study investigated the gastrointestinal tolerance of low-calorie sugar D-allulose in young children and found that it was well tolerated. It can be considered as a candidate for replacing added sugars with lower caloric content in commercially produced goods.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xinying Suo, Anna Baggio, Nicoletta Pellegrini, Silvia Vincenzetti, Elena Vittadini
Summary: This study investigated the effects of shape, gluten, and structural breakdown on the starch digestibility and glycemic index of gluten-containing and gluten-free pasta. The results showed that mastication effort, shape, and gluten content had significant impacts on starch digestion and glycemic index, with gluten being the major factor affecting the amount of digested starch.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xinnuo Hu, Yanjun Yang, Cuihua Chang, Junhua Li, Yujie Su, Luping Gu
Summary: Fish collagen was enzymatically hydrolyzed using alkaline, papain, and ginger protease. The addition of ginger protease increased the degree of hydrolysis and resulted in changes in the amino acid composition and molecular weight distribution of the peptides. Combined hydrolysis with ginger protease improved the ACE inhibitory activity of the sample but affected fibroblast proliferation activity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tong Nie, Xin Wang, Aqun Li, Anshan Shan, Jun Ma
Summary: This study investigated the mechanism by which hesperidin prevents nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by modulating fatty acid beta oxidation. The results suggest that hesperidin promotes fatty acid beta oxidation by activating SIRT1/PGC1 alpha, thus improving NAFLD.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Li Li, Jing Zhao, Jinxue Wang, Qianqian Xiong, Xuechun Lin, Xiaolei Guo, Fan Peng, Wangqun Liang, Xuezhi Zuo, Chenjiang Ying
Summary: The daily administration of 10 g d-1 inulin-type fructans significantly reduced the circulating arsenic retention in end-stage renal disease by increasing the arsenic clearance rate through urine and dialysis. However, it was found to be ineffective for other trace elements.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chuanchuan Wang, Weixuan Chen, Yishan Jiang, Xiao Xiao, Qianhui Zou, Jiarui Liang, Yu Zhao, Qianxu Wang, Tian Yuan, Rui Guo, Xuebo Liu, Zhigang Liu
Summary: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms may be improved through modulation of gut microbiota. This study investigated the effects of a synbiotic treatment on an ASD-like mouse model, and found that it rectified social impairments, attenuated inflammatory cytokine expressions, protected gut barrier integrity, and altered gut microbiota composition. The synbiotic treatment elevated beneficial metabolites and upregulated genes associated with their synthesis. Overall, the synbiotic combination mitigated ASD-related social impairments through regulation of the gut-brain axis.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chunli Kong, Caiping Duan, Yixuan Zhang, Yiying Wang, Zheng Yan, Sumei Zhou
Summary: This review critically discusses the physicochemical properties of bioactive molecules in kidney beans and focuses on the current knowledge of non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) structure and function on intestinal health and metabolism. It also provides suggestions for further investigation and development of NSPs as novel plant carbohydrate resources.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fei Shen, Qianqian Wang, Sami Ullah, Ya Pan, Minjie Zhao, Jing Wang, Ming Chen, Fengqin Feng, Hao Zhong
Summary: This study investigated the peristalsis-promoting potential of Ligilactobacillus acidipiscis YJ5 and its underlying molecular mechanism in relieving constipation. The results showed that L. acidipiscis YJ5 intervention increased intestinal peristalsis in zebrafish and mouse models, reduced colonic aquaporin expression, repaired intestinal morphological damage, enhanced the colonic mucosal barrier, and reversed the gut microbiota structure. The positive effects of L. acidipiscis YJ5 were attributed to its metabolites such as malic acid and heliangin.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhuo Qu, Jiahui Tian, Jiachen Sun, Ying Shi, Jianqiang Yu, Wannian Zhang, Chunlin Zhuang
Summary: Smoking is the main risk factor for lung cancer, but garlic oil compound DATS shows potential as a chemopreventive agent. DATS can inhibit the carcinogenic effects of tobacco and regulate gut microbiota, as well as activate the PPAR-gamma pathway to suppress tumor growth.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yanli Zhang, Jielun Hu, Yadong Zhong, Shuai Liu, Liandi Liu, Xinyi Mu, Chunhua Chen, Shenji Yang, Guohao Li, Duoduo Zhang, Xinru Huang, Jinrui Yang, Xiaojun Huang, Shuigen Bian, Shaoping Nie
Summary: The study found that different ratios of insoluble and soluble dietary fiber have distinct effects on gut microbiota and serum metabolites. Increasing the ratio of insoluble dietary fiber increases the relative abundance and acid production of specific bacterial genera, while increasing the ratio of soluble dietary fiber increases the diversity and relative abundance of other bacterial genera and regulates metabolic pathways.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Enhui Tang, Tong Hu, Zhaokang Jiang, Xiaojun Shen, Huan Lin, Haiyan Xian, Xinlan Wu
Summary: Isoquercitrin alleviates lipopolysaccharide-induced intestinal mucosal barrier damage in mice by inhibiting the TLR4/MyD88/NF-kappa B signaling pathway and modulating the intestinal flora.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nesma A. Abd Elrazik, Sahar A. Helmy
Summary: This study found that betanin, the major pigment in red beetroot, has a protective effect against bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in rats. The protective effect may be attributed to the attenuation of the NLRP3/IL-1 beta/TGF-beta 1 signaling pathway and the suppression of the EMT process.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sha Li, Longchen Shang, Yuanyuan Chen, Rong Song, Jing Li, Bin Li
Summary: A new form of konjac fiber was prepared that could instantly expand in contact with digestive fluid, inhibiting the digestion of food. The digestion regulation ability of the fiber was influenced by the freezing temperature used during preparation, with the fiber prepared at -20 degrees C showing the best performance in delaying gastric emptying and preventing intestinal starch hydrolysis.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xian Xia, Jiangdong Li, Rui Liang, Yi Li, Xiaojuan Ma, Ying Yang, Daniel Lozano-Ojalvo
Summary: This study aimed to reduce the allergenicity of ovomucoid through unfolding-assisted glycation. The results showed that maltose glycation effectively reduced the IgG-binding capacity of the allergen. Unfolded and glycated ovomucoid exhibited enhanced antioxidant activity and metal ion chelating ability.