Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tatjana Milenkovic, Nadica Bozhinovska, Djuro Macut, Jelica Bjekic-Macut, Dario Rahelic, Zelija Velija Asimi, Azra Burekovic
Summary: The Mediterranean diet has shown significant impact on the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in regions like the Balkan Peninsula and North Macedonia where there is a constant rise in diabetes cases. Due to economic constraints, there is a need for an affordable dietary pattern to help improve diabetes incidence.
Article
Immunology
Miroslava Kacirova, Blanka Zelezna, Michaela Blazkova, Martina Holubova, Andrea Popelova, Jaroslav Kunes, Blanka Sediva, Lenka Maletinska
Summary: This study found that obesity may lead to neuroinflammation and peripheral insulin resistance in THY-Tau22 mice, potentially exacerbating neurodegenerative diseases, with significant sex differences in neurodegenerative signs.
JOURNAL OF NEUROINFLAMMATION
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Young-Sil Lee, Daeyoung Lee, Gun-Seok Park, Seung-Hyun Ko, Juyi Park, You-Kyung Lee, Jihee Kang
Summary: The study suggests that Lactobacillus plantarum HAC01 can alleviate hyperglycemia and type 2 diabetes by regulating glucose metabolism in the liver, protecting insulin-secreting cells, and restoring gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acids.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chong Ning, Yuhan Jiao, Jiaqi Wang, Weiwei Li, Jingqiu Zhou, Yi-Chieh Lee, Dik-Lung Ma, Chung-Hang Leung, Rugang Zhu, Hui-Min David Wang
Summary: Diabetes is a global concern, with type 2 diabetes accounting for the majority of cases. Diet plays a crucial role in the development and control of diabetes. Natural substances may hold the key to diabetic health products and preventive treatments.
FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS
(2022)
Review
Cell Biology
Desh Deepak Singh, Ali A. Shati, Mohammad Y. Alfaifi, Serag Eldin I. Elbehairi, Ihn Han, Eun-Ha Choi, Dharmendra K. Yadav
Summary: There are common molecular mechanisms and underlying pathology, such as insulin resistance and impaired synaptic plasticity, between type 2 diabetes mellitus and dementia. Analyzing risk factors is crucial for disease development and clinical management.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Simona Terzo, Antonella Amato, Flavia Mule
Summary: There is strong scientific evidence linking obesity and metabolic comorbidities to Alzheimer's disease, with shared neurodegenerative mechanisms such as oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and inflammation playing a key role in the development of the disease.
JOURNAL OF DIABETES AND ITS COMPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Allison M. Hodge, Md Nazmul Karim, James R. Hebert, Nitin Shivappa, Barbora de Courten
Summary: The study found that dietary inflammatory index and Alternative Healthy Eating Index-2010 were positively associated with diabetes incidence, while Mediterranean Diet Score was not. Mediation analysis indicated that body size played a moderate to large mediating role in the association between AHEI and DII and incident diabetes.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Velia Cassano, Martina Tallarico, Giuseppe Armentaro, Caterina De Sarro, Michelangelo Iannone, Antonio Leo, Rita Citraro, Emilio Russo, Giovambattista De Sarro, Marta Letizia Hribal, Angela Sciacqua
Summary: Recent studies suggest that metabolic disturbances, including type 2 diabetes, may be linked to cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. This study investigates the potential use of ranolazine, an antianginal drug, as a neuroprotective drug in a rat model. The results show that ranolazine improves neuronal loss and damage caused by type 2 diabetes and also reduces astrocyte activation. These findings provide additional evidence supporting the use of ranolazine in counteracting cognitive decline associated with type 2 diabetes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Caio Yogi Yonamine, Maria Luiza Estimo Michalani, Rafael Junges Moreira, Ubiratan Fabres Machado
Summary: The association between diabetes and cognitive dysfunction has a long history, with observations showing a deficit of cognitive capacity in children with type 1 diabetes and a high association between type 2 diabetes and dementia in older populations. The role of glucose in neuronal functioning and how it accesses the neuronal intracellular compartment, as well as the pathological mechanisms involved in dementia-related areas such as the hippocampus, are discussed. The reduction in the expression and translocation of the insulin-sensitive glucose transporter GLUT4 in hippocampal neurons, leading to neurocytoglycopenia and cognitive dysfunction, is also addressed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Claudia Vetrani, Ludovica Verde, Annamaria Colao, Luigi Barrea, Giovanna Muscogiuri
Summary: High adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, particularly the consumption of fish, is associated with decreased insulin resistance in individuals with overweight/obesity.
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Microbiology
Zubaidah Hasain, Raja Affendi Raja Ali, Shairah Abdul Razak, Kamalrul Azlan Azizan, Emad El-Omar, Nurul Huda Razalli, Norfilza Mohd Mokhtar
Summary: The study found that dietary intake is an important predictor of gut microbiota dysbiosis in post-GDM women, and is associated with obesity, low-grade inflammation, and poor glycemic control. Hence, modifying dietary intake to reshape gut microbiota composition is a promising strategy for preventing T2DM in post-GDM women.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mari Honda, Ayaka Tsuboi, Satomi Minato-Inokawa, Mika Takeuchi, Miki Kurata, Bin Wu, Tsutomu Kazumi, Keisuke Fukuo
Summary: Limited expandability of subcutaneous adipose tissue may be a characteristic of first-degree relatives of type 2 diabetes. This study found an association between family history of type 2 diabetes (FHD) and reduced subcutaneous fat mass in young Japanese women, suggesting impaired adipose tissue expandability.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Gordon Chun Kau Chan, Win Hlaing Than, Bonnie Ching Ha Kwan, Ka Bik Lai, Ronald Cheong Kin Chan, Jeremy Yuen Chun Teoh, Jack Kit Chung Ng, Kai Ming Chow, Phyllis Mei Shan Cheng, Man Ching Law, Chi Bon Leung, Philip Kam Tao Li, Cheuk Chun Szeto
Summary: This study found that miR-221 and miR-222 are associated with the progression of obesity, insulin resistance, and new onset diabetes mellitus (NODM) after peritoneal dialysis (PD).
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Simona Terzo, Pasquale Calvi, Domenico Nuzzo, Pasquale Picone, Giacoma Galizzi, Luca Caruana, Marta Di Carlo, Laura Lentini, Roberto Puleio, Flavia Mule, Antonella Amato
Summary: This study demonstrates the beneficial effects of long-term honey ingestion in preventing metabolic disorders and neurodegeneration caused by a high-fat diet (HFD). Honey intake improves glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and central insulin resistance. It also shows neuroprotective effects by preventing neuronal damage and reducing neuroinflammation.
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Neurosciences
Xiaohan Yang, Yuan Xu, Wenting Gao, Li Wang, Xinnan Zhao, Gang Liu, Kai Fan, Shuang Liu, Huimin Hao, Siyan Qu, Renhou Dong, Xiaokai Ma, Jianmei Ma
Summary: Research suggests that insulin resistance (IR) may be one of the underlying mechanisms linking type 2 diabetes (T2D) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Hyperinsulinemia, characteristic of IR, could impact microglia, leading to neuroinflammation and cognitive impairments.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Vaikunthavasan Thiruchenthooran, Elena Sanchez-Lopez, Anna Gliszczynska
Summary: The application of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in cancer therapy has been widely studied. This review summarizes the role of chronic inflammation in carcinogenesis and the anti-cancer activity of NSAIDs. However, the practical application of NSAIDs is hindered by individual side effects, particularly gastrointestinal toxicity. Strategies to reduce toxicity and improve efficacy are being investigated, including combinations with chemotherapeutic drugs and molecular hybridization with other active molecules.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Amanda Cano, Alvaro Munoz-Morales, Elena Sanchez-Lopez, Miren Ettcheto, Eliana B. Souto, Antonio Camins, Merce Boada, Agustin Ruiz
Summary: Neurodegenerative diseases have unknown etiology in many cases and lack effective treatments. The blood-brain barrier poses a challenge for drug delivery. Exosomes, secreted vesicles, have emerged as promising therapeutic tools due to their natural origin and molecular similarities. They are particularly promising for targeting neurodegenerative diseases due to the difficulty of accessing the brain and the complexity of the diseases.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ruth M. Galindo-Camacho, Isabel Haro, Maria J. Gomara, Marta Espina, Joel Fonseca, Carlos Martins-Gomes, Antoni Camins, Amelia M. Silva, Maria L. Garcia, Eliana B. Souto
Summary: The biocompatibility of cell penetrating peptides-functionalized Licochalcone-A-loaded PLGA nanoparticles was evaluated in Caco-2 cell lines, demonstrating non-cytotoxicity, while the anti-inflammatory activity of the nanoparticles was tested in RAW 264.7 cell lines. Freeze-drying with different cryoprotectants was performed to prevent particle aggregation and physical stress. An in-situ forming gel based on poloxamer 407 containing Licochalcone-A-loaded PLGA nanoparticles functionalized with B6 and Tet-1 was developed for ocular administration, providing viscoelasticity, suitable mechanical properties, and mucoadhesive performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nil Novau-Ferre, Melina Rojas, Laia Gutierrez-Tordera, Pierre Arcelin, Jaume Folch, Christopher Papandreou, Monica Bullo
Summary: This study found associations between lipoprotein subfractions and telomere length, TERT, and WRAP53 expression. Medium and small-sized HDL particles were negatively associated with telomere length, TERT, and WRAP53 expression, while large HDL particles were only negatively associated with WRAP53 expression. These results suggest the importance of considering lipoprotein profiles in assessing the risk of chronic diseases.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Triana Espinosa-Jimenez, Amanda Cano, Elena Sanchez-Lopez, Jordi Olloquequi, Jaume Folch, Monica Bullo, Ester Verdaguer, Carme Auladell, Caterina Pont, Diego Munoz-Torrero, Antoni Parcerisas, Antoni Camins, Miren Ettcheto
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of a synthesized inhibitor called RHE-HUP on APP/PS1 mice, a familial AD mouse model challenged by high-fat diet to simulate a T2DM-like condition. Results showed that RHE-HUP reduced the main hallmarks of AD, including Tau hyperphosphorylation, A beta(42) peptide levels, and plaque formation. Additionally, it decreased inflammation, increased synaptic proteins and neurotrophic factors, leading to memory improvement. Importantly, these improvements were observed at a central level without peripheral modifications induced by HFD consumption.
CELL AND BIOSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Amanda Cano, Ester Esteban-de-Antonio, Mireia Bernuz, Raquel Puerta, Pablo Garcia-Gonzalez, Itziar de Rojas, Claudia Olive, Alba Perez-Cordon, Laura Montrreal, Raul Nunez-Llaves, Oscar Sotolongo-Grau, Emilio Alarcon-Martin, Sergi Valero, Montserrat Alegret, Elvira Martin, Pamela V. Martino-Adami, Miren Ettcheto, Antonio Camins, Assumpta Vivas, Marta Gomez-Chiari, Miguel angel Tejero, Adelina Orellana, Lluis Tarraga, Marta Marquie, Alfredo Ramirez, Merce Marti, Maria Isabel Pividori, Merce Boada, Agustin Ruiz
Summary: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is commonly preceded by a prodromal phase characterized by high levels of A beta and p-tau-mediated neuronal injury and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Differential diagnosis of MCI causes in these prodromal stages is a challenge for clinicians. Blood biomarkers, particularly plasma extracellular vesicles (pEVs), are emerging as potential tools for early AD detection.
JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Marta Marquie, Ainhoa Garcia-Sanchez, Emilio Alarcon-Martin, Joan Martinez, Miguel Castilla-Marti, Luis Castilla-Marti, Adelina Orellana, Laura Montrreal, Itziar de Rojas, Pablo Garcia-Gonzalez, Raquel Puerta, Claudia Olive, Amanda Cano, Isabel Hernandez, Maitee Rosende-Roca, Liliana Vargas, Juan Pablo Tartari, Ester Esteban-De Antonio, Urszula Bojaryn, Mario Ricciardi, Diana M. Ariton, Vanesa Pytel, Montserrat Alegret, Gemma Ortega, Ana Espinosa, Alba Perez-Cordon, Angela Sanabria, Nathalia Munoz, Nuria Lleonart, Nuria Aguilera, Lluis Tarraga, Sergi Valero, Agustin Ruiz, Merce Boada
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between macular vessel density measured by optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) and the AT(N) classification based on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The results showed that there was no association between macular vessel density measures and the AT(N) classification in MCI patients.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ian M. R. Blanco, Raquel de Melo Barbosa, Julita M. P. Borges, Silvio A. B. Vieira de Melo, Ramon dos Santos El-Bacha, Cesar Viseras, Patricia Severino, Elena Sanchez-Lopez, Eliana B. B. Souto, Elaine Cabral-Albuquerque
Summary: Traditional medicine uses resin oils from plants for medicinal purposes, and this study focuses on understanding their pharmacological properties. Liposomes containing resin oils or extracts from Copaifera sabulicola leaves were prepared and characterized. The liposomes showed cytotoxic effects against cancer cells and have potential applications in chemotherapy.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jordi Olloquequi, Miren Ettcheto, Amanda Cano, Ana Fortuna, Joana Bicker, Elena Sanchez-Lopez, Cristian Paz, Jesus Urena, Ester Verdaguer, Carme Auladell, Antoni Camins
Summary: Licochalcone A (Lico-A) is a potential neuroprotective agent with various mechanisms of action, including enhancing cognitive activity, inhibiting neuroinflammation, reducing tau phosphorylation, increasing acetylcholine levels, decreasing amyloid plaques, and exerting antioxidant effects. Further research on the underlying mechanisms and targets of Lico-A may provide new insights for the treatment of cognitive disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Elena Sanchez-Lopez, Maria Jose Gomara, Isabel Haro
Summary: Corneal neovascularization is a common eye disease that can cause blindness. Researchers have developed a strategy to deliver the drug atorvastatin to the eye using specially designed nanocarriers, which prolongs its therapeutic effect and prevents the formation of new blood vessels. The treatment is well tolerated in the eye and shows promise as an effective alternative for corneal neovascularization.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rebeca Perez, Viviana Burgos, Victor Marin, Antoni Camins, Jordi Olloquequi, Ivan Gonzalez-Chavarria, Henning Ulrich, Ursula Wyneke, Alejandro Luarte, Leandro Ortiz, Cristian Paz
Summary: Neurodegenerative disorders involve the progressive degeneration and death of neurons, and oxidative stress and neuroinflammation play crucial roles in their progression. Two major pathways, Nrf2 and NF-kappa B, have been identified as potential therapeutic targets due to their involvement in oxidative protection and the promotion of cytokine expression, respectively. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), a compound found in propolis, has shown neuroprotective activity by modulating these pathways. This review summarizes the biosynthesis and chemical synthesis of CAPE derivatives and discusses their neuroprotective activity in both in vitro and in vivo studies conducted from 2010 to 2023.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Saghar Rabieipoor, Meysam Zare, Miren Ettcheto, Antoni Camins, Mohammad Javan
Summary: This study evaluated the therapeutic effects of metformin in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. The results showed that metformin reduced inflammatory cells and reactive astrocytes as well as the dying neurons in the hippocampus region and the cortex, and improved cognitive performance.