Food & Function,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Astaxanthin
extends
the
lifespan
and
health
span
of
C.
elegans
.
elevates
skn-1
expression
oxidative
stress
resistance
in
The
extension
by
astaxanthin
depends
on
PHA-4-mediated
autophagy.
Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
165(4)
Published: Feb. 17, 2024
Abstract
Polycystic
ovary
syndrome
(PCOS)
is
a
common
endocrine
disorder
associated
with
infertility
and
poor
reproductive
outcomes.
The
follicular
fluid
(FF)
microenvironment
plays
crucial
role
in
oocyte
development.
This
review
summarizes
evidence
elucidating
the
alterations
FF
composition
PCOS.
Various
studies
demonstrated
pronounced
proinflammatory
milieu
PCOS
FF,
characterized
by
increased
levels
of
cytokines,
including
but
not
limited
to
interleukin-6
(IL-6),
tumor
necrosis
factor
α,
C-reactive
protein,
IL-1β,
concomitant
reduction
anti-inflammatory
IL-10.
T
lymphocytes
antigen-presenting
cells
are
dysregulated
FF.
exhibit
heightened
reactive
oxygen
species
production
accumulation
lipid
peroxidation
byproducts,
impaired
antioxidant
defenses.
Multiple
microRNAs
disrupting
signaling
critical
granulosa
cell
function.
Proteomic
analysis
reveals
changes
pathways
related
immune
responses,
metabolic
perturbations,
angiogenesis,
hormone
regulation.
Metabolomics
identify
disturbances
glucose
metabolism,
amino
acids,
profiles,
steroid
Collectively,
these
pathological
may
adversely
affect
quality,
embryo
development,
fertility
Further
research
on
larger
cohorts
needed
validate
findings
forge
development
prognostic
biomarkers
developmental
competence
within
Characterizing
environment
key
mechanisms
underlying
subfertility
this
challenging
disorder.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 522 - 522
Published: April 26, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
assess
the
influence
of
varying
dietary
levels
astaxanthin
(AST)
on
growth,
antioxidant
capacity
and
lipid
metabolism
juvenile
swimming
crabs.
Six
diets
were
formulated
contain
different
AST
levels,
analyzed
concentration
in
experimental
0,
24.2,
45.8,
72.4,
94.2
195.0
mg
kg−1,
respectively.
Juvenile
crabs
(initial
weight
8.20
±
0.01
g)
fed
these
for
56
days.
The
findings
indicated
that
color
live
crab
shells
cooked
gradually
became
red
with
increase
levels.
Dietary
24.2
kg−1
significantly
improved
growth
performance
crab.
lowest
activities
glutathione
(GSH),
total
(T-AOC),
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD)
peroxidase
(POD)
found
without
supplementation
diet.
Crabs
diet
showed
lower
content
activity
fatty
acid
synthetase
(FAS)
hepatopancreas
than
those
supplementation,
however,
muscle
carnitine
palmitoyl
transferase
(CPT)
not
affected
by
And
it
can
be
oil
O
staining
45.8
promoted
accumulation
hepatopancreas.
exhibited
expression
ampk,
foxo,
pi3k,
akt
nadph
other
diets,
genes
related
such
as
cMn-sod,
gsh-px,
cat,
trx
gst
down-regulated
In
conclusion,
im-proved
immune
hemolymph.
Journal of Contaminant Hydrology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
261, P. 104299 - 104299
Published: Jan. 13, 2024
The
skeletal
muscle
is
a
highly
plastic
tissue.
Its
ability
to
respond
external
stimuli
and
challenges
allows
it
face
the
functional
needs
of
organism.
In
goldfish
Carassius
auratus,
model
hypoxia
resistance,
exposure
reduced
oxygen
accompanied
by
an
improvement
swimming
performance,
relying
on
sustained
contractile
behavior
muscle.
At
moment,
limited
information
available
mechanisms
underlying
these
responses.
We
here
evaluated
effects
short-
(4
days)
long-
(20
term
moderate
water
white
muscle,
focusing
oxidative
status
mitochondrial
dynamics.
No
differences
in
lipid
peroxidation,
measured
as
2-thiobarbituric
acid-reacting
substances
(TBARS),
oxidatively
modified
proteins
(OMP)
were
detected
animals
exposed
with
respect
their
normoxic
counterparts.
Exposure
short-term
was
characterized
enhanced
SOD
activity
expression,
paralleled
increased
levels
Nrf2,
regulator
antioxidant
cell
response,
HSP70,
chaperone
also
acting
redox
sensor.
expression
markers
biogenesis
(TFAM)
abundance
(VDAC)
mtDNA/nDNA
ratio
similar
under
normoxia
both
long-term
hypoxia,
thus
excluding
rearrangement
apparatus.
Only
increase
PGC1α
(a
transcription
factor
involved
dynamics)
after
20
days
hypoxia.
Our
results
revealed
novel
aspects
molecular
that
may
sustain
response
contributing
adequate
tissue
function
organism
requirements.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 276 - 276
Published: Feb. 24, 2024
UVA
radiation
leads
to
oxidative
stress
and
inflammation
in
skin
cells.
Therefore,
the
aim
of
this
study
was
compare
effect
lipid
extracts
from
microalgae
Nannochloropsis
oceanica
(N.o.)
(marine)
Chlorococcum
amblystomatis
(C.a.)
(freshwater)
on
redox
balance
PUFA
metabolism
human
fibroblasts
modified
by
UVA.
Lipid
both
types
introduced
into
fibroblast
medium
after
irradiation
significantly
reduced
level
ROS
enhanced
expression
Nrf2,
which
increased
activity/level
antioxidants
(SOD1/2,
CAT,
GSH,
Trx).
The
reduction
accompanied
a
decrease
4-HNE,
its
protein
adducts
carbonyl
groups.
Microalgae
also
activity
COX1/2,
FAAH
MAGL
UVA,
as
consequence,
mediators
(especially
N.o.)
decreased,
group
endocannabinoids
(AEA,
2-AG,
PEA)
eicosanoids
(PGE2,
15d-PGJ2,
TXB2,
15-HETE),
acting
mainly
through
receptors
related
G
protein,
increases
This
further
contributed
pro-inflammatory
signaling
at
NF-κB
TNFα
levels.
it
is
suggested
that
N.o.
C.a.
can
be
used
regenerate
disturbed
radiation.
Brain and Behavior,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3)
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
This
study
investigates
the
role
of
KEAP1‐NRF2/HO‐1
signaling
pathway
in
inducing
ferroptosis
and
contributing
to
neuronal
damage
schizophrenia.
Methods
We
retrieved
schizophrenia‐related
data
ferroptosis‐related
genes
from
RNA
microarray
dataset
GSE27383
FerrDB
database,
respectively.
Bioinformatics
identified
KEAP1
as
a
downregulated
gene,
which
was
validated
using
qRT‐PCR
Western
blot.
assessed
intracellular
Fe
2
⁺
content,
MDA
levels,
GSH,
GPX4
prefrontal
cortex
peripheral
blood
mononuclear
cells
(PBMCs)
patients
with
Cortical
interneurons
(cINs)
were
generated
human‐induced
pluripotent
stem
(hiPSCs)
schizophrenia
used
explore
alterations
during
neurodevelopment.
In
addition,
overexpression
induced
cINs
via
transfection
pcDNA
KEAP1.
The
Fe⁺
oxidative
stress
indicators,
lipid
peroxidation,
inflammatory
cytokines
measured
after
transfection.
To
investigate
molecular
mechanisms,
KI696—a
high‐affinity
probe
that
disrupts
KEAP1–NRF2
interaction—was
applied,
changes
stress,
peroxidation
(C11‐BODIPY
staining),
iron
metabolism,
pathways
evaluated.
Results
Patients
exhibited
underexpression
KEAP1,
key
regulator
ferroptosis,
along
elevated
levels
increased
concentrations,
indicating
enhanced
stress.
Reduced
activity
GSH
also
observed,
suggesting
an
susceptibility
ferroptosis.
further
this,
derived
hiPSCs
studied.
These
showed
decreased
expression.
Overexpression
led
reduction
concentrations
damage,
highlighting
KEAP1's
regulatory
treatment
KI696
significant
related
antioxidant
defenses,
inflammation.
Conclusion
Our
findings
indicate
contributes
injury
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 16, 2025
Astaxanthin
is
an
antioxidant
with
extremely
high
activity.
However,
the
stability
and
solubility
of
free
astaxanthin
are
poor.
Therefore,
we
prepared
astaxanthin-betaine
(ASTA-Bet)
ionic
liquid
liposomes
through
a
combination
theoretical
calculations
experimental
research
studied
their
physicochemical
properties
biological
effects.
This
liposome
has
good
skin
permeability.
The
cumulative
permeability
ASTA-Bet
22.95
times
that
2.41
liquid.
particle
size
was
117.2
nm,
did
not
change
significantly
after
28
days
storage,
indicating
stability.
Compared
astaxanthin,
activity
can
exert
anti-inflammatory
effects
by
regulating
TGF-β1/smad2/smad3
pathway
damaged
ultraviolet
radiation,
which
may
contribute
to
resistance
radiation
damage.
it
be
used
as
raw
material
develop
cosmetics
antiaging
functions.
Journal of Food Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
90(4)
Published: April 1, 2025
Effective
anti-aging
strategies
involving
dietary
restriction
and
antioxidant
supplementation
are
gaining
increasing
research
attention,
while
the
health
effects
of
their
combined
intervention
rarely
reported.
In
this
study,
for
first
time,
we
investigated
underlying
mechanisms
intermittent
fasting
(IF),
astaxanthin
(AX),
combination
in
D-galactose-induced
aging
rats.
Our
results
demonstrated
that
these
three
treatments
effectively
inhibited
malondialdehyde
levels
improved
activity
endogenous
enzymes
brain,
liver,
serum
Simultaneously,
IF
AX
had
a
synergistic
effect
on
recovery
brain
mitochondrial
injury
as
evidenced
by
permeability
transition
pore
openness,
membrane
potential,
respiratory
chain
complex
enzyme
activity,
cortical
hippocampal
lesions.
Notably,
significantly
increased
Immunoglobulin
M
(55.66
±
3.23%),
immunoglobulin
G
(34.41
2.65%),
IL-2
(23.49
1.78%)
compared
with
model
group.
Moreover,
reduced
accumulation
pro-inflammatory
factor
IL-6
(23.06
2.02%),
induced
more
remarkable
reduction
IL-1β
(35.92
3.06%)
serum.
Considering
metabolomics
analysis,
hypothesized
played
positive
role
regulation
nervous
system,
which
was
associated
differential
metabolites
lysope
16:0,
N-Acety-L-tyrosine,
L-Alanyl-L-Lysine.
This
reveals
therapy
provided
efficacy
enhancing
resistance
to
oxidative
stress,
ameliorating
dysfunction,
restoring
immune
system.
These
findings
might
have
significant
implications
further
studies
exploration
effective
therapy.