International Food Research Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(3), P. 770 - 783
Published: July 1, 2024
Polyphenols
from
kiwi
by-products
(PKWP)
have
been
previously
reported
to
an
inhibitory
effect
on
cancer
cells;
but,
the
potential
anti-cancer
mechanism
remains
unknown.
Metabolic
alterations
in
cells
provide
bioenergy
and
substances
for
uncontrolled
proliferation
development,
interfering
with
metabolic
pathways
has
regarded
as
effective
impeding
progression.
Cancer
are
also
characterised
by
a
relatively
higher
level
of
oxidative
stress
enhanced
antioxidant
defence
system,
facilitating
multiple
stages
tumorigenesis.
Anti-cancer
mechanisms
PKWP
based
redox
homeostasis
HepG2
were
thus
investigated
present
work.
The
results
showed
that
effectively
decreased
cell
viability
concentration-dependent
manner.
caused
disorders
cells,
significantly
affected
content
about
32
metabolites.
mainly
inhibited
saccharide
synthesis
glycolysis,
restricted
utilisation
amino
acids.
stimulated
ROS
production,
lipid
peroxidation,
resulting
damage.
down-regulated
activities
T-SOD
CAT,
GSH,
protein
expressions
HO-1
COX-2,
weakening
cellular
capacity.
Thus,
could
exert
prominent
activity
disrupting
homeostasis,
induction
stress.
These
findings
will
evidence
further
elucidation
PKWP,
application
natural
ingredient
functional
food,
cosmetic,
pharmaceutical
industries.
Abstract
The
brine
shrimp
lethality
test
(Artemia
spp.)
is
a
classical
model
for
assessing
the
toxicity
of
bioactive
compounds.
This
study
evaluated
and
metabolomic
changes
induced
by
N-(2'-
hydroxyphenyl)-2-propylpentanamide
(HO-AAVPA),
derivative
valproic
acid
(VPA),
in
Artemia
franciscana
larvae
using
untargeted
metabolomics
through
liquid
chromatography–mass
spectrometry
(LC-MS/MS).
lethal
concentration
50
(LC50)
was
determined
acute
tests
at
24
48
h,
teratogenic
effects
were
assessed
measuring
body
length.
Larval
examined
following
24-
48-hour
exposures
to
sublethal
concentrations
HO-AAVPA
(LC1=0.04
mM,
LC10=0.2
mM)
VPA
(LC1=1.79
LC10=8.95
mM).
After
had
an
LC50
0.32
while
18.7
mM.
9.6
mM;
contrast,
only
significantly
affected
length
0.56
Metabolomic
analysis
revealed
that
sphingolipid
glycerophospholipid
metabolism,
impacted
alanine,
aspartate,
glutamate
metabolism.
These
findings
suggest
has
high
toxicity,
but
lower
teratogenicity
compared
VPA.
In
conclusion,
present
indicates
alterations
lipid
amino
metabolism
could
be
critical
points
mode
action
these
compounds
A.
franciscana.
Clinical and Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11)
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
Mass
spectrometry
imaging
(MSI)-based
spatially
resolved
metabolomics
addresses
the
limitations
inherent
in
traditional
liquid
chromatography-tandem
mass
(LC-MS)-based
metabolomics,
particularly
loss
of
spatial
context
within
heterogeneous
tissues.
MSI
not
only
enhances
our
understanding
disease
aetiology
but
also
aids
identification
biomarkers
and
assessment
drug
toxicity
therapeutic
efficacy
by
converting
invisible
metabolites
biological
networks
into
visually
rendered
image
data.
In
this
comprehensive
review,
we
illuminate
key
advancements
MSI-driven
over
past
few
years.
We
first
outline
recent
innovations
preprocessing
methodologies
instrumentation
that
improve
sensitivity
comprehensiveness
metabolite
detection.
then
delve
progress
made
functional
visualization
techniques,
which
enhance
precision
annotation.
Ultimately,
discuss
significant
potential
applications
technology
translational
medicine
development,
offering
new
perspectives
for
future
research
clinical
translation.
HIGHLIGHTS:
preserves
information,
enhancing
analysis
biomarker
discovery.
Advances
detection
accuracy,
expanding
bioanalytical
applications.
Enhanced
techniques
refine
distribution
analysis.
Integration
with
AI
promises
to
advance
accelerate
development.
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(11)
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Abstract
Identification
of
therapeutic
targets
can
directly
elucidate
the
mechanism
and
effect
drug
therapy,
which
is
a
central
step
in
development.
The
disconnect
between
protein
phenotypes
under
complex
mechanisms
hampers
comprehensive
target
understanding.
Metabolomics,
as
systems
biology
tool
that
captures
phenotypic
changes
induced
by
exogenous
compounds,
has
emerged
valuable
approach
for
identification.
A
overview
was
provided
this
review
to
illustrate
principles
advantages
metabolomics,
delving
into
application
metabolomics
This
outlines
various
metabolomics‐based
methods,
such
dose–response
stable
isotope‐resolved
multiomics,
identify
key
enzymes
metabolic
pathways
affected
substances
through
dose‐dependent
metabolite–drug
interactions.
Emerging
techniques,
including
single‐cell
artificial
intelligence,
mass
spectrometry
imaging,
are
also
explored
their
potential
enhance
discovery.
emphasizes
metabolomics'
critical
role
advancing
our
understanding
disease
accelerating
targeted
development,
while
acknowledging
current
challenges
field.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
328, P. 118065 - 118065
Published: March 18, 2024
Cornel
iridoid
glycosides
(CIG)
are
extracted
from
Corni
fructus,
a
herbal
medicine
used
in
traditional
Chinese
to
treat
diabetes.
However,
the
antidiabetic
effects
of
CIG
and
underlying
metabolic
mechanisms
require
further
exploration.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 100971 - 100971
Published: March 27, 2024
Pulmonary
fibrosis
(PF)
is
a
chronic
progressive
end-stage
lung
disease.
However,
the
mechanisms
underlying
progression
of
this
disease
remain
elusive.
Presently,
clinically
employed
drugs
are
scarce
for
treatment
PF.
Hence,
there
an
urgent
need
developing
novel
to
address
such
diseases.
Our
study
found
first
time
that
natural
source
Frontiers in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
Accumulation
of
acylcarnitines
is
a
characteristic
feature
various
metabolic
disorders
affecting
fatty
acid
metabolism.
Despite
extensive
research,
no
specific
molecules
have
been
identified
to
induce
ferroptosis
through
the
regulation
acylcarnitine
In
this
study,
accumulation
was
based
on
cell
metabolomics
study
after
treatment
with
Stemona
alkaloid
derivative
(SA-11),
which
proved
in
our
previous
research.
Furthermore,
CPT-1
level
significantly
increase,
while
CPT-2
indicated
significant
difference,
resulted
acylcarnitine.
Besides,
ferroptosis-inducing
ability
SA-11
enhanced
by
addition
exogenous
acylcarnitine,
presumably
due
production
additional
ROS.
This
hypothesis
corroborated
observation
increased
ROS
levels
HCT-116
cells
treated
compared
control
group.
These
findings
suggest
that
targeting
metabolism,
particularly
CPT-1,
may
offer
novel
therapeutic
strategy
for
cancer
enhancing
induction.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
In
recent
years,
tumors
have
emerged
as
a
major
global
health
threat.
An
increasing
number
of
studies
indicate
that
the
production,
development,
metastasis,
and
elimination
tumor
cells
are
closely
related
to
microenvironment
(TME).
Advances
in
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
algorithms,
particularly
large
language
models,
rapidly
propelled
research
medical
field.
This
review
focuses
on
current
state
strategies
applying
AI
algorithms
metabolism
explores
expression
differences
between
normal
cells.
The
analysis
is
conducted
from
perspectives
metabolomics
interactions
within
TME,
further
examining
roles
various
cytokines.
describes
potential
approaches
through
which
can
facilitate
metabolic
studies,
offers
valuable
perspective
for
deeper
understanding
pathological
mechanisms
tumors.