Mycotoxins in Food: Cancer Risks and Strategies for Control
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(21), P. 3502 - 3502
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Mycotoxins
are
toxic
compounds
produced
by
fungi
such
as
Language: Английский
Insights into the zearalenone degradation performance and pathway by Gordonia hydrophobica HAU421 and characterization of a novel lactonohydrolase involved
Xiaohong Chen,
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Zeyun Li,
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Xingke Zhang
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International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
296, P. 139631 - 139631
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Language: Английский
Curcumin: A Potential Detoxifier Against Chemical and Natural Toxicants
Phytotherapy Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
human
body
gets
exposed
to
a
variety
of
toxins
intentionally
or
unintentionally
on
regular
basis
from
sources
such
as
air,
water,
food,
and
soil.
Certain
can
be
synthetic,
while
some
are
biological.
affect
the
various
parts
by
activating
numerous
pro‐inflammatory
markers,
like
oxidative
stresses,
that
tend
disturb
normal
function
organs
ultimately.
Nowadays,
people
use
different
types
herbal
treatments,
viz.,
drinks
contain
spices
for
detoxification
their
bodies.
One
example
is
turmeric,
most
commonly
available
spice
in
kitchen
used
across
all
kinds
households.
Turmeric
contains
curcumin,
which
natural
polyphenol.
Curcumin
medicinal
compound
with
biological
activities,
antioxidant,
antineoplastic,
anti‐inflammatory,
antibacterial.
Hence,
this
review
gives
comprehensive
insight
into
promising
potential
curcumin
heavy
metals,
carbon
tetrachloride,
drugs,
alcohol,
acrylamide,
mycotoxins,
nicotine,
plastics.
encompasses
diverse
animal‐based
studies
portraying
curcumin's
role
nullifying
toxic
effects
(especially
liver,
kidney,
testicles,
brain)
enhancing
defensive
signaling
pathways,
improving
antioxidant
enzyme
levels,
inhibiting
markers
activities
so
on.
Furthermore,
also
argues
over
safety
assessment
its
utilization
detoxifying
agent.
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Effects of Lactic Acid and Glyceryl Lactate on Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, and Intestinal Health of Piglets
S. Guo,
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Huiling Chu,
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Bosen Peng
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Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 391 - 391
Published: March 26, 2025
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
evaluate
the
effects
lactic
acid
and
glyceryl
lactate
on
growth
performance,
antioxidant
capacity,
intestinal
health
in
piglets.
This
included
240
castrated
male
piglets
(initial
body
weight:
7.50
±
0.54
kg)
assigned
four
groups:
CON
(basal
diet),
LA
diet
+
0.5%
acid),
GL
lactate),
LG
lactate).
Each
group
had
six
replicates
10
trial
lasted
28
days.
Compared
with
control
group,
groups
showed
enhanced
performance
reduced
diarrhea
rate
decreased
chyme
pH
increased
digestive
enzyme
activities.
Moreover,
displayed
elevated
jejunal
mRNA
levels
tight
junction
protein
occludin
mucin
MUC2,
expression
Nrf2
signaling
pathway
genes,
activities
enzymes
GPX
CAT,
MDA
content.
Acidifier
supplementation
also
modulated
cecal
bacterial
abundance
short-chain
fatty
(SCFA)
Genera
such
as
Faecalibaculum,
Nocardiopsis,
Collinsella,
CAG269,
Allobaculum,
Enterococcus
were
affected.
In
conclusion,
its
combination
improved
piglet
by
enhancing
barrier
function,
microbial
community
structure,
SCFA
production.
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Zearalenone causes ovarian damage and abnormal estradiol secretion in meat rabbits by inducing oxidative stress and inflammatory responses
Fengyang Wu,
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Fengxia Wang,
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Zhaohong Tang
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Frontiers in Veterinary Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 10, 2025
Zearalenone
(ZEA),
a
prevalent
mycotoxin
in
animal
feeds,
is
known
to
disrupt
normal
ovarian
development
and
function
due
its
estrogenic
activity.
This
study
investigates
the
toxic
effects
of
ZEA
on
ovaries
meat
rabbits
explores
underlying
mechanisms.
Ninety
healthy
41-day-old
Hyla
male
were
randomly
assigned
into
three
groups.
The
control
group
received
basal
diet,
while
experimental
groups
fed
diets
supplemented
with
300
600
μg/kg
ZEA,
respectively.
Each
consisted
30
replicates,
one
rabbit
per
replicate,
period
lasted
42
days.
results
showed
that,
compared
group,
index
was
significantly
increased
supplementation
(
p
<
0.05).
In
addition,
tissue
exhibited
pathological
changes,
including
follicular
dilatation,
thinning
granulosa,
punctate
necrosis
granulosa
cells,
deep
stained
cytosolic
nuclei,
nuclear
fragmentation.
Compared
elevated
blood
levels
gonadotropin-releasing
hormone,
luteinizing
estradiol,
malondialdehyde
(MDA),
interleukin
1β
(IL-1β)
Conversely,
total
antioxidant
power
(TAOC)
glutathione
peroxidase
(GSH-Px)
activities
reduced
this
level
MDA
GSH-Px
TAOC
Moreover,
expression
hormone
receptor
mRNA,
heat
shock
protein
70
tumor
factor-α
IL-1β
mRNA
increased,
whereas
copper
zinc
superoxide
dismutase
decreased
conclusion,
induces
oxidative
stress
inflammatory
responses
by
modulating
related
genes.
These
development,
cause
impair
secretion
reproductive
hormones.
first
report
provides
preliminary
insights
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Curcumin-Loaded Silver-Based Metal–Organic Frameworks: Efficient Antibacterial and Antioxidant Properties against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus for Promoting Infected Wound Healing
Jinyan Du,
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Jiwei Hou,
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S.M. Liu
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et al.
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 8, 2025
Slow
or
noticeably
delayed
wound
healing
is
frequently
intimately
linked
to
bacterial
infection
and
excessive
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
while
the
inappropriate
usage
of
antibiotics
fuels
rise
resistance.
The
innovative
materials
are
desperately
needed
eliminate
bacteria
effectively
accelerate
healing.
In
this
work,
a
curcumin-loaded
silver-based
metal-organic
framework
(Cur/Ag-MOF)
composite
nanomaterial
was
developed,
which
exhibited
good
antimicrobial
activity,
biocompatibility,
drug
Meanwhile,
surface-loaded
curcumin
can
excess
free
radicals
promote
due
its
antioxidative
ROS
scavenging
properties.
Additionally,
it
discovered
that
application
Cur/Ag-MOF
site
skin
trauma
significantly
sped
up
process
closure
in
mice
used
as
subjects.
These
findings
highlighted
great
potential
for
treating
infection-induced
injuries
aiding
reconstruction
tissues.
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Curcumin Attenuates Fumonisin B1-Induced Cell Apoptosis by Upregulating Mir-1249 Expression to Inhibit the Ire1/Mkk7/Jnk/Caspase3
Jia Chen,
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yiting liao,
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yuhang yang
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et al.
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Fumonisin
B1
(FB1)
is
a
toxic
metabolite
produced
by
fungi
of
the
Fusarium
genus.
FB1
common
contaminant
grains
and
their
derived
feed
products,
posing
global
concerns
for
environmental
pollution
food
safety.
Curcumin
(Cur),
natural
polyphenolic
compound,
has
anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant,
free
radical
scavenging
properties.
Although
studies
have
explored
apoptotic
mechanisms
FB1,
underlying
mitigation
FB1-induced
toxicity
Cur
are
not
fully
understood,
limiting
its
potential
application
as
novel
additive
to
prevent
toxicity.
In
this
study,
porcine
kidney
cells
(PK-15)
were
used
experimental
model,
utilizing
mRNA
miRNA
transcriptome
technologies.
The
results
revealed
that
upregulated
miR-1249
inhibits
target
gene
Ern1
in
PK-15
cells,
thereby
suppressing
IRE1/MKK7/JNK/CASPASE3
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress
pathway
alleviating
cell
apoptosis.
Cell
transfection
experiments
confirmed
effectively
attenuated
apoptosis
induced
ER
following
with
inhibitor.
Similarly,
mimic
alleviated
cells.
findings
indicate
mitigates
significantly
reduces
damage
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Rutin Alleviates Zearalenone-Induced Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Mitochondrial Pathway Apoptosis in Porcine Endometrial Stromal Cells by Promoting the Expression of Nrf2
Chuangjiang Chen,
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Chenlong Wang,
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Hui Jiang
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et al.
Toxins,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 7 - 7
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
Zearalenone
(ZEA)
is
a
mycotoxin
commonly
found
in
moldy
cereals
and
has
range
of
toxic
effects
that
have
seriously
affected
animal
husbandry.
Rutin,
natural
flavonoid
with
antioxidant
activities,
been
studied
for
its
potential
involvement
mitigating
ZEA-induced
apoptosis
porcine
endometrial
stromal
cells
(ESCs)
molecular
mechanism,
particularly
concerning
the
expression
Nrf2.
This
study
investigates
pathways
by
which
rutin
alleviates
ESC
apoptosis,
focusing
on
role
Experimental
data
reveal
ZEA
suppresses
Nrf2
nuclear
translocation
reduces
mitochondrial
membrane
(MMP),
leading
to
oxidative
stress,
endoplasmic
reticulum
stress
(ERS),
pathway-driven
apoptosis.
Notably,
mitigates
through
activation.
These
findings
highlight
as
critical
factor
rutin's
protective
against
offering
valuable
insights
clinical
prevention
treatment
toxicity.
Language: Английский