Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 688 - 688
Published: June 3, 2024
Cardiovascular
diseases
stand
as
the
predominant
global
cause
of
mortality,
exerting
a
profound
impact
on
both
life
expectancy
and
its
quality.
Given
their
immense
public
health
burden,
extensive
efforts
have
been
dedicated
to
comprehending
underlying
mechanisms
developing
strategies
for
prevention
treatment.
Selenium,
crucial
participant
in
redox
reactions,
emerges
notable
factor
maintaining
myocardial
cell
homeostasis
influencing
progression
cardiovascular
disorders.
Some
disorders,
such
Keshan
disease,
are
directly
linked
with
environmental
deficiency.
Nevertheless,
precise
extent
system
remains
unclear,
marked
by
contradictory
findings
existing
literature.
High
selenium
levels
associated
an
increased
risk
hypertension,
while
lower
concentrations
heart
failure
atrial
fibrillation.
Although
some
trials
shown
potential
effectiveness
specific
groups
patients,
large
cohort
supplementation
attempts
generally
yielded
unsatisfactory
outcomes.
Consequently,
there
persists
significant
need
further
research
aimed
at
delineating
patient
cohorts
that
would
benefit
from
supplementation.
Molecular Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Abstract
Normal
brain
functioning
relies
on
high
aerobic
energy
production
provided
by
mitochondria.
Failure
to
supply
a
sufficient
amount
of
energy,
seen
in
different
disorders,
including
autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD),
may
have
significant
negative
impact
development
and
support
functions.
Mitochondrial
dysfunction,
manifested
the
abnormal
activities
electron
transport
chain
impaired
metabolism,
greatly
contributes
ASD.
The
aberrant
this
organelle
is
such
importance
that
ASD
has
been
proposed
as
mitochondrial
disease.
It
should
be
noted
not
only
function
In
particular,
these
organelles
are
involved
regulation
Ca
2+
homeostasis,
mechanisms
programmed
cell
death,
autophagy,
reactive
oxygen
nitrogen
species
(ROS
RNS)
production.
Several
syndromes
originated
from
mitochondria-related
mutations
display
phenotype.
Abnormalities
handling
ATP
mitochondria
affect
synaptic
transmission,
plasticity,
development,
contributing
ROS
regulate
activity
permeability
transition
pore
(mPTP).
prolonged
opening
affects
redox
state
mitochondria,
impairs
oxidative
phosphorylation,
activates
apoptosis,
ultimately
leading
death.
A
dysregulation
between
enhanced
processes
apoptosis
inhibited
autophagy
leads
accumulation
toxic
products
brains
individuals
with
Although
many
still
investigated,
whether
they
cause
or
consequence
unknown,
accumulating
data
show
breakdown
any
functions
contribute
review,
we
discuss
multifaceted
role
various
aspects
neuroscience.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
Intervertebral
disc
degeneration
(IVDD)
is
a
prevalent
musculoskeletal
disorder
that
involves
the
excessive
accumulation
of
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
resulting
in
mitochondrial
dysfunction
and
matrix
metabolism
imbalance
nucleus
pulposus
cells
(NPCs).
Selenium,
an
indispensable
trace
element,
plays
crucial
role
maintaining
redox
homeostasis
by
being
incorporated
into
antioxidant
selenoproteins
as
selenocysteine.
In
this
study,
we
employed
straightforward
synthesis
method
to
produce
selenium
nanoparticles
(SeNPs)
with
consistent
size
distribution,
evaluated
their
potential
protective
effects
ameliorating
IVDD.
simulated
inflammatory
environment
induced
interleukin-1beta
(IL-1β)
vitro,
SeNPs
demonstrated
effect
on
capacity
NPCs
through
up-regulation
aggrecan
type
II
collagen,
while
concurrently
suppressing
expression
degradation
enzymes
including
MMP13
ADAMTS5.
Additionally,
preserved
integrity
restored
impaired
energy
activating
glutathione
peroxidase1
(GPX1)
rebalance
homeostasis.
rat
lumbar
model
puncture,
local
administration
hydration
tissue,
promoted
deposition,
effectively
mitigated
progression
Our
results
indicate
enhancement
GPX1
may
offer
promising
therapeutic
approach
for
IVDD
restoring
function
Journal of Advanced Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
balance
of
redox
states
is
crucial
for
maintaining
physiological
homeostasis.
For
decades,
the
focus
has
been
mainly
on
concept
oxidative
stress,
which
involved
in
mechanism
almost
all
diseases.
However,
robust
evidence
highlighted
that
reductive
other
side
spectrum,
plays
a
pivotal
role
development
various
diseases,
particularly
those
related
to
metabolism
and
cardiovascular
health.
In
this
review,
we
present
an
extensive
array
occurrence
stress
its
significant
implications
metabolic
Reductive
defined
as
shift
cellular
towards
more
reduced
state,
characterized
by
excess
endogenous
reductants
(such
NADH,
NADPH,
GSH)
over
their
oxidized
counterparts
(NAD+,
NADP+,
GSSG).
While
predominant
studied
obesity,
disorders,
growing
underscores
critical
stress.
This
review
discusses
how
contributes
pathologies,
emphasizing
effects
key
processes.
example,
excessive
NADH
accumulation
can
disrupt
mitochondrial
function
impairing
electron
transport
chain,
leading
decreased
ATP
production
increased
reactive
oxygen
species.
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER),
equivalents
hampers
protein
folding,
triggering
ER
activating
unfolded
response,
lead
insulin
resistance
compromised
Furthermore,
explore
antioxidant
supplementation
exacerbate
further
shifting
balance,
potentially
undermining
beneficial
exercise,
health,
aggravating
obese
individuals.
body
calls
reevaluation
disease
pathogenesis
therapeutic
interventions.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 231 - 231
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
DNA
damage
repair
(DDR)
plays
a
key
role
in
maintaining
genomic
stability
and
developing
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD).
However,
no
report
about
the
causal
association
between
DDR
IBD
exists.
Whether
DDR-related
genes
are
precise
to
etiology
remains
unclear.
Herein,
we
employed
multi-omics
summary
data-based
Mendelian
randomization
(SMR)
approach
ascertain
potential
effects
of
IBD.
Methods:
Summary
statistics
from
expression
quantitative
trait
loci
(eQTL),
methylation
QTL
(mQTL),
protein
(pQTL)
on
European
descent
were
included.
The
GWAS
summarized
data
for
its
two
subtypes,
Crohn’s
(CD)
ulcerative
colitis
(UC),
acquired
FinnGen
study.
We
elected
genetic
variants
located
within
or
near
2000
cis,
which
closely
associated
with
gene
changes.
Variants
selected
as
instrumental
variables
(IVs)
assessed
causality
subtypes
using
both
SMR
two-sample
MR
(TSMR)
approaches.
Colocalization
analysis
was
evaluate
whether
single
variant
simultaneously
influences
traits,
thereby
validating
pleiotropy
hypothesis.
Results:
identified
seven
(Arid5b,
Cox5a,
Erbb2,
Ube2l3,
Gpx1,
H2bcl2,
Mapk3),
33
genes,
proteins
(CD274
FCGR2A)
all
causally
subtypes.
Beyond
causality,
integrated
mQTL-eQTL
conducted
druggability
values.
found
that
Erbb2
Gpx1
significantly
impacted
their
levels
offering
insights
into
regulatory
mechanisms
risk
Meanwhile,
CD247
FCGR2A
could
serve
targets
pharmacological
interventions
Conclusions:
Our
study
demonstrates
based
data-driven
MR.
Moreover,
targets.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 1071 - 1071
Published: Jan. 13, 2023
Selenium
nanoparticles
(SeNPs)
are
the
object
of
great
interest
due
to
their
potential
be
used
in
many
areas
industry
and
medicine.
Work
is
still
underway
on
synthesis
methods;
however,
green
methodologies
becoming
more
popular.
In
this
study,
aqueous
extracts
black
tea
as
well
infusions
popular
herbs
such
chamomile
mint
were
SeNPs
serving
Se(IV)
reducers
its
nano
form.
The
influence
reagents
concentration
ratios
properties
obtained
examined.
showed
a
greater
ability
neutralize
hydroxyl
radicals
compared
extracts.
It
has
been
proven
that
infusion
selenium-containing
tea,
formation
occurs.