Journal of Medicinal Food,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(10), P. 931 - 939
Published: July 26, 2024
Ulcerative
colitis
(UC)
is
a
subtype
of
inflammatory
bowel
disease
affecting
the
colon
with
idiopathic
origin.
Melinjo
endosperm
extract
(MeE)
contains
polyphenolic
compounds
that
have
antioxidative
and
anticancer
properties.
We
examined
effect
MeE
on
inflammation
mucin
expression
in
colons
UC
mice
treated
dextran
sulfate
sodium
(DSS).
C57BL/6J
male
were
assigned
into
four
categories:
control,
DSS
+
0%
MeE,
0.1%
0.5%
MeE.
The
control
group
was
provided
distilled
water
standard
chow
diet
for
4
weeks.
In
groups,
3
weeks
followed
by
diets
drinking
containing
3%
week.
Macrophage
count,
mucus
area
stained
Alcian
blue
(AB),
levels
adenosine
monophosphate-activated
protein
kinase
(AMPK),
nuclear
factor-κB
(NFκB)
p65,
silent
information
regulator
(Sirt)
1
expression,
as
well
proinflammatory
mediators
Mucin
2
mRNA
assessed.
group,
AB-stained
areas
observed
to
be
lower
than
those
controls.
However,
+0.5%
significantly
increased.
Compared
macrophage
number,
IL-1β
mRNA,
NFκB
p65
showed
significant
increase.
Conversely,
these
decreased
group.
phosphorylated
AMPK
Sirt1
upregulated
conclusion,
may
alleviate
injury
reducing
infiltration
regulating
AMPK/NFκB/Sirt1
pathway.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 967 - 967
Published: April 20, 2023
Inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
is
a
long-term,
progressive,
and
recurrent
intestinal
inflammatory
disorder.
The
pathogenic
mechanisms
of
IBD
are
multifaceted
associated
with
oxidative
stress,
unbalanced
gut
microbiota,
aberrant
immune
response.
Indeed,
stress
can
affect
the
progression
development
by
regulating
homeostasis
microbiota
Therefore,
redox-targeted
therapy
promising
treatment
option
for
IBD.
Recent
evidence
has
verified
that
Chinese
herbal
medicine
(CHM)-derived
polyphenols,
natural
antioxidants,
able
to
maintain
redox
equilibrium
in
tract
prevent
abnormal
radical
responses.
Here,
we
provide
comprehensive
perspective
implementing
antioxidants
as
potential
candidate
medications.
In
addition,
demonstrate
novel
technologies
stratagems
promoting
antioxidative
properties
CHM-derived
including
delivery
systems,
chemical
modifications,
combination
strategies.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(6), P. 3370 - 3370
Published: March 16, 2024
Natural
products
have
been
a
long-standing
source
for
exploring
health-beneficial
components
from
time
immemorial.
Modern
science
has
had
renewed
interest
in
natural-products-based
drug
discovery.
The
quest
new
potential
secondary
metabolites
or
enhanced
activities
existing
molecules
remains
pertinent
topic
research.
Resveratrol
belongs
to
the
stilbenoid
polyphenols
group
that
encompasses
two
phenol
rings
linked
by
ethylene
bonds.
Several
plant
species
and
foods,
including
grape
skin
seeds,
are
primary
of
this
compound.
is
known
possess
potent
anti-inflammatory,
antiproliferative,
immunoregulatory
properties.
Among
notable
bioactivities
associated
with
resveratrol,
its
pivotal
role
safeguarding
intestinal
barrier
highlighted
capacity
prevent
inflammation
regulate
gut
microbiome.
A
better
understanding
how
oxidative
stress
can
be
controlled
using
resveratrol
capability
protect
microbiome
perspective
shed
more
light
on
physiological
conditions.
Additionally,
exhibits
antitumor
activity,
proving
cancer
treatment
prevention.
Moreover,
cardioprotective,
vasorelaxant,
phytoestrogenic,
neuroprotective
benefits
also
reported.
pharmaceutical
industry
continues
encounter
difficulties
administering
owing
inadequate
bioavailability
poor
solubility,
which
must
addressed
simultaneously.
This
report
summarizes
currently
available
literature
unveiling
pharmacological
effects
resveratrol.
Microbiology Spectrum,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(4)
Published: June 20, 2023
The
pivotal
roles
of
gut
microbiota
in
severe
acute
pancreatitis-associated
lung
injury
(SAP-ALI)
are
increasingly
revealed,
and
recent
discoveries
the
gut-lung
axis
have
provided
potential
approaches
for
treating
SAP-ALI.
Qingyi
decoction
(QYD),
a
traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM),
is
commonly
used
clinical
to
treat
However,
underlying
mechanisms
remain
be
fully
elucidated.
Herein,
by
using
caerulein
plus
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)-induced
SAP-ALI
mice
model
antibiotics
(Abx)
cocktail-induced
pseudogermfree
model,
we
tried
uncover
administration
QYD
explored
its
possible
mechanisms.
Immunohistochemical
results
showed
that
severity
intestinal
barrier
functions
could
affected
relative
depletion
bacteria.
composition
was
partially
recovered
after
treatment
with
decreased
Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes
ratio
increased
abundance
short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs)-producing
Correspondingly
levels
SCFAs
(especially
propionate
butyrate)
feces,
gut,
serum,
lungs
were
observed,
generally
consistent
changes
microbes.
Western-blot
analysis
RT-qPCR
indicated
AMPK/NF-κB/NLRP3
signaling
pathway
activated
oral
QYD,
which
found
possibly
related
regulatory
effects
on
intestine
lungs.
In
conclusion,
our
study
provides
new
insights
into
through
modulating
has
prospective
practical
value
use
future.
IMPORTANCE
Gut
affects
function.
During
SAP,
significant
increase
pathogens
(Escherichia,
Enterococcus,
Enterobacter,
Peptostreptococcus,
Helicobacter)
observed.
At
same
time,
pathogenic
bacteria
SCFAs-producing
(Bacteroides,
Roseburia,
Parabacteroides,
Prevotella,
Akkermansia).
addition,
mediated
along
may
play
an
essential
role
preventing
pathogenesis
SAP-ALI,
allows
reduced
systemic
inflammation
restoration
barrier.
International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
75(3), P. 264 - 276
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Diabetic
kidney
disease
is
associated
with
the
dysbiosis
of
gut
microbiota
and
its
metabolites.
db/db
mice
were
fed
chow
diet
or
without
0.4%
resveratrol
for
12
weeks,
after
which
microbiota,
faecal
short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs),
renal
fibrosis
analysed.
Resveratrol
ameliorated
progression
diabetic
alleviated
tubulointerstitial
fibrosis.
Further
studies
showed
that
was
modulated
by
resveratrol,
characterised
expansion
SCFAs-producing
bacteria
Faecalibaculum
Lactobacillus,
increased
concentrations
SCFAs
(especially
acetic
acid)
in
faeces.
Moreover,
transplantation
experiments
found
alteration
contributed
to
prevention
disease.
Acetate
treatment
proteinuria,
glomerulosclerosis
mice.
Overall,
improved
suppressing
fibrosis,
may
be
involved,
at
least
part,
regulation
microbiota-SCFAs
axis.
Immunity Inflammation and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
The
intestinal
tract
serves
as
an
innate
barrier,
safeguarding
the
internal
milieu
from
microorganisms
and
toxins.
Various
inflammatory
diseases
have
a
strong
association
with
barrier
dysfunction.
primary
functional
cells
within
tract,
epithelial
(IECs)
their
tight
junctions
(TJs),
are
crucial
in
preserving
integrity
of
this
mechanical
barrier.
Resveratrol
(Res),
plant-derived
phenolic
compound,
exhibits
range
health-promoting
benefits
attributed
to
its
anti-inflammatory
properties.
This
study
aims
examine
Res's
efficacy
bolstering
IECs
function.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
72(9), P. 4765 - 4776
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Akkermansia
muciniphila
is
a
potential
candidate
for
ulcerative
colitis
prevention.
Considering
that
it
utilizes
2′-fucosyllactose
(2′FL)
growth,
2′FL
can
be
used
to
enrich
the
abundance
of
A.
in
feces.
However,
whether
crosswalk
between
and
promote
intestinal
colonization
remains
unclear.
In
this
study,
we
explored
effect
underlying
mechanism
on
vitro
vivo
as
well
its
alleviating
colitis.
Our
results
revealed
serve
carbon
source
support
growth
increase
cell-surface
hydrophobicity
expression
genes
coding
fibronectin-binding
autotransporter
adhesin
adhesion
Caco2/HT29
methotrexate
(MTX)
cells
but
not
galactooligosaccharides
(GOS)
glucose.
Moreover,
could
host
mucin
formation
MTX
GOS
Furthermore,
significantly
gut
alleviate
mice.
Overall,
interplay
expected
provide
an
advantageous
ecological
niche
so
confer
further
health
benefits
against
Animals,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 417 - 417
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Stilbenoids
are
a
class
of
naturally
occurring
phenolic
compounds
found
in
various
plant
species,
characterized
by
stilbene
backbone
with
diverse
substituents
that
confer
range
biological
activities.
These
exhibit
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
and
antimicrobial
properties,
making
them
promising
candidates
for
improving
intestinal
health.
The
tract
plays
critical
role
nutrient
digestion,
absorption,
immune
defense,
maintaining
its
integrity
is
vital
animal
growth.
contribute
to
gut
health
enhancing
morphology,
supporting
mucosal
responses,
regulating
microbiota
composition,
modulating
metabolic
pathways,
mitochondrial
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
key
stilbenoids,
including
resveratrol,
pterostilbene,
piceatannol,
oxyresveratrol,
focusing
on
their
effects
regulatory
mechanisms.
By
highlighting
roles
mitigating
inflammation
promoting
function,
this
basis
the
practical
application
stilbenoids
husbandry.
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
104(3), P. 1702 - 1712
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
Paraprobiotics
and
postbiotics
have
shown
potential
in
the
treatment
of
ulcerative
colitis
(UC).
However,
their
vivo
application
is
still
its
infancy
mechanisms
action
are
not
well
understood.