Nutrition Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Nov. 9, 2024
Less
is
known
whether
the
amino
acid
composition
of
dietary
protein
sources
effects
on
long-term
health
outcomes.
We
aimed
to
evaluate
association
between
and
all-cause
cause-specific
mortality.
Cell Insight,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100227 - 100227
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
human
gut
microbiota
plays
a
critical
role
in
maintaining
host
homeostasis
through
metabolic
activities.
Among
these,
amino
acid
(AA)
metabolism
by
the
large
intestine
is
highly
heterogeneous
and
relevant
to
health.
Despite
increasing
interest,
microbial
AA
remains
relatively
unexplored.
This
review
highlights
recent
advances
colonic
metabolism,
including
auxotrophies,
synthesis,
dissimilatory
metabolites,
their
implications
health,
focusing
on
major
gastrointestinal
diseases
colorectal
cancer,
inflammatory
bowel
disease,
irritable
syndrome.
Cell Proliferation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(12)
Published: May 4, 2023
Acute
liver
injury
(ALI)
is
a
severe
disease
that
characterized
by
sudden
and
massive
hepatocyte
necrosis
deterioration
of
functions.
Oxidative
stress
increasingly
recognized
as
key
factor
in
the
induction
progression
ALI.
Scavenging
excessive
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
with
antioxidants
has
become
promising
therapeutic
option,
but
intrinsically
hepatocyte-targeting
excellent
bioavailability
biocompatibility
are
yet
to
be
developed.
Herein,
self-assembling
nanoparticles
(NPs)
composed
amphiphilic
polymers
introduced
encapsulate
organic
Selenium
compound
L-Se-methylselenocysteine
(SeMC)
form
SeMC
NPs,
which
protect
viabilities
functions
cultured
hepatocytes
drug-
or
chemical-induced
acute
hepatotoxicity
models
via
efficient
ROS
removal.
After
further
functionalization
ligand
glycyrrhetinic
acid
(GA),
resultant
GA-SeMC
NPs
exhibit
enhanced
uptake
accumulation.
In
mouse
ALI
induced
acetaminophen
(APAP)
carbon
tetrachloride
(CCl4
),
treatment
significantly
decrease
levels
hepatic
lipid
peroxidation,
tissue
vacuolization
serum
transaminases,
while
prominently
increase
endogenous
antioxidant
enzymes.
Our
study
therefore
presents
liver-targeting
drug
delivery
strategy
for
prevention
diseases.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: April 11, 2024
Across
species,
taste
provides
important
chemical
information
about
potential
food
sources
and
the
surrounding
environment.
As
details
chemicals
receptors
responsible
for
gustation
are
discovered,
a
complex
view
of
system
is
emerging
with
significant
contributions
from
research
using
fruit
fly,
Drosophila
melanogaster
,
as
model
organism.
In
this
brief
review,
we
summarize
recent
advances
in
their
relevance
to
more
broadly.
Our
goal
highlight
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
first
step
gustatory
circuits:
ligand-receptor
interactions
primary
cells.
After
an
introduction
how
it
encodes
canonical
modalities
sweet,
bitter,
salty,
describe
insights
into
nature
carboxylic
acid
amino
detection
context
sour
umami
taste,
respectively.
analysis
extends
non-canonical
including
metals,
fatty
acids,
bacterial
components,
highlights
unexpected
signaling
pathways
that
have
recently
been
identified
Comparing
intricate
cellular
underpinnings
ligands
detected
vivo
flies
reveals
both
specific
promiscuous
receptor
selectivity
encoding.
Throughout
compare
contextualize
these
findings
mammalian
not
only
emphasize
conservation
chemosensory
systems,
but
demonstrate
power
organism
elucidating
neurobiology
feeding.
Metabolites,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 370 - 370
Published: June 30, 2024
Amino
acids
(AAs)
and
their
metabolites
are
important
building
blocks,
energy
sources,
signaling
molecules
associated
with
various
pathological
phenotypes.
The
quantification
of
AA
tryptophan
(TRP)
in
human
serum
plasma
is
therefore
great
diagnostic
interest.
Therefore,
robust,
reproducible
sample
extraction
processing
workflows
as
well
rapid,
sensitive
absolute
required
to
identify
candidate
biomarkers
improve
screening
methods.
We
developed
a
validated
semi-automated
robotic
liquid
workflow
rapid
method
for
20
free,
underivatized
AAs
six
TRP
using
dual-column
U(H)PLC-MRM-MS.
preparation
96-well
plate
was
optimized
high
throughput
allowing
transfer
samples
the
U(H)PLC
autosampler
directly
without
additional
cleanup
steps.
U(H)PLC-MRM-MS
method,
mixed-mode
reversed-phase
anion
exchange
column
formic
acid
high-strength
silica
difluoro-acetic
mobile
phase
additive,
provided
nanomolar
lower
limits
within
7.9
min.
applied
prostate
cancer
study
shown
discriminate
between
treatment
regimens
responsible
discriminating
healthy
controls
patients
on
active
surveillance.
Annals of Animal Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Abstract
This
study
explored
the
impact
of
whole
grain
oat,
barley,
wheat,
and
corn
used
in
final
stage
fattening
(14-16
week
age)
on
properties
meat
liver
White
Kołuda
®
geese,
variations
between
examined
tissues.
Two
identical
experiments
were
conducted
to
enhance
credibility
results.
Goose
livers
showed
significantly
higher
protein
content
than
leg
muscles
with
oats
increased
breasts
livers.
Each
method
resulted
sum
essential
amino
acids
(
EAA)
exceeding
WHO
standard.
Barley
oat-based
yielded
most
favourable
results
terms
quality,
often
resulting
acid
index
(EAAI)
values
(161-179)
compared
other
two
groups
(159-166).
The
goose
boasted
elevated
levels
elements
demonstrated
significant
richness
both
iron
(Fe)
(337
mg/kg)
copper
(Cu)
(304
mg/kg),
substantially
surpassing
daily
requirements
a
100
g
serving.
products
from
oatfed
barley-fed
also
exhibited
several
elements,
while
corn-based
typically
displayed
some
lowest
elements.
breast
darker
colour
redder
hue
less
yellowness
legs.
Additionally,
darkest
shade
when
fattened
yellowest
oats.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 939 - 939
Published: March 7, 2025
Meat
is
a
major
source
of
dietary
protein
and
fat
across
the
globe.
Red
white
meat
are
terms
consumers
use
to
refer
types
meat;
however,
these
do
not
fully
encompass
range
nutrients
provided
by
sources.
refers
from
mammalian
skeletal
muscle,
while
poultry.
both
provide
wide
nutritional
components
in
context
fatty
acids,
amino
acids
micronutrients.
Importantly,
it
has
been
demonstrated
that
acid
profiles
differ
between
red
as
well
different
sources
meat.
complete
meaning
contains
all
essential
(EAAs),
addition,
non-essential
(NEAAs).
also
most
abundant
bioavailable
heme-iron
for
muscle
growth
cardiovascular
health.
indicated
contributor
rising
incidence
metabolic
disorders
even
colorectal
cancer.
However,
important
note
consumption
linked
conditions,
typically
overconsumption
associated
with
obesity
other
symptoms.
Similarly,
preparation
key
factor
its
link
cancer
some
methods
produce
carcinogens
others
not.
Finally,
may
be
situationally
more
beneficial
groups
than
others,
particularly
cases
sex
aging.
For
pregnant
women,
increases
increase
intake
semi-essential
elderly,
better
preserve
mass
compared
Current Research in Food Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 101022 - 101022
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Plant-based
meat
analogs
(PBMAs)
have
attracted
attention
owing
to
their
various
advantages,
however,
taste
limits
application,
requiring
improvement
of
the
umami
and
saltiness
levels
while
meeting
clean-label
requirements.
Enzymatic
treatments
for
food
processing
are
effective
strategies
developing
products
because
enzymes
not
considered
additives.
In
this
study,
we
aimed
enhance
intensity
PBMA
patties
by
combining
protease-
glutaminase-catalyzed
reactions.
For
production
extrudates
construct
patties,
enzymatically
hydrolyzed
pea
proteins
(eHPP)
were
produced
via
enzyme
catalysis
combinations,
followed
preparation
eHPP-mixed
textured
protein
(eTPP)
from
eHPP
starch.
Sensory
evaluation
revealed
that
umami,
kokumi,
eTPP-based
containing
0.5%
NaCl
significantly
higher
than
those
control
NaCl.
Notably,
exhibited
a
20%
salt
reduction.
By
screening
saltiness-enhancing
amino
acids
peptides
released
in
artificial
saliva,
combination
Glu,
Arg,
Lys,
separated
peptide
3
was
determined
important
enhancing
Moreover,
it
may
be
Maillard-induced
peptide,
based
on
Lys
residues
Glu-Gly-Lys-Gly
5-hydroxymethylfurfural
condensed
Glucose
starch
during
extrusion
process.
Our
findings
suggest
proteases
glutaminases
could
an
attractive
approach
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 19, 2025
Abstract
Restricting
dietary
protein
intake
has
metabolic
and
physiological
benefits
for
animals.
Rodent
studies
have
identified
the
involvement
of
a
hormone
fibroblast
growth
factor
21
(FGF21),
which
is
upregulated
by
sensing
amino
acid
scarcity.
However,
to
what
extent
this
mechanism
conserved
in
primates
remains
elusive.
Using
common
marmosets
Callithrix
jacchus
as
non-human
primate
model,
we
demonstrate
protocol
restriction
manipulation.
Low
diet
induces
decrease
blood
urea
nitrogen,
altered
plasma
profiles,
an
increase
FGF21.
Supplementation
purified
acids
suppresses
features
restriction.
Our
data
provide
intervention
technique
insight
into
evolutionarily
FGF21
induction
during