Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 18, 2023
Abstract
Objective
Hypertension
(HTN)
is
a
significant
risk
factor
for
cardiovascular
and
cerebrovascular
diseases.
Accumulating
evidence
suggests
close
relationship
between
HTN
dysbiosis
of
the
gut
microbiota.
Methods
In
present
study,
we
recruited
23
patients
17
controls
matched
demographic
characteristics.
DNA
extracted
from
fecal
samples
was
subjected
to
Illumina
MiSeq
sequencing,
targeting
V3-V4
region
bacterial
16S
rRNA
gene
analysis.
We
compared
diversity
composition
microbiota
two
groups.
Results
The
α-diversity
in
similar
that
control
group.
β-diversity
analysis
showed
slight
differences
microbial
used
Welch's
t
-test
evaluate
difference
top
20
ASVs
group
group,
results
Tyzzerella
significantly
increased,
while
Faecalibacterium
decreased
also
conducted
Kruskal-Wallis
test
compare
at
various
taxonomic
levels
(phylum,
class,
order,
family,
genus,
species).
revealed
reduction
abundance
,
Lachnospiraceae_UCG-004
Coprobacter
Alphaproteobacteria
Additionally,
Linear
Discriminant
Analysis
Effect
Size
(LEfSe)
enrichment
Enterobacteriaceae
whereas
Lachnospiraceae_UCG_004
dominated
As
exhibited
lower
according
above
results,
performed
PCR
using
-specific
primers
analyzed
their
through
agarose
gel
electrophoresis,
confirming
reduced
addition,
Tax4Fun2
employed
examine
functionality
Conclusion
studied
hypertensive
population
Taiwan
found
has
patients.
This
unique
alteration
may
provide
insights
into
pathogenesis
aid
development
novel
biomarkers
therapeutic
targets.
Journal of Neurochemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
169(1)
Published: Dec. 18, 2024
The
capacity
of
immune
cells
to
alter
their
function
based
on
metabolism
is
the
basis
emerging
field
immunometabolism.
Microglia
are
resident
innate
central
nervous
system,
and
it
a
current
focus
investigate
how
alterations
in
impact
these
cells.
have
ability
utilize
lipids,
such
as
fatty
acids,
energy
sources,
but
also
lipids
can
microglial
form
function.
Recent
studies
highlighting
different
states
transcriptional
signatures
highlighted
modifications
lipid
processing
defining
states.
This
review
highlights
recent
uses
altered
pathways
discuss
understanding
biology
microglia.
here
may
phagocytic
functioning
or
pro-
anti-inflammatory
balance.
These
provide
foundation
by
which
supplementation
diet
could
influence
Furthermore,
targets
modulating
new
treatment
avenues.
Frontiers in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: May 3, 2024
Background
Sphingolipids
are
implicated
in
neurodegeneration
and
neuroinflammation.
We
assessed
the
potential
role
of
circulating
ceramides
sphingomyelins
subclinical
brain
pathology
by
investigating
their
association
with
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
measures
biomarkers
injury,
neurofilament
light
chain
(NfL)
glial
fibrillary
acidic
protein
(GFAP)
Cardiovascular
Health
Study
(CHS),
a
large
intensively
phenotyped
cohort
older
adults.
Methods
Brain
MRI
was
offered
twice
to
CHS
participants
mean
5
years
between
scans,
results
were
available
from
both
time
points
2,116
(mean
age
76
years;
40%
male;
25%
APOE
ε4
allele
carriers).
measured
8
ceramide
sphingomyelin
species
plasma
samples
examined
associations
several
MRI,
including
worsening
grades
white
matter
hyperintensities
ventricular
size,
number
infarcts,
atrophy
subset
quantitative
measures.
also
investigated
sphingolipid
serum
NfL
GFAP.
Results
In
fully
adjusted
model,
higher
levels
long
(16-carbon)
saturated
fatty
acid
associated
blood
[β
=
0.05,
false-discovery
rate
corrected
P
(
FDR
)
0.004
β
0.06,
<
0.001,
respectively].
contrast,
very
(20-
22-carbon)
acids
tended
have
an
inverse
NfL.
secondary
analyses,
we
found
interaction
d18:1/20:0
sex
for
<0.001),
such
that
odds
infarcts
women
[OR
1.26
(95%CI:
1.07,
1.49),
0.03].
did
not
observe
any
GFAP
levels,
grade,
bilateral
hippocampal
volume,
or
total
volume.
Conclusion
Overall,
our
comprehensive
investigation
supports
evidence
increased
aging
direction
depends
on
attached
sphingosine
backbone.
Toxicology Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. 101691 - 101691
Published: July 9, 2024
Risperidone
is
useful
for
the
treatment
of
schizophrenia
symptoms;
however,
it
also
has
side
effects,
and
an
overdose
can
be
harmful.
The
metabolic
effects
risperidone
at
high
therapeutic
doses
its
metabolites
have
not
been
elucidated.
Endogenous
cellular
may
comprehensively
analyzed
using
untargeted
metabolomics-based
liquid
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
(LC-MS),
which
reveal
changes
in
cell
regulation
pathways.
By
identifying
pathway
a
nontargeted
LC-MS
approach,
we
aimed
to
shed
light
on
potential
toxicological
high-dose
brain
microvascular
endothelial
cells
(MVECs)
associated
with
human
blood
barrier.
A
total
42
were
selected
as
significant
putative
response
MVECs.
Six
highly
correlated
pathways
identified,
including
those
involving
diacylglycerol,
fatty
acid,
ceramide,
glycerophospholipid,
amino
tricarboxylic
acid
metabolism.
We
demonstrated
that
methods
focused
metabolomics
are
used
clarify
mechanism
drug-induced
toxicity.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 1238 - 1238
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Metabolic
endotoxemia
(ME)
is
associated
with
bacterial
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS,
endotoxin)
and
increased
levels
of
saturated
fatty
acids
(SFAs)
in
the
bloodstream,
causing
systemic
inflammation.
ME
usually
accompanies
obesity
a
diet
rich
fats,
especially
SFAs.
Numerous
studies
confirm
effect
ME-related
endotoxin
on
microglial
activation.
Our
study
aimed
to
assess
lipid
metabolism
immune
response
microglia
pre-stimulated
TNFα
(Tumor
Necrosis
Factor
α)
then
palmitic
acid
(PA).
Using
ELISA,
we
determined
cytokines
IL-1β,
IL-10,
IL-13
(interleukin-1β,
-10,
-13,
TGFβ
(Transforming
Growth
β)
culture
medium
from
cells
stimulated
for
24
h
treated
LPS
(10
ng/mL)
PA
(200
µM)
h.
HMC3
(Human
Microglial
Cells
clone
3)
produced
negligible
amounts
after
stimulation
but
secreted
moderate
TGFβ.
Changes
accompanied
changes
TREM2
(Triggering
Receptor
Expressed
Myeloid
2)
expression.
expression,
while
treatment
decreased
it.
Endotoxin
ceramide
levels,
triglyceride
levels.
These
results
indicated
that
pre-stimulation
significantly
affects
its
interactions
modulates
metabolism,
which
may
lead
activation
silencing
neurodegeneration.