International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(13), P. 7191 - 7191
Published: June 29, 2024
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
the
most
frequent
among
primary
liver
tumors
(90%)
and
one
of
main
causes
cancer-related
death.
It
develops
usually
in
a
chronically
inflamed
environment,
ranging
from
compensatory
parenchymal
regeneration
to
fibrosis
cirrhosis:
carcinogenesis
can
potentially
happen
each
these
stages.
Inflammation
determined
by
chronic
viral
infection
(hepatitis
B,
hepatitis
C,
delta
viruses)
represents
an
important
risk
factor
for
HCC
etiology
through
both
direct
damage
immune-related
mechanisms.
The
deregulation
physiological
immunological
network
lead
carcinogenesis.
recent
introduction
immunotherapy
as
gold-standard
first-line
treatment
highlights
role
immune
system
inflammation
double-edged
weapon
treatment.
In
this
review
we
highlight
how
key
hepatocarcinogenesis
viral,
alcohol
metabolic
diseases.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(7)
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Abstract
The
multifactorial
nature
of
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
necessitates
reliable
and
practical
experimental
models
to
elucidate
its
etiology
pathogenesis.
To
model
the
intestinal
microenvironment
at
onset
IBD
in
vitro,
it
is
important
incorporate
relevant
cellular
noncellular
components
before
inducing
stepwise
pathogenic
developments.
A
novel
intestine‐on‐chip
system
for
investigating
multiple
aspects
IBD's
immunopathogenesis
presented.
includes
an
array
tight
polarized
barrier
formed
from
epithelial
cells
on
in‐vivo‐like
subepithelial
matrix
within
one
week.
dynamic
remodeling
by
or
their
secretome
demonstrates
physiological
relevance
on‐chip
models.
design
enables
introduction
various
immune
cell
types
stimuli
specific
locations
same
model,
which
facilitates
investigations
distinct
roles
each
type
inflammation
development.
It
showed
that
behavior
manifests
upregulated
expression
markers
cytokines
(TNF‐α).
neutralizing
effect
anti‐inflammatory
antibody
Infliximab
levels
TNF‐α
inducible
could
be
explicitly
shown.
Overall,
innovative
approach
systematically
developing
a
microphysiological
comprehend
immune‐system‐mediated
disorders
identify
new
therapeutic
strategies
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. 2405 - 2405
Published: Dec. 5, 2022
The
gut
microbiota,
which
represent
a
community
of
different
microorganisms
in
the
human
intestinal
tract,
are
crucial
to
preserving
health
by
participating
various
physiological
functions
and
acting
as
metabolic
organ.
In
conditions,
microbiota-host
partnership
exerts
homeostatic
stability;
however,
changes
microbiota
composition
(dysbiosis)
an
important
factor
pathogenesis
inflammatory
bowel
disease
its
two
main
entities:
ulcerative
colitis
Crohn's
disease.
incidence
prevalence
these
conditions
have
increased
rapidly
last
decade,
becoming
significant
problem
for
healthcare
system
true
challenge
finding
novel
therapeutic
solutions.
issue
is
that,
despite
numerous
studies,
etiopathogenesis
not
completely
clear.
Based
on
current
knowledge,
chronic
inflammation
occurs
due
altered
environmental
factors,
well
complex
interplay
between
genetic
predisposition
host
inappropriate
innate
acquired
immune
response.
It
note
that
development
biological
immunomodulatory
therapy
has
led
progress
treating
Certain
lifestyle
approaches-including
fecal
transplantation
nutritional
supplementation
with
probiotics,
prebiotics,
synbiotics-have
offered
solutions
dysbiosis
management
paved
way
towards
restoring
healthy
microbiome,
only
minimal
long-term
unfavorable
effects.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(11), P. 2244 - 2244
Published: Nov. 14, 2022
Melatonin
is
a
pineal
indolamine,
allegedly
known
as
circadian
rhythm
regulator,
and
an
antioxidative
immunomodulatory
molecule.
In
both
experimental
clinical
trials,
melatonin
has
been
shown
to
have
positive
effects
in
various
pathologies,
modulator
of
important
biochemical
pathways
including
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
cell
injury,
apoptosis,
energy
metabolism.
The
gut
represents
one
melatonin's
most
abundant
extra
sources,
with
400-times-higher
concentration
than
the
gland.
importance
microbial
community-namely,
microbiota,
multiple
critical
functions
organism-
extensively
studied
throughout
time,
its
imbalance
associated
variety
human
pathologies.
Recent
studies
highlight
possible
microbiota-modulating
role
melatonin,
implications
for
treatment
these
Consequently,
might
prove
be
valuable
versatile
therapeutic
agent,
it
well
elicit
on
microbiota
many
dysbiosis-associated
conditions,
such
inflammatory
bowel
disease,
chronodisruption-induced
dysbiosis,
obesity,
neuropsychiatric
disorders.
This
review
intends
lay
basis
deeper
comprehension
host-health
subtle
interactions.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. 2236 - 2236
Published: Sept. 9, 2022
Although
there
are
number
of
available
therapies
for
ulcerative
colitis
(UC),
many
patients
unresponsive
to
these
treatments
or
experience
secondary
failure
during
treatment.
Thus,
the
development
new
alternative
strategies
with
minimal
side
effects
is
inevitable.
Strategies
targeting
dysbiosis
gut
microbiota
have
been
tested
in
management
UC
due
unquestionable
role
etiology
UC.
Advanced
molecular
analyses
microbiomes
revealed
evident
patients,
characterized
by
a
reduced
biodiversity
commensal
microbiota.
Administration
conventional
probiotic
strains
commonly
applied
approach
disease
modify
microbiome,
improve
intestinal
barrier
integrity
and
function,
maintain
balanced
immune
response.
However,
probiotics
do
not
always
provide
expected
health
benefits
patient.
Their
vary
significantly,
depending
on
type
stage
strain
dose
administered.
mechanism
action
also
strain-dependent.
Recently,
candidates
potential
next-generation
discovered.
This
could
bring
light
approaches
restoration
microbiome
homeostasis
treatment
targeted
manner.
The
aim
this
paper
an
updated
review
current
options
probiotic-based
therapies,
highlight
effective
strains,
outline
future
possibilities
postbiotic
supplementation
fecal
transplantation
Journal of Periodontology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
94(3), P. 405 - 418
Published: Sept. 11, 2022
The
correlation
between
periodontitis
and
ulcerative
colitis
(UC)
has
drawn
widespread
attention
recently.
Fusobacterium
nucleatum
(F.
nucleatum)
as
a
periodontal
pathogen
also
reservoirs
in
gut
may
play
role
intestinal
diseases.
However,
its
the
pathogenesis
of
UC
is
unclear.Mice
were
orally
given
dextran
sulphate
sodium
(DSS)
solution
F.
to
construct
experimental
models.
survival
rate,
weight,
disease
activity
index
(DAI)
mice
monitored.
Alveolar
bone
loss,
abundance
colon,
colon
length,
histopathological
assessment,
inflammatory
cytokines
detected.
Apoptosis
epithelial
cells
(IECs)
evaluated
by
TUNEL
assay
pro-apoptotic
gene
Bax.
barrier
function
was
assessed
tight
junction
proteins.
By
16S
rRNA
sequencing
LC-MS-based
methods,
composition
microbiota
metabolites
analyzed.F.
facilitated
alveolar
loss
colonized
only
infected
tissue.
Mice
fed
with
DSS
showed
destruction
structure,
increased
expressions
interleukin
one-beta
(IL-1β)
tumor
necrosis
factor
alpha
(TNF-α),
decreased
expression
IL-10,
higher
apoptosis
IECs,
dysbiosis
bile
acid
dysmetabolism
compared
healthy
ones.
further
aggravated
inflammation
damage.
Probiotics
such
Bifidobacterium
Faecalibacterium
decreased,
opportunistic
pathogens
Escherichia-Shigella
differential
microorganisms
highly
associated
parameters
metabolites.
Meanwhile,
level
uric
involving
purine
metabolism
significantly
elevated
mice.F.
promotes
inflammation,
dysfunction,
aggravate
UC.
Biomaterials Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 837 - 862
Published: Dec. 22, 2023
Inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
is
a
chronic
disorder
that
affects
millions
of
individuals
worldwide.
However,
current
drug
therapies
for
IBD
are
plagued
by
significant
side
effects,
low
efficacy,
and
poor
patient
compliance.
Consequently,
there
an
urgent
need
novel
therapeutic
approaches
to
alleviate
IBD.
Hydrogels,
three-dimensional
networks
hydrophilic
polymers
with
the
ability
swell
retain
water,
have
emerged
as
promising
materials
delivery
in
treatment
due
their
biocompatibility,
tunability,
responsiveness
various
stimuli.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
recent
advancements
hydrogel-based
systems
We
first
identify
three
pathophysiological
alterations
be
addressed
IBD:
damage
intestinal
mucosal
barrier,
dysbiosis
flora,
activation
inflammatory
signaling
pathways
leading
disequilibrium
within
intestines.
Subsequently,
discuss
depth
processes
required
prepare
hydrogel
systems,
from
selection
materials,
types
drugs
loaded,
methods
loading
release
mechanisms
key
points
preparation
systems.
Additionally,
highlight
progress
impact
system
through
regulation
physical
barrier
immune
responses,
promotion
repair,
improvement
gut
microbiota.
conclusion,
analyze
challenges
clinical
applications
treatment,
propose
potential
solutions
our
perspective.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(5), P. 4454 - 4454
Published: Feb. 23, 2023
Inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
is
a
group
of
disorders
that
cause
chronic
non-specific
inflammation
in
the
gastrointestinal
(GI)
tract,
primarily
affecting
ileum
and
colon.
The
incidence
IBD
has
risen
sharply
recent
years.
Despite
continuous
research
efforts
over
past
decades,
aetiology
still
not
fully
understood
only
limited
number
drugs
are
available
for
its
treatment.
Flavonoids,
ubiquitous
class
natural
chemicals
found
plants,
have
been
widely
used
prevention
treatment
IBD.
However,
their
therapeutic
efficacy
unsatisfactory
due
to
poor
solubility,
instability,
rapid
metabolism,
systemic
elimination.
With
development
nanomedicine,
nanocarriers
can
efficiently
encapsulate
various
flavonoids
subsequently
form
nanoparticles
(NPs),
which
greatly
improves
stability
bioavailability
flavonoids.
Recently,
progress
also
made
methodology
biodegradable
polymers
be
fabricate
NPs.
As
result,
NPs
significantly
enhance
preventive
or
effects
on
In
this
review,
we
aim
evaluate
effect
flavonoid
Furthermore,
discuss
possible
challenges
future
perspectives.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(12), P. 9937 - 9937
Published: June 9, 2023
Inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
is
increasingly
recognized
as
a
serious,
worldwide
public
health
concern.
It
generally
acknowledged
that
variety
of
factors
play
role
in
the
pathogenesis
this
group
chronic
inflammatory
diseases.
The
diversity
molecular
actors
involved
IBD
does
not
allow
us
to
fully
assess
causal
relationships
existing
such
interactions.
Given
high
immunomodulatory
activity
histamine
and
complex
immune-mediated
nature
disease,
its
receptors
gut
may
be
significant.
This
paper
has
been
prepared
provide
schematic
most
important
possible
signaling
pathways
related
their
relevance
for
development
therapeutic
approaches.