TLR2 and NLRP3 Orchestrate Regulatory Roles in Escherichia coli Infection-Induced Septicemia in Mouse Models DOI Creative Commons

Zhiguo Gong,

W. F. Mader, Jiamin Zhao

et al.

Journal of Innate Immunity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(1), P. 513 - 528

Published: Oct. 15, 2024

Introduction: Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a significant commensal gram-negative bacterium that can give rise to various diseases. The roles of Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) and the NOD-like pyrin domain-containing protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome in sepsis induced by E. infection remain unclear. Methods: In vivo, we investigated differences mortality, production inflammatory mediators, organ damage, neutrophil count, bacterial load during C57BL/6J mice, as well mice deficient TLR2 or NLRP3. vitro, impact on activation NLRP3 macrophages influence signaling pathways secretion mediators infection. Results: TLR2-deficient (TLR2−/−) NLRP3-deficient (NLRP3−/−) exhibit significantly increased mortality damage after These also show elevated levels TNF-α IL-10 serum peritoneal lavage fluid. Additionally, TLR2−/− NLRP3−/− display heightened recruitment blood. Furthermore, from these demonstrate reduction MAPK pathway. Conclusion: play crucial modulating mediator expression, immune cell recruitment, bactericidal activity, thereby preventing excessive tissue reducing coli-induced sepsis.

Language: Английский

Probiotics and Food Bioactives: Unraveling Their Impact on Gut Microbiome, Inflammation, and Metabolic Health DOI
Alice Njolke Mafe, Great Iruoghene Edo, Patrick Othuke Akpoghelie

et al.

Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 14, 2025

Language: Английский

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A review on probiotics and dietary bioactives: Insights on metabolic well-being, gut microbiota, and inflammatory responses DOI Creative Commons
Alice Njolke Mafe, Great Iruoghene Edo,

Osamah S. Majeed

et al.

Food Chemistry Advances, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6, P. 100919 - 100919

Published: Feb. 11, 2025

Language: Английский

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Unlocking the Potential of Leaf Extracts in Promoting Probiotic Growth DOI
Li Ying Jessie Lau, Kang Huang, Siew Young Quek

et al.

Food Bioscience, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 105863 - 105863

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Polymeric nanoparticles-based targeted delivery of drugs and bioactive compounds for arthritis management DOI Creative Commons
Tanu Dixit, Anuradha Vaidya, Selvan Ravindran

et al.

Future Science OA, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Feb. 20, 2025

This review explores the potential of polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) as targeted drug delivery systems for arthritic treatment, overcoming limitations present therapy. A thorough literature search was conducted on databases PubMed, Scopus, and Web Science to find published articles use in treatment arthritis. includes synthesis methods, mechanisms delivery, applications PNPs. Polymeric showed excellent promise management arthritis through enhanced stability drugs, controlled sustained release, reduced systemic side effects. Some highlighted biocompatible targeting capabilities natural synthetic polymers include chitosan, hyaluronic acid, PLGA. Bioactive compounds such curcumin resveratrol delivered by PNPs therapeutic efficacy preclinical models. Despite their promise, challenges rapid clearance manufacturing scalability remain critical barriers. offer a transformative approach enabling targeted, sustained, safe delivery. Translation into clinical would thus require developments nanoparticle design, personalized medicine, scalable production techniques.

Language: Английский

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Potential interventions and interactions of bioactive polyphenols and functional polysaccharides to alleviate inflammatory bowel disease – A review DOI
Muhammad Salman Farid, Bakhtawar Shafique, Rui Xu

et al.

Food Chemistry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 462, P. 140951 - 140951

Published: Aug. 23, 2024

Language: Английский

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Bioactivity and Bioavailability of Carotenoids Applied in Human Health: Technological Advances and Innovation DOI Open Access
Tomás Gabriel Bas

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(14), P. 7603 - 7603

Published: July 11, 2024

This article presents a groundbreaking perspective on carotenoids, focusing their innovative applications and transformative potential in human health medicine. Research jointly delves deeper into the bioactivity bioavailability of revealing therapeutic uses technological advances that have to revolutionize medical treatments. We explore pioneering which carotenoids are used treat chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, age-related macular degeneration, offering novel protective mechanisms benefits. Our study also shows cutting-edge innovations carotenoid extraction bioavailability, including development supramolecular carriers advanced nanotechnology, dramatically improve absorption efficacy these compounds. These not only ensure consistent quality but tailor therapies each patient's needs, paving way for personalized By integrating latest scientific discoveries techniques, this research provides prospective clinical establishing new benchmark future studies field. findings underscore importance optimizing extraction, administration, bioactivity, methods develop more effective, targeted, treatments, thus visionary insight modern practices.

Language: Английский

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Effects of Physical Exercise on the Microbiota in Irritable Bowel Syndrome DOI Open Access
Chunpeng Li, Jianmin Li,

Qiaorui Zhou

et al.

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(16), P. 2657 - 2657

Published: Aug. 11, 2024

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Recent studies have underscored the significant role of gut microbiota in pathogenesis IBS. Physical exercise, as non-pharmacological intervention, has been proposed to alleviate IBS symptoms modulating microbiota. Aerobic such running, swimming, cycling, shown enhance diversity abundance beneficial bacteria, including Lactobacillus Bifidobacterium. These bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids that possess anti-inflammatory properties support barrier integrity. Studies involving patients participating structured aerobic exercise programs reported improvements their microbiota's composition diversity, alongside an alleviation like pain bloating. Additionally, positively influences mental health reducing stress improving mood, which can further relieve via gut-brain axis. Long-term interventions provide sustained benefits, maintaining stability, supporting immune functions, systemic inflammation. However, must be tailored individual needs avoid exacerbating symptoms. Personalized plans starting with low-to-moderate intensity gradually increasing maximize benefits minimize risks. This review examines impact various types intensities physical on patients, highlighting need for explore optimal protocols. Future research should include larger sample sizes, longer follow-up periods, examine synergistic effects other lifestyle modifications. Integrating into comprehensive management symptom control improve patients' quality life.

Language: Английский

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Critical review on anti‐inflammation effects of saponins and their molecular mechanisms DOI
Tharuka Wijesekara, Jinhai Luo, Baojun Xu

et al.

Phytotherapy Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 38(4), P. 2007 - 2022

Published: Feb. 19, 2024

Abstract This review highlights the increasing interest in one of natural compounds called saponins, for their potential therapeutic applications addressing inflammation which is a key factor various chronic diseases. It delves into molecular mechanisms responsible anti‐inflammatory effects these amphiphilic compounds, prevalent plant‐based foods and marine organisms. Their structures vary with soap‐like properties influencing historical uses traditional medicine sparking renewed scientific interest. Recent research focuses on inflammatory diseases, unveiling actions such as NF‐κB MAPK pathway regulation COX/LOX enzyme inhibition. Saponin‐containing sources like Panax ginseng soybeans suggest novel therapies. The explores emerging role shaping gut microbiome, composition activity, contributing to effects. Specific examples, notoginseng Gynostemma pentaphyllum , illustrate intricate relationship between collective impact immune metabolic health. Despite promising findings, emphasizes need further comprehend behind interactions underscoring crucial balanced microbiome optimal health positioning saponins dietary interventions managing conditions.

Language: Английский

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Functional and Therapeutic Potential of Cynara scolymus in Health Benefits DOI Open Access
Chiara Porro, Tarek Benameur, Antonia Cianciulli

et al.

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(6), P. 872 - 872

Published: March 17, 2024

Dietary supplements enriched with bioactive compounds represent a promising approach to influence physiological processes and enhance longevity overall health. Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus serves as functional food supplement high concentration of compounds, which offers various health-promoting benefits. Several chronic diseases have metabolic, genetic, or inflammatory origins, are frequently interconnected. Pharmacological treatments, although effective, often result in undesirable side effects. In this context, preventive approaches gaining increased attention. Recent literature indicates that the consumption diet can positively organism’s biological functions. Polyphenols, well-known for their health benefits, widely recognized valuable preventing/combating pathologies related lifestyle, metabolism, aging. The C. belonging Asteraceae family, is used herbal medicine fields its beneficial properties. Although inflorescences (capitula) artichoke culinary purposes, preparations based on leaves be an active ingredient medicines. shows potential benefits different domains. Its nutritional value make it candidate improving well-being. exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, liver-protective, bile-expelling, antimicrobial, lipid-lowering neuroprotective Different studies demonstrate oxidative stress leading cause onset progression major human disorders such cardiovascular, neurological, cancer diseases. large amount polyphenol found has antioxidant activity, enabling neutralize free radicals, preventing cellular damage. This reduces subsequent risk developing conditions cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular Additionally, these polyphenols anti-inflammatory closely associated As result, contribute treatment diseases, including intestinal disorders, neurodegenerative pathologies. current review discussed profiles, pharmacological effects scolymus.

Language: Английский

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Chitosan and its derivatives: A novel approach to gut microbiota modulation and immune system enhancement DOI
Great Iruoghene Edo, Alice Njolke Mafe,

Ali B. M. Ali

et al.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 289, P. 138633 - 138633

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

Language: Английский

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