Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
276, P. 116270 - 116270
Published: April 3, 2024
Mycotoxin
contamination
has
become
a
major
food
safety
issue
and
greatly
threatens
human
animal
health.
Patulin
(PAT),
common
mycotoxin
in
the
environment,
is
exposed
through
chain
damages
gastrointestinal
tract.
However,
its
mechanism
of
enterotoxicity
at
genetic
metabolic
levels
remains
to
be
elucidated.
Herein,
intestinal
histopathological
biochemical
indices,
transcriptome,
metabolome
C57BL/6
J
mice
different
doses
PAT
were
successively
assessed,
as
well
toxicokinetics
vivo.
The
results
showed
that
acute
exposure
induced
damaged
villi
crypts,
reduced
mucus
secretion,
decreased
SOD
GSH-Px
activities,
enhanced
MPO
activity
small
intestine
mild
damage
colon.
At
transcriptional
level,
genes
affected
by
dose-dependently
altered
fluctuated
primarily
inflammation-related
signaling
pathways
oxidative
phosphorylation
immune
responses
amino
acids
decreased,
extensive
lipids
accumulated
Seven
jointly
two
sites.
Moreover,
changes
products
GST
detected
tissue
but
not
colonic
tissue,
explaining
degrees
Finally,
integrated
collectively
explained
toxicological
PAT,
which
directly
colon
indirectly.
These
paint
clear
panorama
after
provide
valuable
information
on
risk
toxic
PAT.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
27(5), P. 1680 - 1680
Published: March 3, 2022
5-Hydroxytryptamine
(5-HT,
serotonin)
is
a
neurotransmitter
in
both
the
central
nervous
system
and
peripheral
structures,
acting
also
as
hormone
platelets.
Although
its
concentration
gut
covers
>90%
of
all
organism
resources,
serotonin
mainly
known
that
takes
part
pathology
mental
diseases.
Serotonin
modulates
not
only
CNS
neurons,
but
pain
transmission
platelet
aggregation.
In
periphery,
5-HT
influences
muscle
motility
gut,
bronchi,
uterus,
vessels
directly
through
neurons.
synthesis
starts
from
hydroxylation
orally
delivered
tryptophan,
followed
by
decarboxylation.
acts
via
numerous
types
receptors
clinically
plays
role
several
neural,
mental,
other
chronic
disorders,
such
migraine,
carcinoid
syndrome,
some
dysfunctions
alimentary
system.
paracrine
growth
factor.
brain
are
targets
for
drugs
modifying
neurotransmission.
The
aim
present
article
to
review
gastrointestinal
(GI)
tract
determine
GI
physiology
pathology,
including
diseases
pharmacotherapy.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Dec. 6, 2023
Gut-liver-brain
axis
is
a
three-way
highway
of
information
interaction
system
among
the
gastrointestinal
tract,
liver,
and
nervous
systems.
In
past
few
decades,
breakthrough
progress
has
been
made
in
gut
liver
brain
axis,
mainly
through
understanding
its
formation
mechanism
increasing
treatment
strategies.
this
review,
we
discuss
various
complex
networks
including
barrier
permeability,
hormones,
microbial
metabolites,
vagus
nerve,
neurotransmitters,
immunity,
toxic
β-amyloid
(Aβ)
metabolism,
epigenetic
regulation
gut-liver-brain
axis.
Some
therapies
containing
antibiotics,
probiotics,
prebiotics,
synbiotics,
fecal
microbiota
transplantation
(FMT),
polyphenols,
low
FODMAP
diet
nanotechnology
application
regulate
Besides,
some
special
treatments
targeting
gut-liver
include
farnesoid
X
receptor
(FXR)
agonists,
takeda
G
protein-coupled
5
(TGR5)
glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
antagonists
fibroblast
growth
factor
19
(FGF19)
analogs.
Targeting
gut-brain
embraces
cognitive
behavioral
therapy
(CBT),
antidepressants
tryptophan
metabolism-related
therapies.
liver-brain
contains
Aβ
future,
better
interactions
will
promote
development
novel
preventative
strategies
discovery
precise
therapeutic
targets
multiple
diseases.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Feb. 16, 2022
Irritable
bowel
syndrome
(IBS)
is
a
functional
gastrointestinal
disorder
of
unknown
etiology.
IBS
caused
by
disruption
in
the
gut-brain
axis.
Given
importance
gut
microbiota
maintaining
local
and
systemic
homeostasis
immunity,
endocrine,
other
physiological
processes,
microbiota-gut-brain
axis
has
been
proposed
as
key
regulator
IBS.
Neurotransmitters
have
shown
to
affect
blood
flow
regulation,
intestinal
motility,
nutrient
absorption,
immune
system,
recent
studies.
It
potential
role
play
function
pathophysiology
neurological
systems.
Transmitters
their
receptors,
including
5-hydroxytryptamine,
dopamine,
γ-aminobutyric
acid,
histamine,
an
important
IBS,
especially
visceral
sensitivity
motility.
Studies
this
field
shed
light
on
revealing
mechanism
which
neurotransmitters
act
pathogenesis
discovering
new
therapeutic
strategies
based
traditional
pharmacological
approaches
that
target
nervous
system
or
novel
therapies
microbiota.
Metabolites,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 514 - 514
Published: June 2, 2022
The
prevalence
of
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
is
increasing
and
therefore
its
burden
as
NALFD
a
risk
factor
for
cirrhosis
associated
with
other
metabolic
conditions
such
type
II
diabetes,
obesity,
dyslipidaemia
atherosclerosis.
Linking
these
cardiometabolic
diseases
state
low-grade
inflammation,
higher
cytokines
c-reactive
protein
levels
found
in
individuals
NAFLD,
obesity
diabetes.
A
possible
therapeutic
target
to
decrease
this
inflammation
the
metabolism
essential
amino-acid
tryptophan.
Its
three
main
pathways
(kynurenine
pathway,
indole
pathway
serotonin/melatonin
pathway)
result
metabolites
kynurenic
acid,
xanturenic
indole-3-propionic
acid
serotonin/melatonin.
kynurenine
regulated
by
indoleamine
2,3-dioxygenase
(IDO),
an
enzyme
that
upregulated
pro-inflammatory
molecules
INF,
IL-6
LPS.
Higher
activity
IDO
increased
fibrosis
well
glucose
levels,
On
hand,
concentrations
metabolites,
gut
microbiome,
seem
more
favorable
outcomes.
This
narrative
review
summarizes
interactions
between
tryptophan
metabolism,
microbiome
immune
system
potential
drivers
NAFLD.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(5), P. 4765 - 4765
Published: March 1, 2023
Serotonin
acts
solely
via
5-HT4-receptors
to
control
human
cardiac
contractile
function.
The
effects
of
serotonin
lead
positive
inotropic
and
chronotropic
effects,
as
well
arrhythmias,
in
the
heart.
In
addition,
may
play
a
role
sepsis,
ischaemia,
reperfusion.
These
presumptive
are
focus
present
review.
We
also
discuss
formation
inactivation
body,
namely,
identify
cardiovascular
diseases
where
might
causative
or
additional
role.
address
mechanisms
which
can
use
for
signal
transduction
their
possible
roles
diseases.
define
areas
further
research
this
regard
should
be
directed
future,
animal
models
that
generated
end.
Finally,
we
what
5-HT4-receptor
agonists
antagonists
useful
drugs
could
enter
clinical
practice.
has
been
target
many
studies
decades;
thus,
found
it
timely
summarise
our
current
knowledge
here.
Food Science & Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 694 - 706
Published: Dec. 7, 2023
Modulatory
effects
of
serotonin
(5-Hydroxytryptamine
[5-HT])
have
been
seen
in
hepatic,
neurological/psychiatric,
and
gastrointestinal
(GI)
disorders.
Probiotics
are
live
microorganisms
that
confer
health
benefits
to
their
host.
Recent
research
has
suggested
probiotics
can
promote
signaling,
a
crucial
pathway
the
regulation
mood,
cognition,
other
physiological
processes.
Reviewing
literature,
we
find
peripheral
increases
nutrient
uptake
storage,
regulates
composition
gut
microbiota,
is
involved
mediating
neuronal
This
review
explores
mechanisms
underlying
probiotic-mediated
increase
highlighting
role
microbiota
production
modulation
neurotransmitter
receptors.
Additionally,
this
discusses
potential
clinical
implications
as
therapeutic
strategy
for
disorders
associated
with
altered
such
GI
neurological
Overall,
demonstrates
promising
avenue
treatment
serotonin-related
signaling
serotonin.
Cell Host & Microbe,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
32(1), P. 131 - 144.e6
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
Timely
liver
function
recovery
(LFR)
is
crucial
for
postoperative
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
patients.
Here,
we
established
the
significance
of
LFR
on
patient
long-term
survival
through
retrospective
and
prospective
cohorts
identified
a
key
gut
microbe,
Bifidobacterium
longum,
depleted
in
patients
with
delayed
recovery.
Fecal
microbiota
transfer
from
HCC
to
mice
similarly
impacted
time
post
hepatectomy.
However,
oral
gavage
B.
longum
improved
repair
these
mice.
In
clinical
trial
patients,
orally
administering
probiotic
bacteria
cocktail
containing
reduced
rates
recovery,
shortened
hospital
stays,
overall
1-year
survival.
These
benefits,
attributed
diminished
inflammation,
fibrosis,
hepatocyte
proliferation,
were
associated
changes
metabolic
pathways,
including
5-hydroxytryptamine,
secondary
bile
acids,
short-chain
fatty
acids.
Our
findings
propose
that
modulation
can
enhance
LFR,
thereby
improving
outcomes