International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(19), P. 14994 - 14994
Published: Oct. 8, 2023
This
study
investigated
the
role
of
a
pattern
microRNA
(miRNA)
as
possible
mediators
celecoxib
and
prescription-grade
glucosamine
sulfate
(GS)
effects
in
human
osteoarthritis
(OA)
chondrocytes.
Chondrocytes
were
treated
with
(1.85
µM)
GS
(9
µM),
alone
or
combination,
for
24
h,
without
interleukin
(IL)-1β
(10
ng/mL).
Cell
viability
was
determined
using
3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium
bromide
(MTT)
assay,
apoptosis
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
by
cytometry,
nitric
oxide
(NO)
Griess
method.
Gene
levels
miRNA,
antioxidant
enzymes,
nuclear
factor
erythroid
(NRF)2,
B-cell
lymphoma
(BCL)2
expressions
analyzed
quantitative
real
time
polymerase
chain
reaction
(real
PCR).
Protein
expression
NRF2
BCL2
also
detected
at
immunofluorescence
western
blot.
Celecoxib
GS,
significantly
increased
viability,
reduced
apoptosis,
ROS
NO
production
gene
miR-34a,
-146a,
-181a,
-210,
comparison
to
baseline
IL-1β.
The
transfection
miRNA
specific
inhibitors
counteracted
IL-1β
activity
potentiated
properties
on
oxidant
system,
through
(NF)-κB
regulation.
observed
enhanced
when
drugs
tested
combination.
Our
data
confirmed
synergistic
anti-inflammatory
chondroprotective
suggesting
mediators.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
The
increasing
life
expectancy
has
led
to
a
higher
incidence
of
age-related
neurodegenerative
conditions.
Within
this
framework,
neuroinflammation
emerges
as
significant
contributing
factor.
It
involves
the
activation
microglia
and
astrocytes,
leading
release
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
chemokines
infiltration
peripheral
leukocytes
into
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
These
instances
result
in
neuronal
damage
neurodegeneration
through
activated
nucleotide-binding
domain
leucine-rich
repeat
containing
(NLR)
family
pyrin
protein
3
(NLRP3)
nuclear
factor
kappa
B
(NF-kB)
pathways
decreased
erythroid
2-related
2
(Nrf2)
activity.
Due
limited
effectiveness
regarding
inhibition
neuroinflammatory
targets
using
conventional
drugs,
there
is
challenging
growth
search
for
innovative
therapies
alleviating
CNS
diseases
or
even
before
their
onset.
Our
results
indicate
that
interventions
focusing
on
Interleukin-Driven
Immunomodulation,
Chemokine
(CXC)
Receptor
Signaling
Expression,
Cold
Exposure,
Fibrin-Targeted
strategies
significantly
promise
mitigate
processes.
approaches
demonstrate
potential
anti-neuroinflammatory
effects,
addressing
conditions
such
Multiple
Sclerosis,
Experimental
autoimmune
encephalomyelitis,
Parkinson’s
Disease,
Alzheimer’s
Disease.
While
findings
are
promising,
immunomodulatory
often
face
limitations
due
Immune-Related
Adverse
Events.
Therefore,
conduction
randomized
clinical
trials
matter
mandatory,
will
pave
way
promising
future
development
new
medicines
with
specific
therapeutic
targets.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(3), P. 1098 - 1098
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
This
article
reviews
the
synergistic
effects
of
antioxidant-enriched
functional
foods
and
exercise
in
improving
metabolic
health,
focusing
on
underlying
molecular
mechanisms.
The
review
incorporates
evidence
from
PubMed,
SCOPUS,
Web
Science,
PsycINFO,
reference
lists
relevant
up
to
20
December
2024,
highlighting
central
role
Nrf2
pathway.
As
a
critical
regulator
oxidative
stress
adaptation,
mediates
benefits
these
interventions.
presents
an
innovative
approach
understanding
regulation
inflammation,
its
potential
prevention
treatment
various
diseases,
including
cancer,
neurodegenerative
disorders,
cardiovascular
pulmonary
diabetes,
inflammatory
conditions,
ageing,
infections
such
as
COVID-19.
novelty
this
study
is
investigate
bioactive
compounds
found
(such
polyphenols,
flavonoids,
vitamins)
exercise-induced
activation
combined
reveals
their
improve
insulin
sensitivity
lipid
metabolism
reduce
offering
promising
strategy
for
management
chronic
diseases.
However,
there
are
significant
gaps
current
research,
particularly
regarding
mechanisms
interaction
between
diet,
physical
activity,
activation,
well
long-term
different
populations,
those
with
In
addition,
interactions
other
signalling
pathways,
AMPK,
NF-κB,
PI3K/Akt,
collective
contributions
health
explored.
Furthermore,
novel
biomarkers
presented
assess
impact
strategies,
NAD+/NADH
ratio,
GSH
markers
mitochondrial
health.
findings
provide
valuable
insights
into
how
integration
antioxidant-rich
diet
regular
can
by
activating
related
pathways
represent
strategies
disorders.
Further
studies
needed
fully
understand
therapeutic
interventions
diseases
stress,
disease,
cancer.
Antioxidants and Redox Signaling,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
40(10-12), P. 636 - 662
Published: July 20, 2023
The
nuclear
factor
erythroid
2-related
2
(NRF2)-Kelch-like
ECH-associated
protein
1
(KEAP1)
system
is
a
master
regulator
of
redox
homeostasis
and
cell
adaptation
to
variety
exogenous
endogenous
stressors.
Accumulating
evidence
from
the
last
decade
indicates
that
impairment
balance
leads
oxidative
stress
(OS),
common
alteration
occurring
in
many
human
acute
chronic
inflammatory
diseases,
such
as
cancer,
diabetes,
neurodegeneration,
metabolic
disorders,
aging.
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Glucosinolate
glucoraphanin,
common
in
cruciferous
vegetables,
is
a
biologically
stable
precursor
of
isothiocyanates,
such
as
sulforaphane
and
erucin,
potent
activators
Nrf2
signaling
coordinating
an
adaptive
response
to
oxidative
stress.
Sulforaphane
formed
by
the
hydrolysis
glucoraphanin
plant
enzyme
called
myrosinase,
which
inactivated
stomach
mammals.
Since
latter
do
not
have
enzymes
possessing
myrosinase-like
activity,
can
be
metabolized
gut
microbiota,
sulforaphane,
sulforaphane-nitrile,
glucoerucin,
erucin-nitrile.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
that
variations
microbiota
composition
significantly
influence
efficiency
outcome
metabolism,
while
itself
may
reciprocally
modulate
functionality.
This
review
examines
bidirectional
interactions
between
microbiota.
We
assume
alleviates
intestinal
inflammation
stress
maintaining
homeostasis
barrier
integrity.
Besides,
role
breaking
vicious
cycle
dysbiosis
reported,
demonstrating
potential
dietary
isothiocyanates
support
function.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 547 - 547
Published: April 8, 2025
People
living
with
HIV
(PLWH)
develop
cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs)
about
a
decade
earlier
and
at
rates
2–3
times
higher
than
the
general
population.
At
present,
pharmacological
strategies
to
delay
onset
of
CVDs
in
PLWH
are
unavailable,
part
because
an
incomplete
understanding
its
molecular
causes.
We
others
recently
uncovered
elevated
levels
toxic
glycolysis
inflammation-induced
byproduct
methylglyoxal
(MG)
plasma
from
HIV-infected
humanized
mice
(Hu-mice).
also
found
reduction
expression
primary
MG-degrading
enzyme
glyoxalase
I
(Glo-I)
autopsied
cardiac
tissues
HIV-1-infected
individuals
Hu-mice.
Increasing
Glo-I
Hu-mice
not
only
attenuated
heart
failure
but
reduced
endothelial
cell
damage,
increased
density
perfused
microvessels,
prevented
microvascular
leakage
micro-ischemia,
blunted
protein
vascular
protein-1
(VAP-1),
key
mediators
CVDs.
In
this
narrative
review,
we
posit
that
MG
is
contributing
cause
for
early
PLWH.
Pharmacological
prevent
accumulation
development
early-onset
discussed.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(15), P. 12043 - 12043
Published: July 27, 2023
The
aim
of
this
study
is
to
investigate
the
effect
dietary
protein
levels
on
flesh
quality,
oxidative
stress,
and
autophagy
status
in
muscles
triploid
crucian
carp
(Carassius
carassius
triploid),
related
molecular
mechanisms.
Six
experimental
diets
with
different
(26%,
29%,
32%,
35%,
38%,
41%)
were
formulated.
A
total
540
fish
an
initial
weight
11.79
±
0.09
g
randomly
assigned
18
cages
six
treatments
three
replicates
30
each
for
8
weeks
feeding.
It
could
be
found
that
whole-body
ash
content
significantly
increased
high
level
groups
(p
<
0.05).
29%
group
exhibited
highest
muscle
moisture,
although
there
was
inconspicuous
decrease
chewiness
when
compared
other
groups.
influenced
free
amino
acids
nucleotides,
especially
flavor
acids,
which
increasing
tendency
along
level,
such
as
alanine
glutamic
acid,
while
nucleotides
showed
fluctuation
trends.
Moreover,
genes
development
shown
by
expression
MRF4,
up-regulated
levels.
promoted
majority
analyzed
levels,
except
Myostain,
whose
reached
its
at
38%
Furthermore,
antioxidant
signaling
pathway
also
examined.
High
would
boost
GSTα;
GPX1
GPX4α
mRNA
32%
group.
decreased
both
expressions
Nrf2
up-regulating
Keap1.
Autophagy-related
gene
peak
evidenced
a
similar
change
FoxO1.
In
summary,
nutritional
composition,
antioxidative
pathways,
affected
29-32%
appropriate
range
improve
quality
promote
capacity
muscles.
Journal of Microencapsulation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
41(2), P. 140 - 156
Published: Feb. 17, 2024
Oxidative
stress
(OS)
plays
a
crucial
role
in
disease
development.
Astaxanthin
(ATX),
valuable
natural
compound,
may
reduce
OS
and
serve
as
treatment
for
diseases
like
neurodegenerative
disorders
cancer.