Tissue Barriers,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9(3)
Published: June 21, 2021
In
some
organs,
such
as
the
brain,
endothelial
cells
form
a
robust
and
highly
selective
blood-to-tissue
barrier.
However,
in
other
intestine,
provide
less
stringent
permeability,
to
allow
rapid
exchange
of
solutes
nutrients
where
needed.
To
maintain
structural
functional
integrity
dynamic
blood-brain
gut-vascular
barriers,
specialized
cell-cell
junctions,
known
adherens
junctions
tight
junctions.
Claudins
are
family
four-membrane-spanning
proteins
at
they
have
both
barrier-forming
pore-forming
properties.
Tissue-specific
expression
claudins
has
been
linked
different
diseases
that
characterized
by
barrier
impairment.
this
review,
we
summarize
more
recent
progress
field
claudins,
with
particular
attention
their
function
recently
described
barrier,
under
physiological
pathological
conditions.Abbreviations:
22q11DS
22q11
deletion
syndrome;
ACKR1
atypical
chemokine
receptor
1;
AD
Alzheimer
disease;
AQP
aquaporin;
ATP
adenosine
triphosphate;
Aβ
amyloid
β;
BAC
bacterial
artificial
chromosome;
BBB
barrier;
C/EBP-α
CCAAT/enhancer-binding
protein
α;
cAMP
cyclic
monophosphate
(or
3',5'-cyclic
monophosphate);
CD
cluster
differentiation;
CNS
central
nervous
system;
DSRED
discosoma
red;
EAE
experimental
autoimmune
encephalomyelitis;
ECV304
immortalized
cell
line
established
from
vein
an
apparently
normal
human
umbilical
cord;
EGFP
enhanced
green
fluorescent
protein;
ESAM
cell-selective
adhesion
molecule;
GLUT-1
glucose
transporter
GVB
H2B
histone
H2B;
HAPP
precursor
HEK
embryonic
kidney;
JACOP
junction-associated
coiled
coil
JAM
junctional
molecules;
LYVE1
lymphatic
vessel
hyaluronan
MADCAM1
mucosal
vascular
addressin
molecule
MAPK
mitogen-activated
kinase;
MCAO
middle
cerebral
artery
occlusion;
MMP
metalloprotease;
MS
multiple
sclerosis;
MUPP
multi-PDZ
domain
PATJ
PALS-1-associated
junction
PDGFR-α
platelet-derived
growth
factor
α
polypeptide;
PDGFR-β
β
RHO
rho-associated
ROCK
rho-associated,
coiled-coil-containing
RT-qPCR
real
time
quantitative
polymerase
chain
reactions;
soluble
receptor,
T24
urinary
bladder
carcinoma
cells;
TG2576
transgenic
mice
expressing
TNF-α
tumor
necrosis
WTwild-type;
ZO
zonula
occludens.
AJP Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
319(5), P. G589 - G608
Published: Sept. 9, 2020
Altered
intestinal
permeability
plays
a
role
in
many
pathological
conditions.
Intestinal
is
component
of
the
barrier.
This
barrier
dynamic
interface
between
body
and
food
pathogens
that
enter
gastrointestinal
tract.
Therefore,
dietary
components
can
directly
affect
this
interface,
metabolites
produced
by
host
enzymes
or
gut
microbiota
act
as
signaling
molecules
exert
direct
effects
on
Our
aim
was
to
examine
diet
health
disease
states.
Herein,
we
conducted
an
in-depth
PubMed
search
based
specific
key
words
(diet,
permeability,
barrier,
health,
disease,
disorder),
well
cross
references
from
those
articles.
The
normal
consists
multiple
lumen,
epithelial
cell
layer
lamina
propria.
Diverse
methods
are
available
measure
permeability.
We
focus
predominantly
human
vivo
studies,
literature
reviewed
identify
factors
decrease
(e.g.,
emulsifiers,
surfactants,
alcohol)
increase
fiber,
short-chain
fatty
acids,
glutamine,
vitamin
D)
integrity.
Effects
these
items
states,
such
metabolic
syndrome,
liver
colitis
documented
examples
dysfunction
multifactorial
diseases.
function
associated
with
precise
mechanisms
some
instances;
further
research
has
potential
clarify
interventions
treating
diverse
pathologic
Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
162(7), P. 1858 - 1875.e2
Published: March 3, 2022
Nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
is
a
chronic
condition
affecting
one
quarter
of
the
global
population.
Although
primarily
linked
to
obesity
and
metabolic
syndrome,
undernutrition
altered
(dysbiotic)
gut
microbiome
influence
NAFLD
progression.
Both
prevalence
are
predicted
considerably
increase,
but
how
undernourished
contributes
hepatic
pathophysiology
remains
far
less
studied.
Here,
we
present
conditions
with
features,
including
kwashiorkor
micronutrient
deficiency.
We
then
review
microbiota-liver
axis,
highlighting
key
pathways
progression
within
both
overnutrition
undernutrition.
To
conclude,
identify
challenges
collaborative
possibilities
emerging
multiomic
research
addressing
pathology
treatment
NAFLD.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. e0314029 - e0314029
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Increasing
evidence
suggests
that
dysbiosis
of
gut
microbiota
exacerbates
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
progression.
Curcumin
(CUR)
has
been
reported
to
alleviate
renal
fibrosis
in
animal
models
CKD.
However,
the
relationship
between
CUR
and
microbiome
CKD
remains
unclear.
This
study
aims
investigate
potential
anti-renal
effects
from
perspective.
A
5/6
nephrectomy
(5/6Nx)
rat
model
was
used
explore
therapeutic
effect
on
fibrosis.
Tight
junction
protein
expression
levels
were
measured
assess
intestinal
barrier
function.
16S
rRNA
sequencing
employed
evaluate
changes
composition,
metabolomics
utilized
detect
alterations
plasma
metabolites.
The
administration
significantly
ameliorated
inhibited
inflammation
5/6Nx
rats.
Additionally,
markedly
improved
tight
proteins
local
colon
inflammation.
also
positively
reconstructed
microbiota,
increasing
abundance
beneficial
bacteria,
such
as
Lachnospiraceae_NK4A136_group
,
Eubacterium_siraeum_group
Muribaculaceae
increased.
Metabolomics
revealed
reduced
uremic
retention
solutes
elevated
Vitamin
D
short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs).
Spearman
correlation
analysis
indicated
genera
enriched
by
correlated
with
SCFA
negatively
injury
biomarkers.
Mechanistically,
we
found
inhibition
LPS/TLR4/NF-κB
TGF-β1/Smads
pathway
CUR-treated
Our
indicates
modulate
this
modulation
may
contribute
anti-fibrosis
CUR.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Dec. 7, 2020
The
intestinal
epithelial
tract
forms
a
dynamic
lining
of
the
digestive
system
consisting
range
cell
sub-types
with
diverse
functions
fulfilling
specific
niches.
epithelium
is
more
than
just
physical
barrier
regulating
nutrient
uptake,
rather
it
plays
critical
role
in
homeostasis
through
its
intrinsic
innate
immune
function,
pivotal
regulation
antigen
sensitization,
and
bi-directional
interplay
microbiota
that
evolves
age.
In
this
review
we
will
discuss
these
context
food
allergy.
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9(24), P. 4773 - 4792
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Throughout
the
past
decade,
there
has
been
a
rapid
growth
in
development
of
protein/peptide-based
therapeutics.
These
therapeutics
have
found
widespread
applications
treatment
cancer,
infectious
diseases,
and
other
metabolic
disorders
owing
to
their
several
desirable
attributes,
such
as
reduced
toxicity,
diverse
biological
activities,
high
specificity,
potency.
Most
drugs
are
still
administered
parenterally,
is
an
unprecedented
demand
pharmaceutical
industry
develop
oral
delivery
routes
increase
patient
acceptability
convenience.
Recent
advancements
nanomedicine
discoveries
led
nano
micro-particle-based
platforms
for
among
these,
liposomes
emerged
prominent
candidate.
Liposomes
spherical
vesicles
composed
one
or
more
phospholipid
bilayers
enclosing
core
aqueous
phase.
Their
unique
amphiphilic
nature
enables
encapsulation
range
bioactives/drugs
including
both
hydrophobic
hydrophilic
compounds
delivery.
Against
this
backdrop,
review
provides
overview
current
approaches
challenges
associated
with
methods
administration
by
using
potential
vehicle.
First,
conventional
innovative
liposome
formation
discussed
along
applications.
Next,
protein
peptide-derived
thoroughly
addressed.
Lastly,
we
critically
reviewed
utilization
vehicles
proteins
emphasizing
status
future
directions
area.
Food & Function,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 530 - 547
Published: Dec. 9, 2021
Obesity-induced
colonic
inflammation-stimulated
colitis
is
one
of
the
main
causes
colorectal
cancer.
Dietary
polysaccharides
are
considered
an
effective
agent
for
relieving
obesity-induced
inflammatory
diseases
such
as
diabetes
and
colitis.
In
this
work,
protective
effects
a
polysaccharide
(RTFP)
extracted
from
Rosa
roxburghii
Tratt
fruit
on
barrier
dysfunction
inflammation
were
investigated
using
model
mice.
RTFP
treatment
repaired
intestinal
by
increasing
expression
tight
junction
proteins
(ZO-1,
claudin-1,
occludin)
reducing
levels
cytokines,
permeability,
oxidative
stress
in
mice
fed
high-fat
diet.
Most
significantly,
decreased
gut
ameliorated
metabolic
dysbiosis
microflora
decreasing
Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes
ratio,
serum
D-lactic
acid
lipopolysaccharides,
inhibiting
TLR4/NF-κB
signaling
pathway.
Furthermore,
significantly
increased
abundance
beneficial
bacteria
(Ruminococcaceae,
Muribaculaceae,
Akkermansiaceae,
etc.)
but
pathogenic
bacteria.
These
findings
indicate
that
can
be
used
natural
anti-inflammatory
to
reduce
chronic
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
20(4), P. 3918 - 3936
Published: June 19, 2021
Food
additives,
often
used
to
guarantee
the
texture,
shelf-life,
taste,
and
appearance
of
processed
foods,
have
gained
widespread
attention
due
their
increased
link
growing
incidence
chronic
diseases.
As
one
most
common
carrageenans
been
in
human
diets
for
hundreds
years.
While
classified
as
generally
recognized
safe
(GRAS)
consumption,
numerous
studies
since
1980s
suggested
that
carrageenans,
particularly
those
with
random
coil
conformations,
may
adverse
effects
on
gastrointestinal
health,
including
aggravating
intestinal
inflammation.
these
provided
some
evidence
effects,
topic
is
still
controversial.
Some
negative
consequence
consumption
be
structure
dependent.
Furthermore,
pre-existing
conditions
predispose
individuals
varied
outcomes
carrageenan
intake.
In
this
review,
structure-function
relationships
various
context
food
safety
are
discussed.
We
reviewed
molecular
mechanisms
by
which
exert
biological
effects.
summarized
findings
associated
intake
animal
models
clinical
trials.
Moreover,
we
examined
interactions
between
gut
microbiome
pathogenesis
disorders.
This
review
argues
personalized
guidance
based
individuals'
health
status.
Future
research
efforts
aim
close
knowledge
gap
effect
low-dose
well
among
additives
should
conducive
improved
profile
products.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 3839 - 3839
Published: Oct. 28, 2021
The
gut
microbiota
is
a
crucial
factor
in
maintaining
homeostasis.
presence
of
commensal
microorganisms
leads
to
the
stimulation
immune
system
and
its
maturation.
In
turn,
dysbiosis
with
an
impaired
intestinal
barrier
accelerated
contact
host’s
cells.
Microbial
structural
parts,
i.e.,
pathogen-associated
molecular
patterns
(PAMPs),
such
as
flagellin
(FLG),
peptidoglycan
(PGN),
lipoteichoic
acid
(LTA),
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS),
induce
inflammation
via
activation
pattern
recognition
receptors.
metabolites
can
also
develop
chronic
low-grade
inflammation,
which
cause
many
metabolic
diseases.
This
article
aims
systematize
information
on
influence
benefits
modification
through
dietary
changes,
prebiotics,
probiotic
intake.
Scientific
research
indicates
that
various
disease
states
reduce
improve
profile.
However,
since
there
no
for
healthy
microbiota,
optimal
way
modify
it.
methods
influencing
should
be
adapted
type
dysbiosis.
Although
are
studies
effects
this
subject
still
relatively
unknown,
more
needed
area.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 262 - 262
Published: Feb. 10, 2021
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
the
most
common
cause
of
dementia.
Epidemiological
studies
show
association
between
AD
and
type
2
diabetes
(T2DM),
although
mechanisms
are
not
fully
understood.
Dietary
habits
lifestyle,
that
risk
factors
in
both
diseases,
strongly
modulate
gut
microbiota
composition.
Also,
brain-gut
axis
plays
a
relevant
role
AD,
inflammation,
through
products
bacterial
metabolism,
like
short-chain
fatty
acids.
We
provide
comprehensive
review
current
literature
on
relation
dysbiosis,
altered
inflammatory
cytokines
profile
microglia
preclinical
models
T2DM
reproduce
diseases
as
commonly
observed
clinic.
Increased
proinflammatory
cytokines,
such
IL-1β
TNF-α,
widely
detected.
Microbiome
analysis
shows
alterations
Actinobacteria,
Bacteroidetes
or
Firmicutes
phyla,
among
others.
Altered
α-
β-diversity
mice
depending
genotype,
gender
age;
therefore,
bacteria
taxa
highly
depend
approaches.
also
use
pre-
probiotic
supplements,
by
favoring
healthy
microbiome
ameliorate
pathologies.
Whereas
extensive
have
been
carried
out,
further
research
would
be
necessary
to
understand
diet,
inflammation
T2DM.