Antioxidant-Rich Functional Foods and Exercise: Unlocking Metabolic Health Through Nrf2 and Related Pathways
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
26(3), С. 1098 - 1098
Опубликована: Янв. 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.
Язык: Английский
Cancer nanomedicine: Smart arsenal in the war against cancer
Inorganic Chemistry Communications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 114030 - 114030
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Mitochondrial alterations and signatures in hepatocellular carcinoma
Cancer and Metastasis Reviews,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
44(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2025
Язык: Английский
Molecular Insights in the Anticancer Activity of Natural Tocotrienols: Targeting Mitochondrial Metabolism and Cellular Redox Homeostasis
Antioxidants,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(1), С. 115 - 115
Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2025
The
role
of
mitochondria
as
the
electric
engine
cells
is
well
established.
Over
past
two
decades,
accumulating
evidence
has
pointed
out
that,
despite
presence
a
highly
active
glycolytic
pathway
(Warburg
effect),
functional
and
even
upregulated
mitochondrial
respiration
occurs
in
cancer
to
meet
need
high
energy
biosynthetic
demand
sustain
their
anabolic
growth.
Mitochondria
are
also
primary
source
intracellular
ROS.
Cancer
maintain
moderate
levels
ROS
promote
tumorigenesis,
metastasis,
drug
resistance;
indeed,
once
cytotoxicity
threshold
exceeded,
trigger
oxidative
damage,
ultimately
leading
cell
death.
Based
on
this,
metabolic
functions
generation
considered
attractive
targets
synthetic
natural
anticancer
compounds.
Tocotrienols
(TTs),
specifically
δ-
γ-TT
isoforms,
vitamin
E-derived
biomolecules
widely
shown
possess
striking
properties
since
they
regulate
several
molecular
pathways.
Herein,
we
provide
for
first
time
an
overview
reprogramming
redox
homeostasis
perturbation
occurring
cells,
highlighting
involvement
TTs.
This
sheds
light
use
these
compounds
promising
preventive
or
therapeutic
approach
novel
strategies.
Язык: Английский
Emerging Role of Hypoxia-Inducible Factors (HIFs) in Modulating Autophagy: Perspectives on Cancer Therapy
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
26(4), С. 1752 - 1752
Опубликована: Фев. 19, 2025
Hypoxia-inducible
factors
(HIFs)
are
master
regulators
of
cellular
responses
to
low
oxygen
levels
and
modulate
autophagy,
a
conserved
process
essential
for
maintaining
homeostasis.
Under
hypoxic
conditions,
HIFs
regulate
the
expression
autophagy-related
genes
influence
autophagic
flux
stress
responses.
Dysregulated
hypoxia-induced
autophagy
promotes
cancer
cell
survival,
metabolism,
metastasis,
thereby
contributing
treatment
resistance.
Targeting
HIF-mediated
pathways
or
modulating
processes
offers
potential
improve
traditional
therapies
overcome
drug
Pharmacological
inhibitors
either
alone
in
combination
with
other
treatments,
may
disrupt
pro-survival
mechanisms
within
tumor
microenvironment.
Further
research
is
needed
elucidate
intricate
interplay
between
HIF
signaling
machinery
cells.
Understanding
these
could
pave
way
novel
therapeutic
strategies
enhance
outcomes
combat
This
review
highlights
complex
relationship
development
therapy,
offering
insights
into
how
targeting
patient
outcomes.
Язык: Английский
Epigenetic and Mitochondrial Metabolic Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis: A Review of Herbal Drug Approaches and Current Clinical Trials
Molecular Neurobiology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2025
Язык: Английский
Mitochondrial Dynamics Regulators in Cancer Metabolism and Progression
Mitochondrial Communications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Pan-cancer association of a mitochondrial function score with genomic alterations and clinical outcome
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 28, 2024
Mitochondria
are
pivotal
in
cellular
energy
metabolism
and
have
garnered
significant
attention
for
their
roles
cancer
progression
therapy
resistance.
Despite
this,
the
functional
diversity
of
mitochondria
across
various
types
remains
inadequately
characterized.
This
study
seeks
to
fill
this
knowledge
gap
by
introducing
validating
MitoScore—a
novel
metric
designed
quantitatively
assess
mitochondrial
function
a
wide
array
cancers.
Our
investigation
evaluates
capacity
MitoScore
not
only
distinguish
between
tumor
adjacent
normal
tissues
but
also
serve
as
predictive
marker
clinical
outcomes.
We
analyzed
gene
expression
data
from
24
corresponding
using
TCGA
database.
was
calculated
summing
normalized
levels
six
genes
known
be
consistently
altered
multiple
Differential
assessed
DESeq2,
with
focus
on
identifying
changes
function.
MitoScore's
associations
proliferation,
hypoxia,
aneuploidy,
outcomes
were
evaluated
Spearman's
correlation,
linear
regression,
Kaplan–Meier
survival
analyses.
significantly
higher
compared
most
(p
<
0.001).
It
positively
correlated
proliferation
rates
(r
=
0.46),
hypoxia
scores
0.61),
aneuploidy
0.44),
indicating
its
potential
aggressive
behavior.
High
associated
poorer
prognosis
several
types,
suggesting
utility
biomarker
introduces
MitoScore,
activity
often
elevated
tumors
linked
poor
prognosis.
correlates
negatively
stromal
immune
infiltration,
highlighting
mitochondria's
role
microenvironment.
association
genomic
instability,
such
suggests
dysfunction
contributes
progression.
challenges
mitochondrial-targeted
therapies,
may
identify
responsive
treatments,
warranting
further
research
application.
Язык: Английский