Chemical Analysis and Antioxidant Activities of Resin Fractions from Pistacia lentiscus L. var. Chia in Neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y Cells
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
30(5), С. 997 - 997
Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2025
Chios
mastiha
is
the
natural
aromatic
resin
of
Pistacia
lentiscus
L.
var.
Chia,
Anacardiaceae,
which
exclusively
cultivated
in
southern
part
Greek
island
Chios.
(P.
lenticonus/Chios
mastiha)
well-known
for
its
distinctive
taste
and
aroma
has
been
known
since
ancient
times
due
to
healing
properties
gastrointestinal
inflammatory
disorders
because
anti-bacterial
anti-fungal
activities.
In
this
study,
chemical
composition,
applying
LC-QTOF-MS/MS
analysis,
antioxidant
activities
three
different
polarity
P.
fractions,
apolar,
medium
polar,
were
characterized
human
neuroblastoma
SH-SY5Y
cells.
Chemical
analysis
fractions
unveiled
new
components
mastiha,
mainly
fatty
acids
compounds,
their
activity
regulatory
effects
on
lipid
metabolism.
By
MTT
assay
confocal
microscopy
we
showed
that
especially
apolar
polar
enriched
triterpenes
acids,
caused
suppression
H2O2-induced
reduction
cell
viability,
ROS
production,
depolarization
mitochondrial
membrane
potential,
Moreover,
Western
blot
revealed
fraction,
induced
expression
PPARα,
crucial
role
Induction
a
GR
target
gene,
was
also
accompanied
by
an
increase
protein
levels.
Enhanced
fraction
may
be
correlated
with
triterpenoids.
Thus,
our
results
indicate
neuroprotective
actions
highlighting
potential
application
as
agents
neurodegenerative
diseases.
Язык: Английский
Aging-Associated Amyloid-β Plaques and Neuroinflammation in Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Novel Cognitive Health-Supporting Roles of Pentadecanoic Acid (C15:0)
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
26(8), С. 3746 - 3746
Опубликована: Апрель 16, 2025
There
is
an
urgent
need
to
identify
interventions
that
broadly
target
aging-related
cognitive
decline
and
progression
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD).
Bottlenose
dolphins
(Tursiops
truncatus)
have
histologic
changes
similar
AD
in
humans,
they
also
develop
shared
age-associated
co-morbidities
identified
as
risk
factors
for
including
type
2
diabetes,
ferroptosis,
iron
overload,
which
can
be
driven
by
nutritional
C15:0
deficiency.
We
hypothesized
(1)
would
amyloid
beta
(Aβ)
plaques
neuroinflammation
paralleled
of
humans
relation
age-related
progression,
quantitative
concentration,
brain
region;
(2)
dose-dependent
activities
relevant
protecting
health.
Quantitative
immunohistochemistry
staining
was
used
assess
68
tissues
from
archived
brains
19
Navy
evaluate
associations
among
region,
sex,
age
group.
Further,
activities,
using
a
third-party
panel
intended
screen
potential
therapeutics,
were
evaluated.
Similar
had
the
highest
Aβ
plaque
density
variation
hippocampus
(90th
percentile
4.95
plaques/mm2),
where
increased
with
(p
=
0.05).
All
measured
markers
detected,
concentrations
activated
microglia
(CD68+)
(0.46
±
0.38
cells/mm2).
inhibitor
two
targets,
fatty
acid
amide
hydrolase
(FAAH)
(IC50
2.5
µM,
89%
maximum
inhibition
at
50
µM
relative
URB597)
monoamine
oxidase
B
(MAO-B)
19.4
70%
R(-)-Deprenyl).
These
demonstrated
efficacy
against
formation
neuroinflammation,
protection
function
hippocampus.
findings
suggest
that,
addition
co-morbidities,
may
play
distinct
role
supporting
health,
especially
higher
concentrations.
Язык: Английский
Pentadecanoic Acid (C15:0), an Essential Fatty Acid, Shares Clinically Relevant Cell-Based Activities with Leading Longevity-Enhancing Compounds
Опубликована: Окт. 9, 2023
Pentadecanoic
acid
(C15:0)
is
an
essential
odd-chain
saturated
fatty
with
broad
activities
relevant
to
protecting
cardiometabolic,
immune,
and
liver
health.
C15:0
activates
AMPK
inhibits
mTOR,
both
of
which
are
core
components
the
human
longevity
pathway.
To
assess
potential
for
enhance
processes
associated
healthspan,
we
used
cell-based
molecular
phenotyping
assays
compare
three
longevity-enhancing
candidates:
acarbose,
metformin,
rapamycin.
(n=36
in
10
12
cell
systems)
rapamycin
(n=32
had
most
clinically
relevant,
dose-dependent
activities.
At
their
optimal
doses,
(17
µM)
(9
shared
24
across
systems,
including
anti-inflammatory
(e.g.,
lowered
MCP-1,
TNFɑ,
IL-10,
IL-17A/F),
antifibrotic,
anticancer
activities,
further
supported
by
previously
published
vitro
vivo
studies.
Paired
prior
demonstrated
abilities
target
pathways,
hallmarks
aging,
aging
rate
biomarkers,
type
2
diabetes,
heart
disease,
cancer,
nonalcoholic
our
results
support
as
nutrient
equivalent
to,
or
surpassing,
leading
candidate
compounds.
Язык: Английский
Cow’s Milk Bioactive Molecules in the Regulation of Glucose Homeostasis in Human and Animal Studies
Foods,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(17), С. 2837 - 2837
Опубликована: Сен. 6, 2024
Obesity
disrupts
glucose
metabolism,
leading
to
insulin
resistance
(IR)
and
cardiometabolic
diseases.
Consumption
of
cow’s
milk
other
dairy
products
may
influence
metabolism.
Within
the
complex
matrix
milk,
various
carbohydrates,
lipids,
peptides
act
as
bioactive
molecules
alter
human
Here,
we
summarize
data
from
studies
rodent
experiments
illustrating
how
these
regulate
homeostasis,
supplemented
with
in
vitro
mechanisms
behind
their
effects.
Bioactive
including
lactose,
galactose,
oligosaccharides,
generally
reduce
hyperglycemia,
possibly
by
preventing
gut
microbiota
dysbiosis.
Milk-derived
lipids
fat
globular
membrane
improve
activation
signaling
pathways
animal
trials
but
seem
have
little
impact
on
glycemia
studies.
However,
produced
ruminants,
polar
odd-chain,
trans-,
branched-chain
fatty
acids,
produce
neutral
or
contradictory
effects
derived
whey
casein
exert
both
directly
through
insulinotropic
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
system
inhibition
indirectly
regulation
incretin
hormones.
Overall,
results
bolster
many
observational
humans
suggest
that
intake
reduces
risk
of,
can
perhaps
be
used
treating,
metabolic
disorders.
action
for
most
compounds
are
still
largely
undiscovered.
Язык: Английский