Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease(MASLD)has emerged as a predominant cause of chronic liver disease globally,with its prevalence rising steadily each year.If left untreated,MASLD may progress to...Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease(MASLD)has emerged as a predominant cause of chronic liver disease globally,with its prevalence rising steadily each year.If left untreated,MASLD may progress to metabolic dysfunction in associated steatohepatitis(MASH),a more severe condition that can irreversibly advance to liver fibrosis,cirrhosis,and even hepatocyte carcinoma(HCC).Recent studies have illuminated a pivotal link between dysregulated cholesterol metabolism and the pathogenesis and severity of MASLD.This underscores the critical need for a comprehensive exploration of the regulatory mechanisms underlying hepatic cholesterol metabolism in MASLD,as such insights could unveil new therapeutic targets and pave the way for early diagnosis and effective prevention strategies.Cyclocarya paliurus(Batal.)Iljinskaja,a plant known for both medicinal and dietary applications,has demonstrated diverse pharmacological properties,including hypoglycemic,lipid-regulating,and hepatoprotective effects.This study aimed to investigate the hypolipidemic and hepatoprotective activities of Cyclocarya paliurus extract(CCE)in a murine model of MASLD induced by a methionine-choline-deficient(MCD)diet.Simvastatin was employed as a positive control drug,while various doses of CCE were administered to assess its therapeutic potential.Meanwhile,the control and model groups received 0.5%sodium carboxymethyl cellulose(CMC-Na)once daily for 6 weeks.At the end of the treatment period,blood and liver samples were collected for biochemical analysis,histopathological assessment,and gene expression profiling.The findings revealed that CCE significantly reduced serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase(AST)and alanine aminotransferase(ALT)while enhancing the activities of cholinesterase(CHE)and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C).In liver tissues,CCE markedly decreased the levels of total cholesterol(TC)and triglycerides(TG),while simultaneously increasing hepatic HDL-C content.Histological analyses showed notable alleviation of pathological liver damage in CCE-treated mice.Molecular studies further demonstrated that CCE downregulated the expression of key genes and proteins involved in cholesterol synthesis,including SREBP2,LDLR,and HMGCR.Concurrently,it upregulated the expression of genes and proteins related to cholesterol transport,such as ABCG5 and ABCG8.Additionally,CCE mitigated inflammation by improving the expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines,including TNF-α and IL-6,and modulated oxidative stress markers,such as NRF2,KEAP1,and NQO1.Protein expression analyses revealed reduced levels of IL-6 and IL-1β,further corroborating its anti-inflammatory effects.In summary,C.paliurus exhibited potent hepatoprotective effects in MCD-induced MASLD mice.These protective mechanisms were closely linked to the upregulation of cholesterol transporters ABCG5/8 and the modulation of sterol regulatory element-binding protein 2(SREBP2).This study highlighted the therapeutic potential of C.paliurus as a promising intervention for MASLD and underscored its role in regulating cholesterol metabolism and mitigating inflammation and oxidative stress.展开更多
研究黑米对高脂高胆固醇膳食饲喂雌性小鼠血脂水平及小肠胆固醇代谢相关基因调控的影响。将48只雌性C57BL/6J小鼠随机分成高脂对照组和三个实验组(高脂饲料中添加白米和黑米代替玉米淀粉),测定血清中总胆固醇(TC)、甘油三酯(TG)及高密...研究黑米对高脂高胆固醇膳食饲喂雌性小鼠血脂水平及小肠胆固醇代谢相关基因调控的影响。将48只雌性C57BL/6J小鼠随机分成高脂对照组和三个实验组(高脂饲料中添加白米和黑米代替玉米淀粉),测定血清中总胆固醇(TC)、甘油三酯(TG)及高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)水平,气相色谱法检测肝脏中胆固醇含量,Real-time PCR法分析调控小肠胆固醇代谢相关基因HMG-Co A-R、MTP、ABCG5/8、ABCA1、NPC1L1等的m RNA表达水平。与高脂组相比,黑米组血清中TC和TG含量较对照组极显著降低,但白米组血清中TC、TG、HDL-C含量较对照组无统计学差异。与高脂组相比,白米组小鼠肝脏中胆固醇含量无显著变化,黑米低剂量组显著降低(P<0.05),黑米高剂量组极显著降低(P<0.01)。Real-time PCR结果显示,与高脂组相比,黑米添加组ABCG5、ABCA1 m RNA表达水平均显著上调(P<0.01),MTP m RNA表达水平均显著下调(P<0.05);黑米低剂量组ABCG8 m RNA表达水平显著升高(P<0.05),高剂量组上调极显著(P<0.01);黑米低剂量组NPC1L1 m RNA表达水平降低(P<0.05),高剂量组下调极显著(P<0.01);黑米高剂量组HMG-Co A-Rm RNA表达水平显著降低(P<0.05)。结果表明,黑米对高脂高胆固醇膳食饲喂小鼠胆固醇代谢平衡的调节,可能是通过增加小肠中胆固醇排泄并抑制固醇的吸收实现的。展开更多
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC3501700)the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.7144219).
文摘Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease(MASLD)has emerged as a predominant cause of chronic liver disease globally,with its prevalence rising steadily each year.If left untreated,MASLD may progress to metabolic dysfunction in associated steatohepatitis(MASH),a more severe condition that can irreversibly advance to liver fibrosis,cirrhosis,and even hepatocyte carcinoma(HCC).Recent studies have illuminated a pivotal link between dysregulated cholesterol metabolism and the pathogenesis and severity of MASLD.This underscores the critical need for a comprehensive exploration of the regulatory mechanisms underlying hepatic cholesterol metabolism in MASLD,as such insights could unveil new therapeutic targets and pave the way for early diagnosis and effective prevention strategies.Cyclocarya paliurus(Batal.)Iljinskaja,a plant known for both medicinal and dietary applications,has demonstrated diverse pharmacological properties,including hypoglycemic,lipid-regulating,and hepatoprotective effects.This study aimed to investigate the hypolipidemic and hepatoprotective activities of Cyclocarya paliurus extract(CCE)in a murine model of MASLD induced by a methionine-choline-deficient(MCD)diet.Simvastatin was employed as a positive control drug,while various doses of CCE were administered to assess its therapeutic potential.Meanwhile,the control and model groups received 0.5%sodium carboxymethyl cellulose(CMC-Na)once daily for 6 weeks.At the end of the treatment period,blood and liver samples were collected for biochemical analysis,histopathological assessment,and gene expression profiling.The findings revealed that CCE significantly reduced serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase(AST)and alanine aminotransferase(ALT)while enhancing the activities of cholinesterase(CHE)and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C).In liver tissues,CCE markedly decreased the levels of total cholesterol(TC)and triglycerides(TG),while simultaneously increasing hepatic HDL-C content.Histological analyses showed notable alleviation of pathological liver damage in CCE-treated mice.Molecular studies further demonstrated that CCE downregulated the expression of key genes and proteins involved in cholesterol synthesis,including SREBP2,LDLR,and HMGCR.Concurrently,it upregulated the expression of genes and proteins related to cholesterol transport,such as ABCG5 and ABCG8.Additionally,CCE mitigated inflammation by improving the expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines,including TNF-α and IL-6,and modulated oxidative stress markers,such as NRF2,KEAP1,and NQO1.Protein expression analyses revealed reduced levels of IL-6 and IL-1β,further corroborating its anti-inflammatory effects.In summary,C.paliurus exhibited potent hepatoprotective effects in MCD-induced MASLD mice.These protective mechanisms were closely linked to the upregulation of cholesterol transporters ABCG5/8 and the modulation of sterol regulatory element-binding protein 2(SREBP2).This study highlighted the therapeutic potential of C.paliurus as a promising intervention for MASLD and underscored its role in regulating cholesterol metabolism and mitigating inflammation and oxidative stress.
文摘研究黑米对高脂高胆固醇膳食饲喂雌性小鼠血脂水平及小肠胆固醇代谢相关基因调控的影响。将48只雌性C57BL/6J小鼠随机分成高脂对照组和三个实验组(高脂饲料中添加白米和黑米代替玉米淀粉),测定血清中总胆固醇(TC)、甘油三酯(TG)及高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)水平,气相色谱法检测肝脏中胆固醇含量,Real-time PCR法分析调控小肠胆固醇代谢相关基因HMG-Co A-R、MTP、ABCG5/8、ABCA1、NPC1L1等的m RNA表达水平。与高脂组相比,黑米组血清中TC和TG含量较对照组极显著降低,但白米组血清中TC、TG、HDL-C含量较对照组无统计学差异。与高脂组相比,白米组小鼠肝脏中胆固醇含量无显著变化,黑米低剂量组显著降低(P<0.05),黑米高剂量组极显著降低(P<0.01)。Real-time PCR结果显示,与高脂组相比,黑米添加组ABCG5、ABCA1 m RNA表达水平均显著上调(P<0.01),MTP m RNA表达水平均显著下调(P<0.05);黑米低剂量组ABCG8 m RNA表达水平显著升高(P<0.05),高剂量组上调极显著(P<0.01);黑米低剂量组NPC1L1 m RNA表达水平降低(P<0.05),高剂量组下调极显著(P<0.01);黑米高剂量组HMG-Co A-Rm RNA表达水平显著降低(P<0.05)。结果表明,黑米对高脂高胆固醇膳食饲喂小鼠胆固醇代谢平衡的调节,可能是通过增加小肠中胆固醇排泄并抑制固醇的吸收实现的。
