In the words of the late Sir Colin Blakemore,neurologists have historically sought to infer brain functions in a manner akin to to king a hammer to a computeranalyzing localized anatomical lesions caused by trauma,tum...In the words of the late Sir Colin Blakemore,neurologists have historically sought to infer brain functions in a manner akin to to king a hammer to a computeranalyzing localized anatomical lesions caused by trauma,tumors,or strokes,noting deficits,and inferring what functions certain brain regions may be responsible for.This approach exemplifies a deletion heuristic,where the absence of a specific function reveals insights about the underlying structures or mechanisms responsible for it.By observing what is lost when a particular brain region is damaged,throughout the history of the field,neurologists have pieced together the intricate relationship between anatomy and function.展开更多
Lablab purpureus(L.)Sweet(L.purpureus)has been reported to alleviate diarrhea,although the precise mechanism remains unclear.This study identified the primary active components of L.purpureus utilizing ultraperformanc...Lablab purpureus(L.)Sweet(L.purpureus)has been reported to alleviate diarrhea,although the precise mechanism remains unclear.This study identified the primary active components of L.purpureus utilizing ultraperformance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS).A rhubarb-induced diarrhea model in rats was utilized to assess the therapeutic efficacy of L.purpureus.Alterations in gut microbiota and fecal metabolism were analyzed via 16S r DNA analysis and targeted metabolomics.Flora elimination and fecal transplantation techniques were employed to deepen understanding of the role of intestinal flora in L.purpureus treatment.The study findings indicated that the main constituents of L.purpureus included trigonelline,piperidinic acid,and L-(–)-malic acid,among others.L.purpureus treatment significantly alleviated all diarrhea symptoms in rats,encompassing reduced fecal water content,weight loss,shortened colon length,diminished histological damage,and decreased inflammatory factors.Furthermore,L.purpureus significantly enhanced the expression of tight junction markers and restored the dysregulated intestinal flora in diarrheic rats by increasing Prevotella and reducing Lactobacillus.Additionally,the production of propionic acid and other short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)increased in diarrheic rats treated with L.purpureus,suggesting a substantial alteration in the intestinal environment.Crucially,the protective efficacy of L.purpureus diminishes in the absence of gut flora.Subsequent fecal transplantation tests demonstrated that feces from the L.purpureus-treated group alleviated rhubarb-induced diarrhea,emphasizing the pivotal role of gut microbiota in the antidiarrheal efficacy of L.purpureus.In conclusion,our findings elucidate the underlying mechanisms of L.purpureus'antidiarrheal action and its beneficial impact on intestinal microflora.Moreover,these results provide compelling evidence supporting the therapeutic use of L.purpureus for the treatment of diarrhea and its associated complications.展开更多
L-茶氨酸(L-Theanine,LTA)是茶叶中独特的游离氨基酸,是茶汤鲜爽味的主要来源,具有多种生物活性,属于新食品原料。本文基于Citespace和VOSviewer对Web of Science核心数据库和中国知网数据库,对2014~2024年LTA相关文献进行可视化分析,...L-茶氨酸(L-Theanine,LTA)是茶叶中独特的游离氨基酸,是茶汤鲜爽味的主要来源,具有多种生物活性,属于新食品原料。本文基于Citespace和VOSviewer对Web of Science核心数据库和中国知网数据库,对2014~2024年LTA相关文献进行可视化分析,其中关键词密度和贡献图谱结果显示LTA相关研究集中在茶叶类型、胁迫反应、LTA的生物活性等方面。因此,本文综述了茶叶LTA含量的影响因素,并重点阐述LTA生物活性作用机制,包括抗氧化、抗热应激、抗抑郁、调节代谢、抗癌、调节免疫、调节肠道菌群、保护神经系统、保护肝脏和保护肠道的作用机制,发现LTA主要通过调控核因子κB(Nuclear factor kappa B,NF-κB)、c-Jun氨基末端激酶(c-Jun N-terminal kinase,JNK)、信号传导及转录激活因子(Signal transducer and activator of transcription,STAT)和丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(Mitogen-activated protein kinase,MAPK)等信号通路发挥生物活性功能,并总结了当前LTA在食品产业中的实际应用。本文可为LTA的研究和发展提供方向,并为开发LTA功能性食品提供一定的参考。展开更多
文摘In the words of the late Sir Colin Blakemore,neurologists have historically sought to infer brain functions in a manner akin to to king a hammer to a computeranalyzing localized anatomical lesions caused by trauma,tumors,or strokes,noting deficits,and inferring what functions certain brain regions may be responsible for.This approach exemplifies a deletion heuristic,where the absence of a specific function reveals insights about the underlying structures or mechanisms responsible for it.By observing what is lost when a particular brain region is damaged,throughout the history of the field,neurologists have pieced together the intricate relationship between anatomy and function.
基金financial support from the State Key Research and Development Plan,China(2022YFD1801105)the 2115 Talent Development Program of China Agricultural University(00109015).
文摘Lablab purpureus(L.)Sweet(L.purpureus)has been reported to alleviate diarrhea,although the precise mechanism remains unclear.This study identified the primary active components of L.purpureus utilizing ultraperformance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS).A rhubarb-induced diarrhea model in rats was utilized to assess the therapeutic efficacy of L.purpureus.Alterations in gut microbiota and fecal metabolism were analyzed via 16S r DNA analysis and targeted metabolomics.Flora elimination and fecal transplantation techniques were employed to deepen understanding of the role of intestinal flora in L.purpureus treatment.The study findings indicated that the main constituents of L.purpureus included trigonelline,piperidinic acid,and L-(–)-malic acid,among others.L.purpureus treatment significantly alleviated all diarrhea symptoms in rats,encompassing reduced fecal water content,weight loss,shortened colon length,diminished histological damage,and decreased inflammatory factors.Furthermore,L.purpureus significantly enhanced the expression of tight junction markers and restored the dysregulated intestinal flora in diarrheic rats by increasing Prevotella and reducing Lactobacillus.Additionally,the production of propionic acid and other short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)increased in diarrheic rats treated with L.purpureus,suggesting a substantial alteration in the intestinal environment.Crucially,the protective efficacy of L.purpureus diminishes in the absence of gut flora.Subsequent fecal transplantation tests demonstrated that feces from the L.purpureus-treated group alleviated rhubarb-induced diarrhea,emphasizing the pivotal role of gut microbiota in the antidiarrheal efficacy of L.purpureus.In conclusion,our findings elucidate the underlying mechanisms of L.purpureus'antidiarrheal action and its beneficial impact on intestinal microflora.Moreover,these results provide compelling evidence supporting the therapeutic use of L.purpureus for the treatment of diarrhea and its associated complications.
文摘L-茶氨酸(L-Theanine,LTA)是茶叶中独特的游离氨基酸,是茶汤鲜爽味的主要来源,具有多种生物活性,属于新食品原料。本文基于Citespace和VOSviewer对Web of Science核心数据库和中国知网数据库,对2014~2024年LTA相关文献进行可视化分析,其中关键词密度和贡献图谱结果显示LTA相关研究集中在茶叶类型、胁迫反应、LTA的生物活性等方面。因此,本文综述了茶叶LTA含量的影响因素,并重点阐述LTA生物活性作用机制,包括抗氧化、抗热应激、抗抑郁、调节代谢、抗癌、调节免疫、调节肠道菌群、保护神经系统、保护肝脏和保护肠道的作用机制,发现LTA主要通过调控核因子κB(Nuclear factor kappa B,NF-κB)、c-Jun氨基末端激酶(c-Jun N-terminal kinase,JNK)、信号传导及转录激活因子(Signal transducer and activator of transcription,STAT)和丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(Mitogen-activated protein kinase,MAPK)等信号通路发挥生物活性功能,并总结了当前LTA在食品产业中的实际应用。本文可为LTA的研究和发展提供方向,并为开发LTA功能性食品提供一定的参考。
