mRNA is a highly promising approach for disease prevention,yet its further application is currently limited by the low efficiency of delivery.Lipid nanoparticles(LNPs)are the mainstream delivery vehicles at present,an...mRNA is a highly promising approach for disease prevention,yet its further application is currently limited by the low efficiency of delivery.Lipid nanoparticles(LNPs)are the mainstream delivery vehicles at present,and ionizable lipids,as a key component,have a particularly significant impact on delivery efficiency.To improve the efficiency of delivery,a library of ionizable lipids with tetra-branched hydrophobic tails was designed and synthesized by the Michael addition reaction.From this library,the lipid 10A was selected for the highest delivery efficiency.Further formulation screening yielded LNPs with excellent performance,which showed good efficacy in tumor prevention experiments.At the same time,the structure-activity relationship between the ionizable lipid structure and the delivery efficiency was elucidated.It was that the tetra-branched hydrophobic tails,as compared with the di-branched hydrophobic tails enhanced the stability of LNPs,provided uniformity of particle size and improved the efficiency of endocytosis and lysosomal escape,resulting in higher delivery efficiency.Meanwhile,tetra-branched lipids with hydroxyl groups in the head group performed even better.This research provides a theoretical basis and foundation for guiding the development of the next generation of ionizable lipids,and the developed 10A LNP also shows broad prospects for clinical translation.展开更多
Background:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)is a prevalent respiratory ailment that has risen to become the foremost cause of mortality globally,and statins are a widely used class of lipid-modifying drugs.D...Background:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)is a prevalent respiratory ailment that has risen to become the foremost cause of mortality globally,and statins are a widely used class of lipid-modifying drugs.Data from some observational studies suggest an association between statins use and COPD.Objectives:The main objective of this study was to investigate whether lipids and apolipoproteins are bidirectionally causally associated with COPD at the genetic level using a Mendelian randomization(MR)design,and to determine the potential role of circulating inflammatory proteins as mediators in this association.Methods:The publicly available Genome-Wide Association Study(GWAS)database was utilised for the purposes of the analysis.The data on high-density lipoprotein(HDL-C),low-density lipoprotein(LDL-C),triglycerides(TG),apolipoprotein A-1(ApoA1),and apolipoprotein B(ApoB)were obtained from the UK BioBank,while the COPD dataset was obtained from the FinnGen BioBank R11(number of cases:21,617,number of controls:372,627).Furthermore,data were gathered on genetic variants linked to inflammatory processes,encompassing 91 circulating inflammatory proteins(n=14,823 individuals).A two-sample MR study was conducted using these data to assess the association between HDL-C,LDL-C,TG,ApoA1,and ApoB with the risk of COPD.Furthermore,in order to investigate the potential mediating influence of inflammatory factor alterations between lipids and COPD,a two-step Mendelian randomization(MR)mediation analysis was conducted.Results:The forward MR methods identified two lipids that were found to have a causal relationship with the development of COPD.An elevated level of LDL-C and ApoB was found to be associated with a diminished risk of COPD.Furthermore,the researchers identified circulating inflammatory factors that were determined to be the causal agents in the development of COPD.Mediation analysis indicated that the inflammatory protein S100-A12 may act as a mediator between the LDL-C and COPD pathways.Conclusion:The present MR study provides genetic evidence for a causal relationship between lipids and apolipoproteins and COPD,as well as identifying the inflammatory protein S100-A12 as a potential mediator of the COPD association.The findings offer valuable insights into the mechanistic studies of statins for COPD and potential targets for disease intervention and treatment.展开更多
Fucoxanthin,a kind of exclusively algae-derived carotenoids,could reduce lipid content and regulate gut microbiota composition in obese mice,showing potential in preventing hyperlipidemia.This study aimed to illustrat...Fucoxanthin,a kind of exclusively algae-derived carotenoids,could reduce lipid content and regulate gut microbiota composition in obese mice,showing potential in preventing hyperlipidemia.This study aimed to illustrate fucoxanthin efficacy in modulating lipid metabolism in serum and liver of high-fat-induced hyperlipidemia mice,as well as investigate the underlying association with gut microbiota changes.Results showed that fucoxanthin significantly reduced body weight gain and body white fat of the mice.In the serum,total triglycerides(TG),total cholesterol(TC)contents were significantly decreased and high-densitylipoprotein cholesterol levels was significantly upregulated.Moreover,fucoxanthin remarkedly prevented lipid accumulation in the liver.Especially,metabolomics results showed that lipids and lipid-like molecules were significantly downregulated compared with the control,indicating the advance of hepatic lipid metabolism.Bile acids profile in the liver was also greatly changed by fucoxanthin.Meanwhile,fucoxanthin remodeled gut microbiota composition and promoted the relative abundance of Desulfovibrio,Blautia and Clostridia genera.Finally,correlation analysis revealed that these gut microbiota changes were closely related with hepatic metabolites/metabolism and serum lipids.Altogether,this study showed great potential of fucoxanthin in improving serum lipids profile,hepatic lipids and bile acids metabolism of hyperlipidemia mice,which was associated with gut microbiota alteration.展开更多
In the current study,the Zygomycetes fungus Cunninghamella elegans NRRL Y-1392 was evaluated for its ability to grow in extracts derived from dried and ground agricultural residues,such as mushroom stalks and roots fr...In the current study,the Zygomycetes fungus Cunninghamella elegans NRRL Y-1392 was evaluated for its ability to grow in extracts derived from dried and ground agricultural residues,such as mushroom stalks and roots from hydroponically cultivated lettuces and produce poly-unsaturated fatty acids(PUFA)andγ-linolenic acid(GLA)rich lipids.Initially,the compositions of stalks and lettuce roots were analysed,and the fungus was batch-flask cultivated on six different commercial semi-defined substrates containing different sugars detected in stalks and roots to evaluate its catabolic ability.C.elegans was capable to assimilate all sugars,but at a lower rate in the case of arabinose.Subsequently,C.elegans was cultivated on tailor-made semi-defined commercial substrates,resembling hydrolysates containing carbohydrates found in mushroom stalks,under both nitrogen-excess and nitrogen-limited conditions,and resembling that of hydrolysates of roots,under nitrogen-excess conditions.Based on the results,under nitrogen-excess conditions,in the case of media resembling stalks hydrolysates,higher production values for biomass,PUFAs,and GLA were observed(20.3 g/L,1906 mg/L,668 mg/L),accompanied by high productivity values due to short cultivation periods,while under nitrogen limitation,high lipid accumulation(lipid in dry cell weight=48%,w/w)was presented,and lipids rich in oleic acid were produced.Finally,the fungus was cultivated on a medium derived from hot water-extraction applied to mush-room stalks,enriched with organic nitrogen sources.The fungus was successfully grown on the sugar-rich waterextract derived from mushroom stalks,resulting in dry biomass of 14.5 g/L,lipids of 1.8 g/L,with 15%(w/w)of GLA in cellular lipids.展开更多
Objective:To study the clinical value of combined detection of blood lipids,blood glucose,and liver function in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.Methods:105 patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease treated in ...Objective:To study the clinical value of combined detection of blood lipids,blood glucose,and liver function in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.Methods:105 patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease treated in our hospital from May 2022 to July 2024 were selected as the research subjects.All patients underwent a B-ultrasound examination.According to the severity of the disease,they were divided into group A(mild,n=35),group B(moderate,n=44),and group C(severe,n=26).Another 30 healthy residents who came to the hospital for physical examination during the same period were selected as group D.The differences in blood lipids,blood glucose,and liver function indicators between groups were compared.Results:The triglyceride(TG),total cholesterol(TC),and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL)levels in groups A,B,and C were higher than those in group D,while the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL)level was lower(P<0.05).The fasting plasma glucose(FPG)levels in groups B and C were higher than those in group D(P<0.05).The TG,LDL,and FPG levels in groups B and C were higher than those in group A(P<0.05).The TC level in group C was higher than that in group A,while the HDL level was lower(P<0.05).The TC and FPG levels in group C were higher than those in group B(P<0.05).The total bilirubin(TBil),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),and alanine aminotransferase(ALT)levels in groups A,B,and C were higher than those in group D(P<0.05).The TBil and ALT levels in groups B and C were higher than those in group A(P<0.05).The AST level in group C was higher than that in group A(P<0.05).The AST and ALT levels in group C were higher than those in group B(P<0.05).Conclusion:Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease have disordered glucose and lipid metabolism.Blood lipids,blood glucose,and liver function are closely related to the severity of the disease.Strengthening exercise and dietary intervention early on can help control the progression of simple fatty liver disease and reduce the risk of severe liver diseases such as steatohepatitis and cirrhosis.展开更多
Background The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary fatty acids(FA)saturation and lysophospholipids supplementation on growth,meat quality,oxidative stability,FA profiles,and lipid metabolism...Background The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary fatty acids(FA)saturation and lysophospholipids supplementation on growth,meat quality,oxidative stability,FA profiles,and lipid metabolism of finishing beef bulls.Thirty-two Angus bulls(initial body weight:623±22.6 kg;21±0.5 months of age)were used.The experiment was a completely randomized block design with a 2×2 factorial arrangement of treatments:2 diets with FA of different degree of unsaturation[high saturated FA diet(HSFA)vs.high unsaturated FA diet(HUFA)]combined with(0.075%,dry matter basis)and without lysophospholipids supplementation.The bulls were fed a high-concentrate diet(forage to concentrate,15:85)for 104 d including a 14-d adaptation period and a 90-d data and sample collection period.Results No interactions were observed between dietary FA and lysophospholipids supplementation for growth and meat quality parameters.A greater dietary ratio of unsaturated FA(UFA)to saturated FA(SFA)from 1:2 to 1:1 led to lower DM intake and backfat thickness,but did not affect growth performance and other carcass traits.Compared with HSFA,bulls fed HUFA had greater shear force in Longissimus thoracis(LT)muscle,but had lower intramuscular fat(IMF)content and SOD content in LT muscle.Compared with HUFA,feeding the HSFA diet up-regulated expression of ACC,FAS,PPARγ,and SCD1,but down-regulated expression of CPT1B.Compared with feeding HSFA,the HUFA diet led to greater concentrations of c9-C18:1 and other monounsaturated FA in LT muscle.Feeding HUFA also led to lower plasma concentrations of cholesterol,but there were no interactions between FA and lysophospholipids detected.Feeding lysophospholipids improved growth and feed conversion ratio and altered meat quality by increasing muscle pH_(24h),redness values(24 h),IMF content,and concentrations of C18:3,C20:5 and total polyunsaturated fatty acids.Furthermore,lysophospholipids supplementation led to lower malondialdehyde content and up-regulated the expression of ACC,FAS,and LPL in LT muscle.Conclusions Results indicated that supplementing a high-concentrate diet with lysophospholipids to beef bulls can enhance growth rate,feed efficiency,meat quality,and beneficial FA.Increasing the dietary ratio of UFA to SFA reduced DM intake and backfat thickness without compromising growth,suggesting potential improvements in feed efficiency.展开更多
Lipids serve as fundamental constituents of cell membranes and organelles.Recent studies have highlighted the significance of lipids as biomarkers in the diagnosis of breast cancer.Although liquid chromatography coupl...Lipids serve as fundamental constituents of cell membranes and organelles.Recent studies have highlighted the significance of lipids as biomarkers in the diagnosis of breast cancer.Although liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS)is widely employed for lipid analysis in complex samples,it suffers from limitations such as complexity and time-consuming procedures.In this study,we have developed dopamine-modified TiO_(2)nanoparticles(TiO_(2)-DA)and applied the materials to assist the analysis of lipids by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry(MALDI-TOF MS).The TiO_(2)-DA can provide large specific surface area and acidic environment,well suited for lipid analysis.The method was initially validated using standard lipid molecules.Good sensitivity,reproducibility and quantification performance was observed.Then,the method was applied to the analysis of 90 serum samples from 30 patients with breast cancer,30 patients with benign breast disease and 30 healthy controls.Five lipid molecules were identified as potential biomarkers for breast cancer.We constructed a classification model based on the MALDI-TOF MS signal of the 5 lipid molecules,and achieved high sensitivity,specificity and accuracy for the differentiation of breast cancer from benign breast disease and healthy control.We further collected another 60 serum samples from 20 healthy controls,20 patients with benign breast disease and 20 patients with breast cancer for MALDITOF MS analysis to verify the accuracy of the classification model.This advancement holds great promise for the development of diagnostic models for other lipid metabolism-related diseases.展开更多
Nostoc flagelliforme Born. et Flah is highly adapted to drought stress, cold and light stresses, and suitable for growing in the unfavorable areas. This paper presents the results of the analysis of the membrane (ma...Nostoc flagelliforme Born. et Flah is highly adapted to drought stress, cold and light stresses, and suitable for growing in the unfavorable areas. This paper presents the results of the analysis of the membrane (mainly thylakoid membrane) lipids from N. flagelliforme in order to investigate the relationship between membrane lipid composition and stress resistance to this cyanobacteria. The membrane lipids are composed of monogalactosyl diacylglycerol (MGDG), digalactosyl diacylglycerol (DGDG), sulfoquinovosyl diacylglycerol (SQDG) and phosphatidylglycerol (PG). The major fatty acids in these lipids are palmitic (16∶0), palmitoleic (16∶1), stearic (18∶0), oleic (18∶1), linoleic (18∶2) and linolenic (18∶3) acids. In N. flagelliforme , polyunsaturated fatty acids account for 73% of the total fatty acids, much higher than that of the other cyanobacteria reported so far. Among which 16∶1 and 18∶3 are as high as 28.9% and 34.3% respectively. The high resistance of N. flagelliforme to abnormal conditions may be associated with the extent of unsaturation of fatty acids. In addition, the wild N. flagelliforme treated with water for 30 min and cultured for 24 h and the lipid and fatty acid composition were found to be not affected by water_absorption.展开更多
To explore the differences of sensitivities to chilling and strong light in indica and japonica rice (Oryza sativa L), the changes in unsaturation of thylakoid membrane lipids and xanthophyll cycle were studied under ...To explore the differences of sensitivities to chilling and strong light in indica and japonica rice (Oryza sativa L), the changes in unsaturation of thylakoid membrane lipids and xanthophyll cycle were studied under chilling condition and strong light. The contents of unsaturated fatty acids of thylakoid membrane lipids decreased and that of the saturated ones increased with the time of chilling and strong light treatment, resulting in the reduction of the index of unsaturation of fatty acids (IUFA). The activity of violaxanthin deepoxidase (VDE), a key enzyme of xanthophyll cycle, also reduced. The content of violaxanthin (V) increased, and the contents of antheraxanthin (A) and zeaxanthin M decreased, the ratio of (A+Z)/ (A+Z+V) decreased correspondingly. Arrhenius analysis showed that VDE was sensitive to both chilling and unsaturation level of thylakoid membrane lipids. Correlation analysis showed that there was distinctly positive relationships between IUFA of thylakoid membrane lipids and the activity of VDE, Fv/Fm, and D, protein content. Lower IUFA values, less fluidity and stability of thylakoid membrane lipids, lower VDE activity and (A+Z)/(A+Z+V) ratio were found in indica rice cv. Shanyou 63 than in japonica rice cv. 9516 under chilling and strong light.展开更多
Aim To study the effects of binuclear copper （Ⅱ） threonine complex （Cu2 （Thr）4） as analogue of superoxide dismutase （SOD） on blood glucose, blood lipids and vessels of hearts and kidneys in diabetic mice. Met...Aim To study the effects of binuclear copper （Ⅱ） threonine complex （Cu2 （Thr）4） as analogue of superoxide dismutase （SOD） on blood glucose, blood lipids and vessels of hearts and kidneys in diabetic mice. Methods Diabetic mouse model was established by intraperitioneal injection of alloxan. Low, middle, and high doses of Cu2（Thr）4 at 0.002%, 0.02% and 0.1% were given respectively to diabetic mice following lavage. The fasting blood glucose was determined after the diabetic mice were given Cu2 （Thr）4 for 0, 30, and 45 d. The diabetic mice were killed on the 45th day. Then glycosylated hemoglobin （HbAlc） and blood lipids were assayed, and pathologic changes in hearts and kidneys stained with HE were observed. Results Compared with the control group in which the diabetic mice were given distilled water, the value of blood glucose reduced significantly in middle dose group （P 〈 0.01 ）, followed by that in low dose group （P 〈 0.05）. TC level reduced markedly and HDL level increased significantly in all three treatment groups （P 〈 0.05）. Especially in middle dose group, cardiac muscle fibers were neatly arranged, nucleus and cytoplasm well distributed, glomeruli showing normal structure, cells well distributed and staining being normal. Conclusion Cu2 （Thr）4 reduces blood glucose, regulates blood lipids, and play protective action on the vessels of hearts and kidneys in diabetic mice. The effects of it in middle dose were better than those of other doses.展开更多
Lipids play an important role in the regulation of cell life processes.Although there are various lipid detection methods,Raman spectroscopy,a non-invasive technique,provides the detailed chemical composition of lipid...Lipids play an important role in the regulation of cell life processes.Although there are various lipid detection methods,Raman spectroscopy,a non-invasive technique,provides the detailed chemical composition of lipid profiles without a complex sample preparation procedure and possesses greater potential in basic biology,clinical diagnosis and disease therapy.In this review,we summarized the characteristics and advantages of Raman-based techniques and their primary contribution to illustrating cellular lipid metabolism.展开更多
The mechanisms of mushroom polysaccharides on immune functions and lipid metabolism of aged mammals have not been fully elucidated.In the present study,after assessing the impacts of one type of Lentinula edodes-deriv...The mechanisms of mushroom polysaccharides on immune functions and lipid metabolism of aged mammals have not been fully elucidated.In the present study,after assessing the impacts of one type of Lentinula edodes-derived polysaccharides,named L2,on immune functions and blood lipid profiles,isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantification(iTRAQ)-based proteomic profiling of the small intestinal tissues from aged mice treated with L2 was performed.L2 reversed immune function declines and modulated the lipid metabolism of aged mice evidenced by increased levels of serum TC,HDL-C,and LDL-C,and reduced levels of serum TG.Moreover,a total of 95 differentially regulated proteins(DRPs) were identified,of which75 were up-regulated and 20 were down-regulated.Most of the DRPs were involved in intracellular and extracellular structure organization,and cellular and metabolic regulation.Particularly,approximately 16 and 9 DRPs participated in the regulation of immune functions and lipid metabolism,respectively.Furthermore,protein-protein interaction analysis highlighted that cadherin-1,plectin,cadherin-17,Ras GTPase-activating-like protein IQGAP2,and ezrin might be key proteins in response to L2 treatment.These findings provide new insights into the biological mechanisms of mushroom polysaccharides in anti-aging from a proteomic perspective.展开更多
AIM To determine lipid species that change in response to a change in dairy consumption. In addition, to investigate whether dairy associated lipid species are correlated with changes in measures of vascular structure...AIM To determine lipid species that change in response to a change in dairy consumption. In addition, to investigate whether dairy associated lipid species are correlated with changes in measures of vascular structure and function.METHODS A 12-mo randomised controlled trial was conducted to determine the effect of increased consumption of fruit, vegetables and dairy, compared to usual diet, on measures of vascular structure and function in adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes(n = 108). Thispaper comprises post-hoc analyses investigating the relationship between dairy intake, serum lipid species and vascular health. Central and peripheral blood pressure, carotid femoral pulse wave velocity, augmentation index, serum lipid species and dietary intake were measured at baseline and 3-mo. Common carotid artery intima media thickness was measured at baseline and 12-mo.RESULTS Serum lipid species [lysophosphatidylcholine(LPC) 14:0, LPC 15:0, LPC 16:1, phosphatidylcholine(PC) 29:0 PC 30:0, PC 31:0 and cholesterol ester(CE) 14:0] were associated with the change in full fat dairy consumption(rho 0.19-0.25; P < 0.05). The 3-mo change in some lipids was positively associated with the 3-mo change in central systolic [LPC 14:0(rho 0.30; P = 0.007), PC 30:0(rho 0.28; P = 0.010)] and diastolic blood pressure [LPC 14:0(rho 0.32; P = 0.004), LPC 15:0(rho 0.23; P = 0.04), LPC 16:1(rho 0.23; P = 0.035), PC 29:0(rho 0.28; P = 0.01), PC 30:0(rho 0.36; P = 0.001), PC 31:0(rho 0.30; P = 0.007)] and 12-mo change in common carotid artery intimal medial thickness [CE 14:0(rho 0.22; P = 0.02)]. Pulse wave velocity and augmentation index were unrelated to dairy and lipid species.CONCLUSION An increase in dairy associated lipids appears to be associated with an increase in blood pressure and common carotid intimal medial thickness.展开更多
<strong>Background:</strong><span><span><i><span style="font-family:""> </span></i></span></span><span><span><span style="...<strong>Background:</strong><span><span><i><span style="font-family:""> </span></i></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Preeclampsia-eclampsia is a major contributor to maternal and fetal, morbidity and mortality especially in low to middle income countries. This hypertensive disorder of pregnancy remains a disease of theories due to its unclear etiology. We evaluated for possible associations between maternal serum lipids and preeclampsia. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">: This was a prospective case-control study that recruited 60 consenting women diagnosed with preeclampsia (cases) and 60 normotensive healthy pregnant women (controls), matched for maternal age and gestational age over an 8-month period (18</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">th</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> June, 2014 to 18</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">th</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> February, 2015) at the Federal Teaching Hospital Ido-Ekiti, Nigeria. Cases and controls were recruited using the non-probability convenience sampling. Fasting venous blood samples were collected in both cases and controls and analyzed for serum total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high density lipoproteins (HDL) and low density lipoproteins (LDL) using Randox standard enzymatic methods. Data obtained were analyzed using SPSS version 18 to compare and test for significance using Student t-test, Chi-square, and Pearson’s correlation as the appropriate. Tests of association were determined using logistic regression models. The difference was considered significant at P < 0.05. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Findings:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> The mean serum levels of TC, HDL and LDL were significantly (p < 0.001) higher in the pre-eclamptics (6.6 ± 2.9 mmol/L, 2.1 ± 1.0 mmol/L and 3.6 ± 2.6 mmol/L) than in normotensive women (4.5 ± 1.3 mmol/L, 1.5 ± 0.9 mmol/L and 2.2 ± 1.2 mmol/L) respectively. Mean serum level of triglycerides was increased in the pre-eclamptics (2.0 ± 1.0 mmol/L) compared to the controls (1.8 ± 0.6 mmo/L) (p = 0.089). Serum TC, TG and LDL were similar in women with mild preeclampsia when compared with women with severe preeclampsia. Correlation between maternal systolic and diastolic blood pressures and the serum lipids was not significant. Adjusted multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that total cholesterol (OR = 4.363, 95% CI = 1.410 - 13.506, p = 0.011) and high density lipoproteins (OR = 3.247, 95% CI = 1.086 - 9.709, p = 0.035) are significant independent risk factors for preeclampsia. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Elevated maternal serum lipids are associated with preeclampsia, however, the widespread lack of uniformity in the patterns of dyslipidemias in pre-eclamptics, across different populations, may suggest that serum lipids will not be a reliable predictor or severity marker of preeclampsia.</span></span></span></span>展开更多
Objective To investigate the trends of lipid profiles and dyslipidemia among Chinese adults from 2002 to 2015.Methods Data were collected from three nationally representative cross-sectional surveys.Fasting venous blo...Objective To investigate the trends of lipid profiles and dyslipidemia among Chinese adults from 2002 to 2015.Methods Data were collected from three nationally representative cross-sectional surveys.Fasting venous blood samples were collected and serum lipids were tested by biochemical analysis and enzymatic determination.Lipid levels and the prevalence of dyslipidemia among adults were analyzed with complex sampling weighting adjustment for age and gender.Results The weighted means of TC, TG, and LDL-c significantly increased linearly from 3.93, 1.12, and 2.12 mmol/L in 2002 to 4.59, 1.41, and 2.78 mmol/L in 2010 and then to 4.63, 1.47, and 2.87 mmol/L in 2015, respectively;by contrast, HDL-c levels decreased significantly from 1.30 mmol/L to 1.26 mmol/L over the same period.Similar trends in mean non-HDL-c and lipid-related ratios were observed.The weighted dyslipidemia prevalence linearly increased;in particular, hypercholesterolemia increased from 1.6% to 5.6% and then to 5.8%, hypertriglyceridemia increased from 5.7% to 13.6% and then to 15.0%, low HDL-c increased from 18.8% to 35.5% and then to 24.9%, and high LDL-c increased from 1.3% to 5.6% and then to 7.2%(P for trend <0.001).Conclusion Dyslipidemia increased among Chinese adults from 2002 to 2015.Development of a comprehensive strategy to decrease lipid levels in this population is urgently required.展开更多
Objective To examine the effects of chlorogenic acid （CGA） on lipid and glucose metabolism under a high dietary fat burden and to explore the possible role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α （PPAR-α...Objective To examine the effects of chlorogenic acid （CGA） on lipid and glucose metabolism under a high dietary fat burden and to explore the possible role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α （PPAR-α） in these effects. Methods Twenty male golden hamsters were randomly divided into CGA treatment group （n=10, given peritoneal injection of CGA solution prepared with PBS, 80 mg CGA/kg body weight daily）, and control group （n=10, given PBS i.p. at the average volume of the treatment group）. Animals in both groups were given 15% high fat diet. Eight weeks after treatment with CGA, the level of biochemical parameters in fasting serum and tissues and the expression of hepatic mRNA and protein PPAR-α were determined. Results Eight weeks after treatment with CGA, the levels of fasting serum triglyceride （TG）, free fatty acid （FFA）, total cholesterol （TC）, low density lipoprotein cholesterol （LDL-C）, high density lipoprotein cholesterol （HDL-C）, glucose （FSG）, and insulin （FSI） were significantly lower in the GGA treatment group than in the control group. CGA also led to higher activity of hepatic lipase （HL） lower contents of TG and FFA in liver, and lower activity of lipoprotein lipase （LPL） in skeletal muscle. Furthermore, CGA significantly elevated significantly elevated the expression level of mRNA and protein expression in hepatic PPAR-α. Conclusion CGA can modify lipids and glucose metabolism, which may be attributed to PPAR-α facilitated lipid clearance in liver and improved insulin sensitivity.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the association of serum lipids and other risk factors with diabetic retinopathy (DR) in Chinese type 2 diabetic patients. Methods: Five hundred and twenty-three type 2 diabetic patients unde...Objective: To investigate the association of serum lipids and other risk factors with diabetic retinopathy (DR) in Chinese type 2 diabetic patients. Methods: Five hundred and twenty-three type 2 diabetic patients underwent ophthalmic examination by experienced retinal specialists to assess their DR. Serum lipids, including triglycerides, total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLC), and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLC), were measured using Roche automated clinical chemistry analyzers. The concentration of very low density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDLC) was calculated based on total cholesterol, HDLC and LDLC. Hyperlipidemia was defined as a total cholesterol concentration of 6.2 mmol/L or higher or the use of lipid-lowering medications. The association of risk factors with any DR or proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) was assessed using the odds ratio (OR) and its 95% confidence interval (CI), calculated from logistic regression models. Results: In multivariate logistic regression models, hyperlipidemia (OR=2.39, 95% CI: 1.02-5.66), higher VLDLC (OR=1.59, 95% CI: 1.14-2.23), and higher triglyceride (OR=1.18, 95% CI: 1.03-1.37) were associated with increased risk of DR. A longer diabetic duration was associated with increased risk of DR (P<0.0001) and PDR (P=0.002) in a dose-response manner. Higher systolic blood pressure (P=0.02) and higher serum creatinine (P=0.01) were independently associated with increased risk of DR, and female gender was associated with increased risk of PDR (P=0.03). Conclusions: Among Chinese type 2 diabetic patients, hyperlipidemia, higher VLDLC, and higher triglyceride were independently associated with increased risk of DR, suggesting control of serum lipids may decrease the risk of DR.展开更多
It has been estimated that Alzheimer＇s disease （AD）, the most common form of dementia, will affect approximately 81 million individuals by 2040. To date, the actual cause and cascade of events in the progression of...It has been estimated that Alzheimer＇s disease （AD）, the most common form of dementia, will affect approximately 81 million individuals by 2040. To date, the actual cause and cascade of events in the progression of this disease have not been fully determined. Furthermore, there is currently no definitive blood test or simple diagnostic method for AD. Considerable efforts have been put into proteomic approaches to develop a diagnostic blood test, but to date these efforts have not been successful. More recently, there has been a stronger focus on lipidomic studies in the hope of increasing our understanding of the underlying mechanisms leading to AD and developing an AD blood test. It is well known that the strongest genetic risk factor for AD is the e4 variant of apolipoprotein E （APOE）. Evidence suggests that the ApoE protein, a major lipid transporter, plays a key role in the pathogenesis of AD, and its role in both normal and aberrant lipid metabolism warrants further extensive investigation. Here, we review ApoE-lipid interactions, as well as the roles that lipids may play in the pathogenesis of AD.展开更多
Liver is one of the most important organs in energy metabolism. Most plasma apolipoproteins and endogenous lipids and lipoproteins are synthesized in the liver. It depends on the integrity of liver cellular function, ...Liver is one of the most important organs in energy metabolism. Most plasma apolipoproteins and endogenous lipids and lipoproteins are synthesized in the liver. It depends on the integrity of liver cellular function, which ensures homeostasis of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. When liver cancer occurs, these processes are impaired and the plasma lipid and lipoprotein patterns may be changed. Liver cancer is the fifth common malignant tumor worldwide, and is closely related to the infections of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). HBV and HCV infections are quite common in China and other Southeast Asian countries. In addition, liver cancer is often followed by a procession of chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis, so that hepatic function is damaged obviously on these bases, which may significantly influence lipid and lipoprotein metabolism in vivo. In this review we summarize the clinical significance of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism under liver cancer.展开更多
In this study,cored sediment samples collected by the Jiaolong Submersible at 6779 m depth from the hadal zone of the Yap Trench in May 2016 were sliced in 1-cm interval from top to bottom,and lipids in each sediment ...In this study,cored sediment samples collected by the Jiaolong Submersible at 6779 m depth from the hadal zone of the Yap Trench in May 2016 were sliced in 1-cm interval from top to bottom,and lipids in each sediment layer were quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed.The vertical distribution profiles of the lipids in the sediment sample,their main existing forms,and their possible sources were investigated.The results show that the concentration of lipid in the surface sediment was the highest with the carbon number from 12 to 27,dominated by medium and short-chain lipids.The total concentration of fatty acids in surface sediment was much higher than those in the offshore and deep-sea areas,being up to 325.77μg/g due to the funnel effect caused by the“V”terrain of the trench.Fatty acid 18:0 was the most abundant lipids in the sediment sample.Abnormal high concentrations of fatty acid 18:1ω7 and alkanes indicated the existence of hydrothermal fluids in the study area.In addition,saturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids existed mainly in free form,and polyunsaturated fatty acids existed mainly in bound form.Most of the alkanes were in bound form,and their major source was autochthounous input.The carbon number of alcohols in the sediment sample ranged from 12 to 20,mainly existed in bound form.The source of fatty acids was mainly autochthonous input,and the neutral lipids had both marine and terrestrial origin.This is the first study of lipids in hadal sediment of the Yap Trench.The results will promote deeper understanding of organic carbon cycle in marine environment.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.T2293753)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFA1201200)the“Pioneer”and“Leading Goose”R&D Program of Zhejiang(No.022C03022)。
文摘mRNA is a highly promising approach for disease prevention,yet its further application is currently limited by the low efficiency of delivery.Lipid nanoparticles(LNPs)are the mainstream delivery vehicles at present,and ionizable lipids,as a key component,have a particularly significant impact on delivery efficiency.To improve the efficiency of delivery,a library of ionizable lipids with tetra-branched hydrophobic tails was designed and synthesized by the Michael addition reaction.From this library,the lipid 10A was selected for the highest delivery efficiency.Further formulation screening yielded LNPs with excellent performance,which showed good efficacy in tumor prevention experiments.At the same time,the structure-activity relationship between the ionizable lipid structure and the delivery efficiency was elucidated.It was that the tetra-branched hydrophobic tails,as compared with the di-branched hydrophobic tails enhanced the stability of LNPs,provided uniformity of particle size and improved the efficiency of endocytosis and lysosomal escape,resulting in higher delivery efficiency.Meanwhile,tetra-branched lipids with hydroxyl groups in the head group performed even better.This research provides a theoretical basis and foundation for guiding the development of the next generation of ionizable lipids,and the developed 10A LNP also shows broad prospects for clinical translation.
基金supported by the Key Support Project of Regional Innovation and Development Joint Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of China(U20A20398)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82104454,82374399)+1 种基金the Clinical Medical Research Transformation Project of Anhui Province(202304295107020111)the Natural Science Research Key Project of Anhui Provincial Department of Education(KJ2021A0542).
文摘Background:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)is a prevalent respiratory ailment that has risen to become the foremost cause of mortality globally,and statins are a widely used class of lipid-modifying drugs.Data from some observational studies suggest an association between statins use and COPD.Objectives:The main objective of this study was to investigate whether lipids and apolipoproteins are bidirectionally causally associated with COPD at the genetic level using a Mendelian randomization(MR)design,and to determine the potential role of circulating inflammatory proteins as mediators in this association.Methods:The publicly available Genome-Wide Association Study(GWAS)database was utilised for the purposes of the analysis.The data on high-density lipoprotein(HDL-C),low-density lipoprotein(LDL-C),triglycerides(TG),apolipoprotein A-1(ApoA1),and apolipoprotein B(ApoB)were obtained from the UK BioBank,while the COPD dataset was obtained from the FinnGen BioBank R11(number of cases:21,617,number of controls:372,627).Furthermore,data were gathered on genetic variants linked to inflammatory processes,encompassing 91 circulating inflammatory proteins(n=14,823 individuals).A two-sample MR study was conducted using these data to assess the association between HDL-C,LDL-C,TG,ApoA1,and ApoB with the risk of COPD.Furthermore,in order to investigate the potential mediating influence of inflammatory factor alterations between lipids and COPD,a two-step Mendelian randomization(MR)mediation analysis was conducted.Results:The forward MR methods identified two lipids that were found to have a causal relationship with the development of COPD.An elevated level of LDL-C and ApoB was found to be associated with a diminished risk of COPD.Furthermore,the researchers identified circulating inflammatory factors that were determined to be the causal agents in the development of COPD.Mediation analysis indicated that the inflammatory protein S100-A12 may act as a mediator between the LDL-C and COPD pathways.Conclusion:The present MR study provides genetic evidence for a causal relationship between lipids and apolipoproteins and COPD,as well as identifying the inflammatory protein S100-A12 as a potential mediator of the COPD association.The findings offer valuable insights into the mechanistic studies of statins for COPD and potential targets for disease intervention and treatment.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31901624)the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(2018B020206001)+2 种基金Guangdong Province Zhujiang Talent Program(2019ZT08H476)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(KQTD20180412181334790)the Innovation Team Project of Universities in Guangdong Province(2020KCXTD023)。
文摘Fucoxanthin,a kind of exclusively algae-derived carotenoids,could reduce lipid content and regulate gut microbiota composition in obese mice,showing potential in preventing hyperlipidemia.This study aimed to illustrate fucoxanthin efficacy in modulating lipid metabolism in serum and liver of high-fat-induced hyperlipidemia mice,as well as investigate the underlying association with gut microbiota changes.Results showed that fucoxanthin significantly reduced body weight gain and body white fat of the mice.In the serum,total triglycerides(TG),total cholesterol(TC)contents were significantly decreased and high-densitylipoprotein cholesterol levels was significantly upregulated.Moreover,fucoxanthin remarkedly prevented lipid accumulation in the liver.Especially,metabolomics results showed that lipids and lipid-like molecules were significantly downregulated compared with the control,indicating the advance of hepatic lipid metabolism.Bile acids profile in the liver was also greatly changed by fucoxanthin.Meanwhile,fucoxanthin remodeled gut microbiota composition and promoted the relative abundance of Desulfovibrio,Blautia and Clostridia genera.Finally,correlation analysis revealed that these gut microbiota changes were closely related with hepatic metabolites/metabolism and serum lipids.Altogether,this study showed great potential of fucoxanthin in improving serum lipids profile,hepatic lipids and bile acids metabolism of hyperlipidemia mice,which was associated with gut microbiota alteration.
基金funded within the framework of the Project Operational Program“Research and Innovation synergies in the Attica region”,project code:ATTP4-0339570,MIS 5185063,acronym“Residues2value”by the Hellenic Republic and the European Union.
文摘In the current study,the Zygomycetes fungus Cunninghamella elegans NRRL Y-1392 was evaluated for its ability to grow in extracts derived from dried and ground agricultural residues,such as mushroom stalks and roots from hydroponically cultivated lettuces and produce poly-unsaturated fatty acids(PUFA)andγ-linolenic acid(GLA)rich lipids.Initially,the compositions of stalks and lettuce roots were analysed,and the fungus was batch-flask cultivated on six different commercial semi-defined substrates containing different sugars detected in stalks and roots to evaluate its catabolic ability.C.elegans was capable to assimilate all sugars,but at a lower rate in the case of arabinose.Subsequently,C.elegans was cultivated on tailor-made semi-defined commercial substrates,resembling hydrolysates containing carbohydrates found in mushroom stalks,under both nitrogen-excess and nitrogen-limited conditions,and resembling that of hydrolysates of roots,under nitrogen-excess conditions.Based on the results,under nitrogen-excess conditions,in the case of media resembling stalks hydrolysates,higher production values for biomass,PUFAs,and GLA were observed(20.3 g/L,1906 mg/L,668 mg/L),accompanied by high productivity values due to short cultivation periods,while under nitrogen limitation,high lipid accumulation(lipid in dry cell weight=48%,w/w)was presented,and lipids rich in oleic acid were produced.Finally,the fungus was cultivated on a medium derived from hot water-extraction applied to mush-room stalks,enriched with organic nitrogen sources.The fungus was successfully grown on the sugar-rich waterextract derived from mushroom stalks,resulting in dry biomass of 14.5 g/L,lipids of 1.8 g/L,with 15%(w/w)of GLA in cellular lipids.
文摘Objective:To study the clinical value of combined detection of blood lipids,blood glucose,and liver function in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.Methods:105 patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease treated in our hospital from May 2022 to July 2024 were selected as the research subjects.All patients underwent a B-ultrasound examination.According to the severity of the disease,they were divided into group A(mild,n=35),group B(moderate,n=44),and group C(severe,n=26).Another 30 healthy residents who came to the hospital for physical examination during the same period were selected as group D.The differences in blood lipids,blood glucose,and liver function indicators between groups were compared.Results:The triglyceride(TG),total cholesterol(TC),and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL)levels in groups A,B,and C were higher than those in group D,while the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL)level was lower(P<0.05).The fasting plasma glucose(FPG)levels in groups B and C were higher than those in group D(P<0.05).The TG,LDL,and FPG levels in groups B and C were higher than those in group A(P<0.05).The TC level in group C was higher than that in group A,while the HDL level was lower(P<0.05).The TC and FPG levels in group C were higher than those in group B(P<0.05).The total bilirubin(TBil),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),and alanine aminotransferase(ALT)levels in groups A,B,and C were higher than those in group D(P<0.05).The TBil and ALT levels in groups B and C were higher than those in group A(P<0.05).The AST level in group C was higher than that in group A(P<0.05).The AST and ALT levels in group C were higher than those in group B(P<0.05).Conclusion:Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease have disordered glucose and lipid metabolism.Blood lipids,blood glucose,and liver function are closely related to the severity of the disease.Strengthening exercise and dietary intervention early on can help control the progression of simple fatty liver disease and reduce the risk of severe liver diseases such as steatohepatitis and cirrhosis.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFD1301105)the earmarked fund for CARS(CARS-36)。
文摘Background The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary fatty acids(FA)saturation and lysophospholipids supplementation on growth,meat quality,oxidative stability,FA profiles,and lipid metabolism of finishing beef bulls.Thirty-two Angus bulls(initial body weight:623±22.6 kg;21±0.5 months of age)were used.The experiment was a completely randomized block design with a 2×2 factorial arrangement of treatments:2 diets with FA of different degree of unsaturation[high saturated FA diet(HSFA)vs.high unsaturated FA diet(HUFA)]combined with(0.075%,dry matter basis)and without lysophospholipids supplementation.The bulls were fed a high-concentrate diet(forage to concentrate,15:85)for 104 d including a 14-d adaptation period and a 90-d data and sample collection period.Results No interactions were observed between dietary FA and lysophospholipids supplementation for growth and meat quality parameters.A greater dietary ratio of unsaturated FA(UFA)to saturated FA(SFA)from 1:2 to 1:1 led to lower DM intake and backfat thickness,but did not affect growth performance and other carcass traits.Compared with HSFA,bulls fed HUFA had greater shear force in Longissimus thoracis(LT)muscle,but had lower intramuscular fat(IMF)content and SOD content in LT muscle.Compared with HUFA,feeding the HSFA diet up-regulated expression of ACC,FAS,PPARγ,and SCD1,but down-regulated expression of CPT1B.Compared with feeding HSFA,the HUFA diet led to greater concentrations of c9-C18:1 and other monounsaturated FA in LT muscle.Feeding HUFA also led to lower plasma concentrations of cholesterol,but there were no interactions between FA and lysophospholipids detected.Feeding lysophospholipids improved growth and feed conversion ratio and altered meat quality by increasing muscle pH_(24h),redness values(24 h),IMF content,and concentrations of C18:3,C20:5 and total polyunsaturated fatty acids.Furthermore,lysophospholipids supplementation led to lower malondialdehyde content and up-regulated the expression of ACC,FAS,and LPL in LT muscle.Conclusions Results indicated that supplementing a high-concentrate diet with lysophospholipids to beef bulls can enhance growth rate,feed efficiency,meat quality,and beneficial FA.Increasing the dietary ratio of UFA to SFA reduced DM intake and backfat thickness without compromising growth,suggesting potential improvements in feed efficiency.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,Nos.22074022,22374031)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China,National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFC2704300).
文摘Lipids serve as fundamental constituents of cell membranes and organelles.Recent studies have highlighted the significance of lipids as biomarkers in the diagnosis of breast cancer.Although liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS)is widely employed for lipid analysis in complex samples,it suffers from limitations such as complexity and time-consuming procedures.In this study,we have developed dopamine-modified TiO_(2)nanoparticles(TiO_(2)-DA)and applied the materials to assist the analysis of lipids by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry(MALDI-TOF MS).The TiO_(2)-DA can provide large specific surface area and acidic environment,well suited for lipid analysis.The method was initially validated using standard lipid molecules.Good sensitivity,reproducibility and quantification performance was observed.Then,the method was applied to the analysis of 90 serum samples from 30 patients with breast cancer,30 patients with benign breast disease and 30 healthy controls.Five lipid molecules were identified as potential biomarkers for breast cancer.We constructed a classification model based on the MALDI-TOF MS signal of the 5 lipid molecules,and achieved high sensitivity,specificity and accuracy for the differentiation of breast cancer from benign breast disease and healthy control.We further collected another 60 serum samples from 20 healthy controls,20 patients with benign breast disease and 20 patients with breast cancer for MALDITOF MS analysis to verify the accuracy of the classification model.This advancement holds great promise for the development of diagnostic models for other lipid metabolism-related diseases.
文摘Nostoc flagelliforme Born. et Flah is highly adapted to drought stress, cold and light stresses, and suitable for growing in the unfavorable areas. This paper presents the results of the analysis of the membrane (mainly thylakoid membrane) lipids from N. flagelliforme in order to investigate the relationship between membrane lipid composition and stress resistance to this cyanobacteria. The membrane lipids are composed of monogalactosyl diacylglycerol (MGDG), digalactosyl diacylglycerol (DGDG), sulfoquinovosyl diacylglycerol (SQDG) and phosphatidylglycerol (PG). The major fatty acids in these lipids are palmitic (16∶0), palmitoleic (16∶1), stearic (18∶0), oleic (18∶1), linoleic (18∶2) and linolenic (18∶3) acids. In N. flagelliforme , polyunsaturated fatty acids account for 73% of the total fatty acids, much higher than that of the other cyanobacteria reported so far. Among which 16∶1 and 18∶3 are as high as 28.9% and 34.3% respectively. The high resistance of N. flagelliforme to abnormal conditions may be associated with the extent of unsaturation of fatty acids. In addition, the wild N. flagelliforme treated with water for 30 min and cultured for 24 h and the lipid and fatty acid composition were found to be not affected by water_absorption.
文摘To explore the differences of sensitivities to chilling and strong light in indica and japonica rice (Oryza sativa L), the changes in unsaturation of thylakoid membrane lipids and xanthophyll cycle were studied under chilling condition and strong light. The contents of unsaturated fatty acids of thylakoid membrane lipids decreased and that of the saturated ones increased with the time of chilling and strong light treatment, resulting in the reduction of the index of unsaturation of fatty acids (IUFA). The activity of violaxanthin deepoxidase (VDE), a key enzyme of xanthophyll cycle, also reduced. The content of violaxanthin (V) increased, and the contents of antheraxanthin (A) and zeaxanthin M decreased, the ratio of (A+Z)/ (A+Z+V) decreased correspondingly. Arrhenius analysis showed that VDE was sensitive to both chilling and unsaturation level of thylakoid membrane lipids. Correlation analysis showed that there was distinctly positive relationships between IUFA of thylakoid membrane lipids and the activity of VDE, Fv/Fm, and D, protein content. Lower IUFA values, less fluidity and stability of thylakoid membrane lipids, lower VDE activity and (A+Z)/(A+Z+V) ratio were found in indica rice cv. Shanyou 63 than in japonica rice cv. 9516 under chilling and strong light.
文摘Aim To study the effects of binuclear copper （Ⅱ） threonine complex （Cu2 （Thr）4） as analogue of superoxide dismutase （SOD） on blood glucose, blood lipids and vessels of hearts and kidneys in diabetic mice. Methods Diabetic mouse model was established by intraperitioneal injection of alloxan. Low, middle, and high doses of Cu2（Thr）4 at 0.002%, 0.02% and 0.1% were given respectively to diabetic mice following lavage. The fasting blood glucose was determined after the diabetic mice were given Cu2 （Thr）4 for 0, 30, and 45 d. The diabetic mice were killed on the 45th day. Then glycosylated hemoglobin （HbAlc） and blood lipids were assayed, and pathologic changes in hearts and kidneys stained with HE were observed. Results Compared with the control group in which the diabetic mice were given distilled water, the value of blood glucose reduced significantly in middle dose group （P 〈 0.01 ）, followed by that in low dose group （P 〈 0.05）. TC level reduced markedly and HDL level increased significantly in all three treatment groups （P 〈 0.05）. Especially in middle dose group, cardiac muscle fibers were neatly arranged, nucleus and cytoplasm well distributed, glomeruli showing normal structure, cells well distributed and staining being normal. Conclusion Cu2 （Thr）4 reduces blood glucose, regulates blood lipids, and play protective action on the vessels of hearts and kidneys in diabetic mice. The effects of it in middle dose were better than those of other doses.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant NOs.:82374169,and 82074085).
文摘Lipids play an important role in the regulation of cell life processes.Although there are various lipid detection methods,Raman spectroscopy,a non-invasive technique,provides the detailed chemical composition of lipid profiles without a complex sample preparation procedure and possesses greater potential in basic biology,clinical diagnosis and disease therapy.In this review,we summarized the characteristics and advantages of Raman-based techniques and their primary contribution to illustrating cellular lipid metabolism.
基金supported by the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province (2021B0707060001)the Program for Scientific Research Start-Up Funds of Guangdong Ocean UniversityChina Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2016T90787)。
文摘The mechanisms of mushroom polysaccharides on immune functions and lipid metabolism of aged mammals have not been fully elucidated.In the present study,after assessing the impacts of one type of Lentinula edodes-derived polysaccharides,named L2,on immune functions and blood lipid profiles,isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantification(iTRAQ)-based proteomic profiling of the small intestinal tissues from aged mice treated with L2 was performed.L2 reversed immune function declines and modulated the lipid metabolism of aged mice evidenced by increased levels of serum TC,HDL-C,and LDL-C,and reduced levels of serum TG.Moreover,a total of 95 differentially regulated proteins(DRPs) were identified,of which75 were up-regulated and 20 were down-regulated.Most of the DRPs were involved in intracellular and extracellular structure organization,and cellular and metabolic regulation.Particularly,approximately 16 and 9 DRPs participated in the regulation of immune functions and lipid metabolism,respectively.Furthermore,protein-protein interaction analysis highlighted that cadherin-1,plectin,cadherin-17,Ras GTPase-activating-like protein IQGAP2,and ezrin might be key proteins in response to L2 treatment.These findings provide new insights into the biological mechanisms of mushroom polysaccharides in anti-aging from a proteomic perspective.
基金the Heart Foundation and the Government of South Australia,No.CR 12A 6750 to Keogh JBNHMRC Principal Research Fellowship,No.APP1125691 to Clifton PM+2 种基金NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship,No.APP1042095 to Meikle PJan Australian Postgraduate Award,No.138093 to Petersen KSa University of South Australia Postgraduate Award,No.128123 to Lister N
文摘AIM To determine lipid species that change in response to a change in dairy consumption. In addition, to investigate whether dairy associated lipid species are correlated with changes in measures of vascular structure and function.METHODS A 12-mo randomised controlled trial was conducted to determine the effect of increased consumption of fruit, vegetables and dairy, compared to usual diet, on measures of vascular structure and function in adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes(n = 108). Thispaper comprises post-hoc analyses investigating the relationship between dairy intake, serum lipid species and vascular health. Central and peripheral blood pressure, carotid femoral pulse wave velocity, augmentation index, serum lipid species and dietary intake were measured at baseline and 3-mo. Common carotid artery intima media thickness was measured at baseline and 12-mo.RESULTS Serum lipid species [lysophosphatidylcholine(LPC) 14:0, LPC 15:0, LPC 16:1, phosphatidylcholine(PC) 29:0 PC 30:0, PC 31:0 and cholesterol ester(CE) 14:0] were associated with the change in full fat dairy consumption(rho 0.19-0.25; P < 0.05). The 3-mo change in some lipids was positively associated with the 3-mo change in central systolic [LPC 14:0(rho 0.30; P = 0.007), PC 30:0(rho 0.28; P = 0.010)] and diastolic blood pressure [LPC 14:0(rho 0.32; P = 0.004), LPC 15:0(rho 0.23; P = 0.04), LPC 16:1(rho 0.23; P = 0.035), PC 29:0(rho 0.28; P = 0.01), PC 30:0(rho 0.36; P = 0.001), PC 31:0(rho 0.30; P = 0.007)] and 12-mo change in common carotid artery intimal medial thickness [CE 14:0(rho 0.22; P = 0.02)]. Pulse wave velocity and augmentation index were unrelated to dairy and lipid species.CONCLUSION An increase in dairy associated lipids appears to be associated with an increase in blood pressure and common carotid intimal medial thickness.
文摘<strong>Background:</strong><span><span><i><span style="font-family:""> </span></i></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Preeclampsia-eclampsia is a major contributor to maternal and fetal, morbidity and mortality especially in low to middle income countries. This hypertensive disorder of pregnancy remains a disease of theories due to its unclear etiology. We evaluated for possible associations between maternal serum lipids and preeclampsia. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">: This was a prospective case-control study that recruited 60 consenting women diagnosed with preeclampsia (cases) and 60 normotensive healthy pregnant women (controls), matched for maternal age and gestational age over an 8-month period (18</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">th</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> June, 2014 to 18</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">th</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> February, 2015) at the Federal Teaching Hospital Ido-Ekiti, Nigeria. Cases and controls were recruited using the non-probability convenience sampling. Fasting venous blood samples were collected in both cases and controls and analyzed for serum total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high density lipoproteins (HDL) and low density lipoproteins (LDL) using Randox standard enzymatic methods. Data obtained were analyzed using SPSS version 18 to compare and test for significance using Student t-test, Chi-square, and Pearson’s correlation as the appropriate. Tests of association were determined using logistic regression models. The difference was considered significant at P < 0.05. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Findings:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> The mean serum levels of TC, HDL and LDL were significantly (p < 0.001) higher in the pre-eclamptics (6.6 ± 2.9 mmol/L, 2.1 ± 1.0 mmol/L and 3.6 ± 2.6 mmol/L) than in normotensive women (4.5 ± 1.3 mmol/L, 1.5 ± 0.9 mmol/L and 2.2 ± 1.2 mmol/L) respectively. Mean serum level of triglycerides was increased in the pre-eclamptics (2.0 ± 1.0 mmol/L) compared to the controls (1.8 ± 0.6 mmo/L) (p = 0.089). Serum TC, TG and LDL were similar in women with mild preeclampsia when compared with women with severe preeclampsia. Correlation between maternal systolic and diastolic blood pressures and the serum lipids was not significant. Adjusted multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that total cholesterol (OR = 4.363, 95% CI = 1.410 - 13.506, p = 0.011) and high density lipoproteins (OR = 3.247, 95% CI = 1.086 - 9.709, p = 0.035) are significant independent risk factors for preeclampsia. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Elevated maternal serum lipids are associated with preeclampsia, however, the widespread lack of uniformity in the patterns of dyslipidemias in pre-eclamptics, across different populations, may suggest that serum lipids will not be a reliable predictor or severity marker of preeclampsia.</span></span></span></span>
基金supported by the National Health and Family Planning Commission(formerly the Ministry of Health of the People’s Republic of China)Medical Reform Major Program:China Nutrition and Health Surveillance(2010-2012)and Chinese Adults Chronic Diseases and Nutrition Surveillance(2015)
文摘Objective To investigate the trends of lipid profiles and dyslipidemia among Chinese adults from 2002 to 2015.Methods Data were collected from three nationally representative cross-sectional surveys.Fasting venous blood samples were collected and serum lipids were tested by biochemical analysis and enzymatic determination.Lipid levels and the prevalence of dyslipidemia among adults were analyzed with complex sampling weighting adjustment for age and gender.Results The weighted means of TC, TG, and LDL-c significantly increased linearly from 3.93, 1.12, and 2.12 mmol/L in 2002 to 4.59, 1.41, and 2.78 mmol/L in 2010 and then to 4.63, 1.47, and 2.87 mmol/L in 2015, respectively;by contrast, HDL-c levels decreased significantly from 1.30 mmol/L to 1.26 mmol/L over the same period.Similar trends in mean non-HDL-c and lipid-related ratios were observed.The weighted dyslipidemia prevalence linearly increased;in particular, hypercholesterolemia increased from 1.6% to 5.6% and then to 5.8%, hypertriglyceridemia increased from 5.7% to 13.6% and then to 15.0%, low HDL-c increased from 18.8% to 35.5% and then to 24.9%, and high LDL-c increased from 1.3% to 5.6% and then to 7.2%(P for trend <0.001).Conclusion Dyslipidemia increased among Chinese adults from 2002 to 2015.Development of a comprehensive strategy to decrease lipid levels in this population is urgently required.
基金supported by 2003 Nutrition Research Fund of Chinese Nutrition Society
文摘Objective To examine the effects of chlorogenic acid （CGA） on lipid and glucose metabolism under a high dietary fat burden and to explore the possible role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α （PPAR-α） in these effects. Methods Twenty male golden hamsters were randomly divided into CGA treatment group （n=10, given peritoneal injection of CGA solution prepared with PBS, 80 mg CGA/kg body weight daily）, and control group （n=10, given PBS i.p. at the average volume of the treatment group）. Animals in both groups were given 15% high fat diet. Eight weeks after treatment with CGA, the level of biochemical parameters in fasting serum and tissues and the expression of hepatic mRNA and protein PPAR-α were determined. Results Eight weeks after treatment with CGA, the levels of fasting serum triglyceride （TG）, free fatty acid （FFA）, total cholesterol （TC）, low density lipoprotein cholesterol （LDL-C）, high density lipoprotein cholesterol （HDL-C）, glucose （FSG）, and insulin （FSI） were significantly lower in the GGA treatment group than in the control group. CGA also led to higher activity of hepatic lipase （HL） lower contents of TG and FFA in liver, and lower activity of lipoprotein lipase （LPL） in skeletal muscle. Furthermore, CGA significantly elevated significantly elevated the expression level of mRNA and protein expression in hepatic PPAR-α. Conclusion CGA can modify lipids and glucose metabolism, which may be attributed to PPAR-α facilitated lipid clearance in liver and improved insulin sensitivity.
基金Project (No. 2011C33029) supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Technology Application Research Planning Grant, China
文摘Objective: To investigate the association of serum lipids and other risk factors with diabetic retinopathy (DR) in Chinese type 2 diabetic patients. Methods: Five hundred and twenty-three type 2 diabetic patients underwent ophthalmic examination by experienced retinal specialists to assess their DR. Serum lipids, including triglycerides, total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLC), and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLC), were measured using Roche automated clinical chemistry analyzers. The concentration of very low density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDLC) was calculated based on total cholesterol, HDLC and LDLC. Hyperlipidemia was defined as a total cholesterol concentration of 6.2 mmol/L or higher or the use of lipid-lowering medications. The association of risk factors with any DR or proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) was assessed using the odds ratio (OR) and its 95% confidence interval (CI), calculated from logistic regression models. Results: In multivariate logistic regression models, hyperlipidemia (OR=2.39, 95% CI: 1.02-5.66), higher VLDLC (OR=1.59, 95% CI: 1.14-2.23), and higher triglyceride (OR=1.18, 95% CI: 1.03-1.37) were associated with increased risk of DR. A longer diabetic duration was associated with increased risk of DR (P<0.0001) and PDR (P=0.002) in a dose-response manner. Higher systolic blood pressure (P=0.02) and higher serum creatinine (P=0.01) were independently associated with increased risk of DR, and female gender was associated with increased risk of PDR (P=0.03). Conclusions: Among Chinese type 2 diabetic patients, hyperlipidemia, higher VLDLC, and higher triglyceride were independently associated with increased risk of DR, suggesting control of serum lipids may decrease the risk of DR.
基金Wei Ling Florence Lim and Ian J. Martins are supported by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant of AustraliaRalph N. Martins is supported by grants from McCusker Alzheimer’s Disease Research Foundation and NHMRC
文摘It has been estimated that Alzheimer＇s disease （AD）, the most common form of dementia, will affect approximately 81 million individuals by 2040. To date, the actual cause and cascade of events in the progression of this disease have not been fully determined. Furthermore, there is currently no definitive blood test or simple diagnostic method for AD. Considerable efforts have been put into proteomic approaches to develop a diagnostic blood test, but to date these efforts have not been successful. More recently, there has been a stronger focus on lipidomic studies in the hope of increasing our understanding of the underlying mechanisms leading to AD and developing an AD blood test. It is well known that the strongest genetic risk factor for AD is the e4 variant of apolipoprotein E （APOE）. Evidence suggests that the ApoE protein, a major lipid transporter, plays a key role in the pathogenesis of AD, and its role in both normal and aberrant lipid metabolism warrants further extensive investigation. Here, we review ApoE-lipid interactions, as well as the roles that lipids may play in the pathogenesis of AD.
基金Project (No. 30570752) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Liver is one of the most important organs in energy metabolism. Most plasma apolipoproteins and endogenous lipids and lipoproteins are synthesized in the liver. It depends on the integrity of liver cellular function, which ensures homeostasis of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. When liver cancer occurs, these processes are impaired and the plasma lipid and lipoprotein patterns may be changed. Liver cancer is the fifth common malignant tumor worldwide, and is closely related to the infections of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). HBV and HCV infections are quite common in China and other Southeast Asian countries. In addition, liver cancer is often followed by a procession of chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis, so that hepatic function is damaged obviously on these bases, which may significantly influence lipid and lipoprotein metabolism in vivo. In this review we summarize the clinical significance of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism under liver cancer.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(No.2015CB755904)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFA0601302)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41676067)the Fundamental Funds for Central Universities(No.201762030)。
文摘In this study,cored sediment samples collected by the Jiaolong Submersible at 6779 m depth from the hadal zone of the Yap Trench in May 2016 were sliced in 1-cm interval from top to bottom,and lipids in each sediment layer were quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed.The vertical distribution profiles of the lipids in the sediment sample,their main existing forms,and their possible sources were investigated.The results show that the concentration of lipid in the surface sediment was the highest with the carbon number from 12 to 27,dominated by medium and short-chain lipids.The total concentration of fatty acids in surface sediment was much higher than those in the offshore and deep-sea areas,being up to 325.77μg/g due to the funnel effect caused by the“V”terrain of the trench.Fatty acid 18:0 was the most abundant lipids in the sediment sample.Abnormal high concentrations of fatty acid 18:1ω7 and alkanes indicated the existence of hydrothermal fluids in the study area.In addition,saturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids existed mainly in free form,and polyunsaturated fatty acids existed mainly in bound form.Most of the alkanes were in bound form,and their major source was autochthounous input.The carbon number of alcohols in the sediment sample ranged from 12 to 20,mainly existed in bound form.The source of fatty acids was mainly autochthonous input,and the neutral lipids had both marine and terrestrial origin.This is the first study of lipids in hadal sediment of the Yap Trench.The results will promote deeper understanding of organic carbon cycle in marine environment.
