Alzheimer's disease(AD)is the leading cause of dementia,and no effective treatment has been developed for it thus far.Recently,the use of natural compounds in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases has garner...Alzheimer's disease(AD)is the leading cause of dementia,and no effective treatment has been developed for it thus far.Recently,the use of natural compounds in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases has garnered significant attention owing to their minimal adverse reactions.Accordingly,the potential therapeutic effect of pterostilbene(PTS)on AD has been demonstrated in multiple in vivo and in vitro experiments.In this study,we systematically reviewed and summarized the results of these studies investigating the use of PTS for treating AD.Analysis of the literature revealed that PTS may play a role in AD treatment through various mechanisms,including anti-oxidative damage,anti-neuroinflammation,anti-apoptosis,cholinesterase activity inhibition,attenuation ofβ-amyloid deposition,and tau protein hyperphosphorylation.Moreover,PTS interferes with the progression of AD by regulating the activities of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha(PPAR-α),monoamine oxidase B(MAO-B),silent information regulator sirtuin 1(SIRT1),and phosphodiesterase 4A(PDE4A).Furthermore,to further elucidate the potential therapeutic mechanisms of PTS in AD,we employed network pharmacology and molecular docking technology to perform molecular docking of related proteins,and the obtained binding energies ranged from-2.83 to-5.14 kJ/mol,indicating that these proteins exhibit good binding ability with PTS.Network pharmacology analysis revealed multiple potential mechanisms of action for PTS in AD.In summary,by systematically collating and summarizing the relevant studies on the role of PTS in treatment of AD,it is anticipated that this will serve as a reference for the precise targeted prevention and treatment of AD,either using PTS or other developed drug interventions.展开更多
Background Progressive oxidative stress easily occurs as a result of a gradual increase in the intensity of maternal metabolism due to rapid foetal development and increased intensity of lactation.However,studies on t...Background Progressive oxidative stress easily occurs as a result of a gradual increase in the intensity of maternal metabolism due to rapid foetal development and increased intensity of lactation.However,studies on the effects of processive oxidative stress on nutrient transport in the placenta have received little attention.The present study was conducted on sows at 85 days of gestation to study the effects of pterostilbene(PTE)on maternal oxidative stress status and placental nutrient transport.Results PTE increased the antioxidant capacity and immunoglobulin content in mothers’blood and milk,reduced the level of inflammatory factors,and improved the nutrient content of milk.PTE also reduced sow backfat loss and the number of weak sons,and increased piglet weaning weight and total weaning litter weight.We subsequently found that PTE enhanced placental glucose and fatty acid transport and further affected glycolipid metabolism by increasing the expression of LAL,PYGM,and Gbe-1,which activated the PI3K phosphorylation pathway.Moreover,PTE addition altered the relative abundance of the Firmicutes,Proteobacteria,Parabacillus,and Bacteroidetes-like RF16 groups in sow faeces.PTE increased the levels of acetate,propionate,butyrate and isovalerate in the faeces.Conclusions These findings reveal that the addition of PTE during pregnancy and lactation mitigates the effects of processive oxidative stress on offspring development by altering maternal microbial and placental nutrient trans-port capacity.展开更多
Pterostilbene(PT),a lipid-soluble polyphenol known for its antioxidant,anticancer,and various other biological properties,holds potential as an active ingredient in cosmetics for its anti-wrinkle and skin-whitening ef...Pterostilbene(PT),a lipid-soluble polyphenol known for its antioxidant,anticancer,and various other biological properties,holds potential as an active ingredient in cosmetics for its anti-wrinkle and skin-whitening effects.However,its application is limited by its low water solubility and poor penetration through the stratum corneum.To address these limitations,this study initially prepared Pterostilbene nanoliposomes(PT-NLPs)using a high shear-microjet homogenization treatment method,because of the distinctive hydrophilic and hydrophilic properties of the liposomes.The stability under different storage conditions of the PT-NLPs was evaluated by investigating the alterations of the particle size,PDI,Zeta potential and surface morphology,combined with the test results of Lumisizer stability analyzer.Finally,the comprehensive performance of PT-NLPs was evaluated through in vitro dermal and transdermal testing,human testing,and instrument testing.The results showed that the PT-NLPs treated by the high shear-microjet homogenisation method proposed in this paper possessed a 1.7-fold increase in the retention performance compared with the free PT solution,and no penetration occurred on the blood-brain barrier,indicating that PT-NLPs would not cause toxicity to the organism.The human efficacy evaluation found that the PT-NLPs whitening serum could improve skin dullness,brighten skin tone,and improve skin sensitivity after 14 days of use.The high shear-microjet homogenisation method proposed in this paper for the treatment of PT-NLPs improved the transdermal delivery properties of PT.The process has a broad application prospect in the fields of medicine and cosmetics.展开更多
Background: Evidence indicates that early weaning predisposes piglets to intestinal oxidative stress and increases the risk of intestinal dysfunction;however, there are minimal satisfactory treatment strategies for th...Background: Evidence indicates that early weaning predisposes piglets to intestinal oxidative stress and increases the risk of intestinal dysfunction;however, there are minimal satisfactory treatment strategies for these conditions.This study investigated the potential of resveratrol and its analog, pterostilbene, as antioxidant protectants for regulating intestinal morphology, barrier function, and redox status among weanling piglets.Methods: A total of 144 piglets were selected at 21 days of age and randomly allocated into one of four treatment groups, each of which included six replicates. Piglets in a sow-reared control group were suckling normally between ages 21 and 28 days, while those in weaned groups were fed a basal diet, supplemented with either 300 mg/kg of resveratrol or with 300 mg/kg of pterostilbene. Parameters associated with intestinal injury and redox status were analyzed at the end of the feeding trial.Results: Early weaning disrupted the intestinal function of young piglets, with evidence of increased diamine oxidase activity and D-lactate content in the plasma, shorter villi, an imbalance between cell proliferation and apoptosis, an impaired antioxidant defense system, and severe oxidative damage in the jejunum relative to suckling piglets. Feeding piglets with a resveratrol-supplemented diet partially increased villus height(P = 0.056) and tended to diminish apoptotic cell numbers(P = 0.084) in the jejunum compared with those fed a basal diet. Similarly, these beneficial effects were observed in the pterostilbene-fed piglets. Pterostilbene improved the feed efficiency of weanling piglets between the ages of 21 and 28 days;it also resulted in diminished plasma diamine oxidase activity and D-lactate content relative to untreated weaned piglets(P < 0.05). Notably, pterostilbene restored jejunal antioxidant capacity, an effect that was nearly absent in the resveratrol-fed piglets. Pterostilbene reduced the malondialdehyde and 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine contents of jejunal mucosa possibly through its regulatory role in facilitating the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 and the expression levels of NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1 and superoxide dismutase 2(P < 0.05).Conclusions: The results indicate that pterostilbene may be more effective than its parent compound in alleviating early weaning-induced intestinal damage and redox imbalance among young piglets.展开更多
Background:Intestinal disorder is an important factor contributing to growth lag and high rates of morbidity and mortality of piglets with intrauterine growth retardation(IUGR).Resveratrol(RSV)and its derivative ptero...Background:Intestinal disorder is an important factor contributing to growth lag and high rates of morbidity and mortality of piglets with intrauterine growth retardation(IUGR).Resveratrol(RSV)and its derivative pterostilbene(PT)are natural stilbenes possessing various bioactivities,such as antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects.This study compared the protective potential of RSV and PT on the intestinal redox status and gut microbiota in weanling piglets with IUGR.Methods:Eighteen male piglets of normal body weight(NBW)and 54 same-sex IUGR piglets were chosen according to their birth and weaning weights.The NBW piglets accepted a basal diet,while the IUGR piglets were allotted to one of three groups according to their body weight at weaning and received a basal diet,an RSV-supplemented diet(300 mg/kg),or a PT-supplemented diet(300 mg/kg),respectively.Results:Compared with IUGR piglets,both RSV and PT improved the IUGR-associated decrease in jejunal villus height and increases in plasma diamine oxidase activity and D-lactate level and jejunal apoptosis of piglets(P<0.05).Administering RSV and PT also enhanced jejunal superoxide dismutase activity and the mRNA and protein expression of superoxide dismutase 2 of IUGR piglets by promoting nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)nuclear translocation(P<0.05).Comparatively,PT was more effective than RSV in elevating the villus height/crypt depth ratio and occludin mRNA and protein levels in the jejunum of IUGR piglets(P<0.05).PT was also superior to RSV in increasing Nrf2 nuclear translocation and inhibiting malondialdehyde accumulation in the jejunum of IUGR piglets(P<0.05).Additionally,RSV modulated the composition of cecal microbiota of IUGR piglets,as evidenced by increasing the prevalence of the phylum Bacteroidetes and the genera Prevotella,Faecalibacterium,and Parabacteroides and inhibiting the growth of the phylum Proteobacteria and its genera Escherichia and Actinobacillus(P<0.05).Moreover,RSV significantly increased the butyrate concentration in the cecum of IUGR piglets(P<0.05).Conclusion:PT is more potent than RSV to prevent intestinal oxidative stress,while RSV has a stronger capacity to regulate gut microbiota compared to PT.展开更多
Hyperhomocysteinemia(HHcy)causes oxidative stress, induces apoptosis, and leads to damage to the vascular endothelium is the starting point of atherosclerosis. Pterostilbene(Pte)has been reported to have antioxidant a...Hyperhomocysteinemia(HHcy)causes oxidative stress, induces apoptosis, and leads to damage to the vascular endothelium is the starting point of atherosclerosis. Pterostilbene(Pte)has been reported to have antioxidant and anti-apoptotic effects under various pathological conditions. The purpose of this study was to explore whether Pte can inhibit the oxidative stress and apoptosis of vascular endothelium induced by homocysteine(Hcy)and to explain the possible mechanism by which it occurs. The results showed that 20 μmol/L Pte significantly reduced the accumulation of reactive oxygen species, malondialdehyde, and lipids in cells induced by Hcy and promoted the activities of superoxide dismutase and catalase. The Hoechst 33342/PI staining assay showed that Pte antagonized Hcy-induced apoptosis. Pte inhibited Hcy-induced Akt dephosphorylation, increased p53, and decreased the Bcl-2/Bax ratio and caspase-9/caspase-3 activation in a dose-dependent manner. LY294002 pretreatment partially reversed the protective effect of Pte by blocking the PI3K/Akt pathway. Moreover, Pte reduced lipid deposition in human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs). This study proposes that Pte can inhibit Hcy-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis of HUVECs, and the PI3K/Akt/p53 signaling pathway of apoptosis was revealed. These results suggest that Pte exhibits significant potential for dealing with HHcy-induced vascular endothelial injury, such as atherosclerosis.展开更多
Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is typified by the increment of chronic blood glucose levels that is caused by an absolute and/or a relative deficiency of insulin,accounts for 90%of diabetes and causes a range of compli...Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is typified by the increment of chronic blood glucose levels that is caused by an absolute and/or a relative deficiency of insulin,accounts for 90%of diabetes and causes a range of complications[1].展开更多
Pterostilbene is a natural compound that can be found in various food plants such as blueberries,grapes,and peanuts.It has also been reported to be extracted from Pterocarpus indicus,a tree species native to India and...Pterostilbene is a natural compound that can be found in various food plants such as blueberries,grapes,and peanuts.It has also been reported to be extracted from Pterocarpus indicus,a tree species native to India and Southeast Asia.Pterostilbene exhibits various pharmacological activities such as antioxidants,anti-proliferation,anti-microbial,and anti-inflammatory activities with favorable pharmacokinetic properties,such as high oral bioavailability and longer half-life.The anti-inflammatory effect of pterostilbene has been reported to contribute to its therapeutic effects in many chronic inflammatory diseases.Besides,pterostilbene has anti-cancer activity on various types of cancers due to its ability to induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.Hence,in this review,we discuss the anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities of pterostilbene in preclinical studies.展开更多
This study investigates if the anti-tumor effect of Pterostilbene in the SKOV3 ovarian cancer(OC)cell line involves inhibition of cell metabolism and tested in this effect involves modulating AMPK and Akt-induced regu...This study investigates if the anti-tumor effect of Pterostilbene in the SKOV3 ovarian cancer(OC)cell line involves inhibition of cell metabolism and tested in this effect involves modulating AMPK and Akt-induced regulation of mTORC1.Initially,SKOV3 cells were cultured in the humidified conditions in DMEM media for 24 h with or without increasing concentration of Pterostilbene.Then,the cells were incubated with Pterostilbene(IC_(50)=50μM)under similar conditions with or without pre-incubation with Dorsomorphin,an AMPK inhibitor.In a dose-dependent manner,Pterostilbene inhibited SKOV3 cell survival and increased their lysate levels of lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)and single-stranded DNA(ssDNA).When SKOV3 cells were treated with 50μM Pterostilbene,Pterostilbene significantly suppressed cell migration and invasion,reduced lysate levels of lactic acid and the optical density of Oil Red O staining,and increased lysate glucose levels.It also increased levels of malondialdehyde(MDA),reactive oxygen species(ROS),and induced intrinsic cell apoptosis by upregulating protein levels of Bax and cleaved caspase-3 and reducing protein levels of Bcl-2.Besides,Pterostilbene reduced mRNA levels of sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1(SREBP-1),fatty acid synthase(FAS),acetyl CoA carboxylase-1(ACC-1),and AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK).Furthermore,Pterostilbene increased the protein levels of p-AMPK,p-p53,p-raptor,p-TSC-2,but significantly decreased protein levels of p-Akt,p-TSC-2,p-mTOR,p-S6K1,and p-4E-BP.Treatment with Dorsomorphin(CC)abolished all the anti-tumorigenesis effects afforded by Pterostilbene and prevented Pterostilbene-induced phosphorylation of Akt,p53,and mTOR.In conclusion,the tumorsuppressive effect of Pterostilbene in SKOV3 cells involves the induction of ROS and inhibition of dysregulation cell metabolism mainly due to AMPK-induced Akt-dependent or independent suppression of mTOR.展开更多
Pterostilbene is gaining recognition as a promising ingredient in skincare for its anti-aging benefits.This study assessed the clinical effectiveness of a 0.1%pterostilbene-containing skincare emulsion against a contr...Pterostilbene is gaining recognition as a promising ingredient in skincare for its anti-aging benefits.This study assessed the clinical effectiveness of a 0.1%pterostilbene-containing skincare emulsion against a control emulsion over 28 days with 31 participants.A double-blind,split-face design was used,comparing the left and right sides of the face and preand post-treatment conditions.Efficacy was measured using advanced tools,including the Skin Elasticity Tester CutometerR dual MPA580,the facial imaging and analysis system VISIAR-CR,the skin microstructure 3D imaging system PRIMOSCR,and the in vivo two-photon microscopy imaging system SUPERVISION-780,along with subjects’selfassessment after 14 and 28 days of continual use.Results demonstrated that the 0.1%pterostilbene emulsion significantly enhanced skin elasticity R2 and firmness F4,reduced the area and volume of forehead and undern-eye wrinkles,decreased the percentage of Crow’s feet wrinkles area,improved the aging index ELCOR,and increased the thickness of the epidermis layer,collagen intensity,elastic fiber fluorescence,and the standardized area of the epidermal-dermal junction(DEJ).Compared to the control emulsion,the pterostilbene emulsion showed statistically significant(p<0.05)improvements in these metrics,as well as aging index SAIID and skin pore size.All subjects expressed higher satisfaction with the pterostilbene emulsion,highlighting its superior skincare benefits.The findings emphasize the potent anti-aging efficacy of pterostilbene,reinforcing its value as an active ingredient in cosmetics formulations.展开更多
Objective: Chronic inflammation plays a fatal role in tumor metastasis. Pterostilbene(PTE) is a natural dimethylated analogue of resveratrol with anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities. This study aimed to invest...Objective: Chronic inflammation plays a fatal role in tumor metastasis. Pterostilbene(PTE) is a natural dimethylated analogue of resveratrol with anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities. This study aimed to investigate the inhibitory effect of PTE on inflammation-associated metastasis and explore the underlying mechanisms.Methods: Lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced lung inflammation and melanoma metastasis models were established in mice. After PTE treatment for four weeks, the organ index, histological changes, proinflammatory cytokines, and the expression and activity of neutrophil elastase(NE), a biomarker of neutrophil influx in the lungs, were analysed. Additionally, direct effects of PTE on NE-induced B16 cell migration were explored in wound healing and Transwell assays, and the expression of thrombospondin-1(TSP-1) and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT) markers were also detected.Results: PTE obviously attenuated the LPS-induced metastasis of circulatory B16 cells to lungs by reducing the number of metastatic nodules on the lung surfaces and the lung weight/body weight ratio. PTE treatment also significantly reduced LPS-activated increase levels of tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-a and interleukin(IL)-6 in the lungs of tumor-bearing mice. In addition, increased expression and enzyme activity of NE and decreased expression of TSP-1 were observed, and these were blocked by PTE. In vitro, PTE at concentrations without cytotoxicity also markedly suppressed NE-triggered B16 cell migration, prevented NE-induced TSP-1 proteolysis and reversed the expression of vimentin, N-cadherin and Ecadherin.Conclusion: PTE could block inflammation-enhanced tumor metastasis, and the underlying mechanism might be associated with the inhibition of NE-mediated TSP-1 degradation.展开更多
Background:Delayed wound healing is one of the major complications of diabetes mellitus and is characterized by prolonged inflammation,delayed re-epithelialization and consistent oxidative stress,although the detailed...Background:Delayed wound healing is one of the major complications of diabetes mellitus and is characterized by prolonged inflammation,delayed re-epithelialization and consistent oxidative stress,although the detailed mechanism remains unknown.In this study,we aimed to investigate the potential role and effect of pterostilbene(PTE)and hematopoietic stem cells(HSCs)on diabetic wound healing.Methods:Diabetic rats were used to measure the epigenetic changes in both HSCs and peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCs).A cutaneous burn injury was induced in the rats and PTE-treated diabetic HSCs were transplanted for evaluation of wound healing.In addition,several biomedical parameters,including gene expression,oxidative stress,mitochondrial function and inflammation in macrophages,were also measured.Results:Our data showed that PTE had a much stronger effect than resveratrol on accelerating diabetic wound healing,likely because PTE can ameliorate diabetes-induced epigenetic changes to estrogen receptorβpromoter in HSCs,while resveratrol cannot.Further investigation showed that bone marrow transplantation of PTE-treated diabetic HSCs restores diabetes-induced suppression of estrogen receptorβand its target genes,including nuclear respiratory factor-1 and superoxide dismutase 2,and protects against diabetes-induced oxidative stress,mitochondrial dysfunction and elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines in both PBMCs and macrophages,subsequently accelerating cutaneous wound healing.Conclusions:HSC may play an important role in wound healing through transferring epigenetic modifications to subsequent PBMCs and macrophages by differentiation,while PTE accelerates diabetic wound healing by modulating diabetes-induced epigenetic changes in HSCs.Thus,PTE may be a novel therapeutic strategy for diabetic wound healing.展开更多
Dietary interventions based on the use of bioactive nutraceuticals might offer an effective adjuvant therapeutic and preventive method for inflammatory bowel disease by reshaping colitis-associated bacterial dysbiosis...Dietary interventions based on the use of bioactive nutraceuticals might offer an effective adjuvant therapeutic and preventive method for inflammatory bowel disease by reshaping colitis-associated bacterial dysbiosis.The current study aimed to determine the antiinflammatory effect of pterostilbene(PTE,a methylated derivative of resveratrol)and its potential modulatory roles in gut microbiota in a dextran sodium sulfate(DSS)-induced colitis mouse model.Our results supported our hypothesis that dietary PTE exerted protective effects against colonic inflammation;evidenced by the reduced colonic tissue damage,decreased disease activity index,and lowered production of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interferon gamma,interleukin(IL)-2,IL-4,and IL-6 in the colon of DSS-treated mice.Moreover,a-diversity analysis indicated that dietary PTE significantly improved gut microbial evenness and diversity.Noteworthy,PTE modified gut microbiota composition toward a healthier profile by boosting the richness of Bifidobacterium and decreasing the distribution of pathogenic Bilophila and Rc4-4.Pearson correlation analysis also revealed strong associations between the shifting of gut microbiota and expression of inflammatory cytokines in the colon.Overall,our study demonstrated that dietary PTE alleviated the severity of colitis in DSS-treated mice and gut microbiota may play an indispensable role in this process mechanistically.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To elucidate the structural-pharmacokinetic relationship and identify resveratrol analogs with favorable pharmacokinetic profiles for potential medicinal application. METHODS The pharmacokinetic data of resv...OBJECTIVE To elucidate the structural-pharmacokinetic relationship and identify resveratrol analogs with favorable pharmacokinetic profiles for potential medicinal application. METHODS The pharmacokinetic data of resveratrol(trans-3,5,4-trihydroxystilbene),pterostilbene(trans-3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxystilbene),resveratrol trimethyl ether(trans-3,5,4-trimethoxystilbene)and some other herbal resveratrol analogs were extracted from the authors′recent publications and compared.RESULTS Aqueous solubility,to different extent,has been identified as a barrier to oral absorption of resveratrol and its analogs.In addition,the para hydroxyl group(s)on the aromatic ring was less liable to metabolism compared to the meta-hydroxyl group(s).Pterostilbene and resveratrol trimethyl ether displayed more superior pharmacokinetic properties than resveratrol,i.e.much slower clearance and abundant plasma exposure.CONCLUSION Pterostilbene appears to be a favorable candidate for further development.Resveratrol analogs with meta-hydroxyl group(s)might have poor metabolic stability and suffer from rapid clearance and low oral bioavailability.展开更多
基金supported by the 345 Talent Project[40B]of Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University,Shenyang,China.
文摘Alzheimer's disease(AD)is the leading cause of dementia,and no effective treatment has been developed for it thus far.Recently,the use of natural compounds in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases has garnered significant attention owing to their minimal adverse reactions.Accordingly,the potential therapeutic effect of pterostilbene(PTS)on AD has been demonstrated in multiple in vivo and in vitro experiments.In this study,we systematically reviewed and summarized the results of these studies investigating the use of PTS for treating AD.Analysis of the literature revealed that PTS may play a role in AD treatment through various mechanisms,including anti-oxidative damage,anti-neuroinflammation,anti-apoptosis,cholinesterase activity inhibition,attenuation ofβ-amyloid deposition,and tau protein hyperphosphorylation.Moreover,PTS interferes with the progression of AD by regulating the activities of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha(PPAR-α),monoamine oxidase B(MAO-B),silent information regulator sirtuin 1(SIRT1),and phosphodiesterase 4A(PDE4A).Furthermore,to further elucidate the potential therapeutic mechanisms of PTS in AD,we employed network pharmacology and molecular docking technology to perform molecular docking of related proteins,and the obtained binding energies ranged from-2.83 to-5.14 kJ/mol,indicating that these proteins exhibit good binding ability with PTS.Network pharmacology analysis revealed multiple potential mechanisms of action for PTS in AD.In summary,by systematically collating and summarizing the relevant studies on the role of PTS in treatment of AD,it is anticipated that this will serve as a reference for the precise targeted prevention and treatment of AD,either using PTS or other developed drug interventions.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(YQ2022C014)National Natural Science Foundation of China(32302768).
文摘Background Progressive oxidative stress easily occurs as a result of a gradual increase in the intensity of maternal metabolism due to rapid foetal development and increased intensity of lactation.However,studies on the effects of processive oxidative stress on nutrient transport in the placenta have received little attention.The present study was conducted on sows at 85 days of gestation to study the effects of pterostilbene(PTE)on maternal oxidative stress status and placental nutrient transport.Results PTE increased the antioxidant capacity and immunoglobulin content in mothers’blood and milk,reduced the level of inflammatory factors,and improved the nutrient content of milk.PTE also reduced sow backfat loss and the number of weak sons,and increased piglet weaning weight and total weaning litter weight.We subsequently found that PTE enhanced placental glucose and fatty acid transport and further affected glycolipid metabolism by increasing the expression of LAL,PYGM,and Gbe-1,which activated the PI3K phosphorylation pathway.Moreover,PTE addition altered the relative abundance of the Firmicutes,Proteobacteria,Parabacillus,and Bacteroidetes-like RF16 groups in sow faeces.PTE increased the levels of acetate,propionate,butyrate and isovalerate in the faeces.Conclusions These findings reveal that the addition of PTE during pregnancy and lactation mitigates the effects of processive oxidative stress on offspring development by altering maternal microbial and placental nutrient trans-port capacity.
基金supported by the Guangdong Provincial University Key Area Project[grant numbers 2023ZDZX4136]the Guangdong Provincial University Innovation Team Project[grant numbers 2023KCXTD085]+1 种基金the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Strategy Special Fund[grant numbers pdjh2022b1046]the Student Scientific Research Project of Jiangmen Polytechnic[grant numbers jzxsky20230102]。
文摘Pterostilbene(PT),a lipid-soluble polyphenol known for its antioxidant,anticancer,and various other biological properties,holds potential as an active ingredient in cosmetics for its anti-wrinkle and skin-whitening effects.However,its application is limited by its low water solubility and poor penetration through the stratum corneum.To address these limitations,this study initially prepared Pterostilbene nanoliposomes(PT-NLPs)using a high shear-microjet homogenization treatment method,because of the distinctive hydrophilic and hydrophilic properties of the liposomes.The stability under different storage conditions of the PT-NLPs was evaluated by investigating the alterations of the particle size,PDI,Zeta potential and surface morphology,combined with the test results of Lumisizer stability analyzer.Finally,the comprehensive performance of PT-NLPs was evaluated through in vitro dermal and transdermal testing,human testing,and instrument testing.The results showed that the PT-NLPs treated by the high shear-microjet homogenisation method proposed in this paper possessed a 1.7-fold increase in the retention performance compared with the free PT solution,and no penetration occurred on the blood-brain barrier,indicating that PT-NLPs would not cause toxicity to the organism.The human efficacy evaluation found that the PT-NLPs whitening serum could improve skin dullness,brighten skin tone,and improve skin sensitivity after 14 days of use.The high shear-microjet homogenisation method proposed in this paper for the treatment of PT-NLPs improved the transdermal delivery properties of PT.The process has a broad application prospect in the fields of medicine and cosmetics.
基金offered by from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 31802094)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. KJQN201934)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No. BK20180531)the Postdoctoral Research Foundation of China (No. 2018 M632320 and 2019 T120436)the Open Project of Shanghai Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology (No.klab201710)。
文摘Background: Evidence indicates that early weaning predisposes piglets to intestinal oxidative stress and increases the risk of intestinal dysfunction;however, there are minimal satisfactory treatment strategies for these conditions.This study investigated the potential of resveratrol and its analog, pterostilbene, as antioxidant protectants for regulating intestinal morphology, barrier function, and redox status among weanling piglets.Methods: A total of 144 piglets were selected at 21 days of age and randomly allocated into one of four treatment groups, each of which included six replicates. Piglets in a sow-reared control group were suckling normally between ages 21 and 28 days, while those in weaned groups were fed a basal diet, supplemented with either 300 mg/kg of resveratrol or with 300 mg/kg of pterostilbene. Parameters associated with intestinal injury and redox status were analyzed at the end of the feeding trial.Results: Early weaning disrupted the intestinal function of young piglets, with evidence of increased diamine oxidase activity and D-lactate content in the plasma, shorter villi, an imbalance between cell proliferation and apoptosis, an impaired antioxidant defense system, and severe oxidative damage in the jejunum relative to suckling piglets. Feeding piglets with a resveratrol-supplemented diet partially increased villus height(P = 0.056) and tended to diminish apoptotic cell numbers(P = 0.084) in the jejunum compared with those fed a basal diet. Similarly, these beneficial effects were observed in the pterostilbene-fed piglets. Pterostilbene improved the feed efficiency of weanling piglets between the ages of 21 and 28 days;it also resulted in diminished plasma diamine oxidase activity and D-lactate content relative to untreated weaned piglets(P < 0.05). Notably, pterostilbene restored jejunal antioxidant capacity, an effect that was nearly absent in the resveratrol-fed piglets. Pterostilbene reduced the malondialdehyde and 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine contents of jejunal mucosa possibly through its regulatory role in facilitating the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 and the expression levels of NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1 and superoxide dismutase 2(P < 0.05).Conclusions: The results indicate that pterostilbene may be more effective than its parent compound in alleviating early weaning-induced intestinal damage and redox imbalance among young piglets.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.31802094,31772634)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20180531)+1 种基金the Postdoctoral Research Foundation of China(Nos.2018 M632320,2019 T120436)the Open Project of Shanghai Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology(No.klab201710).
文摘Background:Intestinal disorder is an important factor contributing to growth lag and high rates of morbidity and mortality of piglets with intrauterine growth retardation(IUGR).Resveratrol(RSV)and its derivative pterostilbene(PT)are natural stilbenes possessing various bioactivities,such as antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects.This study compared the protective potential of RSV and PT on the intestinal redox status and gut microbiota in weanling piglets with IUGR.Methods:Eighteen male piglets of normal body weight(NBW)and 54 same-sex IUGR piglets were chosen according to their birth and weaning weights.The NBW piglets accepted a basal diet,while the IUGR piglets were allotted to one of three groups according to their body weight at weaning and received a basal diet,an RSV-supplemented diet(300 mg/kg),or a PT-supplemented diet(300 mg/kg),respectively.Results:Compared with IUGR piglets,both RSV and PT improved the IUGR-associated decrease in jejunal villus height and increases in plasma diamine oxidase activity and D-lactate level and jejunal apoptosis of piglets(P<0.05).Administering RSV and PT also enhanced jejunal superoxide dismutase activity and the mRNA and protein expression of superoxide dismutase 2 of IUGR piglets by promoting nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)nuclear translocation(P<0.05).Comparatively,PT was more effective than RSV in elevating the villus height/crypt depth ratio and occludin mRNA and protein levels in the jejunum of IUGR piglets(P<0.05).PT was also superior to RSV in increasing Nrf2 nuclear translocation and inhibiting malondialdehyde accumulation in the jejunum of IUGR piglets(P<0.05).Additionally,RSV modulated the composition of cecal microbiota of IUGR piglets,as evidenced by increasing the prevalence of the phylum Bacteroidetes and the genera Prevotella,Faecalibacterium,and Parabacteroides and inhibiting the growth of the phylum Proteobacteria and its genera Escherichia and Actinobacillus(P<0.05).Moreover,RSV significantly increased the butyrate concentration in the cecum of IUGR piglets(P<0.05).Conclusion:PT is more potent than RSV to prevent intestinal oxidative stress,while RSV has a stronger capacity to regulate gut microbiota compared to PT.
基金supported by the Zhejiang Lanmei Technology Co.,Ltd.,National Natural Science Foundation of China (U21A20273)“China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA (CARS-29)”the First Batch of Liaoning “Unveiling Leader” Scientific and Technological Projects (2021JH1/10400036)。
文摘Hyperhomocysteinemia(HHcy)causes oxidative stress, induces apoptosis, and leads to damage to the vascular endothelium is the starting point of atherosclerosis. Pterostilbene(Pte)has been reported to have antioxidant and anti-apoptotic effects under various pathological conditions. The purpose of this study was to explore whether Pte can inhibit the oxidative stress and apoptosis of vascular endothelium induced by homocysteine(Hcy)and to explain the possible mechanism by which it occurs. The results showed that 20 μmol/L Pte significantly reduced the accumulation of reactive oxygen species, malondialdehyde, and lipids in cells induced by Hcy and promoted the activities of superoxide dismutase and catalase. The Hoechst 33342/PI staining assay showed that Pte antagonized Hcy-induced apoptosis. Pte inhibited Hcy-induced Akt dephosphorylation, increased p53, and decreased the Bcl-2/Bax ratio and caspase-9/caspase-3 activation in a dose-dependent manner. LY294002 pretreatment partially reversed the protective effect of Pte by blocking the PI3K/Akt pathway. Moreover, Pte reduced lipid deposition in human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs). This study proposes that Pte can inhibit Hcy-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis of HUVECs, and the PI3K/Akt/p53 signaling pathway of apoptosis was revealed. These results suggest that Pte exhibits significant potential for dealing with HHcy-induced vascular endothelial injury, such as atherosclerosis.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China[No.81872626]Science and Technology Foundation for Innovation Talent of Henan Province[No.154200510010]Science and Technology Plan of Henan Province[No.172102310029]。
文摘Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is typified by the increment of chronic blood glucose levels that is caused by an absolute and/or a relative deficiency of insulin,accounts for 90%of diabetes and causes a range of complications[1].
基金the Ministry of Higher Education(MOHE)Malaysia through the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme(FRGS)with grant number:FRGS/1/2019/SKK10/UKM/01/1.
文摘Pterostilbene is a natural compound that can be found in various food plants such as blueberries,grapes,and peanuts.It has also been reported to be extracted from Pterocarpus indicus,a tree species native to India and Southeast Asia.Pterostilbene exhibits various pharmacological activities such as antioxidants,anti-proliferation,anti-microbial,and anti-inflammatory activities with favorable pharmacokinetic properties,such as high oral bioavailability and longer half-life.The anti-inflammatory effect of pterostilbene has been reported to contribute to its therapeutic effects in many chronic inflammatory diseases.Besides,pterostilbene has anti-cancer activity on various types of cancers due to its ability to induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.Hence,in this review,we discuss the anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities of pterostilbene in preclinical studies.
基金supported by the Deputyship for Research&Innovation,Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia for funding this research work through the project number PNU-DRI-RI-20-012.
文摘This study investigates if the anti-tumor effect of Pterostilbene in the SKOV3 ovarian cancer(OC)cell line involves inhibition of cell metabolism and tested in this effect involves modulating AMPK and Akt-induced regulation of mTORC1.Initially,SKOV3 cells were cultured in the humidified conditions in DMEM media for 24 h with or without increasing concentration of Pterostilbene.Then,the cells were incubated with Pterostilbene(IC_(50)=50μM)under similar conditions with or without pre-incubation with Dorsomorphin,an AMPK inhibitor.In a dose-dependent manner,Pterostilbene inhibited SKOV3 cell survival and increased their lysate levels of lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)and single-stranded DNA(ssDNA).When SKOV3 cells were treated with 50μM Pterostilbene,Pterostilbene significantly suppressed cell migration and invasion,reduced lysate levels of lactic acid and the optical density of Oil Red O staining,and increased lysate glucose levels.It also increased levels of malondialdehyde(MDA),reactive oxygen species(ROS),and induced intrinsic cell apoptosis by upregulating protein levels of Bax and cleaved caspase-3 and reducing protein levels of Bcl-2.Besides,Pterostilbene reduced mRNA levels of sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1(SREBP-1),fatty acid synthase(FAS),acetyl CoA carboxylase-1(ACC-1),and AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK).Furthermore,Pterostilbene increased the protein levels of p-AMPK,p-p53,p-raptor,p-TSC-2,but significantly decreased protein levels of p-Akt,p-TSC-2,p-mTOR,p-S6K1,and p-4E-BP.Treatment with Dorsomorphin(CC)abolished all the anti-tumorigenesis effects afforded by Pterostilbene and prevented Pterostilbene-induced phosphorylation of Akt,p53,and mTOR.In conclusion,the tumorsuppressive effect of Pterostilbene in SKOV3 cells involves the induction of ROS and inhibition of dysregulation cell metabolism mainly due to AMPK-induced Akt-dependent or independent suppression of mTOR.
文摘Pterostilbene is gaining recognition as a promising ingredient in skincare for its anti-aging benefits.This study assessed the clinical effectiveness of a 0.1%pterostilbene-containing skincare emulsion against a control emulsion over 28 days with 31 participants.A double-blind,split-face design was used,comparing the left and right sides of the face and preand post-treatment conditions.Efficacy was measured using advanced tools,including the Skin Elasticity Tester CutometerR dual MPA580,the facial imaging and analysis system VISIAR-CR,the skin microstructure 3D imaging system PRIMOSCR,and the in vivo two-photon microscopy imaging system SUPERVISION-780,along with subjects’selfassessment after 14 and 28 days of continual use.Results demonstrated that the 0.1%pterostilbene emulsion significantly enhanced skin elasticity R2 and firmness F4,reduced the area and volume of forehead and undern-eye wrinkles,decreased the percentage of Crow’s feet wrinkles area,improved the aging index ELCOR,and increased the thickness of the epidermis layer,collagen intensity,elastic fiber fluorescence,and the standardized area of the epidermal-dermal junction(DEJ).Compared to the control emulsion,the pterostilbene emulsion showed statistically significant(p<0.05)improvements in these metrics,as well as aging index SAIID and skin pore size.All subjects expressed higher satisfaction with the pterostilbene emulsion,highlighting its superior skincare benefits.The findings emphasize the potent anti-aging efficacy of pterostilbene,reinforcing its value as an active ingredient in cosmetics formulations.
基金supported by the Key Project of Health Commission of Changzhou (No. ZD201911)Applied Basic Research Program of Changzhou Municipal Science and Technology Burean (No. CJ20209014)Program of Taizhou Municipal Bureau of Science and Technology (No. TZ201831)。
文摘Objective: Chronic inflammation plays a fatal role in tumor metastasis. Pterostilbene(PTE) is a natural dimethylated analogue of resveratrol with anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities. This study aimed to investigate the inhibitory effect of PTE on inflammation-associated metastasis and explore the underlying mechanisms.Methods: Lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced lung inflammation and melanoma metastasis models were established in mice. After PTE treatment for four weeks, the organ index, histological changes, proinflammatory cytokines, and the expression and activity of neutrophil elastase(NE), a biomarker of neutrophil influx in the lungs, were analysed. Additionally, direct effects of PTE on NE-induced B16 cell migration were explored in wound healing and Transwell assays, and the expression of thrombospondin-1(TSP-1) and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT) markers were also detected.Results: PTE obviously attenuated the LPS-induced metastasis of circulatory B16 cells to lungs by reducing the number of metastatic nodules on the lung surfaces and the lung weight/body weight ratio. PTE treatment also significantly reduced LPS-activated increase levels of tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-a and interleukin(IL)-6 in the lungs of tumor-bearing mice. In addition, increased expression and enzyme activity of NE and decreased expression of TSP-1 were observed, and these were blocked by PTE. In vitro, PTE at concentrations without cytotoxicity also markedly suppressed NE-triggered B16 cell migration, prevented NE-induced TSP-1 proteolysis and reversed the expression of vimentin, N-cadherin and Ecadherin.Conclusion: PTE could block inflammation-enhanced tumor metastasis, and the underlying mechanism might be associated with the inhibition of NE-mediated TSP-1 degradation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Project(81772097)the National Key Disease Preventive Project for Wound Healing(2018-ZX-01S-001).
文摘Background:Delayed wound healing is one of the major complications of diabetes mellitus and is characterized by prolonged inflammation,delayed re-epithelialization and consistent oxidative stress,although the detailed mechanism remains unknown.In this study,we aimed to investigate the potential role and effect of pterostilbene(PTE)and hematopoietic stem cells(HSCs)on diabetic wound healing.Methods:Diabetic rats were used to measure the epigenetic changes in both HSCs and peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCs).A cutaneous burn injury was induced in the rats and PTE-treated diabetic HSCs were transplanted for evaluation of wound healing.In addition,several biomedical parameters,including gene expression,oxidative stress,mitochondrial function and inflammation in macrophages,were also measured.Results:Our data showed that PTE had a much stronger effect than resveratrol on accelerating diabetic wound healing,likely because PTE can ameliorate diabetes-induced epigenetic changes to estrogen receptorβpromoter in HSCs,while resveratrol cannot.Further investigation showed that bone marrow transplantation of PTE-treated diabetic HSCs restores diabetes-induced suppression of estrogen receptorβand its target genes,including nuclear respiratory factor-1 and superoxide dismutase 2,and protects against diabetes-induced oxidative stress,mitochondrial dysfunction and elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines in both PBMCs and macrophages,subsequently accelerating cutaneous wound healing.Conclusions:HSC may play an important role in wound healing through transferring epigenetic modifications to subsequent PBMCs and macrophages by differentiation,while PTE accelerates diabetic wound healing by modulating diabetes-induced epigenetic changes in HSCs.Thus,PTE may be a novel therapeutic strategy for diabetic wound healing.
文摘Dietary interventions based on the use of bioactive nutraceuticals might offer an effective adjuvant therapeutic and preventive method for inflammatory bowel disease by reshaping colitis-associated bacterial dysbiosis.The current study aimed to determine the antiinflammatory effect of pterostilbene(PTE,a methylated derivative of resveratrol)and its potential modulatory roles in gut microbiota in a dextran sodium sulfate(DSS)-induced colitis mouse model.Our results supported our hypothesis that dietary PTE exerted protective effects against colonic inflammation;evidenced by the reduced colonic tissue damage,decreased disease activity index,and lowered production of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interferon gamma,interleukin(IL)-2,IL-4,and IL-6 in the colon of DSS-treated mice.Moreover,a-diversity analysis indicated that dietary PTE significantly improved gut microbial evenness and diversity.Noteworthy,PTE modified gut microbiota composition toward a healthier profile by boosting the richness of Bifidobacterium and decreasing the distribution of pathogenic Bilophila and Rc4-4.Pearson correlation analysis also revealed strong associations between the shifting of gut microbiota and expression of inflammatory cytokines in the colon.Overall,our study demonstrated that dietary PTE alleviated the severity of colitis in DSS-treated mice and gut microbiota may play an indispensable role in this process mechanistically.
基金The project supported by a start-up grant from the National University of Singapore(R148000174133)
文摘OBJECTIVE To elucidate the structural-pharmacokinetic relationship and identify resveratrol analogs with favorable pharmacokinetic profiles for potential medicinal application. METHODS The pharmacokinetic data of resveratrol(trans-3,5,4-trihydroxystilbene),pterostilbene(trans-3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxystilbene),resveratrol trimethyl ether(trans-3,5,4-trimethoxystilbene)and some other herbal resveratrol analogs were extracted from the authors′recent publications and compared.RESULTS Aqueous solubility,to different extent,has been identified as a barrier to oral absorption of resveratrol and its analogs.In addition,the para hydroxyl group(s)on the aromatic ring was less liable to metabolism compared to the meta-hydroxyl group(s).Pterostilbene and resveratrol trimethyl ether displayed more superior pharmacokinetic properties than resveratrol,i.e.much slower clearance and abundant plasma exposure.CONCLUSION Pterostilbene appears to be a favorable candidate for further development.Resveratrol analogs with meta-hydroxyl group(s)might have poor metabolic stability and suffer from rapid clearance and low oral bioavailability.
