Due to their persistence,bioaccumulation,and resistance to degradation,perfluorinated substances(PFASs)have significant impacts on the environment and human health.This study comprehensively analyzed and assessed the ...Due to their persistence,bioaccumulation,and resistance to degradation,perfluorinated substances(PFASs)have significant impacts on the environment and human health.This study comprehensively analyzed and assessed the occurrence characteristics,sources,and potential ecological risks of 13 PFASs in the Yangtze River.The results indicated that the concentrations ofΣPFASs range from 5.1 to 57.7 ng/L,with more severe pollution downstream and perfluorobutane sulfonate(PFBuS)being the main pollutant.ΣPFASs showed a positive correlation with total organic carbon and absorbance under the condition of UV wavelength 254 nm(UV_(254)),and a negative correlation with total dissolved solids.Positive matrix factorization model analysis revealed that the primary sources of PFASs in the study area are food packaging,the electroplating industry,and the manufacturing and processing of fluoropolymer-containing products.The total ecological risk value of PFASs indicated that the ecological risks to algae,invertebrates,and fish are negligible.The annual load of ΣPFASs in the Yangtze River was 39.00 t,with the highest concentrations of pollutants being PFBuS(26.41 t/year),perfluorobutanoic acid(6.47 t/year),and perfluorooctanoic acid(PFOA,3.19t/year).While PFASs have not yet posed a risk to aquatic organisms,the increase in the use of short-chain PFASs substitutes(C4-C7)due to the regulation of PFOA and perfluorooctane sulfonate highlights the need for continued monitoring of short-chain PFASs pollution.展开更多
全氟和多氟化合物(per and polyfluoroalkyl substances,PFASs)是一类高持久性环境污染物,其通过胎盘介导的子代神经发育毒性已成为近年研究热点。系统阐述了PFASs通过干扰甲状腺激素平衡、神经营养因子表达、神经细胞功能及表观遗传调...全氟和多氟化合物(per and polyfluoroalkyl substances,PFASs)是一类高持久性环境污染物,其通过胎盘介导的子代神经发育毒性已成为近年研究热点。系统阐述了PFASs通过干扰甲状腺激素平衡、神经营养因子表达、神经细胞功能及表观遗传调控等多途径影响子代神经发育的分子机制,评估了现有干预策略的局限性,以期为揭示PFASs跨代毒性机制提供理论框架,并对制定母婴暴露防控政策提供参考。展开更多
Numerous studies have established a link between hypertension(HTN)and a high-salt diet(HSD).However,the precise mechanisms are still being investigated,with increasing evidence suggesting that HSD can alter the gut mi...Numerous studies have established a link between hypertension(HTN)and a high-salt diet(HSD).However,the precise mechanisms are still being investigated,with increasing evidence suggesting that HSD can alter the gut microbiome balance,influence the production of microbiome metabolites and potentially lead to high blood pressure,presenting a promising avenue for targeting specific microbiota in HTN treatment.Short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)are produced by gut bacteria and are associated with blood pressure regulation.Thus,the relationships among HSD,SCFAs,and blood pressure could provide valuable information on the pathophysiology of HTN.This study aimed to assess the impact of HSD on HTN by investigating its influence on the gut microbiota composition and SCFA levels in a rat model of HTN.展开更多
Marine fauna provides a plentiful repository of peptides and bioactive proteins.Peptides and proteins isolated from marine animals have been studied and applied in the development of food supplements,drugs,and cosmece...Marine fauna provides a plentiful repository of peptides and bioactive proteins.Peptides and proteins isolated from marine animals have been studied and applied in the development of food supplements,drugs,and cosmeceutical products because of their special bioactivities,such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.This study focused on exploring the alleviating effects of five major marine animal-derived peptides(Apostichopus japonicus,Acaudina leucoprocta,Melanogrammus aeglefinus,Phascolosoma esculenta and Rhopilema esculentum)on adjuvant-induced arthritis(AIA).The treatment with five marine animals-derived peptides downregulated the expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines of interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-17 and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α in the bones of the mice with AIA and alleviated the rough surface of bone tissues significantly.A.japonicus-treatment ameliorates inflammation by restoring nuclear factor-κB pathway in AIA mice.High-throughput sequencing of the gut microbiota based on 16S rRNA sequencing revealed that A.japonicus peptide-treated AIA mice showed alterations and imbalance of intestinal flora and an increased abundance of Lactobacillus and Clostridium.Furthermore,metabolomic analysis showed that the level of short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)in the feces was enhanced to different degrees in mice treated with five major marine animal-derived peptides.Taken together,we propose that major marine animal-derived peptides can alleviate arthritis by improving the imbalance in the gut flora and increasing SCFAs production to varying degrees.展开更多
During obesity treatment,clinicians have been burdened by the ever-increasing number of patients and the side effects of drug treatment.Finding new plant-derived active ingredients as an intervention for obesity has b...During obesity treatment,clinicians have been burdened by the ever-increasing number of patients and the side effects of drug treatment.Finding new plant-derived active ingredients as an intervention for obesity has become a research focus.In this study,Plackett-Burman and Central Composite Design experiments,plant-wide target metabolomics technology,simulated human colon fermentation test,and cell experiment in vitro were successively used to investigate the effects of fermented and unfermented polyphenols(FP and UP,respectively)of blue honeysuckle on obesity.After the optimization of the response surface method,polyphenol content((1878.08±14.53)mg/100 g)increased by 2.63 times after Lactobacillus rhamnosus 6224 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae W5 mixed fermentation.There were 23 significantly different metabolites were observed in FP and UP.Of them,7 different metabolites were significantly and positively correlated with short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs),whereas negatively correlated with lipopolysaccharides(LPS).The contents of these 7 metabolites were significantly increased in FP.Furthermore,the effects of FP and UP on the SCFA biosynthesis pathway were different.Cell experiments revealed that polyphenols can significantly promote the secretion of gastrointestinal endogenous hormones and insulin and inhibit interleukin-6 levels.Linear regression analysis revealed SCFAs had a positive regulatory effect on glycolipid metabolism,whereas LPS had a negative effect.Overall,these crucial findings provide an economical and simple method for obtaining blue honeysuckle polyphenols and laying a theoretical foundation for its application in the therapeutic intervention against obesity.展开更多
Many studies have shown that the development of allergic asthma is associated with intestinal microbiota dysbiosis.Based on the gut-lung axis theory,probiotic intervention may be a potential strategy for respiratory d...Many studies have shown that the development of allergic asthma is associated with intestinal microbiota dysbiosis.Based on the gut-lung axis theory,probiotic intervention may be a potential strategy for respiratory diseases.Lacticaseibacillus paracasei K56 was reported to regulate gut microbiota in mice.However,its effect on allergic asthma has not been reported.In this study,we investigated the effect of the K56 on ovalbumininduced asthma and its possible mechanisms.Our results showed that K56 reduced asthma symptoms and inflammatory cell infiltration in the lung of asthmatic mice.And K56 regulated the differentiation of helper T cells in the lung and intestine.Results from 16S r RNA gene sequencing showed that K56 prophylaxis significantly elevated the richness of Akkermansia and Burkholderia.Meanwhile,K56 abrogated the decrease in the levels of short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)in the feces.In addition,a rebound in the m RNA expression of the SCFA receptors was observed after K56 prophylaxis.Notably,the regulatory T cell(Treg)frequencies and the FFAR3 levels were positively correlated.These results suggest that K56 could attenuate asthma,possibly by modulating the intestinal microbiota and regulating Treg differentiation through SCFA metabolized.Our study showed that K56 may be used as a probiotic to prevent pulmonary inflammation and dysbiosis of the intestinal microbiota in allergic asthma.展开更多
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease(MASLD)is the most common chronic liver disease,affecting more than 30%of adults and 7%-14%of youths globally.MASLD and its advanced form of metabolic dysfunctio...Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease(MASLD)is the most common chronic liver disease,affecting more than 30%of adults and 7%-14%of youths globally.MASLD and its advanced form of metabolic dysfunctionassociated steatohepatitis(MASH)can progress to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.Despite its growing burden,effective therapies for MASLD and MASH remain limited.Accumulating evidence indicates that short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)modulate the activation of hepatic innate and adaptive immune cells,influencing liver inflammation and fibrosis.Moreover,SCFAs modulate liver lipid and glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity,affecting MASLD progression.This review summarizes the cellular and molecular mechanisms through which SCFAs impact liver inflammation,fibrosis,and energy metabolism.Several key molecular signaling pathways are discussed.Clinical trials aiming to modulate SCFA production through different treatments are reviewed.Collectively,emerging evidence supports that targeting SCFA-mediated function represents a promising therapeutic strategy for MASLD and MASH.展开更多
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB0750000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52270012 and 52470018)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(Nos.2022YFC3203705 and2021YFC3200904)。
文摘Due to their persistence,bioaccumulation,and resistance to degradation,perfluorinated substances(PFASs)have significant impacts on the environment and human health.This study comprehensively analyzed and assessed the occurrence characteristics,sources,and potential ecological risks of 13 PFASs in the Yangtze River.The results indicated that the concentrations ofΣPFASs range from 5.1 to 57.7 ng/L,with more severe pollution downstream and perfluorobutane sulfonate(PFBuS)being the main pollutant.ΣPFASs showed a positive correlation with total organic carbon and absorbance under the condition of UV wavelength 254 nm(UV_(254)),and a negative correlation with total dissolved solids.Positive matrix factorization model analysis revealed that the primary sources of PFASs in the study area are food packaging,the electroplating industry,and the manufacturing and processing of fluoropolymer-containing products.The total ecological risk value of PFASs indicated that the ecological risks to algae,invertebrates,and fish are negligible.The annual load of ΣPFASs in the Yangtze River was 39.00 t,with the highest concentrations of pollutants being PFBuS(26.41 t/year),perfluorobutanoic acid(6.47 t/year),and perfluorooctanoic acid(PFOA,3.19t/year).While PFASs have not yet posed a risk to aquatic organisms,the increase in the use of short-chain PFASs substitutes(C4-C7)due to the regulation of PFOA and perfluorooctane sulfonate highlights the need for continued monitoring of short-chain PFASs pollution.
文摘全氟和多氟化合物(per and polyfluoroalkyl substances,PFASs)是一类高持久性环境污染物,其通过胎盘介导的子代神经发育毒性已成为近年研究热点。系统阐述了PFASs通过干扰甲状腺激素平衡、神经营养因子表达、神经细胞功能及表观遗传调控等多途径影响子代神经发育的分子机制,评估了现有干预策略的局限性,以期为揭示PFASs跨代毒性机制提供理论框架,并对制定母婴暴露防控政策提供参考。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82305092,No.82274412 and No.82274411)the National Natural Science Foundation of Hunan(No.2023JJ30453)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of Changsha(No.kq2208185)the Hunan Youth Science and Technology Innovation Talent Project(No.2022RC1021)the Foundation of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine(No.Z2023XJYQ03).
文摘Numerous studies have established a link between hypertension(HTN)and a high-salt diet(HSD).However,the precise mechanisms are still being investigated,with increasing evidence suggesting that HSD can alter the gut microbiome balance,influence the production of microbiome metabolites and potentially lead to high blood pressure,presenting a promising avenue for targeting specific microbiota in HTN treatment.Short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)are produced by gut bacteria and are associated with blood pressure regulation.Thus,the relationships among HSD,SCFAs,and blood pressure could provide valuable information on the pathophysiology of HTN.This study aimed to assess the impact of HSD on HTN by investigating its influence on the gut microbiota composition and SCFA levels in a rat model of HTN.
基金sponsored by the National Key R&D Program of China(2019YFD0900101)One Health Interdisciplinary Research Project,Ningbo University,KC Wong Magna Fund in Ningbo University+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42106122)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LGC22C190002)。
文摘Marine fauna provides a plentiful repository of peptides and bioactive proteins.Peptides and proteins isolated from marine animals have been studied and applied in the development of food supplements,drugs,and cosmeceutical products because of their special bioactivities,such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.This study focused on exploring the alleviating effects of five major marine animal-derived peptides(Apostichopus japonicus,Acaudina leucoprocta,Melanogrammus aeglefinus,Phascolosoma esculenta and Rhopilema esculentum)on adjuvant-induced arthritis(AIA).The treatment with five marine animals-derived peptides downregulated the expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines of interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-17 and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α in the bones of the mice with AIA and alleviated the rough surface of bone tissues significantly.A.japonicus-treatment ameliorates inflammation by restoring nuclear factor-κB pathway in AIA mice.High-throughput sequencing of the gut microbiota based on 16S rRNA sequencing revealed that A.japonicus peptide-treated AIA mice showed alterations and imbalance of intestinal flora and an increased abundance of Lactobacillus and Clostridium.Furthermore,metabolomic analysis showed that the level of short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)in the feces was enhanced to different degrees in mice treated with five major marine animal-derived peptides.Taken together,we propose that major marine animal-derived peptides can alleviate arthritis by improving the imbalance in the gut flora and increasing SCFAs production to varying degrees.
基金supported by the Key Program of Heilongjiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(ZD2020C008)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32071519)+2 种基金the Heilongjiang University Graduate Innovation Research Project(YJSCX2022-031HLJU)the Qiqihar Science and Technology Plan Joint Guidance Project(LSFGG-2022037)Scientific Research Project of Ecological Environment Protection of Heilongjiang Provincial Department of Ecological Environment(HST2022TR004)。
文摘During obesity treatment,clinicians have been burdened by the ever-increasing number of patients and the side effects of drug treatment.Finding new plant-derived active ingredients as an intervention for obesity has become a research focus.In this study,Plackett-Burman and Central Composite Design experiments,plant-wide target metabolomics technology,simulated human colon fermentation test,and cell experiment in vitro were successively used to investigate the effects of fermented and unfermented polyphenols(FP and UP,respectively)of blue honeysuckle on obesity.After the optimization of the response surface method,polyphenol content((1878.08±14.53)mg/100 g)increased by 2.63 times after Lactobacillus rhamnosus 6224 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae W5 mixed fermentation.There were 23 significantly different metabolites were observed in FP and UP.Of them,7 different metabolites were significantly and positively correlated with short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs),whereas negatively correlated with lipopolysaccharides(LPS).The contents of these 7 metabolites were significantly increased in FP.Furthermore,the effects of FP and UP on the SCFA biosynthesis pathway were different.Cell experiments revealed that polyphenols can significantly promote the secretion of gastrointestinal endogenous hormones and insulin and inhibit interleukin-6 levels.Linear regression analysis revealed SCFAs had a positive regulatory effect on glycolipid metabolism,whereas LPS had a negative effect.Overall,these crucial findings provide an economical and simple method for obtaining blue honeysuckle polyphenols and laying a theoretical foundation for its application in the therapeutic intervention against obesity.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82174113,81473656)National Center of Technology Innovation for Dairy(No.2023-JSGG-15)。
文摘Many studies have shown that the development of allergic asthma is associated with intestinal microbiota dysbiosis.Based on the gut-lung axis theory,probiotic intervention may be a potential strategy for respiratory diseases.Lacticaseibacillus paracasei K56 was reported to regulate gut microbiota in mice.However,its effect on allergic asthma has not been reported.In this study,we investigated the effect of the K56 on ovalbumininduced asthma and its possible mechanisms.Our results showed that K56 reduced asthma symptoms and inflammatory cell infiltration in the lung of asthmatic mice.And K56 regulated the differentiation of helper T cells in the lung and intestine.Results from 16S r RNA gene sequencing showed that K56 prophylaxis significantly elevated the richness of Akkermansia and Burkholderia.Meanwhile,K56 abrogated the decrease in the levels of short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)in the feces.In addition,a rebound in the m RNA expression of the SCFA receptors was observed after K56 prophylaxis.Notably,the regulatory T cell(Treg)frequencies and the FFAR3 levels were positively correlated.These results suggest that K56 could attenuate asthma,possibly by modulating the intestinal microbiota and regulating Treg differentiation through SCFA metabolized.Our study showed that K56 may be used as a probiotic to prevent pulmonary inflammation and dysbiosis of the intestinal microbiota in allergic asthma.
文摘Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease(MASLD)is the most common chronic liver disease,affecting more than 30%of adults and 7%-14%of youths globally.MASLD and its advanced form of metabolic dysfunctionassociated steatohepatitis(MASH)can progress to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.Despite its growing burden,effective therapies for MASLD and MASH remain limited.Accumulating evidence indicates that short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)modulate the activation of hepatic innate and adaptive immune cells,influencing liver inflammation and fibrosis.Moreover,SCFAs modulate liver lipid and glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity,affecting MASLD progression.This review summarizes the cellular and molecular mechanisms through which SCFAs impact liver inflammation,fibrosis,and energy metabolism.Several key molecular signaling pathways are discussed.Clinical trials aiming to modulate SCFA production through different treatments are reviewed.Collectively,emerging evidence supports that targeting SCFA-mediated function represents a promising therapeutic strategy for MASLD and MASH.
