Beatriz Castejón-Vega, Nikolaos C. Kyriakidis, Elizabet Alcócer-Gómez, Francesca Giampieri, Ana M. González-Paramás, Mario D. Cordero, José M. Alvarez-Suarez
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Abstract
BACKGROUND:
The Andean blackberry (Rubus glaucus Benth) is one of Ecuador’s most iconic Andean berries for which a high anthocyanin content has been described. OBJECTIVE:
The aim of the present study was to determine the chemical composition and anti-inflammatory potential of the Andean blackberryfrom Ecuador, with an emphasis on its effects on NLRP3 inflammasome activation and autophagy processes. RESULTS:
Andean blackberry extracts were rich in hydroxycinnamates (coumaric acid and derivates), in addition to quercetin and kaempferol as principal flavonols. Cyanidin and its glycosides were identified as the main anthocyanins present. Andean blackberry extracts efficiently reduced oxidative stress markers in the lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. The extracts also caused a moderate decrease in the expression of the pro-inflammatory and antioxidant genes NFκB1, TNF, IL-1β, IL-6, and NOS2 expression, while they significantly increased the mRNA levels of both SOD1 and NFE2L2 genes. Andean blackberry extracts significantly decreased the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome complex, as well as p62 levels, and the LC3I/LC3II ratio increased, suggesting a direct action of Andean blackberry compounds on the inflammatory response and restoration of the autophagy process. CONCLUSIONS:These results suggest that Andean blackberries potentially have an anti-inflammatory effect through their ability to regulate genes related to the inflammatory and antioxidant response, as well as modulate the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome complex and autophagy processes.
期刊介绍:
The main objective of the Journal of Berry Research is to improve the knowledge about quality and production of berries to benefit health of the consumers and maintain profitable production using sustainable systems. The objective will be achieved by focusing on four main areas of research and development:
From genetics to variety evaluation
Nursery production systems and plant quality control
Plant physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology, as well as cultural management
Health for the consumer: components and factors affecting berries'' nutritional value
Specifically, the journal will cover berries (strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, cranberry currants, etc.), as well as grapes and small soft fruit in general (e.g., kiwi fruit). It will publish research results covering all areas of plant breeding, including plant genetics, genomics, functional genomics, proteomics and metabolomics, plant physiology, plant pathology and plant development, as well as results dealing with the chemistry and biochemistry of bioactive compounds contained in such fruits and their possible role in human health. Contributions detailing possible pharmacological, medical or therapeutic use or dietary significance will be welcomed in addition to studies regarding biosafety issues of genetically modified plants.