Jeongsook Kim, Kwan‐Woo Kim, Jin‐Kyu Jang, Myoung Jin Kim, Akila Cooray, Young‐Seob Lee, Kyu Pil Lee, Dae Young Lee
{"title":"Anti‐Inflammatory and Antibacterial Properties of Curcuma longa Extract Against Helicobacter pylori","authors":"Jeongsook Kim, Kwan‐Woo Kim, Jin‐Kyu Jang, Myoung Jin Kim, Akila Cooray, Young‐Seob Lee, Kyu Pil Lee, Dae Young Lee","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70161","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70161","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:label/><jats:italic>Helicobacter pylori</jats:italic> is a Gram‐negative, microaerophilic bacterium that colonizes the human stomach, causing gastritis, gastric ulcers, and gastric cancer. This study investigated the anti‐<jats:italic>Helicobacter</jats:italic> and anti‐inflammatory effects of <jats:italic>Curcuma longa</jats:italic> extract (CLE) as a potential treatment for <jats:italic>H. pylori</jats:italic> infection.<jats:label/>Ultra‐high performance liquid chromatography quadrupole time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry (UPLC‐Q‐TOF/MS) analysis identified 18 chemical compounds in CLE, with curcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin, and bisacurone as major active components. In vitro experiments demonstrated that CLE completely inhibited the growth of <jats:italic>H. pylori</jats:italic> Sydney strain 1 (SS1) in a dose‐dependent manner and exhibited synergistic effects when combined with amoxicillin. In a mouse model infected with <jats:italic>H. pylori</jats:italic> SS1 showed that oral administration of CLE for 4 weeks effectively eradicated <jats:italic>H. pylori</jats:italic> from the stomach without causing toxicity, as evidenced by the CLO test and reduced levels of <jats:italic>H. pylori</jats:italic>‐associated genes. Furthermore, CLE attenuated inflammatory cell infiltration in the gastric mucosa of infected mice and significantly reduced the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases in <jats:italic>H. pylori</jats:italic>‐infected AGS cells, a human gastric cancer cell line.<jats:label/>These findings suggest that CLE is a promising candidate for the treatment of <jats:italic>H. pylori</jats:italic> infection, exhibiting potent antibacterial and anti‐inflammatory properties.","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144515238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Supawan Sunthorn, Yong-Chao Su, Chun-Hui Chiu, Yung-Lin Chu
{"title":"The Functional Ability of Stingless Bees (Lepidotrigona) Propolis on Inflammation-Related Disorders.","authors":"Supawan Sunthorn, Yong-Chao Su, Chun-Hui Chiu, Yung-Lin Chu","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70163","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70163","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The large majority of the bees in the Apidae family are honey bees and stingless bees. Despite honey bees (Apis mellifera) being widely distributed worldwide, Lepidotrigona sp. is a particular genuine stingless bee that can be found only in the Southeast Asia region and Taiwan. Hence, the objectives of this study were firstly to identify Lepidotrigona propolis as an alternative medicine and investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of on lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced RAW 264.7 macrophage cells by the determination of cell viability, dendritic cell morphology, nitric oxide (NO) production, reactive oxygen species (ROS) detection, and inflammation-related proteins analysis. In this study, the polyphenols and flavones in the propolis have been detected by UPLC-ESI-MS/MS. Compared to the LPS group, this propolis type also showed decreased NO and ROS production and a change in cell morphology. Additionally, Lepidotrigona propolis can downregulate the expression of some inflammation-related proteins, such as iNOS, TNF-α, NF-κB, and IL-6. In summary, our study has unveiled the diverse therapeutic properties of Lepidotrigona propolis, particularly its potent anti-inflammatory effects. This discovery opens up a promising avenue for developing a novel therapeutic alternative for human health, instilling hope for the future of medical science.</p>","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":" ","pages":"e70163"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144525704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Linda Klümpen, Anna Donkers, Waldemar Seel, Lisa Dicks, Jens Juul Holst, Peter Stehle, Marie-Christine Simon, Sabine Ellinger
{"title":"GLP-1 Responses to a Single Meal Fortified With Oyster Mushroom Powder in Adults With Impaired Glucose Tolerance Depend on the Gut Microbiota Composition Before the Meal.","authors":"Linda Klümpen, Anna Donkers, Waldemar Seel, Lisa Dicks, Jens Juul Holst, Peter Stehle, Marie-Christine Simon, Sabine Ellinger","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70159","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70159","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fortification of a single meal with β-glucan-rich oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) powder has been shown to increase the response of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and reduce concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs) in adults with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). This secondary analysis of a randomized controlled crossover study (DRKS00015244) aimed to determine whether these effects are modulated by baseline gut microbiota composition. A fecal sample was collected once at baseline before consumption of either a P. ostreatus-enriched meal (EN) or a non-enriched meal (CON). The microbiota was analyzed using 16S rRNA V3-V4 sequencing. An inverse association was observed between alpha diversity and differences in the meal-induced GLP-1 response (p < 0.05), whereas NEFA responses appeared unaffected. Notably, only participants with lower microbial evenness showed a greater GLP-1 response after EN versus CON (p = 0.012). Additionally, the presence of Eubacterium ventriosum group and Clostridium methylpentosum group was associated with increased GLP-1 concentrations following EN (p < 0.05). Baseline gut microbiota composition modulates the GLP-1 response to a single meal fortified with β-glucan-rich oyster mushroom powder, with differences in GLP-1 response being more pronounced in individuals whose microbiome is more specialized in fermenting fiber into SCFAs.</p>","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":" ","pages":"e70159"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144525702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Setah Naif Alotaibi, Ghedeir M. Alshammari, Nawal A. Albadr, Mohammed Abdo Yahya
{"title":"Therapeutic Potential of Cinnamic Acid as an SGLT2 Inhibitor in Mitigating Diabetic Nephropathy in a Rat Model of Type 2 Diabetes","authors":"Setah Naif Alotaibi, Ghedeir M. Alshammari, Nawal A. Albadr, Mohammed Abdo Yahya","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70164","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70164","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the renal protective effects of cinnamic acid (CA) in a Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) rat model induced by high‐fat diet (HFD) and streptozotocin (STZ), with a focus on its potential as a natural hypoglycemic agent and SGLT2 inhibitor. In a randomized design, five groups of rats (<jats:italic>n</jats:italic> = 8) were administered different treatments for 8 weeks: Control, Control + CA (40 mg/kg), T2DM, T2DM + CA (20 mg/kg), and T2DM + CA (40 mg/kg). CA treatment (20 and 40 mg/kg) significantly improved the glomerular and tubular structure in T2DM group, with normal features observed at the highest dose. In a dose‐dependent manner, CA doses also reduced fasting glucose, HbA1c, and HOMA‐IR in T2DM group, alongside enhanced total antioxidant capacity (TAC). Notably, renal function was significantly improved with CA treatment at both doses, as evidenced by reduced urine volume, serum BUN, creatinine, and urinary albumin. Furthermore, CA markedly reduced glomerular injury markers (NAG, A1M, F‐LAP) and tubular injury biomarkers (transferrin, fibronectin, ceruloplasmin). Additionally, mRNA expression of SGLT, TLR4, and NF‐kB was significantly reduced in CA‐treated T2DM group. These findings suggest that CA exerts a multifaceted protective effect against renal dysfunction in T2DM by acting as an SGLT2 inhibitor.","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":"145 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144500798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniel C Carreira,Rita Manguinhas,Rita B Soares,Filipa Amaro,Joana Pinto,Nuno Gil,Matilde Castro,Joana P Miranda,Paula Guedes de Pinho,Nuno G Oliveira
{"title":"Protective Role of the Natural Antioxidant Astaxanthin in Both Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells (BEAS-2B) and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cells (H1975) Exposed to Cadmium: Impact on the Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species and Cancer Cell Migration.","authors":"Daniel C Carreira,Rita Manguinhas,Rita B Soares,Filipa Amaro,Joana Pinto,Nuno Gil,Matilde Castro,Joana P Miranda,Paula Guedes de Pinho,Nuno G Oliveira","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70141","url":null,"abstract":"Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal and human carcinogen that displays toxicity to many organ systems. This work addresses the impact of Cd, alone or combined with astaxanthin (ATX), in human non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells (H1975) and nonmalignant bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS-2B). The endpoints selected comprise cell viability, migration, generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and a metabolomic study. Cd (up to 140 µM) was evaluated with the crystal violet (CV) and MTS assays and revealed cytotoxicity at high concentrations, with greater extent in nonmalignant cells. ATX (up to 20 µM) revealed no cytotoxicity. Cd increased ROS generation (dichlorodihydro-fluorescein diacetate fluorometric assay) in a concentration-dependent manner for both cell lines, with this effect being reverted by ATX. Cd at noncytotoxic concentrations (up to 10 µM) increased collective cell migration, with this pro-migratory effect being mitigated upon ATX co-treatment. The metabolome analysis yielded no significant metabolic alterations in the endo- or exometabolome. Overall, Cd exhibits cytotoxicity in lung cells, with differential sensitivity between nonmalignant and malignant cells. Importantly, Cd promotes NSCLC cell migration and ROS production in lung cells, which can be ameliorated by ATX, reinforcing the protective properties of this dietary carotenoid against toxic exposures.","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":"248 1","pages":"e70141"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144478720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jianchun Shao, Nan Jia, Qianqian Liu, Chao Zeng, Jiaonan Zhang, Lei Wang, Chao Zhao, Xinhua Chen
{"title":"Regulation of Intestinal Inflammation in Large Yellow Croaker (Larimichthys crocea) by Soybean Globulin via Toll‐Like Receptor Signaling","authors":"Jianchun Shao, Nan Jia, Qianqian Liu, Chao Zeng, Jiaonan Zhang, Lei Wang, Chao Zhao, Xinhua Chen","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70143","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:italic>Larimichthys crocea</jats:italic>, an economically significant fish species, has experienced significant resource depletion due to overfishing, prompting the expansion of aquaculture. However, the utilization of plant‐based protein sources, like soybean globulin, in aquafeeds may induce intestinal inflammation, compromising fish health. In this study, models of Toll‐like receptor (TLR) gene expression were constructed using dual‐luciferase reporter vectors. TLR5M and TLR5S were identified as key mediators of inflammatory responses through the activation of the MAPK and NF‐κB signaling. Molecular docking analyses confirmed their high binding affinity with soybean globulin. Western blot analyses further validated significant changes in key proteins of these pathways. This study provides theoretical insights into plant protein‐induced intestinal inflammation and supports the optimization of aquafeed formulations to enhance aquaculture efficiency.","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":"2018 1","pages":"e70143"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144370479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Medicine‐Food Homologous Plantago L. in Gastrointestinal Health and Disease: A Review","authors":"Yuzhuo Wu, Xuan Wang, Chao Wang, Xiaochi Ma","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70100","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70100","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:italic>Plantago</jats:italic> L. (PL) is a notable genus of medicine‐food homologous (MFH) plants, with its primary medicinal components comprising the entire plant and its seeds, which are frequently employed as culinary ingredients. PL is abundant in various bioactive compounds and demonstrates anti‐inflammatory, antioxidant, and intestinal barrier‐protective properties. Furthermore, PL exhibits a dual regulatory effect on both constipation and diarrhea. As a plant resource with a global distribution, PL holds significant promise for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. Nonprescription drugs containing psyllium husk are approved by the FDA for short‐term relief of constipation. Other ingredients from PL also possess significant clinical values in anti‐inflammatory effects, intestinal barrier protection, and regulation of microbiota protection; however, they have not yet been effectively developed. Current research on PL faces several challenges, including insufficient resource investigation and development, unsystematic characterization of chemical components, and unclear elucidation of the mechanisms underlying its gastrointestinal protective biological activity. These issues seriously hinder the clinical and food resource development of PL. This review systematically elucidates the distribution, medicinal history, food development potential, and multifaceted functions of PL in promoting gastrointestinal health, thereby providing valuable insights for clinical applications and the development of food products derived from MFH.","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":"640 1","pages":"e70100"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144370474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaochen Chen, Naschla Gasaly, Marthe T C Walvoort, Paul de Vos
{"title":"Protective Effects of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (hMOs) on Analgesic, Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)-Induced Disruption of Gut Barrier Integrity in Cocultures Mimicking Neuro-Gut Epithelial Cell Crosstalk.","authors":"Xiaochen Chen, Naschla Gasaly, Marthe T C Walvoort, Paul de Vos","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70146","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like indomethacin alter gut microbiota composition and disrupt intestinal integrity, increasing the risks of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Gut barrier function is regulated by a complex crosstalk between different cell types, including epithelial cells and cells from the enteric nervous system (ENS). Human milk oligosaccharides (hMOs), particularly 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) and 3-fucosyllactose (3-FL), can regulate intestinal barrier function, but their roles in neuroepithelial crosstalk under NSAID stress remain unclear. This study focused on hMOs' direct epithelial effects to explore their potential in microbiota-independent effects caused by the NSAID indomethacin. T84 colorectal carcinoma cells were cocultured with SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells in ratios of 29:1 and 14:1. We evaluated the protective role of hMOs in indomethacin-induced barrier disruption. We found that indomethacin reduced transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER), disrupted F-actin organization, and decreased tight junction (TJ) protein expression. Pretreatment with 2'-FL and 3-FL protected against these effects, particularly in cocultures with a higher nerve cell ratio of 14:1, restoring TEER, F-actin integrity, and claudin-1 expression. These findings highlight the therapeutic potential of 2'-FL and 3-FL in directly maintaining barrier integrity in intestinal neuroepithelial cocultures during NSAID treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":" ","pages":"e70146"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144367714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Alcohol Consumption Amount, Drinking Pattern, and the Trajectory of Multimorbidity: A Prospective Cohort Study","authors":"Weiqi Wang, Zhen Tian, Qiaoyu Wang, Qingrao Song, Yaxin Chen, Yuhua Song, Yuan Wang, Wanying Hou, Changhao Sun","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70154","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70154","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:label/>This study aimed to investigate the impacts of both alcohol consumption amount and drinking pattern on the progression from healthy to first noncommunicable disease (FNCD), subsequently to multimorbidity, and ultimately to death.<jats:label/>We conducted this analysis in the UK Biobank cohort (<jats:italic>N</jats:italic> = 284 744). Multimorbidity was defined as the coexistence of at least two noncommunicable diseases, including cancer, chronic respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes. Multistate model was used to estimate the impacts of alcohol consumption on the whole trajectory of multimorbidity.<jats:label/>Guidelines harmful drinkers showed increased risks of all five transitions of multimorbidity than nondrinkers, with hazard ratios (95% CI) 1.16 (1.09, 1.23) and 1.10 (1.00, 1.22) for transitions from baseline to FNCD, and then to multimorbidity, and 1.40 (1.22, 1.61), 1.37 (1.23, 1.54), and 1.41 (1.19, 1.67) for transitions from baseline, FNCD, and multimorbidity to death. Similar associations were found for spirits and beer consumption, but not red wine. For drinking patterns, drinking without food was associated with higher risks of four transitions except death from multimorbidity than drinking with food.<jats:label/>Our results indicate that both alcohol consumption amount and drinking pattern exert important effects on almost all phases of multimorbidity development.","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":"147 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144341150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}