Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov, Beatriz Marinho de Almeida, Emília Maria França Lima, João Paulo Fabi, Franco Maria Lajolo, Neuza Mariko Aymoto Hassimotto
{"title":"Phenolic Compounds and Bacteriocins: Mechanisms, Interactions, and Applications in Food Preservation and Safety","authors":"Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov, Beatriz Marinho de Almeida, Emília Maria França Lima, João Paulo Fabi, Franco Maria Lajolo, Neuza Mariko Aymoto Hassimotto","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70257","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p><b>The following article for this Special Issue was published in an earlier Issue</b>.</p>\u0000 <p>S. D. Todorov, B. M. de Almeida, E. M. F. Lima, J. P. Fabi, F. M. Lajolo, N. M. A. Hassimotto, (2025). Phenolic Compounds and Bacteriocins: Mechanisms, Interactions, and Applications in Food Preservation and Safety. <i>Molecular Nutrition & Food Research</i>, 69, e202400723. https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.202400723.https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mnfr.202400723</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":"69 17","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144997936","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}
Marijke M Faas,Lieske Wekema,Carolien A van Loo-Bouwman,Gisela A Weiss,Wei-Lian Hung,Bart J de Haan,Alexandra M Smink
{"title":"Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis BL-99 Improves Maternal and Fetal Immune Responses and Pregnancy Outcomes in Pregnant Antibiotics-Treated Mice.","authors":"Marijke M Faas,Lieske Wekema,Carolien A van Loo-Bouwman,Gisela A Weiss,Wei-Lian Hung,Bart J de Haan,Alexandra M Smink","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70220","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70220","url":null,"abstract":"The maternal gut microbiome is involved in adapting immune responses to the presence of the semiallogeneic foetus. We have previously shown that antibiotics-induced gut dysbiosis, alterations in the maternal immune response and decreased foetal and placental weight. Here, we tested whether Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BL-99 (BL-99) could improve antibiotics-induced gut dysbiosis, maternal immune responses and foetal and placental weight. To do so, pregnant mice received antibiotics in their drinking water (day 9-16) and BL-99 via oral gavage (day 9-18). After sacrifice (day 18) immune responses were measured using flowcytometry. BL-99 increased placental weight in antibiotics-treated pregnant mice. BL-99 did not significantly change the maternal microbiome, but improved maternal immune responses by decreasing splenic Th1 cells and Treg cells, and increasing FoxP3/RoRγT double-positive cells in the Peyer's patches to levels observed in control pregnant mice. BL-99 also improved monocyte subsets and activation status. Additionally, BL-99 changed foetal monocyte subsets and activational status and increased foetal splenic Th cells. We thus showed that the effect of antibiotics treatment on immune cells and placental weight was mitigated by supplementation of BL-99. We suggest that pregnancy complications associated with a disturbed microbiome and immune responses, such as preeclampsia or obese pregnancies, could benefit from BL-99 supplementation. This should be tested in future studies.","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":"63 1","pages":"e70220"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144962826","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}
Bhreendda' Hary Dy Luar Prates Kiepper,Francilene Maria Azevedo,Aline Carare Candido,Mariane Alves Silva,Juliana Farias de Novaes,Cristina Maria Mendes Resende,Danielle Fernandes Durso,Jacqueline Isaura Alvarez-Leite,Gustavo Velasquez-Melendez,Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini,Eliana Carla Gomes de Souza,Sarah Aparecida Vieira Ribeiro
{"title":"Association Between Industrialized Dietary Pattern and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Children With FTO RS9939609 Gene Polymorphism.","authors":"Bhreendda' Hary Dy Luar Prates Kiepper,Francilene Maria Azevedo,Aline Carare Candido,Mariane Alves Silva,Juliana Farias de Novaes,Cristina Maria Mendes Resende,Danielle Fernandes Durso,Jacqueline Isaura Alvarez-Leite,Gustavo Velasquez-Melendez,Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini,Eliana Carla Gomes de Souza,Sarah Aparecida Vieira Ribeiro","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70254","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70254","url":null,"abstract":"Dietary patterns may increase cardiometabolic risk, especially in genetically predisposed individuals. Thus, the present study evaluated the association between dietary patterns and cardiometabolic risk factors in children with fat mass and obesity associated (FTO) gene polymorphism. A cross-sectional survey of 258 children aged 4-7 years. Body composition was determined with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Biochemical samples and blood pressure were analyzed. Genotyping of rs9939609 was performed using oral swab samples and the TaqMan SNP test. Multiple linear regression stratified by FTO gene categories analyzed the association between dietary patterns and cardiometabolic risk factors. The prevalence of polymorphism was 20.2%. Five dietary patterns were identified: \"Traditional\", \"Industrialized\", \"Milk and chocolate milk\", \"Snack\", and \"Natural\". Associations were found between the \"Industrialized\" dietary pattern and both the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index (β = 0.06; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.01-0.11) and triglycerides (β = 7.47; 95% CI: 0.73-14.21) in children with polymorphism. Additionally, \"Milk and Chocolate Milk\" pattern was associated with the TyG index (β = 0.03; 95% CI: 0.00-0.07) in children with a risk allele. For children with FTO gene polymorphism, adherence to the \"Industrialized\" dietary pattern was associated with cardiometabolic risk, highlighting the need for nutritional strategies to prevent.","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":"42 1","pages":"e70254"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144962809","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}
Jorge Enrique Vazquez Bucheli, Yuri Lee, Bobae Kim, Nuno F. Azevedo, Andreia S. Azevedo, Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov, Yosep Ji, Hyeji Kang, Wilhelm H. Holzapfel
{"title":"Use of FISH-FLOW as a Method for the Identification and Quantification of Bacterial Populations","authors":"Jorge Enrique Vazquez Bucheli, Yuri Lee, Bobae Kim, Nuno F. Azevedo, Andreia S. Azevedo, Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov, Yosep Ji, Hyeji Kang, Wilhelm H. Holzapfel","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70256","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70256","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p><b>The following article for this Special Issue was published in an earlier Issue</b>.</p>\u0000 <p>J. E. V. Bucheli, Y. Lee, B. Kim, N. F. Azevedo, A. S. Azevedo, S. D. Todorov, Y. Ji, H. Kang, W. H. Holzapfel, (2025). Use of FISH-FLOW as a Method for the Identification and Quantification of Bacterial Populations. <i>Molecular Nutrition & Food Research</i>, 69, e202400494. https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.202400494.https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mnfr.202400494</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":"69 17","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144997941","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}
Meysam Zarezadeh,Ahmad Saedisomeolia,Mahsa Mahmoudinezhad,Michele M Iskandar,Fang Lu,Stan Kubow
{"title":"Protective Roles of Prebiotics and Probiotics Against Environmental Pollutant-Induced Toxicities: A Systematic Review of Animal Studies.","authors":"Meysam Zarezadeh,Ahmad Saedisomeolia,Mahsa Mahmoudinezhad,Michele M Iskandar,Fang Lu,Stan Kubow","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70175","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70175","url":null,"abstract":"Environmental pollutants, including heavy metals, organic pollutants, and mycotoxins, cause various adverse health effects linked to inflammation and oxidative stress. These toxicities disrupt gut microbiota composition and function, which prebiotics and probiotics may counteract. This study systematically reviewed the effects of prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, and commensal gut microbiota on pollutant-induced toxicities in animal models. A literature search was conducted using Scopus, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases up to January 2025, following PRISMA guidelines. Study quality was assessed using the SYRCLE risk of bias tool, and reliability was evaluated with the ToxRTool. Fifty-four studies investigating prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, or commensal microbiota in rats, mice, or zebrafish were included. While 98% of studies were considered reliable, only 18% were rated as good quality due to biases in selection, performance, and detection. Probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and gut microbiota reduced heavy metal absorption and increased fecal excretion. They also improved gut barrier integrity and reduced intestinal permeability in animals exposed to heavy metals. Additionally, probiotics and prebiotics enhanced antioxidant activity and triggered anti-inflammatory responses in animals exposed to heavy metals, mycotoxins, and organic pollutants. Overall, this review supports the role of microbiota, probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics in mitigating pollutant-induced toxicities, though future studies should address common bias issues.","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":"162 1","pages":"e70175"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144962808","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}
Rebeca Illescas-Montes, Anabel González-Acedo, Lucía Melguizo-Rodríguez, Enrique García-Recio, Concepción Ruiz, Olga García-Martínez, Javier Ramos-Torrecillas
{"title":"Modulation of Gene Expression in Human Fibroblasts by Punicalagin and Ellagic Acid: An In Vitro Study.","authors":"Rebeca Illescas-Montes, Anabel González-Acedo, Lucía Melguizo-Rodríguez, Enrique García-Recio, Concepción Ruiz, Olga García-Martínez, Javier Ramos-Torrecillas","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70237","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70237","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The effects of the phenolic compounds punicalagin and ellagic acid, derived from pomegranate, were analyzed on the gene expression of cultured human fibroblasts. The focus was placed on genes associated with growth factors, differentiation markers, and extracellular matrix (ECM) components, all of which play a crucial role in effective wound healing. The human dermal fibroblast cell line CCD-1064Sk was used, and the bioactive compounds punicalagin and ellagic acid were administered to cultured fibroblasts at concentrations of 10<sup>-6</sup> and 10<sup>-7</sup> M, respectively. Gene expression was assessed at 24 h using real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Treatments with punicalagin and ellagic acid dose-dependently increased the expression of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor β (TGF-β), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), collagen 1 (COL1), collagen 3 (COL3), matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP2), α-actin, and fibronectin genes. Both compounds modulate the expression of genes related to the synthesis of growth factors, differentiation, and ECM components in human fibroblasts. These findings suggest the potential of these phenolic compounds to develop therapies that improve wound healing. Further studies are needed to better understand the mechanisms of cellular activation.</p>","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":" ","pages":"e70237"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144937333","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}
Gaoqi Ye, Genying Li, Ziyuan Wang, Zongwei Wang, Jing Wang, Jie Liu
{"title":"Oat Avenanthramide‐C Alleviates DSS‐Induced Colitis Through Regulating Intestinal Immune Activity and Gut Microbiota in Mice","authors":"Gaoqi Ye, Genying Li, Ziyuan Wang, Zongwei Wang, Jing Wang, Jie Liu","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70250","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70250","url":null,"abstract":"Oat avenanthramide‐C (AVN‐C) exhibits notable anti‐inflammatory and antioxidant properties, while its potential effects on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the impact of AVN‐C on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)‐induced colitis and explore the underlying mechanisms. Male C57BL/6J mice were treated with AVN‐C (5 and 10 mg/kg BW) for 1 week prior to receiving 2.5% DSS in drinking water for 7 days to induce colitis. AVN‐C treatment continued during the DSS period. The results showed that AVN‐C ameliorated DSS‐induced colitis symptoms and intestinal barrier dysfunction. AVN‐C treatment also reduced neutrophil infiltration and prevented neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) formation. Moreover, AVN‐C elevated the relative abundance of Firmicutes and <jats:italic>Akkermansia</jats:italic>, while reducing Proteobacteria and <jats:italic>Escherichia‐Shigella</jats:italic>, thereby shifting the gut microbial composition toward a more favorable state associated with reduced inflammation. Meanwhile, AVN‐C consumption significantly enhanced intestinal immune activity and maintained gut microbiota balance by modulating primary bile acid biosynthesis through the FXR‐SHP‐NF‐κB signaling pathway. Collectively, AVN‐C exhibited a protective effect against DSS‐induced colitis by modulating neutrophil function, gut microbiota, and bile acid metabolism. These findings highlight the potential of oat AVN‐C as a therapeutic strategy for IBD, offering valuable insights into gastrointestinal health.","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144930881","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}
Yusi Gao, Da Pan, Jiayue Xia, Hui Xia, Shaokang Wang, Wang Liao, Ligang Yang, Guiju Sun
{"title":"Phytosterols and Phospholipids Synergistically Improve Lipid Metabolism and Oxidative Stress: Evidence From Animal Model and Human Randomized Controlled Trials.","authors":"Yusi Gao, Da Pan, Jiayue Xia, Hui Xia, Shaokang Wang, Wang Liao, Ligang Yang, Guiju Sun","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70248","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70248","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to evaluate the effects of phytosterols (PSs), alone or in combination with phospholipids (PLs), on dyslipidemia and oxidative stress, using both a high-fat diet-induced rat model and a randomized controlled trial in individuals with borderline hypercholesterolemia. In the animal study, Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into five groups (control, model, PS, PL, and PS+PL) and treated for 8 weeks. The PS+PL combination significantly reduced body weight, liver index, and serum glutathione peroxidase activity, while improving hepatic and adipose morphology. In the human trial, 82 participants were randomized into PS, PS+PL, or placebo groups and treated for 2 months in a triple-blind, parallel-design trial. Both PS and PS+PL groups showed significant reductions in total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, alanine aminotransferase, reactive oxygen species, and lipid peroxidation, along with improvements in antioxidant enzyme and lipase activities. The PS+PL group showed additional effects, including reduced apolipoprotein B and lactate dehydrogenase levels, demonstrating superior efficacy compared to PS alone. In conclusion, PSs, particularly when combined with PLs, effectively improve cholesterol profile and oxidative stress parameters. These findings highlight the potential translational benefits of PS+PL as a functional dietary intervention for managing borderline hypercholesterolemia.</p>","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":" ","pages":"e70248"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144937294","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}
Timo Seitz, Jenni Viitaharju, Chouaib Benchraka, Johannes Merilahti, Marko Kalliomäki, Lauri Polari, Diana Toivola, Leo Lahti, Otto Kauko, Kirsi Laitinen
{"title":"Breast Milk Proteome: Changes in the Different Stages of Lactation and Impacts of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Body Mass Index","authors":"Timo Seitz, Jenni Viitaharju, Chouaib Benchraka, Johannes Merilahti, Marko Kalliomäki, Lauri Polari, Diana Toivola, Leo Lahti, Otto Kauko, Kirsi Laitinen","doi":"10.1002/mnfr.70225","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.70225","url":null,"abstract":"Breast milk proteome comprises hundreds of bioactive proteins supporting infant development. The extent to which maternal metabolic conditions modify the proteome is poorly known. This study investigates proteome evolution from colostrum to mature milk and examines the impacts of maternal gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and BMI on the proteome. We analyzed the proteome by data‐independent acquisition (DIA)‐based LC‐MS/MS from colostrum and mature milk samples collected from mothers (<jats:italic>n</jats:italic> = 47) with varying BMI values and with (<jats:italic>n</jats:italic> = 11) or without (<jats:italic>n</jats:italic> = 36) GDM. We identified 3496 proteins, of which 1055 were differentially abundant between colostrum and mature milk. Colostrum was enriched in proteins related to MHC II antigen response, intestinal IgA, adhesion, and glycosylation, while mature milk showed enrichment in lipid biosynthesis, protein translation, and degradation. In mature milk, mothers with both GDM and higher BMI had increased levels of proteins related to HDL formation. Proteins supporting the maturation of the naive gut immune system were prevalent in colostrum, while those prevalent in mature milk reflected the mammary gland's effort in biosynthesis. Both BMI and GDM have measurable effects on the breast milk proteome. The clinical significance of these findings on a child's future health needs to be clarified.","PeriodicalId":212,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Nutrition & Food Research","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144928269","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}