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Investigating the suitability of sunflower press-cake proteins in formulated sports beverages.
IF 5.1 1区 农林科学
Food & Function Pub Date : 2025-02-17 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo04530k
Girotto Francesca, Ceccanti Costanza, Narra Federica, Piazza Laura
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Omega-3 PUFAs improve cognitive function in heat-stressed mice by enhancing autophagy via inhibition of the phosphorylation of the PI3K-Akt-mTOR pathway.
IF 5.1 1区 农林科学
Food & Function Pub Date : 2025-02-14 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo04107k
Zifu Ren, Mengyu Cai, Xinyao Liu, Xin Li, Wenjing Shi, Hongtao Lu, Hui Shen, Gen Miao, Qicheng Zhou, Hongxia Li
{"title":"Omega-3 PUFAs improve cognitive function in heat-stressed mice by enhancing autophagy <i>via</i> inhibition of the phosphorylation of the PI3K-Akt-mTOR pathway.","authors":"Zifu Ren, Mengyu Cai, Xinyao Liu, Xin Li, Wenjing Shi, Hongtao Lu, Hui Shen, Gen Miao, Qicheng Zhou, Hongxia Li","doi":"10.1039/d4fo04107k","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4fo04107k","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The adverse effects of elevated temperatures on human health are becoming progressively severe. This research established a mouse model of cognitive dysfunction induced by heat stress to examine the impact of omega-3 PUFAs on the cognitive capabilities of heat-stressed mice. The study also aimed to elucidate the role and potential mechanisms of autophagy regulation in cognitive enhancement through omega-3 PUFAs interventions. Administration of omega-3 PUFAs ameliorated cognitive deficits in heat-stressed mice and increased brain concentrations of these fatty acids. Notably, omega-3 PUFAs significantly protected hippocampal neurons' morphology, quantity, and synaptic architecture in heat-stressed mice. Additionally, omega-3 PUFAs intake reduced the prevalence of damaged mitochondria in the hippocampus and mitigated oxidative harm. Further investigation revealed that heat stress induces autophagy. However, the autophagic process becomes dysfunctional, leading to impaired autophagic activity. Omega-3 PUFAs supplementation markedly augmented hippocampal autophagy in the heat-stressed mice. Moreover, heat stress upregulated the phosphorylation of the PI3K-Akt-mTOR pathway in both the mouse hippocampus and HT22 cells. In contrast, omega-3 PUFAs intake significantly diminished the phosphorylation levels within this pathway, alleviating the autophagic fusion barrier imposed by heat stress and promoting autophagic flux. The findings suggest that omega-3 PUFAs supplementation during heat stress may bolster autophagic function by inhibiting the phosphorylation of the PI3K-Akt-mTOR pathway. This modulation reduces structural and oxidative stress damage, ultimately enhancing cognitive function in mice subjected to heat stress.</p>","PeriodicalId":77,"journal":{"name":"Food & Function","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143412446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effect of consumption of anthocyanin-rich products on NMR lipoprotein subclasses and biomarkers in hypercholesterolemic subjects: a randomized controlled trial (the AppleCOR study).
IF 5.1 1区 农林科学
Food & Function Pub Date : 2025-02-14 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo02949f
A Pedret, E Llauradó, L Calderón-Pérez, J Companys, L Pla-Pagà, P Salamanca, B A Sandoval-Ramírez, M Besora-Moreno, Ú Catalán, S Fernández-Castillejo, I Ludwig, A Macià, L Rubió-Piqué, M Sampson, A T Remaley, R M Valls, M J Motilva, R Solà
{"title":"Effect of consumption of anthocyanin-rich products on NMR lipoprotein subclasses and biomarkers in hypercholesterolemic subjects: a randomized controlled trial (the AppleCOR study).","authors":"A Pedret, E Llauradó, L Calderón-Pérez, J Companys, L Pla-Pagà, P Salamanca, B A Sandoval-Ramírez, M Besora-Moreno, Ú Catalán, S Fernández-Castillejo, I Ludwig, A Macià, L Rubió-Piqué, M Sampson, A T Remaley, R M Valls, M J Motilva, R Solà","doi":"10.1039/d4fo02949f","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4fo02949f","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Our aim was to assess the effect of intake of anthocyanin biofortified red-fleshed apples (RFA) <i>versus</i> that of common white apples (WFA) without anthocyanins on the NMR lipoprotein subfraction profile and other NMR metabolites. Additionally, an aronia infusion (AI) arm, matching the anthocyanin content and profile of the RFA, was included. A 6-week, randomized, parallel study was conducted in hypercholesterolemic subjects (<i>n</i> = 121). Anthocyanin-rich products (RFA and AI) decreased LDLc; ApoB; total, large, and small LDL-P; LDL size; TG/HDL ratio; and large TRL, <i>versus</i> WFA. All treatments significantly decreased HDLc, ApoA1, and total HDL-P, with the most significant reductions after RFA treatment. RFA significantly decreased large HDL-P compared to WFA and AI, while medium HDL-P decreased significantly after AI compared to WFA. Anthocyanin-rich products decreased GlycA and alanine and increased acetoacetate <i>versus</i> WFA. WFA and RFA decreased plasma citrate <i>versus</i> AI. Thus, anthocyanin-rich products provided greater protection against CVD risk than WFA.</p>","PeriodicalId":77,"journal":{"name":"Food & Function","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143412445","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Functional properties amelioration of rosmarinic acid by covalently binding with soybean protein isolate.
IF 5.1 1区 农林科学
Food & Function Pub Date : 2025-02-13 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo05528d
Ling Li, Zhong-Han Li, Jie Zhou, Kun-Long Wang, Ying-Hua Zhang, Zhi-Shen Mu
{"title":"Functional properties amelioration of rosmarinic acid by covalently binding with soybean protein isolate.","authors":"Ling Li, Zhong-Han Li, Jie Zhou, Kun-Long Wang, Ying-Hua Zhang, Zhi-Shen Mu","doi":"10.1039/d4fo05528d","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4fo05528d","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, rosmarinic acid (RA) was covalently bound to soy protein isolate (SPI), and the changes in protein structure were characterized by multispectral analysis. The oil-water partition coefficient, bio-accessibility and adenosine deaminase (ADA) inhibitory activity of the complex were determined, and the effect of covalent binding on RA function was characterized. The possible mechanisms are revealed by molecular dynamics. The results show that new bands are generated on SDS-PAGE, which indicates that the two form a complex. FTIR results showed that the α-helix content of SPI decreased slightly after binding with RA, and the β-sheet content increased by 9.61%, indicating that polyphenols may bind to the hydrophobic pockets of proteins. The results of fluorescence and UV spectroscopy showed that the tertiary structure of the protein was unfolded and the fluorescence quenching mechanism was static quenching. The results of molecular dynamics show that the conformation is stable. After compounding with SPI, the lipid solubility of RA increased by 23.75-fold, the bio-accessibility increased by 41.55%, and the ADA inhibitory activity increased by 21.04%.</p>","PeriodicalId":77,"journal":{"name":"Food & Function","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143404934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Recent advances in the effect of simulated gastrointestinal digestion and encapsulation on peptide bioactivity and stability.
IF 5.1 1区 农林科学
Food & Function Pub Date : 2025-02-13 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo04447a
Chenlong Chen, Wancong Yu, Xiaohong Kou, Yujia Niu, Jiaxin Ji, Ying Shao, Shuqi Wu, Mengyi Liu, Zhaohui Xue
{"title":"Recent advances in the effect of simulated gastrointestinal digestion and encapsulation on peptide bioactivity and stability.","authors":"Chenlong Chen, Wancong Yu, Xiaohong Kou, Yujia Niu, Jiaxin Ji, Ying Shao, Shuqi Wu, Mengyi Liu, Zhaohui Xue","doi":"10.1039/d4fo04447a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4fo04447a","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Food-derived bioactive peptides have garnered significant attention from researchers due to their specific biological functions, including antihypertensive, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-osteoporosis properties. Despite extensive <i>in vitro</i> research, the bioactivity of these peptides may be compromised in the gastrointestinal tract due to enzymatic hydrolysis before reaching the bloodstream or target cells. Therefore, understanding the fate of bioactive peptides during digestion is crucial before advancing to clinical trials and commercial applications. To exert their health-promoting effects, these peptides must maintain their bioactivity throughout digestion. Encapsulation has emerged as a promising strategy for protecting peptides in the gastrointestinal tract. This review examines the effects of <i>in vitro</i> simulated gastrointestinal digestion on peptide bioactivity and stability, highlighting recent research on encapsulation strategies designed to enhance their gastrointestinal stability. Furthermore, the review addresses existing research gaps and suggests future research directions to advance our understanding and the application of bioactive peptides.</p>","PeriodicalId":77,"journal":{"name":"Food & Function","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143404935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Amelioration of obesity-associated disorders using solanesol with the mitigation of NLRP3 inflammasome activation and macrophage inflammation in adipose tissue.
IF 5.1 1区 农林科学
Food & Function Pub Date : 2025-02-12 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo05586a
Xiaqing Wu, Huan Chen, Yushan Tian, Hongjuan Wang, Hongwei Hou, Qingyuan Hu, Congyi Wang
{"title":"Amelioration of obesity-associated disorders using solanesol with the mitigation of NLRP3 inflammasome activation and macrophage inflammation in adipose tissue.","authors":"Xiaqing Wu, Huan Chen, Yushan Tian, Hongjuan Wang, Hongwei Hou, Qingyuan Hu, Congyi Wang","doi":"10.1039/d4fo05586a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4fo05586a","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Obesity and obesity-related metabolic diseases are causally linked to inflammatory activation. Proinflammatory macrophage infiltration and NOD-like receptor pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome activation contribute to chronic inflammation and insulin resistance. Alleviating inflammatory responses is a reliable method to restore insulin sensitivity and reduce the severity of metabolic syndrome. Solanesol, rich in anti-inflammatory foods (potato, tomato, eggplant, chili peppers), has demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties, but whether it plays a beneficial role in obesity-induced chronic inflammation remains poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the effects of solanesol on the NLRP3 inflammasome and inflammatory responses both <i>in vitro</i> and in high-fat diet (HFD)-fed mice. We found that oral administration of solanesol reduced weight gain, insulin resistance, and inflammation in epididymal white adipose tissue (eWAT) in both HFD-fed obese mice and mice concurrently treated with a HFD. This effect was involved with reducing macrophage inflammation and inactivating the NLRP3 inflammasome by reducing the K<sup>+</sup> efflux and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in macrophages. Solanesol also reprogrammed the phenotype of inflammatory macrophages. Taken together, our study suggests that solanesol may be a promising candidate for treating obesity and obesity-related metabolic diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":77,"journal":{"name":"Food & Function","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143397621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Carnosic acid reduces lipid content, enhances gut health, and modulates microbiota composition and metabolism in diet-induced obese mice.
IF 5.1 1区 农林科学
Food & Function Pub Date : 2025-02-11 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo04534c
Jing Zhang, Mengzhu Shen, Yue Yin, Yuru Chen, Xianying Deng, Jingyun Mo, Xiaoling Zhou, Juanying Lin, Xinxin Chen, Xinwei Xie, Xian Wu, Xuexiang Chen
{"title":"Carnosic acid reduces lipid content, enhances gut health, and modulates microbiota composition and metabolism in diet-induced obese mice.","authors":"Jing Zhang, Mengzhu Shen, Yue Yin, Yuru Chen, Xianying Deng, Jingyun Mo, Xiaoling Zhou, Juanying Lin, Xinxin Chen, Xinwei Xie, Xian Wu, Xuexiang Chen","doi":"10.1039/d4fo04534c","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4fo04534c","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Carnosic acid (CA) is a bioactive phenolic diterperne compound found in sage and rosemary. The present study investigated the beneficial effects of CA (50 and 100 mg per kg bw) in diet-induced obese mice and the underlying mechanisms of action. After the intervention, the physiology, lipid metabolism, and tissue morphology, as well as the inflammation, gut microbiota, and metabolomics in the colon were measured. We found that CA improved the composition and metabolism of the gut microbiota in obese mice, with <i>Akkermansia</i> being the dominant bacterium negatively correlated with obesity and various fecal metabolites. Regarding the intestinal barrier function, CA promoted the expression of tight junction proteins and inhibited the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway in obese mice to alleviate colonic inflammation. These results suggest that CA improved multiple aspects of gut health in diet-induced obesity in mice, providing a scientific basis for future clinical studies in humans.</p>","PeriodicalId":77,"journal":{"name":"Food & Function","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143389544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effects of tocotrienol-enriched oat supplementation on metabolic profile, nutritional status and health-related quality of life among patients with metabolic syndrome.
IF 5.1 1区 农林科学
Food & Function Pub Date : 2025-02-11 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo03307h
Camilla Wahida Norazman, Mastura Mohd Sopian, Lai Kuan Lee
{"title":"Effects of tocotrienol-enriched oat supplementation on metabolic profile, nutritional status and health-related quality of life among patients with metabolic syndrome.","authors":"Camilla Wahida Norazman, Mastura Mohd Sopian, Lai Kuan Lee","doi":"10.1039/d4fo03307h","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4fo03307h","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Background</i>: Tocotrienol has garnered significant attention due to its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in ameliorating cardiovascular-related comorbidities. The present study aimed to elucidate the effects of tocotrienol-enriched oat supplementation on individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS). <i>Method</i>: This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trial. Patients with MetS were randomized to the tocotrienol-enriched oat (TO), oat (O) or control (C) groups. Both TO and O groups were supplemented twice daily for 12 weeks, while group C did not receive any intervention. Changes in the metabolic profile of individuals were considered as the primary endpoint. The secondary endpoints included the morphological assessment of nutritional and anthropometric parameters and health-related quality of life. Other measurements included compliance and tolerability to the study regime. <i>Results</i>: The rate of MetS remission in the TO and O groups was approximately twice than that in the control group (37.0% <i>vs.</i> 18.5%). After 12 weeks, the TO group showed significant improvements in the fasting blood glucose (-4.5%), blood pressure (systolic: -4.2%; diastolic: -5.3%), high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) (+34.1%), and triglyceride (-7.1%) (<i>p</i> < 0.05) levels. Group TO demonstrated an increase in muscle mass (+0.301 kg, <i>p</i> < 0.05) and reduced body fat (-0.775%, <i>p</i> < 0.05). Both the TO and O groups showed improvements in the overall HR-QoL, and the visual analogue scale (VAS) score. <i>Conclusion</i>: Twelve weeks of tocotrienol-enriched oat supplementation improved surrogate endpoints associated with MetS. This complementary dietary management approach may be more effective at alleviating MetS symptoms than the pharmacological approach alone and could be a safe dietary strategy for secondary prevention.</p>","PeriodicalId":77,"journal":{"name":"Food & Function","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143389545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Amelioration of metabolic syndrome in high-fat diet-fed mice by total sesquiterpene lactones of chicory via modulation of intestinal flora and bile acid excretion. 菊苣总倍半萜内酯通过调节肠道菌群和胆汁酸排泄改善高脂饮食喂养小鼠的代谢综合征。
IF 5.1 1区 农林科学
Food & Function Pub Date : 2025-02-11 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo05633g
Lushi Huang, Zhiwei Zhang, Fengqi Zhang, Weichen Zhang, Xiuhua Meng, Tunyu Jian, Xiaoqin Ding, Jian Chen
{"title":"Amelioration of metabolic syndrome in high-fat diet-fed mice by total sesquiterpene lactones of chicory <i>via</i> modulation of intestinal flora and bile acid excretion.","authors":"Lushi Huang, Zhiwei Zhang, Fengqi Zhang, Weichen Zhang, Xiuhua Meng, Tunyu Jian, Xiaoqin Ding, Jian Chen","doi":"10.1039/d4fo05633g","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4fo05633g","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chicory (<i>Cichorium intybus</i> L.) is a commonly used vegetable in Europe and is also regarded as a plant for both medicinal and edible uses in China. Chicory exhibits a substantial abundance of sesquiterpene lactone compounds within its composition. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing and has become a global public health issue threatening the well-being of the general population. Recent studies have identified plant secondary metabolites as potential substances for treating MetS. Sesquiterpene lactones, a type of secondary metabolite with diverse biological activities, have been reported to exhibit anti-inflammatory effects, reduce lipid accumulation, and normalize blood glucose levels. However, the therapeutic effects of chicory sesquiterpene lactones on MetS remain to be explored, and little is known about sesquiterpene lactones' effects on intestinal flora and bile acids (BAs). Therefore, the effects of total sesquiterpene lactones (TSLs) from chicory on metabolic disorders, intestinal flora, and BAs were investigated in this study. In this study, C57BL/6J mice were fed a high-fat diet (HFD) for 8 weeks, followed by administration of TSLs, total chicory extract (TCE), and pioglitazone (Pio) for another 8 weeks. TSL, TCE, and Pio interventions reduced body weight gain, hepatic lipid accumulation, and lipogenesis in HFD-fed mice and attenuated plasma biochemical parameters. Among them, TSLs exhibited more significant effects, prompting further analysis of their impact on intestinal flora and bile acid metabolism. TSL intervention influenced the composition and structure of intestinal flora and BAs. TSL intervention impacted the composition and structure of the intestinal flora, characterized by a decrease in the abundances of <i>Allobaculum</i>, <i>unidentified_Coriobacteriaceae</i>, and <i>Odoribacter</i>, while the abundances of <i>Prevotella</i>, <i>unidentified_Erysipelotrichaceae</i> and <i>Akkermansia</i> were increased. Additionally, the levels of BAs TCDCA, GDCA, UDCA, 12-ketoLCA, 7-ketoLCA, and 6,7-diketoLCA were reduced. The research results indicated that TSLs from chicory may serve as potential agents for regulating metabolic abnormalities associated with MetS, as their effects can influence intestinal flora and BAs. The conclusions of this study are expected to open new research trajectories in the field of food science and nutrition, providing a solid scientific basis and innovative intervention approaches for the development of strategies targeting MetS prevention and management.</p>","PeriodicalId":77,"journal":{"name":"Food & Function","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143389543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Red wine consumption activates the erythropoietin-erythroferrone-hepcidin erythropoietic pathway in both apparently healthy individuals and patients with type 2 diabetes.
IF 5.1 1区 农林科学
Food & Function Pub Date : 2025-02-11 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo04555f
Jurica Nazlić, Diana Gujinović, Ivana Mudnić, Zvonimir Boban, Ana Marija Dželalija, Leida Tandara, Katarina Gugo, Maja Radman, Vedran Kovačić, Mladen Boban
{"title":"Red wine consumption activates the erythropoietin-erythroferrone-hepcidin erythropoietic pathway in both apparently healthy individuals and patients with type 2 diabetes.","authors":"Jurica Nazlić, Diana Gujinović, Ivana Mudnić, Zvonimir Boban, Ana Marija Dželalija, Leida Tandara, Katarina Gugo, Maja Radman, Vedran Kovačić, Mladen Boban","doi":"10.1039/d4fo04555f","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4fo04555f","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Alcohol consumption is associated with reduced expression of hepcidin, a key iron-regulatory hormone, which may lead to accumulation of iron in the body. Although polyphenols from wine may have effects on hepcidin expression and iron absorption contrary to that of alcohol, we recently showed that consumption of 300 ml of red wine for 3 weeks, after an alcohol-free lead-in period of 2 weeks, resulted in decreased serum hepcidin in apparently healthy individuals (<i>n</i> = 13) and subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2D) (<i>n</i> = 18). To determine the mechanism of decrease in hepcidin after wine intervention, additional biochemical analyses of spare serum samples from the same subjects were performed. The decrease in hepcidin was accompanied by increased erythropoietin levels in both groups, while the increase in erythroferrone reached statistical significance only in the T2D group. These results suggest activation of the erythropoietin-erythroferrone-hepcidin pathway by red wine consumption. As an indicator of the activation of the erythropoietin-erythroferrone-hepcidin pathway we observed an increase in the red cell distribution width in both groups and in the reticulocyte count in the T2D group, while serum ferritin decreased. Our study reveals a novel biological effect of wine that may be important in conditions influencing iron homeostasis and functions of hepcidin in general.</p>","PeriodicalId":77,"journal":{"name":"Food & Function","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143389547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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