Tilapia Head Glycolipid Alleviates Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Ulcer via Regulating Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Through COX/PGE2 Signaling Pathway in Adult Rats

The aim of this experiment was to investigate the ameliorative effect and molecular mechanism of tilapia head glycolipid(TH-GL)on indomethacin(IDM)-induced gastric ulcer in male Sprague Dawley(SD)rats.The gastric ulcer model was established by oral administration of 30mgkg^(-1) IDM after 7 days of TH-GL or omeprazole(OME)administration in rats.Then the macroscopic gastric injury symptoms,gastric mucosa protective factor cyclooxygenase 1(COX-1),cyclooxygenase 2(COX-2),prostaglandin E_(2)(PGE_(2)),the levels of oxidative stress,and inflammatory cytokine expression levels in the rats were analyzed.The experimental results showed that multiple ulcers appeared on the gastric surface of the rats in the model group.Compared to the model group,TH-GL significantly alleviated gastric ulcers and reduced the gastric damage index in rats.In addition,TH-GL significantly promoted the expression of constitutive enzyme COX-1 while inhibited the expression of inducible enzyme COX-2,and make PGE2 maintain at normal levels.TH-GL also inhibited oxidative stress and inflammatory responses,increased superoxide dismutase(SOD)activity and glutathione(GSH)content,decreased the level of malondialdehyde(MDA)and the content of pro-inflammatory factor.In conclusion,these results suggested that TH-GL could maintain the expression levels of COX-1 and PGE2 while inhibit the expression of COX-2 in the gastric of rat and then prevent IDM-induced gastric ulcer,which may be related to the regulation of oxidative stress and inflammatory response.Therefore,TH-GL might be a new option for the prevention of gastric diseases induced by IDM.

Research on the Nursing Effect of Glycolipids on Acne Skin

Glycolipids are lipid compounds,which are a type of amphiphilic molecules containing glycosyl ligands.This experiment studied the efficacy of glycolipids on acne skin care from the aspects of antibacterial,anti-inflammatory,anti-allergic,oil-control,soothing and repair.Research results show that glycolipids have excellent antibacterial properties against P.acnes;when the dosage of glycolipids reaches 10μg/mL,the inhibition rate of glycolipids on lipid synthesis in SZ95 cells can reach 20%;glycolipids can induce LPS induction RAW264.7 cells have the inhibitory effect on the release of inflammatory factors IL-6 and NO;when the glycolipids concentration is 15 mg/mL,the inhibition rate of glycolipids on hyaluronidase reaches 45.8%;when the glycolipids concentration is 25μg/mL,the inhibition rate on calcium ion concentration reaches 45.3%;glycolipids have a significant promoting effect on wound healing.Furthermore,human efficacy evaluation shows that glycolipids products have comprehensive care effects on acne skin.This study will help further promote the application of glycolipids in cosmetic products,especially in skin care products for acne skin.

Effect of insulin and metformin on methylation and glycolipid metabolism of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γcoactivator-1A of rat offspring with gestational diabetes mellitus

Objective:To discuss the effect of insulin and metformin on amethylation and glycolipid metabolism of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator-1A(PPARGC1A) of rat offspring with gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM).Methods:A total of 45 pregnant rats received the intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin to establish the pregnant rat model of GDM.A total of 21 pregnant rats with GDM were randomly divided into three groups,with 7ruts in each group,namely the insulin group,metformin group and control group.Rats in the insulin group received the abdominal subcutaneous injection of 1 mL/kg recombinant insulin glargine at 18:00 every day.Rats in the metformin group received the intragastric infusion of metformin hydrochloride at 18:00 every day,with the first dose of 300 mg/kg.The doses of two groups were adjusted every 3 d to maintain the blood glucose level at 2.65-7.62 mmol/L.Rats in the control group received the intragastric infusion of 1 mL normal saline at 18:00 every day.After the natural delivery of pregnant rats.10 offspring rats were randomly selected from each group.At birth,4 wk and 8 wk after the birth of offspring rats,the weight of offspring rats was measured.The blood glucose level of offspring rats was measured at 4wk and 8 wk,while the level of serum insulin,triglyceride and leptin was measured at 8 wk.Results:The weight of offspring rats at birth in the insulin group and metformin group was significantly lower than the one in the control group(P<0.05),and there was no significant difference at 4 wk and 8 wk among three groups(P>0.05).The fasting blood glucose and random blood glucose in the insulin group and metformin group at 4 wk and 8 wk were all significantly lower than ones in the control group(P<0.05);there was no significant difference between the insulin group and metformin group(P>0.05).The expression of PPARGC1 A mRNA in the insulin group and metformin group was significantly higher and the methylation level of PPARGC1 A was significantly lower than the one in the control group(P<0.05),but there was no significant difference between the insulin group and metformin group(P>0.05).Insulin and leptin at 8 wk in the insulin group and metformin group were significantly higher,while triglyceride was significantly lower than the one in the control group(P<0.05);triglyceride level of rats in the insulin group was significantly higher than the one in the metformin group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in insulin and leptin level of offspring rats between the insulin group and metformin group(P>0.05).Conclusions:GDM can induce the methylation of PPARGC1 A of offspring rats to reduce the expression of PPARGC1 A mRNA and then cause the disorder of glycolipid metabolism when the offspring rats grow up;the insulin or metformin in the treatment of pregnant rats with GDM can reduce the methylation level of PPARGC1 A and thus improve the abnormal glycolipid metabolism of offspring rats.

Effects of Sodium Thiosulfate on the Occurrence of a Novel Glycolipid in Cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 Cells Grown in the Presence of Glucose

A novel lipid occurred when cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 cells were grown in BG-11 medium with glucose applied. This lipid was determined to be a glycolipid, designated glycolipid-x (Glyco-x), by staining with alpha-naphthol and concentrated sulfuric acid. The occurrence of Glyco-x accompanies the disappearance of other lipids, especially DGDG. Glyco-x can also be observed in cells grown in BG-11 medium with the application of other carbon sources: fructose, maltose and lactose. Sodium thiosulfate, an effective scavenger of reactive oxygen intermediates, showed strong capability to inhibit glucose-induced occurrence of Glyco-x. In the presence of 0.3% sodium thiosulfate, Glyco-x could only be detected in cells grown in BG-11 medium with 100 mmol/L glucose applied in late-exponential phase. These results suggest that reactive oxygen species might be involved in the occurrence of Glyco-x in cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 cells grown in the presence of glucose.

Human sperm motility stimulating activity of a sulfono glycolipid isolated from Sri Lankan marine red alga Gelidiella acerosa

Aim: To evaluate the sperm motility stimulating activity of a sulfono glycolipid (S-ACT-1) isolated from Gelidiellaacerosa, a Sfi Lankan marine red algae. Methods: S-ACT-I, a white amorphous powder was separated from morepolar fractions of the hexane soluble of 1:1 CH_2Cl_2/MeOH extract and subjected to ~1H, ^(13)C NMR and IR Spectroscopyafter reverse phase HPLC for identification. Effects of S-ACT-1 on human sperm motility was assessed in vitro at 10,100 and 1000μg/mL concentrations at 37℃ for 0, 5, 15, 30 and 60 min. Results: S-ACT-1 was identified as aglycolipid sulfate. The lower dose increased the sperm motility slightly, whilst the medium dose significantly increasedthe motility (P < 0.05) from 5 min of incubation reaching a peak at 15 min and the stimulant effect was sustainedthroughout the experimental period. Furthermore, the medium dose rendered 80% of the immotile viable sperm motile.In contrast, the highest dose impaired the sperm motility. The sperm stimulating activity of S-ACT-1 was dose-depen-dent and had a bell-shaped dose response curve for all the 5 incubation periods. Conclusion: S-ACT-1 of Gelidiellaacerosa is a Sulfono glycolipid. S-ACT-1 has a potent sperm motility stimulating activity in vitro and has the potentialto be developed into a sperm stimulant. (Asian J Androl 2001 Mar; 3: 27-31)

SURFACE MODIFICATION OF PHOSPHOLIPID LIPOSOMES BY INCORPORATION OF GLYCOLIPID

Two single-chain glycolipids, octadecyl-β-D-glucopyranoside(1) and 2-octadecanamido-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose(2) were synthesized and their dispersing properties in water were studied. Incorporation of 1 into the phospholipid liposomes could inhibit the aggregation of liposomes and improve the molecular packing in the bilayer membranes.

Nitrogen Source Affects Glycolipid Production and Lipid Accumulation in the Phytopathogen Fungus <i>Ustilago maydis</i>

When cultured in medium limited of nitrogen sources, the phytopathogen Ustilago maydis produces two amphipathic glycolipids: Ustilagic acid (UA) and Mannosylerythritol lipid (MEL), which in addition to the hydrophilic moiety, contain dior tri-hydroxylated C16 fatty acids (UA), or C8 and C16 saturated fatty acids (MEL). We compared the growth and morphology of cells in YPD and in minimum media containing glucose and nitrogen sources such as nitrate or urea and those deprived of nitrogen. Nitrogen-starved cells showed a dramatic accumulation of internal lipids identified as lipid droplets when stained with the hydrophobic probe BODIPY;these lipid droplets were enriched in unsaturated fatty acids. Fatty acids in YPD or medium containing nitrate as nitrogen source showed a combination of saturated/unsaturated lipids, but when urea was the nitrogen source, cells only contained saturated fatty acids. The glycolipid profiles produced in the presence or absence of nitrogen showed preferences towards the production of one kind of glycolipid: cells in media containing nitrate or urea produced different proportions of UA/MEL, but under nitrogen starvation cells contained only UA. The emulsification capacity of the glycolipids produced in media with or without nitrogen was similar (72% - 76%). HPLC of the glycolipids allowed the separation of fractions with different emulsifying characteristics. Our results indicate that U. maydis accumulates lipid droplets when deprived of nitrogen source and confirm that UA is not under nitrogen control, but rather that MEL and lipid droplets are produced and oppositely regulated by nitrogen.

A lipid nanoparticle platform incorporating trehalose glycolipid for exceptional mRNA vaccine safety

The rapid development of messenger RNA(mRNA)vaccines formulated with lipid nanoparticles(LNPs)has contributed to control of the COVID-19 pandemic.However,mRNA vaccines have raised concerns about their potential toxicity and clinical safety,including side effects,such as myocarditis,anaphylaxis,and pericarditis.In this study,we investigated the potential of trehalose glycolipids-containing LNP(LNP S050L)to reduce the risks associated with ionizable lipids.Trehalose glycolipids can form hydrogen bonds with polar biomolecules,allowing the formation of a stable LNP structure by replacing half of the ionizable lipids.The efficacy and safety of LNP S050L were evaluated by encapsulating the mRNA encoding the luciferase reporter gene and measuring gene expression and organ toxicity,respectively.Furthermore,mice immunized with an LNP S050L-formulated mRNA vaccine expressing influenza hemagglutinin exhibited a significant reduction in organ toxicity,including in the heart,spleen,and liver,while sustaining gene expression and immune efficiency,compared to conventional LNPs(Con-LNPs).Our findings suggest that LNP S050L,a trehalose glycolipid-based LNP,could facilitate the development of safe mRNA vaccines with improved clinical safety.

Mechanisms of Dangua Fang(丹瓜方)in multi-target and multi-method regulation of glycolipid metabolism based on phosphoproteomics

OBJECTIVE:To explore the mechanism of Dangua Fang(丹瓜方,DGR)in multi-target and multi-method regulation of glycolipid metabolism based on phosphoproteomics.METHODS:Sprague-Dawley rats with normal glucose levels were randomly divided into three groups,including a conventional diet control group(Group A),high-fat-highsugar diet model group(Group B),and DGR group(Group C,high-fat-high-sugar diet containing 20.5 g DGR).After 10 weeks of intervention,the fasting blood glucose(FBG),2 h blood glucose[PBG;using the oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT)],hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c),plasma total cholesterol(TC),and triglycerides(TG)were tested,and the livers of rats were removed to calculate the liver index.Then,hepatic portal TG were tested using the Gross permanent optimization-participatiory action planning enzymatic method and phosphoproteomics was performed using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS)analysis followed by database search and bioinformatics analysis.Finally,cell experiments were used to verify the results of phosphoproteomics.Phosphorylated mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase kinase 4(MAP4k4)and phosphorylated adducin 1(ADD1)were detected using western blotting.RESULTS:DGR effectively reduced PBG,TG,and the liver index(P<0.05),and significantly decreased HbA1c,TC,and hepatic portal TG(P<0.01),showed significant hematoxylin and eosin(HE)staining,red oil O staining,and Masson staining of liver tissue.The total spectrum was 805334,matched spectrum was 260471,accounting for accounting 32.3%,peptides were 19995,modified peptides were 14671,identified proteins were 4601,quantifiable proteins were 4417,identified sites were 15749,and quantified sites were 14659.Based on the threshold of expression fold change(>1.2),DGR upregulated the modification of 228 phosphorylation sites involving 204 corresponding function proteins,and downregulated the modification of 358 phosphorylation sites involving 358 corresponding function proteins,which included correcting 75 phosphorylation sites involving 64 corresponding function proteins relating to glycolipid metabolism.Therefore,DGR improved biological tissue processes,including information storage and processing,cellular processes and signaling,and metabolism.The metabolic functions regulated by DGR mainly include energy production and conversion,carbohydrate transport and metabolism,lipid transport and metabolism,inorganic ion transport and metabolism,secondary metabolite biosynthesis,transport,and catabolism.In vitro phosphorylation validation based on cell experiments showed that the change trends in the phosphorylation level of MAP4k4 and ADD1 were consistent with that of previous phosphoproteomics studies.CONCLUSION:DGR extensively corrects the modification of phosphorylation sites to improve corresponding glycolipid metabolism-related protein expression in rats with glycolipid metabolism disorders,thereby regulating glycolipid metabolism through a multi-target and multi-method process.

Clinical study on the effect of jejunoileal side-to-side anastomosis on metabolic parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes

BACKGROUND At present,the existing internal medicine drug treatment can alleviate the high glucose toxicity of patients to a certain extent,to explore the efficacy of laparoscopic jejunoileal side to side anastomosis in the treatment of type 2 diabetes,the report is as follows.AIM To investigate the effect of jejunoileal side-to-side anastomosis on metabolic parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 78 patients with T2DM who were treated via jejunoileal lateral anastomosis.Metabolic indicators were collected preoperatively,as well as at 3 and 6 months postoperative.The metabolic indicators analyzed included body mass index(BMI),systolic blood pressure(SBP),diastolic blood pressure(DBP),fasting blood glucose(FBG),2-hour blood glucose(PBG),glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c),fasting C-peptide,2-hour C-peptide(PCP),fasting insulin(Fins),2-hour insulin(Pins),insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR),βCellular function index(HOMA-β),alanine aminotransferase,aspartate aminotransferase,serum total cholesterol(TC),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(L DL-C),triglycerides(TG),high-density lipoprotein,and uric acid(UA)levels.RESULTS SBP,DBP,PBG,HbA1c,LDL-C,and TG were all significantly lower 3 months postoperative vs preoperative values;body weight,BMI,SBP,DBP,FBG,PBG,HbA1c,TC,TG,UA,and HOMA-IR values were all significantly lower 6 months postoperative vs at 3 months;and PCP,Fins,Pins,and HOMA-βwere all significantly higher 6 months postoperative vs at 3 months(all P<0.05).CONCLUSION Side-to-side anastomosis of the jejunum and ileum can effectively treat T2DM and improve the metabolic index levels associated with it.

Modified Linggui Zhugan Decoction Ameliorates Glycolipid Metabolism and Inflammation via PI3K-Akt/m TOR-S6K1/AMPK-PGC-1α Signaling Pathways in Obese Type 2 Diabetic Rats

Objective: To investigate the protective effects of modified Linggui Zhugan Decoction(MLZD), a traditional Chinese medicine formula, on obese type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2 DM) rats. Methods:Fifty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 5 groups by a random number table, including normal, obese T2 DM(ob-T2 DM), MLZD low-dose [MLDZ-L, 4.625 g/(kg·d)], MLZD middle-dose [MLD-M,9.25 g/(kg·d) ] and MLZD high-dose [MLD-H, 18.5 g/(kg·d)] groups,10 rats in each group. After 4-week intervention, blood samples and liver, pancreas, muscle tissues were collected to assess the insulin resistance(IR), blood lipid, adipokines and inflammation cytokines. The alteration of phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase(PI3 K)-protein kinase B(PKB or Akt)/the mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR)-ribosome protein subunit 6 kinase 1(S6 K1)/AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK)-peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1 alpha(PGC-1α) pathways were also studied. Results: MLZD dose-dependently reduced fasting blood glucose,fasting insulin, homeostasis model of assessment for IR index and increased insulin sensitive index compared with ob-T2 DM rats(P<0.05). Similarly, total cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and free fatty acids were also decreased compared with ob-T2 DM rats after 4-week treatment(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Improvements in adipokines and inflammatory cytokines were observed with a raised level of adiponectin and a reduced level of leptin, resistin, tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6(P<0.05 or P<0.01). MLZD regulated the PI3 K-Akt/mTOR-S6 K1/AMPK-PGC-1α pathways and restored the tissue structure of liver and pancreas(P<0.05 or P<0.01). Conclusions: MLZD ameliorated glycolipid metabolism and inflammation, which may be attributed to the regulation of PI3 K-Akt/mTOR-S6 K1/AMPK-PGC-1α pathways.

Up-regulation of glycolipid transfer protein by bicyclol causes spontaneous restriction of hepatitis C virus replication

Bicyclol is a synthetic drug for hepatoprotection in clinic since 2004. Preliminary clinical observations suggest that bicyclol might be active against hepatitis C virus(HCV) with unknown mechanism. Here, we showed that bicyclol significantly inhibited HCV replication in vitro and in hepatitis C patients. Using bicyclol as a probe, we identified glycolipid transfer protein(GLTP) to be a novel restrictive factor for HCV replication. The GLTP preferentially bound host vesicle-associated membrane protein-associated protein-A(VAP-A) in competition with the HCV NS5 A, causing an interruption of the complex formation between VAP-A and HCV NS5 A. As the formation of VAP-A/NS5 A complex is essential for viral RNA replication, up-regulation of GLTP by bicyclol reduced the level of VAP-A/NS5 A complex and thus inhibited HCV replication. Bicyclol also exhibited an inhibition on HCV variants resistant to direct-acting antiviral agents(DAAs) with an efficacy identical to that on wild type HCV. In combination with bicyclol, DAAs inhibited HCV replication in a synergistic fashion. GLTP appears to be a newly discovered host restrictive factor for HCV replication, Up-regulation of GLTP causes spontaneous restriction of HCV replication.

Mechanisms of Dangua Recipe in Improving Glycolipid Metabolic Disorders Based on Transcriptomics

Objective:To explore the mechanisms of Dangua Recipe(DGR)in improving glycolipid metabolism based on transcriptomics.Methods:Sprague-Dawley rats with normal glucose level were divided into 3 groups according to a random number table,including a conventional diet group(Group A),a DGR group(Group B,high-calorie diet+20.5 g DGR),and a high-calorie fodder model group(Group C).After 12 weeks of intervention,the liver tissue of rats was taken.Gene sequence and transcriptional analysis were performed to identify the key genes related to glycolipid metabolism reflecting DGR efficacy,and then gene or protein validation of liver tissue were performed.Nicotinamide phosphoribosyl transferase(Nampt)and phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase(PEPCK)proteins in liver tissues were detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay,fatty acid synthase(FASN)protein was detected by Western blot,and fatty acid binding protein 5(FABP5)-mRNA was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction.Furthermore,the functional verification was performed on the diabetic model rats by Nampt blocker(GEN-617)injected in vivo.Hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c),plasma total cholesterol and triglycerides were detected.Results:Totally,257 differentialdominant genes of Group A vs.Group C and 392 differential-dominant genes of Group B vs.Group C were found.Moreover,11 Gene Ontology molecular function terms and 7 Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment pathways owned by both Group A vs.Group C and Group C vs.Group B were confirmed.The liver tissue target validation showed that Nampt,FASN,PEPCK protein and FABP5-mRNA had the same changes consistent with transcriptome.The in vivo functional tests showed that GEN-617 increased body weight,HbA1c,triglyceride and total cholesterol levels in the diabetic rats(P<0.05 or P<0.01);while all the above-mentioned levels(except triglyceride)were decreased significantly by GEN-617 combined with DGR intervention(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusion:Nampt activation was one of the mechanisms about DGR regulating glycolipid metabolism.

Simple glycolipids of microbes:Chemistry,biological activity and metabolic engineering

Glycosylated lipids(GLs)are added-value lipid derivatives of great potential.Besides their interesting surface activities that qualify many of them to act as excellent ecological detergents,they have diverse biological activities with promising biomedical and cosmeceutical applications.Glycolipids,especially those of microbial origin,have interesting antimicrobial,anticancer,antiparasitic as well as immunomodulatory activities.Nonetheless,GLs are hardly accessing the market because of their high cost of production.We believe that experience of metabolic engineering(ME)of microbial lipids for biofuel production can now be harnessed towards a successful synthesis of microbial GLs for biomedical and other applications.This review presents chemical groups of bacterial and fungal GLs,their biological activities,their general biosynthetic pathways and an insight on ME strategies for their production.

GLYCOLIPID COMPOSITION AND PHASE BEHAVIOR OF Acholeplasma laidlawii MEMBRANES

Glycolipid is the major component of the Acholeplasma laidlawii (A. laidlawii) membranes and amount to 50% of the total lipids. The physiological function of membrane glycolipids is little known. In the present work we have studied the glycolipid composition and physical properties of A. laidlawii AIH 089 (a new strain)

Functionalized gadofullerene ameliorates impaired glycolipid metabolism in type 2 diabetic mice

The soaring global prevalence of diabetes makes it urgent to explore new drugs with high efficacy and safety.Nanomaterial-derived bioactive agents are emerging as one of the most promising candidates for biomedical application.In the present study,we investigated the anti-diabetic effects of a functionalized gadofullerene(GF)using obese db/db and non-obese mouse model of type 2 diabete mellitus(MKR)mouse type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)models.In both mouse models,the diabetic phenotypes,including hyperglycemia,impaired glucose tolerance,and insulin sensitivity,were ameliorated after two or four weeks of intraperitoneal administration of GF.GF lowered blood glucose levels in a dose-dependent manner.Importantly,the restored blood glucose levels could persist ten days after withdrawal of GF treatment.The hepatic AKT/GSK3β/FoxO1 pathway is shown to be the main target of GF for rebalancing gluconeogenesis and glycogen synthesis in vivo and in vitro.Furthermore,GF treatment significantly reduced weight gain of db/db mice with reduced hepatic fat storage by the inhibition of de novo lipogenesis through m TOR/S6K/SREBP1 pathway.Our data provide compelling evidence to support the promising application of GF for the treatment of T2DM.

Polymorphism of Kdo-Based Glycolipids:The Elaborately Determined Stable and Dynamic Bicelles

Understanding how the diversity of glycolipids,including how their chemical structures and composition affect their biological functions,is a remarkable fundamental challenge.In this work,we employed a rare monosaccharide,3-deoxy-Dmanno-2-octulosonic acid(Kdo)to build a simple and biomimetic model to understand the diversity of glycolipids from the viewpoint of supramolecular chemistry.Kdo was chosen not only because its unusual 8-carbon acidic carbohydrate backbone is very different from common hexoses,but also because of its key structural role in lipopolysaccharides and prevalence in bacteria,plant life,and algae.It was found that although both of the two Kdo-lipids S-Kdo and Kdo-S derived from the same carbohydrate backbone and gave bicelles as their self-assembled morphology,experimental results revealed that the self-assembly showed pathway complexity.Bicelle is the thermodynamic product of S-Kdo,while for Kdo-S,the bicelle is only a kinetically trapped state,which finally transforms to a ribbon.Molecular simulation clearly revealed the different packing of Kdo-lipids in the bicelles with different contribution from hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interactions.

Hypoglycemic mechanism of Tegillarca granosa polysaccharides on type 2 diabetic mice by altering gut microbiota and regulating the PI3K-akt signaling pathwaye

Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is a complex metabolic disease threatening human health.We investigated the effects of Tegillarca granosa polysaccharide(TGP)and determined its potential mechanisms in a mouse model of T2DM established through a high-fat diet and streptozotocin.TGP(5.1×10^(3) Da)was composed of mannose,glucosamine,rhamnose,glucuronic acid,galactosamine,glucose,galactose,xylose,and fucose.It could significantly alleviate weight loss,reduce fasting blood glucose levels,reverse dyslipidemia,reduce liver damage from oxidative stress,and improve insulin sensitivity.RT-PCR and Western blotting indicated that TGP could activate the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/protein kinase B signaling pathway to regulate disorders in glucolipid metabolism and improve insulin resistance.TGP increased the abundance of Allobaculum,Akkermansia,and Bifidobacterium,restored the microbiota abundance in the intestinal tracts of mice with T2DM,and promoted short-chain fatty acid production.This study provides new insights into the antidiabetic effects of TGP and highlights its potential as a natural hypoglycemic nutraceutical.

熊果酸调控TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB通路改善GDM大鼠糖脂代谢及炎症反应和氧化应激

目的探讨熊果酸(UA)基于Toll样受体4(TLR4)/髓样分化因子88(MyD88)/核因子-κB(NF-κB)通路对于妊娠期糖尿病(GDM)大鼠糖脂代谢、炎症反应和氧化应激的作用。方法建立妊娠期糖尿病大鼠模型,随机分为模型组(GDM组)、UA低剂量组(UA-L组)、UA中剂量组(UA-M组)、UA高剂量组(UA-H组)和二甲双胍组,另设置普通饲料喂养的正常组(NC组),每组10只。收集样本测定空腹血糖(FBG)、空腹胰岛素(FINS)、甘油三酯(TG)、总胆固醇(TC)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)、肝酯酶(HL)、脂蛋白酯酶(LPL)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、白细胞介素-1β(IL-1β)、白细胞介素-2(IL-2)、白细胞介素-4(IL-4)、丙二醛(MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)水平和过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体γ(PPARγ)及TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB通路蛋白水平。结果与NC组比较,GDM组FBG、TG、TC、LDL-C、TNF-α、IL-2、IL-1β和MDA水平和TLR4、MyD88和p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65蛋白表达水平显著升高,FINS、HL、LPL、IL-4、CAT、SOD、GSH-Px水平和PPARγ蛋白表达显著下降,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);与GDM组比较,UA各组及二甲双胍组FBG、TG、TC、LDL-C、TNF-α、IL-2、IL-1β、MDA水平和TLR4、MyD88、p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65蛋白表达水平显著下降,FINS、HL、LPL、IL-4、CAT、SOD、GSH-Px水平和PPARγ蛋白表达显著上升,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);各组HDL-C水平无显著差异(P>0.05);二甲双胍组与UA-H组上述指标均无显著差异(P>0.05)。结论UA可能通过下调TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB通路蛋白表达,改善GDM大鼠糖脂代谢、炎症反应和氧化应激。

葛根芩连汤通过IRS-1/PI3K/AKT通路对胃肠湿热型2型糖尿病大鼠糖脂代谢的影响

目的探究葛根芩连汤通过胰岛素受体底物-1(IRS-1)/磷脂酰肌醇3激酶(PI3K)/蛋白激酶B(AKT)通路对胃肠湿热型2型糖尿病大鼠糖脂代谢的影响。方法将40只SD大鼠随机分为正常组(2 mL生理盐水灌胃)、造模组(2 mL生理盐水灌胃)、二甲双胍组(4.17 mg/100 g二甲双胍灌胃)和葛根芩连汤组(1 g/100 g葛根芩连汤灌胃),每组10只。采用高脂高糖饲料加腹腔注射链脲佐菌素(STZ)构建2型糖尿病大鼠模型,随后喂食油脂、42°白酒及蜂蜜水构建胃肠湿热型2型糖尿病大鼠模型。测量各组大鼠不同时间节点体质量,血糖仪测定空腹血糖(FBG);ELISA检测空腹胰岛素(FINS)、三酰甘油(TG)、总胆固醇(TC)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)水平变化、计算胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR);HE染色检测肝组织病理学变化;检测肝组织过氧化氢酶(CAT)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)及丙二醛(MDA)含量变化。Western blot检测肝组织IRS-1、PI3K、p-PI3K、AKT及p-AKT蛋白变化。结果与正常组比较,造模组大鼠体质量、FBG、FINS及HOMA-IR、GSH-Px、CAT、SOD、IRS-1、p-PI3K/PI3K及p-AKT/AKT水平均明显下降(P<0.05)、TG、TC、IL-6、TNF-α及MDA含量均显著升高(P<0.05),可见局灶性肝实质损失。与造模组比较,二甲双胍组及葛根芩连汤组大鼠体质量、FBG、FINS及HOMA-IR、GSH-Px、CAT、SOD、IRS-1、p-PI3K/PI3K及p-AKT/AKT水平均明显升高(P<0.05)、TG、TC、IL-6、TNF-α及MDA含量均显著降低(P<0.05),显示正常的肝实质。结论葛根芩连汤可明显改善胃肠湿热型2型糖尿病糖脂紊乱,可能是通过IRS-1/PI3K/AKT通路发挥作用。