Hypertension(HTN),a complex cardiovascular disease(CVD),significantly impacts global health,prompting a growing interest in complementary and alternative therapeutic approaches.This review article seeks to provide an ...Hypertension(HTN),a complex cardiovascular disease(CVD),significantly impacts global health,prompting a growing interest in complementary and alternative therapeutic approaches.This review article seeks to provide an up-to-date and thorough summary of modern therapeutic techniques for treating HTN,with an emphasis on the molecular mechanisms of action found in substances found in plants,herbs,and seafood.Bioactive molecules have been a significant source of novel therapeutics and are crucial in developing and testing new HTN remedies.Recent advances in science have made it possible to understand the complex molecular mechanisms underlying blood pressure(BP)-regulating effects of these natural substances better.Polyphenols,flavonoids,alkaloids,and peptides are examples of bioactive compounds that have demonstrated promise in influencing several pathways involved in regulating vascular tone,reducing oxidative stress(OS),reducing inflammation,and improving endothelial function.The article explains the vasodilatory,diuretic,and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system(RAAS)modifying properties of vital plants such as garlic and olive leaf.Phytochemicals from plants are the primary in traditional drug development as models for novel antihypertensive drugs,providing diverse strategies to combat HTN due to their biological actions.The review also discusses the functions of calcium channel blockers originating from natural sources,angiotensin-converting enzyme(ACE)inhibitors,and nitric oxide(NO)donors.Including seafood components in this study demonstrates the increased interest in using bioactive chemicals originating from marine sources to treat HTN.Omega-3 fatty acids,peptides,and minerals obtained from seafood sources have anti-inflammatory,vasodilatory,and antioxidant properties that improve vascular health and control BP.Overall,we discussed the multiple functions of bioactive molecules and seafood components in the treatment of HTN.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the contamination and distribution of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio alginolyticus in seafood in Haikou City.Methods:Three types of seafood sold in Haikou from 2020 to 2022 were collected,...Objective:To investigate the contamination and distribution of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio alginolyticus in seafood in Haikou City.Methods:Three types of seafood sold in Haikou from 2020 to 2022 were collected,Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio alginolyticus were detected according to the National Food Safety Standard Food Microbiological Examination of Vibrio parahaemolyticus(GB 4789.7-2013),and they were identified by real-time fluorescence PCR.The detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio alginolyticus in different kinds of seafood,different years and different quarters was analyzed.Results:A total of 119 seafood samples were collected.Among them,24 samples were positive with Vibrio parahaemolyticus,with a positive rate of 20.1%;46 samples were positive with Vibrio alginolyticus,with a positive rate of 38.7%.Among various types of seafood,shrimp have the highest positivity rate for Vibrio parahaemolyticus at 50%,while shellfish have the highest positivity rate for Vibrio alginolyticus at 48%.Comparing between monitoring years,the positive rate of Vibrio alginolyticus was the highest in 2021(76.7%),while the positive rate of Vibrio parahaemolyticus was the highest in 2022(25%).Comparing between different quarters,the positivity rate for Vibrio alginolyticus was found to be highest in the second quarter at 80%,while the positivity rate for Vibrio parahaemolyticus was highest in the fourth quarter at 33.3%.There were statistically significant differences(P<0.05)in the positivity rate for Vibrio alginolyticus in different years and quarters,as well as in the positivity rate for Vibrio parahaemolyticus in different types and quarters.Conclusion:Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio alginolyticus were found in seafood products in Haikou City from 2020 to 2022.It is recommended that relevant departments strengthen supervision to ensure the safety of seafood products consumed by the public.展开更多
Seafood,as a primary high-quality protein source,plays an increasingly vital role in diets around the world,while seafood allergy is a worldwide health problem that affects the quality of life and may even threaten li...Seafood,as a primary high-quality protein source,plays an increasingly vital role in diets around the world,while seafood allergy is a worldwide health problem that affects the quality of life and may even threaten lives.High hydrostatic pressure(HHP),a novel non-thermal processing technology,shows the unique potential in alleviating seafood allergenicity.This comment provides a brief introduction of potential of high hydrostatic pressure in reducing the allergenicity of seafood.展开更多
文摘Hypertension(HTN),a complex cardiovascular disease(CVD),significantly impacts global health,prompting a growing interest in complementary and alternative therapeutic approaches.This review article seeks to provide an up-to-date and thorough summary of modern therapeutic techniques for treating HTN,with an emphasis on the molecular mechanisms of action found in substances found in plants,herbs,and seafood.Bioactive molecules have been a significant source of novel therapeutics and are crucial in developing and testing new HTN remedies.Recent advances in science have made it possible to understand the complex molecular mechanisms underlying blood pressure(BP)-regulating effects of these natural substances better.Polyphenols,flavonoids,alkaloids,and peptides are examples of bioactive compounds that have demonstrated promise in influencing several pathways involved in regulating vascular tone,reducing oxidative stress(OS),reducing inflammation,and improving endothelial function.The article explains the vasodilatory,diuretic,and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system(RAAS)modifying properties of vital plants such as garlic and olive leaf.Phytochemicals from plants are the primary in traditional drug development as models for novel antihypertensive drugs,providing diverse strategies to combat HTN due to their biological actions.The review also discusses the functions of calcium channel blockers originating from natural sources,angiotensin-converting enzyme(ACE)inhibitors,and nitric oxide(NO)donors.Including seafood components in this study demonstrates the increased interest in using bioactive chemicals originating from marine sources to treat HTN.Omega-3 fatty acids,peptides,and minerals obtained from seafood sources have anti-inflammatory,vasodilatory,and antioxidant properties that improve vascular health and control BP.Overall,we discussed the multiple functions of bioactive molecules and seafood components in the treatment of HTN.
基金Major Science and Technology Project of Hainan Province(No.ZDKJ202003)。
文摘Objective:To investigate the contamination and distribution of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio alginolyticus in seafood in Haikou City.Methods:Three types of seafood sold in Haikou from 2020 to 2022 were collected,Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio alginolyticus were detected according to the National Food Safety Standard Food Microbiological Examination of Vibrio parahaemolyticus(GB 4789.7-2013),and they were identified by real-time fluorescence PCR.The detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio alginolyticus in different kinds of seafood,different years and different quarters was analyzed.Results:A total of 119 seafood samples were collected.Among them,24 samples were positive with Vibrio parahaemolyticus,with a positive rate of 20.1%;46 samples were positive with Vibrio alginolyticus,with a positive rate of 38.7%.Among various types of seafood,shrimp have the highest positivity rate for Vibrio parahaemolyticus at 50%,while shellfish have the highest positivity rate for Vibrio alginolyticus at 48%.Comparing between monitoring years,the positive rate of Vibrio alginolyticus was the highest in 2021(76.7%),while the positive rate of Vibrio parahaemolyticus was the highest in 2022(25%).Comparing between different quarters,the positivity rate for Vibrio alginolyticus was found to be highest in the second quarter at 80%,while the positivity rate for Vibrio parahaemolyticus was highest in the fourth quarter at 33.3%.There were statistically significant differences(P<0.05)in the positivity rate for Vibrio alginolyticus in different years and quarters,as well as in the positivity rate for Vibrio parahaemolyticus in different types and quarters.Conclusion:Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio alginolyticus were found in seafood products in Haikou City from 2020 to 2022.It is recommended that relevant departments strengthen supervision to ensure the safety of seafood products consumed by the public.
文摘Seafood,as a primary high-quality protein source,plays an increasingly vital role in diets around the world,while seafood allergy is a worldwide health problem that affects the quality of life and may even threaten lives.High hydrostatic pressure(HHP),a novel non-thermal processing technology,shows the unique potential in alleviating seafood allergenicity.This comment provides a brief introduction of potential of high hydrostatic pressure in reducing the allergenicity of seafood.
