AIM To investigate the independent effects of 6-mo of dietary energy restriction or exercise training on wholebody and hepatic fat oxidation of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD).METHODS Participant...AIM To investigate the independent effects of 6-mo of dietary energy restriction or exercise training on wholebody and hepatic fat oxidation of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD).METHODS Participants were randomised into either circuit exercise training(EX;n = 13;3 h/wk without changes in dietary habits),or dietary energy restriction(ER) without changes in structured physical activity(ER;n = 8).Respiratory quotient(RQ) and whole-body fat oxidation rates(Fatox) were determined by indirect calorimetry under basal,insulin-stimulated and exercise conditions.Severity of disease and steatosis was determined by liver histology;hepatic Fatox was estimated from plasma β-hydroxybutyrate co.ncentrations;cardiorespiratory fitness was expressed as VO2 peak.Complete-case analysis was performed(EX:n = 10;ER:n = 6).RESULTS Hepatic steatosis and NAFLD activity score decreased with ER but not with EX.β-hydroxybutyrate concentrations increased significantly in response to ER(0.08 ± 0.02 mmol/L vs 0.12 ± 0.04 mmol/L,P = 0.03) but remained unchanged in response to EX(0.10 ± 0.03 mmol/L vs 0.11 ± 0.07 mmol/L,P = 0.39).Basal RQ decreased(P = 0.05) in response.to EX,while this change was not significant after ER(P = 0.38).VO_(2peak)(P < 0.001) and maximal Fa_(tox) during aerobic exercise(P = 0.03) improved with EX but not with ER(P > 0.05).The increase in β-hydroxybutyrate concentrations was correlated with the reduction in hepatic steatosis(r =-0.56,P = 0.04).CONCLUSION ER and EX lead to specific benefits on fat metabolism of patients with NAFLD.Increased hepatic Fat_(ox) in response to ER could be one mechanism through which the ER group achieved reduction in steatosis.展开更多
Beta-hydroxybutyric acid(BHBA),as one of the main metabolic ketones in the rumen epithelium,plays critical roles in cellular growth and metabolism.The ketogenic capacity is associated with the maturation of rumen in y...Beta-hydroxybutyric acid(BHBA),as one of the main metabolic ketones in the rumen epithelium,plays critical roles in cellular growth and metabolism.The ketogenic capacity is associated with the maturation of rumen in young ruminants,and the exogenous BHBA in diet may promote the rumen development.However,the effects of exogenous BHBA on rumen remain unknown.This is the first study to investigate the mechanisms of BHBA on gene expression and metabolism of rumen epithelium using young goats as a model through multi-omics techniques.Thirty-two young goats were divided into control,low dose,middle dose,and high dose groups by supplementation of BHBA in starter(0,3,6,and 9 g/day,respectively).Results demonstrated the dietary of BHBA promoted the growth performance of young goats and increased width and length of the rumen papilla(P<0.05).Hub genes in host transcriptome that were positively related to rumen characteristics and BHBA concentration were identified.Several upregulated hub genes including NDUFC1,NDUFB4,NDUFB10,NDUFA11 and NDUFA1 were enriched in the gene ontology(GO)pathway of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NADH)dehydrogenase(ubiquinone)activity,while ATP5ME,ATP5PO and ATP5PF were associated with ATP synthesis.RT-PCR revealed the expression of genes(HMGCS2,BDH1,SLC16A3,etc.)associated with lipolysis increased significantly by BHBA supplementation(P<0.05).Metabolomics indicated that some metabolites such as glucose,palmitic acid,cortisol and capric acid were also increased(P<0.05).This study revealed that BHBA promoted rumen development through altering NADH balance and accelerating lipid metabolism,which provides a theoretical guidance for the strategies of gastrointestinal health and development of young ruminants.展开更多
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of dietary supplementation of b-hydroxybutyric acid(BHBA)on performance,nutrient digestibility,organ development,and serum composition in earlyweaned goat kids.S...The objective of this study was to determine the effect of dietary supplementation of b-hydroxybutyric acid(BHBA)on performance,nutrient digestibility,organ development,and serum composition in earlyweaned goat kids.Sixty-four goat kids at 30 d of age were assigned to 4 treatments in a completely randomized design:1)control(basal diet);2)low(basal diet with 3 g/d per animal BHBA);3)medium(basal diet with 6 g/d per animal BHBA;and 4)high(basal diet with 9 g/d per animal BHBA).Subsequently,48(6 kids per treatment)goat kids were randomly selected and slaughtered at 60 and 90 d of age.Compared with the control group,BHBA at low and high doses increased body weight(P<0.05),average daily gain(P<0.01),and average daily starter intake(P<0.01).The BHBA improved organ development,especially at the lowest dose(P<0.01).The digestibility of dry matter and crude protein increased with age(P<0.05).However,BHBA did not affect nutrient digestibility.Compared with the control group,serum ceruloplasmin increased(P<0.05)with high BHBA level at 90 d of age.However,the serum creatinine(P<0.05)increased over time but was not affected by BHBA.The serum total antioxidant capacity and superoxide dismutase decreased with the high dose of BHBA at 90 d of age(P<0.01).In contrast,the serum glutathione peroxidase and malondialdehyde increased with the high doses of BHBA(P<0.01).Overall,low doses of BHBA were positive for growth performance,organ development,and health status against weaning stress.Whereas high doses of BHBA in the long term could negatively affect antioxidant status.展开更多
基金Supported by The National Health and Medical Research Council of Australiathe Lions Medical Research Foundation
文摘AIM To investigate the independent effects of 6-mo of dietary energy restriction or exercise training on wholebody and hepatic fat oxidation of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD).METHODS Participants were randomised into either circuit exercise training(EX;n = 13;3 h/wk without changes in dietary habits),or dietary energy restriction(ER) without changes in structured physical activity(ER;n = 8).Respiratory quotient(RQ) and whole-body fat oxidation rates(Fatox) were determined by indirect calorimetry under basal,insulin-stimulated and exercise conditions.Severity of disease and steatosis was determined by liver histology;hepatic Fatox was estimated from plasma β-hydroxybutyrate co.ncentrations;cardiorespiratory fitness was expressed as VO2 peak.Complete-case analysis was performed(EX:n = 10;ER:n = 6).RESULTS Hepatic steatosis and NAFLD activity score decreased with ER but not with EX.β-hydroxybutyrate concentrations increased significantly in response to ER(0.08 ± 0.02 mmol/L vs 0.12 ± 0.04 mmol/L,P = 0.03) but remained unchanged in response to EX(0.10 ± 0.03 mmol/L vs 0.11 ± 0.07 mmol/L,P = 0.39).Basal RQ decreased(P = 0.05) in response.to EX,while this change was not significant after ER(P = 0.38).VO_(2peak)(P < 0.001) and maximal Fa_(tox) during aerobic exercise(P = 0.03) improved with EX but not with ER(P > 0.05).The increase in β-hydroxybutyrate concentrations was correlated with the reduction in hepatic steatosis(r =-0.56,P = 0.04).CONCLUSION ER and EX lead to specific benefits on fat metabolism of patients with NAFLD.Increased hepatic Fat_(ox) in response to ER could be one mechanism through which the ER group achieved reduction in steatosis.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31872385)the National Key R&D Program of China (2018YFD0501902)
文摘Beta-hydroxybutyric acid(BHBA),as one of the main metabolic ketones in the rumen epithelium,plays critical roles in cellular growth and metabolism.The ketogenic capacity is associated with the maturation of rumen in young ruminants,and the exogenous BHBA in diet may promote the rumen development.However,the effects of exogenous BHBA on rumen remain unknown.This is the first study to investigate the mechanisms of BHBA on gene expression and metabolism of rumen epithelium using young goats as a model through multi-omics techniques.Thirty-two young goats were divided into control,low dose,middle dose,and high dose groups by supplementation of BHBA in starter(0,3,6,and 9 g/day,respectively).Results demonstrated the dietary of BHBA promoted the growth performance of young goats and increased width and length of the rumen papilla(P<0.05).Hub genes in host transcriptome that were positively related to rumen characteristics and BHBA concentration were identified.Several upregulated hub genes including NDUFC1,NDUFB4,NDUFB10,NDUFA11 and NDUFA1 were enriched in the gene ontology(GO)pathway of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NADH)dehydrogenase(ubiquinone)activity,while ATP5ME,ATP5PO and ATP5PF were associated with ATP synthesis.RT-PCR revealed the expression of genes(HMGCS2,BDH1,SLC16A3,etc.)associated with lipolysis increased significantly by BHBA supplementation(P<0.05).Metabolomics indicated that some metabolites such as glucose,palmitic acid,cortisol and capric acid were also increased(P<0.05).This study revealed that BHBA promoted rumen development through altering NADH balance and accelerating lipid metabolism,which provides a theoretical guidance for the strategies of gastrointestinal health and development of young ruminants.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(31872385)the National Key R&D Program Projects(2018YFD0501902)。
文摘The objective of this study was to determine the effect of dietary supplementation of b-hydroxybutyric acid(BHBA)on performance,nutrient digestibility,organ development,and serum composition in earlyweaned goat kids.Sixty-four goat kids at 30 d of age were assigned to 4 treatments in a completely randomized design:1)control(basal diet);2)low(basal diet with 3 g/d per animal BHBA);3)medium(basal diet with 6 g/d per animal BHBA;and 4)high(basal diet with 9 g/d per animal BHBA).Subsequently,48(6 kids per treatment)goat kids were randomly selected and slaughtered at 60 and 90 d of age.Compared with the control group,BHBA at low and high doses increased body weight(P<0.05),average daily gain(P<0.01),and average daily starter intake(P<0.01).The BHBA improved organ development,especially at the lowest dose(P<0.01).The digestibility of dry matter and crude protein increased with age(P<0.05).However,BHBA did not affect nutrient digestibility.Compared with the control group,serum ceruloplasmin increased(P<0.05)with high BHBA level at 90 d of age.However,the serum creatinine(P<0.05)increased over time but was not affected by BHBA.The serum total antioxidant capacity and superoxide dismutase decreased with the high dose of BHBA at 90 d of age(P<0.01).In contrast,the serum glutathione peroxidase and malondialdehyde increased with the high doses of BHBA(P<0.01).Overall,low doses of BHBA were positive for growth performance,organ development,and health status against weaning stress.Whereas high doses of BHBA in the long term could negatively affect antioxidant status.