Glycemic Response in Diabetic Subjects to Biscuits Produced from Blends of Pigeon Pea and Wheat Flour

Plant Foods for Human Nutrition - This study evaluated the glycemic response to pigeon pea (PP) – wheat flour (WF) composite biscuits by diabetic patients. Biscuits were produced from flour...     

Absorption and Bioavailability of Antioxidant Phytochemicals and Increase of Serum Oxidation Resistance in Healthy Subjects Following Supplementation with Raisins

The aim of this study was to examine the postprandial impact of raisin supplementation in serum resistance to oxidation of healthy subjects, to quantify the bioavailable phenolic compounds and oleanolic acid. The content of phytochemicals in raisins was determined by GC-MS. Fifteen healthy volunteers who consumed 144 g of raisins were subjected to blood collection at time 0 and 1, 2, 3 and 4 h after consumption. Blood samples were used for the quantification of (a) serum oxidizability (b) plasma total polyphenol content and (c) phenolic compounds and oleanolic acid by applying GC–MS analysis. A total of 25 phytochemicals were identified and quantified in raisins, while the triterpenoid oleanolic acid was present at the highest concentration. The peak of plasma total phenolics and serum oxidation resistance appeared 1 h after raisin supplementation (p?<?0.05) and correlated strongly with each other. Seventeen phytochemicals (16 phenolics and oleanolic acid) were clearly identified and quantified in volunteers’ plasma. Each compound followed different kinetics, however 13 out of 17 peaked in plasma also 1 h after supplementation. The results indicate that raisins influence antioxidant potential in vivo, while the contained phytochemicals are bioavailable.     

茶多酚防治2型糖尿病的分子机理研究进展

茶多酚作为天然功能性物质能有效防治2型糖尿病,但是其具体作用机制仍不太清楚。研究表明它的作用机理主要是通过调控糖代谢平衡：包括降低α-糖苷酶、α-淀粉酶等双糖酶活性,调控胰岛素信号传导途径及AMPK途径中多个分子靶点的磷酸化水平,影响酶与转录因子的活性与表达,减弱胰岛素抵抗及糖异生作用,促进胰岛素的合成与分泌,促进靶组织对葡萄糖的吸收与利用等;同时,茶多酚能够调控脂代谢,通过抑制脂质合成与积累的相关酶的活性及转录因子的表达,促进脂质的氧化代谢,减轻脂代谢紊乱;另外,茶多酚的抗氧化与抗炎作用可以有效减轻组织细胞的氧化伤害和炎症损伤,减少细胞凋亡。     

Antioxidant and Antiglycation Activities of Syzygium paniculatum Gaertn and Inhibition of Digestive Enzymes Relevant to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Plant Foods for Human Nutrition - Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) may be a contributing factor in the development of diabetes-specific vascular pathologies that affect the retina, glomerulus...     

Interaction between Marine-Derived n-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Uric Acid on Glucose Metabolism and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Case-Control Study

The present case-control study explored the interaction between marine-derived n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC PUFAs) and uric acid (UA) on glucose metabolism and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Two hundred and eleven healthy subjects in control group and 268 T2DM subjects in case group were included. Plasma phospholipid (PL) fatty acids and biochemical parameters were detected by standard methods. Plasma PL C22:6n-3 was significantly lower in case group than in control group, and was negatively correlated with fasting glucose (r = −0.177, p < 0.001). Higher plasma PL C22:6n-3 was associated with lower risk of T2DM, and the OR was 0.32 (95% confidence interval (CI), 0.12 to 0.80; p = 0.016) for per unit increase of C22:6n-3. UA was significantly lower in case group than in control group. UA was positively correlated with fasting glucose in healthy subjects, but this correlation became negative in T2DM subjects. A significant interaction was observed between C22:6n-3 and UA on fasting glucose (p for interaction = 0.005): the lowering effect of C22:6n-3 was only significant in subjects with a lower level of UA. In conclusion, C22:6n-3 interacts with UA to modulate glucose metabolism.     

Mixed Lineage Kinase Domain-Like Pseudokinase (MLKL) Gene Expression in Human Atherosclerosis with and without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Background:MLKL, one of the main downstream components of the necroptosis or programmed necrosis has recently been demonstrated in advanced atherosclerotic lesions. However, its precise role in the atherosclerosis pathogenesis still requires more elucidation. Our study was set to delineate both the changes in peripheral MLKL gene expression and its influence on disease severity in atherosclerotic patients with and without type 2 DM. Methods:The study involved 50 patients (20 non-diabetics and 30 diabetics) undergoing coronary artery bypass graft and 20 apparently healthy controls. Taqman RT-PCR was used to quantify MLKL mRNA expression levels, while ELISA was employed to estimate serum insulin and hsCRP levels. Results:Compared with the control group, MLKL gene was up regulated significantly in CVD (p ≤ 0.001). Higher MLKL expression was demonstrated in diabetic CVD group than non-diabetic group (p < 0.05). Correlation studies reported positive associations between MLKL and markers of dyslipidemia, inflammation, and insulin resistance. Multiple regression analysis revealed that FBG levels, hsCRP levels, and total WBCs count were significant predictors for MLKL levels. ROC showed a significant diagnostic value of MLKL for CVD. Moreover, regression analysis demonstrated that MLKL and hsCRP were independent predicting factors for the severity of CVD. Conclusion:MLKL is linked to hallmarks of atherosclerosis and could explain increased cardiovascular risk in diabetic patients. Thus, it can be a potential drug target for treatment of atherosclerotic patients. Key Words: Atherosclerosis, Diabetes mellitus, Inflammation, Insulin resistance, Necroptosis     

淡豆豉提取物对2型糖尿病大鼠主动脉iNOS,eNOS mRNA表达的影响

为观察淡豆豉提取物对NO/NOS系统的影响,探讨其对2型糖尿病大鼠大血管保护作用的机制。采用高糖高脂饲料喂养加小剂量链尿佐菌素腹腔注射的方法复制2型糖尿病大鼠模型,给药56 d后检测大鼠空腹血糖(FBG)、血清胰岛素(FIN),计算胰岛素敏感指数(ISI),放免法检测血清肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)及一氧化氮(NO)水平,RT-PCR法检测主动脉内皮型一氧化氮合酶(eNOS)和诱导型一氧化氮合酶(iNOS)mRNA表达。结果显示:淡豆豉提取物能显著降低T2DM大鼠FBG、FIN、TNF-α、NO水平,显著提高ISI,显著降低iNOS mRNA表达,对eNOS mRNA表达则无明显影响。淡豆豉提取物可影响2型糖尿病大鼠NO/NOS系统,并可能通过此途径对2型糖尿病大鼠大血管产生保护作用。     

Influence of Coffee Brew in Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of coffee drinking on clinical markers of diabetes and metabolic syndrome in Zucker rats. Diabetic Zucker rats with metabolic syndrome and control Zucker rats were used for in vivo tests. The animals received daily doses of coffee drink by gavage for 30 days. After the treatment, the levels of glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol and fractions, creatinine, uric acid, activity of aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase were evaluated. Urea and creatinine levels were also analyzed in urine. By collaborating in the modulation of the metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus type 2, coffee drink helped in reducing serum glucose, total cholesterol and triglycerides. The results demonstrate that treatment with roasted coffee drink, because of its hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effect, is efficient in the protection of animals with metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus type 2.     

Regulatory Effects of Functional Soluble Dietary Fiber from Saccharina japonica Byproduct on the Liver of Obese Mice with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Though the relationship between dietary fiber and physical health has been investigated widely, the use of dietary fiber from marine plants has been investigated relatively rarely. The Saccharina japonica byproducts after the production of algin contain a large amount of insoluble polysaccharide, which will cause a waste of resources if ignored. Soluble dietary fiber (SDF)prepared from waste byproducts of Saccharina japonica by alkaline hydrolysis method for the first time had a wrinkled microscopic surface and low crystallinity, which not only significantly reduced liver index, serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine amiotransferase (ALT), and liver fat accumulation damage to the livers of obese diabetic mice, but also activated the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway to increase liver glycogen synthesis and glycolysis. By LC-MS/MS employing a Nexera UPLC tandem QE high-resolution mass spectrometer, the 6 potential biomarker metabolites were screened, namely glycerophosphocholine (GPC), phosphocholine (PCho), pantothenic acid, glutathione (GSH), oxidized glutathione (GSSG), and betaine; several pathways of these metabolites were associated with lipid metabolism, glycogen metabolism, and amino acid metabolism in the liver were observed. This study further provided a detailed insight into the mechanisms of SDF from Saccharina japonica byproducts in regulating the livers of obese mice with type 2 diabetes and laid a reliable foundation for the further development and utilization of Saccharina japonica.     

Validating MARK2 Gene Polymorphism as a Predictor of Response to Lithium Treatment in Bipolar Patients

Background:Lithium is a therapeutic option for the treatment of the acute phase of the bipolar disorder and long-term management of this disorder. However, it is estimated that 10 to 60% of patients do not properly response to this medication.Methods:To investigate the role of MARK2 gene in response to lithium, we genotyped the MARK2 rs10792421 polymorphism in Iranian bipolar patients using ARMS-PCR.Results:Results of this study showed a significant association of this polymorphism with response to lithium. The A allele was more frequent in the responder than the non-responder group and also in the semi- responder group compared to the non-responder group in the codominant model of analysis. AA and AG genotypes were more frequent in both the responder and semi-responder groups compared to the non-responder group in dominant model of analysis.Conclusion:Based on the findings of the current study, the rs10792421 variant of MARK2 gene could be considered as a potential biomarker for predicting the treatment outcome of bipolar disorder type 1 in Iranian population. Key Words: Biomarkers, Bipolar, Lithium, Genotyping     

茯砖茶改善2型糖尿病小鼠代谢紊乱的效果研究

为探究茯砖茶能否通过调节肠道微生物群改善2型糖尿病(T2DM)的代谢紊乱,建立T2DM小鼠模型,给予400 mg·kg-1茯砖茶水提取物灌胃干预,观测T2DM小鼠的饮食量、饮水量、空腹体重、空腹血糖、糖耐量等日常指标,血清中胰岛素(INS)、总胆汁酸(TBA)、总胆固醇(TC)、总甘油三酯(TG)、低密度脂蛋白(LDL...     

茶黄素-3,3'-O-双没食子酸酯对糖尿病大鼠血管内皮损伤及炎症反应的保护作用

探讨茶黄素-3,3'-O-双没食子酸酯（TFDG）对糖尿病大鼠血管内皮损伤及炎症反应的保护作用及相关机制。以高脂饲料喂养加链脲佐菌素注射制造糖尿病大鼠,将其分为模型组（CON）、5 mg·kg^-1和10 mg·kg^-1 TFDG干预组（TFDG5和TFDG10）,另取正常大鼠为对照组（NC）,分组处理8周,监测体重和空腹血糖变化,观察大鼠腹主动脉病理形态学变化,ELISA检测血浆IL-6、IL-1β和TNF-α水平,Western blot检测蛋白表达水平。结果表明,与CON组相比,TFDG干预对体重和血糖无显著影响,病理切片观察显示TFDG干预组大鼠腹主动脉组织损伤较CON组有所改善,同时TFDG干预组大鼠血浆炎症因子水平显著降低,血浆NO水平显著升高,腹主动脉组织MDA水平降低。进一步研究显示,TFDG下调了糖尿病大鼠腹主动脉组织NLRP3、caspase-1和IL-1β的表达,抑制NLRP3炎症通路激活。TFDG能够有效保护糖尿病大鼠血管内皮损伤并抑制炎症反应,其机制可能是通过下调NLRP3炎症通路实现的。     

On the Effect of Lactic Acid on Blood Glucose and Insulin Responses to Cereal Products: Mechanistic Studies in Healthy Subjects and In Vitro

It has been observed that bread containing lactic acid produced during the sourdough fermentation or added directly, has the ability to lower the postprandial glucose and insulin responses in humans. The main objective of the present work was to evaluate the possible mechanisms for a lowered glucose response to bread containing lactic acid, and to determine whether the same phenomenon also occurs when lactic acid is added to other cereal products. The rate of starch hydrolysis in bread and bread-like products was studied using an in vitro enzymatic approach. In addition, blood glucose and insulin responses to different lactic acid fermented barley gruels were evaluated in healthy subjects. It was concluded that the inclusion of lactic acid in bread reduces the rate of starch digestion by creating interactions between the gluten and starch. The presence of lactic acid during starch gelatinisation appeared to be a prerequisite for a reduced starch bioavailability. No effect of lactic acid was seen in gruels where the acid was formed after heat-treatment.     

Inhibitory Potential against Digestive Enzymes Linked to Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes and Content of Bioactive Compounds in 20 Cultivars of the Peach Fruit Grown in Poland

The presented study provides important insights on the health properties of Prunus persica fruit related to their polyphenol and carotenoid profiles, antioxidant capacity and in vitro potential to inhibit enzymes relevant to type 2 diabetes (α-amylase, α-glucosidase) and obesity (pancreatic lipase) management. Such results have not been published so far. The study showed substantial differences in the chemical composition of peach fruit depending on the cultivar. At the same time, it demonstrated some common features of selected cultivars - the varieties with light flesh (‘Spring Time’; ‘Madison’) were characterized by a high content of phenolic acids and flavonols, thus exhibiting high activity against α-amylase, while the yellow varieties with high content of carotenoids (‘Harrow Diamond’; ‘Harrow Beauty’) showed high inhibitory activity toward porcine pancreatic lipase. Finally, it has been shown that peach fruit is an interesting raw material with a varied chemical composition and nutritional value, especially with high inhibitory potential against digestive enzymes linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes, strongly determined by the cultivar.     

Dual Targeting of PTP1B and Aldose Reductase with Marine Drug Phosphoeleganin: A Promising Strategy for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

An in-depth study on the inhibitory mechanism on protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) and aldose reductase (AR) enzymes, including analysis of the insulin signalling pathway, of phosphoeleganin, a marine-derived phosphorylated polyketide, was achieved. Phosphoeleganin was demonstrated to inhibit both enzymes, acting respectively as a pure non-competitive inhibitor of PTP1B and a mixed-type inhibitor of AR. In addition, in silico docking analyses to evaluate the interaction mode of phosphoeleganin with both enzymes were performed. Interestingly, this study showed that phosphoeleganin is the first example of a dual inhibitor polyketide extracted from a marine invertebrate, and it could be used as a versatile scaffold structure for the synthesis of new designed multiple ligands.     

小麦水分利用效率对CO2浓度响应的模型研究

为了定量研究水分利用效率(water use efficiency, WUE)对CO_2浓度的响应,在植物光合作用对CO_2响应模型的基础上构建了WUE(分为内禀水分利用效率和瞬时水分利用效率,即WUE_i和WUE_(inst))对CO_2(包括大气CO_2浓度和胞间CO_2浓度,即C_a和C_i)的响应模型,并应用新构建的模型对小麦(Triticum aestivum L.)测量数据进行了拟合。结果表明,新构建的模型不仅可以很好地拟合小麦叶片WUE对CO_2浓度的响应曲线(包括WUE_i-C_a、WUE_i-C_i、WUE_(inst)-C_a和WUE_(inst)-C_i曲线),而且还可以直接给出小麦的最大WUE_i和WUE_(inst)以及相对应的饱和C_a和C_i。以小麦WUE_i-C_a和WUE_(inst)-C_a曲线拟合结果为例,得到的最大WUE_i和WUE_(inst)分别为176.29μmol·mol~(-1)和8.65 mol·mmol~(-1),其对应的观测值分别为172.96μmol·mol~(-1)和8.62 mol·mmol~(-1);拟合得到的饱和CO_2浓度分别为1 410.52和1 399.73μmol·mol~(-1),对应的观测值分别为1 294.05和1 332.84μmol·mol~(-1)。拟合值与观测值之间均无显著差异。由此可见,新建模型拟合得到的这些参数与观测值高度相符,可用于植物WUE对未来CO_2增加响应规律研究。     

鲜人参与生晒参对高脂饮食和STZ诱导的2型糖尿病大鼠的降血糖作用

目的研究生晒参与未经炮制加工的新鲜人参对高脂饮食和链脲佐菌素(STZ)诱导致糖尿病大鼠的降糖作用。方法 60只雄性Wistar大鼠随机抽取8只作为正常对照组,其余大鼠用高脂饲料喂养加小剂量链脲佐菌素(STZ)的方法建立实验性2型糖尿病大鼠模型,筛选造模成功大鼠,随机分为模型组,胰岛素治疗组(0.5U/kg皮下注射),生晒参(RS-1:600mg/kg,灌胃给药)组,鲜人参(RS-2:600mg/kg,灌胃给药)组。实验灌胃给药8周后进行空腹血糖,胆固醇(TC),甘油三酯检测(TG)检测。结果空腹血糖结果表明,生晒参组和鲜人参组较模型组均有改善,鲜人参组效果表现显著(P0.05),所有给药组的总胆固醇,甘油三酯检测均下降,但并没有显着改变,不具统计学显着性(P0.05)。结论本研究表明,生晒参与鲜人参具有改善糖尿病大鼠血糖和血脂的紊乱作用,其中鲜人参比生晒参具有更好的效果。     

Marginal Impact of Brown Seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum and Fucus vesiculosus Extract on Metabolic and Inflammatory Response in Overweight and Obese Prediabetic Subjects

The objective of the present study was to test whether a brown seaweed extract rich in polyphenols combined with a low-calorie diet would induce additional weight loss and improve blood glucose homeostasis in association with a metabolic and inflammatory response in overweight/obese prediabetic subjects. Fifty-six overweight/obese, dysglycemic, and insulin-resistant men and women completed a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, and parallel clinical trial. Subjects were administrated 500 mg/d of either brown seaweed extract or placebo combined with individualized nutritional advice for moderate weight loss over a period of 12 weeks. Glycemic, anthropometric, blood pressure, heart rate, body composition, lipid profile, gut integrity, and oxidative and inflammatory markers were measured before and at the end of the trial. No effect was observed on blood glucose. We observed significant but small decreases in plasma C-peptide at 120 min during 2 h-OGTT (3218 ± 181 at pre-intervention vs. 2865 ± 186 pmol/L at post-intervention in the brown seaweed group; 3004 ± 199 at pre-intervention vs. 2954 ± 179 pmol/L at post-intervention in the placebo group; changes between the two groups, p = 0.002), heart rate (72 ± 10 at pre-intervention vs. 69 ± 9 (n/min) at post-intervention in the brown seaweed group; 68 ± 9 at pre-intervention vs. 68 ± 8 (n/min) at post-intervention in the placebo group; changes between the two groups, p = 0.01), and an inhibition in the increase of pro-inflammatory interleukin-6 (IL-6) (1.3 ± 0.7 at pre-intervention vs. 1.5 ± 0.7 pg/L at post-intervention in the brown seaweed group; 1.4 ± 1.1 at pre-intervention vs. 2.2 ± 1.6 pg/L at post-intervention in the placebo group; changes between the two groups, p = 0.02) following brown seaweed consumption compared with placebo in the context of moderate weight loss. Although consumption of brown seaweed extract had no effect on body weight or blood glucose, an early attenuation of the inflammatory response was observed in association with marginal changes in metabolic parameters related to the prevention of diabetes type 2.     

Effects of Whole Grain Wheat Bread on Visceral Fat Obesity in Japanese Subjects: A Randomized Double-Blind Study

Metabolic syndrome is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and has become increasingly common in Japan. Epidemiological studies show inverse associations between intake of whole wheat grains and metabolic syndrome, but few dietary intervention trials have investigated the effect of whole wheat grain consumption. It was investigated whether a diet in which refined wheat bread (RW diet) was substituted by whole grain wheat bread (WW diet) would reduce visceral fat obesity in Japanese subjects. A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled intervention study was conducted in 50 Japanese subjects with body mass index (BMI)?≥?23 kg/m². Subjects were randomly assigned WW (WW group) or RW diets (RW group) for 12 weeks. Blood samples and computed tomography scans were obtained every 6th week. The WW group showed decrease (?4 cm²) in visceral fat area (VFA) (p <?0.05), whereas the RW group showed no significant changes. These time-dependent changes were significantly different between the groups. WW diet led to significant and safe reductions in VFA in subjects with BMI?≥?23 kg/m². WW diet may contribute to preventing visceral fat obesity.