Antioxidant,anti-amylase and anti-glycation potential of brans of some Sri Lankan traditional and improved rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties

Brans of 23 traditional and 12 improved (both red and white) rice varieties in Sri Lanka were screened for anti-amylase and anti-glycation activities in vitro. Varieties which showed the highest inhibitory activities at screening were further investigated for anti-glucosidase and glycation reversing as anti-diabetic properties. The same varieties were studied for selected antioxidant properties. Significantly high anti-amylase and anti-glycation activities were observed for bran extracts of red varieties compared to white varieties at screening. Traditional red rice varieties, Masuran, Sudu Heeneti, Dik Wee and Goda Heeneti, exhibited significant and dose dependent anti-amylase, anti-glycation and glycation reversing activities. These varieties also showed marked antioxidant properties. It is concluded that brans of Sri Lankan traditional red rice varieties Masuran, Sudu Heeneti, Dik Wee and Goda Heeneti may be potential food supplements for diabetes.     

猴头菌转化EGB发酵液提取物抗氧化及抑制非酶糖基化活性研究(英文)

[Objective] In order to study the anti-oxidation and inhibitory effect on nonenzymatic glycation reaction of EGB fermentation extraction biotransformed by Hericium erinaceus.[Method]The free radical scavenging ability and reducing capacity of DPPH as well as inhibitory rate of nonenzymatic glycation reaction were measured targets for comparing changes of anti-oxidation and inhibitory effect on nonenzymatic glycation reaction of fermentation lyophilizer and fermentation extraction before and after EGB fermention adsorbed by AB-8 macroporous resin. The EGB fermention was biotransformed by Hericium erinaceus.[Result]After adsorbed by AB-8 macroporous resin,the bioactive matters were concentrated and separated. The free radical scavenging rate,reducing capacity and inhibitory rate of nonenzymatic glycation reaction were increased significantly after adsorbed by AB-8 macroporous resin.[Conclusion]AB-8 macroporous resin could be used for preliminary concentration of EGB fermentation which was biotransformed by Hericium erinaceus.     

Advanced glycation end products change spontaneous calcium spark morphology in cardiomyocytes

AIM:To investigate the effect of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) on the activity of rynodine receptor (RyR) and calcium regulation in cardiomyocytes, in order to clarify the underlying mechanisms of cardiac dysfunction in diabetic cardiomyopathy. METHODS:The frequency and morphology of spontaneous calcium sparks were observed in cultured neonatal rat ventricular myocytes by the imaging technique of laser scanning confocal microscope. RESULTS:Compared with control group, AGEs increased the frequency of calcium sparks, where 10 mg/L of AGEs increased by 48% (P<0.01), 50 mg/L of AGEs increased by 200% (P<0.01) and 150 mg/L of AGEs increased by 110% (P<0.01). AGEs alter the morphology of spontaneous calcium sparks. AGEs decreased the amplitude and width of calcium sparks, and calcium spark duration. AGEs increased the level of cardiomyocyte resting Ca2+. CONCLUSION: AGEs increases the frequency of spontaneous calcium sparks, thereby enhancing calcium spark-mediated leaking of sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+, which may be the cause of diabetic cardiomyopathy systolic dysfunction.     

黑穗醋栗多糖抗氧化及抑制非酶糖基化活性的研究

从清除超氧阴离子自由基、清除羟自由基、清除DPPH自由基3个方面研究黑穗醋栗多糖体外抗氧化活性,VC作对比,并通过NBT还原试验、二羰基化合物测定试验、非酶糖基化终产物荧光性测定试验,分别测定黑穗醋栗多糖对糖基化的干预作用,以明确黑穗醋栗多糖体外抗氧化作用及抑制非酶糖基化能力.当黑穗醋栗多糖浓度为1.0 mg·mL-1时,对DPPH清除率为46.20%,对OH·,O2-·的清除能力较强,其IC50分别为0.976和0.3931 mg·mL-1,对非酶糖基化反应3个阶段的抑制率分别为34.78%、30.80%和43.14%.结果表明黑穗醋栗多糖具有抗氧化活性,且抗氧化能力随浓度的增加而增强,呈量效关系,同时也表现出一定的抑制非酶糖基化的活性.     

Therapeutic Potential of Phlorotannin-Rich Ecklonia cava Extract on Methylglyoxal-Induced Diabetic Nephropathy in In Vitro Model

Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) play a vital role in the pathogenesis of diabetic complications. Methylglyoxal (MGO), one of the major precursors of AGEs, is a highly reactive dicarbonyl compound that plays an important role in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy. This study was designed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of phlorotannin-rich Ecklonia cava extract (ECE) on MGO-induced diabetic nephropathy in in vitro models using mouse glomerular mesangial cells. ECE showed anti-glycation activity via breaking of AGEs-collagen cross-links and inhibition of AGEs formation and AGE-collagen cross-linking formation. The renoprotective effects were determined by assessing intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and MGO accumulation, cell apoptosis, and the Nrf-2/ARE signaling pathway. MGO-induced renal damage, intracellular ROS production level, and MGO-protein adduct accumulation were significantly decreased by pretreating ECE. Moreover, ECE pretreatment exhibited preventive properties against MGO-induced dicarbonyl stress via activation of the Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway and reduction of RAGE protein expression in mouse glomerular mesangial cells. Collectively, these results indicated potential anti-glycation properties and prominent preventive effects of ECE against MGO-induced renal damage. Additionally, ECE may be utilized for the management of AGE-related diabetic nephropathy.     

Advanced glycation end products induce apoptosis of human ovarian granulosa COV434 cells and up-regulate pro-inflammatory cytokine HMGB1 autocrine

AIM:To study whether advanced glycation end products (AGEs) induce the apoptosis of human ovarian granulosa COV434 cells, and to explore the possible mechanism. METHODS:Human ovarian granulosa COV434 cells were treated with AGEs at different concentrations. Flow cytometry was used to observe the apoptotic rate. The protein levels of caspase-3 and cleaved caspase-3 were determined by Western blot. The release of high mobility group box 1 protein (HMGB1) in the culture supernatant was measured by ELISA. RESULTS:Compared with control group, early apoptotic rate and late apoptotic rate in 100 mg/L AGEs group and 200 mg/L AGEs group were significantly increased (P<0.05). No obvious difference of caspase-3 protein level in each group was observed, while the protein levels of cleaved caspase-3 in 100 mg/L AGEs group and 200 mg/L AGEs group were significantly increased compared with control group (P<0.05). In addition, compared with control group, pro-inflammatory factor HMGB1 in the culture medium in 100 mg/L AGEs group and 200 mg/L AGEs group was significantly increased. CONCLUSION:The apoptosis of human ovarian granulosa COV434 cells induced by AGEs may be related to pro-inflammatory reaction.     

猪240日龄GLU和GSP含量的全基因组关联分析

试验采集了435头240日龄苏太猪和760头240日龄白色杜洛克×二花脸F2资源家系猪的血清以检测其血糖和糖基化血清蛋白指标,并利用Illumina porcine 60 K SNP芯片判定个体的基因型,同时进行了全基因组SNP与2个性状关联性分析,以及定位影响苏太猪和白色杜洛克×二花脸F2资源家系猪个体240日龄血糖和糖基化血清蛋白的QTL。结果表明,试验共定位到5个影响血糖和糖基化血清蛋白的QTL,且均为5%染色体显著水平,但其中2个可能是假阳性结果,这些QTL位于不同染色体区域,解释表型变异为3.719%和3.724%。     

Inhibitory effect of catalpol on inflammation and expression of RAGE in EA.hy926 cells induced by advanced glycation end products

AIM: To investigate the inhibitory effect of catalpol on inflammation in EA.hy926 cells induced by advanced glycation end products(AGEs) and to explore its antioxidant mechanisms.METHODS: Human endothelial cell line EA.hy926 was cultured and randomly divided into control group, catalpol(0.5 mmol/L) group, AGEs group, high-dose(0.5 mmol/L) catalpol+AGEs group, middle-dose(0.25 mmol/L) catalpol+AGEs group and low-dose(0.05 mmol/L) catalpol+AGEs group. Intracellular reative oxygen species(ROS) production was detected by laser scanning confocal microscopy. The levels of monocyte chemotactic protein-1(MCP-1), tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1(VCAM-1) in culture supernatant were detected by commercial ELISA kits. The expression of MCP-1, TNF-α, VCAM-1 and receptor for advanced glycation end products(RAGE) in the EA.hy926 cells were detected by Western blot.RESULTS: In high-dose catalpol+AGEs and middle-dose catalpol+AGEs groups, the generation of ROS was decreased significantly. The levels of MCP-1, TNF-α and VCAM-1, and protein expression of MCP-1, TNF-α and VCAM-1 were significantly lower. The expression of RAGE protein in EA.hy926 cells were significantly inhibited(P<0.05).CONCLUSION: Catalpol effectively inhibits the AGEs-induced oxidative stress and inflammation in EA.hy926 cells, which may be associated with a decrease in the expression of RAGE.     

Safety issues of methylglyoxal and potential scavengers

The health safety of methylglyoxal (MGO) has been recognized as a key issue owing to its ultra-high reactivity toward some key biomolecules such as amino acids, proteins, DNA, sulfhydryl- and basic nitrogen-containing compounds, including amino-bearing neurotransmitters. In this review, we have summarized the endo- and exogenous sources of MGO and its accumulation inside the body due to high intake, abnormal glucose metabolism and or malfunctioning glyoxalases, and review the debate concerning the adverse functionality of MGO ingested from foods. Higher than normal concentrations of MGO in the circulatory system and tissues have been found to be closely associated with the production of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), increased oxidative stress, elevated inflammation and RAGE (AGE receptors) activity, which subsequently progresses to a pathological stage of human health, such as diabetes complications, cancer, cardiovascular and degenerative diseases. Having illustrated the mechanisms of MGO trapping in vivo, we advocate the development of efficient and efficacious MGO scavengers, either assisting or enhancing the activity of endogenous glyoxalases to facilitate MGO removal, or providing phytochemicals and functional foods containing them, or pharmaceuticals to irreversibly bind MGO and thus form MGO-complexes that are cleared from the body.