This study aimed to explore the characteristics of serum metabolomics in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)and its correlation with the severity of the disease based on gas chromatography-mass spec...This study aimed to explore the characteristics of serum metabolomics in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)and its correlation with the severity of the disease based on gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS).A total of 200 NAFLD patients and 100 healthy controls were included.Serum samples were collected and analyzed by GC-MS,and the data were processed using multivariate statistical methods such as principal component analysis(PCA)and partial least squares-discriminant analysis(PLS-DA).The results showed that a total of 50 differential metabolites were identified,including fatty acids such as palmitic acid and oleic acid,amino acids such as glutamine and glycine,and organic acids such as lactate and citrate.The level of palmitic acid was increased while the level of glutamine was decreased in the patient group.Moreover,some of the metabolites were significantly correlated with the severity of the disease.For example,palmitic acid was positively correlated with the severity of NAFLD,while glutamine was negatively correlated.This study indicates that serum metabolomics can effectively distinguish NAFLD patients from healthy individuals,and the characteristic metabolites play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of NAFLD.Furthermore,they have the potential to serve as biomarkers for disease diagnosis and monitoring,providing a basis for a deeper understanding of NAFLD and the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.展开更多
BACKGROUND The annual incidence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD)in China has been increasing and is often overlooked owing to its insidious charac-teristics.Approximately 50%of the patients have a no...BACKGROUND The annual incidence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD)in China has been increasing and is often overlooked owing to its insidious charac-teristics.Approximately 50%of the patients have a normal weight or are not obese.They are said to have lean-type MAFLD,and few studies of such patients are available.Because MAFLD is associated with abnormal lipid metabolism,lipid-targeted metabolomics was used in this study to provide experimental evidence for early diagnosis and pathogenesis.MAFLD and analyze metabolic pathways.UPLC-Q-Orbitrap/MS content determination was used to determine serum palmitic acid(PA),oleic acid(OA),linoleic acid(LA),and arachidonic acid(AA)levels in lean-type MAFLD patients.RESULTS Urea nitrogen and uric acid levels were higher in lean-type MAFLD patients than in healthy individuals(P<0.05).Alanine transaminase and cholinesterase levels were higher in lean-type MAFLD patients than in healthy indi-viduals(P<0.01).The expression of high-density lipoprotein and apolipoprotein A-1 were lower in lean-type MAFLD patients than in healthy individuals(P<0.05)and the expression of triglycerides and fasting blood glucose were increased(P<0.01).A total of 65 biomarkers that affected the synthesis and metabolism of fatty acids were found with P<0.05 and variable importance in projection>1.The levels of PA,OA,LA,and AA were significantly increased compared with healthy individuals.CONCLUSION The metabolic profiles of lean-type MAFLD patients and healthy participants differed significantly,yielding 65 identified biomarkers.PA,OA,LA,and AA exhibited the most significant changes,offering valuable clinical guidance for prevention and treatment of lean-type MAFLD.展开更多
Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a recurrent inflammatory bowel disease that imposes a severe burden on families and society.In recent years,exploiting the potential of marine bioactive peptides for the treatment of diseases ...Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a recurrent inflammatory bowel disease that imposes a severe burden on families and society.In recent years,exploiting the potential of marine bioactive peptides for the treatment of diseases has become a topic of intense research interest.This study revealed the mechanism underlying the protective effect of the dominant polypeptide PKKVV(Pro-Lys-Lys-Val-Val)of Rhopilema esculentum cnidoblasts against DSS-induced UC through a combined analysis of the metagenome and serum metabolome.Specifically,the polypeptide composition of R.esculentum cnidoblasts was determined by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry(MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS).Molecular docking showed that the dominant peptide PKKVV could bind better with tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)than the original ligand.Subsequent animal experiments suggested that PKKVV could modulate disorganized gut microorganisms in mice with UC;affect serum metabolites through the arachidonic acid,glycerophospholipid and linoleic acid metabolism pathways;and further alleviate UC symptoms.This study provides a reference for the comprehensive development of marine bioactive substances and nonpharmaceutical treatments for UC.展开更多
Fructose consumption has risen dramatically in recent decades due to the use of sucrose and high fructose corn syrup in beverages and processed foods,contributing to rising rates of hyperuricemia.The purpose of this e...Fructose consumption has risen dramatically in recent decades due to the use of sucrose and high fructose corn syrup in beverages and processed foods,contributing to rising rates of hyperuricemia.The purpose of this experiment was to explore the anti-hyperuricemia effects of an active oligopeptide(GPSGRP)derived from sea cucumber in fructose induced hyperuricemia mouse model,and to clarify the underlying mechanism in sight of gut microbiota and serum metabolites.Peptide GPSGRP treatment rebalanced uric acid metabolism and alleviated inflammatory response in mice.In addition,treatment with GPSGRP decreased the abundance of Bacteroides and Proteobacteria at the phylum level,Muribaculum,Prevotella and Bacteroides at the genus level,and inhibited the related pathways of purine metabolism and glycolysis/gluconeogenesis metabolism.Moreover,serum metabolites,including linoleic acid,indole and its derivatives,arachidonic acid and uridine,as well as related metabolic pathways,such as tricarboxylic acid cycle,ketone production and sugar production,were altered in response to GPSGRP treatment.This study provides a valuable reference for the application and development of marine biological peptides in uric acid management.展开更多
BACKGROUND After receiving entecavir or combined with FuzhengHuayu tablet(FZHY)treatment,some sufferers with hepatitis B virus(HBV)-related liver fibrosis could achieve a histological improvement while the others may ...BACKGROUND After receiving entecavir or combined with FuzhengHuayu tablet(FZHY)treatment,some sufferers with hepatitis B virus(HBV)-related liver fibrosis could achieve a histological improvement while the others may fail to improve even worsen.Serum metabolomics at baseline in these patients who were effective in treatment remain unclear.AIM To explore baseline serum metabolites characteristics in responders.METHODS A total of 132 patients with HBV-related liver fibrosis and 18 volunteers as healthy controls were recruited.First,all subjects were divided into training set and validation set.Second,the included patients were subdivided into entecavir responders(E-R),entecavir no-responders(E-N),FZHY+entecavir responders(FR),and FZHY+entecavir no-responders(F-N)following the pathological histological changes after 48 wk’treatments.Then,Serum samples of all subjects before treatment were tested by high performance liquid chromatographytandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS)high-performance LC-MS.Data processing was conducted using multivariate principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis.Diagnostic tests of selected differential metabolites were used for Boruta analyses and logistic regression.RESULTS As for the intersection about differential metabolic pathways between the groups E-R vs E-N and F-R vs F-N,results showed that 4 pathways including linoleic acid metabolism,aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis,cyanoamino acid metabolism,alanine,aspartate and glutamate metabolism were screened out.As for the differential metabolites,these 7 intersected metabolites including hydroxypropionic acid,tyrosine,citric acid,taurochenodeoxycholic acid,benzoic acid,2-Furoic acid,and propionic acid were selected.CONCLUSION Our findings showed that 4 metabolic pathways and 7 differential metabolites had potential usefulness in clinical prediction of the response of entecavir or combined with FZHY on HBV fibrotic liver.展开更多
Background:Diet regulates rumen microbiota,which in turn affects animal health.The present study evaluated the response of rumen microbiota and the immune system of lambs to a fermented total mixed ration diet.Methods...Background:Diet regulates rumen microbiota,which in turn affects animal health.The present study evaluated the response of rumen microbiota and the immune system of lambs to a fermented total mixed ration diet.Methods:A total of 30 lambs were assigned into two groups:a group fed an unfermented high-fiber diet(total mixed ration[TMR])and a group fed an fermented low-fiber diet(fermented TMR[FTMR]).Results:The results showed that FTMR markedly(p<0.05)increased average daily gain and dry matter intake compared to TMR.The FTMR diet increased the relative abundance of Veillonellaceae_UCG-001 and decreased the diversity of undesirable microbiota despite stable overall microbial community diversity.Serum metabolomic analysis combined with enrichment analysis showed that serum metabolites were affected by the FTMR and metabolic pathways,and the FTMR diet significantly(p<0.05)influenced amino acid metabolism of lambs.There was a decrease in inflammatory factors in the FTMR treatment,indicating that inflammatory factors followed the same trajectory as changes in microbial community structure and function.Conclusions:Overall,the FTMR diet reduced undesirable microbiota diversity,thereby regulating host amino acid metabolism and improving immune status.展开更多
The leaves of Eucommia ulmoides are rich in bioactive constituents that have potential gastrointestinal benefits for animals.In aged laying hens,intestinal health issues contribute to a significant decline in egg-layi...The leaves of Eucommia ulmoides are rich in bioactive constituents that have potential gastrointestinal benefits for animals.In aged laying hens,intestinal health issues contribute to a significant decline in egg-laying capacity during intermediate and later stages.It remains unclear whether E.ulmoides leaf extract(ELE)can improve intestinal health and enhance egg production in elderly laying hens,and the underlying mechanisms are yet to be elucidated.Therefore,we conducted a study with 480 laying hens(65 weeks old)randomly allocated into four groups:a control group fed with the basal diet,and three treatment groups supplemented with 500,1,000,and 2,000 mg/kg of ELE,respectively.The primary active constituents of ELE include flavonoids,polysaccharides,terpenoids,and phenolic acids.Dietary supplementation with ELE at 1,000 mg/kg(ELE1000)significantly improved laying performance and egg quality compared to the other groups.ELE1000 stimulated the maturation of intestinal epithelial cells,increased villus height,and reduced crypt depth.It also influenced the levels of proteins associated with tight junctions(claudin-1 and claudin-2)and intestinal inflammatory factors(IL-6,IL-1β,and IL-2)in different intestinal sections.Integrative analysis of serum metabolomics and gut microbiota revealed that ELE1000 improved nutrient metabolism by modulating amino acid and ubiquinone biosynthesis and influenced the abundance of intestinal microbiota by enriching pivotal genera such as Bacteroides and Rikenellaceae_RC9_gut_group.We identified 15 metabolites significantly correlated with both gut microbiota and laying performance,e.g.,DL-methionine sulfoxide,THJ2201 N-valerate metabolite,tetracarbonic acid,etc.In conclusion,ELE1000 improved laying performance in elderly laying hens by affecting intestinal morphology,barrier function,microbiota,and serum metabolite profiles.These findings suggest that ELE can be a beneficial feed additive for extending the peak producing period in aged laying hens.展开更多
This study aims to compare the meat quality of Shaziling and Yorkshire pigs and to find the potential indicator in serum for superior meat quality.Six Shaziling and Yorkshire pigs at 30,60,90,150,210,and 300 d of age ...This study aims to compare the meat quality of Shaziling and Yorkshire pigs and to find the potential indicator in serum for superior meat quality.Six Shaziling and Yorkshire pigs at 30,60,90,150,210,and 300 d of age were selected to examine carcass traits,meat quality,and serum metabolome.The results showed that the body weight,carcass length,and loin eye area of Shaziling pigs at 150,210,and 300 d of age were significantly lower than those of Yorkshire pigs(P<0.05).Shaziling pigs at 150 and 300 d of age had significantly lower backfat thickness than Yorkshire pigs(P<0.05).Compared with Yorkshire pigs,Shaziling pigs at all 6 ages had a lower lean percentage and a higher fat percentage(P<0.05).At 60,90,and 150 d of age,the post-mortem pH-decline,b*value(yellowness),and drip loss of Shaziling pigs were significantly lower than those of Yorkshire pigs(P<0.05).Moreover,at 150 d of age,Shaziling pigs had significantly higher a^(*)value(redness)and intramuscular fat(IMF)content than Yorkshire pigs(P<0.05).Correlation analysis between the top 40 metabolites and phenotypes indicated that L-carnitine had positive correlations with fat percentage,pH24h,and IMF content,but had negative correlations with lean percentage,L^(*)value(lightness),and b^(*)value(P<0.05).Serum L-carnitine content,fat percentage,pH24h,and IMF content all decreased first and then increased as the pigs grew,which verified the positive correlations between L-carnitine and these phenotypes.In conclusion,Shaziling pigs have a slower growth rate but a better meat quality than Yorkshire pigs.The meat quality of Shaziling pigs is the best from 150 to 210 d of age.This study suggests that a higher serum L-carnitine content is a promising indicator for better meat quality.展开更多
Background: As one of the most common endocrinal disorders for women at childbearing age, the diagnostic criteria of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have been defined differently among different international health ...Background: As one of the most common endocrinal disorders for women at childbearing age, the diagnostic criteria of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have been defined differently among different international health organizations. Phenotypic heterogeneity of PCOS also brings about difficulties for its diagnosis and management assessment. Therefore, more efficient biomarkers representing the progression of PCOS are expected to be integrated into the monitoring of management process using metabolomic approaches.Methods: In this prospective randomized controlled trial, 117 PCOS patients were enrolled from December 2016 to September 2017. Classical diagnostic parameters, blood glucose, and metabolome were measured in these patients before and at 2 months and 3 months of different medical interventions. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were built based on multivariate statistical analysis using data at baseline and 3 months’ management, and combinational biomarkers with appreciable sensitivity and specificity were selected, which then validated with data collected at 2 months.Results: A set of metabolites including glutamic acid, aspartic acid, 1-methylnicotinamide, acetylcarnitine, glycerophosphocholine, and oleamide were filtered out with high performance in representing the improvement through 3-month management of PCOS with high sensitivity and specificity in ROC analysis and validation with other two groups showed an appreciable area under the curve over 0.96.Conclusions: The six metabolites were representative of the remission of PCOS through medical intervention, making them a set of potential biomarkers for assessing the outcome of PCOS management.Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03264638.展开更多
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)is a major histological subtype of esophageal cancer with a poor prognosis.Although several serum metabolomic investigations have been reported,ESCC tumor-associated metabolic a...Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)is a major histological subtype of esophageal cancer with a poor prognosis.Although several serum metabolomic investigations have been reported,ESCC tumor-associated metabolic alterations and predictive biomarkers in sera have not been defined.Here,we enrolled 34 treatment-naive patients with ESCC and collected their pre-and post-esophagectomy sera together with the sera from 34 healthy volunteers for a metabolomic survey.Our comprehensive analysis identified ESCC tumor-associated metabolic alterations as represented by a panel of 12 serum metabolites.Notably,postoperative abrosia and parenteral nutrition substantially perturbed the serum metabolome.Furthermore,we performed an examination using sera from carcinogen-induced mice at the dysplasia and ESCC stages and identified three ESCC tumor-associated metabolites conserved between mice and humans.Notably,among these metabolites,the level of pipecolic acid was observed to be progressively increased in mouse sera from dysplasia to cancerization,and it could be used to accurately discriminate between mice at the dysplasia stage and healthy control mice.Furthermore,this metabolite is essential for ESCC cells to restrain oxidative stress-induced DNA damage and cell proliferation arrest.Together,this study revealed a panel of 12 ESCC tumor-associated serum metabolites with potential for monitoring therapeutic efficacy and disease relapse,presented evidence for refining parenteral nutrition composition,and highlighted serum pipecolic acid as an attractive biomarker for predicting ESCC tumorigenesis.展开更多
Aging is an essential part for production of the most distilled spirits.Aged spirits smell and taste more harmonious and commonly have higher antioxidant capacity in vitro than fresh spirits.However,it is unclear how ...Aging is an essential part for production of the most distilled spirits.Aged spirits smell and taste more harmonious and commonly have higher antioxidant capacity in vitro than fresh spirits.However,it is unclear how aged spirits influence intestinal microbiota and host metabolism,which play important role in the development and progression of alcoholic liver disease(ALD).Baijiu is a traditional Chinese alcoholic beverage.Freshly distilled baijiu needs to be aged for at least 1 year.Here,we built an animal model through oral gavage by fresh baijiu,10-year-old baijiu,20-year-old baijiu,ethanol and water.Our results showed that mice treated with aged baijiu had lower degrees of liver injury than that of fresh baijiu as revealed by the phenotypic,biochemical and histologic analyses.In addition,significant different gut microbiota structures were observed between mice treated with aged baijiu and fresh baijiu.Further co-occurrence network showed that the aged baijiu groups had more complex microbial interaction than fresh baijiu group.By metabolomics,we observed aged baijiu and fresh baijiu intervention resulted in distinct serum metabolome.Sixty-four metabolites showed significant alteration among different interventions.Further metabolic pathway analysis based on these differential metabolites revealed 7 pathways were significantly impacted.A total of 13 metabolites were involved in these pathways,including 8 amino acids,4 organic acids and 1 carbohydrate.Our results filled the gap of how aged spirits affect gut microbiota and host metabolism and provided supporting evidence that the aged spirits may have less effect on liver than fresh spirits.展开更多
文摘This study aimed to explore the characteristics of serum metabolomics in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)and its correlation with the severity of the disease based on gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS).A total of 200 NAFLD patients and 100 healthy controls were included.Serum samples were collected and analyzed by GC-MS,and the data were processed using multivariate statistical methods such as principal component analysis(PCA)and partial least squares-discriminant analysis(PLS-DA).The results showed that a total of 50 differential metabolites were identified,including fatty acids such as palmitic acid and oleic acid,amino acids such as glutamine and glycine,and organic acids such as lactate and citrate.The level of palmitic acid was increased while the level of glutamine was decreased in the patient group.Moreover,some of the metabolites were significantly correlated with the severity of the disease.For example,palmitic acid was positively correlated with the severity of NAFLD,while glutamine was negatively correlated.This study indicates that serum metabolomics can effectively distinguish NAFLD patients from healthy individuals,and the characteristic metabolites play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of NAFLD.Furthermore,they have the potential to serve as biomarkers for disease diagnosis and monitoring,providing a basis for a deeper understanding of NAFLD and the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
基金Supported by Shanghai Natural Science Foundation,No.22ZR1455900Shanghai Putuo District Health System Science and Technology Innovation Project Key Project,No.ptkwws202201Shanghai Putuo District Xinglin Excellent Youth Talent Training Program,No.ptxlyq2201.
文摘BACKGROUND The annual incidence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD)in China has been increasing and is often overlooked owing to its insidious charac-teristics.Approximately 50%of the patients have a normal weight or are not obese.They are said to have lean-type MAFLD,and few studies of such patients are available.Because MAFLD is associated with abnormal lipid metabolism,lipid-targeted metabolomics was used in this study to provide experimental evidence for early diagnosis and pathogenesis.MAFLD and analyze metabolic pathways.UPLC-Q-Orbitrap/MS content determination was used to determine serum palmitic acid(PA),oleic acid(OA),linoleic acid(LA),and arachidonic acid(AA)levels in lean-type MAFLD patients.RESULTS Urea nitrogen and uric acid levels were higher in lean-type MAFLD patients than in healthy individuals(P<0.05).Alanine transaminase and cholinesterase levels were higher in lean-type MAFLD patients than in healthy indi-viduals(P<0.01).The expression of high-density lipoprotein and apolipoprotein A-1 were lower in lean-type MAFLD patients than in healthy individuals(P<0.05)and the expression of triglycerides and fasting blood glucose were increased(P<0.01).A total of 65 biomarkers that affected the synthesis and metabolism of fatty acids were found with P<0.05 and variable importance in projection>1.The levels of PA,OA,LA,and AA were significantly increased compared with healthy individuals.CONCLUSION The metabolic profiles of lean-type MAFLD patients and healthy participants differed significantly,yielding 65 identified biomarkers.PA,OA,LA,and AA exhibited the most significant changes,offering valuable clinical guidance for prevention and treatment of lean-type MAFLD.
基金sponsored by the National Key R&D Program of China (2018YFD0901102)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (LQ22D060002)+2 种基金the Fund of State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products (ZS20190105)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Provincial Universities of Zhejiang (SJLY2021015)the K.C.Wong Magna Fund of Ningbo University。
文摘Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a recurrent inflammatory bowel disease that imposes a severe burden on families and society.In recent years,exploiting the potential of marine bioactive peptides for the treatment of diseases has become a topic of intense research interest.This study revealed the mechanism underlying the protective effect of the dominant polypeptide PKKVV(Pro-Lys-Lys-Val-Val)of Rhopilema esculentum cnidoblasts against DSS-induced UC through a combined analysis of the metagenome and serum metabolome.Specifically,the polypeptide composition of R.esculentum cnidoblasts was determined by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry(MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS).Molecular docking showed that the dominant peptide PKKVV could bind better with tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)than the original ligand.Subsequent animal experiments suggested that PKKVV could modulate disorganized gut microorganisms in mice with UC;affect serum metabolites through the arachidonic acid,glycerophospholipid and linoleic acid metabolism pathways;and further alleviate UC symptoms.This study provides a reference for the comprehensive development of marine bioactive substances and nonpharmaceutical treatments for UC.
基金sponsored by the One Health Interdisciplinary Research Project,Ningbo University,Open Fund of Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education in Ningbo University,and K.C.Wong Magna Fund of Ningbo Universitythe National Natural Science Foundation China(32270115)+1 种基金National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFD0901102)Fundamental Research Funds for the Provincial Universities of Zhejiang(SJLY2021015)。
文摘Fructose consumption has risen dramatically in recent decades due to the use of sucrose and high fructose corn syrup in beverages and processed foods,contributing to rising rates of hyperuricemia.The purpose of this experiment was to explore the anti-hyperuricemia effects of an active oligopeptide(GPSGRP)derived from sea cucumber in fructose induced hyperuricemia mouse model,and to clarify the underlying mechanism in sight of gut microbiota and serum metabolites.Peptide GPSGRP treatment rebalanced uric acid metabolism and alleviated inflammatory response in mice.In addition,treatment with GPSGRP decreased the abundance of Bacteroides and Proteobacteria at the phylum level,Muribaculum,Prevotella and Bacteroides at the genus level,and inhibited the related pathways of purine metabolism and glycolysis/gluconeogenesis metabolism.Moreover,serum metabolites,including linoleic acid,indole and its derivatives,arachidonic acid and uridine,as well as related metabolic pathways,such as tricarboxylic acid cycle,ketone production and sugar production,were altered in response to GPSGRP treatment.This study provides a valuable reference for the application and development of marine biological peptides in uric acid management.
基金Supported by National Science and Technology Major Project,No.2014ZX10005001 and No.2018ZX10302204National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81730109 and No.82274305+2 种基金Shanghai Key Specialty of Traditional Chinese Clinical Medicine,No.shslczdzk01201China Postdoctoral Science Foundation,No.2022M722162Siming Youth Fund of Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,No.SGKJ-202104.
文摘BACKGROUND After receiving entecavir or combined with FuzhengHuayu tablet(FZHY)treatment,some sufferers with hepatitis B virus(HBV)-related liver fibrosis could achieve a histological improvement while the others may fail to improve even worsen.Serum metabolomics at baseline in these patients who were effective in treatment remain unclear.AIM To explore baseline serum metabolites characteristics in responders.METHODS A total of 132 patients with HBV-related liver fibrosis and 18 volunteers as healthy controls were recruited.First,all subjects were divided into training set and validation set.Second,the included patients were subdivided into entecavir responders(E-R),entecavir no-responders(E-N),FZHY+entecavir responders(FR),and FZHY+entecavir no-responders(F-N)following the pathological histological changes after 48 wk’treatments.Then,Serum samples of all subjects before treatment were tested by high performance liquid chromatographytandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS)high-performance LC-MS.Data processing was conducted using multivariate principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis.Diagnostic tests of selected differential metabolites were used for Boruta analyses and logistic regression.RESULTS As for the intersection about differential metabolic pathways between the groups E-R vs E-N and F-R vs F-N,results showed that 4 pathways including linoleic acid metabolism,aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis,cyanoamino acid metabolism,alanine,aspartate and glutamate metabolism were screened out.As for the differential metabolites,these 7 intersected metabolites including hydroxypropionic acid,tyrosine,citric acid,taurochenodeoxycholic acid,benzoic acid,2-Furoic acid,and propionic acid were selected.CONCLUSION Our findings showed that 4 metabolic pathways and 7 differential metabolites had potential usefulness in clinical prediction of the response of entecavir or combined with FZHY on HBV fibrotic liver.
基金Key Technology Integration and Demonstration of Advantageous and Characteristic Industries in the Typical Farming-Pastoral Ecotone of Inner Mongolia,Grant/Award Number:2022YFD1601203。
文摘Background:Diet regulates rumen microbiota,which in turn affects animal health.The present study evaluated the response of rumen microbiota and the immune system of lambs to a fermented total mixed ration diet.Methods:A total of 30 lambs were assigned into two groups:a group fed an unfermented high-fiber diet(total mixed ration[TMR])and a group fed an fermented low-fiber diet(fermented TMR[FTMR]).Results:The results showed that FTMR markedly(p<0.05)increased average daily gain and dry matter intake compared to TMR.The FTMR diet increased the relative abundance of Veillonellaceae_UCG-001 and decreased the diversity of undesirable microbiota despite stable overall microbial community diversity.Serum metabolomic analysis combined with enrichment analysis showed that serum metabolites were affected by the FTMR and metabolic pathways,and the FTMR diet significantly(p<0.05)influenced amino acid metabolism of lambs.There was a decrease in inflammatory factors in the FTMR treatment,indicating that inflammatory factors followed the same trajectory as changes in microbial community structure and function.Conclusions:Overall,the FTMR diet reduced undesirable microbiota diversity,thereby regulating host amino acid metabolism and improving immune status.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFD1301002)Cooperation project of the Chinese Academy of Science and local governments(2020111)+2 种基金Basic Research and talent Research Fund of Jiangxi Academy of Sciences(2023YJC2003)Central Government Guide Local Science and Technology development Fund Project of Henan Province(Z20221343004)Henan Ground Biological Science&Technology Co.,Ltd.
文摘The leaves of Eucommia ulmoides are rich in bioactive constituents that have potential gastrointestinal benefits for animals.In aged laying hens,intestinal health issues contribute to a significant decline in egg-laying capacity during intermediate and later stages.It remains unclear whether E.ulmoides leaf extract(ELE)can improve intestinal health and enhance egg production in elderly laying hens,and the underlying mechanisms are yet to be elucidated.Therefore,we conducted a study with 480 laying hens(65 weeks old)randomly allocated into four groups:a control group fed with the basal diet,and three treatment groups supplemented with 500,1,000,and 2,000 mg/kg of ELE,respectively.The primary active constituents of ELE include flavonoids,polysaccharides,terpenoids,and phenolic acids.Dietary supplementation with ELE at 1,000 mg/kg(ELE1000)significantly improved laying performance and egg quality compared to the other groups.ELE1000 stimulated the maturation of intestinal epithelial cells,increased villus height,and reduced crypt depth.It also influenced the levels of proteins associated with tight junctions(claudin-1 and claudin-2)and intestinal inflammatory factors(IL-6,IL-1β,and IL-2)in different intestinal sections.Integrative analysis of serum metabolomics and gut microbiota revealed that ELE1000 improved nutrient metabolism by modulating amino acid and ubiquinone biosynthesis and influenced the abundance of intestinal microbiota by enriching pivotal genera such as Bacteroides and Rikenellaceae_RC9_gut_group.We identified 15 metabolites significantly correlated with both gut microbiota and laying performance,e.g.,DL-methionine sulfoxide,THJ2201 N-valerate metabolite,tetracarbonic acid,etc.In conclusion,ELE1000 improved laying performance in elderly laying hens by affecting intestinal morphology,barrier function,microbiota,and serum metabolite profiles.These findings suggest that ELE can be a beneficial feed additive for extending the peak producing period in aged laying hens.
基金This study was jointly supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U19A2037,31802077)the Changsha Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar(kq2009020)+6 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Province(2020JJA130102,2018JJB130239)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(2020QNRC001)Special funds for the construction of innovative provinces in Hunan Project(2019NK2193,2019RS3022)China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA(CARS-35)the‘Strategic Priority Research Program’of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDA24030204)Open Fund of Key Laboratory of Agroecological Processes in Subtropical Region,Chinese Academy of Sciences(ISA2020203)Taishan industry leading talent project special funds.
文摘This study aims to compare the meat quality of Shaziling and Yorkshire pigs and to find the potential indicator in serum for superior meat quality.Six Shaziling and Yorkshire pigs at 30,60,90,150,210,and 300 d of age were selected to examine carcass traits,meat quality,and serum metabolome.The results showed that the body weight,carcass length,and loin eye area of Shaziling pigs at 150,210,and 300 d of age were significantly lower than those of Yorkshire pigs(P<0.05).Shaziling pigs at 150 and 300 d of age had significantly lower backfat thickness than Yorkshire pigs(P<0.05).Compared with Yorkshire pigs,Shaziling pigs at all 6 ages had a lower lean percentage and a higher fat percentage(P<0.05).At 60,90,and 150 d of age,the post-mortem pH-decline,b*value(yellowness),and drip loss of Shaziling pigs were significantly lower than those of Yorkshire pigs(P<0.05).Moreover,at 150 d of age,Shaziling pigs had significantly higher a^(*)value(redness)and intramuscular fat(IMF)content than Yorkshire pigs(P<0.05).Correlation analysis between the top 40 metabolites and phenotypes indicated that L-carnitine had positive correlations with fat percentage,pH24h,and IMF content,but had negative correlations with lean percentage,L^(*)value(lightness),and b^(*)value(P<0.05).Serum L-carnitine content,fat percentage,pH24h,and IMF content all decreased first and then increased as the pigs grew,which verified the positive correlations between L-carnitine and these phenotypes.In conclusion,Shaziling pigs have a slower growth rate but a better meat quality than Yorkshire pigs.The meat quality of Shaziling pigs is the best from 150 to 210 d of age.This study suggests that a higher serum L-carnitine content is a promising indicator for better meat quality.
文摘Background: As one of the most common endocrinal disorders for women at childbearing age, the diagnostic criteria of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have been defined differently among different international health organizations. Phenotypic heterogeneity of PCOS also brings about difficulties for its diagnosis and management assessment. Therefore, more efficient biomarkers representing the progression of PCOS are expected to be integrated into the monitoring of management process using metabolomic approaches.Methods: In this prospective randomized controlled trial, 117 PCOS patients were enrolled from December 2016 to September 2017. Classical diagnostic parameters, blood glucose, and metabolome were measured in these patients before and at 2 months and 3 months of different medical interventions. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were built based on multivariate statistical analysis using data at baseline and 3 months’ management, and combinational biomarkers with appreciable sensitivity and specificity were selected, which then validated with data collected at 2 months.Results: A set of metabolites including glutamic acid, aspartic acid, 1-methylnicotinamide, acetylcarnitine, glycerophosphocholine, and oleamide were filtered out with high performance in representing the improvement through 3-month management of PCOS with high sensitivity and specificity in ROC analysis and validation with other two groups showed an appreciable area under the curve over 0.96.Conclusions: The six metabolites were representative of the remission of PCOS through medical intervention, making them a set of potential biomarkers for assessing the outcome of PCOS management.Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03264638.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.31970708,81770147,81802891,and 82002953)the National Scientific and Technological Major Special Project of China(Grant No.2019ZX09201004-002-013)+11 种基金the National Thirteenth Five-Year Science and Technology Major Special Project for New Drug Innovation and Development(Grant No.2017ZX09304001)the Research fund of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health(Grant No.20174Y0090)the Shanghai Rising-Star Program(Grant No.18QA1404100)the Program for Professor of Special Appointment(Eastern Scholar)at Shanghai Institutions of Higher Learningthe Shanghai Youth Talent Programthe Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Specialty(Grant No.shslczdzk03701)the Three-Year Plan of Shanghai Municipality for Further Accelerating The Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine[Grant No.ZY(20182020)-CCCX-1016]the Shanghai Chenguang Program(Grant No.18CG47)the grant from Nantong Tumor Hospital(Grant No.BS201909)the Gaofeng Clinical Medicine Grant of Shanghai Municipal Education Commissionthe Health Commission of Pudong New Area Health and Family Planning Scientific Research Project(Grant No.PW2019E-1)the Xinling Scholar Program of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,China。
文摘Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)is a major histological subtype of esophageal cancer with a poor prognosis.Although several serum metabolomic investigations have been reported,ESCC tumor-associated metabolic alterations and predictive biomarkers in sera have not been defined.Here,we enrolled 34 treatment-naive patients with ESCC and collected their pre-and post-esophagectomy sera together with the sera from 34 healthy volunteers for a metabolomic survey.Our comprehensive analysis identified ESCC tumor-associated metabolic alterations as represented by a panel of 12 serum metabolites.Notably,postoperative abrosia and parenteral nutrition substantially perturbed the serum metabolome.Furthermore,we performed an examination using sera from carcinogen-induced mice at the dysplasia and ESCC stages and identified three ESCC tumor-associated metabolites conserved between mice and humans.Notably,among these metabolites,the level of pipecolic acid was observed to be progressively increased in mouse sera from dysplasia to cancerization,and it could be used to accurately discriminate between mice at the dysplasia stage and healthy control mice.Furthermore,this metabolite is essential for ESCC cells to restrain oxidative stress-induced DNA damage and cell proliferation arrest.Together,this study revealed a panel of 12 ESCC tumor-associated serum metabolites with potential for monitoring therapeutic efficacy and disease relapse,presented evidence for refining parenteral nutrition composition,and highlighted serum pipecolic acid as an attractive biomarker for predicting ESCC tumorigenesis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22108095)Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health of the Beijing Technology and Business University(Grant No.20182033).
文摘Aging is an essential part for production of the most distilled spirits.Aged spirits smell and taste more harmonious and commonly have higher antioxidant capacity in vitro than fresh spirits.However,it is unclear how aged spirits influence intestinal microbiota and host metabolism,which play important role in the development and progression of alcoholic liver disease(ALD).Baijiu is a traditional Chinese alcoholic beverage.Freshly distilled baijiu needs to be aged for at least 1 year.Here,we built an animal model through oral gavage by fresh baijiu,10-year-old baijiu,20-year-old baijiu,ethanol and water.Our results showed that mice treated with aged baijiu had lower degrees of liver injury than that of fresh baijiu as revealed by the phenotypic,biochemical and histologic analyses.In addition,significant different gut microbiota structures were observed between mice treated with aged baijiu and fresh baijiu.Further co-occurrence network showed that the aged baijiu groups had more complex microbial interaction than fresh baijiu group.By metabolomics,we observed aged baijiu and fresh baijiu intervention resulted in distinct serum metabolome.Sixty-four metabolites showed significant alteration among different interventions.Further metabolic pathway analysis based on these differential metabolites revealed 7 pathways were significantly impacted.A total of 13 metabolites were involved in these pathways,including 8 amino acids,4 organic acids and 1 carbohydrate.Our results filled the gap of how aged spirits affect gut microbiota and host metabolism and provided supporting evidence that the aged spirits may have less effect on liver than fresh spirits.
