Gpr35 Expression Mitigates Neuroinflammation and Enriches Gut to Relieve Parkinson's Disease.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is associated with gut-brain axis and gut microbiota alterations, but the functioning mechanism remains to be elucidated. In this study, we identified G protein-coupled receptor 35 (Gpr35) as a key regulator for the gut-brain association under the PD context. It investigated the impact of Gpr35 deficiency on motor function, neuroinflammation, and dopaminergic neurodegeneration, using the Gpr35 knockout (Gpr35) and wild-type (WT) mice in a 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-induced PD model, and Gpr35 up-/down-regulation on reverse neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and neuronal apoptosis using Gpr35 agonist kynurenic acid (KYNA) and small interfering RNA in microglial and dopaminergic cell models.

Metal-Organic Framework-Remodeled Gut Microbiota Alleviates Colonic Inflammation via Selective Modulation of .

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is marked by severe colonic inflammation and oxidative stress-induced tissue damage, often accompanied by gut microbiota dysbiosis. Probiotics have recently been recognized as promising therapeutic agents for IBD. Herein, we examined the modulatory effects of orally administered metal-organic framework (MOF) nanozyme MOF-818 on gut microbiota in a mouse model of IBD.

Mechanism of mitofusin 2, mitochondria-associated membrane, and the mitochondrial pathway in alleviating oxidative stress and cell senescence in bovine mammary epithelial cells.

Bovine mastitis is a major challenge in the dairy industry, leading to persistent oxidative stress and mammary epithelial cell senescence, which impairs mammary gland function and hinders milk yield recovery. The mitochondria-associated membrane (MAM), a critical interface between mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum, plays an important role in redox balance and mitochondrial homeostasis. This study aimed to investigate the role of MAM in oxidative stress-induced cellular senescence in lactating Holstein dairy cows.

TRPM8 activation inhibits neuroinflammation and ameliorates neurodegeneration by modulating Nrf2/HO-1 and NF-κB pathways in vivo and in vitro.

Neuroinflammation plays a pivotal role in the progression of Parkinson's disease (PD), and molecules capable of inhibiting neuroinflammation hold significant promise as therapeutic targets for PD. The transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8), a transmembrane protein with well-documented anti-inflammatory properties, is prominently expressed in macrophages. This study marks the first exploration of the anti-PD effects of TRPM8 activation and its underlying mechanisms.

l-Glutamic Acid Alleviates Mastitis in Dairy Cows by Targeting the Sirt5/Nrf2/Prdx1 Signaling Axis and Mitochondrial Function.

Mastitis in dairy cows is an inflammatory disease that severely affects the health and lactation functions of dairy cows. Mitochondrial damage is closely related to the inflammatory response. How to effectively alleviate mitochondrial damage is the key to preventing and treating mastitis in dairy cows.

Stigmasterol from Prunella vulgaris L. Alleviates LPS-induced mammary gland injury by inhibiting inflammation and ferroptosis.

Background: Dairy mastitis, a prevalent condition affecting dairy cattle, represents a significant challenge to both animal welfare and the quality of dairy products. However, current treatment options remain limited. Stigmasterol (ST) is a bioactive component of Prunella vulgaris L.

HCAR2 Modulates the Crosstalk between Mammary Epithelial Cells and Macrophages to Mitigate Staphylococcus aureus Infection in the Mouse Mammary Gland.

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a major zoonotic pathogen, with mammary gland infections contributing to mastitis, a condition that poses significant health risks to lactating women and adversely affects the dairy industry. Therefore, understanding the immune mechanisms underlying mammary infections caused by S.

Phillyrin ameliorates DSS-induced colitis in mice via modulating the gut microbiota and inhibiting the NF-κB/MLCK pathway.

Phillyrin (PHY), also known as forsythin, is an active constituent isolated from the fruit of (Thunb.) Vahl (Oleaceae). It exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and antioxidant properties.

Astragalus polysaccharide alleviates mastitis disrupted by Staphylococcus aureus infection by regulating gut microbiota and SCFAs metabolism.

Polysaccharides, key bioactive compounds derived from Chinese herbs, are increasingly recognized for their therapeutic potential in modulating gut microbiota to treat various diseases. However, their efficacy in alleviating mammary inflammation and oxidative stress and protecting the blood-milk barrier (BMB) compromised by Staphylococcus aureus (S. au) infection remains uncertain.

GOS enhances BDNF-mediated mammary gland development in pubertal mice via the gut-brain axis.

The "gut-brain axis" is involved in many physiological processes. However, its role in regulating mammary gland (MG) development remains unknown. In this study, we established the mice model of bilateral subdiaphragmatic vagotomy (Vago) to clarify the effects of "gut-brain axis" on MG development in pubertal mice.

Orally Administered Ginkgolide C Alleviates MPTP-Induced Neurodegeneration by Suppressing Neuroinflammation and Oxidative Stress through Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Mice.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, the etiology of which remains unclear. Studies have shown that neuroinflammation and oxidative stress (OS) play an important role in neuronal damage in patients with PD. Disturbances in the gut microbiota influence neuroinflammation and OS through the microbiota-gut-brain axis.

Hordenine Alleviates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Mastitis by Suppressing Inflammation and Oxidative Stress, Modulating Intestinal Microbiota, and Preserving the Blood-Milk Barrier.

Mastitis is a common mammalian disease occurring in the mammary tissue and poses a major threat to agriculture and the dairy industry. Hordenine (HOR), a phenylethylamine alkaloid naturally extracted from malt, has various pharmacological effects, but its role in mastitis is unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of HOR and its underlying mechanism in a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory response model of mouse mammary epithelial cells (EpH4-Ev) and mouse mastitis model.

Neohesperidin Attenuates DSS-Induced Ulcerative Colitis by Inhibiting Inflammation, Reducing Intestinal Barrier Damage, and Modulating Intestinal Flora Composition.

Flavonoid natural products are emerging as a promising approach for treating Ulcerative Colitis (UC) due to their natural origin and minimal toxicity. This study investigates the effects of Neohesperidin (NEO), a natural flavonoid, on Dextran Sodium Sulfate (DSS)-induced UC in mice, focusing on the underlying molecular mechanisms. Early intervention with NEO (25 and 50 mg/kg) mitigated colon shortening, restored damaged barrier proteins, and significantly reduced the inflammatory cytokine levels.

Growth, fusion and degradation of lipid droplets: advances in lipid droplet regulatory protein.

: An adequate supply of energy is essential for the proper functioning of all life activities in living organisms. As organelles that store neutral lipids, lipid droplets (LDs) are involved in the synthesis and metabolism of lipids in cells and are also an important source of energy supply. : A comprehensive summary of the literature was first carried out to screen for relevant proteins affecting the morphological size of LDs.

Stigmasterol Activates the mTOR Signaling Pathway by Inhibiting ORP5 Ubiquitination to Promote Milk Synthesis in Bovine Mammary Epithelial Cells.

Stigmasterol (ST), a phytosterol found in food, has various biological activities. However, the effect of ST on milk synthesis in dairy cows remains unclear. Therefore, bovine primary mammary epithelial cells (BMECs) were isolated, cultured, and treated with ST to determine the effect of ST on milk synthesis.

Unveiling the regulatory role of SIRT1 in the oxidative stress response of bovine mammary cells.

High-yield dairy cows typically undergo intense cellular metabolism, leading to oxidative stress in their mammary tissues. Our study found that compared with ordinary cows, these high-yield cows had significantly elevated levels of HO, lipoperoxidase, and total antioxidant capacity in their blood. This increased oxidative stress is associated with heightened expression of genes such as GCLC, GCLM, and SIRT1 and proteins such as SIRT1 in the mammary tissue of high-yield cows.

Arbutin alleviates intestinal colitis by regulating neutrophil extracellular traps formation and microbiota composition.

Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic recurrent intestinal disease lacking effective treatments. β-arbutin, a glycoside extracted from the Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaves, that can regulate many pathological processes. However, the effects of β-arbutin on UC remain unknown.

Narirutin mitigates dextrose sodium sulfate-induced colitis in mice by modulating intestinal flora.

Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a prolonged inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Current therapeutic options remain limited, underscoring the imperative to explore novel therapeutic strategies. Narirutin (NR), a flavonoid naturally present in citrus fruits, exhibits excellent anti-inflammatory effects in vitro, yet its in vivo efficacy, especially in UC, remains underexplored.

Amygdalin Alleviates DSS-Induced Colitis by Restricting Cell Death and Inflammatory Response, Maintaining the Intestinal Barrier, and Modulating Intestinal Flora.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a cluster of intractable gastrointestinal disorders with an undetermined etiology and a lack of effective therapeutic agents. Amygdalin (Amy) is a glycoside extracted from the seeds of apricot and other plants and it exhibits a wide range of pharmacological properties. Here, the effects and mechanisms of Amy on colitis were examined via 16S rRNA sequencing, ELISA, transmission electron microscopy, Western blot, and immunofluorescence.

Hesperetin regulates the intestinal flora and inhibits the TLR4/NF-κB signaling axis to protect the blood-milk barrier and prevent mastitis.

The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding for 6 months, but mastitis, a common disease during lactation, presents a major obstacle to fulfilling this recommendation. Maternal nutrient intake during lactation has been shown to be related to mastitis. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the effect of hesperetin, a phytonutrient, on mastitis.

Rubusoside mitigates neuroinflammation and cellular apoptosis in Parkinson's disease, and alters gut microbiota and metabolite composition.

Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons within the substantia nigra. Neuroinflammation plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of PD, involving the activation of microglia cells, heightened production of proinflammatory cytokines, and perturbations in the composition of the gut microbiota. Rubusoside (Ru), the principal steviol bisglucoside present in Rubus chingii var.