Capsaicin Supplementation Reduces Physical Fatigue and Improves Exercise Performance in Mice
Abstract: Chili pepper is used as a food, seasoning and has been revered for its medicinal and health claims. It is very popular and is the most common spice worldwide. Capsaicin (CAP) is
a major pungent and bioactive phytochemical in chili peppers. CAP has been shown to improve
mitochondrial biogenesis and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production. However, there is limited
evidence around the ...
Betaine Supplementation Enhances Lipid Metabolism and Improves Insulin Resistance in Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet
Abstract: Obesity is a major driver of metabolic diseases such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease,
certain cancers, and insulin resistance. However, there are no effective drugs to treat obesity. Betaine is a nontoxic, chemically stable and naturally occurring molecule. This study shows that dietary betaine supplementation significantly inhibits the white fat production in a ...
b-Catenin Knockdown Affects Mitochondrial Biogenesis and Lipid Metabolism in Breast Cancer Cells
b-catenin plays an important role as regulatory hub in several cellular processes including cell adhesion, metabolism, and epithelial mesenchymal transition. This is mainly achieved by its dual role as structural component of cadherin-based adherens junctions, and as a key nuclear effector of the Wnt pathway. For this dual role, different classes of proteins are differentially regulated via ...
Apple procyanidins promote mitochondrial biogenesis and proteoglycan biosynthesis in chondrocytes
Apples are well known to have various benefits for the human body. Procyanidins are a class of
polyphenols found in apples that have demonstrated effects on the circulatory system and skeletal
organs. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a locomotive syndrome that is histologically characterized by cartilage degeneration associated with the impairment of proteoglycan homeostasis in chondrocytes. ...
Anti-Fatigue Effects of Small Molecule Oligopeptides Isolated from Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer in Mice
Abstract: Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer (ginseng) is an edible and medicinal Chinese herb, which
is often used in Asian countries for physical fitness. Ginseng is reported to have a wide range
of biological activity and pharmaceutical properties. There were more studies on ginsenosides
and polysaccharides, but fewer studies on ginseng oligopeptides (GOP), which are small molecule
oligopept...
A Critical Assessment of the Therapeutic Potential of Resveratrol Supplements for Treating Mitochondrial Disorders
Abstract: In human cells, mitochondria provide the largest part of cellular energy in the form
of adenosine triphosphate generated by the process of oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS).
Impaired OXPHOS activity leads to a heterogeneous group of inherited diseases for which therapeutic options today remain very limited. Potential innovative strategies aim to ameliorate ...
The Role of Urinary Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin in Predicting Acute Kidney Dysfunction in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis
Abstract
Background: Early detection of acute kidney dysfunction (AKD) in cirrhotic patients is crucial. Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (uNGAL) has been identified as an early marker of AKD. The aim of the study was to evaluate serial uNGAL as a marker and predictor of AKD in liver cirrhosis patients. Methods: Serial uNGAL and ...
The Relationship between Maternal Nutrition during Pregnancy and Offspring Kidney Structure and
Function in Humans: A Systematic Review
Abstract
The intrauterine environment is critical for fetal growth and organ development. Evidence from animal models indicates that the developing kidney is vulnerable to suboptimal maternal nutrition and changes in health status. However, evidence from human studies are yet to be synthesised. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to systema...
