Enhanced Anti-Skin-Aging Activity of Yeast Extract-Treated Resveratrol Rice DJ526

Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that defends against oxidative stress in cells but is not found in large quantities in plants. Resveratrol-enriched rice DJ526, which was developed as a functional crop, shows a diverse range of biological activities. Resveratrol production is measured as total resveratrol and its glycoside, piceid, which is mainly found in plant-derived resveratrol. In the present study, elicitation using yeast extract (YE), methyl jasmonate, and jasmonic acid increased resveratrol production in DJ526 rice seeds. DJ526 seeds elicited using 1 g/L (YE1) and 5 g/L yeast extract (YE5) showed enhanced resveratrol production and antioxidant activity. YE5-treated DJ526 seeds showed decreased melanin content by 46.1% and 37.0% compared with the negative control and DJ526 (non-elicitation), respectively. Both YE1 and YE5 efficiently improved the wound-healing activity by reducing the wound gap faster than in untreated cells, with a maximum rate of 60.2% at 24 h and complete closure at 48 h. YE1 and YE5 significantly decreased the levels of proinflammatory cytokine, TNF-α, and enhanced collagen synthesis in inflammatory cells. These findings indicate that YE-treated resveratrol rice DJ526 may improve resveratrol production and could be an active antiaging ingredient for cosmetic and skin therapy applications.     

Progress in the Preclinical and Clinical Study of Resveratrol for Vascular Metabolic Disease

Vascular metabolic dysfunction presents in various diseases, such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. Due to the high prevalence of these diseases, it is important to explore treatment strategies to protect vascular function. Resveratrol (RSV), a natural polyphenolic phytochemical, is regarded as an agent to regulate metabolic pathways. Many studies have proven that RSV has beneficial effects on improving metabolism in endothelial cells (ECs) and vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), which provide new directions to treat vascular metabolic diseases. Herein, we overviewed that RSV could regulate cell metabolism activity by inhibiting glucose uptake, suppressing glycolysis, preventing cells from fatty acid-related damages, reducing lipogenesis, increasing fatty acid oxidation, enhancing lipolysis, elevating uptake and synthesis of glutamine, and increasing NO release. Furthermore, in clinical trials, although the results from different studies remain controversial, we proposed that RSV had better therapeutic effects at high concentrations and for patients with metabolic disorders.     

Recent Advancements on Immunomodulatory Mechanisms of Resveratrol in Tumor Microenvironment

Immunomodulation of the tumor microenvironment is emerging as an important area of research for the treatment of cancer patients. Several synthetic and natural agents are being investigated for their ability to enhance the immunogenic responses of immune cells present in the tumor microenvironment to impede tumor cell growth and dissemination. Among them, resveratrol, a stilbenoid found in red grapes and many other natural sources, has been studied extensively. Importantly, resveratrol has been shown to possess activity against various human diseases, including cancer. Mechanistically, resveratrol has been shown to regulate an array of signaling pathways and processes involving oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and several anticancer effects. Furthermore, recent research suggests that resveratrol can regulate various cellular signaling events including immune cell regulation, cytokines/chemokines secretion, and the expression of several other immune-related genes. In this review, we have summarized recent findings on resveratrol’s effects on immune regulatory cells and associated signaling in various cancer types. Numerous immunomodulatory effects of resveratrol suggest it may be useful in combination with other cancer therapies including immunotherapy for effective cancer management.     

Chemical Composition of Tomato Seed Flours,and Their Radical Scavenging,Anti-Inflammatory and Gut Microbiota Modulating Properties

In the current study, the chemical composition and total phenolic content of tomato seed flours, along with potential health beneficial properties, including free radical scavenging capacities, anti-inflammatory capacities, and gut microbiota profile modulation, were examined using two different batches. Eight compounds were identified in the tomato seed flour, including malic acid, 2-hydroxyadipic acid, salicylic acid, naringin, N-acetyl-tryptophan, quercetin-di-O-hexoside, kaempferol-di-O-hexoside, and azelaic acid. The total phenolic contents of tomato seed flour were 1.97–2.00 mg gallic acid equivalents/g. Oxygen radical absorbing capacities (ORAC), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging capacities (DPPH), and 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) cation radical scavenging capacities (ABTS) were 86.32–88.57, 3.57–3.81, and 3.39–3.58 µmoles Trolox equivalents/g, respectively, on a per flour dry weight basis. The mRNA expression of the pro-inflammatory markers, interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), were dose-dependently suppressed by tomato seed flour extracts. The extracts altered five of the eight bacterial phyla and genera evaluated. The results may provide some scientific support for the use of tomato seed flour as value-added food ingredients.     

Study of Inducing Factors on Resveratrol and Antioxidant Content in Germinated Peanuts

When peanuts germinate, bioactive compounds such as resveratrol (RES), γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), isoflavones, and polyphenol compounds are generated. Peanut kernels were germinated in the dark for two days, and stimuli including soaking liquid, rice koji, high-pressure processing (HPP), and ultrasonic treatment were tested for their ability to activate the defense mechanisms of peanut kernels, thus increasing their bioactive compound content. The results of this study indicate that no RES was detected in ungerminated peanuts, and only 5.58 μg/g of GABA was present, while unstimulated germinated peanuts contained 4.03 µg/g of RES and 258.83 μg/g of GABA. The RES content of the germinated peanuts increased to 13.64 μg/g after soaking in 0.2% phenylalanine solution, whereas a higher GABA content of 651.51 μg/g was observed after the peanuts were soaked in 0.2% glutamate. Soaking peanuts in 5% rice koji produced the highest RES and GABA contents (28.83 µg/g and 506.34 μg/g, respectively). Meanwhile, the RES and GABA contents of HPP-treated germinated peanuts (i.e., treated with HPP at 100 MPa for 10 min) increased to 7.66 μg/g and 497.09 μg/g, respectively, whereas those of ultrasonic-treated germinated peanuts (for 20 min) increased to 13.02 μg/g and 318.71 μg/g, respectively. After soaking peanuts in 0.5% rice koji, followed by HPP treatment at 100 MPa for 10 min, the RES and GABA contents of the germinated peanuts increased to 37.78 μg/g and 1196.98 μg/g, while the RES and GABA contents of the germinated peanuts treated with rice koji followed by ultrasonic treatment for 20 min increased to 46.53 μg/g and 974.52 μg/g, respectively. The flavonoid and polyphenol contents of the germinated peanuts also increased after exposure to various external stimuli, improving their DPPH free radical-scavenging ability and showing the good potential of germinated peanuts as functional products.     

Fish and Shellfish-Derived Anti-Inflammatory Protein Products: Properties and Mechanisms

The interest in utilizing food-derived compounds therapeutically has been rising. With the growing prevalence of systematic chronic inflammation (SCI), efforts to find treatments that do not result in the side effects of current anti-inflammatory drugs are underway. Bioactive peptides (BAPs) are a particularly promising class of compounds for the treatment of SCI, and the abundance of high-quality seafood processing byproducts (SPB) makes it a favorable material to derive anti-inflammatory BAPs. Recent research into the structural properties of anti-inflammatory BAPs has found a few key tendencies including they tend to be short and of low molecular weight (LMW), have an overall positive charge, contain hydrophobic amino acids (AAs), and be rich in radical scavenging AAs. SPB-derived anti-inflammatory BAPs have been observed to work via inhibition of the NF-κB and MAPK pathways by disrupting the phosphorylation of IκBα and one or more kinases (ERK, JNK, and p38), respectively. Radical scavenging capacity has also been shown to play a significant role in the efficacy of SPB-derived anti-inflammatory BAPs. To determine if SPB-derived BAPs can serve as an effective treatment for SCI it will be important to understand their properties and mechanisms of action, and this review highlights such findings in recent research.     

Potential Associations among Bioactive Molecules,Antioxidant Activity and Resveratrol Production in Vitis vinifera Fruits of North America

Grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) are rich in bioactive molecules contributing to health benefits. Consumption of grapes is linked to reduced incidence of cardiovascular diseases. Studies on table grape cultivars are limited although much attention in research was focused on the wine industry. Bioactive effects of grapes as anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, cardioprotective, vasorelaxant, phytoestrogenic and neuroprotective have also been reported. For example, resveratrol is a natural food ingredient present in grapes, with high antioxidant potential. Here we conducted an exploratory study to investigate bioactive molecules, antioxidant activity and the association between constitutive stilbene synthase (STS) gene expression and the resveratrol biosynthesis in selected table grape varieties in North America. The phenolic compounds, fatty acid composition and antioxidant activity of four grape varieties were compared. Red Globe variety was rich in unsaturated fatty acids as well as phenolic compounds such as caffeic acid, quercetin and resveratrol. Meanwhile, the constitutive expression of grape stilbene synthase gene was higher in Flame and Autumn Royal where resveratrol content of these cultivars was relatively low compared to the Red Globe variety. This study shows the potential links in grape antioxidant activity and resveratrol production, but more studies are necessary to show the association.     

Diterpenoids from Blumea balsamifera and Their Anti-Inflammatory Activities

Six new diterpenoids, blusamiferoids A–F (1–6), including four pimarane-type diterpenoids, one rosane-type diterpenoid (3), and one rearranged abietane-type diterpenoid (6), were isolated from the dry aerial parts of Blumea balsamifera. Their structures were characterized by spectroscopic and computational methods. In particular, the structures of 1 and 4 were confirmed by X-ray crystallography. Compounds 5 and 6 were found to dose-dependently inhibit the production of TNF-α, IL-6, and nitrite oxide, and compound 5 also downregulated NF-κB phosphorylation in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW 264.7 cells.     

Resveratrol Effects on the Reproductive System in Ovariectomized Rats: Deciphering Possible Mechanisms

Phytoestrogen resveratrol (R) has been demonstrated to benefit human reproductive health. However, R bioavailability and pharmacokinetics are still problematic under oral supplementation. We used an experimental vaginal gel with R and hyaluronic acid (HA) to improve bioavailability and pharmacokinetic properties. The study aimed to assess the impact of vaginal R-HA gel on the reproductive system in ovariectomized rats. Methods: The study was carried out on Wistar female rats. It investigated the body weight, tail temperature, vaginal pH, estrogen and progesterone blood levels, and immunohistochemical biomarkers (COX2, Casp-3, Bcl-2, and VEGF). Animals were divided into control animals; ovariectomized rats (OVX); and OVX group treated with vaginal 0.5% R-HA gel (0.5%, 0.1 mL, daily 28 days). Results: The R-HA gel’s therapeutic effect was manifested by slowing weight gain by 17% (p < 0.001), less pronounced symptom of fever at the root of the tail by 9% (p < 0.001) and lowering the vaginal pH to 4.4–4.5 compared with OVX rats. The anti-inflammatory effect and the reduction of COX-2 expression in vagina were accompanied by antiapoptotic impact of RA-H on endometrium, associated with the decreased Casp-3 expression (p < 0.001) and elevated Bcl-2 score in endometrial glands (p = 0.01). Together with enhanced VEGF expression in endometrial glands (p < 0.001) and stromal cells (p = 0.007), these changes prevented endometrial atrophy (p < 0.001) after ovariectomy. Thus, this study substantiates the feasibility of developing an innovative topical drug with R and HA for treating hypoestrogenic disorders.     

白藜芦醇结构修饰及药理活性

从自然界中寻找活性先导化合物,再进行结构修饰,以提高化合物的活性和降低毒性是目前创新药物的一条重要思路。白藜芦醇是在葡萄等植物中广泛存在的植物抗毒素,对人类目前的疾病如肿瘤、心血管疾病、神经退行性疾病和病毒感染等具有良好的预防作用,是一种具有开发潜力的先导化合物。近年来越来越多的科学家对其进行结构改造以得到高活性化合物,例如对双键、苯环的修饰。本文就目前对白藜芦醇修饰及其药理活性进行阐述和讨论。     

加压毛细管电色谱对白藜芦醇的分析测定

采用加压毛细管电色谱方法,对白藜芦醇的顺、反异构体的转化以及光照稳定性等进行了研究;同时还对白藜芦醇进行了定性和定量分析研究。在此基础上初步探讨了葡萄酒中白藜芦醇含量的测定研究,从而为我国葡萄酒行业提供了一种通过鉴定白藜芦醇来定量鉴别葡萄酒品质的分析方法。     

Role of Resveratrol in Prevention and Control of Cardiovascular Disorders and Cardiovascular Complications Related to COVID-19 Disease: Mode of Action and Approaches Explored to Increase Its Bioavailability

Resveratrol is a phytoalexin produced by many plants as a defense mechanism against stress-inducing conditions. The richest dietary sources of resveratrol are berries and grapes, their juices and wines. Good bioavailability of resveratrol is not reflected in its high biological activity in vivo because of resveratrol isomerization and its poor solubility in aqueous solutions. Proteins, cyclodextrins and nanomaterials have been explored as innovative delivery vehicles for resveratrol to overcome this limitation. Numerous in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated beneficial effects of resveratrol in cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Main beneficial effects of resveratrol intake are cardioprotective, anti-hypertensive, vasodilatory, anti-diabetic, and improvement of lipid status. As resveratrol can alleviate the numerous factors associated with CVD, it has potential as a functional supplement to reduce COVID-19 illness severity in patients displaying poor prognosis due to cardio-vascular complications. Resveratrol was shown to mitigate the major pathways involved in the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 including regulation of the renin-angiotensin system and expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, stimulation of immune system and downregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokine release. Therefore, several studies already have anticipated potential implementation of resveratrol in COVID-19 treatment. Regular intake of a resveratrol rich diet, or resveratrol-based complementary medicaments, may contribute to a healthier cardio-vascular system, prevention and control of CVD, including COVID-19 disease related complications of CVD.     

Protective Effect of Resveratrol against Hexavalent Chromium-Induced Genotoxic Damage in Hsd:ICR Male Mice

The aim of this study is to examine the ability of resveratrol to counteract hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)]-induced genetic damage, as well as the possible pathways associated with this protection. Hsd:ICR male mice are divided into groups of the following five individuals each: (a) control 1, distilled water; (b) control 2, ethanol 30%; (c) resveratrol, 50 mg/kg by gavage; (d) CrO₃, 20 mg/kg intraperitoneally; (e) resveratrol + CrO₃, resveratrol administered 4 h prior to CrO₃. The assessment is performed on peripheral blood. Micronuclei (MN) kinetics are measured from 0 to 72 h, while 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) adduct repair levels, endogenous antioxidant system biomarkers, and apoptosis frequency were quantified after 48 h. Resveratrol reduces the frequency of Cr(VI)-induced MN and shows significant effects on the 8-OHdG adduct levels, suggesting that cell repair could be enhanced by this polyphenol. Concomitant administration of resveratrol and Cr(VI) results in a return of the activities of glutathione peroxidase and catalase to control levels, accompanied by modifications of superoxide dismutase activity and glutathione levels. Thus, antioxidant properties might play an important role in resveratrol-mediated inhibition of Cr(VI)-induced oxidant genotoxicity. The increase in apoptotic cells and the decrease in necrosis further confirmed that resveratrol effectively blocks the actions of Cr(VI).     

Pharmacological Insights into Halophyte Bioactive Extract Action on Anti-Inflammatory,Pain Relief and Antibiotics-Type Mechanisms

The pharmacological activities in bioactive plant extracts play an increasing role in sustainable resources for valorization and biomedical applications. Bioactive phytochemicals, including natural compounds, secondary metabolites and their derivatives, have attracted significant attention for use in both medicinal products and cosmetic products. Our review highlights the pharmacological mode-of-action and current biomedical applications of key bioactive compounds applied as anti-inflammatory, bactericidal with antibiotics effects, and pain relief purposes in controlled clinical studies or preclinical studies. In this systematic review, the availability of bioactive compounds from several salt-tolerant plant species, mainly focusing on the three promising species Aster tripolium, Crithmum maritimum and Salicornia europaea, are summarized and discussed. All three of them have been widely used in natural folk medicines and are now in the focus for future nutraceutical and pharmacological applications.     

白藜芦醇与CopC的相互作用研究

白藜芦醇是一种天然的植物抗毒素,存在于花生、葡萄和多种浆果之中。CopC是一种由β-折叠片组成的铜伴侣蛋白,含有102个氨基酸,Cu~+结合在C端,Cu~(2+)结合在N端,其作为氧化还原开关参与铜的调控,它与小分子的作用影响其氧化还原开关功能。本研究主要利用红外光谱(FTIR)、圆二色谱(CD)、荧光寿命、三维荧光光谱、荧光光谱和分子对接等方法研究白藜芦醇与CopC的相互作用。通过FTIR、CD、化学变性和荧光寿命测定表明,白藜芦醇的结合使得CopC的稳定性降低,可能源于CopC的β-折叠片含量减少,自由卷曲含量增加。此外,三维荧光光谱和荧光光谱表明,白藜芦醇与CopC结合后,其荧光光谱出现蓝移,表明白藜芦醇可能结合在CopC的疏水区域;并且,可得白藜芦醇与CopC的结合比为1∶1,结合常数为(6.76±0.17)×10~5 L·mol~(-1),疏水作用力是维持两者之间形成复合物的主要作用力。通过F9rster能量转移和分子对接模拟确定CopC中白藜芦醇和色氨酸之间的平均结合距离,模拟的结果和实验结果具有较好的一致性。本文结果将为阐明CopC的铜调控机理提供帮助。     

Anti-Inflammatory and Immunoregulatory Action of Sesquiterpene Lactones

Sesquiterpene lactones (SL), characterized by their high prevalence in the Asteraceae family, are one of the major groups of secondary metabolites found in plants. Researchers from distinct research fields, including pharmacology, medicine, and agriculture, are interested in their biological potential. With new SL discovered in the last years, new biological activities have been tested, different action mechanisms (synergistic and/or antagonistic effects), as well as molecular structure–activity relationships described. The review identifies the main sesquiterpene lactones with interconnections between immune responses and anti-inflammatory actions, within different cellular models as well in in vivo studies. Bioaccessibility and bioavailability, as well as molecular structure–activity relationships are addressed. Additionally, plant metabolic engineering, and the impact of sesquiterpene lactone extraction methodologies are presented, with the perspective of biological activity enhancement. Sesquiterpene lactones derivatives are also addressed. This review summarizes the current knowledge regarding the therapeutic potential of sesquiterpene lactones within immune and inflammatory activities, highlighting trends and opportunities for their pharmaceutical/clinical use.     

大麦醇溶蛋白负载白藜芦醇自组装纳米颗粒及其性质研究

采用液-液分散法自组装大麦醇溶蛋白纳米颗粒,重点考察了溶剂(异丙醇)浓度、大麦醇溶蛋白浓度、溶液p H值及离子强度等因素对自组装纳米颗粒粒径和Zeta电位的影响。结果表明:在选择溶剂(异丙醇)浓度为55%,蛋白质浓度为66 mg/m L,分散液p H值为7.0,离子强度为0时,自组装出粒径为(70.0±1.8)nm,Zeta电位9 m V的大麦醇溶蛋白纳米颗粒。在此基础上,进一步制备了白藜芦醇-大麦醇溶蛋白复合纳米颗粒,考察了芯材比对复合纳米颗粒粒径、包封率及载药率的影响,结果表明,当芯材比为1∶5时,自组装复合纳米颗粒的粒径为(135.3±2.5)nm,Zeta电位为(18.91±0.02)m V,包封率为90.4%,载药率为18.8%。扫描电子显微镜结果表明,大麦醇溶蛋白纳米颗粒以及白藜芦醇-大麦醇溶蛋白复合纳米颗粒均为表面光滑的球形颗粒;傅立叶变换红外光谱结果表明,复合纳米颗粒中白藜芦醇与大麦醇溶蛋白之间还存在较强的氢键与静电相互作用。     

白藜芦醇清除自由基活性的密度泛函理论研究

采用密度泛函理论(DFT)方法,从静态与动态两大方面分析了白藜芦醇分子酚羟基在不同溶剂中清除自由基活性的能力大小.通过白藜芦醇的结构参数、前线轨道理论、3种抽氢反应机制等方面分析了分子活性位与其性质的关系.探讨了白藜芦醇分子不同位置酚羟基清除·OH和·OOH的抗氧化机理,得到了该分子与·OOH发生抽氢反应时的过渡态结构.计算结果表明,在任何溶剂中白藜芦醇分子C(4')位上酚羟基活性最高,发生抽氢反应时反应热最小,是高活性位点.     

Resveratrol Tetramers from the Roots of Ampelopsis sinica

Various biological activities of stilbenoids have been described, such as antifungal and antibacterial activities1, antihepatotoxic activity2-4, anti-HIV activity5. Stilbenoids mainly existed in Vitaceae, Diperocarpaceae, Gnetaceae, Cyperaceae, Leguminase1. Many oligostilbenes have been isolated from Vitaceaeous plants. But, there was no report on the stilbenoids in Ampelopsis sinica (Miq.) W. T. Wang which was traditionari- ly used to treat arthritis6. In our study on the constituen…