scholarly journals Decreased Triacylglycerol Content and Elevated Contents of Cell Membrane Lipids in Colorectal Cancer Tissue: A Lipidomic Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1095
Author(s):  
Adriana Mika ◽  
Alicja Pakiet ◽  
Aleksandra Czumaj ◽  
Zbigniew Kaczynski ◽  
Ivan Liakh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Cell Membrane ◽  
Lipid Composition ◽  
Membrane Lipids ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Acid Oxidation ◽  
Cancer Tissue ◽  
Cancer Tissues

Recent evidence suggests that lipid composition in cancer tissues may undergo multiple alterations. However, no comprehensive analysis of various lipid groups in colorectal cancer (CRC) tissue has been conducted thus far. To address the problem in question, we determined the contents of triacylglycerols (TG), an energetic substrate, various lipids necessary for cell membrane formation, among them phospholipids (phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine), sphingolipids (sphingomyelin) and cholesterol (free, esterified and total), and fatty acids included in complex lipids. 1H-nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) were used to analyze the lipid composition of colon cancer tissue and normal large intestinal mucosa from 25 patients. Compared with normal tissue, cancer tissues had significantly lower TG content, along with elevated levels of phospholipids, sphingomyelin, and cholesterol. Moreover, the content of oleic acid, the main component of TG, was decreased in cancer tissues, whereas the levels of saturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which are principal components of polar lipids, were elevated. These lipidome rearrangements were associated with the overexpression of genes associated with fatty acid oxidation, and the synthesis of phospholipids and cholesterol. These findings suggest that reprogramming of lipid metabolism might occur in CRC tissue, with a shift towards increased utilization of TG for energy production and enhanced synthesis of membrane lipids, necessary for the rapid proliferation of cancer cells.

scholarly journals Lipid composition of the isolated rat intestinal microvillus membrane

1968 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. G. Forstner ◽  
K. Tanaka ◽  
K. J. Isselbacher
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Neutral Lipid ◽  
Lipid Composition ◽  
Plasma Membranes ◽  
Membrane Lipids ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Polar Lipids ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Microvillus Membrane

1. Rat intestinal microvillus plasma membranes were prepared from previously isolated brush borders and the lipid composition was analysed. 2. The molar ratio of cholesterol to phospholipid was greatest in the membranes and closely resembled that reported for myelin. 3. Unesterified cholesterol was the major neutral lipid. However, 30% of the neutral lipid fraction was accounted for by glycerides and fatty acid. 4. Five phospholipid components were identified and measured, including phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylserine, sphingomyelin and lysophosphatidylcholine. Though phosphatidylethanolamine was the chief phospholipid, no plasmalogen was detected. 5. In contrast with other plasma membranes in the rat, the polar lipids of the microvillus membrane were rich in glycolipid. The cholesterol:polar lipid (phospholipid+glycolipid) ratio was about 1:3 for the microvillus membrane. Published data suggest that this ratio resembles that of the liver plasma membrane more closely than myelin or the erythrocyte membrane. 6. The fatty acid composition of membrane lipids was altered markedly by a single feeding of safflower oil. Membrane polar lipids did not contain significantly more saturated fatty acids than cellular polar lipids. Differences in the proportion of some fatty acids in membrane and cellular glycerides were noted. These differences may reflect the presence of specific membrane glycerides.

Abstract 2048: Saturated fatty acids in cell membrane phospholipids play an important role in chemoresistance in colorectal cancer

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takanori Hiraide ◽  
Takanori Sakaguchi ◽  
Satoru Furuhashi ◽  
Tomohiro Matsumoto ◽  
Yusuke Ozaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Cell Membrane ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Membrane Phospholipids

scholarly journals Variation in Lipid Composition of Apples in Relation to Watercore

1992 ◽  
Vol 117 (5) ◽  
pp. 829-833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiow Y. Wang ◽  
Miklos Faust
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Malus Domestica ◽  
Lipid Composition ◽  
Normal Tissue ◽  
Membrane Lipids ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Free Sterols ◽  
Affected Tissue

The glycolipids, phospholipids, and sterols were determined in normal and watercore-affected apple (Malus domestica Borkh. cv. Delicious). Fruit with watercore contained higher amounts of glycolipids, phospholipids, and sterols. The ratios of unsaturated to saturated fatty acids and (18:3) to (18:1 + 18:2) were lower in watercore-affected tissue than in normal tissue. The ratio of free sterols to phospholipids was higher, whereas the ratio of phosphatidylcholine to phosphatidylethanolamine was lower in watercore-affected apple. Membrane lipids were altered in watercore-affected fruit.

scholarly journals Hypermethylated miR-424 in Colorectal Cancer Subsequently Upregulates VEGF

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Nouri Ghonbalani ◽  
Shiva Shahmohamadnejad ◽  
Parvin Pasalar ◽  
Ehsan Khalili
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Cancer Progression ◽  
Promoter Region ◽  
Hct116 Cell ◽  
Methylation Status ◽  
Expression Level ◽  
Cancer Tissue ◽  
Vegf Expression ◽  
Cancer Tissues

Abstract PurposeColorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of death from cancer in adults. Recent advances have shown that cancer cells can have some epigenetic changes involved in all stages of cancer. It has also been shown that miR-424 acts as gene expression regulators in many biological processes, including angiogenesis with mediators such as VEGF. In the current study, to identify the potential role of miR-424 in colorectal cancer progression, methylation status of miR-424 promoter region and its expression level have been evaluated. Besides, the correlation between VEGF level and miR-424 expression level has been assessed.MethodsMethylation status miR-424 promoter was assessed using methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction (MSP). The expression level of miR-424 in human colorectal cancer tissue was analyzed by quantitative PCR. HCT116 cell line was selected to evaluate the correlation between the miR-424 expression level and the promoter's methylation status. VEGF expression, one out of mir-424 targets involved in angiogenesis and cancer progression, was measured by western blot analysis in the pairs of cancer tissues and their adjacent tissues.ResultsOur results have revealed that the promoter region of miR-424 is methylated in cancer cells compared to normal cells, leading to down-regulation of miR-424 in the colorectal cancer tissues compared to the normal tissues. Also, we found that the expression protein's level of VEGF in the tumor cells increased compared with normal tissues.ConclusionThe present study suggests that hypermethylation downregulates miR-424. VEGF expression is upregulated with decreased miR-424 in colorectal cancer, which results in cancer progression.

scholarly journals Nrf2 affects the efficiency of mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation

2014 ◽  
Vol 457 (3) ◽  
pp. 415-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marthe H. R. Ludtmann ◽  
Plamena R. Angelova ◽  
Ying Zhang ◽  
Andrey Y. Abramov ◽  
Albena T. Dinkova-Kostova
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Fatty Acid Oxidation ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Acid Oxidation ◽  
Mitochondrial Fatty Acid Oxidation ◽  
Atp Production ◽  
Mitochondrial Fatty Acid ◽  
Mitochondrial Oxidation ◽  
Long Chain

Transcription factor Nrf2 affects fatty acid oxidation; the mitochondrial oxidation of long-chain (palmitic) and short-chain (hexanoic) saturated fatty acids is depressed in the absence of Nrf2 and accelerated when Nrf2 is constitutively activated, affecting ATP production and FADH2 utilization.

scholarly journals Volatile Organic Compound and Fatty Acid Profile of Milk from Cows and Buffaloes Fed Mycorrhizal or Nonmycorrhizal Ensiled Forage

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 1616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Genovese ◽  
Andrea Marrazzo ◽  
Lucia De Luca ◽  
Raffaele Romano ◽  
Nadia Manzo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Volatile Fraction ◽  
Forage Crops ◽  
Seed Inoculation

Seed inoculation of forage crops by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) generally results in higher profitability, but also modifies the chemical composition of silage in terms of increased biomass, protein, and dry matter. Raw milk aroma is affected by the type of feed. This work investigated the influence of ensiled forage obtained by seed inoculation with AMF on the volatile fractions and fatty acid composition of milk. Two experiments were carried out: in the first, buffaloes were fed maize silage, and in the second, cows were fed sorghum silage. The volatile fractions of milk were quantified by headspace solid-phase micro-extraction (HS-SPME), combined with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and fatty acids by gas chromatography (GC). The ensiled forage obtained with AMF increased saturated fatty acids (SFAs), and decreased monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in both experiments. The volatile fraction in milk samples obtained from bovines fed mycorrhizal ensiled forage showed an increase of free fatty acids and ketones, responsible for cheesy and fruity odors. Aldehydes, responsible for green and grassy notes, increased only in the milk from buffaloes fed ensiled maize. Our results suggest that inoculation of maize and sorghum seed with AMF, combined with a low rate of fertilizers, leads to ensiled forage that could slightly affect the FA profile and odor quality of milk.

scholarly journals Autotrophic and Heterotrophic Growth Conditions Modify Biomolecole Production in the Microalga Galdieria sulphuraria (Cyanidiophyceae, Rhodophyta)

Marine Drugs ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Roberto Barone ◽  
Lorenzo De Napoli ◽  
Luciano Mayol ◽  
Marina Paolucci ◽  
Maria Grazia Volpe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Methyl Esters ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Growth Conditions ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Galdieria Sulphuraria ◽  
Trophic Conditions ◽  
Carbon Mass

Algae have multiple similarities with fungi, with both belonging to the Thallophyte, a polyphyletic group of non-mobile organisms grouped together on the basis of similar characteristics, but not sharing a common ancestor. The main difference between algae and fungi is noted in their metabolism. In fact, although algae have chlorophyll-bearing thalloids and are autotrophic organisms, fungi lack chlorophyll and are heterotrophic, not able to synthesize their own nutrients. However, our studies have shown that the extremophilic microalga Galderia sulphuraria (GS) can also grow very well in heterotrophic conditions like fungi. This study was carried out using several approaches such as scanning electron microscope (SEM), gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), and infrared spectrophotometry (ATR-FTIR). Results showed that the GS, strain ACUF 064, cultured in autotrophic (AGS) and heterotrophic (HGS) conditions, produced different biomolecules. In particular, when grown in HGS, the algae (i) was 30% larger, with an increase in carbon mass that was 20% greater than AGS; (ii) produced higher quantities of stearic acid, oleic acid, monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), and ergosterol; (iii) produced lower quantities of fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) such as methyl palmytate, and methyl linoleate, saturated fatty acids (SFAs), and poyliunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). ATR-FTIR and principal component analysis (PCA) statistical analysis confirmed that the macromolecular content of HGS was significantly different from AGS. The ability to produce different macromolecules by changing the trophic conditions may represent an interesting strategy to induce microalgae to produce different biomolecules that can find applications in several fields such as food, feed, nutraceutical, or energy production.

scholarly journals Influences of 1-methylcyclopropene-containing papers on the metabolisms of membrane lipids in Anxi persimmons during storage

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-150
Author(s):  
Hui Wang ◽  
Guo Chen ◽  
Lili Shi ◽  
Hetong Lin ◽  
Yihui Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Electric Conductivity ◽  
Electrolyte Leakage ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Membrane Lipids ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Cellular Membrane ◽  
Leakage Rate ◽  
Diospyros Kaki ◽  
Gas Chromatograph

Abstract Objectives The aim of this work was to analyse the effects of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) treatment on the metabolisms of membrane lipids in postharvest Anxi persimmons during storage. Materials and methods Anxi persimmon (Diospyros kaki L. f. cv. Anxi) fruits were treated by paper containing 1-MCP with a concentration of 1.35 μl/l. The cellular membrane permeability was analysed by the electric conductivity meter. The activities of lipoxygenase (LOX), phospholipase (PLD) and lipase were determined by spectrophotometry. The component and relative amounts of membrane fatty acids were determined using gas chromatograph (GC). Results The 1-MCP-treated Anxi persimmons manifested a lower electrolyte leakage rate, lower LOX, PLD and lipase activities, higher levels of unsaturated fatty acids (USFAs), higher ratio of USFAs to saturated fatty acids (SFAs) (U/S), higher index of USFAs (IUFA), but lower levels of SFAs. Conclusions The degradation and the metabolisms of membrane lipids could be suppressed by 1-MCP treatment, which might be accountable for the delaying softening of postharvest Anxi persimmons during storage.

scholarly journals Marine n-3 and saturated fatty acids in relation to risk of colorectal cancer in Singapore Chinese: A prospective study

2009 ◽  
Vol 124 (3) ◽  
pp. 678-686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lesley M. Butler ◽  
Renwei Wang ◽  
Woon-Puay Koh ◽  
Mariana C. Stern ◽  
Jian-Min Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Singapore Chinese ◽  
A Prospective Study

Effect of unsaturated fatty acids around pupal chambers of Monochamus alternatus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) and Acanthocinus orientalis (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) on the number of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (Nematoda: Parasitaphelenchidae) carried by the beetles

Nematology ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 721-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noritoshi Maehara ◽  
Masahiko Tokoro
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Bursaphelenchus Xylophilus ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Pine Wood Nematode ◽  
Monochamus Alternatus ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Pine Trees

Abstract Several chemical compounds, e.g., linoleic and oleic acids, have been reported to be attractive to the pine wood nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, in previous studies. To examine the effects of fatty acids on the number of nematodes carried by Monochamus alternatus and Acanthocinus orientalis, unsaturated fatty acids (linoleic, oleic and hexadecenoic acids) and saturated fatty acids (palmitic and stearic acids) around the pupal chambers of individual beetles of the two species were analysed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The number of nematodes carried by individual M. alternatus was large, averaging 1628 (range 2 to 27 200), whilst A. orientalis carried no nematodes. There was no difference in the concentration of linoleic acid around the pupal chambers of M. alternatus and A. orientalis, and the concentration of oleic acid around Monochamus chambers was less than that around Acanthocinus chambers. There were no clear significant relationships between the concentration of linoleic or oleic acids around Monochamus pupal chambers and the numbers of nematodes carried by individual Monochamus beetles emerging from the chambers. It was concluded that the concentration of unsaturated fatty acids around pupal chambers in wilt-killed pine trees could not explain the differences in the numbers of nematodes carried by M. alternatus and by A. orientalis, and the differences in the numbers of nematodes carried by individual Monochamus beetles.

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