scholarly journals New Perspectives of S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) Applications to Attenuate Fatty Acid-Induced Steatosis and Oxidative Stress in Hepatic and Endothelial Cells

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (18) ◽  
pp. 4237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Vergani ◽  
Francesca Baldini ◽  
Mohamad Khalil ◽  
Adriana Voci ◽  
Pietro Putignano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Lipid Accumulation ◽  
Endothelium Dysfunction ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Mitochondrial Fatty Acid ◽  
Oxidant Production ◽  
Pleiotropic Functions ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) is an endogenous methyl donor derived from ATP and methionine that has pleiotropic functions. Most SAMe is synthetized and consumed in the liver, where it acts as the main methylating agent and in protection against the free radical toxicity. Previous studies have shown that the administration of SAMe as a supernutrient exerted many beneficial effects in various tissues, mainly in the liver. In the present study, we aimed to clarify the direct effects of SAMe on fatty acid-induced steatosis and oxidative stress in hepatic and endothelial cells. Hepatoma FaO cells and endothelial HECV cells exposed to a mixture of oleate/palmitate are reliable models for hepatic steatosis and endothelium dysfunction, respectively. Our findings indicate that SAMe was able to significantly ameliorate lipid accumulation and oxidative stress in hepatic cells, mainly through promoting mitochondrial fatty acid entry for β-oxidation and external triglyceride release. SAMe also reverted both lipid accumulation and oxidant production (i.e., ROS and NO) in endothelial cells. In conclusion, these outcomes suggest promising beneficial applications of SAMe as a nutraceutical for metabolic disorders occurring in fatty liver and endothelium dysfunction.

Tetrahydrobiopterin protects soluble guanylate cyclase against oxidative inactivation

Pteridines ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-50
Author(s):  
Kurt Schmidt ◽  
Ernst R. Werner ◽  
Bernd Mayer
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Guanylate Cyclase ◽  
Soluble Guanylate Cyclase ◽  
Vascular Effects ◽  
Aortic Endothelial Cells ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Oxidative Inactivation ◽  
Porcine Aortic Endothelial Cells ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

AbstractTetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) is a major endogenous vasoprotective agent that improves endothelial function by increasing nitric oxide (NO) synthesis and scavenging of superoxide and peroxynitrite. Accordingly, administration of BH4 is considered as a promising therapy of cardiovascular diseases associated with endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress. In a recent study we identified a novel function of BH4 that might contribute to the beneficial vascular effects of the pteridine. As demonstrated with cultured porcine aortic endothelial cells, oxidative inactivation of soluble guanylate cyclase with nitroglycerin or the heme-site inhibitor ODQ (1H-[1,2,4]-oxadiazolo[4,3-a]quinoxaline-1-one) resulted in a decrease in NO-induced cGMP accumulation that was insensitive to scavengers of reactive oxygen species but prevented upon supplementation of the cells with BH4. Tetrahydroneopterin had the same effect and virtually identical results were obtained with RFL-6 fibroblasts, suggesting that our observation reflects a general feature of tetrahydropteridines that is unrelated to NO synthase function and not limited to endothelial cells. Protection of soluble guanylate cyclase against oxidative inactivation may contribute to the known beneficial effects of BH4 in cardiovascular disorders associated with oxidative stress.

scholarly journals Hyperglycemia- and Hyperlipidemia-Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress through Human T Lymphocytes and Human Aortic Endothelial Cells (HAEC)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frankie B. Stentz
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
T Cells ◽  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
T Lymphocytes ◽  
Palmitic Acid ◽  
Insulin Receptors ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Approximately 65% of patients with T2DM die as a result of cardiovascular disease with hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia being important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Both T2DM and atherosclerosis are considered to be inflammatory processes Human T-lymphocytes (T-cells) and aortic endothelial cells (HAEC) have been shown to be components of plaque formation in atherosclerosis. T cells and HAEC are unique in that in their naive state they have no insulin receptors responsive to insulin but become activated in vitro hyperglycemia and in vivo hyperglycemic conditions such as diabetic ketoacidosis and non-ketotic hyperglycemic conditions. Our studies show that T-cells and HAEC in the presence of high concentrations of glucose /and or the saturated fatty acid (SFA) palmitic acid become activated and express insulin receptors, reactive oxygen species (ROS), cytokine elevation, and lipid peroxidation in a time and concentration-dependent manner. Whereas, the unsaturated fatty acid α-linoleic, was not able to activate these cells and had a salutary effect on the activation by glucose and palmitic acid. We have demonstrated that unsaturated fatty acids (UFA) may provide a protective mechanism against the prooxidant effects of hyperglycemia and high SFA such as palmitic acid. Therefore, diet alternations may be beneficial for decreasing hyperglycemia and cardiovascular risks. Studies have shown that lifestyle changes of diet and exercise can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by 58%. Hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia are important risk factors of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Therefore, we studied the effects of a High Protein diet versus a High Carbohydrate diet in obese non-diabetic, prediabetic and diabetic subjects for effects on weight loss, blood sugar, lipid levels, inflammation, and oxidative stress.

Polyphenolic extract attenuates fatty acid-induced steatosis and oxidative stress in hepatic and endothelial cells

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 1793-1805 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Vergani ◽  
Giulia Vecchione ◽  
Francesca Baldini ◽  
Elena Grasselli ◽  
Adriana Voci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Polyphenolic Extract ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

scholarly journals Impact of Polyphenolic-Food on Longevity: An Elixir of Life. An Overview

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 507
Author(s):  
Rosaria Meccariello ◽  
Stefania D’Angelo
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Preventive Action ◽  
Nutritional Interventions ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Macromolecular Damage ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Aging and, particularly, the onset of age-related diseases are associated with tissue dysfunction and macromolecular damage, some of which can be attributed to accumulation of oxidative damage. Recently, growing interest has emerged on the beneficial effects of plant-based diets for the prevention of chronic diseases including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Several studies collectively suggests that the intake of polyphenols and their major food sources may exert beneficial effects on improving insulin resistance and related diabetes risk factors, such as inflammation and oxidative stress. They are the most abundant antioxidants in the diet, and their intake has been associated with a reduced aging in humans. Polyphenolic intake has been shown to be effective at ameliorating several age-related phenotypes, including oxidative stress, inflammation, impaired proteostasis, and cellular senescence, both in vitro and in vivo. In this paper, effects of these phytochemicals (either pure forms or polyphenolic-food) are reviewed and summarized according to affected cellular signaling pathways. Finally, the effectiveness of the anti-aging preventive action of nutritional interventions based on diets rich in polyphenolic food, such as the diets of the Blue zones, are discussed.

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