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Food Sci Biotechnol ; 32(10): 1457, 2023 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37457412

ABSTRACT

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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 15(1): 200-219, 2023 Jan 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36468535

ABSTRACT

Brain organoids are self-assembled three-dimensional aggregates with brain-like cell types and structures and have emerged as new model systems that can be used to investigate human neurodevelopment and neurological disorders. However, brain organoids are not as mature and functional as real human brains due to limitations of the culture system with insufficient developmental patterning signals and a lack of components that are important for brain development and function, such as the non-neural population and vasculature. In addition, establishing the desired brain-like environment and monitoring the complex neural networks and physiological functions of the brain organoids remain challenging. The current protocols to generate brain organoids also have problems with heterogeneity and batch variation due to spontaneous self-organization of brain organoids into complex architectures of the brain. To address these limitations of current brain organoid technologies, various engineering platforms, such as extracellular matrices, fluidic devices, three-dimensional bioprinting, bioreactors, polymeric scaffolds, microelectrodes, and biochemical sensors, have been employed to improve neuronal development and maturation, reduce structural heterogeneity, and facilitate functional analysis and monitoring. In this review, we provide an overview of the latest engineering techniques that overcome these limitations in the production and application of brain organoids.


Subject(s)
Brain , Organoids , Humans , Brain/metabolism , Models, Biological , Technology
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Sci Adv ; 8(50): eabn5768, 2022 12 14.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36516259

ABSTRACT

Direct cardiac reprogramming has emerged as a promising therapeutic approach for cardiac regeneration. Full chemical reprogramming with small molecules to generate cardiomyocytes may be more amenable than genetic reprogramming for clinical applications as it avoids safety concerns associated with genetic manipulations. However, challenges remain regarding low conversion efficiency and incomplete cardiomyocyte maturation. Furthermore, the therapeutic potential of chemically induced cardiomyocytes (CiCMs) has not been investigated. Here, we report that a three-dimensional microenvironment reconstituted with decellularized heart extracellular matrix can enhance chemical reprogramming and cardiac maturation of fibroblasts to cardiomyocytes. The resultant CiCMs exhibit elevated cardiac marker expression, sarcomeric organization, and improved electrophysiological features and drug responses. We investigated the therapeutic potential of CiCMs reprogrammed in three-dimensional heart extracellular matrix in a rat model of myocardial infarction. Our platform can facilitate the use of CiCMs for regenerative medicine, disease modeling, and drug screening.


Subject(s)
Myocytes, Cardiac , Regeneration , Rats , Animals , Myocytes, Cardiac/metabolism , Regenerative Medicine/methods , Extracellular Matrix , Fibroblasts/metabolism
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PLoS One ; 16(7): e0255004, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34293064

ABSTRACT

This study compared the possible options for vascular access in breast cancer patients by analyzing the complications of each method. We retrospectively evaluated the vascular access procedures for intravenous chemotherapy in breast cancer patients from 2016 to 2018. A total of 300 consecutive patients were included, 100 each who received peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), arm ports, and chest ports. When selecting a catheter, a PICC was considered when four cycles of chemotherapy were expected. Otherwise, patient preference was considered. All but one patient with an arm port were women, with mean age of 51.7 ± 9.1 years. The total mean complication-free catheter indwelling time was 1357.6 days for chest ports, 997.8 days for arm ports, and 366.8 days for PICCs (p = 0.004). There were 11 catheter-related complications (3.7%), one in a chest port patient, five in arm port patients, and eight in PICC patients. There was no patient with catheter related blood stream infection or deep vein thrombosis. All three types of catheters could be used in breast cancer patients without causing serious complications. The selection of catheter considering the clinical situation was effective for providing a safe and secure chemotherapy delivery route.


Subject(s)
Breast Neoplasms/pathology , Catheters, Indwelling , Adult , Aged , Catheters, Indwelling/adverse effects , Female , Humans , Incidence , Middle Aged
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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 13(12): 14037-14049, 2021 Mar 31.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33745275

ABSTRACT

Immunomodulation in the local tissue microenvironment is pivotal for the determination of macrophage phenotypes and regulation of functions necessary for pro-healing effects. Herein, we demonstrate that a lymph node extracellular matrix (LNEM) prepared by the decellularization of lymph node tissues can mimic lymph node microenvironments for immunomodulation in two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) formats. The LNEM exhibits strengthened immunomodulatory effects in comparison to conventional collagen-based platforms. A 3D LNEM hydrogel is more effective than the 2D LNEM coating in inducing M2 macrophage polarization. The 3D LNEM induces macrophage elongation and enhances the M2-type marker expression and the secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Additionally, the phagocytic function of macrophages is improved upon exposure to the intricate 3D LNEM environment. We demonstrate the reduced susceptibility of liver organoids to a hepatotoxic drug when co-cultured with macrophages in a 3D LNEM. This effect could be attributed to the enhanced anti-inflammatory functions and indicates its potential as a drug-testing platform that enables drug responses similar to those observed in vivo. Finally, the implantation of an LNEM hydrogel in a mouse volumetric muscle loss model facilitates the recruitment of host macrophages to the site of injury and enhances macrophage polarization toward the M2 phenotype for tissue healing in vivo. Therefore, 3D immune system-mimicking biomaterials could serve as useful platforms for tissue modeling and regenerative medicine development.


Subject(s)
Extracellular Matrix/chemistry , Lymph Nodes/chemistry , Macrophage Activation , Macrophages/immunology , Tissue Scaffolds/chemistry , Animals , Biocompatible Materials/chemistry , Extracellular Matrix/immunology , Immunomodulation , Lymph Nodes/immunology , Macrophages/cytology , Swine
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Molecules ; 25(22)2020 Nov 16.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33207773

ABSTRACT

Barley sprouts (BS) contain physiologically active substances and promote various positive physiological functions in the human body. The levels of the physiologically active substances in plants depend on their growth conditions. In this study, BS were germinated using differently colored LED lights and different nutrient supplements. Overall, there were 238 varied BS samples analyzed for their total polyphenol and flavonoid contents. Principal component analysis (PCA) was performed to determine the relationship between the germinated samples and their total polyphenol and flavonoid contents, and those with high levels were further analyzed for their saponarin content. Based on the PCA plot, the optimal conditions for metabolite production were blue light with 0.1% boric acid supplementation. In vitro experiments using the ethanol extract from the BS cultured in blue light showed that the extract significantly inhibited the total lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and the lipid droplets in HepG2 hepatocytes. These findings suggest that specific and controlled light source and nutrient conditions for BS growth could increase the production of secondary metabolites associated with inhibited fat accumulation in adipocytes and hepatocytes.


Subject(s)
Adipocytes/metabolism , Apigenin/analysis , Germination/radiation effects , Glucosides/analysis , Hepatocytes/metabolism , Hordeum/chemistry , Light , Lipid Metabolism/radiation effects , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , 3T3-L1 Cells , Adipocytes/drug effects , Animals , Apigenin/chemistry , Apigenin/pharmacology , Flavonoids/analysis , Glucosides/chemistry , Glucosides/pharmacology , Hepatocytes/drug effects , Hordeum/radiation effects , Mice , Polyphenols/analysis , Principal Component Analysis
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Food Sci Biotechnol ; 29(6): 739-749, 2020 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32523783

ABSTRACT

This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the association of wheat germ interventions and metabolic markers. An electronic search was performed by mid-May 2019 in the PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science databases. Quality was evaluated using the risk of bias assessment tools. Thirty-three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were identified, among which ten were suitable and systematically reviewed based on biomarkers (cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, and oxidative stress). Three biomarkers in five eligible studies were investigated by meta-analysis. Total cholesterol showed non-significant results (p = 0.98), with standard mean difference (SMD) of - 0.01 (95% confidence interval; - 0.17, 0.16). The SMD was - 0.06 (95% CI - 0.41, 0.29, n = 4) for triglycerides and - 0.09 (95% CI - 0.62, 0.45, n = 2) for glucose. No biomarkers showed heterogeneity (0%). This review revealed non-significant association between wheat germ interventions and metabolic markers. Sensitive analysis with high-quality RCTs may be worth trying.

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Molecules ; 25(8)2020 Apr 23.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32340247

ABSTRACT

Red ginseng has been widely used in health-promoting supplements in Asia and is becoming increasingly popular in Western countries. However, its therapeutic mechanisms against most diseases have not been clearly elucidated. The aim of the present study was to provide the biological mechanisms of red ginseng against various metabolic diseases. We used a systems biological approach to comprehensively identify the component-target and target-pathway networks in order to explore the mechanisms underlying the therapeutic potential of red ginseng against metabolic diseases. Of the 23 components of red ginseng with target, 5 components were linked with 37 target molecules. Systematic analysis of the constructed networks revealed that these 37 targets were mainly involved in 9 signaling pathways relating to immune cell differentiation and vascular health. These results successfully explained the mechanisms underlying the efficiency of red ginseng for metabolic diseases, such as menopausal symptoms in women, blood circulation, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia.


Subject(s)
Dietary Supplements , Panax/chemistry , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Systems Biology/methods , Animals , Biomarkers , Databases, Factual , Disease Susceptibility , Humans , Metabolic Diseases/drug therapy , Metabolic Diseases/etiology , Metabolic Diseases/metabolism , Molecular Structure , Neural Networks, Computer , Plant Extracts/chemistry , Plant Extracts/therapeutic use , Signal Transduction
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J Microbiol Biotechnol ; 22(10): 1406-11, 2012 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23075793

ABSTRACT

5,5'-Dithiobis(2-nitrobenzoic acid) (DTNB) was selected as an electron transfer mediator and was covalently immobilized onto high porosity carbon cloth to employ as a working electrode in an electrochemical NAD(+)-regeneration process, which was coupled to an enzymatic reaction. The voltammetric behavior of DTNB attached to carbon cloth resembled that of DTNB in buffered aqueous solution, and the electrocatalytic anodic current grew continuously upon addition of NADH at different concentrations, indicating that DTNB is immobilized to carbon cloth effectively and the immobilized DTNB is active as a soluble one. The bioelectrocatalytic NAD+ regeneration was coupled to the conversion of L-glutamate into alpha-ketoglutarate by L-glutamate dehydrogenase within the same microreactor. The conversion at 3 mM monosodium glutamate was very rapid, up to 12 h, to result in 90%, and then slow up to 24 h, showing 94%, followed by slight decrease. Low conversion was shown when substrate concentration exceeding 4 mM was tested, suggesting that L-glutamate dehydrogenase is inhibited by alpha-ketoglutarate. However, our electrochemical NAD+ regeneration procedure looks advantageous over the enzymatic procedure using NADH oxidase, from the viewpoint of reaction time to completion.


Subject(s)
Bioreactors , Carbon/chemistry , Dithionitrobenzoic Acid/chemistry , Electrochemical Techniques/methods , Electrodes , Electrochemical Techniques/instrumentation , Electrochemistry/instrumentation , Electrochemistry/methods , Electron Transport , Enzyme Assays/instrumentation , Enzyme Assays/methods , Enzyme Inhibitors/chemistry , Glutamate Dehydrogenase/chemistry , Ketoglutaric Acids/chemistry , Multienzyme Complexes/chemistry , NAD/chemistry , NADH, NADPH Oxidoreductases/chemistry , Oxidation-Reduction , Sodium Glutamate/chemistry
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