Association between the atherogenic index of plasma and hearing loss based on a nationwide cross-sectional study
CONCLUSIONS: The potential of the AIP as a bioindicator for high-frequency HL is noteworthy, and maintaining an AIP value below a certain threshold might provide beneficial outcomes in the management of high-frequency HL.PMID:38685075 | DOI:10.1186/s12944-024-02119-8 (Source: Atherosclerosis)
Source: Atherosclerosis - April 29, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zhiyuan Wu Shu Wang Xiaowu Huang Mengyao Xie Zhijin Han Chen Li Shuyi Wang Qi Tang Hua Yang Source Type: research
Sparing Swallowing-Related Structures Reduces Post-Radiotherapy Dysphagia in Oropharyngeal Cancer
CONCLUSIONS: This study supports that SRS-sparing during radiotherapy for oropharyngeal cancers improves swallowing outcomes.PMID:38680007 | DOI:10.31557/APJCP.2024.25.4.1451 (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention - April 29, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Chanin Wasuthalainun Phawin Keskool Janjira Petsuksiri Sunun Ongard Paiboon Sureepong Source Type: research
Methionine-choline deficient diet deteriorates DSS-induced murine colitis through disturbance of gut microbes and infiltration of macrophages
In conclusion, this study supports the concept that intake of MCD predisposes to experimental colitis and enhances its pathogenesis via modulating gut microbes and macrophages in mice.PMID:38684800 | DOI:10.1038/s41401-024-01291-y (Source: Acta Pharmacologica Sinica)
Source: Acta Pharmacologica Sinica - April 29, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Mo-Ting Liu Yao Zhang Cai-Gui Xiang Tao Yang Xiao-Han Wang Qiu-Kai Lu Hui-Min Lu Chen Fan Chun-Lan Feng Xiao-Qian Yang Duo-Wu Zou Heng Li Wei Tang Source Type: research
Review of the evidence of radioprotective potential of creatine and arginine as dietary supplements
CONCLUSIONS: Creatine possesses significant radioprotective potential including: (1) radioprotective effect on the survival rate of rats subjected to acute whole-body X-ray irradiation in a LD70/30 dose of 6.5 Gy, (2) radioprotective effect on the population composition of peripheral blood cells, (3) radioprotective effect on the DNA damage of peripheral blood mononuclear cells, (4) radioprotective effect on the hepatocyte nucleus-nucleolar apparatus, and (5) radioprotective effect on the brain and liver Cr-Cr kinase systems of the respective animals. Taking into account these cytoprotective, gene-protective, hepatoprotect...
Source: International Journal of Radiation Biology - April 29, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Lyudmila Nersesova Mariam Petrosyan Gohar Tsakanova Source Type: research
Isotemporal Substitution Modeling on Sedentary Behaviors and Physical Activity With Mortality Among People With Different Diabetes Statuses: A Prospective Cohort Study From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Analysis 2007-2018
CONCLUSIONS: Replacing sedentary behaviors with 30 minutes per day leisure-time MVPA was associated with lower all-cause mortality, regardless of diabetes statuses. Among people with prediabetes/undiagnosed diabetes, walking/bicycling was additionally associated with lower CVD mortality, and worktime MVPA was associated with lower all-cause and CVD mortality.PMID:38684209 | DOI:10.1123/jpah.2023-0576 (Source: Journal of Physical Activity and Health)
Source: Journal of Physical Activity and Health - April 29, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Zhaojun Chen Lishan Cai Qianni Qin Xiang Li Shaoyou Lu Litao Sun Yang Zhang Lu Qi Tao Zhou Source Type: research
Structural and Cognitive Mechanisms of Group Cohesion in Primates
Behav Brain Sci. 2024 Apr 30:1-80. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X2400030X. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTGroup-living creates stresses that, all else equal, naturally lead to group fragmentation, and hence loss of the benefits that group-living provides. How species that live in large stable groups counteract these forces is not well understood. I use comparative data on grooming networks and cognitive abilities in primates to show that living in large, stable groups has involved a series of structural solutions designed to create chains of 'friendship' (friends-of-friends effects), increased investment in bonding behaviours (made...
Source: The Behavioral and Brain Sciences - April 29, 2024 Category: Neuroscience Authors: R I M Dunbar Source Type: research
Biodegradation of polystyrene nanoplastics by Achromobacter xylosoxidans M9 offers a mealworm gut-derived solution for plastic pollution
This study investigated the degradation of nanoplastics by isolating bacteria from the gut microbiome of Tenebrio molitor larvae fed various plastic diets. Five bacterial strains capable of degrading polystyrene were identified, with Achromobacter xylosoxidans M9 showing significant nanoplastic degradation abilities. Within 6 days, this strain reduced nanoplastic particle size by 92.3%, as confirmed by SEM and TEM analyses, and altered the chemical composition of the nanoplastics, indicating a potential for enhanced bioremediation strategies. The strain also caused a 7% weight loss in polystyrene film over 30 days, demonst...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - April 29, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Najat El-Kurdi Sahar El-Shatoury Khaled ElBaghdady Sherif Hammad Mohamed Ghazy Source Type: research
Isotemporal Substitution Modeling on Sedentary Behaviors and Physical Activity With Mortality Among People With Different Diabetes Statuses: A Prospective Cohort Study From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Analysis 2007-2018
CONCLUSIONS: Replacing sedentary behaviors with 30 minutes per day leisure-time MVPA was associated with lower all-cause mortality, regardless of diabetes statuses. Among people with prediabetes/undiagnosed diabetes, walking/bicycling was additionally associated with lower CVD mortality, and worktime MVPA was associated with lower all-cause and CVD mortality.PMID:38684209 | DOI:10.1123/jpah.2023-0576 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - April 29, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Zhaojun Chen Lishan Cai Qianni Qin Xiang Li Shaoyou Lu Litao Sun Yang Zhang Lu Qi Tao Zhou Source Type: research
In vitro and in vivo fermentation models to study the function of dietary fiber in pig nutrition
Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2024 Apr 29;108(1):314. doi: 10.1007/s00253-024-13148-9.ABSTRACTThe importance of dietary fiber (DF) in animal diets is increasing with the advancement of nutritional research. DF is fermented by gut microbiota to produce metabolites, which are important in improving intestinal health. This review is a systematic review of DF in pig nutrition using in vitro and in vivo models. The fermentation characteristics of DF and the metabolic mechanisms of its metabolites were summarized in an in vitro model, and it was pointed out that SCFAs and gases are the important metabolites connecting DF, gut micro...
Source: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology - April 29, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Weikang Huangfu Shixi Cao Shouren Li Shuhang Zhang Mengqi Liu Boshuai Liu Xiaoyan Zhu Yalei Cui Zhichang Wang Jiangchao Zhao Yinghua Shi Source Type: research
Using multi-omics to explore the effect of Bacillus velezensis SAAS-63 on resisting nutrient stress in lettuce
This study explored the role of the plant growth-promoting rhizosphere bacteria (PGPR) strain Bacillus velezensis SAAS-63 in improving nutrient stress in lettuce. Compared with no inoculation, B. velezensis SAAS-63 inoculants exhibited significantly increased fresh weight, root length, and shoot height under nutrient deficiency, as well as improved antioxidant activities and proline contents. The exogenous addition of B. velezensis SAAS-63 also significantly increased the accumulation of macroelements and micronutrients in lettuce. To elucidate the resistance mechanisms induced by B. velezensis SAAS-63 under nutrient stres...
Source: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology - April 29, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Yinshuang Bai Ke Song Mengxiang Gao Juan Ma Yifan Zhou Hua Liu Haijuan Zeng Jinbin Wang Xianqing Zheng Source Type: research
Using the Hilbert Transform to Evaluate the Effects of Functional Foods on Autonomic Nervous System Activity: A Comparison with the Fast Fourier Transform
In conclusion, the Hilbert analysis was more suitable than FFT analysis for evaluating ANS via HRV on functional foods intake.PMID:38684389 | DOI:10.3177/jnsv.70.179 (Source: Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology)
Source: Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology - April 29, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ayaka Yoshino Harunobu Nakamura Yoshimitsu Okita Source Type: research
Association of Habitual Green Tea Consumption with Sarcopenia Assessed Using SARC-F in Community-Dwelling Japanese Older People: A Cross-Sectional Study
In this study of 364 participants (154 men and 210 women), the prevalence of sarcopenia risk was 9.3%. The multivariable-adjusted OR [95% CI] of green tea consumption for ≥1 cup/d compared with that of <1 cup/wk of sarcopenia was 0.312 [0.129-0.752]. Higher habitual green tea consumption was inversely associated with sarcopenia among Japanese older adults. Further longitudinal studies are required to confirm these findings.PMID:38684381 | DOI:10.3177/jnsv.70.117 (Source: Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology)
Source: Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology - April 29, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Akinori Yaegashi Tohru Kobayashi Nobuya Kimura Mikako Sakaya Rumi Ohta Haruka Yokoyama Source Type: research
On the Relationship between MMA Levels in Blood Products and Donor Sex, Age, and Donation Frequency
J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2024;70(2):124-130. doi: 10.3177/jnsv.70.124.ABSTRACTAs the aging process accelerates, the age structure of blood donors turns to older and even aged groups. Methylmalonic acid (MMA), a byproduct of propionate metabolism, may be upregulated in the serum of older adults. As a mediator of chronic disease and tumor progression, the MMA content in blood products has become the focus of research. Absolute concentrations of MMA in blood products were determined based on the liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, so as to analyze how they were affected by donors' age, sex, and frequency of b...
Source: Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology - April 29, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Fei Li Aiwei Zhu Caixia Huang Hui Guo Lingling Zhu Hua Zhuang Suochun Cao Source Type: research
The Energy Required to Synthesize Lean and Adipose Tissue in Rats
J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2024;70(2):150-157. doi: 10.3177/jnsv.70.150.ABSTRACTAlthough the energy stored in lean tissue (LT) and adipose tissue (AT) is well known, the energy required to synthesize these tissues is less clear. While elucidating the energy required for AT synthesis may not be so important, the elucidation of the energy required for LT synthesis is important for individuals who aim to increase their skeletal muscle. Theoretically the energy at the point at which ΔLT/Δbody weight (BW) reaches 100% on a regression curve, which indicates the relationship between ΔLT/ΔBW and the energy used to accumulat...
Source: Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology - April 29, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Fumiko Sekiguchi Mizuki Kitaguchi Emi Kondo Koji Okamura Source Type: research
Experience-Dependent Behavioral Plasticity in Avoiding Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) Requires DAF-16/FOXO in the AIY Interneurons of Caenorhabditis elegans
This study aimed to investigate the preference plasticity to bitter and astringent tea polyphenols, including catechins and tannic acids, in the model animal Caenorhabditis elegans. C. elegans showed avoidance behavior against epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), tannic acid, and theaflavin. However, they displayed diminishing avoidance against EGCG depending on their EGCG-feeding regime at larval stages. Additionally, the behavioral plasticity in avoiding EGCG required the transcription factor DAF-16/FOXO. Isoform-specific deletion mutant analysis and cell-specific rescue analysis revealed that the function of daf-16 isoform ...
Source: Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology - April 29, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Seiryu Ishikawa Yuka Takezawa Chiharu Iida Yuko Yamada Kyoko Chiba Mohammad Shaokat Ali Simo Sun Eriko Kage-Nakadai Source Type: research
