28 results on '"Piscopo, Salva"'
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2. Coenzyme Q10 in aging and disease.
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Gasmi, Amin, Bjørklund, Geir, Mujawdiya, Pavan Kumar, Semenova, Yuliya, Piscopo, Salva, and Peana, Massimiliano
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UBIQUINONES ,OLDER people ,TYPE 2 diabetes ,CELL membranes ,DIETARY supplements ,MALE infertility - Abstract
Coenzyme Q
10 (CoQ10 ) is an essential component of the electron transport chain. It also acts as an antioxidant in cellular membranes. It can be endogenously produced in all cells by a specialized mitochondrial pathway. CoQ10 deficiency, which can result from aging or insufficient enzyme function, has been considered to increase oxidative stress. Some drugs, including statins and bisphosphonates, often used by older individuals, can interfere with enzymes responsible for endogenous CoQ10 synthesis. Oral supplementation with high doses of CoQ10 can increase both its circulating and intracellular levels and several clinical trials observed that its administration provided beneficial effects on different disorders such as cardiovascular disease and inflammation which have been associated with low CoQ10 levels and high oxidative stress. Moreover, CoQ10 has been suggested as a promising therapeutic agent to prevent and slow the progression of other diseases including metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative and male infertility. However, there is still a need for further studies and well-designed clinical trials involving a large number of participants undergoing longer treatments to assess the benefits of CoQ10 for these disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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3. The Possible Roles of β-alanine and L-carnosine in Anti-aging
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Gasmi, Amin, primary, Mujawdiya, Pavan Kumar, additional, Lysiuk, Roman, additional, Shanaida, Mariia, additional, Peana, Massimiliano, additional, Piscopo, Salva, additional, Beley, Nataliya, additional, Dzyha, Svitlana, additional, Smetanina, Kateryna, additional, Shanaida, Volodymyr, additional, Résimont, Stéphane, additional, and Bjørklund, Geir, additional
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- 2024
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4. Calanus oil in the treatment of obesity-related low-grade inflammation, insulin resistance, and atherosclerosis
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Gasmi, Amin, Mujawdiya, Pavan Kumar, Shanaida, Mariia, Ongenae, Adrien, Lysiuk, Roman, Doşa, Monica Daniela, Tsal, Oxana, Piscopo, Salva, Chirumbolo, Salvatore, and Bjørklund, Geir
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- 2020
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5. Gut Microbial Dysbiosis and Cardiovascular Diseases
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Gasmi, Amin, primary, Noor, Sadaf, additional, Piscopo, Salva, additional, and Berthouze, Sophie, additional
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- 2021
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6. Natural Compounds Used for Treating Hair Loss
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Bjørklund, Geir, primary, Gasmi, Amin, additional, Mujawdiya, Pavan, additional, Beley, Natalia, additional, Shanaida, Mariia, additional, Lysiuk, Roman, additional, Lenchyk, Larysa, additional, Noor, Sadaf, additional, Muhammad, Akram, additional, Strus, Oksana, additional, Piscopo, Salva, additional, Komisarenko, Andriy, additional, and Fedorovska, Maryana, additional
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- 2023
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7. Natural Ingredients to Improve Immunity
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Gasmi, Amin, primary, Shanaida, Mariia, additional, Oleshchuk, Oleksandra, additional, Semenova, Yuliya, additional, Mujawdiya, Pavan Kumar, additional, Ivankiv, Yana, additional, Pokryshko, Olena, additional, Noor, Sadaf, additional, Piscopo, Salva, additional, Adamiv, Stepan, additional, and Bjørklund, Geir, additional
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- 2023
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8. Berberine: Pharmacological features in health, disease and aging
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Bjørklund, Geir, primary, Gasmi, Amin, additional, Asghar, Farah, additional, Zafar, Saba, additional, Oliinyk, Petro, additional, Khavrona, Oksana, additional, Lysiuk, Roman, additional, Peana, Massimiliano, additional, Piscopo, Salva, additional, Antonyak, Halyna, additional, Pen, Joeri J., additional, Lozynska, Iryna, additional, Noor, Sadaf, additional, Lenchyk, Larysa, additional, Muhammad, Akram, additional, Vladimirova, Inna, additional, Dub, Natalia, additional, Antoniv, Olha, additional, Tsal, Oksana, additional, and Upyr, Taras, additional
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- 2023
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9. Gut microbiota in bariatric surgery.
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Gasmi, Amin, Bjørklund, Geir, Mujawdiya, Pavan Kumar, Semenova, Yuliya, Dosa, Alexandru, Piscopo, Salva, Pen, Joeri J., Benahmed, Asma Gasmi, and Coste, Daniel-Ovidiu
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BARIATRIC surgery ,GUT microbiome ,SHORT-chain fatty acids ,WEIGHT loss ,FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES ,TREATMENT effectiveness - Abstract
Gut microbes share a symbiotic relationship with humans and perform several metabolic and physiological functions essential for human survival. It has been established in several scientific studies that obesity and other metabolic complications are always associated with disturbed gut microbiota profile, also called gut dysbiosis. In recent years, bariatric surgery has become a treatment of choice for weight loss, and it forms an important part of obesity management strategies across the globe. Interestingly, bariatric surgery has been shown to alter gut microbiota profile and synthesize short-chain fatty acids by gut microbes. In other words, gut microbes play a crucial role in better clinical outcomes associated with bariatric surgery. In addition, gut microbes are important in reducing weight and lowering the adverse events post-bariatric surgery. Therefore, several prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics are recommended for patients who underwent bariatric surgery procedures for better clinical outcomes. The present review aims to understand the possible association between gut microbes and bariatric surgery and present scientific evidence showing the beneficial role of gut microbes in improving therapeutic outcomes of bariatric surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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10. Physical activity and obesity spectrum disorders in post-bariatric surgery patients: A systematic review and Meta-analysis.
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Gasmi, Amin, Boukhmis, Boukelia, Bjørklund, Geir, Elkhidir, Ibrahim H., Semenova, Yuliya, Dosa, Alexandru, Piscopo, Salva, Temitope, Adekunle Hakeem, Noor, Sadaf, and Costea, Daniel-Ovidiu
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MORBID obesity ,PHYSICAL activity ,WAIST-hip ratio ,BARIATRIC surgery ,OBESITY ,ADIPOSE tissues ,WAIST circumference ,SEQUENTIAL analysis ,RANDOM effects model - Abstract
This systematic review and meta-analysis is based on randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of physical activity on weight loss in adults undergoing bariatric surgery. The study compared certain biomarkers for individuals with and without physical activity after bariatric surgery. Secondary, the study identified potential successful interventions for the target population. PubMed, Embase, OVID, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library were searched from January 2000 to December 2020. Intervention studies on the effect of physical activity in adults after bariatric surgery were selected, included, and analyzed following the PRISMA guidelines. The primary outcome was weight loss followed by selected biomarkers. Two independent reviewers extracted data and conducted quality assessments. Of the 11 studies included, six reported BMI, two reported fat-free mass, three reported fat mass, two reported waist-hip ratio, and two reported waist circumference. Six studies measuring change from baseline BMI reported a significant intervention effect: SMD = −0.93 (-1.65;-0.20) with high heterogeneity of included trials (I2 = 72%). There was no significant difference between control and intervention groups for other outcomes. BMI as a measure of physical activity positively impacts the target population. Large-scale studies with better criteria and a longer evaluation follow-up may finalize pronounced outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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11. Dietary supplements and bariatric surgery.
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Gasmi, Amin, Bjørklund, Geir, Mujawdiya, Pavan Kumar, Semenova, Yuliya, Dosa, Alexandru, Piscopo, Salva, Pen, Joeri J., Gasmi Benahmed, Asma, and Costea, Daniel Ovidiu
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WEIGHT loss ,BARIATRIC surgery ,DIETARY supplements ,SMALL for gestational age ,MINERAL supplements ,DEFICIENCY diseases - Abstract
Bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery has been in practice for achieving significant weight loss in patients who have failed to achieve weight loss after pharmacological interventions. The rising cases of obesity are a triggering factor for more bariatric surgeries worldwide. Interestingly, sustained weight loss achieved post-bariatric surgery offers metabolic advantages, and patients show improved glucose and lipid metabolisms. Bariatric surgery is directly linked to higher incidences of vitamin, mineral, and trace element deficiencies, thus making patients susceptible to anemia, osteoporosis, and cardiomyopathy. Reduced nutrient absorption capacity, dietary changes, dietary restriction, and altered gastrointestinal tract morphology are some reasons for nutritional deficiency observed in post-bariatric surgery procedures. Micro-and-macronutrient deficiency observed in patients during the postoperative phase requires continuous monitoring of nutritional parameters. Therefore, adequate multivitamin and mineral supplements become essential to prevent/overcome micronutrient deficiencies. Bariatric surgery also raises the risk of small for gestational age (SGA) babies. Hence, a 12 − 24 months gap is recommended between bariatric surgery and pregnancy to achieve desired weight loss targets. The topic of this review is the impact of bariatric surgery procedures on vitamin and mineral absorption and the role of dietary supplements in maintaining a healthy nutritional balance during the postoperative phase. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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12. Nutritional and surgical aspects in prostate disorders.
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Gasmi, Amin, Bjørklund, Geir, Noor, Sadaf, Semenova, Yuliya, Dosa, Alexandru, Pen, Joeri J., Menzel, Alain, Piscopo, Salva, Wirth, Nicolas, and Costea, Daniel-Ovidiu
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PROSTATE ,BENIGN prostatic hyperplasia ,OLDER men ,PROSTATE diseases - Abstract
Prostate disorders are commonplace in medicine, especially in older men, with prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostate cancer being the most abundant pathologies. The complexity of this organ, however, turns treatment into a challenge. In this review, we aim to provide insight into the efficacy of alternative treatments, which are not normally used in conventional medicine, with a particular focus on nutrients. In order to understand why and how nutrition can be beneficial in diseases of the prostate, we give an overview of the known characteristics and features of this organ. Then, we provide a summary of the most prevalent prostate illnesses. Finally, we propose nutrition-based treatment in each of these prostate problems, based on in-depth research concerning its effects in this context, with an emphasis on surgery. Overall, we plead for an upgrade of this form of alternative treatment to a fully recognized mode of therapy for the prostate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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13. Pharmacological Treatments and Natural Biocompounds in Weight Management
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Gasmi, Amin, primary, Mujawdiya, Pavan Kumar, additional, Nehaoua, Amine, additional, Shanaida, Mariia, additional, Semenova, Yuliya, additional, Piscopo, Salva, additional, Menzel, Alain, additional, Voloshyn, Volodymyr, additional, Voloshyn, Olena, additional, Shanaida, Volodymyr, additional, and Bjørklund, Geir, additional
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- 2023
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14. Coenzyme Q10 in aging and disease
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Gasmi, Amin, primary, Bjørklund, Geir, additional, Mujawdiya, Pavan Kumar, additional, Semenova, Yuliya, additional, Piscopo, Salva, additional, and Peana, Massimiliano, additional
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- 2022
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15. The Role of Astaxanthin as a Nutraceutical in Health and Age-Related Conditions
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Bjørklund, Geir, primary, Gasmi, Amin, additional, Lenchyk, Larysa, additional, Shanaida, Mariia, additional, Zafar, Saba, additional, Mujawdiya, Pavan Kumar, additional, Lysiuk, Roman, additional, Antonyak, Halyna, additional, Noor, Sadaf, additional, Akram, Muhammad, additional, Smetanina, Kateryna, additional, Piscopo, Salva, additional, Upyr, Taras, additional, and Peana, Massimiliano, additional
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- 2022
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16. Polyphenols in Metabolic Diseases
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Gasmi, Amin, primary, Mujawdiya, Pavan Kumar, additional, Noor, Sadaf, additional, Lysiuk, Roman, additional, Darmohray, Roman, additional, Piscopo, Salva, additional, Lenchyk, Larysa, additional, Antonyak, Halyna, additional, Dehtiarova, Kateryna, additional, Shanaida, Mariia, additional, Polishchuk, Alexandr, additional, Shanaida, Volodymyr, additional, Peana, Massimiliano, additional, and Bjørklund, Geir, additional
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- 2022
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17. Gut microbiota in bariatric surgery
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Gasmi, Amin, primary, Bjørklund, Geir, additional, Mujawdiya, Pavan Kumar, additional, Semenova, Yuliya, additional, Dosa, Alexandru, additional, Piscopo, Salva, additional, Pen, Joeri J., additional, Gasmi Benahmed, Asma, additional, and Costea, Daniel-Ovidiu, additional
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- 2022
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18. Physical activity and obesity spectrum disorders in post-bariatric surgery patients: A systematic review and Meta-analysis
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Gasmi, Amin, primary, Boukhmis, Boukelia, additional, Bjørklund, Geir, additional, Elkhidir, Ibrahim H., additional, Semenova, Yuliya, additional, Dosa, Alexandru, additional, Piscopo, Salva, additional, Temitope, Adekunle Hakeem, additional, Noor, Sadaf, additional, and Costea, Daniel-Ovidiu, additional
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- 2022
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19. Dietary supplements and bariatric surgery
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Gasmi, Amin, primary, Bjørklund, Geir, additional, Mujawdiya, Pavan Kumar, additional, Semenova, Yuliya, additional, Dosa, Alexandru, additional, Piscopo, Salva, additional, Pen, Joeri J., additional, Gasmi Benahmed, Asma, additional, and Costea, Daniel Ovidiu, additional
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- 2022
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20. Nutritional and surgical aspects in prostate disorders
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Gasmi, Amin, primary, Bjørklund, Geir, additional, Noor, Sadaf, additional, Semenova, Yuliya, additional, Dosa, Alexandru, additional, Pen, Joeri J., additional, Menzel, Alain, additional, Piscopo, Salva, additional, Wirth, Nicolas, additional, and Costea, Daniel-Ovidiu, additional
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- 2022
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21. Phosphocalcic metabolism and the role of vitamin D, vitamin K2, and nattokinase supplementation.
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Gasmi, Amin, Bjørklund, Geir, Peana, Massimiliano, Mujawdiya, Pavan Kumar, Pivina, Lyudmila, Ongenae, Adrien, Piscopo, Salva, and Severin, Beatrice
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VITAMIN D metabolism ,CALCIUM metabolism ,VITAMIN K2 ,VITAMIN D receptors ,BONE growth ,VITAMIN K ,VITAMIN D deficiency - Abstract
Calcium is involved in bone metabolism, regulation of nerve signaling, and release of neurotransmitters. Phosphorus is a structural component of ATP, participates in metabolic energy regulation, and ensures stability to biological membranes and cells. Vitamin D and vitamin K are important for intestinal absorption and renal excretion of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D plays a regulatory role in bone formation, carbohydrate metabolism, immune responses, and cardiovascular regulation. Research has linked vitamin D deficiency to the development of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cancer, and osteoporosis. Vitamin K has been associated with a reduced risk of osteoporosis, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases (due to improved vascular elasticity). This review highlights the importance of vitamins D and K in the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus and explores various molecular mechanisms that help maintain the system's mineral homeostasis. Moreover, the paper reviews the enzyme nattokinase's role in thrombotic prevention due to its fibrinolytic activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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22. Micronutrients deficiences in patients after bariatric surgery
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Gasmi, Amin, primary, Bjørklund, Geir, additional, Mujawdiya, Pavan Kumar, additional, Semenova, Yuliya, additional, Peana, Massimiliano, additional, Dosa, Alexandru, additional, Piscopo, Salva, additional, Gasmi Benahmed, Asma, additional, and Costea, Daniel Ovidiu, additional
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- 2021
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23. Phosphocalcic metabolism and the role of vitamin D, vitamin K2, and nattokinase supplementation
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Gasmi, Amin, primary, Bjørklund, Geir, additional, Peana, Massimiliano, additional, Mujawdiya, Pavan Kumar, additional, Pivina, Lyudmila, additional, Ongenae, Adrien, additional, Piscopo, Salva, additional, and Severin, Beatrice, additional
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- 2021
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24. Calanus oil in the treatment of obesity-related low-grade inflammation, insulin resistance, and atherosclerosis
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Gasmi, Amin, primary, Mujawdiya, Pavan Kumar, additional, Shanaida, Mariia, additional, Ongenae, Adrien, additional, Lysiuk, Roman, additional, Doşa, Monica Daniela, additional, Tsal, Oxana, additional, Piscopo, Salva, additional, Chirumbolo, Salvatore, additional, and Bjørklund, Geir, additional
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- 2019
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25. An Update on Glutathione's Biosynthesis, Metabolism, Functions, and Medicinal Purposes.
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Gasmi A, Nasreen A, Lenchyk L, Lysiuk R, Peana M, Shapovalova N, Piscopo S, Komisarenko M, Shanaida M, Smetanina K, Antonyak H, Fira L, Lykhatskyi P, Fira D, and Bjørklund G
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- Humans, Animals, Oxidative Stress drug effects, Antioxidants pharmacology, Antioxidants metabolism, Antioxidants chemistry, Oxidation-Reduction, Glutathione metabolism
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Glutathione (GSH) has been the focus of increased scientific interest in the last decades. It plays a crucial role in all major physiological processes by supplying antioxidant defenses through participating in cellular redox reactions in the human body and other living organisms. GSH also participates in detoxifying xenobiotics, protecting protein thiols from crosslinking and oxidation, regulating the cell cycle, storing cysteine, etc. The significant role of GSH in the most important physiological processes has been highlighted, such as maintaining the redox balance and reducing oxidative stress due to its ability to inactivate the reactive oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur species. It can also enhance metabolic detoxification and regulate the function of the immune system. All of these characteristics make it a universal biomarker since its proper balance is essential for improving health and treating some age-related disorders. This review presents a current concept of the synthesis and metabolism of GSH; its main functions in a living organism, and as a precursor and cofactor; data on the use of GSH for medicinal purposes in the prevention and treatment of some diseases, as well as a nutritional strategy to maintain a normal pool of GSH in the body. The data were gathered by searching relevant information in multiple databases, such as PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar., (Copyright© Bentham Science Publishers; For any queries, please email at epub@benthamscience.net.)
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- 2024
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26. Coenzyme Q 10 in aging and disease.
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Gasmi A, Bjørklund G, Mujawdiya PK, Semenova Y, Piscopo S, and Peana M
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- Humans, Cardiovascular Diseases prevention & control, Cardiovascular Diseases drug therapy, Antioxidants pharmacology, Dietary Supplements, Metabolic Syndrome drug therapy, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 drug therapy, Ataxia drug therapy, Neurodegenerative Diseases drug therapy, Inflammation drug therapy, Muscle Weakness drug therapy, Mitochondrial Diseases drug therapy, Male, Ubiquinone analogs & derivatives, Ubiquinone pharmacology, Ubiquinone deficiency, Aging physiology, Oxidative Stress drug effects
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Coenzyme Q
10 (CoQ10 ) is an essential component of the electron transport chain. It also acts as an antioxidant in cellular membranes. It can be endogenously produced in all cells by a specialized mitochondrial pathway. CoQ10 deficiency, which can result from aging or insufficient enzyme function, has been considered to increase oxidative stress. Some drugs, including statins and bisphosphonates, often used by older individuals, can interfere with enzymes responsible for endogenous CoQ10 synthesis. Oral supplementation with high doses of CoQ10 can increase both its circulating and intracellular levels and several clinical trials observed that its administration provided beneficial effects on different disorders such as cardiovascular disease and inflammation which have been associated with low CoQ10 levels and high oxidative stress. Moreover, CoQ10 has been suggested as a promising therapeutic agent to prevent and slow the progression of other diseases including metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative and male infertility. However, there is still a need for further studies and well-designed clinical trials involving a large number of participants undergoing longer treatments to assess the benefits of CoQ10 for these disorders.- Published
- 2024
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27. Berberine: Pharmacological Features in Health, Disease and Aging.
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Gasmi A, Asghar F, Zafar S, Oliinyk P, Khavrona O, Lysiuk R, Peana M, Piscopo S, Antonyak H, Pen JJ, Lozynska I, Noor S, Lenchyk L, Muhammad A, Vladimirova I, Dub N, Antoniv O, Tsal O, Upyr T, and Bjørklund G
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- Humans, Aging, Hypoglycemic Agents pharmacology, Hypoglycemic Agents therapeutic use, Berberine pharmacology, Berberine therapeutic use, Berberine chemistry, Alkaloids, Antineoplastic Agents
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Background: Berberine is the main active compound of different herbs and is defined as an isoquinoline quaternary botanical alkaloid found in barks and roots of numerous plants. It exhibits a wide range of pharmacological effects, such as anti-obesity and antidiabetic effects. Berberine has antibacterial activity against a variety of microbiota, including many bacterial species, protozoa, plasmodia, fungi, and trypanosomes., Objective: This review describes the role of berberine and its metabolic effects. It also discusses how it plays a role in glucose metabolism, fat metabolism, weight loss, how it modulates the gut microbiota, and what are its antimicrobial properties along with its potential side effects with maximal tolerable dosage., Methods: Representative studies were considered and analyzed from different scientific databases, including PubMed and Web of Science, for the years 1982-2022., Results: Literature analysis shows that berberine affects many biochemical and pharmacological pathways that theoretically yield a positive effect on health and disease. Berberine exhibits neuroprotective properties in various neurodegenerative and neuropsychological ailments. Despite its low bioavailability after oral administration, berberine is a promising tool for several disorders. A possible hypothesis would be the modulation of the gut microbiome. While the evidence concerning the aging process in humans is more limited, preliminary studies have shown positive effects in several models., Conclusion: Berberine could serve as a potential candidate for the treatment of several diseases. Previous literature has provided a basis for scientists to establish clinical trials in humans. However, for obesity, the evidence appears to be sufficient for hands-on use., (Copyright© Bentham Science Publishers; For any queries, please email at epub@benthamscience.net.)
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- 2024
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28. Natural Compounds Used for Treating Hair Loss.
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Gasmi A, Mujawdiya PK, Beley N, Shanaida M, Lysiuk R, Lenchyk L, Noor S, Muhammad A, Strus O, Piscopo S, Komisarenko A, Fedorovska M, and Bjørklund G
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- United States, Animals, Bees, Alopecia drug therapy, Finasteride pharmacology, Finasteride therapeutic use, Minoxidil therapeutic use, Minoxidil pharmacology, Hair, Quality of Life, Plants, Medicinal
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Hair loss or alopecia is a common dermatological condition affecting up to 2% of the world population. It is often caused by hereditary factors, such as male or female pattern baldness, but it can also result from various environmental factors, an unbalanced diet, or chronic illness. While hair loss is not life-threatening, it can cause significant anxiety, depression, and other psychological problems, ultimately impacting an individual's quality of life. Various treatments for hair loss, including both synthetic drugs, such as minoxidil and finasteride, or medicinal herbs, have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Despite synthetic drugs' effectiveness, they may come with potential side effects. Natural remedies have been proposed as a viable option for treating hair loss because many chronic disorders can cause alopecia. As such, this review focuses on identifying alternative, efficient treatment agents with limited side effects. Specifically, it looks into medicinal plants as potential healing agents for treating hair loss. To gather relevant information for the study, multiple databases were searched, including Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar. A comprehensive search was conducted using a range of search terms, such as "hair loss", "alopecia", "natural remedies for hair loss", "herbal treatments for hair loss", and others to extract relevant scientific articles. Many medicinal plants and natural compounds have shown potential in reducing hair loss, thanks to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and the ability to improve local metabolism when applied externally. According to existing literature, herbal extracts and formulations derived from plants, such as Urtica dioica, Humulus lupulus, Serenoa repens, Vitis vinifera, Pygeum africanum, Cucurbita pepo, etc. , as well as certain individual herbal compounds, micronutrients, bee products, and keratin, may be effective in reducing hair loss directly or indirectly. Research suggests that medicinal plants and a variety of natural compounds hold promise in promoting hair growth and preventing alopecia., (Copyright© Bentham Science Publishers; For any queries, please email at epub@benthamscience.net.)
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- 2023
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