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Nathan Goodyear

Inflammatory cause of metabolic syndrome via brain stress and NF-κB - 0 views

  • Mechanistic studies further showed that such metabolic inflammation is related to the induction of various intracellular stresses such as mitochondrial oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, and autophagy defect under prolonged nutritional excess
  • intracellular stress-inflammation process for metabolic syndrome has been established in the central nervous system (CNS) and particularly in the hypothalamus
  • the CNS and the comprised hypothalamus are known to govern various metabolic activities of the body including appetite control, energy expenditure, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, and blood pressure homeostasis
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  • Reactive oxygen species (ROS) refer to a class of radical or non-radical oxygen-containing molecules that have high oxidative reactivity with lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
  • a large measure of intracellular ROS comes from the leakage of mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC)
  • Another major source of intracellular ROS is the intentional generation of superoxides by nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase
  • there are other ROS-producing enzymes such as cyclooxygenases, lipoxygenases, xanthine oxidase, and cytochrome p450 enzymes, which are involved with specific metabolic processes
  • To counteract the toxic effects of molecular oxidation by ROS, cells are equipped with a battery of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutases, catalase, peroxiredoxins, sulfiredoxin, and aldehyde dehydrogenases
  • intracellular oxidative stress has been indicated to contribute to metabolic syndrome and related diseases, including T2D [72; 73], CVDs [74-76], neurodegenerative diseases [69; 77-80], and cancers
  • intracellular oxidative stress is highly associated with the development of neurodegenerative diseases [69] and brain aging
  • dietary obesity was found to induce NADPH oxidase-associated oxidative stress in rat brain
  • mitochondrial dysfunction in hypothalamic proopiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons causes central glucose sensing impairment
  • Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the cellular organelle responsible for protein synthesis, maturation, and trafficking to secretory pathways
  • unfolded protein response (UPR) machinery
  • ER stress has been associated to obesity, insulin resistance, T2D, CVDs, cancers, and neurodegenerative diseases
  • brain ER stress underlies neurodegenerative diseases
  • under environmental stress such as nutrient deprivation or hypoxia, autophagy is strongly induced to breakdown macromolecules into reusable amino acids and fatty acids for survival
  • intact autophagy function is required for the hypothalamus to properly control metabolic and energy homeostasis, while hypothalamic autophagy defect leads to the development of metabolic syndrome such as obesity and insulin resistance
  • prolonged oxidative stress or ER stress has been shown to impair autophagy function in disease milieu of cancer or aging
  • TLRs are an important class of membrane-bound pattern recognition receptors in classical innate immune defense
  • Most hypothalamic cell types including neurons and glia cells express TLRs
  • overnutrition constitutes an environmental stimulus that can activate TLR pathways to mediate the development of metabolic syndrome related disorders such as obesity, insulin resistance, T2D, and atherosclerotic CVDs
  • Isoforms TLR1, 2, 4, and 6 may be particularly pertinent to pathogenic signaling induced by lipid overnutrition
  • hypothalamic TLR4 and downstream inflammatory signaling are activated in response to central lipid excess via direct intra-brain lipid administration or HFD-feeding
  • overnutrition-induced metabolic derangements such as central leptin resistance, systemic insulin resistance, and weight gain
  • these evidences based on brain TLR signaling further support the notion that CNS is the primary site for overnutrition to cause the development of metabolic syndrome.
  • circulating cytokines can limitedly travel to the hypothalamus through the leaky blood-brain barrier around the mediobasal hypothalamus to activate hypothalamic cytokine receptors
  • significant evidences have been recently documented demonstrating the role of cytokine receptor pathways in the development of metabolic syndrome components
  • entral administration of TNF-α at low doses faithfully replicated the effects of central metabolic inflammation in enhancing eating, decreasing energy expenditure [158;159], and causing obesity-related hypertension
  • Resistin, an adipocyte-derived proinflammatory cytokine, has been found to promote hepatic insulin resistance through its central actions
  • both TLR pathways and cytokine receptor pathways are involved in central inflammatory mechanism of metabolic syndrome and related diseases.
  • In quiescent state, NF-κB resides in the cytoplasm in an inactive form due to inhibitory binding by IκBα protein
  • IKKβ activation via receptor-mediated pathway, leading to IκBα phosphorylation and degradation and subsequent release of NF-κB activity
  • Research in the past decade has found that activation of IKKβ/NF-κB proinflammatory pathway in metabolic tissues is a prominent feature of various metabolic disorders related to overnutrition
  • it happens in metabolic tissues, it is mainly associated with overnutrition-induced metabolic derangements, and most importantly, it is relatively low-grade and chronic
  • this paradigm of IKKβ/NF-κB-mediated metabolic inflammation has been identified in the CNS – particularly the comprised hypothalamus, which primarily accounts for to the development of overnutrition-induced metabolic syndrome and related disorders such as obesity, insulin resistance, T2D, and obesity-related hypertension
  • evidences have pointed to intracellular oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction as upstream events that mediate hypothalamic NF-κB activation in a receptor-independent manner under overnutrition
  • In the context of metabolic syndrome, oxidative stress-related NF-κB activation in metabolic tissues or vascular systems has been implicated in a broad range of metabolic syndrome-related diseases, such as diabetes, atherosclerosis, cardiac infarct, stroke, cancer, and aging
  • intracellular oxidative stress seems to be a likely pathogenic link that bridges overnutrition with NF-κB activation leading to central metabolic dysregulation
  • overnutrition is an environmental inducer for intracellular oxidative stress regardless of tissues involved
  • excessive nutrients, when transported into cells, directly increase mitochondrial oxidative workload, which causes increased production of ROS by mitochondrial ETC
  • oxidative stress has been shown to activate NF-κB pathway in neurons or glial cells in several types of metabolic syndrome-related neural diseases, such as stroke [185], neurodegenerative diseases [186-188], and brain aging
  • central nutrient excess (e.g., glucose or lipids) has been shown to activate NF-κB in the hypothalamus [34-37] to account for overnutrition-induced central metabolic dysregulations
  • overnutrition can present the cell with a metabolic overload that exceeds the physiological adaptive range of UPR, resulting in the development of ER stress and systemic metabolic disorders
  • chronic ER stress in peripheral metabolic tissues such as adipocytes, liver, muscle, and pancreatic cells is a salient feature of overnutrition-related diseases
  • recent literature supports a model that brain ER stress and NF-κB activation reciprocally promote each other in the development of central metabolic dysregulations
  • when intracellular stresses remain unresolved, prolonged autophagy upregulation progresses into autophagy defect
  • autophagy defect can induce NF-κB-mediated inflammation in association with the development of cancer or inflammatory diseases (e.g., Crohn's disease)
  • The connection between autophagy defect and proinflammatory activation of NF-κB pathway can also be inferred in metabolic syndrome, since both autophagy defect [126-133;200] and NF-κB activation [20-33] are implicated in the development of overnutrition-related metabolic diseases
  • Both TLR pathway and cytokine receptor pathways are closely related to IKKβ/NF-κB signaling in the central pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome
  • Overnutrition, especially in the form of HFD feeding, was shown to activate TLR4 signaling and downstream IKKβ/NF-κB pathway
  • TLR4 activation leads to MyD88-dependent NF-κB activation in early phase and MyD88-indepdnent MAPK/JNK pathway in late phase
  • these studies point to NF-κB as an immediate signaling effector for TLR4 activation in central inflammatory response
  • TLR4 activation has been shown to induce intracellular ER stress to indirectly cause metabolic inflammation in the hypothalamus
  • central TLR4-NF-κB pathway may represent one of the early receptor-mediated events in overnutrition-induced central inflammation.
  • cytokines and their receptors are both upstream activating components and downstream transcriptional targets of NF-κB activation
  • central administration of TNF-α at low dose can mimic the effect of obesity-related inflammatory milieu to activate IKKβ/NF-κB proinflammatory pathways, furthering the development of overeating, energy expenditure decrease, and weight gain
  • the physiological effects of IKKβ/NF-κB activation seem to be cell type-dependent, i.e., IKKβ/NF-κB activation in hypothalamic agouti-related protein (AGRP) neurons primarily leads to the development of energy imbalance and obesity [34]; while in hypothalamic POMC neurons, it primarily results in the development of hypertension and glucose intolerance
  • the hypothalamus, is the central regulator of energy and body weight balance [
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    Great article chronicles the biochemistry of "over nutrition" and inflammation through NF-kappaB activation and its impact on the brain.
Nathan Goodyear

MicroRNAs in the Aging Female Brain: A Putative Mechanism for Age-Specific Estrogen Effects - 0 views

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    Estradiol appears to have an age dependent effect on the transcription of mRNA and brain neuroplasticity.  This has a future impact on the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in elderly women.  This is only the abstract, but points to one effect of early Estradiol effect on improved brain health versus late therapy.  
Nathan Goodyear

Curcumin Blocks the Activation of Androgen and Interlukin-6 on Prostate-Specific Antigen Expression in Human Prostatic Carcinoma Cells - Tsui - 2013 - Journal of Andrology - Wiley Online Library - 0 views

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    curcumin reduces the genetic expression of PSA from androgen dependent and androgen independent prostate cancer.
Nathan Goodyear

Effects of Allium sativum (Garlic) on systol... [Pak J Pharm Sci. 2013] - PubMed - NCBI - 0 views

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    Head to head study of garlic versus atenolol shows that garlic is as good and better, depending on the dose, then atenolol.
Nathan Goodyear

Breast Cancer Research | Full text | The combined influence of multiple sex and growth hormones on risk of postmenopausal breast cancer: a nested case-control study - 0 views

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    Elevated estradiol, estrone, and Testosterone increases breast cancer risk by 50 to 200% depending on the hormone(s) elevated.
Nathan Goodyear

Effect of dehydroepiandrosterone derivatives... [Bioorg Med Chem. 2014] - PubMed - NCBI - 0 views

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    Interesting abstract of study of DHEA metabolites.  In vivo study finds some DHEA metabolites inhibit 5-alpha-reductase activity.  The opening sentence implies that 5alpha-reductase and conversion of T to DHT promotes androgen dependent disease.  The inference here is cancer, however, what they fail to mention is that this activity is via the estrogen receptors.
Nathan Goodyear

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    full article to previous abstract:  fecal transplant from male mice to female mice resulted in an increase in Testosterone production in the female mice revealing a link between the gut microbial population, diversity and Testosterone production.
wheelchairindia9

Folding Power Wheelchair - 0 views

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    GM LITE POWER WHEELCHAIR GM Lite Brushless Power Wheelchair with Batteries is a revolutionary light weight power wheelchair using brushless motor. It is the most economic power wheelchair without sacrificing safety & durability. The wheelchair promotes pressure redistribution, reduces downward sliding and helps maintain good posture. Specifications: 10 times longer life Lightest - 23 kg 5 year long life, safe LiFePO4 battery (10ah) High efficiency brushless hub motor 5 seconds folding and unfolding Easy to carry Load : 120 kg Speed : 8km/hr Range: 15 km Slope : 12% 24V180W brushless 8-inch gear hub motor
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Karma 8020 Wheelchair - 0 views

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    Heavy duty wheelchair can either be manually-operated or motorized, each with its own pros and cons. A manual heavy-duty wheelchair gives full control of motion to the user, but the added weight from the reinforcements makes pushing or propelling the wheelchair much harder than normal. A motorized heavy duty wheelchair offers a solution to this dilemma, but is often more expensive and harder to maintain than a manual wheelchair. Some designs offer a combination of both, with a small motor assisting those pushing the wheelchair. The proper choice between types of Heavy Duty wheelchair depends largely on the user's expected level of activity. Heavy duty wheelchairs typically have larger seats than conventional wheelchairs. The frames of these wheelchairs can be made from several different reinforced metals, although a titanium wheelchair is often the most popular choice. The wheels themselves are made of thicker rubber than normal, preventing any possible failure due to the greater amount of weight supported. Most makes of heavy duty wheelchairs fold like regular wheelchairs, making storage relatively easy despite the wheelchair increased size. Heavy Duty Wheelchair specialy design for disabled and handicapped persons. They are two types of Heavy Duty Wheelchair for handicapped and disability product like- Karma 8020 X Heavy Duty Wheelchair Karma 8520 Heavy Duty Wheelchair Karma 8020 X Heavy Duty Wheelchair: It comes with detachable swing away footrests. The wheel chair has flip-back armrests. It comes with centre of gravity adjustment. The wheel chair has wide profile casters. Seat Size 20'' inch & 22'' inch Total Weight 17 K.G. Designed for maximum strength & weight capacity for people over 250 lbs. These end to be heavier and wider. This heavy duty bariatric wheelchair has seat dimensions of 24 inches wide by 18 inches deep to accommodate a weight capacity of up to 400 lbs. This wheelchair is dual axle, which means that the floor to seat heigh
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Pediatric Wheelchair KM 7501 - 0 views

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    Ergonomically designed wheelchair not only for the patients but also for the assistants, both of them are considered users of this wheelchair. WheelCare has been designed to prevent work injury to the assistants by redesigned the handle, seat, hanger, rear pedals and front pedals, make them adjustable and easier to use. Tube-shaped structure allows the users to install extensional gears depends on the different needs. Ergonomic Wheelchairs with a body contouring S-Shaped seat frame and contoured armrests provides the user with all day comfort and ultimate mobility. And since this wheelchair is designed around the human body, less likely to need a seat cushion or other device to help make the wheelchair more comfortable. Ergonomics is really about using bodies safely and efficiently, in a way which doesn't strain the tissues. A way which is comfortable, While working, cooking, driving, creating or other work. Karma Wheelchair KM 7501: Karma Healthcare KM 7501 Pediatric Wheelchair is a manual wheelchair for children. It's ergonomically antelope horn-shaped handle makes it easy to steer and push the chair, and vertical footrest allow legs to be placed in the correct position. One-piece footplate increases stability. The wheelchair has a great look with a bright color and modern style. Karma Healthcare Wheelchair KM 7501 Features: Karma Healthcare Wheelchair KM-7501 Paediatric Wheelchair offers here-we-go handle Caring footrest Seat width: 11" or 13.5" Ultra lightweight and compact Outward extended front wheels 6" solid caster and 14" solid rear wheel Maximum user weight: 60Kg One Year Warranty Karma Wheelchair KM 7501 Measurements: Width 11" 13.5" Front/Rear Wheels 6" to 14" 6" to 14" Seat Width 28cm 34cm Seat Depth 30cm 30cm Overall Width 45cm 51cm Overall Collapsed Width 34cm 34cm Armrest Height 18cm 18cm Overall Length 70W 70W Seat Height 39cm 39cm Backrest Height 36cm 36cm Overall Height 102cm 102cm Weight 9.3kg 9.3kg Karma Ergo
Nathan Goodyear

Hormonal Regulation of Circulating C-Reactive Protein in Men - 0 views

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    High dose of estrogen associated with increase CRP in men.  Definitely a dose dependent response.
wheelchairindia9

Golden Motor Wheelchair - 0 views

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    GM LITE POWER WHEELCHAIR GM Lite Brushless Power Wheelchair with Batteries is a revolutionary light weight power wheelchair using brushless motor. It is the most economic power wheelchair without sacrificing safety & durability. The wheelchair promotes pressure redistribution, reduces downward sliding and helps maintain good posture. Specifications: 10 times longer life Lightest - 23 kg 5 year long life, safe LiFePO4 battery (10ah) High efficiency brushless hub motor 5 seconds folding and unfolding Easy to carry Load : 120 kg Speed : 8km/hr Range: 15 km Slope : 12% 24V180W brushless 8-inch gear hub motor
Nathan Goodyear

Progesterone inhibits glucocorticoid-dependent aro... [J Endocrinol. 1998] - PubMed result - 0 views

  • Progesterone must be considered a potential physiological inhibitor of glucocorticoid-dependent aromatase induction in adipose tissue. It is proposed that it is a suppressor of aromatase induction in adipose tissue in premenopausal women.
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    Progesterone inhibits estrogen production from adipose tissue
Nathan Goodyear

[Functional states of pituitary-ovary, adrenal and... [Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi. 1998] - PubMed result - 0 views

  • CONCLUSION: It appears that ovarian androgen excess in women with PCOS is mainly LH-dependent in Group 1 and insulin-dependent in Group 2. Enhanced adrenal activity may contribute to both hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance in this syndrome, and subclinical hypothyroidism may exist in affected subjects, especially of Group 1.
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    PCOS is not a birth control pill deficiency, but a complex hormonal imbalance
Nathan Goodyear

Mechanism of Human SIRT1 Activation by Resveratrol - 0 views

  • The NAD+-dependent protein deacetylase family, Sir2 (or sirtuins), is important for many cellular processes including gene silencing, regulation of p53, fatty acid metabolism, cell cycle regulation, and life span extension
  • resveratrol was shown to increase life span in three model organisms through a Sir2-dependent pathway.
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    Resveratrol potentially increases life span through SIRT1 activation
Nathan Goodyear

Uptake, Distribution, and Speciation of Selenoamino Acids by Human Cancer Cells: X-ray Absorption and Fluorescence Methods - Biochemistry (ACS Publications) - 0 views

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    cancer benefits from selenium depend on type of selenium supplemented
Nathan Goodyear

Oxytrex Minimizes Physical Dependence While Providing Effective Analgesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Low Back Pain - 0 views

  • Active treatment groups attained comparable analgesia despite significantly lower drug use
  • preclinical data also show a suppression of opioid tolerance and dependence
  • Previous clinical data have shown ultralow-dose naltrexone enhances and prolongs oxycodone analgesia,
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  • A cellular mechanism of action has been demonstrated to be the prevention of aberrant G protein signaling by mu opioid receptors caused by chronic opioid administration
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    low dose naltrexone improves pain control and reduced opioid addiction
Nathan Goodyear

ScienceDirect - The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology : Quercetin and resveratrol potently reduce estrogen sulfotransferase activity in normal human mammary epithelial cells - 0 views

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    quercetin and resveratrol shown to inhibit estrogen sulfonyltransferase activity.  important implications in estrogen dependent cancers, like breast cancer
Nathan Goodyear

International Journal of Obesity - Antiobesity action of peripheral exenatide (exendin-4) in rodents: effects on food intake, body weight, metabolic status and side-effect measures - 0 views

  • Systemic exenatide reduces body weight gain in normal, high-fat-fed rodents
  • role in metabolic pathways mediating food intake.
  • the first of which to be identified was an enhancement of glucose-dependent insulin secretion
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  • limits glucose appearance via glucose-dependent slowing of gastric emptying
  • suppression of inappropriately elevated postprandial glucagon secretion
  • promote pancreatic -cell proliferation and islet cell neogenesis in both animal and in vitro studies
  • short-term regulator of food intake
  • eceptor agonism in satiety
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    exanatide helps in obesity and fatty liver treatment
Willow O'Donnell

Discovering The Free Flow Administration In IV Pumps | Willow Medical - 0 views

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    Infusion pumps have gained a lot of popularity in the medical community lately. The medical device is available in different varieties, depending on why you need to buy IV pumps.
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