Targeting the balance of T helper cell responses by curcumin in inflammatory and autoimmune states

Rahimi, Kaveh; Ahmadi, Abbas; Hassanzadeh, Kambiz; Soleimani, Zahra; Sathyapalan, Thozhukat; Mohammadi, Asadollah; Sahebkar, Amirhossein

doi:10.1016/j.autrev.2019.05.012

The effect of C-peptide on diabetic nephropathy: A review of molecular mechanisms (2019)
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Yaribeygi, H., Maleki, M., Sathyapalan, T., & Sahebkar, A. (2019). The effect of C-peptide on diabetic nephropathy: A review of molecular mechanisms. Life Sciences, 237, Article 116950. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2019.116950

C-peptide is a small peptide connecting two chains of proinsulin molecule and is dissociated before the release of insulin. It is secreted in an equimolar amount to insulin from the pancreatic beta-cells into the circulation. Recent evidence demonstr... Read More about The effect of C-peptide on diabetic nephropathy: A review of molecular mechanisms.

Effects of curcumin on mitochondria in neurodegenerative diseases (2019)
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Bagheri, H., Ghasemi, F., Barreto, G. E., Rafiee, R., Sathyapalan, T., & Sahebkar, A. (2020). Effects of curcumin on mitochondria in neurodegenerative diseases. BioFactors, 46(1), 5-20. https://doi.org/10.1002/biof.1566

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) result from progressive deterioration of selectively susceptible neuron populations in different central nervous system (CNS) regions. NDs are classified in accordance with the primary clinical manifestations (e.g., p... Read More about Effects of curcumin on mitochondria in neurodegenerative diseases.

Anti-fibrotic effects of curcumin and some of its analogues in the heart (2019)
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Gorabi, A. M., Hajighasemi, S., Kiaie, N., Rosano, G. M. C., Sathyapalan, T., Al-Rasadi, K., & Sahebkar, A. (2020). Anti-fibrotic effects of curcumin and some of its analogues in the heart. Heart Failure Reviews, 25(5), 731-743. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10741-019-09854-6

Cardiac fibrosis stems from the changes in the expression of fibrotic genes in cardiac fibroblasts (CFs) in response to the tissue damage induced by various cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) leading to their transformation into active myofibroblasts, wh... Read More about Anti-fibrotic effects of curcumin and some of its analogues in the heart.

Alterations in long noncoding RNAs in women with and without polycystic ovarian syndrome (2019)
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Butler, A. E., Hayat, S., Dargam, S. R., Malek, J. A., Abdullah, S. A., Mahmoud, Y. A., …Atkin, S. L. (2019). Alterations in long noncoding RNAs in women with and without polycystic ovarian syndrome. Clinical Endocrinology, 91(6), 793-797. https://doi.org/10.1111/cen.14087

Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are RNA transcripts over 200 nucleotides long that are not translated into protein; however, there is increasing evidence of their regulatory functions. To date, there are few studies measuring lncRNA in control women or... Read More about Alterations in long noncoding RNAs in women with and without polycystic ovarian syndrome.

The CD105:CD106 microparticle ratio is CD106 dominant in polycystic ovary syndrome compared to type 2 diabetes and healthy subjects (2019)
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Al-Qaissi, A., Alqarni, S., Javed, Z., Atkin, S. L., Sathyapalan, T., Vince, R., & Madden, L. A. (2019). The CD105:CD106 microparticle ratio is CD106 dominant in polycystic ovary syndrome compared to type 2 diabetes and healthy subjects. Endocrine, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12020-019-02059-9

© 2019, The Author(s). Background: A retrospective analysis was carried out from patients and controls during the past 5 years from a series of studies investigating endothelial microparticles (MP). Methods: In total, 319 samples from 207 individuals... Read More about The CD105:CD106 microparticle ratio is CD106 dominant in polycystic ovary syndrome compared to type 2 diabetes and healthy subjects.

Therapeutic effects of Crocin in autoimmune diseases: A review (2019)
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Korani, S., Korani, M., Sathyapalan, T., & Sahebkar, A. (2019). Therapeutic effects of Crocin in autoimmune diseases: A review. BioFactors, 45(6), 835-843. https://doi.org/10.1002/biof.1557

The immune system when acts against selfmolecules results in an imbalance in immunologic tolerance leading to the development of several autoimmune diseases (ADs) such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, ulcerative colitis, type 1 diabetes, and multiple... Read More about Therapeutic effects of Crocin in autoimmune diseases: A review.

A review of the pharmacological and therapeutic effects of auraptene (2019)
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Bibak, B., Shakeri, F., Barreto, G. E., Keshavarzi, Z., Sathyapalan, T., & Sahebkar, A. (2019). A review of the pharmacological and therapeutic effects of auraptene. BioFactors, 45(6), 867-879. https://doi.org/10.1002/biof.1550

There is a growing awareness in herbal medications as they are usually safe and devoid of significant adverse effects. Auraptene is a natural bioactive monoterpene coumarin ether and is consumed all over the world. There is growing evidence of the th... Read More about A review of the pharmacological and therapeutic effects of auraptene.

Molecular mechanisms by which GLP-1 RA and DPP-4i induce insulin sensitivity (2019)
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Yaribeygi, H., Sathyapalan, T., & Sahebkar, A. (2019). Molecular mechanisms by which GLP-1 RA and DPP-4i induce insulin sensitivity. Life Sciences, 234, Article 116776. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2019.116776

Glucagon-like peptide-1 is a peptide of incretin family which is used in the management of diabetes as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA). Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 enzyme metabolizes glucagon-like peptide-1 and various dipeptidyl peptid... Read More about Molecular mechanisms by which GLP-1 RA and DPP-4i induce insulin sensitivity.

Serum measures of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) and polyborminated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in reproductive-aged women in the United Kingdom (2019)
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Drage, D. S., Heffernan, A. L., Cunningham, T. K., Aylward, L. L., Mueller, J. F., Sathyapalan, T., & Atkin, S. L. (2019). Serum measures of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) and polyborminated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in reproductive-aged women in the United Kingdom. Environmental Research, 177, Article 108631. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2019.108631

We investigated the serum concentrations of two brominated flame retardants (BFRs) – polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) –in 59 women aged between 23 and 42 from the United Kingdom. We also collected demographic... Read More about Serum measures of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) and polyborminated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in reproductive-aged women in the United Kingdom.

Is weight loss harmful for skeletal health in obese older adults? (2019)
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Papageorgiou, M., Kerschan-Schindl, K., Sathyapalan, T., & Pietschmann, P. (2020). Is weight loss harmful for skeletal health in obese older adults?. Gerontology, 66(1), 2-14. https://doi.org/10.1159/000500779

Purpose of Review: In view of the existing uncertainty about the implications of intentional weight loss in older obese adults, the present review (a) summarizes the available evidence from epidemiological and interventional studies concerning the ef... Read More about Is weight loss harmful for skeletal health in obese older adults?.

The effect of atorvastatin (and subsequent metformin) on adipose tissue acylation-stimulatory-protein concentration and inflammatory biomarkers in overweight/obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (2019)
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Sathyapalan, T., Hobkirk, J. P., Javed, Z., Carroll, S., Coady, A. M., Pemberton, P., …Atkin, S. L. (2019). The effect of atorvastatin (and subsequent metformin) on adipose tissue acylation-stimulatory-protein concentration and inflammatory biomarkers in overweight/obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Frontiers in endocrinology, 10(JUN), Article 394. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2019.00394

Copyright © 2019 Sathyapalan, Hobkirk, Javed, Carroll, Coady, Pemberton, Smith, Cianflone and Atkin. Background: Atorvastatin has been shown to improve cardiovascular risk (CVR) indices in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Low-grade chroni... Read More about The effect of atorvastatin (and subsequent metformin) on adipose tissue acylation-stimulatory-protein concentration and inflammatory biomarkers in overweight/obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Medicinal plants in traumatic brain injury: Neuroprotective mechanisms revisited (2019)
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Keshavarzi, Z., Shakeri, F., Barreto, G. E., Bibak, B., Sathyapalan, T., & Sahebkar, A. (2019). Medicinal plants in traumatic brain injury: Neuroprotective mechanisms revisited. BioFactors, 45(4), 517-535. https://doi.org/10.1002/biof.1516

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the most prevalent health problem affecting all age groups, and leads to many secondary problems in other organs especially kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, and heart function. In this review, the search terms were TBI... Read More about Medicinal plants in traumatic brain injury: Neuroprotective mechanisms revisited.

Efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes and moderate renal impairment (PIONEER 5): a placebo-controlled, randomised, phase 3a trial (2019)
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Mosenzon, O., Blicher, T. M., Rosenlund, S., Eriksson, J., Heller, S., Hels, O. H., …Zhdanova, E. (2019). Efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes and moderate renal impairment (PIONEER 5): a placebo-controlled, randomised, phase 3a trial. Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, 7(7), 515-527. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-8587%2819%2930192-5

Background: Oral semaglutide is the first oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist for glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is commonly associated with renal impairment, restricting treatment options. We ai... Read More about Efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes and moderate renal impairment (PIONEER 5): a placebo-controlled, randomised, phase 3a trial.

Effects of novel antidiabetes agents on apoptotic processes in diabetes and malignancy: Implications for lowering tissue damage (2019)
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Sathyapalan, T., Yaribeygi, H., Sahebkar, A., & Lhaf, F. (2019). Effects of novel antidiabetes agents on apoptotic processes in diabetes and malignancy: Implications for lowering tissue damage. Life Sciences, 231, Article 116538. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2019.06.013

Apoptosis is a complicated process that involves activation of a series of intracellular signaling. Tissue injuries from diabetes mellitus mostly occur as a consequence of higher rate of apoptosis process due to activation of a series of molecular me... Read More about Effects of novel antidiabetes agents on apoptotic processes in diabetes and malignancy: Implications for lowering tissue damage.

Curcumin: a modulator of inflammatory signaling pathways in the immune system (2019)
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Kahkhaie, K. R., Mirhosseini, A., Aliabadi, A., Mohammadi, A., Mousavi, M. J., Haftcheshmeh, S. M., …Sahebkar, A. (2019). Curcumin: a modulator of inflammatory signaling pathways in the immune system. Inflammopharmacology, 27(5), 885-900. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10787-019-00607-3

Curcumin is a natural compound derived from the spice, turmeric, that has been extensively reported for its efficacy in controlling or treatment of several inflammatory diseases. There is a growing body of literature that recognizes the anti-inflamma... Read More about Curcumin: a modulator of inflammatory signaling pathways in the immune system.

Molecular mechanisms of trehalose in modulating glucose homeostasis in diabetes (2019)
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Yaribeygi, H., Yaribeygi, A., Sathyapalan, T., & Sahebkar, A. (2019). Molecular mechanisms of trehalose in modulating glucose homeostasis in diabetes. Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews, 13(3), 2214-2218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2019.05.023

Diabetes mellitus is the most prevalent metabolic disorder contributing to significant morbidity and mortality in humans. Many preventative and therapeutic agents have been developed for normalizing glycemic profile in patients with diabetes. In addi... Read More about Molecular mechanisms of trehalose in modulating glucose homeostasis in diabetes.

Bariatric surgery modulates urinary levels of microRNAs involved in the regulation of renal function (2019)
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Alkandari, A., Ashrafian, H., Sathyapalan, T., Darzi, A., Holmes, E., Athanasiou, T., …Gooderham, N. J. (2019). Bariatric surgery modulates urinary levels of microRNAs involved in the regulation of renal function. Frontiers in endocrinology, 10(MAY), Article 319. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2019.00319

Background: Obesity and diabetes cause chronic kidney disease with a common pathophysiology that is characterized by the accumulation of collagen in the extracellular matrix. Recent evidence has implicated the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EM... Read More about Bariatric surgery modulates urinary levels of microRNAs involved in the regulation of renal function.

The effects of soy protein and cocoa with or without isoflavones on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study (2019)
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Konya, J., Sathyapalan, T., Kilpatrick, E. S., & Atkin, S. L. (2019). The effects of soy protein and cocoa with or without isoflavones on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Frontiers in endocrinology, 10(MAY), Article 296. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2019.00296

Objective: Soy and cocoa have been suggested to be beneficial for diabetes. The aim of this study was to identify the effects of soy protein, isoflavones, and cocoa on glycemic control parameters. Research design and methods: The study was a paral... Read More about The effects of soy protein and cocoa with or without isoflavones on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.

Lipids and insulin regulate mitochondrial-derived peptide (MOTS-c) in PCOS and healthy subjects (2019)
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Ramanjaneya, M., Jerobin, J., Bettahi, I., Bensila, M., Aye, M., Siveen, K. S., …Atkin, S. L. (2019). Lipids and insulin regulate mitochondrial-derived peptide (MOTS-c) in PCOS and healthy subjects. Clinical Endocrinology, 91(2), 278-287. https://doi.org/10.1111/cen.14007

Objective: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous endocrine disorder associated with mitochondrial dysfunction and insulin resistance (IR). MOTS-c, a mitochondrial peptide, promotes insulin sensitivity (IS) through activating AKT and A... Read More about Lipids and insulin regulate mitochondrial-derived peptide (MOTS-c) in PCOS and healthy subjects.

Targeting the balance of T helper cell responses by curcumin in inflammatory and autoimmune states (2019)
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Rahimi, K., Ahmadi, A., Hassanzadeh, K., Soleimani, Z., Sathyapalan, T., Mohammadi, A., & Sahebkar, A. (2019). Targeting the balance of T helper cell responses by curcumin in inflammatory and autoimmune states. Autoimmunity Reviews, 18(7), 738-748. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autrev.2019.05.012

CD4+ T helper (Th) cells are a crucial player in host defense but under certain conditions can contribute to the pathogenesis of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Beside the Th1/Th2 subset, several additional Th subsets have been identified, each... Read More about Targeting the balance of T helper cell responses by curcumin in inflammatory and autoimmune states.

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