scholarly journals Associations among perfluorooctanesulfonic/perfluorooctanoic acid levels, nuclear receptor gene polymorphisms, and lipid levels in pregnant women in the Hokkaido study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumitaka Kobayashi ◽  
Fumihiro Sata ◽  
Houman Goudarzi ◽  
Atsuko Araki ◽  
Chihiro Miyashita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Oleic Acid ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Nuclear Receptor ◽  
Receptor Gene ◽  
Perfluorooctanoic Acid ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Environment Interaction ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽  
Pfos Exposure

AbstractThe effect of interactions between perfluorooctanesulfonic (PFOS)/perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) levels and nuclear receptor genotypes on fatty acid (FA) levels, including those of triglycerides, is not clear understood. Therefore, in the present study, we aimed to analyse the association of PFOS/PFOA levels and single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in nuclear receptors with FA levels in pregnant women. We analysed 504 mothers in a birth cohort between 2002 and 2005 in Japan. Serum PFOS/PFOA and FA levels were measured using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Maternal genotypes in PPARA (rs1800234; rs135561), PPARG (rs3856806), PPARGC1A (rs2970847; rs8192678), PPARD (rs1053049; rs2267668), CAR (rs2307424; rs2501873), LXRA (rs2279238) and LXRB (rs1405655; rs2303044; rs4802703) were analysed. When gene-environment interaction was considered, PFOS exposure (log10 scale) decreased palmitic, palmitoleic, and oleic acid levels (log10 scale), with the observed β in the range of − 0.452 to − 0.244; PPARGC1A (rs8192678) and PPARD (rs1053049; rs2267668) genotypes decreased triglyceride, palmitic, palmitoleic, and oleic acid levels, with the observed β in the range of − 0.266 to − 0.176. Interactions between PFOS exposure and SNPs were significant for palmitic acid (Pint = 0.004 to 0.017). In conclusion, the interactions between maternal PFOS levels and PPARGC1A or PPARD may modify maternal FA levels.

scholarly journals Comparative Profiling of Volatile Compounds in Popular South Indian Traditional and Modern Rice Varieties by Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaliyaperumal Ashokkumar ◽  
Mahalingam Govindaraj ◽  
Sampathrajan Vellaikumar ◽  
V. G. Shobhana ◽  
Adhimoolam Karthikeyan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Oleic Acid ◽  
Linoleic Acid ◽  
Palmitic Acid ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Modern Varieties

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the major cereal crops cultivated across the world, particularly in Southeast Asia with 95% of global production. The present study was aimed to evaluate the total phenolic content (TPC) and to profile all the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of eight popular traditional and two modern rice varieties cultivated in South India. Thirty-one VOCs were estimated by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The identified volatile compounds in the 10 rice varieties belong to the chemical classes of fatty acids, terpenes, alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, phenols, esters, amides, and others. Interestingly, most of the identified predominant components were not identical, which indicate the latent variation among the rice varieties. Significant variations exist for fatty acids (46.9–76.2%), total terpenes (12.6–30.7%), total phenols (0.9–10.0%), total aliphatic alcohols (0.8–5.9%), total alkanes (0.5–5.1%), and total alkenes (1.0–4.9%) among the rice varieties. Of all the fatty acid compounds, palmitic acid, elaidic acid, linoleic acid, and oleic acid predominantly varied in the range of 11.1–33.7, 6.1–31.1, 6.0–28.0, and 0.7–15.1%, respectively. The modern varieties recorded the highest palmitic acid contents (28.7–33.7%) than the traditional varieties (11.1–20.6%). However, all the traditional varieties had higher linoleic acid (10.0–28.0%) than the modern varieties (6.0–8.5%). Traditional varieties had key phenolic compounds, stearic acid, butyric acid, and glycidyl oleate, which are absent in the modern varieties. The traditional varieties Seeraga samba and Kichilli samba had the highest azulene and oleic acid, respectively. All these indicate the higher variability for nutrients and aroma in traditional varieties. These varieties can be used as potential parents to improve the largely cultivated high-yielding varieties for the evolving nutritional market. The hierarchical cluster analysis showed three different clusters implying the distinctness of the traditional and modern varieties. This study provided a comprehensive volatile profile of traditional and modern rice as a staple food for energy as well as for aroma with nutrition.

scholarly journals Brain/blood ratios of methadone and ABCB1 polymorphisms in methadone-related deaths

2021 ◽  
Vol 135 (2) ◽  
pp. 473-482
Author(s):  
S. Iwersen-Bergmann ◽  
S. Plattner ◽  
S. Hischke ◽  
A. Müller ◽  
H. Andresen-Streichert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Efflux Pump ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Reversed Phase ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ionization Mass ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽  
Gene Encoding ◽  
The Brain

AbstractMethadone is an opioid that often leads to fatalities. Interpretation of toxicological findings can be challenging if no further information about the case history is available. The aims of this study were (1) to determine whether brain/blood ratios can assist in the interpretation of methadone findings in fatalities; (2) to examine whether polymorphisms in the gene encoding the P-glycoprotein (also known as multidrug resistance protein 1 (MDR1) or ATP-binding cassette sub-family B member 1 (ABCB1)), which functions as a multispecific efflux pump in the blood–brain barrier, affect brain/blood ratios of methadone. Femoral venous blood and brain tissue (medulla oblongata and cerebellum) from 107 methadone-related deaths were analysed for methadone by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. In addition, all the samples were genotyped for three common ABCB1 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs rs1045642, rs1128503, and rs2032582) using ion-pair reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ICEMS). In nearly all cases, methadone concentrations were higher in the brain than in the blood. Inter-individual brain/blood ratios varied (0.6–11.6); the mean ratio was 2.85 (standard deviation 1.83, median 2.35). Moreover, significant differences in mean brain/blood ratios were detected among the synonymous genotypes of rs1045642 in ABCB1 (p = 0.001). Cases with the T/T genotype had significantly higher brain/blood ratios than cases with the other genotypes (T/T vs. T/C difference (d) = 1.54, 95% CI [1.14, 2.05], p = 0.002; T/T vs. C/C d = 1.60, 95% CI [1.13, 2.29], p = 0.004). Our results suggest that the rs1045642 polymorphisms in ABCB1 may affect methadone concentrations in the brain and its site of action and may be an additional factor influencing methadone toxicity.

scholarly journals Plasma Lipidomic and Metabolomic Profiling after Birth in Neonates Born to SARS-CoV-19 Infected and Non-Infected Mothers at Delivery: Preliminary Results

Metabolites ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 830
Author(s):  
Aggeliki Kontou ◽  
Christina Virgiliou ◽  
Thomai Mouskeftara ◽  
Olga Begou ◽  
Thomas Meikopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Metabolic Response ◽  
High Resolution Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Plasma Lipid ◽  
Neonatal Infection ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Lipid Species

Pregnant women are among the high-risk populations for COVID-19, whereas the risk of vertical transmission to the fetus is very low. Nevertheless, metabolic alternations described in COVID-19 patients may also occur in pregnant women and their offspring. We prospectively evaluated the plasma lipidomic and metabolomic profiles, soon after birth, in neonates born to infected mothers (cases, n = 10) and in the offspring of uninfected ones at delivery (controls, n = 10). All cases had two negative tests for SARS-CoV-2 (nasopharyngeal swabs) performed 72 h apart. Blood samples were obtained within the first hours after birth. Liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC-TOF/MS) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) were applied for the analyses. Multivariate statistical analysis was performed for data evaluation. Changes in several plasma lipid species-classes (long-chain fatty acids phosphatidylcholines, triglycerides), and amino-acids were identified that allowed for clear discrimination between the study groups. The results of this preliminary investigation suggest that neonates born to Sars-Cov-19 positive mothers, without evidence of viral infection at birth, have a distinct plasma lipidomic and metabolomic profile compared to those of uninfected mothers. Whether these findings are reflective of maternal metabolic alternations due to the virus or a metabolic response following an unidentified neonatal infection warrants further investigation.

scholarly journals Ekstrak Lemak Gracilaria verrucosa sebagai Antibakteri Shigella dysentriae dan Escherichia coli

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Riong Seulina Panjaitan ◽  
Yulia Verawati Simanjuntak ◽  
Sumantri Sumantri
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Oleic Acid ◽  
Palmitic Acid ◽  
Gracilaria Verrucosa ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Lipid Phase ◽  
Disc Diffusion

Makroalga merupakan salah satu sumber daya hayati yang melimpah di perairan Indonesia. Genus Gracilaria merupakan salah satu makroalga merah yang diketahui memiliki kandungan metabolit sekunder yang bersifat sebagai antibakteri. Genus ini memiliki ciri thallus agak padat dan keras untuk melekat pada substrat.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji aktivitas antibakteri lipid/lemak dari Gracilaria verrucosa. Ekstraksi lipid/lemak dilakukan dengan metode Folch yang dimodifikasi menggunakan teknik Soxhlet dengan perbandingan pelarut metanol : kloroform 1:2 (v/v). Identifikasi profil asam lemak menggunakan Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Uji aktivitas antibakteri berdasarkan metode disc-diffusion dan penentuan konsentrasi hambat minimum (KHM) menggunakan 5 konsentrasi berbeda yaitu, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% dan 100% (v/v). Bakteri uji yang digunakan adalah Shigella dysentriae dan Escherichia coli. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kandungan lipid keseluruhan yang diperoleh sebesar 3,45% (v/v) dengan komposisi fasa kloroform sebesar 1,15% (v/v) dan fasa metanol sebesar 2,30% (v/v). Hasil identifikasi GC-MS menunjukkan bahwa lipid fasa metanol mengandung asam palmitat dan asam oleat. Sedangkan lipid fasa kloroform mengandung asam miristat, asam palmitoleat, asam stearat, asam arakidonat, asam palmitat dan asam oleat. Kedua fasa lipid menunjukkan aktivitas antibakteri terhadap Shigella dysentriae dan Escherichia coli. AbstractMacroalga (seaweed) is one of the abundant marine biological resources from Indonesian Waters. Gracilaria is a type of red macroalgae that has secondary metabolites as an antibacterial agent. Gracilaria has thallus that rather dense and hard to attach to the substrate. The objective of this research was to investigate the antibacterial activity of lipids from Gracilaria verrucosa. Lipids were extracted according to Folch method using Soxhlet technique in which the ratio of methanol : chloroform was 1:2 (v/v). Fatty acid profile was identified using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). The antibacterial activity was evaluated by disc-diffusion method using five different concentrations to determinate the minimum inhibitory concentration (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100% (v/v)). Shigella dysentriae and Escherichia coli were used as test bacteria. The results showed that total lipid amount was 3.45% with 1.15% (v/v) consisted in chloroform phase and 2.30% (v/v) consisted in methanol phase. GC-MS identification results showed that methanol lipid phase contained palmitic acid and oleic acid, while the chloroform lipid phase had myristic acid, palmitoleic acid, stearic acid, arachidonic acid, palmitic acid and oleic acid. Both of lipid phases showed activities against Shigella dysentriae and Escherichia coli.

Metabolic Infrastructure of Pregnant Women With Trisomy 21 Fetuses; Metabolomic Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 223 (05) ◽  
pp. 297-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emirhan Nemutlu ◽  
Gokcen Orgul ◽  
Tuba Recber ◽  
Emine Aydin ◽  
Ece Ozkan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Genetic Disorder ◽  
Alpha Tocopherol ◽  
Metabolic Status ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Nonanoic Acid ◽  
Hydroxybutyric Acid ◽  
Ms Analysis

AbstractWe aimed to configure impaired/altered metabolomic profiles of pregnant women carrying Down syndrome (DS) fetuses. The study involved 21 and 32 pregnant women with DS and euploid fetuses, respectively, as determined by prenatal screening and diagnosis as part of an antenatal care program. Metabolomic analyses were carried out using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC-qTOF-MS) methods. A total of 95 metabolites were identified. GC-MS analysis indicated that levels of 2-hydroxybutyric acid, benzoic acid, nonanoic acid, 3-hydroxybutyric acid, and 2-ketoisocaproic acid were increased in the DS group, where beta-alanine, threonic acid, oxalic acid, alpha-tocopherol, uracil, 2-piperidone, and creatinine were decreased. However, LC-qTOF-MS analysis showed that lipid-related metabolites were decreased in women carrying DS fetuses, whereas creatine, N4-phosphoagmatine, citrate, 2,5-dioxopentanoate, 2-furoate, pyruvate, and fructose levels were increased. Pathway analysis was also performed using metabolites whose levels were significantly altered (p<0.05) between the groups, and the findings indicated that the biosynthesis pathways of aminoacyl-tRNA and “valine-leucine-isoleucine”, and metabolism pathways of “glycine-serine-threonine”, nitrogen, “alanine-aspartate-glutamate”, propanoate, glycerophospholipid, cysteine, methionine, and phenylalanine were significantly altered. Our findings indicate a special type of metabolic status/syndrome in pregnant women with Down syndrome fetuses. It could be speculated that altered metabolic status might influence both gametogenesis and embryogenesis. Down syndrome is a complex genetic disorder that is important to detect prenatally, but may also be prevented by taking necessary precautions prior to pregnancy.

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