scholarly journals Gengnianchun, a Traditional Chinese Medicine, Enhances Oxidative Stress Resistance and Lifespan in Caenorhabditis elegans by Modulating daf-16/FOXO

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fanhui Meng ◽  
Jun Li ◽  
Wenjun Wang ◽  
Yan Fu
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Caenorhabditis Elegans ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Stress Resistance ◽  
Transgenic Animals ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Oxidative Stress Resistance ◽  
C Elegans ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Objective. Gengnianchun (GNC), a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is primarily used to improve declining functions related to aging. In this study, we investigated its prolongevity and stress resistance properties and explored the associated regulatory mechanism using a Caenorhabditis elegans model. Methods. Wild-type C. elegans N2 was used for lifespan analysis and oxidative stress resistance assays. Transgenic animals were used to investigate pathways associated with antioxidative stress activity. The effects of GNC on levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and expression of specific genes were examined. Results. GNC-treated wild-type worms showed an increase in survival time under both normal and oxidative stress conditions. GNC decreased intracellular ROS levels by 67.95%. GNC significantly enhanced the oxidative stress resistance of several mutant strains, suggesting that the protective effect of GNC is independent of the function of these genes. However, the oxidative stress resistance effect of GNC was absent in worms with daf-16 mutation. We also found upregulation of daf-16 downstream targets including sod-3 and mtl-1. Conclusions. Our findings suggest that GNC extends the lifespan of C. elegans and enhances its resistance to oxidative stress via a daf-16/FOXO-dependent pathway. This study also provides a feasible method for screening the biological mechanisms of TCMs.

Streblus asper Lour. exerts MAPK and SKN-1 mediated anti-aging, anti-photoaging activities and imparts neuroprotection by ameliorating Aβ in Caenorhabditis elegans

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Mani Iyer Prasanth ◽  
James Michael Brimson ◽  
Dicson Sheeja Malar ◽  
Anchalee Prasansuklab ◽  
Tewin Tencomnao
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Caenorhabditis Elegans ◽  
Stress Resistance ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Transgenic Strain ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Neuroprotective Effects ◽  
C Elegans ◽  
Streblus Asper

BACKGROUND: Streblus asper Lour., has been reported to have anti-aging and neuroprotective efficacies in vitro. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the anti-aging, anti-photoaging and neuroprotective efficacies of S. asper in Caenorhabditis elegans. METHODS: C. elegans (wild type and gene specific mutants) were treated with S. asper extract and analyzed for lifespan and other health benefits through physiological assays, fluorescence microscopy, qPCR and Western blot. RESULTS: The plant extract was found to increase the lifespan, reduce the accumulation of lipofuscin and modulate the expression of candidate genes. It could extend the lifespan of both daf-16 and daf-2 mutants whereas the pmk-1 mutant showed no effect. The activation of skn-1 was observed in skn-1::GFP transgenic strain and in qPCR expression. Further, the extract can extend the lifespan of UV-A exposed nematodes along with reducing ROS levels. Additionally, the extract also extends lifespan and reduces paralysis in Aβ transgenic strain, apart from reducing Aβ expression. CONCLUSIONS: S. asper was able to extend the lifespan and healthspan of C. elegans which was independent of DAF-16 pathway but dependent on SKN-1 and MAPK which could play a vital role in eliciting the anti-aging, anti-photoaging and neuroprotective effects, as the extract could impart oxidative stress resistance and neuroprotection.

scholarly journals Role of ςB in Heat, Ethanol, Acid, and Oxidative Stress Resistance and during Carbon Starvation inListeria monocytogenes

2001 ◽  
Vol 67 (10) ◽  
pp. 4454-4457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Ferreira ◽  
Conor P. O'Byrne ◽  
Kathryn J. Boor
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Stationary Phase ◽  
Stress Resistance ◽  
Parent Strain ◽  
Acid Resistance ◽  
Carbon Starvation ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Oxidative Stress Resistance ◽  
And Oxidative Stress ◽  
Dependent Mechanism

ABSTRACT To determine the contribution of sigma B (ςB) to survival of stationary-phase Listeria monocytogenescells following exposure to environmental stresses, we compared the viability of strain 10403S with that of an isogenic nonpolarsigB null mutant strain after exposure to heat (50°C), ethanol (16.5%), or acid (pH 2.5). Strain viabilities were also determined under the same conditions in cultures that had been previously exposed to sublethal levels of the same stresses (45°C, 5% ethanol, or pH 4.5). The ΔsigB and wild-type strains had similar viabilities following exposure to ethanol and heat, but the ΔsigB strain was almost 10,000-fold more susceptible to lethal acid stress than its parent strain. However, a 1-h preexposure to pH 4.5 yielded a 1,000-fold improvement in viability for the ΔsigB strain. These results suggest the existence in L. monocytogenes of both a ςB-dependent mechanism and a pH-dependent mechanism for acid resistance in the stationary phase. ςB contributed to resistance to both oxidative stress and carbon starvation inL. monocytogenes. The ΔsigB strain was 100-fold more sensitive to 13.8 mM cumene hydroperoxide than the wild-type strain. Following glucose depletion, the ΔsigB strain lost viability more rapidly than the parent strain. ςB contributions to viability during carbon starvation and to acid resistance and oxidative stress resistance support the hypothesis that ςB plays a role in protecting L. monocytogenes against environmental adversities.

scholarly journals Correction: A Novel Role for the SMG-1 Kinase in Lifespan and Oxidative Stress Resistance in Caenorhabditis elegans

PLoS ONE ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Masse ◽  
Laurent Molin ◽  
Laurent Mouchiroud ◽  
Philippe Vanhems ◽  
Francesca Palladino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Caenorhabditis Elegans ◽  
Stress Resistance ◽  
Oxidative Stress Resistance ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

scholarly journals Tart Cherry Increases Lifespan in Caenorhabditis elegans by Altering Metabolic Signaling Pathways

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1482
Author(s):  
Shasika Jayarathne ◽  
Latha Ramalingam ◽  
Hunter Edwards ◽  
Siva A. Vanapalli ◽  
Naima Moustaid-Moussa
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Caenorhabditis Elegans ◽  
Mitochondrial Function ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Tart Cherry ◽  
C Elegans ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Aging and healthspan are determined by both environmental and genetic factors. The insulin/insulin-like growth factor-1(IGF-1) pathway is a key mediator of aging in Caenorhabditis elegans and mammals. Specifically, DAF-2 signaling, an ortholog of human IGF, controls DAF-16/FOXO transcription factor, a master regulator of metabolism and longevity. Moreover, mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress are both linked to aging. We propose that daily supplementation of tart cherry extract (TCE), rich in anthocyanins with antioxidant properties may exert dual benefits for mitochondrial function and oxidative stress, resulting in beneficial effects on aging in C. elegans. We found that TCE supplementation at 6 μg or 12 μg/mL, increased (p < 0.05) the mean lifespan of wild type N2 worms, respectively, when compared to untreated control worms. Consistent with these findings, TCE upregulated (p < 0.05) expression of longevity-related genes such as daf-16 and aak-2 (but not daf-2 or akt-1 genes) and genes related to oxidative stress such as sod-2. Further, we showed that TCE supplementation increased spare respiration in N2 worms. However, TCE did not change the mean lifespan of daf-16 and aak-2 mutant worms. In conclusion, our findings indicate that TCE confers healthspan benefits in C. elegans through enhanced mitochondrial function and reduced oxidative stress, mainly via the DAF-16 pathway.

scholarly journals A Novel Role for the SMG-1 Kinase in Lifespan and Oxidative Stress Resistance in Caenorhabditis elegans

PLoS ONE ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. e3354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Masse ◽  
Laurent Molin ◽  
Laurent Mouchiroud ◽  
Philippe Vanhems ◽  
Francesca Palladino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Caenorhabditis Elegans ◽  
Stress Resistance ◽  
Oxidative Stress Resistance ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

scholarly journals Lifespan Extending and Oxidative Stress Resistance Properties of a Leaf Extracts from Anacardium occidentale L. in Caenorhabditis elegans

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chatrawee Duangjan ◽  
Panthakarn Rangsinth ◽  
Xiaojie Gu ◽  
Michael Wink ◽  
Tewin Tencomnao
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Caenorhabditis Elegans ◽  
Stress Resistance ◽  
Anacardium Occidentale ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Oxidative Stress Resistance ◽  
C Elegans ◽  
Pharyngeal Pumping ◽  
Antioxidative Stress ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

Anacardium occidentale (AO) contains a number of polyphenolic secondary metabolites with antioxidant activity. The objectives of this study were aimed at investigating the roles of AO leaf extracts in antioxidative stress and longevity, as well as their underlying mechanisms, in the Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) model. AO extracts mediated the survival rate of nematodes under oxidative stress by attenuating intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) via the DAF-16/FoxO and SKN-1/Nrf-2 signaling pathways. AO extracts stimulated the expression of stress response genes including SOD-3 and GST-4. Moreover, AO extracts exhibited antiaging activities and enhanced longevity. We observed improved pharyngeal pumping function, attenuation of pigment accumulation (lipofuscin), and an increased lifespan of the worms. Collectively, our results demonstrated that AO extracts exerted both oxidative stress resistance and antiaging properties in the C. elegans model and may lead to new agents to benefit humans in the near future.

scholarly journals O-GlcNAcylation of SKN-1 modulates the lifespan and oxidative stress resistance in Caenorhabditis elegans

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongyuan Li ◽  
Xin Liu ◽  
Dan Wang ◽  
Liangping Su ◽  
Tingting Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Caenorhabditis Elegans ◽  
Stress Resistance ◽  
Oxidative Stress Resistance ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Functional characterization of a mycothiol peroxidase in Corynebacterium glutamicum that uses both mycoredoxin and thioredoxin reducing systems in the response to oxidative stress

2015 ◽  
Vol 469 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meiru Si ◽  
Yixiang Xu ◽  
Tietao Wang ◽  
Mingxiu Long ◽  
Wei Ding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Corynebacterium Glutamicum ◽  
Stress Resistance ◽  
Functional Characterization ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Oxidative Stress Resistance ◽  
Proton Donors ◽  
New Type ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Mycothiol peroxidase, a new type of GSH peroxidase distributed in GSH-lacking high-(G+C)-content Gram-positive actinobacteria, uses both mycoredoxin and thioredoxin systems as proton donors for regeneration and oxidative stress resistance.

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