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Multi-targeted molecular effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa polyphenols: An opportunity for a global approach to obesity

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    Identifier: PC:2998
    Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/PC2998
  • Authors:

    Joven, J.
    Herranz-López, M.
    Olivares-Vicente, M.
    Encinar, J.A.
    Barrajón-Catalán, E.
    Segura-Carretero, A.
    Micol, V.
  • Others:

    Author, as appears in the article.: Joven, J.; Herranz-López, M.; Olivares-Vicente, M.; Encinar, J.A.; Barrajón-Catalán, E.; Segura-Carretero, A.; Micol, V.
    Department: Medicina i Cirurgia
    URV's Author/s: JOVEN MARIED, JORGE; Herranz-López, M.; Olivares-Vicente, M.; Encinar, J.A.; Barrajón-Catalán, E.; Segura-Carretero, A.; Micol, V.
    Keywords: Antioxidants Dietary supplementation Epigenetics
    Abstract: Improper diet can alter gene expression by breaking the energy balance equation and changing metabolic and oxidative stress biomarkers, which can result in the development of obesity-related metabolic disorders. The pleiotropic effects of dietary plant polyphenols are capable of counteracting by modulating different key molecular targets at the cell, as well as through epigenetic modifications. Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS)-derived polyphenols are known to ameliorate various obesity-related conditions. Recent evidence leads to propose the complex nature of the underlying mechanism of action. This multi-targeted mechanism includes the regulation of energy metabolism, oxidative stress and inflammatory pathways, transcription factors, hormones and peptides, digestive enzymes, as well as epigenetic modifications. This article reviews the accumulated evidence on the multiple anti-obesity effects of HS polyphenols in cell and animal models, as well as in humans, and its putative molecular targets. In silico studies reveal the capacity of several HS polyphenols to act as putative ligands for different digestive and metabolic enzymes, which may also deserve further attention. Therefore, a global approach including integrated and networked omics techniques, virtual screening and epigenetic analysis is necessary to fully understand the molecular mechanisms of HS polyphenols and metabolites involved, as well as their possible implications in the design of safe and effective polyphenolic formulations for obesity.
    Research group: Unitat de Recerca Biomèdica
    Thematic Areas: Ciències de la salut Ciencias de la salud Health sciences
    licence for use: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/
    ISSN: 2072-6643
    Author identifier: 0000-0003-2749-4541; ; ; ; ; ;
    Record's date: 2018-02-12
    Journal volume: 9
    Papper version: info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
    Link to the original source: http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/8/907
    Article's DOI: 10.3390/nu9080907
    Entity: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
    Journal publication year: 2017
    First page: Art.num. 907
    Publication Type: Article Artículo Article
  • Keywords:

    Antioxidants
    Epigenètica
    Obesitat
    Antioxidants
    Dietary supplementation
    Epigenetics
    Ciències de la salut
    Ciencias de la salud
    Health sciences
    2072-6643
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