Hepatoprotective Effects of Citri reticulatae Pericarpium and Chaenomelese speciosa (Sweet) Nakai Extracts in Alcohol-Related Liver Injury: Modulation of Oxidative Stress, Lipid Metabolism, and Gut Microbiota.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine whether extracts from Citri reticulatae pericarpium (CRPE) and Chaenomeles speciosa (CSPE) could alleviate alcohol-related liver injury (ALI) by reducing oxidative stress, improving lipid metabolism, and modulating gut microbiota in a mouse model.
Results Summary
CRPE and CSPE, individually and in combination, effectively reduced hepatic damage, inflammation, oxidative stress, and improved lipid metabolism in ethanol-induced ALI. They also increased beneficial gut bacteria (e.g., Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium) and short-chain fatty acid levels, though the study was limited to a mouse model.
Population
Ethanol-induced chronic ALI mouse model (specific demographics not detailed).
Effective Dosage
Not specified in the abstract.
Duration
Not specified in the abstract (implied chronic intervention due to "chronic ALI" context).
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CRPE | decrease | alcohol-induced hepatic histological damage | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | effectively alleviated | #1 |
CSPE | decrease | alcohol-induced hepatic histological damage | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | effectively alleviated | #2 |
combination of CRPE and CSPE | decrease | alcohol-induced hepatic histological damage | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | effectively alleviated | #3 |
CRPE | decrease | inflammatory responses | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | effectively alleviated | #4 |
CSPE | decrease | inflammatory responses | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | effectively alleviated | #5 |
combination of CRPE and CSPE | decrease | inflammatory responses | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | effectively alleviated | #6 |
CRPE | decrease | OS | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | significantly reduced | #7 |
CSPE | decrease | OS | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | significantly reduced | #8 |
CRPE | increase | lipid metabolism | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | improved | #9 |
CSPE | increase | lipid metabolism | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | improved | #10 |
CRPE | increase | gut microbiota | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | regulated | #11 |
CSPE | increase | gut microbiota | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | regulated | #12 |
combination of CRPE and CSPE | increase | gut microbiota | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | regulated | #13 |
CRPE | increase | beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | increased abundances | #14 |
CSPE | increase | beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | increased abundances | #15 |
combination of CRPE and CSPE | increase | beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | increased abundances | #16 |
CRPE | increase | short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | elevated levels | #17 |
CSPE | increase | short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | elevated levels | #18 |
combination of CRPE and CSPE | increase | short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) | mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI | - | elevated levels | #19 |
Chronic and excessive alcohol consumption induces alcohol-related liver injury (ALI), characterized by oxidative stress (OS), disrupted lipid metabolism, and gut microbiota dysbiosis. Given the lack of effective pharmacological treatments, flavonoid-rich fruits have attracted growing attention as potential intervention strategies. This study investigated the independent and combined effects of extracts from Citri reticulatae pericarpium (CRPE) and Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai (CSPE), previously shown to possess hepatoprotective properties, in a mouse model of ethanol-induced chronic ALI. The flavonoid composition of CRPE and CSPE was characterized using LC-MS/MS, and their potential mechanisms of action were further elucidated through transcriptomic analysis. The results showed that CRPE and CSPE, whether administered individually or in combination, effectively alleviated alcohol-induced hepatic histological damage and inflammatory responses. Furthermore, both extracts significantly reduced OS and improved lipid metabolism. Notably, CRPE, CSPE, and their combination regulated the gut microbiota, as shown by increased abundances of beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, along with elevated levels of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These findings highlight that combinations of multiple fruit extracts exhibit significant potential in alleviating ALI by modulating the gut microbiota, providing valuable insights for the development of functional foods.