Protective Effects of Velvet Antler Methanol Extracts on Hypoxia-Induced Damage in Caenorhabditis elegans through HIF-1 and ECH-8 Mediated Lipid Accumulation

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第一作者： Li, Ru

作者： Li, Ru;Peng, Yinghua;Li, Hongyuan;Wang, Xiaohui;Wang, Xiaohui

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关键词： velvet antler; hypoxia; HIF-1; lipid accumulation; C. elegans

期刊名称：NUTRIENTS （ 影响因子：4.8； 五年影响因子：5.8 ）

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年卷期： 2024 年 16 卷 14 期

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收录情况： SCI

摘要： Velvet antler, a traditional tonic widely used in East Asia for its health benefits, is explored in this study for its protective effects against hypoxia-induced damage using Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) as a model. Hypoxia, characterized by low oxygen availability, induces significant physiological stress and potential tissue damage. Our research demonstrates that methanol extracts from velvet antler (MEs) enhance the survival of C. elegans under hypoxic conditions. This enhancement is achieved through the stabilization of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) and the promotion of lipid accumulation, both of which are crucial for mitigating cellular damage. Specifically, MEs improve mitochondrial function, increase ATP production, and aid in the recovery of physical activity in C. elegans post-hypoxia or following hypoxia-reoxygenation (HR). The pivotal role of HIF-1 is underscored by the loss of these protective effects when HIF-1 function is inhibited. Additionally, our findings reveal that the gene related to lipid metabolism, ech-8, significantly contributes to the lipid accumulation that enhances resilience to hypoxia in C. elegans treated with MEs. These results not only highlight the therapeutic potential of velvet antler in modern medical applications, particularly for conditions involving hypoxic stress, but also provide insights into the molecular mechanisms by which MEs confer protection against hypoxic damage.

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