Nano-Selenium Alleviates Cd-Induced Chronic Colitis through Intestinal Flora.
Nutrients
; 16(9)2024 Apr 28.
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| ID: mdl-38732577
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Cadmium (Cd) is an environmental contaminant that poses risks to human and animal health. Selenium (Se), a beneficial element, alleviates the detrimental consequences of colitis and Cd toxicity. Se is found in food products as both inorganic Se (sodium selenite) and organic Se (typically Se-enriched yeast). Nano-selenium (nano-Se; a novel form of Se produced through the bioreduction of Se species) has recently garnered considerable interest, although its effects against Cd-induced enterotoxicity are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of nano-selenium on mitigating cadmium toxicity and safeguarding the integrity of the intestinal barrier.METHODS:
For a total of two cycles, we subjected 6-week-old C57 mice to chronic colitis by exposing them to Cd and nano-selenium for two weeks, followed by DSS water for one week.RESULTS:
The application of nano-selenium mitigated the intensity of colitis and alleviated inflammation in the colon. Nano-selenium enhanced the diversity of the intestinal flora, elevated the concentration of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in feces, and improved the integrity of the intestinal barrier.CONCLUSIONS:
In summary, nano-Se may reduce intestinal inflammation by regulating the growth of intestinal microorganisms and protecting the intestinal barrier.Key words
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Selenium
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Cadmium
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Colitis
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Gastrointestinal Microbiome
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Mice, Inbred C57BL
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Year:
2024
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Article