Abstract |
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) is a highly toxic food contaminant that is extensively used in food applications as surface antifouling agent. In this present study, we aimed to assess whether green tea polyphenols (GTPs) and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) exert protective effects against PFDA-induced liver damage and inflammation in mice. A mouse model to evaluate liver toxicity was established by giving mice drinking water containing different concentrations of PFDA. GTPs or EGCG (0.32%, w/v) were co-administered to mice exposed to PFDA in drinking water. Overall, GTPs and EGCG extended the survival time and inhibited weight loss among mice who received a lower dose of PFDA. Moreover, GTPs and EGCG ameliorated hepatic oxidative stress, cell apoptosis, necrosis, steatosis, edema, and degeneration, reduced hepatic inflammation and NLRP3 inflammasome activation caused by a moderate dose of PFDA. Taken together, these results show that GTPs or EGCG (or green tea intake) supplements can be beneficial for people exposed to PFDA.
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Authors | Dongxu Wang, Qiang Gao, Taotao Wang, Zhipeng Kan, Xin Li, Lizhen Hu, Chuan-Yi Peng, Frank Qian, Yijun Wang, Daniel Granato |
Journal | Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
(Food Res Int)
Vol. 127
Pg. 108628
(01 2020)
ISSN: 1873-7145 [Electronic] Canada |
PMID | 31882076
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
- Antioxidants
- Decanoic Acids
- Fluorocarbons
- Inflammasomes
- NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein
- Nlrp3 protein, mouse
- Polyphenols
- Tea
- perfluorodecanoic acid
- Catechin
- epigallocatechin gallate
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Topics |
- Animals
- Antioxidants
(pharmacology)
- Catechin
(analogs & derivatives, pharmacology)
- Decanoic Acids
- Disease Models, Animal
- Fluorocarbons
- Inflammasomes
(drug effects)
- Inflammation
(prevention & control)
- Liver Diseases
(prevention & control)
- Male
- Mice
- NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein
(drug effects)
- Polyphenols
(pharmacology)
- Tea
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