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ArticleScientific reports2024

Ferulic acid restores mitochondrial dynamics and autophagy via AMPK signaling pathway in a palmitate-induced hepatocyte model of metabolic syndrome.

Yitong Li, Weiyang Zhao, Ali Tahir Sair, Tong Li, Rui Hai Liu

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Article in Scientific reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.

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5 authors.

Yitong LiDepartment of Food Science, Cornell University, 245 Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA.
Weiyang ZhaoDepartment of Food Science, Cornell University, 245 Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA.
Ali Tahir SairDepartment of Food Science, Cornell University, 245 Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA.
Tong LiDepartment of Food Science, Cornell University, 245 Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA.
Rui Hai LiuDepartment of Food Science, Cornell University, 245 Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA. RL23@cornell.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-7018-7929

Funding

Dasong Agricultural Technology and YanGuFang Reseearch Laboratory 2022-8950
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mitochondrial dysfunction, characterized by elevated oxidative stress, impaired energy balance, and dysregulated mitochondrial dynamics, is a hallmark of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its comorbidities. Ferulic acid (FA), a principal phenolic compound found in whole grains, has demonstrated potential in ameliorating oxidative stress and preserving energy homeostasis. However, the influence of FA on mitochondrial health within the context of MetS remains unexplored. Moreover, the impact of FA on autophagy, which is essential for maintaining energy homeostasis and mitochondrial integrity, is not fully understood. Here, we aimed to study the mechanisms of action of FA in regulating mitochondrial health and autophagy using palmitate-treated HepG2 hepatocytes as a MetS cell model. We found that FA improved mitochondrial health by restoring redox balance and optimizing mitochondrial dynamics, including biogenesis and the fusion/fission ratio. Additionally, FA was shown to recover autophagy and activate AMPK-related cell signaling. Our results provide new insights into the therapeutic potential of FA as a mitochondria-targeting agent for the prevention and treatment of MetS.

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AMP-Activated Protein KinasesAutophagyCoumaric AcidsHepatocytesMetabolic SyndromeMitochondrial DynamicsSignal TransductionHep G2 CellsHumansMitochondriaOxidative StressPalmitatesAMP-Activated Protein KinasesCoumaric Acidsferulic acidPalmitatesAutophagyDiabetesFerulic acidMetabolic syndromeMitochondriaObesityPhenolics

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PMID39152139
PMCPMC11329500

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