Linoleic Acid:Dihomo-γ-Linolenic Acid Ratio Predicts the Efficacy of Zn-Biofortified Wheat in Chicken (<i>Gallus gallus</i>)

Knez, Marija; Tako, Elad; Glahn, Raymond P.; Kolba, Nikolai; Courcy-Ireland, Emma de; Stangoulis, James

doi:10.1021/acs.jafc.7b04905

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“…Moreover, desaturase enzymes are coupled to the NAD (P) H-cytochrome b5 electron transferrin chain and insufficient dietary Zn intake might affect the electron transferring chain and subsequently change the activities of desaturases and their relationship with lipid status parameters [99]. Furthermore, Zn modifies cyclooxy-genase activity and it acts as a co-enzyme for ∆6 desaturase [31][32][33]39]. The link between the ∆6 desaturase and Zn has been studied both in animals and humans [32,34,35,39].…”

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“…Furthermore, Zn modifies cyclooxy-genase activity and it acts as a co-enzyme for ∆6 desaturase [31][32][33]39]. The link between the ∆6 desaturase and Zn has been studied both in animals and humans [32,34,35,39]. The LA:DGLA ratio has been proposed as a potentially new biomarker of Zn status as it has been demonstrated that the ratio changes in accordance to dietary Zn manipulations [32,33,39].…”

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“…The link between the ∆6 desaturase and Zn has been studied both in animals and humans [32,34,35,39]. The LA:DGLA ratio has been proposed as a potentially new biomarker of Zn status as it has been demonstrated that the ratio changes in accordance to dietary Zn manipulations [32,33,39]. However, the sensitivity of this biomarker to predict Zn status in Zn deficient human populations, as well as in people with an apparent presence of inflammatory conditions has not been explored so far.…”

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“…However, the role of micronutrients in dyslipidemia warrants further research. Linoleic/dihomo-gama-linolenic acid (LA:DGLA) ratio is linked with dietary Zn intakes and this ratio has been proposed as a novel biomarker of Zn status in both animals and humans [32,33,35,39]. The predictive potential of this ratio has not been investigated in dyslipidemic subjects so far.…”

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Is There a Link between Zinc Intake and Status with Plasma Fatty Acid Profile and Desaturase Activities in Dyslipidemic Subjects?

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The prevalence of obesity and dyslipidemia has increased worldwide. The role of trace elements in the pathogenesis of these conditions is not well understood. This study examines the relationship between dietary zinc (Zn) intake and plasma concentrations of Zn, copper (Cu) and iron (Fe) with lipid profile indicators, fatty acid composition in plasma phospholipids and desaturase enzyme activities in a dyslipidemic population. The role of the newly proposed biomarker of Zn status, the linoleic:dihomo-gama-linolenic acid (LA:DGLA) ratio, in predicting Zn status of dyslipidemic subjects has been explored. The study included 27 dyslipidemic adults, 39-72 years old. Trace elements were determined using atomic absorption spectrometry and fatty acid composition by a liquid gas chromatography. Desaturase activities were calculated from product-precursor fatty acid ratios. Dietary data were obtained using 24 h recall questionnaires. Insufficient dietary intake of Zn, low plasma Zn concentrations and an altered Cu:Zn ratio is related to modified fatty acid profile in subjects with dyslipidemia. Plasma Zn status was associated with obesity. There was no correlation between dietary Zn intake and plasma Zn status. The LA:DGLA ratio was inversely linked to dietary Zn intake. Cu, in addition to Zn, may directly or indirectly, affect the activity of desaturase enzymes. region of Europe (54% for both sexes). Successful treatment of dyslipidemia significantly reduces morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases [7]. Basically 10% reduction in serum lipid levels has been reported to result in a 50% reduction in heart disease within 5 years [1].Trace elements have crucial roles in metabolism, growth, immunological and neurological functions [8][9][10]. Zinc (Zn) is required for an adequate activity of more than 300 enzymes involved in protein synthesis, fatty acid metabolism, reproduction and oxidative clearance [11]. Iron (Fe) is needed for proper oxygen transport, while copper (Cu) is important for the oxido-reduction and detoxification and is involved in growth, development of cellular elements of arterial walls, lipoprotein metabolism and immune function [9,12,13]. The concentrations of serum/plasma minerals Zn, Cu and Fe are associated with the development of chronic diseases [10,14,15]. Deficiency in microelements leads to an increase in fat deposition and obesity [16]. Hypoferremia is often seen in people suffering from hypertension and plasma Zn concentrations have been directly correlated with total cholesterol and LDL-C levels [15,17]. Zn, Cu and Fe plasma levels are related to the extent of myocardial damage [18]. Epidemiological studies show a direct correlation between low plasma Zn and Fe concentrations and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases [19]. Elevated plasma levels of Cu were reported in patients with coronary artery disease [20]. Although deficiencies of trace elements may alter metabolism of lipids and lipoproteins, the mechanism of their action is not yet completely understood. The fatty acid (FA)...

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“…The chicken (Gallus gallus) model is physiologically relevant for estimating dietary micronutrient absorption in humans due to similarities in intestinal morphology and enteric microbiota, and has been used in numerous studies to evaluate Fe and Zn bioavailability in staple foods [35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44] . Here we utilized the chicken model to investigate the impact of NA-chelated and EDTA-chelated Fe on Fe status and gastrointestinal health when delivered alongside extracts of control and biofortified white wheat flour containing increased NA, Fe, Zn and DMA through intraamniotic administration four days prior to hatch (short-term exposure).…”

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Nicotianamine-chelated iron positively affects iron status, intestinal morphology and microbial populations in vivo (Gallus gallus)

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Wheat flour iron (Fe) fortification is mandatory in 75 countries worldwide yet many Fe fortificants, such as Fe-ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA), result in unwanted sensory properties and/or gastrointestinal dysfunction and dysbiosis. Nicotianamine (NA) is a natural chelator of Fe, zinc (Zn) and other metals in higher plants and NA-chelated Fe is highly bioavailable in vitro. In graminaceous plants NA serves as the biosynthetic precursor to 2′-deoxymugineic acid (DMA), a related Fe chelator and enhancer of Fe bioavailability, and increased NA/DMA biosynthesis has proved an effective Fe biofortification strategy in several cereal crops. Here we utilized the chicken (Gallus gallus) model to investigate impacts of NA-chelated Fe on Fe status and gastrointestinal health when delivered to chickens through intraamniotic administration (short-term exposure) or over a period of six weeks as part of a biofortified wheat diet containing increased NA, Fe, Zn and DMA (long-term exposure). Striking similarities in host Fe status, intestinal functionality and gut microbiome were observed between the short-term and long-term treatments, suggesting that the effects were largely if not entirely due to consumption of NA-chelated Fe. These results provide strong support for wheat with increased NA-chelated Fe as an effective biofortification strategy and uncover novel impacts of NAchelated Fe on gastrointestinal health and functionality. Iron (Fe) supplementation and fortification are the two most widely used strategies to combat human Fe deficiencies that affect over 2 billion people worldwide 1-3. Iron supplementation involves large dose delivery of highly absorbable (bioavailable) Fe to humans and is effective in treating severe cases of Fe deficiency anemia 2,4,5. Iron fortification involves low dose delivery of bioavailable Fe fortificants to food products during manufacture (or point-of-use) and is an effective population-based strategy to boost Fe intakes. Iron fortification of wheat flour is now mandatory in 75 countries worldwide (Flour Fortification Initiative; https://fortificationdata.org/), however, the tendency of Fe fortificants such as ferrous sulfate (FeSO 4) to oxidize and cause undesired organoleptic and sensory properties pose significant challenges 6,7. Almost 90% of countries utilize fortificants with poor bioavailability or fortify at sub-optimal concentrations, although recent evidence suggests that Fe fortification can effectively reduce symptoms of Fe-deficiency anemia when correctly implemented 8-10. Iron chelated by ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA) is a commonly recommended fortificant for cereal flour to minimize sensory alterations while providing Fe in a bioavailable form 3,6,8,11,12. Fortificants that utilize micro-and/or nanoencapsulation can further improve bioavailability 12-14 although the cost of using appropriately chelated and/or encapsulated Fe fortificants ($2 USD per ton to fortify wheat flour with EDTA-chelated Fe alone), and the requirement for centralized cereal processing and indust...

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EDXRF for screening micronutrients in lentil and sorghum biofortification breeding programs

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Stangoulis

2021

Plant Soil

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Background and aims This study explores the use of energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) for screening micronutrient concentrations in lentil and sorghum grain for biofortification breeding programs. Methods Lentil and sorghum seed was provided from biofortification breeding programs and analysed with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) to determine the reference concentration levels of Ca, Mn, Fe, Cu and Zn. A subset of these samples was used to establish the EDXRF calibration and another subset used for validation of the method. Results The results show the EDXRF analyses of the lentil and sorghum are not significantly different to the reference ICP-MS for all elements analysed, except for Mn with %RSD of replicate analysis < 5 % for lentil analysis and < 10 % for sorghum. Conclusions EDXRF analysis enables rapid and accurate analysis of Ca, Mn, Fe, Cu and Zn in lentil and sorghum.

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Linoleic Acid:Dihomo-γ-Linolenic Acid Ratio Predicts the Efficacy of Zn-Biofortified Wheat in Chicken (Gallus gallus)

Cited by 24 publications

References 48 publications

Is There a Link between Zinc Intake and Status with Plasma Fatty Acid Profile and Desaturase Activities in Dyslipidemic Subjects?

Is There a Link between Zinc Intake and Status with Plasma Fatty Acid Profile and Desaturase Activities in Dyslipidemic Subjects?

Nicotianamine-chelated iron positively affects iron status, intestinal morphology and microbial populations in vivo (Gallus gallus)

EDXRF for screening micronutrients in lentil and sorghum biofortification breeding programs

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