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Effects of anthocyanin and flavanol compunds on lipid metabolism and adipose tissue associated systemic inflammation in diet-induced obesity

van der Heijden, R.A. (author), Morrison, M.C. (author), Sheedfar, F. (author), Mulder, P. (author), Schreurs, M. (author), Hommelberg, P.P.H. (author), Hofker, M.H. (author), Schalkwijk, C. (author), Kleemann, R. (author), Tietge, U.J.F. (author), Koonen, D.P.Y. (author), Heeringa, P. (author)

Background. Naturally occurring substances from the flavanol and anthocyanin family of polyphenols have been proposed to exert beneficial effects in the course of obesity. We hypothesized that their effects on attenuating obesity-induced dyslipidemia as well as the associated inflammatory sequelae especially have health-promoting potential....

article 2016

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Inflammation and nutritional science for programs/policies and interpretation of research evidence (INSPIRE)

Raiten, D.J. (author), Sakr Ashour, F.A. (author), Ross, A.C. (author), Meydani, S.N. (author), Dawson, H.D. (author), Stephensen, C.B. (author), Brabin, B.J. (author), Suchdev, P.S. (author), van Ommen, B. (author), Ahluwalia, N. (author), Ahmed, T. (author), Allen, L. (author), Beck, M. (author), Blanchard, H. (author), Brindle, E. (author), Brown, K. (author), Calder, P. (author), Checkley, W. (author), Claycombe, K. (author), Coles, C. (author), Esamai, F. (author), Friis, H. (author), Gardner, E. (author), Grinspoon, S. (author), Guerrant, R. (author), Hellerstein, M. (author), Hunt, J. (author), King, J. (author), Klasing, K. (author), Kramer, B. (author), Koski, K. (author), Northrop-Clewes, C. (author), Pfeiffer, C. (author), Prentice, A. (author), Ramirez-Zea, M. (author), van Rheenan, P. (author), Rink, L. (author), Srinivasa, S. (author), Benn, C.S. (author), Stephensen, C. (author), Suchdev, P. (author), Sullivan, K. (author), Thurnham, D. (author), Varadhan, R. (author), Van Der Ven, A. (author), Walston, J. (author), Xia, J. (author)

An increasing recognition has emerged of the complexities of the global health agenda-specifically, the collision of infections and noncommunicable diseases and the dual burden of over- and undernutrition. Of particular practical concern are both 1) the need for a better understanding of the bidirectional relations between nutritional status and...

article 2015

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An antiinflammatory dietary mix modulates inflammation and oxidative and metabolic stress in overweight men: A nutrigenomics approach

Bakker, G.C.M. (author), van Erk, M.J. (author), Pellis, L. (author), Wopereis, S. (author), Rubingh, C.M. (author), Cnubben, N.H.P. (author), Kooistra, T. (author), van Ommen, B. (author), Hendriks, H.F.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)

Background: Low-grade chronic inflammation in overweight subjects is thought to play an important role in disease development. Objective: It was hypothesized that specific dietary components are able to reduce low-grade inflammation as well as metabolic and oxidative stress. Design: Dietary products [resveratrol, green tea extract, α-tocopherol,...

article 2010

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Translational research in genomics of Alzheimer's disease: A review of current practice and future perspectives

Mihaescu, R. (author), Detmar, S.B. (author), Cornel, M.C. (author), van der Flier, W.M. (author), Heutink, P. (author), Hol, E.M. (author), Rikkert, M.G.M.O. (author), van Duijn, C.M. (author), Janssens, A.C.J.W. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van leven (author)

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most prevalent form of dementia and the number of cases is expected to increase exponentially worldwide. Three highly penetrant genes (AβPP, PSEN1, and PSEN2) explain only a small number of AD cases with a Mendelian transmission pattern. Many genes have been analyzed for association with non-Mendelian AD, but the...

article 2010

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Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency of different wheat varieties and fractions

TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Mateo Anson, N. (author), Berg, R.V.D. (author), Havenaar, R. (author), Haenen, G. (author), Bast, A. (author)

article 2008

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Release of 5-aminosalicylate from an MMX mesalamine tablet during transit through a simulated gastrointestinal tract system

Tenjarla, S. (author), Romasanta, V. (author), Zeijdner, E. (author), Villa, R. (author), Moro, L. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)

5-Aminosalicylate (5-ASA; mesalamine) is the current first-line treatment for mild to moderate ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory condition that most commonly affects the distal part of the colon. MMX™ mesalamine (Lialda™ [US]; Mezavant™ XL [UK and Ireland]; Mezavant™ [elsewhere]; Shire Pharmaceuticals Inc., Wayne, Pa, under license from...

article 2007

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Integration of two-dimensional LC-MS with multivariate statistics for comparative analysis of proteomic samples

Gaspari, M. (author), Verhoeckx, K.C.M. (author), Verheij, E.R. (author), van der Greef, J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)

LC-MS-based proteomics requires methods with high peak capacity and a high degree of automation, integrated with data-handling tools able to cope with the massive data produced and able to quantitatively compare them. This paper describes an off-line two-dimensional (2D) LC-MS method and its integration with software tools for data preprocessing...

article 2006

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Zelfmedicatie kan prima in de vrije verkoop [Self-medication is well-suited for free sale]

Davidse, W. (author), Perenboom, R.J.M. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)

Chemicals / CAS: naproxen, 22204-53-1, 26159-34-2

article 2004

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Characterization of anti-inflammatory compounds using transcriptions, proteomics, and metabolics in combination with multivariate data analysis

Verhoeckx, K.C.M. (author), Bijlsma, S. (author), Jespersen, S. (author), Ramaker, R. (author), Verheij, E.R. (author), Witkamp, R.F. (author), van der Greef, J. (author), Rodenburg, R.J.T. (author), TNO Voeding Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO (author)

The discovery of new anti-inflammatory drugs is often based on an interaction with a specific target, although other pathways often play a primary or secondary role. Anti-inflammatory drugs can be categorized into classes, based on their mechanism of action. In this article we investigate the possibility to characterize novel anti-inflammatory...

article 2004

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Protection of rats against perfluoroisobutene (PFIB)-induced pulmonary edema by Curosurf and N-acetylcysteine

van Helden, H.P.M. (author), van de Meent, D. (author), Oostdijk, J.P. (author), Joosen, M.J.A. (author), van Esch, J.H.M. (author), Hammer, A.H. (author), Diemel, R.V. (author)

Airborne exposure to lung-toxic agents may damage the lung surfactant system and epithelial and endothelial cells, resulting in a life-threatening pulmonary edema that is known to be refractory to treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate in rats (1) the respiratory injury caused by nose-only exposure to perfluoroisobutene (PFIB), and ...

article 2004

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Asthma-like symptoms following intratracheal exposure of guinea pigs to sulfur mustard aerosol: Therapeutic efficacy of exogenous lung surfactant Curosurf and Salbutamol

van Helden, H.P.M. (author), Kuijpers, W.C. (author), Diemel, R.V. (author)

The purpose of the present study was to investigate: (1) the acute effects of sulfur mustard on airway, lung, and surface tension of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALfluid) in guinea pigs following intratracheal (i.t.) exposure to 1LD50 of an aerosolized solution of sulfur mustard in saline, and (2) the therapeutic efficacy of i.t....

article 2004

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Thalidomide inhibits UVB-induced mouse keratinocyte apoptosis by both TNF-α-dependent and TNF-α-independent pathways

Lu, K.Q. (author), Brenneman, S. (author), Burns Jr., R. (author), Vink, A. (author), Gaines, E. (author), Haake, A. (author), Gaspari, A. (author)

Background: Thalidomide is an anti-inflammatory pharmacologic agent that has been utilized as a therapy for a number of dermatologic diseases. Its anti-inflammatory properties have been attributed to its ability to antagonize tumor necrosis factor-alfa (TNF-α) production by monocytes. However, its mechanism of action in the skin is not known....

article 2003

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The role of cyclooxygenase in n-6 and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid mediated effects on cell proliferation, PGE2 synthesis and cytotoxicity in human colorectal carcinoma cell lines

Dommels, Y.E.M. (author), Haring, M.M.G. (author), Keestra, N.G.M. (author), Alink, G.M. (author), van Bladeren, P.J. (author), van Ommen, B. (author)

This study was conducted to investigate the role of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) and its prostaglandin product PGE2 in n-6 and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)-mediated effects on cellular proliferation of two human colorectal carcinoma cell lines. The long chain PUFAs eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; 20:5n-3) and arachidonic acid (AA; 20:4n...

article 2003

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What can spores do for us?

Wolken, W.A.M. (author), Tramper, J. (author), van der Werf, M.J. (author), Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO TNO Voeding (author)

Many organisms have the ability to form spores, a remarkable phase in their life cycles. Compared with vegetative cells, spores have several advantages (e.g. resistance to toxic compounds, temperature, desiccation and radiation) making them well suited to various applications. The applications of spores that first spring to mind are bio-warfare...

article 2003

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Rosuvastatin reduces atherosclerosis development beyond and independent of its plasma cholesterol-lowering effect in APOE*3-Leiden transgenic mice: Evidence for antiinflammatory effects of rosuvastatin

Kleemann, R. (author), Princen, H.M.G. (author), Emeis, J.J. (author), Jukema, J.W. (author), Fontijn, R.D. (author), Horrevoets, A.J.G. (author), Kooistra, T. (author), Havekes, L.M. (author)

Background - Statins can exert anti-inflammatory antiatherosclerotic effects through an anti-inflammatory action, independent of lowering cholesterol. We addressed the question whether the anti-inflammatory activities of statins can reduce atherosclerosis beyond the reduction achieved by cholesterol lowering per se. Methods and Results - Two...

article 2003

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On the assessment of adverse drug reactions from spontaneous reporting systems: The influence of under-reporting on odds ratios

van der Heijden, P.G.M. (author), van Puijenbroek, E.P. (author), van Buuren, S. (author), van der Hofstede, J.W. (author)

A well-known problem in spontaneous reporting systems (SRSs) for adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is under-reporting, that is, the problem that not all occurrences of ADRs are reported to the SRS. We look at the question of how to draw statistical conclusions from analyses of SRS data using reporting odds ratios. We will show that certain under...

article 2002

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Stereoselectivity at the B2-adrenoceptor on macrophages is a major determinant of the anti-inflammatory effects of B2-agonists

Izeboud, C.A. (author), Vermeulen, R.M. (author), Zwart, A. (author), Vos, H.P. (author), van Miert, A.S.J.P.A.M. (author), Witkamp, R.F. (author)

Previous research has shown that β-adrenoceptor (β-AR) agonists have potent anti-inflammatory capabilities, e.g. represented by suppression of release of the proinflammatory cytokines. Aim of this research was to determine whether the effects of β-agonists on LPS-induced TNFα and IL-10 release are influenced by their different stereochemistry....

article 2000

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Electron ionization mass spectrometry of curcumin analogues: An olefin metathesis reaction in the fragmentation of radical cations

Prins Maurits Laboratorium TNO (author), van Baar, B.L.M. (author), Rozendal, J. (author), van der Goot, H. (author)

The natural compound curcumin, used in cosmetics, traditional medicines and as a spice in food, is known as a multi-factorial anti-inflammatory agent. To study the anti-inflammatory activity of curcumin derivatives, 24 analogues were synthesized and their structures were confirmed by 1H NMR and electron ionization (EI) mass spectrometry. Most...

article 1998

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Inhibition of tolbutamide 4-methylhydroxylation by a series of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in V79-NH cells expressing human cytochrome P4502C10

Kappers, W.A. (author), de Groene, E.M. (author), Kleij, L.A. (author), Witkamp, R.F. (author), Zweers-Zeilmaker, W.M. (author), Feron, V.J. (author), Horbach, G.J. (author), TNO Voeding (author)

1. To study the role of cytochrome P4502C10 in the metabolism of the non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) diclofenac, phenylbutazone, fenoprofen, ibuprofen, flurbiprofen, ketoprofen and naproxen, a cell line was developed stably expressing CYP2C10 cDNA. A retroviral vector construct, containing a human CYP2C10 cDNA, was transfected in...

article 1996