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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

A possible association between fructose consumption and pulmonary emphysema

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Author(s):
Suehiro, Camila Liyoko [1] ; de Toledo-Arruda, Alessandra Choqueta [2] ; Vieira, Rodolfo de Paula [3, 4] ; de Almeida, Francine Maria [2] ; Olivo, Clarice Rosa [2] ; Martins, Milton de Arruda [2] ; Lin, Chin Jia [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Lab Mol Pathol LIM 22, Dept Pathol, Sch Med, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Med LIM 20, Sch Med, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[3] Sch Med Sci Sao Jose dos Campos Humanitas, Brazilian Inst Teaching & Res Pulm & Exercise Imm, Sao Jose Dos Campos - Brazil
[4] Univ Brasil, Sao Jose Dos Campos - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: SCIENTIFIC REPORTS; v. 9, JUN 27 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a syndrome that comprises several distinct and overlapping phenotypes. In addition to persistent airflow limitation and respiratory symptoms, COPD is also characterized by chronic systemic inflammation. Epidemiological studies have shown that dietary fibers, fruits and vegetables intake protects against the COPD development, while fructose-loading is associated with increased risk of asthma and chronic bronchitis. Since dietary factors might affect susceptibility to COPD by modulating oxidative stress and inflammatory responses, we evaluated how fructose feeding might affect the smoking-induced emphysema in mice. We found that chronic fructose intake induced destruction and remodeling of lung parenchyma and impairment of respiratory mechanics, which are associated with distinctive cytokine profiles in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, blood plasma and skeletal muscle. The combined effects of chronic fructose intake and cigarette smoking on destruction of lung parenchyma are more pronounced than the effects of either alone. Excessive intake of fructose might directly cause pulmonary emphysema in mice rather than just altering its natural history by facilitating the installation of a low-grade systemic inflammatory milieu. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 09/53904-9 - Effects of environment and lifestyle on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: studies with experimental animals and people with asthma
Grantee:Milton de Arruda Martins
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants