Low molecular weight chitosan (∼20 kDa) exhibits in vivo anti-hyperglycemic effects through AKT/PI3K/FOXO pathway

Diabetes, a metabolic syndrome, is a leading global cause of morbidity and mortality. Dietary polysaccharide intervention besides medication, helps in diabetes through managing blood glucose levels. The present study elucidates the anti-hyperglycemic mechanism of water-soluble LMWC (∼20 kDa), the ch...

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Main Authors: Priyanka D․ N․, Harish Prashanth K․ V․
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description Diabetes, a metabolic syndrome, is a leading global cause of morbidity and mortality. Dietary polysaccharide intervention besides medication, helps in diabetes through managing blood glucose levels. The present study elucidates the anti-hyperglycemic mechanism of water-soluble LMWC (∼20 kDa), the chitosan derivative, in type-1 diabetic (T1DM) male Wistar rats induced by streptozotocin (STZ, 36 mg/kg b.w.). LMWC1 (100 mg/kg b.w.) and LMWC2 (250 mg/kg b.w.) were administered orally on alternative days for 4 weeks. LMWC lowered fasting blood glucose levels and improved symptoms like polyphagia, polydipsia, polyuria, and serum insulin levels in a dose-dependent manner. It also ameliorated hyperglycemia & dyslipidemia by mitigating the levels of pro-inflammatory factors and oxidative stress levels in the pancreas and liver. Additionally, LMWC increased the activity of key proteins involved in insulin signaling in these organs through the AKT/PI3K/FOXO pathway, enhancing insulin secretion and improving glucose metabolism in T1DM rats. This contributed to improved hepatic glycogen synthesis and suppression of gluconeogenesis in T1DM rats. In summary, LMWC could be an effective antidiabetic supplement, offering insights into dietary treatment for diabetes management.
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spelling doaj-art-48ca49b83f284e298c60ffeeaf08bed22024-12-13T11:06:17ZengElsevierCarbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications2666-89392024-12-018100534Low molecular weight chitosan (∼20 kDa) exhibits in vivo anti-hyperglycemic effects through AKT/PI3K/FOXO pathwayPriyanka D․ N․0Harish Prashanth K․ V․1Functional Biopolymer Lab, Department of Biochemistry, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru 570020, Karnataka, IndiaCorresponding author.; Functional Biopolymer Lab, Department of Biochemistry, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru 570020, Karnataka, IndiaDiabetes, a metabolic syndrome, is a leading global cause of morbidity and mortality. Dietary polysaccharide intervention besides medication, helps in diabetes through managing blood glucose levels. The present study elucidates the anti-hyperglycemic mechanism of water-soluble LMWC (∼20 kDa), the chitosan derivative, in type-1 diabetic (T1DM) male Wistar rats induced by streptozotocin (STZ, 36 mg/kg b.w.). LMWC1 (100 mg/kg b.w.) and LMWC2 (250 mg/kg b.w.) were administered orally on alternative days for 4 weeks. LMWC lowered fasting blood glucose levels and improved symptoms like polyphagia, polydipsia, polyuria, and serum insulin levels in a dose-dependent manner. It also ameliorated hyperglycemia & dyslipidemia by mitigating the levels of pro-inflammatory factors and oxidative stress levels in the pancreas and liver. Additionally, LMWC increased the activity of key proteins involved in insulin signaling in these organs through the AKT/PI3K/FOXO pathway, enhancing insulin secretion and improving glucose metabolism in T1DM rats. This contributed to improved hepatic glycogen synthesis and suppression of gluconeogenesis in T1DM rats. In summary, LMWC could be an effective antidiabetic supplement, offering insights into dietary treatment for diabetes management.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666893924001142Low molecular weight chitosanWater solubleHyperglycemiaAntidiabetic supplementDyslipidemiaT1DM
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Low molecular weight chitosan (∼20 kDa) exhibits in vivo anti-hyperglycemic effects through AKT/PI3K/FOXO pathway
Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications
Low molecular weight chitosan
Water soluble
Hyperglycemia
Antidiabetic supplement
Dyslipidemia
T1DM
title Low molecular weight chitosan (∼20 kDa) exhibits in vivo anti-hyperglycemic effects through AKT/PI3K/FOXO pathway
title_full Low molecular weight chitosan (∼20 kDa) exhibits in vivo anti-hyperglycemic effects through AKT/PI3K/FOXO pathway
title_fullStr Low molecular weight chitosan (∼20 kDa) exhibits in vivo anti-hyperglycemic effects through AKT/PI3K/FOXO pathway
title_full_unstemmed Low molecular weight chitosan (∼20 kDa) exhibits in vivo anti-hyperglycemic effects through AKT/PI3K/FOXO pathway
title_short Low molecular weight chitosan (∼20 kDa) exhibits in vivo anti-hyperglycemic effects through AKT/PI3K/FOXO pathway
title_sort low molecular weight chitosan ∼20 kda exhibits in vivo anti hyperglycemic effects through akt pi3k foxo pathway
topic Low molecular weight chitosan
Water soluble
Hyperglycemia
Antidiabetic supplement
Dyslipidemia
T1DM
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666893924001142
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