Urolithin A conjugation with NSAIDs inhibits its glucuronidation and maintains improvement of Caco-2 monolayers' barrier function - 04/12/23

Abstract |
Urolithin A (UA) is an ellagitannin-derived postbiotic metabolite which emerged as a promising health-boosting agent, promoting mitophagy, improving skeletal muscle function, and suppressing the inflammatory response. However, phase II intestinal metabolism severely limits its biopotency, leading to the formation of nonactive glucuronides. To address this constraint, a set of new UA derivatives (UADs), conjugated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), was synthesized. The bioavailability and inhibitory activity of UADs against UA-glucuronidation were evaluated using differentiated Caco-2 cell monolayers. Parallelly, after the administration of tested substances, the transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) of the cell monolayers was continuously monitored using the CellZscope device. Though investigated UADs did not penetrate Caco-2 monolayers, all of them significantly suppressed the glucuronidation rate of UA, while conjugates with diclofenac increased the concentration of free molecule on the basolateral side. Moreover, esters of UA with diclofenac (DicloUA) and aspirin (AspUA) positively influenced cell membrane integrity. Western blot analysis revealed that some UADs, including DicloUA, increased the expression of pore-sealing tight junction proteins and decreased the level of pore-forming claudin-2, which may contribute to their beneficial activity towards the barrier function. To provide comprehensive insight into the mechanism of action of DicloUA, Caco-2 cells were subjected to transcriptomic analysis. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) uncovered substantial changes in the expression of genes involved, for instance, in multivesicular body organization and zinc ion homeostasis. The results presented in this study offer new perspectives on the beneficial effects of modifying UA's structure on its intestinal metabolism and bioactivity in vitro.
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Highlights |
• | Urolithin A (UA) conjugation with NSAIDs increased its bioavailability in vitro. |
• | UA and its esters with diclofenac and aspirin improved Caco-2 monolayer integrity. |
• | Novel UA derivatives (UADs) positively influenced tight-junction proteins’ levels. |
• | Next-generation sequencing revealed significant changes after UADs administration. |
Abbreviations : NGS, NSAIDs, PBS, UA, UADs, UAGs, UASs, TJP, UGT, TEER
Keywords : Urolithin A, NSAIDs, Glucuronidation, TEER, Tight junction proteins, Next-generation sequencing
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Article 115932- décembre 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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