Junrui Cheng

Works (9)

Updated: July 28th, 2023 21:16

2023 article

Biomarkers of Micronutrients and Phytonutrients and Their Application in Epidemiological Studies

Zheng, J., Wu, F., Wang, F., Cheng, J., Zou, H., Li, Y., … Kan, J. (2023, February 15). Nutrients.

By: J. Zheng, F. Wu, F. Wang, J. Cheng n, H. Zou, Y. Li, J. Du, J. Kan

author keywords: nutritional biomarker; dietary; vitamins; minerals; phytonutrients; epidemiology
MeSH headings : Micronutrients; Vitamins / therapeutic use; Nutritional Status; Diet; Biomarkers; Epidemiologic Studies; Phytochemicals
topics (OpenAlex): Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease; Nutritional Studies and Diet; Folate and B Vitamins Research
TL;DR: Through a comprehensive literature search, the well-established nutritional biomarkers of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, and their association with epidemiological studies are reviewed to better understand the role of nutrition in health and disease. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: March 20, 2023

2022 article

Carotenoids in orange carrots mitigate non-alcoholic fatty liver disease progression

Balbuena, E., Cheng, J., & Eroglu, A. (2022, September 26). Frontiers in Nutrition, Vol. 9.

By: E. Balbuena n, J. Cheng n & A. Eroglu n 

author keywords: phytochemicals; nutrition; beta-oxidation; nuclear receptors; lipid metabolism
topics (OpenAlex): Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment; Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism; Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism
TL;DR: Carotenoids in the orange carrots reduced HFD-induced weight gain, better than white carrots, and may display more potent efficacy in mitigating NAFLD than those with low carotenoid levels. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: October 24, 2022

2022 article

Personalized nutrition: A review of genotype-based nutritional supplementation

Wang, F., Zheng, J., Cheng, J., Zou, H., Li, M., Deng, B., … Kan, J. (2022, September 9). Frontiers in Nutrition.

By: F. Wang, J. Zheng, J. Cheng n, H. Zou, M. Li, B. Deng, R. Luo, F. Wang ...

author keywords: personalized nutrition; nutritional supplementation; nutrient; genotype; single nucleotide polymorphisms; nutrigenetics
topics (OpenAlex): Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease; Digestive system and related health; Diet and metabolism studies
TL;DR: Already literatures linking critical genetic variants to the nutrient and the ways in which these variants influence the outcomes of certain nutritional supplementations are reviewed, paving the way for the smooth transition of conventional generic approach to genotype-based personalized nutrition. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: October 3, 2022

2022 article

Phytonutrients: Sources, bioavailability, interaction with gut microbiota, and their impacts on human health

Kan, J., Wu, F., Wang, F., Zheng, J., Cheng, J., Li, Y., … Du, J. (2022, August 16). Frontiers in Nutrition.

By: J. Kan, F. Wu, F. Wang, J. Zheng, J. Cheng n, Y. Li, Y. Yang*, J. Du

author keywords: phytonutrients; gut microbiota; metabolism; health outcomes; bioavailability
topics (OpenAlex): Gut microbiota and health; Diet and metabolism studies; Biochemical effects in animals
TL;DR: The mechanisms by which phytonutrients and gut microbiota play roles in health are uncovered, and the interrelationships between phytonUTrients and Gut microbiota were summarized. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: September 12, 2022

2021 article

In Situ Biomanufacturing of Small Molecules in the Mammalian Gut by Probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii

Durmusoglu, D., Al’Abri, I. S., Collins, S. P., Cheng, J., Eroglu, A., Beisel, C. L., & Crook, N. (2021, April 12). ACS Synthetic Biology, Vol. 10, pp. 1039–1052.

By: D. Durmusoglu n, I. Al’Abri n, S. Collins n, J. Cheng n, A. Eroglu n , C. Beisel n, N. Crook n 

author keywords: Saccharomyces boulardii; probiotic engineering; metabolic engineering; colonization profile; in situ production; beta-carotene
MeSH headings : Animals; Antineoplastic Agents / metabolism; CRISPR-Cas Systems; Feces / chemistry; Female; Gastrointestinal Microbiome; Gastrointestinal Tract / metabolism; Gastrointestinal Tract / microbiology; Gene Editing / methods; Gene Expression; Indoles / metabolism; Male; Metabolic Engineering / methods; Mice; Mice, Inbred C57BL; Microorganisms, Genetically-Modified; Multigene Family; Plasmids / genetics; Probiotics / metabolism; Promoter Regions, Genetic; Provitamins / biosynthesis; Saccharomyces boulardii / genetics; Saccharomyces boulardii / metabolism; Saccharomyces cerevisiae / genetics; beta Carotene / biosynthesis
topics (OpenAlex): Microbial Metabolism and Applications; Probiotics and Fermented Foods; CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
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Added: May 6, 2021

2021 article

A Botanical Product Containing Cistanche and Ginkgo Extracts Potentially Improves Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms in Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Study

Kan, J., Cheng, J., Hu, C., Chen, L., Liu, S., Venzon, D., … Du, J. (2021, November 26). Frontiers in Nutrition.

By: J. Kan, J. Cheng n, C. Hu, L. Chen, S. Liu, D. Venzon, M. Murray, S. Li*, J. Du

author keywords: chronic fatigue syndrome; cistanche; ginkgo; Chalder fatigue questionnaire; quality of life; sexual life quality; blood lactic acid
topics (OpenAlex): Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research; Ginkgo biloba and Cashew Applications; Health, psychology, and well-being
TL;DR: This botanical product showed promising effects in ameliorating the symptoms of CFS, and clinical trials with improved assessment tools, an expanded sample size, and an extended follow-up period are warranted to further validate the findings. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: December 20, 2021

2021 article

The Role of β-Carotene in Colonic Inflammation and Intestinal Barrier Integrity

Cheng, J., Balbuena, E., Miller, B., & Eroglu, A. (2021, September 27). Frontiers in Nutrition, Vol. 9.

By: J. Cheng n, E. Balbuena n, B. Miller n & A. Eroglu n 

author keywords: beta-carotene; colonic inflammation; colonic epithelial cells; tight junctions; vitamin A
topics (OpenAlex): Barrier Structure and Function Studies; Neurological Disease Mechanisms and Treatments; Lipid metabolism and disorders
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Added: November 23, 2021

2020 article

A Novel Botanical Combination Attenuates Light-Induced Retinal Damage through Antioxidant and Prosurvival Mechanisms

Kan, J., Cheng, J., Guo, J., Chen, L., Zhang, X., & Du, J. (2020, March 14). Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity.

By: J. Kan, J. Cheng n, J. Guo, L. Chen, X. Zhang & J. Du

MeSH headings : Animals; Antioxidants / pharmacology; Antioxidants / therapeutic use; Disease Models, Animal; Humans; Male; Rats; Rats, Sprague-Dawley; Retina / pathology; Retinal Diseases / drug therapy
topics (OpenAlex): Retinal Diseases and Treatments; Retinal Development and Disorders; Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
TL;DR: Investigation of the effects of a novel combination of lutein ester, zeaxanthin, chrysanthemum, goji berry, and black currant extracts against retinal damage found the botanical combination can alleviate light-induced retina damage, potentially through antioxidant and prosurvival mechanisms. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: April 14, 2020

2020 article

The Promising Effects of Astaxanthin on Lung Diseases

Cheng, J., & Eroglu, A. (2020, October 5). Advances in Nutrition.

By: J. Cheng n & A. Eroglu n 

author keywords: astaxanthin; lung diseases; oxidative stress; molecular mechanism; lung cancer
MeSH headings : Humans; Lung Diseases / drug therapy; Oxidative Stress; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases / metabolism; Signal Transduction; Xanthophylls / pharmacology
topics (OpenAlex): Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress; Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress; Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds
TL;DR: The potential role of ASX in protecting against lung diseases, including lung cancer, is reviewed and the underlying molecular mechanisms by which ASX protects against pulmonary diseases are summarized. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: January 10, 2021

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