<i>Hylocereus polyrhizus</i> Pulp Residues Polysaccharide Alleviates High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity by Modulating Intestinal Mucus Secretion and Glycosylation

Although <i>Hylocereus polyrhizus</i> pulp residues polysaccharides (HPPP) have shown potential in improving metabolic disorders and intestinal barrier function, the mechanism by which they exert their effects through regulating O-glycosylation modifications in the mucus layer remains un...

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Main Authors: Guanghui Li, Kit-Leong Cheong, Yunhua He, Ahluk Liew, Jiaxuan Huang, Chen Huang, Saiyi Zhong, Malairaj Sathuvan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-08-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/15/2708
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Summary:Although <i>Hylocereus polyrhizus</i> pulp residues polysaccharides (HPPP) have shown potential in improving metabolic disorders and intestinal barrier function, the mechanism by which they exert their effects through regulating O-glycosylation modifications in the mucus layer remains unclear. Therefore, this study established a HFD-induced obese colitis mouse model (<i>n</i> = 5 per group) and combined nano-capillary liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (nanoLC-MS/MS) technology to quantitatively analyze the dynamic changes in O-glycosylation. Additionally, through quantitative O-glycosylation proteomics and whole-proteome analysis, we identified 155 specifically altered O-glycosylation sites in colon tissue, with the glycosylation modification level of the MUC2 core protein increased by approximately 2.1-fold. The results indicate that HPPP alleviates colonic mucosal damage by regulating interactions between mucus O-glycosylation. Overall, we demonstrated that HPPP increases HFD-induced O-glycosylation sites, improves intestinal mucosal structure in obese mice, and provides protective effects against obesity-induced intestinal mucosal damage.
ISSN:2304-8158