Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM) of endogenous fluorophores has recently emerged as a powerful, marker-free, and non-invasive tool for investigating cellular metabolism. This cutting-edge imaging technique provides valuable insights into cellular energy states by measuring the fluorescence lifetimes of intrinsically fluorescent redox cofactors. The lifetimes of these cofactors reflect their binding states to enzymes, thus indicating enzymatic activity within specific metabolic pathways. As a result, FLIM can help to reveal the overall redox status of the cell and, to some extent, shifts between oxidative phosphorylation and glycolysis. The application of FLIM in metabolic research has shown significant progress across a diverse range of pathological contexts, including cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and various forms of cardiopathology.The aim of this mini-review is to introduce the methodology of NAD(P)H and FAD/FMN FLIM, outline its underlying principles, and demonstrate its ability to reveal changes in cellular metabolism. Additionally, this mini-review highlights FLIM's potential for understanding cellular redox states, detecting metabolic shifts in various disease models, and contributing to the development of therapeutic strategies.

• Klíčová slova
• FAD, FLIM, FLIRR, NAD(P)H, Redox state,
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• přehledy MeSH

BACKGROUND: This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between genetic variations in monocarboxylate transporter genes and blood lactate production and removal after high-intensity efforts in humans. The study was conducted to explore how genetic variations in the MCT1, MCT2, and MCT4 genes influenced lactate dynamics and to advance the field of sports genetics by pinpointing critical genetic markers that can enhance athletic performance and recovery. METHODS: 337 male athletes from Poland and the Czech Republic underwent two intermittent all-out Wingate tests. Before the tests, DNA samples were taken from each participant, and SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) analysis was carried out. Two intermittent all-out tests were implemented, and lactate concentrations were assessed before and after these tests. RESULTS: Sprinters more frequently exhibited the haplotype TAC in the MCT2 gene, which was associated with an increase in the difference between maximum lactate and final lactate concentration. Additionally, this haplotype was linked to higher maximum lactate concentration and was more frequently observed in sprinters. The genotypic interactions AG/T- and GGxT- (MCT1 rs3789592 x MCT4 rs11323780), TTxTT (MCT1 rs12028967 x MCT2 rs3763979), and MCT1 rs7556664 x MCT4 rs11323780 were all associated with an increase in the difference between maximum lactate concentration and final lactate concentration. Conversely, the AGxGG (MCT1 rs3789592 x MCT2 rs995343) interaction was linked to a decrease in this difference. The relationship between maximum lactate concentration and genotypic interactions can be observed as follows: when ATxTT (MCT2 rs3763980 x MCT4 rs11323780) or CTxCT (MCT1 rs10857983 x MCT2 rs3763979) genotypic combinations are present, it leads to a decrease in maximum lactate concentration. Similarly, the combination of CTxCT (MCT1 rs4301628 x MCT2 rs3763979), CT x TT (MCT1 rs4301628 x MCT4 rs11323780), and CTxTT (MCT1 rs4301628 x MCT2 rs3763979) results in decreased maximum lactate concentration. CONCLUSIONS: The TAC haplotype (rs3763980, rs995343, rs3763979) in the MCT2 gene is associated with altered lactate clearance in sprinters, potentially affecting performance and recovery by elevating post-exercise lactate concentrations. While MCT4 rs11323780 is also identified as a significant variant in lactate metabolism, suggesting its role as a biomarker for sprinting performance, further investigation is necessary to clarify underlying mechanisms and consider additional factors. Based on elite male athletes from Poland and the Czech Republic, the study may not generalize to all sprinters or diverse athletic populations. Although genetic variants show promise as biomarkers for sprinting success, athletic performance is influenced by a complex interplay of genetics, environment, and training extending beyond MCT genes.

• Klíčová slova
• Athletic training, Genetic predisposition, Genetic variants, Genotype, Haplotype, Lactate kinetics, Sprint,
• MeSH
• dospělí MeSH
• genotyp MeSH
• haplotypy * MeSH
• jednonukleotidový polymorfismus * MeSH
• kinetika MeSH
• kyselina mléčná * krev   metabolismus   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mladý dospělý MeSH
• přenašeče monokarboxylových kyselin * genetika   metabolismus   MeSH
• průřezové studie MeSH
• sportovci MeSH
• svalové proteiny * genetika   metabolismus   MeSH
• symportéry * genetika   metabolismus   MeSH
• Check Tag
• dospělí MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mladý dospělý MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• Názvy látek
• kyselina mléčná * MeSH
• monocarboxylate transport protein 1 MeSH Prohlížeč
• přenašeče monokarboxylových kyselin * MeSH
• SLC16A2 protein, human MeSH Prohlížeč
• SLC16A4 protein, human MeSH Prohlížeč
• svalové proteiny * MeSH
• symportéry * MeSH

Postbiotics are health-promoting microbial metabolites delivered as a functional food or a food supplement. They either directly influence signaling pathways of the body or indirectly manipulate metabolism and the composition of intestinal microflora. Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide and even though the prognosis of patients is improving, it is still poor in the substantial part of the cases. The preventable nature of cancer and the importance of a complex multi-level approach in anticancer therapy motivate the search for novel avenues of establishing the anticancer environment in the human body. This review summarizes the principal findings demonstrating the usefulness of both natural and synthetic sources of postbotics in the prevention and therapy of cancer. Specifically, the effects of crude cell-free supernatants, the short-chain fatty acid butyrate, lactic acid, hydrogen sulfide, and β-glucans are described. Contradictory roles of postbiotics in healthy and tumor tissues are highlighted. In conclusion, the application of postbiotics is an efficient complementary strategy to combat cancer.

• Klíčová slova
• GPR81, SCFA, colorectal cancer, functional food, intestinal metabolome, microbiome,
• MeSH
• beta-glukany farmakologie   MeSH
• butyráty farmakologie   MeSH
• kyselina mléčná farmakologie   MeSH
• kyseliny mastné těkavé metabolismus   farmakologie   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• metabolom MeSH
• nádory dietoterapie   metabolismus   MeSH
• potravní doplňky mikrobiologie   MeSH
• prebiotika mikrobiologie   MeSH
• probiotika metabolismus   farmakologie   MeSH
• střevní mikroflóra účinky léků   MeSH
• sulfan farmakologie   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• přehledy MeSH
• Názvy látek
• beta-glukany MeSH
• butyráty MeSH
• kyselina mléčná MeSH
• kyseliny mastné těkavé MeSH
• prebiotika MeSH
• sulfan MeSH