Increased Inflammation-resolving Activity by Omega-3 Monoglycerides in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC).

NCT ID: NCT05161702

Last Updated: 2024-01-31

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

200 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-03-12

Study Completion Date

2026-01-01

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this biological study is to provide Dr. Samuel Fortin's laboratory with a continuous supply of blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) so that he can pursue research on the potential beneficial effects of monoglyceride omega-3 fatty acids on the resolution of inflammation.

Detailed Description

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The biological activity of omega-3 fatty acids requires selective oxidation by lipoxygenase (LOX) enzymes in the human body to form SPM (Specialized Pro-resolving Mediators). The formulations based on omega-3 monoglyceride (MAG-Omega-3) currently marketed by SCF Pharma have been optimized so as not to interfere with this natural metabolism process in the human body. It has already been shown that the antiproliferative activity of docosapentaenoic acid (or omega-3 ADP) can be increased tenfold when it is pre-metabolized using a LOX enzyme from soybean (C. Morin et al. PLEFA (2013) 203-213). This antiproliferative potential may play a key role in the mechanisms of inflammation resolution.

We now want to develop a new line of high performance products by pre-metabolizing MAG-Omega-3 in the form of SPM monoglycerides (MAG-SPM) using the LOX enzyme from soy. The potential for resolving inflammation by MAG-SPM can be measured by cell proliferation assays. To perform these tests, cells of the PBMC type must be isolated from the blood of donors and maintained in culture in the presence of an inflammatory agent (LPS) which induces their proliferation (C. Morin et al. European Journal of Pharmacology 807 (2017)) 205-211). Next, the reduction in proliferation induced by MAG-SPM is quantified and then compared with that of cells not treated with MAG-SPM. This type of test requires a large amount of fresh cells, and therefore, a source of blood sample supply.

This research project is divided into two parts: 1) A protocol for collecting blood samples; 2) A cell proliferation test protocol to demonstrate the activity of MAG-SPM in the resolution of inflammation. This protocol covers the first part of this research project.

Conditions

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Resolution of Inflammation Reduction of Cell Proliferation

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

OTHER

Interventions

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MAG-SPM treatment on isolated PBMC cells

Cells are isolated form the participant's blood donation (4x 10mL k2EDTA tubes per participant) and maintained in culture with LPS, a pro-inflammatory and pro-proliferative agent. Then, PBMC are separated in two, one half treated with MAG-SPM and the other half remains with LPS only. Proliferative activities are measured and compared in both cell dish.

Intervention Type OTHER

Isolated PBMC cells without treatment.

Cells are isolated form the participant's blood donation (4x 10mL k2EDTA tubes per participant) and maintained in culture with LPS, a pro-inflammatory and pro-proliferative agent. Then, PBMC are separated in two, one half treated with MAG-SPM and the other half remains with LPS only. Proliferative activities are measured and compared in both cell dish.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Participant aged of at least 18 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

* Participant who use omega-3 supplements and / or anti-inflammatory medication such as, but not limited to - Aspirin, Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), Celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren ) within 7 days of day 1 of the study.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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SCF Pharma

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Samuel P Fortin, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

SCF Pharma

Locations

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SCF Pharma

Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Canada

Central Contacts

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Samuel Fortin, PhD

Role: CONTACT

418-750-8590

Anne-Julie Landry, M.Sc

Role: CONTACT

Facility Contacts

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Samuel Fortin, PhD

Role: primary

418-750-8590

Other Identifiers

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PBMC

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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