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Dietary medium-chain triglycerides, specifically C10, reduce airway inflammation and hyperreactivity in asthma by modulating histone methylation to foster a transcriptionally repressive, anti-inflammatory epigenetic state. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to assess whether medium-chain triglycerides can restore epigenetic balance and dampen airway inflammation in a murine asthma model.

May 20, 2026American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

C70-16 Medium-Chain Triglycerides Dampen Airway Inflammation and Remodeling in a Murine Model via Epigenetic Mechanisms

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The aim is to assess whether medium-chain triglycerides can restore epigenetic balance and dampen airway inflammation in a murine asthma model.
Mice were supplemented with medium-chain triglyceride diets 4-6 weeks before allergen exposure.
Histological analysis was conducted to evaluate airway eosinophilia and goblet cell metaplasia.
Histone modifications and pulmonary cytokine levels were quantified using mass spectrometry and multiplex assays.
Nine histone post-translational modifications were identified in H1, with significant alterations observed after allergen exposure.
MCT supplementation significantly increased the repressive mark H3K27me2 and reduced airway inflammation measures, such as eosinophilia and cytokine levels.
Functional improvements were noted, including enhanced lung ventilation and reduced airway hyperreactivity.

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Randomized trial evaluates medium-chain triglycerides’ effects on airway inflammation and epigenetic balance in mice, suggesting novel therapeutic avenues.

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Asosingh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d5100f03e14405aa9d328 https://doi.org/10.1093/ajrccm/aamag162.629

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Randomized trial evaluates medium-chain triglycerides’ effects on airway inflammation and epigenetic balance in mice, suggesting novel therapeutic avenues.

C70-16 Medium-Chain Triglycerides Dampen Airway Inflammation and Remodeling in a Murine Model via Epigenetic Mechanisms

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C70-16 Medium-Chain Triglycerides Dampen Airway Inflammation and Remodeling in a Murine Model via Epigenetic Mechanisms

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