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Nasir A, Afridi OK, Ullah S, Khan H, Bai Q. Mitigation of sciatica injury-induced neuropathic pain through active metabolites derived from medicinal plants. Pharmacol Res 2024; 200:107076. [PMID: 38237646 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2024.107076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
Abstract
Sciatica characterized by irritation, inflammation, and compression of the lower back nerve, is considered one of the most common back ailments globally. Currently, the therapeutic regimens for sciatica are experiencing a paradigm shift from the conventional pharmacological approach toward exploring potent phytochemicals from medicinal plants. There is a dire need to identify novel phytochemicals with anti-neuropathic potential. This review aimed to identify the potent phytochemicals from diverse medicinal plants capable of alleviating neuropathic pain associated with sciatica. This review describes the pathophysiology of sciatic nerve pain, its cellular mechanisms, and the pharmacological potential of various plants and phytochemicals using animal-based models of sciatic nerve injury-induced pain. Extensive searches across databases such as Medline, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar were conducted. The findings highlights 39 families including Lamiaceae, Asteraceae, Fabaceae, and Apocyanaceae and Cucurbitaceae, effectively treating sciatic nerve injury-induced pain. Flavonoids made up 53% constituents, phenols and terpenoids made up 15%, alkaloids made up 13%, and glycosides made up 6% to be used in neuorpathic pain. Phytochemicals derived from various medicinal plants can serve as potential therapeutic targets for both acute and chronic sciatic injury-induced neuropathic pain.
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- Abdul Nasir
- Department of Anesthesiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China; Medical Research Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China; Medical Research Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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Su X, Lu G, Ye L, Shi R, Zhu M, Yu X, Li Z, Jia X, Feng L. Moringa oleifera Lam.: a comprehensive review on active components, health benefits and application. RSC Adv 2023; 13:24353-24384. [PMID: 37588981 PMCID: PMC10425832 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03584k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
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Moringa oleifera Lam. is an edible therapeutic plant that is native to India and widely cultivated in tropical countries. In this paper, the current application of M. oleifera was discussed by summarizing its medicinal parts, active components and potential mechanism. The emerging products of various formats such as drug preparation and product application reported in the last years were also clarified. Based on literature reports, the unique components and biological activities of M. oleifera need to be further studied. In the future, a variety of new technologies should be applied to the development of M. oleifera products, to enrich the varieties of dosage forms, improve the bitter taste masking technology, and make it better for use in the fields of food and medicine.
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- Xinyue Su
- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 P. R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 P. R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 P. R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 P. R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 P. R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 P. R. China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700 P. R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 P. R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 P. R. China
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Ahmad A, Nosheen F, Arshad MU, Saeed F, Afzaal M, Islam F, Imran A, Noreen R, Amer Ali Y, Shah MA. Isolation and antioxidant characterization of theaflavin for neuroprotective effect in mice model. Food Sci Nutr 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Mezhoudi M, Salem A, Abdelhedi O, Fakhfakh N, Mabrouk M, Khorchani T, Debeaufort F, Jridi M, Zouari N. Development of active edible coatings based on fish gelatin enriched with
Moringa oleifera
extract: Application in fish (
Mustelus mustelus
) fillet preservation. Food Sci Nutr 2022; 10:3979-3992. [PMID: 36348780 PMCID: PMC9632210 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
An edible coating was developed using gelatin extracted from the skin of gray triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) and applied to the fillet of the smooth‐hound shark (Mustelus mustelus). Moringa oleifera leaf extract was added to gelatin coating solution to improve its preservative properties. The phenolic profiles and antioxidant and antibacterial activities of M. oleifera extracts were determined. Phenolic acids constituted the largest group representing more than 77% of the total compounds identified in the ethanol/water (MOE/W) extract, among which the quinic acid was found to be the major one (31.48 mg/g extract). The MOE/W extract presented the highest DPPH• scavenging activity (IC50 = 0.53 ± 0.02 mg/ml) and reducing (Fe3+) power (EC0.5 = 0.57 ± 0.02 mg/ml), as well as interesting inhibition zones (20–35 mm) for the most tested strains. Coating by 3% of gelatin solution significantly reduced most deterioration indices during chilled storage, such as malondialdehyde (MDA), total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB‐N), weight loss, pH, and mesophilic, psychrophilic, lactic, and H2S‐producing bacterial counts. Interestingly, coating with gelatin solution containing MOE/W extract at 20 μg/ml was more effective than gelatin applied alone. Compared with the uncoated sample, gelatin‐MOE/W coating reduced the weight loss and MDA content by 26% and 70% after 6 days of storage, respectively. Texture analysis showed that the strength of uncoated fillet increased by 46%, while the strength of fillet coated with gelatin‐MOE/W only increased by 12% after 6 days of storage. Fish fillet coated with gelatin‐MOE/W had the highest sensory scores in terms of odor, color, and overall acceptability throughout the study period.
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- Maram Mezhoudi
- University of Sfax, National Engineering School of Sfax Research Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology Sfax Tunisia
- Higher Institute of Applied Biology of Medenine University of Gabes Medenine Tunisia
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- University of Sfax, National Engineering School of Sfax Research Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology Sfax Tunisia
- Higher Institute of Applied Biology of Medenine University of Gabes Medenine Tunisia
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- University of Sfax, National Engineering School of Sfax Research Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology Sfax Tunisia
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- University of Sfax, National Engineering School of Sfax Research Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology Sfax Tunisia
- Higher Institute of Applied Biology of Medenine University of Gabes Medenine Tunisia
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- Arid Regions Institute of Medenine Central Laboratory Medenine Tunisia
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- Arid Regions Institute of Medenine Research Laboratory of Livestock and Wild Life Medenine Tunisia
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- Univ. Bourgogne Franche‐Comté/AgrosupDijon, UMR PAM A02.102 Physical‐Chemistry of Food and Wine Lab Dijon France
- Institut Universitaire de Technologie de Dijon, BioEngineering Department Dijon Cedex France
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- University of Sfax, National Engineering School of Sfax Research Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology Sfax Tunisia
- University of Jendouba Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja Beja Tunisia
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- University of Sfax, National Engineering School of Sfax Research Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology Sfax Tunisia
- Higher Institute of Applied Biology of Medenine University of Gabes Medenine Tunisia
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Ghimire S, Subedi L, Acharya N, Gaire BP. Moringa oleifera: A Tree of Life as a Promising Medicinal Plant for Neurodegenerative Diseases. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:14358-14371. [PMID: 34843254 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c04581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Moringa oleifera, popularly known as a miracle tree or tree of life, has been extensively used as a functional food and nutritional asset worldwide. Ethnomedicinal and traditional uses of M. oleifera indicate that this plant might have a pleiotropic therapeutic efficacy against most human ailments. In fact, M. oleifera is reported to have several pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetic, antipyretic, antiulcer, antispasmodic, antihypertensive, antitumor, hepatoprotective, and cardiac stimulant properties. Recently, a few experimental studies reported the neuroprotective effects of M. oleifera against Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, and neurotoxicity-related symptoms. In addition, several neuroprotective phytochemicals have been isolated from M. oleifera, which signifies that it can have promising neuroprotective effects. Therefore, this review aimed to explore the current updates and future prospective of neuroprotective efficacies of M. oleifera.
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- Saurav Ghimire
- Department of Neuroscience, Institute of Neurodegenerative Diseases (IMN), University of Bordeaux, 33076 Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Neurology, Shock Trauma and Anesthesiology Research Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, United States
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- Department of Animal Physiology, Institute of Biology, Leipzig University, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Neurology, Shock Trauma and Anesthesiology Research Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, United States
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Zafar S, Rasul A, Iqbal J, Anwar H, Imran A, Jabeen F, Shabbir A, Akram R, Maqbool J, Sajid F, Arshad MU, Hussain G, Islam S. Calotropis procera (leaves) supplementation exerts curative effects on promoting functional recovery in a mouse model of peripheral nerve injury. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:5016-5027. [PMID: 34532013 PMCID: PMC8441272 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Peripheral nerve injuries are among those complicated medical conditions, which are still waiting for their highly effective first-line therapies. In this study, the role of Calotropis procera crude leaves was evaluated at different doses for their effectiveness in improving functional recovery following sciatic nerve injury-induced in the mouse model. Thirty-two healthy albino mice were divided into four groups as Normal chow group (control, n = 8) and C. procera chow groups (50 mg/kg (n = 8), 100 mg/kg (n = 8) and 200 mg/kg (n = 8)). Behavioral analyses were performed to assess and compare improved functional recovery along with skeletal muscle mass measurement in all groups. Serum samples were analyzed for oxidative stress markers. Results showed that C. procera leaves at dose-dependent manner showed statistically prominent (p < .05) increase in sensorimotor functions reclamation as confirmed by behavioral analyses along with muscle mass restoration and prominent decline in TOS and momentous increase in TAC along with the augmented activity of antioxidative enzymes.
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- Shamaila Zafar
- Neurochemicalbiology and Genetics Laboratory (NGL)Department of PhysiologyFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of ZoologyFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of NeurologyAllied HospitalFaisalabad Medical UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Neurochemicalbiology and Genetics Laboratory (NGL)Department of PhysiologyFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Institute of Home and Food SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of ZoologyFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of BiosciencesCOMSATS Institute of Information TechnologyIslamabadPakistan
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- Neurochemicalbiology and Genetics Laboratory (NGL)Department of PhysiologyFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Neurochemicalbiology and Genetics Laboratory (NGL)Department of PhysiologyFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Neurochemicalbiology and Genetics Laboratory (NGL)Department of PhysiologyFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Neurochemicalbiology and Genetics Laboratory (NGL)Department of PhysiologyFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food ScienceUniversity of DhakaDhakaBangladesh
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Maqbool J, Anwar H, Iqbal J, Rasul A, Imran A, Ahmad Malik S, Shabbir A, Ijaz F, Sajid F, Akram R, Sun T, Imran M, Hussain G, Islam S. Methanolic extract of Fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare) escalates functional restoration following a compression injury to the sciatic nerve in a mouse model. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:701-710. [PMID: 33598155 PMCID: PMC7866564 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
Abstract
Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is one of the major health concerns faced by the community at present. Till now, available therapeutic approaches are ineffective to fully heal a nerve injury and to assure the functional recovery entirely. Natural compounds can prove attractive and effective drug candidates to bridge up this gap. In this scenario, the present study was designed to explore the role of methanolic extract of Foeniculum vulgare (F. vulgare) seeds in accelerating the function regain following a sciatic nerve injury in a mouse model. For this purpose, 12 adult healthy albino mice (BALB/C), 8-10 weeks old, were grouped as control (Ctrl, n = 6) and treatment (Trt, n = 6). The treated group was given methanolic extract of F. vulgare (200 mg/kg per day) started from the day of nerve crush until the end of the study. The sensorimotor function regain assessed by hot plate test, grip strength, and SFI assessments was found significantly (p < .05) ameliorated in the F. vulgare-treated group. A prominent improvement in the muscle mass of the treated group further affirmed these effects. Furthermore, morphometric analysis of muscle fiber cross-sectional area of tibialis anterior muscle between groups revealed a noticeable improvement in muscle fibers' diameter of the treated group. Conclusively, these findings suggest that F. vulgare methanolic extract exhibits the potential to escalate functional recovery following a peripheral nerve injury. However, the real players of this extract and the mechanism involved in boosting functional restoration need to be dissected by further work.
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- Javeria Maqbool
- Neurochemicalbiology and Genetics Laboratory (NGL)Department of PhysiologyFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Neurochemicalbiology and Genetics Laboratory (NGL)Department of PhysiologyFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of NeurologyAllied HospitalFaisalabad Medical UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of ZoologyFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Institute of Home and Food SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of BiochemistrySargodha Medical CollegeUniversity of SargodhaSargodhaPakistan
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- Department of BiosciencesCOMSATS Institute of Information TechnologyIslamabadPakistan
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- Neurochemicalbiology and Genetics Laboratory (NGL)Department of PhysiologyFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Neurochemicalbiology and Genetics Laboratory (NGL)Department of PhysiologyFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Neurochemicalbiology and Genetics Laboratory (NGL)Department of PhysiologyFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Center for Precision MedicineSchool of Medicine and School of Biomedical SciencesHuaqiao UniversityXiamenChina
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- University Institute of Diet and Nutritional SciencesFaculty of Allied Health SciencesThe University of LahoreLahorePakistan
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- Neurochemicalbiology and Genetics Laboratory (NGL)Department of PhysiologyFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food ScienceUniversity of DhakaDhakaBangladesh
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Biomolecule from Trigonella stellata from Saudi Flora to Suppress Osteoporosis via Osteostromal Regulations. PLANTS 2020; 9:plants9111610. [PMID: 33233530 PMCID: PMC7699612 DOI: 10.3390/plants9111610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Trigonella stellata has used in folk medicine as palatable and nutraceutical herb. It also regulates hypocholesterolemia, hypoglycemia, and has showed anti-inflammatory activities as well as antioxidants efficacy. Osteoporosis is a one of bone metabolic disorders and is continuously increasing worldwide. In the present study, caffeic acid was isolated from Trigonella stellata and identified using 1 D- and 2 D-NMR spectroscopic data. Caffeic acid was investigated on osteoblast and osteoclast in vitro using mice bone marrow-derived mesenchymal cells. Caffeic acid played reciprocal proliferation between osteoblast and osteoclast cells and accelerated the bone mineralization. It was confirmed by cytotoxicity, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alizarin red S (ARS), and Tartrate resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) assay. Caffeic acid regulated the osteogenic marker and upregulated the osteopontin, osteocalcin, and bone morphogenic proteins (BMP). Quantitative real time PCR and Western blot were used to quantify the mRNA and protein markers. It also regulated the matrix metalloprotease-2 (MMP-2) and cathepsin-K proteolytic markers in osteoclast cells. In addition, caffeic acid inhibited bone resorption in osteoclast cells. On the other hand, it upregulate osteoblast differentiation through stimulation of extracellular calcium concentrations osteoblast differentiation, respectively. The results also were confirmed through in silico docking of caffeic acid against cathepsin-B and cathepsin-K markers. These findings revealed that caffeic acid has a potential role in bone-metabolic disorder through its multifaceted effects on osteoblast and osteoclast regulations and controls osteoporosis.
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