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Koltun KJ, Strock NCA, Weaver C, Lee H, Williams NI, Rogers CJ, Damani J, Ferruzzi MG, Nakatsu CH, De Souza MJ. Prunes preserve cortical density and estimated strength of the tibia in a 12-month randomized controlled trial in postmenopausal women: The Prune Study. Osteoporos Int 2024; 35:863-875. [PMID: 38349471 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-024-07031-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Non-pharmacological therapies, such as whole-food interventions, are gaining interest as potential approaches to prevent and/or treat low bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women. Previously, prune consumption preserved two-dimensional BMD at the total hip. Here we demonstrate that prune consumption preserved three-dimensional BMD and estimated strength at the tibia. PURPOSE Dietary consumption of prunes has favorable impacts on areal bone mineral density (aBMD); however, more research is necessary to understand the influence on volumetric BMD (vBMD), bone geometry, and estimated bone strength. METHODS This investigation was a single center, parallel arm 12-month randomized controlled trial (RCT; NCT02822378) to evaluate the effects of 50 g and 100 g of prunes vs. a Control group on vBMD, bone geometry, and estimated strength of the radius and tibia via peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) in postmenopausal women. Women (age 62.1 ± 5.0yrs) were randomized into Control (n = 78), 50 g Prune (n = 79), or 100 g Prune (n = 78) groups. General linear mixed effects (LME) modeling was used to assess changes over time and percent change from baseline was compared between groups. RESULTS The most notable effects were observed at the 14% diaphyseal tibia in the Pooled (50 g + 100 g) Prune group, in which group × time interactions were observed for cortical vBMD (p = 0.012) and estimated bone strength (SSI; p = 0.024); all of which decreased in the Control vs. no change in the Pooled Prune group from baseline to 12 months/post. CONCLUSION Prune consumption for 12 months preserved cortical bone structure and estimated bone strength at the weight-bearing tibia in postmenopausal women.
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- Kristen J Koltun
- Department of Kinesiology, Pennsylvania State University, 104 Noll Laboratory, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Pennsylvania State University, 104 Noll Laboratory, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University, San Diego, USA
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- Biostatistics Center, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Pennsylvania State University, 104 Noll Laboratory, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Integrative and Biomedical Physiology, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA
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- Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Integrative and Biomedical Physiology, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, USA
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- Department of Agronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Pennsylvania State University, 104 Noll Laboratory, University Park, PA, 16802, USA.
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Chargo NJ, Neugebauer K, Guzior DV, Quinn RA, Parameswaran N, McCabe LR. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is prevented by dietary prune in female mice. Front Cell Dev Biol 2024; 11:1324649. [PMID: 38375074 PMCID: PMC10875082 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1324649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIO) is a significant side effect of prolonged glucocorticoid (GC) treatment. Chronic GC treatment also leads to trabecular bone loss and gut microbiota dysbiosis in mice. The gut dysbiosis is mechanistically linked to GIO, which indicates that the microbiota can be targeted to prevent GIO. Prunes, a dried fruit and prebiotic, have emerged in the literature as an effective treatment for sex-steroid deficiency induced osteoporosis (primary osteoporosis). Prunes also significantly alter the composition of the gut microbiota in both rodent models and human studies. Therefore, we tested if dietary prune (DP) supplementation could prevent GC-induced bone loss and affect microbiota composition in an established model of GIO. Sixteen-week-old, skeletally mature, female C57BL/6J mice were treated with a subcutaneous 5 mg placebo or prednisolone pellet for 8 weeks and fed an AIN-93M control diet or a diet modified to include 5, 15, or 25% (w/w) dried California prune powder. As expected, GC treated mice developed significant trabecular bone loss in the distal femur. More importantly, as little as 5% DP supplementation effectively prevented trabecular bone loss. Further, dose dependent increases in trabecular bone volume fraction were observed in GC + 15% and GC + 25% DP mice. Amazingly, in the placebo (non-GC treated) groups, 25% DP supplementation caused a ∼3-fold increase in distal femur trabecular bone volume fraction; this sizable bone response has not been previously observed in healthy mice with gut targeted natural treatments. Along with the striking effect on bone health, GC treatment and 25% DP supplementation led to drastic shifts in gut microbiota composition and several specific changes are strongly associated with bone health. Taken together, these results are the first to demonstrate that DP supplementation effectively prevents the negative effects of prolonged GC therapy on trabecular bone health and strongly associates with shifts in the composition of the gut microbiota.
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- Nicholas J. Chargo
- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Plant Soil and Microbiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
- College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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Damani JJ, De Souza MJ, VanEvery HL, Strock NCA, Rogers CJ. The Role of Prunes in Modulating Inflammatory Pathways to Improve Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women. Adv Nutr 2022; 13:1476-1492. [PMID: 34978320 PMCID: PMC9526830 DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmab162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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The prevalence of osteoporosis among women aged 50 y and older is expected to reach 13.6 million by 2030. Alternative nonpharmaceutical agents for osteoporosis, including nutritional interventions, are becoming increasingly popular. Prunes (dried plums; Prunus domestica L.) have been studied as a potential whole-food dietary intervention to mitigate bone loss in preclinical models of osteoporosis and in osteopenic postmenopausal women. Sixteen preclinical studies using in vivo rodent models of osteopenia or osteoporosis have established that dietary supplementation with prunes confers osteoprotective effects both by preventing and reversing bone loss. Increasing evidence from 10 studies suggests that, in addition to antiresorptive effects, prunes exert anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Ten preclinical studies have found that prunes and/or their polyphenol extracts decrease malondialdehyde and NO secretion, increase antioxidant enzyme expression, or suppress NF-κB activation and proinflammatory cytokine production. Two clinical trials have investigated the impact of dried plum consumption (50-100 g/d for 6-12 mo) on bone health in postmenopausal women and demonstrated promising effects on bone mineral density and bone biomarkers. However, less is known about the impact of prune consumption on oxidative stress and inflammatory mediators in humans and their possible role in modulating bone outcomes. In this review, the current state of knowledge on the relation between inflammation and bone health is outlined. Findings from preclinical and clinical studies that have assessed the effect of prunes on oxidative stress, inflammatory mediators, and bone outcomes are summarized, and evidence supporting a potential role of prunes in modulating inflammatory and immune pathways is highlighted. Key future directions to bridge the knowledge gap in the field are proposed.
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- Janhavi J Damani
- Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Integrative and Biomedical Physiology, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
- Center for Molecular Immunology and Infectious Disease, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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Smith BJ, Hatter B, Washburn K, Graef-Downard J, Ojo BA, El-Rassi GD, Cichewicz RH, Payton M, Lucas EA. Dried Plum's Polyphenolic Compounds and Carbohydrates Contribute to Its Osteoprotective Effects and Exhibit Prebiotic Activity in Estrogen Deficient C57BL/6 Mice. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14091685. [PMID: 35565653 PMCID: PMC9102795 DOI: 10.3390/nu14091685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Evidence of dried plum’s benefits on bone continues to emerge. This study investigated the contribution of the fruit’s polyphenol (PP) and carbohydrate (CHO) components on a bone model of postmenopausal osteoporosis to explore their prebiotic activity. Osteopenic ovariectomized mice were fed diets supplemented with dried plum, a crude extract of dried plum’s polyphenolic compounds, or the PP or CHO fraction of the crude extract. The effects of treatments on the bone phenotype were assessed at 5 and 10 weeks as well as the prebiotic activity of the different components of dried plum. Both the CHO and PP fractions of the extract contributed to the effects on bone with the CHO suppressing bone formation and resorption, and the PP temporally down-regulating formation. The PP and CHO components also altered the gut microbiota and cecal short chain fatty acids. These findings demonstrate that the CHO as well as the PP components of dried plum have potential prebiotic activity, but they have differential roles in mediating the alterations in bone formation and resorption that protect bone in estrogen deficiency.
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- Brenda J. Smith
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA; (B.H.); (K.W.); (B.A.O.); (E.A.L.)
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA; (B.H.); (K.W.); (B.A.O.); (E.A.L.)
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA; (B.H.); (K.W.); (B.A.O.); (E.A.L.)
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73117, USA;
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA; (B.H.); (K.W.); (B.A.O.); (E.A.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, USA;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Rocky Vista University, Parker, CO 80134, USA;
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA; (B.H.); (K.W.); (B.A.O.); (E.A.L.)
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Role of Polyphenols in the Metabolism of the Skeletal System in Humans and Animals – A Review. ANNALS OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.2478/aoas-2021-0040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Polyphenols are a group of compounds arousing enormous interest due to their multiple effects on both human and animal health and omnipresence in plants. A number of in vitro and animal model studies have shown that all polyphenols exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, and play a significant role against oxidative stress-related pathologies. They also exert gut promotory effects and prevent chronic degenerative diseases. However, less attention has been paid to the potential influence of polyphenols on bone properties and metabolism. It is well known that proper growth and functioning of the organism depend largely on bone growth and health. Therefore, understanding the action of substances (including polyphenols) that may improve the health and functioning of the skeletal system and bone metabolism is extremely important for the health of the present and future generations of both humans and farm animals. This review provides a comprehensive summary of literature related to causes of bone loss during ageing of the organism (in both humans and animals) and possible effects of dietary polyphenols preventing bone loss and diseases. In particular, the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms that can modulate skeletal homeostasis and influence the bone modeling and remodeling processes are presented.
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The Role of Ca 2+-NFATc1 Signaling and Its Modulation on Osteoclastogenesis. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21103646. [PMID: 32455661 PMCID: PMC7279283 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21103646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The increasing of intracellular calcium concentration is a fundamental process for mediating osteoclastogenesis, which is involved in osteoclastic bone resorption. Cytosolic calcium binds to calmodulin and subsequently activates calcineurin, leading to NFATc1 activation, a master transcription factor required for osteoclast differentiation. Targeting the various activation processes in osteoclastogenesis provides various therapeutic strategies for bone loss. Diverse compounds that modulate calcium signaling have been applied to regulate osteoclast differentiation and, subsequently, attenuate bone loss. Thus, in this review, we summarized the modulation of the NFATc1 pathway through various compounds that regulate calcium signaling and the calcium influx machinery. Furthermore, we addressed the involvement of transient receptor potential channels in osteoclastogenesis.
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Sarmadi B, Ismail A, Yusof L, Faridz Mod Yunoh M. Mechanism of action of cocoa on bone metabolism in calcium- and estrogen-deficient rat model of osteoporosis: Evidence for site and dose-related responses and involvement of IGF-I. J Funct Foods 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2020.103793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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de Quadros VP, Tobar N, Viana LR, Dos Santos RW, Kiyataka PHM, Gomes-Marcondes MCC. The 17β-oestradiol treatment minimizes the adverse effects of protein restriction on bone parameters in ovariectomized Wistar rats: Relevance to osteoporosis and the menopause. Bone Joint Res 2020; 8:573-581. [PMID: 31934328 PMCID: PMC6946913 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.812.bjr-2018-0259.r2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Objectives Insufficient protein ingestion may affect muscle and bone mass, increasing the risk of osteoporotic fractures in the elderly, and especially in postmenopausal women. We evaluated how a low-protein diet affects bone parameters under gonadal hormone deficiency and the improvement led by hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with 17β-oestradiol. Methods Female Wistar rats were divided into control (C), ovariectomized (OVX), and 17β-oestradiol-treated ovariectomized (OVX-HRT) groups, which were fed a control or an isocaloric low-protein diet (LP; 6.6% protein; seven animals per group). Morphometric, serum, and body composition parameters were assessed, as well as bone parameters, mechanical resistance, and mineralogy. Results The results showed that protein restriction negatively affected body chemical composition and bone metabolism by the sex hormone deficiency condition in the OVX group. The association between undernutrition and hormone deficiency led to bone and muscle mass loss and increased the fragility of the bone (as well as decreasing relative femoral weight, bone mineral density, femoral elasticity, peak stress, and stress at offset yield). Although protein restriction induced more severe adverse effects compared with the controls, the combination with HRT showed an improvement in minimizing these damaging effects, as it was seen that HRT had some efficacy in maintaining muscle and bone mass, preserving the bone resistance and minimizing some deleterious processes during the menopause. Conclusion Protein restriction has adverse effects on metabolism, leading to more severe menopausal symptoms, and HRT could minimize these effects. Therefore, special attention should be given to a balanced diet during menopause and HRT.Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2019;8:573-581.
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- Victoria P de Quadros
- Laboratory of Nutrition and Cancer, Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Biology Institute, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Nuclear Medicine Service, the Clinical Hospital of UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nutrition and Cancer, Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Biology Institute, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nutrition and Cancer, Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Biology Institute, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Packaging Technology Centre (Cetea) from the Institute of Food Technology (ITAL) of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nutrition and Cancer, Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Biology Institute, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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Yousefzadeh N, Kashfi K, Jeddi S, Ghasemi A. Ovariectomized rat model of osteoporosis: a practical guide. EXCLI JOURNAL 2020; 19:89-107. [PMID: 32038119 PMCID: PMC7003643 DOI: 10.17179/excli2019-1990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Osteoporosis affects about 200 million people worldwide and is a silent disease until a fracture occurs. Management of osteoporosis is still a challenge that warrants further studies for establishing new prevention strategies and more effective treatment modalities. For this purpose, animal models of osteoporosis are appropriate tools, of which the ovariectomized rat model is the most commonly used. The aim of this study is to provide a 4-step guideline for inducing a rat model of osteoporosis by ovariectomy (OVX): (1) selection of the rat strain, (2) choosing the appropriate age of rats at the time of OVX, (3) selection of an appropriate surgical method and verification of OVX, and (4) evaluation of OVX-induced osteoporosis. This review of literature shows that (i) Sprague-Dawley and Wistar rats are the most common strains used, both responding similarly to OVX; (ii) six months of age appears to be the best time for inducing OVX; (iii) dorsolateral skin incision is an appropriate choice for initiating OVX; and (iv) the success of OVX can be verified 1-3 weeks after surgery, following cessation of the regular estrus cycles, decreased estradiol, progesterone, and uterine weight as well as increased LH and FSH levels. Current data shows that the responses of trabecular bones of proximal tibia, lumbar vertebrae and femur to OVX are similar to those in humans; however, for short-term studies, proximal tibia is recommended. Osteoporosis in rats is verified by lower bone mineral density and lower trabecular number and thickness as well as higher trabecular separation, changes that are observed at 14, 30, and 60 days post-OVX in proximal tibia, lumbar vertebrae and femur, respectively.
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- Nasibeh Yousefzadeh
- Endocrine Physiology Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Molecular, Cellular and Biomedical Sciences, Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, City University of New York School of Medicine, NY, USA
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- Endocrine Physiology Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Physiology Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Sakaki JR, Melough MM, Chun OK. Anthocyanins and anthocyanin-rich food as antioxidants in bone pathology. Pathology 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-815972-9.00014-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Al-Dashti YA, Holt RR, Carson JG, Keen CL, Hackman RM. Effects of Short-Term Dried Plum (Prune) Intake on Markers of Bone Resorption and Vascular Function in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Crossover Trial. J Med Food 2019; 22:982-992. [DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2018.0209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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- Yousef A. Al-Dashti
- Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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Polyphenol-Enriched Plum Extract Enhances Myotubule Formation and Anabolism while Attenuating Colon Cancer-induced Cellular Damage in C2C12 Cells. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11051077. [PMID: 31096595 PMCID: PMC6566394 DOI: 10.3390/nu11051077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2019] [Revised: 05/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Preventing muscle wasting in certain chronic diseases including cancer is an ongoing challenge. Studies have shown that polyphenols derived from fruits and vegetables shows promise in reducing muscle loss in cellular and animal models of muscle wasting. We hypothesized that polyphenols derived from plums (Prunus domestica) could have anabolic and anti-catabolic benefits on skeletal muscle. The effects of a polyphenol-enriched plum extract (PE60) were evaluated in vitro on C2C12 and Colon-26 cancer cells. Data were analyzed using a one-way ANOVA and we found that treatment of myocytes with plum extract increased the cell size by ~3-fold (p < 0.05) and stimulated myoblast differentiation by ~2-fold (p < 0.05). Plum extract induced total protein synthesis by ~50% (p < 0.05), reduced serum deprivation-induced total protein degradation by ~30% (p < 0.05), and increased expression of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) by ~2-fold (p < 0.05). Plum extract also reduced tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα)-induced nuclear factor κB (NFκB) activation by 80% (p < 0.05) in A549/NF-κB-luc cells. In addition, plum extract inhibited the growth of Colon-26 cancer cells, and attenuated cytotoxicity in C2C12 myoblasts induced by soluble factors released from Colon-26 cells. In conclusion, our data suggests that plum extract may have pluripotent health benefits on muscle, due to its demonstrated ability to promote myogenesis, stimulate muscle protein synthesis, and inhibit protein degradation. It also appears to protect muscle cell from tumor-induced cytotoxicity.
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Callahan AM, Dardick CD, Scorza R. Multilocation comparison of fruit composition for 'HoneySweet', an RNAi based plum pox virus resistant plum. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0213993. [PMID: 30901368 PMCID: PMC6430400 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0213993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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'HoneySweet', a transgenic plum (Prunus domestica) resistant to plum pox virus through RNAi, was deregulated in the U.S. in 2011. The compositional study of 'HoneySweet' fruit was expanded to include locations outside of the US as well as utilizing a wide variety of comparators and different collection years to see the variability possible. The results revealed that plums have a wide variation in composition and that variation among locations was greater than variation among cultivars. This was also the case for different years at one location. The results supported the supposition that the transgene and insertion event had no significant effect on the composition of 'HoneySweet' fruit even under virus pressure, and that it fell in the normal range of composition of commercially grown plums. It also suggested that the effect of environment is as great as that of genetics on the fruit composition of plums.
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- Ann M. Callahan
- United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, Appalachian Fruit Research Station, Kearneysville, West Virginia, United States of America
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- United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, Appalachian Fruit Research Station, Kearneysville, West Virginia, United States of America
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- United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, Appalachian Fruit Research Station, Kearneysville, West Virginia, United States of America
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Shen CL, Smith BJ, Li J, Cao JJ, Song X, Newhardt MF, Corry KA, Tomison MD, Tang L, Wang JS, Chyu MC. Effect of Long-Term Green Tea Polyphenol Supplementation on Bone Architecture, Turnover, and Mechanical Properties in Middle-Aged Ovariectomized Rats. Calcif Tissue Int 2019; 104:285-300. [PMID: 30413854 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-018-0489-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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We investigated the effects of 6-month green tea polyphenols (GTP) supplementation on bone architecture, turnover, and mechanical properties in middle-aged ovariectomized (OVX) rats. Female rats were sham-operated (n = 39, 13/group) or OVX (n = 143, 13/group). Sham-control and OVX-control rats (n = 39) receiving no GTP were assigned for sample collection at baseline, 3, or 6 months. The remaining OVX rats (n = 104) were randomized to 0.15%, 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5% (g/dL) GTP for 3 or 6 months. Blood and bone samples were collected. Relative to the OVX-control group, GTP (1% and 1.5%) lowered serum procollagen type 1 N-terminal propeptide at 3 and 6 months, C-terminal telopeptides of type I collagen at 3 months, and insulin-like growth factor-I at 6 months. GTP did not affect bone mineral content and density. At 6 months, no dose of GTP positively affected trabecular bone volume based on microCT, but a higher cortical thickness and improved biomechanical properties of the femur mid-diaphysis was observed in the 1.5% GTP-treated group. At 3 and 6 months, GTP (0.5%, 1%, and 1.5%) had lower rates of trabecular bone formation and resorption than the OVX-control group, but the inhibitory effects of GTP on periosteal and endocortical bone mineralization and formation at the tibial midshaft were only evident at 3 months. GTP at higher doses suppressed bone turnover in the trabecular and cortical bone of OVX rats and resulted in improved cortical bone structural and biomechanical properties, although it was not effective in preventing the ovariectomy-induced dramatic cancellous bone loss.
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- Chwan-Li Shen
- Department of Pathology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 79430, USA.
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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- Department of Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- USDA ARS Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, Grand Forks, ND, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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- Department of Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 79430, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 79430, USA
- Graduate Healthcare Engineering Option, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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Nicolin V, De Tommasi N, Nori SL, Costantinides F, Berton F, Di Lenarda R. Modulatory Effects of Plant Polyphenols on Bone Remodeling: A Prospective View From the Bench to Bedside. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2019; 10:494. [PMID: 31396157 PMCID: PMC6663995 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2019.00494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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During the past, a more comprehensive knowledge of mechanisms implicated in bone resorption processes has driven researchers to develop a compound library of many small molecules that specifically interfere with the genesis of osteoclast precursors cells. Natural compounds that suppress osteoclast commitment may have therapeutic value in treating pathologies associated with bone resorption like osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, bone metastasis, and periodontal disease. The present review is focused on the current knowledge on the polyphenols derived from plants that could be efficacious in suppressing osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption.
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- Vanessa Nicolin
- Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
- *Correspondence: Vanessa Nicolin
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- School of Dental Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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Smith BJ, Crockett EK, Chongwatpol P, Graef JL, Clarke SL, Rendina-Ruedy E, Lucas EA. Montmorency tart cherry protects against age-related bone loss in female C57BL/6 mice and demonstrates some anabolic effects. Eur J Nutr 2018; 58:3035-3046. [PMID: 30377814 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-018-1848-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Age-related bone loss is a consequence of endocrine and immune changes that disrupt bone remodeling. Functional foods (e.g., tart cherries) with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and prebiotic activity can potentially counter this age-related phenomenon. The aim of this study was to determine if Montmorency tart cherry protects against early age-related bone loss and the culpable alterations in bone metabolism. METHODS Female, 5-month-old, C57BL/6 mice were assigned to baseline or treatment groups: AIN-93M diet supplemented with 0, 1, 5, or 10% tart cherry for 90 days. Bone mineral density (BMD) and trabecular and cortical bone microarchitecture were assessed. Treatment effects on bone metabolism and regulators of bone formation, resorption and mineralization were determined. RESULTS Mice consuming the 5% and 10% doses had higher vertebral and tibial BMD (p < 0.05) compared to controls. The age-related decrease in trabecular bone volume (BV/TV) of the distal femur was prevented with these doses. Vertebral trabecular BV/TV and cortical bone thickness of the femur mid-diaphysis were greater (p < 0.05) in the groups receiving the 5% and 10% cherry than the control diet. Notably, these improvements were significantly greater than the baseline controls, consistent with an anabolic response. Although no differences in systemic biomarkers of bone formation or resorption were detected at 90 days, local increases in Phex and decreases in Ppar-γ suggest a bone environment that supports increased mineralization. CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrate that cherry supplementation (5% and 10%) improves BMD and some indices of trabecular and cortical bone microarchitecture; these effects are likely attributed to increased bone mineralization.
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- Brenda J Smith
- HS 420, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 74078, USA.
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- HS 420, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 74078, USA
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- HS 420, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 74078, USA
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- HS 420, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 74078, USA
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- HS 420, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 74078, USA
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- HS 420, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 74078, USA
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- HS 420, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 74078, USA
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Petri C, Alburquerque N, Faize M, Scorza R, Dardick C. Current achievements and future directions in genetic engineering of European plum (Prunus domestica L.). Transgenic Res 2018; 27:225-240. [PMID: 29651659 PMCID: PMC5986827 DOI: 10.1007/s11248-018-0072-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2017] [Accepted: 04/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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In most woody fruit species, transformation and regeneration are difficult. However, European plum (Prunus domestica) has been shown to be amenable to genetic improvement technologies from classical hybridization, to genetic engineering, to rapid cycle crop breeding ('FasTrack' breeding). Since the first report on European plum transformation with marker genes in the early 90 s, numerous manuscripts have been published reporting the generation of new clones with agronomically interesting traits, such as pests, diseases and/or abiotic stress resistance, shorter juvenile period, dwarfing, continuous flowering, etc. This review focuses on the main advances in genetic transformation of European plum achieved to date, and the lines of work that are converting genetic engineering into a contemporary breeding tool for this species.
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- Cesar Petri
- Departamento de Producción Vegetal, Instituto de Biotecnología Vegetal, UPCT, Campus Muralla del Mar, 30202, Cartagena, Murcia, Spain.
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- Departamento de Mejora Vegetal, CEBAS-CSIC, Campus de Espinardo, 30100, Espinardo, Murcia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Ecology and Ecosystem Valorization, Faculty of Sciences, University Chouaib Doukkali, 24000, El Jadida, Morocco
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- Ag Biotech and Plant Breeding Consulting Services, Ralph Scorza LLC, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, USA
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- USDA-ARS, Appalachian Fruit Research Station, 2217 Wiltshire Road, Kearneysville, WV, 25430, USA
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Graef JL, Rendina-Ruedy E, Crockett EK, Ouyang P, King JB, Cichewicz RH, Lucas EA, Smith BJ. Select polyphenolic fractions from dried plum enhance osteoblast activity through BMP-2 signaling. J Nutr Biochem 2018; 55:59-67. [PMID: 29413490 PMCID: PMC5876065 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2017.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2016] [Revised: 03/25/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Dried plum supplementation has been shown to enhance bone formation while suppressing bone resorption. Evidence from previous studies has demonstrated that these responses can be attributed in part to the fruit's polyphenolic compounds. The purpose of this study was to identify the most bioactive polyphenolic fractions of dried plum with a focus on their osteogenic activity and to investigate their mechanisms of action under normal and inflammatory conditions. Utilizing chromatographic techniques, six fractions of polyphenolic compounds were prepared from a crude extract of dried plum. Initial screening assays revealed that two fractions (DP-FrA and DP-FrB) had the greatest osteogenic potential. Subsequent experiments using primary bone-marrow-derived osteoblast cultures demonstrated these two fractions enhanced extracellular alkaline phosphatase (ALP), an indicator of osteoblast activity, and mineralized nodule formation under normal conditions. Both fractions enhanced bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling, as indicated by increased Bmp2 and Runx2 gene expression and protein levels of phosphorylated Smad1/5. DP-FrB was most effective at up-regulating Tak1 and Smad1, as well as protein levels of phospho-p38. Under inflammatory conditions, TNF-α suppressed ALP and tended to decrease nodule formation (P=.0674). This response coincided with suppressed gene expression of Bmp2 and the up-regulation of Smad6, an inhibitor of BMP signaling. DP-FrA and DP-FrB partially normalized these responses. Our results show that certain fractions of polyphenolic compounds in dried plum up-regulate osteoblast activity by enhancing BMP signaling, and when this pathway is inhibited by TNF-α, the osteogenic response is attenuated.
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- Jennifer L Graef
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.
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Graef JL, Ouyang P, Wang Y, Rendina-Ruedy E, Lerner MR, Marlow D, Lucas EA, Smith BJ. Dried Plum Polyphenolic Extract Combined with Vitamin K and Potassium Restores Trabecular and Cortical Bone in Osteopenic Model of Postmenopausal Bone Loss. J Funct Foods 2018; 42:262-270. [PMID: 30319713 DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2017.12.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Dried plum has unique anabolic effects on bone, but the responsible bioactive components have remained unclear. This study investigated components of dried plum with potential osteoprotective activity utilizing aged, osteopenic Sprague Dawley rats fed diets supplemented with a crude polyphenol extract, potassium, vitamin K or their combination. Whole body and femoral bone mineral density were restored with the polyphenol and combination treatments to a similar extent as the dried fruit. The combination treatment reversed trabecular bone loss in the spine and cortical bone in the femur mid-diaphysis in a similar manner. Biomarkers of bone resorption were reduced by the polyphenol and combination treatments. The polyphenol extract accounted for most of the anabolic effect of dried plum on bone. This study is the first to show the bioactive components in dried plum responsible for restoring bone in vivo.
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- Jennifer L Graef
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, 301 Human Sciences, Stillwater, OK 74078
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, 301 Human Sciences, Stillwater, OK 74078
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, 301 Human Sciences, Stillwater, OK 74078
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, 301 Human Sciences, Stillwater, OK 74078
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- Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
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- Comparative Medicine Group, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, 301 Human Sciences, Stillwater, OK 74078
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, 301 Human Sciences, Stillwater, OK 74078
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Blanton C. Bone Response to Dietary Co-Enrichment with Powdered Whole Grape and Probiotics. Nutrients 2018; 10:E146. [PMID: 29382139 PMCID: PMC5852722 DOI: 10.3390/nu10020146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2017] [Revised: 01/06/2018] [Accepted: 01/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Nutrition is a primary modifiable determinant of chronic noncommunicable disease, including osteoporosis. An etiology of osteoporosis is the stimulation of bone-resorbing osteoclasts by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Dietary polyphenols and probiotics demonstrate protective effects on bone that are associated with reduced ROS formation and suppressed osteoclast activity. This study tested the effect of dietary enrichment with powdered whole grape and probiotics (composed of equal parts Bifidobacterium bifidum, B. breve, Lactobacillus casei, L. plantarum, and L. bulgaricus) on bone microarchitecture in a mouse model of age-related osteoporosis. Groups (n = 7 each) of 10-month-old male mice were fed one of six diets for 6 months: 10% grape powder with sugar corrected to 20%; 20% grape powder; 1% probiotic with sugar corrected to 20%; 10% grape powder + 1% probiotic with sugar corrected to 20%; 20% grape powder + 1% probiotic; 20% sugar control. Femur, tibia and 4th lumbar vertebrae from 10-month-old mice served as comparator baseline samples. Bone microarchitecture was measured by micro-computed tomography and compared across diet groups using analysis of variance. Aging exerted a significant effect on tibia metaphysis trabecular bone, with baseline 10-month-old mice having significantly higher bone volume/total volume (BV/TV) and trabecular number measurements and lower trabecular spacing measurements than all 16-month-old groups (p < 0.001). Neither grape nor probiotic enrichment significantly improved bone microarchitecture during aging compared to control diet. The combination of 20% grape + 1% probiotic exerted detrimental effects on tibia metaphysis BV/TV compared to 10% grape + 1% probiotic, and trabecular number and trabecular spacing compared to 10% grape + 1% probiotic, 1% probiotic and control groups (p < 0.05). Femur metaphysis trabecular bone displayed less pronounced aging effects than tibia bone, but also showed detrimental effects of the 20% grape + 1% probiotic vs. most other diets for BV/TV, trabecular number, trabecular spacing and trabecular pattern factor (p < 0.05). Tibia and femur diaphysis cortical bone (cortical wall thickness and medullary area) displayed neither aging nor diet effects (p > 0.05). Vertebrae bone showed age-related deterioration in trabecular thickness and trabecular spacing and a trend toward preservation of trabecular thickness by grape and/or probiotic enrichment (p < 0.05). These findings demonstrate no benefit to bone of combined compared to independent supplementation with probiotics or whole grape powder and even suggest an interference of co-ingestion.
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- Cynthia Blanton
- Nutrition and Dietetic Programs, Idaho State University, 921 S 8th Ave., Pocatello, ID 83209, USA.
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Graef JL, Rendina-Ruedy E, Crockett EK, Ouyang P, Wu L, King JB, Cichewicz RH, Lin D, Lucas EA, Smith BJ. Osteoclast Differentiation is Downregulated by Select Polyphenolic Fractions from Dried Plum via Suppression of MAPKs and Nfatc1 in Mouse C57BL/6 Primary Bone Marrow Cells. Curr Dev Nutr 2017; 1:e000406. [PMID: 29955675 PMCID: PMC5998775 DOI: 10.3945/cdn.117.000406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2017] [Revised: 02/08/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background: Clinical and preclinical studies have shown that dietary supplementation with dried plum improves bone health. These osteoprotective effects are a result, in part, of the antiresorptive properties of the fruit, which appear to be mediated by its polyphenolic compounds. Objective: This study was designed to determine if certain fractions of the polyphenolic compounds in dried plums are responsible for the antiresorptive effects and whether they alter mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and calcium signaling, which are essential to osteoclast differentiation and activity, under normal and inflammatory conditions. Methods: Six polyphenolic fractions were derived from the total polyphenolic extract of dried plum based on solubility. Initial screening, with the use of the Raw 264.7 monocyte and macrophage cell line, showed that 3 fractions had the most marked capacity to downregulate osteoclast differentiation. This response was confirmed in 2 of the fractions by using primary bone marrow-derived cultures and in all subsequent experiments to determine how osteoclast differentiation and function were altered with a focus on these 2 fractions in primary cultures. Data were analyzed by using ANOVA followed by post hoc analyses. Results: Both of the polyphenol fractions decreased osteoclast differentiation and activity coincident with downregulating nuclear factor of activated T cells, cytoplasmic, calcineurin-dependent 1 (Nfatc1), which is required for osteoclast differentiation. Calcium signaling, essential for the auto-amplification of Nfatc1, was suppressed by the polyphenolic fractions under normal conditions as indicated by suppressed mRNA expression of costimulatory receptors osteoclast-associated receptor (Oscar), signaling regulatory protein β1 (Sirpb1), and triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (Trem2). In contrast, in the presence of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), only Sirpb1 was downregulated. In addition to calcium signaling, phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (Erk) and p38 MAPK, involved in the expression and activation of Nfatc1, was also suppressed by the polyphenolic fractions. Conclusion: These results show that certain types of polyphenolic compounds from dried plum downregulate calcium and MAPK signaling, resulting in suppression of Nfatc1 expression, which ultimately decreases osteoclast formation and activity.
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- Jennifer L Graef
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
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Bone-Protective Effects of Dried Plum in Postmenopausal Women: Efficacy and Possible Mechanisms. Nutrients 2017; 9:nu9050496. [PMID: 28505102 PMCID: PMC5452226 DOI: 10.3390/nu9050496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2017] [Revised: 05/11/2017] [Accepted: 05/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis is an age-related chronic disease characterized by a loss of bone mass and quality, and is associated with an increased risk of fragility fractures. Postmenopausal women are at the greatest risk of developing osteoporosis due to the cessation in ovarian hormone production, which causes accelerated bone loss. As the demographic shifts to a more aged population, a growing number of postmenopausal women will be afflicted with osteoporosis. Certain lifestyle factors, including nutrition and exercise, are known to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis and therefore play an important role in bone health. In terms of nutrition, accumulating evidence suggests that dried plum (Prunus domestica L.) is potentially an efficacious intervention for preventing and reversing bone mass and structural loss in an ovariectomized rat model of osteoporosis, as well as in osteopenic postmenopausal women. Here, we provide evidence supporting the efficacy of dried plum in preventing and reversing bone loss associated with ovarian hormone deficiency in rodent models and in humans. We end with the results of a recent follow-up study demonstrating that postmenopausal women who previously consumed 100 g dried plum per day during our one-year clinical trial conducted five years earlier retained bone mineral density to a greater extent than those receiving a comparative control. Additionally, we highlight the possible mechanisms of action by which bioactive compounds in dried plum exert bone-protective effects. Overall, the findings of our studies and others strongly suggest that dried plum in its whole form is a promising and efficacious functional food therapy for preventing bone loss in postmenopausal women, with the potential for long-lasting bone-protective effects.
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Wallace TC. Dried Plums, Prunes and Bone Health: A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients 2017; 9:nu9040401. [PMID: 28422064 PMCID: PMC5409740 DOI: 10.3390/nu9040401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2017] [Revised: 04/13/2017] [Accepted: 04/17/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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The 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advocate for increasing fruit intake and replacing energy-dense foods with those that are nutrient-dense. Nutrition across the lifespan is pivotal for the healthy development and maintenance of bone. The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that over half of Americans age 50+ have either osteoporosis or low bone mass. Dried plums, also commonly referred to as prunes, have a unique nutrient and dietary bioactive profile and are suggested to exert beneficial effects on bone. To further elucidate and summarize the potential mechanisms and effects of dried plums on bone health, a comprehensive review of the scientific literature was conducted. The PubMed database was searched through 24 January 2017 for all cell, animal, population and clinical studies that examined the effects of dried plums and/or extracts of the former on markers of bone health. Twenty-four studies were included in the review and summarized in table form. The beneficial effects of dried plums on bone health may be in part due to the variety of phenolics present in the fruit. Animal and cell studies suggest that dried plums and/or their extracts enhance bone formation and inhibit bone resorption through their actions on cell signaling pathways that influence osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation. These studies are consistent with clinical studies that show that dried plums may exert beneficial effects on bone mineral density (BMD). Long-term prospective cohort studies using fractures and BMD as primary endpoints are needed to confirm the effects of smaller clinical, animal and mechanistic studies. Clinical and prospective cohort studies in men are also needed, since they represent roughly 29% of fractures, and likewise, diverse race and ethnic groups. No adverse effects were noted among any of the studies included in this comprehensive review. While the data are not completely consistent, this review suggests that postmenopausal women may safely consume dried plums as part of their fruit intake recommendations given their potential to have protective effects on bone loss.
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- Taylor C Wallace
- Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA.
- Think Healthy Group, Inc., Washington, DC 20001, USA.
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Ferreira ECS, Bortolin RH, Freire-Neto FP, Souza KSC, Bezerra JF, Ururahy MAG, Ramos AMO, Himelfarb ST, Abreu BJ, Didone TVN, Pedrosa LFC, Medeiros AC, Doi SQ, Brandão-Neto J, Hirata RDC, Rezende LA, Almeida MG, Hirata MH, Rezende AA. Zinc supplementation reduces RANKL/OPG ratio and prevents bone architecture alterations in ovariectomized and type 1 diabetic rats. Nutr Res 2017; 40:48-56. [PMID: 28473060 DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2017.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2016] [Revised: 02/16/2017] [Accepted: 03/09/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and estrogen deficiency are associated with several alterations in bone turnover. Zinc (Zn) is required for growth, development, and overall health. Zinc has been used in complementary therapy against bone loss in several diseases. We hypothesized that Zn supplementation represents a potential therapy against severe bone loss induced by the combined effect of estrogen deficiency and T1DM. We evaluated the protective effect of Zn against bone alterations in a chronic model of these disorders. Female Wistar rats were ramdomized into 3 groups (5 rats each): control, OVX/T1DM (ovariectomized rats with streptozotocin-induced T1DM), and OVX/T1DM+Zn (OVX/T1DM plus daily Zn supplementation). Serum biochemical, bone histomorphometric, and molecular analyses were performed. Histomorphometric parameters were similar between the control and OVX/T1DM+Zn groups, suggesting that Zn prevents bone architecture alterations. In contrast, the OVX/T1DM group showed significantly lower trabecular width and bone area as well as greater trabecular separation than the control. The OVX/T1DM and OVX/T1DM+Zn groups had significantly higher serum alkaline phosphatase activity than the control. The supplemented group had higher levels of serum-ionized calcium and phosphorus than the nonsupplemented group. The RANKL/OPG ratio was similar between the control and OVX/T1DM+Zn groups, whereas it was higher in the OVX/T1DM group. In conclusion, Zn supplementation prevents bone alteration in chronic OVX/T1DM rats, as demonstrated by the reduced RANKL/OPG ratio and preservation of bone architecture. The findings may represent a novel therapeutic approach to preventing OVX/T1DM-induced bone alterations.
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- Elaine C S Ferreira
- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
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Li L, Qu Y, Jin X, Guo XQ, Wang Y, Qi L, Yang J, Zhang P, Li LZ. Protective effect of salidroside against bone loss via hypoxia-inducible factor-1α pathway-induced angiogenesis. Sci Rep 2016; 6:32131. [PMID: 27558909 PMCID: PMC4997314 DOI: 10.1038/srep32131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2015] [Accepted: 08/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α plays a critical role in coupling angiogenesis with osteogenesis during bone development and regeneration. Salidroside (SAL) has shown anti-hypoxic effects in vitro and in vivo. However, the possible roles of SAL in the prevention of hypoxia-induced osteoporosis have remained unknown. Two osteoblast cell lines, MG-63 and ROB, were employed to evaluate the effects of SAL on cell viability, apoptosis, differentiation and mineralization in vitro. Rats subjected to ovariectomy-induced bone loss were treated with SAL in vivo. Our results showed that pre-treatment with SAL markedly attenuated the hypoxia-induced reductions in cell viability, apoptosis, differentiation and mineralization. SAL down-regulated HIF-1α expression and inhibited its translocation; however, SAL increased its transcriptional activity and, consequently, up-regulated vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). In vivo studies further demonstrated that SAL caused decreases in the mineral, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and BGP concentrations in the blood of ovariectomized (OVX) rats. Moreover, SAL improved the trabecular bone microarchitecture and increased bone mineral density in the distal femur. Additionally, SAL administration partially ameliorated this hypoxia via the HIF-1α-VEGF signalling pathway. Our results indicate that SAL prevents bone loss by enhancing angiogenesis and osteogenesis and that these effects are associated with the activation of HIF-1α signalling.
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- Ling Li
- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Prevention and Control of Occupational and Environmental Hazard, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pharmacology, Logistics College of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, Logistics College of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Logistics College of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, Logistics College of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Prevention and Control of Occupational and Environmental Hazard, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, Logistics College of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, Logistics College of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, Logistics College of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Logistics College of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Prevention and Control of Occupational and Environmental Hazard, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Logistics College of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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Bilezikian JP, Brandi ML, Cusano NE, Mannstadt M, Rejnmark L, Rizzoli R, Rubin MR, Winer KK, Liberman UA, Potts JT. Management of Hypoparathyroidism: Present and Future. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2016; 101:2313-24. [PMID: 26938200 PMCID: PMC5393596 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2015-3910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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CONTEXT Conventional management of hypoparathyroidism has focused upon maintaining the serum calcium with oral calcium and active vitamin D, often requiring high doses and giving rise to concerns about long-term consequences including renal and brain calcifications. Replacement therapy with PTH has recently become available. This paper summarizes the results of the findings and recommendations of the Working Group on Management of Hypoparathyroidism. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION Contributing authors reviewed the literature regarding physiology, pathophysiology, and nutritional aspects of hypoparathyroidism, management of acute hypocalcemia, clinical aspects of chronic management, and replacement therapy of hypoparathyroidism with PTH peptides. PubMed and other literature search engines were utilized. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS Under normal circumstances, interactions between PTH and active vitamin D along with the dynamics of calcium and phosphorus absorption, renal tubular handing of those ions, and skeletal responsiveness help to maintain calcium homeostasis and skeletal health. In the absence of PTH, the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, and skeleton are all affected, leading to hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, reduced bone remodeling, and an inability to conserve filtered calcium. Acute hypocalcemia can be a medical emergency presenting with neuromuscular irritability. The recent availability of recombinant human PTH (1-84) has given hope that management of hypoparathyroidism with the missing hormone in this disorder will provide better control and reduced needs for calcium and vitamin D. CONCLUSIONS Hypoparathyroidism is associated with abnormal calcium and skeletal homeostasis. Control with calcium and active vitamin D can be a challenge. The availability of PTH (1-84) replacement therapy may usher new opportunities for better control with reduced supplementation requirements.
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- John P Bilezikian
- Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons (J.P.B., N.E.C., M.R.R.), New York, New York 10032; Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine (M.L.B.), University of Florence, 50121 Florence, Italy; Massachusetts General Hospital (M.M., J.T.P.), Boston, Massachusetts 02114; Aarhus University Hospital (L.R.), 8000 Aarhus, Denmark; Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine (R.R.), 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (K.K.W.), National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892; and Sackler School of Medicine (U.A.L.), Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons (J.P.B., N.E.C., M.R.R.), New York, New York 10032; Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine (M.L.B.), University of Florence, 50121 Florence, Italy; Massachusetts General Hospital (M.M., J.T.P.), Boston, Massachusetts 02114; Aarhus University Hospital (L.R.), 8000 Aarhus, Denmark; Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine (R.R.), 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (K.K.W.), National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892; and Sackler School of Medicine (U.A.L.), Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons (J.P.B., N.E.C., M.R.R.), New York, New York 10032; Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine (M.L.B.), University of Florence, 50121 Florence, Italy; Massachusetts General Hospital (M.M., J.T.P.), Boston, Massachusetts 02114; Aarhus University Hospital (L.R.), 8000 Aarhus, Denmark; Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine (R.R.), 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (K.K.W.), National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892; and Sackler School of Medicine (U.A.L.), Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons (J.P.B., N.E.C., M.R.R.), New York, New York 10032; Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine (M.L.B.), University of Florence, 50121 Florence, Italy; Massachusetts General Hospital (M.M., J.T.P.), Boston, Massachusetts 02114; Aarhus University Hospital (L.R.), 8000 Aarhus, Denmark; Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine (R.R.), 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (K.K.W.), National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892; and Sackler School of Medicine (U.A.L.), Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons (J.P.B., N.E.C., M.R.R.), New York, New York 10032; Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine (M.L.B.), University of Florence, 50121 Florence, Italy; Massachusetts General Hospital (M.M., J.T.P.), Boston, Massachusetts 02114; Aarhus University Hospital (L.R.), 8000 Aarhus, Denmark; Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine (R.R.), 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (K.K.W.), National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892; and Sackler School of Medicine (U.A.L.), Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons (J.P.B., N.E.C., M.R.R.), New York, New York 10032; Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine (M.L.B.), University of Florence, 50121 Florence, Italy; Massachusetts General Hospital (M.M., J.T.P.), Boston, Massachusetts 02114; Aarhus University Hospital (L.R.), 8000 Aarhus, Denmark; Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine (R.R.), 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (K.K.W.), National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892; and Sackler School of Medicine (U.A.L.), Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons (J.P.B., N.E.C., M.R.R.), New York, New York 10032; Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine (M.L.B.), University of Florence, 50121 Florence, Italy; Massachusetts General Hospital (M.M., J.T.P.), Boston, Massachusetts 02114; Aarhus University Hospital (L.R.), 8000 Aarhus, Denmark; Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine (R.R.), 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (K.K.W.), National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892; and Sackler School of Medicine (U.A.L.), Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons (J.P.B., N.E.C., M.R.R.), New York, New York 10032; Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine (M.L.B.), University of Florence, 50121 Florence, Italy; Massachusetts General Hospital (M.M., J.T.P.), Boston, Massachusetts 02114; Aarhus University Hospital (L.R.), 8000 Aarhus, Denmark; Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine (R.R.), 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (K.K.W.), National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892; and Sackler School of Medicine (U.A.L.), Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons (J.P.B., N.E.C., M.R.R.), New York, New York 10032; Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine (M.L.B.), University of Florence, 50121 Florence, Italy; Massachusetts General Hospital (M.M., J.T.P.), Boston, Massachusetts 02114; Aarhus University Hospital (L.R.), 8000 Aarhus, Denmark; Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine (R.R.), 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (K.K.W.), National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892; and Sackler School of Medicine (U.A.L.), Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons (J.P.B., N.E.C., M.R.R.), New York, New York 10032; Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine (M.L.B.), University of Florence, 50121 Florence, Italy; Massachusetts General Hospital (M.M., J.T.P.), Boston, Massachusetts 02114; Aarhus University Hospital (L.R.), 8000 Aarhus, Denmark; Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine (R.R.), 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (K.K.W.), National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892; and Sackler School of Medicine (U.A.L.), Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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Igwe EO, Charlton KE. A Systematic Review on the Health Effects of Plums (Prunus domestica and Prunus salicina). Phytother Res 2016; 30:701-31. [PMID: 26992121 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2015] [Revised: 11/30/2015] [Accepted: 01/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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In recent times, plums have been described as foods with health-promoting properties. Research on the health effects of plum continue to show promising results on its antiinflammatory, antioxidant and memory-improving characteristics. The increased interest in plum research has been attributed to its high phenolic content, mostly the anthocyanins, which are known to be natural antioxidants. A systematic review of literature was carried out to summarize the available evidence on the impact of plums (Prunus species; domestica and salicina) on disease risk factors and health outcomes. A number of databases were searched according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines for relevant studies on plum health effects in vitro, animal studies and clinical trials. A total of 73 relevant peer-reviewed journal articles were included in this review. The level of evidence remains low. Of the 25 human studies, 6 were confirmatory studies of moderate quality, while 19 were exploratory. Plums have been shown to possess antioxidant and antiallergic properties, and consumption is associated with improved cognitive function, bone health parameters and cardiovascular risk factors. Most of the human trials used the dried version of plums rather than fresh fruit, thus limiting translation to dietary messages of the positioning of plums in a healthy diet. Evidence on the health effect of plums has not been extensively studied, and the available evidence needs further confirmation. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Ezinne O Igwe
- School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Australia
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- School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Australia
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Hooshmand S, Kumar A, Zhang JY, Johnson SA, Chai SC, Arjmandi BH. Evidence for anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties of dried plum polyphenols in macrophage RAW 264.7 cells. Food Funct 2016; 6:1719-25. [PMID: 25921826 DOI: 10.1039/c5fo00173k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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This study presents the anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties of dried plum (Prunus domestica L.) polyphenols in macrophage RAW 264.7 cells. We hypothesized that dried plum polyphenols have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced production of the pro-inflammatory markers, nitric oxide (NO) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and the lipid peroxidation product, malondialdehyde, in activated macrophage RAW 264.7 cells. To test this hypothesis, macrophage RAW 264.7 cells were stimulated with either 1 μg ml(-1) (for measurement of NO production) or 1 ng ml(-1) (for measurement of COX-2 expression) of LPS to induce inflammation and were treated with different doses of dried plum polyphenols (0.0, 0.1, 1, 10, 100 and 1000 μg ml(-1)). Dried plum polyphenols at a dose of 1000 μg ml(-1) was able to significantly (P < 0.05) reduce NO production by 43%. Additionally, LPS-induced expression of COX-2 was significantly (P < 0.05) reduced by 100 and 1000 μg ml(-1) dried plum polyphenols. To investigate the antioxidant activity of dried plum polyphenols, macrophage RAW 264.7 cells were stimulated with 100 μg ml(-1) of FeSO4 + 1 mM ml(-1) of H2O2 to induce lipid peroxidation. Dried plum polyphenols at a dose of 1000 μg ml(-1) showed a 32% reduction in malondialdehyde production. These findings indicate that dried plum polyphenols are potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidative agents in vitro.
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- Shirin Hooshmand
- School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92101, USA.
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Đudarić L, Fužinac-Smojver A, Muhvić D, Giacometti J. The role of polyphenols on bone metabolism in osteoporosis. Food Res Int 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2015.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Inhibition of osteolysis after local administration of osthole in a TCP particles-induced osteolysis model. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2015; 40:1545-52. [PMID: 26498175 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-015-3021-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2015] [Accepted: 10/12/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE Wear debris-induced osteolysis and aseptic loosening are the most frequent late complications of total joint arthroplasty leading to revision of the prosthesis. However, no effective measures for the prevention and treatment of particles-induced osteolysis currently exist. Here, we investigated the efficacy of local administration of osthole on tricalcium phosphate (TCP) particles-induced osteolysis in a murine calvarial model. METHODS TCP particles were implanted over the calvaria of ICR mice, and established TCP particles-induced osteolysis model. On days one, four, seven, ten and thirteen post-surgery, osthole (10 mg/kg) or phosphate buffer saline (PBS) were subcutaneously injected into the calvaria of TCP particles-implanted or sham-operated mice. Two weeks later, blood, the periosteum and the calvaria were collected and processed for bone turnover markers, pro-inflammatory cytokine, histomorphometric and molecular analysis. RESULTS Osthole (10 mg/kg) markedly prevented TCP particles-induced osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption in a mouse calvarial model. Osthole also inhibited the decrease of serum osteocalcin level and calvarial alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, and prevented the increase in the activity of tartrate resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) and cathepsin K in the mouse calvaria. Furthermore, osthole obviously reduced the release of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) into the periosteum. Western blotting demonstrated TCP particles caused a remarkable endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress response in the mouse calvaria, which was obviously blocked by osthole treatment. CONCLUSION These results suggest that local administration of osthole inhibits TCP particles-induced osteolysis in the mouse calvarial in vivo, which may be mediated by inhibition of the ER stress signaling pathway, and it will be developed as a new drug in the prevention and treatment of destructive diseases caused by prosthetic wear particles.
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The phenolic acids of Agen prunes (dried plums) or Agen prune juice concentrates do not account for the protective action on bone in a rat model of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Nutr Res 2015; 36:161-73. [PMID: 26574736 DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2015.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2015] [Revised: 10/12/2015] [Accepted: 10/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Dietary supplementation with dried plum (DP) has been shown to protect against and reverse established osteopenia in ovariectomized rodents. Based on in vitro studies, we hypothesized that DP polyphenols may be responsible for that bone-sparing effect. This study was designed to (1) analyze whether the main phenolic acids of DP control preosteoblast proliferation and activity in vitro; (2) determine if the polyphenolic content of DP or DP juice concentrate is the main component improving bone health in vivo; and (3) analyze whether DP metabolites directly modulate preosteoblast physiology ex vivo. In vitro, we found that neochlorogenic, chlorogenic, and caffeic acids induce the proliferation and repress the alkaline phosphatase activity of primary preosteoblasts in a dose-dependent manner. In vivo, low-chlorogenic acid Agen prunes (AP) enriched with a high-fiber diet and low-chlorogenic acid AP juice concentrate prevented the decrease of total femoral bone mineral density induced by estrogen deficiency in 5-month-old female rats and positively restored the variations of the bone markers osteocalcin and deoxypyridinoline. Ex vivo, we demonstrated that serum from rats fed with low-chlorogenic acid AP enriched with a high-fiber diet showed repressed proliferation and stimulated alkaline phosphatase activity of primary preosteoblasts. Overall, the beneficial action of AP on bone health was not dependent on its polyphenolic content.
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Huh JE, Kim SJ, Kang JW, Nam DW, Choi DY, Park DS, Lee JD. The standardized BHH10 extract, a combination of Astragalus membranaceus, Cinnamomum cassia, and Phellodendron amurense, reverses bone mass and metabolism in a rat model of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Phytother Res 2014; 29:30-9. [PMID: 25230217 PMCID: PMC4303985 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2014] [Revised: 07/08/2014] [Accepted: 08/04/2014] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Jasin-hwan-gagambang (BHH10), a modified prescription of Jasin-hwan, contains Astragalus membranaceus, Cinnamomum cassia, and Phellodendron amurense, and it has been traditionally used to treat osteoporosis and other inflammatory diseases. In this study, we systematically investigated the protective effects of BHH10 in ovariectomy (OVX)-induced rats. Sprague–Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham and OVX subgroups. The rats in the OVX group were treated with vehicle, BHH10, alendronate (ALN), and 17β-estradiol (E2). BHH10 treatment significantly inhibited OVX-induced increases in body weight and uterus atrophy. In addition, it significantly increased the bone mineral density (BMD) and prevented a decrease in trabecular bone volume, connectivity density, trabecular number, thickness, and separation at the total femur and femur neck. The OVX rats showed significant decreases in the serum levels of calcium and phosphorous and significant increases in the serum levels of cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, alkaline phosphatase, osteocalcin, C-telopeptide type 1 collagen, and bone morphogenetic protein-2. These changes were significantly reduced to near sham levels by administration of BHH10 to OVX rats. BHH10-treated rats had a greater bone mass, a better structural architecture of the bone, and higher levels of biochemical markers of the bone than did the ALN-treated or E2-treated rats. These results suggest that BHH10 reverses osteoporosis in OVX rats by stimulating bone formation or regulating bone resorption and is not associated with toxicity. © 2014 The Authors. Phytotherapy Research published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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- Jeong-Eun Huh
- Oriental Medicine Research Center for Bone and Joint Disease, East-West Bone and Joint Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, 149 Sangil-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, 134-727, Republic of Korea
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Veronesi F, Pagani S, Della Bella E, Giavaresi G, Fini M. Estrogen deficiency does not decrease the in vitro osteogenic potential of rat adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. AGE (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2014; 36:9647. [PMID: 24687841 PMCID: PMC4082606 DOI: 10.1007/s11357-014-9647-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2013] [Accepted: 03/18/2014] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Osteoporosis due to estrogen deficiency is an increasing bone health issue worldwide: new strategies are being studied for regenerative medicine of bone pathologies in these patients. The most commonly used cells for tissue engineering therapy are the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), but they might be negatively affected by aging and estrogen deficiency. Besides the general advantages of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) over BMSCs, ADSCs also seem to be less affected by aging than BMSCs, but in the literature, little is known about ADSCs in estrogen deficiency. The present study investigated the in vitro behavior of ADSCs, isolated from healthy (SHAM) and estrogen-deficient (OVX) rats. Phenotype, clonogenicity, viability, and osteogenic differentiation, at both cellular and molecular levels, were evaluated with or without osteogenic stimuli. Pro-inflammatory cytokines, growth factors, and adipogenic differentiation markers were also analyzed. There were no significant differences between OVX and SHAM ADSCs in some analyzed parameters. In addition, clonogenicity, osteopontin (Spp1) gene expression, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity at 2 weeks of culture, total collagen (COLL), osteocalcin (Bglap) gene expression and production, and matrix mineralization were significantly higher in OVX than in SHAM ADSCs. Besides the increase in some osteogenic markers, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (Pparg) gene was also more expressed in OVX in osteogenic medium, with a concomitant estrogen receptor 1 (Esr1) gene expression decrease. These results underlined that ADSCs were not affected by estrogen deficiency in an osteogenic microenvironment.
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- Francesca Veronesi
- Laboratory of Preclinical and Surgical Studies, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Via Di Barbiano 1/10, 40136, Bologna, Italy,
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