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Veličković1† Z, Pavlov Dolijanović S, Stojanović N, Janjić S, Kovačević L, Soldatović I, Radunović G. The short-term effect of glucosamine-sulfate, nonanimal chondroitin-sulfate, and S-adenosylmethionine combination on ultrasonography findings, inflammation, pain, and functionality in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A pilot, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Arch Rheumatol 2023; 38:521-541. [PMID: 38125054 PMCID: PMC10728741 DOI: 10.46497/archrheumatol.2023.9994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of glucosamine-sulfate (GS), nonanimal chondroitin-sulfate (naCS), and S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) combination on ultrasound findings, inflammation, pain, and functionality in knee osteoarthritis. Patients and methods In the prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study conducted between August 2019 and November 2019, 120 participants (28 males, 92 females; mean age: 66.4±7.9 years; range, 42.4 to 74.5 years) were randomized at a 1:1:1 ratio to the placebo group, the first experimental group (a combination of GS, naCS, and SAMe was administered to the experimental groups. The first experimental group received 375 mg of GS, 300 mg of naCS, and 100 mg of SAMe, whereas the second experimental group received 750 mg of GS, 600 mg of naCS, and 200 mg of SAMe). Laboratory (erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin [IL]-1β, IL-6, IL-17), clinical (Visual Analog Scale [VAS], short form health survey [SF-36], the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index [WOMAC], and the Tegner Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale [TLKS]), and musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) assessments were performed at baseline and after three and six months. Results A minor increase was observed in the second experimental group after six months using ultrasonography to evaluate articular cartilage thickness (p<0.05). The investigational product's superiority in reducing osteoarthritis ultrasonographic findings was not proven. A moderately negative association was found between cartilage thickness and VAS scores at baseline (ρ=-0.36, p<0.01), while the presence of massive osteophytes on MSUS showed a low to moderate association with all clinical outcomes. There was no difference in the delta changes between groups for the VAS, TLKS, WOMAC, and SF-36. The only serum inflammatory marker outside the reference range was IL-1β, but no significant changes were observed after six months. Conclusion According to the results of our investigation, treatment for knee osteoarthritis should be evaluated using more objective outcomes. The most important conclusion of our study is that IP may result in a slight increase in articular cartilage thickness, which was associated with a decrease in pain intensity at baseline. Clarification of the potential influence of this combination on radiographic progression and laboratory markers of inflammation requires further exploration.
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- School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Institute of Medical Statistics and Informatics, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Rheumatology, Belgrade, Serbia
- School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Comprehensive Rehabilitation Therapy Plus Glucosamine Hydrochloride for Exercise-Induced Knee Injuries and the Effect on Knee Function of Patients. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:8120458. [PMID: 35795281 PMCID: PMC9252625 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8120458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Objective To assess the application value of comprehensive rehabilitation therapy plus glucosamine hydrochloride for exercise-induced knee injuries and its effect on knee function. Methods A total of 96 patients with an exercise-induced knee injury who were admitted to our hospital from February 2019 to February 202 were recruited and assigned at a ratio of 1 : 1 with matched general information to a control group (n = 45) or an experimental group (n = 51). Both groups of patients received comprehensive rehabilitation therapy, and the patients in the experimental group were daily given additional glucosamine hydrochloride tablets for 8 weeks. Results The experimental group showed a higher treatment efficacy than the control group (P < 0.001). After the treatment, the VAS scores and C-reactive protein of the two groups showed a decline, with a lower result in the experimental group than in the control group (P < 0.001). The Lysholm knee scores were increased in the two groups after the treatment, and the experimental group had a higher score (P < 0.001). After the treatment, patients of both groups showed reduced five-times-sit-to-stand-test (FTSST) results, with a better outcome obtained in the experimental group (P < 0.001). Conclusion Comprehensive rehabilitation therapy plus glucosamine hydrochloride effectively improves the clinical efficacy of exercise-induced knee joint injuries and enhances the knee joint rehabilitation of the patients.
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Ruiz-Romero V, Toledano-Serrabona J, Gay-Escoda C. Efficacy of the use of chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine for the treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Cranio 2022:1-10. [PMID: 35588467 DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2022.2076796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of chondroitin sulfate (CS) and glucosamine (GS), the most relevant drugs of "Symptomatic Slow Acting Drug for Osteoarthritis" (SYSADOA), in the functional and symptomatic improvement of temporomandibular dysfunction. Although, controversy exists regarding their benefit. METHODS An electronic search was conducted to retrieve randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs). The risk of bias assessment was evaluated using the Cochrane Collaboration's tool. Data were meta-analyzed with a random effect model whenever possible. RESULTS Three RCTs were included. Qualitative results showed a decrease in pain, joint noise, and inflammatory biomarkers in synovial fluid and an improvement in maximum mouth opening without significant adverse effects. Meta-analysis showed a significant increase in maximum mouth opening with the use of CS-GS (p = 0.19). No statistically significant differences were found in pain reduction compared to tramadol. CONCLUSION CS-GS is effective and safe in the symptomatic and functional improvement of patients with TMD.
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- Víctor Ruiz-Romero
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dental School, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dental School, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Odontological and Maxillofacial Pathology and Therapeutics Group, IDIBELL (Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dental School, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Odontological and Maxillofacial Pathology and Therapeutics Group, IDIBELL (Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Oral Surgery and Implantology, EFHRE International University/FUCSO, Barcelona, Spain
- Oral Surgery, Implantology and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Teknon Medical Centre, Barcelona, Spain
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Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate: Is There Any Scientific Evidence for Their Effectiveness as Disease-Modifying Drugs in Knee Osteoarthritis Preclinical Studies?-A Systematic Review from 2000 to 2021. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11061608. [PMID: 34072407 PMCID: PMC8228516 DOI: 10.3390/ani11061608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Osteoarthritis is the most common progressive joint disease diagnosed in companion animals and its management continues to be a significant challenge. Nutraceuticals have been widely investigated over the years in the treatment of osteoarthritis and among them, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate treatments are probably the most common therapies used in veterinary management. However, heterogeneous results were obtained among animal studies and the evidence of their efficacy is still controversial. Animal models have a crucial role in studying the histological changes and evaluating the therapy efficacy of different drugs. Consequently, we consider it may be of interest to evaluate the effectiveness of the most representative nutraceuticals in experimental animal studies of osteoarthritis. In this systematic review, we found a large inconsistency among the experimental protocols, but a positive cartilage response and biochemical modulation were observed in half of the evaluated articles, mainly associated with pre-emptive administrations and with some therapies’ combinations. Even though some of these results were promising, additional data are needed to draw solid conclusions, and further studies evaluating their efficacy in the long term and focusing on other synovial components may be needed to clarify their function. Abstract Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate have been proposed due to their physiological and functional benefits in the management of osteoarthritis in companion animals. However, the scientific evidence for their use is still controversial. The purpose of this review was to critically elucidate the efficacy of these nutraceutical therapies in delaying the progression of osteoarthritis, evaluating their impact on the synovial knee joint tissues and biochemical markers in preclinical studies by systematically reviewing the last two decades of peer-reviewed publications on experimental osteoarthritis. Three databases (PubMed, Scopus and, Web of Science) were screened for eligible studies. Twenty-two articles were included in the review. Preclinical studies showed a great heterogeneity among the experimental designs and their outcomes. Generally, the evaluated nutraceuticals, alone or in combination, did not seem to prevent the subchondral bone changes, the synovial inflammation or the osteophyte formation. However, further experimental studies may be needed to evaluate their effect at those levels. Regarding the cartilage status and biomarkers, positive responses were identified in approximately half of the evaluated articles. Furthermore, beneficial effects were associated with the pre-emptive administrations, higher doses and, multimodality approaches with some combined therapies. However, additional studies in the long term and with good quality and systematic design are required.
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Eslahi H, Sardarian AR, Esmaeilpour M. Green and sustainable palladium nanomagnetic catalyst stabilized by glucosamine‐functionalized Fe
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- Hassan Eslahi
- Chemistry Department, College of Sciences Shiraz University Shiraz 71946 84795 Iran
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- Chemistry Department, College of Sciences Shiraz University Shiraz 71946 84795 Iran
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- Chemistry and Process Engineering Department Niroo Research Institute Tehran 1468617151 Iran
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Probiotic Composition and Chondroitin Sulfate Regulate TLR-2/4-Mediated NF-κB Inflammatory Pathway and Cartilage Metabolism in Experimental Osteoarthritis. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2021; 13:1018-1032. [PMID: 33459997 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-020-09735-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The therapeutic potential of using probiotics to treat osteoarthritis (OA) has only recently been recognized, with a small number of animal and human studies having been undertaken. The aim of this study was to describe the effect of a probiotic composition (PB) and chondroitin sulfate (CS), administered separately or in combination, on Tlr2, Tlr4, Nfkb1, and Comp gene expression in cartilage and levels of cytokines (IL-6, IL-8, TGF-β1, IGF-1) and COMP, ACAN, CHI3L1, CTSK, and TLR-2 in serum during monoiodoacetate (MIA)-induced OA in rats. Expression of Tlr2, Tlr4, Nfkb1, and Comp in cartilage was analyzed using one-step SYBR Green real-time RT-PCR. The levels of IL-6, IL-8, TGF-β1, IGF-1, COMP, ACAN, CHI3L1, CTSK, and TLR-2 were measured in serum by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Experimental OA caused an upregulation in Tlr2, Tlr4, Nfkb1, and downregulation of Comp expression in the cartilage. MIA-OA caused a significant increase of TLR-2 soluble form and IL-6, IL-8, TGF-β1, COMP, ACAN, CHI3L1, and CTSK levels in the blood serum; the level of IGF-1, on contrary, decreased. Separate administration of PB and CS raised expression of Comp and reduced Tlr2, Tlr4, and Nfkb1 expressions in cartilage. The levels of the studied markers of cartilage metabolism in serum were decreased or increased (IGF-1). The combined use of PB and CS was more effective than separate application approaching above-mentioned parameters to control. The outcomes of our research prove that multistrain live probiotic composition amplifies the positive action of CS in osteoarthritis attenuation and necessitates further investigation with large-scale randomized controlled trial.
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Hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate (meth)acrylate-based hydrogels for tissue engineering: Synthesis, characteristics and pre-clinical evaluation. Biomaterials 2020; 268:120602. [PMID: 33360302 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Hydrogels based on photocrosslinkable Hyaluronic Acid Methacrylate (HAMA) and Chondroitin Sulfate Methacrylate (CSMA) are presently under investigation for tissue engineering applications. HAMA and CSMA gels offer tunable characteristics such as tailorable mechanical properties, swelling characteristics, and enzymatic degradability. This review gives an overview of the scientific literature published regarding the pre-clinical development of covalently crosslinked hydrogels that (partially) are based on HAMA and/or CSMA. Throughout the review, recommendations for the next steps in clinical translation of hydrogels based on HAMA or CSMA are made and potential pitfalls are defined. Specifically, a myriad of different synthetic routes to obtain polymerizable hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate derivatives are described. The effects of important parameters such as degree of (meth)acrylation and molecular weight of the synthesized polymers on the formed hydrogels are discussed and useful analytical techniques for their characterization are summarized. Furthermore, the characteristics of the formed hydrogels including their enzymatic degradability are discussed. Finally, a summary of several recent applications of these hydrogels in applied fields such as cartilage and cardiac regeneration and advanced tissue modelling is presented.
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Artuzi FE, Puricelli E, Baraldi CE, Quevedo AS, Ponzoni D. Reduction of osteoarthritis severity in the temporomandibular joint of rabbits treated with chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0231734. [PMID: 32294140 PMCID: PMC7159193 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0231734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that causes substantial changes in joint tissues, such as cartilage degeneration and subchondral bone sclerosis. Chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine are commonly used products for the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of these products when used as structure-modifying drugs on the progression of osteoarthritis in the rabbit temporomandibular joint. Thirty-six New Zealand rabbits were divided into 3 groups (n = 12/group): control (no disease); osteoarthritis (disease induction); and treatment (disease induction and administration of chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine). Osteoarthritis was induced by intra-articular injection of monosodium iodoacetate. Animals were killed at 30 and 90 days after initiation of therapy. The treatment was effective in reducing disease severity, with late effects and changes in the concentration of glycosaminoglycans in the articular disc. The results indicate that chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine may have a structure-modifying effect on the tissues of rabbit temporomandibular joints altered by osteoarthritis.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Arthritis, Experimental/chemically induced
- Arthritis, Experimental/diagnosis
- Arthritis, Experimental/drug therapy
- Arthritis, Experimental/pathology
- Cartilage, Articular/cytology
- Cartilage, Articular/drug effects
- Cartilage, Articular/pathology
- Chondroitin Sulfates/administration & dosage
- Disease Models, Animal
- Drug Therapy, Combination/methods
- Extracellular Matrix/drug effects
- Extracellular Matrix/pathology
- Glucosamine/administration & dosage
- Humans
- Injections, Intra-Articular
- Injections, Subcutaneous
- Iodoacetic Acid/administration & dosage
- Iodoacetic Acid/toxicity
- Male
- Osteoarthritis/chemically induced
- Osteoarthritis/diagnosis
- Osteoarthritis/drug therapy
- Osteoarthritis/pathology
- Rabbits
- Severity of Illness Index
- Temporomandibular Joint/drug effects
- Temporomandibular Joint/pathology
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- Felipe Ernesto Artuzi
- School of Dentistry/Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit/ Clinical Hospital of Porto Alegre (HCPA), School of Dentistry/Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry/Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry/Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit/ Clinical Hospital of Porto Alegre (HCPA), School of Dentistry/Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Multifaceted Protective Role of Glucosamine against Osteoarthritis: Review of Its Molecular Mechanisms. Sci Pharm 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/scipharm87040034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease resulting from cartilage degeneration and causing joint pain and stiffness. Glucosamine exerts chondroprotective effects and effectively reduces OA pain and stiffness. This review aims to summarise the mechanism of glucosamine in protecting joint health and preventing OA by conducting a literature search on original articles. Current evidence has revealed that glucosamine exhibits anti-inflammatory effects by reducing the levels of pro-inflammatory factors (such as tumour necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-1, and interleukin-6) and enhancing the synthesis of proteoglycans that retard cartilage degradation and improve joint function. Additionally, glucosamine improves cellular redox status, reduces OA-mediated oxidative damages, scavenges free radicals, upregulates antioxidant proteins and enzyme levels, inhibits the production of reactive oxygen species, and induces autophagy to delay OA pathogenesis. In conclusion, glucosamine prevents OA and maintains joint health by reducing inflammation, improving the redox status, and inducing autophagy in joints. Further studies are warranted to determine the synergistic effect of glucosamine with other anti-inflammatory and/or antioxidative agents on joint health in humans.
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Chen W, Wang C, Gao Y, Wu Y, Wu G, Shi X, Du Y, Deng H. Incorporating chitin derived glucosamine sulfate into nanofibers via coaxial electrospinning for cartilage regeneration. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 229:115544. [PMID: 31826435 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Chitin is the second abundant natural polysaccharide, and the development of chitin and its derivatives have received more and more attention. Glucosamine sulfate (GAS) obtained by the hydrolysis of chitin can promote the growth of chondrocytes. The coaxial electrospinning technology had been utilized to encapsulated GAS into the core of polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibers. It could protect the GAS from the environment and allow it to release sustainably over time. From the results of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), PCL/GAS nanofibers performed a typical fiber scaffold surface. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) results confirmed the feasibility to use coaxial electrospinning to load GAS. Tensile tests exhibited that PCL/GAS mats could be stretched more than twice its own length. Besides, the cell experiments illustrated that PCL/GAS had a significant effect on the proliferation and growth of rat articular chondrocytes, attesting its prospect for cartilage regeneration.
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- Wei Chen
- Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, China; Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Hubei Engineering Center of Natural Polymers-based Medical Materials, School of Resource and Environmental Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Hubei Engineering Center of Natural Polymers-based Medical Materials, School of Resource and Environmental Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Hubei Engineering Center of Natural Polymers-based Medical Materials, School of Resource and Environmental Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Hubei Engineering Center of Natural Polymers-based Medical Materials, School of Resource and Environmental Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China.
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China.
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- Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Hubei Engineering Center of Natural Polymers-based Medical Materials, School of Resource and Environmental Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Hubei Engineering Center of Natural Polymers-based Medical Materials, School of Resource and Environmental Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Hubei Engineering Center of Natural Polymers-based Medical Materials, School of Resource and Environmental Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China.
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Recessive mutations in muscle-specific isoforms of FXR1 cause congenital multi-minicore myopathy. Nat Commun 2019; 10:797. [PMID: 30770808 PMCID: PMC6377633 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-08548-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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FXR1 is an alternatively spliced gene that encodes RNA binding proteins (FXR1P) involved in muscle development. In contrast to other tissues, cardiac and skeletal muscle express two FXR1P isoforms that incorporate an additional exon-15. We report that recessive mutations in this particular exon of FXR1 cause congenital multi-minicore myopathy in humans and mice. Additionally, we show that while Myf5-dependent depletion of all FXR1P isoforms is neonatal lethal, mice carrying mutations in exon-15 display non-lethal myopathies which vary in severity depending on the specific effect of each mutation on the protein.
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Agrawal P, Pramanik K, Biswas A. Chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells on silk fibroin:chitosan–glucosamine scaffold in dynamic culture. Regen Med 2018; 13:545-558. [DOI: 10.2217/rme-2017-0159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Aim: Cartilage damage is a common age-related problem that leads to progressive proteoglycan loss. Glucosamine stimulates proteoglycan synthesis and, therefore, its effect on the cartilage extracellular matrix synthesis over silk fibroin:chitosan (SF:CS) tissue-engineered scaffold was investigated for cartilage construct generation. Materials & methods: Human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) were cultured and differentiated over SF:CS–glucosamine porous scaffold, under dynamic culture condition in spinner flask bioreactor. Results: hMSCs-seeded scaffold in dynamic culture exhibited homogenous cell distribution, proliferation and higher cell density at the core than static culture. Glucosamine in scaffold promoted proteoglycan and collagenous matrix synthesis as revealed by histological and immunofluorescence studies. Quantitative-PCR analysis showed upregulation of cartilage-specific genes, thereby confirming the chondrogenic differentiation. Conclusion: The chondrogenic differentiation of hMSCs was enhanced by the synergistic effect of glucosamine incorporated in SF:CS scaffold and influence of 3D dynamic culture environment, thereby resulting in chondrogenic phenotype of the cells that promoted cartilage regeneration.
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- Department of Biotechnology & Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769008, Odisha, India
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- Department of Biotechnology & Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769008, Odisha, India
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- Department of Biotechnology & Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769008, Odisha, India
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Larrañaga-Vera A, Lamuedra A, Pérez-Baos S, Prieto-Potin I, Peña L, Herrero-Beaumont G, Largo R. Increased synovial lipodystrophy induced by high fat diet aggravates synovitis in experimental osteoarthritis. Arthritis Res Ther 2017; 19:264. [PMID: 29191221 PMCID: PMC5709929 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-017-1473-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2017] [Accepted: 11/13/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Metabolic syndrome (MetS) may be associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA), but the association between the individual components and OA are not well-understood. We aimed to study the effect of hypercholesterolemia on synovial inflammation in knee OA. METHODS OA was surgically induced in rabbits fed with standard diet (OA group, n = 10) or in rabbits fed with high fat diet (OA-HFD, n = 10). Healthy rabbits receiving standard diet (Control, n = 10) or fed with HFD (HFD, n = 6) were also monitored. Twelve weeks after OA induction, synovial membranes were isolated and processed for studies. RESULTS Animals fed HFD showed higher levels of total serum cholesterol, triglycerides and C-reactive protein than control rabbits. Twelve weeks after OA induction, synovial membrane inflammation and macrophage infiltration were increased in rabbits with OA, particularly in the OA-HFD group. Extensive decrease of synovial adipose tissue area, adipocyte size and perilipin-1A synthesis were observed in the OA-HFD group in comparison to the OA and control groups. The HFD further increased the proinflammatory mediators IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF in the OA synovium. However, the synovial gene expression of adipokines, such as leptin and adiponectin, were markedly decreased in the rabbits with OA, especially in the OA-HFD group, in correlation with adipose tissue loss. However, circulating leptin was upregulated in the HFD and OA-HFD groups. CONCLUSION Our results indicate that a HFD is an aggravating factor worsening synovial membrane inflammation during OA, guided by increased infiltration of macrophages and removal of the adipose tissue, together with a remarkable presence of proinflammatory factors. Synovial adipocytes and dyslipemia could probably play pivotal roles in OA joint deterioration in patients with MetS, supporting that the link between obesity and OA transcends mechanical loading.
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- Ane Larrañaga-Vera
- Bone and Joint Research Unit, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz UAM, Avda. Reyes Católicos, 2, Madrid, 28040, Spain
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- Bone and Joint Research Unit, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz UAM, Avda. Reyes Católicos, 2, Madrid, 28040, Spain
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- Bone and Joint Research Unit, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz UAM, Avda. Reyes Católicos, 2, Madrid, 28040, Spain
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- Bone and Joint Research Unit, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz UAM, Avda. Reyes Católicos, 2, Madrid, 28040, Spain
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- Clinical Analysis Department, HU-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
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- Bone and Joint Research Unit, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz UAM, Avda. Reyes Católicos, 2, Madrid, 28040, Spain.
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- Bone and Joint Research Unit, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz UAM, Avda. Reyes Católicos, 2, Madrid, 28040, Spain
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Wang Q, Huang SQ, Li CQ, Xu Q, Zeng QP. Akkermansia muciniphila May Determine Chondroitin Sulfate Ameliorating or Aggravating Osteoarthritis. Front Microbiol 2017; 8:1955. [PMID: 29062308 PMCID: PMC5640718 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.01955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2017] [Accepted: 09/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Chondroitin sulfate (CS) has shown either ameliorating or aggravating effects on osteoarthritis (OA) in separately conducted clinical trials. Because CS is usually administered orally, it should be affected by or would impact on the individual gut microbiota. Evidence is accumulating that CS can nourish sulfatase-secreting bacteria (SSB) and sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB). To decipher how can an individual gut microbiota determine the clinical values of CS for treatment on OA, we suggest here that CS would give distinct outcomes for OA treatment depending on Akkermansia muciniphila, a gut commensal probiotic bacterial species as optimal presence albeit also behaving as mucus-eroding bacteria (MEB) when abundant presence. Briefly, CS would ameliorate OA if A. muciniphila is present due to without overgrowth of SSB and SRB, whereas CS would aggravate OA if A. muciniphila is absent because of failure in or lack of competition with abundant SSB and SRB. By noting such a frequently ignored phenomenon, we urge the development of non-orally administering CS to minimize its side-effects and extend it to other medicinal applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Qi Wang
- Clinical Pharmacology Institute, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Basic Medical Science College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Tropical Medicine Institute, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Tropical Medicine Institute, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Tropical Medicine Institute, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Li J, Su G, Liu J. Enzymatic Synthesis of Homogeneous Chondroitin Sulfate Oligosaccharides. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201705638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jine Li
- Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry; Eshelman School of Pharmacy; University of North Carolina; Chapel Hill NC USA
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- Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry; Eshelman School of Pharmacy; University of North Carolina; Chapel Hill NC USA
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- Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry; Eshelman School of Pharmacy; University of North Carolina; Chapel Hill NC USA
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Li J, Su G, Liu J. Enzymatic Synthesis of Homogeneous Chondroitin Sulfate Oligosaccharides. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2017; 56:11784-11787. [PMID: 28731518 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201705638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Abstract
Chondroitin sulfate (CS) is a sulfated polysaccharide that plays essential physiological roles. Here, we report an enzyme-based method for the synthesis of a library of 15 different CS oligosaccharides. This library covers 4-O-sulfated and 6-O-sulfated oligosaccharides ranging from trisaccharides to nonasaccharides. We also describe the synthesis of unnatural 6-O-sulfated CS pentasaccharides containing either a 6-O-sulfo-2-azidogalactosamine or a 6-O-sulfogalactosamine residue. The availability of structurally defined CS oligosaccharides offers a novel approach to investigate the biological functions of CS.
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- Jine Li
- Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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