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Fan Z, Zhao X, Ma J, Zhan H, Ma X. Suppression of YAP Ameliorates Cartilage Degeneration in Ankle Osteoarthritis via Modulation of the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway. Calcif Tissue Int 2024:10.1007/s00223-024-01242-z. [PMID: 38953964 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-024-01242-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Ankle osteoarthritis is a relatively understudied condition and the molecular mechanisms involved in its development are not well understood. This investigation aimed to explore the role and underlying molecular mechanisms of Yes-associated protein (YAP) in rat ankle osteoarthritis. The results demonstrated that YAP expression levels were abnormally increased in the ankle osteoarthritis cartilage model. In addition, knockdown of YAP expression was shown to hinder the imbalance in ECM metabolism induced by IL-1β in chondrocytes, as demonstrated by the regulation of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-3, MMP-9, and MMP-13, a disintegrin, metalloprotease with thrombospondin motifs, aggrecan, and collagen II expression. Additional studies revealed that downregulation of YAP expression markedly inhibited the overexpression of β-catenin stimulated by IL-1β. Furthermore, inhibition of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway reversed the ECM metabolism imbalance caused by YAP overexpression in chondrocytes. It is important to note that the YAP-specific inhibitor verteporfin (VP) significantly delayed the progression of ankle osteoarthritis. In conclusion, the findings highlighted the crucial role of YAP as a regulator in modulating the progression of ankle osteoarthritis via the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. These findings suggest that pharmacological inhibition of YAP can be an effective and critical therapeutic target for alleviating ankle osteoarthritis.
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- Zhengrui Fan
- The department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300070, People's Republic of China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Biomechanics and Medical Engineering, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300050, China
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- The department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300070, People's Republic of China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Biomechanics and Medical Engineering, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300050, China
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- The department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300070, People's Republic of China.
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Biomechanics and Medical Engineering, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300050, China.
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- The department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300070, People's Republic of China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Biomechanics and Medical Engineering, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300050, China
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- The department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300070, People's Republic of China.
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Biomechanics and Medical Engineering, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300050, China.
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Majumder A, Bano S. How the Western Diet Thwarts the Epigenetic Efforts of Gut Microbes in Ulcerative Colitis and Its Association with Colorectal Cancer. Biomolecules 2024; 14:633. [PMID: 38927037 PMCID: PMC11201633 DOI: 10.3390/biom14060633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the colon, leading to ulcer development, loss of colon function, and bloody diarrhea. The human gut ecosystem consists of almost 2000 different species of bacteria, forming a bioreactor fueled by dietary micronutrients to produce bioreactive compounds, which are absorbed by our body and signal to distant organs. Studies have shown that the Western diet, with fewer short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), can alter the gut microbiome composition and cause the host's epigenetic reprogramming. Additionally, overproduction of H2S from the gut microbiome due to changes in diet patterns can further activate pro-inflammatory signaling pathways in UC. This review discusses how the Western diet affects the microbiome's function and alters the host's physiological homeostasis and susceptibility to UC. This article also covers the epidemiology, prognosis, pathophysiology, and current treatment strategies for UC, and how they are linked to colorectal cancer.
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- Avisek Majumder
- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA
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Zhang G, Qin J, Xu W, Liu M, Wu R, Qin Y. Gene expression and immune infiltration analysis comparing lesioned and preserved subchondral bone in osteoarthritis. PeerJ 2024; 12:e17417. [PMID: 38827307 PMCID: PMC11141552 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease requiring additional research. This study compared gene expression and immune infiltration between lesioned and preserved subchondral bone. The results were validated using multiple tissue datasets and experiments. Methods Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the lesioned and preserved tibial plateaus of OA patients were identified in the GSE51588 dataset. Moreover, functional annotation and protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analyses were performed on the lesioned and preserved sides to explore potential therapeutic targets in OA subchondral bones. In addition, multiple tissues were used to screen coexpressed genes, and the expression levels of identified candidate DEGs in OA were measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Finally, an immune infiltration analysis was conducted. Results A total of 1,010 DEGs were identified, 423 upregulated and 587 downregulated. The biological process (BP) terms enriched in the upregulated genes included "skeletal system development", "sister chromatid cohesion", and "ossification". Pathways were enriched in "Wnt signaling pathway" and "proteoglycans in cancer". The BP terms enriched in the downregulated genes included "inflammatory response", "xenobiotic metabolic process", and "positive regulation of inflammatory response". The enriched pathways included "neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction" and "AMP-activated protein kinase signaling". JUN, tumor necrosis factor α, and interleukin-1β were the hub genes in the PPI network. Collagen XI A1 and leucine-rich repeat-containing 15 were screened from multiple datasets and experimentally validated. Immune infiltration analyses showed fewer infiltrating adipocytes and endothelial cells in the lesioned versus preserved samples. Conclusion Our findings provide valuable information for future studies on the pathogenic mechanism of OA and potential therapeutic and diagnostic targets.
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- Gang Zhang
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Harbin First Hospital, Harbin, China
- Future Medicine Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Emergency, Harbin First Hospital, Harbin, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Medical Big Data Research Center, Medical Innovation Research Division of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Lu J, Bian J, Wang Y, Zhao Y, Zhao X, Wang G, Yang J. Oxymatrine protects articular chondrocytes from IL-1β-induced damage through autophagy activation via AKT/mTOR signaling pathway inhibition. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:178. [PMID: 38468339 PMCID: PMC10926585 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04667-2] [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: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease characterized by persistent articular cartilage degeneration and synovitis. Oxymatrine (OMT) is a quinzolazine alkaloid extracted from the traditional Chinese medicine, matrine, and possesses anti-inflammatory properties that may help regulate the pathogenesis of OA; however, its mechanism has not been elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the effects of OMT on interleukin-1β (IL-1β)-induced damage and the potential mechanisms of action. METHODS Chondrocytes were isolated from Sprague-Dawley rats. Toluidine blue and Collagen II immunofluorescence staining were used to determine the purity of the chondrocytes. Thereafter, the chondrocytes were subjected to IL-1β stimulation, both in the presence and absence of OMT, or the autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine (3-MA). Cell viability was assessed using the MTT assay and SYTOX Green staining. Additionally, flow cytometry was used to determine cell apoptosis rate and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. The protein levels of AKT, mTOR, LC3, P62, matrix metalloproteinase-13, and collagen II were quantitatively analyzed using western blotting. Immunofluorescence was used to assess LC3 expression. RESULTS OMT alleviated IL-1β-induced damage in chondrocytes, by increasing the survival rate, reducing the apoptosis rates of chondrocytes, and preventing the degradation of the cartilage matrix. In addition, OMT decreased the ROS levels and inhibited the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway while promoting autophagy in IL-1β treated chondrocytes. However, the effectiveness of OMT in improving chondrocyte viability under IL-1β treatment was limited when autophagy was inhibited by 3-MA. CONCLUSIONS OMT decreases oxidative stress and inhibits the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway to enhance autophagy, thus inhibiting IL-1β-induced damage. Therefore, OMT may be a novel and effective therapeutic agent for the clinical treatment of OA.
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- Jinying Lu
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Basic Medical College, Jinzhou Medical University, No.40, Section 3 Songpo Road, Linghe District, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Basic Medical College, Jinzhou Medical University, No.40, Section 3 Songpo Road, Linghe District, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Basic Medical College, Jinzhou Medical University, No.40, Section 3 Songpo Road, Linghe District, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Drug Basic Research, Jinzhou Medical University, No.40, Section 3 Songpo Road, Linghe District, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Basic Medical College, Jinzhou Medical University, No.40, Section 3 Songpo Road, Linghe District, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Basic Medical College, Jinzhou Medical University, No.40, Section 3 Songpo Road, Linghe District, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Drug Basic Research, Jinzhou Medical University, No.40, Section 3 Songpo Road, Linghe District, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China.
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Liu L, Jiang L, Zhang J, Ma Y, Wan M, Hu X, Yang L. Imperatorin inhibits oxidative stress injury and neuroinflammation via the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in the MPTP-induced Parkinson's disease mouse. Neuroreport 2024; 35:175-184. [PMID: 38305108 DOI: 10.1097/wnr.0000000000001997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a disorder of neurodegeneration. Imperatorin is an active natural furocoumarin characterized by antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potent vasodilatory properties. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the biological functions of imperatorin and its mechanisms against PD progression. C57BL/6 mice were intraperitoneally injected with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP; 30 mg/kg) daily for 5 consecutive days to mimic PD conditions in vivo. The MPTP-induced PD model mice were intraperitoneally injected with imperatorin (5 mg/kg) for 25 consecutive days after MPTP administration. The motor and cognitive functions of mice were examined by rotarod test, hanging test, narrow beam test and Morris water maze test. After analysis of MWM test, the expression levels of tyrosine hydroxylase and Iba-1 in the substantia nigra pars compacta were measured by immunohistochemistry staining, immunofluorescence staining and western blotting. The expression levels of striatal dopamine and its metabolite 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid were also measured. The protein levels of inducible nitric-oxide synthase, cyclooxygenase-2, phosphorylated phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) and phosphorylated protein kinase B (Akt) in the mouse striatum were estimated by western blotting. The expression levels of proinflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis factor, interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6 in the mouse striatum were measured by ELISA kits. The expression levels of superoxide dismutase, malondialdehyde and glutathione in the mouse midbrains were measured with commercially available kits. TUNEL staining was performed to identify the apoptosis of midbrain cells. Histopathologic changes in the mouse striata were assessed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. Imperatorin treatment markedly improved spatial learning and memory abilities of MPTP-induced PD mice. The MPTP-induced dopaminergic neuron loss in the mouse striata was inhibited by imperatorin. Imperatorin also suppressed neuroinflammation and neuronal oxidative stress in the midbrains of MPTP-induced PD mice. Mechanistically, imperatorin treatment inhibited the MPTP-induced reduction in the PI3K/Akt pathway. Imperatorin treatment can prevent dopaminergic neuron degeneration and improve cognitive functions via its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in an MPTP-induced PD model in mice by regulating the PI3K/Akt pathway.
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- Li Liu
- Encephalopathy Department 2, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Encephalopathy Department 2, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Encephalopathy Department 2, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Encephalopathy Department 2, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Clinical laboratory, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Encephalopathy Department 2, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Encephalopathy Department 2, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Li Y, Wang Y, Li T, Li Z, Guo T, Xue G, Duan Y, Yao Y. Sesquiterpene from Artemisia argyi seed extracts: A new anti-acute peritonitis agent that suppresses the MAPK pathway and promotes autophagy. Inflammopharmacology 2024; 32:447-460. [PMID: 37578619 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01297-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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To find novel anti-inflammatory drugs, we screened anti-inflammatory compounds from 18 different types of Artemisia argyi seed extracts. The in vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory activities of the screened compounds and their mechanisms were characterized. We first detected the cytotoxic effect of the compounds on RAW264.7 cells and the inhibitory effect on LPS-induced NO release. It was found that sesquiterpenoids CA-2 and CA-4 had low cytotoxic and strong NO inhibitory activity with an IC50 of 4.22 ± 0.61 μM and 2.98 ± 0.23 μM for NO inhibition, respectively. Therefore, compound CA-4 was studied in depth. We found that compound CA-4 inhibited LPS-induced pro-inflammatory factor production and M1 macrophage differentiation in RAW264.7 cells. Additionally, CA-4 inhibited the expression of p-ERK1/2, p-JNK, iNOS, and COX-2 by blocking the MAPK signaling pathway. CA-4 also promoted the expression of autophagy-related proteins such as LC3 II and Beclin-1 by inhibiting activation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway, and promoted the generation of autophagosomes. Finally, CA-4 significantly inhibited the degree of inflammation in mice with acute peritonitis, showing good anti-inflammatory activity in vivo. Consequently, compound CA-4 may be a promising drug for the treatment of acute inflammatory diseases and provide new ideas for the synthesis of novel anti-inflammatory compounds.
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- Yinchao Li
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Children's Genetics and Metabolic Diseases, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450018, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China.
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
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Xiong Z, Peng G, Deng J, Liu M, Ning X, Zhuang Y, Yang H, Sun H. Therapeutic targets and potential delivery systems of melatonin in osteoarthritis. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1331934. [PMID: 38327517 PMCID: PMC10847247 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1331934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent age-related musculoskeletal disorder that typically results in chronic pain and disability. OA is a multifactorial disease, with increased oxidative stress, dysregulated inflammatory response, and impaired matrix metabolism contributing to its onset and progression. The neurohormone melatonin, primarily synthesized by the pineal gland, has emerged as a promising therapeutic agent for OA due to its potential to alleviate inflammation, oxidative stress, and chondrocyte death with minimal adverse effects. The present review provides a comprehensive summary of the current understanding regarding melatonin as a promising pharmaceutical agent for the treatment of OA, along with an exploration of various delivery systems that can be utilized for melatonin administration. These findings may provide novel therapeutic strategies and targets for inhibiting the advancement of OA.
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- Zhilin Xiong
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Emergence Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
- Department of Emergence Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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Liang X, Li X, Sun S, Zhang H, Wang B, Xu F, Zhang Y, Liu Z. Effects and potential mechanisms of Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk. On type I allergy and pseudoallergic reactions in vitro and in vivo. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 318:116942. [PMID: 37487961 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The incidence of allergic disease is constantly increasing, but its pathogenesis is not fully understood. Saposhnikovia divaricata (SD), called 'Fangfeng' in China, not only can be used for antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory as a traditional Chinese medicine, but also as an active ingredient in about 8% prescriptions. However, its effects on type I allergy and pseudoallergy have not been clarified. AIM OF THE STUDY To explore the treatment and potential mechanisms of SD and its major bioactive component Prim-O-glucosylcimifugin (POG) on type I allergy and pseudoallergy in vitro and in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS The inhibitory effect of SD decoction and POG on type I allergy and its possible mechanism were evaluated by using RBL-2H3 cells model in vitro and the passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) mouse model in vivo. The cell degranulation of RBL-2H3 cells induced by DNP-IgE/DNP-BSA and Compound 48/80 (C48/80) was investigated, and the molecules of degranulation related signaling pathway was further detected by qRT-PCR and Western Blot analysis. Meanwhile, therapeutic effect of SD Decoction and POG were evaluated using PCA models in vivo. The molecular docking technology was conducted to explore the potential mechanisms. RESULTS In cells model induced by DNP-IgE/DNP-BSA, the release rate of β-Hex in high dose of SD and POG groups were 43.79% and 57.01%, and the release amount of HA in high dose of SD and POG groups were 26.19 ng/mL and 24.20 ng/mL. They were significantly lower than that in the model group. Besides, SD decoction and POG could significantly inhibit intracellular Ca2+ increasing and cell apoptosis. But there is no obvious effect on cells degranulation induced by C48/80. The molecular docking results showed that 5-O-Methylvisamioside and POG could bind with FcεRI α with stronger binding ability, but weak binding ability to Mrgprx2. Moreover, qPCR and Western blot analyses indicated that SD could down-regulate Lyn/Syk/PLCγ, MAPK and PI3K/AKT/NF-κB signal pathway to inhibit IgE-dependent cell degranulation. In mice PCA model, both SD and POG could dose-dependently attenuate the Evans Blue extravasation, paw and ear swelling induced by DNP-IgE/DNP-BSA, but no significant inhibition under the PCA models induced by C48/80. CONCLUSION In conclusion, SD is effective for the therapeutic of type I allergies, suggesting that SD is a potential candidate for the treatment of type I allergy, and the underlying mechanism of these effects needs to be further studied.
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- Xiangyu Liang
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding, China.
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- Hebei Zhitong Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Baoding, China.
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- Technology Transfer Center, Hebei University, Baoding, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding, China.
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Bellia F, Lanza V, Naletova I, Tomasello B, Ciaffaglione V, Greco V, Sciuto S, Amico P, Inturri R, Vaccaro S, Campagna T, Attanasio F, Tabbì G, Rizzarelli E. Copper(II) Complexes with Carnosine Conjugates of Hyaluronic Acids at Different Dipeptide Loading Percentages Behave as Multiple SOD Mimics and Stimulate Nrf2 Translocation and Antioxidant Response in In Vitro Inflammatory Model. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1632. [PMID: 37627627 PMCID: PMC10452038 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12081632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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A series of copper(II) complexes with the formula [Cu2+Hy(x)Car%] varying the molecular weight (MW) of Hyaluronic acid (Hy, x = 200 or 700 kDa) conjugated with carnosine (Car) present at different loading were synthesized and characterized via different spectroscopic techniques. The metal complexes behaved as Cu, Zn-superoxide dismutase (SOD1) mimics and showed some of the most efficient reaction rate values produced using a synthetic and water-soluble copper(II)-based SOD mimic reported to date. The increase in the percentage of Car moieties parallels the enhancement of the I50 value determined via the indirect method of Fridovich. The presence of the non-functionalized Hy OH groups favors the scavenger activity of the copper(II) complexes with HyCar, recalling similar behavior previously found for the copper(II) complexes with Car conjugated using β-cyclodextrin or trehalose. In keeping with the new abilities of SOD1 to activate protective agents against oxidative stress in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis diseases, Cu2+ interaction with HyCar promotes the nuclear translocation of erythroid 2-related factor that regulates the expressions of target genes, including Heme-Oxigenase-1, thus stimulating an antioxidant response in osteoblasts subjected to an inflammatory/oxidative insult.
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- Francesco Bellia
- Institute of Crystallography, National Council of Research (CNR), P. Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy; (F.B.); (V.L.); (I.N.); (V.C.); (T.C.); (F.A.); (E.R.)
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- Institute of Crystallography, National Council of Research (CNR), P. Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy; (F.B.); (V.L.); (I.N.); (V.C.); (T.C.); (F.A.); (E.R.)
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- Institute of Crystallography, National Council of Research (CNR), P. Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy; (F.B.); (V.L.); (I.N.); (V.C.); (T.C.); (F.A.); (E.R.)
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy;
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- Institute of Crystallography, National Council of Research (CNR), P. Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy; (F.B.); (V.L.); (I.N.); (V.C.); (T.C.); (F.A.); (E.R.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (V.G.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (V.G.); (S.S.)
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- Fidia Farmaceutici SpA, Contrada Pizzuta, 96017 Noto, Italy; (P.A.); (R.I.); (S.V.)
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- Fidia Farmaceutici SpA, Contrada Pizzuta, 96017 Noto, Italy; (P.A.); (R.I.); (S.V.)
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- Fidia Farmaceutici SpA, Contrada Pizzuta, 96017 Noto, Italy; (P.A.); (R.I.); (S.V.)
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- Institute of Crystallography, National Council of Research (CNR), P. Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy; (F.B.); (V.L.); (I.N.); (V.C.); (T.C.); (F.A.); (E.R.)
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- Institute of Crystallography, National Council of Research (CNR), P. Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy; (F.B.); (V.L.); (I.N.); (V.C.); (T.C.); (F.A.); (E.R.)
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- Institute of Crystallography, National Council of Research (CNR), P. Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy; (F.B.); (V.L.); (I.N.); (V.C.); (T.C.); (F.A.); (E.R.)
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- Institute of Crystallography, National Council of Research (CNR), P. Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy; (F.B.); (V.L.); (I.N.); (V.C.); (T.C.); (F.A.); (E.R.)
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (V.G.); (S.S.)
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Floramo JS, Molchanov V, Liu H, Liu Y, Craig SEL, Yang T. An Integrated View of Stressors as Causative Agents in OA Pathogenesis. Biomolecules 2023; 13:biom13050721. [PMID: 37238590 DOI: 10.3390/biom13050721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Cells in the body are exposed to dynamic external and internal environments, many of which cause cell damage. The cell's response to this damage, broadly called the stress response, is meant to promote survival and repair or remove damage. However, not all damage can be repaired, and sometimes, even worse, the stress response can overtax the system itself, further aggravating homeostasis and leading to its loss. Aging phenotypes are considered a manifestation of accumulated cellular damage and defective repair. This is particularly apparent in the primary cell type of the articular joint, the articular chondrocytes. Articular chondrocytes are constantly facing the challenge of stressors, including mechanical overloading, oxidation, DNA damage, proteostatic stress, and metabolic imbalance. The consequence of the accumulation of stress on articular chondrocytes is aberrant mitogenesis and differentiation, defective extracellular matrix production and turnover, cellular senescence, and cell death. The most severe form of stress-induced chondrocyte dysfunction in the joints is osteoarthritis (OA). Here, we summarize studies on the cellular effects of stressors on articular chondrocytes and demonstrate that the molecular effectors of the stress pathways connect to amplify articular joint dysfunction and OA development.
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- Joseph S Floramo
- Laboratory of Skeletal Biology, Department of Cell Biology, Van Andel Institute, 333 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
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- Laboratory of Skeletal Biology, Department of Cell Biology, Van Andel Institute, 333 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
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- Laboratory of Skeletal Biology, Department of Cell Biology, Van Andel Institute, 333 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
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- Laboratory of Skeletal Biology, Department of Cell Biology, Van Andel Institute, 333 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
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- Laboratory of Skeletal Biology, Department of Cell Biology, Van Andel Institute, 333 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
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- Laboratory of Skeletal Biology, Department of Cell Biology, Van Andel Institute, 333 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
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Lin J, Jia S, Zhang W, Nian M, Liu P, Yang L, Zuo J, Li W, Zeng H, Zhang X. Recent Advances in Small Molecule Inhibitors for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12051986. [PMID: 36902773 PMCID: PMC10004353 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12051986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis refers to a degenerative disease with joint pain as the main symptom, and it is caused by various factors, including fibrosis, chapping, ulcers, and loss of articular cartilage. Traditional treatments can only delay the progression of osteoarthritis, and patients may need joint replacement eventually. As a class of organic compound molecules weighing less than 1000 daltons, small molecule inhibitors can target proteins as the main components of most drugs clinically. Small molecule inhibitors for osteoarthritis are under constant research. In this regard, by reviewing relevant manuscripts, small molecule inhibitors targeting MMPs, ADAMTS, IL-1, TNF, WNT, NF-κB, and other proteins were reviewed. We summarized these small molecule inhibitors with different targets and discussed disease-modifying osteoarthritis drugs based on them. These small molecule inhibitors have good inhibitory effects on osteoarthritis, and this review will provide a reference for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
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- Jianjing Lin
- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
- Correspondence: (W.L.); (H.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- Department of Bone and Joint, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
- Correspondence: (W.L.); (H.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
- Correspondence: (W.L.); (H.Z.); (X.Z.)
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Li X, Li H, Wang T, Zhao Y, Shao Y, Sun Y, Zhang Y, Liu Z. Network pharmacology-based analysis of the mechanism of Saposhnikovia divaricata for the treatment of type I allergy. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2022; 60:1224-1236. [PMID: 35760567 PMCID: PMC9246231 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2022.2086583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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CONTEXT Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk (Apiaceae) (SD) has various pharmacological activities, but its effects on type I allergy (TIA) have not been comprehensively studied. OBJECTIVE This study evaluates the treatment and molecular mechanisms of SD against TIA. MATERIALS AND METHODS The effective components and action targets of SD were screened using TCMSP database, and allergy-related targets of SD were predicted using GeneCards and OMIM database. The obtained target intersections were imported into David database for GO analysis, and used R software to perform KEGG analysis. The RBL-2H3 cells sensitised by DNP-IgE/DNP-BSA were treated with different concentrations of SD (root decoction, 0.5, 1, and 2 mg/mL), prim-O-glucosylcimifugin (POG, 10, 40, and 80 μg/mL) and the positive control drug-ketotifen fumarate (KF, 30 μM) for 12 h, then subjected to cell degranulation and qPCR analysis. RESULTS Eighteen active compounds of SD and 38 intersection targets were obtained: TIA-related signal pathways mainly include calcium signal pathway, PI3K-Akt signal pathway and MAPK signal pathway. Taking the β-Hex release rate of the model group as the base, the release rate of SD and POG in high dose groups were 43.79% and 57.01%, respectively, which were significantly lower than model group (p < 0.01), and significantly lower than KF group (63.83%, p < 0.01, p < 0.05). SD and POG could down-regulate the expression of related proteins in the Lyn/Syk, PI3K/AKT and MAPK signalling pathways. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Saposhnikovia divaricata could inhibit IgE-induced degranulation of mast cells, providing a scientific basis for further research and clinical applications of SD in TIA treatment.
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- Xiangsheng Li
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Technology Transfer Center, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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Zheng X, Wen R, Liu Y, Gan L, Zhang Q, Jiang Y, Tu P. Nitric oxide inhibitory phenolic constituents isolated from the roots and rhizomes of Notopterygium incisum. Bioorg Chem 2022; 128:106060. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2022.106060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kim T, Hyun CG. Imperatorin Positively Regulates Melanogenesis through Signaling Pathways Involving PKA/CREB, ERK, AKT, and GSK3β/β-Catenin. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27196512. [PMID: 36235048 PMCID: PMC9571183 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The present study investigated the melanogenic effects of imperatorin and isoimperatorin and the underlying mechanisms of imperatorin using a mouse melanoma B16F10 model. Interestingly, treatment with 25 μM of either imperatorin or isoimperatorin, despite their structural differences, did not produce differences in melanin content and intracellular tyrosinase activity. Imperatorin also activated the expression of melanogenic enzymes, such as tyrosinase (TYR) and tyrosinase-related proteins TYRP-1 and TYRP-2. Mechanistically, imperatorin increases melanin synthesis through the cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)-dependent protein kinase (PKA)/cAMP-responsive element-binding protein (CREB)-dependent upregulation of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), which is a key transcription factor in melanogenesis. Furthermore, imperatorin exerted melanogenic effects by downregulating extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and upregulating phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT)/glycogen synthesis kinase-3β (GSK-3β). Moreover, imperatorin increased the content of β-catenin in the cell cytoplasm and nucleus by reducing the content of phosphorylated β-catenin (p-β-catenin). Finally, we tested the potential of imperatorin in topical application through primary human skin irritation tests. These tests were performed on the normal skin (upper back) of 31 volunteers to determine whether 25 or 50 µM of imperatorin had irritation or sensitization potential. During these tests, imperatorin did not induce any adverse reactions. Taken together, these findings suggest that the regulation of melanogenesis by imperatorin can be mediated by signaling pathways involving PKA/CREB, ERK, AKT, and GSK3β/β-catenin and that imperatorin could prevent the pathogenesis of pigmentation diseases when used as a topical agent.
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Sun P, Xu W, Zhao X, Zhang C, Lin X, Gong M, Fu Z. Ozone induces autophagy by activating PPARγ/mTOR in rat chondrocytes treated with IL-1β. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:351. [PMID: 35842709 PMCID: PMC9287877 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03233-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is the main cause of older pain and disability. Intra-articular injections of ozone (O3) commonly have been found to have antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects to reduce pain and improve function in knee osteoarthritis. It has been reported that reduced autophagy in chondrocytes plays an important role in the development of OA. This study aimed to probe the role of O3 on the autophagy in chondrocytes treated with IL-1β. Methods Primary chondrocytes were isolated from Wistar rats cartilage within 3 days. The OA chondrocytes model was induced via treatment with IL-1β for 24 h. Then the cells were treated with O3 and GW9662, the inhibitor of PPARγ. Cell viability was assessed by CCK-8. Further, the cells subjected to Western blot analysis, qRT-PCR and immunofluorescence assay. The numbers of autophagosomes were observed via transmission electron microscopy. Results 30 μg/ml O3 improved the viability of chondrocytes treated with IL-1β. The decreased level of autophagy proteins and the numbers of autophagosomes improved in IL-1β-treated chondrocytes with O3 via activating PPARγ/mTOR. In addition, the qRT-PCR results showed that O3 decreased the levels of IL-6, TNF-α and MMP-3, MMP-13 in chondrocytes treated with IL-1β. Conclusions 30 μg/ml O3 improved autophagy via activating PPARγ/mTOR signaling and suppressing inflammation in chondrocytes treated with IL-1β.
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- Panpan Sun
- Department of Pain Management, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pain Management, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Pain Management, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China.
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Zeng CY, Wang XF, Hua FZ. HIF-1α in Osteoarthritis: From Pathogenesis to Therapeutic Implications. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:927126. [PMID: 35865944 PMCID: PMC9294386 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.927126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis is a common age-related joint degenerative disease. Pain, swelling, brief morning stiffness, and functional limitations are its main characteristics. There are still no well-established strategies to cure osteoarthritis. Therefore, better clarification of mechanisms associated with the onset and progression of osteoarthritis is critical to provide a theoretical basis for the establishment of novel preventive and therapeutic strategies. Chondrocytes exist in a hypoxic environment, and HIF-1α plays a vital role in regulating hypoxic response. HIF-1α responds to cellular oxygenation decreases in tissue regulating survival and growth arrest of chondrocytes. The activation of HIF-1α could regulate autophagy and apoptosis of chondrocytes, decrease inflammatory cytokine synthesis, and regulate the chondrocyte extracellular matrix environment. Moreover, it could maintain the chondrogenic phenotype that regulates glycolysis and the mitochondrial function of osteoarthritis, resulting in a denser collagen matrix that delays cartilage degradation. Thus, HIF-1α is likely to be a crucial therapeutic target for osteoarthritis via regulating chondrocyte inflammation and metabolism. In this review, we summarize the mechanism of hypoxia in the pathogenic mechanisms of osteoarthritis, and focus on a series of therapeutic treatments targeting HIF-1α for osteoarthritis. Further clarification of the regulatory mechanisms of HIF-1α in osteoarthritis may provide more useful clues to developing novel osteoarthritis treatment strategies.
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- Chu-Yang Zeng
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- *Correspondence: Xi-Feng Wang, ; Fu-Zhou Hua,
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- *Correspondence: Xi-Feng Wang, ; Fu-Zhou Hua,
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Busa P, Lee SO, Huang N, Kuthati Y, Wong CS. Carnosine Alleviates Knee Osteoarthritis and Promotes Synoviocyte Protection via Activating the Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Pathway: An In-Vivo and In-Vitro Study. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11061209. [PMID: 35740105 PMCID: PMC9220310 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11061209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The most common joint disease in the elderly is knee osteoarthritis (OA). It is distinguished by cartilage degradation, subchondral bone loss, and a decrease in joint space. We studied the effects of carnosine (CA) on knee OA in male Wistar rats. OA is induced by anterior cruciate ligament transection combined with medial meniscectomy (ACLT+MMx) method and in vitro studies are conducted in fibroblast-like synoviocyte cells (FLS). The pain was assessed using weight-bearing and paw-withdrawal tests. CA supplementation significantly reduced pain. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method was used to detect inflammatory proteins in the blood and intra-articular synovial fluid (IASF), and CA reduced the levels of inflammatory proteins. Histopathological studies were performed on knee-tissue samples using toluidine blue and hematoxylin and eosin (H and E) assays. CA treatment improved synovial protection and decreased cartilage degradation while decreasing zonal depth lesions. Furthermore, Western blotting studies revealed that the CA-treated group activated nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor (Nrf2) and heme oxygenase (HO-1) and reduced the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). FLS cells were isolated from the knee joints and treated with IL-1β to stimulate the inflammatory response and increase reactive oxygen species (ROS). The matrix metalloproteinase protein (MMP's) levels (MMP-3, and MMP-13) were determined using the reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and CA treatment reduced the MMP's expression levels. When tested using the 2',7'-dicholorodihydrofluroscene diacetate (DCFDA) assay and the 5,5',6,6'-tetracholoro-1,1',3,3'-tertraethylbenzimidazolcarboc janine iodide (JC-1) assay in augmented ROS FLS cells, CA reduced the ROS levels and improved the mitochondrial membrane permeability. This study's investigation suggests that CA significantly alleviates knee OA both in vitro and in vivo.
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- Prabhakar Busa
- Department of Anesthesiology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei City 106, Taiwan; (P.B.); (S.-O.L.); (Y.K.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei City 106, Taiwan; (P.B.); (S.-O.L.); (Y.K.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei City 114, Taiwan;
- National Defense Medical Center, Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Taipei City 114, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei City 106, Taiwan; (P.B.); (S.-O.L.); (Y.K.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei City 106, Taiwan; (P.B.); (S.-O.L.); (Y.K.)
- Department of Anesthesiology, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei City 114, Taiwan;
- National Defense Medical Center, Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Taipei City 114, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-2-2708-2121
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Wang X, Wang S, Hou A, Yu H, Zhang J, Zheng S, Zhang S, Lv J, Dong J, Yang L, Jiang H, Kuang H. The effect of anti-alcoholic gastric ulcer of before and after vinegar processed Yuanhu Zhitong prescription based on spectral effect relationship. Biomed Chromatogr 2022; 36:e5410. [PMID: 35577531 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to screen out the active ingredients of Yuanhu Zhitong prescription before and after vinegar processed to play an anti-alcoholic gastric ulcer through spectrum-effect relationship. First, the fingerprint of 16 batches of Yuanhu Zhitong prescription was studied by UPLC-QDA method. Secondly, gastric lesion was induced by anhydrous ethanol. The degree of gastric mucosa injury was evaluated by HE staining and the contents of malondialdehyde and tumor necrosis factor alpha and superoxide dismutase were detected by ELISA kit. 16 batches of Yuanhu Zhitong prescription were analyzed by spectrum-effect relationship method. Finally, ADME was used to evaluate the bioavailability of potential compounds. The results showed that the UPLC-QDA method could successfully establish the fingerprint of Yuanhu Zhitong prescription. HE staining and biochemical indicators showed that YZP had obvious anti-alcoholic gastric ulcer action. Coptisine chloride, Corydaline, Berberine chloride, Palmatine, Imperatorin and Phellopterin were screened by spectrum-effect method, and all of them had good bioavailability. The results of this study suggest that YZP plays an anti-ulcer role by exerting anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects through six main active components.
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- Xuejiao Wang
- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, PR China
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Ansari MY, Novak K, Haqqi TM. ERK1/2-mediated activation of DRP1 regulates mitochondrial dynamics and apoptosis in chondrocytes. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2022; 30:315-328. [PMID: 34767958 PMCID: PMC8792336 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2021.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the Dynamin-related protein 1 (DRP1) regulation of mitochondrial fission in chondrocytes under pathological conditions, an area which is underexplored in osteoarthritis pathogenesis. DESIGN DRP1 protein expression was determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC) or immunofluorescence (IF) staining of cartilage sections. IL-1β-induced DRP1 mRNA expression in chondrocytes was quantified by qPCR and protein expression by immunoblotting. Mitochondrial fragmentation in chondrocytes was visualized by MitoTracker staining or IF staining of mitochondrial marker proteins or by transient expression of mitoDsRed. Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were determined by MitoSOX staining. Apoptosis was determined by lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release assay, Caspase 3/7 activity assay, propidium iodide (PI), and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining and IF staining of cleaved caspase 3. Cytochrome c release was determined by confocal microscopy. Surgical destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM) was used to induce osteoarthritis (OA) in mice. RESULTS Expression of DRP1 and mitochondrial damage was high in human OA cartilage and in the joints of mice subjected to DMM surgery which also showed increased chondrocytes apoptosis. IL-1β-induced mitochondrial network fragmentation and chondrocyte apoptosis via modulation of DRP1 expression and activity and induce apoptosis via Bax-mediated release of Cytochrome c. Pharmacological inhibition of DRP1 activity by Mdivi-1 blocked IL-1β-induced mitochondrial damage and apoptosis in chondrocytes. Additionally, IL-1β-induced activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) is crucial for DRP1 activation and induction of mitochondrial network fragmentation in chondrocytes as these were blocked by inhibiting ERK1/2 activation. CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrate that ERK1/2 is a critical player in DRP1-mediated induction of mitochondrial fission and apoptosis in IL-1β-stimulated chondrocytes.
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- Mohammad Y. Ansari
- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, USA, 44272
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, USA, 44272
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, USA, 44272,Corresponding author: Telephone number: +1 330 325 6704, TMH:
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Restoration of the Phenotype of Dedifferentiated Rabbit Chondrocytes by Sesquiterpene Farnesol. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14010186. [PMID: 35057081 PMCID: PMC8779926 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14010186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disorder characterized by the progressive degeneration of articular cartilage. The phenotype and metabolism behavior of chondrocytes plays crucial roles in maintaining articular cartilage function. Chondrocytes dedifferentiate and lose their cartilage phenotype after successive subcultures or inflammation and synthesize collagen I and X (COL I and COL X). Farnesol, a sesquiterpene compound, has an anti-inflammatory effect and promotes collagen synthesis. However, its potent restoration effects on differentiated chondrocytes have seldom been evaluated. The presented study investigated farnesol's effect on phenotype restoration by examining collagen and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) synthesis from dedifferentiated chondrocytes. The results indicated that chondrocytes gradually dedifferentiated through cellular morphology change, reduced expressions of COL II and SOX9, increased the expression of COL X and diminished GAG synthesis during four passages of subcultures. Pure farnesol and hyaluronan-encapsulated farnesol nanoparticles promote COL II synthesis. GAG synthesis significantly increased 2.5-fold after a farnesol treatment of dedifferentiated chondrocytes, indicating the restoration of chondrocyte functions. In addition, farnesol drastically increased the synthesis of COL II (2.5-fold) and GAG (15-fold) on interleukin-1β-induced dedifferentiated chondrocytes. A significant reduction of COL I, COL X and proinflammatory cytokine prostaglandin E2 was observed. In summary, farnesol may serve as a therapeutic agent in OA treatment.
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INFLUENCE OF TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR ΚB ON REMODELING OF EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX OF RAT LIVER UNDER CONDITIONS OF CHRONIC ALCOHOL INTOXICATION. WORLD OF MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.26724/2079-8334-2022-2-80-214-217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Liang F, Peng L, Ma YG, Hu W, Zhang WB, Deng M, Li YM. Bioinformatics analysis and experimental validation of differentially expressed genes in mouse articular chondrocytes treated with IL-1β using microarray data. Exp Ther Med 2022; 23:6. [PMID: 34815758 PMCID: PMC8593859 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent chronic degenerative disease that affects the health of the elderly. The present study aimed to identify significant genes involved in OA via bioinformatics analysis. A gene expression dataset (GSE104793) was downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus. Bioinformatics analysis was then performed in order to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between untreated chondrocytes and chondrocytes cultured with interleukin-1β (IL-1β) for 24 h. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses were performed using Metascape. A protein-protein interaction network of DEGs was constructed using the Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) was performed using GSEA software. Furthermore, chondrocytes were extracted and treated with IL-1β (10 ng/ml) for 24 h, and reverse-transcription quantitative PCR was used to confirm differential expression of hub genes. Patient samples were also collected to verify the bioinformatic analysis results. Based on the cut-off criteria used for determination of the DEGs, a total of 844 DEGs, including 498 upregulated and 346 downregulated DEGs, were identified. The DEGs were mainly enriched in the GO terms and KEGG pathways 'inflammatory response', 'negative regulation of cell proliferation', 'ossification', 'taxis', 'blood vessel morphogenesis', 'extracellular structure organization', 'mitotic cell cycle process' and 'TNF signaling pathway'. The majority of the PCR results, namely the differential expression of kininogen 2, complement C3, cyclin B1, cell division cycle 20, cyclin A2, 1-phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase, BUB1 mitotic checkpoint serine/threonine kinase, kinesin family member 11, cyclin B2 and BUB1 mitotic checkpoint serine/threonine kinase B were consistent with the bioinformatics results. Collectively, the present observations provided a regulation network of IL-1β-stimulated chondrocytes, which may provide potential targets of OA therapy.
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- Fan Liang
- Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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Ball HC, Ansari MY, Ahmad N, Novak K, Haqqi TM. A retrotransposon gag-like-3 gene RTL3 and SOX-9 co-regulate the expression of COL2A1 in chondrocytes. Connect Tissue Res 2021; 62:615-628. [PMID: 33043724 PMCID: PMC8404968 DOI: 10.1080/03008207.2020.1828380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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PURPOSE Transposable elements are known to remodel gene structure and provide a known source of genetic variation. Retrotransposon gag-like-3 (RTL3) is a mammalian retrotransposon-derived transcript (MART) whose function in the skeletal tissue is unknown. This study aimed to elucidate the biological significance of RTL3 in chondrogenesis and type-II collagen (COL2A1) gene expression in chondrocytes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Expression of RTL3, SOX-9 and COL2A1 mRNAs was determined by TaqMan assays and the protein expression by immunoblotting. RTL3 and Sox-9 depletion in human chondrocytes was achieved using validated siRNAs. An RTL3 mutant (∆RTL3) lacking the zinc finger domain was created using in vitro mutagenesis. Forced expression of RTL3, ∆RTL3, and SOX-9 was achieved using CMV promoter containing expression plasmids. CRISPR-Cas9 was utilized to delete Rtl3 and create a stable ATDC5Rlt3-/- cell line. Matrix deposition and Col2a1 quantification during chondrogenesis were determined by Alcian blue staining and Sircol™ Soluble Collagen Assay, respectively. RESULTS RTL3 is not ubiquitously expressed but showed strong expression in cartilage, chondrocytes and synoviocytes but not in muscle, brain, or other tissues analyzed. Loss-of-function and gain-of-function studies demonstrated a critical role of RTL3 in the regulation of SOX-9 and COL2A1 expression and matrix synthesis during chondrogenesis. Both RTL3 and SOX-9 displayed co-regulated expression in chondrocytes. Gene regulatory activity of RTL3 requires the c-terminal CCHC zinc-finger binding domain. CONCLUSIONS Our results identify a novel regulatory mechanism of COL2A1 expression in chondrocytes that may help to further understand the skeletal development and the pathogenesis of diseases with altered COL2A1 expression.
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- Hope. C. Ball
- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, USA.,Department of Biomedical Science, Kent State University, Kent, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, USA.,To whom correspondence should be addressed: Prof. Tariq M. Haqqi: Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown OH 44272; ; Tel (330) 325-6704
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Luo P, Zhao T, He H. IL-38-mediated NLRP3/caspase-1 inhibition is a disease-modifying treatment for TMJ inflammation. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2021; 1508:92-104. [PMID: 34671981 DOI: 10.1111/nyas.14704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Recently, interleukin-38 (IL-38) was identified as an important anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive factor, but its functional role in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) inflammation remains unknown. This study aimed to elucidate how IL-38 affects chondrocytes and the underlying mechanism that contributes to anti-inflammatory processes in the TMJ. Western blotting, quantitative real-time PCR, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and immunofluorescence analysis were used to verify that IL-38 has anti-inflammatory effects on chondrocytes, and the related key pathways were analyzed by western blotting. SiRNA-IL-38, siRNA-NLRP3, and MCC950 were used to investigate the mechanism underlying the anti-inflammatory effects of IL-38. Inflammation models were induced by injection of complete Freund's adjuvant in TMJ with mouse recombinant IL-38 in in vivo studies. Histological and immunohistochemical analyses were used to investigate histological changes in the cartilage. The results showed that IL-38 inhibited the expression of inflammatory cytokines and MMPs. IL-38 limited inflammation by inhibiting the expression of MAPKs/NF-κB and the NLRP3/caspase-1 pathway. In vivo, IL-38 reduced chondrocyte inflammation and limited cartilage degeneration. This study shows for the first time that IL-38 plays a protective role in TMJ cartilage. IL-38 exerts anti-inflammatory effects through the NLRP3/caspase-1 pathway and may be a promising agent for treating TMJ inflammation.
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- Ping Luo
- 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, 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, China.,Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 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, China.,Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Du Y, Cai Z, Zhang H, Liang W, Wang H, Man Q, Wang W. Nitric oxide mediates disruption of human placental trophoblast invasion induced by perfluorobutane sulfonate. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 283:117137. [PMID: 33866218 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS), an emerging pollutant, is associated with disruption of placental functions and adverse birth outcomes. However, the precise mechanism of this disruption remains unclear. Extravillous trophoblasts make up the majority of cells in the placenta, and have invasive abilities, which plays a critical role in a successful pregnancy. It has been reported that inducible nitric oxide (iNOS) and nitric oxide (NO) signaling is associated with trophoblast migration and invasion. In this study, PFBS exposure was found to enhance trophoblast invasion and increase matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) levels. Additionally, PFBS upregulated iNOS levels and stimulated NO generation. iNOS inhibitor treatment attenuated the increased invasion of trophoblasts and MMP-9 expression induced by PFBS. Extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) phosphorylation was also enhanced by PFBS exposure. In the presence of an ERK pathway inhibitor, however, the increases in trophoblast invasion, the induction of NO production, iNOS expression and MMP-9 expression induced by PFBS were attenuated. Taken together, these results suggest that iNOS/NO signaling is triggered by activation of the ERK signaling pathway, and that iNOS/NO signaling mediates PFBS-induced stimulation of trophoblast invasion.
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- Yatao Du
- Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200292, China
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- Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200292, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China; Faculty of Basic Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200292, China
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- Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200292, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, 200434, China
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- Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200292, China.
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Lang J, Yang C, Liu L, Li L, Wu L, Liu Y, Luo H, Yan L, Chen S, Ning J, Yang C. High glucose activates ERK1/2 to stabilize AP1 and increase MMP9 expression in diabetic foot ulcers. Exp Cell Res 2021; 403:112550. [PMID: 33675806 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2021.112550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Increased matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) expression is involved in delayed wound healing in diabetic foot ulcers. We created skin wounds in normal SD rats and STZ-induced diabetic SD rats, then we found protein levels of activator protein-1 (AP1), a crucial transcription factor to increase MMP9 transcription, as well as MMP9 was up-regulated in epithelium of diabetic skin tissues. Then, we evaluated the mRNA and protein stability of AP1 subunits C-FOS/C-Jun in HaCaT cells after high glucose treatment. Results showed that high glucose could increase protein stability of C-FOS and C-Jun. Additionally, high glucose also activated extracellular signaling-related kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2). ERK1/2 inhibitor could rescue phosphorylation of C-FOS and C-Jun, increased protein stability of C-Jun, and increased MMP9 expressions. Thus, our study demonstrated that high glucose could activate ERK1/2 to stabilize AP1 and increase MMP9 expression in diabetic skin and HaCaT cells.
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- Jiangli Lang
- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Research Center, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Research Center, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Longhua District Central Hospital, Guangdong Medical University Affiliated Longhua Central Hospital, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
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Chen X, Huang C, Sun H, Hong H, Jin J, Bei C, Lu Z, Zhang X. Puerarin suppresses inflammation and ECM degradation through Nrf2/HO-1 axis in chondrocytes and alleviates pain symptom in osteoarthritic mice. Food Funct 2021; 12:2075-2089. [PMID: 33543180 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo03076g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disorder with no effective drugs. Puerarin is a dietary supplement that has wide-ranging pharmacological effects. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Puerarin on OA. The effects of Puerarin on apoptosis, extracellular matrix (ECM) metabolism, and inflammation-related factors were assessed; also, the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway and Nrf2/HO-1 (nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2/heme oxygenase-1) axis were evaluated to elucidate the working mechanism of Puerarin. Mice were fed with Puerarin to evaluate the therapeutic effect of Puerarin on Osteoarthritis in vivo. The results showed that Puerarin suppressed inflammatory mediators and apoptosis induced by IL-1β treatment in chondrocytes, it may also suppress ECM degradation in IL-1β treated chondrocytes. The mechanism study revealed that Nrf2/HO-1 pathway is involved in Puerarin induced inhibition of NF-κB signaling pathway. Finally, in vivo study demonstrated that Puerarin could postpone the progression of OA in mice and relieve the symptoms of pain. In conclusion, Puerarin may potentially alleviate OA progression, and the mechanism may relate to the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway regulation.
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- Ximiao Chen
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. and Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical College, Guilin, Guangxi Province, China. and Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. and Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China and The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. and The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. and Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China and The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical College, Guilin, Guangxi Province, China.
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. and Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China and The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China and Chinese Orthopaedic Regenerative Medicine Society, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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From Pathogenesis to Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis: Bench-to-Bedside. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22052697. [PMID: 33800057 PMCID: PMC7962130 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22052697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is currently the most widespread musculoskeletal condition and primarily affects weight-bearing joints such as the knees and hips. Importantly, knee OA remains a multifactorial whole-joint disease, the appearance and progression of which involves the alteration of articular cartilage as well as the synovium, subchondral bone, ligaments, and muscles through intricate pathomechanisms. Whereas it was initially depicted as a predominantly aging-related and mechanically driven condition given its clear association with old age, high body mass index (BMI), and joint malalignment, more recent research identified and described a plethora of further factors contributing to knee OA pathogenesis. However, the pathogenic intricacies between the molecular pathways involved in OA prompted the study of certain drugs for more than one therapeutic target (amelioration of cartilage and bone changes, and synovial inflammation). Most clinical studies regarding knee OA focus mainly on improvement in pain and joint function and thus do not provide sufficient evidence on the possible disease-modifying properties of the tested drugs. Currently, there is an unmet need for further research regarding OA pathogenesis as well as the introduction and exhaustive testing of potential disease-modifying pharmacotherapies in order to structure an effective treatment plan for these patients.
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Xue S, Zhou X, Sang W, Wang C, Lu H, Xu Y, Zhong Y, Zhu L, He C, Ma J. Cartilage-targeting peptide-modified dual-drug delivery nanoplatform with NIR laser response for osteoarthritis therapy. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:2372-2389. [PMID: 33553822 PMCID: PMC7844135 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Cartilage-targeting delivery of therapeutic agents is still an effective strategy for osteoarthritis (OA) therapy. Recently, scavenging for reactive oxygen species (ROS) and activating autophagy have been increasingly reported to treat OA effectively. In this study, we designed, for the first time, a dual-drug delivery system based on metal organic framework (MOF)-decorated mesoporous polydopamine (MPDA) which composed of rapamycin (Rap) loaded into the mesopores and bilirubin (Br) loaded onto the shell of MOF. The collagen II-targeting peptide (WYRGRL) was then conjugated on the surface of above nanocarrier to develop a cartilage-targeting dual-drug delivery nanoplatform (RB@MPMW). Our results indicated the sequential release of two agents from RB@MPMW could be achieved via near-infrared (NIR) laser irritation. Briefly, the rapid release of Br from the MOF shell exhibited excellent ROS scavenging ability and anti-apoptosis effects, however responsively reduced autophagy activity, to a certain extent. Meanwhile, following the NIR irradiation, Rap was rapidly released from MPDA core and further enhanced autophagy activation and chondrocyte protection. RB@MPMW continuously phosphorylated AMPK and further rescued mitochondrial energy metabolism of chondrocytes following IL-1β stimulation via activating SIRT1-PGC-1α signaling pathway. Additionally, the cartilage-targeting property of peptide-modified nanocarrier could be monitored via Magnetic Resonance (MR) and IVIS imaging. More significantly, RB@MPMW effectively delayed cartilage degeneration in ACLT rat model. Overall, our findings indicated that the as-prepared dual-drug delivery nanoplatform exerted potent anti-inflammation and anti-apoptotic effects, rescued energy metabolism of chondrocytes in vitro and prevented cartilage degeneration in vivo, which thereby showed positive performance for OA therapy. Collagen type II-targeting peptide and positive surface potential endow RB@MPMW with a fine cartilage affinity ability. RB@MPMW possess superb biological functions of scavenging free radicals and autophagy induction. RB@MPMW effectively promotes chondrocyte mitochondrial energy metabolism in the inflammatory microenvironment. RB@MPMW has a good MR imaging ability, which could monitor its therapeutic effects in vivo.
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- Song Xue
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, China
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Jiménez-Cabrera T, Bautista M, Velázquez-González C, Jaramillo-Morales OA, Guerrero-Solano JA, Urrutia-Hernández TA, De la O-Arciniega M. Promising Antioxidant Activity of Erythrina Genus: An Alternative Treatment for Inflammatory Pain? Int J Mol Sci 2020; 22:E248. [PMID: 33383701 PMCID: PMC7796408 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22010248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The negative impact that oxidative stress has on health is currently known. The complex mechanism of free radicals initiates a series of chain reactions that contribute to the evolution or development of different degenerative disorders. Likewise, these disorders are usually accompanied by inflammatory processes and, therefore, pain. In this sense, reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been shown to promote the nociceptive process, but effective treatment of pain and inflammation still represents a challenge. Over time, it has been learned that there is no single way to relieve pain, and as long as there are no other alternatives, the trend will continue to apply multidisciplinary management, such as promote the traditional use of the Erythrina genus to manage pain and inflammation. In this sense, the Erythrina genus produces a wide range of secondary metabolites, including flavanones, isoflavones, isoflavones, and pterocarpans; these compounds are characterized by their antioxidant activity. Phenolic compounds have demonstrated their ability to suppress pro-oxidants and inhibit inflammatory signaling pathways such as MAPK, AP1, and NFκB. Although there is preclinical evidence supporting its use, the pharmacological effect mechanisms are not entirely clear. Nowadays, there is a fast advancement in knowledge of the disciplines related to drug discovery, but most of nature's medicinal potential has not yet been harnessed. This review analyzes the decisive role that the Erythrina genus could play in managing inflammatory pain mediated by its compounds and its uses as an antioxidant.
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- Tania Jiménez-Cabrera
- Institute of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, San Agustin Tlaxiaca 55679, Hidalgo, Mexico; (T.J.-C.); (C.V.-G.); (J.A.G.-S.); (T.A.U.-H.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, San Agustin Tlaxiaca 55679, Hidalgo, Mexico; (T.J.-C.); (C.V.-G.); (J.A.G.-S.); (T.A.U.-H.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, San Agustin Tlaxiaca 55679, Hidalgo, Mexico; (T.J.-C.); (C.V.-G.); (J.A.G.-S.); (T.A.U.-H.)
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- Nursing and Obstetrics Department, Life Sciences Division, Campus Irapuato-Salamanca, Ex Hacienda El Copal, Km. 9 Carretera Irapuato-Silao, A.P 311, Irapuato 36500, Guanajuato, Mexico;
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, San Agustin Tlaxiaca 55679, Hidalgo, Mexico; (T.J.-C.); (C.V.-G.); (J.A.G.-S.); (T.A.U.-H.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, San Agustin Tlaxiaca 55679, Hidalgo, Mexico; (T.J.-C.); (C.V.-G.); (J.A.G.-S.); (T.A.U.-H.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, San Agustin Tlaxiaca 55679, Hidalgo, Mexico; (T.J.-C.); (C.V.-G.); (J.A.G.-S.); (T.A.U.-H.)
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Ansari MY, Ahmad N, Voleti S, Wase SJ, Novak K, Haqqi TM. Mitochondrial dysfunction triggers a catabolic response in chondrocytes via ROS-mediated activation of the JNK/AP1 pathway. J Cell Sci 2020; 133:jcs247353. [PMID: 33097606 PMCID: PMC7725611 DOI: 10.1242/jcs.247353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Mitochondrial function is impaired in osteoarthritis (OA) but its impact on cartilage catabolism is not fully understood. Here, we investigated the molecular mechanism of mitochondrial dysfunction-induced activation of the catabolic response in chondrocytes. Using cartilage slices from normal and OA cartilage, we showed that mitochondrial membrane potential was lower in OA cartilage, and that this was associated with increased production of mitochondrial superoxide and catabolic genes [interleukin 6 (IL-6), COX-2 (also known as PTGS2), MMP-3, -9, -13 and ADAMTS5]. Pharmacological induction of mitochondrial dysfunction in chondrocytes and cartilage explants using carbonyl cyanide 3-chlorophenylhydrazone increased mitochondrial superoxide production and the expression of IL-6, COX-2, MMP-3, -9, -13 and ADAMTS5, and cartilage matrix degradation. Mitochondrial dysfunction-induced expression of catabolic genes was dependent on the JNK (herein referring to the JNK family)/activator protein 1 (AP1) pathway but not the NFκB pathway. Scavenging of mitochondrial superoxide with MitoTEMPO, or pharmacological inhibition of JNK or cFos and cJun, blocked the mitochondrial dysfunction-induced expression of the catabolic genes in chondrocytes. We demonstrate here that mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to OA pathogenesis via JNK/AP1-mediated expression of catabolic genes. Our data shows that AP1 could be used as a therapeutic target for OA management.This article has an associated First Person interview with the first author of the paper.
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- Mohammad Y Ansari
- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44240, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA
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Ansari MY, Ahmad N, Haqqi TM. Oxidative stress and inflammation in osteoarthritis pathogenesis: Role of polyphenols. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 129:110452. [PMID: 32768946 PMCID: PMC8404686 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 245] [Impact Index Per Article: 61.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 06/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent joint degenerative disease leading to irreversible structural and functional changes in the joint and is a major cause of disability and reduced life expectancy in ageing population. Despite the high prevalence of OA, there is no disease modifying drug available for the management of OA. Oxidative stress, a result of an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and their clearance by antioxidant defense system, is high in OA cartilage and is a major cause of chronic inflammation. Inflammatory mediators, such as interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) are highly upregulated in OA joints and induce ROS production and expression of matrix degrading proteases leading to cartilage extracellular matrix degradation and joint dysfunction. ROS and inflammation are interdependent, each being the target of other and represent ideal target/s for the treatment of OA. Plant polyphenols possess potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and can inhibit ROS production and inflammation in chondrocytes, cartilage explants and in animal models of OA. The aim of this review is to discuss the chondroprotective effects of polyphenols and modulation of different molecular pathways associated with OA pathogenesis and limitations and future prospects of polyphenols in OA treatment.
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- Mohammad Yunus Ansari
- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, 4209, ST RT 44, Rootstown, Ohio, 44272, USA.
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, 4209, ST RT 44, Rootstown, Ohio, 44272, USA; School of Biomedical Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA.
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, 4209, ST RT 44, Rootstown, Ohio, 44272, USA.
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