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Martiniakova M, Biro R, Kovacova V, Babikova M, Zemanova N, Mondockova V, Omelka R. Current knowledge of bone-derived factor osteocalcin: its role in the management and treatment of diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, osteopetrosis and inflammatory joint diseases. J Mol Med (Berl) 2024; 102:435-452. [PMID: 38363329 PMCID: PMC10963459 DOI: 10.1007/s00109-024-02418-8] [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: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
Abstract
Osteocalcin (OC) is the most abundant non-collagenous and osteoblast-secreted protein in bone. It consists of two forms such as carboxylated OC (cOC) and undercarboxylated OC (ucOC). While cOC promotes bone mineralization and increases bone strength, ucOC is regarded an endocrinologically active form that may have several functions in multiple end organs and tissues. Total OC (tOC) includes both of these forms (cOC and ucOC) and is considered a marker of bone turnover in clinical settings. Most of the data on OC is limited to preclinical studies and therefore may not accurately reflect the situation in clinical conditions. For the stated reason, the aim of this review was not only to summarize current knowledge of all forms of OC and characterize its role in diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, osteopetrosis, inflammatory joint diseases, but also to provide new interpretations of its involvement in the management and treatment of aforementioned diseases. In this context, special emphasis was placed on available clinical trials. Significantly lower levels of tOC and ucOC could be associated with the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. On the contrary, tOC level does not seem to be a good indicator of high bone turnover status in postmenopausal osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The associations between several pharmacological drugs used to treat all disorders mentioned above and OC levels have also been provided. From this perspective, OC may serve as a medium through which certain medications can influence glucose metabolism, body weight, adiponectin secretion, and synovial inflammation.
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- Monika Martiniakova
- Department of Zoology and Anthropology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Informatics, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 1, 949 01, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Department of Zoology and Anthropology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Informatics, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 1, 949 01, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Department of Zoology and Anthropology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Informatics, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 1, 949 01, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Department of Botany and Genetics, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Informatics, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 1, 949 01, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Department of Botany and Genetics, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Informatics, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 1, 949 01, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Department of Botany and Genetics, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Informatics, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 1, 949 01, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Department of Botany and Genetics, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Informatics, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 1, 949 01, Nitra, Slovakia.
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Effects of Boron-Containing Compounds on Liposoluble Hormone Functions. INORGANICS 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics11020084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Boron-containing compounds (BCC), particularly boronic acids and derivatives, are being increasingly tested as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Some effects of BCC involve phenomena linked to the action of steroid or thyroid hormones; among these, are the effects on muscle mass or basal metabolism. Additionally, some toxicology reports on mammals, including humans, sound an alert concerning damage to several systems, among which are the negative effects on the induction of male infertility. Systemic and local mechanisms to explain changes in metabolism and impaired fertility were collected and presented. Then, we presented the putative pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic mechanisms involved and demonstrated in these events. In addition, it is proposed that there are adducts of some oxygenated BCC with cis-diols in fructose, an essential source of energy for sperm–cell motility, an uncoupling of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and its ligands, and the modulation of the DNA synthetic rate. These effects share the reactivity of boron-containing compounds on the cis-diols of key molecules. Moreover, data reporting no DNA damage after BCC administration are included. Further studies are required to support the clear role of BCC through these events to disrupt metabolism or fertility in mammals. If such phenomena are confirmed and elucidated, an advance could be useful to design strategies for avoiding BCC toxicity after BCC administration, and possibly for designing metabolism regulators and contraceptive drugs, among other purposes. Boronic derivatives and carboranes have been proposed and studied in this field.
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Zastulka A, Clichici S, Tomoaia-Cotisel M, Mocanu A, Roman C, Olteanu CD, Culic B, Mocan T. Recent Trends in Hydroxyapatite Supplementation for Osteoregenerative Purposes. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:1303. [PMID: 36770309 PMCID: PMC9919169 DOI: 10.3390/ma16031303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Bone regeneration has gained attention in the biomedical field, which has led to the development of materials and synthesis methods meant to improve osseointegration and cellular bone activity. The properties of hydroxyapatite, a type of calcium phosphate, have been researched to determine its advantages for bone tissue engineering, particularly its biocompatibility and ability to interact with bone cells. Recently, the advantages of utilizing nanomolecules of hydroxyapatite, combined with various substances, in order to enhance and combine their characteristics, have been reported in the literature. This review will outline the cellular and molecular roles of hydroxypatite, its interactions with bone cells, and its nano-combinations with various ions and natural products and their effects on bone growth, development, and bone repair.
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- Ana Zastulka
- Physiology Department, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 1 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Physiology Department, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 1 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Research Center in Physical Chemistry, Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, 11 Arany Janos Str., 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Str., 050044 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Research Center in Physical Chemistry, Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, 11 Arany Janos Str., 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- INCDO-INOE 2000, Research Institute for Analytical Instrumentation, 400296 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Orthodontic Department, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 31 Avram Iancu Street, 400083 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 32 Clinicilor Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Physiology Department, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 1 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Nanomedicine Department, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Cluj-Napoca, 5 Constanta Street, 400158 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Supplemental mineral ions for bone regeneration and osteoporosis treatment. ENGINEERED REGENERATION 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.engreg.2023.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Vera-Vega M, Jimenez-Davalos J, Zolla G. The micronutrient content in underutilized crops: the Lupinus mutabilis sweet case. Sci Rep 2022; 12:15162. [PMID: 36071148 PMCID: PMC9452550 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-19202-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Adequate intake of micronutrients is necessary to reduce widespread health issues linked to low intake of iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), boron (B), copper (Cu), and manganese (Mn). Because more than two billion people suffer from micronutrient deficiency globally, to address this problem, highly-nutritious ancestral Peruvian crops like tarwi can be an important component of food security. Thus, our work explores the tarwi micronutrient variability to select biofortified genotypes without affecting seed size and weight. Tarwi is a biofortified food because of its seeds' Fe, Zn, and B content. Furthermore, Boron showed a positive correlation between seed size and weight. At the same time, copper showed a negative correlation. Finally, six accessions (P14, P16, P21, T05, T08, and T25) that are biofortified for Fe, Zn, and B with excellent seed size and weight and with adequate levels of Cu and Mn; adding value to Peruvian biodiversity at a low cost is a starting point for a breeding program to prevent micronutrient disorders.
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- Miguel Vera-Vega
- Programa Doctoral en Ciencias e Ingenieria Biologicas, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima, Peru.,Laboratorio de Fisiologia Molecular de Plantas del PIPS de Cereales y Granos Nativos, Facultad de Agronomia, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima, Peru
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- Grupo de Investigacion en Mutaciones & Biotecnologia Vegetal, Facultad de Agronomia, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima, Peru
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- Programa Doctoral en Ciencias e Ingenieria Biologicas, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima, Peru. .,Laboratorio de Fisiologia Molecular de Plantas del PIPS de Cereales y Granos Nativos, Facultad de Agronomia, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima, Peru.
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Dong X, Liu J, Guo S, Yang F, Bu R, Lu J, Xue P. Metabolomics comparison of Chemical components and metabolic regulations in different parts of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Çiftci Dede E, Korkusuz P, Bilgiç E, Çetinkaya MA, Korkusuz F. Boron Nano-hydroxyapatite Composite Increases the Bone Regeneration of Ovariectomized Rabbit Femurs. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:183-196. [PMID: 33715074 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02626-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Osteoporosis is a systemic metabolic disease defined by a decreased bone mineral density, microarchitectural deterioration, and an increased incidence of fragility fractures that may lead to morbidity and mortality. Boron may stimulate new bone formation and regeneration, when combined with nano-hydroxyapatite. We questioned whether injecting boron-containing nano-hydroxyapatite composites with hyaluronan increased the bone mineral density and new bone formation in osteoporotic rabbit femurs. The regenerative effects of injectable boron-containing nano-hydroxyapatite composites from 6 to 12 weeks, which may prevent osteoporotic femoral fractures, were assessed. Boron-containing (10 μg/ml) nano-hydroxyapatite composites were injected into the intramedullary femoral cavity with hyaluronan. These significantly increased the histomorphometric new bone surface to the total bone surface ratio at 6 and 9 weeks. The micro-tomographic bone volume to the total volume ratio and bone mineral density in osteoporotic rabbit femurs increased when compared to the hyaluronan (p = 0.004, p = 0.004, p = 0.004, p = 0.01, respectively) and the sham-control (p = 0.01, p = 0.004, p = 0.01, p = 0.037, respectively) groups. The boron-containing group had a higher bone mineralization and new bone formation compared to the nano-hydroxyapatite group, although the difference was not statistically significant. These findings reveal that intramedullary injection of boron-containing nano-hydroxyapatite with hyaluronan increases new bone formation and mineralization in ovariectomized rabbit femurs. Boron-containing nano-hydroxyapatite composites are promising tissue engineering biomaterials that may have regenerative potential in preventing primary and/or secondary femoral fractures in osteoporosis patients.
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- Eda Çiftci Dede
- Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Ankara, 06810, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sıhhiye, Ankara, 06100, Türkiye
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sıhhiye, Ankara, 06100, Türkiye
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- Animal Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sıhhiye, Ankara, 06100, Turkey
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- Department of Sport Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sıhhiye, Ankara, 06100, Türkiye.
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Rondanelli M, Faliva MA, Barrile GC, Cavioni A, Mansueto F, Mazzola G, Oberto L, Patelli Z, Pirola M, Tartara A, Riva A, Petrangolini G, Peroni G. Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Dietary Supplementation to Prevent Bone Mineral Density Loss: A Food Pyramid. Nutrients 2021; 14:74. [PMID: 35010952 PMCID: PMC8746518 DOI: 10.3390/nu14010074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Bone is a nutritionally modulated tissue. Given this background, aim of this review is to evaluate the latest data regarding ideal dietary approach in order to reduce bone mineral density loss and to construct a food pyramid that allows osteopenia/osteoporosis patients to easily figure out what to eat. The pyramid shows that carbohydrates should be consumed every day (3 portions of whole grains), together with fruits and vegetables (5 portions; orange-colored fruits and vegetables and green leafy vegetables are to be preferred), light yogurt (125 mL), skim milk (200 mL,) extra virgin olive oil (almost 20 mg/day), and calcium water (almost 1 l/day); weekly portions should include fish (4 portions), white meat (3 portions), legumes (2 portions), eggs (2 portions), cheeses (2 portions), and red or processed meats (once/week). At the top of the pyramid, there are two pennants: one green means that osteopenia/osteoporosis subjects need some personalized supplementation (if daily requirements cannot be satisfied through diet, calcium, vitamin D, boron, omega 3, and isoflavones supplementation could be an effective strategy with a great benefit/cost ratio), and one red means that there are some foods that are banned (salt, sugar, inorganic phosphate additives). Finally, three to four times per week of 30-40 min of aerobic and resistance exercises must be performed.
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- Mariangela Rondanelli
- IRCCS Mondino Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona “Istituto Santa Margherita”, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (M.A.F.); (G.C.B.); (A.C.); (F.M.); (G.M.); (L.O.); (Z.P.); (M.P.); (A.T.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona “Istituto Santa Margherita”, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (M.A.F.); (G.C.B.); (A.C.); (F.M.); (G.M.); (L.O.); (Z.P.); (M.P.); (A.T.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona “Istituto Santa Margherita”, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (M.A.F.); (G.C.B.); (A.C.); (F.M.); (G.M.); (L.O.); (Z.P.); (M.P.); (A.T.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona “Istituto Santa Margherita”, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (M.A.F.); (G.C.B.); (A.C.); (F.M.); (G.M.); (L.O.); (Z.P.); (M.P.); (A.T.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona “Istituto Santa Margherita”, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (M.A.F.); (G.C.B.); (A.C.); (F.M.); (G.M.); (L.O.); (Z.P.); (M.P.); (A.T.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona “Istituto Santa Margherita”, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (M.A.F.); (G.C.B.); (A.C.); (F.M.); (G.M.); (L.O.); (Z.P.); (M.P.); (A.T.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona “Istituto Santa Margherita”, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (M.A.F.); (G.C.B.); (A.C.); (F.M.); (G.M.); (L.O.); (Z.P.); (M.P.); (A.T.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona “Istituto Santa Margherita”, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (M.A.F.); (G.C.B.); (A.C.); (F.M.); (G.M.); (L.O.); (Z.P.); (M.P.); (A.T.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona “Istituto Santa Margherita”, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (M.A.F.); (G.C.B.); (A.C.); (F.M.); (G.M.); (L.O.); (Z.P.); (M.P.); (A.T.)
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- Research and Development Department, Indena SpA, 20139 Milan, Italy; (A.R.); (G.P.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona “Istituto Santa Margherita”, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (M.A.F.); (G.C.B.); (A.C.); (F.M.); (G.M.); (L.O.); (Z.P.); (M.P.); (A.T.)
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Pazarçeviren AE, Tezcaner A, Keskin D, Kolukısa ST, Sürdem S, Evis Z. Boron-doped Biphasic Hydroxyapatite/β-Tricalcium Phosphate for Bone Tissue Engineering. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:968-980. [PMID: 32524334 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-020-02230-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Boron-doped hydroxyapatite/tricalcium phosphates (BHTs) were synthesized to study boron uptake and correlate structural alterations of incremental boron addition (0 to 10 mol%). BHTs with a Ca/P ratio of 1.6 were prepared by a wet precipitation/microwave reflux method, sieved (< 70 μm) and characterized. XRD and FTIR analyses revealed that boron slightly distorted apatite crystal, increased crystallinity (95.78 ± 2.08% for 5BHT) and crystallite size (103.39 ± 23.47 nm for 5BHT) and still, boron addition did not show any further detrimental effects. Total surface area (4.05 ± 0.82 m2/g for 10BHT) and mesoporosity (23.90 ± 7.92 μL/g for 10BHT) were expanded as boron content was increased. Moreover, boron addition made grains become smaller (0.21 ± 0.06 μm for 5BHT) and ordered while hardness (10.51 ± 0.86 GPa for 10BHT) increased. Boron incorporation enhanced bioactivity with significantly highest calcium phosphate deposition and protein adsorption (135.29 ± 29.58 μg on 10BHT). In return, boron favored highest alkaline phosphatase activity (4.80 ± 0.40 MALP/ngDNA.min), intracellular calcium (23.61 ± 0.68 g/gDNA), phosphate (31.84 ± 4.68 g/gDNA), and protein (23.70 ± 3.46 g/gDNA) storage in 5BHT without cytotoxicity (128 ± 18% viability compared to pure HT). Compared to literature, it can be pointed out that we successfully employed an optimal procedure for production of BHTs and incorporated significantly higher boron content in HT (5.23 mol%). Additionally, results tended to conclude that 5BHT samples (5 mol% boron in HT) demonstrated a very high potential to be used in composite bone tissue constructs.
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- Department of Engineering Sciences, Middle East Technical University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
- Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Engineering Sciences, Middle East Technical University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
- Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Engineering Sciences, Middle East Technical University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey.
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Rondanelli M, Faliva MA, Peroni G, Infantino V, Gasparri C, Iannello G, Perna S, Riva A, Petrangolini G, Tartara A. Pivotal role of boron supplementation on bone health: A narrative review. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2020; 62:126577. [PMID: 32540741 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2020.126577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Boron is a trace element that plays an important role in numerous biological functions, including calcium metabolism, growth and maintenance of bone tissue. However, there are still no precise indications regarding a possible role of boron supplementation, and its amount of supplementation, to maintain bone health. So the aim of this narrative review was to consider the state of the art on the effectiveness of boron supplementation (alone or with other micronutrients) on growth and maintenance of bone in humans through control of calcium, vitamin D and sex steroid hormone metabolism in order to suggest a daily dosage of boron supplementation. MAIN FINDINGS This review included 11 eligible studies: 7 regarding the supplementation with boron alone and 4 regarding supplementation with boron and other nutrients. Despite the number of studies considered being low, the number of subjects studied is high (594) and the results are interesting. CONCLUSIONS The studies considered in this narrative review have evaluated the positive effectiveness on bone, in humans, through control of calcium, vitamin D and sex steroid hormone metabolism, considering a dietary supplementation of 3 mg/day of boron (alone or with other nutrients); this supplementation is demonstrably useful to support bone health (in order to prevent and maintain adequate bone mineral density), also considering the daily dose of 3 mg is much lower than the Upper Level indicated by EFSA in the daily dose of 10 mg.
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- Mariangela Rondanelli
- IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, 27100, Italy; Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Unit of Human and Clinical Nutrition, University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy.
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita'', University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy.
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita'', University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy.
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Unit of Human and Clinical Nutrition, University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy.
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita'', University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy.
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- General Management, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita'', Pavia, 27100, Italy.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Bahrain, 32038 Sakhir, Bahrain.
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita'', University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy.
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Özmeriç A, Tanoğlu O, Ocak M, Çelik HH, Fırat A, Kaymaz FF, Koca G, Şenes M, Alemdaroğlu KB, İltar S, Hacaloğlu T, Kaftanoğlu B. Intramedullary implants coated with cubic boron nitride enhance bone fracture healing in a rat model. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2020; 62:126599. [PMID: 32629303 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2020.126599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Boron nitride is a biocompatible and an osteo-inductive material for orthopedic applications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of two different allotrope boron nitride coated implants, cubic boron nitride and hexagonal boron nitride, on fracture healing. METHODS In this experimental study, a total of 24 rats were divided into three groups. Group A was the control group with Kirschner wire without coating, while the wires were coated dominantly by cubic boron nitride in Group B and hexagonal boron nitride in Group C. Then a mid-third femoral fracture was created. The fracture healing was examined in terms of new bone formation with micro-CT analysis and histopathological examination, quantitative measurement of bone turnover metabolites and scintigraphic examination of osteoblastic activity on 28th day post fracture. RESULTS Micro-CT measurement results revealed a statistically significant increase in bone volume/tissue volume ratio and bone surface values in group B compared to group A. Cortex diameter and osteoblast counts were statistically higher in group B compared to group A. Inflammatory response was increased in group C compared to groups A and B. Biochemical test results showed significantly increased alkaline phosphatase levels and decreased osteocalcin levels in group B compared to group A. The increase in serum phosphorus and decrease in serum calcium levels was statistically significant in group C compared to Group A. CONCLUSION Both types of boron nitride coating had superior fracture healing features compared to control group. Therefore, c-BN coating can accelerate the fracture healing and could lead to shorten of union time.
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- Ahmet Özmeriç
- SBU Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Erzincan, Turkey.
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- Ankara University, Vocational School of Health, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Ankara, Turkey.
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- SBU Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
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- SBU Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Ankara, Turkey.
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- SBU Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ankara, Turkey.
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- SBU Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Atılım University, Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Atılım University, Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Ankara, Turkey.
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Gizer M, Köse S, Karaosmanoglu B, Taskiran EZ, Berkkan A, Timuçin M, Korkusuz F, Korkusuz P. The Effect of Boron-Containing Nano-Hydroxyapatite on Bone Cells. Biol Trace Elem Res 2020; 193:364-376. [PMID: 31069715 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-019-01710-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
Abstract
Metabolic diseases or injuries damage bone structure and self-renewal capacity. Trace elements and hydroxyapatite crystals are important in the development of biomaterials to support the renewal of bone extracellular matrix. In this study, it was assumed that the boron-loaded nanometer-sized hydroxyapatite composite supports the construction of extracellular matrix by controlled boron release in order to prevent its toxic effect. In this context, boron release from nanometer-sized hydroxyapatite was calculated by ICP-MS as in large proportion within 1 h and continuing release was provided at a constant low dose. The effect of the boron-containing nanometer-sized hydroxyapatite composite on the proliferation of SaOS-2 osteoblasts and human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells was evaluated by WST-1 and compared with the effects of nano-hydroxyapatite and boric acid. Boron increased proliferation of mesenchymal stem cells at high doses and exhibited different effects on osteoblastic cell proliferation. Boron-containing nano-hydroxyapatite composites increased osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells by increasing alkaline phosphatase activity, when compared to nano-hydroxyapatite composite and boric acid. The molecular mechanism of effective dose of boron-containing hydroxyapatite has been assessed by transcriptomic analysis and shown to affect genes involved in Wnt, TGF-β, and response to stress signaling pathways when compared to nano-hydroxyapatite composite and boric acid. Finally, a safe osteoconductive dose range of boron-containing nano-hydroxyapatite composites for local repair of bone injuries and the molecular effect profile in the effective dose should be determined by further studies to validation of the regenerative therapeutic effect window.
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- Merve Gizer
- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biology, Atilim University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Gazi University Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Middle East Technical University Faculty of Engineering, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 06100 Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey.
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Liu Z, Chen R, Jiang Y, Yang Y, He L, Luo C, Dong J, Rong L. A meta-analysis of serum osteocalcin level in postmenopausal osteoporotic women compared to controls. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:532. [PMID: 31722698 PMCID: PMC6854738 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2863-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Circulatory osteocalcin (OC) has been widely used as a biomarker to indicate bone turnover status in postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO). However, the change of serum OC (sOC) level in PMO cases compared to postmenopausal controls remains controversial. Methods We searched the online database of PubMed and Cochrane Library. A meta-analysis of case-control studies was performed to compare the pooled sOC level between PMO patients and postmenopausal controls. Subgroup analysis according to potential confounding factors (different OC molecules and regions of the study population) was also performed. Results Ten case-control studies with 1577 postmenopausal women were included in this meta analysis. We found no significant difference in the pooled sOC level [mean difference (MD) = 1.84, 95% confidence interval (CI): (− 1.49, 5.16), p = 0.28] between PMO patients and controls. Subgroup analysis also revealed no significant difference in intact OC [MD = 1.76, 95%CI: (− 1.71, 5.23), p = 0.32] or N-terminal mid-fragment of the OC molecule [MD = 0.67, 95%(− 5.83, 7.18), p = 0.84] between groups. For different regions, no significant difference in sOC was found in Asian population between cases and controls [MD = -0.06, 95%(− 6.02, 5.89), p = 0.98], while the pooled sOC level was significantly higher in European PMO cases than controls [MD = 3.15, 95%(0.90, 5.39), p = 0.006]. Conclusions Our analysis revealed no significant difference in sOC level between PMO cases and controls according to all the current eligible studies. OC molecules are quite heterogeneous in the circulation and can be influenced by glucose metabolism. Therefore, sOC is currently not a good indicator for the high bone turnover status in PMO. More trials with standardized methodologies for the evaluation of circulatory OC are awaited to update our current findings.
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- Zhongyu Liu
- Department of Spine Surgery, Institute of Drug Clinical Trial for Orthopedic Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Institute of Drug Clinical Trial for Orthopedic Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Institute of Drug Clinical Trial for Orthopedic Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Institute of Drug Clinical Trial for Orthopedic Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Institute of Drug Clinical Trial for Orthopedic Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Institute of Drug Clinical Trial for Orthopedic Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Institute of Drug Clinical Trial for Orthopedic Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
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Gaffney-Stomberg E. The Impact of Trace Minerals on Bone Metabolism. Biol Trace Elem Res 2019; 188:26-34. [PMID: 30467628 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-018-1583-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
Abstract
Bone is a metabolically active tissue that responds to alterations in dietary intake and nutritional status. It is ~ 35% protein, mostly collagen which provides an organic scaffolding for bone mineral. The mineral is the remaining ~ 65% of bone tissue and composed mostly of calcium and phosphate in a form that is structurally similar to mineral within the apatite group. The skeletal tissue is constantly undergoing turnover through resorption by osteoclasts coupled with formation by osteoblasts. In this regard, the overall bone balance is determined by the relative contribution of each of these processes. In addition to macro minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium which have well-known roles in bone health, trace elements such as boron, iron, zinc, copper, and selenium also impact bone metabolism. Effects of trace elements on skeletal metabolism and tissue properties may be indirect through regulation of macro mineral metabolism, or direct by affecting osteoblast or osteoclast proliferation or activity, or finally through incorporation into the bone mineral matrix. This review focuses on the skeletal impact of the following trace elements: boron, iron, zinc, copper, and selenium, and overviews the state of the evidence for each of these minerals.
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- Erin Gaffney-Stomberg
- Military Performance Division of the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Natick, MA, 01760, USA.
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