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Salama RHM, Ali SS, Salama THM, Almged MA, Alsanory TA, Alsanory AA, Aboutaleb H, Ezzat GM. Dietary Effects of Nanopowder Eggshells on Mineral Contents, Bone Turnover Biomarkers, and Regulators of Bone Resorption in Healthy Rats and Ovariectomy-Induced Osteoporosis Rat Model. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2023; 195:5034-5052. [PMID: 35895253 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-022-04038-9] [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] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a critical issue for female health worldwide. This current study was designed to evaluate the role of nanopowder eggshell (NPES) in healthy and ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis rats. Fifty-six female rats were divided into healthy rats (35) and ovariectomized rats (21). The healthy rats were subdivided into five groups (G1-G5) and received one of the following treatments: saline, 20 or 40 mg/kg of calcium carbonate, and 20 or 40 mg/kg of NPES. The 21 ovariectomized rats were divided into three groups (G6-G8) and received either saline, 40 mg/kg of calcium carbonate, or 40 mg/kg of NPES. Biochemical and histopathological assessments of bone formation and resorption were performed. Biomarkers of bone formation (calcium and osteocalcin (OCN)) and calcium content in left femur ashes were significantly higher in healthy rats given 40-mg/kg NPES than in healthy control rats and healthy rats given 40-mg/kg calcium carbonate. The ovariectomized groups had significantly lower levels of vitamin D3, OCN, and osteoprotegerin (OPG) than the healthy control. Alanine transaminase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) were significantly increased in the ovariectomized group than in the healthy control group. Treatment with NPES and calcium carbonate reduced liver enzymes in ovariectomized rats. NPES treatment significantly increased Vit D3, OCN, OPG, and bone ash mineral content (calcium, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus) in ovariectomized rats. NPES also increased femur cortical thickness, osteoblast number, and collagen fiber. The current study suggests that NPES can modulate bone turnover biomarkers and increase bone trace elements. Moreover, NPES alleviates bone resorption in ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis.
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- Ragaa H M Salama
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Assiut University, Assiut, 71515, Egypt.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assiut University Hospital, Assiut, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Assiut University, Assiut, 71515, Egypt.
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Kim GJ, Kim D, Lee KJ, Kim D, Chung KH, Choi JW, An JH. Effect of Nano-Montmorillonite on Osteoblast Differentiation, Mineral Density, and Osteoclast Differentiation in Bone Formation. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10020230. [PMID: 32013042 PMCID: PMC7075198 DOI: 10.3390/nano10020230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Calcium-type montmorillonite, a phyllosilicate mineral, has diverse health benefits when introduced into the gastrointestinal tract or applied to the skin. However, the predominant use of this layered material has thus far been in traditional industries, despite its potential application in the pharmaceutical industry. We investigated the effects and mechanism of nano-montmorillonite (NM) on osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation in vivo and in vitro. We examined the osteogenic effects of NM with high calcium content (3.66 wt%) on alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, mineralization, bone microarchitecture, and expression level of osteoblast and osteoclast related genes in Ca-deficient ovariectomized (OVX) rats. Micro-computed tomography of OVX rats revealed that NM attenuated the low-Ca-associated changes in trabecular and cortical bone mineral density. It improved ALP activity and mineralization, as well as the expression of osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation associated genes. NM also activated the expression of runt-related transcription factor 2, osteocalcin, bone morphogenetic protein 2, and type 1 collagen via phosphorylated small mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 1/5/8 signaling. Further, NM repressed the expression of receptor activator for cathepsin K, nuclear factor kappa-B ligand and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase. Therefore, NM inhibits osteoclastogenesis, stimulates osteoblastogenesis, and alleviates osteoporosis.
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- Gyeong-Ji Kim
- Department of Food and Nutrition, KC University, Seoul 07661, Korea;
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 04107, Korea
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- Advanced Geo-materials R&D Department, Pohang Branch, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, Pohang 37559, Korea;
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- Department of Advanced Materials Engineering, Daejeon University, Daejeon 34520, Korea;
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- Department of Nanomaterials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, Korea;
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul National University of Science & Technology, Seoul 01811, Korea;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 04107, Korea
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 04107l, Korea
- Correspondence: (J.H.A.); (J.W.C.); Tel.: +82-2-2600-2566 (J.H.A.); +82-2-718-11976 (J.W.C.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, KC University, Seoul 07661, Korea;
- Correspondence: (J.H.A.); (J.W.C.); Tel.: +82-2-2600-2566 (J.H.A.); +82-2-718-11976 (J.W.C.)
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El-Ishaq A, Alshawsh MA, Chik ZB. Evaluating the oestrogenic activities of aqueous root extract of Asparagus africanus Lam in female Sprague-Dawley rats and its phytochemical screening using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). PeerJ 2019; 7:e7254. [PMID: 31355056 PMCID: PMC6644626 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.7254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 06/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Asparagus africanus Lam. is a plant used traditionally for natal care. This study evaluates the oestrogenic activities of aqueous root extract and screens for possible bioactive phytochemicals. Oestrogenicity of A. africanus was evaluated in ovariectomised rats treated with 50, 200, and 800 mg/kgBW doses twice daily for three days. Ethinyl estradiol (EE)1 mg/kg was used as positive control, and hormonal analysis and gene expression were carried out. The findings demonstrated that the extract produced a dose-dependent increase in the oestrogen levels with a significant increase compared to untreated rats. Pre-treatment with oestrogen receptor antagonist (ORA) prior to A. africanus treatment reversed the trend. Gene expression analysis on rats treated with 200 mg/kgBW A. africanus showed significant (p < 0.005) upregulation of oestrogen receptor alpha (ERα), while pre-treating animals with (ORA) significantly (p < 0.005) increased the expression of calbindin 3 (Calb3) in the EE group as compared to the untreated rats. The GC/MS results showed the presence of steroidal saponins such as stigmasterol and sarsasapogenin. These might be the bioactive constituents that exhibited these activities. The oestrogenic properties of A. africanus revealed in this study could contribute to the antifertility properties of the plant. However, further pharmacological studies are required to confirm the antifertility effect.
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- Abubakar El-Ishaq
- Science Laboratory Technology Department, School of Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, Yobe, Nigeria
- University of Malaya Bioequivalence Testing Centre (UBAT), Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia
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- University of Malaya Bioequivalence Testing Centre (UBAT), Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia
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Oliveira FC, Carvalho JO, Gusmão SBS, Gonçalves LDS, Soares Mendes LM, Freitas SAP, Gusmão GODM, Viana BC, Marciano FR, Lobo AO. High loads of nano-hydroxyapatite/graphene nanoribbon composites guided bone regeneration using an osteoporotic animal model. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:865-874. [PMID: 30774339 PMCID: PMC6361224 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s192456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It has been difficult to find bioactive compounds that can optimize bone repair therapy and adequate osseointegration for people with osteoporosis. The nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAp)/carbon nanotubes with graphene oxides, termed graphene nanoribbons (GNR) composites have emerged as promising materials/scaffolds for bone regeneration due to their bioactivity and osseointegration properties. Herein, we evaluated the action of nHAp/GNR composites (nHAp/GNR) to promote bone regeneration using an osteoporotic model. MATERIALS AND METHODS First, three different nHAp/GNR (1, 2, and 3 wt% of GNR) were produced and characterized. For in vivo analyses, 36 Wistar rats (var. albinus, weighing 250-300 g, Comissão de Ética no Uso de Animais [CEUA] n.002/17) were used. Prior to implantation, osteoporosis was induced by oophorectomy in female rats. After 45 days, a tibial fracture was inflicted using a 3.0-mm Quest trephine drill. Then, the animals were separated into six sample groups at two different time periods of 21 and 45 days. The lesions were filled with 3 mg of one of the above samples using a curette. After 21 or 45 days of implantation, the animals were euthanized for analysis. Histological, biochemical, and radiographic analyses (DIGORA method) were performed. The data were evaluated through ANOVA, Tukey test, and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test with statistical significance at P<0.05. RESULTS Both nHAp and GNR exhibited osteoconductive activity. However, the nHAp/GNR exhibited regenerative activity proportional to their concentration, following the order of 3% >2% >1% wt. CONCLUSION Therefore, it can be inferred that all analyzed nanoparticles promoted bone regeneration in osteoporotic rats independent of analyzed time.
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- Francilio Carvalho Oliveira
- Institute of Science and Technology, Brasil University, Itaquera 08230-030, São Paulo, Brazil,
- University Center for Health, Humanities and Technology of Piauí, (UNINOVAFAPI), Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Institute of Science and Technology, Brasil University, Itaquera 08230-030, São Paulo, Brazil,
- University Center for Health, Humanities and Technology of Piauí, (UNINOVAFAPI), Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- LIMAV-Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Program, Technological Center, UFPI-Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Piaui, Brazil,
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- University Center for Health, Humanities and Technology of Piauí, (UNINOVAFAPI), Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- LIMAV-Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Program, Technological Center, UFPI-Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Piaui, Brazil,
- Department of Physics, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Brazil
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- Institute of Science and Technology, Brasil University, Itaquera 08230-030, São Paulo, Brazil,
- Nanomedicine Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA,
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- Institute of Science and Technology, Brasil University, Itaquera 08230-030, São Paulo, Brazil,
- LIMAV-Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Program, Technological Center, UFPI-Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Piaui, Brazil,
- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA,
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Reddi S, Mada SB, Kumar N, Kumar R, Ahmad N, Karvande A, Kapila S, Kapila R, Trivedi R. Antiosteopenic Effect of Buffalo Milk Casein-Derived Peptide (NAVPITPTL) in Ovariectomized Rats. Int J Pept Res Ther 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10989-018-9763-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Antioxidative peptide from milk exhibits antiosteopenic effects through inhibition of oxidative damage and bone-resorbing cytokines in ovariectomized rats. Nutrition 2017; 43-44:21-31. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2017.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2017] [Revised: 05/02/2017] [Accepted: 06/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Teong B, Kuo SM, Tsai WH, Ho ML, Chen CH, Huang HH. Liposomal Encapsulation for Systemic Delivery of Propranolol via Transdermal Iontophoresis Improves Bone Microarchitecture in Ovariectomized Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18040822. [PMID: 28406442 PMCID: PMC5412406 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18040822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2017] [Revised: 03/15/2017] [Accepted: 03/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The stimulatory effects of liposomal propranolol (PRP) on proliferation and differentiation of human osteoblastic cells suggested that the prepared liposomes-encapsulated PRP exerts anabolic effects on bone in vivo. Iontophoresis provides merits such as sustained release of drugs and circumvention of first pass metabolism. This study further investigated and evaluated the anti-osteoporotic effects of liposomal PRP in ovariectomized (OVX) rats via iontophoresis. Rats subjected to OVX were administered with pure or liposomal PRP via iontophoresis or subcutaneous injection twice a week for 12 weeks. Changes in the microarchitecture at the proximal tibia and the fourth lumbar spine were assessed between pure or liposomal PRP treated and non-treated groups using micro-computed tomography. Administration of liposomal PRP at low dose (0.05 mg/kg) via iontophoresis over 2-fold elevated ratio between bone volume and total tissue volume (BV/TV) in proximal tibia to 9.0% whereas treatment with liposomal PRP at low and high (0.5 mg/kg) doses via subcutaneous injection resulted in smaller increases in BV/TV. Significant improvement of BV/TV and bone mineral density (BMD) was also found in the fourth lumbar spine when low-dose liposomal PRP was iontophoretically administered. Iontophoretic low-dose liposomal PRP also elevated trabecular numbers in tibia and trabecular thickness in spine. Enhancement of bone microarchitecture volumes has highlighted that liposomal formulation with transdermal iontophoresis is promising for PRP treatment at the lower dose and with longer duration than its clinical therapeutic range and duration to exhibit optimal effects against bone loss in vivo.
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- Benjamin Teong
- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City 80708, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City 82445, Taiwan.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, National Chiayi University, Chiayi City 60054, Taiwan.
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City 80708, Taiwan.
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City 80708, Taiwan.
- Department of Orthopaedics, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City 80708, Taiwan.
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City 80145, Taiwan.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, National Chiayi University, Chiayi City 60054, Taiwan.
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