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Gundogdu K, Gundogdu G, Demirkaya Miloglu F, Demirci T, Tascı SY, Abd El-Aty AM. Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Boric Acid in Treating Knee Osteoarthritis: Biochemical and Histopathological Evaluation in Rat Model. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:2744-2754. [PMID: 37770671 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03872-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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This study aimed to examine the anti-inflammatory properties of boric acid (BA) in treating knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in rats, evaluating its biochemical and histopathological therapeutic effects. A KOA rat model was induced by injecting monosodium iodoacetate into the knee joint. Random assignment was performed for the experimental groups as follows: group-1(control), group-2(KOA control), group-3 (BA:4 mg/kg, orally), group-4(BA:10 mg/kg, orally), group-5(BA:4 mg/kg, intra-articularly), and group-6(BA:10 mg/kg, intra-articularly). The rats received 100 µL of BA intra-articularly on days 1, 7, 14, and 21 or 1 mL orally once a day (5 days/week) for 4 weeks. Serum levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and activity of matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13) were measured. Histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses were performed on knee joint samples using specific antibodies for IL-1β, TNF-α, MMP-13, and nitric oxide synthase-2 (NOS-2). Group-2 exhibited higher serum IL-1β and TNF-α levels and MMP-13 activity than group-1 (P < 0.05). However, IL-1β and TNF-α levels and MMP-13 activity were lower in all treatment groups than in group-2, with statistically significant reductions observed in groups-4, 5, and 6. Histopathologically, group-2 displayed joint space narrowing, cartilage degeneration, and deep fissures. Groups-5 and 6 demonstrated significant joint space enlargement, articular cartilage tissue regeneration, and immunostaining patterns similar to those in group-1. Immunohistochemically, group-2 showed significant increases in IL-1β, TNF-α, MMP-13, and NOS-2 expression. However, all treatment groups exhibited reductions in these expression levels compared to group-2, with statistically significant decreases observed in groups-5 and 6 (P < 0.01). BA shows potential efficacy in reducing inflammation in experimental KOA model in rats. It may be a promising therapeutic agent for KOA, warranting further clinical studies for validation.
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- Koksal Gundogdu
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Denizli State Hospital, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Hamidiye International School of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Wu G, Hussain SA, Daddam JR, Yu Z. Anti-osteoarthritis, Bone Protective and Antiinflammatory Effect of Lusianthridin against Monosodium Iodoacetate Induced Osteoarthritis via Suppression of Inflammatory Pathway. J Oleo Sci 2024; 73:85-98. [PMID: 38171734 DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess23127] [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] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by the gradual deterioration and worsening of the knee joint, leading to both pain and deformity. The current research exhibited the anti-osteoarthritis effect of lusianthridin against monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) induced OA in rats. RAW cells were used for the cell viability. The inflammatory cytokines and mediators were estimated in the cell lines after the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) treatment. For the in vivo study, the rats were received the intraperitoneal administration of MIA (3 mg/kg) for the induction of OA. The rats were received the oral administration of lusianthridin (5, 10 and 20 mg/kg) and the body and organ weight estimated. Antioxidant, cytokines, inflammatory and matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) level were also estimated. The mRNA expression of MMP were also estimated. The lusianthridin treatment remarkably suppressed the cell viability. LPS induced RAW cell suppressed the level of nitrate, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), prostaglandin (PGE2), MMP-2 and MMP-9 level. Lusianthridin remarkably altered the level of body weight and organ weight (liver, spleen, renal and heart weight). lusianthridin suppressed the oxidative stress via altered the level of antioxidant parameters. Lusianthridin significantly (p < 0.001) decreased the level of cartilage oligometrix matrix protein (COMP) and c-reactive protein (CRP); cytokines such as TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10; inflammatory parameters include 5- Lipoxygenase (5-LOX), COX-2, leukotriene B4 (LTB4), PGE2; transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β); MMP level like MMP-1, 3, 9, 13, respectively. Lusianthridin significantly suppressed the mRNA expression of MMP. Collectively, the result of the study showed that antiosteoarthritis effect of lusianthridin via suppression of inflammatory parameters.
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- Guozhong Wu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital
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- The Third Department of Orthopedicsy, Ankang Central Hospital
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Gundogdu K, Gundogdu G, Miloglu FD, Demirci T, Tascı SY, El-aty AMA. Anti-inflammatory Effects of Boric Acid in Treating Knee Osteoarthritis: Biochemical and Histopathological Evaluation in Rat Models.. [DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3091978/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Objective: This study aimed to examine the anti-inflammatory properties of boric acid(BA) in treatingknee osteoarthritis(KOA) in rats, evaluating its biochemical and histopathological therapeutic effects.
Methods: The KOA rat model was induced by injecting monosodium iodoacetate into the knee joint. Random assignment was performed for the experimental groups as follows: group-1(control), group-2(KOA control), group-3(BA:4 mg/kg,orally), group-4(BA:10 mg/kg,orally), group-5 (BA:4 mg/kg,intra-articularly), and group-6(BA:10 mg/kg,intra-articularly). The rats received 100 µL of BA intra-articularly on days 1,7,14, and 21 or 1 mL orally once a day (5 days/week) for 4 weeks. Serum levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), and matrix metalloproteinase-13(MMP-13) were measured. Histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses were performed on knee joint samples using specific antibodies for IL-1β, TNF-α, MMP13, and nitric oxide synthase-2(NOS-2).
Results. Group-2 exhibited higher serum levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, and MMP-13 than group-1(P<0.05). However, these levels were lower in all treatment groups compared to group-2, with statistically significant reductions observed in groups-4,5, and 6. Histopathologically, group-2 displayed joint space narrowing, cartilage degeneration, and deep fissures. Groups-5 and 6 demonstrated significant joint space enlargement, articular cartilage tissue regeneration, and immunostaining patterns similar to those in group-1. Immunohistochemically, group-2 showed significant increases in IL-1β, TNF-α, MMP-13, and NOS-2 expression. However, all treatment groups exhibited reductions in these expression levelscompared to group-2, with statistically significant decreases observed in groups-5 and 6(P<0.01).
Conclusions. BA shows potential efficacy in reducing inflammation in experimental KOA models in rats. It may be a promising therapeutic agent for KOA, warranting further clinical studies for validation.
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Li Y, Tan Z, Zhang J, Mu J, Wu H. Physical and Chemical Properties, Biosafety Evaluation, and Effects of Nano Natural Deer Bone Meal on Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:891765. [PMID: 35910014 PMCID: PMC9335367 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.891765] [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: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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At present, bone-based products are abundant, and the main sources are bovine bone and pig bone, but there are few studies on the development of deer bone as a bone repair material. Deer bone has important osteogenic effects in the theory of traditional Chinese medicine. It is rich in protein, ossein, and a variety of trace elements, with the effect of strengthening tendons and bones. Nanomaterials and their application in the repair of bone defects have become a research hotspot in bone tissue engineering. In this study, nano-deer bone meal (nBM), nano-calcined deer bone meal, and nano-demineralized bone matrix were successfully prepared. It was found that the Ca/P ratio in deer bone was significantly higher than that in cow bone and human bone tissue, and deer bone contained beneficial trace elements, such as potassium, iron, selenium, and zinc, which were not found in cow bone. The three kinds of deer bone powders prepared in this study had good biocompatibility and met the implantation standards of medical biomaterials. Cell function studies showed that compared with other bone powders, due to the presence of organic active ingredients and inorganic calcium and phosphate salts, nBM had excellent performance in the proliferation, adhesion, migration, and differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. These findings indicate that nBM can be used as a potential osteoinductive active nanomaterial to enhance bone tissue engineering scaffolds with certain application prospects.
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Guan T, Ding LG, Lu BY, Guo JY, Wu MY, Tan ZQ, Hou SZ. Combined Administration of Curcumin and Chondroitin Sulfate Alleviates Cartilage Injury and Inflammation via NF-κB Pathway in Knee Osteoarthritis Rats. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:882304. [PMID: 35662715 PMCID: PMC9161211 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.882304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative chronic disease that most often occurs in the knee joint. Studies have shown that some food supplements, such as curcumin and chondroitin sulfate, are effective in treating knee osteoarthritis (KOA) by exhibiting different protective effects. In this study, we further investigated the combined therapeutic effects of curcumin and chondroitin sulfate on cartilage injury in rats with arthritis. Methods: An experimental KOA model was induced by monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) in rats. All rats were randomly divided into five groups: Ctrl (control), model (saline), Cur (20 mg/kg curcumin in saline), CS (100 mg/kg chondroitin sulfate in saline), and CA (20 mg/kg curcumin and 100 mg/kg chondroitin sulfate in saline); drugs were given 2 weeks after MIA injection. The histomorphological changes of cartilage were observed by safranin fast green staining, H&E staining, and micro-CT scanning. Also, the levels of PGE2, TNF-α and IL-1β in the arthral fluid and serum were determined by the ELISA kits. The activities of SOD, CAT, COMP, MMP-3, and type II collagen were detected by biochemical kits. The expressions of TLR4, p-NF-κB, NF-κB, and COX-2 in cartilage were detected by Western blot. Results: Data show that serum levels of IL-1β (p < 0.05), SOD (p < 0.0001), and MMP-3 (p < 0.001) were downregulated significantly in the CA group when compared to those in the model group. Meanwhile, obvious repair of cartilage with higher contains collagen II (p < 0.0001) could be observed in the CA group than the ones in Cur or CS group. In addition, significant downregulation of the expression of p-p65/p65 (p < 0.05) was found in the CA group. Conclusion: Our findings showed that combined administration of curcumin and chondroitin sulfate could exert better repair for KOA in rat models. This may hold great promise for discovering potential drugs to treat KOA and may improve treatment options for it.
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- Ting Guan
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
- Infinitus (China) Company Ltd., Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Hongyun Medical Scientific and Technological Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Hongyun Medical Scientific and Technological Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Hongyun Medical Scientific and Technological Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
- Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorder, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Parisa N, Hidayat R, Maritska Z, Prananjaya BA. Evaluation of the anti-gout effect of Sonchus Arvensis on monosodium urate crystal-induced gout arthritis via anti-inflammatory action - an in vivo study. Med Pharm Rep 2021; 94:358-365. [PMID: 34430859 DOI: 10.15386/mpr-1959] [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: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background and aims Sonchus arvensis is an Indonesian plant with strong therapeutic effects. Various studies have shown that this plant is useful in treating kidney stone disorders, and recent studies have shown that S. arvensis extract can reduce inflammation caused by monosodium urate crystal deposition in the synovial tissue. This study was aimed to explore the extract of Sonchus arvensis, via fractionation, to optimize the specific content of S. arvensis with anti-inflammatory potential in gout arthritis. Methods The study included 30 rats (Rattus norvegicus) Wistar strain obtained from the Eureka Research Laboratory (Palembang, Indonesia) weighing between 200 - 250 grams. After one week of acclimatization, the rats were randomly divided into six groups, each group containing five animals; normal control group, monosodium urate group (negative control), colchicine group, hexane fraction of S. arvensis group, ethyl-acetate fraction of S. arvensis group and water fraction group. Before monosodium urate administration, rats in the colchicine group, as a positive control group, were given orally for seven days with 0.28 mg/kg/day colchicine. IL-1β levels in joint synovial fluid were examined with Rat ELISA interleukin-1β. Results S. arvensis water fraction showed the most significant reduction in inflammatory cells compared to the hexane or ethyl acetate fractions. The water fraction of S. arvensis group had an equal effect with positive control in reducing the infiltration of inflammatory cells in the synovial tissue. Conclusion Sonchus arvensis water fraction has anti-gout effects in monosodium urate-induced gout arthritis in rats by decreasing the inflammatory response in the synovial joint.
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- Nita Parisa
- Doctoral Programme of Biomedical Science Student, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia.,Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia
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Xue C, Pan W, Lu X, Guo J, Xu G, Sheng Y, Yuan G, Zhao N, Sun J, Guo X, Wang M, Li H, Du P, An L, Han X. Effects of compound deer bone extract on osteoporosis model mice and intestinal microflora. J Food Biochem 2021; 45:e13740. [PMID: 33904182 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The preventive and therapeutic mechanisms of CDBE on osteoporosis were studied by observing the serum bone-related biochemical indicators, bone trabecular micro-structure and intestinal flora in ovariectomized osteoporosis model mice, in order to provide a scientific theoretical basis for the further study on the effect of CDBE on osteoporosis, and the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis with clinical traditional Chinese medicines. The components in CDBE were detected by UHPLC-MS. A mouse osteoporosis model was established by the bilateral ovariectomy in female ICR mice. The biochemical indicators related to osteoporosis were detected, the right proximal tibia was scanned by Micro-CT, the intestinal microflora in the colon contents were examined, and the changes of microflora were taken as the main target to evaluate the effect of CDBE on the intestinal microflora in the model mice. A total of 16 compounds were obtained by the combined application of UHPLC-MS. CDBE could significantly increase the contents of E2, Ca2+ , CT, HyP, OCN, FOXP3, P1NP and CTX-II, in the model mice. CDBE could significantly improve the trabecular micro-structure, Tb.N, Tb.Sp, SMI and Conn.D. CDBE could make the intestinal flora of osteoporosis model mice tend to healthy mice in species and quantity. CDBE can improve the symptoms of postmenopausal osteoporosis in mice, with a positive effect on the intestinal flora of postmenopausal mice. Its mechanism of regulating the symptoms of osteoporosis may be related to the regulation of bone-related biochemical indicators in the serum of mice. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: This research has a positive impact on the development of functional food with anti-osteoporosis in the future.
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- Chuang Xue
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Hematology, General Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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Hong SH, Ku JM, Lim YS, Kim HI, Shin YC, Ko SG. Cervus nippon var. mantchuricus water extract treated with digestive enzymes (CE) modulates M1 macrophage polarization through TLR4/MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathways on murine macrophages. EUR J INFLAMM 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/20587392211000898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of Cervus nippon var. mantchuricus water extract treated with digestive enzymes (CE) on the promotion of M1 macrophage polarization in murine macrophages. Macrophages polarize either to one phenotype after stimulation with LPS or IFN-γ or to an alternatively activated phenotype that is induced by IL-4 or IL-13. Cell viability of RAW264.7 cells was determined by WST-1 assay. NO production was measured by Griess assay. IL-6, IL-12, TNF-α, and iNOS mRNA levels were measured by RT-PCR. IL-6, IL-12, and IL-10 cytokine levels were determined by ELISA. TLR4/MAPK/NF-κB signaling in RAW264.7 cells was evaluated by western blotting. The level of NF-κB was determined by immunoblotting. CE induced the differentiation of M1 macrophages. CE promoted M1 macrophages to elevate NO production and cytokine levels. CE-stimulated M1 macrophages had enhanced IL-6, IL-12, and TNF-α. CE promoted M1 macrophages to activate TLR4/MAPK/NF-κB phosphorylation. M2 markers were downregulated, while M1 markers were upregulated in murine macrophages by CE. Consequently, CE has immunomodulatory activity and can be used to promote M1 macrophage polarization through the TLR4/MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathways.
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- Se Hyang Hong
- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Ragab GH, Halfaya FM, Ahmed OM, Abou El-Kheir W, Mahdi EA, Ali TM, Almehmadi MM, Hagag U. Platelet-Rich Plasma Ameliorates Monosodium Iodoacetate-Induced Ankle Osteoarthritis in the Rat Model via Suppression of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2021; 2021:6692432. [PMID: 33531920 PMCID: PMC7837774 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6692432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2020] [Revised: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Until now, there is no treatment that cause complete cure of the chronic inflammatory and degenerative disease, osteoarthritis (OA). Moreover, the underlying mechanisms of OA development and progress are not fully elucidated, and the present pharmacological treatment alternatives are restricted and associated with adverse side effects. Thus, the present study was conducted to evaluate the role of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the remedy of OA in the rat model in terms of inflammation, ankle histopathological alterations, and oxidative stress. OA was induced in male Wistar rats by injection of MIA (2 mg)/50 µL isotonic saline in the right ankle joint for two successive days in each rat. After the 2nd MIA injection, the osteoarthritic rats were allocated into two groups such as the MIA group (group 2) and MIA + PRP group (group 3). The MIA + PRP group was treated with PRP (50 µL) by injection into the ankle joint of the right hind limb of each rat at days 14, 21, and 28 after the 2nd injection of MIA. The same equivalent volume of saline, as a substitute of PRP, was injected into the ankle joint of each rat of the normal control group (group 1) and MIA group (group 2) at the same tested periods. Swelling of joint, bodyweight, total leucocytes count (TLC), and morphological as well as histological changes of ankle joints were evaluated. Serum lipid peroxides (LPO), glutathione (GSH), and glutathione S-transferase (GST) levels were examined as biomarkers of oxidative stress. Serum tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-17 (IL-17), and interleukin-4 (IL-4) were investigated by ELISA as biomarkers of inflammation. In addition, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was carried out to investigate the soft tissues in joints. The obtained results revealed that PRP reduced LPO and increased GSH and GST levels in osteoarthritic rats. Also, PRP significantly diminished serum TNF-α and IL-17 levels, while it increased IL-4 serum levels in rats with MIA-induced OA. Morphological observations, histological analysis, and MRI revealed a gradual diminishing in joint inflammation and destruction of cartilage in PRP-injected osteoarthritic rats. Based on these results, it can be suggested that PRP has antiarthritic potential in MIA-induced OA, which may be mediated via suppression of inflammation and oxidative stress.
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- G. H. Ragab
- Anesthesiology and Radiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Anesthesiology and Radiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, P.O. Box 62521, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Immunology, Military Medical Academy, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Physiology Department, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Anesthesiology and Radiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Gundogdu G, Demirkaya Miloglu F, Gundogdu K, Tasci SY, Albayrak M, Demirci T, Cetin M. Investigation of the efficacy of daidzein in experimental knee osteoarthritis-induced with monosodium iodoacetate in rats. Clin Rheumatol 2020; 39:2399-2408. [PMID: 32103372 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-020-04958-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Revised: 12/26/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative chronic illness that most frequently occurs in the knee joint. Daidzein (DZ) an isoflavone has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of DZ as a treatment for experimental knee OA (KOA) in rats. METHOD An experimental KOA model was induced by monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) in rats. Thereafter, 49 Wistar albino male rats (250-300 g, 12-16 weeks old) were randomly divided into 7 groups: C (healthy control); DC (KOA + saline); hyaluronic acid (HA); HA+ intraarticular (ia) DZ; oral (po) DZ; ia DZ; HA + po DZ groups. DZ and/or HA were administered intraarticularly to the rats as 50 μL on days 1, 7, 14, and 21. Alternatively, the DZ was administered orally as 0.5 mL twice daily for 21 days. After the treatment, rats were sacrificed by decapitation under general anesthesia. Serum samples were analyzed to determine the total oxidant status (TOS) and total antioxidant status (TAS) and the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, MMP-13, and DZ. Knee joint samples underwent histopathological examination, and TNF-α, IL-1β, NOS2, and MMP-13 were analyzed with immunohistochemical methods. RESULTS HA, DZ, and DZ + HA effectively reduced the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and MMP-13 in the serum of the DC group (p < 0.001). In groups that received HA, DZ, or DZ + HA, the serum TAS increased compared with the DC group (p < 0.05). When the DZ + HA combination was used, a more pronounced reduction in the levels of TNFα, NOS2, IL-1β, and MMP-13 was observed in knee joints. In addition, the cracks on the cartilage surface and fibrillation were completely improved in the groups that received HA, DZ, or DZ + HA compared with the DC group. CONCLUSION DZ had anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in a rat OA model. Therefore, DZ, as monotherapy or especially in combination with HA, may be a promising and beneficial therapy for OA. Key Points •DZ has been shown to reduce TNF-α, IL-1β, and MMP-13 both in serum and in tissue samples taken from the knee-joints. •The cracks on the cartilage surface and fibrillation in KOA were completely improved by using DZ and DZ + HA combination. •DZ may be useful to eliminate/reduce/ameliorate inflammation and oxidative damage in the pathogenesis of KOA. •DZ, alone or in combination with HA, may be a promising natural compound with beneficial effects in the treatment of KOA.
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- Gulsah Gundogdu
- Department of Physiology, Pamukkale University, Faculty of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Ataturk University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Denizli State Hospital, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques, Ataturk University, Health Services Vocational College, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Ataturk University, Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Ataturk University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erzurum, Turkey
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Hong SH, Ku JM, Kim HI, Lee SJ, Lim YS, Seo HS, Shin YC, Ko SG. Oral administration of Cervus nippon mantchuricus extract suppresses 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene-induced atopic dermatitis in BALB/c mice and inflammatory effects in mast cells. Int J Mol Med 2018; 42:2961-2971. [PMID: 30226556 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2018.3856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
Cervus nippon mantchuricus extract, known as nok‑gol (NGE) in Korean, is useful for the treatment of various inflammatory diseases, including bone resorption and neutropenia. However, NGE has not been widely investigated, and its efficacy and safety remain to be fully elucidated. In the present study, histological analysis, blood analysis, reverse transcription‑semi-quantitative polymerase chain reaction analysis and enzyme‑linked immunosorbent assays were performed to verify the inhibitory effect of NGE on atopic dermatitis (AD) in BALB/c mice and on inflammatory effects in HMC‑1 human mast cells. NGE suppressed the development of AD in mice, and decreased the infiltration of inflammatory cells, mast cells and CD4+ T cells into AD skin lesions. NGE also decreased leukocyte levels induced by 2,4‑dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB). NGE alleviated AD‑like inflammatory symptoms in mice by suppressing the production of CD4+ T cells. NGE downregulated the mRNA expression of inflammatory cytokines induced by DNCB. It also decreased the serum immunoglobulin E concentration and inflammatory cytokine levels in DNCB‑treated BALB/c mice. The in vitro experiments demonstrated that NGE reduced the phorbol 12‑myristate 13‑acetate + ionomycin‑induced expression of pro‑inflammatory cytokines interleukin (IL)‑4, IL‑13, tumor necrosis factor‑α, and IL‑6 in HMC‑1 cells. Taken together, the results of the present study indicated that NGE suppressed the progression of DNCB‑induced AD in BALB/c mice and reduced inflammatory effects in HMC‑1 cells. This suggests that NGE may be a useful drug for the treatment of AD.
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- Se Hyang Hong
- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Shin D, Kim EA, Kim YY, Kim MS, Kim JH, Ahn CW, Park SH, Lee KW, Kim JH, Kim JY. Deer Bone Extract Supplementation for Mild-to-Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. J Med Food 2018; 21:159-166. [DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2017.4023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea
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- WCU Biomodulation Major, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Center for Food and Bioconvergence, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea
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Bi J, Wang X, Zhou Y, Hou J. Preparation and Characterization for Peptide-Chelated Calcium of Deer Bone. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH 2018. [DOI: 10.3136/fstr.24.717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Jingshuo Bi
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University
- College of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Jiaxing Vocational Technology College
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University
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The immune-enhancing activity of Cervus nippon mantchuricus extract (NGE) in RAW264.7 macrophage cells and immunosuppressed mice. Food Res Int 2017; 99:623-629. [PMID: 28784525 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2017.06.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2017] [Revised: 06/20/2017] [Accepted: 06/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Chemotherapeutics are often used to inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells. However, they can also harm healthy cells and cause side effects such as immunosuppression. Especially traditional oriental medicines long used in Asia, may be beneficial candidates for the alleviation of immune diseases. Cervus nippon mantchuricus extract (NGE) is currently sold in the market as coffee and health drinks. However, NGE was not widely investigated and efficacy remain unclear and essentially nothing is known about their potential immune-regulatory properties. As a result, NGE induced the differentiation of RAW264.7 macrophage cells. NGE-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophage cells elevated cytokines levels and NO production. NGE-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophage cells activated MAPKs and NF-κB signaling pathways. NGE encouraged the immuno-enhancing effects in immunosuppressed short-term treated with NGE mice model. NGE or Red ginseng encouraged the immuno-enhancing effects in immunosuppressed long-term treated with NGE mice model. Our data clearly show that NGE contains immune-enhancing activity and can be used to treat immunodeficiency.
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Bahtiar A, Nurazizah M, Roselina T, Tambunan AP, Arsianti A. Ethanolic extracts of babandotan leaves (Ageratum conyzoides L.) prevents inflammation and proteoglycan degradation by inhibiting TNF-α and MMP-9 on osteoarthritis rats induced by monosodium iodoacetate. ASIAN PAC J TROP MED 2017; 10:270-277. [PMID: 28442110 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjtm.2017.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2016] [Revised: 01/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the effects of Ageratum conyzoides L. on the monosodium iodoacetate induced osteoarthritis rats. METHODS Thin layer chromatography was performed to analyze the constituents of the babandotan extract leaves. White male Sprague-Dawley rats used in this study were divided into 6 groups: normal control and negative control groups, both given 0.5% carboxymethyl cellulose; the positive control group that was given glucosamine and chondroitin suspension (486 mg/200 g B.W.); the 3 dose variation extract groups including dose 1, 2, and 3 that were given 40, 80, and 160 mg/200 g B.W. respectively on day 29 until 50. All the groups were induced with 0.05 mL monosodium iodoacetate (20 mg/mL) on day 1, except normal control induced by saline. Measurement of edema volume of rat knees was performed on day 0, 8, 15, 22, 29, 43, and 50. Hematology data was measured at day 1, 29 and 50. Serum was collected at day 50 to evaluate TNF-α and MMP-9 by ELISA. Cartilage histopathology was evaluated by staining with H&E and Safranin-O-fast green staining on day 50. RESULTS The babandotan leaves extract dose 2 (80 mg/200 g B.W.) and dose 3 (160 mg/200 g B.W.) could decrease the edema volume, increase the area and thickness of articular cartilage, and increase proteoglycan level. Particularly, dose 3 (160 mg/200 g B.W.) of extract babandotan leaves were able to significantly decrease the number of leukocytes, lymphocytes and udem volume, and decrease TNF alpha and MMP-9 levels. CONCLUSIONS Babandotan leaves extract can recover inflammation and cartilages degradation by inhibiting TNF-α in inflammation processes and MMP-9 in the collagenase reaction in the cartilages.
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- Anton Bahtiar
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus UI, Depok 16424, Indonesia.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus UI, Depok 16424, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus UI, Depok 16424, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus UI Salemba Raya No 6, Indonesia
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Choi HS, Im S, Park Y, Hong KB, Suh HJ. Deer Bone Oil Extract Suppresses Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammatory Responses in RAW264.7 Cells. Biol Pharm Bull 2017; 39:593-600. [PMID: 27040632 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b15-00952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of deer bone oil extract (DBOE) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory responses in RAW264.7 cells. DBOE was fractionated by liquid-liquid extraction to obtain two fractions: methanol fraction (DBO-M) and hexane fraction (DBO-H). TLC showed that DBO-M had relatively more hydrophilic lipid complexes, including unsaturated fatty acids, than DBOE and DBO-H. The relative compositions of tetradecenoyl carnitine, α-linoleic acid, and palmitoleic acid increased in the DBO-M fraction by 61, 38, and 32%, respectively, compared with DBOE. The concentration of sugar moieties was 3-fold higher in the DBO-M fraction than DBOE and DBO-H. DBO-M significantly decreased LPS-induced nitric oxide (NO) production in RAW264.7 cells in a dose-dependent manner. This DBO-M-mediated decrease in NO production was due to downregulation of mRNA and protein levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). In addition, mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory mediators, such as cyclooxygenase (COX-2), interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-12β, was suppressed by DBO-M. Our data showed that DBO-M, which has relatively higher sugar content than DBOE and DBO-H, could play an important role in suppressing inflammatory responses by controlling pro-inflammatory cytokines and mediators.
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- Hyeon-Son Choi
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul Women's University
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Chang T, Xie J, Li H, Li D, Liu P, Hu Y. MicroRNA-30a promotes extracellular matrix degradation in articular cartilage via downregulation of Sox9. Cell Prolif 2016; 49:207-18. [PMID: 26969024 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.12246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2015] [Accepted: 12/12/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Sox9 has recently been reported to be a key mediator during cartilage degradation in osteoarthritis (OA). Our aim was to clarify the role of microRNA-30a (miR-30a) and its target gene Sox9 in regulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation in OA. MATERIALS AND METHODS Expression of miR-30a in cartilage tissues and in primary chondrocytes from healthy and OA donors, was determined by real-time PCR, and levels of Sox9 mRNA and protein were analyzed by real-time PCR and western blotting, respectively. Subsequently, the target of miR-30a was predicted by bioinformatics and confirmed using a luciferase assay. Expression of ECM-related genes was determined by tissue-specific staining, immunofluorescence, real-time PCR, and western blotting. The role of miR-30a in OA was examined in vivo using a collagenase-induced OA rat model. RESULTS miR-30a was significantly upregulated and Sox9 was downregulated in primary chondrocytes from cartilage taken from OA donors compared to healthy controls. We showed that miR-30a specifically bound to the 3' UTR of Sox9, and overexpression of miR-30a downregulated expression levels of Sox9, proteoglycan aggrecan, and Col II compared to those induced by small interfering RNA transfection to knockdown Sox9. miR-30a inhibition reversed the effects of ECM degradation in vitro and in vivo. CONCLUSIONS miR-30a acts as a virulence MRA in OA, promoting ECM degradation by targeting Sox9 and by modulating activity of its downstream effectors Col II and proteoglycan aggrecan.
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- Tingjie Chang
- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.,Department of Orthopedics, Peace Hospital of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, 046000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peace Hospital of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, 046000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peace Hospital of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, 046000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.,Department of oncology, Peace Hospital of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi 046000, PR, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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Kar S, Smith DW, Gardiner BS, Li Y, Wang Y, Grodzinsky AJ. Modeling IL-1 induced degradation of articular cartilage. Arch Biochem Biophys 2016; 594:37-53. [PMID: 26874194 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2016.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2015] [Revised: 02/04/2016] [Accepted: 02/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In this study, we develop a computational model to simulate the in vitro biochemical degradation of articular cartilage explants sourced from the femoropatellar grooves of bovine calves. Cartilage explants were incubated in culture medium with and without the inflammatory cytokine IL-1α. The spatio-temporal evolution of the cartilage explant's extracellular matrix components is modelled. Key variables in the model include chondrocytes, aggrecan, collagen, aggrecanase, collagenase and IL-1α. The model is first calibrated for aggrecan homeostasis of cartilage in vivo, then for data on (explant) controls, and finally for data on the IL-1α driven proteolysis of aggrecan and collagen over a 4-week period. The model was found to fit the experimental data best when: (i) chondrocytes continue to synthesize aggrecan during the cytokine challenge, (ii) a one to two day delay is introduced between the addition of IL-1α to the culture medium and subsequent aggrecanolysis, (iii) collagen degradation does not commence until the total concentration of aggrecan (i.e. both intact and degraded aggrecan) at any specific location within the explant becomes ≤ 1.5 mg/ml and (iv) degraded aggrecan formed due to the IL-1α induced proteolysis of intact aggrecan protects the collagen network while collagen degrades in a two-step process which, together, significantly modulate the collagen network degradation. Under simulated in vivo conditions, the model predicts increased aggrecan turnover rates in the presence of synovial IL-1α, consistent with experimental observations. Such models may help to infer the course of events in vivo following traumatic joint injury, and may also prove useful in quantitatively evaluating the efficiency of various therapeutic molecules that could be employed to avoid or modify the course of cartilage disease states.
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- Saptarshi Kar
- School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, Australia
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- School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, Australia.
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- School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, Australia
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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Choi HS, Im S, Park JW, Suh HJ. Protective Effect of Deer Bone Oil on Cartilage Destruction in Rats with Monosodium Iodoacetate (MIA)-Induced Osteoarthritis. Biol Pharm Bull 2016; 39:2042-2051. [DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b16-00565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Hyeon-Son Choi
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul Women’s University
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- School of Biosystems and Biomedical Science, Korea University
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Graduate School,
Korea University
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