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Karimi SM, Bayat M, Rahimi R. Plant-derived natural medicines for the management of osteoporosis: A comprehensive review of clinical trials. J Tradit Complement Med 2024; 14:1-18. [PMID: 38223808 PMCID: PMC10785263 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2023.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Background Osteoporosis is a chronic and systemic skeletal disease that is defined by low bone mineral density (BMD) along with an increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture. This study aimed to overview clinical evidence on the use of herbal medicine for management of osteoporosis. Methods Electronic databases including Pubmed, Medline, Cochrane library, and Scopus were searched until November 2022 for any clinical studies on the efficacy and/or safety of plant-derived medicines in the management of osteoporosis. Results The search yielded 57 results: 19 on single herbs, 16 on multi-component herbal preparations, and 22 on plant-derived secondary metabolites. Risk of fracture, bone alkaline phosphatase, BMD, and specific bone biomarkers are investigated outcomes in these studies. Medicinal plants including Acanthopanax senticosus, Actaea racemosa, Allium cepa, Asparagus racemosus, Camellia sinensis, Cissus quadrangularis, Cornus mas, Nigella sativa, Olea europaea, Opuntia ficus-indica, Pinus pinaster, Trifolium pretense and phytochemicals including isoflavones, ginsenoside, Epimedium prenyl flavonoids, tocotrienols are among plant-derived medicines clinically investigated on osteoporosis. It seems that multi-component herbal preparations were more effective than single-component ones; because of the synergistic effects of their constituents. The investigated herbal medicines demonstrated their promising results in osteoporosis via targeting different pathways in bone metabolism, including balancing osteoblasts and osteoclasts, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and estrogen-like functions. Conclusion It seems that plant-derived medicines have beneficial effects on bone and may manage osteoporosis by affecting different targets and pathways involved in osteoporosis; However, Future studies are needed to confirm the effectiveness and safety of these preparations.
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- Seyedeh Mahnaz Karimi
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Kumari S, Singh M, Nupur, Jain S, Verma N, Malik S, Rustagi S, Priya K. A review on therapeutic mechanism of medicinal plants against osteoporosis: effects of phytoconstituents. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:9453-9468. [PMID: 37676432 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08751-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disorder that over time results in bone loss and raises the risk of fracture. The condition is frequently silent and only becomes apparent when fractures develop. Osteoporosis is treated with pharmacotherapy as well as non-pharmacological therapies such as mineral supplements, lifestyle changes, and exercise routines. Herbal medicine is frequently used in clinical procedures because of its low risk of adverse effects and cost-effective therapeutic results. In the current review, we have used a thorough strategy to identify some known medicinal plants with anti-osteoporosis capabilities, their origin, active ingredients, and pharmacological information. Furthermore, several signaling pathways, such as the apoptotic pathway, transcription factors, the Wnt/-catenin signaling pathway, and others, are regulated by bioactive components and help to improve bone homeostasis. This review will provide a better understanding of the anti-osteoporotic effects of bioactive components and the concomitant modulations of signaling pathways.
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- Shilpa Kumari
- Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Knowledge parkIII, Greater Noida, 201310, U.P., India
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Knowledge parkIII, Greater Noida, 201310, U.P., India
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Knowledge parkIII, Greater Noida, 201310, U.P., India
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Knowledge parkIII, Greater Noida, 201310, U.P., India
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Knowledge parkIII, Greater Noida, 201310, U.P., India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Ranchi, 834002, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, 248007, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Knowledge parkIII, Greater Noida, 201310, U.P., India.
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Bavachin and Corylifol A Improve Muscle Atrophy by Enhancing Mitochondria Quality Control in Type 2 Diabetic Mice. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12010137. [PMID: 36671000 PMCID: PMC9855061 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12010137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Type 2 diabetes reduces muscle mass and function. Chronic inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction play critical roles in muscle atrophy pathogenesis. Here, we investigated the effects of bavachin and corylifol A from Psoralea corylifolia L. seeds on muscle atrophy in dexamethasone-treated mice and in db/db mice. Bavachin and corylifol A enhanced muscle strength and muscle mass in dexamethasone-treated mice. In diabetic mice, they enhanced muscle strength and cross-sectional areas. Bavachin and corylifol A suppressed inflammatory cytokine (interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α) expression levels by downregulating nuclear factor-κB phosphorylation. They decreased the muscle atrophic factor (myostatin, atrogin-1, and muscle RING finger-1) expression levels. They activated the AKT synthetic signaling pathway and induced a switch from fast-type glycolytic fibers (type 2B) to slow-type oxidative fibers (types I and 2A). They increased mitochondrial biogenesis and dynamic factor (optic atrophy-1, mitofusin-1/2, fission, mitochondrial 1, and dynamin 1-like) expression levels via the AMP-activated protein kinase-peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha signaling pathway. They also improved mitochondrial quality by upregulating the mitophagy factor (p62, parkin, PTEN-induced kinase-1, and BCL2-interacting protein-3) expression levels. Therefore, bavachin and corylifol A exert potential therapeutic effects on muscle atrophy by suppressing inflammation and improving mitochondrial function.
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Qi SZ, Li BB, Liu MS, Zhang Z, Miao S, Gong KK. Chemical constituents from the seeds of Cullen corylifolium and their inhibitory activity on diacylglycerol acyltransferase. Nat Prod Res 2022; 37:1601-1607. [PMID: 35876050 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2103126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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A large number of extracts of medicinal plants or natural products shows beneficial to combat obesity. In the present work, a new flavonoid named (2S,1″R,2″R)-4'-hydroxy-7-methoxy-6-(1,2,3-trihydroxy-3-methyl-butyl)-flavanone (1), along with seven known compounds (2-8) were isolated from the seeds of Cullen corylifolium. Their structures, including the absolute configurations, were determined by the analysis of comprehensive spectroscopic data and computational calculation methods. All isolates were evaluated for their diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT) inhibitory activity. Compounds 1-4 exhibited different level of DGAT1 inhibitory activity with IC50 values ranging from 28.2 ± 1.1 to 127.3 ± 1.9 μM. In addition, 45 flavonoids which be evaluated for DGAT inhibitory activity were summarised and potential structure-activity relationships were discussed.
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- Shi-Zhou Qi
- Department of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
- Medical Research Center, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
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- Medical Research Center, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
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- Medical Research Center, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
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- Medical Research Center, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
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- Medical Research Center, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
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Liang Q, Jiang C, Zhao Q, Guo Z, Xie M, Zou Y, Cai X, Su J, He Z, Zhao K. Application and prospect of exosomes combined with Chinese herbal medicine in orthopedics. J Herb Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2022.100589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Lee A, Yang H, Kim T, Ha H, Hwang YH. Identification and pharmacokinetics of bioavailable anti-resorptive phytochemicals after oral administration of Psoralea corylifolia L. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 144:112300. [PMID: 34653758 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis and resulting bone fractures are the major health issues associated with morbidity in the aging population; however, there is no effective treatment that does not cause severe side effects. In East Asia, dried seeds of Psoralea corylifolia L. (PC) have traditionally been used as an herbal medicine to manage urinary tract, cutaneous, and gastrointestinal disorders, as well as bone health. However, the mechanism of action and active biocomponents of PC are unclear. Here, we adopted a pharmacokinetic (PK) study aiming to identify the bioavailable phytochemicals in aqueous and ethanolic extracts of PC (APC) and (EPC), respectively. In addition, we aimed to determine anti-resorptive constituents of PC, which accounted for its beneficial effects on bone health. To this end, we used ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). A rapid, sensitive, and reliable UPLC-MS/MS method was developed and determined the 17 PC ingredients. In the PK study, nine components (two chalcones, two coumarins, one coumestan, two flavonoids, and two isoflavonoids) were observed between 36 and 48 h after oral administration of APC or EPC. Among the bioavailable ingredients, four PC constituents (psoralidin, isobavachin, corylifol A, and neobavaisoflavone) inhibited M-CSF-and RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation in bone marrow-derived macrophages. In addition, two chalcones and two isoflavonoids markedly inhibited cathepsin K activity, and their binding modes to cathepsin K were determined by molecular docking. In summary, our data suggest that bioavailable multicomponents of PC could contribute to the management of bone health.
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- Ami Lee
- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea; University of Science & Technology (UST), Korean Convergence Medicine Major KIOM, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea.
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea; University of Science & Technology (UST), Korean Convergence Medicine Major KIOM, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea.
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Tey SL, Li CY, Lin LW, Chang LC, Chen YL, Chang FR, Yang SN, Tsai CC. Arecae pericarpium extract induces porcine lower-esophageal-sphincter contraction via muscarinic receptors. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021; 21:275. [PMID: 34736444 PMCID: PMC8567577 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-021-03442-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with lower esophageal sphincter (LES) incompetence. In some patients, GERD is refractory to acid reduction therapy which is the main treatment for GERD. So far, medications that can increase LES tone are few. Arecae pericarpium (A. pericarpium) is a medication in Traditional Chinese Medicine known to promote intestinal motility. Methods We investigated the effect of A. pericarpium extracts on porcine LES motility. In addition, we used tetrodotoxin (TTX) and atropine to study the underlying mechanism of A. pericarpium extracts-induced contractions of LES. Results The results of this study showed that A. pericarpium extracts and their main active ingredient, arecoline, can induce the contractions of porcine LES sling and clasp muscles in a dose-response manner. TTX did not have an inhibitory effect on the contractions induced by A. pericarpium extracts and arecoline in LES. However, atropine significantly inhibited A. pericarpium extracts- and arecoline-induced contractions of LES. Conclusion A. pericarpium extracts can induce the contractions of porcine LES in a dose dependent manner, possibly through muscarinic receptors, and hence, may be worth developing as an alternative therapy for GERD.
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- Shu-Leei Tey
- Department of Pediatrics, E-Da Hospital, No.1, Yi-Da Road, Yan-Chao District, Kaohsiung City, 82445, Taiwan, R.O.C.,School of Medicine, I-Shou University, No. 8, Yi-Da Road, Yan-Chao District, Kaohsiung City, 82445, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, No.100, Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City, 80708, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate, I-Shou University, No.8, Yi-Da Road, Yan-Chao District, Kaohsiung City, 82445, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- School of Medicine, I-Shou University, No. 8, Yi-Da Road, Yan-Chao District, Kaohsiung City, 82445, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Pediatrics, E-Da Hospital, No.1, Yi-Da Road, Yan-Chao District, Kaohsiung City, 82445, Taiwan, R.O.C.,School of Medicine, I-Shou University, No. 8, Yi-Da Road, Yan-Chao District, Kaohsiung City, 82445, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, No.100, Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City, 80708, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Pediatrics, E-Da Hospital, No.1, Yi-Da Road, Yan-Chao District, Kaohsiung City, 82445, Taiwan, R.O.C.,School of Medicine, I-Shou University, No. 8, Yi-Da Road, Yan-Chao District, Kaohsiung City, 82445, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Pediatrics, E-Da Hospital, No.1, Yi-Da Road, Yan-Chao District, Kaohsiung City, 82445, Taiwan, R.O.C.. .,School of Medicine, I-Shou University, No. 8, Yi-Da Road, Yan-Chao District, Kaohsiung City, 82445, Taiwan, R.O.C..
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Zhang R, Yan K, Wu Y, Yao X, Li G, Ge L, Chen Z. Quantitative proteomics reveals the effect of Yigu decoction (YGD) on protein expression in bone tissue. Clin Proteomics 2021; 18:24. [PMID: 34641785 PMCID: PMC8513338 DOI: 10.1186/s12014-021-09330-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 08/30/2023] Open
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Background Osteoporosis (OP) is a systemic bone disease characterized by decreased bone mass, destruction of the bone tissue microstructure, increased bone brittleness and an increased risk of fracture. OP has a high incidence rate and long disease course and is associated with serious complications. Yigu decoction (YGD) is a compound prescription in traditional Chinese medicine that is used to treat OP. However, its mechanism in OP is not clear. This study used a tandem mass tag (TMT)quantitative proteomics method to explore the potential bone-protective mechanism of YGD in an osteoporotic rat model. Materials and methods A rat model of OP was established by ovariectomy. Eighteen 12-week-old specific-pathogen-free female Wistar rats weighing 220 ± 10 g were selected. The eighteen rats were randomly divided into 3 groups (n = 6 in each group): the normal, model and YGD groups. The right femurs from each group were subjected to quantitative biological analysis. TMT quantitative proteomics was used to analyze the proteins extracted from the bone tissue of rats in the model and YGD groups, and the differentially expressed proteins after intervention with YGD were identified as biologically relevant proteins of interest. Functional annotation correlation analysis was also performed to explore the biological function and mechanism of YGD. Result Compared with the model group, the YGD group showed significant upregulation of 26 proteins (FC > 1.2, P < 0.05) and significant downregulation of 39 proteins (FC < 0.833, P < 0.05). Four important targets involved in OP and 5 important signaling pathways involved in bone metabolism were identified. Conclusions YGD can significantly increase the bone mineral density (BMD) of osteoporotic rats and may play a therapeutic role by regulating target proteins involved in multiple signaling pathways. Therefore, these results improve the understanding of the OP mechanism and provide an experimental basis for the clinical application of YGD in OP treatment. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12014-021-09330-0.
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- Ruikun Zhang
- The Third Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310053, China.,Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310005, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310053, China.,Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310005, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Center of Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310053, China.,Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310005, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310005, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310005, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310005, China.
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Xu DS, Zhao Q, Wang B, Wu M, Xu J. Chemical constituents from the bioactive fraction of the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia and proliferation activities on osteoblastic-like UMR106 cells. JOURNAL OF ASIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH 2021; 23:975-981. [PMID: 32819171 DOI: 10.1080/10286020.2020.1803292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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A new flavonol named 5,4'-dihydroxy-6,7-[(1''S,2''R)-1''-hydroxy-2''-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-furano]flavonol (1), together with eight known compounds (2-9), were isolated from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia. Their chemical structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analyses. In addition, all compounds were firstly studied for their proliferation effects on osteoblastic-like UMR 106 cells. Results showed that compounds 1, 2, 5 and 8 possessed significant promoting effects on cell proliferation and increased osteoblastic cell numbers by 26.3%, 34.6%, 20.5% and 21.1% at concentrations of 10-8 M, 10-8 M, 10-10 M and 10-10 M, respectively. These data indicated that flavonoids may be the main constituents accounting for the bone protective effects of the seeds of P. corylifolia.
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- Da-Shuai Xu
- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250021, China
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- Department of Endoscopic Clinic, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250014, China
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- Department of Health, Jinan Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan 250013, China
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- Department of Nutrition, Jinan Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan 250013, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250021, China
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Chen H, Fang C, Zhi X, Song S, Gu Y, Chen X, Cui J, Hu Y, Weng W, Zhou Q, Wang Y, Wang Y, Jiang H, Li X, Cao L, Chen X, Su J. Neobavaisoflavone inhibits osteoclastogenesis through blocking RANKL signalling-mediated TRAF6 and c-Src recruitment and NF-κB, MAPK and Akt pathways. J Cell Mol Med 2020; 24:9067-9084. [PMID: 32604472 PMCID: PMC7417698 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.15543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Revised: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Psoralea corylifolia (P corylifolia) has been popularly applied in traditional Chinese medicine decoction for treating osteoporosis and promoting fracture healing since centuries ago. However, the bioactive natural components remain unknown. In this study, applying comprehensive two-dimensional cell membrane chromatographic/C18 column/time-of-flight mass spectrometry (2D CMC/C18 column/TOFMS) system, neobavaisoflavone (NBIF), for the first time, was identified for the bioaffinity with RAW 264.7 cells membranes from the extracts of P corylifolia. Here, we revealed that NBIF inhibited RANKL-mediated osteoclastogenesis in bone marrow monocytes (BMMCs) and RAW264.7 cells dose dependently at the early stage. Moreover, NBIF inhibited osteoclasts function demonstrated by actin ring formation assay and pit-formation assay. With regard to the underlying molecular mechanism, co-immunoprecipitation showed that both the interactions of RANK with TRAF6 and with c-Src were disrupted. In addition, NBIF inhibited the phosphorylation of P50, P65, IκB in NF-κB pathway, ERK, JNK, P38 in MAPKs pathway, AKT in Akt pathway, accompanied with a blockade of calcium oscillation and inactivation of nuclear translocation of nuclear factor of activated T cells cytoplasmic 1 (NFATc1). In vivo, NBIF inhibited osteoclastogenesis, promoted osteogenesis and ameliorated bone loss in ovariectomized mice. In summary, P corylifolia-derived NBIF inhibited RANKL-mediated osteoclastogenesis by suppressing the recruitment of TRAF6 and c-Src to RANK, inactivating NF-κB, MAPKs, and Akt signalling pathways and inhibiting calcium oscillation and NFATc1 translocation. NBIF might serve as a promising candidate for the treatment of osteoclast-associated osteopenic diseases.
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- Huiwen Chen
- Department of Orthopedics TraumaShanghai Changhai HospitalNaval Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopedics TraumaShanghai Changhai HospitalNaval Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopedics TraumaShanghai Changhai HospitalNaval Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
- Basic Medical SchoolNaval Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopedics TraumaShanghai Changhai HospitalNaval Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of PharmacyShanghai 9th People’s HospitalHuangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
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- School of PharmacySecond Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopedics TraumaShanghai Changhai HospitalNaval Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopedics TraumaShanghai Changhai HospitalNaval Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopedics TraumaShanghai Changhai HospitalNaval Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopedics TraumaShanghai Changhai HospitalNaval Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopedics TraumaShanghai Changhai HospitalNaval Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopedics TraumaShanghai Changhai HospitalNaval Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopedics TraumaShanghai Changhai HospitalNaval Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopedics TraumaShanghai Changhai HospitalNaval Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
- Basic Medical SchoolNaval Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopedics TraumaShanghai Luodian HospitalBaoshan DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopedics TraumaShanghai Changhai HospitalNaval Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
- Department of ChemistryFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopedics TraumaShanghai Changhai HospitalNaval Military Medical UniversityYangpu DistrictShanghaiChina
- China‐South Korea Bioengineering CenterJiading DistrictShanghaiChina
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A validated high-performance thin-layer chromatography method for quantification of bavachin, bakuchiol, and psoralen from Psoralea corylifolia seeds. JPC-J PLANAR CHROMAT 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00764-020-00037-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Wang W, Zhang LM, Guo C, Han JF. Resveratrol promotes osteoblastic differentiation in a rat model of postmenopausal osteoporosis by regulating autophagy. Nutr Metab (Lond) 2020; 17:29. [PMID: 32322287 PMCID: PMC7160943 DOI: 10.1186/s12986-020-00449-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Resveratrol is a natural polyphenolic compound that ameliorates postmenopausal osteoporosis by activating the estrogen receptor. Research has shown that resveratrol exhibits some type of estrogen receptor agonist activity, reducing the risk of breast cancer. However, its mechanism of action remains largely unknown. This study aims to investigate the effect of resveratrol on osteoblastic and osteoclastic differentiation and its potential role in the regulation of autophagy. METHODS Sprague Dawley (SD) rats underwent ovariectomies (OVX) and were administered resveratrol (at 10, 20 or 40 mg/kg/d) for 8 weeks. The calcium content and the bone mineral density (BMD) were measured in the lumbar vertebrae (L3) and the right distal femur-tibia bone region. The osteoblasts and osteoclasts were isolated from rat lumbar vertebrae by enzyme digestion and bone marrow induction, respectively. The cells were then cultured with resveratrol in combination with bafilomycin or leupeptin to inhibit or activate autophagy, respectively. Western blotting was used to assess the differentiation markers and autophagy-related genes in the osteoblasts and osteoclasts. RESULTS Compared to the sham group, the bone calcium content and BMD were significantly decreased in the OVX group (p < 0.05), while resveratrol attenuated these in a dose-dependent manner. In the osteoblasts, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and alpha-1 type I collagen (COL1A1) were markedly decreased, and in osteoclasts, the receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) was increased in the OVX group, while resveratrol reversed this pattern in a dose-dependent manner. The inhibition of autophagy in osteoblasts and its activation in osteoclasts was observed in the OVX group. However, with resveratrol, this was reversed in a dose-dependent manner. CONCLUSION Overall, resveratrol promotes osteoblastic differentiation and suppresses osteoclastic differentiation in a rat model with postmenopausal osteoporosis by regulating autophagy.
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- Wei Wang
- Department of Endocrinology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150086 China
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- Endocrinology Laboratory, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150086 China
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- Department of Endocrinology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150086 China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No. 246 Xuefu Road, Harbin, 150086 Heilongjiang China
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Han Y, Lee H, Li H, Ryu JH. Corylifol A from Psoralea corylifolia L. Enhances Myogenesis and Alleviates Muscle Atrophy. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21051571. [PMID: 32106603 PMCID: PMC7084366 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21051571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Inflammatory conditions caused by cancer, chronic diseases or aging can lead to skeletal muscle atrophy. We identified myogenic compounds from Psoralea corylifolia (PC), a medicinal plant that has been used for the treatment of inflammatory and skin diseases. C2C12 mouse skeletal myoblasts were differentiated in the presence of eight compounds isolated from PC to evaluate their myogenic potential. Among them, corylifol A showed the strongest transactivation of MyoD and increased expression of myogenic markers, such as MyoD, myogenin and myosin heavy chain (MHC). Corylifol A increased the number of multinucleated and MHC-expressing myotubes. We also found that the p38 MAPK signaling pathway is essential for the myogenic action of corylifol A. Atrophic condition was induced by treatment with dexamethasone. Corylifol A protected against dexamethasone-induced myotube loss by increasing the proportion of multinucleated MHC-expressing myotubes compared with dexamethasone-damaged myotubes. Corylifol A reduced the expression of muscle-specific ubiquitin-E3 ligases (MAFbx and MuRF1) and myostatin, while activating Akt. These dual effects of corylifol A, inhibition of catabolic and activation of anabolic pathways, protect myotubes against dexamethasone damage. In summary, corylifol A isolated from P. corylifolia alleviates muscle atrophic condition through activating myoblast differentiation and suppressing muscle degradation in atrophic conditions.
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He J, Li X, Wang Z, Bennett S, Chen K, Xiao Z, Zhan J, Chen S, Hou Y, Chen J, Wang S, Xu J, Lin D. Therapeutic Anabolic and Anticatabolic Benefits of Natural Chinese Medicines for the Treatment of Osteoporosis. Front Pharmacol 2019; 10:1344. [PMID: 31824310 PMCID: PMC6886594 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.01344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by increasing osseous fragility and fracture due to the reduced bone mass and microstructural degradation. Primary pharmacological strategies for the treatment of osteoporosis, hormone replacement treatment (HRT), and alendronate therapies may produce adverse side-effects and may not be recommended for long-term usage. Some classic and bone-specific natural Chinese medicine are very popularly used to treat osteoporosis and bone fracture effectively in clinical with their potential value in bone growth and development, but with few adverse side-effects. Current evidence suggests that the treatments appear to improve bone metabolism and attenuate the osteoporotic imbalance between bone formation and bone resorption at a cellular level by promoting osteoblast activity and inhibiting the effects of osteoclasts. The valuable therapies might, therefore, provide an effective and safer alternative to primary pharmacological strategies. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to comprehensively review these classic and bone-specific drugs in natural Chinese medicines for the treatment of osteoporosis that had been deeply and definitely studied and reported with both bone formation and antiresorption effects, including Gynochthodes officinalis (F.C.How) Razafim. & B.Bremer (syn. Morinda officinalis F.C.How), Curculigo orchioides Gaertn., Psoralea corylifolia (L.) Medik Eucommia ulmoides Oliv., Dipsacus inermis Wall. (syn. Dipsacus asperoides C.Y.Cheng & T.M.Ai), Cibotium barometz (L.) J. Sm., Velvet Antler, Cistanche deserticola Ma, Cuscuta chinensis Lam., Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson, Epimedium brevicornum Maxim, Pueraria montana (Lour.) Merr. and Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge., thus providing evidence for the potential use of alternative Chinese medicine therapies to effectively treat osteoporosis.
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- Jianbo He
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.,The School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.,The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.,Formula-Pattern Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- The School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- The School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- The School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.,The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- The School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Li YP, Wu B, Liang J, Li F. Isopsoralen ameliorates H 2O 2-induced damage in osteoblasts via activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Exp Ther Med 2019; 18:1899-1906. [PMID: 31410152 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2019.7741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis is a disease with a worldwide prevalence that involves a severe loss of bone mineral density and decreased microarchitecture, which increases the risk of bone fracture. The present study evaluated the effects of isopsoralen on osteoblastic OB-6 cells following hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced damage and investigated the molecular mechanisms involved in this process. For in vitro experiments, OB-6 osteoblasts were treated with H2O2 or H2O2 + isopsoralen then the cell viability, apoptosis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and calcium accumulation were determined. Results demonstrated that treatment with H2O2 reduced cell viability, runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) and osteocalcin (OCN) expression levels, and calcium deposition, whilst markedly increasing cell apoptosis and ROS production. However, isopsoralen (1 µM) provided significant protection against H2O2-induced alterations in osteoblasts. In addition, isopsoralen effectively upregulated protein expression of tankyrase and β-catenin which are the main transductors of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Of note, the protective effects of isopsoralen against H2O2-induced damage were attenuated in OB-6 cells treated with tankyrase inhibitor XAV-939. In conclusion, the present findings provided evidence that isopsoralen attenuated oxidative stress-induced injury in osteoblasts via the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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- Yu-Peng Li
- Department of Orthopedics, The People's Hospital of China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443000, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The People's Hospital of China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443000, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The People's Hospital of China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443000, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The People's Hospital of China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443000, P.R. China
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Koul B, Taak P, Kumar A, Kumar A, Sanyal I. Genus Psoralea: A review of the traditional and modern uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 232:201-226. [PMID: 30521980 PMCID: PMC7127090 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.11.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2018] [Revised: 11/21/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The genus Psoralea (Fabaceae) harbours 105 accepted species that are extensively used by local peoples and medicinal practitioners of China, India, and other countries for treatment of tooth decay, psoriasis, leucoderma, leprosy, kidney problems, tuberculosis, indigestion, constipation and impotence. Presently, pharmacological research reports are available on only few species namely Bituminaria bituminosa (Syn: P. bituminosa), P. canescens, P. corylifolia, P. esculenta, P. plicata and P. glandulosa which are valued for their chemical constituents and traditional uses. AIM OF THE REVIEW This review article provides explicit information on traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of selected Psoralea species. The possible trends and perspectives for future research on these plants are also discussed. MATERIALS AND METHODS An extensive and systematic review of the extant literature was carried out, and the data under various sections were identified using a computerized bibliographic search via the PubMed, Web of Science and Google Scholar, CAB Abstracts, MEDLINE, EMBASE, INMEDPLAN, NATTS as well as several websites. KEY FINDINGS A total of 291 bioactive compounds from 06 species of genus Psoralea have been isolated and characterized. However, P. bituminosa alone possess nearly 150 compounds. These bioactive compounds belong to different chemical classes, including flavonoids, coumarins, furanocoumarins, chalcones, quinines, terpenoids and some others due to which these species exhibit significant anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-helmintic, anti-diabetic, diuretic, hepatoprotective, anti-cancer and anti-tumor activities. P. corylifolia L. (Babchi), a Chinese traditional medicinal plant has been used in traditional medicine for many decades for its healing properties against numerous skin diseases such as leprosy, psoriasis and leucoderma. CONCLUSIONS The in vitro studies and in vivo models have provided a simple bio-scientific justification for various ethnopharmacological uses of Psoralea species. From the toxicological perspective, the root, leaf, and seed extracts and their preparations have been proven to be safe when consumed in the recommended doses. But, meticulous studies on the pharmaceutical standardization, mode of action of the active constituents, and sustainable conservation of Psoralea species are needed, to meet the growing demands of the pharmaceutical industries, and to fully exploit their preventive and therapeutic potentials.
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- Bhupendra Koul
- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara , Punjab 144411, India.
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- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara , Punjab 144411, India
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- Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Centre, CROM-MASS, CENIVAM, Industrial University of Santander, Carrera 27, Calle 9, Edificio 45, Bucaramanga, Colombia.
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- CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Plant Transgenic Laboratory, P.O. Box 436, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow 226001, U.P., India
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- CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Plant Transgenic Laboratory, P.O. Box 436, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow 226001, U.P., India.
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Zhang Y, Yuan XM, Wang YF, Jiang MM, Bi YN, Liu Y, Pu WL, Song L, Huang JY, Sun LK, Zhou ZX, Zhou K. Isopsoralen induces different subchronic toxicities and metabolomic outcomes between male and female Wistar rats. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2019; 103:1-9. [PMID: 30634019 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2019.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2017] [Revised: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 01/02/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Isopsoralen is a major active and quality-control component of Fructus Psoraleae, but lacks a full safety evaluation. We evaluated the oral toxicity of isopsoralen in Wistar rats treated for 3 months at doses of 0, 3.5, 7.0, and 14 mg/kg. Additionally, the plasma metabolomics of isopsoralen in male and female rats treated for 3 months at doses of 0 and 14 mg/kg were investigated by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Many abnormalities were observed in the isopsoralen-treated rats, including suppression of body weight gain, and changes in serum biochemical parameters and visceral coefficients. Histopathological changes in liver, pancreatic, and reproductive system tissues were also observed in the isopsoralen-treated rats. The metabolomic analyses showed alterations in many metabolites (19 in female rats; 28 in male rats) after isopsoralen administration. The significant changes in these metabolites revealed metabolomic alterations in the isopsoralen-treated rats, especially in amino acid metabolism regardless of sex, including phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan biosynthesis and glycine, serine, and threonine metabolism. Furthermore, fatty acid metabolism comprised the main affected pathways in female rats, while lipid metabolism and energy metabolism were the main affected pathways in male rats.
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- Yue Zhang
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medical Formulae, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medical Formulae, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medical Formulae, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China
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- Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, Tianjin, 300193, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medical Formulae, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China.
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Zhai Y, Wang Q, Li Y, Cui J, Feng K, Kong X, Xian CJ. The higher osteoprotective activity of psoralidin in vivo than coumestrol is attributed by its presence of an isopentenyl group and through activated PI3K/Akt axis. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 102:1015-1024. [PMID: 29710518 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.03.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2017] [Revised: 03/27/2018] [Accepted: 03/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Prenylation of bioactive natural compounds has been postulated to be able to enhance the utilization rate and affinity of the compounds with cell membranes, thus promote their bioactivities. Coumestrol, isolated from Medicago sativa, has been known as a phytoestrogen which has bone health benefits. In our previous work, psoralidin, a prenylated coumestrol, was proved to have a higher ability than coumestrol to promote bone formation and to attenuate resorption in vitro. However, it remains to be investigated whether psoralidin will have stronger bone health benefits than coumestrol. In the current study, psoralidin was isolated from Psoralea corylifolia L. and the osteotropic activities of coumestrol and psoralidin were compared in ovariectomized (OVX) rats. Both coumestrol and psoralidin were found to suppress OVX-induced bone loss in vivo, as shown by improved total bone mineral content (t-BMC) or density (t-BMD) and mineral apposition rate, bone biomechanical properties, microstructure and trabecular bone formation, enhanced osteogenic differentiation but suppressed adipogenic differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs), and activation of PI3K/Akt axis and downstream factors such as GSK3β/β-catenin and Nrf-2/HO-1. However, psoralidin was shown to have higher activities than coumestrol in the above measurements/indices. Our findings demonstrate that psoralidin, as a novel anti-osteoporosis candidate, could suppress bone loss in OVX rats and have better osteoprotective effects than coumestrol, which may be related to the presence of the isopentenyl group in psoralidin.
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- Yuankun Zhai
- Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, Henan, China; Orthopedic Institute of Henan Province, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Orthopedic Institute of Henan Province, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, Henan, China.
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- Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Orthopedic Institute of Henan Province, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Sansom Institute for Health Research, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, 5001, Australia
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Alam F, Khan GN, Asad MHHB. Psoralea corylifolia L: Ethnobotanical, biological, and chemical aspects: A review. Phytother Res 2018; 32:597-615. [PMID: 29243333 PMCID: PMC7167735 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2017] [Revised: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 11/08/2017] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Psoralea corylifolia L. (Leguminosae) is a well-known traditional medicinal plant used from ancient times for treatment of various ailments. It is widely distributed and an important part of therapeutics in Ayurveda and in Chinese medicines. The aim of this review is to present comprehensive and most up to date report on its ethnobotanical, ethnopharmacological, clinical, phytochemical, and side effects. Studies on the ethnobotanical, ethnopharmacological, clinical, phytochemical, and side effects of P. corylifolia were published until year 2017 and were searched using various scientific databases. The scientific literature searched revealed that these plant species has been extensively investigated in vivo and in vitro for various biological and phytochemical studies. It has cardiotonic, vasodilator, pigmentor, antitumor, antibacterial, cytotoxic, and anti-helminthic properties and locally used for alopecia, inflammation, leukoderma, leprosy, psoriasis, and eczema. So far, about a hundred bioactive compounds have been isolated from seeds and fruits, and most important compounds identified belongs to coumarins, flavonoids, and meroterpenes groups. This review article summarized the most updated scientific literature on bioactive phytochemical and biological activities of P. corylifolia. This article will be a useful addition to providing information for future research, and more standard clinical trials are needed for the plant to be used as therapeutic agent.
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- Fiaz Alam
- Department of PharmacyCOMSATS Institute of Information TechnologyAbbottabad22060Pakistan
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- Department of PharmacyCOMSATS Institute of Information TechnologyAbbottabad22060Pakistan
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Wang J, Li SF, Wang T, Sun CH, Wang L, Huang MJ, Chen J, Zheng SW, Wang N, Zhang YJ, Chen TY. Isopsoralen-mediated suppression of bone marrow adiposity and attenuation of the adipogenic commitment of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Int J Mol Med 2017; 39:527-538. [PMID: 28204811 PMCID: PMC5360393 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2017.2880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2015] [Accepted: 10/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis (OP) increases the risk of bone fractures and other complications, and is thus a major clinical problem. In this study, we examined the effect of isopsoralen on the differentiation of bone-derived marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) into osteoblasts and adipocytes, as well as bone formation under osteoporotic conditions. Primary femoral BMSCs isolated from C57BL/6 mice were used to evaluate the isopsoralen-mediated regulation of the expression of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), osteocalcin (OCN) and runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) during osteogenesis 2 weeks. We also examined the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) and CCAAT/enhancer binding protein β (C/EBPβ) under adipogenic conditions for 1 and 2 weeks. In addition, ovariectomized (OVX) mice were used to examine the effects of isopsoralen on bone formation for 2 months. Finally, mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) signaling was examined under osteogenic and adipogenic conditions. We found that following treatment with isopsoralen, the expression levels of ALP, OCN and RUNX2 were upregulated, whereas those of PPARγ and C/EBPβ were downregulated. mTORC1 signaling was also inhibited in vitro and in vivo. In the OVX mice that were intragastrically administered isopsoralen, bone parameters (trabecular thickness, bone volume/total volume and trabecular number) in the distal femoral metaphysis were significantly increased and the adipocyte number was decreased. On the whole, our findings demonstrate that isopsoralen promoted BMSC differentiation into osteoblasts and suppressed differentiation into adipocytes.
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- Jian Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics, People's Hospital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot 010050, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First People's Hospital of Huizhou, Huizhou, Guangdong 516003, P.R. China
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First People's Hospital of Huizhou, Huizhou, Guangdong 516003, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Guangdong Orthopedics Academy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510665, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Guangdong Orthopedics Academy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510665, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Three Gorges Central Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing 404100, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First People's Hospital of Huizhou, Huizhou, Guangdong 516003, P.R. China
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- Research Center of Clinical Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, Hunan 418000, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Guangdong Orthopedics Academy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510665, P.R. China
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Zhang X, Zhao W, Wang Y, Lu J, Chen X. The Chemical Constituents and Bioactivities of Psoralea corylifolia Linn.: A Review. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2016; 44:35-60. [PMID: 26916913 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x16500038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Psoralea corylifolia Linn. (P. corylifolia) is an important medicinal plant with thousands of years of clinical application. It has been widely used in many traditional Chinese medicine formulas for the treatment of various diseases such as leucoderma and other skin diseases, cardiovascular diseases, nephritis, osteoporosis, and cancer. Phytochemical studies indicated that coumarins, flavonoids, and meroterpenes are the main components of P. corylifolia, and most of these components are present in the seeds or fruits. The extracts and active components of P. corylifolia demonstrated multiple biological activities, including estrogenic, antitumor, anti-oxidant, antimicrobial, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, osteoblastic, and hepatoprotective activities. This paper systematically summarized literatures on the chemical constituents and biological activities of P. corylifolia, which provided useful information for the further research and development toward this potent medicinal plant.
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- Xuenong Zhang
- * Department of Pharmacy, The First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei, China.,† State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- † State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- † State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- † State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- † State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies on the Genus Psoralea: A Mini Review. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2016; 2016:8108643. [PMID: 27956922 PMCID: PMC5124476 DOI: 10.1155/2016/8108643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2016] [Revised: 10/09/2016] [Accepted: 10/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The genus Psoralea, which belongs to the family Fabaceae, comprises ca. 130 species distributed all over the world, and some of the plants are used as folk medicine to treat various diseases. Psoralea corylifolia is a typical example, whose seeds have been widely used in many traditional Chinese medicine formulas for the treatment of various diseases such as leucoderma and other skin diseases, cardiovascular diseases, nephritis, osteoporosis, and cancer. So, the chemical and pharmacological studies on this genus were performed in the past decades. Here, we give a mini review on this genus about its phytochemical and pharmacological studies from 1910 to 2015.
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How Do You Treat Osteoporosis in Your Practice? Med Acupunct 2016. [DOI: 10.1089/acu.2016.29033.cpl] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Gao J, Qiu Y, Chen J, Mu S, Sun L. Simultaneous determination of nineteen major active compounds in Qiangshen tablet by UPLC-ESI-MS/MS. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2016; 128:519-527. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2016.05.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2016] [Revised: 05/24/2016] [Accepted: 05/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Che CT, Wong MS, Lam CWK. Natural Products from Chinese Medicines with Potential Benefits to Bone Health. Molecules 2016; 21:239. [PMID: 26927052 PMCID: PMC6274145 DOI: 10.3390/molecules21030239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2015] [Revised: 02/03/2016] [Accepted: 02/12/2016] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis is a progressive, systemic bone disorder characterized by loss of bone mass and microstructure, leading to reduced bone strength and increased risk of fracture. It is often associated with reduced quality of life and other medical complications. The disease is common in the aging population, particularly among postmenopausal women and patients who receive long-term steroidal therapy. Given the rapid growth of the aging population, increasing life expectancy, the prevalence of bone loss, and financial burden to the healthcare system and individuals, demand for new therapeutic agents and nutritional supplements for the management and promotion of bone health is pressing. With the advent of global interest in complementary and alternative medicine and natural products, Chinese medicine serves as a viable source to offer benefits for the improvement and maintenance of bone health. This review summarizes the scientific information obtained from recent literatures on the chemical ingredients of Chinese medicinal plants that have been reported to possess osteoprotective and related properties in cell-based and/or animal models. Some of these natural products (or their derivatives) may become promising leads for development into dietary supplements or therapeutic drugs.
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- Chun-Tao Che
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China.
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Wang X, He Y, Guo B, Tsang MC, Tu F, Dai Y, Yao Z, Zheng L, Xie X, Wang N, Yao X, Zhang G, Qin L. In vivo screening for anti-osteoporotic fraction from extract of herbal formula Xianlinggubao in ovariectomized mice. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0118184. [PMID: 25695519 PMCID: PMC4335011 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0118184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2014] [Accepted: 01/04/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Fufang or formula Xianlinggubao (XLGB) is a prescribed TCM drug in China registered for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Fufang in TCM is comprised of a group of herbal compounds contributing in group to the treatment efficacy. The present study aims to identify the bioactive fraction(s) in XLGB extract that account(s) dominantly for its osteogenic effects. Methods The extract of XLGB formula was separated into three fractions using chromatography, i.e., XLGB-A, XLGB-B and XLGB-C. They were administrated to 4-month old ovariectomized (OVX) mice for 6 weeks to determine which bioactive fraction(s) were more effective for preventing OVX-induced bone loss evaluated by microCT, biomechanical testing and biochemical markers. The main peaks of the key fraction were identified using reference compounds isolated from the fraction. In addition, the effects of the composite compounds in XLGB-B on osteoblasts’ proliferation and mineralization were evaluated in UMR 106 cells. Results XLGB-B with a yield of 13.0% from herbal Fufang XLGB was identified as the most potential one among the three fractions for prevention of OVX-induced bone loss confirmed with bone mass, bone microarchitecture, bone strength and bone turnover markers. Nine compounds in HPLC fingerprint were identified in the XLGB-B fraction, including phenylpropanoids from Herba Epimedii, terpenes from Radix Dipsaci and coumarins from Fructus Psoraleae. In addition, the identified compounds effectively promoted proliferation and/or mineralization of osteoblast-like UMR 106 cells in vitro. Conclusion XLGB-B with defined phytochemical structures was screened as the key fraction that demonstrated preventive effects on OVX-induced bone loss in mice. The present study laid down a foundation towards a new generation of herbal Fufang characterized with “less herbal materials for achieving equal treatment efficacy” in development strategy of TCM for prevention of OVX-induced osteoporosis.
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- Xinluan Wang
- Translational Medicine R&D Center, Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Health Tec, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518000, China
- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Translational Medicine R&D Center, Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Health Tec, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518000, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
- * E-mail: (LQ); (XY); (GZ)
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- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- * E-mail: (LQ); (XY); (GZ)
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- Translational Medicine R&D Center, Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Health Tec, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518000, China
- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- * E-mail: (LQ); (XY); (GZ)
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Isobavachalcone attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced ICAM-1 expression in brain endothelial cells through blockade of toll-like receptor 4 signaling pathways. Eur J Pharmacol 2015; 754:11-8. [PMID: 25704611 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2015.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2014] [Revised: 02/10/2015] [Accepted: 02/11/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Inflammation has been implicated in the pathogenesis of various cerebral diseases. Thus, control of brain inflammation is regarded as one of the important therapeutic strategies for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer׳s disease and stroke. Isobavachalcone, a flavonoid from Psoralea corylifolia, is known to possess a wide spectrum of biological activities and is expected to be useful in preventing or treating neurodegenerative diseases. However, very little is known regarding its effects on cerebral inflammation. In this study, we examined the effect of isobavachalcone on leukocyte adhesion and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) expression in brain endothelial cells activated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and explored the possible mechanisms involved. Isobavachalcone significantly down-regulated LPS-induced ICAM-1 expression and leukocyte-endothelial cell adhesion and suppressed NF-κB activity which is implicated in the expression of ICAM-1. It attenuated ICAM-1 expression as well as NF-κB transcriptional activity induced by macrophage-activating lipopeptide 2-kDa (MALP-2) or polyriboinosinic polyribocytidylic acid (poly[I:C]). Isobavachalcone also down-regulated LPS or poly[I:C]-induced expression of IFN-β, which can indirectly activate NF-κB. These data imply that isobavachalcone can modulate both MyD88-dependent and TRIF-dependent signaling of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4). Taken together, our data suggest that isobavachalcone inhibits LPS-induced ICAM-1 expression and leukocyte adhesion to brain endothelial cell by blocking TLR4 signaling and thus, has the potential to ameliorate neuronal injury in brain diseases associated with inflammation.
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Neuroprotective effects of Psoralea corylifolia Linn seed extracts on mitochondrial dysfunction induced by 3-nitropropionic acid. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2014; 14:370. [PMID: 25277760 PMCID: PMC4196132 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2014] [Accepted: 09/29/2014] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mitochondrial dysfunction has been implicated in neuronal apoptosis associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's disease (HD). Animals that are administered 3-nitropropionic acid (3-NP), a mitochondrial toxin that specifically inhibits complex II of the mitochondrial electron transport chain, manifest HD-like symptoms. METHODS Psoralea corylifolia Linn seed extracts against 3-NP induced mitochondrial dysfunction in cultured rat pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells, which are used for neurobiological studies. RESULTS In this study showed that 3-NP-treated PC12 cells had decreased ATP levels, lower cellular oxygen consumption, and reduced mitochondrial membrane potential than those of untreated PC12 cells. Psoralea corylifolia Linn seed extracts stimulated mitochondrial respiration with uncoupling and induced an increased bioenergetic reserve capacity. Furthermore, PC12 cells pretreated with P. corylifolia Linn seed extracts significantly attenuated 3-NP-induced cell death, reduced ATP levels, and lowered the mitochondrial membrane potential. CONCLUSIONS These results demonstrate that P. corylifolia Linn seed extracts have a significant protective effect against 3-NP induced cytotoxicity. Thus, our results indicate that P. corylifolia Linn seed extracts may have potential applications as therapeutic agents for treating neurodegenerative disease.
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Chen X, Yang Y, Zhang Y. Isobavachalcone and bavachinin from Psoraleae Fructus modulate Aβ42 aggregation process through different mechanisms in vitro. FEBS Lett 2013; 587:2930-5. [PMID: 23907009 DOI: 10.1016/j.febslet.2013.07.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2013] [Revised: 07/04/2013] [Accepted: 07/19/2013] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Spontaneous aggregation of Aβ is a key factor in the development of Alzheimer's disease. In searching for Aβ aggregation inhibitors from traditional Chinese herbal medicines, we identified two active compounds from Psoraleae Fructus, namely isobavachalcone and bavachinin. We further demonstrated that the two compounds modulate Aβ42 aggregation process through different mechanisms. Isobavachalcone significantly inhibits both oligomerization and fibrillization of Aβ42, whereas bavachinin inhibits fibrillization and leads to off-pathway aggregation. Both of the compounds attenuated Aβ42-induced toxicity in a SH-SY5Y cell model. These findings may provide valuable information for new drug development and Alzheimer's therapy in the future.
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- Xiumin Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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The osteoprotective effect of psoralen in ovariectomy-induced osteoporotic rats via stimulating the osteoblastic differentiation from bone mesenchymal stem cells. Menopause 2013; 19:1156-64. [PMID: 22781784 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0b013e3182507e18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Psoralea corylifolia extract has been reported to promote bone formation in osteoporotic animals. Psoralen (PSO), a flavonoid glycoside, as the active component of P corylifolia L, is effective in increasing new bone-forming osteoblasts in parietal bone defects. However, the effect and molecular mechanisms of PSO on bone mesenchymal stem cells (bMSCs) in the osteoporotic state are widely unknown. This study was designed to evaluate the osteoprotective effect of PSO in ovariectomy (OVX)-induced rats and to seek possible molecular mechanisms of PSO in bMSCs. METHODS We observed the osteogenic effect of PSO (3-month treatment) on osteoporotic rat models induced by OVX via testing bone densitometry, histomorphometries, and immunohistochemistry in vivo. Alkaline phosphatase staining and colony-forming unit-fibroblast and colony-forming unit-adipocyte assays were performed to evaluate the differentiation potential of bMSCs ex vivo. In addition, the molecular targets of PSO in bMSCs were detected by stem cell microarray analysis of 256 genes and confirmed by real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS Micro-CT morphometry analysis showed that PSO significantly improved bone mass indicators including increased trabecular thickness and decreased trabecular space. Meanwhile, PSO elevated the well-known osteogenic marker osteocalcin level in OVX-induced osteoporotic rats. Next, in ex vivo studies, we revealed that PSO facilitated alkaline phosphatase staining and increased the colony-forming unit-fibroblasts. Based on gene expression profile analysis, we screened a set of genes dysregulated in OVX but reversed by PSO treatment. These genes were highly enriched in the Notch signaling pathway, which was documented to play a role in bMSC differentiation. CONCLUSIONS Our findings show that PSO promotes bone mass in OVX-induced osteoporotic rats. This effect of PSO is highly related to the stimulation of differentiation of bMSCs to osteoblasts.
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Kim DW, Yoo KY, Lee YB, Lee KH, Sohn HS, Lee SJ, Cho KH, Shin YK, Hwang IK, Won MH, Kim DW. Soy isoflavones mitigate long-term femoral and lumbar vertebral bone loss in middle-aged ovariectomized mice. J Med Food 2009; 12:536-41. [PMID: 19627201 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2008.1027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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We evaluated the protective effects of soy isoflavones (SIF) against osteoporosis in middle-aged ovariectomized (OVX) mice. SIF (30 mg/kg or 60 mg/kg) or 17beta-estradiol (E(2)) was administered to OVX mice for 4 months after bilateral ovariectomy. We observed the biochemical markers of bone turnover, e.g., alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP), in serum. We also observed the bone mineral density (BMD) in femurs and lumbar vertebrae. In addition, we examined trabecular bone and interstitial cells in the femur using hematoxylin and eosin staining. The decrease in ALP levels and the increase in TRAP levels normally resulting from ovariectomy were suppressed by administration of 60 mg/kg SIF or E(2). Administration of 60 mg/kg SIF or E(2) also maintained the BMD, trabecular bone, and interstitial cells in OVX mice compared to those in pre-OVX mice. These results suggest that 60 mg/kg SIF effectively mitigates ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in middle-aged mice.
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- Dae Won Kim
- Research Center, Natural F&P Corp., Hallym University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
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Wang YF, Wu B, Yang J, Hu LM, Su YF, Gao XM. A Rapid Method for the Analysis of Ten Compounds in Psoralea corylifolia L. by UPLC. Chromatographia 2009. [DOI: 10.1365/s10337-009-1118-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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