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Huang LW, Huang TC, Hu YC, Hsieh BS, Lin JS, Hsu HY, Lee CC, Chang KL. The Oral Administration of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. lactis 557 (LDL557) Ameliorates the Progression of Monosodium Iodoacetate-Induced Osteoarthritis. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:8969-8980. [PMID: 39194747 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46080530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2024] [Revised: 08/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
Abstract
Low-grade body inflammation is a major cause of osteoarthritis (OA), a common joint disease. Gut dysbiosis may lead to systemic inflammation which can be prevented by probiotic administration. The Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. lactis 557 (LDL557) has been demonstrated to have beneficial effects for anti-inflammation. This study investigated the effects of LDL557 on OA progress using monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced OA of rats. Live or heat-killed (HK)-LDL557 of a low or high dose was administrated for two weeks before MIA-induced OA, and then continuously administrated for another six weeks. After taking supplements for eight weeks, OA progress was analyzed. Results showed that MIA induced knee joint swelling, chondrocyte damage, and cartilage degradation, and supplementation with a high dose of LDL557 reduced MIA-induced knee joint swelling, chondrocyte damage, and cartilage degradation. Additionally, MIA increased serum levels of the matrix-degrading enzyme MMP-13, while a high dose of HK-LDL557 decreased it for the controls. Simultaneously, bone turnover markers and inflammatory cytokines of serum were assayed, but no significant differences were found except for a TNF-α decrease from a low dose of live LDL557. These results demonstrated that supplementation with high doses of live LDL557 or HK-LDL557 can reduce the progression of MIA-induced OA in rats.
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- Li-Wen Huang
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan
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- Culture Collection & Research Institute, SYNBIO TECH INC., Kaohsiung 821011, Taiwan
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- Culture Collection & Research Institute, SYNBIO TECH INC., Kaohsiung 821011, Taiwan
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- Culture Collection & Research Institute, SYNBIO TECH INC., Kaohsiung 821011, Taiwan
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan
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Hu YC, Huang TC, Huang LW, Cheng HL, Hsieh BS, Chang KL. S-Equol Ameliorates Menopausal Osteoarthritis in Rats through Reducing Oxidative Stress and Cartilage Degradation. Nutrients 2024; 16:2364. [PMID: 39064807 PMCID: PMC11280421 DOI: 10.3390/nu16142364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative disease leading to articular cartilage destruction. Menopausal and postmenopausal women are susceptible to both OA and osteoporosis. S-equol, a soy isoflavone-derived molecule, is known to reduce osteoporosis in estrogen-deficient mice, but its role in OA remains unknown. This study aimed to explore the effect of S-equol on different degrees of menopausal OA in female Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats induced by estrogen deficiency caused by bilateral ovariectomy (OVX) combined with intra-articular injection of mono-iodoacetate (MIA). Knee joint histopathological change; serum biomarkers of bone turnover, including N-terminal propeptide of type I procollagen (PINP), C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX-I) and N-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (NTX-I); the cartilage degradation biomarkers hyaluronic acid (HA) and N-terminal propeptide of type II procollagen (PIINP); and the matrix-degrading enzymes matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)-1, MMP-3 and MMP-13, as well as the oxidative stress-inducing molecules nitric oxide (NO) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), were assessed for evaluation of OA progression after S-equol supplementation for 8 weeks. The results showed that OVX without or with MIA injection induced various severity levels of menopausal OA by increasing pathological damage, oxidative stress, and cartilage matrix degradation to various degrees. Moreover, S-equol supplementation could significantly reduce these increased biomarkers in different severity levels of OA. This indicates that S-equol can lessen menopausal OA progression by reducing oxidative stress and the matrix-degrading enzymes involved in cartilage degradation.
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- Yu-Chen Hu
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan; (Y.-C.H.); (T.-C.H.); (B.-S.H.)
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan; (Y.-C.H.); (T.-C.H.); (B.-S.H.)
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Municipal Min-Sheng Hospital, Kaohsiung 802511, Taiwan;
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan; (Y.-C.H.); (T.-C.H.); (B.-S.H.)
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan; (Y.-C.H.); (T.-C.H.); (B.-S.H.)
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan
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Yu M, Park C, Son YB, Jo SE, Jeon SH, Kim YJ, Han SB, Hong JT, Son DJ. Time-Dependent Effect of Eggshell Membrane on Monosodium-Iodoacetate-Induced Osteoarthritis: Early-Stage Inflammation Control and Late-Stage Cartilage Protection. Nutrients 2024; 16:1885. [PMID: 38931240 PMCID: PMC11206400 DOI: 10.3390/nu16121885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease that causes chronic pain, swelling, stiffness, disability, and significantly reduces the quality of life. Typically, OA is treated using painkillers and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). While current pharmacologic treatments are common, their potential side effects have prompted exploration into functional dietary supplements. Recently, eggshell membrane (ESM) has emerged as a potential functional ingredient for joint and connective tissue disorders due to its clinical efficacy in relieving joint pain and stiffness. Despite promising clinical evidence, the effects of ESM on OA progression and its mechanism of action remain poorly understood. This study evaluated the efficacy of Ovomet®, a powdered natural ESM, against joint pain and disease progression in a monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced rodent model of OA in mice and rats. The results demonstrate that ESM significantly alleviates joint pain and attenuates articular cartilage destruction in both mice and rats that received oral supplementation for 5 days prior to OA induction and for 28 days thereafter. Interestingly, ESM significantly inhibited mRNA expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6), as well as inflammatory mediators, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and inducible nitric oxide synthase in the knee joint cartilage at the early stage of OA, within 7 days after OA induction. However, this effect was not observed in the late stage at 28 days after OA induction. ESM further attenuates the induction of protein expression for cartilage-degrading enzymes like matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs) 3 and 13, and a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs 5 (ADAMTS-5), in the late-stage. In addition, MIA-induced reduction of the protein expression levels of cartilage components, cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP), aggrecan (ACAN) and collagen type II α-1 chain (COL2α1), and cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) synthesis promoting transcriptional factor SRY-Box 9 (SOX-9) were increased via ESM treatment in the cartilage tissue. Our findings suggest that Ovomet®, a natural ESM powder, is a promising dietary functional ingredient that can alleviate pain, inflammatory response, and cartilage degradation associated with the progression of OA.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, 194-21 Osongsaengmyong 1-ro, Osong-eup, Heungduk-gu, Cheongju 28160, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea; (M.Y.); (C.P.); (Y.B.S.); (S.E.J.); (S.H.J.); (Y.J.K.); (S.B.H.); (J.T.H.)
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de Morais SV, Calado GP, Carvalho RC, Garcia JBS, de Queiroz TM, Cantanhede Filho AJ, Lopes AJO, Cartágenes MDSDS, Domingues GRDS. Impact of Cuminaldehyde and Indomethacin Co-Administration on Inflammatory Responses in MIA-Induced Osteoarthritis in Rats. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:630. [PMID: 38794200 PMCID: PMC11125240 DOI: 10.3390/ph17050630] [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: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) remains a chronic incurable condition, presenting substantial challenges in treatment. This study explores a novel strategy by investigating the concurrent use of cuminaldehyde, a natural compound, with indomethacin in animal models of MIA-induced OA. Our results demonstrate that the co-administration of cuminaldehyde and indomethacin does indeed produce a superior effect when compared to these compounds individually, significantly enhancing therapeutic outcomes. This effect is evidenced by a marked reduction in pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and IFN-γ, alongside a significant increase in the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10, compared to treatments with each compound alone. Radiographic analyses further confirm the preservation of joint integrity and a reduction in osteoarthritic damage, highlighting the association's efficacy in cartilage-reducing damage. These findings suggests that the association of cuminaldehyde and indomethacin not only slows OA progression but also offers enhanced cartilage-reducing damage and fosters the production of protective cytokines. This study underscores the potential benefits of integrating natural products with pharmaceuticals in OA management and stresses the importance of further research to fully understand the mechanisms underlying the observed potentiated effects.
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- Sebastião Vieira de Morais
- Biological and Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís 65085-580, Brazil; (R.C.C.); (J.B.S.G.); (M.d.S.d.S.C.)
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas—PPGCF, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade de Brasília-UnB Brasília-DF, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil
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- Biological and Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís 65085-580, Brazil; (R.C.C.); (J.B.S.G.); (M.d.S.d.S.C.)
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- Biological and Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís 65085-580, Brazil; (R.C.C.); (J.B.S.G.); (M.d.S.d.S.C.)
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- Laboratory of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Phenotypic Plasticity, Federal University of Pernambuco, Vitória de Santo Antão 55608-680, Brazil;
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- Chemistry Postgraduate Program, Federal Institute of Science Education and Technology of Maranhão, São Luís 65030-005, Brazil
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- Chemistry Postgraduate Program, Federal Institute of Science Education and Technology of Maranhão, São Luís 65030-005, Brazil
- Bacabal Science Center (CCBa), Federal University of Maranhão, Bacabal 65700-000, Brazil
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Xu C, Tang Y, Yang H, Jiang S, Peng W, Xie R. Harpagide inhibits the TNF-α-induced inflammatory response in rat articular chondrocytes by the glycolytic pathways for alleviating osteoarthritis. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 127:111406. [PMID: 38142643 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111406] [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: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) causes severe and functional dysfunction due to abnormal inflammation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of Harpagide (HPG) on TNF-α-induced inflammation in vitro and in vivo. The effect of HPG on the proliferation of rat chondrocytes was studied. The anti-inflammatory effect of HPG and its molecular mechanisms were elucidated by qPCR, Western blotting, flow cytometry, metabolome analysis in vitro. In addition, the OA rat model was established, and the effect of HPG on OA was verified in vivo. We revealed 10 μM HPG demonstrated biocompatibility. The results demonstrated that HPG restored the upregulation of MMP-13, COX2, IL-1β and IL-6 induced by TNF-α. Moreover, HPG reversed TNF-α induced degradation of the extracellular matrix of chondrocytes. TNF-α treatment induced down-regulation of the mRNA/protein levels of proliferative markers Bcl2, CDK1 and Cyclin D1 were also recovered. HPG can inhibit TNF-α-induced inflammatory response through glycolytic metabolic pathways. HPG can restore TNF-α-induced upregulation of GRP78/IRE1α, and downregulation of AMPK proteins. In vivo experiments demonstrated that after HPG treatment, the appearance and physiological structure of articular cartilage were more integrated with highly organized chondrocytes and rich cartilage matrix compared with OA group. Finally, the molecular docking of HPG and selected key factors in glycolysis results showed that HPG had good binding potential with PFKM, PFKP, PFKFB3, PKM, HK2, and PFKL. In conclusion, the results shown HPG protects and activates chondrocytes, inhibits TNF-α-induced inflammatory response by glycolysis pathway in rat articular chondrocytes, and plays a role in the treatment of OA.
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- Chunming Xu
- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China; Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication for Tissue Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China; Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication for Tissue Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China; School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China; Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication for Tissue Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China; School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China; Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication for Tissue Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China; School of Basic Medicine, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China; Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication for Tissue Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China; Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication for Tissue Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China; School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China.
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Hosseinzadeh M, Kamali A, Baghaban Eslaminejad M, Hosseini S. Higher ratios of chondrocyte to mesenchymal stem cells elevate the therapeutic effects of extracellular vesicles harvested from chondrocyte/mesenchymal stem cell co-culture on osteoarthritis in a rat model. Cell Tissue Res 2023; 394:145-162. [PMID: 37526734 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-023-03819-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) may have a key therapeutic role and offer an innovative treatment for osteoarthritis (OA). Studies have shown that ratio of MSC/chondrocyte could affect their therapeutic outcomes. Here, we investigate the chondrogenic potential and therapeutic effect of EVs derived from MSCs and chondrocytes in the naïve, chondrogenically primed, and co-culture states to treat OA. EVs are isolated from naïve MSCs (M-EV), chondrogenically primed MSCs (cpM-EV), chondrocytes (C-EV), and co-cultures of chondrocytes plus MSCs at ratios of 1:1 (C/M-EV), 2:1 (2C/M-EV), and 4:1 (4C/M-EV). We characterized the isolated EVs in terms of surface markers, morphology, size, and zeta potential, and evaluated their chondrogenic potential in vitro by qRT-PCR and histological analyses. Next, these EVs were intra-articularly injected into osteoarthritic cartilage of a rat model and assessed by radiography, gait parameters, and histological and immunohistochemical analyses. EVs obtained from chondrocytes co-cultured with MSCs resulted in improved matrix production and functional differentiation. Our research showed that close proximity between the two cell types was essential for this response, and improved chondrogenesis and matrix formation were the outcomes of this interaction in vitro. Furthermore, in the in vivo rat OA model induced by a monoiodoacetate (MIA), we observed recovery from OA by increasing ratio of the C/M-derived EV group compared to the other groups. Our findings show that the increasing chondrocyte ratio to MSC leads to high chondrogenic induction and the therapeutic effect of harvested EVs for cartilage repair.
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- Maryam Hosseinzadeh
- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Cell Engineering, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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de Morais SV, Mendonça PG, Vasconcelos CC, Lopes PLA, Garcia JBS, Calzerra NTM, de Queiroz TM, Lima STDJRM, Silva GEB, Lopes AJO, Cartágenes MDSDS, Domingues GRDS. Cuminaldehyde Effects in a MIA-Induced Experimental Model Osteoarthritis in Rat Knees. Metabolites 2023; 13:397. [PMID: 36984837 PMCID: PMC10056807 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13030397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative disease that has a significant global impact. It is associated with aging and characterized by widespread joint destruction. Cuminaldehyde is a biologically active component of essential oils that has shown promise in the treatment of nociceptive and inflammatory diseases. This study investigated the effects of cuminaldehyde on an experimental model of osteoarthritis induced in rat knees. Cuminaldehyde was found to be as effective as indomethacin in reducing pain in all evaluated tests, including forced walking, functional disability of weight distribution on the legs, and spontaneous pain in animals with osteoarthritis. The knees of animals treated with cuminaldehyde had significantly higher radiographic and histopathological scores than those of animals that did not receive the treatment. Cuminaldehyde also modulated the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. In vitro assays showed that cuminaldehyde preferentially inhibits COX-2 enzyme activity. In silico studies demonstrated that cuminaldehyde has satisfactory energy affinity parameters with opioid receptors and COX-2. These findings suggest that cuminaldehyde's anti-inflammatory activity is multifactorial, acting through multiple pathways. Its nociceptive activity occurs via central and peripheral mechanisms. Cuminaldehyde modulates the immune response of the inflammatory process and may be considered a leading compound for the development of new anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs.
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- Sebastião Vieira de Morais
- Biological and Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses 1966, São Luís 65085-580, MA, Brazil
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- Biological and Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses 1966, São Luís 65085-580, MA, Brazil
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- Biological and Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses 1966, São Luís 65085-580, MA, Brazil
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- Biological and Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses 1966, São Luís 65085-580, MA, Brazil
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- Biological and Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses 1966, São Luís 65085-580, MA, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235—Cidade Universitária, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Phenotypic Plasticity, Federal University of Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235—Cidade Universitária, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil
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- Biological and Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses 1966, São Luís 65085-580, MA, Brazil
- Hospital Universitário Presidente Dutra, HUPD, Federal University of Maranhão, R. Barão de Itapari, 227—Centro, São Luís 65020-070, MA, Brazil
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- Federal Institute of Science Education and Technology of Maranhão—Campus Monte Castelo, Chemistry Postgraduate Program, Av. Getúlio Vargas, 04—Monte Castelo, São Luís 65030-005, MA, Brazil
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- State University of Rio de Janeiro School of Medicine, Av. Prof. Manoel de Abreu, 444, Vila Isabel—Rio de Janeiro 20550-170, RJ, Brazil
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Longo UG, Papalia R, De Salvatore S, Picozzi R, Sarubbi A, Denaro V. Induced Models of Osteoarthritis in Animal Models: A Systematic Review. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:283. [PMID: 36829562 PMCID: PMC9953428 DOI: 10.3390/biology12020283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
Abstract
The most common induction methods for OA are mechanical, surgical and chemical. However, there is not a gold standard in the choice of OA animal models, as different animals and induction methods are helpful in different contexts. Reporting the latest evidence and results in the literature could help researchers worldwide to define the most appropriate indication for OA animal-model development. This review aims to better define the most appropriate animal model for various OA conditions. The research was conducted on the following literature databases: Medline, Embase, Cinahl, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar. Studies reporting cases of OA in animal models and their induction from January 2010 to July 2021 were included in the study and reviewed by two authors. The literature search retrieved 1621 articles, of which 36 met the selection criteria and were included in this review. The selected studies included 1472 animals. Of all the studies selected, 8 included information about the chemical induction of OA, 19 were focused on mechanical induction, and 9 on surgical induction. Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that several induction models, mechanical, surgical and chemical, have been proven suitable for the induction of OA in animals.
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- Umile Giuseppe Longo
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Roma, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo 21, 00128 Roma, Italy
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- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Roma, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo 21, 00128 Roma, Italy
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- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Roma, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo 21, 00128 Roma, Italy
- Department of Orthopedics, Children’s Hospital Bambino Gesù, 00165 Roma, Italy
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- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Roma, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo 21, 00128 Roma, Italy
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- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Roma, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo 21, 00128 Roma, Italy
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- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Roma, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo 21, 00128 Roma, Italy
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Assessment of the Efficacy of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells against a Monoiodoacetate-Induced Osteoarthritis Model in Wistar Rats. Stem Cells Int 2022; 2022:1900403. [PMID: 36017131 PMCID: PMC9398859 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1900403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a debilitating condition that can severely limit an individual's mobility and quality of life. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell (BM-MSC) treatment in cartilage repair using a rat model of monoiodoacetate- (MIA-) induced knee OA. OA was induced in the knee joint of rats by an intracapsular injection of MIA (2 mg/50 μL) on day zero. The rats were divided into three groups (n = 6): a normal control group, an osteoarthritic control group, and an osteoarthritic group receiving a single intra-articular injection of BM-MSCs (5 × 106 cells/rat). The knee diameter was recorded once per week. By the end of the performed experiment, X-ray imaging and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay analysis of serum inflammatory cytokines interleukin-1beta (IL-β), IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and anti-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-10 and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) were carried out. In addition, RT-PCR was used to measure nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and type II collagen mRNA levels and Western blot analysis was used to determine caspase-3 protein levels in all treated groups. Finally, hematoxylin/and eosin stains were used for histopathological investigation. Administration of BM-MSCs significantly downregulated knee joint swelling and MIA-induced (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α) and upregulated IL-10 and TGF-β as well. Moreover, BM-MSC-treated osteoarthritic rats exhibited decreased expression of NF-κB, iNOS, and apoptotic mediator (caspase-3) and increased expression of type II collagen when compared to rats treated with MIA alone. The hematoxylin/eosin-stained sections revealed that BM-MSC administration ameliorated the knee joint alterations in MIA-injected rats. BM-MSCs could be an effective treatment for inflamed knee joints in the MIA-treated rat model of osteoarthritis, and the effect may be mediated via its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential.
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Targeted mesenchymal stem cell therapy equipped with a cell-tissue nanomatchmaker attenuates osteoarthritis progression. Sci Rep 2022; 12:4015. [PMID: 35256711 PMCID: PMC8901617 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07969-9] [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: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are at the forefront of research for a wide range of diseases, including osteoarthritis (OA). Despite having attracted the attention of orthopedists, current MSC therapy techniques are limited by poor MSC implantation in tissue defects and lack of lateral tissue integration, which has restricted the efficacy of cell therapy to alleviate OA symptoms only. Here, we developed targeted MSC therapy for OA cartilage using a cell-tissue matchmaking nanoconstruct (C-TMN). C-TMN, as an MSC vehicle, consists of a central iron oxide nanoparticle armed with two types of antibodies, one directed at the MSC surface and the other against articular cartilage. We treated rat OA articular cartilage with intra-articular injections of C-TMN with and without exogenous MSCs. We observed substantial improvements in both symptomatic and radiographic OA caused by C-TMN, which was independent of exogenous MSCs. This new approach could predict a promising future for OA management.
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Spassim MR, Dos Santos RT, Rossato-Grando LG, Cardoso L, da Silva JS, de Souza SO, Wibelinger LM, Bertol CD. Intra-articular ozone slows down the process of degeneration of articular cartilage in the knees of rats with osteoarthritis. Knee 2022; 35:114-123. [PMID: 35306352 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2022.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease of multifactorial etiology, affecting mainly the knees. We aimed to evaluate the effects of two different doses of gaseous ozone intra-articularly on the knee cartilage morphology of rats with osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS The articular lesion was induced by sodium monoiodoacetate (MIA). 40 Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups: G1 control (without lesion and without treatment), G2 articular lesion (AL) (only lesion MIA-induced), G3 AL + treatment with 5 μg/mL of ozone intra-articular, and G4 AL + treatment with 10 μg/mL of ozone intra-articular. The experiment was carried out for 60 days. RESULTS Both doses of ozone intra-articular demonstrated less reduction in joint space (G3 and G4) compared to the G2, formation of osteophytes, but without subchondral sclerosis. Ozone decreased the volumetric density of the articular lesion (VV(AL)) of tibial. The treatments recovered VV(AL) of the femur similar to G1. Ozone lower dose (G3) showed lower tibia and femur macroscopic scores. CONCLUSION Intra-articular gaseous ozone can delay the degeneration of articular cartilage and can represents an integrative therapy in the OA treatment of knee after 60 days of treatment. For the first time the role of ozone in articular cartilage degeneration was evaluated helping to understand this therapy.
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- Marcos Roberto Spassim
- Graduate Program in Human Aging, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Bioexperimentation, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; College of Pharmacy, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- College of Physical Education, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Sciences: Toxicological Biochemistry, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Human Aging, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Human Aging, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; College of Pharmacy, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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Alpinetin Protects Chondrocytes and Exhibits Anti-Inflammatory Effects via the NF-κB/ERK Pathway for Alleviating Osteoarthritis. Inflammation 2021; 43:1742-1750. [PMID: 32474881 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-020-01248-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease which is greatly affected by the inflammatory response triggered by the NF-κB signaling pathway. Alpinetin (APT) is a natural flavonoid compound, which has been reported to have many important biological activities such as antibacterial, antitumor, and anti-inflammatory. However, the action of its effect on chondrocytes in OA has yet to be elucidated. In this study, we investigated APT's anti-inflammatory action. The effects of APT on cell viability and cytotoxicity of rat chondrocytes was investigated by CCK8. Western blotting, qRT-PCR, and immunofluorescent staining were used to elucidate the molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways of APT mediating anti-inflammatory effects on chondrocytes. An OA model was induced by destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM) in rats, then APT was injected into the knee articular cavity to examine its anti-inflammatory effects in vivo. These results showed that APT could reduce the TNF-α-induced increase of MMP-13 and ADAMTS-5 and decrease of COL2A1 levels. APT antagonized TNF-α-induced down-regulation of BCL-2 and CDK1. Further studies have shown that APT simultaneously repressed cell nucleus translocation of p65 and the phosphorylation of IκB and activated the phosphorylation of ERK. In vivo, APT suppressed cartilage matrix degradation. In conclusion, APT appears to favorably modulate anti-inflammatory effects in chondrocytes making it a promising compound for OA treatment. Graphical Abstract Inhibitory effects of Alpinetin on TNF-α-induced NF-κB activation resulted in destruction of cartilage in rat OA chondrocytes in vitro. The TNF-α receptor were stimulated by TNF-α, activating the cytoplasmic IκBα kinases(IKKS), then IKKs will be phosphorylated, and subsequently degraded by the ubiquitin-proteasome system. NF-κB transfer to the nucleus and bind various NF-κB regulates the NF-κB recognition site in the promoter region. Which triggers the gene expression of pro-inflammatory and pro-apoptotic. However, Alpinetin could inhibits the NF-κB signaling pathway in different ways: APT inhibits IκBα phosphorylation, preventing phosphorylated ubiquitination of IκBα further. Moreover, APT blocks translocation of the activated NF-κB to the nucleus, to protect the cartilage tissue from damage.
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Xu K, Gao Y, Yang L, Liu Y, Wang C. Magnolin exhibits anti-inflammatory effects on chondrocytes via the NF-κB pathway for attenuating anterior cruciate ligament transection-induced osteoarthritis. Connect Tissue Res 2021; 62:475-484. [PMID: 32602381 DOI: 10.1080/03008207.2020.1778679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate whether magnolin (MGL) possesses the capability of suppressing inflammatory responses that can in turn alleviate osteoarthritis (OA).Methods: We investigated the effects of MGL on the viability of rat chondrocytes at concentrations of 5 to 100 µM, and selected 10 µM for further study. We elucidated the molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways mediating these effects via RNA sequencing, qRT-PCR, immunofluorescent staining, and Western blotting techniques. Following this, we established an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) transection-induced OA rat model, and injected MGL into the knee articular cavities to verify the in vivo anti-inflammatory effects of MGL.Results: We found that MGL could recover the TNF-α-induced upregulation of IL-1β, COX2, ADAMTS-5, and MMP-1/3/13 at the gene/protein level, as well as the downregulation of cartilaginous ECM synthesis. Gene expression profiles of different groups identified 49 common differentially expressed genes (DEGs), which were mainly enriched in the structural constituents of the ribosome, the extracellular space, and inflammatory response. The NF-κB pathway was highly enriched, and the expression levels of DEGs associated with it (Nfkbia, Ptgs2, Rela, Tnfrsf1a, Tradd, Traf2) under TNF-α stimulation were reversed by MGL. Further studies proved that MGL simultaneously suppressed the cell nucleus translocation of p65 and the phosphorylation of IκBα. Moreover, in vivo, MGL suppressed cartilage matrix degradation, inhibited MMP-13 expression, and promoted cartilage matrix construction by upregulating SOX9 synthesis.Conclusion: MGL demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory bioactivity on chondrocytes by suppressing the activation of NF-κB pathway, which in turn exhibited a significant alleviation of OA.
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- Kang Xu
- National Innovation and Attracting Talents "111" Base, Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- National Innovation and Attracting Talents "111" Base, Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- National Innovation and Attracting Talents "111" Base, Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Hubei Engineering Technology Research Center of TCM Processing, College of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- National Innovation and Attracting Talents "111" Base, Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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Abdel Jaleel GA, Saleh DO, Al-Awdan SW, Hassan A, Asaad GF. Impact of type III collagen on monosodium iodoacetate-induced osteoarthritis in rats. Heliyon 2020; 6:e04083. [PMID: 32548322 PMCID: PMC7284073 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative chronic disease that affects various tissues surrounding the joints, such as the subchondral bone and articular cartilage. The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of collagen type III (CIII; 10 mg/kg; p.o.) on OA evidenced by restoration of articular cartilage structural changes as well as inflammatory responses using an established rat model of OA. OA was induced in rats by a single intra-articular injection of monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) through the right knee of the rats. Oral administration of CIII was undergone for 14 consecutive days. Changes in joint volume were measured throughout the experiment period with one-week intervals. At the end of the experiment, the rats were placed in the activity cage, and their activities were counted. Oxidative stress and nitrosative biomarkers were assessed by measuring the serum levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH) and nitric oxide (NOx). Moreover, inflammatory markers viz. interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis nuclear factor-alpha (TNF-α) were measured. In addition, radiographic analysis and histopathological examination of the rat's knee were performed. The results of the current study revealed that oral treatment of MIA-induced osteoarthritic rats with CIII (10 mg/kg) for two weeks showed a marked decrease in the joint volume which led eventually to a prominent increase in the motor activity. Furthermore, treatment with CIII restored the serum levels of MDA, GSH, NOx, IL-6, IL-1β and the TNF-α. Furthermore, CIII succeeded to ameliorate the detrimental effect of MIA on radiographic images and histopathological alterations of the joint. From these findings, it can be concluded that CIII has regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties, thus has the ability to counteract MIA-induced OA in rat. Finally, CIII is said to be a potential anti-osteoarthritic candidate.
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- Gehad A Abdel Jaleel
- Pharmacology Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Buhouth st-Dokki, Cairo Governorate 12622 Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Buhouth st-Dokki, Cairo Governorate 12622 Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Buhouth st-Dokki, Cairo Governorate 12622 Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Buhouth st-Dokki, Cairo Governorate 12622 Egypt
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Yan L, Zhou L, Xie D, Du W, Chen F, Yuan Q, Tong P, Shan L, Efferth T. Chondroprotective effects of platelet lysate towards monoiodoacetate-induced arthritis by suppression of TNF-α-induced activation of NF-ĸB pathway in chondrocytes. Aging (Albany NY) 2019; 11:2797-2811. [PMID: 31089001 PMCID: PMC6535074 DOI: 10.18632/aging.101952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Platelet lysate (PL) contains a cocktail of growth factors that actively participates in cartilage repair. This study was designed to determine the effect and mechanism of PL on osteoarthritis (OA). An arthritis model was established to mimic human OA by intra-articular injection of monoiodoacetate (MIA) to Sprague Dawley (SD) rats. The model was weekly treated with PL by intra-articular injection. Thermal withdrawal latency, mechanical withdrawal threshold, and treadmill gait were tested for pain behavior observation. Histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses were conducted for evaluating cartilage degradation. Real time PCRs and Western blots were conducted to elucidate the mechanism of PL on primary chondrocytes. Results showed that, in vivo, PL significantly attenuated pain symptoms and exerted chondrocyte-protective and extracellular matrix (ECM)-modifying effect on the arthritic cartilage in a dose-dependent manner. The in situ expressions of type II Collagen (Col2) and matrix metalloproteinase 13 (Mmp13) in the arthritic cartilage was abnormal and was restored by PL. In vitro, PL significantly restored tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α)-suppressed anabolic gene expression (Col2 and aggrecan) and TNF-α-increased catabolic gene expression (Col10, Mmp13, Adamts5, and Adamts9) in chondrocytes. The effects were mediated by TNF-α downstream signaling, including inhibition of NF-κB and c-Jun activities. This study provides certain knowledge of anti-OA effect and TNF signaling-related mechanism of PL, placing it as a promising and alternative option for OA therapy in the future.
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- Li Yan
- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- Center for Stem Cell Translational Research, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- Equal contribution
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- Center for Stem Cell Translational Research, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- Equal contribution
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- Center for Stem Cell Translational Research, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- Center for Stem Cell Translational Research, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Institute of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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Wang C, Yan L, Yan B, Zhou L, Sun W, Yu L, Liu F, Du W, Yu G, Hu Z, Yuan Q, Xiao L, Li H, Tong P, Zhang J, Shan L, Efferth T. Agkistrodon ameliorates pain response and prevents cartilage degradation in monosodium iodoacetate-induced osteoarthritic rats by inhibiting chondrocyte hypertrophy and apoptosis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 231:545-554. [PMID: 30529425 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2018] [Revised: 12/03/2018] [Accepted: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Osteoarthritis (OA), characterized by joint pain and cartilage degradation, is the most common form of joint disease worldwide but with no satisfactory therapy available. The ethanol extract of Agkistrodon acutus (EAA) has been widely used as a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for the treatment of arthralgia and inflammatory diseases, but there is no report regarding its efficacy on OA to date. Here, we determined the effects of EAA on the pain behavior and cartilage degradation in vivo and clarified its target genes and proteins associated with chondrocyte hypertrophy and apoptosis in vitro. MATERIALS AND METHODS In vivo OA model was established by intra-articular injection (1.5 mg) of monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) into rats and weekly treated by intra-articular administration of EAA at a dose range from 0.3 to 0.9 g/kg for four weeks. The pain behavior parameters, thermal withdrawal latency (TWL) and mechanical withdrawal threshold (MWT) were tested before and after the treatment. Then histopathologic, immunohistochemical and TUNEL analyses of the articular cartilage were conducted, followed by Mankin's scoring. In vitro, the effects of EAA on chondrocytes were evaluated via assays of cell viability, immunofluorescence, real time PCR, and Western blot. UPLC-MS was applied to determine the chemical composition of EAA. RESULTS The animal data showed that EEA not only attenuated the pain hypersensitivity but also blocked the cartilage degeneration by improving chondrocyte survival and suppressing chondrocyte apoptosis at a dose-dependent manner in OA rats. Furthermore, EAA remarkably restored the abnormal expression of collagen type II (Col2) and matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP13) in cartilage of OA rats. The cellular data showed that EAA significantly increased the cell viability of chondrocytes against OA-like damage and restored the abnormal expressions of Col2 and MMP13 in damaged chondrocytes. The molecular data showed that EAA significantly restored the abnormal mRNA expressions of Col2, Col10, MMP2 and MMP13 as well as the abnormal protein expressions of MMP13, PARP (total and cleaved) in chondrocytes under pathological condition. UPLC-MS analysis showed the known main components of EAA, including amino acides (glycine, L-aspartic acid, L-glutamic acid, and L-hydroxyproline), nucleoside (uridine), purines (xanthine and hypoxanthine), and pyrimidine (uracil). CONCLUSIONS Our data demonstrate that EAA exerts antinociceptive and chondroprotective effects on OA through suppressing chondrocyte hypertrophy and apoptosis with restoration of the molecular expressions of anabolism and catabolism in chondrocytes. It provides a promising TCM candidate of novel agent for OA therapy.
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- Caiwei Wang
- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Experimental and Training Center, Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College, Ningbo, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Institute of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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Wang C, Al-Ani MK, Sha Y, Chi Q, Dong N, Yang L, Xu K. Psoralen Protects Chondrocytes, Exhibits Anti-Inflammatory Effects on Synoviocytes, and Attenuates Monosodium Iodoacetate-Induced Osteoarthritis. Int J Biol Sci 2019; 15:229-238. [PMID: 30662362 PMCID: PMC6329921 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.28830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2018] [Accepted: 10/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Current study examined whether psoralen (PSO) exhibits anti-inflammatory responses, protection and activation of chondrocytes, and relieve osteoarthritis (OA). Rats chondrocytes and human synoviocytes were cultured in tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) conditioned culture medium with/without PSO to test the cell morphologies and cytotoxicities in vitro. Cartilaginous extracellular matrix (ECM) and proliferative gene/protein expression levels were evaluated in chondrocytes. Meanwhile, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and interleukins (ILs) gene/protein expression were analyzed in synoviocytes. SD rats of monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) induced OA model were used in order to assess the effects of PSO on attenuating degeneration of the articular cartilage in vivo. Results showed TNF-α conditioned culturing with/without PSO (1-100 µM) had no any toxicity on both the cell lines. PSO (10 µM) activated cartilaginous specific ECM expression along with up-regulation of proliferative genes at transcriptional levels. Interestingly, PSO significantly reversed TNF-α induced up-regulation of MMP13 and ILs synoviocytes in a dose-dependent manner (1 to 20 µM), while down-regulated cartilaginous ECM production. Following six weeks of PSO treatments to articular cartilage osteoarthritis, compared to MIA-induced group, the appearance and physiological structure of articular cartilage was more integrated with greatly organized chondrocytes and abundant cartilage matrix. In conclusion, PSO protects and activates chondrocytes, antagonizing the expression of MMPs and ILs secreted by synovial cells, and effectively attenuates MIA-induced OA.
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- Chunli Wang
- National Innovation and Attracting Talents "111" base, Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, P.R. China
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- Tikrit Universtiy, College of medicine, department of microbiology, P.O. Box (45) Salahaddin province, Tikrit, Iraq
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- Center for Precision Medicine, School of Medicine and School of Biomedical Sciences, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, Fujian, China
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- Department of Mechanics and Engineering Structure, Hubei Key Laboratory of Theory and Application of Advanced Materials Mechanics, Wuhan University of Technology, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- National Innovation and Attracting Talents "111" base, Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, P.R. China
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- National Innovation and Attracting Talents "111" base, Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, P.R. China.,Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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Interleukin-17 Can Induce Osteoarthritis in Rabbit Knee Joints Similar to Hulth's Method. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 2017:2091325. [PMID: 28815179 PMCID: PMC5549504 DOI: 10.1155/2017/2091325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Interleukin-17 (IL-17) is closely related to osteoarthritis (OA), but animal studies that employ IL-17 to induce OA are currently lacking. Therefore, this study evaluated the effect of IL-17 in the rabbit knee joint. The right knees served as the control group. The left knees were divided randomly into 4 groups: a Hulth group and 3 IL-17 groups (1-ng, 10-ng, and 50-ng groups). OA was induced in the Hulth group using Hulth's method. The IL-17 groups were injected with 1, 10, or 50 ng of IL-17 as indicated. Specimens were collected at 72 h, 1 week, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks after surgery or the last injection. Subsequently, the following experiments were conducted: X-ray analysis, histological evaluation, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis of the mRNA expression levels of cartilage degeneration-related markers. At 12 weeks, like the Hulth group, the 10-ng and 50-ng IL-17 groups displayed typical manifestations of OA. The X-ray results, histological scores, and mRNA expression levels showed statistically significant differences between the control group and the 10-ng and 50-ng IL-17 groups. In sum, injecting 10 ng of IL-17 into the rabbit knee joint can induce OA similar to OA induced by Hulth's method.
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