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Bhattacharyya S, Chatterjee C, Saha S, Naskar S, Bhattacharya P, Alam SM, Sengupta S, Ahamed S, Shaikh AR, Koley M, Ghosh P, Mukherjee SK. Individualized Homeopathic Medicines in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Feasibility Trial. HOMEOPATHY 2023. [PMID: 37748512 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION This study aimed at examining the feasibility issues of comparing individualized homeopathic medicines (IHMs) with identical-looking placebos for treating knee osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS Forty eligible patients participated in this double-blind, randomized (1:1), placebo-controlled feasibility trial in the outpatient clinics of a homeopathic hospital in West Bengal, India. Either IHMs or identical-looking placebos were administered, along with mutually agreed-upon concomitant care guidelines. The Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) was the primary outcome measure, and derived Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) scores from KOOS, EQ-5D-5L questionnaire, and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) were the secondary outcomes; all measured at baseline and after 2 months. Group differences and effect sizes (Cohen's d) were estimated using an intention-to-treat approach. p-Values less than 0.05 (two-tailed) were considered statistically significant. RESULTS Enrolment/screening and trial retention rates were 43% and 85% respectively. Recruitment was difficult owing to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown. Group differences were statistically significant, favoring IHMs against placebos in all the KOOS sub-scales: symptoms (p < 0.001), pain (p = 0.002), activities of daily living (p < 0.001), sports or recreation (p = 0.016), and quality of life (p = 0.002). Derived WOMAC scores from KOOS favored IHMs against placebos: stiffness (p < 0.001) and pain (p < 0.001). The EQ-5D-5L questionnaire score (p < 0.001) and EQ-5D-5L VAS scores (p < 0.001) also yielded significant results, favoring IHMs over placebos. All the effect sizes ranged from moderate to large. Sulphur was the most frequently prescribed homeopathic medication. Neither group reported any harm or serious adverse events. CONCLUSION Although recruitment was sub-optimal due to prevailing COVID-19 conditions during the trial, the action of IHMs was found to be superior to that of placebos in the treatment of knee OA. Larger and more definitive studies, with independent replications, are required to substantiate the findings. TRIAL REGISTRATION CTRI/2021/02/031453.
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Affiliation(s)
- Soumya Bhattacharyya
- Department of Materia Medica, D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata; affiliated to The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Materia Medica, D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata; affiliated to The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Repertory, D.N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy, D.N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy, D.N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Repertory, D.N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Practice of Medicine, D.N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Surgery, D.N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Practice of Medicine, D.N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Homoeopathy, East Bishnupur State Homoeopathic Dispensary, Chandi Daulatabad Block Primary Health Centre, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy, D.N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, D.N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Meng Z, Xin L, Fan B. SDF-1α promotes subchondral bone sclerosis and aggravates osteoarthritis by regulating the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:275. [PMID: 37038152 PMCID: PMC10088262 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06366-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Subchondral bone sclerosis is a major feature of osteoarthritis (OA), and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are presumed to play an important role in subchondral bone sclerosis. Accumulating evidence has shown that stromal cell-derived factor-1α (SDF-1α) plays a key role in bone metabolism-related diseases, but its role in OA pathogenesis remains largely unknown. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of SDF-1α expressed on BMSCs in subchondral bone sclerosis in an OA model. METHODS In the present study, C57BL/6J mice were divided into the following three groups: the sham control, destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM), and AMD3100-treated DMM (DMM + AMD3100) groups. The mice were sacrificed after 2 or 8 weeks, and samples were collected for histological and immunohistochemical analyses. OA severity was assessed by performing hematoxylin and eosin (HE) and safranin O-fast green staining. SDF-1α expression in the OA model was measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (q-PCR), and immunohistochemistry. Micro-CT was used to observe changes in subchondral bone in the OA model. CD44, CD90, RUNX2, and OCN expression in subchondral bone were measured using q-PCR and immunohistochemistry. In vitro, BMSCs were transfected with a recombinant lentivirus expressing SDF-1α, an empty vector (EV), or siRNA-SDF-1α. Western blot analysis, q-PCR, and immunofluorescence staining were used to confirm the successful transfection of BMSCs. The effect of SDF-1α on BMSC proliferation was evaluated by performing a CCK-8 assay and cell cycle analysis. The effect of SDF-1α on the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs was assessed by performing alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and alizarin red S (ARS) staining. Cyclin D1, RUNX2 and OCN expression were measured using Western blot analysis, q-PCR, and immunofluorescence staining. RESULTS SDF-1α expression in the DMM-induced OA model increased. In the DMM + AMD3100 group, subchondral bone sclerosis was alleviated, OA was effectively relieved, and CD44, CD90, RUNX2, and OCN expression in subchondral bone was decreased. In vitro, high levels of SDF-1α promoted BMSC proliferation and increased osteogenic differentiation. Cyclin D1, RUNX2, and OCN expression increased. CONCLUSION The results of this study reveal a new molecular mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of OA. The targeted regulation of SDF-1α may be clinically effective in suppressing OA progression.
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- Zhiqiang Meng
- Jiaozuo Coal Industry (Group) Co. Ltd, Central Hospital, No. 1 Jiankang Road, Jiefang District, Jiaozuo, 454000, Henan, China
- General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Ningxia Medical University, Ningxia, China
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- Jiaozuo Coal Industry (Group) Co. Ltd, Central Hospital, No. 1 Jiankang Road, Jiefang District, Jiaozuo, 454000, Henan, China
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- Jiaozuo Coal Industry (Group) Co. Ltd, Central Hospital, No. 1 Jiankang Road, Jiefang District, Jiaozuo, 454000, Henan, China.
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Shaheen G, Ashfaq A, Shamim T, Asif HM, Ali A, Rehman SU, Sumreen L. Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Phytochemical and FTIR Analysis of Peganum harmala (Fruit) Ethanolic Extract From Cholistan Desert, Pakistan. Dose Response 2022; 20:15593258221126832. [PMID: 36106057 PMCID: PMC9465604 DOI: 10.1177/15593258221126832] [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: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of
Peganum harmala fruit. Ethanolic extract was prepared and
phytochemical screening showed the presence of a lot of chemical compounds.
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectra indicated the presence of
organic acids, hydroxyl and phenolic compounds, amino groups, aliphatic
compounds, and functional groups such as amide, ketone, aldehyde, aromatics, and
halogen compounds. Antioxidant activity of the ethanolic extract of P.
harmala by the DPPH method showed 71.4% inhibition, whereas
IC50 ± SEM (μg/mL) was .406 ± .11. Antibacterial activity was
performed against Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus pumilus,
Micrococcus luteus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus,
Staphylococcus epidermidis and Bordetella bronchiseptica. Maximum
antibacterial activity was exhibited by Bacillus subtilis (24.33 ± 2 mm)
and Bacillus pumilus (23.33 ± 2 mm). Zone of inhibition was 19 ± 2 mm by P.
aeruginosa, and it was 18.33 ± 2 mm by Bordetella
bronchiseptica. Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis had
inhibitory effect in the range of 12.33 ± 2 mm and 13.66 ± 3 mm,
respectively. 11.66 ± 2 mm and 10 ± 2 mm was zone of inhibition by
Micrococcus luteus and E. coli, respectively. Antifungal activity
was performed against Aspergillus terreus, Aspergillus fumigatus,
Aspergillus flavus and Candida albicans. Ethanolic extract of
P. harmala showed antifungal activity against
Aspergillus flavus (5 ± 1 mm) and Candida albicans
(4 ± 1 mm). Mild antifungal activity was reported
by Aspergillus fumigatus (3 ±
1 mm), whereas no activity was exhibited by Aspergillus
terreus. Further research is needed in order to evaluate the cytotoxic
effects of P. harmala as well.
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- Ghazala Shaheen
- Department of Eastern Medicine & Surgery, University College of Conventional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Eastern Medicine & Surgery, University College of Conventional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Eastern Medicine & Surgery, University College of Conventional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Eastern Medicine & Surgery, University College of Conventional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Homoeopathic Medical Sciences, University College of Conventional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Mahmoudzadeh E, Nazemiyeh H, Hamedeyazdan S. Anti-inflammatory Properties of the Genus Symphytum L.: A Review. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH 2022; 21:e123949. [PMID: 36060906 PMCID: PMC9420230 DOI: 10.5812/ijpr.123949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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: The Symphytum genus has been mainly used in traditional medicine, containing its anti-inflammatory activity. Symphytum spp.’s active components, such as allantoin, polyphenols, flavonoids, and alkaloids, can act on several intentions in the signaling pathway, constrain pro-inflammatory enzymes, reducing the construction of inflammatory chemokine’s and cytokines, and decreasing oxidative stress, which afterward suppresses inflammation procedures. Preclinical and clinical trials have reported the prevailing anti-inflammatory effect of several Symphytum species. This review presents an overview of the anti-inflammatory activities of different products and bioactive constituents in this genus. The papers with the English language were gathered from 2000 to 2021. This review may provide a scientific base for establishing innovative and alternative techniques for isolating a single individual from this genus to attenuate inflammatory disorders. The Symphytum genus is waiting for researchers to develop safe and effective anti-inflammatory agents for additional investigation of other different mechanisms of action.
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- Elaheh Mahmoudzadeh
- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Research Center for Integrative Medicine in Aging, Aging Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Corresponding Author: Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Wang H, Ma B. Healthcare and Scientific Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING 2022; 2022:5919686. [PMID: 35126931 PMCID: PMC8816538 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5919686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Knee osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative disease companied with chronic knee pain and dysfunction. However, the etiology and pathogenesis of knee osteoarthritis were unclear. Currently, age, diet, trauma, obesity, and inheritance are the main risk factors. The major pathological hallmarks of knee osteoarthritis included subchondral bone sclerosis, articular cartilage degeneration, arthrosynovitis, and osteophyte. With the acceleration of the aging process in China, the treatment of knee arthritis and the methods to improve the quality of life have become the focus of medical staff. Currently, therapies in clinical practice include surgery and nonoperative treatment; however, the clinical effects of different individuals at different stages will still be very different. This article reviews the recent advances in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis from three aspects: nonsurgical treatment, surgical treatment, and modern new medical means.
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- Huan Wang
- Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of the Air Military Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shanxi Province 710000, China
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- Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of the Air Military Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shanxi Province 710000, China
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Sanse Powder Essential Oil Nanoemulsion Negatively Regulates TRPA1 by AMPK/mTOR Signaling in Synovitis: Knee Osteoarthritis Rat Model and Fibroblast-Like Synoviocyte Isolates. Mediators Inflamm 2021; 2021:4736670. [PMID: 34876884 PMCID: PMC8645395 DOI: 10.1155/2021/4736670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Synovitis is the primary driving factor for the occurrence and development of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs) and plays a crucial role during this process. Our previous works revealed that transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) ion channels mediate the amplification of KOA synovitis. In recent years, essential oils have been proved to have blocking effect on transient receptor potential channels. Meanwhile, the therapeutic effect of Sanse Powder on KOA synovitis has been confirmed in clinical trials and basic studies; although, the mechanism remains unclear. In the present study, Sanse Powder essential oil nanoemulsion (SP-NEs) was prepared, and then chemical composition, physicochemical properties, and stability were investigated. Besides, both in MIA-induced KOA rats and in LPS-stimulated FLSs, we investigated whether SP-NES could alleviate KOA synovitis by interfering with AMP-activated protein kinase- (AMPK-) mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), an energy sensing pathway proved to negatively regulate the TRPA1. Our research shows that the top three substances in SP-NEs were tumerone, delta-cadinene, and Ar-tumerone, which accounted for 51.62% of the total, and should be considered as the main pharmacodynamic ingredient. Less inflammatory cell infiltration and type I collagen deposition were found in the synovial tissue of KOA rats treated with SP-NEs, as well as the downregulated expressions of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-18, and TRPA1. Besides, SP-NEs increased the phosphorylation level of AMPK and decreased the phosphorylation level of mTOR in the KOA model, and SP-NEs also upregulated expressions of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARγ) and PPARγ coactivator-1α and downstream signaling molecules of AMPK-mTOR in vivo and in vitro. To conclude, a kind of Chinese herbal medicine for external use which is effective in treating synovitis of KOA was extracted and prepared into essential oil nanoemulsion with stable properties in the present study. It may alleviate synovitis in experimental KOA through the negative regulation of TRPA1 by AMPK-mTOR signaling.
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Gyejigachulbutang (Gui-Zhi-Jia-Shu-Fu-Tang, Keishikajutsubuto, TJ-18) in Degenerative Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: Lessons and Responders from a Multicenter Randomized Placebo-Controlled Double-Blind Clinical Trial. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 2020:2376581. [PMID: 33178309 PMCID: PMC7647757 DOI: 10.1155/2020/2376581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background Gyejigachulbutang (GUI-ZHI-JIA-SHU-FU-TANG, GCB) is an herbal formula widely prescribed in traditional East Asian medicine practice for arthritis and muscle pain. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of GCB for degenerative knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Methods Eighty patients with KOA were randomly assigned to the GCB group or the placebo group in a 1 : 1 ratio in two Korean medicine hospitals. Patients took GCB or placebo three times a day for 4 weeks. Primary outcome was the change in the visual analogue scale (VAS) score for knee pain from baseline to 4th week. Secondary outcomes were the change in the VAS score from baseline to 2nd week and 8th week, Korean Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (K-WOMAC), European Quality of Life Five Dimensions questionnaire (EQ-5D), and safety. Results There was no significant difference between the compared indicators of the GCB and placebo groups. However, in subgroup analysis, GCB was effective for subjects with a BMI lower than 25 kg/m2. The dose of pain medication was significantly lower in the GCB group than in the placebo group after four weeks (p=0.016). There were no serious adverse events in the GCB group. Conclusions GCB was not effective in primary outcome analysis. In exploratory subgroup analysis, GCB might be effective for individuals with BMI lower than 25 kg/m2 for the treatment of degenerative KOA. GCB may also help reduce the consumption of pain medication. Furthermore, research is required for our hypothesis. This trial is registered with KCT0003024.
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The effect of chickpea broth on knee osteoarthritis—A Pilot non-randomised open-labeled clinical study. ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2020.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Chern CM, Zhou H, Wang YH, Chang CL, Chiou WF, Chang WT, Yao CH, Liou KT, Shen YC. Osthole ameliorates cartilage degradation by downregulation of NF-κB and HIF-2α pathways in an osteoarthritis murine model. Eur J Pharmacol 2019; 867:172799. [PMID: 31765607 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2019.172799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Revised: 11/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common and disabling joint disease mainly characterized by cartilage degradation, with the knees most commonly affected. No effective treatment for the cartilage degradation of OA exists. Preliminary studies have revealed the protective and osteogenic effects of osthole, a natural coumarin first isolated from Cnidium monnieri (Fructus Cnidii); however, no evidence of osthole in an OA-related model has been published to date. This study further explored the effects of osthole in a monoiodoacetate (MIA)-induced OA-related animal model and focused on the molecular mechanism(s) behind the anti-inflammatory and cartilage protective effects of osthole. This study revealed that the cartilage protective effect of osthole in a MIA-induced osteoarthritis (OA) murine model can be explained by downregulation of COX-2 and RUNX2 by inhibition of NF-κB and HIF-2α up-regulated by OA induction, resulting in downregulation of MMP-13, Syndecan IV and ADAMTS-5. In addition, osthole might have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects due to COX-2 inhibition. Osthole can be considered as a potential component of the treatment of OA, for it possesses a cartilage protective effect, as well as anti-inflammation, analgesic, and movement improving effects. Further preclinical and human clinical studies are needed to examine the efficacy and safety profile of long-term therapy.
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- Chang-Ming Chern
- Taipei Municipal Gan-Dau Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan; Division of Neurovascular Disease, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan; Institute of Brain Science, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Pharmacology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Netherlands
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- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Research Institute of Biotechnology, HungKuang University, Taichung City, Taiwan
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- National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei City, Taiwan; Clinical Drug Development of Herbal Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chinese Medicine Resources, China Medical University, Taichung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Radiological Science, China Medical University, Taichung City, Taiwan
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- National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei City, Taiwan; Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Department of Chinese Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei City, Taiwan; National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei City, Taiwan; Clinical Drug Development of Herbal Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan.
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Qiao Z, Tang J, Wu W, Tang J, Liu M. Acteoside inhibits inflammatory response via JAK/STAT signaling pathway in osteoarthritic rats. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 19:264. [PMID: 31590658 PMCID: PMC6781407 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-019-2673-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative disease of synovial joints caused by inflammation. Acteoside (ACT), a major component and lipase inhibitor from the Chinese tea Ligustrum purpurascens kudingcha, has been reported to regulate the inflammation and immune response. The study aims to investigate the effects of ACT on inflammatory responses and joint protection in OA rats. METHODS Cell proliferation was examined by MTT and colony formation assay. Apoptosis was analyzed using flow cytometry with Annexin V/PI staining. ELISA was employed to examine the concentration of inflammatory cytokines. OA rat model was established by surgery stimulation. RESULTS ACT treatment significantly inhibited the upregulation of inflammatory cytokines induced by IL-1β in primary chondrocytes, including IL-6, IL-12, TNF-α and IFN-γ. ACT stimulation also enhanced the cell proliferation, while inhibited cell apoptosis in IL-1β-treated chondrocytes. Consistently, ACT treatment led to downregulation of cleaved-caspase-3 and apoptosis regulator Bax, and upregulation of Bcl-2. Furthermore, ACT treatment inhibited IL-1β-induced activation of JAK/STAT pathway. The results were confirmed in surgery-induced OA rat model. Moreover, ACT treatment significantly inhibited synovial inflammation and articular chondrocyte apoptosis in OA rats. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that ACT has the potential therapeutic effect on OA through inhibiting the inflammatory responses via inactivating JAK/STAT signaling pathway.
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miR-940 regulates the inflammatory response of chondrocytes by targeting MyD88 in osteoarthritis. Mol Cell Biochem 2019; 461:183-193. [DOI: 10.1007/s11010-019-03601-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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