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Mohammadzadeh M, Zarei M, Abbasi H, Webster TJ, Beheshtizadeh N. Promoting osteogenesis and bone regeneration employing icariin-loaded nanoplatforms. J Biol Eng 2024; 18:29. [PMID: 38649969 PMCID: PMC11036660 DOI: 10.1186/s13036-024-00425-4] [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: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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There is an increasing demand for innovative strategies that effectively promote osteogenesis and enhance bone regeneration. The critical process of bone regeneration involves the transformation of mesenchymal stromal cells into osteoblasts and the subsequent mineralization of the extracellular matrix, making up the complex mechanism of osteogenesis. Icariin's diverse pharmacological properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and osteogenic effects, have attracted considerable attention in biomedical research. Icariin, known for its ability to stimulate bone formation, has been found to encourage the transformation of mesenchymal stromal cells into osteoblasts and improve the subsequent process of mineralization. Several studies have demonstrated the osteogenic effects of icariin, which can be attributed to its hormone-like function. It has been found to induce the expression of BMP-2 and BMP-4 mRNAs in osteoblasts and significantly upregulate Osx at low doses. Additionally, icariin promotes bone formation by stimulating the expression of pre-osteoblastic genes like Osx, RUNX2, and collagen type I. However, icariin needs to be effectively delivered to bone to perform such promising functions.Encapsulating icariin within nanoplatforms holds significant promise for promoting osteogenesis and bone regeneration through a range of intricate biological effects. When encapsulated in nanofibers or nanoparticles, icariin exerts its effects directly at the cellular level. Recalling that inflammation is a critical factor influencing bone regeneration, icariin's anti-inflammatory effects can be harnessed and amplified when encapsulated in nanoplatforms. Also, while cell adhesion and cell migration are pivotal stages of tissue regeneration, icariin-loaded nanoplatforms contribute to these processes by providing a supportive matrix for cellular attachment and movement. This review comprehensively discusses icariin-loaded nanoplatforms used for bone regeneration and osteogenesis, further presenting where the field needs to go before icariin can be used clinically.
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- Mahsa Mohammadzadeh
- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
- Regenerative Medicine Group (REMED), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
- Regenerative Medicine Group (REMED), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, 48128, USA
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- School of Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China
- School of Engineering, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
- Program in Materials Science, UFPI, Teresina, Brazil
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
- Regenerative Medicine Group (REMED), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran.
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Kresnoadi U, Laksono V, Dahlan A. Expression and ratio of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand and osteoprotegerin following application of Nigella sativa/bovine bone graft combination in post tooth extraction sockets. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 2023; 23:277-284. [PMID: 37929367 PMCID: PMC10467318 DOI: 10.4103/jips.jips_198_23] [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: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Aims The aim of this study was to analyze the induction effect of a combination of N. sativa and bovine bone graft on the expression and ratio of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand expression (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) on alveolar bone socket preservation on days 7 and 14. Settings and Design The research incorporated a posttest-only control group design. A total of 56 Cavia cobaya were divided into four groups: a control group, an N. sativa group, a bovine bone graft group, and a combined N. sativa and bovine bone graft group. Materials and Methods The lower incisors of the C. cobaya were extracted with material subsequently being applied to the resulting socket. After the 7th and 14th days, the experimental animals were terminated to enable observation of the socket. Following processing, the tissue was subjected to immunohistochemistry staining consisting of RANKL and OPG antibodies before being observed under a light microscope at × 400. Statistical Analysis Used Statistical analysis was carried out using the one-way ANOVA and Tukey's honestly significant difference tests. Results A combination of N. sativa and bovine bone graft reduced both RANKL expression and the RANKL/OPG ratio while increasing OPG expression in comparison to the other groups. In all the results obtained, the N. sativa and bovine bone graft combination was significant (P < 0.05) when compared to the control group on both the 7th and 14th days. Conclusion A combination of N. sativa and bovine bone graft reduced both RANKL expression and the RANKL/OPG ratio while increasing OPG expression.
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- Utari Kresnoadi
- Department of Prosthodontic, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Prosthodontic, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Prosthodontic, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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Yang X, Shi L, Li A, Gao F, Sun W, Li Z. Phase-contrast imaging with synchrotron hard X-ray reveals the effect of icariin on bone tissue morphology and microstructure in rabbits with early glucocorticoid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1155532. [PMID: 37215078 PMCID: PMC10192577 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1155532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Background: Phase-contrast imaging (PCI) with synchrotron hard X-ray was used to observe the changes in bone tissue morphology and microstructure in rabbit models of early glucocorticoid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), and to evaluate the intervention effect of Icariin. Methods: Fifty mature New Zealand rabbits (weighing 2.5-3.0 kg) were randomly divided into a control group (n = 10), a glucocorticoid group (n = 20), and an Icariin group (n = 20). The glucocorticoid group and the Icariin group were sequentially injected with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and methylprednisolone (MPS) to establish a glucocorticoid-induced ONFH animal model. The Icariin group was given Icariin solution when methylprednisolone was injected for the first time, and the control group and glucocorticoid group were given the same amount of normal saline. Animals were sacrificed after 6 weeks, and bilateral femoral head specimens were taken for research. The right femoral head was observed by PCI with synchrotron hard X-ray technology, and the left femoral head was verified by Micro-CT scanning and HE staining. Results: Forty-three animals (nine in the control group, sixteen in the glucocorticoid group, and eighteen in the Icariin group) were included in the study. PCI with synchrotron hard X-ray revealed that the trabecular bone in the glucocorticoid group was thinned, broken, and structurally damaged, whereas the trabecular bone in the Icariin group had normal volume, thickness, and a relatively intact structure. Micro-CT scan reconstruction and HE staining were used to verify the reliability of this technique in identifying osteonecrosis. Conclusion: The effects of Icariin were observed in an early glucocorticoid-induced ONFH rabbit model using PCI with synchrotron hard X-ray. Icariin weakens the destructive effect of glucocorticoids on bone tissue structure, improves bone tissue morphology, and stabilizes bone microstructure. This technique may provide a definitive, non-invasive alternative to histological examination for the diagnosis of early ONFH.
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- Xu Yang
- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University China-Japan Friendship Clinical Hospital, Beijing, China
- Health Science Centre, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Centre for Osteonecrosis and Joint-Preserving & Reconstruction, Orthopaedic Department, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Centre for Osteonecrosis and Joint-Preserving & Reconstruction, Orthopaedic Department, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Centre for Osteonecrosis and Joint-Preserving & Reconstruction, Orthopaedic Department, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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Bioactivity, Molecular Mechanism, and Targeted Delivery of Flavonoids for Bone Loss. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15040919. [PMID: 36839278 PMCID: PMC9960663 DOI: 10.3390/nu15040919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Skeletal disabilities are a prominent burden on the present population with an increasing life span. Advances in osteopathy have provided various medical support for bone-related diseases, including pharmacological and prosthesis interventions. However, therapeutics and post-surgery complications are often reported due to side effects associated with modern-day therapies. Thus, therapies utilizing natural means with fewer toxic or other side effects are the key to acceptable interventions. Flavonoids constitute a class of bioactive compounds found in dietary supplements, and their pharmacological attributes have been well appreciated. Recently, flavonoids' role is gaining renowned interest for its effect on bone remodeling. A wide range of flavonoids has been found to play a pivotal role in the major bone signaling pathways, such as wingless-related integration site (Wnt)/β-catenin, bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)/transforming growth factor (TGF)-β, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), etc. However, the reduced bioavailability and the absorption of flavonoids are the major limitations inhibiting their use against bone-related complications. Recent utilization of nanotechnological approaches and other delivery methods (biomaterial scaffolds, micelles) to target and control release can enhance the absorption and bioavailability of flavonoids. Thus, we have tried to recapitulate the understanding of the role of flavonoids in regulating signaling mechanisms affecting bone remodeling and various delivery methods utilized to enhance their therapeutical potential in treating bone loss.
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CTGF Promotes the Osteoblast Differentiation of Human Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells by Positively Regulating BMP2/Smad Signal Transduction. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:2938015. [PMID: 36158888 PMCID: PMC9499771 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2938015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Objective This work is aimed at revealing the role and the molecular mechanism of connective tissue growth factor 2 (CTGF) in the osteoblast differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs). Methods The osteogenic differentiation of PDLSCs was induced by osteogenic induction medium (OM), and the expression level of osteogenic related proteins ALP, RUNX2, OCN, and CTGF was estimated using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blotting analysis. We constructed cell lines with CTGF overexpression or knockdown to verify the role of CTGF in the osteoblast differentiation of PDLSCs. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining was introduced to measure the osteoblasts activity, and alizarin red S (ARS) staining was employed to test matrix mineralization. The interaction between CTGF and bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) was determined by endogenous coimmunoprecipitation (Co-IP). Results The expression level of CTGF was increased during the osteogenic induction of PDLSCs. Additionally, CTGF overexpression effectively maintained the stemness and facilitated the osteoblast differentiation in PDLSCs, and CTGF knockdown exerted opposite effects. Moreover, at molecular mechanism, CTGF increased the activity of BMP-2/Smad signaling pathway. Conclusion This investigation verified that CTGF promotes the osteoblast differentiation in PDLSCs at least partly by activating BMP-2/Smad cascade signal.
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Negrescu AM, Mitran V, Draghicescu W, Popescu S, Pirvu C, Ionascu I, Soare T, Uzun S, Croitoru SM, Cimpean A. TiO2 Nanotubes Functionalized with Icariin for an Attenuated In Vitro Immune Response and Improved In Vivo Osseointegration. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13020043. [PMID: 35466225 PMCID: PMC9036299 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13020043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Due to their superior mechanical and chemical properties, titanium (Ti) and its alloys have been widely used as orthopedic implantable devices. However, their bioinertness represents a limitation, which can be overcome by employing various surface modifications, such as TiO2 nanotube (TNT) fabrication via electrochemical anodization. Anodic TNTs present tunable dimensions and unique structures, turning them into feasible drug delivery platforms. In the present work, TNTs were loaded with icariin (Ica) through an adhesive intermediate layer of polydopamine (DP), and their in vitro and in vivo biological performance was evaluated. The successful fabrication of the modified surfaces was verified by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and contact angle measurements (CA), while the in vitro release of Ica was evaluated via UV-VIS spectrophotometry. In terms of in vitro behaviour, comparative studies on RAW 264.7 macrophages demonstrated that the TNT substrates, especially TNT-DP-Ica, elicited a lower inflammatory response compared to the Ti support. Moreover, the in vivo implantation studies evinced generation of a reduced fibrotic capsule around this implant and increased thickness of the newly formed bone tissue at 1 month and 3 months post-implantation, respectively. Overall, our results indicate that the controlled release of Ica from TNT surfaces could result in an improved osseointegration process.
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- Andreea-Mariana Negrescu
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-M.N.); (V.M.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-M.N.); (V.M.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (W.D.); (S.P.); (C.P.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (W.D.); (S.P.); (C.P.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (W.D.); (S.P.); (C.P.)
- Faculty of Medical Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 105 Spl. Independentei, 050097 Bucharest, Romania; (I.I.); (T.S.); (S.U.)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 105 Spl. Independentei, 050097 Bucharest, Romania; (I.I.); (T.S.); (S.U.)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 105 Spl. Independentei, 050097 Bucharest, Romania; (I.I.); (T.S.); (S.U.)
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- Machines and Manufacturing Systems Department, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Spl. Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-M.N.); (V.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-21-318-1575 (ext. 106)
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Wang N, Qi D, Liu L, Zhu Y, Liu H, Zhu S. Fabrication of In Situ Grown Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles Modified Porous Polyetheretherketone Matrix Composites to Promote Osteointegration and Enhance Bone Repair. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:831288. [PMID: 35295654 PMCID: PMC8919038 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.831288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The repairment of critical-sized bone defects is a serious problem that stimulates the development of new biomaterials. In this study, nanohydroxyapatite (nHA)-doped porous polyetheretherketone (pPEEK) were successfully fabricated by the thermally induced phase separation method and hydrothermal treatment. Structural analysis was performed by X-ray diffraction. The water contact angles and scanning electron microscopy were measured to assess physical properties of surfaces. The mechanical strength of the composites is also determined. Microcomputed tomography is used to characterize the nHA content of the composites. The in vitro bioactivity of the composites with or without nHA was investigated by using murine pre-osteoblasts MC3T3-E1, and the results of cytotoxicity and cell proliferation assays revealed that the cytocompatibility of all specimens was good. Adherence assays were employed to examine the adhesion and morphology of cells on different materials. However, nHA-doped composites induced cell attachment and cell spreading more significantly. Osteogenic differentiation was investigated using alkaline phosphatase activity and alizarin red staining, and these in vitro results demonstrated that composites containing nHA particles enhanced osteoblast differentiation. Its effectiveness for promoting osteogenesis was also confirmed in an in vivo animal experiment using a tibial defective rat model. After 8 weeks of implantation, compared to the pure PEEK and pPEEK without nHA groups, the nHA-pPEEK group showed better osteogenic activity. The results indicate that the nHA-pPEEK composites are possibly a well-designed bone substitute for critical-sized bone defects by promoting bone regeneration and osteointegration successfully.
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- Ningning Wang
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Special Engineering Plastics, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Stomatology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of General Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- *Correspondence: Song Zhu,
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Icariin regulates miR-23a-3p-mediated osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs via BMP-2/Smad5/Runx2 and WNT/β-catenin pathways in osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Saudi Pharm J 2022; 29:1405-1415. [PMID: 35002378 PMCID: PMC8720822 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2021.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Icariin is commonly used for the clinical treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). miR-23a-3p plays a vital role in regulating the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). The present study aimed to investigate the roles of icariin and miR-23a-3p in the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs and an ONFH model. BMSCs were isolated and cultured in vitro using icariin-containing serum at various concentrations, and BMSCs were also transfected with a miR-23a inhibitor. The alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and cell viability as well as BMP-2/Smad5/Runx2 and WNT/β-catenin pathway-related mRNA and protein expression were measured in BMSCs. Additionally, a dual-luciferase reporter assay and pathway inhibitors were used to verify the relationship of icariin treatment/miR-23a and the above pathways. An ONFH rat model was established in vivo, and a 28-day gavage treatment and lentivirus transfection of miR-23a-3p inhibitor were performed. Then, bone biochemical markers (ELISA kits) in serum, femoral head (HE staining and Digital Radiography, DR) and the above pathway-related proteins were detected. Our results revealed that icariin treatment/miR-23a knockdown promoted BMSC viability and osteogenic differentiation as well as increased the mRNA and protein expression of BMP-2, BMP-4, Runx2, p-Smad5, Wnt1 and β-catenin in BMSCs and ONFH model rats. In addition, icariin treatment/miR-23a knockdown increased bone biochemical markers (ACP-5, BAP, NTXI, CTXI and OC) and improved ONFH in ONFH model rats. In addition, a dual-luciferase reporter assay verified that Runx2 was a direct target of miR-23a-3p. These data indicated that icariin promotes BMSC viability and osteogenic differentiation as well as improves ONFH by decreasing miR-23a-3p levels and regulating the BMP-2/Smad5/Runx2 and WNT/β-catenin pathways.
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Key Words
- BAP, bone-specific alkaline phosphatase
- BMP-2, bone morphogenetic protein-2
- BMP-2/Smad5/Runx2 pathway
- BMP-4, bone morphogenetic protein-4
- BMSCs, bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells
- CTX-1, C-terminal telopeptides of type I collagen
- DMEM, Dulbecco’s modified Eagle’s medium
- DR, Digital Radiography
- FBS, fetal bovine serum
- HE, Hematoxylin‐eosin
- Icariin
- LPS, lipopolysaccharide
- NTX-1, N-terminal telopeptides of type I collagen
- OC, osteocalcin
- ONFH, osteonecrosis of the femoral head
- Osteonecrosis of the femoral head
- RT-PCR, Real time PCR
- SI, icariin-containing serum
- TRACP-5b, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b
- WNT/β-catenin pathway
- miR-23a-3p
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Zhang X, Chen Y, Zhang C, Zhang X, Xia T, Han J, Song S, Xu C, Chen F. Effects of icariin on the fracture healing in young and old rats and its mechanism. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2021; 59:1245-1255. [PMID: 34511043 PMCID: PMC8439244 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2021.1972121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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CONTEXT Icariin has attracted increasing attention because of its wide variety of pharmacological effects. OBJECTIVE This study investigates whether icariin could promote fracture healing in young and old rats and its mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS A Wistar rat model for the tibia fracture in relatively young and old rats, respectively, was established. The rats were divided into four groups: model group, L-icariin (50 mg/kg icariin), M-icariin (100 mg/kg icariin) and H-icariin (200 mg/kg icariin), and intragastric administration of icariin was performed for 10 days or 20 days. In addition, isolated and cultured rat bone mesenchymal stem cells (rBMSCs) from young and old rats were cultured with 5% and 20% of icariin-containing serum, respectively, then cell viability and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity were measured. RESULTS Icariin administration induced the expression of Runx2, Osterix, BMP-2, p-Smad5 and osteocalcin secretion (young rats: model: 2.50 ± 0.71; L-icariin: 10.10 ± 1.55; M-icariin: 24.95 ± 2.19; H-icariin: 36.80 ± 2.26; old rats: model: 1.55 ± 0.49; L-icariin:6.55 ± 0.50; M-icariin: 15.00 ± 0.85; H-icariin:20.50 ± 2.27) at the fracture site, and increased the levels of bone formation markers (OC, BAP, NTX-1 and CTX-1) in a dose-dependent manner. In vitro, icariin treatment promoted rBMSC viability, increased ALP activity and the expression of BMP-2/Smad5/Runx2 pathway proteins. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Icariin may accelerate fracture healing by activating the BMP-2/Smad5/Runx2 pathway in relatively young and old rats. The research on the mechanism of icariin to promote fracture healing can provide a theoretical basis for the clinical application and promotion of icariin.
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- Xiaoyun Zhang
- Clinical Medical School, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Ruikang Hospital Affiliated with Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ruikang Hospital Affiliated with Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ruikang Hospital Affiliated with Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ruikang Hospital Affiliated with Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ruikang Hospital Affiliated with Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ruikang Hospital Affiliated with Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ruikang Hospital Affiliated with Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ruikang Hospital Affiliated with Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ruikang Hospital Affiliated with Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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Cai D, Chen S, Wu B, Chen J, Tao D, Li Z, Dong Q, Zou Y, Chen Y, Bi C, Zu D, Lu L, Fang B. Construction of multifunctional porcine acellular dermal matrix hydrogel blended with vancomycin for hemorrhage control, antibacterial action, and tissue repair in infected trauma wounds. Mater Today Bio 2021; 12:100127. [PMID: 34585135 PMCID: PMC8452890 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2021.100127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Prevention of bacterial infection and reduction of hemorrhage, the primary challenges posed by trauma before hospitalization, are essential steps in prolonging the patient's life until they have been transported to a trauma center. Extracellular matrix (ECM) hydrogel is a promising biocompatible material for accelerating wound closure. However, due to the lack of antibacterial properties, this hydrogel is difficult to be applied to acute contaminated wounds. This study formulates an injectable dermal extracellular matrix hydrogel (porcine acellular dermal matrix (ADM)) as a scaffold for skin defect repair. The hydrogel combines vancomycin, an antimicrobial agent for inducing hemostasis, expediting antimicrobial activity, and promoting tissue repair. The hydrogel possesses a porous structure beneficial for the adsorption of vancomycin. The antimicrobial agent can be timely released from the hydrogel within an hour, which is less than the time taken by bacteria to infest an injury, with a cumulative release rate of approximately 80%, and thus enables a relatively fast bactericidal effect. The cytotoxicity investigation demonstrates the biocompatibility of the ADM hydrogel. Dynamic coagulation experiments reveal accelerated blood coagulation by the hydrogel. In vivo antibacterial and hemostatic experiments on a rat model indicate the healing of infected tissue and effective control of hemorrhaging by the hydrogel. Therefore, the vancomycin-loaded ADM hydrogel will be a viable biomaterial for controlling hemorrhage and preventing bacterial infections in trauma patients.
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- D Cai
- Department of Spine Surgery, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China
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- Bacterial Laboratory, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China
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- Pathology Department, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China
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- Pathology Department, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China.,School of Medcine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China.,School of Medcine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China
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- Central Laboratory, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China
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Tao J, Zhang Y, Shen A, Yang Y, Diao L, Wang L, Cai D, Hu Y. Injectable Chitosan-Based Thermosensitive Hydrogel/Nanoparticle-Loaded System for Local Delivery of Vancomycin in the Treatment of Osteomyelitis. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:5855-5871. [PMID: 32848394 PMCID: PMC7428380 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s247088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Purpose Osteomyelitis, particularly chronic osteomyelitis, remains a major challenge for orthopedic surgeons. The traditional treatment for osteomyelitis, which involves antibiotics and debridement, does not provide a complete solution for infection and bone repair. Antibiotics such as vancomycin (VCM) are commonly used to treat osteomyelitis in clinical settings. VCM use is limited by a lack of effective delivery methods that provide sustained, high doses to entirely fill irregular bone tissue to treat infections. Methods We engineered a chitosan (CS)-based thermosensitive hydrogel to produce a VCM-nanoparticle (NPs)/Gel local drug delivery system. The VCM-NPs were formed with quaternary ammonium chitosan and carboxylated chitosan nanoparticles (VCM-NPs) by positive and negative charge adsorption to enhance the encapsulation efficiency and drug loading of VCM, with the aim of simultaneously preventing infection and repairing broken bones. This hydrogel was evaluated in a rabbit osteomyelitis model. Results The VCM-NPs had high encapsulation efficiency and drug loading, with values of 60.1±2.1% and 24.1±0.84%, respectively. When embedded in CS-Gel, the VCM-NPs maintained their particle size and morphology, and the injectability and thermosensitivity of the hydrogel, which were evaluated by injectability test and rheological measurement, were retained. The VCM-NPs/Gel exhibited sustained release of VCM over 26 days. In vitro tests revealed that the VCM-NPs/Gel promoted osteoblast proliferation and activity against Staphylococcus aureus. In vivo, VCM-NPs/Gel (with 10 mg vancomycin per rabbit) was used to treat rabbits with osteomyelitis. The VCM-NPs/Gel showed excellent anti-infection properties and accelerating bone repair under osteomyelitis conditions. Conclusion The reported multifunctional NPs hydrogel system for local antibiotic delivery (VCM-NPs/Gel) showed bone regeneration promotion and anti-infection properties, demonstrating significant potential as a scaffold for effective treatment of osteomyelitis.
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- Jin Tao
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College, Ningbo, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College, Ningbo, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College, Ningbo, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College, Ningbo, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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Xie L, Liu N, Xiao Y, Liu Y, Yan C, Wang G, Jing X. In Vitro and In Vivo Osteogenesis Induced by Icariin and Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2: A Dynamic Observation. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:1058. [PMID: 32760277 PMCID: PMC7373825 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.01058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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In the present study, we aimed to compare the effects of icariin (ICA) and bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) on osteoblast proliferation and osteogenesis in bone defects. We found that in vitro ICA or BMP-2 treatment is able to increase osteoblast proliferation, which was detected by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT). Specifically, ICA at a concentration of 30 µg/ml had the strongest ability to promote cell proliferation, which is equivalent with the effect of BMP-2 at a concentration of 50 µg/ml. Furthermore, Western blot and RT-qPCR analyses showed that treatment with ICA (20–30 µg/ml) had similar increase effect with BMP-2 (50 µg/ml) on the protein and mRNA levels of BMP-2, osteoprotegerin (OPG), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) mRNAs. In addition, the animal model of bone defects was successfully prepared. The in vivo data showed that compared with the control group, highest osteogenesis in the ICA or BMP-2 groups was observed at different observational times. Four weeks after surgery, osteogenesis in the BMP-2 group was slightly higher than that in the ICA group, but there was no significant difference between the two groups until the eighth week. ICA promotes osteoblast proliferation by stimulating the expression of BMP-2 and OPG proteins and upregulating the expression of BMP-2, OPG, and ALP mRNAs. ICA at a certain concentration has the same osteogenic effect as BMP-2. ICA or BMP-2 composite nanomaterials can be used as a framework to guide bone regeneration and promote osteogenesis. In addition, the combined use of hematoxylin-eosin and Goldner’s trichrome staining techniques contributes to acquiring better bone morphometric information about bone defects.
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- Lina Xie
- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Xu Y, Li D, Zhu Z, Li L, Jin Y, Ma C, Zhang W. miR‑27a‑3p negatively regulates osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3‑E1 preosteoblasts by targeting osterix. Mol Med Rep 2020; 22:1717-1726. [PMID: 32705283 PMCID: PMC7411295 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2020.11246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis is a complex multifactorial disorder characterized by microarchitectural deterioration, low bone mass, and increased risk of fractures or broken bones. Balanced bone remodeling is tightly regulated by the differentiation, activity and apoptosis of bone-forming osteoblasts and bone-resorbing osteoclasts. MicroRNAs (miRs) are dysregulated in osteoporosis, but whether they control osteogenic differentiation and skeletal biology, or could serve as therapeutic targets remains to be elucidated. The present study identified miR-27a-3p as a critical suppressor of osteoblastogenesis. Bioinformatics analysis and luciferase reporter assays demonstrated that miR-27a-3p directly targeted and controlled the expression of osterix (Osx), an early response gene essential for bone formation, through its 3′-untranslated region. miR-27a-3p functionally inhibited the differentiation of preosteoblasts by decreasing Osx expression, which synergistically contributed to bone formation. miR-27a-3p level was significantly decreased during osteogenic differentiation and increased in the serum of patients with osteoporosis. Together, miR-27a-3p contributed to diminished osteogenic function during osteogenic differentiation and might thus serve as a therapeutic target and diagnostic biomarker for osteoporosis.
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- Yuexin Xu
- Research Institute of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Stomatological Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jiangsu Province Hospital of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P.R. China
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- Research Institute of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Stomatological Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, P.R. China
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- Research Institute of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Stomatological Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P.R. China
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Shi L, Mao T, Luo P, Li T, Gao F, Sun W, Li Z. [Effect of icariin on early steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head in rabbits]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2020; 34:206-212. [PMID: 32030953 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.201905112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Objective To explore the effect of icariin on early steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head in rabbits. Methods Fifty mature New Zealand rabbits (weighing, 2.5-3.0 kg) were randomly divided into control group ( n=10), model group ( n=20), and experimental group ( n=20). The rabbits of model and experimental groups were injected with lipopolysaccharide and methylprednisolone to establish the animal model of early steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head. The rabbits of experimental group were feeded with icariin solution once a day for 6 weeks since the first injection of methylprednisolone, whereas the rabbits of control and model groups were given normal saline at the same time points. The left femoral heads were removed after 6 weeks and gross morphological features were evaluated. Micro-CT scan was performed to analyze the trabecular microstructure with the following parameters: trabecular bone volume to total volume (BV/TV), trabecular number (Tb.N), trabecular thickness (Tb.Tn), and trabecular separation (Tb.Sp). The Micro-CT scan was also converted to three-dimensional reconstruction images for observation. HE staining was applied to observe the trabecular structure and morphological changes of osteocytes and marrow adipocytes. It was also used to determine whether the samples of femoral heads occurred osteonecrosis based on the criteria for pathological diagnosis, and calculate the rate of empty lacunae. Results Seven rabbits died during the study, and 9, 16, and 18 rabbits in the control, model, and experimental groups, respectively, enrolled the final analysis. Compared with control group, the femoral head collapse and trabecular breaks were more obvious, and the trabeculae were sparse with irregular arrangement in the model group according to the results of gross observation, Micro-CT scan, and three-dimensional reconstruction images. But in the experimental group, the surface of femoral head was slight shrinking without obvious collapse, and the degeneration of trabecular structure was mild. According to bone microstructures analysis, the Tb.N, Tb.Tn, and BV/TV of femoral head in model and experimental groups were lower than those in control group, while the Tb.Sp in the model and experimental groups were significantly higher. The Tb.N, Tb.Tn, and BV/TV of femoral head in experimental group were higher than those in model group, while the Tb.Sp in the experimental group was significantly lower. The differences between groups were all significant ( P<0.05). In the model group, HE staining showed that the number of osteocytes reduced, the number of empty lacunae increased, and the marrow adipocytes piled up in the space between femoral trabeculae, some even mashed together like a cyst. In the experimental group, the trabecular structure was still relatively complete compared with model group, no obvious apoptosis of osteocytes was observed, the size and number of adipocytes were basically normal. None of the animals in control group occurred osteonecrosis of the femoral head based on the criteria for pathological diagnosis, and the incidence of osteonecrosis were 81.3% (13/16) in the model group and 66.7% (12/18) in the experimental group, and the difference was not significant ( P=0.448). The rate of empty lacunae of osteonecrotic femoral heads in the model group was 33.1%±1.4%, which was higher than that in experimental group (18.9%±0.8%) and in control group (12.7%±1.5%), and the differences between groups were significant ( P<0.05). Conclusion The icariin has a protective effect on the early steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head in rabbits, which can decrease osteocytes apoptosis, improve the bone microstructure, and delay such disease processes.
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- Lijun Shi
- Department of Orthopedics, Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100029, P.R.China
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- Center for Osteonecrosis and Joint Preserving & Reconstruction, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, P.R.China;Center for Osteonecrosis and Joint Preserving & Reconstruction, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, P.R.China
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- Center for Osteonecrosis and Joint Preserving & Reconstruction, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, P.R.China
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Quah Y, Lee EB, Chan JYL, Jang SH, Park SC. Optimal red clover ethanolic extract by relative aggregated metric increases osteoblastic activity and nuclear factor kappa-B ligand gene expression in SaOS-2 cells. ALL LIFE 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/26895293.2020.1771435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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- Yixian Quah
- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Finance, Faculty of Business and Finance, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Perak, Malaysia
- Centre of IoT and Big Data, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Perak, Malaysia
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- Teazen Research Center, Teazen Co., ltd., Anyang-si, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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Effects of Icariin on Atherosclerosis and Predicted Function Regulatory Network in ApoE Deficient Mice. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:9424186. [PMID: 30533443 PMCID: PMC6247691 DOI: 10.1155/2018/9424186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Revised: 10/02/2018] [Accepted: 10/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Objective. Icariin plays a pivotal role in ameliorating atherosclerosis for animal models although its comprehensive biological role remains largely unexplored. This study aimed to fully understand the effects of icariin on atherosclerosis in high-fat diet-induced ApoE-/- mice and investigate mRNA-miRNA regulation based on microarray and bioinformatics analysis. Methods. The areas of atherosclerotic lesions in en face aorta were evaluated. Microarray analysis was performed on atherosclerotic aortic tissues. The integrative analysis of mRNA and miRNA profiling was utilized to suggest specific functions of gene and supply an integrated and corresponding method to study the protective effect of icariin on atherosclerosis. Results. Icariin attenuated the development of atherosclerosis that the mean atherosclerotic lesion area was reduced by 5.8% (P < 0.05). Significant changes were observed in mRNA and miRNA expression patterns. Several miRNAs obtained from the miRNA-Gene-Network might play paramount part in antiatherosclerotic effect of icariin, such as mmu-miR-6931-5p, mmu-miR-3547-5p, mmu-miR-5107-5p, mmu-miR-6368, and mmu-miR-7118-5p. Specific miRNAs and GO terms associated with icariin in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis were validated using GO analysis and miRNA-GO-Network. MiRNA-Pathway-Network indicated that icariin induced miRNAs mainly regulate the signaling pathways of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, Ras signaling pathway, ErbB signaling pathway, and VEGF signaling pathway in aorta atherosclerotic lesion. Conclusions. Our data provides evidence that icariin is able to exhibit one antiatherosclerotic action by mediating multiple biological processes or cascades, suggesting the pleiotropic effects of icariin in atherosclerosis alleviation. The identified gene functional categories and pathways are potentially valuable targets for future development of RNA-guided gene regulation to fight disease.
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Xu B, Wang X, Wu C, Zhu L, Chen O, Wang X. Flavonoid compound icariin enhances BMP-2 induced differentiation and signalling by targeting to connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) in SAMP6 osteoblasts. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0200367. [PMID: 29990327 PMCID: PMC6039035 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0200367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Icariin, a major active flavonoid glucoside, is widely used for the treatment of bone injury and rebuilding in the clinic because of its roles in suppressing osteoblastogenesis and promoting osteogenesis. The senescence-accelerated mouse SAMP6 was accepted as a useful murine model to reveal the mechanism of senile osteoporosis and the therapeutic mechanism of drug activity. However, little is known about the characteristics of SAMP6 osteoblasts and the associated regulatory roles of icariin. METHODS We isolated and cultured osteoblasts from SAMP6 or SAMR1 mice and compared their proliferation, migration, and differentiation by performing the CCK-8 assay, cell counting assay, EdU staining, cell cycle analysis, ALP staining and activity measurement, Alizarin red staining, and RT-qPCR analysis to measure the levels of osteoblast markers, including RUNX2, Colla1 and Oc. To assess the effects of icariin on BMP-2-induced osteoblast differentiation, after BMP-2 treatment, osteoblast markers were analyzed by RT-qPCR and semi-quantitative Western blotting. The effects of icariin on connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) were measured by RT-qPCR. shRNA targeting CTGF mRNA was employed to knockdown its expression level in osteoblasts. RESULTS The SAMP6 osteoblasts presented decreased the development and differentiation activity compared with SAMR1 osteoblasts, indicating that they are the potential mechanisms underlying age-associated disease. Moreover, SAMP6 osteoblasts presented upregulated CTGF compared with SAMR1 osteoblasts. Icariin enhanced BMP-2-induced osteoblast differentiation by downregulating CTGF expression, which tightly regulates osteoblast differentiation. By downregulating CTGF, icariin treatment upregulated phosphate-Smad1/5/8, indicating its activating effects on the BMP signaling pathway. CONCLUSION These results suggest that decreased osteoblast development and function potentially contributes to age-associated disease. Icariin exerts enhancing effects on BMP-2-mediated osteoblast development via downregulating CTGF.
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- Bing Xu
- Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital of Wenzhou Affilated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University, Zhe Jiang, China
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- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital of Wenzhou Affilated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University, Zhe Jiang, China
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- Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital of Wenzhou Affilated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University, Zhe Jiang, China
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- Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital of Wenzhou Affilated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University, Zhe Jiang, China
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