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Guo X, Wang P, Yuwen W, Zhu C, Fu R, Ma P, Duan Z, Fan D. Production and Functional Analysis of Collagen Hexapeptide Repeat Sequences in Pichia pastoris. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024. [PMID: 38801678 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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In the development of biomaterials with specific structural domains associated with various cellular activities, the limited integrin specificity of commonly used adhesion sequences, such as the RGD tripeptide, has resulted in an inability to precisely control cellular responses. To overcome this limitation, we conducted multiple replications of the integrin α2β1-specific ligand, the collagen hexapeptide Gly-Phe-Pro-Gly-Glu-Arg (GFPGER) in Pichia pastoris. This enabled the development of recombinant collagen with high biological activity, which was subsequently expressed, isolated, and purified for structural and functional analysis. The proteins carrying the multiple replications GFPGER sequence demonstrated significant bioactivity in cells, leading to enhanced cell adhesion, osteoblast differentiation, and mineralization when compared to control groups. Importantly, these effects were mediated by integrin α2β1. The new collagen constructed in this study is expected to be a biomaterial for regulating specific cell functions and fates.
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- Xiaoyan Guo
- Engineering Research Center of Western Resource Innovation Medicine Green Manufacturing, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
- Shaanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
- Biotech. & Biomed. Research Institute, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Western Resource Innovation Medicine Green Manufacturing, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
- Shaanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
- Biotech. & Biomed. Research Institute, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- Shaanxi Gaint Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Xi'an 710065, Shaanxi, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Western Resource Innovation Medicine Green Manufacturing, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
- Shaanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
- Biotech. & Biomed. Research Institute, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Western Resource Innovation Medicine Green Manufacturing, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
- Shaanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
- Biotech. & Biomed. Research Institute, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Western Resource Innovation Medicine Green Manufacturing, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
- Shaanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
- Biotech. & Biomed. Research Institute, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Western Resource Innovation Medicine Green Manufacturing, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
- Shaanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
- Biotech. & Biomed. Research Institute, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Western Resource Innovation Medicine Green Manufacturing, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
- Shaanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
- Biotech. & Biomed. Research Institute, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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Yun HM, Kim E, Kwon YJ, Park KR. Vanillin Promotes Osteoblast Differentiation, Mineral Apposition, and Antioxidant Effects in Pre-Osteoblasts. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:485. [PMID: 38675146 PMCID: PMC11054936 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16040485] [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: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Antioxidant vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) is used as a flavoring in foods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. Vanillin possesses various biological effects, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anticancer properties. This study aimed to investigate the biological activities of vanillin purified from Adenophora triphylla var. japonica Hara on bone-forming processes. Vanillin treatment induced mineralization as a marker for mature osteoblasts, after stimulating alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining and activity. The bone-forming processes of vanillin are mainly mediated by the upregulation of the bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2), phospho-Smad1/5/8, and runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) pathway during the differentiation of osteogenic cells. Moreover, vanillin promoted osteoblast-mediated bone-forming phenotypes by inducing migration and F-actin polymerization. Furthermore, we validated that vanillin-mediated bone-forming processes were attenuated by noggin and DKK1. Finally, we demonstrated that vanillin-mediated antioxidant effects prevent the death of osteoblasts during bone-forming processes. Overall, vanillin has bone-forming properties through the BMP2-mediated biological mechanism, indicating it as a bone-protective compound for bone health and bone diseases such as periodontitis and osteoporosis.
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- Hyung-Mun Yun
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- National Development Institute of Korean Medicine, Gyeongsan 38540, Republic of Korea; (E.K.); (Y.-J.K.)
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- National Development Institute of Korean Medicine, Gyeongsan 38540, Republic of Korea; (E.K.); (Y.-J.K.)
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- Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Gwangju 61751, Republic of Korea
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Cao N, Shou Z, Xiao Y, Liu P. Efficacy and Possible Mechanisms of Astragali Radix and its Ingredients in Animal Models of Osteoporosis: A Preclinical Review and Metaanalysis. Curr Drug Targets 2024; 25:135-148. [PMID: 38213165 DOI: 10.2174/0113894501275292231220062838] [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: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Astragali Radix (AR) has a long history as a traditional Chinese medicine for anti-osteoporosis (OP) treatment. The aim of the study was to explore the effect and optimal regimens of AR and its main ingredients (IAR) in OP treatment. METHODS Eligible animal studies were searched in seven databases (PubMed, Web of Science, MEDLINE, SciELO Citation Index, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Wanfang). The primary outcomes were bone metabolic indices. The secondary outcome measure was the anti-OP mechanism of IAR. RESULTS 21 studies were enrolled in the study. The primary findings of the present article illustrated that IAR could significantly increase the bone mineral density (BMD), bone volume over the total volume, trabecular number, trabecular thickness, bone maximum load and serum calcium, while trabecular separation and serum C-terminal telopeptide of type 1 collagen were remarkably decreased (P < 0.05). In subgroup analysis, the BMD in the long treatment group (≥ 10 weeks) showed better effect size than the short treatment group (< 10 weeks) (P < 0.05). Modeling methods and animal sex were factors affecting serum alkaline phosphatase and osteocalcin levels. CONCLUSION The findings suggest the possibility of developing IAR as a drug for the treatment of OP. IAR with longer treatment time may achieve better effects regardless of animal strain and age.
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- Ning Cao
- Pharmacy Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
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- Pharmacy Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
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- HD Biosciences (A WuXi company) Pharma Tech, Shanghai 201201, China
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- Pharmacy Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
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Yun HM, Cho MH, Jeong H, Kim SH, Jeong YH, Park KR. Osteogenic Activities of Trifolirhizin as a Bioactive Compound for the Differentiation of Osteogenic Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17103. [PMID: 38069425 PMCID: PMC10706948 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242317103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Plant extracts are widely used as traditional medicines. Sophora flavescens Aiton-derived natural compounds exert various beneficial effects, such as anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, and antiregenerative activities, through their bioactive compounds, including flavonoids and alkaloids. In the present study, we investigated the biological effects of an S. flavescens-derived flavonoid, trifolirhizin (trifol), on the stimulation of osteogenic processes during osteoblast differentiation. Trifol (>98% purity) was successfully isolated from the root of S. flavescens and characterized. Trifol did not exhibit cellular toxicity in osteogenic cells, but promoted alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining and activity, with enhanced expression of the osteoblast differentiation markers, including Alp, ColI, and Bsp. Trifol induced nuclear runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) expression during the differentiation of osteogenic cells, and concomitantly stimulated the major osteogenic signaling proteins, including GSK3β, β-catenin, and Smad1/5/8. Among the mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), Trifol activated JNK, but not ERK1/2 and p38. Trifol also increased the osteoblast-mediated bone-forming phenotypes, including transmigration, F-actin polymerization, and mineral apposition, during osteoblast differentiation. Overall, trifol exhibits bioactive activities related to osteogenic processes via differentiation, migration, and mineralization. Collectively, these results suggest that trifol may serve as an effective phytomedicine for bone diseases such as osteoporosis.
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- Hyung-Mun Yun
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; (M.H.C.); (H.J.)
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- Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; (M.H.C.); (H.J.)
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- National Development Institute for Korean Medicine, Gyeongsan 38540, Republic of Korea; (S.H.K.); (Y.H.J.)
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- National Development Institute for Korean Medicine, Gyeongsan 38540, Republic of Korea; (S.H.K.); (Y.H.J.)
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- Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Gwangju 61751, Republic of Korea
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Mao H, Gong T, Sun Y, Yang S, Qiao X, Yang D. Bacterial growth stage determines the yields, protein composition, and periodontal pathogenicity of Porphyromonas gingivalis outer membrane vesicles. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1193198. [PMID: 37900318 PMCID: PMC10602934 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1193198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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Introduction P. gingivalis (W83), as the keystone pathogen in chronic periodontitis, has been found to be tightly bound to systemic diseases. Outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) produced by P. gingivalis (W83) are thought to serve key functions in bacterial virulence and pathogenicity. This study aims to comprehend the biological functions of P. gingivalis OMVs isolated from different growth stages by comparing their physicochemical properties and pathogenicity. Methods Protein composition was analyzed via isotope-labeled relative and absolute quantification (iTRAQ). Macrophage polarization and the expression of IL-6 and IL-1β were detected. The proliferation, migration, osteogenic differentiation, and IL-1b/NLRP3 expression of periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) were evaluated. P. gingivalis/P. gingivalis OMVs-induced periodontal models were also constructed in Sprague Dawley rats. Results The protein composition of P. gingivalis OMVs isolated from different growth stages demonstrated obvious differences ranging from 25 KDa to 75 KDa. In the results of flow cytometry, we found that in vitro experiments the M1 subtype of macrophages was more abundant in the late-log OMVs and stationary OMVs groups which boosted the production of inflammatory cytokines more than pre-log OMVs. Compared to pre-log OMVs, late-log OMVs and stationary OMVs had more pronounced inhibitory effects on proliferation, migration, and early osteogenesis of PDLSCs. The NLRP3 inflammasome was activated to a larger extent in the stationary OMVs group. Micro-computed tomography (Micro CT), hematoxylin-eosin staining (HE), and tartrate acid phosphatase (TRAP) results showed that the periodontal damage in the stationary OMVs group was worse than that in the pre-log OMVs and late-log OMVs group, but almost equal to that in the positive control group (P. gingivalis). Discussion In general, both in vivo and in vitro experiments showed that late-log OMVs and stationary OMVs have more significant pathogenicity in periodontal disease.
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- Hongchen Mao
- Department of Endodontics, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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Hao Y, Fu J, Zhang J, Du N, Ta H, Zhu TT, Wang H, Lou HX, Cheng AX. Identification and Functional Characterization of UDP-Glycosyltransferases Involved in Isoflavone Biosynthesis in Astragalus membranaceus. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:12775-12784. [PMID: 37604680 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c03563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Isoflavones are rich natural compounds present in legumes and are essential for plant growth and development. Moreover, they are beneficial for animals and humans. Isoflavones are primarily found as glycoconjugates, including calycosin-7-O-β-d-glucoside (CG) in Astragalus membranaceus, a legume. However, the glycosylation mechanism of isoflavones in A. membranaceus remains unclear. In the present study, three uridine diphosphate (UDP)-glycosyltransferases (UGTs) that may be involved in the biosynthesis of isoflavone were identified in the transcriptome of A. membranaceus. Enzymatic analysis revealed that AmUGT88E29 and AmUGT88E30 had high catalytic activity toward isoflavones in vitro. In addition, AmUGT88E29 and AmUGT88E30 could accept various flavones, flavanones, flavonols, dihydroflavonols, and dihydrochalcones as substrates. AmUGT71G10 was only active against phloretin and dihydroresveratrol. Overexpression of AmUGT88E29 significantly increased the contents of CG, an isoflavone glucoside, in the hairy roots of A. membranaceus. This study provided candidate AmUGT genes for the potential metabolic engineering of flavonoid compounds in plants and a valuable resource for studying the calycosin glycosides biosynthesis pathway.
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- Yue Hao
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Natural Products, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Natural Products, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Natural Products, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Natural Products, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Natural Products, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Natural Products, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Institute of Microbial Technology, Helmholtz International Lab for Anti-Infectives, Helmholtz Institute of Biotechnology, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Natural Products, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Natural Products, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, People's Republic of China
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Leal SS, Gusmão GODM, Uchôa VT, Figueiredo-Silva J, Pinto LSS, Tim CR, Assis L, Maia-Filho ALM, de Oliveira RA, Lobo AO, Pavinatto A. Evaluation of How Methacrylate Gelatin Hydrogel Loaded with Ximenia americana L. Extract (Steam Bark) Effects Bone Repair Activity Using Rats as Models. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:438. [PMID: 37754851 PMCID: PMC10531560 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14090438] [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: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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The use of bioactive materials, such as Ximenia americana L., to stimulate the bone repair process has already been studied; however, the synergistic effects of its association with light emitting diode (LED) have not been reported. The present work aims to evaluate the effect of its stem bark extract incorporated into methacrylate gelatin hydrogel (GelMA) on the bone repair process using pure hydrogel and hydrogel associated with LED therapy. For this purpose, the GelMA hydrogel loaded with Ximenia americana L. extract (steam bark) was produced, characterized and applied in animal experiments. The tests were performed using 50 male Wistar rats (divided into 5 groups) submitted to an induced tibia diaphyseal fracture. The therapy effects were verified for a period of 15 and 30 days of treatment using histological analysis and Raman spectroscopy. After 15 days of induced lesion/treatment, the new bone formation was significantly higher in the GXG (GelMA + X. americana L.) group compared to the control group (p < 0.0001). After 30 days, a statistically significant difference was observed when comparing the GXLEDG (GelMA + X. americana L. + LED) and the control group (p < 0.0001), the GXG and the control group (p < 0.001), and when comparing the GG, GXG (p < 0.005) and GXLEDG (p < 0.001) groups. The results shows that the Ximenia americana L. stem extract incorporated into GelMA hydrogel associated with LED therapy is a potentiator for animal bone repair.
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- Seânia Santos Leal
- Scientific and Technological Institute, Brazil University, São Paulo 08230-030, Brazil; (S.S.L.); (C.R.T.); (L.A.)
- Biotechnology and Biodiversity Research Center, State University of Piauí, Teresina 64002-150, Brazil; (J.F.-S.); (L.S.S.P.); (A.L.M.M.-F.)
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- Biotechnology and Biodiversity Research Center, State University of Piauí, Teresina 64002-150, Brazil; (J.F.-S.); (L.S.S.P.); (A.L.M.M.-F.)
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- Biotechnology and Biodiversity Research Center, State University of Piauí, Teresina 64002-150, Brazil; (J.F.-S.); (L.S.S.P.); (A.L.M.M.-F.)
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- Scientific and Technological Institute, Brazil University, São Paulo 08230-030, Brazil; (S.S.L.); (C.R.T.); (L.A.)
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- Scientific and Technological Institute, Brazil University, São Paulo 08230-030, Brazil; (S.S.L.); (C.R.T.); (L.A.)
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- Biotechnology and Biodiversity Research Center, State University of Piauí, Teresina 64002-150, Brazil; (J.F.-S.); (L.S.S.P.); (A.L.M.M.-F.)
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Materials (LIMAV), Materials Science & Engineering Graduate Program (PPGCM), Federal University of Piauí (UFPI), Teresina 64049-550, Brazil
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- Scientific and Technological Institute, Brazil University, São Paulo 08230-030, Brazil; (S.S.L.); (C.R.T.); (L.A.)
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Hu QD, Tan RZ, Zou YX, Li JC, Fan JM, Kantawong F, Wang L. Synergism of calycosin and bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells to combat podocyte apoptosis to alleviate adriamycin-induced focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. World J Stem Cells 2023; 15:617-631. [PMID: 37424951 PMCID: PMC10324505 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v15.i6.617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) show podocyte-protective effects in chronic kidney disease. Calycosin (CA), a phytoestrogen, is isolated from Astragalus membranaceus with a kidney-tonifying effect. CA preconditioning enhances the protective effect of MSCs against renal fibrosis in mice with unilateral ureteral occlusion. However, the protective effect and underlying mechanism of CA-pretreated MSCs (MSCsCA) on podocytes in adriamycin (ADR)-induced focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) mice remain unclear.
AIM To investigate whether CA enhances the role of MSCs in protecting against podocyte injury induced by ADR and the possible mechanism involved.
METHODS ADR was used to induce FSGS in mice, and MSCs, CA, or MSCsCA were administered to mice. Their protective effect and possible mechanism of action on podocytes were observed by Western blot, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and real-time polymerase chain reaction. In vitro, ADR was used to stimulate mouse podocytes (MPC5) to induce injury, and the supernatants from MSC-, CA-, or MSCsCA-treated cells were collected to observe their protective effects on podocytes. Subsequently, the apoptosis of podocytes was detected in vivo and in vitro by Western blot, TUNEL assay, and immunofluorescence. Overexpression of Smad3, which is involved in apoptosis, was then induced to evaluate whether the MSCsCA-mediated podocyte protective effect is associated with Smad3 inhibition in MPC5 cells.
RESULTS CA-pretreated MSCs enhanced the protective effect of MSCs against podocyte injury and the ability to inhibit podocyte apoptosis in ADR-induced FSGS mice and MPC5 cells. Expression of p-Smad3 was upregulated in mice with ADR-induced FSGS and MPC5 cells, which was reversed by MSCCA treatment more significantly than by MSCs or CA alone. When Smad3 was overexpressed in MPC5 cells, MSCsCA could not fulfill their potential to inhibit podocyte apoptosis.
CONCLUSION MSCsCA enhance the protection of MSCs against ADR-induced podocyte apoptosis. The underlying mechanism may be related to MSCsCA-targeted inhibition of p-Smad3 in podocytes.
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- Qiong-Dan Hu
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
- Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
- Molecular Imaging and Therapy Research Unit, Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
- Molecular Imaging and Therapy Research Unit, Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
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Hu Q, Zhu B, Yang G, Jia J, Wang H, Tan R, Zhang Q, Wang L, Kantawong F. Calycosin pretreatment enhanced the therapeutic efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells to alleviate unilateral ureteral obstruction-induced renal fibrosis by inhibiting necroptosis. J Pharmacol Sci 2023; 151:72-83. [PMID: 36707181 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphs.2022.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) show antifibrotic activity in various chronic kidney diseases. Here, we aimed to investigate whether Calycosin (CA), a phytoestrogen, could enhance the antifibrotic activity of MSCs in primary tubular epithelial cells (PTECs) induced by TGF-β1 and in a mouse model of unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO). We found that MSCs treatment significantly inhibited fibrosis, and CA pretreatment enhanced the effects of MSCs on fibrosis in vitro. Consistent with the in vitro studies, MSCs alleviated tubular injury and renal fibrosis in mice after UUO, and CA-pretreated MSCs resulted in more significant improvements in tubular injury and renal fibrosis than MSCs after UUO. Moreover, MSCs treatment significantly inhibited necroptosis by repressing the elevation of MLKL, RIPK1, and RIPK3 in PTECs treated by TGF-β1and in mice after UUO, and CA-pretreated MSCs were superior to MSCs in alleviating necroptosis. MSCs significantly reduced TNF-α and TNFR1 expression induced by TGF-β1 in PTECs and inhibited TGF-β1, TNF-α, and TNFR1 expression induced by UUO in mice. These effects of MSCs were significantly enhanced after CA pretreatment. Therefore, our results suggest that CA pretreatment enhances the antifibrotic activity of MSCs by inhibiting TGF-β1/TNF-α/TNFR1 signaling-induced necroptosis.
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- Qiongdan Hu
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Sichuan, China; Institute of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Sichuan, China
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- Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Sichuan, China
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- Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Sichuan, China; Molecular Imaging and Therapy Research Unit, Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Institute of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Sichuan, China
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- Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Sichuan, China
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- Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Sichuan, China
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- Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Sichuan, China
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- Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Sichuan, China
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- Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Sichuan, China; Institute of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Trifloroside Induces Bioactive Effects on Differentiation, Adhesion, Migration, and Mineralization in Pre-Osteoblast MC3T3E-1 Cells. Cells 2022; 11:cells11233887. [PMID: 36497145 PMCID: PMC9738977 DOI: 10.3390/cells11233887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Gentianae Scabrae Radix is used in traditional medicine and is known to possess bioactive compounds, including secoiridoid glycosides, flavonoids, lignans, and triterpenes. Trifloroside (TriFs) is a secoiridoid glycoside known for its antioxidant activity; however, its other effects have not been studied. In the present study, we investigated the biological effects of TriFs isolated from the roots of Gentianae Scabrae Radix using pre-osteoblast MC3T3E-1 cells. No cellular toxicity was observed with 1 μM TriFs, whereas 5-100 μM TriFs showed a gradual increase in cell viability. Alkaline phosphatase staining and microscopic observations revealed that 1-10 μM TriFs stimulated osteogenic activity during early osteoblast differentiation. Trifloroside also increased mineral apposition during osteoblast maturation. Biochemical analyses revealed that TriFs promoted nuclear RUNX2 expression and localization by stimulating the major osteogenic BMP2-Smad1/5/8-RUNX2 pathway. Trifloroside also increased p-GSK3β, β-catenin, p-JNK, and p-p38, but not Wnt3a, p-AKT, and p-ERK. Moreover, TriFs increased the MMP13 levels and promoted cell migration and adhesion. In contrast, TriFs-induced osteoblast differentiation and maturation had negligible effects on autophagy and necrosis. Our findings suggest that TriFs induces osteogenic effects through differentiation, adhesion, migration, and mineral apposition. Therefore, TriFs is suggested as a potential drug target in osteoblast-mediated bone diseases.
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Yun HM, Lee JY, Kim B, Park KR. Suffruticosol B Is an Osteogenic Inducer through Osteoblast Differentiation, Autophagy, Adhesion, and Migration. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232113559. [PMID: 36362346 PMCID: PMC9658763 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232113559] [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: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Suffruticosol B (Suf-B) is a stilbene found in Paeonia suffruticosa ANDR., which has been traditionally used in medicine. Stilbenes and their derivatives possess various pharmacological effects, such as anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-osteoporotic activities. This study aimed to explore the bone-forming activities and mechanisms of Suf-B in pre-osteoblasts. Herein, >99.9% pure Suf-B was isolated from P. suffruticosa methanolic extracts. High concentrations of Suf-B were cytotoxic, whereas low concentrations did not affect cytotoxicity in pre-osteoblasts. Under zero levels of cytotoxicity, Suf-B exhibited bone-forming abilities by enhancing alkaline phosphatase enzyme activities, bone matrix calcification, and expression levels with non-collagenous proteins. Suf-B induces intracellular signal transduction, leading to nuclear RUNX2 expression. Suf-B-stimulated differentiation showed increases in autophagy proteins and autophagosomes, as well as enhancement of osteoblast adhesion and transmigration on the ECM. These results indicate that Suf-B has osteogenic qualities related to differentiation, autophagy, adhesion, and migration. This also suggests that Suf-B could have a therapeutic effect as a phytomedicine in skeletal disorders.
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- Hyung-Mun Yun
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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- National Development Institute for Korean Medicine, Gyeongsan 38540, Korea
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- National Development Institute for Korean Medicine, Gyeongsan 38540, Korea
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- Gwangju Center, Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Gwangju 61751, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-62-712-4412; Fax: +82-62-372-4102
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Effects of Triterpene Soyasapogenol B from Arachis hypogaea (Peanut) on Differentiation, Mineralization, Autophagy, and Necroptosis in Pre-Osteoblasts. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158297. [PMID: 35955423 PMCID: PMC9368047 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158297] [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: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Triterpenes are a diverse group of natural compounds found in plants. Soyasapogenol B (SoyB) from Arachis hypogaea (peanut) has various pharmacological properties. This study aimed to elucidate the pharmacological properties and mechanisms of SoyB in bone-forming cells. In the present study, 1–20 μM of SoyB showed no cell proliferation effects, whereas 30–100 μM of SoyB increased cell proliferation in MC3T3-E1 cells. Next, osteoblast differentiation was analyzed, and it was found that SoyB enhanced ALP staining and activity and bone mineralization. SoyB also induced RUNX2 expression in the nucleus with the increased phosphorylation of Smad1/5/8 and JNK2 during osteoblast differentiation. In addition, SoyB-mediated osteoblast differentiation was not associated with autophagy and necroptosis. Furthermore, SoyB increased the rate of cell migration and adhesion with the upregulation of MMP13 levels during osteoblast differentiation. The findings of this study provide new evidence that SoyB possesses biological effects in bone-forming cells and suggest a potentially beneficial role for peanut-based foods.
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Feng G, Li D, Liu J, Sun S, Zhang P, Liu W, Zhang Y, Meng B, Li J, Chai L. The Herbal Combination of Radix astragali, Radix angelicae sinensis, and Caulis lonicerae Regulates the Functions of Type 2 Innate Lymphocytes and Macrophages Contributing to the Resolution of Collagen-Induced Arthritis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:964559. [PMID: 35928276 PMCID: PMC9343953 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.964559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Type 2 innate lymphocytes (ILC2s), promoting inflammation resolution, was a potential target for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment. Our previous studies confirmed that R. astragali and R. angelicae sinensis could intervene in immunologic balance of T lymphocytes. C. lonicerae also have anti-inflammatory therapeutic effects. In this study, the possible molecular mechanisms of the combination of these three herbs for the functions of ILC2s and macrophages contributing to the resolution of collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) were studied. Therefore, we used R. astragali, R. angelicae sinensis, and C. lonicerae as treatment. The synovial inflammation and articular cartilage destruction were alleviated after herbal treatment. The percentages of ILC2s and Tregs increased significantly. The differentiation of Th17 cells and the secretion of IL-17 and IFN-γ significantly decreased. In addition, treatment by the combination of these three herbs could increase the level of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-4 secreted, active the STAT6 signaling pathway, and then contribute to the transformation of M1 macrophages to M2 phenotype. The combination of the three herbs could promote inflammation resolution of synovial tissue by regulating ILC2s immune response network. The synergistic effects of three drugs were superior to the combination of R. astragali and R. angelicae sinensis or C. lonicerae alone.
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- Guiyu Feng
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Boyang Meng, ; Jinyu Li, ; Limin Chai,
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- Department of Orthopedic, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Boyang Meng, ; Jinyu Li, ; Limin Chai,
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Boyang Meng, ; Jinyu Li, ; Limin Chai,
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Park KR, Kim B, Lee JY, Moon HJ, Kwon IK, Yun HM. Effects of Scoparone on differentiation, adhesion, migration, autophagy and mineralization through the osteogenic signalling pathways. J Cell Mol Med 2022; 26:4520-4529. [PMID: 35796406 PMCID: PMC9357629 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.17476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Scoparone (SCOP), an active and efficient coumarin compound derived from Artemisia capillaris Thunb, has been used as a traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Herein, we investigated the effects of SCOP on the osteogenic processes using MC3T3‐E1 pre‐osteoblasts in in vitro cell systems. SCOP (C11H10O4, > 99.17%) was purified and identified from A. capillaries. SCOP (0.1 to 100 μM concentrations) did not have cytotoxic effects in pre‐osteoblasts; however, it promoted alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining and activity, and mineralized nodule formation under early and late osteogenic induction. SCOP elevated osteogenic signals through the bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2)‐Smad1/5/8 pathway, leading to the increased expression of runt‐related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) with its target protein, matrix metallopeptidase 13 (MMP13). SCOP also induced the non‐canonical BMP2‐MAPKs pathway, but not the Wnt3a‐β‐catenin pathway. Moreover, SCOP promoted autophagy, migration and adhesion under the osteogenic induction. Overall, the findings of this study demonstrated that SCOP has osteogenic effects associated with cell differentiation, adhesion, migration, autophagy and mineralization.
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- Kyung-Ran Park
- Gwangju Center, Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Gwangju, Korea
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- National Development Institute of Korean Medicine, Gyeongsan, Korea
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- National Development Institute of Korean Medicine, Gyeongsan, Korea
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- Department of Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.,Medical Device Research Center, Medical Science Research Institute, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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Park KR, Leem HH, Kwon YJ, Kwon IK, Hong JT, Yun HM. Sec-O-glucosylhamaudol promotes the osteogenesis of pre-osteoblasts via BMP2 and Wnt3a signaling. J Funct Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2022.105112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Park KR, Kwon YJ, Jeong YH, Hong JT, Yun HM. Thelephoric acid, p-terphenyl, induces bone-forming activities in pre-osteoblasts. J Funct Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2022.105036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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