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Tan M, Li Q, Yang B, Wang S, Chen Z. Insight of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Treating Osteoporosis: Achievements from 2013 to 2023. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2024:1-26. [PMID: 39192680 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x24500526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
Abstract
Osteoporosis is the most common bone metabolic disease, and it is becoming increasingly common as the global population ages. Osteoporosis and its complications, such as fractures and pain, negatively affect patient quality of life and easily lead to disability, placing enormous burdens on society. Although several anti-osteoporosis drugs are currently available, many adverse reactions have been observed during the long-term application of these drugs. Therefore, safer and more useful medications are urgently needed to replace those currently available. Chinese herbal medicine has been extensively used to treat osteoporosis, and the current literature confirms that such medicines have anti-osteoporosis effects, are safe, and have minimal side effects. Thus, Chinese herbal medicines are natural alternatives to pharmaceutical approaches to treating osteoporosis, and these medicines must be further developed and utilized. In this article, we review the mechanisms underlying the anti-osteoporosis effects of single herbal extracts and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas that have been elucidated since 2013, providing key evidence and support for future research on the anti-osteoporosis effects of Chinese herbal medicines. In addition, due to the complexity of the ingredients in Chinese herbal medicine, more thorough investigations are needed to determine the specific ingredients that are effective in osteoporosis treatment. Therefore, identifying the effective ingredients of Chinese herbal medicines will be a necessary focus in laboratory research and clinical application.
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- Mingshuai Tan
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Medicine, Suining Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Suining 629000, P. R. China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, P. R. China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Medicine, Suining Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Suining 629000, P. R. China
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Luo L, Guan Z, Jin X, Guan Z, Jiang Y. Identification of kukoamine a as an anti-osteoporosis drug target using network pharmacology and experiment verification. Mol Med 2023; 29:36. [PMID: 36941586 PMCID: PMC10029210 DOI: 10.1186/s10020-023-00625-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoporosis (OP) is a major and growing public health problem characterized by decreased bone mineral density and destroyed bone microarchitecture. Previous studies found that Lycium Chinense Mill (LC) has a potent role in inhibiting bone loss. Kukoamine A (KuA), a bioactive compound extract from LC was responsible for the anti-osteoporosis effect. This study aimed to investigate the anti-osteoporosis effect of KuA isolated from LC in treating OP and its potential molecular mechanism. METHOD In this study, network pharmacology and molecular docking were investigated firstly to find the active ingredients of LC such as KuA, and the target genes of OP by the TCMSP platform. The LC-OP-potential Target gene network was constructed by the STRING database and network maps were built by Cytoscape software. And then, the anti-osteoporotic effect of KuA in OVX-induced osteoporosis mice and MC3T3-E1 cell lines were investigated and the potential molecular mechanism including inflammation level, cell apoptosis, and oxidative stress was analyzed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), micro-CT, ELISA, RT-PCR, and Western Blotting. RESULT A total of 22 active compounds were screened, and we found KuA was identified as the highest active ingredient. Glycogen Phosphorylase (PYGM) was the target gene associated with a maximum number of active ingredients of LC and regulated KuA. In vivo, KuA treatment significantly increased the bone mineral density and improve bone microarchitecture for example increased BV/TV, Tb.N and Tb.Th but reduced Tb.Sp in tibia and lumber 4. Furthermore, KuA increased mRNA expression of osteoblastic differentiation-related genes in OVX mice and protects against OVX-induced cell apoptosis, oxidative stress level and inflammation level. In vitro, KuA significantly improves osteogenic differentiation and mineralization in cells experiment. In addition, KuA also attenuated inflammation levels, cell apoptosis, and oxidative stress level. CONCLUSION The results suggest that KuA could protect against the development of OP in osteoblast cells and ovariectomized OP model mice and these found to provide a better understanding of the pharmacological activities of KuA again bone loss.
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- Liying Luo
- Department of Ophthalmology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First People's Hospital of Xuzhou, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221002, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Xuzhou Municipal Hospital Affiliated With Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221002, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Semeghini MS, Scalize PH, Coelho MC, Fernandes RR, Pitol DL, Tavares MS, de Sousa LG, Coppi AA, Siessere S, Bombonato‐Prado KF. Lycopene prevents bone loss in ovariectomized rats and increases the number of osteocytes and osteoblasts. J Anat 2022; 241:729-740. [PMID: 35445391 PMCID: PMC9358754 DOI: 10.1111/joa.13672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis is a prevalent disease with a high incidence in women at the onset of menopause mainly because of hormonal changes, genetics, and lifestyle, leading to decreased bone mass and risk of fractures. Maintaining bone mass is a challenge for postmenopausal women, with calcium-rich food intake being essential for bone health. Nevertheless, other nutrients such as carotenoids may influence bone metabolism because of their high antioxidant properties. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the carotenoid lycopene on bone cells and in the microarchitecture of ovariectomized rats employing in vitro and in vivo assays. After 8 weeks of ovariectomy, femurs were removed to isolate bone marrow mesenchymal cells to be cultured in osteogenic medium (sham and ovariectomized/OVX) or with 1 μmol/L lycopene (OVX/Lyc). There were performed assays for alkaline phosphatase activity and its in situ detection, mineralization nodules, and quantitative expression of genes associated with osteogenesis. Daily ingestion of 10 mg/kg of lycopene by oral gavage for 8 weeks after ovariectomy was conducted for stereological evaluation of the number and volume of osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes of femur distal epiphysis and for microtomographic evaluation of the bone microarchitecture of the femoral proximal epiphysis. Data were normalized and analyzed by comparison among the groups using one-way ANOVA followed by post hoc tests with the significance level set out at 5%. Results showed that lycopene promoted an increase in ALP in situ detection as well as a significant increase in mineralized nodules deposition and expression of genes Runx2 and Bglap when compared with the OVX group. The administration by oral gavage of lycopene increased the total number of osteoblasts and osteocytes when compared to sham and ovariectomized groups. Additionally, it decreased the volume and number of osteoclasts and also reduced the volume of osteocytes compared to the sham group. These results suggest that lycopene improves bone cell metabolism and bone remodeling with the onset of osteoporosis. Future studies with different concentrations and periods of administration should be carried out to shed further light on it.
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- Mayara Sgarbi Semeghini
- Bone Research LabDepartment of Basic and Oral BiologySchool of Dentistry of Ribeirão PretoUniversity of São PauloRibeirão PretoBrazil
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- Bone Research LabDepartment of Basic and Oral BiologySchool of Dentistry of Ribeirão PretoUniversity of São PauloRibeirão PretoBrazil
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- Bone Research LabDepartment of Basic and Oral BiologySchool of Dentistry of Ribeirão PretoUniversity of São PauloRibeirão PretoBrazil
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and PeriodontologySchool of Dentistry of Ribeirão PretoUniversity of São PauloRibeirão PretoBrazil
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- Bone Research LabDepartment of Basic and Oral BiologySchool of Dentistry of Ribeirão PretoUniversity of São PauloRibeirão PretoBrazil
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and PeriodontologySchool of Dentistry of Ribeirão PretoUniversity of São PauloRibeirão PretoBrazil
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- Bone Research LabDepartment of Basic and Oral BiologySchool of Dentistry of Ribeirão PretoUniversity of São PauloRibeirão PretoBrazil
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- Bone Research LabDepartment of Basic and Oral BiologySchool of Dentistry of Ribeirão PretoUniversity of São PauloRibeirão PretoBrazil
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- Bone Research LabDepartment of Basic and Oral BiologySchool of Dentistry of Ribeirão PretoUniversity of São PauloRibeirão PretoBrazil
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Xu W, Jiang Y, Wang N, Bai H, Xu S, Xia T, Xin H. Traditional Chinese Medicine as a Promising Strategy for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Complicated With Osteoporosis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:842101. [PMID: 35721142 PMCID: PMC9198449 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.842101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and osteoporosis (OP) are progressive degenerative diseases caused by multiple factors, placing a huge burden on the world. Much evidence indicates that OP is a common complication in AD patients. In addition, there is also evidence to show that patients with OP have a higher risk of AD than those without OP. This suggests that the association between the two diseases may be due to a pathophysiological link rather than one disease causing the other. Several in vitro and in vivo studies have also proved their common pathogenesis. Based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, some classic and specific natural Chinese medicines are widely used to effectively treat AD and OP. Current evidence also shows that these treatments can ameliorate both brain damage and bone metabolism disorder and further alleviate AD complicated with OP. These valuable therapies might provide effective and safe alternatives to major pharmacological strategies.
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- Weifan Xu
- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Lee B, Hong S, Kim M, Kim EY, Park HJ, Jung HS, Kim JH, Sohn Y. Lycii radicis cortex inhibits glucocorticoid‑induced bone loss by downregulating Runx2 and BMP‑2 expression. Int J Mol Med 2021; 48:155. [PMID: 34165156 PMCID: PMC8249051 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2021.4988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Lycii radicis cortex (LRC) has been used to regulate high blood pressure, body temperature, pain and bone disorders in East Asia. Glucocorticoids (GCs), also known as steroids, are potent immunity regulators widely used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases. However, despite their effectiveness, GC usage is strictly controlled due to severe side‑effects, such as osteoporosis. However, further research is required as to date, at least to the best of our knowledge, there is no appropriate model to overcome secondary osteoporosis as a side‑effect of GC use. Thus, the aim of the present study was to establish an experimental model of osteoporosis induced by GC. Furthermore, the present study aimed to establish the research methodology for medical evaluations of the effectiveness and side‑effects of GCs. A secondary osteoporosis animal model was established, and the animals were divided into two groups as follows: The allergic contact dermatitis (ACD)‑induced group and the non‑ACD‑induced group. In the ACD‑induced group, a GC topical application group was compared with a GC subcutaneous injection group. The results revealed that the presence of ACD affected the induction of GC‑mediated osteoporosis. Therefore, the group exhibiting induced ACD that was treated with a topical application of GC was selected for examining the side‑effects of GCs. The effects of LRC on secondary osteoporosis were confirmed in vivo and in vitro. The results indicated that LRC regulated dexamethasone‑induced osteoblast apoptotic markers, including caspase‑6, caspase‑9, X‑linked inhibitor of apoptosis, apoptosis inhibitor 1 and apoptosis inhibitor 2, and increased the expression of osteoblast differentiation‑related genes, such as Runt‑related transcription factor 2 and bone morphogenetic protein 2 in the MC3T3E‑1 cell line. LRC also significantly reduced GC‑induced osteoporosis and exerted anti‑inflammatory effects in vivo. In addition, LRC inhibited the reduction of calbindin‑D28k in the kidney. Overall, the results of the present study suggest that the use of LRC alleviates GC‑induced secondary osteoporosis.
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- Bina Lee
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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Park E, Kim J, Jin HS, Choi CW, Choi TH, Choi S, Huh D, Jeong SY. Scopolin Attenuates Osteoporotic Bone Loss in Ovariectomized Mice. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12113565. [PMID: 33233714 PMCID: PMC7699886 DOI: 10.3390/nu12113565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Bone remodeling is a renewal process regulated by bone synthesis (osteoblasts) and bone destruction (osteoclasts). A previous study demonstrated that Lycii radicis cortex (LRC) extract inhibited ovariectomized (OVX)-induced bone loss in mice. This study investigated the anti-osteoporotic effects of bioactive constituent(s) from the LRC extract. The effective compound(s) were screened, and a single compound, scopolin, which acts as a phytoalexin, was chosen as a candidate component. Scopolin treatment enhanced alkaline phosphatase activity and increased mineralized nodule formation in MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblastic cells. However, osteoclast differentiation in primary-cultured monocytes was reduced by treatment with scopolin. Consistently, scopolin treatment increased osteoblast differentiation in the co-culture of monocytes (osteoclasts) and MC3T3-E1 (osteoblast) cells. Scopolin treatment prevented bone mineral density loss in OVX-induced osteoporotic mice. These results suggest that scopolin could be a therapeutic bioactive constituent for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis.
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- Eunkuk Park
- Department of Medical Genetics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea; (E.P.); (J.K.)
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea; (E.P.); (J.K.)
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Life and Health Sciences, Hoseo University, Asan 31499, Korea;
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- Natural Products Research Institute, Gyeonggi Institute of Science & Technology Promotion, Suwon 16229, Korea;
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- Department of Molecular Imaging, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul 01812, Korea;
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- International Biological Material Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Korea;
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- Dongwoodang Pharmacy Co. Ltd., Yeongchen 38819, Korea;
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea; (E.P.); (J.K.)
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-31-219-4520
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Scopolin Prevents Adipocyte Differentiation in 3T3-L1 Preadipocytes and Weight Gain in an Ovariectomy-Induced Obese Mouse Model. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21228699. [PMID: 33218042 PMCID: PMC7698923 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21228699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Obesity is prevalent in modern human societies. We examined the anti-obesity effects of scopolin on adipocyte differentiation in preadipocyte 3T3-L1 cells and weight loss in an ovariectomy (OVX)-induced obese mouse model. Scopolin inhibited adipocyte differentiation and lipid accumulation in the preadipocyte cells by suppressing the transcription of adipogenic-related factors, including adiponectin (Adipoq), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (Pparg), lipoprotein lipase (Lpl), perilipin1 (Plin1), fatty acid-binding protein 4 (Fabp4), glucose transporter type 4 (Slc2a4), and CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha (Cebpa). In OVX-induced obese mice, administration of scopolin promoted the reduction of body weight, total fat percentage, liver steatosis, and adipose cell size. In addition, the scopolin-treated OVX mice showed decreased serum levels of leptin and insulin. Taken together, these findings suggest that the use of scopolin prevented adipocyte differentiation and weight gain in vitro and in vivo, indicating that scopolin may be a potential bioactive compound for the treatment and prevention of obesity in humans.
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Anti-Osteoporotic Effects of Combined Extract of Lycii Radicis Cortex and Achyranthes japonica in Osteoblast and Osteoclast Cells and Ovariectomized Mice. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11112716. [PMID: 31717518 PMCID: PMC6893723 DOI: 10.3390/nu11112716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Revised: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone density and quality with high risk of bone fracture. Here, we investigated anti-osteoporotic effects of natural plants (Lycii Radicis Cortex (LRC) and Achyranthes japonica (AJ)) in osteoblast and osteoclast cells in vitro and ovariectomized mice in vivo. Combined LRC and AJ enhanced osteoblast differentiation and mineralized bone-forming osteoblasts by the up-regulation of bone metabolic markers (Alpl, Runx2 and Bglap) in the osteoblastic cell line MC3T3-E1. However, LRC and AJ inhibited osteoclast differentiation of monocytes isolated from mouse bone marrow. In vivo experiments showed that treatment of LRC+AJ extract prevented OVX-induced trabecular bone loss and osteoclastogenesis in an osteoporotic animal model. These results suggest that LRC+AJ extract may be a good therapeutic agent for the treatment and prevention of osteoporotic bone loss.
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Oliveira GR, Vargas-Sanchez PK, Fernandes RR, Ricoldi MST, Semeghini MS, Pitol DL, de Sousa LG, Siessere S, Bombonato-Prado KF. Lycopene influences osteoblast functional activity and prevents femur bone loss in female rats submitted to an experimental model of osteoporosis. J Bone Miner Metab 2019; 37:658-667. [PMID: 30357566 DOI: 10.1007/s00774-018-0970-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Antioxidant properties of several nutrients may influence bone metabolism, affording protection against damaging effects caused by oxidative stress. Thus, we hypothesized that lycopene may benefit bone tissue metabolism and functional activity of osteoblastic cells from bone marrow of osteoporotic female rats. Wistar rats were ovariectomized and paired with sham animals. In vitro evaluations were performed after 60 days of surgery, when cells were cultured in osteogenic medium and divided in control (C), ovariectomized (OVX) and ovariectomized + 1 μmol/L lycopene (OVXL) groups. Besides, in vivo studies were carried out to evaluate femur bone remodeling by histological and histomorphometric analyses after daily intake of 10 mg/kg of lycopene for 30 and 60 days after ovariectomy. Cell proliferation was significantly higher in OVX and OVXL groups after 10 days of culture. Alkaline phosphatase activity (ALP) was higher in OVXL group in later periods of cell culture, whereas its in situ detection was higher for this group in all experimental periods; nevertheless, mineralization did not show significant differences among the groups. There was a significant upregulation of genes Sp7, Runx2 and Bsp after 3 days and genes Runx2 and Bglap after 10 days from OVXL when compared to OVX. In vivo results demonstrated that daily intake of 10 mg/kg of lycopene for 60 days decreased bone loss in femur epiphysis in ovariectomized rats by maintaining trabecular bone similar to controls. Data obtained suggest that lycopene might benefit the functional activity of osteoblastic cells from ovariectomized rats, as well as avoid further bone resorption.
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- Gustavo Ribeiro Oliveira
- Cell Culture Laboratory, Department of Morphology, Physiology and Basic Pathology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil
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- Cell Culture Laboratory, Department of Morphology, Physiology and Basic Pathology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil
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- Cell Culture Laboratory, Department of Morphology, Physiology and Basic Pathology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil
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- Cell Culture Laboratory, Department of Morphology, Physiology and Basic Pathology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil
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- Cell Culture Laboratory, Department of Morphology, Physiology and Basic Pathology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil
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- Cell Culture Laboratory, Department of Morphology, Physiology and Basic Pathology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil
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- Cell Culture Laboratory, Department of Morphology, Physiology and Basic Pathology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil
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- Cell Culture Laboratory, Department of Morphology, Physiology and Basic Pathology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil
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- Cell Culture Laboratory, Department of Morphology, Physiology and Basic Pathology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil.
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Park E, Kim J, Kim MC, Yeo S, Kim J, Park S, Jo M, Choi CW, Jin HS, Lee SW, Li WY, Lee JW, Park JH, Huh D, Jeong SY. Anti-Osteoporotic Effects of Kukoamine B Isolated from Lycii Radicis Cortex Extract on Osteoblast and Osteoclast Cells and Ovariectomized Osteoporosis Model Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20112784. [PMID: 31174394 PMCID: PMC6600412 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20112784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis is an abnormal bone remodeling condition characterized by decreased bone density, which leads to high risks of fracture. Previous study has demonstrated that Lycii Radicis Cortex (LRC) extract inhibits bone loss in ovariectomized (OVX) mice by enhancing osteoblast differentiation. A bioactive compound, kukoamine B (KB), was identified from fractionation of an LRC extract as a candidate component responsible for an anti-osteoporotic effect. This study investigated the anti-osteoporotic effects of KB using in vitro and in vivo osteoporosis models. KB treatment significantly increased the osteoblastic differentiation and mineralized nodule formation of osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells, while it significantly decreased the osteoclast differentiation of primary-cultured monocytes derived from mouse bone marrow. The effects of KB on osteoblastic and osteoclastic differentiations under more physiological conditions were also examined. In the co-culture of MC3T3-E1 cells and monocytes, KB promoted osteoblast differentiation but did not affect osteoclast differentiation. In vivo experiments revealed that KB significantly inhibited OVX-induced bone mineral density loss and restored the impaired bone structural properties in osteoporosis model mice. These results suggest that KB may be a potential therapeutic candidate for the treatment of osteoporosis.
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- Eunkuk Park
- Department of Medical Genetics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
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- Natural Products Research Institute, Gyeonggi Institute of Science & Technology Promotion, Suwon 16229, Korea.
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Life and Health Sciences, Hoseo University, Asan 31499, Korea.
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- International Biological Material Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Korea.
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- Institute of Medicinal Plants, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming 650200, China.
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- Korea Food Research Institute, Seongnam 13539, Korea.
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- Dongwoodang Pharmacy Co. Ltd., Yeongchen 38819, Korea.
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- Dongwoodang Pharmacy Co. Ltd., Yeongchen 38819, Korea.
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
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Park E, Kim MC, Choi CW, Kim J, Jin HS, Lee R, Lee JW, Park JH, Huh D, Jeong SY. Effects of Dihydrophaseic Acid 3'-O-β-d-Glucopyranoside Isolated from Lycii radicis Cortex on Osteoblast Differentiation. Molecules 2016; 21:molecules21091260. [PMID: 27657033 PMCID: PMC6274582 DOI: 10.3390/molecules21091260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2016] [Revised: 09/16/2016] [Accepted: 09/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Our previous study showed that ethanol extract of Lyciiradicis cortex (LRC) prevented the loss of bone mineral density in ovariectomized mice by promoting the differentiation of osteoblast linage cells. Here, we performed fractionation and isolation of the bioactive compound(s) responsible for the bone formation–enhancing effect of LRC extract. A known sesquiterpene glucoside, (1′R,3′S,5′R,8′S,2Z,4E)-dihydrophaseic acid 3′-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (abbreviated as DPA3G), was isolated from LRC extract and identified as a candidate constituent. We investigated the effects of DPA3G on osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation, which play fundamental roles in bone formation and bone resorption, respectively, during bone remodeling. The DPA3G fraction treatment in mesenchymal stem cell line C3H10T1/2 and preosteoblast cell line MC3T3-E1 significantly enhanced cell proliferation and alkaline phosphatase activity in both cell lines compared to the untreated control cells. Furthermore, DPA3G significantly increased mineralized nodule formation and the mRNA expression of osteoblastogenesis markers, Alpl, Runx2, and Bglap, in MC3T3-E1 cells. The DPA3G treatment, however, did not influence osteoclast differentiation in primary-cultured monocytes of mouse bone marrow. Because osteoblastic and osteoclastic precursor cells coexist in vivo, we tested the DPA3G effects under the co-culture condition of MC3T3-E1 cells and monocytes. Remarkably, DPA3G enhanced not only osteoblast differentiation of MC3T3-El cells but also osteoclast differentiation of monocytes, indicating that DPA3G plays a role in the maintenance of the normal bone remodeling balance. Our results suggest that DPA3G may be a good candidate for the treatment of osteoporosis.
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- Eunkuk Park
- Department of Medical Genetics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
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- Bio-Center, Gyeonggi Institute of Science & Technology Promotion, Suwon 16229, Korea.
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Life and Health Sciences, Hoseo University, Asan 31499, Korea.
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
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- Korea Food Research Institute, Seongnam 13539, Korea.
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- Dongwoodang Pharmacy Co., Ltd., Yeongchen 38819, Korea.
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- Dongwoodang Pharmacy Co., Ltd., Yeongchen 38819, Korea.
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
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Shi J, Lee S, Uyeda M, Tanjaya J, Kim JK, Pan HC, Reese P, Stodieck L, Lin A, Ting K, Kwak JH, Soo C. Guidelines for Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Analysis of Trabecular Bone-Rich Regions in Mice: Improved Precision, Accuracy, and Sensitivity for Assessing Longitudinal Bone Changes. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2016; 22:451-63. [PMID: 26956416 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2015.0383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Trabecular bone is frequently studied in osteoporosis research because changes in trabecular bone are the most common cause of osteoporotic fractures. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) analysis specific to trabecular bone-rich regions is crucial to longitudinal osteoporosis research. The purpose of this study is to define a novel method for accurately analyzing trabecular bone-rich regions in mice via DXA. This method will be utilized to analyze scans obtained from the International Space Station in an upcoming study of microgravity-induced bone loss. Thirty 12-week-old BALB/c mice were studied. The novel method was developed by preanalyzing trabecular bone-rich sites in the distal femur, proximal tibia, and lumbar vertebrae via high-resolution X-ray imaging followed by DXA and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) analyses. The key DXA steps described by the novel method were (1) proper mouse positioning, (2) region of interest (ROI) sizing, and (3) ROI positioning. The precision of the new method was assessed by reliability tests and a 14-week longitudinal study. The bone mineral content (BMC) data from DXA was then compared to the BMC data from micro-CT to assess accuracy. Bone mineral density (BMD) intra-class correlation coefficients of the new method ranging from 0.743 to 0.945 and Levene's test showing that there was significantly lower variances of data generated by new method both verified its consistency. By new method, a Bland-Altman plot displayed good agreement between DXA BMC and micro-CT BMC for all sites and they were strongly correlated at the distal femur and proximal tibia (r=0.846, p<0.01; r=0.879, p<0.01, respectively). The results suggest that the novel method for site-specific analysis of trabecular bone-rich regions in mice via DXA yields more precise, accurate, and repeatable BMD measurements than the conventional method.
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- Jiayu Shi
- 1 Division of Growth and Development and Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- 2 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University , School of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.,3 Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Orthopedic Hospital Research Center, University of California , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- 3 Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Orthopedic Hospital Research Center, University of California , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.,4 Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- 1 Division of Growth and Development and Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- 1 Division of Growth and Development and Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- 1 Division of Growth and Development and Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- 1 Division of Growth and Development and Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- 5 Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado , Boulder, Colorado
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- 6 Institute for Digital Research and Education Statistical Consulting Group, University of California , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- 1 Division of Growth and Development and Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.,3 Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Orthopedic Hospital Research Center, University of California , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- 1 Division of Growth and Development and Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- 3 Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Orthopedic Hospital Research Center, University of California , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.,4 Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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Che CT, Wong MS, Lam CWK. Natural Products from Chinese Medicines with Potential Benefits to Bone Health. Molecules 2016; 21:239. [PMID: 26927052 PMCID: PMC6274145 DOI: 10.3390/molecules21030239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2015] [Revised: 02/03/2016] [Accepted: 02/12/2016] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
Abstract
Osteoporosis is a progressive, systemic bone disorder characterized by loss of bone mass and microstructure, leading to reduced bone strength and increased risk of fracture. It is often associated with reduced quality of life and other medical complications. The disease is common in the aging population, particularly among postmenopausal women and patients who receive long-term steroidal therapy. Given the rapid growth of the aging population, increasing life expectancy, the prevalence of bone loss, and financial burden to the healthcare system and individuals, demand for new therapeutic agents and nutritional supplements for the management and promotion of bone health is pressing. With the advent of global interest in complementary and alternative medicine and natural products, Chinese medicine serves as a viable source to offer benefits for the improvement and maintenance of bone health. This review summarizes the scientific information obtained from recent literatures on the chemical ingredients of Chinese medicinal plants that have been reported to possess osteoprotective and related properties in cell-based and/or animal models. Some of these natural products (or their derivatives) may become promising leads for development into dietary supplements or therapeutic drugs.
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- Chun-Tao Che
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China.
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