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Jethwa JT. Alternative Medical Therapy. Indian J Orthop 2023; 57:245-259. [PMID: 38107794 PMCID: PMC10721595 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-023-01035-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Background Complementary/alternative medicine" (CAM) is defined as a diverse range of medical treatments, largely non-allopathic, mostly traditional, and not integrated into the authoritarian healthcare system. Interestingly for some schools, allopathy is alternative/complementary therapy. Osteoporosis is an ever-known disease treated before the era of allopathic medicine. Even though the customary medical system of India is among the most well-known in the world, every continent has its own alternative therapies for various chronic diseases. Purpose This review of the scientific information is to help the readers understand how crucial the conceptual underpinnings of alternative medical therapy systems are to the advancement of conventional allopathic practices. Method Many older and recent articles about alternative medical therapy in the management of osteoporosis published in scientific journals are reviewed. Relevant information from cross-references on methods of evaluating the efficacy of different modalities and their scientific pathways is included. An effort has been made to summarise the treatment of osteoporosis by these systems. Opinions, impressions, and inferences are added while describing various aspects of these modalities. Result The National Library of Medicine has played an active role in publishing studies of the management of osteoporosis by alternative therapies. Many issues of management of osteoporosis still lack reliable treatment. However, good information is now available about choosing alternate medical therapy that has been studied scientifically and has shown promising results. Conclusion Medicinal plants and certain natural treatments can treat osteoporosis and its problems. The use of alternate medical therapy has been proven recently by clinical practice and conventional wisdom. This sharing may help the medical practitioner to understand and judiciously allow complementary therapy while treating osteoporosis.
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- Jawahar Tulsidas Jethwa
- Department of Orthopaedics, Narendra Modi Medical College, Nr. Rambaug, Opp. Fire Station, Maninagar, Ahmedabad, 380 008 India
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
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Wang L, Xiong F, Zhao S, Yang Y, Zhou G. Network pharmacology combined with molecular docking to explore the potential mechanisms for the antioxidant activity of Rheum tanguticum seeds. BMC Complement Med Ther 2022; 22:121. [PMID: 35505340 PMCID: PMC9066831 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-022-03611-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Rheum tanguticum (R. tanguticum) is an edible and medicinal plant that exhibits high antioxidant activity. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the bioactive components of its seeds and the potential mechanisms of antioxidant activity to provide a foundation for further developmental work on R. tanguticum seeds as a functional food. Methods In this study, the antioxidant activities of R. tanguticum seeds were measured using DPPH, ABTS and FRAP assays. LC-Q-TOF/MS was used to identify the active compounds in the seeds, and Swiss Target Prediction was used to identify their potential targets. The DisGENET, DrugBank, OMIM and GeneCard databases were used to search for antioxidant-related targets. Results The component–target–pathway network was constructed and included 5 compounds and 9 target genes. The hub genes included ESR1, APP, MAPK8, HSP90AA1, AKT1, MMP2, PTGS2, TGFB1 and JUN. The antioxidant activity signaling pathways of the compounds for the treatment of diseases were the cancer signaling pathway, estrogen signaling pathway, colorectal cancer signaling pathway, MAPK signaling pathway, etc. Molecular docking revealed that the compounds in R. tanguticum seeds could inhibit potential targets (AKT1, ESR1 and PTGS2). Conclusion Molecular docking studies revealed that the binding energy score between liriodenine and PTGS2 was the highest (8.16), followed by that of chrysophanol (7.10). This result supports the potential for PTGS2-targeted drug screening and design. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12906-022-03611-3.
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- Lingling Wang
- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 810008, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 810008, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 810008, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 810008, China.
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Xia H, Liu J, Yang W, Liu M, Luo Y, Yang Z, Xie J, Zeng H, Xu R, Ling H, Zeng Q, Xu H, Fang L, Wang H, Tong P, Jin H, Yang F. Integrated Strategy of Network Pharmacological Prediction and Experimental Validation Elucidate Possible Mechanism of Bu-Yang Herbs in Treating Postmenopausal Osteoporosis via ESR1. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:654714. [PMID: 34045964 PMCID: PMC8144472 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.654714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) is a type of bone metabolism disease-related to estrogen deficiency with an increasing incidence. Traditional Chinese (TCM) has always been used and showed effectiveness in treating PMOP. In the current study, Bu-Yang herbs were considered to be the most frequently used and efficient TCM herbs in PMOP treatment. However, chemical and pharmacological profiles were not elucidated. Network pharmacology was conducted on representative Bu-Yang herbs (Yin-Yang-Huo. Du-Zhong, Bu-Gu-Zhi, Tu-Si-Zi) to investigate the mechanism of Bu-Yang herbs on PMOP. Chemical compounds, potential targets, and disease related genes were available from the corresponding database. Results showed that Bu-Yang herbs could interact with ESR1 and estrogen signaling pathways. For further validation, the Bu-Yang decoction (BYD), formula consisted of the above-mentioned 4 Bu-Yang herbs was presented for experimental validation. In vivo, BYD significantly reversed ovariectomy (OVX)-induced osteoporosis progress in a dose-dependent manner by up-regulation of bone mineral density and amelioration of bone microarchitecture. In vitro, BYD dramatically improved the proliferation and mineral nodules formation of osteoblasts. Both in vitro and in vivo results illustrated that the phenotype change induced by BYD is correlated with up-regulated of ESR1 and activation of the β-catenin pathway. Meanwhile, inhibition of ESR1 by ICI182, 780 blocked the osteogenic phenotype and β-catenin pathway activation induced by BYD. In conclusion, the current study suggested that Bu-Yang herbs are the most useful TCM herbs in treating PMOP. Furthermore, the integrated strategy of network pharmacology prediction with experimental validation suggested that BYD exerted its anti-PMOP via ESR1 and the downstream mechanism might be activation of the β-catenin signaling pathway.
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- Hanting Xia
- The First Clinical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Graduated School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Graduated School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Graduated School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, People's Hospital of Fengcheng City, Fengcheng, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, China
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- The First Clinical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Graduated School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- The First Clinical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Graduated School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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Chen YM, Wang IL, Zhu XY, Chiu WC, Chiu YS. Red Clover Isoflavones Influence Estradiol Concentration, Exercise Performance, and Gut Microbiota in Female Mice. Front Nutr 2021; 8:623698. [PMID: 33937304 PMCID: PMC8079722 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.623698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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In red clover (Trifolium pratense L.; RC) the main compound is isoflavones, which are selective estrogen receptor modulators for maintaining female health. Isoflavones exert antifatigue effects during exercise in high-temperature environments. This study aimed to investigate the effect of RC supplementation on gut microbiota composition to determine whether it improves intestinal barrier function and exercise performance. Female ICR mice were divided into four groups (n = 8 per group) and orally administered RC once daily for 6 weeks at 0 (vehicle), 308 (RC-1X), 615 (RC-2X), and 1,538 (RC-5X) mg/kg. RC supplementation decreased the fat mass and increased exhaustive swimming time, grip strength, and muscle glycogen in female mice. In the RC supplementation group, serum levels of lactate, ammonia, and creatine kinase decreased after swimming. The estradiol and progesterone levels were higher in the RC group than in the vehicle group. Regarding gut microbiota composition, the RC-2X group may increase intestinal health related to the microorganisms Pseudobutyrivibrio and Parabacteroide. Thus, the use of RC supplements as nutraceuticals could have positive effects on athletes' gut and overall health.
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- Yi-Ming Chen
- The College of Physical Education, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- The College of Physical Education, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China
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- Graduate Institute, Jilin Sport University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Research Center of Geriatric Nutrition, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Jia X, Zhu H, Li G, Lan M, Li X, Huang M, Xu W, Wu S. Anti-osteoporotic effects of alisol C 23-acetate via osteoclastogenesis inhibition. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 137:111321. [PMID: 33524783 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Alismatis rhizoma (AR) is the dried rhizome of Alisma orientale (Sam.) Juz. (Alismataceae). This traditional Chinese formula is diuretic, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemic. Alisol C 23-acetate (AC23A) from AR is anti-inflammatory and ameliorates certain metabolic diseases. However, the mechanism by which AC23A mitigates osteoporosis is unknown. The present study investigated the anti-osteoporotic effects of AC23A in vivo and in vitro. In an ovariectomized (OVX) rat model, AC23A ameliorated OVX-induced organ coefficients and trabecular bone loss. In OVX rats, AC23A treatment lowered serum TRAP5b, CTK, β-CTX, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β, raised serum E2, and did not significantly change serum OCN or BALP. AC23A inhibited osteoclast formation in a rat co-culture system without affecting osteoblast activity. RANK (receptor activator of nuclear factor kappaB) signaling channels are vital osteoclastogenesis transcription elements. AC23A inhibited RANK ligand (RANKL)-induced TRAP, c-Fos, MMP9, NFATc1, and CTK expression and JNK phosphorylation. Therefore, AC23A is anti-osteoclastogenic in vitro and in vivo by inhibiting RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation and function. Moreover, AC23A could help prevent or limit osteoclast-mediated bone diseases by inhibiting osteoclastogenesis.
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- Xiaokang Jia
- College of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China; Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China; Centre of Biomedical Research & Development, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China; Centre of Biomedical Research & Development, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China; Centre of Biomedical Research & Development, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China; Centre of Biomedical Research & Development, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China.
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Kim MR, Kim HJ, Yu SH, Lee BS, Jeon SY, Lee JJ, Lee YC. Combination of Red Clover and Hops Extract Improved Menopause Symptoms in an Ovariectomized Rat Model. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2020; 2020:7941391. [PMID: 32595737 PMCID: PMC7262655 DOI: 10.1155/2020/7941391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Red clover and hops are already known for their alternative menopausal therapies; however, their combination has not yet been studied. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the combination of red clover and hops extract (RHEC) for treating menopausal symptoms for the first time. A high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for RHEC was developed and validated for the analysis of biochanin A in red clover extract and xanthohumol in hops extract. An in vivo study was conducted using an ovariectomized rat model treated with RHEC (125, 250, and 500 mg/kg, p.o.) for a 12-week test period. Changes in body weight, tail skin temperature (TST), serum lipid profile, bone metabolism, antioxidants, and markers of vasorelaxation and uterus endometrium were evaluated. RHEC significantly inhibited body weight gain and decreased fat weight. Changes in TST associated with flashes were significantly inhibited in the RHEC groups. Other markers related to menopausal symptoms, such as blood lipid profile (total cholesterol and low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol), bone metabolism (serum alkaline phosphatase, osteocalcin, and c-terminal telopeptide type 1), antioxidants (superoxide dismutase and malondialdehyde), and vasorelaxants (endothelin-1 and nitric oxide), were significantly improved after the administration of RHEC. We also confirmed the safety of RHEC through histopathological observation of the endometrium. Our findings demonstrate that RHEC appears to have high potential for comprehensively improving various symptoms of menopause.
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- Mi Ran Kim
- Natural Product Team, Naturech Co, Ltd., Chungcheongnam-do 31257, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Product Team, Naturech Co, Ltd., Chungcheongnam-do 31257, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Product Team, Naturech Co, Ltd., Chungcheongnam-do 31257, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Product Team, Naturech Co, Ltd., Chungcheongnam-do 31257, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Product Team, Naturech Co, Ltd., Chungcheongnam-do 31257, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Product Team, Naturech Co, Ltd., Chungcheongnam-do 31257, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Product Team, Naturech Co, Ltd., Chungcheongnam-do 31257, Republic of Korea
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Anti-Osteoarthritic Effects of a Mixture of Dried Pomegranate Concentrate Powder, Eucommiae Cortex, and Achyranthis Radix 5:4:1 ( g/ g) in a Surgically Induced Osteoarthritic Rabbit Model. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12030852. [PMID: 32235804 PMCID: PMC7146119 DOI: 10.3390/nu12030852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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In this study, we aimed to determine the synergistic effects of a formula consisting of dried pomegranate concentrate powder, Eucommiae Cortex, and Achyranthis Radix 5:4:1 (g/g) (PCP:EC:AR) in a surgically induced osteoarthritis (OA) rabbit model. PCP:EC:AR was orally administered once per day. Knee thickness, maximum extension of the knee joint, gross articular defect area, and the histopathological appearance of the cartilage were monitored, along with serum collagen type II C-telopeptide (CTX-II), cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP), matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-3, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, and subchondral IL-1β and TNF-α levels. Roentgenographic images were also evaluated. PCP:EC:AR significantly inhibited the surgically induced increase in knee thickness, maximum extension of both knees, knee thickness after capsule exposure, gross femoral and tibial articular defect areas, loss of the knee joint area, serum and synovial COMP, CTX-II, and MMP expression, and synovial IL-1β, and TNF-α expression. In addition, surgically induced narrowing of the knee bones, loss of the joint area, cartilage damage, and osteophyte formation were reduced. PCP:EC:AR suppressed the surgically induced increases in the Mankin score, and subchondral IL-1β and TNF-α immunolabeled cell numbers. PCP:EC:AR exerted potent OA protective effects in a surgically induced OA rabbit model.
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Sun S, Sun L, Kang Y, Tang L, Qin YX, Ta D. Therapeutic Effects of Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound on Osteoporosis in Ovariectomized Rats: Intensity-Dependent Study. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2020; 46:108-121. [PMID: 31587953 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2019.08.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This study investigated the effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) of different spatial-average-temporal-average intensity (ISATA) ranging from 15-150 mW/cm2 on the treatment of osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats. Healthy 3-mo-old female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into nine groups (n = 12 per group): sham-ovariectomy (OVX) control group, OVX control group and OVX groups treated with LIPUS at seven different intensities (ISATA: 15, 30, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 mW/cm2, respectively). LIPUS was applied to bilateral femurs 12 wk post-OVX for 20 min/d for 6 wk. Micro-computed tomography, biomechanical tests, serum biochemical analysis and grip strength tests were performed to evaluate the therapeutic effects of LIPUS at different intensities. Results revealed that LIPUS intensity yielded strong correlations with bone mineral density and bone microstructure (R2 = 0.57-0.83) and bone mechanical strength (R2 = 0.80-0.97), and that the intensity of 150 mW/cm2, instead of the 30 mW/cm2 widely used in bone fracture healing, was most effective in maintaining bone mass among all the LIPUS signals between 15 and 150 mW/cm2. This suggests that higher ultrasound intensity (i.e., 150 mW/cm2) may be more effective than lower intensity in mitigation of osteopenia and osteoporosis.
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- Shuxin Sun
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Sports Biology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Sports Biology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Sports Biology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI) of Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
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Mathon C, Chater JM, Green A, Merhaut DJ, Mauk PA, Preece JE, Larive CK. Quantification of punicalagins in commercial preparations and pomegranate cultivars, by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2019; 99:4036-4042. [PMID: 30729530 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.9631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2018] [Revised: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) - a delicious fruit once used in Ayurvedic medicine - is now largely known for the antioxidant properties of its juice, which has also been considered to have health benefits against diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases. These beneficial effects are associated with the fruit's high content of polyphenolic compounds. High demand and lower production levels drive pomegranate prices up, which leads to the possibility of pomegranate products being adulterated, diluted or substituted. To ensure the presence of pomegranate in various preparations labeled as containing pomegranate, a simple method was developed to screen and quantify the specific punicalagins by mass spectrometry. RESULTS The present method was used to analyze several pure and mixed beverages from the US market, and also to quantify punicalagins in the juice of 14 pomegranate cultivars. Punicalagins were detected in all cultivars, with higher concentrations in whole fruit juices compared with aril juices. Amongst the 20 commercial beverages, punicalagins were not detected in four preparations. CONCLUSION The liquid chromatographic-mass spectrometric method presented herein enables an easy and rapid quantification of the specific punicalagins. The latter was detected in all cultivar samples, thus supporting that punicalagin is a suitable marker of these 14 pomegranate cultivars in commercial juices. Absence of the specific marker in four commercial preparations shows the necessity of having simple and rapid methods to evaluate the presence of pomegranate in preparations. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Caroline Mathon
- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA
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- National Clonal Germplasm Repository, USDA-ARS, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA
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Zych M, Kaczmarczyk-Sedlak I, Wojnar W, Folwarczna J. Effect of Rosmarinic Acid on the Serum Parameters of Glucose and Lipid Metabolism and Oxidative Stress in Estrogen-Deficient Rats. Nutrients 2019; 11:E267. [PMID: 30691017 PMCID: PMC6412204 DOI: 10.3390/nu11020267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Revised: 01/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Rosmarinic acid is found in medicinal and spice plants such as rosemary, lemon balm, and mint. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of rosmarinic acid on parameters of glucose and lipid metabolism and parameters of oxidative stress in rats in the early phase of estrogen deficiency. The study was carried out on mature female Wistar rats divided into the following groups: sham-operated control rats, ovariectomized control rats, and ovariectomized rats treated orally with rosmarinic acid at a dose of 10 mg/kg or 50 mg/kg daily for 28 days. The concentration of sex hormones, parameters related to glucose and lipid metabolism as well as parameters of antioxidant abilities and oxidative damage were determined in the blood serum. In the ovariectomized control rats, the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index and cholesterol concentration increased, the superoxide dismutase activity increased, and the reduced glutathione concentration decreased. Administration of rosmarinic acid at both doses induced decreases in the fructosamine concentration and HOMA-IR, an increase in the concentration of reduced glutathione, and a decrease in the concentration of advanced oxidation protein products in ovariectomized rats. Moreover, rosmarinic acid at a dose of 50 mg/kg induced a decrease in the total cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations. The results indicate that rosmarinic acid may be useful in the prevention of metabolic disorders associated with estrogen deficiency, however further studies are necessary.
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- Maria Zych
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland.
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Cho CS, Jeong HS, Kim IY, Jung GW, Ku BH, Park DC, Moon SB, Cho HR, Bashir KMI, Ku SK, Choi JS. Anti-osteoporotic effects of mixed compositions of extracellular polymers isolated from Aureobasidium pullulans and Textoria morbifera in ovariectomized mice. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2018; 18:295. [PMID: 30400922 PMCID: PMC6220464 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-018-2362-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Accepted: 10/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Background Extracellular polymeric substances isolated from Aureobasidium pullulans (EAP), containing specifically 13% β-1,3/1,6-glucan, have shown various favorable bone-preserving effects. Textoria morbifera Nakai (TM) tree has been used as an ingredient in traditional medicine and tea for various pharmacological purposes. Thus, the present study was aimed to examine the synergistic anti-osteoporotic potential of mixtures containing different proportions of EAP and TM compared with that of the single formulations of each herbal extract using bilateral ovariectomized (OVX) mice, a renowned rodent model for studying human osteoporosis. Methods Thirty five days after bilateral-OVX surgery, 9 combinations of EAP:TM (ratios = 1:1, 1:3, 1:5, 1:7, 1:9, 3:1, 5:1, 7:1, 9:1) and single separate formulations of EAP or TM were supplied orally, once a day for 35 days at a final concentration of 200 mg/kg. Variations in body weight gains during the experimental periods, as well as femur weights, bone mineral density (BMD), bone strength (failure load), and mineral content (calcium [Ca] and inorganic phosphorus [IP]) following sacrifice were measured. Furthermore, histomorphometric and histological profile analyses of serum biochemical parameters (osteocalcin content and bone specific alkaline phosphatase [bALP] activity) were conducted following sacrifice. Femurs histomorphometric analyses were also conducted for bone resorption, structure and mass. The results for the mixed formulations of EAP:TM and separate formulations were compared with those of risedronate sodium (RES). Results The EAP:TM (3:1) formulation synergistically enhanced the anti-osteoporotic potential of individual EAP or TM formulations, possibly due to enhanced variety of the active ingredients. Furthermore, the effects of EAP:TM were comparable to those of RES (2.5 mg/kg) treatment. Conclusion The results of this study suggest that, the EAP:TM (3:1) combination might act as a new pharmaceutical agent and/or health functional food substance for curing osteoporosis in menopausal women. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12906-018-2362-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Anti-Osteoporotic Effects of Polysaccharides Isolated from Persimmon Leaves via Osteoclastogenesis Inhibition. Nutrients 2018; 10:nu10070901. [PMID: 30011853 PMCID: PMC6073770 DOI: 10.3390/nu10070901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2018] [Revised: 07/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.f.) leaves have traditionally been used as a phytomedicine, in health beverages to treat cardiovascular and respiratory disease and to promote maternal health in East Asia. In particular, polysaccharides from persimmon are known to have anti-coagulant, anti-oxidant, and immune-stimulatory activities. However, their beneficial effects against osteoporosis have not been reported. In the present study, we investigated the anti-osteoporotic effects of polysaccharides from persimmon leaves (PLE0) using an in vivo model of ovariectomy (OVX)-induced bone loss and an in vitro system of receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL)-induced osteoclast differentiation. In the OVX mouse model, PLE0 remarkably improved OVX-induced trabecular bone loss by suppressing osteoclast activity. In primary bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs), PLE0 dose-dependently inhibited osteoclast differentiation. In addition, PLE0 down-regulated RANKL-induced activation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) such as p38, ERK, and JNK resulting in suppression of nuclear factor of activated T cells cytoplasmic 1 (NFATc1) expression. Our results indicate that PLE0 has anti-osteoporotic effects in OVX-induced bone loss via inhibition of osteoclast differentiation. Taken together, PLE0 from persimmon may prevent postmenopausal bone loss and osteoporotic bone fragility.
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Cho CS, Jeong HS, Kim IY, Jung GW, Ku BH, Park DC, Moon SB, Cho HR, Ku SK, Choi JS. Antiosteoporotic effects of 3:1 (g/g) mixed formulation of exopolymers purified fromAureobasidium pullulansSM-2001 andDendropanax morbiferaleaf extracts in ovariectomized rats. J Food Biochem 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Chang-Soo Cho
- Hurim Hwangchil Co., Ltd., 907-11, Gyeongseo-dearo, Hoengcheon-myeon; Hadong-gun Gyeongsangnam-do 52320 Republic of Korea
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- Hurim Hwangchil Co., Ltd., 907-11, Gyeongseo-dearo, Hoengcheon-myeon; Hadong-gun Gyeongsangnam-do 52320 Republic of Korea
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- Hurim Hwangchil Co., Ltd., 907-11, Gyeongseo-dearo, Hoengcheon-myeon; Hadong-gun Gyeongsangnam-do 52320 Republic of Korea
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- Glucan Corp., #305 Marine Bio-Industry Development Center, 7 Hoenggye-gil; Busan 46048 Republic of Korea
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- Glucan Corp., #305 Marine Bio-Industry Development Center, 7 Hoenggye-gil; Busan 46048 Republic of Korea
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- Glucan Corp., #305 Marine Bio-Industry Development Center, 7 Hoenggye-gil; Busan 46048 Republic of Korea
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- Glucan Corp., #305 Marine Bio-Industry Development Center, 7 Hoenggye-gil; Busan 46048 Republic of Korea
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- Glucan Corp., #305 Marine Bio-Industry Development Center, 7 Hoenggye-gil; Busan 46048 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, College of Korean Medicine; Daegu Haany University, 1, Hanuidae-ro; Gyeongsan-si Gyeongsangbuk-do 38610 Republic of Korea
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- Major in Food Biotechnology, Division of Bioindustry, College of Medical and Life Sciences; Silla University, 140, Baegyang-daero 700beon-gil; Busan 46958 Republic of Korea
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Xie CL, Kang SS, Cho KM, Park KH, Lee DH. Isoflavone-enriched soybean ( Glycine max) leaves prevents ovariectomy-induced obesity by enhancing fatty acid oxidation. J Funct Foods 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2018.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Comparison of the Effects of Deer Antler, Old Antler, and Antler Glue on Osteoporosis in Ovariectomized Rats. JOURNAL OF ACUPUNCTURE RESEARCH 2018. [DOI: 10.13045/jar.2018.00031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Anti-climacterium effects of pomegranate concentrated solutions in ovariectomized ddY mice. Exp Ther Med 2017; 13:1249-1266. [PMID: 28413464 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2017.4109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2015] [Accepted: 10/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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In the present study, the complex anti-climacterium potential of standardized pomegranate concentrated solution (PCS) was investigated using bilateral ovariectomy (OVX) female ddY mice. Changes in body weight and gain during experimental periods, food consumption, serum estradiol levels, total body and abdominal fat densities, abdominal fat pads, and uterus weights were observed, along with the histopathology of abdominal fat pads and uterus for anti-obesity and estrogenic effects. In addition, liver weights, serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels, and histopathological inspections were performed to explore the hepato-protective effects. Serum total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein, and triglyceride (TG) levels were monitored for hypolipidemic effects with total body and femur mean bone mineral density (BMD), right femur wet, dry and ash weights, strength, serum osteocalcin, bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (bALP) contents, and histological and histomorphometrical analyses for anti-osteoporosis activity. As a result of OVX, notable increases in body weight and gains, food consumption, abdominal fat mass densities, weights of abdominal fat pads deposited in the abdominal cavity, and serum AST, ALT, TC, LDL, TG, and osteocalcin levels were observed, along with decreases in the uterus, liver, and femur weights, mean total body and femur BMD, femur strength, serum bALP, and estradiol levels. In addition, marked hypertrophic alterations in adipocytes located in the deposited abdominal fat pads, liver steatosis, uterine disused atrophic changes, and decreases in bone mass and structures of the femur were also observed in OVX control mice with significant increases in bone resorption markers based on histopathological and histomorphometrical analysis. However, these estrogen-deficient climacterium symptoms were significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01) inhibited after 84 days of continuous treatment with estradiol and PCS (1, 2 and 4 ml/kg), respectively. The present results suggested that PCS was able to effectively inhibit or refine the climacterium symptoms, including obesity, hyperlipidemia, hepatic steatosis, and osteoporosis, induced by OVX in ddY mice.
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Kolodziejczyk-Czepas J. Trifolium species - the latest findings on chemical profile, ethnomedicinal use and pharmacological properties. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 68:845-61. [PMID: 27230819 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2015] [Accepted: 04/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Clovers (Trifolium, Fabaceae) have a long history of use in folk medicine. Furthermore, during last 3 years, a considerable growth in scientific interest in these plants has been observed. This article summarizes and critically reviews an over 3-year progress of knowledge of ethnomedicinal use, phytochemical profile, physiological effects and possible therapeutic action of various clover species. It contains the latest literature (over 80 papers), originated from international databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, Science Direct/Elsevier, Springer Link, Wiley Online Library) and reports from other international and local scientific periodicals. KEY FINDINGS Traditional uses of T. pratense and T. repens have been confirmed, while the folk medicine recommendations for administration of other clovers such as T. burchellianum, T. fragiferum, T. hybridum, T. minus and T. purpureum were reported for the first time. Furthermore, several other clover species were also investigated in terms of their antioxidant, antimicrobial and phytoestrogenic effects for the first time. Only T. alexandrinum, T. pratense and T. medium were examined in animal studies. SUMMARY Besides T. pratense, other clovers may be a rich source of bioactive phytochemicals. However, in contradiction to red clover, the therapeutic use of other clovers is still limited by the lack of in-vivo evidence.
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- Joanna Kolodziejczyk-Czepas
- Department of General Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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Spilmont M, Léotoing L, Davicco MJ, Lebecque P, Miot-Noirault E, Pilet P, Rios L, Wittrant Y, Coxam V. Pomegranate Peel Extract Prevents Bone Loss in a Preclinical Model of Osteoporosis and Stimulates Osteoblastic Differentiation in Vitro. Nutrients 2015; 7:9265-84. [PMID: 26569295 PMCID: PMC4663593 DOI: 10.3390/nu7115465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2015] [Revised: 10/12/2015] [Accepted: 10/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The nutritional benefits of pomegranate have attracted great scientific interest. The pomegranate, including the pomegranate peel, has been used worldwide for many years as a fruit with medicinal activity, mostly antioxidant properties. Among chronic diseases, osteoporosis, which is associated with bone remodelling impairment leading to progressive bone loss, could eventually benefit from antioxidant compounds because of the involvement of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of osteopenia. In this study, with in vivo and ex vivo experiments, we investigated whether the consumption of pomegranate peel extract (PGPE) could limit the process of osteopenia. We demonstrated that in ovariectomized (OVX) C57BL/6J mice, PGPE consumption was able to significantly prevent the decrease in bone mineral density (-31.9%; p < 0.001 vs. OVX mice) and bone microarchitecture impairment. Moreover, the exposure of RAW264.7 cells to serum harvested from mice that had been given a PGPE-enriched diet elicited reduced osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption, as shown by the inhibition of the major osteoclast markers. In addition, PGPE appeared to substantially stimulate osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity at day 7, mineralization at day 21 and the transcription level of osteogenic markers. PGPE may be effective in preventing the bone loss associated with ovariectomy in mice, and offers a promising alternative for the nutritional management of this disease.
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- Mélanie Spilmont
- Unité de Nutrition Humaine, CRNH Auvergne, UMR 1019, INRA, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
- Unité de Nutrition Humaine, Université d'Auvergne, Clermont Université, BP 10448, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
- GREENTECH SA Biopôle Clermont-Limagne, F-63360 Saint-Beauzire, France.
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- Unité de Nutrition Humaine, CRNH Auvergne, UMR 1019, INRA, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
- Unité de Nutrition Humaine, Université d'Auvergne, Clermont Université, BP 10448, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Unité de Nutrition Humaine, CRNH Auvergne, UMR 1019, INRA, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
- Unité de Nutrition Humaine, Université d'Auvergne, Clermont Université, BP 10448, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Unité de Nutrition Humaine, CRNH Auvergne, UMR 1019, INRA, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
- Unité de Nutrition Humaine, Université d'Auvergne, Clermont Université, BP 10448, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Imagerie Moléculaire et Thérapie Vectorisée, Université d'Auvergne, Clermont Université, UMR 990, INSERM, BP 10448, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Laboratoire d'Ingénierie Ostéo-Articulaire et Dentaire-LIOAD, Université de Nantes, UMR 791, INSERM, F-44042 Nantes, France.
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- GREENTECH SA Biopôle Clermont-Limagne, F-63360 Saint-Beauzire, France.
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- Unité de Nutrition Humaine, CRNH Auvergne, UMR 1019, INRA, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
- Unité de Nutrition Humaine, Université d'Auvergne, Clermont Université, BP 10448, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Unité de Nutrition Humaine, CRNH Auvergne, UMR 1019, INRA, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
- Unité de Nutrition Humaine, Université d'Auvergne, Clermont Université, BP 10448, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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Risk assessment for peri- and post-menopausal women taking food supplements containing isolated isoflavones. EFSA J 2015. [DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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