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Lim JH, Kim SE, Kim HJ, Song GG, Jung JH. Intra-articular injection of stigmasterol-loaded nanoparticles reduce pain and inhibit the inflammation and joint destruction in osteoarthritis rat model: A pilot study. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024; 14:1969-1981. [PMID: 38200400 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01501-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
Abstract
Stigmasterol, a plant-derived sterol, sharing structural similarity with cholesterol, has demonstrated anti-osteoarthritis (OA) properties, attributed to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities. Given that OA often arises in weight bearing or overused joints, prolonged localized treatment effectively targets inflammatory aspects of the disease. This research explored the impact of stigmasterol-loaded nanoparticles delivered via intra-articular injections in an OA rat model. Employing mesoporous silica nanomaterials (MSNs) combined with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) as a vehicle, stigmasterol was loaded in conjunction with tannic acid, forming stigmasterol/β-CD-MSNs to facilitate a sustained stigmasterol release. The study employed RAW 264.7 cells to examine the in vitro cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory effect of stigmasterol/β-CD-MSNs. For in vivo experimentation, we used healthy control rats and monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced OA rats, separated into five groups, varying the injection substances. In vitro findings indicated that stigmasterol/β-CD-MSNs suppressed the mRNA expression of key pro-inflammatory mediators such as interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, and matrix metalloproteinase-3 in a dose-dependent manner. In vivo experiments revealed a substantial decrease in the mRNA levels of pro-inflammatory factors in the stigmasterol(50 µg)/β-CD-MSN group compared to the others. Macroscopic, radiographic, and histological evaluations established that intra-articular injections of stigmasterol/β-CD-MSNs inhibited cartilage degeneration and subchondral bone deterioration. Therefore, in a chemically induced OA rat model, intra-articular stigmasterol delivery was associated with reduction in both local and systemic inflammatory responses, alongside a slowdown in joint degradation and arthritic progression.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ji Hyun Lim
- Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Nano-Based Disease Control Institute, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Nano-Based Disease Control Institute, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Republic of Korea.
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Noh SH, Sung K, Byeon HE, Kim SE, Kim KN. Lactoferrin-Anchored Tannylated Mesoporous Silica Nanomaterials-Induced Bone Fusion in a Rat Model of Lumbar Spinal Fusion. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15782. [PMID: 37958766 PMCID: PMC10649596 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Lactoferrin (LF) is a potent antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial agent found in cow and human colostrum which acts as an osteogenic growth factor. This study aimed to investigate whether LF-anchored tannylated mesoporous silica nanomaterials (TA-MSN-LF) function as a bone fusion material in a rat model. In this study, we created TA-MSN-LF and measured the effects of low (1 μg) and high (100 μg) TA-MSN-LF concentrations in a spinal fusion animal model. Rats were assigned to four groups in this study: defect, MSN, TA-MSN-LF-low (1 μg/mL), and TA-MSN-LF-high (100 μg/mL). Eight weeks after surgery, a greater amount of radiological fusion was identified in the TA-MSN-LF groups than in the other groups. Hematoxylin and eosin staining showed that new bone fusion was induced in the TA-MSN-LF groups. Additionally, osteocalcin, a marker of bone formation, was detected by immunohistochemistry, and its intensity was induced in the TA-MSN-LF groups. The formation of new vessels was induced in the TA-MSN-LF-high group. We also confirmed an increase in the serum osteocalcin level and the mRNA expression of osteocalcin and osteopontin in the TA-MSN-LF groups. TA-MSN-LF showed effective bone fusion and angiogenesis in rats. We suggest that TA-MSN-LF is a potent material for spinal bone fusion.
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- Sung Hyun Noh
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Neurosurgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, 206, World cup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University, 73, Korea-daero, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea;
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- Institute of Medical Science, Ajou University School of Medicine, 206, World cup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si 16499, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Nano-Based Disease Control Institute, Korea University Guro Hospital, 148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 08308, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Neurosurgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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Abbas HS, Abd-elhakeem MM, Abd El Galil RM, Reyad OA, Mohamed HA, Ismail SES, Nabil MA. Natural Immunomodulators Treat the Cytokine Storm in SARS-CoV-2. Adv Pharm Bull 2023; 13:79-87. [PMID: 36721816 PMCID: PMC9871270 DOI: 10.34172/apb.2023.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Recently, the world has been dealing with a destructive global pandemic Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, since 2020; there were millions of infections and hundreds of thousands of deaths worldwide. With sequencing generations of the virus, around 60% are expected to become infected during the pandemic. Unfortunately, no drug or vaccine has been approved because no real evidence from clinical trials in treatment was reached. According to current thinking, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) mortality is caused by a cytokine storm syndrome in patients with hyper-inflammatory conditions, resulting in acute respiratory distress and finally death. In this review, we discuss the various types of natural immune-modulatory agents and their role in the management of SARS-CoV-2, and cytokine storm syndrome. For example, Polyphenols as natural products can block the binding of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein to host cell receptor ACE2, stop viral entry into the host cell and block viral RNA replication. Also, saikosaponins (A, B2, C, and D), triterpene glycosides, which are isolated from medicinal plants exert antiviral action against HCoV-22E9, and Houttuynia cordata water extract has antiviral effects on SARS-CoV. Moreover, eucalyptus oil has promising potential for COVID-19 prevention and treatment. There is an urgent need for research to improve the function of the human immune system all over the world. As a result, actions for better understanding and improving the human immune system are critical steps toward mitigating risks and negative outcomes. These approaches will be strongly recommended for future emerging viruses and pathogens.
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- Heba Salah Abbas
- Microbiology Department, National Organization for Drug Control and Research(NODCAR), Egyptian Drug Authority, Giza, Egypt.,Corresponding Author: Heba Salah Abbas,
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- Master Student, Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Suez University, Egypt
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- Department of Immunology & Allergy, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Choi S, Jo HS, Song H, Kim HJ, Oh JK, Cho JW, Park K, Kim SE. Multifunctional Tannic Acid-Alendronate Nanocomplexes with Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Osteogenic Potency. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11071812. [PMID: 34361198 PMCID: PMC8308329 DOI: 10.3390/nano11071812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
In the current study, we fabricated tannic acid-alendronate (TA-ALN) nanocomplexes (NPXs) via self-assembly. These TA-ALNs were characterized by dynamic light scattering, zeta potential, transmission electron microscopy, and FT-IR spectroscopy. The TA-ALNs were evaluated for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and osteogenesis-accelerating abilities in osteoblast-like cells (MC3T3-E1 cells). All TA-ALNs displayed nano-sized beads that were circular in form. Treatment with TA-ALN (1:0.1) efficiently removed reactive oxygen species in cells and protected osteoblast-like cells from toxic hydrogen peroxide conditions. Moreover, TA-ALN (1:0.1) could markedly decrease the mRNA levels of pro-inflammatory mediators in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated cells. Furthermore, cells treated with TA-ALN (1:1) exhibited not only significantly greater alkaline phosphatase activity and calcium collection, but also outstandingly higher mRNA levels of osteogenesis-related elements such as collagen type I and osteocalcin. These outcomes indicate that the prepared TA-ALNs are excellent for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and osteogenic acceleration. Accordingly, TA-ALN can be used latently for bone renovation and regeneration in people with bone fractures, diseases, or disorders.
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- Somang Choi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Nano-Based Disease Control Institute, Korea University Guro Hospital, #148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 08308, Korea; (S.C.); (H.-S.J.); (H.-J.K.); (J.-K.O.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Nano-Based Disease Control Institute, Korea University Guro Hospital, #148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 08308, Korea; (S.C.); (H.-S.J.); (H.-J.K.); (J.-K.O.)
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- Department of Systems Biotechnology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Korea;
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Nano-Based Disease Control Institute, Korea University Guro Hospital, #148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 08308, Korea; (S.C.); (H.-S.J.); (H.-J.K.); (J.-K.O.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Nano-Based Disease Control Institute, Korea University Guro Hospital, #148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 08308, Korea; (S.C.); (H.-S.J.); (H.-J.K.); (J.-K.O.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Nano-Based Disease Control Institute, Korea University Guro Hospital, #148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 08308, Korea; (S.C.); (H.-S.J.); (H.-J.K.); (J.-K.O.)
- Correspondence: (J.-W.C.); (K.P.); (S.-E.K.); Tel.: +82-2-2626-1869 (J.-W.C.); +82-31-670-3357 (K.P.); +82-2-6738-4514 (S.-E.K.)
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- Department of Systems Biotechnology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Korea;
- Correspondence: (J.-W.C.); (K.P.); (S.-E.K.); Tel.: +82-2-2626-1869 (J.-W.C.); +82-31-670-3357 (K.P.); +82-2-6738-4514 (S.-E.K.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Nano-Based Disease Control Institute, Korea University Guro Hospital, #148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 08308, Korea; (S.C.); (H.-S.J.); (H.-J.K.); (J.-K.O.)
- Correspondence: (J.-W.C.); (K.P.); (S.-E.K.); Tel.: +82-2-2626-1869 (J.-W.C.); +82-31-670-3357 (K.P.); +82-2-6738-4514 (S.-E.K.)
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Bozorgi A, Khazaei M, Soleimani M, Jamalpoor Z. Application of nanoparticles in bone tissue engineering; a review on the molecular mechanisms driving osteogenesis. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:4541-4567. [PMID: 34075945 DOI: 10.1039/d1bm00504a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The introduction of nanoparticles into bone tissue engineering strategies is beneficial to govern cell fate into osteogenesis and the regeneration of large bone defects. The present study explored the role of nanoparticles to advance osteogenesis with a focus on the cellular and molecular pathways involved. Pubmed, Pubmed Central, Embase, Scopus, and Science Direct databases were explored for those published articles relevant to the involvement of nanoparticles in osteogenic cellular pathways. As multifunctional compounds, nanoparticles contribute to scaffold-free and scaffold-based tissue engineering strategies to progress osteogenesis and bone regeneration. They regulate inflammatory responses and osteo/angio/osteoclastic signaling pathways to generate an osteogenic niche. Besides, nanoparticles interact with biomolecules, enhance their half-life and bioavailability. Nanoparticles are promising candidates to promote osteogenesis. However, the interaction of nanoparticles with the biological milieu is somewhat complicated, and more considerations are recommended on the employment of nanoparticles in clinical applications because of NP-induced toxicities.
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- Azam Bozorgi
- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran and Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran and Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Trauma Research Center, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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