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ArticleBMC complementary and alternative medicine2019

Inhibitory effects of ChondroT and its constituent herbs on RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis.

Rui Hong Guo, Seon-Jong Kim, Chan-Hun Choi, Chang-Su Na, Bok Yun Kang, Young Ran Kim

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Article in BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Rui Hong GuoCollege of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Drug Development, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 500-757, Republic of Korea.
Seon-Jong KimCollege of Korean Medicine, Dongshin University, 185 Geonjae-ro, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do, 58245, Republic of Korea.
Chan-Hun ChoiCollege of Korean Medicine, Dongshin University, 185 Geonjae-ro, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do, 58245, Republic of Korea.
Chang-Su NaCollege of Korean Medicine, Dongshin University, 185 Geonjae-ro, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do, 58245, Republic of Korea.
Bok Yun KangCollege of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Drug Development, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 500-757, Republic of Korea.
Young Ran KimCollege of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Drug Development, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 500-757, Republic of Korea. kimyr@chonnam.ac.kr.
Chonnam National University · KRDongshin University · KR

Funding

Korea Health Industry Development Institute HI17C0911
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChondroT is a complex herbal medicine consisting of water extracts of Ostericum koreanum (Maxim.) Kitag., Lonicera japonica Thunb., Angelica gigas Nakai, Clematis manshurica Rupr., and Phellodendron amurense Rupr. (6:4:4:4:3). Previous studies have reported that ChondroT possesses chondroprotective and anti-inflammatory, anti-osteoarthritic, and anti-hyperuricemic activities. The study is aim to demonstrate the effects of ChondroT and its five constituent herbs on receptor activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL)-induced osteoclastogenesis and the underlying mechanisms.

methodsOsteoclastogenesis was identified in bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) by tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining assay, actin ring formation assay and the bone resorption assay. For the molecular mechanisms, activation of RANKL-induced NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways and the expression levels of osteoclast-specific proteins were investigated by Western blotting. Cell viability was assessed by MTT assay. Actin ring formation and NF-κB translocation were evaluated by immunostaining.

resultsChondroT and each of its constituent herbs significantly suppressed osteoclast differentiation dose dependently, and decreased actin ring formation as well as bone-resorbing capacity. Mechanistically, ChondroT and its constituent herbs downregulated the expressional levels of osteoclast-specific proteins such as NFATc1, c-Fos, Cathepsin K, and matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) by suppressing NF-κB translocation to nucleus and MAPKs phosphorylation at different levels. Compared to its five constituent herbs, ChondroT exhibited the best inhibitory efficiency against osteoclastogenesis.

conclusionsTaken together, ChondroT has anti-osteoclastogenesis properties by inhibiting NF-κB and MAPKs pathways. It could be considered as a potential therapeutic candidate for the treatment of osteoclast-related bone diseases.

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AnimalsCell LineCell SurvivalMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLOsteoclastsOsteogenesisPlant PreparationsRANK LigandPlant PreparationsRANK LigandBone resorptionChondroTMAPKsNF-κBOsteoclast

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