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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Qi Zhuang, Shuangshuang Chen, Wei Zhang, Minhui Gu, Long Xiao, Yajun Li, Yunshang Yang, Chengcheng Feng, Hong Li, Dechun Geng, Zhirong Wang
Summary: Osteoporosis is characterized by bone loss and degeneration, leading to an increased risk of fractures and impacting the health of middle-aged and elderly individuals. Drug therapy, the main treatment for osteoporosis, is limited in efficacy and often associated with side effects. Therefore, developing new, effective, and safe treatment methods is crucial. Avicularin, a flavonoid derivative, was shown to disrupt osteoclast activation and resorptive function, preventing their activity. It achieved this by inhibiting the NF-kappa B pathway and downregulating osteoclast-related genes. Treatment with Avicularin also improved bone mineral density in an osteoporosis mouse model.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Xudong Xie, Liangcong Hu, Bobin Mi, Hang Xue, Yiqiang Hu, Adriana C. Panayi, Yori Endo, Lang Chen, Chenchen Yan, Ze Lin, Hui Li, Wu Zhou, Guohui Liu
Summary: This study demonstrated for the first time that metformin can alleviate postmenopausal bone loss by downregulating autophagy during osteoclastogenesis via E2F1-dependent regulation of BECN1 and BCL2.
CELL COMMUNICATION AND SIGNALING
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ah-Ra Jang, Yun-Ji Lee, Dong-Yeon Kim, Tae-Sung Lee, Do-Hyeon Jung, Yeong-Jun Kim, In-Su Seo, Jae-Hun Ahn, Eun-Jung Song, Jisu Oh, Aoding Li, Sihoon Song, Hyung-Sik Kim, Min-Jung Kang, Yoojin Seo, Jeong-Yong Cho, Jong-Hwan Park
Summary: This study investigated the inhibitory effects of water extract of desalted Salicornia europaea L. (WSE) on osteoclast differentiation and bone loss in ovariectomized mice. The findings showed that WSE effectively suppressed osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption, and improved bone density in the mice. Dicaffeoylquinic acids (DCQAs) in WSE were found to be responsible for these effects. The results suggest the potential of WSE and DCQAs as preventive or therapeutic agents against osteoporosis and related conditions.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kalpana Patel, S. V. V. S. Ravi Mangu, Shinde Vijay Sukhdeo, Kunal Sharan
Summary: This study investigates the effects of sesamol on bone metabolism. It found that sesamol can promote bone formation but can also lead to bone deterioration in ovariectomized rats. These findings highlight the potential negative impact of sesamol in postmenopausal women.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Xin Zhou, Zheng Zhang, Weiwei Jiang, Miao Hu, Yichen Meng, Wenfang Li, Xuhui Zhou, Ce Wang
Summary: Naringenin, found in citrus fruits, plays a significant role in bone homeostasis and regeneration by enhancing osteogenesis and inhibiting osteoclastogenesis. It modulates the crosstalk between macrophages and osteoblasts/osteoclasts, leading to these effects.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Xudong Xie, Liangcong Hu, Bobin Mi, Adriana C. Panayi, Hang Xue, Yiqiang Hu, Guodong Liu, Lang Chen, Chenchen Yan, Kangkang Zha, Ze Lin, Wu Zhou, Fei Gao, Guohui Liu
Summary: With the increasing global aging population, the prevalence of osteoporosis, especially among postmenopausal women, is on the rise. Developing new treatment options is, therefore, crucial. This study investigated the potential use of AQX-1125, an activator of inositol phosphatase-1 (SHIP1), and found that it demonstrated a protective effect against bone loss in ovariectomized (OVX) mice. This effect was attributed to the promotion of osteogenesis and mineralization and inhibition of osteoclastogenesis in a time- and dose-dependent manner. The protective effect was identified to be SHIP1-dependent, as the inhibition of SHIP1 using RNA interference diminished the osteoprotective effects. Furthermore, in vivo administration of SHIP1 RNA interference resulted in significant bone loss and decreased bone mass. Mechanistically, AQX-1125 upregulated the expression and activity of SHIP1, consequently upregulating the phosphorylation levels of PI3K and Akt, leading to the promotion of osteoblast-related gene expressions and the inhibition of NF-kappa B signaling and osteoclastogenesis.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Parichart Toejing, Nithidol Sakunrangsit, Pinyada Pho-on, Chinnatam Phetkong, Asada Leelahavanichkul, Somyoth Sridurongrit, Matthew B. Greenblatt, Sutada Lotinun
Summary: In this study, transgenic mice expressing constitutively active TGF-beta receptor type I were found to have osteopenia due to increased osteoclast number and decreased osteoblast number, possibly by suppressing Hedgehog signaling pathways.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lieve Verlinden, Stefanie Doms, Iris Janssens, Mark B. B. Meyer, J. Wesley Pike, Geert Carmeliet, Annemieke Verstuyf
Summary: Neuropilin 2 (NRP2) plays a role in bone homeostasis by regulating osteoblasts and osteoclasts. The expression of NRP2 in osteoblasts is induced by 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-3. Deletion of NRP2 in osteoblasts results in reduced bone mass, while deletion in osteoclasts does not have a bone phenotype.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Changsheng Wang, Rongsheng Chen, Xitian Zhu, Xiaobo Zhang, Nancheng Lian
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of METTL14 in osteoporosis induced by ovariectomy (OVX) in mice. The study found that METTL14 regulates the m6A level of SIRT1 mRNA. Decreased expression of SIRT1 and METTL14 was observed in OVX mice. Overexpression of either SIRT1 or METTL14 enhanced osteoblast differentiation and suppressed osteoclast differentiation. METTL14 overexpression also increased the m6A level of SIRT1 mRNA. Furthermore, overexpression of METTL14 promoted osteoblast differentiation and suppressed osteoclast differentiation, which could be reversed by SIRT1 knockdown.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vishwa Deepak, Shu-Ting Yang, Ziqing Li, Xinhua Li, Andrew Ng, Ding Xu, Yi-Ping Li, Merry Jo Oursler, Shuying Yang
Summary: This study identifies a negative function of IFT80 in osteoclasts by regulating the stabilization and degradation of Cbl-b and TRAF6, thereby affecting osteoclast formation.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Priyanka Ramesh, Rahul Jagadeesan, Saravanan Sekaran, Anuradha Dhanasekaran, Selvaraj Vimalraj
Summary: Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds found in various natural products with multiple applications, including anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and anti-carcinogenic properties, as well as the ability to stimulate bone formation. They influence bone remodelling through various signaling pathways and play a crucial role in maintaining bone integrity and structure. Their effects on regulating angiogenesis, decreasing inflammatory cytokine levels, and scavenging reactive oxygen species further underscore their potential as a promising agent in treating bone-related ailments in the future.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xiangjiao Yi, Xin Liu, H. Mark Kenney, Rong Duan, Xi Lin, Edward Schwarz, Zhenqiang Yao
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of anti-TNF therapy on osteoporosis in an animal model of RA and found that while it can block the development of erosive arthritis, it only slightly increases vertebral and trabecular bone mass, which may be related to the mechanisms of osteoblast stimulation.
JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Gaoran Ge, Sen Yang, Zhenyang Hou, Minfeng Gan, Huaqiang Tao, Wei Zhang, Wenming Li, Zheng Wang, Yuefeng Hao, Ye Gu, Dechun Geng
Summary: Our study confirmed that TFDG could promote osteoblast differentiation in an inflammatory environment, enhance their mineralization ability, and ultimately increase bone mass in ovariectomized mice.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ha-Neui Kim, Kimberly K. Richardson, Kimberly J. Krager, Wen Ling, Pilar Simmons, Antino R. Allen, Nukhet Aykin-Burns
Summary: The study demonstrated that exposure to GCR induced trabecular bone loss in the femur of adult mice but had no effect on the trabecular bone in the spine. GCR exposure increased markers for osteoclast differentiation and formation, but did not impact new bone formation or osteoblast differentiation. Furthermore, GCR exposure led to a metabolic rewiring of mitochondria in pre-osteoclasts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Rachel Freid, Amira Hussein, Jennifer J. Schlezinger
Summary: The study investigated the effects of diet, ovariectomy, and TBT exposure on bone structure in mice, finding that TBT can protect against trabecular bone loss to some extent, especially under a low-fat diet.
TOXICOLOGY AND APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Nursing
Wegdan Bani-Issa, Manar Abu Talib, Fiona Timmins, Maria Brenner, Mohamad Alameddine
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Review
Management
Mohamad Alameddine, Nabeel Al-Yateem, Karen Bou-Karroum, Heba Hijazi, Alounoud Al Marzouqi, Samir Al-Adawi
Summary: This article reviews existing instruments for measuring work-life balance and highlights their shortcomings. While these tools provide a foundation for measuring work-life balance, adjustments need to be made for specific cultural and professional contexts. Future measures should also consider the impact of disruptive events like COVID-19.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Nutrition & Dietetics
Leila Itani, Emilia Vassilopoulou, Rosa Sammarco, Marwan El Ghoch
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Bo-Kyung Hwang, Kyoung Sun Park, Seung-Hyeok Ku, Sung-Hyun Kim, Hyun-Woo Moon, Mi-So Park, Hye-Kyung Baek, Jin Namgoong, Seung-Yoon Hwangbo, Ji-Yeon Seo, Yoon Jae Lee, Jinho Lee, In-Hyuk Ha
Summary: This study conducted a randomized controlled clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of integrated Korean medicine (IKM) with herbal medicine treatment to IKM monotherapy for post-accident syndrome persistent after the acute phase. The results showed that the combination of IKM and herbal medicine significantly improved the overall post-accident syndrome persistent after the acute phase and relieved somatic pain, maintaining this effect for at least 17 weeks.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Nayoung Shin, Hyejin Nam, Dong Woo Kim, Yoon Jae Lee, Doori Kim, In-Hyuk Ha
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of integrative Korean medicine treatment in patients with pre-existing scoliosis who received inpatient care for traffic-accident-induced acute low back pain (LBP). A retrospective chart review and questionnaire-based follow-up survey were conducted on 674 patients diagnosed with scoliosis between January 2015 and June 2021. The results showed that integrative Korean medicine treatment significantly improved pain, lumbar dysfunction, and quality of life in these patients.
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Hui Yan Zhao, Chang-Hyun Han, Changsop Yang, Yoon Jae Lee, In-Hyuk Ha, Kyoung Sun Park
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of pharmacopuncture therapy compared to physiotherapy for treating adhesive capsulitis. The study will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial with 50 participants receiving either pharmacopuncture therapy or physiotherapy over a 6-week period. The primary outcome measure is the numeric rating scale for shoulder pain, and secondary outcomes include various other measures of pain and disability. Analysis will be based on the intention-to-treat principle.
JOURNAL OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MERIDIAN STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Heba Hijazi, Mohamad Alameddine, Rabah M. Al Abdi, Wegdan Baniissa, Amer Sindiani, Nabeel Al-Yateem, Alham Al-Sharman, Alounoud Al Marzouqi, Ahmed Hossain
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between inter-pregnancy interval (IPI) and the risks of adverse birth outcomes in a subsequent pregnancy. The results showed that both short and long IPIs were related to an increased risk of preterm birth and low birth weight. Therefore, optimal birth spacing is recommended to improve birth outcomes and should be considered in designing effective family planning programs.
BIRTH-ISSUES IN PERINATAL CARE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hyungsuk Kim, Jae Woo Shim, Woo-Chul Shin, Yoon Jae Lee, In-Hyuk Ha, Koh-Woon Kim, Jae-Heung Cho
Summary: Since the publication of the Korean Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines (KMCPGs) for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in 2018, many new clinical research results have been published. Therefore, this study presents updated recommendations for TMD treatment based on current research data. Through a risk of bias assessment and meta-analysis, the draft version of the guidelines was determined and the final guidelines were derived using the Delphi method. Acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and Chuna manual therapy are recommended for TMD patients, and a combination of Korean medicines with conventional therapy should be considered.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Doori Kim, Soo-Jin Kim, Yoon Jae Lee, Chang Sop Yang, Chang-Hyun Han, In-Hyuk Ha
Summary: This study explored real-world patient experiences in clinical lumbar disc herniation (LDH) through a questionnaire survey. The most common symptoms were numbness in the leg and back pain, while the most common disabilities were discomfort in sitting and lifting. Back pain was identified as the highest priority symptom, and most respondents prioritized improvement in disability over pain, stable effect over rapid effect, and safety over treatment efficacy.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ye-Seul Lee, Yu-Cheol Lim, Jiyoon Yeo, Song-Yi Kim, Yoon Jae Lee, In-Hyuk Ha
Summary: Limited knowledge exists on the impact of neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatments on post-surgery lymphedema (LE) in breast cancer patients. A study using a national cohort from the Korean National Health Insurance Service database found that while minimal lymph node dissection reduced LE risk, neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by lymph node dissection did not. Adjusting for adjuvant chemotherapy decreased LE risk in the lymph node dissection group, but not mortality risk. Longer duration of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, especially taxane-based, combined with lymph node dissection increased LE risk. This highlights the importance of early and long-term surveillance to reduce LE risk.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hyunsuk Park, Sook-Hyun Lee, Yeonsun Lee, Dong Joo Choi, Jonghyun Lee, Hyeri Jo, Woojin Jung, Soo-Duk Kim, Hyun A. Sim, Yoon Jae Lee, In-Hyuk Ha
Summary: This study focuses on the effectiveness of traditional Korean medicine (TKM) treatment for traumatic facial palsy following mandibular fracture. It presents a case study that demonstrates the potential of TKM treatment as a complementary or alternative method to conventional medicine.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sohyun Cho, Yu-Cheol Lim, Eun-Jung Kim, Yeoncheol Park, In-Hyuk Ha, Ye-Seul Lee, Yoon Jae Lee
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the trends and associated medical costs of conservative treatment for lumbar intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy in Korea. The number of patients receiving conservative treatment increased by more than 30% over a 10-year period, and medical costs also increased. Non-surgical treatments mainly included medication and physiotherapy, with non-opioid analgesics being the most commonly prescribed medication.
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Ye-Seul Lee, Yoon Jae Lee, In-Hyuk Ha
Summary: This article presents a guide for designing comparative effectiveness real world data (RWD) research in integrative medicine. It discusses key factors to consider when selecting RWDs for research on integrative medicine and provides practical steps for developing research questions, formulating PICOT objectives, and selecting and defining covariates. Specific study designs and data analysis procedures are also introduced. The goal is to improve the rigor of RWD studies in the field of integrative medicine research.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jin Young Hong, Junseon Lee, Hyun Kim, Changhwan Yeo, Wan-Jin Jeon, Yoon Jae Lee, In- Hyuk Ha
Summary: Spinal cord injury often leads to the formation of glial scar tissue, hindering neural regeneration. This study demonstrates that Shinbaro2 (Sh2) can ameliorate glial scars and promote axon growth after spinal cord injury. Sh2 reduces inflammation, inhibits scar formation, and enhances motor function recovery.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Hyungwook Ji, Seungwon Shin, Yongjoo Kim, In-Hyuk Ha, Doori Kim, Yoon Jae Lee
Summary: This study analyzed the trend of surgical service utilization in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) in Korea from 2010 to 2019. The findings showed an increase in the number of claims and medical expenses for surgeries, with decompression accounting for a higher proportion of first surgeries and fusion being more common in second surgeries. Patients who underwent fusion procedures had longer hospital stays and higher medical expenses across all sex and age groups.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2023)