Article
Orthopedics
Emma N. Luke, Pahweenvaj Ratnatilaka Na Bhuket, Seungju M. Yu, Jeffrey A. Weiss
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the potential of collagen hybridizing peptides (CHPs) to extend the retention time of near-infrared fluorophores (NIRF) following intra-articular injection in rat knee joints. The study found that CHPs were retained within the joint for the full study period and significantly extended the retention time of NIRFs by binding to multiple collagenous tissues in the joint. These results support further research to develop CHP based therapeutics for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Sarah Geahchan, Parnian Baharlouei, Azizur Rahman
Summary: Marine organisms contain bioactive substances like collagen that have various applications in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Marine collagen, being water soluble, metabolically compatible, and easily accessible, can serve as a biomaterial. It has been found effective in healing skin injuries and combating the aging process. Marine collagen has also shown potential in preventing and treating osteoporosis and osteoarthritis by promoting bone density and cell growth.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chengcheng Ma, Mingxiao Yu, Zhoujin Huang, Jingfeng Wang, Xue Zhao, Chunmei Kang, Hao Xu, Yanchao Wang, Hu Hou
Summary: The study demonstrates that administration of chicken sternal cartilage hydrolysates (CCH) can effectively prevent osteoarthritis by inhibiting abnormal subchondral bone formation, preventing osteophyte formation, and ameliorating cartilage damage through improving collagen metabolism.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hongru Zhang, Liwei Qi, Qingshan Shen, Ruiqi Wang, Yujie Guo, Chunhui Zhang, Aurore Richel
Summary: This study investigates the therapeutic effects of bioactive compounds from chicken cartilage food supplements on osteoarthritis. The results show that oral chondroitin sulfate can improve athletic ability and reduce inflammatory cytokine levels in rats with osteoarthritis, indicating its potential as a treatment option.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Cheng Tang, Kai Zhou, Yichen Zhu, Wendi Zhang, Yong Xie, Zhaoming Wang, Hui Zhou, Tingting Yang, Qiang Zhang, Baocai Xu
Summary: This article provides an overview of the applications of collagen and its derivatives in the food industry. The structure of collagen, its biosynthetic process, and the production methods of gelatin and collagen peptides are discussed. The self-assembly property of collagen, mechanical and functional properties of collagen and gelatin gels, as well as the bioactive properties of collagen peptides, are reviewed. The limitations and challenges of applying collagen and its derivatives in the food industry are discussed, along with possible research directions to address these challenges.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ji-Young Lee, Hye Won Hwang, Hyeon-Su Jin, Jae-Eun Lee, Nam Joo Kang, Dong-Woo Lee
Summary: This study used a genomics-based approach to analyze collagen peptides produced from probiotic fermentation and found their potential as postbiotics. The digestion of collagen by different Lactobacillaceae species resulted in the production of unique peptides. One species produced collagen peptides that showed agonistic activities towards GPR35 and could repair intestinal epithelium through a specific signaling pathway. This study provides an effective strategy for screening collagen peptides for gut health.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jerrell Felim, Chun-Kai Chen, David Tsou, Hsiang-Ping Kuo, Zwe-Ling Kong
Summary: Marine collagen has potential therapeutic effects for treating osteoarthritis. Collagen and glycine can inhibit the production of proinflammatory cytokines, attenuating cartilage degradation, while collagen peptides promote cartilage regeneration.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Neelam Shivnath, Sahabjada Siddiqui, Vineeta Rawat, Mohd Sajid Khan, Md Arshad
Summary: Solanum xanthocarpum Schrad. & Wendl. fruits and leaves have been used as a folk remedy for treating rheumatism pain. The study found that SXF contains various phytochemicals and demonstrated protective effects on cartilage destruction induced by collagenase. In vitro and in vivo studies showed SXF enhanced chondrocyte proliferation, restored structural molecules, and suppressed key gene expression related to osteoarthritis, suggesting promising potential as an alternative treatment for OA.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fan Rui, Kang Jiawei, Hao Yuntao, Liu Xinran, Hu Jiani, Mao Ruixue, Liu Rui, Zhu Na, Xu Meihong, Li Yong
Summary: The study aimed to confirm the preventive and therapeutic effects of undenatured type II collagen (UC II) on osteoarthritis in aging db/db mice and T2DM patients. By UC II intervention, significant improvement in motor functions and serum biomarker levels was observed in aging db/db mice, as well as pain relief, enhanced physical function, and increased walking ability and mobility distance in T2DM patients with knee OA.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Karen Lilian Hernandez-Ruiz, Jaime Lopez-Cervantes, Dalia Isabel Sanchez-Machado, Olga Nydia Campas-Baypoli, Angie Arai Quintero-Guerrero, Maria de Lourdes Grijalva-Delgado, Andres Francisco Chavez-Almanza
Summary: This research project focused on isolating compounds from natural sources and evaluating their chemical characterization and biological activity. Tilapia, a popular fish, produces a significant amount of byproducts during industrialization. Collagen, recovered from these waste byproducts at low costs, has several beneficial properties for food applications. Fish scales were used to isolate hydrolyzed collagen, and two fractions of collagen peptides were separated to evaluate their biological activity improvement. The FTIR spectroscopy identified the characteristic functional groups of native collagen. The evaluation showed that hydrolyzed collagen has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it a valuable resource for producing bioactive peptides.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Daniel Martinez-Puig, Ester Costa-Larrion, Nuria Rubio-Rodriguez, Patricia Galvez-Martin
Summary: Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease with significant impact on individuals and society. Current treatments for OA are limited and there is a need for disease-modifying options. Nutritional supplements and nutraceuticals, such as collagen, have emerged as potential alternatives. This review provides an overview of the different types of collagens available, focusing on those relevant to joint health, and discusses their mechanisms of action and supporting evidence from preclinical and clinical studies.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yumeng Zhu, Yulia Shmidov, Elizabeth A. Harris, Michelle H. Theus, Ronit Bitton, John B. Matson
Summary: In this research, hydrogels that imitate cryptic sites in the native extracellular matrix (ECM) were synthesized using switch peptides. The inert matrix undergoes a transformation into a bioadhesive synthetic ECM in response to enzymes on endothelial cells' surface. Cryptic sites are short signaling peptides that are hidden within the native ECM. Enzymatic cleavage of an ECM protein reveals these hidden peptide sequences, which interact with surface receptors to control cell behavior. Materials that mimic this dynamic interplay between cells and their surroundings via cryptic sites could enable application of this endogenous signaling phenomenon in synthetic ECM hydrogels.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Matthias Roeber, Thomas Scheibel, Hans G. Boerner
Summary: Collagen mimetic peptides (CMPs) that imitate natural collagen are used in this study to construct a triple helix motif with DEPSI defects on an organic scaffold. The formation of the triple helix is monitored using circular dichroism spectroscopy. The presence of the DEPSI defects plays a crucial role in guiding the self-assembly and stability of the collagen motif.
MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yibo Zhang, Liu He, Yiqi Yang, Jieqiong Cao, Zijian Su, Bihui Zhang, Huiying Guo, Zhenyu Wang, Peiguang Zhang, Junye Xie, Jieruo Li, Jinshao Ye, Zhengang Zha, Hengyi Yu, An Hong, Xiaojia Chen
Summary: Triclocarban (TCC), a widely used EDC, has been found to cause osteoarthritis (OA) in zebrafish by stimulating the expression of DNMT1 and initiating DNA hypermethylation. This leads to the suppression of type II collagen and other extracellular matrices, resulting in decreased cartilage tissue and narrowing of the intraarticular space, characteristic of OA pathogenesis. The regulation of OA occurrence by TCC is conserved in both zebrafish cartilage tissue and human chondrocytes. DNMT1 is highlighted as a potential therapeutic target for TCC-induced OA.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
J. J. Bjerre-Bastos, H. B. Nielsen, J. R. Andersen, M. Karsdal, A. -C. Bay-Jensen, M. Boesen, A. L. Mackey, I. Byrjalsen, A. R. Bihlet
Summary: The study found that moderate intensity exercise in knee osteoarthritis patients led to acute changes in biochemical markers of cartilage turnover, with cycling and running impacting the degradation of type II and type VI collagen differently.
OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
B. Walter, U. Flock, C. Leykam, C. Otzdorff, K. Simmet, W. Hecht, L. Kempker, H. Aupperle-Lellbach, S. Reese
Summary: This study aimed to examine the diagnostic potential of serum AMH to identify testicular tissue in dogs with DSD, and found that the serum AMH levels in dogs with DSD were significantly higher than in normal dogs, suggesting the possible use of AMH as a tool to diagnose testicular dysgenesis.
DOMESTIC ANIMAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Rupert Staebler, Dorian Patzkewitsch, Sven Reese, Michael Erhard, Sandrina Hartmannsgruber
Summary: The study on pig behavior in a near-natural habitat showed that pigs did not exhibit a biphasic activity rhythm. The pigs spent more time on activities like foraging and locomotion as the day progressed, with rooting behavior being essential. Resting made up a significant portion of their time. Recommendations were provided for modern, animal-friendly pig management practices based on the study's findings.
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexandra Blaeske, Angela Schwarzer, Magdalena Ebner, Hendrikje Gerbig, Sven Reese, Michael Erhard, Anna-Caroline Woehr
Summary: German retailers offer a wide range of pet accessories, but many of them are not suitable for pet husbandry and can negatively impact animal welfare. This study evaluated various pet products, such as cages, running wheels, and hay racks, and found that a majority of them were unsuitable and detrimental to animal well-being. There were also significant shortcomings in product declarations, making it difficult for pet owners to make informed choices. The study suggests implementing mandatory product declarations and voluntary certifications to ensure the availability of properly declared and welfare-compliant pet accessories.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Patrick Wagmeister, Stephanie Steigmeier-Raith, Sven Reese, Andrea Meyer-Lindenberg
Summary: Regardless of the size of the dogs, unilateral hindlimb lameness leads to the same compensatory changes, including anterior and lateral shift of the body mass center. The affected groups showed higher load on the non-affected body half and lower weight-bearing on the affected limb compared to the corresponding healthy groups.
VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Britta M. Fischer, Walter Brehm, Sven Reese, Richard J. McMullen
Summary: Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) is the leading cause of blindness in horses worldwide, with significant physical, emotional, and economic impact on horses and their owners. This article reviews the proposed causes of ERU and discusses its complex relationship with leptospirosis. It also evaluates clinical signs, classifications, and diagnostic testing, and compares current treatment options in terms of nonrecurrence rates, visual outcomes, and complication rates.
EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Annika Junghans, Lea Deseniss, Helen Louton
Summary: Based on the production data of commercial meat-type breed Ross 308 (Aviagen, EU), we investigated the influencing factors and outcomes in broiler fattening and slaughtering, such as mortality, average weight, and condemnation rate. The flock size, antibiotic treatment, season, and other factors were found to have significant impacts on the health outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kristin Delank, Sven Reese, Michael Erhard, Anna-Caroline Woehr
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the midterm effects of weaning on foals' welfare by evaluating their behavioral changes and fecal cortisol metabolite levels. Ten foals were observed for three weeks after weaning, and it was found that they displayed a hormonal stress response with increased cortisol metabolite levels. Their body posture distribution also shifted from mainly moving to mainly standing. The foals showed an expected behavioral development and cortisol metabolite changes throughout the study, but it took at least three weeks for them to acclimate to the new situation.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Joanna Marchewka, Patryk Sztandarski, Magdalena Solka, Helen Louton, Katharina Rath, Lukas Vogt, Elke Rauch, Dionne Ruijter, Ingrid C. de Jong, Jaroslaw O. Horbanczuk
Summary: Broiler farming is experiencing rapid growth and broiler meat is widely consumed. However, intensive broiler production has a negative impact on meat quality. This literature review analyzes the effects of diet, genetics, enrichment, and stocking density on meat quality and carcass characteristics. Results show that mineral and microelement supplementation in the diet improves meat quality, while outdoor access benefits lipid composition. Lower stocking density reduces intramuscular fat content, tenderness, and juiciness, but increases carcass and breast muscle yields. Slow-growing broiler strains generally have better meat quality parameters. Overall, factors related to production systems and animal welfare also affect meat quality and carcass characteristics.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Andreas Bruehschwein, Bronson Schmitz, Martin Zoellner, Sven Reese, Andrea Meyer-Lindenberg
Summary: This study developed a truly three-dimensional technique for measuring femoral angles in dogs, independent of femoral positioning. By introducing a bone-centered 3D coordinate system and mathematically defining projection planes, femoral varus, neck version, and inclination angles can be measured using CT images. The experimental results demonstrated that the technique is not affected by femoral positioning and showed good consistency in the measurement results.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Serge Alindekon, T. Bas Rodenburg, Jan Langbein, Birger Puppe, Olaf Wilmsmeier, Helen Louton
Summary: Passive RFID technology can advance poultry behavior research by enabling automated, individualized, longitudinal, in situ, and noninvasive monitoring. However, the lack of guidelines for implementing and validating RFID systems hinders its potential in poultry science.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Anne Werner, Alexandra Blaeske, Elke Rauch, Michael Erhard, Julia Unterholzner, Paul Schmidt, Martin Gotthart, Helen Louton
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the behavior and impacts on broilers during loading with a loading machine, in order to identify risk factors and improve animal welfare. The results showed that increased rotation and conveyor belt speed were associated with higher risks of most behaviors or impacts, except for escape behavior. The seasonal influence indicated that the risk was highest in fall for wing flapping, bumping into an animal, and bumping against the machine or container. The container type and husbandry system also had influences on the risks.
Article
Microbiology
Matthias Eddicks, Julia Gruendl, Annika Seifert, Lina Eddicks, Sven Reese, Robert Tabeling, Hanny Swam, Katrin Strutzberg-Minder, Mathias Ritzmann, Robert Fux
Summary: In this study, the occurrence of coinfections with SMEDI-associated pathogens and the associations among these pathogens were investigated. The results showed a significant association between the detection of Leptospira spp. and PCV2 coinfection, while PCV3 positivity resulted in a reduced probability of detecting PCV2 in fetuses. Fetal maceration was associated with the detection of Leptospira spp., while mummification, reduced crown-rump length, and bodyweight of fetuses were significantly associated with PPV1 and PCV2 coinfection.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Sarah Balmer, Stephanie Steigmeier-Raith, Anna Layer, Sven Reese, Andrea Meyer-Lindenberg
Summary: This study aimed to compare the kinetic and kinematic data on the back movement in healthy dogs and chondrodystrophic dogs following hemilaminectomy during walking and trotting. The results showed that surgically treated dogs had a wider range of motion in the spine and different weight distribution compared to healthy dogs.
TIERAERZTLICHE PRAXIS AUSGABE KLEINTIERE HEIMTIERE
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Lukas Trillig, Daniela Eberle, Sven Reese, Andrea Meyer-Lindenberg
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of the Modified Maquet Procedure (MMP) and the Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) in long-term follow-up examinations. The results showed that both surgical techniques had good clinical, radiological, and gait analysis outcomes, and the surgeon's experience did not seem to influence the results.
TIERAERZTLICHE PRAXIS AUSGABE KLEINTIERE HEIMTIERE
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Valerie Lehnert, Michael Erhard, Sven Reese, Paul Schmidt, Gabriele Pflaum, Elke Rauch
Summary: In Germany, a study involving observing 750 cattle for one year revealed that approximately 57.5% of the cattle may have animal welfare problems, with 11.6% showing severe pain and injuries. However, further investigations were hindered by lack of resources. The study also found that 83.6% of the cattle showed at least one abnormality, such as decubitus ulcers and claw diseases.
BERLINER UND MUNCHENER TIERARZTLICHE WOCHENSCHRIFT
(2022)