Naringin ameliorates H_(2)O_(2)-induced oxidative damage in cells and prolongs the lifespan of female Drosophila melanogaster via the insulin signaling pathway

Naringin exists in a wide range of Chinese herbal medicine and has proven to possess several pharmacological properties.In this study,PC12,HepG2 cells,and female Drosophila melanogaster were used to investigate the antioxidative and anti-aging effects of naringin and explore the underlying mechanisms.The results showed that naringin inhibited H_(2)O_(2)-induced decline in cell viability and decreased,the content of reactive oxygen species in cells.Meanwhile,naringin prolonged the lifespan of flies,enhanced the abilities of climbing and the resistance to stress,improved the activities of antioxidant enzymes,and decreased malondialdehyde content.Naringin also improved intestinal barrier dysfunction and reduced abnormal proliferation of intestinal stem cells.Moreover,naringin down-regulated the mRNA expressions of inr,chico,pi 3k,and akt-1,and up-regulated the mRNA expressions of dilp2,dilp3,dilp5,and foxo,thereby activating autophagy-related genes and increasing the number of lysosomes.Furthermore,the mutant stocks assays and computer molecular simulation results further indicated that naringin delayed aging by inhibiting the insulin signaling(IIS)pathway and activating the autophagy pathway,which was consistent with the result of network pharmacological predictions.

Effect of naringin on despair behavior and neuroprotective mechanisms in mouse model of menopausal depression

Objective:To explore the effect of naringin on hippocampus estrogen receptor and neuronal cell apoptosis in a mouse model of menopausal depression.Methods:The menopausal depression model was replicated by bilateral ovariectomy(OVX)combined with chronic unpredictable mild stimulation(CUMS),54 female Kunming mice were randomly divided into Blank group,Model group(OVX+CUMS group),Sham operation group(SHAM group),Estradiol group(E2 group 20.090 mg∙Kg-1∙d-1),Naringin group(100 mg∙Kg-1∙d-1),Naringin+ICI182780 group(100 mg∙Kg-1∙d-1+0.075 mg∙Kg-1∙d-1),each group of 9 mice were administered for 21 consecutive days.The depression-like behaviour changes of each group of mice were observed by tail suspension and forced swimming experiments;The morphological changes of hippocampal neurons were observed by HE staining;Immunohistochemical method was used to detect the expression of ERαand ERβpositive cells in the hippocampus of mice;The expression of ERβ,GluR2,CAMK栻,NMDAR1,Bad,Bcl-2 and Caspase3 proteins in the hippocampus of the mice was detected by western blot.Results:Compared with the Blank group,the immobility time of the mice in the OVX+CUMS group was significantly increased(P<0.01),mice hippocampal neurons with a sparsely organized cell arrangement,nuclear fixation,the expressions of ERβ,GluR2,and Bcl-2 were decreased(P<0.01,P<0.001),and the expressions of NMDAR1,CAMK栻,Bad,and Caspase3 were increased(P<0.05,P<0.01);Compared with the OVX+CUMS group,the immobility time of the mice in the SHAM group,E2 group and Naringin group was significantly reduced(P<0.01),mice hippocampal neuronal cells are relatively intact and tightly packed,the expressions of ERβ,GluR2 and Bcl-2 were increased(P<0.01,P<0.05),and the expressions of NMDAR1,CAMK栻,Bad and Caspase3 were decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01);Compared with the Naringin group,the quiescent time of the mice in the Naringin+ICI182780 group was increased(P<0.05),the smaller cell body of mouse hippocampal neurons,the expressions of ERβ,GluR2,and Bcl-2 were decreased(P<0.01,P>0.05,P<0.05),and the expressions of NMDAR1,CAMK栻,Bad,and Caspase3 were increased(P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusions:Naringin may reduce neuronal cell excitotoxicity caused by glutamate receptor activation,reduce neuronal cell apoptosis and improve depression-like behavior by activating ERβreceptors in the hippocampus in a mouse model of menopause depression.

The mechanism of Naringin-enhanced remyelination after spinal cord injury

Our previous study revealed that intragastric administration of naringin improved remyelination in rats with spinal cord injury and promoted the recovery of neurological function of the injured spinal cord.This study sought to reveal the mechanisms by which naringin improves oligodendrocyte precursor cell differentiation and maturation,and promotes remyelination.Spinal cord injury was induced in rats by the weight-drop method.Naringin was intragastrically administered daily（20,40 mg/kg） for 4 weeks after spinal cord injury induction.Behavioral assessment,histopathological staining,immunofluorescence spectroscopy,ultrastructural analysis and biochemical assays were employed.Naringin treatment remarkably mitigated demyelination in the white matter,increased the quality of myelinated nerve fibers and myelin sheath thickness,promoted oligodendrocyte precursor cell differentiation by upregulating the expression of NKx2.2 and 2′3′-cyclic nucleotide 3′-phosphodiesterase,and inhibited β-catenin expression and glycogen synthase kinase-3β（GSK-3β） phosphorylation.These findings indicate that naringin treatment regulates oligodendrocyte precursor cell differentiation and promotes remyelination after spinal cord injury through the β-catenin/GSK-3β signaling pathway.

Effects of naringin, a flavanone glycoside in grapefruits and citrus fruits, on the nigrostriatal dopaminergic projection in the adult brain

Recently, we have demonstrated the ability of naringin, a well-known flavanone glycoside of grapefruits and citrus fruits, to prevent neurodegeneration in a neurotoxin model of Parkinson＇s disease. Intraperitoneal injection of naringin protected the nigrostriatal dopaminergic projection by increasing glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor expression and decreasing the level of tumor necrosis factor-alpha in dopaminergic neurons and microglia, respectively. These results suggest that naringin can impart to the adult dopaminergic neurons the ability to produce glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor against Parkinson＇s disease with anti-inflammatory effects. Based on these results, we would like to describe an important perspective on its possibility as a therapeutic agent for Parkinson＇s disease.

Naringin ameliorates acetic acid induced colitis through modulation of endogenous oxido-nitrosative balance and DNA damage in rats

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of naringin on experimentally induced inflammatory bowel dis- ease in rats. Naringin （20, 40 and 80 mg/kg） was given orally for 7 days to Wistar rats before induction of colitis by intrarectal instillation of 2 mL of 4% （v/v） acetic acid solution. The degree of colonic mucosal damage was analyzed by examining mucosal damage, ulcer area, ulcer index and stool consistency. Intrarectal administration of 4% acetic acid resulted in significant modulation of serum alkaline phosphatase, lactate dehydrogenase, superoxide dismutase （SOD）, glutathione （GSH）, malondialdehyde （MDA） and myeloperoxidase （MPO） content along with colonic nitric oxide （NO）, xanthine oxidase （XO） level and protein carbonyl content in the colonic tissue as well as in blood. Naringin （40 and 80 mg/kg） exerted a dose dependent （P 〈 0.05） ameliorative effect, as it significantly increased hematological parameter as well as colonic SOD and GSH. There was a significant （P 〈 0.05） and dose dependant inhibition of macroscopical score, ulcer area along with colonic MDA, MPO activity by the 7 days of pretreatment of naringin （40 and 80 mg/kg）. Biochemical studies revealed a significant （P 〈 0.05） dose dependant inhibition in serum alkaline phosphatase （ALP） and lactate dehydrogenase （LDH） levels by pretreatment of naringin. Increased levels of colonic NO, XO, protein carbonyl content and DNA damage were also sig- nificantly decreased by naringin pretreatment. The findings of the present investigation propose that naringin has an anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-apoptotic potential effect at colorectal sites as it modulates the production and expression of oxidative mediators such as MDA, MPO, NO and XO, thus reducing DNA damage.

A spectroscopic study of the interaction of the antioxidant naringin with bovine serum albumin

The interaction of naringin with bovine serum albumin has been performed using fluorescence, circular dichroism and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy in 20 mM phosphate buffer of pH 7.0 as well as molecular docking studies. The changes in enthalpy (ΔH°) and entropy (ΔS°) of the interaction were found to be +18.73 kJ/mol and +143.64 J mol-1 K-1 respectively, indicating that the interaction of naringin with bovine serum albumin occurred mainly through hydrophobic interactions. Negative values of free energy change (ΔG°) at different temperatures point toward the spontaneity of the interaction. Circular dichroism studies reveal that the helical content of bovine serum albumin decreased after interaction with naringin. According to the F?rster non-radiative energy transfer theory the distance between Trp 213 residue and naringin was found to be 3.25 nm. Displacement studies suggest that naringin binds to site 1 (subdomain IIA) of bovine serum albumin (BSA) which was also substantiated by molecular docking studies.

Naringin attenuates oxidative stress,inflammation,apoptosis,and oxidative DNA damage in acrylamide-induced nephrotoxicity in rats

Objective:To explore the possible effects of naringin on acrylamide-induced nephrotoxicity in rats.Methods:Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 200-250 g were randomly divided into five groups.The control group was given intragastric(i.g.)saline(1 mL)for 10 d.The acrylamide group was given i.g.acrylamide in saline(38.27 mg/kg titrated to 1 mL)for 10 d.The treatment groups were administered with naringin in saline(50 and 100 mg/kg,respectively)for 10 d and given i.g.acrylamide(38.27 mg/kg)1 h after naringin injection.The naringin group was given i.g.naringin(100 mg/kg)alone for 10 d.On day 11,intracardiac blood samples were obtained from the rats when they were under anesthesia,after which they were euthanized.Urea and creatinine concentrations of blood serum samples were analyzed with an autoanalyzer.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to quantify malondialdehyde,superoxide dismutase,glutathione,glutathione peroxidase,catalase,tumor necrosis factor-α,nuclear factor-κB,interleukin(IL)-33,IL-6,IL-1β,cyclooxygenase-2,kidney injury molecule-1,mitogen-activated protein kinase-1,and caspase-3 in kidney tissues.Renal tissues were also evaluated by histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations for 8-OHdG and Bcl-2.Results:Naringin attenuated acrylamide-induced nephrotoxicity by significantly decreasing serum urea and creatinine levels.Naringin increased superoxide dismutase,glutathione,glutathione peroxidase,and catalase activities and decreased malondialdehyde levels in kidney tissues.In addition,naringin reduced the levels of inflammatory and apoptotic parameters in kidney tissues.The histopathological assay showed that acrylamide caused histopathological changes and DNA damage,which were ameliorated by naringin.Conclusions:Naringin attenuated inflammation,apoptosis,oxidative stress,and oxidative DNA damage in acrylamide-induced nephrotoxicity in rats.

Naringin as a beneficial natural product against degeneration of the nigrostriatal dopaminergic projection in the adult brain

The progressive degeneration of nigral dopaminergic（DA）neurons and the biochemical reduction of striatal dopamine levels are associated with major clinical symptoms,including tremor at rest,rigidity of the limbs,slowness and paucity of voluntary movement（bradykinesia）.

Self-assembled Cyclodextrin Metal-Organic Frameworks on Graphene Oxide as Filter Membrane for Tracelevel Naringin Pre-enrichment before Analysis

A green,renewable composite was designed and fabricated based on self-assembly of cyclodextrin metal-organic framework(CD-MOF)on graphene oxide(GO).Then,the GO@CD-MOF was embedded in 0.45μm PTFE membrane to produce a dual-functional membrane which could carry out sample enrichment by capturing naringin molecules.The membrane filter was further improved by investigating the effects of the experimental parameters including amount of GO@CD-MOF,enrichment time and elution solvent on enrichment efficiency of naringin.Further,the present method had been successfully applied to citrus sample and obtained satisfied recovery value(79.7%-100.3%).Moreover,the extraction of naringin can be achieved for 2 min,and GO@CD-MOF loaded membrane can be reused at least for 5 times.The results demonstrate that the fabrication of the novel filter membrane based on GO@CD-MOF is a fast,simple and reliable,and possesses great potential in the determination of naringin from real samples by dual-function of separation and enrichment.

Determination of Naringin Content in Peel of Guangxi Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr by HPLC

[Objectives]To establish a method for determining the naringin content in the peel of Guangxi Citrus maxima(Burm.)Merr.[Methods]The high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)method was applied.The chromatographic column was Agilent HC-C18(4.6 mm×250 mm,5μm);the mobile phase was acetonitrile-0.1%phosphoric acid(18∶82);the flow rate was 1.0 mL/min;the column temperature was 25℃;the detection wavelength was 283 nm.[Results]Naringin showed a good linear relationship in the range of 0.164-3.27μg,r=0.9999.The average recovery rate was 98.66%,and RSD=1.80%(n=6).[Conclusions]This method is simple,feasible,reproducible,and accurate,so it can be used for the determination of naringin content in the peel of Guangxi C.maxima.

Determination of Naringin Content in Rhizoma Drynariae by High Performance Liquid Chromatography

[Objectives]To accurately determine the naringin content in Rhizoma Drynariae.[Methods]The high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)method was applied in the determination of the naringin content in Rhizoma Drynariae.The sample was sonicated at room temperature.The mobile phase was 0.1%phosphoric acid-acetonitrile(75∶25),detected by diode array detector at the wavelength of 284 nm,and quantified by external standard method.[Results]The linearity of naringin was good in the concentration range of 5-500μg/mL with a correlation coefficient of 0.9999.[Conclusions]This method has good linearity,easy operation,correctness and reproducibility as required,and is expected to provide a method for the determination of naringin content in Rhizoma Drynariae.

New Method for Isolation of Naringin Compound from <i>Citrus maxima</i>

This research aims to know the proper isolation method to isolate naringin compound from Citrus maxima for natural product chemistry laboratory. This natural product chemistry laboratory provides students with the essential skills and knowledge required to perform the extraction, isolation, and structural identification. The isolation began with sample preparation, extraction with methanol, partition with n-hexane, purification by crystallization using isopropanol, by analyzing the purity with Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) tested, and the presence of functional groups with Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectrophotometer test. The result of FT-IR spectrophotometer analysis contains hydroxy group (-OH), aromatic cyclic groups (C=C), CH2, CH3, and ether groups.

Aerobic glycolysis in colon cancer is repressed by naringin via the HIF1Α pathway

Metabolic reprogramming is a common phenomenon in cancer,with aerobic glycolysis being one of its important characteristics.Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(HIF1Α)is thought to play an important role in aerobic glycolysis.Meanwhile,naringin is a natural flavanone glycoside derived from grapefruits and many other citrus fruits.In this work,we identified glycolytic genes related to HIF1Αby analyzing the colon cancer database.The analysis of extracellular acidification rate and cell function verified the regulatory effects of HIF1Αoverexpression on glycolysis,and the proliferation and migration of colon cancer cells.Moreover,naringin was used as an inhibitor of colon cancer cells to illustrate its effect on HIF1Αfunction.The results showed that the HIF1Αand enolase 2(ENO2)levels in colon cancer tissues were highly correlated,and their high expression indicated a poor prognosis for colon cancer patients.Mechanistically,HIF1Αdirectly binds to the DNA promoter region and upregulates the transcription of ENO2;ectopic expression of ENO2 increased aerobic glycolysis in colon cancer cells.Most importantly,we found that the appropriate concentration of naringin inhibited the transcriptional activity of HIF1Α,which in turn decreased aerobic glycolysis in colon cancer cells.Generally,naringin reduces glycolysis in colon cancer cells by reducing the transcriptional activity of HIF1Αand the proliferation and invasion of colon cancer cells.This study helps to elucidate the relationship between colon cancer progression and glucose metabolism,and demonstrates the efficacy of naringin in the treatment of colon cancer.

Naringin Inhibits Colorectal Carcinogenesis by Inhibiting Viability of Colorectal Cancer Cells

Objective To explore the therapeutic effect of naringin on colorectal cancer(CRC)and the related mechanism.Methods Cell counting kit-8(CCK-8)assay and annexin V-FITC/PI assay were used to detect the effect of naringin(50–400µg/mL)on cell proliferation and apoptosis of CRC cells,respectively.The scratch wound assay and transwell migration assay were used to assess the effect of naringin on CRC cell migration.Four-week-old male nude mice were injected with HCT116 cells subcutaneously to establish the tumor xenograft model.Naringin was injected intraperitoneally at 50 mg/(kg·d),with solvent and 5-fluorouracil treatment as control.The width and length of the tumors were measured and recorded every 6 days,and tumor tissues were photographed and weighed on the last day of the 24-d observation period.Immunohistochemical staining for caspase-3,proliferating cell nuclear antigen and TUNEL assay were used to evaluate the effect of naringin on cell proliferation and apoptosis in tumor tissues.The body weight,food and water intake of mice were recorded,and the major organs in different treatment groups were weighed on the last day and stained with hematoxylin and eosin for histological analysis.Meanwhile,the routine blood indicators were recorded.Results CCK-8 and annexin V-FITC/PI results confirmed that naringin(100,200,and 400µg/mL)could inhibit proliferation and promote apoptosis.The scratch wound assay and transwell migration assay results confirmed the inhibitory activity of naringin against CRC cells migration.In vivo results demonstrated the inhibitory effect of naringin on tumor growth with good bio-compatibility.Conclusion Naringin inhibited colorectal carcinogenesis by inhibiting viability of CRC cells.

Naringin,neohesperidin and their corresponding dihydrochalcones as bioactive substances:a symphony of bitter–sweet

Bitter is generally undesirable,although it is an important part of flavor.Bitter substances exhibit diverse health-promoting activities,which is in line with the famous Chinese saying‘a good medicine tastes bitter’.Naringin(NAG)and neohesperidin(NHP),two important flavanones that give bitterness to citrus fruits,show various pharmacological activities.Interestingly,their hydrogenation products,i.e.naringin dihydrochalcone(NDC)and neohesperidin dihydrochalcone(NHDC),undergo a dramatic taste shift from bitter to intensely sweet,which can be 300 and 1000 times sweeter than sucrose,respectively.Such sweeteners not only provide a sweet taste without the burden of increased calorie intake and glycemia,but also may exert multiple bioactivities.This review summarizes common dietary bitter and sweet compounds with sensory scores.Taste conversions induced by structural changes from bitter NAG and NHP to sweet NDC and NHDC are particularly discussed.In addition,the taste-sensing mechanisms,pharmacological characteristics,dietary distribution,synthesis,and food industry applications of these bitter–sweet interchangeable compounds are outlined.In conclusion,the bitter NAG and NHP are promising therapeutic candidates for management of diverse etiologically complex diseases while their corresponding dihydrochalcones NDC and NHDC are promising sweeteners,which might be a blessing for those who need to control sugar intake.

负载柚皮苷AKE/GB30网箱在脊柱骨缺损模型修复中的作用及对BMPs-VEGF信号通路的影响

目的:观察负载柚皮苷的AKE/GB30网箱在脊柱骨缺损模型中的修复作用,并基于骨形成蛋白(BMPS)-血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)信号通路探讨该生物材料的作用机制。方法:用牙钻在30只新西兰雄兔L5与L6椎间制作一个7mm×5mm×4mm的缺损,建立脊柱骨缺损模型,制备AKE/GB30网箱。测试负载柚皮苷的AKE/GB30网箱生物力学性能,检测其体外释药行为。将造模成功的新西兰兔随机数字表法分为3组,即空白组、自体骨移植组、骨移植生物材料+柚皮苷联合组,除空白组外分别予以自体骨移植、负载柚皮苷的AKE/GB30网箱进行修复。术后6周、12周每组各取5只兔,微计算机断层扫描(Micro CT)检测骨修复情况[包括骨体积分数(BV/TV)、骨小梁厚度(Tb.Th)和骨小梁数目(Tb.N)];实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)检测骨形成蛋白2(BMP2)、VEGF、Runt相关转录因子2(RUNX2)、碱性磷酸酶(ALP)、骨钙素(OCN)信使核糖核酸(mRNA)表达;免疫印迹法(WB)检测骨组织BMP2、VEGF、RUNX2、ALP、OCN蛋白表达。结果:AKE/GB30网箱制作成功,且其特性检测结果符合脊柱骨缺损修复要求;负载柚皮苷的AKE/GB30网箱最大抗压强度为28MPa,最大抗压力为15N,6周时其累积释药率达(98.15±1.47)%;各组术后12周时BV/TV、Tb.Th和Tb.N,骨组织BMP2、VEGF、RUNX2、ALP、OCN的mRNA与蛋白表达均高于术后6周时(P<0.05),且自体骨移植组、骨移植生物材料+柚皮苷联合组上述指标均高于空白组(P<0.05),自体骨移植组、骨移植生物材料+柚皮苷联合组上述指标差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:负载柚皮苷的AKE/GB30网箱在脊柱骨缺损模型修复的效果等同于自体骨移植,可能是通过促进BMP2、VEGF、RUNX2、ALP、OCN表达实现的。

柚皮苷通过抑制ERK1/2活化和DRP1表达减轻棕榈酸处理后脂肪细胞炎症

目的探讨柚皮苷(Nar)对棕榈酸(PA)处理后成熟脂肪细胞炎症反应的影响及机制。方法3T3-L1前脂肪细胞经成脂化诱导为成熟脂肪细胞后采用不同浓度(0、25、50、100、200μmol·L^(-1))PA处理细胞48 h,CCK-8检测细胞活力,ELISA检测细胞上清IL-6水平,确定后续实验最佳PA浓度。不同浓度(0、12.5、25、50、100μmol·L^(-1))Nar处理成熟脂肪细胞,CCK-8检测细胞活力,确定后续实验最佳Nar浓度。单独PA处理实验分为2组:Ctrl组、PA组;联合Nar处理实验分为4组:Ctrl组、PA组、Nar组、PA+Nar组;western blotting法检测各组p-ERK1/2和DRP1蛋白表达水平。联合线粒体裂变抑制剂Mdivi-1处理实验分为7组:Ctrl组、PA组、Nar组、Mdivi-1组、PA+Nar组、PA+Mdivi-1组、PA+Nar+Mdivi-1组,ELISA和western blotting法分别检测7组细胞上清IL-6水平和p-ERK1/2、DRP1蛋白表达水平。结果后续实验PA和Nar分别选择50和25μmol·L^(-1)。与Ctrl组比较,PA组p-ERK1/2和DRP1表达水平均升高(P<0.001)。与PA组比较,PA+Nar组、PA+Mdivi-1组、PA+Nar+Mdivi-1组IL-6水平、p-ERK1/2和DRP1表达均更低(P<0.05);与PA+Nar组比较,PA+Nar+Mdivi-1组IL-6水平差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),但p-ERK1/2和DRP1表达水平均降低(P<0.05)。结论Nar可减轻PA处理后成熟脂肪细胞的炎症反应,其机制是通过抑制ERK1/2激活和DRP1表达实现的。

柚皮苷制备柚皮苷二氢查尔酮的氢化工艺优化

为探讨柚皮苷二氢查尔酮的制备合成工艺,本文通过单因素试验和响应面试验优化制备过程中的氢化工艺,并对氢化产物进行纯化鉴定研究。得到优化氢化工艺为:反应温度25℃、反应压力0.5 MPa、柚皮苷添加量5.8 g/L、NaOH用量为0.21%、反应溶剂为水、反应时间为7.90 h、催化剂为10%的Pd/C、催化剂用量为0.16%。在此条件下,柚皮苷二氢查尔酮的合成产率为93.11%。对合成产物进行结晶纯化,结晶产物经HPLC分析以及核磁共振技术鉴定为柚皮苷二氢查尔酮,纯度为92%。本研究的优化工艺具有反应温度低、反应压力小、反应时间短、柚皮苷二氢查尔酮产率高、产物容易纯化制备等优点,为工业化生产柚皮苷二氢查尔酮提供了高效的氢化工艺参考。

骨碎补总黄酮及其成分柚皮苷促进牵张成骨新骨愈合作用比较

目的中药骨碎补是中医骨伤科的常用药,现代研究表明,骨碎补总黄酮及其成分柚皮苷均能促进牵张成骨过程。通过动物体内实验,观察比较骨碎补总黄酮和柚皮苷对牵张成骨骨愈合的影响。方法取雄性新西兰兔15只,按前期研究造模步骤完成牵张成骨模型兔造模;将模型兔分为3组(n=5),在术后第2天开始分别予生理盐水、骨碎补总黄酮[200 mg/(kg·d)]和柚皮苷[100 mg/(kg·d)]灌胃给药。术后第56天处死动物,观察各组骨标本牵张区骨缺损修复情况,并行显微CT(Micro computed tomography,Micro-CT)检查、生物力学检测。结果与柚皮苷组相比,骨碎补总黄酮组骨骼矿物质密度(Bone mineral density,BMD)、骨表面积组织体积比值(Bone volume to tissue volume,BV/TV)、骨小梁厚度(Trabecular thickness,Tb.Th)、骨小梁数量(Trabecular number,Tb.N)更高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),而骨碎补总黄酮组骨小梁分离度(Trabecular separation,Tb.Sp)更小,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。与柚皮苷组相比,骨碎补总黄酮组骨标本能承受的最大应力(Maximum stress,N/mm^(2))和最大载荷(Maximum loading,N)均更大(P<0.05)。结论本研究表明,骨碎补总黄酮和柚皮苷对牵张成骨骨愈合均有促进作用,而总黄酮比其成分柚皮苷更显著。

柚皮苷防治骨质疏松症的分子机制

背景:近年研究表明,柚皮苷抗骨质疏松的研究大多停留在体内外实验当中,了解相关信号通路的作用机制以及相关蛋白与某些特定基因的表达是深入了解柚皮苷发挥抗骨质疏松症的重要途径。目前,中医药已被证实在抗骨质疏松方面具有显著作用,柚皮苷是骨碎补中的主要有效成分之一,其抗骨质疏松的有效性及作用机制逐渐得到学者们认可,其临床与基础研究逐渐被大家重视。目的:分析总结柚皮苷在体内外发挥抗骨质疏松作用的研究进展,为下一步研究其相关的作用机制提供一些思路。方法:检索中国知网、万方、维普数据库及PubMed数据库收录的相关文献,中文检索词为“柚皮苷,骨质疏松症,中药单体,发病机制,信号通路,骨髓间充质干细胞,成骨细胞,破骨细胞”等;英文检索词为“Naringin,Osteoporosis,Chinese medicine monomer,pathogenesis,Signal path,Bmscs,Osteoblast,Osteoclast”等,并根据研究需要确立相应的标准,对最终所得文献进行筛选,最终纳入69篇文献进行综述。结果与结论:(1)柚皮苷阻断了富含果糖饮食引起的破骨细胞和脂肪细胞数量的增加以及骨细胞和骨钙素(+)细胞数量的减少、并且通过促进成骨细胞和骨细胞分泌Sema3A,从而激活Wnt/β-catenin信号通路局部增强成骨细胞骨形成,同时抑制破骨细胞生成。(2)柚皮苷通过诱导成骨细胞自噬是一种重要的形式,然而自噬相关蛋白参与成骨细胞分化和骨形成,当成骨细胞缺乏自噬会降低矿化能力,并导致成骨细胞和破骨细胞数量不平衡,从而导致骨量丢失,骨密度下降。(3)搭载柚皮苷的复合支架可为骨缺损修复提供必要的载体,并且柚皮苷还能增加局部骨形态发生蛋白2和血管内皮生长因子的含量,从而加速新生骨组织的生长,具备优异的骨修复性能。(4)柚皮苷可调控ERK、PI3K/Akt和Wnt等相关信号通路来发挥调节骨代谢以及抑制氧化应激等作用,进而调控骨质疏松症,对该病起到良好的防治作用,但目前相关研究深度和广度不足,在未来应基于目前的机制研究,深入探究柚皮苷调控该病不同通路的具体机制及通路间相互作用,将有利于运用柚皮苷治疗骨质疏松症的多元发展。