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Actual. osteol ; 19(1): 18-29, ago. 2023. tab
Article in English | LILACS, UNISALUD, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1511400

ABSTRACT

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNA molecules that play critical roles in post-transcriptional gene regulation. They function by binding to target messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules, leading to their degradation or inhibiting their translation into proteins. In the context of skeletal diseases, such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and bone metastasis, there is growing evidence osteoblastic miRNAs, are involved in the regulation of bone formation and maintenance.Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells responsible for synthesizing and depositing the extracellular matrix, which ultimately mineralizes to form bone tissue. Osteoblastic miRNAs modulate various aspects of osteoblast function, including proliferation, differentiation, mineralization, and apoptosis. Dysregulation of these miRNAs can disrupt the balance between bone formation and resorption, leading to skeletal diseases.The therapeutic implications of targeting osteoblastic miRNAs in skeletal diseases are significant. Modulating the expression levels of specific miRNAs holds promise for developing novel therapeutic strategies to enhance bone formation, prevent bone loss, and promote bone regeneration. Potential therapeutic approaches include the use of synthetic miRNA mimics to restore miRNA expression in diseases associated with miRNA downregulation or the use of anti-miRNA oligonucleotides to inhibit miRNA function in diseases associated with miRNA upregulation.miRNA-based therapies are still in the early stages of development, and further research is needed to fully understand the complexity of miRNA networks. Additionally, the delivery of miRNAs to specific target tissues and cells remains a challenge that needs to be addressed for effective clinical translation. Nonetheless, targeting osteoblastic miRNAs represents a promising avenue for future therapeutic interventions in skeletal diseases. (AU)


Los micro-ARNs (miARNss) son pequeños ARN no codificantes que desempeñan un papel fundamental en la regulación génica postranscripcional. Ejercen su función al unir-se a moléculas de ARN mensajero (ARNm), promoviendo su degradación e inhibiendo su traducción en proteínas. En el contexto de las enfermedades esqueléticas, como la osteoporosis, la osteoartritis y la metástasis ósea existe evidencia de que los miARNs osteoblásticos están involucrados en la regulación de la formación y del mantenimiento óseo. Los osteoblastos son células formadoras de hueso responsables de sintetizar y depositar la matriz extracelular, que finalmente se mineraliza para formar el hueso. Los miARNs derivados de osteoblastos modulan varios aspectos de la función de estas células, incluida la proliferación, diferenciación, mineralización y la apoptosis. La desregulación de estos miARNs puede alterar el equilibrio entre la formación y la resorción ósea, lo que lleva a enfermedades óseas. Las implicaciones terapéuticas de los miARNs osteoblásticos en enfermedades esqueléticas son significativas. La modulación de los niveles de expresión de miARNs específicos es prometedora para desarrollar nuevas estrate-gias terapéuticas a fin de mejorar la formación, prevenir la pérdida y promover la regeneración ósea. Los enfoques terapéuticos potenciales incluyen el uso de miméticos de miARNs para restaurar la expresión de miARNs o el uso de oligonucleótidos anti-miARNs para inhibir su función. Las terapias basadas en miARNs aún se encuentran en las primeras etapas de desarrollo. La administración de miARNs a las células y los tejidos específicos sigue siendo un desafío para lograr una aplicación clínica eficaz. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Osteoblasts/cytology , Osteogenesis/genetics , MicroRNAs/genetics , Osteoclasts/cytology , Bone Diseases/prevention & control , Signal Transduction , Gene Expression Regulation , MicroRNAs/biosynthesis , MicroRNAs/physiology , MicroRNAs/therapeutic use
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Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica ; 35(3): 441-448, jul.-sep. 2018. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-978909

ABSTRACT

RESUMEN Objetivos. Evaluar el efecto protector de Zea mays L. variedad morada (maíz morado) frente a la respuesta inflamatoria y daño osteoarticular en ratas con artritis experimental. Materiales y métodos. Se emplearon 65 ratas Holtzman, asignadas en siete grupos: G1 (n=5): control, G2 (n=10): pristane (PIA) + agua destilada, G3 (n=10): PIA + metotrexate 0,1 mg/kg, G4 (n=10): PIA + indometacina 0,6 mg/kg, G5 (n=10): PIA + Zea mays 100 mg/kg, G6 (n=10): PIA + Zea mays 1000 mg/kg y G7 (n=10): PIA + metotrexate 0,1 mg/kg + Zea mays 1000 mg/kg. Los tratamientos fueron administrados mediante cánula orogástrica diariamente durante 21 días; el pristane se administró vía subdérmica solo el día 1. Se registró el volumen de pata trasera con un pletismometro digital. El análisis radiológico de las patas se evaluó según los criterios de Clark modificado. Resultados. El porcentaje de inflamación al final del experimento fue: (G1) 1,50 ± 0,5, (G2) 13,73 ± 8,4; (G3) 14,76 ± 8,8; (G4) 14.22 ± 9,0; (G5) 10,81 ± 9.1; (G6) 5,31 ± 1.4; (G7) 6,38 ± 0,5. Los puntajes radiológicos de las áreas afectadas fueron: (G1) 0,6; (G2) 3,5; (G3) 0,6; (G4) 1,7; (G5) 1,9; (G6) 1,4; (G7) 1,0. Solo los grupos Zea mays L. 1000 mg/kg y metotrexate + Zea mays L. 1000 mg/kg mostraron una respuesta inflamatoria significativamente menor (p<0,05) y mostraron puntajes articulares significativamente bajos en relación a PIA. Conclusiones. El Zea mays L. (maíz morado) reduce el proceso inflamatorio y las modificaciones radiológicas de la artritis inducida por PIA en ratas de modo dosis dependiente.


ABSTRACT Objectives. To evaluate the protective effect of Zea mays L., purple variety (purple corn) against inflammatory response and osteoarticular damage in rats with experimental arthritis. Materials and Methods. Sixty-five Holtzman rats were used, assigned to seven groups: G1 (n=5): control; G2 (n=10): pristane (PIA) + distilled water; G3 (n=10): PIA + methotrexate 0.1 mg/kg; G4 (n=10): PIA + indomethacin 0.6 mg/kg; G5 (n=10): PIA + Zea mays 100 mg/kg; G6 (n=10): PIA + Zea mays 1000 mg/kg, and G7 (n=10): PIA + methotrexate 0.1 mg/kg + Zea mays 1000 mg/kg. Treatments were administered by orogastric cannula daily for 21 days; pristane was administered subdermal only on day 1. Volume of hind leg was recorded with a digital plethysmometer. The radiological analysis of the legs was evaluated according to the modified Clark criteria. Results. The percentage of inflammation at the end of the experiment was: (G1) 1.50 ± 0.5; (G2) 13.73 ± 8.4; (G3) 14.76 ± 8.8; (G4) 14.22 ± 9.0; (G5) 10.81 ± 9.1; (G6) 5.31 ± 1.4; (G7) 6.38 ± 0.5. The radiological scores of the affected areas were: (G1) 0.6; (G2) 3.5; (G3) 0.6; (G4) 1.7; (G5) 1.9; (G6) 1.4; (G7) 1.0. Only the groups Zea mays L. 1000 mg/kg and methotrexate + Zea mays L. 1000 mg/kg showed a significantly lower inflammatory response (p<0.05) and showed significantly lower joint scores in relation to PIA. Conclusions. Zea mays L. (purple corn) reduces the inflammatory process and radiological modifications of PIA-induced arthritis in rats in a dose-dependent manner.


Subject(s)
Animals , Female , Rats , Arthritis/prevention & control , Plant Extracts/therapeutic use , Zea mays , Phytotherapy , Bone Diseases/prevention & control , Rats, Sprague-Dawley , Disease Progression , Disease Models, Animal
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Rev. chil. cardiol ; 33(3): 215-222, dic. 2014. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-743825

ABSTRACT

La disminución en la producción de estrógenos durante la menopausia favorece una disminución en la función endotelial y en la mineralización ósea, además de cambios en la distribución de la grasa corporal. Estos cambios favorecen un aumento en la prevalencia de hipertensión arterial en mujeres mayores de 50 años, junto con un aumento en otros factores de riesgo cardiovascular y una disminución de la densidad ósea (DO). La terapia de reemplazo hormonal utilizada en estas mujeres para mitigar los cambios descritos, se ha asociado a un mayor riesgo de desarrollar nefrolitiasis. La dieta DASH ha demostrado ser efectiva en reducir la presión arterial y en este trabajo se discuten otros beneficios de esta dieta asociados a otros factores de riesgo, a la DO y en la mantención de la homeostasis urinaria. Por este motivo, se discute si la dieta DASH sería efectivamente beneficiosa en este grupo de mujeres independiente de sus efectos en la presión arterial.


Decreased production of estrogens after menopause produces endothelial dysfunction and a decrease in bone mineralization, as well as changes in body fat distribution. These changes favor an increase in the prevalence of hypertension in women older than 50 years old, along with an increase in other cardiovascular risk factors and decreased bone density. Hormone replacement therapy mitigates the changes described above, but it has been associated with a higher risk of nephrolithiasis. DASH diet has been shown to be effective in reducing blood pressure along with other benefits such as increasing bone density and maintaining urinary homeostasis. Here, we discuss whether DASH diet would actually benefit menopausal women independently of its effects on blood pressure.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Diet , Hypertension/diet therapy , Hypertension/prevention & control , Menopause , Cardiovascular Diseases/prevention & control , Bone Diseases/prevention & control , Urologic Diseases/prevention & control , Homeostasis , Weight Loss
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Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab ; 58(5): 484-492, 07/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-719207

ABSTRACT

Organ transplantation is the gold standard therapy for several end-stage diseases. Bone loss is a common complication that occurs in transplant recipients. Osteoporosis and fragility fractures are serious complication, mainly in the first year post transplantation. Many factors contribute to the pathogenesis of bone disease following organ transplantation. This review address the mechanisms of bone loss including the contribution of the immunosuppressive agents as well as the specific features to bone loss after kidney, lung, liver, cardiac and bone marrow transplantation. Prevention and management of bone loss in the transplant recipient should be included in their post transplant follow-up in order to prevent fractures.


Transplantes de órgão é terapia padrão-ouro para várias doenças em estágio terminal. Perda óssea é uma complicação comum que ocorre em pacientes transplantados. Osteoporose e fraturas por fragilidade são complicações sérias, principalmente no primeiro ano pós-transplante. Muitos fatores podem contribuir para patogênese da doença óssea nesses pacientes. Esta revisão aborda os mecanismos de perda óssea incluindo o papel dos agentes imunossupressores, bem como os fatores específicos da perda óssea após rim, pulmão, fígado, coração e transplante de medula óssea. A prevenção e o tratamento da perda óssea nos pacientes transplantados devem ser realizados para evitar fraturas.


Subject(s)
Humans , Bone Diseases/etiology , Bone Diseases/prevention & control , Bone Resorption/etiology , Immunosuppressive Agents/adverse effects , Osteoporotic Fractures/etiology , Transplantation/adverse effects , Bone Marrow Transplantation/adverse effects , Calcium/blood , Diphosphonates/therapeutic use , Heart Transplantation/adverse effects , Kidney Transplantation/adverse effects , Liver Transplantation/adverse effects , Lung Transplantation/adverse effects , Vitamin D/therapeutic use
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Araçatuba; s.n; 2013. 75 p. ilus, graf.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-711315

ABSTRACT

Neste estudo foram avaliadas características ósseas dos fêmures de ratos machos Wistar, em diferentes idades, provendo fundamentação científica para o desenvolvimento de estratégias e mecanismos de prevenção de doenças ósseas. Para tanto, realizou-se a determinação dos parâmetros do fêmur de Rattus novergicus albinus com 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 16 e 20 meses de idade, utilizando densitometria óssea, ensaio mecânico, análises celulares, análise de volume ósseo percentual, espessura trabecular, número de trabéculas e separação trabecular obtidas por microtomografia computadorizada. Os parâmetros ósseos foram apresentados como média e erro padrão da média, submetidos à análise de variância – ANOVA e teste de Tukey com p<0,05 para comparação entre os grupos. Os resultados indicaram alterações relacionadas com a idade, demonstrando que a força máxima, a rigidez, o material mineral do fêmur, a densidade mineral óssea do colo e cabeça do fêmur, o volume ósseo percentual, a espessura trabecular e a separação entre as trabéculas da cabeça do fêmur apresentaram aumento significativo (p<0,05) aos 12 meses de idade em relação aos animais mais novos e uma diminuição significativa (p<0,05) aos 16 e 20 meses de idade em relação aos animais de 12 meses. Houve menor marcação de TRAP em relação a OC nos animais jovens e adultos (2 e 12 meses de idade). Com base nos achados deste estudo, pode-se concluir que há uma progressão das características ósseas de Rattus novergicus albinus, linhagem Wistar, machos, até 12 meses de idade e uma diminuição dos parâmetros ósseos aos 16 e 20 meses de idade


We evaluated the femur bone characteristics of male Wistar rats at different ages, providing scientific basis for the development of strategies and meechanisms for the prevention of bone diseases. For that purpose the determination of the parameters of the femur Rattus novergicus albinus with 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 16 and 20 months of age using bone densitometry, mechanical testing, cellular analysis, analysis of bone volume percentage, trabecular thickness, trabecular number, and trabecular separation obtained by computed microtomography. The bone parameters were presented as mean and standard error of mean, subjected to analysis of variance - ANOVA and Tukey test with p <0.05 for comparison between groups. The results indicate changes related to age, demonstrating that the maximum strength, the stiffness, the mineral material of the femur, the bone mineral density of the femoral lap and head, the bone volume percentage, the trabecular thickness and the separation between the trabecular of the femoral head, showed a significant increase (p<0,05) at 12 months of age compared to younger animals and a significant decrease (p<0,05) at 16 and 20 months of age compared to animals 12 months. There was a lower mark of TRAP in relation to OC in young and adult animals (2 and 12 months of age). Based on our findings, we can conclude that there is a progression of bone characteristics in Rattus norvegicus albinus, Wistar lineage, males, until 12 months of age and a decrease in bone parameters between 16 and 20 months of age


Subject(s)
Animals , Rats , Aging , Bone and Bones , Bone Density , Bone Diseases/prevention & control , Immunohistochemistry , Rats, Wistar
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Araçatuba; s.n; 2013. 75 p. ilus, graf.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-866790

ABSTRACT

Neste estudo foram avaliadas características ósseas dos fêmures de ratos machos Wistar, em diferentes idades, provendo fundamentação científica para o desenvolvimento de estratégias e mecanismos de prevenção de doenças ósseas. Para tanto, realizou-se a determinação dos parâmetros do fêmur de Rattus novergicus albinus com 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 16 e 20 meses de idade, utilizando densitometria óssea, ensaio mecânico, análises celulares, análise de volume ósseo percentual, espessura trabecular, número de trabéculas e separação trabecular obtidas por microtomografia computadorizada. Os parâmetros ósseos foram apresentados como média e erro padrão da média, submetidos à análise de variância – ANOVA e teste de Tukey com p<0,05 para comparação entre os grupos. Os resultados indicaram alterações relacionadas com a idade, demonstrando que a força máxima, a rigidez, o material mineral do fêmur, a densidade mineral óssea do colo e cabeça do fêmur, o volume ósseo percentual, a espessura trabecular e a separação entre as trabéculas da cabeça do fêmur apresentaram aumento significativo (p<0,05) aos 12 meses de idade em relação aos animais mais novos e uma diminuição significativa (p<0,05) aos 16 e 20 meses de idade em relação aos animais de 12 meses. Houve menor marcação de TRAP em relação a OC nos animais jovens e adultos (2 e 12 meses de idade). Com base nos achados deste estudo, pode-se concluir que há uma progressão das características ósseas de Rattus novergicus albinus, linhagem Wistar, machos, até 12 meses de idade e uma diminuição dos parâmetros ósseos aos 16 e 20 meses de idade


We evaluated the femur bone characteristics of male Wistar rats at different ages, providing scientific basis for the development of strategies and meechanisms for the prevention of bone diseases. For that purpose the determination of the parameters of the femur Rattus novergicus albinus with 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 16 and 20 months of age using bone densitometry, mechanical testing, cellular analysis, analysis of bone volume percentage, trabecular thickness, trabecular number, and trabecular separation obtained by computed microtomography. The bone parameters were presented as mean and standard error of mean, subjected to analysis of variance - ANOVA and Tukey test with p <0.05 for comparison between groups. The results indicate changes related to age, demonstrating that the maximum strength, the stiffness, the mineral material of the femur, the bone mineral density of the femoral lap and head, the bone volume percentage, the trabecular thickness and the separation between the trabecular of the femoral head, showed a significant increase (p<0,05) at 12 months of age compared to younger animals and a significant decrease (p<0,05) at 16 and 20 months of age compared to animals 12 months. There was a lower mark of TRAP in relation to OC in young and adult animals (2 and 12 months of age). Based on our findings, we can conclude that there is a progression of bone characteristics in Rattus norvegicus albinus, Wistar lineage, males, until 12 months of age and a decrease in bone parameters between 16 and 20 months of age


Subject(s)
Animals , Rats , Aging , Bone and Bones , Bone Density , Bone Diseases/prevention & control , Immunohistochemistry , Rats, Wistar
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