Effect of ethyl acetate extract of Songaricum Rupron on p38 and CREB characteristics of ovariectomized rats / 中国药学杂志

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of ethyl acetate extract of Songaricum Rupron (ECS) on ovariectomization induced learning and memory disorder in rats and its potential mechanism. METHODS: SD rats were ovariectomized to establish animal model of learning and memory disorder, and taken ECS by intragastric administration(3.3 mg · kg-1). Morris water maze was used to test the learning and memory ability of rats. HE staining was used to observe morphological change of hippocampal neurons. The p38 and p-CREB expression were tested by Western-Blot. RESULTS: The latent route of OVX + ECS group in the Morris water maze was significantly shorten, while numbers of crossing platform were markedly increased, compared with OVX group. The neurological form of pyramidal cells in hippocampus were improved by HE staining. CONCLUSION: It shows that the p38 expression is reduced while p-CREB is increased in OVX + ECS group, which potentially contributes to the improvement of learning and memory disorder due to lack of endogenous estrogen.

Effects of total flavonoids of Epimedium sagittatum on the mRNA expression of the estrogen receptor α and β in hypothalamus and hippocampus in ovariectomized rats / 中南大学学报(医学版)

Objective To explore the effect of total flavonoids of Epimedium sagittatum (TFE) on the mRNA expressions of the estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) and estrogen receptor beta(ERβ) in hippocampus and hypothalamus in ovariectomized (OVX) Sprague-Dawley(SD) rats, and the mechanism of TFE against postmenopausal osteoporosis. Methods Forty-eight female SD rats,aged 10-11 months old, were randomly divided into 4 groups: a sham group, an ovariectomy group (rats were bilaterally ovariectomized), a TFE group, and a 17β-estradiol group (rats were fed with TFE and 17β-estradiol for 4 months, respectively). The RT-PCR was performed to determine the mRNA expression of ERα and ERβ in hypothalamus and hippocampus. Results Serum estradiol level, bone mineral density (BMD) of vertebra,wet weight of uterus, and the mRNA expressions of ERα and ERβ in hypothalamus and hippocampus were markedly decreased in OVX rats, all of which were reversed by 17β-estradiol treatment except the mRNA expression of ERβ. Similar results were achieved by TFE treatment except the wet weight of uterus. Conclusion TFE can improve BMD of vertebra in the OVX rats without side effects on the uterus. The mechanism may be related to increasing the mRNA expressions of ERα and ERβ in hypothalamus and hippocampus.

EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE ON FEMORAL BONE MINERAL DENSITY AND OSTEOCYTE MICROMORPHOLOGY IN YOUNG OVARIECTOMIZED (OVX) RATS / 体力科学

To investigate the effects of exercise on femoral regional bone mineral density and osteocyte micromorphology in young ovariectomized (OVX) rats, animals were divided into an ovariectomized group (OVX group), an ovariectomized + exercise group (OVX + exercise group), and a sham surgery group (SHAM group). Femoral bone mineral density was significantly lower in the OVX and OVX + exercise groups than in the SHAM group. A large difference in bone mineral density in the distal femoral epiphysis was observed between the OVX and OVX + exercise groups. In the OVX group, bone lacunae showed less immunostaining for DMP-1(dentin matrix protein-1) and osteocyte processes were fewer than in the SHAM group. In the OVX + exercise group, osteocyte processes were thicker (0.44 to 0.66 μm) than in the OVX group (0.22 to 0.26 μm). These results indicate that exercise induced structural changes in the femur, including formation of osteocyte processes and strengthening of the communication network between osteocytes.

Efecto estrogénico del extracto hidroalcóholico de alfalfa (Medicago sativa) en ratas albinas ovariectomizadas / Estrogen effect of hydroalcoholic extract of alfalfa (Medicago sativa) in ovariectomized albino rats

Objetivo: Demostrar las propiedades estrogénicas del extracto hidroalcohólico de la especie Medicago sativa L (alfalfa) en ratas albinas ovariectomizadas (OVX). Método: Se emplearon 48 ratas albinas Sprague Dawley hembras de 200 a 250 g. de 8 semanas de edad de las cuales 40 fueron sometidas a extirpación quirúrgica de ambos ovarios (OVX) siguiendo la técnica de ovariectomía bilateral por el flanco. Después del post-operatorio las ratas se dividieron en seis grupos y se suministró el extracto hidroalcohólico de Medicago sativa (alfalfa) bajo el siguiente esquema de trabajo: Grupo 1:Control Negativo (OVX), vehículo, VO,2mL/kg; Grupo2: Control Positivo (OVX) ,Estradiol, SC, 3ug/kg; Grupo 3: (OVX)Extracto Alfalfa ,VO, 100 mg/kg; Grupo 4: (OVX),Extracto Alfalfa, VO, 500 mg/kg; Grupo 5: (OVX), Extracto Alfalfa, VO, 1000 mg/kg; Grupo 6: (No OVX),Control del procedimiento quirúrgico. El tratamiento duró 14 días. Los parámetros evaluados fueron peso del útero, peso corporal, cambios del ciclo estral mediante frotis vaginal y análisis del perfil hormonal. Resultados: Se observó aumento en el peso de útero en las dosis de 500mg/kg y 1000mg/kg.; además de la presencia de alcaloides, flavonoides y saponinas en el extracto hidroalcohólico de alfalfa en cantidad regular. En la técnica quirúrgica empleada la combinación anestésica xilazina (2mg/kg), ketamina (40mg/kg) indujo un plano quirúrgico óptimo (plano 2), sin complicaciones en el post-operatorio ni la muerte de los animales. Conclusiones: El extracto hidroalcohólico de Medicago sativa L (alfalfa) causa un efecto estrogénico al incrementar el peso de útero en ratas OVX en las dosis de 500mg/kg y 1000mg/kg. Además contiene saponinas en cantidad regular. La técnica quirúrgica ovariectomía bilateral por el flanco es un método práctico, confiable y menos traumático para los animales que permite realizar investigaciones sobre defiencia de estrógenos.

Effects of taurine supplementation on bone mineral density in ovariectomized rats fed calcium deficient diet

Taurine supplementation has been shown to have a beneficial effect on femur bone mineral content in ovariectomized rats. It therefore seemed desirable to find out whether the beneficial effect of taurine on ovariectomized rats fed calcium deficient diet could also be reproduced. Forty female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into two groups. One group was OVX and the other group received sham operation (SHAM), and received either control diet or a taurine supplemented diet for 6 weeks. All rats were fed on calcium deficient diet (AIN-93: 50% level of calcium) and deionized water. Bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) were measured in spine and femur. The serum and urine concentrations of calcium and phosphorus were determined. Bone formation was measured by serum osteocalcin and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) concentrations. Bone resorption rate was measured by deoxypyridinoline (DPD) crosslinks immunoassay and corrected for creatinine. Urinary calcium and phosphorus excretion, osteocalcin in blood and cross link value were not significantly different among the groups. Within the OVX group, the taurine supplemented group had not higher femur bone mineral content than the control group. This study established the need for a study on the taurine effect on bone with different calcium levels.

The Role of The Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Bone Mineral Density and Bone Mineral Content in Ovariectomized Rats Compensation in Rats

The effects of vitamin D3 supplementation on bone mineral density and bone mineral content in ovariectmized rats were investigated. Forty female Sprague-Dawley rats (body weight 180 g) were divided into two group, ovariectomy and Sham groups, which were each randomly divided into two subgroups that were fed casein and casein supplemented with vitamin D3 diets. Bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) were measured using PIXImus (GE Lunar Co, Wisconsin, USA) in spine and femur on 6 weeks after feeding. Osteocalcin and urinary DPD crosslinks value were measured as markers of bone formation and resorption. The body weight gain and food efficiency ratio (FER) were higher in OVX groups than in Sham groups regardless of diets. Serum Ca concentration and urinary Ca excretion were higher in vitamin D3 supplemented group than in casein group in Sham and OVX. Crosslinks values were higher in OVX groups than in Sham groups. Spine BMD and femur BMD of ovariectomy group were significantly lower than Sham groups, however vitamin D3 supplemented groups were significantly higher than control groups in Sham and OVX. In conclusion, dietary vitamin D3 supplementation on ovariectimized rats were significantly increased bone mineral density and bone mineral content in spine and femur.

Effects of dietary taurine supplementation on plasma and liver lipids in OVX rats fed calcium-deficient diet

Taurine supplementation has been shown to have an effect on lowering blood lipids in ovariectomized (OVX) rats. It therefore seemed desirable to find out whether the beneficial effect of taurine on OVX rats fed calcium-deficient diet could also be reproduced. Forty female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into two groups. One group was OVX and the other group received a sham operation (Sham). Each rat group was further divided into the control diet and the taurine supplemented (2.0 g/100 g diet) diet group. All rats were fed on calcium-deficient diet and deionized water ad libitum for 6 weeks. Plasma and liver lipids were determined by using commercial kits. LDL-cholesterol concentrations were estimated with the equation of Friedewald et al. (1972). There were no significant differences in body weight gain and food intake between the control and taurine group within Sham and OVX groups, but body weight gain, food intake, and food efficiency ratio was higher in the OVX group. Concentrations of plasma total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-cholesterol were significantly lower in the taurine fed group of OVX rats fed Ca deficient diet, while HDL-cholesterol concentration was increased in the taurine fed group. Therefore, in this study, we examined whether taurine also prevented hypercholesterolemia induced by ovarian hormone deficiency in ovariectomized rats when they were fed a calcium-deficient diet. These results indicate that taurine may have some beneficial effects on hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia in OVX rats fed calcium-deficient diet.

Retrovirus Mediated Gene Transfer of RANK-Fc Ameliorates Bone Loss in a Mouse Ovariectomy Model of Osteoporosis / 대한내분비학회지

BACKGROUND: Interactions between the receptor activator of the NF-kappaB ligand (RANKL) and its receptor, RANK, are important in the terminal differentiation and activation of osteoclasts. In the current investigation, we examine the feasibility of using genetically modified mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), C3H10T1/2 cells as a platform for the sustained systemic delivery of therapeutic proteins into the circulation in an osteoporosis model, and investigate retroviral-mediated gene therapy of RANK-Fc as a means of ameliorating ovariectomy (OVX)-induced bone resorption. METHODS: C3H10T1/2 cells were transduced with a MSCV-based retroviral vector containing cDNA of a fusion protein combining the extracellular domain of murine RANK with the human immunoglobulin constant domain (MSCV-RANK-Fc-eGFP). Young adult female mice were subjected to OVX or sham surgery, followed by treatment with transduced cells or PBS 4 weeks later. The expression of RANK-Fc by these cells was assessed, both in vitro and in vivo. Total bone mineral density (BMD) was measured and GFP expression was examined. RESULTS: Transduced cells produced biologically active RANK-Fc in vitro and in vivo. Mice that were subjected to OVX followed by treatment with cells transduced with MSCV-RANK-Fc-eGFP 4 weeks later contained no significant but higher total BMD than either the control vector or PBS-treated mice after 8 weeks. Higher GFP expression was attained in the liver, spleen, and intra-abdominal fat of mice treated with MSCV-RANK-Fc-eGFP. CONCLUSION: The data collectively indicate that C3H10T1/2 cells are effectively transduced with a MSCV-based retrovirus, and are capable of secreting biologically active RANK-Fc in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, gene therapy facilitating the sustained delivery of RANK-Fc may be an effective method to reverse OVX-induced osteoporosis.

EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF PERI-IMPLANT TISSUE REACTION IN OVARIECTOMIZED OSTEOPOROTIC RATS / 대한치과보철학회지

This study was designed to investigate the peri-implant tissue reaction in ovariectomized osteoporotic female rats, and to evaluate effects of estrogen, calcitonin, parathyroid hormone on the bone - implant interface in osteoporotic rats. 120 Sprague - Dawley rats were used in this experiments. Osteoporosis was induced by bilateral ovariectomy. They were divided 5 groups ; sham-operated control group(Sham), ovariectomized group (OVX), OVX and estrogen treated group (OVX+E), OVX and PTH treated group (OVX+PTH), and OVX and calcitonin treated group (OVX+CT). Eight weeks after ovariectomy, two titanium screw implants were inserted into the left tibia of each rat. Eight weeks after the insertion of the implants, the periotest values (PTV) of implant were examined, and the rats were sacrificed, and examined the reaction of bone tissue surrounding the implant both histologically and histomorphometrically. The bone density and ash weight of opposite right tibia were examined. Over 40 rats were fractured on left tibia that was implant inserted. On histologically finding, all groups were osseointegrated well, especially in OVX+PTH group. In OVX group, tibial cortical bone showed many large harversian canal and microfracture lines. The OVX+PTH group showed the lowest mean PTV (-2.33) (p0.05). But the OVX+CT group showed the highest mean bone density (5.45mg/cm3) and ash weight (56.12%) (p<0.05). The results indicate that PTH treatment enhances osseointegration of implant in OVX rats, and CT treatment depresses bone turnover and prevent the development of osteopenia in OVX rats.

Effect of Fructus Ligustri Lucidi on calcium metabolism and vitamin D-dependent gene expressions in ovariectomized rats / 中草药

Objective To investigate the effect of Fructus Ligustri Lucidi(FLL),a kidney-tonifying Chinese herbal medicine,on calcium metabolism and vitamin D-dependent gene expression in ovariectomized(OVX) rats.Methods Four weeks after OVX surgical operation the OVX rats were ig admini-(stered) with estradiol and FLL for 14 weeks.Ca~(2+) Level in serum,urine,and feces was measured by colorimetric methods,and gene expressions in duodenum and kidney were analyzed by reversed transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).Results Ovariectomy of rat led to significant loss of calcium in vivo,as demonstrated by decreasing serum Ca~(2+) level and increasing Ca~(2+) excretion rate in urine and feces in OVX rat group.Treatment of OVX rats with FLL could effectively restore serum Ca~(2+) level and prevent the increase of Ca~(2+) excretion from urine and feces.RT-PCR Analysis showed that both estradiol and FLL could prevent OVX-induced decrease of mRNA expression in duodenal vitamin D receptor(VDR).In kidney,FLL did not alter mRNA expressions of 25-hydroxyvitamin D 1-hydroxylase(1-OHase) and 25-hydroxyvitamin D 24-hydroxylase(24-OHase),while increased the mRNA expression levels of renal cal-ciumbinding protein-9k(CaBP-9k) and calcium-binding protein-28k(CaBP-28k).Conclusion FLL could improve the state of calcium imbalance induced by estrogen deficiency and the potential mechanism that contributes to the improvement of calcium status by FLL might involve the increase in intestinal sensitivity to active vitamin D through its up-regulation of VDR expression in duodenum and the enhancement in Ca~(2+) reabsorption via the up-regulation of calcium binding proteins expression in kidney.

Effect of Compound Zigui Capsule on ovariotomy rats / 中成药

Objective: To study the protection for Compound Zigui Capsule on climacteric syndrome and the mechanism of the action, connected clinical application.Methods: Ovaritectomized rats were used as model of climacteric syndrome and to observed the effects of Compound Zigui Capsule on weight and the index of the organ of OVX rats. Bone metabolism of OVX rats was examined by single photon radionulide emission computed tomograpy.Results: Compound Zigui Capsule could antagonize an increase in body weight and atrophy of the uterus of OVX rats. The estrogenic content and phosphoric level in serum increased significantly. Results of bone metaboism examination showed that the radioactive cound/weight(c/w t) increased. Conclusion: Compound Zigui Capsule had markedly effect on improvement of endocrine disorder, increase of weight, atrophy of the sexual organs and osteopenia in OVX rats.

Effects of Metformin on Serum Sex Hormone and Leptin in Ovariectormized Female Rats / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of metformin (MF)on serum sex hormone and leptin contents in ovariectormized female rats. METHODS: 40 SD rats were randomly divided into four groups: control group(normal saline 5 mL? kg-1?d-1,NS group),OVX group(normal saline 5 mL?kg-1?d-1),OVX+low and high dosage MF group(135,270 mg? kg-1?d-1,MFlow and MFhigh group),all group were ig drugs for 30 days on end.The serum sex hormone indexes including E2,P,LH,LSH and leptin content were measured with RIA. RESULTS:Compared with NS group,the serum E2 and P content were significantly lower(P0.05). CONCLUSIONS: MF can significantly improve sex hormone secretion and lower serum content of LEP in OVX rats.