• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제26권11호
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• pp.917-924
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• 2003

This research aims to test a new drug candidate based on a traditional medicinal herb, F1, an herbal extract obtained from Astragalus membranaceus and its main ingredient, 1-monolinolein that may have fewer side effects and less uterine hypertrophy. In vitro experiments, human osteoblast-like cell lines, MG-63 and Saos-2, were analyzed by 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and an alkaline phosphatase (ALP) assays. Mouse osteoclasts were induced through a calcium-deficient diet and inhibition effects were measured. In vivo experiments were done using ovariectomized (OVX) rats for 9 weeks. At necropsy, uterus weights were measured, trabecular bone area (TBA) of tibia and lumbar vertebra were measured bone histomorphology. In results, cell proliferation and ALP activity in Saos-2 by ether F1 or 1-monolinolein did not increased significantly compared to the control. The F1 inhibited osteoclast development ($IC_{25}=3.37{\times}10^{-5}$mg/mL) less than 17$\beta$-estradiol. The OVX rats administered F1 (2 mg/kg/day and 10 mg/kg/day) showed an increase in TBA of the tibia significantly (136.3${\pm}4.2% and 138.5{\pm}$10.3% of control). In conclusions, the herbal extract, F1 inhibited tibia and lumbar bone loss and did not cause uterine hypertrophy. However, 1-monolinolein, the main ingredient of the herbal extract, did not inhibit bone loss.

• BMB Reports
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• 제44권7호
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• pp.446-451
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• 2011

The conversion of fibroblasts into osteoblasts requires the activation of key signaling pathways, including the BMP pathway. Although Runx2 is known to be a component of the BMP pathway, the combination of Runx2 and BMP2 has not yet been examined with respect to the conversion of fibroblasts into osteoblasts. Here, human ligamentum flavum (LF) fibroblast-like cells from six patients were tested for their conversion into osteoblasts using adenoviruses expressing Runx2 or BMP2. The forced expression of Runx2 or BMP2 in primary cultured LF cells resulted in a variety of proliferation and differentiation behaviors. Combined treatment of BMP2 plus Runx2 resulted in better osteoblastic differentiation than treatment with either component alone. These results indicate that the Runx2 and BMP2 pathways possess both common and independent target genes. Collectively, Runx2 plus BMP2 mediated efficient conversion of fibroblast-like LF cells into osteoblast-like cells, suggesting the possible use of these components for clinical applications such as spinal fusion.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.227-234
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• 2002

본 연구는 조골세포의 특성을 가지고 있는 G292세포주를 이용하여 세포막 이온통로에 대한phorbol ester의 효과를 조사하여 protein kinase C (PCK)의 이온통로에 대한 작용기전을 밝히고자 하였다. Patch clamp 기법을 이용하여 G292 세포에서 cell-attached configuration으로 단일이온통로의 활동을 관찰하고 Phorbol 12, 13-dibutyrate (PDBu)의 효과를 관찰하였다. 안정상태 G292 세포에서 cell-attached 모드로 세포막의 단일이 온통로 활동을 관찰한 결과 45pS의 $K^+$통로가 특징 적으로 우세하였다. 유리 전극 내부에 세포내 액과 세포외 액을 사용하여 전류-전압의 관계를 조사한 결과, 세포내 액을 사용하는 경우에는 역전전압이 5.5mV이었으며 세포외액을 사용하는 경우에는 -27mV이었다. PDBu는 45pS의 이온통로를 10nM이상의 농도에서 이온통로의 열릴 확률을 증가시켰으며 PKC억제제인 staurosporine 10nM에 의하여 차단되는 특성을 보였다. PDBu는 45pS의 이온통로에 작용하여 전류-전압의 관계에서 역전전압을 음의 방향으로 이동시켰으며 동일한 막전압에서 단일이온통로의 전류 크기를 증가시켰다. G292세포에서 PDBu에 의하여 PKC가 활성화되는 것을 western blot으로 확인한 결과 PDBu 0.luM은 세포질에서 세포막으로 PKC translocation을 유의하게 증가시키는 것을 확인하였다. 이상의 결과는 G292세포에서 phorbol ester의 일종인 PDBu가 세포내 PKC를 활성화시켜 45pS의 이온통로를 활성화시키며 이러한 작용의 결과로 세포막전압의 변화가 세포의 기능을 조절할 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.291-303
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• 1997

Periodontal ligament cells may have a role in the regulation of hard and soft periodontal tissues, but their specific function has not yet to be determined. To evaluate further their role in periodontal regeneration, they were examined for osteoblast-like behavior. Periodontal ligament cells and gingival fibroblasts were primarily cultured from extracted premolar with non-periodontal diseases. Cells were cultured with DMEM at $37^{\circ}C$, 5% $CO_2$, 100% humidity incubator, and as a measure of cell characterization, it was examined that the morphology, alkaline phosphatase activity, collagen synthesis, and immunocytochemistry for osteonectin, osteocalcin, and collagen type I. Healthy periodontal ligament cells has more osteoblastic-like cell property in alkaline phosphatase activity. and collagen synthesis than gingival fibroblast. Immunocytochemistry localization explained that calcitonin were expressed in periodontal ligament cells only, and osteonectin and type I collagen were produced in both cells simultaneously. This results indicate that the growth characteristics of periodontal ligament cells and gingival fibroblasts exhibit some differences in proliferative rates and biochemical synthesis. The differences may help to calrify the role such cells play in the regenearation of periodontal tissues.

• 한국한의학연구원논문집
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.123-132
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• 2000

Bone is continuously remodeled during adult life with the resorption of old bone by osteoclasts and its subsequent replacement by osteoblast. Bone homeostasis is maintained by a balance between activities of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, but an imbalance between resorption and formation results in bone diseases including osteoporosis. Osteoblasts line up on the bone surface, especially regions of new bone formation, lay down bone matrix (osteoid) in orderly lamellae and induce its mineralization. Thus, the increased activity of osteoblasts is helpful to treat and prevent osteoporosis. In this study, we examined whether 80% EtOH extract of yukmijiwhang-whan is capable of affecting osteoblast proliferation using human osteoblast-like cell line, MG-63 and Saos-2. In an in vivo experiment, extract of yukmijiwhang-whan was administered for 9 weeks to ovariectomized (OVX) rats. At necropsy, uterus weights were measured, and trabecular bone areas (TBAS) of tibia and the sixth lumbar vertebra were measured by bone histomorphology. The maximum cell proliferation of MG-63 caused by extract of yukmijiwhang-whan at $5\;{\times}\;10^{-6}\;mg/ml$ was approximately 115% compared with control. In Saos-2, cell proliferation was approximately 145% of control at $5\;{\times}\;10^{-4}\;mg/ml$ and maximum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity was approximately 143% of control at $5\;{\times}\;10^{-5}\;mg/ml$. In animal study, however, the tibia and lumbar TBAS of the yukmijiwhang-whan group did not increased than the OVX control group. In conclusion, the 80% EtOH extract of yukmijiwhang-whan increased proliferation of osteoblasts but did not prevent bone loss in OVX rats.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.393-408
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• 2005

Statement of problem. In the process of bone formation, titanium (Ti) surface roughness is an important factor modulating osteoblastic function. Purpose. This study was carried out to determine the effect of different Ti surface on biologic responses of a human osteoblast-like cell line (MG63). Materials and methods. MG63 cells were cultured on S (smooth), SLA (sandblasted largegrit & acid etching), HA (hydroxyapatite) Ti. The morphology and attachment of the cells were examined by SEM. The cDNAs prepared from total RNAs of MG63 were hybridized to a human cDNA microarray (1,152 elements). Results. The appearances of the surfaces observed with SEM were different in the three types of dental substrates. The surface of SLA and HA were shown to be rougher than S. MG63 cells cultured on SLA and HA were cell-matrix interaction. In the expression of genes involved in osseointegration, upregulated genes were bone morphogenetic protein, Villin, Integrin, Insulin-like growth factors in different surfaces. Downregulated genes were fibroblast growth factor receptor 4, Bcl 2-related protein, collagen, CD4 in different surfaces. Conclusion. The attachment and expression of key osteogenic regulatory genes were enhanced by surface roughness of the dental materials.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.456-463
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• 2017

본 연구는 3종의 한약재(감초(Glycyrrhizae radix), 황기(Astragali radix) 및 산약(Dioscorea rhizome)) 추출물의 에스트로겐 유사활성 및 조골세포 증식과 분화에 미치는 영향을 검토하고자 실험을 진행하였다. 에스트로겐 유사활성 측정을 위하여 인체 유방암 세포주인 MCF7 세포를 luciferase 유전자를 리포터로 사용하는 에스트로겐 반응성 리포터 시스템을 가지는 세포로 형질전환하여 사용하였다. 상기 세포를 이용하여 추출물의 에스트로겐 유사활성을 측정한 결과, 한약재 추출물이 음성대조군과 비교하여 1.11배~5.73배 높은 에스트로겐 유사활성을 나타내었다. 그 중 감초 추출물이 가장 높은 에스트로겐 유사활성을 보였다. 감초 추출물의 에스트로겐 유사활성은 추출물의 농도가 $50{\mu}g/ml$ 및 $500{\mu}g/ml$ 일 때 각각 $10^{-8}M$ 및 $10^{-7}M$ $17{\beta}-estradiol$과 거의 유사한 활성을 나타내었다. 조골세포주인 MC3T3-E1 세포를 이용한 실험에서는 감초 추출물의 농도가 $1{\sim}1,000{\mu}g/ml$ 범위일 때 독성을 나타내지 않았다. 황기 추출물은 조골세포에 있어서 유의적인 세포 증식률을 보이지 않았다. 그러나, 감초 및 산약 추출물은 각각 148% 및 133%의 최대 증식률을 보였다. 또한, 감초 추출물은 대조군과 비교하여 alkaline phosphatase(ALP) 활성이 증가하였으며, 추출물의 농도가 $100{\mu}g/ml$ 일 때 최대 122%의 ALP 활성을 나타내었다. 또한, Alizarin red S 염색법을 이용한 석회화 형성능 측정에서도 대조군과 비교하여 석회화가 증가하였다. 이러한 결과로 미루어 보아 감초 추출물이 골 형성 및 골다공증 예방 효과가 우수한 식품 소재인 것으로 사료된다.

• Molecular & Cellular Toxicology
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• 제1권4호
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• pp.237-247
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• 2005

Several features of the implant surface, such as roughness, topography, and composition play a relevant role in implant integration with bone. This study was conducted in order to determine the effects of various thin layer hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings on anodized Ti surfaces on the biological responses of a human osteoblast-like cell line (MG63). MG63 cells were cultured on A (100 nm HA coating on anodized surface), B (500-700 nm HA coating on anodized surface), C ($1{\mu}m$ HA coating on anodized surface), and control (non HA coating on anodized surface) Ti. The morphology of these cells was assessed by SEM. The cDNAs prepared from the total RNAs of the MG63 were hybridized into a human cDNA microarray (1,152 elements). The appearances of the surfaces observed by SEM were different on each of the four dental substrate types. MG63 cells cultured on A, C and control exhibited cell-matrix interactions. It was B surface showing cell-cell interaction. In the expression of several genes were up-, and down-regulated on the different surfaces. The attachment and expression of key osteogenic regulatory genes were enhanced by the surface morphology of the dental materials used.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.145-151
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• 2011

PURPOSE. This study was performed to investigate the ability of recombinant human-bone morphogenic protein-2 immobilized on a heparin-grafted bone substrate to enhance the osteoblastic functions. MATERIALS AND METHODS. The Bio-$Oss^{(R)}$, not coated with any material, was used as a control group. In rhBMP-2-Bio-$Oss^{(R)}$ group, rhBMP-2 was coated with Bio-$Oss^{(R)}$ using only deep and dry methods (50 ng/mL, 24 h). In heparinized rhBMP-2-Bio-$Oss^{(R)}$ group, dopamine was anchored to the surface of Bio-$Oss^{(R)}$, and coated with heparin. rhBMP-2 was immobilized onto the heparinized- Bio-$Oss^{(R)}$ surface. The release kinetics of the rhBMP-2-Bio-$Oss^{(R)}$ and heparinized rhBMP-2-Bio-$Oss^{(R)}$ were analyzed using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The biological activities of the MG63 cells on the three groups were investigated via cytotoxicity assay, cell proliferation assay, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) measurement, and calcium deposition determination. Statistical comparisons were carried out by one-way ANOVA test. Differences were considered statistically significant at $^*$P<.05 and $^{**}$P<.001. RESULTS. The heparinized rhBMP-2-Bio-$Oss^{(R)}$ showed more sustained release compared to the rhBMP-2-Bio-$Oss^{(R)}$ over an extended time. In the measurement of the ALP activity, the heparinized group showed a significantly higher ALP activity when compared with the non-heparinized groups (P<.05). The MG63 cells cultivated in the group with rhBMP-2 showed increased calcium deposition, and the MG63 cells from the heparinized group increased more than those that were cultivated in the non-heparinized groups. CONCLUSION. Heparin increased the rhBMP-2 release amount and made sustained release possible, and heparinized Bio-$Oss^{(R)}$ with rhBMP-2 successfully improved the osteoblastic functions.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.203-211
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• 2017

The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of demineralized and particulate autogenous tooth, and interleukin-6 in bone regeneration. A demineralized and particulate autogenous tooth was prepared and human osteoblast-like cells (MG63) and human osteosarcoma cells were inoculated into the culture. The rate of cell adhesion, proliferation and mineralization were examined, and the appearance of cellular attachment was observed. An 8 mm critical size defect was created in the cranium of rabbits. Nine rabbits were divided into three groups including: An experimental group A (3 rabbits), in which a demineralised and particulate autogenous tooth was grafted; an experimental group B (3 rabbits), in which a demineralized, particulate autogenous tooth was grafted in addition to interleukin-6 (20 ng/mL); and a control group. The rabbits were sacrificed at 1, 2, 4 and 6 weeks for histopathological examination with H-E and Masson's Trichrome, and immunohistochemistry with osteocalcin. The cell-based assay showed a higher rate of cell adhesion, mineralization and cellular attachment in the experimental group A compared with the control group. The animal study revealed an increased number of osteoclasts, newly formed and mature bones in the experimental group A compared with the control group. Eventually, a higher number of osteoclasts were observed in the experimental group B. However, the emergence of newly formed and mature bone was lower than in the experimental group A. The current results suggest that treatment with demineralized and particulate autogenous tooth and interleukin-6 is not effective in stimulating bone regeneration during the bone grafting procedure.