Journal of Functional Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 247 - 247
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
(1)
Background:
This
systematic
review
critically
appraises
and
synthesizes
evidence
from
in
vitro
studies
investigating
the
effects
of
curcumin
nanoparticles
on
titanium
surface
modification,
focusing
cell
adhesion,
proliferation,
osteogenic
differentiation,
mineralization.
(2)
Methods:
A
comprehensive
electronic
search
was
conducted
PubMed,
Cochrane
Central
Register
Controlled
Trials,
Google
Scholar
databases,
yielding
six
that
met
inclusion
criteria.
The
strategy
study
selection
process
followed
PRISMA
(Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses)
guidelines.
qualitative
methodological
assessment
performed
using
SciRAP
(Science
Risk
Assessment
Policy)
method,
which
evaluated
reporting
quality
included
studies.
(3)
Results:
All
consistently
demonstrated
curcumin-coated
surfaces
inhibited
osteoclastogenesis
promoted
activity,
evidenced
by
enhanced
mean
score
91.8
(SD
=
5.7),
85.8
10.50),
as
assessed
method.
Half
used
hydroxyapatite-coated
a
control,
while
other
half
uncoated
titanium,
introducing
potential
variability
baseline
comparisons.
(4)
Conclusions:
provides
compelling
supporting
nanoparticle-coated
surfaces.
findings
suggest
this
modification
may
enhance
implants'
biocompatibility
properties,
potentially
improving
dental
orthopedic
implant
outcomes.
However,
highlights
significant
heterogeneity
experimental
designs
concentration
single
research
group.
Further
research,
particularly
vivo
clinical
trials
diverse
teams,
is
essential
to
validate
these
comprehensively
understand
translational
promising
approach.
Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(1)
Published: Feb. 3, 2024
Abstract
Rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
is
a
chronic
autoimmune
inflammatory
disease
characterized
by
inflammation
of
the
synovial
tissue
and
joint
bone
destruction,
often
leading
to
significant
disability.
The
main
pathological
manifestation
deformity
in
RA
patients
which
occurs
due
differentiation
proliferation
osteoclasts.
transcription
factor
nuclear
factor-activated
T
cell
1
(NFATc1)
plays
crucial
role
this
process.
regulation
NFATc1
osteoclast
influenced
three
factors.
Firstly,
activated
through
upstream
kappa-B
ligand
(RANKL)/RANK
signaling
pathway.
Secondly,
Ca
2+
-related
co-stimulatory
pathway
amplifies
activity.
Finally,
negative
action
cytokines
such
as
B-cell
Lymphoma
6
(Bcl-6),
interferon
regulatory
8
(IRF8),
MAF
basic
leucine
zipper
B
(MafB),
LIM
homeobox
2
(Lhx2).
These
phases
collectively
govern
subsequently
affect
expression
downstream
target
genes
including
TRAF6
NF-κB.
Ultimately,
intricate
network
mediates
differentiation,
fusion,
degradation
both
organic
inorganic
components
matrix.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
summary
recent
advances
understanding
mechanism
context
RA-related
destruction
discusses
potential
therapeutic
agents
that
NFATc1,
with
aim
offering
valuable
insights
for
future
research
field
RA.
To
assess
their
RA,
we
conducted
drug-like
analysis
drugs
precise
structures.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(11), P. e32566 - e32566
Published: June 1, 2024
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
a
notable
surge
in
the
development
of
engineered
bone
scaffolds
intended
for
repair
defects.
While
autografts
and
allografts
have
traditionally
served
as
primary
methods
tissue
engineering,
their
inherent
limitations
spurred
exploration
novel
avenues
biomedical
implant
development.
The
emergence
not
only
facilitates
reconstruction
but
also
offers
platform
targeted
delivery
therapeutic
agents.
There
exists
pervasive
interest
leveraging
various
drugs,
proteins,
growth
factors,
biomolecules
with
osteogenic
properties
to
augment
formation,
enduring
side
effects
associated
current
clinical
modalities
necessitate
pursuit
safer
alternatives.
Curcumin,
principal
bioactive
compound
found
turmeric,
demonstrated
efficacy
regulating
proliferation
differentiation
cells
while
promoting
formation.
Nevertheless,
its
utility
is
hindered
by
restricted
water
solubility
poor
bioavailability.
Strategies
aimed
at
enhancing
solubility,
stability,
bioavailability
curcumin,
including
formulation
techniques
such
liposomes
nanoparticles
or
complexation
metals,
explored.
This
investigation
dedicated
exploring
impact
curcumin
on
proliferation,
differentiation,
migration
osteocytes,
osteoblasts,
osteoclasts.
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: March 5, 2025
Myocardial
ischemia-reperfusion
(I/R)
injury
is
a
multifaceted
process
observed
in
patients
with
coronary
artery
disease
when
blood
flow
restored
to
the
heart
tissue
following
ischemia-induced
damage.
Cardiomyocyte
cell
death,
particularly
through
apoptosis,
necroptosis,
autophagy,
pyroptosis,
and
ferroptosis,
pivotal
myocardial
I/R
injury.
Preventing
death
during
of
vital
for
improving
ischemic
cardiomyopathy.
These
multiple
forms
can
occur
simultaneously,
interact
each
other,
contribute
complexity
In
this
review,
we
aim
provide
comprehensive
summary
key
molecular
mechanisms
regulatory
patterns
involved
these
five
types
We
will
also
discuss
crosstalk
intricate
interactions
among
mechanisms,
highlighting
interplay
between
different
death.
Furthermore,
explore
specific
molecules
or
targets
that
participate
pathways
elucidate
their
action.
It
important
note
manipulating
distinct
processes
may
have
significant
impact
on
reducing
By
enhancing
researchers'
understanding
injury,
review
aims
pave
way
development
novel
interventions
cardio-protection
affected
by
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Mitochondria
maintain
bacterial
traits
because
of
their
endosymbiotic
origins,
yet
the
host
cell
recognizes
them
as
non-threatening
since
organelles
are
compartmentalized.
Nevertheless,
controlled
release
mitochondrial
components
into
cytoplasm
can
initiate
death,
activate
innate
immunity,
and
provoke
inflammation.
This
selective
interruption
endosymbiosis
early
2
billion
years
ago
allowed
mitochondria
to
become
intracellular
signaling
hubs.
Recent
studies
have
found
that
symbiosis
may
be
closely
related
occurrence
various
diseases,
especially
osteoporosis
(OP).
OP
is
a
systemic
bone
disease
characterized
by
reduced
mass,
impaired
microstructure,
elevated
fragility,
susceptibility
fracture.
The
intra-mitochondrial
affects
energy
metabolism
cells,
leads
imbalance
formation
absorption,
promotes
osteoporosis.
In
this
paper,
we
reviewed
mechanism
intersymbiosis
in
OP,
discussed
relationship
between
marrow
mesenchymal
stem
osteoblasts
osteoclasts,
well
inheritance
adaptation
evolutionary
process,
prospected
future
research
direction
provide
new
ideas
for
clinical
treatment.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: May 21, 2025
Background
Osteoporosis
(OP)
is
a
common
degenerative
bone
disease
that
seriously
affects
the
quality
of
life
patients
and
poses
significant
public
health
burden.
Curcumin
(CUR),
natural
compound,
has
attracted
much
attention
due
to
its
anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant
protective
effects.
However,
there
currently
lack
systematic
evaluation
efficacy
mechanism
CUR
in
treating
OP.
Methods
This
study
review
meta-analysis
conducted
per
PRISMA
guidelines.
Studies
meeting
inclusion
criteria
were
retrieved
screened
from
PubMed,
Embase,
Web
Science,
Cochrane
Library
databases.
The
included
studies
limited
animal
models
OP,
intervention
group
was
treated
with
single
dose
CUR.
A
performed
using
Review
Manager
5.4
R
Studio
software.
standardized
mean
difference
(SMD)
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
calculated
fixed-effect
or
random-effects
model.
Sources
heterogeneity,
sensitivity,
publication
bias
also
explored.
Results
total
17
high-quality
involving
282
animals
included.
results
metaanalysis
showed
compared
control
group,
significantly
increased
mineral
density
(BMD
femur:
SMD
=
2.18,
CI:
1.53–2.83;
BMD
tibia:
1.08,
0.30–1.87),
improved
trabecular
microstructure
(BV/TV:
2.74,
1.84–3.64;
Tb.N:
2.31,
1.65–2.96;
Tb.Th:
2.09,
1.43–2.76;
Tb.Sp:
−2.32,
−3.15
−1.50).
In
addition,
reduced
serum
CTX-1
TRAP-5b
levels,
while
increasing
OCN
ALP
levels.
Mechanism
have
shown
may
act
through
OPG/RANKL,
Wnt/β-catenin,
NF-κB,
MAPK,
TGF-β/Smad2/3
signaling
pathways.
Conclusion
first
systematically
evaluate
CUR's
therapeutic
effect
on
an
OP
show
can
improve
pathological
state
osteoporosis
multi-target
good
potential.
heterogeneity
differences
literature
suggest
prospective
are
needed
verify
clinical
value
further.
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 18, P. 6505 - 6527
Published: May 1, 2025
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
stands
as
a
prevalent
degenerative
disease
worldwide.
Despite
the
demonstrated
therapeutic
efficacy
of
Bushen
Huoxue
formula
(BSHXF)
in
treating
OA,
its
underlying
mechanism
remains
elusive.
Network
pharmacology
is
commonly
employed
for
investigating
drug-disease
associations
and
processes.
In
this
study,
we
network
alongside
vitro
vivo
experiments
to
elucidate
molecular
by
which
BSHXF
treats
OA.
Based
on
TCMSP
database,
active
components
were
screened,
OA-related
targets
retrieved
from
GeneCard
DisGeNET
construct
"component-target-pathway"
using
Cytoscape.
Core
target
functions
pathways
(KEGG/GO)
analyzed
through
STRING
Metascape,
while
component-target
binding
affinity
was
validated
via
Autodock.
For
experiments,
an
IL-1β-induced
chondrocyte
inflammation
model
established,
key
protein
expression
detected
Western
blot
immunofluorescence.
OA
created
medial
meniscectomy
knee
joint
rats,
assessed
histological
staining
micro-CT.
This
study
screened
89
ingredients
identified
189
common
targets.
pharmacological
analysis
revealed
luteolin
tanshinone
IIA
most
crucial
with
BSHXF.
The
potential
mechanisms
action
treatment
involve
inhibition,
immune
function
regulation,
resistance
oxidative
stress,
significant
regulatory
role
played
IL-17
signaling
pathway.
Molecular
docking
results
luteolin's
strong
such
B-cell
lymphoma
2
(Bcl-2),
Matrix
metalloproteinase-9
(Mmp-9),
IL-6.In
that
significantly
suppressed
inflammatory
responses
chondrocytes,
downregulating
IL-17A
(p
<
0.05),
reducing
MMP-9
0.05)
IL-6
inhibiting
apoptosis.
Additionally,
high-dose
group
(150
mg/kg)
markedly
alleviated
cartilage
damage
OARSI
scores
decreased
compared
0.05).
Micro-CT
showed
inhibited
osteophyte
formation
ameliorated
pathological
conditions.
has
alleviate
suppressing
inflammation,
apoptosis
hindering
extracellular
matrix
degradation
Our
elucidated
effects
thus
highlighting
further
research
implications
novel
drug
candidate.
Biomedical Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
47(1), P. 100702 - 100702
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
This
issue
of
the
Biomedical
Journal
delves
into
multifaceted
roles
NOD-like
receptors
(NLRs)
in
immunity,
examining
their
subfamilies
and
functions
within
innate
adaptive
autoimmune
inflammatory
conditions,
mitophagy
regulation.
In
this
dynamics
mRNA
vaccines
are
explored,
as
well
synergistic
effects
a
ketogenic
diet
with
anti-tumor
therapies,
curcumin
RANKL
osteoclastogenesis,
validation
rapid
diagnostic
test
for
an
oral
cancer
biomarker.
Additionally,
advancements
ocular
care
highlighted,
featuring
novel
prodrug
targeting
corneal
neovascularization,
discussing
efficacy
dexamethasone
implants
against
macular
edema.
Concluding,
further
insights
impact
sweetened
foods
on
child
development
given.
Dentistry Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 153 - 153
Published: May 21, 2024
Background:
Dental
caries
is
a
dynamic,
multifactorial
disease
that
destroys
teeth
and
can
affect
anyone’s
quality
of
life
because
it
cause
tooth
loss
make
chewing
difficult.
involves
various
factors,
such
as
Streptococcus
mutans
host
factors.
Currently,
adjuvant
therapies,
curcumin,
have
emerged,
but
how
they
work
has
not
been
adequately
described.
Therefore,
this
aims
to
identify
the
molecular
mechanism
curcumin
in
mutans.
Methods:
We
obtained
differentially
expressed
genes
from
GEO
dataset,
targets
were
other
databases.
The
common
analyzed
according
gene
ontology
enrichment,
key
obtained,
binding
was
verified
by
docking.
Results:
Our
analysis
showed
presents
134
therapeutic
caries.
According
analysis,
these
are
mainly
involved
apoptosis
inflammation.
There
seven
proteins
action
on
caries:
MAPK1,
BCL2,
KRAS,
CXCL8,
TGFB1,
MMP9,
IL1B,
all
which
spontaneously
bind
curcumin.
In
addition,
affects
metabolic
pathways
related
lipid,
purine,
pyrimidine
metabolism
Conclusions:
Curcumin
both
carious
processes