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Multifaceted role of IL‐21 in rheumatoid arthritis: Current understanding and future perspectives
No full textModulation of Gene‐Expression Profiles Associated with Sodium Arsenite‐Induced Cardiotoxicity by p‐Coumaric Acid, a Common Dietary Polyphenol
No full textCYT387 restores Th17/Treg cell balance and inhibits mature osteoclast cell formation by regulating SOX-5 signaling in rheumatoid arthritis
No full textThe present study was conducted to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of CYT387 in rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis concerning T helper 17 cell/regulatory T cell (Th17/Treg) imbalance and osteoclastogenesis. In this study, CYT 387 inhibited the proliferation of Th17 cells and collectively relocated FoxP3 + Treg cell differentiation in vitro. CYT387 mitigated the secretion of pathogenic IL-17 via reduced ROR-γt expression and restored the elevated expression of IL-10 by increasing FOXP3 activity. Alternatively, CYT387 abrogated RANKL expression and significantly increased osteoprotegerin levels by reducing SOX-5 activity. Furthermore, in a co-culture system of IL-6 and sIL-6R stimulated adjuvant-induced arthritic fibroblast-like synoviocytes and monocytes/macrophages collected from rat bone marrow, CYT387 reduced osteoclast formation and bone resorptive activity. In conclusion, CYT387 modulated IL-6/sIL-6R dependent JAK1/STAT3 activation and signaling mechanisms in CD4+T cells under Th17 differentiation conditions and osteoclast cells via dampened activation of SOX-5
Biochemical Evaluation of Withania Somnifera Root Powder on Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis in Rats
Get PDFThe present investigation was carried out to evaluate the biochemical effect of Withania somnifera Linn. Solanaceae, commonly known as ashwagandha on adjuvant induced arthritic rats. Results were compared to Indomethacin, a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Arthritis was induced by an intra dermal injection of Complete Freund’s Adjuvant (0.1 ml) into the right hind paw of Wistar albino rats. Withania somnifera root powder (1000 mg/kg/day) and Indomethacin (3 mg/kg/day) were orally administered for 8 days (from 11th to 18th day) after adjuvant injection. After the experimental period, all the animals were sacrificed and serum, liver and spleen samples were collected for further biochemical analysis. A significant increase in the activities of gluconeogenic enzymes, tissue marker enzymes, blood glucose level, WBC, platelet count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and acute phase proteins (hyaluronic acid, fibrinogen and ceruloplasmin) was observed in adjuvant-induced arthritic rats, whereas the activities of glycolytic enzymes, body weight, levels of hemoglobin, RBC count, and packed cell volume were found to be decreased. These biochemical alterations observed in arthritic animals were ameliorated significantly after the administration of Withania somnifera root powder (1000 mg/kg/b.wt) and Indomethacin (3 mg/kg/b.wt). Our results suggest that Withania somnifera root powder is capable of rectifying the above biochemical changes in adjuvant arthritis and it may prove to be useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis
Interleukin 17 regulates SHP-2 and IL-17RA/STAT-3 dependent Cyr61, IL-23 and GM-CSF expression and RANKL mediated osteoclastogenesis by fibroblast-like synoviocytes in rheumatoid arthritis
No full textFerulic acid inhibits interleukin 17‐dependent expression of nodal pathogenic mediators in fibroblast‐like synoviocytes of rheumatoid arthritis
No full textCYT387 restores Th17/Treg cell balance and inhibits mature osteoclast cell formation by regulating SOX-5 signaling in rheumatoid arthritis
Get PDFThe present study was conducted to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of CYT387 in rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis concerning T helper 17 cell/regulatory T cell (Th17/Treg) imbalance and osteoclastogenesis. In this study, CYT 387 inhibited the proliferation of Th17 cells and collectively relocated FoxP3 + Treg cell differentiation in vitro. CYT387 mitigated the secretion of pathogenic IL-17 via reduced ROR-γt expression and restored the elevated expression of IL-10 by increasing FOXP3 activity. Alternatively, CYT387 abrogated RANKL expression and significantly increased osteoprotegerin levels by reducing SOX-5 activity. Furthermore, in a co-culture system of IL-6 and sIL-6R stimulated adjuvant-induced arthritic fibroblast-like synoviocytes and monocytes/macrophages collected from rat bone marrow, CYT387 reduced osteoclast formation and bone resorptive activity. In conclusion, CYT387 modulated IL-6/sIL-6R dependent JAK1/STAT3 activation and signaling mechanisms in CD4+T cells under Th17 differentiation conditions and osteoclast cells via dampened activation of SOX-5
Herbal Formulations and Their Bioactive Components as Dietary Supplements for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
No full textBerberine inhibits IL-21/IL-21R mediated inflammatory proliferation of fibroblast-like synoviocytes through the attenuation of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and ameliorates IL-21 mediated osteoclastogenesis
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