HEALTH NEWS
Study Title:
Therapeutic effect and mechanism of action of quercetin in a rat model of osteoarthritis.
Study Abstract
Objective: To study the therapeutic effect and mechanism of action of quercetin in a rat model of osteoarthritis (OA).
Methods: The OA rat model was established by intra-articular injection of papain. Changes in knee diameter, toe volume and histopathology were measured. Levels of interleukin (IL)-β and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α were assessed by ELISA. Relative expression of Toll-like receptor (TLR)-4 and nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) was evaluated by western blotting.
Results: Compared with rats treated with papain alone, changes in knee diameter, toe volume and Makin' s score were less apparent in OA rats treated with quercetin. Levels of serum IL-1β and TNF-α were also reduced in quercetin-treated OA rats. Expression of TLR-4 and NF-κB was significantly suppressed in a dose-dependent manner in quercetin-treated OA rats.
Conclusion: Quercetin exhibited a therapeutic effect in OA rats, which may be related to inhibition of IL-1β and TNF-α production via the TLR-4/NF-κB pathway.
Study Information
Objective: To study the therapeutic effect and mechanism of action of quercetin in a rat model of osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: The OA rat model was established by intra-articular injection of papain. Changes in knee diameter, toe volume and histopathology were measured. Levels of interleukin (IL)-β and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α were assessed by ELISA. Relative expression of Toll-like receptor (TLR)-4 and nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) was evaluated by western blotting. Results: Compared with rats treated with papain alone, changes in knee diameter, toe volume and Makin' s score were less apparent in OA rats treated with quercetin. Levels of serum IL-1β and TNF-α were also reduced in quercetin-treated OA rats. Expression of TLR-4 and NF-κB was significantly suppressed in a dose-dependent manner in quercetin-treated OA rats. Conclusion: Quercetin exhibited a therapeutic effect in OA rats, which may be related to inhibition of IL-1β and TNF-α production via the TLR-4/NF-κB pathway.Full Study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31842639/Recent News
Arabinogalactan Boosts Lymph Flow and Immunity
Protect Your Gut Mucosal Barrier for Immune Health and Vitality
The Truth About Sugar Substitutes: Are Stevia, Sucralose, and Saccharin Safe?
Boost Your Digestive Power for Better Nutrient Absorption and Gut Health
MTHFR Gene and The Importance of Methyl B12 and Methyl Folate