Neohesperidin suppresses osteoclast differentiation, bone resorption and ovariectomised-induced osteoporosis in mice

Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2017 Jan 5:439:369-378. doi: 10.1016/j.mce.2016.09.026. Epub 2016 Sep 21.

Abstract

Excessive bone resorption by osteoclasts plays an important role in osteoporosis. Bone loss occurs in ovariectomised (OVX) mice in a similar manner to that in humans, so this model is suitable for evaluating potential new therapies for osteoporosis. Neohesperidin (NE) is a flavonoid compound isolated from citrus fruits. Its role in bone metabolism is unknown. In this study we found that neohesperidin inhibits osteoclast differentiation, bone resorption and the expression of osteoclast marker genes, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase and cathepsin K. In addition, neohesperidin inhibited receptor activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL)-induced activation of NF-κB, and the degradation of inhibitor of kappa B-alpha (IκBα). Furthermore, neohesperidin inhibited RANKL induction of nuclear factor of activated T-cells (NFAT) and calcium oscillations. In vivo treatment of ovariectomised mice with neohesperidin protected against bone loss in mice. The results suggest neohesperidin has anti-osteoclastic effects in vitro and in vivo and possesses therapeutic potential as a natural anti-catabolic treatment in osteoporosis.

Keywords: Inhibition; Neohesperidin; Osteoclasts; Osteoporosis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Apoptosis / drug effects
  • Blotting, Western
  • Bone Marrow Cells / cytology
  • Bone Resorption / complications
  • Bone Resorption / metabolism
  • Bone Resorption / pathology*
  • Calcium / metabolism
  • Cathepsin K / metabolism
  • Cell Differentiation / drug effects*
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Female
  • Genes, Reporter
  • Hesperidin / analogs & derivatives*
  • Hesperidin / chemistry
  • Hesperidin / pharmacology
  • Luciferases / metabolism
  • Macrophages / drug effects
  • Macrophages / metabolism
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • NF-KappaB Inhibitor alpha / metabolism
  • NF-kappa B / metabolism
  • NFATC Transcription Factors / metabolism
  • Osteoclasts / drug effects
  • Osteoclasts / metabolism
  • Osteoclasts / pathology*
  • Osteoporosis / complications
  • Osteoporosis / etiology*
  • Osteoporosis / metabolism
  • Osteoporosis / pathology*
  • Ovariectomy / adverse effects*
  • Proteolysis / drug effects
  • RANK Ligand / pharmacology
  • RNA, Messenger / genetics
  • RNA, Messenger / metabolism
  • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase / genetics
  • Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase / metabolism

Substances

  • NF-kappa B
  • NFATC Transcription Factors
  • RANK Ligand
  • RNA, Messenger
  • NF-KappaB Inhibitor alpha
  • Hesperidin
  • Luciferases
  • Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
  • Cathepsin K
  • neohesperidin
  • Calcium