Xin Qi, Xin Chen, Wen-Bo An, Zhi-Ming Xu, Duo-Xian Wang, Peng-Fei Luo, Yi-Xin Chen, Jiao-Jiao Ma, Zi-Yang Hu, Wei Qi, Jian-Jun Liu, Jun-Xi Liu
Chondrocytes are unique resident cells in the articular cartilage, and the pathological changes of them can lead to the occurrence of osteoarthritis(OA). Ligusticum cycloprolactam(LIGc) are derivatives of Z-ligustilide(LIG), a pharmacodynamic marker of Angelica sinensis, which has various biological functions such as anti-inflammation and inhibition of cell apoptosis. However, its protective effect on chondrocytes in the case of OA and the underlying mechanism remain unclear. This study conducted in vitro experiments to explore the molecular mechanism of LIGc in protecting chondrocytes from OA...
February 2024: Zhongguo Zhong Yao za Zhi, Zhongguo Zhongyao Zazhi, China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica