Evaluation of the effects of differences in silicone hardness on rat model of lumbar spinal stenosis

Kim, Hyunseong; Hong, Jongbae; Jeon, Wan-Jin; Lee, Junseon; Ha, In‐Hyuk

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0251464

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“…Attempts have been made to develop animal models of LSS [20][21][22]. Such models involve direct narrowing of the spinal canal and are used to study the spinal cord.…”

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Transforming Growth Factor-β Induces Interleukin-6 Secretion from Human Ligamentum Flavum–Derived Cells through Partial Activation of p38 and p44/42 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases

Goto,

Kato,

Yagi

et al. 2023

Asian Spine J

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Study Design: This experimental study was performed using human ligamentum flavum–derived cells (HFCs).Purpose: To investigate the intracellular signaling mechanism of interleukin-6 (IL-6) secretion in transforming growth factor-β (TGF- β)-stimulated HFCs.Overview of Literature: Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a prevalent disease among the elderly, characterized by debilitating pain in the lower extremities. Although the number of patients with LSS has increased in recent years, the underlying pathomechanism remains unclear. Clinical examinations typically rely on magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose patients, revealing ligamentum flavum hypertrophy. Some studies have suggested an association between ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and inflammation/fibrosis, and expression of TGF-β and IL-6 has been observed in surgically obtained ligamentum flavum samples. However, direct evidence linking TGF-β and IL-6 expression in HFCs is lacking.Methods: HFCs were obtained from patients with LSS who had undergone decompression surgery. The cells were stimulated with TGF-β and pretreated with either the p38 mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase inhibitor SB203580 or the p44/42 MAP kinase inhibitor FR180204. IL-6 secretion in the cell culture medium and IL-6 messenger RNA (mRNA) expression levels were analyzed using an enzyme-linked immunoassay and real-time polymerase chain reaction, respectively.Results: TGF-β administration resulted in a dose- and time-dependent stimulation of IL-6 release. Treatment with SB203580 and FR180204 markedly suppressed TGF-β–induced IL-6 secretion from HFCs. Moreover, these inhibitors suppressed IL-6 mRNA expression in response to TGF-β stimulation.Conclusions: Our findings indicate that TGF-β induces IL-6 protein secretion and gene expression in HFCs through the activation of p38 or p44/42 MAP kinases. These results suggest a potential association between IL-6–mediated inflammatory response and tissue hypertrophy in LSS, and we provide insights into molecular targets for therapeutic interventions targeting LSS-related inflammation through our analysis of the MAP kinase pathway using HFCs.

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“…Attempts have been made to develop animal models of LSS [20][21][22]. Such models involve direct narrowing of the spinal canal and are used to study the spinal cord.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Transforming Growth Factor-β Induces Interleukin-6 Secretion from Human Ligamentum Flavum–Derived Cells through Partial Activation of p38 and p44/42 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases

Goto,

Kato,

Yagi

et al. 2023

Asian Spine J

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“…Rats were housed under constant environment, with free access to food and water. Surgical procedures have been previously described in detail [ 28 ]. Briefly, animals were anesthetized with 2–3% isoflurane gas (Forane; BK Pham, Goyang, Korea), and a dorsal laminectomy was performed at L5 using fine rongeur.…”

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Harpagophytum procumbens Inhibits Iron Overload-Induced Oxidative Stress through Activation of Nrf2 Signaling in a Rat Model of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Hong

Kim

Lee

et al. 2022

Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity

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Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a common degenerative spinal condition in older individuals that causes impaired walking and other disabilities due to severe lower back and leg pain. Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy is a major LSS cause that may result from oxidative stress caused by degenerative cascades, including imbalanced iron homeostasis that leads to excessive reactive oxygen species production. We investigated the effects of Harpagophytum procumbens (HP) on iron-induced oxidative stress associated with LSS pathophysiology. Primary spinal cord neuron cultures were incubated in FeSO4-containing medium, followed by addition of 50, 100, or 200 μg/mL HP. Cell viability was assessed by CCK-8 and live/dead cell assays and by propidium iodide-live imaging. In an in vivo rat model of LSS, HP were administered at 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg, and disease progression was monitored for up to 3 weeks. We investigated the in vitro and in vivo effects of HP on iron-induced neurotoxicity by immunochemistry, real-time PCR, and flow cytometry. HP exerted neuroprotective effects and enhanced neurite outgrowths of iron-injured rat primary spinal cord neurons in vitro. HP treatment significantly reduced necrotic cell death and improved cells’ antioxidative capacity via the NRF2 signaling pathway in iron-treated neurons. At 1 week after HP administration in LSS rats, the inflammatory response and oxidative stress markers were substantially reduced through regulation of excess iron accumulation. Iron that accumulated in the spinal cord underneath the implanted silicone was also regulated by HP administration via NRF2 signaling pathway activation. HP-treated LSS rats showed gradually reduced mechanical allodynia and amelioration of impaired behavior for 3 weeks. We demonstrated that HP administration can maintain iron homeostasis within neurons via activation of NRF2 signaling and can consequently facilitate functional recovery by regulating iron-induced oxidative stress. This fundamentally new strategy holds promise for LSS treatment.

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“…The surgical procedures for inducing LSS at the L4 level have been detailed previously (Kim et al, 2021a). After suturing, the rats were administered cefazolin sodium intramuscularly for 3 days and acetaminophen orally for 3 days.…”

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“…To achieve this, we employed a LSS animal model that accurately reflects the clinical conditions of human spinal stenosis. This model was carefully selected and developed according to established methods that effectively induce LSS (Kim et al, 2021a). For extradural applications of Sh2, we selected concentrations of 1 and 2 mg/kg for repeated epidural injections in the LSS model.…”

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Repeated epidural delivery of Shinbaro2: effects on neural recovery, inflammation, and pain modulation in a rat model of lumbar spinal stenosis

Hong,

Yeo,

Kim

et al. 2024

Front. Pharmacol.

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The choice of treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) depends on symptom severity. When severe motor issues with urinary dysfunction are not present, conservative treatment is often considered to be the priority. One such conservative treatment is epidural injection, which is effective in alleviating inflammation and the pain caused by LSS-affected nerves. In this study, Shinbaro2 (Sh2), pharmacopuncture using natural herbal medicines for patients with disc diseases, is introduced as an epidural to treat LSS in a rat model. The treatment of primary sensory neurons from the rats’ dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons with Sh2 at various concentrations (0.5, 1, and 2 mg/mL) was found to be safe and non-toxic. Furthermore, it remarkably stimulated axonal outgrowth even under H2O2-treated conditions, indicating its potential for stimulating nerve regeneration. When LSS rats received epidural injections of two different concentrations of Sh2 (1 and 2 mg/kg) once daily for 4 weeks, a significant reduction was seen in ED1+ macrophages surrounding the silicone block used for LSS induction. Moreover, epidural injection of Sh2 in the DRG led to a significant suppression of pain-related factors. Notably, Sh2 treatment resulted in improved locomotor recovery, as evaluated by the Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan scale and the horizontal ladder test. Additionally, hind paw hypersensitivity, assessed using the Von Frey test, was reduced, and normal gait was restored. Our findings demonstrate that epidural Sh2 injection not only reduced inflammation but also improved locomotor function and pain in LSS model rats. Thus, Sh2 delivery via epidural injection has potential as an effective treatment option for LSS.

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Evaluation of the effects of differences in silicone hardness on rat model of lumbar spinal stenosis

Cited by 7 publications

References 29 publications

Transforming Growth Factor-β Induces Interleukin-6 Secretion from Human Ligamentum Flavum–Derived Cells through Partial Activation of p38 and p44/42 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases

Transforming Growth Factor-β Induces Interleukin-6 Secretion from Human Ligamentum Flavum–Derived Cells through Partial Activation of p38 and p44/42 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases

Harpagophytum procumbens Inhibits Iron Overload-Induced Oxidative Stress through Activation of Nrf2 Signaling in a Rat Model of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Repeated epidural delivery of Shinbaro2: effects on neural recovery, inflammation, and pain modulation in a rat model of lumbar spinal stenosis

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