Porcine-Derived Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium Alleviates Osteoarthritis in HTB-94 Cells and MIA-Induced SD Rat Models

Overview

Journal Int J Mol Sci

Publisher MDPI

Date 2025 Jan 25

PMID 39859238

Authors

Hyelim Kim

Jinhee Kim

Seong-Hoo Park

Jinhak Kim

Yuri Gwon

Minhee Lee

Soo-Jeung Park

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Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease characterized by cartilage degradation, leading to bone friction, inflammation, stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility. This study investigates the therapeutic effects of porcine-derived chondroitin sulfate sodium (CS) on OA symptoms at both cellular and animal levels. study, HTB-94 chondrocytes were treated with inflammatory stimuli and CS (10, 50, 100, and 200 μg/mL) to assess the release of inflammatory mediators and the expression of genes and proteins related to cartilage synthesis and degradation. study, an MIA-induced OA rat model was used, and CS (62, 124, and 248 mg/kg b.w.) was orally administered for 4 weeks. Key parameters, such as exercise capacity, micro-CT, histological evaluation of joint tissues, serum inflammatory markers, and the expression of mRNA and proteins (inflammatory, cartilage synthesis and degradation, and apoptosis markers), were analyzed. Porcine-derived CS significantly reduced PGE, NO, and extracellular matrix degradation marker (COMP and CTX-II) levels and increased the expression of cartilage synthesis-related genes and proteins in both HTB-94 cells and the MIA-induced rats. Additionally, CS modulated cartilage degradation pathways and notably inhibited apoptosis in vivo. The effects of porcine CS were comparable to the NSAID ibuprofen, demonstrating its potential as an anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective agent for OA management and dietary supplementation.

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