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Modulation of matrix metalloproteinase and cytokine production by licorice isolates licoricidin and licorisoflavan a: potential therapeutic approach for periodontitis.
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PMID:  20722535     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Background: Inflammatory cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) produced by resident and inflammatory cells in response to periodontopathogens play a major role in the tissue destruction observed in periodontitis, which is a disease that affects tooth-supporting structures. In the present study, we investigate the effects of licorice-derived licoricidin (LC) and licorisoflavan A (LIA) on the secretion of various cytokines and MMPs by human monocyte-derived macrophages stimulated with Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (previously Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans) lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Methods: Macrophages were treated with non-toxic concentrations of LC or LIA before being stimulated with A. actinomycetemcomitans LPS. The secretion of cytokines and MMPs and the activation of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) p65 and activator protein (AP)-1 were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Results: LC and LIA inhibited the secretion of interleukin (IL)-6 and chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 5 in a concentration-dependent manner but did not affect the secretion of IL-8 by LPS-stimulated macrophages. LC and LIA also inhibited the secretion of MMP-7, -8, and -9 by macrophages. The suppression of cytokine and MMP secretion by LC and LIA was associated with the reduced activation of NF-κB p65 but not that of AP-1. Conclusion: The present study suggests that LC and LIA have potential for the development of novel host-modulating strategies for the treatment of cytokine and/or MMP-mediated disorders such as periodontitis.
Authors:
Vu Dang La; Shin-Ichi Tanabe; Chantal Bergeron; Stefan Gafner; Daniel Grenier
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-08-19
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of periodontology     Volume:  82     ISSN:  1943-3670     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Periodontol.     Publication Date:  2011 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-12-29     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8000345     Medline TA:  J Periodontol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  122-8     Citation Subset:  D; IM    
Affiliation:
Research Group in Oral Ecology, Faculty of Dentistry, Laval University, Quebec City, QC.
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