Effect of aroira extract in the process of proliferation and mineralization of osteoblasts in vitro

Author(s)

Adriana Arruda Matos

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: Bauru.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru (FOB/SDB)
• Defense date: 2013-08-30

Examining board members

Rodrigo Cardoso de Oliveira; Carla Andreotti Damante; Willian Fernando Zambuzzi

• Advisor: Rodrigo Cardoso de Oliveira

Abstract

Due to the indiscriminate use of antimicrobial, the resistance of pathogenic microorganisms to various drugs has increased in recent years. This situation has forced researchers to search for new drugs, such as herbal medicines that are pharmaceutical preparations (extracts, tinctures, ointments and capsules) medicinal herb, used for the treatment of numerous diseases. One species of the Brazil that has aroused interest in many areas is the aroeira (Myracrodruon urundeuva) because of its anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, antioxidant and antimicrobial. Thus the aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of hydroalcoholic extract of aroeira on cell viability of human osteoblasts and to analyze extract on the expression of matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2) and human progressive ankylosis (ANKH) . In this study, we used human osteoblasts cultured in Eagle\'s medium modified by Dulbecco (DMEM) supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS). After reaching subconfluence cells were plated and treated with different concentrations of the aroeira extract hydroalcoholic (brute extract , 1:10, 1:100, 1:1.000, 1:10:000). After 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours analysis was performed of cell viability by the reduction of MTT (3 - (4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl) -2,5 - diphenyltetrazolium bromide) uptake of neutral red and crystal violet. It was also made MTT reduction after 7, 14, 21 and 28 days of treatment with the extract, to check if the cells remained viable during these periods. The analysis of the gene expression of MMP-2 and ANKH was performed by Real Time RT-PCR in periods of 24, 48 hours, 72 hours, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days. The cell viability assay (MTT reduction, uptake of neutral red and crystal violet) showed that there was a tendency of increased cell viability in the groups treated with the extract 1:10.000, and decreased viability of human osteoblast cells in groups with brute extract and 1:10. With respect to expression of MMP-2 and ANKH, the results showed that the extract promoted a modulation of expression of these genes during the periods, compared to the control group. Generally extract at higher concentrations (1:100) both inhibited the expression of MMP-2 and increased rhe expression of ANKH. Given the results we conclude that the hydroalcoholic extract of aroeira in high concentrations causes a reduction and / or cell death of human osteoblasts and also modulate the expressio of MMP-2 and ANKH. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 10/14039-8 - Effect of the extract of aroeira in the process of proliferation and mineralization of human osteoblasts in vitro
• Grantee: Adriana Arruda Matos
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master