Hesperidin and its zinc(ii) complex enhance osteoblast differentiation and bone formation: In vitro and in vivo evaluations

This investigation explores the impact of hesperidin and its zinc(ii) complex on osteoblast differentiation and subsequent bone formation. The biocompatibility of synthesized complexes (0–20 μg/mL) was assessed in vitro using mouse mesenchymal stem cells, while in vivo toxicity was evaluated using a...

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Main Authors: Li Pan, Wang Jing, Wang Huan, Liu Songchun, Zhang Qibin
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Published: De Gruyter 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/biol-2022-1032
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Liu Songchun
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description This investigation explores the impact of hesperidin and its zinc(ii) complex on osteoblast differentiation and subsequent bone formation. The biocompatibility of synthesized complexes (0–20 μg/mL) was assessed in vitro using mouse mesenchymal stem cells, while in vivo toxicity was evaluated using a chick embryo model. Both hesperidin and its zinc(ii) complex were found to be non-toxic at a concentration of 10 μg/mL. Notably, these compounds significantly increased alkaline phosphatase activity and enhanced calcium deposition. Molecular analyses revealed upregulation of Runx2 and type 1 collagen mRNA expression, along with increased levels of osteonectin and osteocalcin proteins, while negative regulators of osteoblast differentiation (Smad7, Smurf1, HDAC7) were downregulated. A new aspect of this study is demonstrating that the zinc(ii) complex of hesperidin uniquely enhances osteogenic activity compared to hesperidin alone, highlighting its potential to improve bone formation significantly. Additionally, we elucidated the role of miR-143-3p in mediating these effects, achieved through HDAC7 suppression and enhanced Runx2 expression, assessed using the pmirGLO dual luciferase reporter system. Zebrafish studies further demonstrated the complexes’ effects on bone formation, revealing increased osteoblastic activity and improved calcium-to-phosphorus ratios in regenerated scales. These findings underscore the potential of hesperidin–Zn(ii) as a promising therapeutic agent for bone tissue engineering.
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spelling doaj-art-5da906f93ce140368be84daf546ae3902025-08-20T03:29:17ZengDe GruyterOpen Life Sciences2391-54122025-06-012013859510.1515/biol-2022-1032Hesperidin and its zinc(ii) complex enhance osteoblast differentiation and bone formation: In vitro and in vivo evaluationsLi Pan0Wang Jing1Wang Huan2Liu Songchun3Zhang Qibin4Department of Orthopaedics, Lequn Branch, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130000, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, Ezhou Central Hospital, Ezhou, Hubei, 436000, ChinaDepartment of Orthopaedics, Lequn Branch, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130000, ChinaDepartment of Clinical Nutrition, Ezhou Central Hospital, Ezhou, Hubei, 436000, ChinaDepartment of Spinal Surgery, Xinchang Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University·Xinchang County People’s Hospital, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312500, ChinaThis investigation explores the impact of hesperidin and its zinc(ii) complex on osteoblast differentiation and subsequent bone formation. The biocompatibility of synthesized complexes (0–20 μg/mL) was assessed in vitro using mouse mesenchymal stem cells, while in vivo toxicity was evaluated using a chick embryo model. Both hesperidin and its zinc(ii) complex were found to be non-toxic at a concentration of 10 μg/mL. Notably, these compounds significantly increased alkaline phosphatase activity and enhanced calcium deposition. Molecular analyses revealed upregulation of Runx2 and type 1 collagen mRNA expression, along with increased levels of osteonectin and osteocalcin proteins, while negative regulators of osteoblast differentiation (Smad7, Smurf1, HDAC7) were downregulated. A new aspect of this study is demonstrating that the zinc(ii) complex of hesperidin uniquely enhances osteogenic activity compared to hesperidin alone, highlighting its potential to improve bone formation significantly. Additionally, we elucidated the role of miR-143-3p in mediating these effects, achieved through HDAC7 suppression and enhanced Runx2 expression, assessed using the pmirGLO dual luciferase reporter system. Zebrafish studies further demonstrated the complexes’ effects on bone formation, revealing increased osteoblastic activity and improved calcium-to-phosphorus ratios in regenerated scales. These findings underscore the potential of hesperidin–Zn(ii) as a promising therapeutic agent for bone tissue engineering.https://doi.org/10.1515/biol-2022-1032hesperidinzinc(ii)micrornaosteoblastbonezebrafish
spellingShingle Li Pan
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Liu Songchun
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Hesperidin and its zinc(ii) complex enhance osteoblast differentiation and bone formation: In vitro and in vivo evaluations
Open Life Sciences
hesperidin
zinc(ii)
microrna
osteoblast
bone
zebrafish
title Hesperidin and its zinc(ii) complex enhance osteoblast differentiation and bone formation: In vitro and in vivo evaluations
title_full Hesperidin and its zinc(ii) complex enhance osteoblast differentiation and bone formation: In vitro and in vivo evaluations
title_fullStr Hesperidin and its zinc(ii) complex enhance osteoblast differentiation and bone formation: In vitro and in vivo evaluations
title_full_unstemmed Hesperidin and its zinc(ii) complex enhance osteoblast differentiation and bone formation: In vitro and in vivo evaluations
title_short Hesperidin and its zinc(ii) complex enhance osteoblast differentiation and bone formation: In vitro and in vivo evaluations
title_sort hesperidin and its zinc ii complex enhance osteoblast differentiation and bone formation in vitro and in vivo evaluations
topic hesperidin
zinc(ii)
microrna
osteoblast
bone
zebrafish
url https://doi.org/10.1515/biol-2022-1032
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