2020, Vol.30, No.3

Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation 2023 KCI Impact Factor : 0.6

pISSN : 1229-1854
https://journal.kci.go.kr/jkmr

Objectives This study was designed to evaluate the bone regeneration effects of Sintongchukea-tang (SC) on rib fractured rats. Methods Rats were randomly divided into 5 groups (normal, control, positive control, SC low [SC-L] and SC high [SC-H]). All groups were subject to fractured rib except normal group. Normal group received no treatment at all. Control group was orally fed with phosphate buffered saline, and positive control group was medicated with tramadol (20 mg/kg). SC group was orally medicated with SC (50 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg) once a day for 14 days. The fracture healing process was observed by x-ray, micro CT and fracture tissue slide was observed by immunohistochemical staining. We analysed levels of transforming growth factor-β1, Ki67, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2), receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-β, tartrate resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) and analysed levels of Osteocalcin in plasma. We measured levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), ALP, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine in plasma, for hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity of SC. Results Though X-ray and micro-computed tomography, more callus formation was observed and bone union was progressing. Through Hematoxylin and Eosin, callus formation was increased compared to the control group. Runx2 level at SC-H was significantly increased and TRAP level at SC-L was significantly decreased compared with the control group. AST, ALT, ALP, BUN and creatinine were not statistically different from the control group. Conclusions As described above, SC promoted fracture healing by stimulating the bone regeneration factor. And SC shows no hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. In conclusion, it seems that SC helps to promote fracture regeneration and it can be used clinically to patients with fracture. (J Korean Med Rehabil 2020;30(3):1-21)

Objectives The purpose of this study is to evaluate the healing effect of Hyeolbuchugeo- tang (HC) in rats with rib fracture. Methods Rats were randomly divided into 5 groups (naive, control, positive control, HC-L and HC-H). All groups except naive group were subjected to bone fracture of rib. Naive group received no treatment at all. Control group was fed with phosphate buffered saline. Positive control group was orally medicated with tramadol. Experimental group was orally medicated with HC extract (50 mg/kg for low concentration [HC-L], 100 mg/kg for high concentration [HC-H]). X-ray and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) were conducted to assess the effect of HC. We analysed the level of 2) transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), Ki67, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-β, runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) and tartrate resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) on 7 and 14 days after fracture. ALP, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine was measured for safety assessment. Results X-ray and micro-CT, showed HC enhance bone repair process. Callus formation was increased in experimental group at 7 days after fracture, but decreased at 14 days after fracture. 7 days after fracture, the level of TGF-β1 in experimental group was decreased. The level of Ki67, Runx2 in HC-H, TRAP in HC-L was increased. 14 days after fracture, the level of Ki67 in HC-L and HC-H was decreased. The level of ALP, Runx2, BUN in HC-L, TRAP in HC-L and HC-H was increased. Conclusions Taken together the results, HC promoted healing of bone fracture. In conclusion, HC has a potential to promote healing of bone fracture. (J Korean Med Rehabil 2020;30(3):23-44)

Objectives This study was designed to investigate the effects of ChondroT on thrombus in FeCl3-induced rats. Methods We exposed FeCl3 to rat’s carotid artery to induce thrombus. Specimens were divided in 5 groups; Intact, Control, ASA10 (aspirin 10 mg/kg), CT100 (ChondroT 100 mg/kg), and CT200 (ChondroT 200 mg/kg), each n=6. We investigated thromboxane, platelet activating factor (PAF), histological change, lipid metabolism, transaminase, leukocyte, erythrocyte and thrombocyte level. Results In ASA10, CT200 groups, there was significants decrease in both thromboxane level and total cholesterol level, compared to control group and there were significant histological changes of blood vessel, compared to control group. In CT200 group, there was significant decrease in PAF level, compared to control group (p<0.05). In ASA10, CT200 groups, triglycerides level tended to decrease, compared to control group. Conclusions Based on these results, it could be suggested that ChondroT was effective on thrombus in FeCl3-induced rats, and further study is needed to conduct a rigorous clinical research. (J Korean Med Rehabil 2020;30(3):45-56)