Scientific Evidence and Rationale for the Development of Curcumin and Resveratrol as Nutraceutricals for Joint Health

Mobasheri, Ali; Henrotin, Yves; Biesalski, Hans-Konrad and Shakibaei, Mehdi (April 2012): Scientific Evidence and Rationale for the Development of Curcumin and Resveratrol as Nutraceutricals for Joint Health. In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol. 13, No. 4: pp. 4202-4232

Abstract

Interleukin 1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor α(TNF-α) are key cytokines that drive the production of inflammatory mediators and matrix-degrading enzymes in osteoarthritis (OA). These proinflammatory cytokines bind to their respective cell surface receptors and activate inflammatory signaling pathways culminating with the activation of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB), a transcription factor that can be triggered by a host of stress-related stimuli including, excessive mechanical stress and ECM degradation products. Once activated, NF-κB regulates the expression of many cytokines, chemokines, adhesion molecules, inflammatory mediators, and several matrix-degrading enzymes. Therefore, proinflammatory cytokines, their cell surface receptors, NF-κB and downstream signaling pathways are therapeutic targets in OA. This paper critically reviews the recent literature and outlines the potential prophylactic properties of plant-derived phytochemicals such as curcumin and resveratrol for targeting NF-κB signaling and inflammation in OA to determine whether these phytochemicals can be used as functional foods.

• Item Type: Journal article
• Form of publication: Publisher's Version
• Keywords: phytochemical; curcumin; resveratrol; articular cartilage; osteoarthritis; OA; rheumatoid arthritis; RA; functional food
• Faculties: Medicine
• Subjects: 600 Technology > 610 Medicine and health
• ISSN: 1661-6596
• Place of Publication: POSTFACH, CH-4005 BASEL, SWITZERLAND
• Language: English