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Prevention of Bone Loss by Phloridzin, an Apple Polyphenol, in Ovariectomized Rats under Inflammation Conditions

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Aging and sex hormones related changes lead to inflammatory and oxidant conditions, which are involved in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis. Recent studies have suggested that polyphenols may exert a protective effect in such conditions. We assessed the effect of phloridzin (Phlo), a flavonoid exclusively found in apple, on bone metabolism in ovariectomized (OVX) or sham-operated (SH) rats with and without inflammation. Six-month-old Wistar rats were allocated to two equal groups that received either a control diet or a diet supplemented with 0.25% Phlo for 80 days. Three weeks before necropsy, inflammation was induced by subcutaneous injection of talc in 10 animals of each group. At necropsy, ovariectomy decreased both total (T-BMD) and metaphyseal (M-BMD) femoral bone mineral density (P < 0.01). Inflammation conditions, checked by an increase in the spleen weight and α1-acid glycoprotein concentration in OVX rats, exacerbated the decrease in T-BMD (g/cm2) (as well as M-BMD) observed in castrated animals (P < 0.05). Daily Phlo intake prevented ovariectomy-induced bone loss in conditions of inflammation as shown by T-BMD and M-BMD (P < 0.05). At the diaphyseal site, BMD was improved by Phlo in OVX rats with or without inflammation (P < 0.05). These results could be explained by changes in bone remodeling as the increased urinary deoxypyridinoline excretion in OVX and OVXinf animals was prevented by the polyphenol-rich diet (P < 0.001), while plasma osteocalcin concentration was similar in all experimental groups. In conclusion, Phlo consumption may provide protection against ovariectomy-induced osteopenia under inflammation conditions by improving inflammation markers and bone resorption.

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  1. Unité des Maladies Métaboliques et Micronutriments, INRA Theix, 63122, Saint Genès-Champanelle, France

    C. Puel, A. Quintin, J. Mathey, M. J. Davicco, P. Lebecque, S. Kati-Coulibaly, M. N. Horcajada & V. Coxam

  2. Unité du Métabolisme Protéique, INRA Theix, 63122, Saint Genès-Champanelle, France

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  3. Laboratoire de Nutrition et Pharmacologie, UFR Biosciences Université de Cocody, Abidjan 22 BP, Côte d’Ivoire

    S. Kati-Coulibaly

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Puel, C., Quintin, A., Mathey, J. et al. Prevention of Bone Loss by Phloridzin, an Apple Polyphenol, in Ovariectomized Rats under Inflammation Conditions. Calcif Tissue Int 77, 311–318 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00223-005-0060-5

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