Effect of Extracts from Safflower Seeds on Osteoblastic Differentiation and Intracellular Free Calcium Concentration in MC3T3-El Cells

  • Jang, Hye-Ock (Department of Dental Pharmacology and Biophysics, College of Dentistry and Research Institute for Oral Biotechnology Pusan National University) ;
  • Eom, Hyun-Sup (Department of Oriental Pathology, College of Oriental Medicine, Dong-Eui University) ;
  • Roh, Sung-Bae (Department of Food Processing & Baking, Yangsan Collage) ;
  • Yun, ll (Department of Dental Pharmacology and Biophysics, College of Dentistry and Research Institute for Oral Biotechnology Pusan National University)
  • Published : 2005.02.21

Abstract

Very little research has been carried out on safflower seed for the prevention and treatment of the bone deficiency diseases, including osteoporosis, which are supported by scientific evidences. In the present study, $3{\mu}l$ of 0.1% dried crude extract or $2{\mu}l$ of 0.1% dried aqueous fraction were shown to significantly accelerate the rate of differentiation of osteoblast. Also, the crude extract and aqueous fraction increased the $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ of the cultured osteoblast cells: $3{\mu}l$ of 0.1% dried crude extract and $2{\mu}l$ of 0.1% dried aqueous fraction significantly increased the $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ of the cultured osteoblast cells ($8{\times}10^{-4}$) to the extent that it deserves a considerable attention. Furthermore, the crude extract and aqueous fraction increased the $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ of the cultured osteoblast cells, and $300{\mu}M$ $Cd^{2+}$, specific calcium channel blocker, completely blocked the increase. Therefore, the increased $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ of the cultured osteoblast cells by safflower seed component continued to activate calcium channel.

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