Ameliorative Effect of Dabigatran on CFA-Induced Rheumatoid Arthritis via Modulating Kallikrein-Kinin System in Rats

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects joints, leading to swelling, inflammation, and dysfunction in the joints. Recently, research efforts have been focused on finding novel curative approaches for rheumatoid arthritis, as current therapies are associated with adverse effects. Here, we examined the effectiveness of dabigatran, the antithrombotic agent, in treating complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA)-induced arthritis in rats. Subcutaneous injection of a single 0.3 mL dosage of CFA into the rat's hind leg planter surface resulted in articular surface deformities, reduced cartilage thickness, loss of intercellular matrix, and inflammatory cell infiltration. There were also increased levels of the Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody (ACPA), oxidative stress, and tissue Receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand (RANKL). Proteins of the kallikrein-kinin system (KKS) were also elevated. The inhibitory effects of dabigatran on thrombin led to a subsequent inhibition of KKS and reduced Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) expression. These effects also decreased RANKL levels and showed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Therefore, dabigatran could be a novel therapeutic strategy for arthritis.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:23

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International journal of molecular sciences - 23(2022), 18 vom: 07. Sept.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Youssef, Mahmoud E [VerfasserIn]
Abdel-Reheim, Mustafa A [VerfasserIn]
Morsy, Mohamed A [VerfasserIn]
El-Daly, Mahmoud [VerfasserIn]
Atwa, Gamal M K [VerfasserIn]
Yahya, Galal [VerfasserIn]
Cavalu, Simona [VerfasserIn]
Saber, Sameh [VerfasserIn]
Ahmed Gaafar, Ahmed Gaafar [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

9007-81-2
ACPA
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Antioxidants
Bradykinin
Dabigatran
EC 3.4.21.5
Fibrinolytic Agents
Freund's Adjuvant
I0VM4M70GC
Journal Article
Kallikrein-Kinin system
RANK Ligand
RANKL
Rheumatoid arthritis
Thrombin
Toll-Like Receptor 4

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Date Completed 26.09.2022

Date Revised 28.09.2022

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/ijms231810297

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM346585791