Effect of Selected Diets/Xanthone Derivatives on Morphotic Image of Bone Marrow and Other Tissues

Research Article

Austin J Pharmacol Ther. 2020; 8(1).1120.

Effect of Selected Diets/Xanthone Derivatives on Morphotic Image of Bone Marrow and Other Tissues

Bubrowska N1, Wojtanowska-Krosniak A1,Barbara T1, Prochownik E1, Monika P2, Henryk M3, Zelaszczyk D3, Waszkielewicz MA3 and Miroslaw K1*

1Department of Food Chemistry and Nutrition, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Poland

2Department of Cytobiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Poland

3Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Poland

*Corresponding author: Miroslaw Krosniak, Department of Food Chemistry and Nutrition, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Poland

Received: September 17, 2020; Accepted: October 01, 2020; Published: October 08, 2020

Abstract

Introduction: The diet as well as some xanthone derivatives can influence the processes occurring in the bone marrow, which is a hematopoietic organ and plays an important role in the immune system. Changes in the proportions of individual cell lines may lead to illnesses such as anemia or blood coagulation disorders.

Aim: The aim of the study is to identify the effect of selected xanthone derivatives and high-fat diet on the morphological construction of individual cell lines in the bone marrow (erythrocyte line, myeloblastic line, monocytic line, megakaryocytic line, lymphoid line).

Material and Methods: The studies were carried out on 4 groups of CD1 mice (n = 10): control (c), diabetes induced by a high-fat diet (f) and two derivatives of xanthone (gr. 1 and 2). Five-week-old animals received a standard or an enriched in fat diet for another 5 weeks. After decapitation of animals the bone marrow smear was prepared. The stained preparations were observed under a microscope and hematopoietic cells were counted.

Results: Based on the results and preliminary statistical treatment, it was found that there is a relationship between the diet used and changes in the proportion of cells of particular hematopoietic lines. The strongest changes were observed in the number of lymphocytes. The control group has statistically significantly more, compared to the group receiving the fat diet. It was also found that there is a relationship between the dietary xanthone derivatives used and the changes in the proportion of cells of particular hematopoietic lines.

Conclusion: The use of a high-fat diet and xanthone derivatives can have a significant impact on the change in the number of lymphocytes in the bone marrow.

Introduction

Diet and new xanthone drugs are of great importance for the body's health. Even slight changes in the proportion of individual nutrients and small doses of various potential drugs can cause changes in the functioning of the body. What we eat determines the proper formation of cells in the bone marrow. And the changes occurring there, are visible faster than in other parts of the body, because bone marrow is very sensitive and susceptibility to damaging factors. Negative effects of bone marrow damaging factors may contribute to aplasia, i.e. total destruction of hematopoietic tissue, resulting in suppression of blood morphology or hypoplasia - only partial destruction of hematopoietic tissue. The best-known factors that affect the processes of blood formation are: cobalt, benzene, vanadium, 5-fluorouracil or arsenic (III) [1-6]. Among dietary factors the best known are, among others, the influence of malnutrition on the process of hematopoietic formation and morphing picture of the bone marrow. As a result of malnutrition, there is anemia, and hence deficiencies of vitamins and minerals. These deficiencies are caused by disorders of physiological and biochemical processes. An important role in the process of hematopoiesis is played by vitamins B12, B6, C, folic acid, and minerals such as: Fe, Cu and Co [7]. The state of persistent malnutrition has a particular impact on erythropoiesis [6]. Additionally, an increase in bone marrow depletion was observed together with an increase in caloric restrictions [8,9]. Most researchers analyzing the impact of malnutrition on hematopoiesis focused on changes in the process of erythropoiesis. However, there are also studies on other hemopoietic pathways - granulocytopoiesis, and lymphocytopoiesis [10].

Another often raised issue is the impact of caloric restriction, without inducing malnutrition, on the aging process of the stem cell phenotype. It turns out that small caloric restriction delays the aging process of the stem cell phenotype, but at the same time leads to a decrease in the production of B cells [11,12]. Importantly, there are many studies analyzing changes in stem cells and the dynamics of hematopoietic cell proliferation processes depending on the age [13- 15], but they do not take into account the nutritional status of the body.

The influence of protein-caloric malnutrition on the course of hematopoiesis is also of interest to scientists. Protein malnutrition can lead not only to the deficiency of all the morphotic elements of blood (pancytopenia) or leukopenia [15-17], but also to the complete inhibition of the hematopoietic process. Therefore, there are reasons for further research in this area, as the influence of all diet types on the morphotic picture of bone marrow is not yet known.

Xanthones (Greek xanthos - blonde) are a group of heterocyclic, tricyclic compounds dibenzo-γ-pyrone. They exhibit multidirectional biological effects. The xanthones have many derivatives and scientists still synthesize new compounds based on their basic structure [18,19]. Xanthones are characterized by a wide range of action in cardiovascular diseases, which are a serious problem. Some xanthones show antitumor activity through their effect on vascularization of cancer [20]. They also have an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect [21, 22].

There are no studies on the effect of xanthone derivatives on the bone marrow image. However, there are reports on the effect of xanthones on antitumor activity due to its preferential genotoxic, cytotoxic and cytostatic effects on proliferating cells [23]. There are also studies analyzing the impact of xanthone derivatives on the blood picture [24].

Design and synthesis of xanthone derivatives have been within our interest for many years - the tested compounds (Figure 1) 1 and 2 have been subject to former synthesis for their potential activity in the central nervous system [1] and circulatory system [2]. Both compounds exhibit aminoalkanol substituents, containing twocarbon linker between the amine and the hydroxyl group. Both compounds contain alkoxy substituent at the xanthone ring and it was interesting which of these two compounds might have a significant, beneficial additional impact on hematopoiesis.