The present invention discloses an application of
Avenanthramide C (Avn C) as an
inducer of
chondrocyte differentiation in Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs), providing a promising approach for regenerative
cartilage therapies. By employing Avn C treatments, MSCs exhibit enhanced
chondrocyte differentiation with elevated expression of key specific chondrogenic
extracellular matrix (ECM) factors, notably
collagen type 2 (COL2A1). Moreover, a synergistic effect is observed when Avn C is used in combination with
Chondroitin Sulfate (CS), resulting in the upregulation of the transcriptionally
active state of SOX9, a crucial
regulator of
chondrogenesis. The disclosed invention demonstrates significant improvements in mRNA
gene expressions (ACAN, LRP1, SOX9),
cellular protein levels (COL2A1, SOX9, LRP1), and functional outcomes, as evidenced by the
secretion of
extracellular matrix proteins (FSTL-1, BGH3, CO1A1, CO1A2, and CO3A1).