Compositions and Methods for Regulating Homeostasis of Chondrocytes, Extracellular Matrix, Articular Cartilage, and Phenotype of Arthritis

摘要

Medicinal plant extracts and their bioactives from Alpinia, Magnolia, Kochia and Piper/Pepper are disclosed herein in combination or alone in regulating homeostasis of chondrocytes, extracellular matrix, articular cartilage, and phenotype of arthritis that lead to enhanced anabolic functions of chondrocytes, increased renewal/rebuilding/regeneration of extracellular matrix and articular cartilage, and improved phenotype of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.