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Qian Y, Chu G, Zhang L, Wu Z, Wang Q, Guo JJ, Zhou F. M2 macrophage-derived exosomal miR-26b-5p regulates macrophage polarization and chondrocyte hypertrophy by targeting TLR3 and COL10A1 to alleviate osteoarthritis. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:72. [PMID: 38374072 PMCID: PMC10877765 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02336-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent chronic musculoskeletal diseases among the elderly population. In this study, macrophage-derived exosomes were isolated and identified. Exosomes were subjected to microRNA (miRNA) sequencing and bioinformatic analysis, and differentially expressed miRNAs were verified. miR-26b-5p target genes were confirmed through target-site mutation combined with a dual-luciferase reporter assay. The effects of miR-26b-5p on macrophage polarization and chondrocyte hypertrophy were assessed in vitro. miR-26b-5p agomir was applied to mice with OA induced by anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT). The therapeutic effects of miR-26b-5p were evaluated via pain behavior experiments and histological observations. In vitro, miR-26b-5p repolarized M1 macrophages to an anti-inflammatory M2 type by targeting the TLR3 signaling pathway. miR-26b-5p could target COL10A1, further inhibiting chondrocyte hypertrophy induced by M1 macrophage-conditioned medium (M1-CM). In vivo, miR-26b-5p agomir ameliorated gait abnormalities and mechanical allodynia in OA mice. miR-26b-5p treatment attenuated synovitis and cartilage degeneration, thereby delaying OA progression. In conclusion, M2 macrophage-derived exosomal miR-26b-5p could protect articular cartilage and ameliorate gait abnormalities in OA mice by targeting TLR3 and COL10A1. miR-26b-5p further affected macrophage polarization and chondrocyte hypertrophy. Thus, this exosomal miR-26b-5p-based strategy might be a potential method for OA treatment.
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- Yufan Qian
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 899 Ping Hai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 899 Ping Hai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Orthopedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 899 Ping Hai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 899 Ping Hai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 899 Ping Hai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 899 Ping Hai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 899 Ping Hai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
- Orthopedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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Li H, Huang L, Zhao R, Wu G, Yin Y, Zhang C, Li P, Guo L, Wei X, Che X, Li L. TSP-1 increases autophagy level in cartilage by upregulating HSP27 which delays progression of osteoarthritis. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 128:111475. [PMID: 38183909 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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This study aimed to determine whether Thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) can be used as a biomarker to diagnose early osteoarthritis (OA) and whether it has a chondroprotective effect against OA. We examined TSP-1 expression in cartilage, synovial fluid, and serum at different time points after anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) surgery in rats. Subsequently, TSP-1 was overexpressed or silenced to detect its effects on extracellular matrix (ECM) homeostasis, autophagy level, proliferation and apoptosis in chondrocytes. Adenovirus encoding TSP-1 was injected into the knee joints of ACLT rats to test its effect against OA. Combined with proteomic analysis, the molecular mechanism of TSP-1 in cartilage degeneration was explored. Intra-articular injection of an adenovirus carrying the TSP-1 sequence showed chondroprotective effects against OA. Moreover, TSP-1 expression decreases with OA progression and can effectively promote cartilage proliferation, inhibit apoptosis, and helps to sustain the balance between ECM anabolism and catabolism. Overexpression of TSP-1 also can increase autophagy by upregulating Heat Shock Protein 27 (HSP27, hspb1), thereby enhancing its effect as a stimulator of autophagy. TSP-1 is a hopeful strategy for OA treatment.
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- Haoqian Li
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopaedics , The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 382 Wuyi Road, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopaedics , The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 382 Wuyi Road, Taiyuan 030001, China; Department of Sports Medicine Center, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopaedics , The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 382 Wuyi Road, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopaedics , The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 382 Wuyi Road, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopaedics , The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 382 Wuyi Road, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopaedics , The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 382 Wuyi Road, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopaedics , The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 382 Wuyi Road, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopaedics , The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 382 Wuyi Road, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopaedics , The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 382 Wuyi Road, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopaedics , The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 382 Wuyi Road, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopaedics , The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 382 Wuyi Road, Taiyuan 030001, China.
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Iijima H, Zhang F, Ambrosio F, Matsui Y. Network-based cytokine inference implicates Oncostatin M as a driver of an inflammation phenotype in knee osteoarthritis. Aging Cell 2024; 23:e14043. [PMID: 38111237 PMCID: PMC10861212 DOI: 10.1111/acel.14043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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Inflammatory cytokines released by synovium after trauma disturb the gene regulatory network and have been implicated in the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis. A mechanistic understanding of how aging perturbs this process can help identify novel interventions. Here, we introduced network paradigms to simulate cytokine-mediated pathological communication between the synovium and cartilage. Cartilage-specific network analysis of injured young and aged murine knees revealed aberrant matrix remodeling as a transcriptomic response unique to aged knees displaying accelerated cartilage degradation. Next, network-based cytokine inference with pharmacological manipulation uncovered IL6 family member, Oncostatin M (OSM), as a driver of the aberrant matrix remodeling. By implementing a phenotypic drug discovery approach, we identified that the activation of OSM recapitulated an "inflammatory" phenotype of knee osteoarthritis and highlighted high-value targets for drug development and repurposing. These findings offer translational opportunities targeting the inflammation-driven osteoarthritis phenotype.
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- Hirotaka Iijima
- Discovery Center for Musculoskeletal RecoverySchoen Adams Research Institute at SpauldingCharlestownMassachusettsUSA
- Department of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Department of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationSpaulding Rehabilitation HospitalCharlestownMassachusettsUSA
- Institute for Advanced ResearchNagoya UniversityNagoyaJapan
- Biomedical and Health Informatics Unit, Graduate School of MedicineNagoya UniversityNagoyaJapan
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- Department of Medicine Division of RheumatologyUniversity of Colorado School of MedicineAuroraColoradoUSA
- Department of Biomedical Informatics Center for Health AIUniversity of Colorado School of MedicineAuroraColoradoUSA
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- Discovery Center for Musculoskeletal RecoverySchoen Adams Research Institute at SpauldingCharlestownMassachusettsUSA
- Department of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Department of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationSpaulding Rehabilitation HospitalCharlestownMassachusettsUSA
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- Biomedical and Health Informatics Unit, Graduate School of MedicineNagoya UniversityNagoyaJapan
- Institute for Glyco‐core Research, Tokai National Higher Education and Research SystemNagoya UniversityNagoyaJapan
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Guo A, Zhang S, Yang R, Sui C. Enhancing the mechanical strength of 3D printed GelMA for soft tissue engineering applications. Mater Today Bio 2024; 24:100939. [PMID: 38249436 PMCID: PMC10797197 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) hydrogels have gained significant traction in diverse tissue engineering applications through the utilization of 3D printing technology. As an artificial hydrogel possessing remarkable processability, GelMA has emerged as a pioneering material in the advancement of tissue engineering due to its exceptional biocompatibility and degradability. The integration of 3D printing technology facilitates the precise arrangement of cells and hydrogel materials, thereby enabling the creation of in vitro models that simulate artificial tissues suitable for transplantation. Consequently, the potential applications of GelMA in tissue engineering are further expanded. In tissue engineering applications, the mechanical properties of GelMA are often modified to overcome the hydrogel material's inherent mechanical strength limitations. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in enhancing the mechanical properties of GelMA at the monomer, micron, and nano scales. Additionally, the diverse applications of GelMA in soft tissue engineering via 3D printing are emphasized. Furthermore, the potential opportunities and obstacles that GelMA may encounter in the field of tissue engineering are discussed. It is our contention that through ongoing technological progress, GelMA hydrogels with enhanced mechanical strength can be successfully fabricated, leading to the production of superior biological scaffolds with increased efficacy for tissue engineering purposes.
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- Ao Guo
- Department of Trauma and Pediatric Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 231200, China
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- Department of Trauma and Pediatric Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 231200, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Department of Trauma and Pediatric Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 231200, China
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Chen YC, Huang HP. Ultraviolet-Visible-Near Infrared Spectroscopy May Aid in the Qualitative Assessment of Early-Stage Cartilage Degradation. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2024; 6:100842. [PMID: 38414840 PMCID: PMC10897593 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2023.100842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Purpose To assess the potential of ultraviolet-visible near-infrared spectroscopy to provide quantitative information on the cartilage surface at early osteoarthritis. Methods We used a similar source and optical path to a standard arthroscope and constraining input to the range available to a standard detector/camera, further capturing and analyzing spectral information quantitatively in terms of specific electronic absorbance bands and scattering from the cartilage surface, with a focus on the early stages of degradation. Results The ratio of the 320-nm and longer than 500-nm absorbances produced a distinct change from the normal to diseased states. The slopes between the wavelengths of 600 and 980 nm may show the transition of the single fibril to fibril bundles that occurs during early stages disease. Conclusions Ultraviolet-visible near-infrared spectroscopy has good potential for use in integrated arthroscopic assessment. Clinical Relevance This raises the possibility of advancing arthroscopy from a qualitative to a quantitative tool, without requiring modification of either the radiation (the light source and path) or instrumentation (the arthroscope itself) delivered to the patient, thus allowing a low-cost yet potentially high-value technology.
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- Ying-chun Chen
- Botnar Research Centre, NDORMS, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology. Taipei, Taiwan
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Liu Z, Lu T, Ma L, Zhang Y, Li D. DNA demethylation of promoter region orchestrates SPI-1-induced ADAMTS-5 expression in articular cartilage of osteoarthritis mice. J Cell Physiol 2024; 239:e31170. [PMID: 38149721 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.31170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent joint diseases in aged people and characterized by articular cartilage degeneration, synovial inflammation, and abnormal bone remodeling. Recent advances in OA research have clearly shown that OA development is associated with aberrant DNA methylation status of many OA-related genes. As one of most important cartilage degrading proteases in OA, a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs subtype 5 (ADAMTS-5) is activated to mediate cartilage degradation in human OA and experimental murine OA models. The pathological factors and signaling pathways mediating ADAMTS-5 activation during OA development are not well defined and have been a focus of intense research. ADAMTS-5 promoter is featured by CpG islands. So far there have been no reports concerning the DNA methylation status in ADAMTS-5 promoter during OA development. In this study, we sought to investigate DNA methylation status in ADAMTS-5 promoter, the role of DNA methylation in ADAMTS-5 activation in OA, and the underlying mechanisms. The potential for anti-OA intervention therapy which is based on modulating DNA methylation is also explored. Our results showed that DNA methyltransferases 1 (Dnmt1) downregulation-associated ADAMTS-5 promoter demethylation played an important role in ADAMTS-5 activation in OA, which facilitated SPI-1 binding on ADAMTS-5 promoter to activate ADAMTS-5 expression. More importantly, OA pathological phenotype of mice was alleviated in response to Dnmt1-induced DNA methylation of ADAMTS-5 promoter. Our study will benefit not only for deeper insights into the functional role and regulation mechanisms of ADAMTS-5 in OA, but also for the discovery of disease-modifying OA drugs on the basis of ADAMTS-5 via modulating DNA methylation status.
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- Zhixin Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Lei L, Cong R, Ni Y, Cui X, Wang X, Ren H, Wang Z, Liu M, Tu J, Jiang L. Dual-Functional Injectable Hydrogel for Osteoarthritis Treatments. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2302551. [PMID: 37988224 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent, chronic degenerative disease that affects people worldwide. It is characterized by the destruction of cartilage and inflammatory reactions. High levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) cause oxidative stress, which damages lipids, proteins, and DNA, leading to cell damage and death. Furthermore, ROS also induces the production of inflammatory cytokines and cell chemotaxis, further worsening the inflammatory response and damaging cartilage resulted in limited movement. Herein, this work reports a dual-functional injectable hydrogel, which can help inhibit inflammation by scavenging ROS and provide lubrication to reduce wear and tear on the joints. To create the hydrogel, 3-aminophenylboronic acid modified hyaluronic acid is synthesized, then which is crosslinked with hydroxyl-containing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to construct a dual dynamic covalent crosslinked hydrogel oHA-PBA-PVA gel, Gel (HPP). The hydrogel mentioned here possesses a unique bond structure that allows it to be injected, self-heal, and provide lubrication. This innovative approach offers a new possibility for treating osteoarthritis by combining anti-inflammatory and lubrication effects.
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- Lei Lei
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients and Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients and Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients and Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients and Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients and Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients and Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients and Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients and Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients and Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients and Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, China
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Singh G, O-Sullivan I, Natarajan Anbazhagan A, Ranjan K C, Farooqui Z, Ma K, Wang J, Mwale F, Votta-Velis G, Bruce B, Ronald Kahn C, van Wijnen AJ, Im HJ. Loss of PKCδ/Prkcd prevents cartilage degeneration in joints but exacerbates hyperalgesia in an experimental osteoarthritis mouse model. Gene 2024; 893:147920. [PMID: 37890601 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2023.147920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Pain is the prime symptom of osteoarthritis (OA) that directly affects the quality of life. Protein kinase Cδ (PKCδ/Prkcd) plays a critical role in OA pathogenesis; however, its significance in OA-related pain is not entirely understood. The present study investigated the functional role of PKCδ in OA pain sensation. OA was surgically induced in control (Prkcdfl/fl), global- (Prkcdfl/fl; ROSACreERT2), and sensory neuron-specific conditional knockout (cKO) mice (Prkcdfl/fl; NaV1.8/Scn10aCreERT2) followed by comprehensive analysis of longitudinal behavioral pain, histopathology and immunofluorescence studies. GlobalPrkcd cKO mice prevented cartilage deterioration by inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP13) in joint tissues but significantly increased OA pain. Sensory neuron-specificdeletion of Prkcd in mice did not protect cartilage from degeneration but worsened OA-associated pain. Exacerbated pain sensitivity observed in global- and sensory neuron-specific cKO of Prkcd was corroborated with markedly increased specific pain mediators in knee synovium and dorsal root ganglia (DRG). These specific pain markers include nerve growth factor (NGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and their cognate receptors, including tropomyosin receptor kinase A (TrkA) and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-1 (VEGFR1). The increased levels of NGF/TrkA and VEGF/VEGFR1 were comparable in both global- and sensory neuron-specific cKO groups. These data suggest that the absence of Prkcd gene expression in the sensory neurons is strongly associated with OA hyperalgesia independent of cartilage protection. Thus, inhibition of PKCδ may be beneficial for cartilage homeostasis but could aggravate OA-related pain symptoms.
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- Gurjit Singh
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, SMBD-Jewish General Hospital and Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada.
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- Anesthesiology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Integrative Physiology and Metabolism, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, 02215, MA, USA.
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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Choi SH, Kim HC, Jang SG, Lee YJ, Heo JY, Kweon GR, Ryu MJ. Effects of a Combination of Polynucleotide and Hyaluronic Acid for Treating Osteoarthritis. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1714. [PMID: 38338992 PMCID: PMC10855695 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Knee osteoarthritis (OA), an age-related degenerative disease characterized by severe pain and disability, is treated using polynucleotides (PNs) and hyaluronic acid (HA). The intra-articular (IA) injection of HA has been studied extensively in both animal models and in humans; however, the efficacy and mechanisms of action remain unclear. In addition, there has been a paucity of research regarding the use of PN alone or in combination with HA in OA. To investigate the effect of the combined injection of PN and HA in vivo, pathological and behavioral changes were assessed in an OA model. Anterior cruciate ligament transection and medial meniscectomy were performed in Sprague-Dawley rats to create the OA animal model. The locomotor activity improved following PNHA injection, while the OARSI grade improved in the medial tibia and femur. In mild OA, TNFα levels decreased histologically in the PN, HA, and PNHA groups but only the PNHA group showed behavioral improvement in terms of distance. In conclusion, PNHA exhibited anti-inflammatory effects during OA progression and improved locomotor activity regardless of the OARSI grade.
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- Seung Hee Choi
- Joonghun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 15 Gukhoe-daero 62-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07236, Republic of Korea; (S.H.C.); (H.C.K.); (S.G.J.); (Y.J.L.)
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- Joonghun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 15 Gukhoe-daero 62-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07236, Republic of Korea; (S.H.C.); (H.C.K.); (S.G.J.); (Y.J.L.)
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- Joonghun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 15 Gukhoe-daero 62-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07236, Republic of Korea; (S.H.C.); (H.C.K.); (S.G.J.); (Y.J.L.)
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- Joonghun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 15 Gukhoe-daero 62-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07236, Republic of Korea; (S.H.C.); (H.C.K.); (S.G.J.); (Y.J.L.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Republic of Korea; (J.Y.H.); (G.R.K.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Republic of Korea; (J.Y.H.); (G.R.K.)
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- Joonghun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 15 Gukhoe-daero 62-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07236, Republic of Korea; (S.H.C.); (H.C.K.); (S.G.J.); (Y.J.L.)
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Su H, Yan Q, Du W, Hu E, Yang Z, Zhang W, Li Y, Tang T, Zhao S, Wang Y. Calycosin ameliorates osteoarthritis by regulating the imbalance between chondrocyte synthesis and catabolism. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:48. [PMID: 38254101 PMCID: PMC10804771 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04314-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a severe chronic inflammatory disease. As the main active component of Astragalus mongholicus Bunge, a classic traditional ethnic herb, calycosin exhibits anti-inflammatory action and its mechanism of exact targets for OA have yet to be determined. In this study, we established an anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) mouse model. Mice were randomized to sham, OA, and calycosin groups. Cartilage synthesis markers type II collagen (Col-2) and SRY-Box Transcription Factor 9 (Sox-9) increased significantly after calycosin gavage. While cartilage matrix degradation index cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), phosphor-epidermal growth factor receptor (p-EGFR), and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9) expression were decreased. With the help of network pharmacology and molecular docking, these results were confirmed in chondrocyte ADTC5 cells. Our results indicated that the calycosin treatment significantly improved cartilage damage, this was probably attributed to reversing the imbalance between chondrocyte synthesis and catabolism.
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- Hong Su
- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Institute of Integrative Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, P.R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, P.R. China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Institute of Integrative Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, P.R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan Province, China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Institute of Integrative Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, P.R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, P.R. China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Institute of Integrative Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, P.R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, P.R. China
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- The College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, P.R. China
- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Institute of Integrative Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, P.R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, P.R. China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, P.R. China.
- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan Province, China.
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Institute of Integrative Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, P.R. China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, P.R. China.
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Gonzalez-Nolde S, Schweiger CJ, Davis EER, Manzoni TJ, Hussein SMI, Schmidt TA, Cone SG, Jay GD, Parreno J. The Actin Cytoskeleton as a Regulator of Proteoglycan 4. Cartilage 2024:19476035231223455. [PMID: 38183234 DOI: 10.1177/19476035231223455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The superficial zone (SZ) of articular cartilage is responsible for distributing shear forces for optimal cartilage loading and contributes to joint lubrication through the production of proteoglycan 4 (PRG4). PRG4 plays a critical role in joint homeostasis and is chondroprotective. Normal PRG4 production is affected by inflammation and irregular mechanical loading in post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). THe SZ chondrocyte (SZC) phenotype, including PRG4 expression, is regulated by the actin cytoskeleton in vitro. There remains a limited understanding of the regulation of PRG4 by the actin cytoskeleton in native articular chondrocytes. The filamentous (F)-actin cytoskeleton is a potential node in crosstalk between mechanical stimulation and cytokine activation and the regulation of PRG4 in SZCs, therefore developing insights in the regulation of PRG4 by actin may identify molecular targets for novel PTOA therapies. MATERIALS AND METHODS A comprehensive literature search on PRG4 and the regulation of the SZC phenotype by actin organization was performed. RESULTS PRG4 is strongly regulated by the actin cytoskeleton in isolated SZCs in vitro. Biochemical and mechanical stimuli have been characterized to regulate PRG4 and may converge upon actin cytoskeleton signaling. CONCLUSION Actin-based regulation of PRG4 in native SZCs is not fully understood and requires further elucidation. Understanding the regulation of PRG4 by actin in SZCs requires an in vivo context to further potential of leveraging actin arrangement to arthritic therapeutics.
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Feng D, Li H, Ma X, Liu W, Zhu Y, Kang X. Downregulation of extracellular matrix protein 1 effectively ameliorates osteoarthritis progression in vivo. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 126:111291. [PMID: 38039715 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease whose important pathological feature is degeneration of articular cartilage. Although extracellular matrix protein 1 (ECM1) serves as a central regulator of chondrocyte proliferation and hypertrophy, its role in OA remains largely unknown. This study aims to decipher the roles of ECM1 in OA development and therapy in animal models. In the present study, ECM1 expression was examined in clinical OA samples, experimental OA mice and OA cell models. Mice subjected to destabilised medial meniscus (DMM) surgery were intra-articularly injected with adeno-associated virus (AAV) expressing ECM1 (AAV-ECM1) or AAV containing shECM1 (AAV-shECM1). Histological analysis was performed to determine cartilage damage. mRNA sequencing was performed to explore the molecular mechanism. In addition, the downstream signaling was further confirmed by using specific inhibitors. Our data showed that ECM1 was upregulated in the cartilage of patients with OA, OA mice as well as OA cell models. Moreover, ECM1 over-expressing in knee joints by AAV-ECM1 accelerated OA progression, while knockdown of ECM1 by AAV-shECM1 alleviated OA development. Mechanistically, cartilage destruction increased ECM1 expression, which consequently exacerbated OA progression partly by decreasing PRG4 expression in the TGF-β/PKA/CREB-dependent manner. In conclusion, our study revealed the important role of ECM1 in OA progression. Targeted ECM1 inhibition is a potential strategy for OA therapy.
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- Dongxu Feng
- Center for Translational Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, PR China; Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710054, PR China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, PR China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, PR China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, PR China
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- Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710054, PR China.
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- Center for Translational Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, PR China.
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Jing Z, Zhang G, Cai Y, Liang J, Lv L, Dang X. Engineered extracellular vesicle-delivered TGF-β inhibitor for attenuating osteoarthritis by targeting subchondral bone. J Tissue Eng 2024; 15:20417314241257781. [PMID: 39071897 PMCID: PMC11273819 DOI: 10.1177/20417314241257781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease that affects the entire joint. To treat OA, it may be beneficial to inhibit the activity of TGF-β in the subchondral bone. However, delivering drugs to the subchondral bone using conventional methods is challenging. In this study, we developed an extracellular vesicle delivery system. The utilization of macrophage-derived extracellular vesicles as a drug-carrying platform enables drugs to evade immune clearance and cross biological barriers. By incorporating targeting peptides on the surface of extracellular vesicles, the drug platform becomes targeted. The combination of these two factors results in the successful delivery of the drug to the subchondral bone. The study evaluated the stability, cytotoxicity, and bone targeting capability of the engineered extracellular vesicle platform (BT-EV-G). It also assessed the effects of BT-EV-G on the differentiation, proliferation, and migration of bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). Additionally, the researchers administered BT-EV-G to anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT)-induced OA mice. The results showed that BT-EV-G had low toxicity and high bone targeting ability both in vitro and in vivo. BT-EV-G can restore coupled bone remodeling in subchondral bone by inhibiting pSmad2/3-dependent TGF-β signaling. This work provides new insights into the treatment of OA.
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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Amin U, Jiang R, Raza SM, Fan M, Liang L, Feng N, Li X, Yang Y, Guo F. Gut-joint axis: Oral Probiotic ameliorates Osteoarthritis. J Tradit Complement Med 2024; 14:26-39. [PMID: 38223812 PMCID: PMC10785157 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2023.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) etiology is multifactorial, and its prevalence is growing globally. The Gut microbiota shapes our immune system and impacts all aspects of health and disease. The idea of utilizing probiotics to treat different conditions prevails. Concerning musculoskeletal illness and health, current data lack the link to understand the interactions between the host and microbiome. We report that S. thermophilus, L. pentosus (as probiotics), and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) harbour against osteoarthritis in vivo and alleviate IL-1β induced changes in chondrocytes in vitro. We examined the increased GABA concentration in mice's serum and small intestine content followed by bacterial treatment. The treatment inhibited the catabolism of cartilage and rescued mice joints from degradation. Furthermore, the anabolic markers upregulated and decreased inflammatory markers in mice knee joints and chondrocytes. This study is the first to represent GABA's chondrogenic and chondroprotective effects on joints and human chondrocytes. This data provides a foundation for future studies to elucidate the role of GABA in regulating chondrocyte cell proliferation. These findings opened future horizons to understanding the gut-joint axis and OA treatment. Thus, probiotic/GABA therapy shields OA joints in mice and could at least serve as adjuvant therapy to treat osteoarthritis.
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- Uzma Amin
- Laboratory of Developmental Biology, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Microbiology, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Department of Microbiology, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Zhang K, Yu J, Li J, Fu W. The Combined Intraosseous Administration of Orthobiologics Outperformed Isolated Intra-articular Injections in Alleviating Pain and Cartilage Degeneration in a Rat Model of MIA-Induced Knee Osteoarthritis. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:140-154. [PMID: 38164685 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231212668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Intra-articular (IA) platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) injections have shown efficacy and safety in treating osteoarthritis (OA). However, the effectiveness and mechanisms of combined intraosseous (IO) administration of these orthobiologics have yet to be explored. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect on pain, cartilage, synovium/infrapatellar fat pad (IFP), and subchondral bone in rat knee OA, comparing isolated IA with combined IA and IO (IA+IO) injections of PRP or BMAC. It was hypothesized that combined injections would be superior to sole IA injections. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS A total of 48 rats were divided into 6 groups: sham (only joint puncture during OA induction with IA+IO saline injection treatment) and 5 groups with OA induction, control (IA+IO saline injection), PRP (IA PRP+IO saline injection), BMAC IA (IA BMAC+IO saline injection), PRP IA+IO (IA+IO PRP injection), and BMAC IA+IO (IA+IO BMAC injection). OA was induced by IA injection of monosodium iodoacetate (MIA). Rats were administered different orthobiologics according to their grouping 3 weeks after the MIA injection. Pain changes were evaluated using the weightbearing ratio assay at weeks 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 after OA induction. Rats were euthanized at week 9 for gross, radiological, histological, immunohistochemical, and immunofluorescence assessments of cartilage, synovium, and subchondral bone. RESULTS Compared with the control group, all orthobiologics injection groups had reduced joint pain. Compared with IA injection, IA+IO injections provided superior pain relief by suppressing calcitonin gene-related peptide and substance P in both the synovium/IFP and subchondral bone. IA+IO injections slowed the progression of subchondral bone lesions by inhibiting CD31hiEmcnhi vessel formation and excessive osteoclast and osteoblast turnover while preserving subchondral bone microarchitecture, slowing cartilage degeneration. However, IA+IO injections did not outperform isolated IA injections in reducing synovitis and synovium/IFP fibrosis. Compared with PRP, BMAC exhibited superior inhibition of pain-related mediators, but no significant differences were observed in synovitis suppression, infrapatellar fat pad fibrosis, and subchondral bone protection. CONCLUSION IA+IO injections of orthobiologics were more effective in relieving pain, slowing cartilage degeneration, and inhibiting abnormal vascularization and remodeling compared with isolated IA injections. BMAC showed superior pain relief in the synovium/IFP and subchondral bone compared with PRP. Further research is needed to optimize PRP and BMAC components for enhanced efficacy in OA management. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Our findings contribute to advancing the understanding of pain relief mechanisms and support the endorsement of IO injection of orthobiologics for the treatment of OA and joint pain.
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- Kaibo Zhang
- Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Chevalier X, Sheehan B. Predictors of Clinical Benefit with Intra-articular Hyaluronic Acid in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis - A Narrative Review. Curr Rheumatol Rev 2024; 20:379-387. [PMID: 38243964 PMCID: PMC11275314 DOI: 10.2174/0115733971274662240108074038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND There is conflicting evidence regarding the efficacy of viscosupplementation with intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections in knee osteoarthritis. One possible explanation for the inconsistent findings on its efficacy is that only certain subpopulations of patients benefit from this therapy. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this narrative review is to succinctly summarize the existing data on the predictive factors of clinical response to intra-articular hyaluronic acid to identify the patient profile most likely to benefit from this therapy. METHODS For this narrative review, a PubMed search was conducted in January 2023, with no date limits, to identify publications reporting predictive factors of response to viscosupplementation using the following terms: hyaluronic acid OR viscosupplem* AND osteoarthritis AND knee AND predict*. Searches were limited to randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews and meta- analyses, or observational studies written in English. Other relevant references were identified by searching the references of retrieved articles. RESULTS The disease severity was found to reliably predict response to intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections; patients with less severe disease consistently had a more robust therapeutic response than those with more severe disease. Other clinical variables such as level of baseline pain did not reliably predict response. Body mass index, and possibly age, may also be independent predictors of the response. CONCLUSION A review of the existing literature suggests that patients with less severe clinical symptoms and radiological findings, who are younger, and with a lower or normal body mass index are the best candidates for intra-articular hyaluronic acid therapy.
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hôpital Henri-Mondor, Université Paris X11, Créteil, France
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dalhousie University (Halifax), Saint John, NB, Canada
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Byvaltsev VA, Kalinin AA, Shepelev VV, Pestryakov YY, Biryuchkov MY, Jubaeva BA, Boddapati V, Lehman RA, Riew KD. The Relationship of Radiographic Parameters and Morphological Changes at Various Stages of Degeneration of the Lumbar Facet Joints: Cadaver Study. Global Spine J 2024; 14:195-203. [PMID: 35499552 PMCID: PMC10676162 DOI: 10.1177/21925682221099471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Cadaveric specimens. OBJECTIVE To perform a pathomorphological analysis of the degree of facet joint (FJ) degeneration utilizing fresh cadaveric models and correlating these structural changes with imaging findings. METHODS L1-L5 FSU including all tissue between the anterior longitudinal ligament to the posterior spinal structures were obtained on 28 patients at a mean of 5.7 hours post-mortem. The samples were fixed in an agar medium and CT and MRI were performed. The level of FJ degeneration was identified based on prior classifications Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI), as was the facet angle and tropism. Pathomorphological assessment including articular cartilage cell density was performed according to prior established methodology. RESULTS Radiographically, a direct association was identified between FJ degeneration and patient age. Facet angle and tropism did not significantly vary by patient age. Pathomorphologically, there was a decrease in the cellular density of articular cartilage with increasing patient age. Similarly, there was a significant direct correlation between radiographic degree of degenerative changes in FJs with the age of cadavers and the degree of degeneration of FJs according to the morphological classification of OARSI, as well as a significant inverse correlation with cell density. CONCLUSION A comprehensive assessment of various signs of FJ degeneration using cadaveric material has established that, based on radiographic imaging, it is possible to assess the microstructural state of FJ, including at an early stage of the disease. This data may be useful for surgeons in guiding therapeutic strategies based on individual biometric parameters of the FJ.
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- Vadim A Byvaltsev
- Department of Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical University, Irkutsk, Russia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Railway Clinical Hospital, Irkutsk, Russia
- Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Irkutsk, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical University, Irkutsk, Russia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Railway Clinical Hospital, Irkutsk, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical University, Irkutsk, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical University, Irkutsk, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
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- Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital, New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital, New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical School
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Zhu W, Yang X, Liu S, Wang Y, Li W, Zhong Q, Zhang L, Xu J. Lentivirus-based shRNA of Caspase-3 gene silencing inhibits chondrocyte apoptosis and delays the progression of surgically induced osteoarthritis. Biotechnol J 2024; 19:e2300031. [PMID: 37750185 DOI: 10.1002/biot.202300031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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Chondrocyte apoptosis is an important pathological feature of osteoarthritis (OA). Excessive apoptosis of chondrocytes disrupts the dynamic balance of cell proliferation and apoptosis, with a marked reduction in chondrocytes and cartilage matrix disintegration, which represents the main pathology of OA. Caspases, especially Caspase-3, play a central role in cell apoptosis. In this study, a lentiviral vector was used to transduce caspase-3 short hairpin RNA (shRNA) into rat chondrocytes (RCs), and the apoptotic and phenotypic genes of RCs were analyzed using real-time PCR and western blotting in vitro. In addition, in vivo intra-articular injection of Caspase-3 shRNA lentivirus was performed in a surgically induced OA rat model. Our results showed that Caspase-3 gene silencing could down-regulate the TNF-α-mediated inflammatory gene expression of TNFR1, FADD, and IL-1β, apoptotic gene expression of APAF1, Caspase-3, and Caspase-9, thereby attenuating the apoptotic pathway in vitro. Caspase-3 gene silencing also attenuated TNF-α-mediated decreased gene expression of ACAN, Col1-a1, and Col2-a1. Furthermore, Caspase-3 gene silencing could effectively reduce the OARSI score, and gene expression of Caspase-3, Caspase-9, MMP13, and TNF-α in a surgically induced OA rat model. Caspase-3 gene silencing may serve as a novel therapeutic strategy for cartilage injury and OA.
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- Weicong Zhu
- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Surgical Department, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Surgical Department, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Surgical Department, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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Lee W, Georgas E, Komatsu DE, Qin YX. Daily low-intensity pulsed ultrasound stimulation mitigates joint degradation and pain in a post-traumatic osteoarthritis rat model. J Orthop Translat 2024; 44:9-18. [PMID: 38161708 PMCID: PMC10753057 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2023.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) in a post-traumatic osteoarthritis (OA) rat model and in vitro. Methods Thirty-eight male, four-month-old Sprague Dawley rats were randomly assigned to Sham, Sham + US, OA, and OA + US. Sham surgery was performed to serve as a negative control, and anterior cruciate ligament transection was used to induce OA. Three days after the surgical procedures, Sham + US and OA + US animals received daily LIPUS treatment, while the rest of the groups received sham ultrasound (US) signals. Behavioral pain tests were performed at baseline and every week thereafter. After 31 days, the tissues were collected, and histological analyses were performed on knees and innervated dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neurons traced by retrograde labeling. Furthermore, to assess the activation of osteoclasts by LIPUS treatment, RAW264.7 cells were differentiated into osteoclasts and treated with LIPUS. Results Joint degradation in cartilage and bone microarchitecture were mitigated in OA + US compared to OA. OA + US showed improvements in behavioral pain tests. A significant increase of large soma-sized DRG neurons was located in OA compared to Sham. In addition, a greater percentage of large soma-sized innervated neurons were calcitonin gene-related peptide-positive. Daily LIPUS treatment suppressed osteoclastogenesis in vitro, which was confirmed via histological analyses and mRNA expression. Finally, lower expression of netrin-1, a sensory innervation-related protein, was found in the LIPUS treated cells. Conclusion Our findings demonstrate that early intervention using LIPUS treatment has protective effects from the progression of knee OA, including reduced tissue degradation, mitigated pain characteristics, improved subchondral bone microarchitecture, and less sensory innervation. Furthermore, daily LIPUS treatment has a suppressive effect on osteoclastogenesis, which may be linked to the suppression of sensory innervation in OA. The translational potential of this article This study presents a new potential for early intervention in treating OA symptoms through the use of LIPUS, which involves the suppression of osteoclastogenesis and the alteration of DRG profiles. This intervention aims to delay joint degradation and reduce pain.
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- Wonsae Lee
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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Mahendrakar P, Kumar D, Patil U. Comprehensive Study on Scoring and Grading Systems for Predicting the Severity of Knee Osteoarthritis. Curr Rheumatol Rev 2024; 20:133-156. [PMID: 37828677 DOI: 10.2174/0115733971253574231002074759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative joint ailment characterized by cartilage loss, which can be seen using imaging modalities and converted into imaging features. The older population is the most affected by knee OA, which affects 16% of people worldwide who are 15 years of age and older. Due to cartilage tissue degradation, primary knee OA develops in older people. In contrast, joint overuse or trauma in younger people can cause secondary knee OA. Early identification of knee OA, according to research, may be a successful management tactic for the condition. Scoring scales and grading systems are important tools for the management of knee osteoarthritis as they allow clinicians to measure the progression of the disease's severity and provide suggestions on suitable treatment at identified stages. The comprehensive study reviews various subjective and objective knee evaluation scoring systems that effectively score and grade the KOA based on where defects or changes in articular cartilage occur. Recent studies reveal that AI-based approaches, such as that of DenseNet, integrating the concept of deep learning for scoring and grading the KOA, outperform various state-of-the-art methods in order to predict the KOA at an early stage.
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- Pavan Mahendrakar
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, B.L.D.E.A's V.P.Dr.P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology, Vijayapur, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Scientific Collaborations for Developing Markets United Imaging Healthcare, Shanghai, China
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- Jain College of Engineering, T.S Nagar, Hunchanhatti Road, Machhe, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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Oh E, Jang H, Ok S, Eom J, Lee H, Kim SH, Kim JH, Jeong YM, Kim KJ, Yun SP, Kwon HJ, Lee IC, Park JY, Yang S. WGA-M001, a Mixture of Total Extracts of Tagetes erecta and Ocimum basilicum, Synergistically Alleviates Cartilage Destruction by Inhibiting ERK and NF-κB Signaling. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17459. [PMID: 38139287 PMCID: PMC10743532 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Tagetes erecta and Ocimum basilicum are medicinal plants that exhibit anti-inflammatory effects against various diseases. However, their individual and combined effects on osteoarthritis (OA) are unknown. Herein, we aimed to demonstrate the effects of T. erecta, O. basilicum, and their mixture, WGA-M001, on OA pathogenesis. The administration of total extracts of T. erecta and O. basilicum reduced cartilage degradation and inflammation without causing cytotoxicity. Although WGA-M001 contained lower concentrations of the individual extracts, it strongly inhibited the expression of pathogenic factors. In vivo OA studies also supported that WGA-M001 had protective effects against cartilage destruction at lower doses than those of T. erecta and O. basilicum. Moreover, its effects were stronger than those observed using Boswellia and Perna canaliculus. WGA-M001 effectively inhibited the interleukin (IL)-1β-induced nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of the activated B cell (NF-κB) pathway and ERK phosphorylation. Furthermore, RNA-sequence analysis also showed that WGA-M001 decreased the expression of genes related to the IL-1β-induced NF-κB and ERK signaling pathways. Therefore, WGA-M001 is more effective than the single total extracts of T. erecta and O. basilicum in attenuating OA progression by regulating ERK and NF-κB signaling. Our results open new possibilities for WGA-M001 as a potential therapeutic agent for OA treatment.
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- Eunjeong Oh
- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (E.O.); (H.J.); (S.O.); (J.E.)
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (E.O.); (H.J.); (S.O.); (J.E.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (E.O.); (H.J.); (S.O.); (J.E.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (E.O.); (H.J.); (S.O.); (J.E.)
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- Wooree Green Science, Ansan 15409, Republic of Korea; (H.L.); (S.H.K.); (J.H.K.); (Y.M.J.); (K.J.K.)
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- Wooree Green Science, Ansan 15409, Republic of Korea; (H.L.); (S.H.K.); (J.H.K.); (Y.M.J.); (K.J.K.)
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- Wooree Green Science, Ansan 15409, Republic of Korea; (H.L.); (S.H.K.); (J.H.K.); (Y.M.J.); (K.J.K.)
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- Wooree Green Science, Ansan 15409, Republic of Korea; (H.L.); (S.H.K.); (J.H.K.); (Y.M.J.); (K.J.K.)
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- Wooree Green Science, Ansan 15409, Republic of Korea; (H.L.); (S.H.K.); (J.H.K.); (Y.M.J.); (K.J.K.)
- Department of Horticulture, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Jinju 52727, Republic of Korea;
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- Center for Companion Animal New Drug Development, Jeonbuk Branch, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup 53212, Republic of Korea; (H.-J.K.); (I.-C.L.); (J.-Y.P.)
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- Center for Companion Animal New Drug Development, Jeonbuk Branch, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup 53212, Republic of Korea; (H.-J.K.); (I.-C.L.); (J.-Y.P.)
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- Center for Companion Animal New Drug Development, Jeonbuk Branch, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup 53212, Republic of Korea; (H.-J.K.); (I.-C.L.); (J.-Y.P.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (E.O.); (H.J.); (S.O.); (J.E.)
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Xu Y, Yang Z, Dai T, Xue X, Xia D, Feng Z, Huang J, Chen X, Sun S, Zhou J, Dai Y, Zong J, Li S, Meng Q. Characteristics and time points to inhibit ferroptosis in human osteoarthritis. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21592. [PMID: 38062071 PMCID: PMC10703773 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49089-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Ferroptosis is a form of cell death that is triggered by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation and is closely associated with osteoarthritis. The primary interventions for inhibiting ferroptosis in osteoarthritis are anti-lipid peroxidation and iron chelation. The objective of our study is to investigate the characteristics of ferroptosis in osteoarthritis and identify the optimal time points for inhibiting ferroptosis to alleviate disease progression. Ferroptosis-related alterations and markers of OA were analyzed in paired intact and damaged cartilages from OA patients by immunofluorescence, qRT-PCR, mitochondrial membrane potential and immunohistochemistry. We also compared Ferroptosis-related alterations in cartilage of mild, moderate, and severe OA (according to the modified Mankin score). In addition, we compared the effect of Fer-1 on ferroptosis and the protection of chondrocytes by detecting markers of both ferroptosis and OA by immunofluorescence, CCK8 and qRT-PCR. Ferroptosis-related alterations (GPX4 downregulation, ACSL4 upregulation, MDA, LPO accumulation, Mitochondrial membrane potential decreased) in the damaged area cartilage were more severe than those in the intact area and increased with the progression of OA. Compared with mild OA group, the activity of chondrocytes treated with Fer-1 (a ferroptosis inhibitor) was increased, mitochondrial function was improved, and ferroptosis was reduced (GPX4 upregulation, SLC7A11 upregulation, ACSL4 downregulation,), and promoted the expression of COL2A1 and inhibited the expression of MMP13. However, these changes were not observed in moderate and severe OA chondrocytes. Ferroptosis occurs in a region-specific manner and is exacerbated with the progression of human OA cartilage degeneration. Inhibition of ferroptosis might had a therapeutic effect on chondrocytes with mild OA but had no significant therapeutic effect on chondrocytes with moderate to severe OA.
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- Yangyang Xu
- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, China
- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Xuzhou New Health Hospital, North Hospital of Xuzhou Cancer Hospital, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, First People's Hospital of Xuzhou City, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, China.
- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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Habib YH, Sheta E, Khattab M, Gowayed MA. Hyaluronic acid/diminazene aceturate combination ameliorates osteoarthritic anomalies in a rodent model: a role of the ACE2/Ang1-7/MasR axis. Inflammopharmacology 2023; 31:3263-3279. [PMID: 37725260 PMCID: PMC10692272 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01335-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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The implication of the tissue-localized renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA) has been documented in the last decades. A combination of intraarticular (IA) corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid (HYAL) is approved for pain relief in patients with mild to moderate OA. Combining HYAL with an activator of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, diminazen aceturate (DIZE), was evaluated in this study for its therapeutic potential. Monosodium iodoacetate was used to induce OA. The effects of daily administration of DIZE versus once-per-week IA injection of HYAL and a combination of both drugs for 21 days on OA deformities in rats' knees were observed. Evaluation of motor activities, pain, and inflammatory response was done using rotarod, knee bend, and knee swelling tests. RAS components, inflammatory biomarkers, and oxidative stress mediators were measured in the knee joint. X-ray radiological examination and histopathological investigations were used to assess joint degeneration and regeneration. Levels of both inflammatory and oxidative markers in knee joint homogenate of OA rats rose, and these increments were mostly improved by the three therapies with a more prominent effect of the drug combination, an effect that was also reflected in the behavioral tests. RAS markers have shown better responsiveness to the combination therapy over both drugs individually, showing a pronounced increase in the angiotensin 1-7 amount. Both radiological and histopathology investigations came to confirm the biochemical results, nominating a combination of HYAL and DIZE as a possible therapeutic option for OA.
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- Yasser H Habib
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Canal El-Mahmoudia Str., Smouha Alexandria, Egypt.
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Liu W, Liu A, Li X, Sun Z, Sun Z, Liu Y, Wang G, Huang D, Xiong H, Yu S, Zhang X, Fan C. Dual-engineered cartilage-targeting extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells enhance osteoarthritis treatment via miR-223/NLRP3/pyroptosis axis: Toward a precision therapy. Bioact Mater 2023; 30:169-183. [PMID: 37593145 PMCID: PMC10429745 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common disabling joint disease with no effective disease modifying drugs. Extracellular vesicles released by several types of mesenchymal stem cells could promote cartilage repair and ameliorate OA pathology in animal models, representing a novel therapeutic strategy. In this study, we demonstrated that extracellular vesicles derived from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-EVs) could maintain chondrocyte homeostasis and alleviate OA, and further revealed a novel molecular mechanism of this therapeutic effect. miR-223, which could directly bind with the 3'UTR of NLRP3 mRNA, was found to be a key miRNA for hUC-EVs to exert beneficial effects on inflammation inhibiting and cartilage protecting. For enhancing the effect on mitigating osteoarthritis, exogenous miR-223 was loaded into hUC-EVs by electroporation, and a collagen II-targeting peptide (WYRGRL) was modified onto the surface of hUC-EVs by genetic engineering to achieve a more targeted and efficient RNA delivery to the cartilage. The dual-engineered EVs showed a maximal effect on inhibiting the NLRP3 inflammasome activation and chondrocyte pyroptosis, and offered excellent results for the treatment of OA. This study provides a novel theoretical basis and a promising therapeutic strategy for the application of engineered extracellular vesicles in OA treatment.
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- Weixuan Liu
- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen Peking University-The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Medical Center, Shenzhen, 518036, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200001, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Craniomaxillofacial Development and Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200001, China
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- Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201199, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Shanghai, 201306, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Shanghai, 201306, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Shanghai, 201306, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen Peking University-The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Medical Center, Shenzhen, 518036, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Shanghai, 201306, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
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Cao N, Wang D, Liu B, Wang Y, Han W, Tian J, Xiang L, Wang Z. Silencing of STUB1 relieves osteoarthritis via inducing NRF2-mediated M2 macrophage polarization. Mol Immunol 2023; 164:112-122. [PMID: 37992540 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2023.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Shifting macrophages towards an anti-inflammatory state is key in treating osteoarthritis (OA) by reducing inflammation and tissue damage. However, the underlying mechanisms guiding this shift remain largely undefined. STUB1, an E3 ubiquitin ligase, known for its regulatory role in macrophage polarization. This study aims to explore the function and underlying action mechanisms of STUB1 in OA. METHODS An in vivo OA model was established in rats. Hematoxylin-Eosin and safranin O-fast green staining were performed to reveal the hispathological injuries in knee-joint tissues. Immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry were performed to detect the distribution of M1 and M2 macrophages. The inflammatory response (TNF-α and IL-6 levels) was evaluated by ELISA. In vitro, the interaction between STUB1 and NFR2 was determined by CO-IP and pull-down assays. After treated with LPS (an in vitro model of OA), the viability and apoptosis of chondrocytes were measured by CCK-8 and flow cytometry, respectively. RESULTS Silencing STUB1 alleviated OA in rats, as indicated by reduced subchondral bone thickness, knee synovitis score, histopathological damages, and inflammatory response. STUB1 silencing also decreased M1 macrophages and increased M2 macrophages in both in vivo and in vitro settings. NRF2 was identified as a target of STUB1, with STUB1 mediating its ubiquitination. Silencing NRF2 reversed the effects of STUB1 silencing on inducing M2 macrophage polarization. Furthermore, silencing STUB1 upregulated NRF2 expression in LPS-treated chondrocytes, promoting cell viability and inhibiting apoptosis. CONCLUSION Silencing STUB1 induces M2 macrophage polarization by inhibiting NRF2 ubiquitination, thereby contributing to the mitigation of OA.
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- Nan Cao
- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, China.
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Felipe JL, Bonfá IS, Lossavaro PKMB, Lencina JS, B Carvalho D, Candeloro L, Ferreira GIS, das Neves AR, Souza MIL, Silva-Filho SE, Baroni ACM, Toffoli-Kadri MC. 1,4-Diaryl-1,2,3-triazole neolignan-celecoxib hybrids inhibit experimental arthritis induced by zymosan. Inflammopharmacology 2023; 31:3227-3241. [PMID: 37806984 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01345-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes cartilage damage. Anti-inflammatories are widely used in the management of RA, but they can have side effects such as gastrointestinal and/or cardiovascular disorders. Studies published by our group showed that the synthesis of hybrid triazole analogs neolignan-celecoxib containing the substituent groups sulfonamide (L15) or carboxylic acid (L18) exhibited anti-inflammatory activity in an acute model of inflammation, inhibited expression of P-selectin related to platelet activation and did not induce gastric ulcer, minimizing the related side effects. In continuation, the present study evaluated the anti-inflammatory effects of these analogs in an experimental model of arthritis and on the functions of one of the important cells in this process, macrophages. Mechanical hyperalgesia, joint edema, leukocyte recruitment to the joint and damage to cartilage in experimental arthritis and cytotoxicity, spread of disease, phagocytic activity and nitric oxide (NO) and hydrogen peroxide production by macrophages were evaluated. Pre-treatment with L15 and L18 reduced mechanical hyperalgesia, joint edema and the influx of leukocytes into the joint cavity after different periods of the stimulus. The histological evaluation of the joint showed that L15 and L18 reduced cartilage damage and there was no formation of rheumatoid pannus. Furthermore, L15 and L18 were non-cytotoxic. The analogs inhibited the spreading, the production of NO and hydrogen peroxide. L15 decreased the phagocytosis. Therefore, L15 and L18 may be potential therapeutic prototypes to treat chronic inflammatory diseases such as RA.
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- Josyelen L Felipe
- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Inflammation, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul, UFMS, Campo Grande, MS, 79070-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Inflammation, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul, UFMS, Campo Grande, MS, 79070-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Inflammation, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul, UFMS, Campo Grande, MS, 79070-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Inflammation, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul, UFMS, Campo Grande, MS, 79070-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul, UFMS, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Hystology, Institute of Biosciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Hystology, Institute of Biosciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul, UFMS, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Department of Biophysiopharmacology, Institute of Biosciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Inflammation, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul, UFMS, Campo Grande, MS, 79070-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul, UFMS, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Inflammation, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul, UFMS, Campo Grande, MS, 79070-900, Brazil.
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Danyukova T, Alimy AR, Velho RV, Yorgan TA, Di Lorenzo G, von Kroge S, Tidow H, Wiegert JS, Hermans-Borgmeyer I, Schinke T, Rolvien T, Pohl S. Mice heterozygous for an osteogenesis imperfecta-linked MBTPS2 variant display a compromised subchondral osteocyte lacunocanalicular network associated with abnormal articular cartilage. Bone 2023; 177:116927. [PMID: 37797712 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2023.116927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Missense variants in the MBTPS2 gene, located on the X chromosome, have been associated with an X-linked recessive form of osteogenesis imperfecta (X-OI), an inherited bone dysplasia characterized by multiple and recurrent bone fractures, short stature, and various skeletal deformities in affected individuals. The role of site-2 protease, encoded by MBTPS2, and the molecular pathomechanism underlying the disease are to date elusive. This study is the first to report on the generation of two Mbtps2 mouse models, a knock-in mouse carrying one of the disease-causative MBTPS2 variants (N455S) and a Mbtps2 knock-out (ko) mouse. Because both loss-of-function variants lead to embryonic lethality in hemizygous male mutant mice, we performed a comprehensive skeletal analysis of heterozygous Mbtps2+/N455S and Mbtps2+/ko female mice. Both models displayed osteochondral abnormalities such as thinned subchondral bone, altered subchondral osteocyte interconnectivity as well as thickened articular cartilage with chondrocyte clustering, altogether resembling an early osteoarthritis (OA) phenotype. However, distant from the joints, no alterations in the bone mass and turnover could be detected in either of the mutant mice. Based on our findings we conclude that MBTPS2 haploinsufficiency results in early OA-like alterations in the articular cartilage and underlying subchondral bone, which likely precede the development of typical OI phenotype in bone. Our study provides first evidence for a potential role of site-2 protease for maintaining homeostasis of both bone and cartilage.
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- Tatyana Danyukova
- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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- The Hamburg Advanced Research Center for Bioorganic Chemistry (HARBOR), Department of Chemistry, Institute for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Hamburg, 20146 Hamburg, Germany.
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- Center for Molecular Neurobiology Hamburg, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20251 Hamburg, Germany.
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- Center for Molecular Neurobiology Hamburg, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20251 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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Santiago LÂM, Ataíde ACS, de Araújo Morais D, da Silva Lima A, Dos Santos Martins N, Dourado AVCA, Ribeiro RM, Lima-Neto LG, de Sá Sousa JC, da Rocha CQ, de Sousa Cartágenes MDS, Carvalho RC, de Sousa EM. Bixa orellana ethyl acetate fraction and its isolated compound ellagic acid attenuate the progression of MIA-induced osteoarthritis in rat knees. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 168:115644. [PMID: 37839112 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a pathology that is characterized by progressive erosion of articular cartilage. In this context, medicinal plants have become relevant tools regarding their potential role in the prevention and treatment of OA, being safe and effective. The aim of this work was investigate the therapeutic efficacy of the ethyl acetate fraction of Bixa orellana leaves (BoEA) and ellagic acid (ElAc) for the therapeutic treatment of OA induced by monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) in rats. The plant material was extracted via maceration with 70 % hydroalcoholic solvent (BoHE). The ethyl acetate (BoEA) fraction was by solvents in increasing order of polarity. The ElAc was identified and isolated in BoEA using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC-DAD) and analytical curve. The OA was induced using MIA in the right knee at the knee joint. Doses of BoEA and ElAc were administered daily (every 24 h, orally) at concentrations of 50, 100 and 50 mg/kg, respectively, for 28 days after induced OA. We evaluated the animals through clinical and radiological examinations every 7 days and, on the 29th day, the animals were euthanized, the joints being removed for histopathological analysis and the serum for cytokine analysis. BoEA and ElAc compounds reduced inflammation and nociception in OA and were as effective as indomethacin in clinical parameters of joint discomfort and allodynia in rats, in addition to showing improvements in radiological and histopathological images, acting on the progress of cartilage deterioration, proving properties related to anti-inflammatory and analgesic processes, being important allies for new therapeutic interventions for the treatment of OA.
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- Luis Ângelo Macêdo Santiago
- Graduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology of the Bionorte Network, - BIONORTE - Federal University of Maranhão, Maranhão-UFMA, São Luis 65080-805, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program in Microbial Biology, CEUMA University-UniCEUMA, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Chemistry, Federal University of Maranhão-UFMA, São Luis 65080-805, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences - Federal University of Maranhão-UFMA, São Luis 65080-805, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology of the Bionorte Network, - BIONORTE - Federal University of Maranhão, Maranhão-UFMA, São Luis 65080-805, Brazil; Graduate Program in Microbial Biology, CEUMA University-UniCEUMA, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences - Federal University of Maranhão-UFMA, São Luis 65080-805, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology of the Bionorte Network, - BIONORTE - Federal University of Maranhão, Maranhão-UFMA, São Luis 65080-805, Brazil; Graduate Program in Health Sciences - Federal University of Maranhão-UFMA, São Luis 65080-805, Brazil; Graduate Program in Microbial Biology, CEUMA University-UniCEUMA, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil
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Goshima A, Etani Y, Hirao M, Yamakawa S, Okamura G, Miyama A, Takami K, Miura T, Fukuda Y, Kurihara T, Ochiai N, Oyama S, Otani S, Tamaki M, Ishibashi T, Tomita T, Kanamoto T, Nakata K, Okada S, Ebina K. Basic fibroblast growth factor promotes meniscus regeneration through the cultivation of synovial mesenchymal stem cells via the CXCL6-CXCR2 pathway. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2023; 31:1581-1593. [PMID: 37562758 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2023.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the efficacy of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in promoting meniscus regeneration by cultivating synovial mesenchymal stem cells (SMSCs) and to validate the underlying mechanisms. METHODS Human SMSCs were collected from patients with osteoarthritis. Eight-week-old nude rats underwent hemi-meniscectomy, and SMSCs in pellet form, either with or without bFGF (1.0 × 106 cells per pellet), were implanted at the site of meniscus defects. Rats were divided into the control (no transplantation), FGF (-) (pellet without bFGF), and FGF (+) (pellet with bFGF) groups. Different examinations, including assessment of the regenerated meniscus area, histological scoring of the regenerated meniscus and cartilage, meniscus indentation test, and immunohistochemistry analysis, were performed at 4 and 8 weeks after surgery. RESULTS Transplanted SMSCs adhered to the regenerative meniscus. Compared with the control group, the FGF (+) group had larger regenerated meniscus areas, superior histological scores of the meniscus and cartilage, and better meniscus mechanical properties. RNA sequencing of SMSCs revealed that the gene expression of chemokines that bind to CXCR2 was upregulated by bFGF. Furthermore, conditioned medium derived from SMSCs cultivated with bFGF exhibited enhanced cell migration, proliferation, and chondrogenic differentiation, which were specifically inhibited by CXCR2 or CXCL6 inhibitors. CONCLUSION SMSCs cultured with bFGF promoted the expression of CXCL6. This mechanism may enhance cell migration, proliferation, and chondrogenic differentiation, thereby resulting in superior meniscus regeneration and cartilage preservation.
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- Atsushi Goshima
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Osaka Minami Medical Center, 2-1 Kidohigashi-machi, Kawachinagano, Osaka 586-8521, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medical Biomechanics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Rosai Hospital, 1179-3 Nagasone-cho, Kita-ku, Sakai 591-8025, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Toneyama Medical Center, 5-1-1 Toneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8552, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nippon Life Hospital, 2-1-54 Enokojima, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0006, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Regenerative Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Regenerative Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, 1-26-16, Nankou-kita, Suminoe, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Health and Sport Sciences, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Health and Sport Sciences, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Regenerative Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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Lee SG, Kang H. Protective Effects of a Mixed Medicinal Herb Extract (NUC1) on Collagenase-Induced Osteoarthritis in Rabbits. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 33:1484-1494. [PMID: 37482815 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2303.03044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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NUC1 (Nutraceutical compound 1) is an ethanol extract composed of a formulation based on medicinal herbs traditionally used for the treatment of arthritis in Korea and China. This study investigated the therapeutic effects of NUC1 on osteoarthritis (OA). The protective effect of NUC1 on OA was tested in a rabbit model of collagenase-induced arthritis (CIA) for 4 weeks. Results were compared among four groups (n = 9 per group): the normal group (untreated), the CIA group (vehicle control), the NUC1 group (CIA rabbits treated with 200 mg/kg NUC1), and the JOINS group (positive control, CIA rabbits treated with 200 mg/kg JOINS tablet). NUC1 significantly inhibited NO production (p < 0.05 at 125 μg/ml, p < 0.01 at 250 μg/ml, and p < 0.001 at 500 μg/ml) and iNOS expression in macrophages, in a concentration-dependent manner. NUC1 also inhibited the release and protein expression of MMP-1, 3, and 13, in TNF-α-induced chondrosarcoma cells in a concentration-dependent manner. In vivo, the MMP-1 and MMP-3 levels in synovial fluids were significantly (p < 0.05) lower in NUC1 group (77.50 ± 20.56 and 22.50 ± 7.39 pg/ml, respectively) than in the CIA group (148.33 ± 68.58 and 77.50 ± 20.46 pg/ml, respectively). Also, in histopathological, NUC1 ameliorated articular cartilage damage in OA by increasing the abundance of chondrocytes and proteoglycan in the articular cartilage. Thus, NUC1 showed promise as a potential therapeutic agent, and it can be generalized to a broader study population in different OA animal models.
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- Sung-Gyu Lee
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea
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Yang Y, Zhao X, Wang S, Zhang Y, Yang A, Cheng Y, Chen X. Ultra-durable cell-free bioactive hydrogel with fast shape memory and on-demand drug release for cartilage regeneration. Nat Commun 2023; 14:7771. [PMID: 38012159 PMCID: PMC10682016 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-43334-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis is a worldwide prevalent disease that imposes a significant socioeconomic burden on individuals and healthcare systems. Achieving cartilage regeneration in patients with osteoarthritis remains challenging clinically. In this work, we construct a multiple hydrogen-bond crosslinked hydrogel loaded with tannic acid and Kartogenin by polyaddition reaction as a cell-free scaffold for in vivo cartilage regeneration, which features ultra-durable mechanical properties and stage-dependent drug release behavior. We demonstrate that the hydrogel can withstand 28000 loading-unloading mechanical cycles and exhibits fast shape memory at body temperature (30 s) with the potential for minimally invasive surgery. We find that the hydrogel can also alleviate the inflammatory reaction and regulate oxidative stress in situ to establish a microenvironment conducive to healing. We show that the sequential release of tannic acid and Kartogenin can promote the migration of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells into the hydrogel scaffold, followed by the induction of chondrocyte differentiation, thus leading to full-thickness cartilage regeneration in vivo. This work may provide a promising solution to address the problem of cartilage regeneration.
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- Yuxuan Yang
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China.
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 13022, China
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Scanu A, Luisetto R, Pavan M, Guarise C, Beninatto R, Giraudo C, Galuppini F, Lazzarin V, Guzzardo V, Pennelli G, Galesso D, Masiero S. Effect of intra-articular injection of a hyaluronic acid-alendronate conjugate on post-traumatic osteoarthritis induced by destabilization of the medial meniscus in rats. Sci Rep 2023; 13:20692. [PMID: 38001135 PMCID: PMC10673944 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-46965-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease characterized by pain and cartilage damage. Intra-articular (i.a) viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid (HA) is frequently used for the management of OA. Preclinical studies have reported that bisphosphonates (BPs) may have a therapeutic potential to slow down or reverse the progression of OA. Among these, alendronate (ALN) has demonstrated chondroprotective effects in both in vitro and vivo experiments. This study evaluated the effects of a novel alendronate-hyaluronic acid (ALN-HA) conjugate on an OA in vivo model induced by medial meniscus destabilization (DMM). DMM surgery was performed on the knees of Sprague Dawley rats that received, after four weeks, one intra-articular (i.a.) injection of: (1) ALN-HA; (2) HA; (3) sodium chloride (NaCl). Sham-operated rats were used as control. Allodynia was assessed by Von Frey test. Joint degeneration was evaluated eight weeks after treatment by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), histology, and immunohistochemistry. Collagen cross-linked C-telopeptides (CTX-I and CTX-II) serum levels were determined by ELISA. Paw withdrawal threshold increased in ALN-HA group when compared to rats treated with NaCl or HA. Micro-CT did not show differences between ALN-HA, HA and NaCl groups. ALN-HA injection produced significant improvements in articular cartilage degeneration showing an OARSI score lower than those of HA and NaCl, and reduced matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-13, MMP-3, interleukin-6, vascular endothelial growth factor and Caspase-3 expression. CTX-I was reduced after ALN-HA treatment when compared to NaCl. Our results indicate that i.a. use of ALN after conjugation with HA limits OA development and progression in the rat DMM model, and may lead to the development of novel therapeutic strategies in OA management.
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- Anna Scanu
- Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Neuroscience-DNS, University of Padova, 35128, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology-DISCOG, University of Padova, 35128, Padua, Italy
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- R&D-Discovery, Fidia Farmaceutici SpA, Via Ponte della Fabbrica, 3/a, 35031, Abano Terme, Italy.
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- R&D-Discovery, Fidia Farmaceutici SpA, Via Ponte della Fabbrica, 3/a, 35031, Abano Terme, Italy
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- R&D-Discovery, Fidia Farmaceutici SpA, Via Ponte della Fabbrica, 3/a, 35031, Abano Terme, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine-DIMED, Padova University Hospital, 35128, Padua, Italy
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- Surgical Pathology Unit, Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padova, 35128, Padua, Italy
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- Surgical Pathology Unit, Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padova, 35128, Padua, Italy
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- Surgical Pathology Unit, Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padova, 35128, Padua, Italy
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- Surgical Pathology Unit, Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padova, 35128, Padua, Italy
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- R&D-Discovery, Fidia Farmaceutici SpA, Via Ponte della Fabbrica, 3/a, 35031, Abano Terme, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Neuroscience-DNS, University of Padova, 35128, Padua, Italy
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Zeng D, Chen Y, Liao Z, Wei G, Huang X, Liang R, Lu WW, Yi D, Chen Y. Cartilage organoids and osteoarthritis research: a narrative review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1278692. [PMID: 38026876 PMCID: PMC10666186 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1278692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common degenerative joint diseases, significantly impacting individuals and society. With the acceleration of global aging, the incidence of OA is increasing. The pathogenesis of osteoarthritis is not fully understood, and there is no effective way to alleviate the progression of osteoarthritis. Therefore, it is necessary to develop new disease models and seek new treatments for OA. Cartilage organoids are three-dimensional tissue masses that can simulate organ structure and physiological function and play an important role in disease modeling, drug screening, and regenerative medicine. This review will briefly analyze the research progress of OA, focusing on the construction and current development of cartilage organoids, and then describe the application of cartilage organoids in OA modeling, drug screening, and regeneration and repair of cartilage and bone defects. Finally, some challenges and prospects in the development of cartilaginous organoids are discussed.
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- Daofu Zeng
- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Regenerative Medicine and Medical BioResource Development and Application Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Regenerative Medicine and Medical BioResource Development and Application Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Regenerative Medicine and Medical BioResource Development and Application Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Research Center for Computer-Aided Drug Discovery, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Regenerative Medicine and Medical BioResource Development and Application Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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Xie L, Li Z, Chen Z, Li M, Tao J. ITGB1 alleviates osteoarthritis by inhibiting cartilage inflammation and apoptosis via activating cAMP pathway. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:849. [PMID: 37941009 PMCID: PMC10634155 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04342-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to screen novel biomarkers for osteoarthritis (OA) using bioinformatic methods and explore its regulatory mechanism in OA development. METHODS Differentially expressed genes were screened out from GSE98918 and GSE82107 datasets. Protein-protein interaction network and enrichment analysis were employed to search for hub gene and regulatory pathway. Hematoxylin-eosin, Safranin O-Fast green staining, and immunohistochemistry were performed to assess pathological damage. TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 concentrations were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Real-time quantitative PCR was applied to verify expression of hub genes in OA model. The expression of key protein and pathway proteins was determined by western blot. Furthermore, Cell Counting Kit-8 and flow cytometry were conducted to explore the role of hub gene in chondrocytes. RESULTS We identified 6 hub genes of OA, including ITGB1, COL5A1, COL1A1, THBS2, LAMA1, and COL12A1, with high prediction value. ITGB1 was screened as a pivotal regulator of OA and cAMP pathway was selected as the key regulatory pathway. ITGB1 was down-regulated in OA model. ITGB1 overexpression attenuated pathological damage and apoptosis in OA rats with the reduced levels of TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6. ITGB1 overexpression activated cAMP pathway in vivo and vitro models. In vitro model, ITGB1 overexpression promoted cell viability, while inhibited apoptosis. ITGB1 overexpression also caused a decrease of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 concentrations. cAMP pathway inhibitor reversed the positive effect of ITGB1 on OA cell model. CONCLUSION ITGB1 is a novel biomarker for OA, which inhibits OA development by activating the cAMP pathway.
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- Lifeng Xie
- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.1 MinDe Road, Donghu District, Nanchang City, 330000, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, The Affiliated Ganzhou Hospital of Nanchang University (Ganzhou People's Hospital), No.16, MeiGuan Road, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou City, 341000, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.1 MinDe Road, Donghu District, Nanchang City, 330000, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.1 MinDe Road, Donghu District, Nanchang City, 330000, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.1 MinDe Road, Donghu District, Nanchang City, 330000, Jiangxi Province, China.
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Ni S, Yi N, Yuan H, Li D, Chen X, Zhuang C. Angelica sinensis polysaccharide improves mitochondrial metabolism of osteoarthritis chondrocytes through PPARγ/SOD2/ROS pathways. Phytother Res 2023; 37:5394-5406. [PMID: 37632225 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease, which is characterized by wear of articular cartilage and narrow joint space, resulting in joint movement disorder. At present, accurate molecular mechanisms and effective interventions are still being explored. Here, we propose that angelica sinensis polysaccharide (ASP) alleviates OA progression by activating peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ). Therapeutic effect of ASP improving mitochondrial metabolism of OA chondrocytes was evaluated in vitro and in vivo, respectively. During cell experiments, the concentration and time response of tert butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) and ASP were determined by cell viability. Apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. Mitochondrial metabolism was detected by reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), release of cytochrome C, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production, and superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2) activity. Expressions of Aggrecan, collagen type II (Col2a1), PPARγ, and SOD2 were detected by qRT-PCR and western blot. In animal experiments, we detected cell apoptosis and target protein expression separately through terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end-labeling (TUNEL) staining and immunohistochemistry. Pretreatment of ASP significantly activated PPARγ and SOD2 in rat chondrocytes incubated with TBHP, cleared ROS, improved mitochondrial metabolism, increased chondrocytes viability, and alleviated chondrocytes apoptosis. In vivo, the administration of ASP could effectively ameliorate cartilage degeneration in OA rats, promote extracellular matrix synthesis, and decelerate the progress of OA. Our research identifies the role of ASP in mitochondrial metabolism of OA chondrocytes through PPARγ/SOD2/ROS pathways, which provides a new idea for the treatment of OA.
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- Su Ni
- Laboratory of Clinical Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
- Bone Disease Research and Clinical Rehabilitation Center, Changzhou Medical Center, NanjingMedicalUniversity, Changzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Clinical Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
- Graduate School of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Laboratory of Clinical Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
- Graduate School of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Clinical Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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Ise S, Ochiai N, Hashimoto E, Hirosawa N, Kajiwara D, Shimada Y, Inagaki K, Hiraoka Y, Hattori F, Ohtori S. Evaluation of articular changes using a rat mono-iodoacetate-induced shoulder arthritis model by histology and radiology. J Orthop Res 2023; 41:2359-2366. [PMID: 36959767 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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The rat mono-iodoacetate (MIA) arthritis model has been used in studies on the hip, knee, and ankle joints. Few studies have explored its utility in shoulder arthritis research, and none have evaluated the effects of time and different MIA doses on arthritis progression. Therefore, we developed a rat MIA shoulder arthritis model to evaluate articular changes through radiological and histological analyses. Sprague-Dawley rats (n = 108) were equally divided into groups that were intra-articularly injected with 0.5 mg of MIA (in 50 µL of purified water), 2.0 mg of MIA (in 50 µL of purified water), or purified water (50 µL; sham group). Throughout the study period, 18 rats (six per group) were evaluated by computed tomography and assessed using the Larsen's classification system; 90 rats were further evaluated histologically using the Osteoarthritis Research Society International scoring system. Computed tomography revealed that the groups injected with MIA developed arthritis and osteophytes 14 days after injection, which progressed temporally. The Larsen's grades worsened over time; at all time points, the scores were higher in the group injected with 2.0 mg of MIA than in the group injected with 0.5 mg of MIA. Furthermore, concurrent with the worsening Larsen's grades, the Osteoarthritis Research Society International scores also significantly increased over time; at all time points, they were higher in the group injected with 2.0 mg of MIA than in the group injected with 0.5 mg of MIA. Our rat MIA shoulder arthritis model revealed radiologically and histologically confirmed temporal and MIA dose-dependent arthritic changes.
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- Shohei Ise
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba City, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba City, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba City, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagareyama Central Hospital, Nagareyama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seirei Sakura Citizen Hospital, Sakura, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba City, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba City, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba City, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba City, Japan
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Pascual-Garrido C, Kikuchi K, Clohisy JC, O'Keefe RJ, Kamenaga T. Revealing a Natural Model of Pre-Osteoarthritis of the Hip Through Study of Femoroacetabular Impingement. HSS J 2023; 19:434-441. [PMID: 37937094 PMCID: PMC10626924 DOI: 10.1177/15563316231190084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is considered the mechanical cause of hip osteoarthritis (OA). Surgical intervention involves labrum repair and osteochondroplasty to remove the impingement, alleviating symptoms. Nevertheless, some patients progress to hip OA after surgery, indicating that factors other than mechanical abnormality are contributing to hip OA progression. This review article discusses our laboratory's studies on hip FAI and OA, undertaken to identify key molecular players in the progression of hip OA. Transcriptome analysis identified peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) as a crucial molecule in early hip OA. PPARγ, widely expressed in chondrocytes, has a protective role in preventing OA, but its true mechanism remains unknown. We observed a dysregulation of DNA methyltransferase (DNMT) in the progression of hip OA, with high expression of DNMT1 and 3A and downregulation of DNMT3B. Moreover, we established that DNMT3A is the main molecule that is binding to PPARγ promoter CpG area, and hypermethylation of this area occurs during disease progression. This suggests that epigenetic changes are a main mechanism that regulates PPARγ expression. Finally, we developed a novel rabbit model of hip FAI and OA and are currently performing studies to validate our small-animal model to human FAI.
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- Cecilia Pascual-Garrido
- Adult Reconstruction-Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction-Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction-Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction-Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction-Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Bousnaki M, Bakopoulou A, Grivas I, Bekiari C, Pich A, Rizk M, Keklikoglou K, Papachristou E, Papadopoulos GC, Kritis A, Mikos AG, Koidis P. Managing Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis by Dental Stem Cell Secretome. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2023; 19:2957-2979. [PMID: 37751010 PMCID: PMC10661765 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-023-10628-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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The potential therapeutic role of the Dental Pulp Stem Cells Secretome (SECR) in a rat model of experimentally induced Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Osteoarthritis (OA) was evaluated. Proteomic profiling of the human SECR under specific oxygen tension (5% O2) and stimulation with Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α) was performed. SECR and respective cell lysates (CL) samples were collected and subjected to SDS-PAGE, followed by LC-MS/MS analysis. The identified proteins were analyzed with Bioinformatic tools. The anti-inflammatory properties of SECR were assessed via an in vitro murine macrophages model, and were further validated in vivo, in a rat model of chemically-induced TMJ-OA by weekly recording of the head withdrawal threshold, the food intake, and the weight change, and radiographically and histologically at 4- and 8-weeks post-treatment. SECR analysis revealed the presence of 50 proteins that were enriched and/or statistically significantly upregulated compared to CL, while many of those proteins were involved in pathways related to "extracellular matrix organization" and "immune system". SECR application in vitro led to a significant downregulation on the expression of pro-inflammatory genes (MMP-13, MMP-9, MMP-3 and MCP-1), while maintaining an increased expression of IL-10 and IL-6. SECR application in vivo had a significant positive effect on all the clinical parameters, resulting in improved food intake, weight, and pain suppression. Radiographically, SECR application had a significant positive effect on trabecular bone thickness and bone density compared to the saline-treated group. Histological analysis indicated that SECR administration reduced inflammation, enhanced ECM and subchondral bone repair and regeneration, thus alleviating TMJ degeneration.
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- Maria Bousnaki
- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology & Embryology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology & Embryology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Research Core Unit Proteomics &, Institute of Toxicology, Hannover Medical School, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center Göttingen, 37073, Göttingen, Germany
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- Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture (IMBBC), Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), Thalassocosmos, P.O. Box 2214, 71003, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Biology Department, University of Crete, 70013, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology & Embryology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Jaswal AP, Kumar B, Roelofs AJ, Iqbal SF, Singh AK, Riemen AHK, Wang H, Ashraf S, Nanasaheb SV, Agnihotri N, De Bari C, Bandyopadhyay A. BMP signaling: A significant player and therapeutic target for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2023; 31:1454-1468. [PMID: 37392862 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2023.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the significance of BMP signaling in osteoarthritis (OA) etiology, and thereafter propose a disease-modifying therapy for OA. METHODS To examine the role of the BMP signaling in pathogenesis of OA, an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Transection (ACLT) surgery was performed to incite OA in C57BL/6J mouse line at postnatal day 120 (P120). Thereafter, to investigate whether activation of BMP signaling is necessary and sufficient to induce OA, we have used conditional gain- and loss-of-function mouse lines in which BMP signaling can be activated or depleted, respectively, upon intraperitoneal injection of tamoxifen. Finally, we locally inhibited BMP signaling through intra-articular injection of LDN-193189 pre- and post-onset surgically induced OA. The majority of the investigation has been conducted using micro-CT, histological staining, and immuno histochemistry to assess the disease etiology. RESULTS Upon induction of OA, depletion of SMURF1-an intra-cellular BMP signaling inhibitor in articular cartilage coincided with the activation of BMP signaling, as measured by pSMAD1/5/9 expression. In mouse articular cartilage, the BMP gain-of-function mutation is sufficient to induce OA even without surgery. Further, genetic, or pharmacological BMP signaling suppression also prevented pathogenesis of OA. Interestingly, inflammatory indicators were also significantly reduced upon LDN-193189 intra-articular injection which inhibited BMP signaling and slowed OA progression post onset. CONCLUSION Our findings showed that BMP signaling is crucial to the etiology of OA and inhibiting BMP signaling locally can be a potent strategy for alleviating OA.
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- Akrit Pran Jaswal
- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Aberdeen Centre for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, UK
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India; The Mehta Family Centre for Engineering in Medicine, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Aberdeen Centre for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, UK
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- Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Aberdeen Centre for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, UK
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- Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Aberdeen Centre for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, UK
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Aberdeen Centre for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, UK
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India; The Mehta Family Centre for Engineering in Medicine, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Liukkonen R, Vaajala M, Mattila VM, Reito A. Prevalence of post-traumatic osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament injury remains high despite advances in surgical techniques. Bone Joint J 2023; 105-B:1140-1148. [PMID: 37907079 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.105b11.bjj-2023-0058.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Aims The aim of this study was to report the pooled prevalence of post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) and examine whether the risk of developing PTOA after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury has decreased in recent decades. Methods The PubMed and Web of Science databases were searched from 1 January 1980 to 11 May 2022. Patient series, observational studies, and clinical trials having reported the prevalence of radiologically confirmed PTOA after ACL injury, with at least a ten-year follow-up, were included. All studies were analyzed simultaneously, and separate analyses of the operative and nonoperative knees were performed. The prevalence of PTOA was calculated separately for each study, and pooled prevalence was reported with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using either a fixed or random effects model. To examine the effect of the year of injury on the prevalence, a logit transformed meta-regression analysis was used with a maximum-likelihood estimator. Results from meta-regression analyses were reported with the unstandardized coefficient (β). Results The pooled prevalence of PTOA was 37.9% (95% CI 32.1 to 44) for operatively treated ACL injuries with a median follow-up of 14.6 years (interquartile range (IQR) 10.6 to 16.7). For nonoperatively treated ACL injuries, the prevalence was 40.5% (95% CI 28.9 to 53.3), with a median of follow-up of 15 years (IQR 11.7 to 20.0). The association between the year of operation and the prevalence of PTOA was weak and imprecise and not related to the choice of treatment (operative β -0.038 (95% CI -0.076 to 0.000) and nonoperative β -0.011 (95% CI -0.101 to 0.079)). Conclusion The initial injury, irrespective of management, has, by the balance of probability, resulted in PTOA within 20 years. In addition, the prevalence of PTOA has only slightly decreased during past decades. Therefore, further research is warranted to develop strategies to prevent the development of PTOA after ACL injuries.
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- Rasmus Liukkonen
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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Amorim D, Fonseca-Rodrigues D, David-Pereira A, Costa O, Lima AP, Nogueira R, Cruz R, Martins AS, Sousa L, Oliveira F, Pereira H, Pirraco R, Pertovaara A, Almeida A, Pinto-Ribeiro F. Injection of kaolin/carrageenan in the rat knee joint induces progressive experimental knee osteoarthritis. Pain 2023; 164:2477-2490. [PMID: 37390363 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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ABSTRACT Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common joint disorder worldwide, is characterized by progressive degeneration of articular and periarticular structures, leading to physical and emotional impairments that greatly affect the quality of life of patients. Unfortunately, no therapy has been able to halt the progression of the disease. Owing to the complexity of OA, most animal models are only able to mimic a specific stage or feature of the human disorder. In this work, we demonstrate the intraarticular injection of kaolin or carrageenan leads to the progressive degeneration of the rat's knee joint, accompanied by mechanical hyperalgesia and allodynia, gait impairments (reduced contact area of the affected limb), and radiological and histopathological findings concomitant with the development of human grade 4 OA. In addition, animals also display emotional impairments 4 weeks after induction, namely, anxious and depressive-like behaviour, important and common comorbidities of human OA patients. Overall, prolonging kaolin or carrageenan-induced monoarthritis mimics several important physical and psychological features of human OA in both male and female rodents and could be further applied in long-term studies of OA-associated chronic pain.
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- Diana Amorim
- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- Institute of Biomedicine/Physiology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- Wolfson CARD, Institute of Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- 3B's Research Group-Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Minho University, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Guimarães, Portugal
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- 3B's Research Group-Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Minho University, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Institute of Biomedicine/Physiology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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Qu Z, Koga H, Tsuji K, Tang G, Yang Y, Yoshihara A, Katakura M, Katagiri H, Miyatake K, Nakamura T, Sekiya I, Nakagawa Y. Hyaluronic acid sheet transplantation attenuates infrapatellar fat pad fibrosis and pain in a rat arthritis model. J Orthop Res 2023; 41:2442-2454. [PMID: 37087680 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/24/2023]
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Fibrosis of the infrapatellar fat pad (IFP) occurs after knee joint surgery or during knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and causes persistent pain and limited mobility. Previous studies demonstrated that treating IFP fibrosis alleviated pain in animal models. In this study, we examined the effects of hyaluronic acid (HA) sheet transplantation on IFP fibrosis and articular cartilage degeneration in a monoiodoacetic acid (MIA) rat arthritis model (95 male rats). Rats received bilateral intra-articular MIA injections (1.0 mg/30 μL) and underwent surgery 4 days later. HA sheets were transplanted on the right knee of each rat (HA group), with the left knee receiving sham surgery (sham group). Incapacitance tests were performed at multiple time points up to 28 days after MIA injection. Macroscopic, histological, and immunohistochemical analyzes were performed 14 and 28 days after injection. The concentrations of HA and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in the synovial fluid were measured using ELISA. Transplantation of HA sheets could alleviate persistent pain 10-28 days after injection. The HA sheets inhibited articular cartilage degeneration at 14 days. Fibrosis and the invasion of calcitonin gene-related peptide-positive nerve fiber endings in the IFP were inhibited at both 14 and 28 days. Moreover, the HA sheets remained histologically until 10 days after transplantation. The concentration of HA reached its peak on Day 10 after transplantation; the concentration of IL-1β in the sham group was significantly higher than that in the HA group on Day 7. Therefore, HA sheets could be a promising option to treat IFP fibrosis occurring in KOA and after knee joint surgery.
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- Zhen Qu
- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nano-bioscience, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Cartilage Regeneration, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Tsuno H, Tanaka N, Naito M, Ohashi S, Iwasawa M, Kadoguchi T, Mitomi H, Matsui T, Furukawa H, Fukui N. Analysis of proteins released from osteoarthritic cartilage by compressive loading. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18292. [PMID: 37880329 PMCID: PMC10600228 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45472-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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In osteoarthritis (OA), synovial pathology may be induced by proteins released from degenerated cartilage. This study was conducted to identify the proteins released from OA cartilage. OA cartilage was obtained from OA knees at macroscopically preserved areas (PRES) and degenerated areas (DEG), while control cartilage (CONT) was collected from non-arthritic knees. Released proteins were obtained from these cartilage samples by repeatedly applying compressive loading, which simulated loading on cartilage in vivo. The released proteins were analyzed comprehensively by antibody array analyses and a quantitative proteomic analysis. For several proteins, the exact amounts released were determined by Luminex assays. The amount of active TGF-β that was released was determined by an assay using genetically-engineered HEK cells. The results of the antibody array and proteomic analyses revealed that various biologically active proteins are released from OA cartilage, particularly from DEG, by loading. The Luminex assay confirmed that several alarmins, complement proteins C3a and C5a, and several angiogenic proteins including FGF-1, FGF-2 and VEGF-A were released in greater amounts from DEG than from CONT. The HEK cell assay indicated that active TGF-β was released from DEG at biologically significant levels. These findings may be helpful in understanding the pathology of OA.
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- Hirotaka Tsuno
- Clinical Research Center, National Hospital Organization Sagamihara Hospital, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center, National Hospital Organization Sagamihara Hospital, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Sagamihara Hospital, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Sagamihara Hospital, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Sagamihara Hospital, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo, Komaba 3-8-1, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8902, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Odawara Municipal Hospital, Odawara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center, National Hospital Organization Sagamihara Hospital, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center, National Hospital Organization Tokyo Hospital, Kiyose, Tokyo, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center, National Hospital Organization Sagamihara Hospital, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan.
- Department of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo, Komaba 3-8-1, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8902, Japan.
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Habib YH, Sheta E, Khattab M, Gowayed MA. Diminazene aceturate or losartan ameliorates the functional, radiological and histopathological alterations in knee osteoarthritis rodent model: repurposing of the ACE2/Ang1-7/MasR cascade. J Exp Orthop 2023; 10:107. [PMID: 37878123 PMCID: PMC10600085 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-023-00673-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Current therapies for osteoarthritis (OA) are limited to analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Considering the importance of oxidative stress and inflammatory mediators in OA etiology, we tested the hypothesis that targeting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) can improve OA anomalies. Diminazene (DIZE), an activator of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 and the angiotensin 2 type-1 receptor blocker losartan (LOS) were used for this purpose. METHODS OA was induced by a single intra-articular injection of monosodium iodoacetate. The effects of exposure to DIZE or LOS for 21 days on OA anomalies in rats' knees were investigated. Evaluation of motor function, nociception, and inflammatory response was done using rotarod, knee bend and knee swelling tests. Markers of knee joint inflammation, and cellular oxidation in addition to the RAAS biomarkers, were assessed in knee tissues, along with radiological and histopathological investigations. RESULTS Elevations in inflammatory and oxidative markers in knee tissues of OA rats were mostly improved by the two therapeutic drugs. Such effect was also reflected in the rotarod, knee bend and knee swelling tests. Treatment with DIZE has shown a more prominent effect than LOS in controlling OA-associated inflammation and cellular oxidation. Markers of RAAS have also shown better responsiveness to DIZE over LOS. CONCLUSIONS DIZE has shown a prominent increase in the angiotensin 1-7 amount, highlighting the involvement of the signaling pathway in the immunomodulatory effect. The radiological and histopathology examination came to confirm the outcome of biochemical markers, nominating diminazene aceturate as a possible therapeutic option for OA.
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- Yasser H Habib
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Canal El- Mahmoudia Str., Smouha, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Forteza-Genestra MA, Antich-Rosselló M, Ramis-Munar G, Calvo J, Gayà A, Monjo M, Ramis JM. Comparative effect of platelet- and mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicles on human cartilage explants using an ex vivo inflammatory osteoarthritis model. Bone Joint Res 2023; 12:667-676. [PMID: 37852621 PMCID: PMC10584413 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.1210.bjr-2023-0109.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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Aims Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanoparticles secreted by all cells, enriched in proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids related to cell-to-cell communication and vital components of cell-based therapies. Mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC)-derived EVs have been studied as an alternative for osteoarthritis (OA) treatment. However, their clinical translation is hindered by industrial and regulatory challenges. In contrast, platelet-derived EVs might reach clinics faster since platelet concentrates, such as platelet lysates (PL), are already used in therapeutics. Hence, we aimed to test the therapeutic potential of PL-derived extracellular vesicles (pEVs) as a new treatment for OA, which is a degenerative joint disease of articular cartilage and does not have any curative or regenerative treatment, by comparing its effects to those of human umbilical cord MSC-derived EVs (cEVs) on an ex vivo OA-induced model using human cartilage explants. Methods pEVs and cEVs were isolated by size exclusion chromatography (SEC) and physically characterized by nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA), protein content, and purity. OA conditions were induced in human cartilage explants (10 ng/ml oncostatin M and 2 ng/ml tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα)) and treated with 1 × 109 particles of pEVs or cEVs for 14 days. Then, DNA, glycosaminoglycans (GAG), and collagen content were quantified, and a histological study was performed. EV uptake was monitored using PKH26 labelled EVs. Results Significantly higher content of DNA and collagen was observed for the pEV-treated group compared to control and cEV groups. No differences were found in GAG quantification nor in EVs uptake within any treated group. Conclusion In conclusion, pEVs showed better performance than cEVs in our in vitro OA model. Although further studies are needed, pEVs are shown as a potential alternative to cEVs for cell-free regenerative medicine.
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- Maria A. Forteza-Genestra
- Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering Group, Research Institute on Health Sciences (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Palma, Spain
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- Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering Group, Research Institute on Health Sciences (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Palma, Spain
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- Microscopy Area, Serveis Cietificotècnics, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
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- Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering Group, Research Institute on Health Sciences (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Palma, Spain
- Fundació Banc de Sang i Teixits de les Illes Balears (FBSTIB), Palma, Spain
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- Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering Group, Research Institute on Health Sciences (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Palma, Spain
- Fundació Banc de Sang i Teixits de les Illes Balears (FBSTIB), Palma, Spain
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- Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering Group, Research Institute on Health Sciences (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Palma, Spain
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- Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering Group, Research Institute on Health Sciences (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Palma, Spain
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Lin Q, Shan X, Li X, Luo Z, Yu X, Liu H, Wang S, Zhao X, Zhu Y, Zhou H, Luo L, You J. Solvent exchange-motivated and tunable in situ forming implants sustaining triamcinolone acetonide release for arthritis treatment. Int J Pharm 2023; 645:123383. [PMID: 37678476 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Arthritis is a syndrome characterized by inflammation in the joints. Triamcinolone acetonide (TA) was used as an anti-inflammatory agent in the treatment of this disease. However, there are limitations to its clinical application, including rapid clearance from the joint cavity, potential joint damage from multiple injections, and adverse joint events. To address these drawbacks, we developed a tunable in situ forming implant loaded with TA. This injectable polymer solution utilized poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) as an extended-release material. When injected into the joints, the solution solidifies into implants through a solvent exchange in the aqueous environment. The implants demonstrated robust retention at the injection site and released TA over several weeks even months through diffusion and erosion. By adding different proportions of low water-miscible plasticizers, the release period of the drug could be precisely adjusted. The plasticizers-optimized implants exhibited a tough texture, enhancing the therapeutic efficiency and drug safety in vivo. In arthritic model studies, the tunable TA-loaded implants significantly reduced swelling, pain, and motor discoordination, and also showed suppression of arthritis progression to some extent. These findings suggested that TA-loaded ISFI holds promise for managing inflammatory disorders in individuals with arthritis.
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- Qing Lin
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 26 Huatuo Dajie, Benxi, Liaoning 117004, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China; Jinhua Institute of Zhejiang University, 321299 Jinhua, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China; Jinhua Institute of Zhejiang University, 321299 Jinhua, China; Zhejiang-California International Nanosystems Institute, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China.
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Fukui D, Nishiyama D, Yamanaka M, Tamai H, Nishio N, Kawakami M, Yamada H. Development of a Novel Rat Knee Osteoarthritis Model Induced by Medial Meniscus Extrusion. Cartilage 2023:19476035231205680. [PMID: 37837194 DOI: 10.1177/19476035231205680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The medial meniscus extrusion (MME) is associated with increased stress on the knee joint, which leads to cartilage degeneration. To evaluate the etiology of knee osteoarthritis, it is extremely important to create animal models of the disease that more closely resemble actual clinical conditions in terms of symptomatology, molecular biology, and histology. This study aimed to create a clinically relevant model of MME in rats. DESIGN Behavioral, molecular biological, and histological changes in the newly developed rat MME model were compared with those in sham and medial meniscus transection and medial collateral ligament transection (MMT) models to examine the characteristics of this model. RESULTS In the MME rat model, behavioral evaluation shows abnormalities in gait compared with the other 2 groups, and molecular biological evaluation of the infrapatellar synovia of rats shows that gene expression of inflammatory cytokines, matrix-degrading enzymes, and pain-related nerve growth factor was increased compared with the sham group. Furthermore, histological evaluation reveals that cartilage degeneration was the most severe in the MME group. CONCLUSIONS The newly developed MME model reproduced the characteristic pathology of MME in clinical practice, such as severe pain, inflammation, and rapid progression of osteoarthritis. The MME model, which might more closely mimic human knee osteoarthritis (OA), could be a useful model for elucidating the pathophysiology and considering therapeutic management for knee OA.
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- Daisuke Fukui
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Saiseikai Wakayama Hospital, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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Kurz B, Lange T, Voelker M, Hart ML, Rolauffs B. Articular Cartilage-From Basic Science Structural Imaging to Non-Invasive Clinical Quantitative Molecular Functional Information for AI Classification and Prediction. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14974. [PMID: 37834422 PMCID: PMC10573252 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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This review presents the changes that the imaging of articular cartilage has undergone throughout the last decades. It highlights that the expectation is no longer to image the structure and associated functions of articular cartilage but, instead, to devise methods for generating non-invasive, function-depicting images with quantitative information that is useful for detecting the early, pre-clinical stage of diseases such as primary or post-traumatic osteoarthritis (OA/PTOA). In this context, this review summarizes (a) the structure and function of articular cartilage as a molecular imaging target, (b) quantitative MRI for non-invasive assessment of articular cartilage composition, microstructure, and function with the current state of medical diagnostic imaging, (c), non-destructive imaging methods, (c) non-destructive quantitative articular cartilage live-imaging methods, (d) artificial intelligence (AI) classification of degeneration and prediction of OA progression, and (e) our contribution to this field, which is an AI-supported, non-destructive quantitative optical biopsy for early disease detection that operates on a digital tissue architectural fingerprint. Collectively, this review shows that articular cartilage imaging has undergone profound changes in the purpose and expectations for which cartilage imaging is used; the image is becoming an AI-usable biomarker with non-invasive quantitative functional information. This may aid in the development of translational diagnostic applications and preventive or early therapeutic interventions that are yet beyond our reach.
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- Bodo Kurz
- Department of Anatomy, Christian-Albrechts-University, Otto-Hahn-Platz 8, 24118 Kiel, Germany
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- Medical Physics Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany;
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- G.E.R.N. Research Center for Tissue Replacement, Regeneration & Neogenesis, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany; (M.V.); (M.L.H.)
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- G.E.R.N. Research Center for Tissue Replacement, Regeneration & Neogenesis, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany; (M.V.); (M.L.H.)
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- G.E.R.N. Research Center for Tissue Replacement, Regeneration & Neogenesis, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany; (M.V.); (M.L.H.)
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Ma JC, Luo T, Feng B, Huang Z, Zhang Y, Huang H, Yang X, Wen J, Bai X, Cui ZK. Exploring the translational potential of PLGA nanoparticles for intra-articular rapamycin delivery in osteoarthritis therapy. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:361. [PMID: 37794470 PMCID: PMC10548624 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02118-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent joint disease that affects all the tissues within the joint and currently lacks disease-modifying treatments in clinical practice. Despite the potential of rapamycin for OA disease alleviation, its clinical application is hindered by the challenge of achieving therapeutic concentrations, which necessitates multiple injections per week. To address this issue, rapamycin was loaded into poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles (RNPs), which are nontoxic, have a high encapsulation efficiency and exhibit sustained release properties for OA treatment. The RNPs were found to promote chondrogenic differentiation of ATDC5 cells and prevent senescence caused by oxidative stress in primary mouse articular chondrocytes. Moreover, RNPs were capable to alleviate metabolism homeostatic imbalance of primary mouse articular chondrocytes in both monolayer and 3D cultures under inflammatory or oxidative stress. In the mouse destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM) model, intra-articular injection of RNPs effectively mitigated joint cartilage destruction, osteophyte formation, chondrocytes hypertrophy, synovial inflammation, and pain. Our study demonstrates the feasibility of using RNPs as a potential clinically translational therapy to prevent the progression of post-traumatic OA.
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- Jian-Chao Ma
- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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Li YX, Shu J, Kou NN, Chen HB, Guo LM, Yuan Y, He SX, Zhao G. FGF1 reduces cartilage injury in osteoarthritis via regulating AMPK/Nrf2 pathway. J Mol Histol 2023; 54:427-438. [PMID: 37659992 DOI: 10.1007/s10735-023-10143-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a systemic joint degenerative disease involving a variety of cytokines and growth factors. In this study, we investigated the protective effect of fibroblast growth factor 1 (FGF1) knockdown on OA and its underlying mechanisms in vitro. In addition, we evaluated the effect of FGF1 knockout on the destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM) and examined the anterior and posterior cruciate ligament model in vivo. FGF1 affects OA cartilage destruction by increasing the protein expression of Nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1), which is associated with the phosphorylation of AMPK and its substrates. Our study showed that FGF1 knockdown could reverse the oxidative damage associated with osteoarthritis. Nrf2 knockdown eliminated the antioxidant effect of FGF1 knockdown on chondrocytes. Furthermore, AMPK knockdown could stop the impact of FGF1 knockdown on osteoarthritis. These findings suggested that FGF1 knockdown could effectively prevent and reverse osteoarthritis by activating AMPK and Nrf2 in articular chondrocytes.
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- Yun-Xuan Li
- Department of Traumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Dianmian Avenue, Wuhua District, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Traumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Dianmian Avenue, Wuhua District, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Traumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Dianmian Avenue, Wuhua District, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Traumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Dianmian Avenue, Wuhua District, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Traumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Dianmian Avenue, Wuhua District, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Traumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Dianmian Avenue, Wuhua District, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Traumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Dianmian Avenue, Wuhua District, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Traumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Dianmian Avenue, Wuhua District, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China.
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