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Zhang X, Li H, Chen L, Wu Y, Li Y. NRF2 in age-related musculoskeletal diseases: Role and treatment prospects. Genes Dis 2024; 11:101180. [PMID: 39281838 PMCID: PMC11400624 DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2023.101180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2024] Open
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The NRF2 pathway is a metabolic- and redox-sensitive signaling axis in which the transcription factor controls the expression of a multitude of genes that enable cells to survive environmental stressors, such as oxidative stress, mainly by inducing the expression of cytoprotective genes. Basal NRF2 levels are maintained under normal physiological conditions, but when exposed to oxidative stress, cells activate the NRF2 pathway, which is crucial for supporting cell survival. Recently, the NRF2 pathway has been found to have novel functions in metabolic regulation and interplay with other signaling pathways, offering novel insights into the treatment of various diseases. Numerous studies have shown that targeting its pathway can effectively investigate the development and progression of age-related musculoskeletal diseases, such as sarcopenia, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and intervertebral disc degeneration. Appropriate regulation of the NRF2 pathway flux holds promise as a means to improve musculoskeletal function, thereby providing a new avenue for drug treatment of age-related musculoskeletal diseases in clinical settings. The review summarized an overview of the relationship between NRF2 and cellular processes such as oxidative stress, apoptosis, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, ferroptosis, and autophagy, and explores the potential of targeted NRF2 regulation in the treatment of age-related musculoskeletal diseases.
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- Xiangyu Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Department of Health and Physical Education, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430056, China
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- Department of Health and Physical Education, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430056, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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Zeng Y, Yu S, Lu L, Zhang J, Xu C. Ginger-derived nanovesicles attenuate osteoarthritis progression by inhibiting oxidative stress via the Nrf2 pathway. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2024:1-17. [PMID: 39360651 DOI: 10.1080/17435889.2024.2403324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 09/09/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024] Open
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Aim: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease. Previous studies demonstrated ginger-derived exosome-like nanovesicles (GDN) showed therapeutic effects in degenerative diseases. However, it remains unknown whether GDN could alleviate OA progression.Materials & methods: In this study, GDN were obtained and characterized. Then we evaluated the effects of GDN in tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP)-induced chondrocytes, posttraumatic OA rat model and ex vivo cultured human OA cartilage explants.Results: We demonstrated GDN promoted cartilage anabolism and alleviated oxidative stress in TBHP-induced chondrocytes and OA rat. Our results also showed GDN exhibited protective effects in cultured cartilage explants. Furthermore, we verified the Nrf2 pathway was associated with protective effects of GDN.Conclusion: Altogether, our findings demonstrated GDN hold great potential for OA treatment.
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- Yiming Zeng
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214041, China
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- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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Jiang H, Chen J, Lin Z, Liao N. Melatonin enhances therapeutic outcomes of adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cell therapy in rat osteoarthritis by reducing TNF-α and IL-1β-induced injuries. Cytotechnology 2024; 76:547-558. [PMID: 39188645 PMCID: PMC11344747 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-024-00635-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024] Open
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Although adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cell (ADSC) transplantation has been effectively used to treat osteoarthritis (OA), the low cell survival rate induced by the inflammatory and oxidative stress, severely affects the therapeutic efficiency of ADSC transplantation in OA. This study was designed to evaluate whether melatonin pretreatment could improve ADSC survival and its therapeutic efficacy in OA. The papain-induced OA rats were pretreated with melatonin via intra-articular injection and then intra-articular injected with indocyanine green (ICG)-labeled ADSCs (3 × 106/rat). Afterward, ADSC retention was evaluated by NIR-II fluorescence imaging. The tibia and synovial fluid were collected for histopathological examination and ELISA assay, respectively. To confirm the anti-inflammatory effect of melatonin, a TNF-α and IL-1β-induced cell model was used to evaluate the protective effects of melatonin on ADSC viability, cell apoptosis, and migration. Our results showed that melatonin pretreatment enhanced ADSC survival and improved the therapeutic effects of ADSC transplantation on cartilage repair, and anti-inflammation by reducing TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, and IL-12 in vivo. In particular, we also found that melatonin promoted ADSC viability and migration, and reduced cell apoptosis in vitro. In conclusion, this study supports that melatonin pretreatment can effectively improve ADSC survival and therapeutic efficiency in OA by reducing inflammatory injuries, which provides a novel strategy for enhancing ADSC therapy.
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- Hao Jiang
- Department of Pain Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350000 People’s Republic of China
- National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350212 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350000 People’s Republic of China
- National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350212 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350000 People’s Republic of China
- National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350212 People’s Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025 People’s Republic of China
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Turker Yavas F, Sevil Kilimci F, Akkoc AN, Sahiner HS, Bardakci Yilmaz Ö. Melatonin's protective role against Bisphenol F and S-induced skeletal damage: A morphometric and histological study in rat. Ann Anat 2024; 256:152314. [PMID: 39053668 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2024.152314] [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: 05/03/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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This study aimed to evaluate the potential effects of Bisphenol F and S exposure on the skeletal structures of Sprague-Dawley rats. Given the increasing concern about the potential endocrine-disrupting effects of Bisphenol analogs on bone health, this research sought to elucidate their impact in conjunction with Melatonin. Using 80 male Sprague Dawley rats, bones were subjected to a 3-point bending test to assess mechanical properties, and histopathological evaluation was conducted after fixation and decalcification. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS. The results of the mechanical tests revealed significant differences in deformation and elastic modulus values between groups treated with Bisphenol F+Melatonin and Bisphenol S+Melatonin compared to the control groups. However, the histological images showed no significant differences between the groups. In the discussion, it was noted that the injection of Bisphenol F and Melatonin together increased bone hardness, suggesting that Bisphenol F and Bisphenol S may mitigate the negative effects of melatonin on bone. We attributed the absence of histological differences to the male gender of the studied rats and previous exposure considerations. This study shows that Melatonin can reduce Bisphenol F and Bisphenol S' rapid adjustment effects and increase bone elasticity. The side effects of Bisphenol F and S, as well as the prophylactic effects of Melatonin, can be observed and improved by carefully adjusting the duration, dose, and gender selection.
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- Firuze Turker Yavas
- Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Aydin 09016, Turkey.
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- Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Aydin 09016, Turkey
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- Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pathology, Aydin 09016, Turkey
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- Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Aydin 09016, Turkey
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- Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Aydin 09016, Turkey
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Zhao M, Qiu D, Miao X, Yang W, Li S, Cheng X, Tang J, Chen H, Ruan H, Liu Y, Wei C, Xiao J. Melatonin Delays Arthritis Inflammation and Reduces Cartilage Matrix Degradation through the SIRT1-Mediated NF-κB/Nrf2/TGF-β/BMPs Pathway. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6202. [PMID: 38892389 PMCID: PMC11172638 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25116202] [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: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Cartilage, a flexible and smooth connective tissue that envelops the surfaces of synovial joints, relies on chondrocytes for extracellular matrix (ECM) production and the maintenance of its structural and functional integrity. Melatonin (MT), renowned for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, holds the potential to modulate cartilage regeneration and degradation. Therefore, the present study was devoted to elucidating the mechanism of MT on chondrocytes. The in vivo experiment consisted of three groups: Sham (only the skin tissue was incised), Model (using the anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) method), and MT (30 mg/kg), with sample extraction following 12 weeks of administration. Pathological alterations in articular cartilage, synovium, and subchondral bone were evaluated using Safranin O-fast green staining. Immunohistochemistry (ICH) analysis was employed to assess the expression of matrix degradation-related markers. The levels of serum cytokines were quantified via Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) assays. In in vitro experiments, primary chondrocytes were divided into Control, Model, MT, negative control, and inhibitor groups. Western blotting (WB) and Quantitative RT-PCR (q-PCR) were used to detect Silent information regulator transcript-1 (SIRT1)/Nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB)/Nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β)/Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs)-related indicators. Immunofluorescence (IF) analysis was employed to examine the status of type II collagen (COL2A1), SIRT1, phosphorylated NF-κB p65 (p-p65), and phosphorylated mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 2 (p-Smad2). In vivo results revealed that the MT group exhibited a relatively smooth cartilage surface, modest chondrocyte loss, mild synovial hyperplasia, and increased subchondral bone thickness. ICH results showed that MT downregulated the expression of components related to matrix degradation. ELISA results showed that MT reduced serum inflammatory cytokine levels. In vitro experiments confirmed that MT upregulated the expression of SIRT1/Nrf2/TGF-β/BMPs while inhibiting the NF-κB pathway and matrix degradation-related components. The introduction of the SIRT1 inhibitor Selisistat (EX527) reversed the effects of MT. Together, these findings suggest that MT has the potential to ameliorate inflammation, inhibit the release of matrix-degrading enzymes, and improve the cartilage condition. This study provides a new theoretical basis for understanding the role of MT in decelerating cartilage degradation and promoting chondrocyte repair in in vivo and in vitro cultured chondrocytes.
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (M.Z.); (D.Q.); (X.M.); (W.Y.); (S.L.); (X.C.); (J.T.); (H.C.); (H.R.); (Y.L.); (C.W.)
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Ai L, Li R, Wang X, Liu Z, Li Y. Tempol alleviates acute lung injury by affecting glutathione synthesis through Nrf2 and inhibiting ferroptosis in lung epithelial cells. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2024; 38:e23674. [PMID: 38454815 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23674] [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: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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As a life-threatening disease, acute lung injury (ALI) may progress to chronic pulmonary fibrosis. For the treatment of lung injury, Tempol is a superoxide dismutase mimetic and intracellular redox agent that can be a potential drug. This study investigated the regulatory mechanism of Tempol in the treatment of ALI. A mouse model of ALI was established, and HE staining was used to examine histomorphology. The CCK-8 assay was used to measure cell viability, and oxidative stress was assessed by corresponding kits. Flow cytometry and dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate staining assays were used to detect reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. Protein expression levels were measured by Western blot analysis and ELISA. Pulmonary vascular permeability was used to measure the lung wet/dry weight ratio. The level of oxidative stress was increased in ALI mice, and the level of ferroptosis was upregulated. Tempol inhibited this effect and alleviated ALI. The administration of Tempol alleviated the pathological changes in ALI, inhibited pulmonary vascular permeability, and improved lung injury in ALI mice. The upregulation of genes essential for glutathione (GSH) metabolism induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was inhibited by Tempol. In addition, nuclear factor-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is activated by Tempol therapy to regulate the de novo synthesis pathway of GSH, thereby alleviating LPS-induced lung epithelial cell damage. The results showed that Tempol alleviated ALI by activating the Nrf2 pathway to inhibit oxidative stress and ferroptosis in lung epithelial cells. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that Tempol alleviates ALI by inhibiting ferroptosis in lung epithelial cells through the effect of Nrf2 on GSH synthesis.
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- Li Ai
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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Zhao Z, Xia X, Liu J, Hou M, Liu Y, Zhou Z, Xu Y, He F, Yang H, Zhang Y, Ruan C, Zhu X. Cartilage-inspired self-assembly glycopeptide hydrogels for cartilage regeneration via ROS scavenging. Bioact Mater 2024; 32:319-332. [PMID: 37869724 PMCID: PMC10589380 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.10.013] [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: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Cartilage injury represents a frequent dilemma in clinical practice owing to its inherently limited self-renewal capacity. Biomimetic strategy-based engineered biomaterial, capable of coordinated regulation for cellular and microenvironmental crosstalk, provides an adequate avenue to boost cartilage regeneration. The level of oxidative stress in microenvironments is verified to be vital for tissue regeneration, yet it is often overlooked in engineered biomaterials for cartilage regeneration. Herein, inspired by natural cartilage architecture, a fibril-network glycopeptide hydrogel (Nap-FFGRGD@FU), composed of marine-derived polysaccharide fucoidan (FU) and naphthalenephenylalanine-phenylalanine-glycine-arginine-glycine-aspartic peptide (Nap-FFGRGD), was presented through a simple supramolecular self-assembly approach. The Nap-FFGRGD@FU hydrogels exhibit a native cartilage-like architecture, characterized by interwoven collagen fibers and attached proteoglycans. Beyond structural simulation, fucoidan-exerted robust biological effects and Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) sequence-provided cell attachment sites realized functional reinforcement, synergistically promoted extracellular matrix (ECM) production and reactive oxygen species (ROS) elimination, thus contributing to chondrocytes-ECM harmony. In vitro co-culture with glycopeptide hydrogels not only facilitated cartilage ECM anabolic metabolism but also scavenged ROS accumulation in chondrocytes. Mechanistically, the chondro-protective effects induced by glycopeptide hydrogels rely on the activation of endogenous antioxidant pathways associated with nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2). In vivo implantation of glycopeptide hydrogels successfully improved the de novo cartilage generation by 1.65-fold, concomitant with coordinately restructured subchondral bone structure. Collectively, our ingeniously crafted bionic glycopeptide hydrogels simultaneously rewired chondrocytes' function by augmenting anabolic metabolism and rebuilt ECM microenvironment via preserving redox equilibrium, holding great potential for cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Zhijian Zhao
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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- Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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Liu M, Guo J, Zhao J, Li H, Feng X, Liu H, Zhang H, Jia X, Wei R, Li F, Chen C, Hou M, Lv N, Xu H. Activation of NRF2 by celastrol increases antioxidant functions and prevents the progression of osteoarthritis in mice. Chin J Nat Med 2024; 22:137-145. [PMID: 38342566 DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(24)60586-8] [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: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Excessive oxidative stress impairs cartilage matrix metabolism balance, significantly contributing to osteoarthritis (OA) development. Celastrol (CSL), a drug derived from Tripterygium wilfordii, has recognized applications in the treatment of cancer and immune system disorders, yet its antioxidative stress mechanisms in OA remain underexplored. This study aimed to substantiate CSL's chondroprotective effects and unravel its underlying mechanisms. We investigated CSL's impact on chondrocytes under both normal and inflammatory conditions. In vitro, CSL mitigated interleukin (IL)-1β-induced activation of proteinases and promoted cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) synthesis. In vivo, intra-articular injection of CSL ameliorated cartilage degeneration and mitigated subchondral bone lesions in OA mice. Mechanistically, it was found that inhibiting nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) abrogated CSL-mediated antioxidative functions and exacerbated the progression of OA. This study is the first to elucidate the role of CSL in the treatment of OA through the activation of NRF2, offering a novel therapeutic avenue for arthritis therapy.
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- Mingming Liu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University (The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang), Lianyungang 222003, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University (The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang), Lianyungang 222003, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University (The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang), Lianyungang 222003, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University (The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang), Lianyungang 222003, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University (The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang), Lianyungang 222003, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University (The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang), Lianyungang 222003, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University (The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang), Lianyungang 222003, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University (The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang), Lianyungang 222003, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University (The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang), Lianyungang 222003, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University (The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang), Lianyungang 222003, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Afliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University (The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang), Lianyungang 222003, China.
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- Department of human anatomy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, China.
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Xiong Z, Peng G, Deng J, Liu M, Ning X, Zhuang Y, Yang H, Sun H. Therapeutic targets and potential delivery systems of melatonin in osteoarthritis. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1331934. [PMID: 38327517 PMCID: PMC10847247 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1331934] [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: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent age-related musculoskeletal disorder that typically results in chronic pain and disability. OA is a multifactorial disease, with increased oxidative stress, dysregulated inflammatory response, and impaired matrix metabolism contributing to its onset and progression. The neurohormone melatonin, primarily synthesized by the pineal gland, has emerged as a promising therapeutic agent for OA due to its potential to alleviate inflammation, oxidative stress, and chondrocyte death with minimal adverse effects. The present review provides a comprehensive summary of the current understanding regarding melatonin as a promising pharmaceutical agent for the treatment of OA, along with an exploration of various delivery systems that can be utilized for melatonin administration. These findings may provide novel therapeutic strategies and targets for inhibiting the advancement of OA.
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- Zhilin Xiong
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Emergence Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
- Department of Emergence Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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Lou C, Jiang H, Lin Z, Xia T, Wang W, Lin C, Zhang Z, Fu H, Iqbal S, Liu H, Lin J, Wang J, Pan X, Xue X. MiR-146b-5p enriched bioinspired exosomes derived from fucoidan-directed induction mesenchymal stem cells protect chondrocytes in osteoarthritis by targeting TRAF6. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:486. [PMID: 38105181 PMCID: PMC10726686 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02264-9] [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] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease characterized by progressive cartilage degradation and inflammation. In recent years, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived exosomes (MSCs-Exo) have attracted widespread attention for their potential role in modulating OA pathology. However, the unpredictable therapeutic effects of exosomes have been a significant barrier to their extensive clinical application. In this study, we investigated whether fucoidan-pretreated MSC-derived exosomes (F-MSCs-Exo) could better protect chondrocytes in osteoarthritic joints and elucidate its underlying mechanisms. In order to evaluate the role of F-MSCs-Exo in osteoarthritis, both in vitro and in vivo studies were conducted. MiRNA sequencing was employed to analyze MSCs-Exo and F-MSCs-Exo, enabling the identification of differentially expressed genes and the exploration of the underlying mechanisms behind the protective effects of F-MSCs-Exo in osteoarthritis. Compared to MSCs-Exo, F-MSCs-Exo demonstrated superior effectiveness in inhibiting inflammatory responses and extracellular matrix degradation in rat chondrocytes. Moreover, F-MSCs-Exo exhibited enhanced activation of autophagy in chondrocytes. MiRNA sequencing of both MSCs-Exo and F-MSCs-Exo revealed that miR-146b-5p emerged as a promising candidate mediator for the chondroprotective function of F-MSCs-Exo, with TRAF6 identified as its downstream target. In conclusion, our research results demonstrate that miR-146b-5p encapsulated in F-MSCs-Exo effectively inhibits TRAF6 activation, thereby suppressing inflammatory responses and extracellular matrix degradation, while promoting chondrocyte autophagy for the protection of osteoarthritic cartilage cells. Consequently, the development of a therapeutic approach combining fucoidan with MSC-derived exosomes provides a promising strategy for the clinical treatment of osteoarthritis.
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- Chao Lou
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Feik School of Pharmacy, University of the Incarnate Word, Broadway, San Antonio, 4301, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 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]
Abstract
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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Hu X, Tian X, Yang C, Ling F, Liu H, Zhu X, Pei M, Yang H, Liu T, Xu Y, He F. Melatonin-loaded self-healing hydrogel targets mitochondrial energy metabolism and promotes annulus fibrosus regeneration. Mater Today Bio 2023; 23:100811. [PMID: 37810753 PMCID: PMC10550778 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100811] [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: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Intervertebral disc (IVD) herniation is a major cause of chronic low back pain and disability. The current nucleus pulposus (NP) discectomy effectively relieves pain symptoms, but the annulus fibrosus (AF) defects are left unrepaired. Tissue engineering approaches show promise in treating AF injury and IVD degeneration; however, the presence of an inflammatory milieu at the injury site hinders the mitochondrial energy metabolism of AF cells, resulting in a lack of AF regeneration. In this study, we fabricated a dynamic self-healing hydrogel loaded with melatonin (an endocrine hormone well-known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties) and investigate whether melatonin-loaded hydrogel could promote AF defect repair by rescuing the matrix synthesis and energy metabolism of AF cells. The protective effects of melatonin on matrix components (e.g. type I and II collagen and aggrecan) in AF cells were observed in the presence of interleukin (IL)-1β. Additionally, melatonin was found to activate the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor signaling pathway, thereby safeguarding the mitochondrial function of AF cells from IL-1β, as evidenced by the increased level of adenosine triphosphate, mitochondrial membrane potential, and respiratory chain factor expression. The incorporation of melatonin into a self-healing hydrogel based on thiolated gelatin and β-cyclodextrin was proposed as a means of promoting AF regeneration. The successful implantation of melatonin-loaded hydrogel has been shown to facilitate in situ regeneration of AF tissue, thereby impeding IVD degeneration by preserving the hydration of nucleus pulposus in a rat box-cut IVD defect model. These findings offer compelling evidence that the development of a melatonin-loaded dynamic self-healing hydrogel can promote the mitochondrial functions of AF cells and represents a promising strategy for IVD regeneration.
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- Xiayu Hu
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
- Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
- Department of Orthopaedics,the Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, 225300, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics and Division of Exercise Physiology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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Ma SJ, Li C, Yan C, Liu N, Jiang GY, Yang HR, Yan HC, Li JY, Liu HL, Gao C. Melatonin alleviates early brain injury by inhibiting the NRF2-mediated ferroptosis pathway after subarachnoid hemorrhage. Free Radic Biol Med 2023; 208:555-570. [PMID: 37717795 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2023.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
Abstract
Ferroptosis is a novel form of cell death that plays a critical role in the pathological and physiological processes of early brain injury following subarachnoid hemorrhage. Melatonin, as the most potent endogenous antioxidant, has shown strong protective effects against pathological changes following subarachnoid hemorrhage, but its impact on ferroptosis induced by subarachnoid hemorrhage remains unexplored. In our study, we established a subarachnoid hemorrhage model in male SD rats. We found that subarachnoid hemorrhage induced changes in ferroptosis-related indicators such as lipid peroxidation and iron metabolism, while intraperitoneal injection of melatonin (40 mg/kg) effectively ameliorated these changes to a certain degree. Moreover, in a subset of rats with subarachnoid hemorrhage who received pre-treatment via intravenous injection of the melatonin receptor antagonist Luzindole (1 mg/kg) and 4P-PDOT (1 mg/kg), we found that the protective effect of melatonin against subarachnoid hemorrhage includes inhibition of lipid peroxidation and reduction of iron accumulation depended on melatonin receptor 1B (MT2). Furthermore, our study demonstrated that melatonin inhibited neuronal ferroptosis by activating the NRF2 signaling pathway, as evidenced by in vivo inhibition of NRF2. In summary, melatonin acts through MT2 and activates NRF2 and downstream genes such as HO-1/NQO1 to inhibit ferroptosis in subarachnoid hemorrhage-induced neuronal injury, thereby improving neurological function in rats. These results suggest that melatonin is a promising therapeutic target for subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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- Sheng-Ji Ma
- Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Colleges and Universities Laboratory of Neurosurgery in Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, China; Institute of Neuroscience, Sino-Russian Medical Research Center, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Colleges and Universities Laboratory of Neurosurgery in Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, China; Institute of Neuroscience, Sino-Russian Medical Research Center, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Colleges and Universities Laboratory of Neurosurgery in Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, China; Institute of Neuroscience, Sino-Russian Medical Research Center, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Colleges and Universities Laboratory of Neurosurgery in Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, China; Institute of Neuroscience, Sino-Russian Medical Research Center, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Colleges and Universities Laboratory of Neurosurgery in Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, China; Institute of Neuroscience, Sino-Russian Medical Research Center, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Colleges and Universities Laboratory of Neurosurgery in Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, China; Institute of Neuroscience, Sino-Russian Medical Research Center, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Colleges and Universities Laboratory of Neurosurgery in Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, China; Institute of Neuroscience, Sino-Russian Medical Research Center, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Colleges and Universities Laboratory of Neurosurgery in Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, China; Institute of Neuroscience, Sino-Russian Medical Research Center, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Colleges and Universities Laboratory of Neurosurgery in Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, China; Institute of Neuroscience, Sino-Russian Medical Research Center, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Colleges and Universities Laboratory of Neurosurgery in Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, China; Institute of Neuroscience, Sino-Russian Medical Research Center, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
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Liang J, Liu L, Feng H, Yue Y, Zhang Y, Wang Q, Zhao H. Therapeutics of osteoarthritis and pharmacological mechanisms: A focus on RANK/RANKL signaling. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 167:115646. [PMID: 37804812 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115646] [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: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative disease afflicting millions globally. Despite the development of numerous pharmacological treatments for OA, a substantial unmet need for effective therapies persists. The RANK/RANKL signaling pathway has emerged as a promising therapeutic target for OA, owing to its pivotal role in regulating osteoclast differentiation and activity. In this comprehensive review, we aim to elucidate the relevant mechanisms of OA mediated by RANK/RANKL signaling, including bone remodeling, inflammation, cartilage degradation, osteophyte formation, and pain sensitization. Furthermore, we discuss and summarize the cutting-edge strategies targeting RANK/RANKL signaling for OA therapy, encompassing approaches such as gene-based interventions and biomaterials-aided pharmacotherapy. In addition, we highlight the prevailing challenges associated with pharmacological OA treatments and explore potential future directions, approached through a clinical-translational lens.
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- Jingqi Liang
- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, China.
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Bagherifard A, Hosseinzadeh A, Koosha F, Sheibani M, Karimi-Behnagh A, Reiter RJ, Mehrzadi S. Melatonin and bone-related diseases: an updated mechanistic overview of current evidence and future prospects. Osteoporos Int 2023; 34:1677-1701. [PMID: 37393580 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-023-06836-1] [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: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Bone diseases account for an enormous cost burden on health systems. Bone disorders are considered as age-dependent diseases. The aging of world population has encouraged scientists to further explore the most effective preventive modalities and therapeutic strategies to overcome and reduce the high cost of bone disorders. Herein, we review the current evidence of melatonin's therapeutic effects on bone-related diseases. METHODS This review summarized evidences from in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies regarding the effects of melatonin on bone-related diseases, with a focus on the molecular mechanisms. Electronically, Scopus and MEDLINE®/PubMed databases were searched for articles published on melatonin and bone-related diseases from inception to June 2023. RESULTS The findings demonstrated that melatonin has beneficial effect in bone- and cartilage-related disorders such as osteoporosis, bone fracture healing, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, in addition to the control of sleep and circadian rhythms. CONCLUSION A number of animal and clinical studies have indicated that various biological effects of melatonin may suggest this molecule as an effective therapeutic agent for controlling, diminishing, or suppressing bone-related disorders. Therefore, further clinical studies are required to clarify whether melatonin can be effective in patients with bone-related diseases.
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- Abolfazl Bagherifard
- Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Razi Drug Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiology Technology, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Razi Drug Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cellular and Structural Biology, Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Razi Drug Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Albertini MC, Vanzolini T, Perrone S, Weiss MD, Buonocore G, Dell'Orto V, Balduini W, Carloni S. MiR-126 and miR-146a as Melatonin-Responsive Biomarkers for Neonatal Brain Ischemia. J Mol Neurosci 2023; 73:763-772. [PMID: 37725287 PMCID: PMC10694110 DOI: 10.1007/s12031-023-02155-6] [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: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Despite advances in obstetric and neonatal care, challenges remain in early identification of neonates with encephalopathy due to hypoxia-ischemia who are undergoing therapeutic hypothermia. Therefore, there is a deep search for biomarkers that can identify brain injury. The aims of this study were to investigate the serum and brain expressions of two potential biomarkers, miR-126/miR-146a, in a preclinical model of hypoxia-ischemia (HI)-induced brain injury, and to explore their modulation during melatonin treatment. Seven-day-old rats were subjected to permanent ligation of the right carotid artery followed by 2.5 h hypoxia (HI). Melatonin (15 mg/kg) was administered 5 min after HI. Serum and brain samples were collected 1, 6 and 24 h after HI. Results show that HI caused a significant increase in the circulating levels of both miR-126 and miR-146a during the early phase of ischemic brain damage development (i.e. 1 h), with a parallel and opposite pattern in the ischemic cerebral cortex. These effects are not observed 24 h later. Treatment with melatonin restored the HI-induced effects on miR-126/miR-146a expressions, both in the cerebral cortex and in serum. We conclude that miR-126/miR-146a are promising biomarkers of HI injury and demonstrate an associated change in concentration following melatonin treatment.
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- Maria Cristina Albertini
- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Via Saffi 2, 61029 PU, Urbino, Italy.
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Via Saffi 2, 61029 PU, Urbino, Italy
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- Neonatology Unit, University Medical Center of Parma (AOUP) and University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Neonatology Unit, University Medical Center of Parma (AOUP) and University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Via Saffi 2, 61029 PU, Urbino, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Via Saffi 2, 61029 PU, Urbino, Italy.
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Chen S, Meng C, He Y, Xu H, Qu Y, Wang Y, Fan Y, Huang X, You H. An in vitro and in vivo study: Valencene protects cartilage and alleviates the progression of osteoarthritis by anti-oxidative stress and anti-inflammatory effects. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 123:110726. [PMID: 37536183 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110726] [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: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a heterogeneous disease involving the whole joint. The pathogenesis involves oxidative stress levels and chronic inflammation, and Valencene (VA) has excellent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant stress abilities. PURPOSE The objective was to study the effects of VA therapy on combating oxidative stress and to evaluate the protective effect of chondrocytes to alleviate the progression of OA. METHODS C57BL6J mouse chondrocytes were used as the primary cells in this study. Mouse chondrocytes were stimulated with IL-1β, and VA was administered in different concentrations. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) assay kits, western blotting, cellular immunofluorescence, and scanning microscopy were used to evaluate VA's antioxidant stress mechanism, anti-inflammatory effect, and cartilage protective ability. The mouse arthritis model constructed by destabilization of medial meniscus (DMM) was observed by micro-CT scan and histology after different treatments. RESULTS We found that VA can reverse the rise of ROS under IL-1β, the degeneration of the cartilage extracellular matrix, and the production of inflammatory mediators. In terms of mechanism, VA activated NRF2/HO-1/NQO1 pathway, thus enhancing ROS clearance. The phosphorylation of IκBα is inhibited, which further reduces the downstream phosphorylation of P65 in nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling. In addition, VA inhibited mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling molecules P-JNK, P-ERK, and P-P38, inhibiting the production of inflammatory mediators and thus inhibiting Aggrecan and Collagen Type II (COL2)degeneration. In vivo, VA reduced DMM-induced osteophytes and spurs, suppressed subchondral bone destruction, and reduced articular cartilage erosion. CONCLUSION Our study demonstrated that VA is an effective candidate for OA treatment.
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- Sheng Chen
- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
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Wu R, Huang L, Xia Q, Liu Z, Huang Y, Jiang Y, Wang J, Ding H, Zhu C, Song Y, Liu L, Zhang L, Feng G. Injectable mesoporous bioactive glass/sodium alginate hydrogel loaded with melatonin for intervertebral disc regeneration. Mater Today Bio 2023; 22:100731. [PMID: 37533731 PMCID: PMC10393589 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is a major contributing factor to both lower back and neck pain. As IDD progresses, the intervertebral disc (IVD) loses its ability to maintain its disc height when subjected to axial loading. This failure in the weight-bearing capacity of the IVD is a characteristic feature of degeneration. Natural polymer-based hydrogel, derived from biological polymers, possesses biocompatibility and is able to mimic the structure of extracellular matrix, enabling them to support cellular behavior. However, their mechanical performance is relatively poor, thus limiting their application in IVD regeneration. In this study, we developed an injectable composite hydrogel, namely, Mel-MBG/SA, which is similar to natural weight-bearing IVD. Mesoporous bioactive glasses not only enhance hydrogels, but also act as carriers for melatonin (Mel) to suppress inflammation during IDD. The Mel-MBG/SA hydrogel further provides a mixed system with sustained Mel release to alleviate IL-1β-induced oxidative stress and relieve inflammation associated with IDD pathology. Furthermore, our study shows that this delivery system can effectively suppress inflammation in the rat tail model, which is expected to further promote IVD regeneration. This approach presents a novel strategy for promoting tissue regeneration by effectively modulating the inflammatory environment while harnessing the mechanical properties of the material.
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- Ruibang Wu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Operating Room of Anesthesia Surgery Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University / West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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Pan Z, Hou M, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Tian X, Hu X, Ge X, Zhao Z, Liu T, Xu Y, Yang H, Liu H, Zhu X, He F. Incorporation of kartogenin and silk fibroin scaffolds promotes rat articular cartilage regeneration through enhancement of antioxidant functions. Regen Biomater 2023; 10:rbad074. [PMID: 37719927 PMCID: PMC10503267 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbad074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Treating articular cartilage defects in patients remains a challenging task due to the absence of blood vessels within the cartilage tissue. The regenerative potential is further compromised by an imbalance between anabolism and catabolism, induced by elevated levels of reactive oxygen species. However, the advent of tissue engineering introduces a promising strategy for cartilage regeneration, offering viable solutions such as mechanical support and controlled release of chondrogenic molecules or cytokines. In this study, we developed an antioxidant scaffold by incorporating natural silk fibroin (SF) and kartogenin (KGN)-loaded liposomes (SF-Lipo@KGN). The scaffold demonstrated appropriate pore size, connectivity, and water absorption and the sustained release of KGN was achieved through the encapsulation of liposomes. In vitro experiments revealed that the SF-Lipo@KGN scaffolds exhibited excellent biocompatibility, as evidenced by enhanced cell adhesion, migration, and proliferation of chondrocytes. The SF-Lipo@KGN scaffolds were found to stimulate cartilage matrix synthesis through the activation of the nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2/heme oxygenase-1 antioxidant signaling pathway. In vivo experiments demonstrated the effective promotion of articular cartilage regeneration by the SF-Lipo@KGN scaffolds, which enhanced extracellular matrix anabolism and restored the intrinsic redox homeostasis. Overall, this study successfully developed biomimetic KGN-loaded scaffolds that restore cartilage redox homeostasis, indicating promising prospects for cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Zejun Pan
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, People's Hospital of Zhenhai District (Ningbo No.7 Hospital), Ningbo 315202, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, China
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Wang H, Wang W, Wang J, Zhang L, Luo Y, Tang X. MicroRNA-15a/β1,4-GalT-I axis contributes to cartilage degeneration via NF-κB signaling in osteoarthritis. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2023; 78:100254. [PMID: 37478628 PMCID: PMC10387577 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinsp.2023.100254] [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] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Osteoarthritis is a condition characterized by articular cartilage degradation. The increased expression of β1,4-Galactosyltransferase-I (β1,4-GalT-I) in the articular cartilage of osteoarthritis patients was related to an inflammatory response. The aim of this study was to elucidate the role of β1,4-GalT-I in osteoarthritis. This study aimed to determine the function of 1,4-GalT-I in osteoarthritis. METHODS The osteoarthritis mouse model with the destabilization of the medial meniscus was established by microsurgical technique. Pathological changes in articular cartilage were observed by hematoxylin and eosin staining and safranin O-fast green staining. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, western blot, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays were used to observe mRNA and protein expression, respectively. RNA interactions were verified by a luciferase reporter assay. SA-β-Gal staining was used to assess chondrocyte senescence. Immunofluorescence staining was conducted to observe the localization of Nuclear Factor-kappaB (NF-κB). RESULTS β1,4-GalT-I and microRNA-15a (miR-15a) show high and low expression in the articular cartilage of osteoarthritis, respectively. MiR-15a inhibits the mRNA translation of β1,4-GalT-I. β1,4-GalT-I promotes extracellular matrix degradation, senescence, and NF-κB activation in IL-1β-stimulated chondrocytes, which can be reversed by overexpression of miR-15a. Intra-articular injection of microRNA-15a ameliorates cartilage degeneration by inhibiting β1,4-GalT-I and phosphorylation of NF-κB in vivo. CONCLUSION The authors clarified that the miR-15a/β1,4-GalT-I axis inhibits the phosphorylation of NF-κB thereby inhibiting extracellular matrix degradation and senescence in chondrocytes to alleviate cartilage degeneration in osteoarthritis. MiR-15a and β1,4-GalT-I may serve as potentially effective targets for the future treatment of osteoarthritis.
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- Hairong Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Jianhu People's Hospital, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jianhu People's Hospital, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jianhu People's Hospital, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jianhu People's Hospital, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jianhu People's Hospital, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jianhu People's Hospital, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China.
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Boutin JA, Kennaway DJ, Jockers R. Melatonin: Facts, Extrapolations and Clinical Trials. Biomolecules 2023; 13:943. [PMID: 37371523 DOI: 10.3390/biom13060943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Melatonin is a fascinating molecule that has captured the imagination of many scientists since its discovery in 1958. In recent times, the focus has changed from investigating its natural role as a transducer of biological time for physiological systems to hypothesized roles in virtually all clinical conditions. This goes along with the appearance of extensive literature claiming the (generally) positive benefits of high doses of melatonin in animal models and various clinical situations that would not be receptor-mediated. Based on the assumption that melatonin is safe, high doses have been administered to patients, including the elderly and children, in clinical trials. In this review, we critically review the corresponding literature, including the hypotheses that melatonin acts as a scavenger molecule, in particular in mitochondria, by trying not only to contextualize these interests but also by attempting to separate the wheat from the chaff (or the wishful thinking from the facts). We conclude that most claims remain hypotheses and that the experimental evidence used to promote them is limited and sometimes flawed. Our review will hopefully encourage clinical researchers to reflect on what melatonin can and cannot do and help move the field forward on a solid basis.
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- J A Boutin
- Laboratory of Neuronal and Neuroendocrine Differentiation and Communication, University of Normandy, INSERM U1239, 76000 Rouen, France
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- Robinson Research Institute and Adelaide School of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide Health and Medical Science Building, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5006, Australia
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- Institut Cochin, Université Paris Cité, INSERM, CNRS, 75014 Paris, France
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Feng K, Yu Y, Chen Z, Wang F, Zhang K, Chen H, Xu J, Kang Q. Injectable hypoxia-preconditioned cartilage progenitor cells-laden GelMA microspheres system for enhanced osteoarthritis treatment. Mater Today Bio 2023; 20:100637. [PMID: 37128287 PMCID: PMC10148185 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100637] [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: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common age-related degenerative joint disease mainly characterized by the destruction of articular cartilage. Owing to its native avascular property, intrinsic repair of articular cartilage is very limited. Thus, a chondrogenic microenvironment in the joint is essential to the preservation of healthy chondrocytes and OA treatment. Recently, cartilage progenitor cells (CPCs)-based therapy is emerging as a promising strategy to repair degenerated and damaged articular cartilage. In this study, injectable hypoxia-preconditioned three-dimensional (3D) cultured CPCs-laden gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) microspheres (CGMs) were constructed and characterized. Compared to normoxia-pretreated 3D CPCs and two-dimensional (2D) cultured CPCs, hypoxia-preconditioned 3D cultured CPCs exhibited enhanced cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) secretion and greater chondrogenic ability. In addition, hypoxia-preconditioned 3D cultured CPCs more effectively maintained cartilage matrix metabolism balance and attenuated articular cartilage degeneration in subacute and chronic rat OA models. Mechanistically, our results demonstrated hypoxia-preconditioned 3D cultured CPCs exerted chondro-protective effects by inhibiting inflammation and oxidative stress via NRF2/HO-1 pathway in vitro and in vivo. Together, through the 3D culture of CPCs using GelMA microspheres (GMs) under hypoxia environment, our results proposed an efficient articular cartilage regeneration strategy for OA treatment and could provide inspiration for other stem cells-based therapies.
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- Kai Feng
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
- Corresponding author.
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Liang H, Yan Y, Sun W, Ma X, Su Z, Liu Z, Chen Y, Yu B. Preparation of Melatonin-Loaded Nanoparticles with Targeting and Sustained Release Function and Their Application in Osteoarthritis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24108740. [PMID: 37240086 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24108740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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(1) The vicious cycle of innate immune response and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation is an important pathological process of osteoarthritis (OA). Melatonin may be a new hope for the treatment of OA because of its antioxidant capacity. However, the mechanism of melatonin in the treatment of OA is still not completely clear, and the physiological characteristics of articular cartilage make melatonin unable to play a long-term role in OA. (2) The effects of melatonin on ROS and the innate immune response system in OA chondrocytes and the therapeutic effect in vivo were evaluated. Then, a melatonin-loaded nano-delivery system (MT@PLGA-COLBP) was prepared and characterized. Finally, the behavior of MT@PLGA-COLPB in cartilage and the therapeutic effect in OA mice were evaluated. (3) Melatonin can inhibit the activation of the innate immune system by inhibiting the TLR2/4-MyD88-NFκB signal pathway and scavenging ROS, thus improving cartilage matrix metabolism and delaying the progression of OA in vivo. MT@PLGA-COLBP can reach the interior of cartilage and complete the accumulation in OA knee joints. At the same time, it can reduce the number of intra-articular injections and improve the utilization rate of melatonin in vivo. (4) This work provides a new idea for the treatment of osteoarthritis, updates the mechanism of melatonin in the treatment of osteoarthritis, and highlights the application prospect of PLGA@MT-COLBP nanoparticles in preventing OA.
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- Haifeng Liang
- Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Ultrasound Medical Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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Zhang Y, Liu Y, Hou M, Xia X, Liu J, Xu Y, Shi Q, Zhang Z, Wang L, Shen Y, Yang H, He F, Zhu X. Reprogramming of Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain Complex by Targeting SIRT3-COX4I2 Axis Attenuates Osteoarthritis Progression. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2206144. [PMID: 36683245 PMCID: PMC10074136 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202206144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Mitochondrial homeostasis is of great importance for cartilage integrity and associated with the progression of osteoarthritis (OA); however, the underlying mechanisms are unknown. This study aims to investigate the role of mitochondrial deacetylation reaction and investigate the mechanistic relationship OA development. Silent mating type information regulation 2 homolog 3 (SIRT3) expression has a negative correlation with the severity of OA in both human arthritic cartilage and mice inflammatory chondrocytes. Global SIRT3 deletion accelerates pathological phenotype in post-traumatic OA mice, as evidenced by cartilage extracellular matrix collapse, osteophyte formation, and synovial macrophage M1 polarization. Mechanistically, SIRT3 prevents OA progression by targeting and deacetylating cytochrome c oxidase subunit 4 isoform 2 (COX4I2) to maintain mitochondrial homeostasis at the post-translational level. The activation of SIRT3 by honokiol restores cartilage metabolic equilibrium and protects mice from the development of post-traumatic OA. Collectively, the loss of mitochondrial SIRT3 is essential for the development of OA, whereas SIRT3-mediated proteins deacetylation of COX4I2 rescues OA-impaired mitochondrial respiratory chain functions to improve the OA phenotype. Herein, the induction of SIRT3 provides a novel therapeutic candidate for OA treatment.
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- Yijian Zhang
- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySoochow UniversitySuzhou215006China
- Orthopaedic InstituteMedical CollegeSoochow UniversitySuzhou215007China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySoochow UniversitySuzhou215006China
- Orthopaedic InstituteMedical CollegeSoochow UniversitySuzhou215007China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySoochow UniversitySuzhou215006China
- Orthopaedic InstituteMedical CollegeSoochow UniversitySuzhou215007China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySoochow UniversitySuzhou215006China
- Orthopaedic InstituteMedical CollegeSoochow UniversitySuzhou215007China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySoochow UniversitySuzhou215006China
- Orthopaedic InstituteMedical CollegeSoochow UniversitySuzhou215007China
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- Orthopaedic InstituteMedical CollegeSoochow UniversitySuzhou215007China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySoochow UniversitySuzhou215006China
- Orthopaedic InstituteMedical CollegeSoochow UniversitySuzhou215007China
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- Department of OrthopedicsNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510515China
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- Department of OrthopedicsThe Third Affiliated HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510630China
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhou310003China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySoochow UniversitySuzhou215006China
- Orthopaedic InstituteMedical CollegeSoochow UniversitySuzhou215007China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySoochow UniversitySuzhou215006China
- Orthopaedic InstituteMedical CollegeSoochow UniversitySuzhou215007China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySoochow UniversitySuzhou215006China
- Orthopaedic InstituteMedical CollegeSoochow UniversitySuzhou215007China
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Ma W, Liu Y, Xu L, Gai X, Sun Y, Qiao S, Liu P, Liu Q, Zhang Z. The role of selenoprotein M in nickel-induced pyroptosis in mice spleen tissue via oxidative stress. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:34270-34281. [PMID: 36504304 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24597-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Nickel (Ni) is a heavy metal element and a pollutant that threatens the organism's health. Melatonin (Mel) is an antioxidant substance that can be secreted by the organism and has a protective effect against heavy metals. Selenoprotein M (SelM) is a selenoprotein widely distributed of the body, and its role is to protect these tissues from oxidative damage. To study the mechanism of Ni, Mel, and SelM in mouse spleen, 80 SelM+/+ wild-type and 80 SelM-/- homozygous mice were divided into 8 groups with 20 mice in each group. The Ni group was intragastric at a concentration of 10 mg/kg, while the Mel group was intragastric at 2 mg/kg. Mice were injected with 0.1 mL/10 g body weight for 21 days. Histopathological and ultrastructural observations showed the changes in Ni, such as the destruction of white and red pulp and the appearance of pyroptosomes. SelM knockout showed more severe injury, while Mel could effectively interfere with Ni-induced spleen toxicity. The results of antioxidant capacity determination showed that Ni could cause oxidative stress in the spleen, and Mel could also effectively reduce oxidative stress. Finally, Ni exposure increased the expression levels of the pyroptotic genes, including apoptosis-associated speck protein (ASC), absent in melanoma-2 (AIM2), NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain-associated protein 3 (NLRP3), Caspase-1, interleukin- (IL-) 18, and IL-1β (p < 0.05). Loss of SelM significantly increased these (p < 0.05), while Mel decreased the alleviated impact of Ni. In conclusion, the loss of SelM aggravated Ni-induced pyroptosis of the spleen via activating oxidative stress, which was alleviated by Mel, but the effect of Mel was not obvious in the absence of SelM, which reflected the important role of SelM in Ni-induced pyroptosis.
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- Wenxue Ma
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of the Provincial Education, Department of Heilongjiang for Common Animal Disease Prevention and Treatment, Harbin, People's Republic of China.
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Zhao Z, Bi B, Cheng G, Zhao Y, Wu H, Zheng M, Cao Z. Melatonin ameliorates osteoarthritis rat cartilage injury by inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases and JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway. Inflammopharmacology 2023; 31:359-368. [PMID: 36427113 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-022-01102-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the effect of melatonin intervention on rat knee osteoarthritis (KOA) model and explore its mechanism. METHODS A total of 81 Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were employed. Haematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and safranin o-solid green staining were used to observe the changes of pathology in KOA, and inflammation factors in serum were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), type II collagen (Col-II) was detected by immunohistochemistry, chondrocyte apoptosis was detected by TdT-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL). The expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and JAK2/STAT3 signaling were detected by western blot. RESULTS Melatonin treatment ameliorated the histomorphology of knee joint in rats compared to the model group. The contents of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β in serum were decreased after melatonin treatment. In addition, compared to the model group, the positive expression of Col-II increased, the chondrocyte apoptosis decreased after melatonin treatment. Interestingly, the expression levels of MMP3, MMP9, MMP13, p-JAK2 and p-STAT3 decreased (p < 0.05). Importantly, melatonin combined with AG490 is significantly ameliorates histomorphology of knee joint, reduced cartilage loss compared with melatonin treatment alone. CONCLUSIONS Melatonin treatment can effectively diminish the cartilage injury. Its mechanism may be related to protect the articular cartilage by reducing the release of inflammatory factors, inhibit the expression of MMPs and JAK2/STAT3 signaling.
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- Zhongyuan Zhao
- Department of Articulation Surgery, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Yantaishan Hospital, Laishan District Science and Technology Avenue 10087, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Department of Articulation Surgery, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
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Jin J, Liu Y, Jiang C, Shen Y, Chu G, Liu C, Jiang L, Huang G, Qin Y, Zhang Y, Zhang C, Wang Y. Arbutin-modified microspheres prevent osteoarthritis progression by mobilizing local anti-inflammatory and antioxidant responses. Mater Today Bio 2022; 16:100370. [PMID: 35937573 PMCID: PMC9352975 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2022.100370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease worldwide and currently there is no effective strategy to stop its progression. It is known that oxidative stress and inflammation can promote the development of OA, and therapeutic strategies against these conditions may alleviate OA. Arbutin (ARB), a major ingredient of the Chinese medicinal herb cowberry leaf, exerts good antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities yet has not been studied in OA. Here we developed ARB-loaded gelatine methacryloyl-Liposome (GM-Lipo@ARB) microspheres which showed long-term release of ARB and excellent cartilage-targeting effects. The ARB-loaded microspheres effectively reduced the inflammatory response in interleukin (IL)-1β-treated arthritic chondrocytes. Moreover, the synthesized GM-Lipo@ARB microspheres regulated cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) homeostasis through anti-inflammation effect via inhibiting NF-κB signaling and anti-oxidative stress effect via activating Nrf2 pathway. Intra-articular use of GM-Lipo@ARB can effectively reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the articular cartilage and thus, attenuating OA progression in a mouse model. The study proposed a novel ARB-laden functional microsphere, GM-Lipo@ARB, and demonstrated that this compound may be used as an alternative therapeutics for treating OA.
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Yang K, Qiu X, Cao L, Qiu S. The role of melatonin in the development of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:975181. [PMID: 36278157 PMCID: PMC9585202 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.975181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Melatonin is an important endogenous hormone that modulates homeostasis in the microenvironment. Recent studies have indicated that serum melatonin levels are closely associated with the occurrence and development of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Exogenous melatonin could also improve bone mass and increase skeletal strength. To determine the underlying mechanisms of melatonin in the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis, we performed this review to analyze the role of melatonin in bone metabolism according to its physiological functions. Serum melatonin is related to bone mass, the measurement of which is a potential method for the diagnosis of osteoporosis. Melatonin has a direct effect on bone remodeling by promoting osteogenesis and suppressing osteoclastogenesis. Melatonin also regulates the biological rhythm of bone tissue, which benefits its osteogenic effect. Additionally, melatonin participates in the modulation of the bone microenvironment. Melatonin attenuates the damage induced by oxidative stress and inflammation on osteoblasts and prevents osteolysis from reactive oxygen species and inflammatory factors. As an alternative drug for osteoporosis, melatonin can improve the gut ecology, remodel microbiota composition, regulate substance absorption and maintain metabolic balance, all of which are beneficial to the health of bone structure. In conclusion, our review systematically demonstrates the effects of melatonin on bone metabolism. Based on the evidence in this review, melatonin will play a more important role in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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- Keda Yang
- Department of Orthopedics, First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University and College of Basic Medical Sciences Shenyang, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- *Correspondence: Lili Cao, ; Shui Qiu,
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- *Correspondence: Lili Cao, ; Shui Qiu,
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Yang W, Zeng Q, Pan Q, Huang W, Hu H, Shao Z. Application and prospect of ROS-related nanomaterials for orthopaedic related diseases treatment. Front Chem 2022; 10:1035144. [PMID: 36277336 PMCID: PMC9581401 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1035144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The importance of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the occurrence and development of orthopaedic related diseases is becoming increasingly prominent. ROS regulation has become a new method to treat orthopaedic related diseases. In recent years, the application of nanomaterials has become a new hope for precision and efficient treatment. However, there is a lack of reviews on ROS-regulated nanomaterials for orthopaedic related diseases. Based on the key significance of nanomaterials for the treatment of orthopaedic related diseases, we searched the latest related studies and reviewed the nanomaterials that regulate ROS in the treatment of orthopaedic related diseases. According to the function of nanomaterials, we describe the scavenging of ROS related nanomaterials and the generation of ROS related nanomaterials. In this review, we closely integrated nanomaterials with the treatment of orthopaedic related diseases such as arthritis, osteoporosis, wound infection and osteosarcoma, etc., and highlighted the advantages and disadvantages of existing nanomaterials. We also looked forward to the design of ROS-regulated nanomaterials for the treatment of orthopaedic related diseases in the future.
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- Wenbo Yang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Zengwu Shao, ; Hongzhi Hu, ; Wei Huang,
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Zengwu Shao, ; Hongzhi Hu, ; Wei Huang,
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Zengwu Shao, ; Hongzhi Hu, ; Wei Huang,
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Li S, Si H, Xu J, Liu Y, Shen B. The therapeutic effect and mechanism of melatonin on osteoarthritis: From the perspective of non-coding RNAs. Front Genet 2022; 13:968919. [PMID: 36267400 PMCID: PMC9576930 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.968919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a slowly progressing and irreversible joint disease. The existing non-surgical treatment can only delay its progress, making the early treatment of OA a research hotspot in recent years. Melatonin, a neurohormone mainly secreted by the pineal gland, has a variety of regulatory functions in different organs, and numerous studies have confirmed its therapeutic effect on OA. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) constitute the majority of the human transcribed genome. Various ncRNAs show significant differentially expressed between healthy people and OA patients. ncRNAs play diverse roles in many cellular processes and have been implicated in many pathological conditions, especially OA. Interestingly, the latest research found a close interaction between ncRNAs and melatonin in regulating the pathogenesis of OA. This review discusses the current understanding of the melatonin-mediated modulation of ncRNAs in the early stage of OA. We also delineate the potential link between rhythm genes and ncRNAs in chondrocytes. This review will serve as a solid foundation to formulate ideas for future mechanistic studies on the therapeutic potential of melatonin and ncRNAs in OA and better explore the emerging functions of the ncRNAs.
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Melatonin Prevents Chondrocyte Matrix Degradation in Rats with Experimentally Induced Osteoarthritis by Inhibiting Nuclear Factor-κB via SIRT1. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14193966. [PMID: 36235621 PMCID: PMC9571821 DOI: 10.3390/nu14193966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease characterized by an imbalance of cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) breakdown and anabolism. Melatonin (MT) is one of the hormones secreted by the pineal gland of the brain and has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-aging functions. To explore the role of MT in rats, we established an OA model in rats by anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT). Safranin O-fast green staining showed that intraperitoneal injection of MT (30 mg/kg) could alleviate the degeneration of articular cartilage in ACLT rats. Immunohistochemical (IHC) analysis found that MT could up-regulate the expression levels of collagen type II and Aggrecan and inhibit the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3), matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13), and ADAM metallopeptidase with thrombospondin type 1 motif 4 (ADAMTS-4) in ACLT rats. To elucidate the mechanism of MT in protecting the ECM in inflammatory factor-induced rat chondrocytes, we conducted in vitro experiments by co-culturing MT with a culture medium. Western blot (WB) showed that MT could promote the expression levels of transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1)/SMAD family member 2 (Smad2) and sirtuin 2-related enzyme 1 (SIRT1) and inhibit the expression of levels of phosphorylated nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B-cells inhibi-tor (p-p65) and phosphorylated IκB kinase-α (p-IκBα). In addition, WB and real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) results showed that MT could inhibit the expression levels of MMP-3, MMP-13, ADAMTS-4, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in chondrocytes induced by interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and up-regulate the expression of chondroprotective protein type II collagen. We found that in vivo, MT treatment protected articular cartilage in the rat ACLT model. In IL-1β-induced rat chondrocytes, MT could reduce chondrocyte matrix degradation by up-regulating nuclear factor-kB (NF-κB) signaling pathway-dependent expression of SIRT1 and protecting chondrocyte by activating the TGF-β1/Smad2 pathway.
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Zhang Y, Hou M, Liu Y, Liu T, Chen X, Shi Q, Geng D, Yang H, He F, Zhu X. Recharge of chondrocyte mitochondria by sustained release of melatonin protects cartilage matrix homeostasis in osteoarthritis. J Pineal Res 2022; 73:e12815. [PMID: 35726138 DOI: 10.1111/jpi.12815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Recent evidence indicates that the mitochondrial functions of chondrocytes are impaired in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA). Melatonin can attenuate cartilage degradation through its antioxidant functions. This study aims to investigate whether melatonin could rescue the impaired mitochondrial functions of OA chondrocytes and protect cartilage metabolism. OA chondrocytes showed a compromised matrix synthesis capacity associated with mitochondrial dysfunction and aberrant oxidative stress. In vitro treatments with melatonin promoted the expression of cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) components, improved adenosine triphosphate production, and attenuated mitochondrial oxidative stress. Mechanistically, either silencing of SOD2 or inhibition of SIRT1 abolished the protective effects of melatonin on mitochondrial functions and ECM synthesis. To achieve a sustained release effect, a melatonin-laden drug delivery system (DDS) was developed and intra-articular injection with DDS successfully improved cartilage matrix degeneration in a posttraumatic rat OA model. These findings demonstrate that melatonin-mediated recharge of mitochondria to rescue the mitochondrial functions of chondrocytes represents a promising therapeutic strategy to protect cartilage from OA.
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- Yijian Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Malakoti F, Zare F, Zarezadeh R, Raei Sadigh A, Sadeghpour A, Majidinia M, Yousefi B, Alemi F. The role of melatonin in bone regeneration: A review of involved signaling pathways. Biochimie 2022; 202:56-70. [PMID: 36007758 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2022.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Increasing bone resorption followed by decreasing bone mineralization are hallmarks of bone degeneration, which mostly occurs in the elderly population and post-menopausal women. The use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has raised many promises in the field of bone regeneration due to their high osteoblastic differentiation capacity and easy availability from abundant sources. A variety of compounds, including growth factors, cytokines, and other internal factors, have been combined with MSCs to increase their osteoblastic differentiation capacity. One of these factors is melatonin, whose possible regulatory role in bone metabolism and formation has recently been suggested by many studies. Melatonin also is a potential signaling molecule and can affect many of the signaling pathways involved in MSCs osteoblastic differentiation, such as activation of PI3K/AKT, BMP/Smad, MAPK, NFkB, Nrf2/HO-1, Wnt, SIRT/SOD, PERK/ATF4. Furthermore, melatonin in combination with other components such as strontium, vitamin D3, and vitamin K2 has a synergistic effect on bone microstructure and improves bone mineral density (BMD). In this review article, we aim to summarize the regulatory mechanisms of melatonin in osteoblastic differentiation of MSCs and underling involved signaling pathways as well as the clinical potential of using melatonin in bone degenerative disorders.
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- Faezeh Malakoti
- Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine and Shohada Educational Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Solid Tumor Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Zhao Z, Liu Y, Lu Y, Hou M, Shen X, Yang H, Shi Q, Zhang Y, He F, Zhu X. Gingko biloba-inspired lactone prevents osteoarthritis by activating the AMPK-SIRT1 signaling pathway. Arthritis Res Ther 2022; 24:197. [PMID: 35982488 PMCID: PMC9387049 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-022-02890-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Uncoupled extracellular matrix (ECM) causes cartilage degeneration and osteoarthritis (OA) by suppressing the synthesis and activating the degradation of ECM components. Gingko biloba is a natural Chinese herb with a variety of biological functions; however, the extent to which it can protect against OA and the mechanisms involved are unknown. METHODS In our study, using bioinformatics tools, we were able to identify an important lactone, bilobalide (BB), from Gingko biloba. In vitro experiments were performed to evaluate the potential therapeutic effects of BB on ECM homeostasis. In vivo experiments were conducted to assess the protection of systemic administration of BB on cartilage degeneration. Molecular mechanisms underlying BB-regulated anti-arthritic role were further explored. RESULTS In interleukin-1β-incubated human chondrocytes, in vitro treatment with BB increased the expression of cartilage anabolic proteins, while inhibiting the activities of ECM degrading enzymes. In a mice model, systemic administration of BB, in vivo, prevented post-traumatic cartilage erosion and attenuated the formation of abnormal osteophytes in the subchondral bone. Mechanistically, the activation of the adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK)-sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) signaling pathway was involved in the anti-arthritic effects of BB. In vitro, blocking BB's chondroprotection with the AMPK-specific inhibitor Compound C abrogated it. CONCLUSIONS These results demonstrated that BB extracted from Gingko biloba regulates ECM balance to prevent OA by activating the AMPK-SIRT1 signaling pathway. This study proposed the monomer BB, a traditional Chinese medicine, as a de novo therapeutic insight for OA. Schematic representation of the experimental design. Based on the bioinformatic analysis, bilobalide (BB), a natural herb Gingko biloba-derived ingredient, was identified as a candidate for treating osteoarthritis. In vitro, BB treatment not only facilitates cartilage extracellular matrix synthesis but also inhibits proteolytic enzyme activities. In vivo intraperitoneal injection of BB improves cartilage degeneration and subchondral bone sclerosis. BB, in particular, had anti-arthritic effects by activating the AMPK-SIRT1 signaling pathway.
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- Zhijian Zhao
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China.,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China.,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China.,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China.,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital, Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China.,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China.,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China. .,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China. .,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China. .,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, China.
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Liu Y, Hou M, Pan Z, Tian X, Zhao Z, Liu T, Yang H, Shi Q, Chen X, Zhang Y, He F, Zhu X. Arctiin-reinforced antioxidant microcarrier antagonizes osteoarthritis progression. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:303. [PMID: 35761235 PMCID: PMC9235181 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01505-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Loss of extracellular matrix (ECM) of cartilage due to oxidative stress injury is one of the main characteristics of osteoarthritis (OA). As a bioactive molecule derived from the traditional Chinese Burdock, arctiin exerts robust antioxidant properties to modulate redox balance. However, the potential therapeutic effects of arctiin on OA and the underlying mechanisms involved are still unknown. Based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP) tool, Burdock-extracted small molecule arctiin was identified as a potential anti-arthritic component. In vitro, treatment using arctiin rescued the interleukin (IL)-1β-induced activation of proteinases and promoted the cartilage ECM synthesis in human chondrocytes. In vivo, intraperitoneal injection of arctiin ameliorated cartilage erosion and encountered subchondral bone sclerosis in the post-traumatic OA mice. Transcriptome sequencing uncovered that arctiin-enhanced cartilage matrix deposition was associated with restricted oxidative stress. Mechanistically, inhibition of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) abolished arctiin-mediated anti-oxidative and anti-arthritic functions. To further broaden the application prospects, a gellan gum (GG)-based bioactive gel (GG-CD@ARC) encapsulated with arctiin was made to achieve long-term and sustained drug release. Intra-articular injection of GG-CD@ARC counteracted cartilage degeneration in the severe (12 weeks) OA mice model. These findings indicate that arctiin may be a promising anti-arthritic agent. Furthermore, GG-modified bioactive glue loaded with arctiin provides a unique strategy for treating moderate to severe OA.
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- Yang Liu
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, No. 899 Pinghai Road, Suzhou, 215006, Jiangsu, China.,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, No. 178 East Ganjiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, No. 899 Pinghai Road, Suzhou, 215006, Jiangsu, China.,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, No. 178 East Ganjiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, No. 899 Pinghai Road, Suzhou, 215006, Jiangsu, China.,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, No. 178 East Ganjiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, No. 899 Pinghai Road, Suzhou, 215006, Jiangsu, China.,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, No. 178 East Ganjiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, No. 899 Pinghai Road, Suzhou, 215006, Jiangsu, China.,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, No. 178 East Ganjiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, No. 899 Pinghai Road, Suzhou, 215006, Jiangsu, China.,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, No. 178 East Ganjiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, No. 899 Pinghai Road, Suzhou, 215006, Jiangsu, China.,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, No. 178 East Ganjiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, No. 899 Pinghai Road, Suzhou, 215006, Jiangsu, China.,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, No. 178 East Ganjiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, 213003, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, No. 899 Pinghai Road, Suzhou, 215006, Jiangsu, China. .,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, No. 178 East Ganjiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, No. 899 Pinghai Road, Suzhou, 215006, Jiangsu, China. .,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, No. 178 East Ganjiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, No. 899 Pinghai Road, Suzhou, 215006, Jiangsu, China. .,Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, No. 178 East Ganjiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China.
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Duan X, Sun H, Zhang T, Qin J, Cui R, Sun H. Brucine restores sodium nitroprusside-induced chondrocyte dysfunction by suppressing the GSK-3β/β-catenin pathway. Chem Biol Interact 2022:109980. [PMID: 35644218 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2022.109980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
The dysfunction of chondrocytes is thought to play a role in the initiation and progression of osteoarthritis (OA). Brucine possesses wide pharmacological activities. But the protective mechanism of the brucine on chondrocytes remains unclear. This study is aimed to determine the therapeutic effects of brucine on the mouse chondrocyte OA model by sodium nitroprusside (SNP). The primary chondrocytes were obtained from the knee articular cartilage of a healthy suckling mouse donor. The cultured chondrocytes were divided into the control group, SNP group, brucine group, brucine-SNP group, brucine-SNP-GSK-3β antagonist group (brucine-SNP- group), and brucine-SNP-GSK-3β agonist group (brucine-SNP-GSK-3β+ group). After 24 h, the chondrocytes from different treated groups were collected to detect chondrocyte proliferation and ultrastructure, regulation factors, apoptosis, oxidative stress, and GSK-3β/β-catenin pathway. Compared to the SNP group, chondrocyte proliferation, and regulation factors were promoted, and chondrocyte apoptosis, oxidative stress, and the GSK-3β/β-catenin pathway were inhibited by brucine. It indicates that the adverse effect of SNP is reversed by the brucine on the chondrocyte. Compared to the brucine-SNP group, the effect of brucine on the chondrocyte proliferation, regulation factothe apoptosis, and oxidative stress were promoted by the GSK-3β antagonist. It indicates that the chondrocyte is protected agairucine through buying the GSK-3β/β-catenin pathway.
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- XiaoQin Duan
- The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, China; . School and Hospital of Stomatology of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, China
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- School of Nursing of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- School of Nursing of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, China
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- . School and Hospital of Stomatology of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.
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