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Zhang X, Zhou X, Zhai W, Cui J, Pan Z, Du L, Wen L, Ye R, Zhang B, Huang L, Li D, Wang C, Sun H. Novel L-(CaP-ZnP)/SA Nanocomposite Hydrogel with Dual Anti-Inflammatory and Mineralization Effects for Efficient Vital Pulp Therapy. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:6659-6676. [PMID: 38975320 PMCID: PMC11227880 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s464871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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Background Vital pulp therapy (VPT) is considered a conservative treatment for preserving pulp viability in caries and trauma-induced pulpitis. However, Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) as the most frequently used repair material, exhibits limited efficacy under inflammatory conditions. This study introduces an innovative nanocomposite hydrogel, tailored to simultaneously target anti-inflammation and dentin mineralization, aiming to efficiently preserve vital pulp tissue. Methods The L-(CaP-ZnP)/SA nanocomposite hydrogel was designed by combining L-Arginine modified calcium phosphate/zinc phosphate nanoparticles (L-(CaP-ZnP) NPs) with sodium alginate (SA), and was characterized with TEM, SEM, FTIR, EDX, ICP-AES, and Zeta potential. In vitro, we evaluated the cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory properties. Human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) were cultured with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce an inflammatory response, and the cell odontogenic differentiation was measured and possible signaling pathways were explored by alkaline phosphatase (ALP)/alizarin red S (ARS) staining, qRT-PCR, immunofluorescence staining, and Western blotting, respectively. In vivo, a pulpitis model was utilized to explore the potential of the L-(CaP-ZnP)/SA nanocomposite hydrogel in controlling pulp inflammation and enhancing dentin mineralization by Hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining and immunohistochemistry staining. Results In vitro experiments revealed that the nanocomposite hydrogel was synthesized successfully and presented desirable biocompatibility. Under inflammatory conditions, compared to MTA, the L-(CaP-ZnP)/SA nanocomposite hydrogel demonstrated superior anti-inflammatory and pro-odontogenesis effects. Furthermore, the nanocomposite hydrogel significantly augmented p38 phosphorylation, implicating the involvement of the p38 signaling pathway in pulp repair. Significantly, in a rat pulpitis model, the L-(CaP-ZnP)/SA nanocomposite hydrogel downregulated inflammatory markers while upregulating mineralization-related markers, thereby stimulating the formation of robust reparative dentin. Conclusion The L-(CaP-ZnP)/SA nanocomposite hydrogel with good biocompatibility efficiently promoted inflammation resolution and enhanced dentin mineralization by activating p38 signal pathway, as a pulp-capping material, offering a promising and advanced solution for treatment of pulpitis.
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- Xu Zhang
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, People’s Republic of China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, People’s Republic of China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China
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Xia GQ, Zhu MP, Li JW, Huang H. An alkaloid from Menispermum dauricum, dauricine mediates Ca 2+ influx and inhibits NF-κB pathway to protect chondrocytes from IL-1β-induced inflammation and catabolism. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 321:117560. [PMID: 38081396 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117560] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Dauricine (DA) is a natural plant-derived alkaloid extracted from Menispermum dauricum. Menispermum dauricum has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a classic remedy for rheumatoid arthropathy and is believed to be effective in alleviating swelling and pain in the limbs. AIM OF THE STUDY Osteoarthritis (OA) is a classic degenerative disease involving chondrocyte death, and there is still a lack of effective therapeutic agents that can reverse the progression of the disease. Here we explored the therapeutic effects of DA against OA and further explored the mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS The effect of DA on cell viability was assessed by CCK-8. IL-1β-treated mouse chondrocytes were used as an in vitro model of OA, and apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. QRT-PCR, western blotting, cell staining, and immunofluorescence were used to detect relevant inflammatory factors and cartilage-specific expression. RNA sequencing was used to identify pertinent signaling pathways. The therapeutic effect of DA was verified by micro-CT, histological analysis and immunohistochemical analysis in a mouse OA model. RESULTS DA demonstrated a high safety profile on chondrocytes, significantly reversing the inflammatory response induced by IL-1β, and promoting factors associated with cartilage regeneration. Moreover, DA exhibited a significant protective effect on the knee joints of mice undergoing ACLT-DMM, effectively preventing cartilage degeneration and subchondral bone tissue destruction. These positive therapeutic effects were achieved through the modulation of the NF-κB pathway and the Ca2+ signaling pathway by DA. CONCLUSION Being derived from a traditional herb, DA exhibits remarkable therapeutic potential and safety in OA treatment, presenting a promising option for patients dealing with osteoarthritis.
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- Gan-Qing Xia
- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430060, Hu bei Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430060, Hu bei Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430060, Hu bei Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430060, Hu bei Province, PR China.
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Cao Y, Bolam SM, Boss AL, Murray HC, Munro JT, Poulsen RC, Dalbeth N, Brooks AES, Matthews BG. Characterization of adult human skeletal cells in different tissues reveals a CD90 +CD34 + periosteal stem/progenitor population. Bone 2024; 178:116926. [PMID: 37793499 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2023.116926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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The periosteum plays a crucial role in bone healing and is an important source of skeletal stem and progenitor cells. Recent studies in mice indicate that diverse populations of skeletal progenitors contribute to growth, homeostasis and healing. Information about the in vivo identity and diversity of skeletal stem and progenitor cells in different compartments of the adult human skeleton is limited. In this study, we compared non-hematopoietic populations in matched tissues from the femoral head and neck of 21 human participants using spectral flow cytometry of freshly isolated cells. High-dimensional clustering analysis indicated significant differences in marker distribution between periosteum, articular cartilage, endosteum and bone marrow populations, and identified populations that were highly enriched or unique to specific tissues. Periosteum-enriched markers included CD90 and CD34. Articular cartilage, which has very poor regenerative potential, showed enrichment of multiple markers, including the PDPN+CD73+CD164+CD146- population previously reported to represent human skeletal stem cells. We further characterized periosteal populations by combining CD90 with other strongly expressed markers. CD90+CD34+ cells sorted directly from periosteum showed significant colony-forming unit fibroblasts (CFU-F) enrichment, rapid expansion, and consistent multi-lineage differentiation of clonal populations in vitro. In situ, CD90+CD34+ cells include a perivascular population in the outer layer of the periosteum and non-perivascular cells closer to the bone surface. CD90+ cells are also highly enriched for CFU-F in bone marrow and endosteum, but not articular cartilage. In conclusion, our study indicates considerable diversity in the non-hematopoietic cell populations in different tissue compartments within the adult human skeleton, and suggests that periosteal progenitor cells reside within the CD90+CD34+ population.
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- Ye Cao
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Anatomy and Medical Imaging, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Wei Y, Li L, Xie C, Wei Y, Huang C, Wang Y, Zhou J, Jia C, Junlin L. Current Status of Auricular Reconstruction Strategy Development. J Craniofac Surg 2023:00001665-990000000-01239. [PMID: 37983309 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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Microtia has severe physical and psychological impacts on patients, and auricular reconstruction offers improved esthetics and function, alleviating psychological issues. Microtia is a congenital disease caused by a multifactorial interaction of environmental and genetic factors, with complex clinical manifestations. Classification assessment aids in determining treatment strategies. Auricular reconstruction is the primary treatment for severe microtia, focusing on the selection of auricular scaffold materials, the construction of auricular morphology, and skin and soft tissue scaffold coverage. Autologous rib cartilage and synthetic materials are both used as scaffold materials for auricular reconstruction, each with advantages and disadvantages. Methods for achieving skin and soft tissue scaffold coverage have been developed to include nonexpansion and expansion techniques. In recent years, the application of digital auxiliary technology such as finite element analysis has helped optimize surgical outcomes and reduce complications. Tissue-engineered cartilage scaffolds and 3-dimensional bioprinting technology have rapidly advanced in the field of ear reconstruction. This article discusses the prevalence and classification of microtia, the selection of auricular scaffolds, the evolution of surgical methods, and the current applications of digital auxiliary technology in ear reconstruction, with the aim of providing clinical physicians with a reference for individualized ear reconstruction surgery. The focus of this work is on the current applications and challenges of tissue engineering and 3-dimensional bioprinting technology in the field of ear reconstruction, as well as future prospects.
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- Yi Wei
- Center of Burn and Plastic and Wound Healing Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan
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- Center of Burn and Plastic and Wound Healing Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China
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- Center of Burn and Plastic and Wound Healing Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China
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- Center of Burn and Plastic and Wound Healing Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China
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- Center of Burn and Plastic and Wound Healing Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China
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- Departments of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Center of Burn and Plastic and Wound Healing Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China
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- Center of Burn and Plastic and Wound Healing Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China
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Primrose JG, Jain L, Bolam SM, Monk AP, Munro JT, Dalbeth N, Poulsen RC. Concentration-dependent effects of leptin on osteoarthritis-associated changes in phenotype of human chondrocytes. Connect Tissue Res 2023; 64:457-468. [PMID: 37171229 DOI: 10.1080/03008207.2023.2214249] [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: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Metabolic syndrome is a risk factor for osteoarthritis. Elevated leptin levels have been implicated as a potential cause of this association. Previous studies have shown that supra-physiological leptin concentrations can induce osteoarthritis-like changes in chondrocyte phenotype. Here, we tested the effects of leptin in the concentration range found in synovial fluid on chondrocyte phenotype. Chondrocytes isolated from macroscopically normal regions of cartilage within osteoarthritic joints from patients undergoing knee arthroplasty, all with body mass index >30 kg/m2 were treated with 2-40 ng/ml leptin for 24 h. Chondrocyte phenotype marker expression was measured by RT-qPCR and western blot. The role of HES1 in mediating the effects of leptin was determined by gene knockdown using RNAi and over-expression using adenoviral-mediated gene delivery. Treatment of chondrocytes with 20 or 40 ng/ml leptin resulted in decreased SOX9 levels and decreased levels of the SOX9-target genes COL2A1 and ACAN. Levels of HES1 were lower and ADAMTS5 higher in chondrocytes treated with 20 or 40 ng/ml leptin. HES1 knockdown resulted in increased ADAMTS5 expression whereas over-expression of HES1 prevented the leptin-induced increase in ADAMTS5. An increase in MMP13 expression was only evident in chondrocytes treated with 40 ng/ml leptin and was not mediated by HES1 activity. High concentrations of leptin can cause changes in chondrocyte phenotype consistent with those seen in osteoarthritis. Synovial fluid leptin concentrations of this level are typically observed in patients with metabolic syndrome and/or women, suggesting elevated leptin levels may form part of the multifactorial network that leads to osteoarthritis development in these patients.
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- Julia Gb Primrose
- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Department of Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Auckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Department of Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Jain L, Bolam SM, Monk AP, Munro JT, Chen E, Tamatea J, Dalbeth N, Poulsen RC. Differential Effects of Hypoxia versus Hyperoxia or Physoxia on Phenotype and Energy Metabolism in Human Chondrocytes from Osteoarthritic Compared to Macroscopically Normal Cartilage. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24087532. [PMID: 37108698 PMCID: PMC10142591 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24087532] [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: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Chondrocyte phenotype and energy metabolism are altered in osteoarthritis (OA). However, most studies characterising the change in human chondrocyte behaviour in OA have been conducted in supraphysiological oxygen concentrations. The purpose of this study was to compare phenotype and energy metabolism in chondrocytes from macroscopically normal (MN) and OA cartilage maintained in 18.9% (standard tissue culture), 6% (equivalent to superficial zone of cartilage in vivo) or 1% oxygen (equivalent to deep zone of cartilage in vivo). MMP13 production was higher in chondrocytes from OA compared to MN cartilage in hyperoxia and physoxia but not hypoxia. Hypoxia promoted SOX9, COL2A1 and ACAN protein expression in chondrocytes from MN but not OA cartilage. OA chondrocytes used higher levels of glycolysis regardless of oxygen availability. These results show that differences in phenotype and energy metabolism between chondrocytes from OA and MN cartilage differ depending on oxygen availability. OA chondrocytes show elevated synthesis of cartilage-catabolising enzymes and chondrocytes from MN cartilage show reduced cartilage anabolism in oxygenated conditions. This is relevant as a recent study has shown that oxygen levels are elevated in OA cartilage in vivo. Our findings may indicate that this elevated cartilage oxygenation may promote cartilage loss in OA.
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- Lekha Jain
- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
- Department of Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
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- Auckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
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- Te Kupenga Hauora Māori, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
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Vasdev N, Pawar B, Gupta T, Mhatre M, Tekade RK. A Bird’s Eye View of Various Cell-Based Biomimetic Nanomedicines for the Treatment of Arthritis. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041150. [PMID: 37111636 PMCID: PMC10146206 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Arthritis is the inflammation and tenderness of the joints because of some metabolic, infectious, or constitutional reasons. Existing arthritis treatments help in controlling the arthritic flares, but more advancement is required to cure arthritis meticulously. Biomimetic nanomedicine represents an exceptional biocompatible treatment to cure arthritis by minimizing the toxic effect and eliminating the boundaries of current therapeutics. Various intracellular and extracellular pathways can be targeted by mimicking the surface, shape, or movement of the biological system to form a bioinspired or biomimetic drug delivery system. Different cell-membrane-coated biomimetic systems, and extracellular-vesicle-based and platelets-based biomimetic systems represent an emerging and efficient class of therapeutics to treat arthritis. The cell membrane from various cells such as RBC, platelets, macrophage cells, and NK cells is isolated and utilized to mimic the biological environment. Extracellular vesicles isolated from arthritis patients can be used as diagnostic tools, and plasma or MSCs-derived extracellular vesicles can be used as a therapeutic target for arthritis. Biomimetic systems guide the nanomedicines to the targeted site by hiding them from the surveillance of the immune system. Nanomedicines can be functionalized using targeted ligand and stimuli-responsive systems to reinforce their efficacy and minimize off-target effects. This review expounds on various biomimetic systems and their functionalization for the therapeutic targets of arthritis treatment, and discusses the challenges for the clinical translation of the biomimetic system.
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- Nupur Vasdev
- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Opposite Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382355, Gujarat, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Opposite Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382355, Gujarat, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Opposite Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382355, Gujarat, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Opposite Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382355, Gujarat, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Opposite Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382355, Gujarat, India
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Chhana A, Pool B, Callon KE, Naot D, Gao R, Coleman B, Cornish J, McCarthy GM, Dalbeth N. Basic calcium phosphate crystals induce the expression of extracellular matrix remodelling enzymes in tenocytes. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2023; 62:1343-1349. [PMID: 35809060 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keac392] [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: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Basic calcium phosphate (BCP) crystals contribute to several syndromes associated with tendon disease, including acute calcific tendinitis and Milwaukee shoulder syndrome. Interactions between BCP crystals and tenocytes (tendon cells) may contribute to these clinical syndromes. This study aimed to determine the direct effects of BCP crystals on tenocyte function and viability. METHODS In vitro assays were used to assess changes in human tenocytes cultured with BCP crystals. Real-time PCR was used to determine changes in the expression of tendon-related genes and extracellular matrix remodelling enzymes (MMPs; a disintegrin and metalloproteases, ADAMTS; and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases, TIMPs). ELISA was used to measure protein concentrations in tenocyte supernatants. MTT and alamarBlue™ assays were used to determine changes in cell viability. RESULTS BCP crystals upregulated tenocyte gene expression of MMP-1, MMP-3, ADAMTS-4 and TIMP-1 after 24 h. Time-course experiments showed expression peaked at 8 h for TIMP-1 and 48 h for MMP-1 and ADAMTS-4. Cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 gene expression was upregulated after 48 h. Tenocytes did not alter expression of scleraxis and tendon collagens, and expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines was not induced with BCP crystals. BCP crystals increased tenocyte release of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and MMP-1 protein after 24 h. However, neither COX-1 inhibition nor COX-2 inhibition led to consistent change in BCP crystal-induced tenocyte gene expression of extracellular matrix remodelling enzymes. BCP crystals had no effect on tenocyte viability. CONCLUSION BCP crystals induce extracellular matrix remodelling enzymes, but not inflammatory cytokines, in tenocytes.
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- Ashika Chhana
- Bone & Joint Research Group, Department of Medicine, University of Auckland
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- Bone & Joint Research Group, Department of Medicine, University of Auckland
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- Bone & Joint Research Group, Department of Medicine, University of Auckland
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- Bone & Joint Research Group, Department of Medicine, University of Auckland
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- Bone & Joint Research Group, Department of Medicine, University of Auckland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Bone & Joint Research Group, Department of Medicine, University of Auckland
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- Department of Rheumatology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Bone & Joint Research Group, Department of Medicine, University of Auckland
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Bernabei I, So A, Busso N, Nasi S. Cartilage calcification in osteoarthritis: mechanisms and clinical relevance. Nat Rev Rheumatol 2023; 19:10-27. [PMID: 36509917 DOI: 10.1038/s41584-022-00875-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Pathological calcification of cartilage is a hallmark of osteoarthritis (OA). Calcification can be observed both at the cartilage surface and in its deeper layers. The formation of calcium-containing crystals, typically basic calcium phosphate (BCP) and calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPP) crystals, is an active, highly regulated and complex biological process that is initiated by chondrocytes and modified by genetic factors, dysregulated mitophagy or apoptosis, inflammation and the activation of specific cellular-signalling pathways. The links between OA and BCP deposition are stronger than those observed between OA and CPP deposition. Here, we review the molecular processes involved in cartilage calcification in OA and summarize the effects of calcium crystals on chondrocytes, synovial fibroblasts, macrophages and bone cells. Finally, we highlight therapeutic pathways leading to decreased joint calcification and potential new drugs that could treat not only OA but also other diseases associated with pathological calcification.
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- Ilaria Bernabei
- Service of Rheumatology, Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Rheumatology, Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Service of Rheumatology, Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Rheumatology, Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Stücker S, Bollmann M, Garbers C, Bertrand J. The role of calcium crystals and their effect on osteoarthritis pathogenesis. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2021; 35:101722. [PMID: 34732285 DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2021.101722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease characterized by progressive degeneration of articular cartilage. Due to its high prevalence and limited treatment options, OA has become one of the most disabling diseases in developed countries. In recent years, OA has been recognized as a heterogenic disease with various phenotypes. Calcium crystal-related endotypes, which are defined by either a distinct functional or pathobiological mechanism, are present in approximately 60% of all OA patients. Two different calcium crystals can accumulate in the joint and thereby calcify the cartilage matrix, which are basic calcium phosphate (BCP) and calcium pyrophosphate (CPP) crystals. The formation of these crystals depends mainly on the balance of phosphate and pyrophosphate, which is regulated by specific proteins controlling the pyrophosphate metabolism. Dysregulation of these molecules subsequently leads to preferential formation of either BCP or CPP crystals. BCP crystals, on the one hand, are directly associated with OA severity and cartilage degradation. They are mostly located in the deeper cartilage layers and are associated with chondrocyte hypertrophy. CPP crystal deposition, on the other hand, is a hallmark of chondrocalcinosis and is associated with aging and chondrocyte senescence. Therefore, BCP and CPP crystals are associated with different chondrocyte phenotypes. However, BCP and CPP crystals are not mutually exclusive and can coexist in OA, creating a mixed endotype of OA. Both crystals clearly play a role in the pathogenesis of OA. However, the exact impact of each crystal type on either driving the disease progression or being a result of chondrocyte differentiation is still to be elucidated.
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- Sina Stücker
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany.
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- Department of Pathology, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Medical Faculty, Magdeburg, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany.
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Zhu N, Chatzistavrou X, Papagerakis P, Ge L, Qin M, Wang Y. Silver-Doped Bioactive Glass/Chitosan Hydrogel with Potential Application in Dental Pulp Repair. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:4624-4633. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b00811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Ningxin Zhu
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Peking University, #22 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- College of Dentistry and Biomedical Engineering, Toxicology, Pharmacy/Nutrition, Anatomy and Cell Biology Colleges Graduate Programs, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Peking University, #22 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Peking University, #22 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Peking University, #22 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, China
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