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Paz-González R, Turkiewicz A, Ali N, Ruiz-Romero C, Blanco FJ, Englund M, Önnerfjord P. Proteomic profiling of human menisci from mild joint degeneration and end-stage osteoarthritis versus healthy controls. OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE OPEN 2023; 5:100417. [PMID: 38098679 PMCID: PMC10720269 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2023.100417] [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: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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Objective To gain new insight into the molecular changes of the meniscus by comparing the proteome profiles of healthy controls with mild degeneration and end-stage osteoarthritis (OA). Method We obtained tissue plugs from lateral and medial menisci of 37 individuals (central part of the posterior horn) classified as healthy (n = 12), mild signs of joint damage (n = 13) and end-stage OA (n = 12). The protein profile was analysed by nano-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry using data-independent acquisition and quantified by Spectronaut. Linear-mixed effects modelling was applied to extract the between-group comparisons. Results A similar protein profile was observed for the mild group as compared to healthy controls while the most different group was end-stage OA mainly for the medial compartment. When a pattern of gradual change in protein levels from healthy to end-stage OA was required, a 42-proteins panel was identified, suggesting a potential role in OA development. The levels of QSOX1 were lower and G6PD higher in the mild group following the proposed protein abundance pattern. Qualitative protein changes suggest lower levels of CYTL1 as a potential biomarker of early joint degradation. Conclusion For future targeted proteomic approaches, we propose a candidate panel of 42 proteins based on gradually altered meniscal posterior horn protein abundance patterns associated with joint degradation.
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- Rocío Paz-González
- Grupo de Investigación de Reumatología (GIR), Unidad de Proteómica. INIBIC-Hospital Universitario A Coruña, SERGAS, 15006, A Coruña, Spain
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Orthopedics, Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Orthopedics, Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Grupo de Investigación de Reumatología (GIR), Unidad de Proteómica. INIBIC-Hospital Universitario A Coruña, SERGAS, 15006, A Coruña, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
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- Grupo de Investigación de Reumatología (GIR), Unidad de Proteómica. INIBIC-Hospital Universitario A Coruña, SERGAS, 15006, A Coruña, Spain
- Grupo de Reumatología y Salud, Departamento de Fisioterapia y Medicina. Centro de investigaciones Avanzadas (CICA), Universidad de A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Orthopedics, Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Rheumatology and Molecular Skeletal Biology, Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Talian I, Laputková G, Schwartzová V. Identification of crucial salivary proteins/genes and pathways involved in pathogenesis of temporomandibular disorders. OPEN CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2022-0249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a collective term for a group of conditions that lead to impairment of the function of the temporomandibular joint. The proteins/genes and signaling pathways associated with TMD are still poorly understood. The aim of this study was to identify key differentially expressed salivary proteins/genes (DEGs) associated with TMD progression using LC-MS/MS coupled with a bioinformatics approach. The protein–protein interaction network was obtained from the STRING database and the hub genes were identified using Cytoscape including cytoHubba and MCODE plug-ins. In addition, enrichment of gene ontology functions and the Reactome signaling pathway was performed. A total of 140 proteins/genes were differentially expressed. From cluster analysis, a set of 20 hub genes were significantly modulated: ALB, APOA1, B2M, C3, CAT, CLU, CTSD, ENO1, GSN, HBB, HP, HSPA8, LTF, LYZ, MMP9, S100A9, SERPINA1, TF, TPI1, and TXN. Two enriched signaling pathways, glycolysis and gluconeogenesis, and tryptophan signaling pathway involving the hub genes CAT, ENO1, and TPI1 have been identified. The rest of the hub genes were mainly enriched in the innate immune system and antimicrobial peptides signaling pathways. In summary, hub DEGs and the signaling pathways identified here have elucidated the molecular mechanisms of TMD pathogenesis.
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- Ivan Talian
- Department of Medical and Clinical Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, University of P. J. Šafárik , Košice , 040 11 , Slovak Republic
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- Department of Medical and Clinical Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, University of P. J. Šafárik , Košice , 040 11 , Slovak Republic
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- Clinic of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of P. J. Šafárik and Louis Pasteur University Hospital , Košice , 041 90 , Slovak Republic
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Monibi FA, Pannellini T, Croen B, Otero M, Warren R, Rodeo SA. Targeted transcriptomic analyses of RNA isolated from formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded human menisci. J Orthop Res 2022; 40:1104-1112. [PMID: 34370349 PMCID: PMC8825887 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25153] [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: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded (FFPE) biospecimens are a valuable and widely-available resource for diagnostic and research applications. With biobanks of tissue samples available in many institutions, FFPE tissues could prove to be a valuable resource for translational orthopaedic research. The purpose of this study was to characterize the molecular profiles and degree of histologic degeneration on archival fragments of FFPE human menisci obtained during arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. We used FFPE menisci for multiplexed gene expression analysis using the NanoString nCounter® platform, and for histological assessment using a quantitative scoring system. In total, 17 archival specimens were utilized for integrated histologic and molecular analyses. The median patient age was 22 years (range: 14-62). We found that the genes with the highest normalized counts were those typically expressed in meniscal fibrocartilage. Gene expression differences were identified in patient cohorts based on age (≤40 years), including genes associated with the extracellular matrix and tissue repair. The majority of samples showed mild to moderate histologic degeneration. Based on these data, we conclude that FFPE human menisci can be effectively utilized for molecular evaluation following a storage time as long as 11 years. Statement of Clinical Significance: The integration of histological and transcriptomic analyses described in this study will be useful for future studies investigating the basis for biological classification of meniscus specimens in patients. Further exploration into the genes and pathways uncovered by this study may suggest targets for biomarker discovery and identify patients at greater risk for osteoarthritis once the meniscus is torn.
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, NY, NY,Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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Guan M, Pan D, Zhang M, Leng X, Yao B. Deer antler extract potentially facilitates xiphoid cartilage growth and regeneration and prevents inflammatory susceptibility by regulating multiple functional genes. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:208. [PMID: 33752715 PMCID: PMC7983396 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02350-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Deer antler is a zoological exception due to its fantastic characteristics, including amazing growth rate and repeatable regeneration. Deer antler has been used as a key ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine relating to kidney and bone health for centuries. The aim of this study was to dissect the molecular regulation of deer antler extract (DAE) on xiphoid cartilage (XC). METHODS The DAE used in this experiment was same as the one that was prepared as previously described. The specific pathogen-free (SPF) grade Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into blank group (n =10) and DAE group (n =10) after 1-week adaptive feeding. The DAE used in this experiment was same as the one that was prepared as previously described. The rats in DAE group were fed with DAE for 3 weeks at a dose of 0.2 g/kg per day according to the body surface area normalization method, and the rats in blank group were fed with drinking water. Total RNA was extracted from XC located in the most distal edge of the sternum. Illumina RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) in combination with quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) validation assay was carried out to dissect the molecular regulation of DAE on XC. RESULTS We demonstrated that DAE significantly increased the expression levels of DEGs involved in cartilage growth and regeneration, but decreased the expression levels of DEGs involved in inflammation, and mildly increased the expression levels of DEGs involved in chondrogenesis and chondrocyte proliferation. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that DAE might serve as a complementary therapeutic regent for cartilage growth and regeneration to treat cartilage degenerative disease, such as osteoarthritis.
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- Mengqi Guan
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117 China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117 China
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- Innovation Practice Center, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117 China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117 China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117 China
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Trachana V, Mourmoura E, Papathanasiou I, Tsezou A. Understanding the role of chondrocytes in osteoarthritis: utilizing proteomics. Expert Rev Proteomics 2019; 16:201-213. [DOI: 10.1080/14789450.2019.1571918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Varvara Trachana
- Laboratory of Biology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Laboratory of Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Laboratory of Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
- Laboratory of Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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Tsai TT, Kaliya-Perumal AK, Jenq CC, Niu CC, Ho NYJ, Lee TY, Lai PL. The unresolved problem of beta-2 microglobulin amyloid deposits in the intervertebral discs of long-term dialysis patients. J Orthop Surg Res 2017; 12:194. [PMID: 29268797 PMCID: PMC5740589 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-017-0697-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Accepted: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Dialysis-related destructive spondyloarthropathy caused by beta-2 microglobulin (β2M) amyloid deposits in intervertebral discs is a major burden for patients undergoing long-term dialysis. This study aimed to quantify the presence of β2M amyloid deposits in the intervertebral disc tissue of such patients and analyze whether there was a significant correlation between β2M accumulation and the duration of dialysis. METHODS Two groups of patients who had undergone surgery for degenerative spinal pathologies were selected: the dialysis group (n = 29) with long-term dialysis and the control group (n = 10) with no renal impairment. Tissue sections were prepared from specimens of intervertebral disc tissue obtained during spinal surgery and analyzed via histological staining, including immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Congo red. RESULTS There was a statistically significant multifold increase of β2M expression in the disc tissue of long-term dialysis patients when compared to non-dialysis patients, as shown by both IHC (0.019 ± 0.023 μm2 vs. 0.00020 ± 0.00033 μm2, respectively; p = 0.012) and Congo red staining (0.027 ± 0.041 μm2 vs. 9.240 × 10-5 ± 5.261 × 10-5 μm2, respectively; p = 0.047). We also note a moderate strength positive correlation between the duration of dialysis and positive IHC (r = 0.39; p = 0.015) and Congo-red staining (r = 0.42; p = 0.007). CONCLUSIONS The problem of β2M amyloidosis in long-term dialysis patients remains unresolved even with predominant use of high-flux dialysis membranes. This highlights the insufficiency of current dialysis modalities to effectively filter β2M.
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- Tsung-Ting Tsai
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Division, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Division, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Division, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Division, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Education, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Division, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Calcitonin gene-related peptide can be selected as a predictive biomarker on progression and prognosis of knee osteoarthritis. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2015; 39:1237-43. [PMID: 25813459 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-015-2744-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2015] [Accepted: 03/06/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) concentrations in serum and synovial fluid of patients with primary knee osteoarthritis (OA) and healthy controls and to explore their relationship with clinical and radiographic severity of OA. METHODS Sixty-five patients with primary knee OA and 21 healthy controls were recruited. CGRP concentrations in the serum and synovial fluid were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. The radiographic severity of OA was evaluated using the Kellgren and Lawrence (KL) classification. The Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) was used to assess pain, stiffness and physical function. RESULTS Serum and synovial fluid CGRP concentrations tended to be higher with the increase in KL grades (r = 0.565 and r = 0.441, P < 0.001, respectively), and were significantly positively correlated with KL grades, total WOMAC score and each subscale (pain, stiffness and physical function). CONCLUSIONS The result demonstrated that CGRP in serum and synovial fluid was related to progressive joint damage in knee OA. CGRP can be selected as a biomarker for monitoring disease severity and could be a predictive role on prognosis and progression of knee OA.
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Jin X, Beguerie JR, Zhang W, Blizzard L, Otahal P, Jones G, Ding C. Circulating C reactive protein in osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Rheum Dis 2013; 74:703-10. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-204494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Liu M, Hu C. Association of MIF in serum and synovial fluid with severity of knee osteoarthritis. Clin Biochem 2012; 45:737-9. [PMID: 22449335 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2012.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2012] [Revised: 03/07/2012] [Accepted: 03/08/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Recent evidences suggest that inflammation contributes to the development and progression of osteoarthritis (OA). This study aims to determine macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) levels in serum and synovial fluid (SF) of patients with knee OA and to analyze the association of MIF levels with the radiographic severity of OA. DESIGN AND METHODS 224 patients with knee OA and 186 healthy controls were enrolled in this study. RESULTS Higher levels of serum MIF were found in knee OA patients compared with healthy controls. Knee OA patients with Kellgren and Lawrence (KL) grade 4 showed significantly elevated MIF levels in serum and SF compared with those with KL grade 2 and 3. MIF levels in serum and SF of knee OA patients were significantly related to disease severity evaluated by KL grading criteria. CONCLUSION MIF levels in serum and SF were closely related to the radiographic severity of OA.
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- Minghui Liu
- Department of Trauma, Union Medicine Centre, Tianjin, PR China
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