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Zou X, Xu H, Qian W. The role and current research status of resveratrol in the treatment of osteoarthritis and its mechanisms: a narrative review. Drug Metab Rev 2024:1-14. [PMID: 39376171 DOI: 10.1080/03602532.2024.2402751] [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: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 09/05/2024] [Indexed: 10/09/2024]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative disease caused by various factors such as aging, obesity, trauma, and genetics. It is a challenging condition faced by orthopedic doctors in clinical practice and places a heavy burden on patients and their families. Currently, the treatment of OA primarily focuses on symptomatic relief and lacks ideal therapeutic methods. Resveratrol is a natural polyphenolic compound with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and in recent years, it has gained attention as a candidate drug for OA treatment. This article provides an overview of the research status on the role and mechanisms of resveratrol in treating OA. It has been found that resveratrol can prevent the development of OA by inhibiting inflammatory responses, protecting chondrocytes, maintaining cartilage homeostasis, promoting autophagy, and has shown certain therapeutic effects. This process may be related to the regulation of signaling pathways such as nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), and silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1). We summarize the current molecular mechanisms of resveratrol in treating OA, hoping to provide a reference for further research and application of resveratrol in OA treatment.
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- Xiongfei Zou
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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Lv J, Kou N, Li Y, Qiu K, Guo X, Zhang L, Zhang Z, He S, Yuan Y. Identification and Verification of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Related Genes as Novel Signatures for Osteoarthritis Diagnosis and Therapy: A Bioinformatics Analysis-Oriented Pilot Study. Biochem Genet 2024:10.1007/s10528-024-10818-1. [PMID: 38734758 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-024-10818-1] [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: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) has been reported to be closely associated with the development of osteoarthritis (OA), but the underlying mechanisms are not fully delineated. The present study was designed to investigate the involvement of ERS-related genes in regulating OA progression. METHODS The expression profiles of OA patients and normal people were downloaded from the gene expression omnibus (GEO) database. The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in datasets GSE55457 and GSE55235 were screened and identified by R software with the construction of the protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks. Through the STRING and Venn diagram analysis, hub ERS-related genes were obtained. Gene ontology (GO) and kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses were performed. Biomarkers with high diagnostic values of osteoarthritis (OA) were studied. The hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and micro-CT were applied to evaluate the establishment of the OA model. The expression levels of biomarkers were validated with the use of reverse transcription‑quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and western blot. Finally, we evaluated the correlations of hub ERS-related genes with the immune infiltration cells via the CIBERSORT algorithm. RESULTS A total of 60 downregulated and 52 upregulated DEGs were identified, and the following GO and KEGG pathway analyses verified that those DEGs were mainly enriched in biological process (BP), cellular component (CC), molecular function (MF), and inflammation-associated signal pathways. Interestingly, among all the DEGs, six ER stress-associated genes, including activating transcription factor 3 (ATF3), DEAD-Box Helicase 3 X-Linked (DDX3X), AP-1 transcription factor subunit (JUN), eukaryotic initiation factor 4 (EIF4A1), KDEL endoplasmic reticulum protein retention receptor 3 (KDELR3), and vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA), were found to be closely associated with OA progression, and the following RT-qPCR and Western Blot analysis confirmed that DDX3X, JUN, and VEGFA were upregulated, whereas KDELR3, EIF4A1, and ATF3 were downregulated in OA rats tissues compared to the normal tissues, which were in accordance with our bioinformatics findings. Furthermore, our receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis verified that the above six ER stress-associated genes could be used as ideal biomarkers for OA diagnosis and those genes also potentially regulated immune responses by influencing the biological functions of mast cells and macrophages. CONCLUSION Collectively, the present study firstly identified six ER stress-associated genes (ATF3, DDX3X, JUN, EIF4A1, KDELR3, and VEGFA) that may play critical role in regulating the progression of OA.
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- Jia Lv
- Department of Trauma Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Yunnan-Myanmar Avenue, Kunming, 650101, China
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Yunnan-Myanmar Avenue, Kunming, 650101, China
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Yunnan-Myanmar Avenue, Kunming, 650101, China
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Yunnan-Myanmar Avenue, Kunming, 650101, China
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Yunnan-Myanmar Avenue, Kunming, 650101, China
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Yunnan-Myanmar Avenue, Kunming, 650101, China
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Yunnan-Myanmar Avenue, Kunming, 650101, China
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Yunnan-Myanmar Avenue, Kunming, 650101, China.
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 374 Yunnan-Myanmar Avenue, Kunming, 650101, China.
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Liu L, Wang J, Liu L, Shi W, Gao H, Liu L. The dysregulated autophagy in osteoarthritis: Revisiting molecular profile. PROGRESS IN BIOPHYSICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2024:S0079-6107(24)00034-8. [PMID: 38531488 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbiomolbio.2024.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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The risk factors of osteoarthritis (OA) are different and obesity, lifestyle, inflammation, cell death mechanisms and diabetes mellitus are among them. The changes in the biological mechanisms are considered as main regulators of OA pathogenesis. The dysregulation of autophagy is observed in different human diseases. During the pathogenesis of OA, the autophagy levels (induction or inhibition) change. The supportive and pro-survival function of autophagy can retard the progression of OA. The protective autophagy prevents the cartilage degeneration. Moreover, autophagy demonstrates interactions with cell death mechanisms and through inhibition of apoptosis and necroptosis, it improves OA. The non-coding RNA molecules can regulate autophagy and through direct and indirect control of autophagy, they dually delay/increase OA pathogenesis. The mitochondrial integrity can be regulated by autophagy to alleviate OA. Furthermore, therapeutic compounds, especially phytochemicals, stimulate protective autophagy in chondrocytes to prevent cell death. The protective autophagy has ability of reducing inflammation and oxidative damage, as two key players in the pathogenesis of OA.
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- Liang Liu
- Department of Joint Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Pingdu, 266000, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Pingdu, 266000, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Tianbao Central Health Hospital, Xintai City, Shandong Province, Shandong, Xintai, 271200, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Pingdu, 266000, China
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- Operating Room of Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital, Qingdao, Pingdu, 266000, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Pingdu, 266000, China.
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Posey KL. Curcumin and Resveratrol: Nutraceuticals with so Much Potential for Pseudoachondroplasia and Other ER-Stress Conditions. Biomolecules 2024; 14:154. [PMID: 38397390 PMCID: PMC10886985 DOI: 10.3390/biom14020154] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Natural products with health benefits, nutraceuticals, have shown considerable promise in many studies; however, this potential has yet to translate into widespread clinical use for any condition. Notably, many drugs currently on the market, including the first analgesic aspirin, are derived from plant extracts, emphasizing the historical significance of natural products in drug development. Curcumin and resveratrol, well-studied nutraceuticals, have excellent safety profiles with relatively mild side effects. Their long history of safe use and the natural origins of numerous drugs contrast with the unfavorable reputation associated with nutraceuticals. This review aims to explore the nutraceutical potential for treating pseudoachondroplasia, a rare dwarfing condition, by relating the mechanisms of action of curcumin and resveratrol to molecular pathology. Specifically, we will examine the curcumin and resveratrol mechanisms of action related to endoplasmic reticulum stress, inflammation, oxidative stress, cartilage health, and pain. Additionally, the barriers to the effective use of nutraceuticals will be discussed. These challenges include poor bioavailability, variations in content and purity that lead to inconsistent results in clinical trials, as well as prevailing perceptions among both the public and medical professionals. Addressing these hurdles is crucial to realizing the full therapeutic potential of nutraceuticals in the context of pseudoachondroplasia and other health conditions that might benefit.
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- Karen L Posey
- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Chen L, Yang J, Cai Z, Huang Y, Xiao P, Chen H, Luo X, Huang W, Cui W, Hu N. Mitochondrial-Oriented Injectable Hydrogel Microspheres Maintain Homeostasis of Chondrocyte Metabolism to Promote Subcellular Therapy in Osteoarthritis. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2024; 7:0306. [PMID: 38274127 PMCID: PMC10809599 DOI: 10.34133/research.0306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Subcellular mitochondria serve as sensors for energy metabolism and redox balance, and the dynamic regulation of functional and dysfunctional mitochondria plays a crucial role in determining cells' fate. Selective removal of dysfunctional mitochondria at the subcellular level can provide chondrocytes with energy to prevent degeneration, thereby treating osteoarthritis. Herein, to achieve an ideal subcellular therapy, cartilage affinity peptide (WYRGRL)-decorated liposomes loaded with mitophagy activator (urolithin A) were integrated into hyaluronic acid methacrylate hydrogel microspheres through microfluidic technology, named HM@WY-Lip/UA, that could efficiently target chondrocytes and selectively remove subcellular dysfunctional mitochondria. As a result, this system demonstrated an advantage in mitochondria function restoration, reactive oxygen species scavenging, cell survival rescue, and chondrocyte homeostasis maintenance through increasing mitophagy. In a rat post-traumatic osteoarthritis model, the intra-articular injection of HM@WY-Lip/UA ameliorated cartilage matrix degradation, osteophyte formation, and subchondral bone sclerosis at 8 weeks. Overall, this study indicated that HM@WY-Lip/UA provided a protective effect on cartilage degeneration in an efficacious and clinically relevant manner, and a mitochondrial-oriented strategy has great potential in the subcellular therapy of osteoarthritis.
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- Li Chen
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University,
Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University,
Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases,
Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases,
Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University,
Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases,
Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University,
Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases,
Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University,
Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University,
Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University,
Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases,
Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University,
Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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Huang J, Zhou J, Xue X, Dai T, Zhu W, Jiao S, Wu H, Meng Q. Identification of aging-related genes in diagnosing osteoarthritis via integrating bioinformatics analysis and machine learning. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:153-168. [PMID: 38175691 PMCID: PMC10817387 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the main causes of pain and disability in the world, it may be caused by many factors. Aging plays a significant role in the onset and progression of OA. However, the mechanisms underlying it remain unknown. Our research aimed to uncover the role of aging-related genes in the progression of OA. METHODS In Human OA datasets and aging-related genes were obtained from the GEO database and the HAGR website, respectively. Bioinformatics methods including Gene Ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment, and Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis were used to analyze differentially expressed aging-related genes (DEARGs) in the normal control group and the OA group. And then weighted gene coexpression network analysis (WGCNA), the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression, and the Random Forest (RF) machine learning algorithms were used to find the hub genes. RESULTS Four overlapping hub genes: HMGB2, CDKN1A, JUN, and DDIT3 were identified. According to the nomogram model and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis, four hub DEARGs had good diagnostic value in distinguishing normal from OA. Furthermore, the qRT-PCR test demonstrated that HMGB2, CDKN1A, JUN, and DDIT3 mRNA expression levels were lower in OA group than in normal group. CONCLUSION Finally, these four-hub aging-related genes may help us understand the underlying mechanism of aging in osteoarthritis and could be used as possible diagnostic and therapeutic targets.
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- Jian Huang
- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou 510220, China
- Department of Traumatic Orthopedics, The Central Hospital of Xiaogan, Hubei 432100, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou 510220, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou 510220, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou 510220, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou 510220, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou 510220, China
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- Department of Traumatic Orthopedics, The Central Hospital of Xiaogan, Hubei 432100, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou 510220, China
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Wen ZQ, Lin J, Xie WQ, Shan YH, Zhen GH, Li YS. Insights into the underlying pathogenesis and therapeutic potential of endoplasmic reticulum stress in degenerative musculoskeletal diseases. Mil Med Res 2023; 10:54. [PMID: 37941072 PMCID: PMC10634069 DOI: 10.1186/s40779-023-00485-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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Degenerative musculoskeletal diseases are structural and functional failures of the musculoskeletal system, including osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD), and sarcopenia. As the global population ages, degenerative musculoskeletal diseases are becoming more prevalent. However, the pathogenesis of degenerative musculoskeletal diseases is not fully understood. Previous studies have revealed that endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is a stress response that occurs when impairment of the protein folding capacity of the ER leads to the accumulation of misfolded or unfolded proteins in the ER, contributing to degenerative musculoskeletal diseases. By affecting cartilage degeneration, synovitis, meniscal lesion, subchondral bone remodeling of osteoarthritis, bone remodeling and angiogenesis of osteoporosis, nucleus pulposus degeneration, annulus fibrosus rupture, cartilaginous endplate degeneration of IVDD, and sarcopenia, ER stress is involved in the pathogenesis of degenerative musculoskeletal diseases. Preclinical studies have found that regulation of ER stress can delay the progression of multiple degenerative musculoskeletal diseases. These pilot studies provide foundations for further evaluation of the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of ER stress modulators in the treatment of musculoskeletal degenerative diseases in clinical trials. In this review, we have integrated up-to-date research findings of ER stress into the pathogenesis of degenerative musculoskeletal diseases. In a future perspective, we have also discussed possible directions of ER stress in the investigation of degenerative musculoskeletal disease, potential therapeutic strategies for degenerative musculoskeletal diseases using ER stress modulators, as well as underlying challenges and obstacles in bench-to-beside research.
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- Ze-Qin Wen
- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital, Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
- Department of General Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.
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Hecht JT, Veerisetty AC, Patra D, Hossain MG, Chiu F, Mobed C, Gannon FH, Posey KL. Early Resveratrol Treatment Mitigates Joint Degeneration and Dampens Pain in a Mouse Model of Pseudoachondroplasia (PSACH). Biomolecules 2023; 13:1553. [PMID: 37892235 PMCID: PMC10605626 DOI: 10.3390/biom13101553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Pseudoachondroplasia (PSACH), a severe dwarfing condition associated with early-onset joint degeneration and lifelong joint pain, is caused by mutations in cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP). The mechanisms underlying the mutant-COMP pathology have been defined using the MT-COMP mouse model of PSACH that has the common D469del mutation. Mutant-COMP protein does not fold properly, and it is retained in the rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER) of chondrocytes rather than being exported to the extracellular matrix (ECM), driving ER stress that stimulates oxidative stress and inflammation, driving a self-perpetuating cycle. CHOP (ER stress signaling protein) and TNFα inflammation drive high levels of mTORC1 signaling, shutting down autophagy and blocking ER clearance, resulting in premature loss of chondrocytes that negatively impacts linear growth and causes early joint degeneration in MT-COMP mice and PSACH. Previously, we have shown that resveratrol treatment from birth to 20 weeks prevents joint degeneration and decreases the pathological processes in articular chondrocytes. Resveratrol's therapeutic mechanism of action in the mutant-COMP pathology was shown to act by primarily stimulating autophagy and reducing inflammation. Importantly, we demonstrated that MT-COMP mice experience pain consistent with PSACH joint pain. Here, we show, in the MT-COMP mouse, that resveratrol treatment must begin within 4 weeks to preserve joint health and reduce pain. Resveratrol treatment started at 6 or 8 weeks (to 20 weeks) was not effective in preventing joint degeneration. Collectively, our findings in MT-COMP mice show that there is a postnatal resveratrol treatment window wherein the inevitable mutant-COMP joint degeneration and pain can be prevented.
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- Jacqueline T. Hecht
- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX 77030, USA; (J.T.H.); (A.C.V.); (M.G.H.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX 77030, USA; (J.T.H.); (A.C.V.); (M.G.H.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Developmental Biology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA;
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX 77030, USA; (J.T.H.); (A.C.V.); (M.G.H.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX 77030, USA; (J.T.H.); (A.C.V.); (M.G.H.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Biology, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, USA;
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- Departments of Pathology and Immunology and Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA;
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX 77030, USA; (J.T.H.); (A.C.V.); (M.G.H.); (F.C.)
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Su J, Yu M, Wang H, Wei Y. Natural anti-inflammatory products for osteoarthritis: From molecular mechanism to drug delivery systems and clinical trials. Phytother Res 2023; 37:4321-4352. [PMID: 37641442 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7935] [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: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that affects millions globally. The present nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug treatments have different side effects, leading researchers to focus on natural anti-inflammatory products (NAIPs). To review the effectiveness and mechanisms of NAIPs in the cellular microenvironment, examining their impact on OA cell phenotype and organelles levels. Additionally, we summarize relevant research on drug delivery systems and clinical randomized controlled trials (RCTs), to promote clinical studies and explore natural product delivery options. English-language articles were searched on PubMed using the search terms "natural products," "OA," and so forth. We categorized search results based on PubChem and excluded "natural products" which are mix of ingredients or compounds without the structure message. Then further review was separately conducted for molecular mechanisms, drug delivery systems, and RCTs later. At present, it cannot be considered that NAIPs can thoroughly prevent or cure OA. Further high-quality studies on the anti-inflammatory mechanism and drug delivery systems of NAIPs are needed, to determine the appropriate drug types and regimens for clinical application, and to explore the combined effects of different NAIPs to prevent and treat OA.
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- Jianbang Su
- Department of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Hecht JT, Chiu F, Veerisetty A, Hossain M, Posey KL. Matrix in Medicine: Health Consequences of Mutant Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein and its relationship to abnormal growth and to joint degeneration. Matrix Biol 2023; 119:101-111. [PMID: 37001593 DOI: 10.1016/j.matbio.2023.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
Abstract
Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP), an extracellular matrix protein, has been shown to enhance proliferation and mechanical integrity in the matrix, supporting functions of the growth plate and articular cartilage. Mutations in COMP cause pseudoachondroplasia (PSACH), a severe dwarfing condition associated with premature joint degeneration and significant lifelong joint pain. The MT (mutant)-COMP mouse mimics PSACH with decreased limb growth, early joint degeneration and pain. Ablation of endoplasmic reticulum stress CHOP signaling eliminated pain and prevented joint degeneration. The health effects of mutant COMP are discussed in relation to cellular/chondrocyte stress in the growth plate, articular cartilage and nearby tissues, and the implications for therapeutic approaches. There are many similarities between osteoarthritis and mutant-COMP protein-induced joint degeneration, suggesting that the relevance of findings in the joints may extend beyond PSACH to idiopathic primary OA.
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Hecht JT, Veerisetty AC, Hossain MG, Chiu F, Posey KL. CurQ+, a Next-Generation Formulation of Curcumin, Ameliorates Growth Plate Chondrocyte Stress and Increases Limb Growth in a Mouse Model of Pseudoachondroplasia. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043845. [PMID: 36835255 PMCID: PMC9959842 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Mutations in cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) causes protein misfolding and accumulation in chondrocytes that compromises skeletal growth and joint health in pseudoachondroplasia (PSACH), a severe dwarfing condition. Using the MT-COMP mice, a murine model of PSACH, we showed that pathological autophagy blockage was key to the intracellular accumulation of mutant-COMP. Autophagy is blocked by elevated mTORC1 signaling, preventing ER clearance and ensuring chondrocyte death. We demonstrated that resveratrol reduces the growth plate pathology by relieving the autophagy blockage allowing the ER clearance of mutant-COMP, which partially rescues limb length. To expand potential PSACH treatment options, CurQ+, a uniquely absorbable formulation of curcumin, was tested in MT-COMP mice at doses of 82.3 (1X) and 164.6 mg/kg (2X). CurQ+ treatment of MT-COMP mice from 1 to 4 weeks postnatally decreased mutant COMP intracellular retention, inflammation, restoring both autophagy and chondrocyte proliferation. CurQ+ reduction of cellular stress in growth plate chondrocytes dramatically reduced chondrocyte death, normalized femur length at 2X 164.6 mg/kg and recovered 60% of lost limb growth at 1X 82.3 mg/kg. These results indicate that CurQ+ is a potential therapy for COMPopathy-associated lost limb growth, joint degeneration, and other conditions involving persistent inflammation, oxidative stress, and a block of autophagy.
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- Jacqueline T. Hecht
- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- School of Dentistry, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Correspondence:
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The natural product salicin alleviates osteoarthritis progression by binding to IRE1α and inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress through the IRE1α-IκBα-p65 signaling pathway. Exp Mol Med 2022; 54:1927-1939. [PMID: 36357568 PMCID: PMC9722708 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-022-00879-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Despite the high prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) in older populations, disease-modifying OA drugs (DMOADs) are still lacking. This study was performed to investigate the effects and mechanisms of the small molecular drug salicin (SA) on OA progression. Primary rat chondrocytes were stimulated with TNF-α and treated with or without SA. Inflammatory factors, cartilage matrix degeneration markers, and cell proliferation and apoptosis markers were detected at the mRNA and protein levels. Cell proliferation and apoptosis were evaluated by EdU assays or flow cytometric analysis. RNA sequencing, molecular docking and drug affinity-responsive target stability analyses were used to clarify the mechanisms. The rat OA model was used to evaluate the effect of intra-articular injection of SA on OA progression. We found that SA rescued TNF-α-induced degeneration of the cartilage matrix, inhibition of chondrocyte proliferation, and promotion of chondrocyte apoptosis. Mechanistically, SA directly binds to IRE1α and occupies the IRE1α phosphorylation site, preventing IRE1α phosphorylation and regulating IRE1α-mediated endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress by IRE1α-IκBα-p65 signaling. Finally, intra-articular injection of SA-loaded lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) ameliorated OA progression by inhibiting IRE1α-mediated ER stress in the OA model. In conclusion, SA alleviates OA by directly binding to the ER stress regulator IRE1α and inhibits IRE1α-mediated ER stress via IRE1α-IκBα-p65 signaling. Topical use of the small molecular drug SA shows potential to modify OA progression.
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Chen K, Zhang X, Li Z, Yuan X, Fu D, Wu K, Shang X, Ni Z. Excessive sulfur oxidation in endoplasmic reticulum drives an inflammatory reaction of chondrocytes in aging mice. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1058469. [PMID: 36353501 PMCID: PMC9638109 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1058469] [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: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis, as a common joint disease among middle-aged and elderly people, has many problems, such as diverse pathogenesis, poor prognosis and high recurrence rate, which seriously affects patients’ physical and mental health and reduces their quality of life. At present, the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis is not completely clear, and the treatment plan is mainly to relieve symptoms and ensure basic quality of life. Therefore, it is particularly urgent to explore the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis. Protein, as organic macromolecule which plays a major role in life activities, plays an important role in the development of disease. Through protein omics, this study found that with the increase of age, excessive sulfur oxidation occurred in endoplasmic reticulum of chondrocytes, which then drove the occurrence of inflammatory reaction, and provided a direction for the follow-up molecular targeted.
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- *Correspondence: Kerong Wu, ; Xifu Shang, ; Zhe Ni,
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- *Correspondence: Kerong Wu, ; Xifu Shang, ; Zhe Ni,
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- *Correspondence: Kerong Wu, ; Xifu Shang, ; Zhe Ni,
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Ball HC, Alejo AL, Samson TK, Alejo AM, Safadi FF. Epigenetic Regulation of Chondrocytes and Subchondral Bone in Osteoarthritis. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:582. [PMID: 35455072 PMCID: PMC9030470 DOI: 10.3390/life12040582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The aim of this review is to provide an updated review of the epigenetic factors involved in the onset and development of osteoarthritis (OA). OA is a prevalent degenerative joint disease characterized by chronic inflammation, ectopic bone formation within the joint, and physical and proteolytic cartilage degradation which result in chronic pain and loss of mobility. At present, no disease-modifying therapeutics exist for the prevention or treatment of the disease. Research has identified several OA risk factors including mechanical stressors, physical activity, obesity, traumatic joint injury, genetic predisposition, and age. Recently, there has been increased interest in identifying epigenetic factors involved in the pathogenesis of OA. In this review, we detail several of these epigenetic modifications with known functions in the onset and progression of the disease. We also review current therapeutics targeting aberrant epigenetic regulation as potential options for preventive or therapeutic treatment.
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- Hope C. Ball
- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA; (A.L.A.); (T.K.S.); (A.M.A.)
- Musculoskeletal Research Group, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA; (A.L.A.); (T.K.S.); (A.M.A.)
- Musculoskeletal Research Group, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA; (A.L.A.); (T.K.S.); (A.M.A.)
- Musculoskeletal Research Group, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA
- GPN Therapeutics, Inc., REDI Zone, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA; (A.L.A.); (T.K.S.); (A.M.A.)
- Musculoskeletal Research Group, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA; (A.L.A.); (T.K.S.); (A.M.A.)
- Musculoskeletal Research Group, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron, OH 44308, USA
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Rellmann Y, Eidhof E, Hansen U, Fleischhauer L, Vogel J, Clausen-Schaumann H, Aszodi A, Dreier R. ER Stress in ERp57 Knockout Knee Joint Chondrocytes Induces Osteoarthritic Cartilage Degradation and Osteophyte Formation. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 23:ijms23010182. [PMID: 35008608 PMCID: PMC8745280 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23010182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Ageing or obesity are risk factors for protein aggregation in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) of chondrocytes. This condition is called ER stress and leads to induction of the unfolded protein response (UPR), which, depending on the stress level, restores normal cell function or initiates apoptotic cell death. Here the role of ER stress in knee osteoarthritis (OA) was evaluated. It was first tested in vitro and in vivo whether a knockout (KO) of the protein disulfide isomerase ERp57 in chondrocytes induces sufficient ER stress for such analyses. ER stress in ERp57 KO chondrocytes was confirmed by immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and transmission electron microscopy. Knee joints of wildtype (WT) and cartilage-specific ERp57 KO mice (ERp57 cKO) were analyzed by indentation-type atomic force microscopy (IT-AFM), toluidine blue, and immunofluorescence/-histochemical staining. Apoptotic cell death was investigated by a TUNEL assay. Additionally, OA was induced via forced exercise on a treadmill. ER stress in chondrocytes resulted in a reduced compressive stiffness of knee cartilage. With ER stress, 18-month-old mice developed osteoarthritic cartilage degeneration with osteophyte formation in knee joints. These degenerative changes were preceded by apoptotic death in articular chondrocytes. Young mice were not susceptible to OA, even when subjected to forced exercise. This study demonstrates that ER stress induces the development of age-related knee osteoarthritis owing to a decreased protective function of the UPR in chondrocytes with increasing age, while apoptosis increases. Therefore, inhibition of ER stress appears to be an attractive therapeutic target for OA.
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- Yvonne Rellmann
- Institute of Physiological Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry, Waldeyerstraße 15, 48149 Muenster, Germany; (Y.R.); (E.E.)
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- Institute of Physiological Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry, Waldeyerstraße 15, 48149 Muenster, Germany; (Y.R.); (E.E.)
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- Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, Building D3, 48149 Muenster, Germany;
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- Center for Applied Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine-CANTER, Munich University of Applied Sciences, 80335 Munich, Germany; (L.F.); (J.V.); (H.C.-S.)
- Center for Nanoscience-CeNS, 80335 Munich, Germany
- Department for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80335 Munich, Germany;
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- Center for Applied Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine-CANTER, Munich University of Applied Sciences, 80335 Munich, Germany; (L.F.); (J.V.); (H.C.-S.)
- Center for Nanoscience-CeNS, 80335 Munich, Germany
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- Center for Applied Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine-CANTER, Munich University of Applied Sciences, 80335 Munich, Germany; (L.F.); (J.V.); (H.C.-S.)
- Center for Nanoscience-CeNS, 80335 Munich, Germany
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- Department for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80335 Munich, Germany;
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- Institute of Physiological Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry, Waldeyerstraße 15, 48149 Muenster, Germany; (Y.R.); (E.E.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-251-8355573
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