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Jia S, Liang R, Chen J, Liao S, Lin J, Li W. Emerging technology has a brilliant future: the CRISPR-Cas system for senescence, inflammation, and cartilage repair in osteoarthritis. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2024; 29:64. [PMID: 38698311 PMCID: PMC11067114 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-024-00581-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA), known as one of the most common types of aseptic inflammation of the musculoskeletal system, is characterized by chronic pain and whole-joint lesions. With cellular and molecular changes including senescence, inflammatory alterations, and subsequent cartilage defects, OA eventually leads to a series of adverse outcomes such as pain and disability. CRISPR-Cas-related technology has been proposed and explored as a gene therapy, offering potential gene-editing tools that are in the spotlight. Considering the genetic and multigene regulatory mechanisms of OA, we systematically review current studies on CRISPR-Cas technology for improving OA in terms of senescence, inflammation, and cartilage damage and summarize various strategies for delivering CRISPR products, hoping to provide a new perspective for the treatment of OA by taking advantage of CRISPR technology.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shicheng Jia
- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
- Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China.
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China.
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Miyauchi A, Noguchi M, Lei XF, Sakaki M, Kobayashi-Tanabe M, Haraguchi S, Miyazaki A, Kim-Kaneyama JR. Knockdown of mechanosensitive adaptor Hic-5 ameliorates post-traumatic osteoarthritis in rats through repression of MMP-13. Sci Rep 2023; 13:7446. [PMID: 37156857 PMCID: PMC10167244 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34659-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease associated with articular cartilage destruction. Matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13) has an essential role in OA pathogenesis by degradation of collagen II, a major component of articular cartilage. Hydrogen peroxide-inducible clone-5 (Hic-5; TGFB1I1), a transforming growth factor-β-inducible mechanosensor, has previously been reported to promote OA pathogenesis by upregulating MMP-13 expression in mouse osteoarthritic lesions. In our current study, immunohistochemical analysis showed that Hic-5 protein expression was increased in human OA cartilage compared with normal cartilage. Functional experiments demonstrated that Hic-5 and MMP-13 expression was increased by mechanical stress, and mechanical stress-induced MMP-13 expression was suppressed by Hic-5 siRNA in human chondrocytes. Moreover, intracellular localization of Hic-5 shifted to the nucleus from focal adhesions in human chondrocytes subjected to mechanical stress, and nuclear Hic-5 increased MMP-13 gene expression. In vivo, intra-articular injection of Hic-5 siRNA decreased the Osteoarthritis Research Society International score and MMP-13 protein expression in articular cartilage of OA rats. Our findings suggest that Hic-5 regulates transcription of MMP-13 in human chondrocytes, and Hic-5 may be a novel therapeutic target for OA because OA progression was suppressed by intra-articular injection of Hic-5 siRNA in rats.
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- Aya Miyauchi
- Department of Biochemistry, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8666, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan.
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Han Y, Wu J, Gong Z, Zhou Y, Li H, Chen Y, Qian Q. Identification and development of the novel 7-genes diagnostic signature by integrating multi cohorts based on osteoarthritis. Hereditas 2022; 159:10. [PMID: 35093162 PMCID: PMC8801091 DOI: 10.1186/s41065-022-00226-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
A chronic progressive degenerative joint disease, such as osteoarthritis (OA) is positively related to age. The medical economy is facing a major burden, because of the high disability rate seen in patients with OA. Therefore, to prevent and treat OA, exploring the diagnostic biomarkers of OA will be of great significance.
Methods
Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database using the RobustRankAggreg R package, and a protein–protein interaction network was constructed. The module was obtained from Cytoscape, and the four algorithms of degree, MNC, closeness, and MCC in CytoHubba were used to identify the hub genes. A diagnostic model was constructed using Support Vector Machines (SVM), and the ability of the model to predict was evaluated by other cohorts.
Results
From normal and OA samples, 136 DEGs were identified, out of which 45 were downregulated in the normal group and 91 were upregulated in the OA group. These genes were associated with the extracellular matrix-receptor interactions, the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, and the protein digestion and absorption pathway, as per a functional enrichment analysis. Finally, we identified the 7 hub genes (COL6A3, COL1A2, COL1A1, MMP2, COL3A1, POST, and FN1). These genes have important roles and are widely involved in the immune response, apoptosis, inflammation, and bone development. These 7 genes were used to construct a diagnostic model by SVM, and it performed well in different cohorts. Additionally, we verified the methylation expression of these hub genes.
Conclusions
The 7-genes signature can be used for the diagnosis of OA and can provide new ideas in the clinical decision-making for patients with OA.
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Zhang L, Wen YL, He CY, Zeng Y, Wang JQ, Wang GY. Relationship between Classification of Fabellae and the Severity of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Relevant Study in the Chinese Population. Orthop Surg 2021; 14:274-279. [PMID: 34913250 PMCID: PMC8867427 DOI: 10.1111/os.13006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Objective To classify the fabellae and discuss the relationship between the classification of fabellae and the severity of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in Chinese. Methods From February 2019 to February 2020, 136 patients were measured and classified using three‐dimensional computed tomography (CT) reconstruction. According to the CT imaging characteristics, the fabellae were divided into five types: type I, a fabella on the lateral femoral condyle; type II, a fabella on the medial femoral condyle; type III, a fabella on the lateral femoral condyle and a fabella on the medial femoral condyle; type IV, two fabellae on the medial femoral condyle; and type V, two fabellae on the lateral femoral condyle. The severity of KOA was assessed on the Recht grade by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The data were analyzed with SPSS 24.0. Results The classification of fabellae were correlated with KOA grades (χ2 = 35.026, P < 0.05). In terms of KOA grades, grade I and grade II were occupied most by fabellar type II (32, 72.8%); type II and other types showed significant statistical difference (P < 0.05). Grade I and grade II were also mainly fabellar type IV (four, 100%). Fabellar type V's biggest component was grade III and grade IV (six, 75%). Type IV and type V showed significant statistical difference (P < 0.05). Conclusion The classification of fabellae were correlated with KOA grades. The type II may mean the lower KOA grades while type V may mean the higher KOA grades.
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- Lei Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China.,Center for Orthopaedic Diseases Research, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China.,Expert Workstation in Luzhou, Luzhou, China.,Clinical Base of Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Guangdong Province Medical 3D Printing Application Transformation Engineering Technology Research Center, Luzhou, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine GanNan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China.,Center for Orthopaedic Diseases Research, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China.,Expert Workstation in Luzhou, Luzhou, China
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Joung S, Yoon DS, Cho S, Ko EA, Lee KM, Park KH, Lee JW, Kim SH. Downregulation of MicroRNA-495 Alleviates IL-1β Responses among Chondrocytes by Preventing SOX9 Reduction. Yonsei Med J 2021; 62:650-659. [PMID: 34164963 PMCID: PMC8236342 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2021.62.7.650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 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: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Our previous work demonstrated that miRNA-495 targets SOX9 to inhibit chondrogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether miRNA-495-mediated SOX9 regulation could be a novel therapeutic target for osteoarthritis (OA) using an in vitro cell culture model. MATERIALS AND METHODS An in vitro model mimicking the OA environment was established using TC28a2 normal human chondrocyte cells. Interleukin-1β (IL-1β, 10 ng/mL) was utilized to induce inflammation-related changes in TC28a2 cells. Safranin O staining and glycosaminoglycan assay were used to detect changes in proteoglycans among TC28a2 cells. Expression levels of COX-2, ADAMTS5, MMP13, SOX9, CCL4, and COL2A1 were examined by qRT-PCR and/or Western blotting. Immunohistochemistry was performed to detect SOX9 and CCL4 proteins in human cartilage tissues obtained from patients with OA. RESULTS miRNA-495 was upregulated in IL-1β-treated TC28a2 cells and chondrocytes from damaged cartilage tissues of patients with OA. Anti-miR-495 abolished the effect of IL-1β in TC28a2 cells and rescued the protein levels of SOX9 and COL2A1, which were reduced by IL-1β. SOX9 was downregulated in the damaged cartilage tissues of patients with OA, and knockdown of SOX9 abolished the effect of anti-miR-495 on IL-1β-treated TC28a2 cells. CONCLUSION We demonstrated that inhibition of miRNA-495 alleviates IL-1β-induced inflammatory responses in chondrocytes by rescuing SOX9 expression. Accordingly, miRNA-495 could be a potential novel target for OA therapy, and the application of anti-miR-495 to chondrocytes could be a therapeutic strategy for treating OA.
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- Soyeong Joung
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Brain Korea 21 PLUS Project for Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Brain Korea 21 PLUS Project for Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Severance Biomedical Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Brain Korea 21 PLUS Project for Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Severance Biomedical Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Molecular mechanisms of mechanical load-induced osteoarthritis. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2021; 45:1125-1136. [PMID: 33459826 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-021-04938-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Mechanical loading enhances the progression of osteoarthritis. However, its molecular mechanisms have not been established. OBJECTIVE The aim of this review was to summarize the probable mechanisms of mechanical load-induced osteoarthritis. METHODS A comprehensive search strategy was used to search PubMed and EMBASE databases (from the 15th of January 2015 to the 20th of October 2020). Search terms included "osteoarthritis", "mechanical load", and "mechanism". RESULTS Abnormal mechanical loading activates the interleukin-1β, tumour necrosis factor-α, nuclear factor kappa-B, Wnt, transforming growth factor-β, microRNAs pathways, and the oxidative stress pathway. These pathways induce the pathological progression of osteoarthritis. Mechanical stress signal receptors such as integrin, ion channel receptors, hydrogen peroxide-inducible clone-5, Gremlin-1, and transient receptor potential channel 4 are present in the articular cartilages. CONCLUSION This review highlights the molecular mechanisms of mechanical loading in inducing chondrocyte apoptosis and extracellular matrix degradation. These mechanisms provide potential targets for osteoarthritis prevention and treatment.
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