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Abughazaleh N, Seerattan RA, Hart DA, Reimer RA, Herzog W. A novel Osteoarthritis scoring system to separate typical OA joint degeneration from non-typical lesions in male Sprague Dawley rats. OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE OPEN 2024; 6:100521. [PMID: 39346617 PMCID: PMC11437769 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2024.100521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024] Open
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Objective To develop a novel scoring system to characterize osteoarthritis-related degeneration distinct from spontaneous subchondral bone lesions observed in the tibia and femur of male Sprague Dawley rats. Method Knee joints from male rats following 12 weeks of a diet-induced obesity model of osteoarthritis (OA) were assessed. OA histopathological changes (OAHC) were assessed in the knee joints. All scores were evaluated using a modified Mankin score and a modified Osteoarthritis Research Society International histological score. OAHC were divided into 3 categories: (I) Typical OA score evaluating the changes in cartilage structure, cellularity, proteoglycan depletion, and tidemark integrity, (II) A novel Non-typical OA score evaluating cartilage integrity, and the size of local thickening, fragmentation and degeneration along the tidemark and the size and severity of the subchondral bone lesion, and (III) Total OA score comprised of both, the Typical and the Non-typical scores. Results Rats exposed to a high fat/high sucrose diet had higher Typical OA score compared to a control group (Chow). Non-typical and Total OA scores revealed no differences in the severity of the lesions between the HFS and the Chow group animals. All scoring systems had excellent intra- and inter-examiner reliability. Conclusion The spontaneous bone lesions observed in male Sprague Dawley rats can obscure the effect of the diet-induced obesity if the classical scoring system is used to assess joint degeneration. The newly proposed scoring method provides a reliable method to distinguish classical OA joint degeneration from spontaneous Non-typical lesions occurring in these rats.
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- Nada Abughazaleh
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Human Performance Laboratory, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Mazy D, Lu D, Leclerc S, Laor B, Wang J, Pinvicy A, Moldovan F, Nault ML. Animal models used in meniscal repair research from ex vivo to in vivo: A systematic review. J Orthop 2024; 55:23-31. [PMID: 38638113 PMCID: PMC11021913 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.03.038] [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: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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This systematic review, registered with Prospero, aims to identify an optimal animal model for meniscus repair research, moving from ex vivo experimentation to in vivo studies. Data sources included PubMed, Medline, all Evidence-Based Medicine Reviews, Web of Science, and Embase searched in March 2023. Studies were screened using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Extracted data including animal model, type of experiment, type of tear, surgical techniques, and measured outcomes, were recorded, reviewed, and analyzed by four independent reviewers. The SYstematic Review Centre for Laboratory animal Experimentation (SYRCLE) Rob tool was used for critical appraisal and risk of bias assessment. Out of 11,719 studies, 72 manuscripts were included for data extraction and analysis; 41 ex vivo extra-articular studies, 20 ex vivo intra-articular studies, and only 11 in vivo studies. Six animal models were employed: porcine, bovine, lapine, caprine, canine, and ovine. Longitudinal lesions were the most frequently studied tear pattern and sutures the most common repair technique. Studied outcomes focused mainly on biomechanical assessments and gross observations. This systematic review can guide researchers in their choice of animal model for meniscus repair research; it highlighted the strengths of the porcine, caprine, and bovine models for ex vivo cadaveric studies, while the porcine and caprine models were found to be more suited to in vivo studies due to their similarities with human anatomy. Research teams should familiarize themselves with the advantages and disadvantages of various animal models before initiating protocols to improve standardization in the field.
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- David Mazy
- CHU Sainte-Justine, 7905-3175 Côte Ste-Catherine, Montréal, QC, H3T 1C5, Canada
- Department of Surgery, Université de Montréal, 2900 boul. Edouard-Montpetit, Montreal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada
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- CHU Sainte-Justine Azrieli Research Center, 7905-3175 Côte Ste-Catherine, Montréal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada
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- CHU Sainte-Justine Azrieli Research Center, 7905-3175 Côte Ste-Catherine, Montréal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada
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- Faculty of Medecine, McGill university, 1650 Cedar Ave, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- CHU Sainte-Justine Azrieli Research Center, 7905-3175 Côte Ste-Catherine, Montréal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada
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- CHU Sainte-Justine, 7905-3175 Côte Ste-Catherine, Montréal, QC, H3T 1C5, Canada
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- CHU Sainte-Justine Azrieli Research Center, 7905-3175 Côte Ste-Catherine, Montréal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada
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- CHU Sainte-Justine, 7905-3175 Côte Ste-Catherine, Montréal, QC, H3T 1C5, Canada
- Department of Surgery, Université de Montréal, 2900 boul. Edouard-Montpetit, Montreal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada
- CIUSSS Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal (HSCM), Department of Orthopedic surgery, 5400 boul. Gouin Ouest, Montreal, QC, H4J 1C5, Canada
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Wang Q, Qi B, Shi S, Jiang W, Li D, Jiang X, Yi C. Melatonin Alleviates Osteoarthritis by Regulating NADPH Oxidase 4-Induced Ferroptosis and Mitigating Mitochondrial Dysfunction. J Pineal Res 2024; 76:e12992. [PMID: 39228264 DOI: 10.1111/jpi.12992] [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: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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Recent evidence indicates that the damaged regions in osteoarthritis are accompanied by the accumulation of iron ions. Ferroptosis, as an iron-dependent form of cell death, holds significant implications in osteoarthritis. Melatonin, a natural product with strong scavenging abilities against reactive oxygen species and lipid peroxidation, plays a crucial role in the treatment of osteoarthritis. This study aims to demonstrate the existence of ferroptosis in osteoarthritis and explore the specific mechanism of melatonin in suppressing ferroptosis and alleviating osteoarthritis. Our findings reveal that melatonin reverses inflammation-induced oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation while promoting the expression of extracellular matrix components in chondrocytes, safeguarding the cells. Our research has revealed that NADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4) serves as a crucial molecule in the ferroptosis process of osteoarthritis. Specifically, NOX4 is located on mitochondria in chondrocytes, which can induce disorders in mitochondrial energy metabolism and dysfunction, thereby intensifying oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation. LC-MS analysis further uncovered that GRP78 is a downstream binding protein of NOX4. NOX4 induces ferroptosis by weakening GRP78's protective effect on GPX4 and reducing its expression. Melatonin can inhibit the upregulation of NOX4 on mitochondria and mitigate mitochondrial dysfunction, effectively suppressing ferroptosis and alleviating osteoarthritis. This suggests that melatonin therapy represents a promising new approach for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
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- Qi Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, Pudong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, Pudong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, Pudong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, Pudong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, Pudong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, Pudong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, Pudong, China
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Ossendorff R, Wang S, Kurth S, Jaenisch M, Assaf E, Strauss AC, Bertheloot D, Welle K, Burger C, Wirtz DC, Schildberg FA. TNFα-Induced Inflammation Model-Evaluation of Concentration and Passage-Dependent Effects on Bovine Chondrocytes. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:9136. [PMID: 39273085 PMCID: PMC11395278 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25179136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2024] [Revised: 08/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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Inflammation models are widely used in the in vitro investigation of new therapeutic approaches for osteoarthritis. TNFα (tumor necrosis factor alpha) plays an important role in the inflammatory process. Current inflammation models lack uniformity and make comparisons difficult. Therefore, this study aimed to systematically investigate whether the effects of TNFα are concentration-dependent and whether chondrocyte expansion has an effect on the inflammatory model. Bovine chondrocytes were enzymatically isolated, expanded to passages 1-3, and transferred into a 3D pellet culture. Chondrocyte pellets were stimulated with recombinant bovine TNFα at different concentrations for 48 h to induce inflammation. Gene expression of anabolic (collagen 2, aggrecan, cartilage oligomeric protein (COMP)), catabolic (matrix metalloproteinases (MMP3, MMP13)), dedifferentiation (collagen 1) markers, inflammation markers (interleukin-6 (IL-6), nuclear factor kappa B (NFkB), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX), prostaglandin-E-synthase-2 (PTGES2)), and the apoptosis marker caspase 3 was determined. At the protein level, concentrations of IL-6, nitric oxide (NO), and sulfated glycosaminoglycans (GAG) were evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using the independent t-test, and significance was defined as p < 0.05. In general, TNFα caused a decrease in anabolic markers and an increase in the expression of catabolic and inflammatory markers. There was a concentration-dependent threshold of 10 ng/mL to induce significant inflammatory effects. Most of the markers analyzed showed TNFα concentration-dependent effects (COMP, PRG4, AGN, Col1, MMP3, and NFkB). There was a statistical influence of selected gene expression markers from different passages on the TNFα chondrocyte inflammation model, including Col2, MMP13, IL-6, NFkB, COX2, and PTGES2. Considering the expression of collagen 2 and MMP3, passage 3 chondrocytes showed a higher sensitivity to TNFα stimulation compared to passages 1 and 2. On the other hand, MMP13, IL-6, NFkB, and caspase 3 gene expression were lower in P3 chondrocytes compared to the other passages. On the protein level, inflammatory effects showed a similar pattern, with cytokine effects starting at 10 ng/mL and differences between the passages. TNFα had a detrimental effect on cartilage, with a clear threshold observed at 10 ng/mL. Although TNFα effects showed concentration-dependent patterns, this was not consistent for all markers. The selected passage showed a clear influence, especially on inflammation markers. Further experiments were warranted to explore the effects of TNFα concentration and passage in long-term stimulation.
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- Robert Ossendorff
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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Williams ZJ, Pezzanite LM, Chow L, Rockow M, Dow SW. Evaluation of stem-cell therapies in companion animal disease models: a concise review (2015-2023). Stem Cells 2024; 42:677-705. [PMID: 38795363 DOI: 10.1093/stmcls/sxae034] [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: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/27/2024]
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Companion animals in veterinary medicine develop multiple naturally occurring diseases analogous to human conditions. We previously reported a comprehensive review on the feasibility, safety, and biologic activity of using novel stem cell therapies to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions in dogs and cats (2008-2015) [Hoffman AM, Dow SW. Concise review: stem cell trials using companion animal disease models. Stem Cells. 2016;34(7):1709-1729. https://doi.org/10.1002/stem.2377]. The purpose of this review is to provide an updated summary of current studies in companion animal disease models that have evaluated stem cell therapeutics that are relevant to human disease. Here we have reviewed the literature from 2015 to 2023 for publications on stem cell therapies that have been evaluated in companion animals, including dogs, cats, and horses. The review excluded case reports or studies performed in experimentally induced models of disease, studies involving cancer, or studies in purpose-bred laboratory species such as rodents. We identified 45 manuscripts meeting these criteria, an increase from 19 that were described in the previous review [Hoffman AM, Dow SW. Concise review: stem cell trials using companion animal disease models. Stem Cells. 2016;34(7):1709-1729. https://doi.org/10.1002/stem.2377]. The majority of studies were performed in dogs (n = 28), with additional studies in horses (n = 9) and cats (n = 8). Disease models included those related to musculoskeletal disease (osteoarthritis and tendon/ligament injury), neurologic disease (canine cognitive dysfunction, intervertebral disc disease, spinal cord injury) gingival/dental disease (gingivostomatitis), dermatologic disease (atopic dermatitis), chronic multi-drug resistant infections, ophthalmic disease (keratoconjunctivitis sicca, eosinophilic keratitis, immune-mediated keratitis), cardiopulmonary disease (asthma, degenerative valve disease, dilated cardiomyopathy), gastrointestinal disease (inflammatory bowel disease, chronic enteropathy), and renal disease (chronic kidney disease). The majority of studies reported beneficial responses to stem cell treatment, with the exception of those related to more chronic processes such as spinal cord injury and chronic kidney disease. However, it should also be noted that 22 studies were open-label, baseline-controlled trials and only 12 studies were randomized and controlled, making overall study interpretation difficult. As noted in the previous review, improved regulatory oversight and consistency in manufacturing of stem cell therapies are needed. Enhanced understanding of the temporal course of disease processes using advanced-omics approaches may further inform mechanisms of action and help define appropriate timing of interventions. Future directions of stem-cell-based therapies could include use of stem-cell-derived extracellular vesicles, or cell conditioning approaches to direct cells to specific pathways that are tailored to individual disease processes and stages of illness.
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- Zoë J Williams
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, United States
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, United States
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, United States
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, United States
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, United States
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Chang YH, Wu KC, Hsu CJ, Tu TC, Liu MC, Chiang RYS, Ding DC. Therapeutic Potential of Olfactory Ensheathing Cells and Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Osteoarthritis: Insights from Preclinical Studies. Cells 2024; 13:1250. [PMID: 39120281 PMCID: PMC11311847 DOI: 10.3390/cells13151250] [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: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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Olfactory-ensheathing cells (OECs) are known for their role in neuronal regeneration and potential to promote tissue repair. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs), characterized by mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) traits, display a fibroblast-like morphology and express MSC surface markers, making them suitable for regenerative therapies for osteoarthritis (OA). In this study, OECs and ADSCs were derived from tissues and characterized for their morphology, surface marker expression, and differentiation capabilities. Collagenase-induced OA was created in 10-week-old C57BL/6 mice, followed by intra-articular injections of ADSCs (1 × 105), OECs (1 × 105), or a higher dose of OECs (5 × 105). Therapeutic efficacy was evaluated using rotarod performance tests, MRI, histology, and immunohistochemistry. Both cell types exhibited typical MSC characteristics and successfully differentiated into adipocytes, osteoblasts, and chondrocytes, confirmed by gene expression and staining. Transplantation significantly improved rotarod performance and preserved cartilage integrity, as seen in MRI and histology, with reduced cartilage destruction and increased chondrocytes. Immunohistochemistry showed elevated type II collagen and aggrecan in treated joints, indicating hyaline cartilage formation, and reduced MMP13 and IL-1β expression, suggesting decreased inflammation and catabolic activity. These findings highlight the regenerative potential of OECs and ADSCs in treating OA by preserving cartilage, promoting chondrocyte proliferation, and reducing inflammation. Further research is needed to optimize delivery methods and evaluate long-term clinical outcomes.
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- Yu-Hsun Chang
- Department of Pediatrics, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan;
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan;
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- Top Medical Biomedical Co., Ltd., Yilan City 260, Taiwan; (C.-J.H.); (T.-C.T.); (M.-C.L.)
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- Top Medical Biomedical Co., Ltd., Yilan City 260, Taiwan; (C.-J.H.); (T.-C.T.); (M.-C.L.)
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- Top Medical Biomedical Co., Ltd., Yilan City 260, Taiwan; (C.-J.H.); (T.-C.T.); (M.-C.L.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan;
- Institute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan
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Xu L, Kazezian Z, Pitsillides AA, Bull AMJ. A synoptic literature review of animal models for investigating the biomechanics of knee osteoarthritis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1408015. [PMID: 39132255 PMCID: PMC11311206 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1408015] [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: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic disease largely driven by mechanical factors, causing significant health and economic burdens worldwide. Early detection is challenging, making animal models a key tool for studying its onset and mechanically-relevant pathogenesis. This review evaluate current use of preclinical in vivo models and progressive measurement techniques for analysing biomechanical factors in the specific context of the clinical OA phenotypes. It categorizes preclinical in vivo models into naturally occurring, genetically modified, chemically-induced, surgically-induced, and non-invasive types, linking each to clinical phenotypes like chronic pain, inflammation, and mechanical overload. Specifically, we discriminate between mechanical and biological factors, give a new explanation of the mechanical overload OA phenotype and propose that it should be further subcategorized into two subtypes, post-traumatic and chronic overloading OA. This review then summarises the representative models and tools in biomechanical studies of OA. We highlight and identify how to develop a mechanical model without inflammatory sequelae and how to induce OA without significant experimental trauma and so enable the detection of changes indicative of early-stage OA in the absence of such sequelae. We propose that the most popular post-traumatic OA biomechanical models are not representative of all types of mechanical overloading OA and, in particular, identify a deficiency of current rodent models to represent the chronic overloading OA phenotype without requiring intraarticular surgery. We therefore pinpoint well standardized and reproducible chronic overloading models that are being developed to enable the study of early OA changes in non-trauma related, slowly-progressive OA. In particular, non-invasive models (repetitive small compression loading model and exercise model) and an extra-articular surgical model (osteotomy) are attractive ways to present the chronic natural course of primary OA. Use of these models and quantitative mechanical behaviour tools such as gait analysis and non-invasive imaging techniques show great promise in understanding the mechanical aspects of the onset and progression of OA in the context of chronic knee joint overloading. Further development of these models and the advanced characterisation tools will enable better replication of the human chronic overloading OA phenotype and thus facilitate mechanically-driven clinical questions to be answered.
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- Luyang Xu
- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
- Centre for Blast Injury Studies, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
- Centre for Blast Injury Studies, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Skeletal Biology Group, Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
- Centre for Blast Injury Studies, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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Song X, Liu Y, Chen S, Zhang L, Zhang H, Shen X, Du H, Sun R. Knee osteoarthritis: A review of animal models and intervention of traditional Chinese medicine. Animal Model Exp Med 2024; 7:114-126. [PMID: 38409942 PMCID: PMC11079151 DOI: 10.1002/ame2.12389] [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: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) characterized by degeneration of knee cartilage and subsequent bone hyperplasia is a prevalent joint condition primarily affecting aging adults. The pathophysiology of KOA remains poorly understood, as it involves complex mechanisms that result in the same outcome. Consequently, researchers are interested in studying KOA and require appropriate animal models for basic research. Chinese herbal compounds, which consist of multiple herbs with diverse pharmacological properties, possess characteristics such as multicomponent, multipathway, and multitarget effects. The potential benefits in the treatment of KOA continue to attract attention. PURPOSE This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the advantages, limitations, and specific considerations in selecting different species and methods for KOA animal models. This will help researchers make informed decisions when choosing an animal model. METHODS Online academic databases (e.g., PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and CNKI) were searched using the search terms "knee osteoarthritis," "animal models," "traditional Chinese medicine," and their combinations, primarily including KOA studies published from 2010 to 2023. RESULTS Based on literature retrieval, this review provides a comprehensive overview of the methods of establishing KOA animal models; introduces the current status of advantages and disadvantages of various animal models, including mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, and sheep/goats; and presents the current status of methods used to establish KOA animal models. CONCLUSION This study provides a review of the animal models used in recent KOA research, discusses the common modeling methods, and emphasizes the role of traditional Chinese medicine compounds in the treatment of KOA.
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- Xuyu Song
- Orthopaedic trauma surgeryThe Second Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinanShandongChina
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- Academy of Traditional Chinese MedicineTianjin University of Traditional Chinese MedicineTianjinChina
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- Academy of Traditional Chinese MedicineTianjin University of Traditional Chinese MedicineTianjinChina
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- Department of Traditional Chinese MedicineThe Second Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinanShandongChina
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- College of pharmacyShandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanShandongChina
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- The Second Clinical College of Shandong UniversityShandong UniversityJinanShandongChina
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- The Second Clinical College of Shandong UniversityShandong UniversityJinanShandongChina
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- Advanced Medical Research InstituteShandong UniversityJinanShandongChina
- The Second Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinanShandongChina
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Huang C, Zhao Y, Lin S, Li L, Guo X, Yumiseba S, Yang JD, Hariri R, Ye Q, He S, Kilcoyne A. Characterization of human placenta-derived exosome (pExo) as a potential osteoarthritis disease modifying therapeutic. Arthritis Res Ther 2023; 25:229. [PMID: 38017556 PMCID: PMC10683254 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-023-03219-z] [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: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Human placenta-derived exosomes (pExo) were generated, characterized, and evaluated as a therapeutic candidate for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS pExo was generated from full-term human placenta tissues by sequential centrifugation, purification, and sterile filtration. Upon analysis of particle size, cytokine composition, and exosome marker expression, pExo was further tested in cell-based assays to examine its effects on human chondrocytes. In vivo therapeutic efficacies were evaluated in a medial meniscal tear/medial collateral ligament tear (MCLT + MMT) rat model, in which animals received pExo injections intraarticularly and weight bearing tests during in-life stage while histopathology and immunohistochemistry were performed as terminal endpoints. RESULTS pExo displayed typical particle size, expressed maker proteins of exosome, and contained proteins with pro-proliferative, pro-anabolic, anti-catabolic, or anti-inflammatory activities. In vitro, pExo promoted chondrocyte migration and proliferation dose-dependently, which may involve its activation of cell growth-related signaling pathways. Expression of inflammatory and catabolic genes induced in a cellular OA model was significantly suppressed by pExo. In the rat OA model, pExo alleviated pain burden, restored cartilage degeneration, and downregulated expressions of pro-inflammatory, catabolic, or apoptotic proteins in a dose-dependent manner. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrates that pExo has multiple potential therapeutic effects including symptom control and disease modifying characteristics. This may make it an attractive candidate for further development as an anti-OA therapeutic.
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- Chenfei Huang
- Celularity Inc., 170 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ, 07932, USA
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- Celularity Inc., 170 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ, 07932, USA.
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- Celularity Inc., 170 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ, 07932, USA
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- Celularity Inc., 170 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ, 07932, USA
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- Celularity Inc., 170 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ, 07932, USA
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- Celularity Inc., 170 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ, 07932, USA
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- Celularity Inc., 170 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ, 07932, USA
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- Celularity Inc., 170 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ, 07932, USA
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- Celularity Inc., 170 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ, 07932, USA
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- Celularity Inc., 170 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ, 07932, USA
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Ise S, Ochiai N, Hashimoto E, Hirosawa N, Kajiwara D, Shimada Y, Inagaki K, Hiraoka Y, Hattori F, Ohtori S. Evaluation of articular changes using a rat mono-iodoacetate-induced shoulder arthritis model by histology and radiology. J Orthop Res 2023; 41:2359-2366. [PMID: 36959767 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25560] [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: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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The rat mono-iodoacetate (MIA) arthritis model has been used in studies on the hip, knee, and ankle joints. Few studies have explored its utility in shoulder arthritis research, and none have evaluated the effects of time and different MIA doses on arthritis progression. Therefore, we developed a rat MIA shoulder arthritis model to evaluate articular changes through radiological and histological analyses. Sprague-Dawley rats (n = 108) were equally divided into groups that were intra-articularly injected with 0.5 mg of MIA (in 50 µL of purified water), 2.0 mg of MIA (in 50 µL of purified water), or purified water (50 µL; sham group). Throughout the study period, 18 rats (six per group) were evaluated by computed tomography and assessed using the Larsen's classification system; 90 rats were further evaluated histologically using the Osteoarthritis Research Society International scoring system. Computed tomography revealed that the groups injected with MIA developed arthritis and osteophytes 14 days after injection, which progressed temporally. The Larsen's grades worsened over time; at all time points, the scores were higher in the group injected with 2.0 mg of MIA than in the group injected with 0.5 mg of MIA. Furthermore, concurrent with the worsening Larsen's grades, the Osteoarthritis Research Society International scores also significantly increased over time; at all time points, they were higher in the group injected with 2.0 mg of MIA than in the group injected with 0.5 mg of MIA. Our rat MIA shoulder arthritis model revealed radiologically and histologically confirmed temporal and MIA dose-dependent arthritic changes.
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- Shohei Ise
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba City, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba City, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba City, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagareyama Central Hospital, Nagareyama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seirei Sakura Citizen Hospital, Sakura, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba City, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba City, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba City, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba City, Japan
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Tomé I, Alves-Pimenta S, Sargo R, Pereira J, Colaço B, Brancal H, Costa L, Ginja M. Mechanical osteoarthritis of the hip in a one medicine concept: a narrative review. BMC Vet Res 2023; 19:222. [PMID: 37875898 PMCID: PMC10599070 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-023-03777-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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Human and veterinary medicine have historically presented many medical areas of potential synergy and convergence. Mechanical osteoarthritis (MOA) is characterized by a gradual complex imbalance between cartilage production, loss, and derangement. Any joint instability that results in an abnormal overload of the joint surface can trigger MOA. As MOA has a prevailing mechanical aetiology, treatment effectiveness can only be accomplished if altered joint mechanics and mechanosensitive pathways are normalized and restored. Otherwise, the inflammatory cascade of osteoarthritis will be initiated, and the changes may become irreversible. The management of the disease using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, physical therapy, diet changes, or nutraceuticals is conservative and less effective. MOA is a determinant factor for the development of hip dysplasia in both humans and dogs. Hip dysplasia is a hereditary disease with a high incidence and, therefore, of great clinical importance due to the associated discomfort and significant functional limitations. Furthermore, on account of analogous human and canine hip dysplasia disease and under the One Medicine concept, unifying veterinary and human research could improve the well-being and health of both species, increasing the acknowledgement of shared diseases. Great success has been accomplished in humans regarding preventive conservative management of hip dysplasia and following One Medicine concept, similar measures would benefit dogs. Moreover, animal models have long been used to better understand the different diseases' mechanisms. Current research in animal models was addressed and the role of rabbit models in pathophysiologic studies and of the dog as a spontaneous animal model were highlighted, denoting the inexistence of rabbit functional models to investigate therapeutic approaches in hip MOA.
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- I Tomé
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro, Vila Real, 5000-801, Portugal.
- CECAV, Centre for Animal Sciences and Veterinary Studies, Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science - AL4AnimalS, University of Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal.
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- CECAV, Centre for Animal Sciences and Veterinary Studies, Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science - AL4AnimalS, University of Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
- Department of Animal Science, University of Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro, Vila Real, 5000-801, Portugal
- CECAV, Centre for Animal Sciences and Veterinary Studies, Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science - AL4AnimalS, University of Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro, Vila Real, 5000-801, Portugal
- CECAV, Centre for Animal Sciences and Veterinary Studies, Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science - AL4AnimalS, University of Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- CECAV, Centre for Animal Sciences and Veterinary Studies, Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science - AL4AnimalS, University of Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
- Department of Animal Science, University of Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Clínica Veterinária da Covilhã, Covilhã, 6200-289, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro, Vila Real, 5000-801, Portugal
- CECAV, Centre for Animal Sciences and Veterinary Studies, Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science - AL4AnimalS, University of Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro, Vila Real, 5000-801, Portugal
- CECAV, Centre for Animal Sciences and Veterinary Studies, Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science - AL4AnimalS, University of Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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Fukui D, Nishiyama D, Yamanaka M, Tamai H, Nishio N, Kawakami M, Yamada H. Development of a Novel Rat Knee Osteoarthritis Model Induced by Medial Meniscus Extrusion. Cartilage 2023:19476035231205680. [PMID: 37837194 DOI: 10.1177/19476035231205680] [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] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The medial meniscus extrusion (MME) is associated with increased stress on the knee joint, which leads to cartilage degeneration. To evaluate the etiology of knee osteoarthritis, it is extremely important to create animal models of the disease that more closely resemble actual clinical conditions in terms of symptomatology, molecular biology, and histology. This study aimed to create a clinically relevant model of MME in rats. DESIGN Behavioral, molecular biological, and histological changes in the newly developed rat MME model were compared with those in sham and medial meniscus transection and medial collateral ligament transection (MMT) models to examine the characteristics of this model. RESULTS In the MME rat model, behavioral evaluation shows abnormalities in gait compared with the other 2 groups, and molecular biological evaluation of the infrapatellar synovia of rats shows that gene expression of inflammatory cytokines, matrix-degrading enzymes, and pain-related nerve growth factor was increased compared with the sham group. Furthermore, histological evaluation reveals that cartilage degeneration was the most severe in the MME group. CONCLUSIONS The newly developed MME model reproduced the characteristic pathology of MME in clinical practice, such as severe pain, inflammation, and rapid progression of osteoarthritis. The MME model, which might more closely mimic human knee osteoarthritis (OA), could be a useful model for elucidating the pathophysiology and considering therapeutic management for knee OA.
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- Daisuke Fukui
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Saiseikai Wakayama Hospital, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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Hernández-Pacheco R, Steiner UK, Rosati AG, Tuljapurkar S. Advancing methods for the biodemography of aging within social contexts. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2023; 153:105400. [PMID: 37739326 PMCID: PMC10591901 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105400] [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: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Several social dimensions including social integration, status, early-life adversity, and their interactions across the life course can predict health, reproduction, and mortality in humans. Accordingly, the social environment plays a fundamental role in the emergence of phenotypes driving the evolution of aging. Recent work placing human social gradients on a biological continuum with other species provides a useful evolutionary context for aging questions, but there is still a need for a unified evolutionary framework linking health and aging within social contexts. Here, we summarize current challenges to understand the role of the social environment in human life courses. Next, we review recent advances in comparative biodemography and propose a biodemographic perspective to address socially driven health phenotype distributions and their evolutionary consequences using a nonhuman primate population. This new comparative approach uses evolutionary demography to address the joint dynamics of populations, social dimensions, phenotypes, and life history parameters. The long-term goal is to advance our understanding of the link between individual social environments, population-level outcomes, and the evolution of aging.
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- Raisa Hernández-Pacheco
- Department of Biological Sciences, California State University, Long Beach, 1250 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840-0004, USA.
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Biological Institute, Königin-Luise Str. 1-3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Departments of Psychology and Anthropology, University of Michigan, 530 Church St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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Abughazaleh N, Boldt K, Rios JL, Mattiello SM, Collins KH, Seerattan RA, Herzog W. Aerobic and Resistance Training Attenuate Differently Knee Joint Damage Caused by a High-Fat-High-Sucrose Diet in a Rat Model. Cartilage 2023:19476035231193090. [PMID: 37655800 DOI: 10.1177/19476035231193090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Obesity and associated low-level local systemic inflammation have been linked to an increased rate of developing knee osteoarthritis (OA). Aerobic exercise has been shown to protect the knee from obesity-induced joint damage. The aims of this study were to determine (1) if resistance training provides beneficial metabolic effects similar to those previously observed with aerobic training in rats consuming a high-fat/high-sucrose (HFS) diet and (2) if these metabolic effects mitigate knee OA in a diet-induced obesity model in rats. DESIGN Twelve-week-old Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into 4 groups: (1) a group fed an HFS diet subjected to aerobic exercise (HFS+Aer), (2) a group fed an HFS diet subjected to resistance exercise (HFS+Res), (3) a group fed an HFS diet with no exercise (HFS+Sed), and (4) a chow-fed sedentary control group (Chow+Sed). HFS+Sed animals were heavier and had greater body fat, higher levels of triglycerides and total cholesterol, and more joint damage than Chow+Sed animals. RESULTS The HFS+Res group had higher body mass and body fat than Chow+Sed animals and higher OA scores than animals from the HFS+Aer group. Severe bone lesions were observed in the HFS+Sed and Chow+Sed animals at age 24 weeks, but not in the HFS+Res and HFS+Aer group animals. CONCLOSION In summary, aerobic training provided better protection against knee joint OA than resistance training in this rat model of HFS-diet-induced obesity. Exposing rats to exercise, either aerobic or resistance training, had a protective effect against the severe bone lesions observed in the nonexercised rats.
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- Nada Abughazaleh
- Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Regenerative Medicine Center Utrecht, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Ramírez-Noguera P, Zetina Marín I, Gómez Chavarin BM, Valderrama ME, López-Barrera LD, Díaz-Torres R. Study of the Early Effects of Chitosan Nanoparticles with Glutathione in Rats with Osteoarthrosis. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2172. [PMID: 37631386 PMCID: PMC10459352 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15082172] [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: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Due to cartilage's limited capacity for regeneration, numerous studies have been conducted to find new drugs that modify osteoarthrosis's progression. Some evidence showed the capability of chitosan nanoparticles with glutathione (Np-GSH) to regulate the oxide-redox status in vitro in human chondrocytes. This work aimed to evaluate the capacity of Np-GSH in vivo, using Wistar rats with induced surgical osteoarthritis. Radiographic, biochemical (GSH and TBARS quantification), histopathological, and immunohistochemical (Col-2 and MMP-13) analyses were performed to evaluate the progress of the osteoarthritic lesions after the administration of a single dose of Np-GSH. According to the results obtained, the GSH contained in the NPs could be vectored to chondrocytes and used by the cell to modulate the oxidative state reduction, decreasing the production of ROS and free radicals induced by agents oxidizing xenobiotics, increasing GSH levels, as well as the activity of GPx, and decreasing lipid peroxidation. These results are significant since the synthesis of GSH develops exclusively in the cell cytoplasm, and its quantity under an oxidation-reduction imbalance may be defective. Therefore, the results allow us to consider these nanostructures as a helpful study tool to reduce the damage associated with oxidative stress in various diseases such as osteoarthritis.
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- Patricia Ramírez-Noguera
- Multidisciplinary Research Unit, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Carretera Cuautitlán-Teoloyucan Km. 2.5, San Sebastián Xhala, Cuautitlán Izcalli CP 54714, Mexico; (P.R.-N.)
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- Multidisciplinary Research Unit, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Carretera Cuautitlán-Teoloyucan Km. 2.5, San Sebastián Xhala, Cuautitlán Izcalli CP 54714, Mexico; (P.R.-N.)
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- School of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Interior, Ciudad Universitaria, Av. Universidad 3000, Mexico City CP 04510, Mexico
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- Equine Hospital, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Carretera Cuautitlán-Teoloyucan Km. 2.5, San Sebastián Xhala, Cuautitlán Izcalli CP 54714, Mexico
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- Multidisciplinary Research Unit, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Carretera Cuautitlán-Teoloyucan Km. 2.5, San Sebastián Xhala, Cuautitlán Izcalli CP 54714, Mexico; (P.R.-N.)
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- Multidisciplinary Research Unit, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Carretera Cuautitlán-Teoloyucan Km. 2.5, San Sebastián Xhala, Cuautitlán Izcalli CP 54714, Mexico; (P.R.-N.)
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Meadows KD, Peloquin JM, Markhali MI, Zgonis MH, Schaer TP, Mauck RL, Elliott DM. Acute Repair of Meniscus Root Tear Partially Restores Joint Displacements as Measured With Magnetic Resonance Images and Loading in a Cadaveric Porcine Knee. J Biomech Eng 2023; 145:081002. [PMID: 37255448 PMCID: PMC10259466 DOI: 10.1115/1.4062524] [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: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The meniscus serves important load-bearing functions and protects the underlying articular cartilage. Unfortunately, meniscus tears are common and impair the ability of the meniscus to distribute loads, increasing the risk of developing osteoarthritis. Therefore, surgical repair of the meniscus is a frequently performed procedure; however, repair does not always prevent osteoarthritis. This is hypothesized to be due to altered joint loading post-injury and repair, where the functional deficit of the meniscus prevents it from performing its role of distributing forces. The objective of this study was to quantify joint kinematics in an intact joint, after a meniscus root tear, and after suture repair in cadaveric porcine knees, a frequently used in vivo model. We utilized an magnetic resonance images-compatible loading device and novel use of a T1 vibe sequence to measure meniscus and femur displacements under physiological axial loads. We found that anterior root tear led to large meniscus displacements under physiological axial loading and that suture anchor repair reduced these displacements but did not fully restore intact joint kinematics. After tear and repair, the anterior region of the meniscus moved posteriorly and medially as it was forced out of the joint space under loading, while the posterior region had small displacements as the posterior attachment acted as a hinge about which the meniscus pivoted in the axial plane. Methods from this study can be applied to assess altered joint kinematics following human knee injuries and evaluate repair strategies aimed to restore joint kinematics.
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- Kyle D. Meadows
- Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716
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- Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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- Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104; Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, CMC VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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- Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, 201 STAR Health Sciences Center, Newark, DE 19716
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Geary MB, Orner CA, Shammas H, Reuter JM, Loiselle AE, Giordano BD, Wu CL. The surgical destabilization of the abductor muscle leads to development of instability-associated hip osteoarthritis in mice. J Hip Preserv Surg 2023; 10:158-165. [PMID: 38162262 PMCID: PMC10757407 DOI: 10.1093/jhps/hnad015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip is a common and debilitating painful joint disease. However, there is paucity of surgically induced hip OA models in small animals that allow scientists to study the onset and progression of the disease. A growing body of evidence indicates a positive association between periarticular myotendinous pathology and the development of hip OA. Thus, in the current study, we aimed to establish a novel mouse instability-associated hip OA model via selective injury of the abductor complex around the hip joint. C57BL6/J mice were randomized to sham surgery or abductor injury, in which the myotendinous insertion at the third trochanter and greater trochanter were surgically detached. Mice were allowed free active movement until they were sacrificed at either 3 weeks or 20 weeks post-injury. Histologic analyses and immunohistochemical staining of the femoral head articular cartilage were performed, along with microCT (µCT) analysis to assess subchondral bone remodeling. We observed that mice receiving abductor injury exhibited significantly increased instability-associated OA severity with loss of proteoglycan and type II collagen staining compared to sham control mice at 20 weeks post-surgery, while comparable matrix metalloproteinase 13 expression was observed between injury and sham groups. No significant differences in subchondral bone remodeling were found after 3 or 20 weeks following injury. Our study further supports the link between abductor dysfunction and the development of instability-associated hip OA. Importantly, this novel surgically induced hip OA mouse model may provide a valuable tool for future investigations into the pathogenesis and treatment of hip OA.
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- Michael B Geary
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood, Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood, Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood, Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood, Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood, Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood, Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood, Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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von der Ahe C, Marahrens H, Schwarze M, Angrisani N, Reifenrath J. Pressure sensing mat as an objective and sensitive tool for the evaluation of lameness in rabbits. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0286918. [PMID: 37418422 PMCID: PMC10328299 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023] Open
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In orthopaedic research, the analysis of the gait pattern is an often-used evaluation method. It allows an assessment of changes in motion sequence and pain level during postoperative follow up periods. Visual assessments are highly subjective and dependent on the circumstances. Particular challenge in rabbits is their hopping gait pattern. The aim of the present study was to establish a more objective and sensitive lameness evaluation using a pressure sensing mat. Twelve NZW rabbits were implemented in the study. They got an artificial anterior cruciate ligament transection of the right knee in connection with an experimental study, which investigated PTOA treatment. Rabbits were examined by a visual lameness score. Additionally, load of the hindlimbs was measured by the use of a pressure sensing mat and a video was recorded. Peak pressure and time force integral, defined as cumulated integral of all sensors associated to a hind paw, were evaluated. Preoperative data were collected on three independent days. As postoperative measurement time points, week 1 and week 12 after surgery were chosen. The subjective visual scoring was compared to the objective data of the pressure sensing mat. Following the visual score, lameness in week one was mild to moderate. In week twelve, rabbits were evaluated as lame free bar one. Contrary, following the values of the sensor mat, lameness in week one appeared to be more pronounced and almost all rabbits still showed low-grade lameness in week twelve. Consequently, the pressure sensing mat is more sensitive than the visual score and captures the grade of lameness much more accurately. For specific orthopaedic issues, where subtle differences in lameness are important to detect, the used system is a good supplementary evaluation method.
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- Christin von der Ahe
- Clinic for Orthopaedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany
- Lower Saxony Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development (NIFE), Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany
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- Clinic for Orthopaedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany
- Clinic for Small Cloven-hoofed Animals and Forensic Medicine and Ambulatory Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany
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- Clinic for Orthopaedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany
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- Clinic for Orthopaedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany
- Lower Saxony Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development (NIFE), Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany
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- Clinic for Orthopaedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany
- Lower Saxony Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development (NIFE), Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Domaniza M, Hluchy M, Cizkova D, Humenik F, Slovinska L, Hudakova N, Hornakova L, Vozar J, Trbolova A. Two Amnion-Derived Mesenchymal Stem-Cells Injections to Osteoarthritic Elbows in Dogs-Pilot Study. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2195. [PMID: 37443993 DOI: 10.3390/ani13132195] [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: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The aim of the study was to investigate the potential of cell-based regenerative therapy for elbow joints affected by osteoarthritis. Interest was focused on two intra-articular applications of amnion-derived mesenchymal stem cells (A-MSCs) to a group of different breeds of dogs with elbow osteoarthritis (13 joints). Two injections were performed 14 days apart. We evaluated synovial fluid biomarkers, such as IFN-γ, IL-6, IL-15, IL-10, MCP-1, TNF-α, and GM-CSF, by multiplex fluorescent micro-bead immunoassay in the treated group of elbows (n = 13) (day 0, day 14, and day 28) and in the control group of elbows (n = 9). Kinematic gait analysis determined the joint range of motion (ROM) before and after each A-MSCs application. Kinematic gait analysis was performed on day 0, day 14, and day 28. Kinematic gait analysis pointed out improvement in the average range of motion of elbow joints from day 0 (38.45 ± 5.74°), day 14 (41.7 ± 6.04°), and day 28 (44.78 ± 4.69°) with statistical significance (p < 0.05) in nine elbows. Correlation analyses proved statistical significance (p < 0.05) in associations between ROM (day 0, day 14, and day 28) and IFN-γ, IL-6, IL-15, MCP-1, TNF-α, and GM-CSF concentrations (day 0, day 14, and day 28). IFN-γ, IL-6, IL-15, MCP-1, GM-CSF, and TNF- α showed negative correlation with ROM at day 0, day 14, and day 28, while IL-10 demonstrated positive correlation with ROM. As a consequence of A-MSC application to the elbow joint, we detected a statistically significant (p < 0.05) decrease in concentration levels between day 0 and day 28 for IFN-γ, IL-6, and TNF-α and statistically significant increase for IL-10. Statistical significance (p < 0.05) was detected in TNF-α, IFN-γ, and GM-CSF concentrations between day 14 and the control group as well as at day 28 and the control group. IL-6 concentrations showed statistical significance (p < 0.05) between day 14 and the control group.
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- Michal Domaniza
- Small Animal Hospital, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenskeho 73, 041 81 Kosice, Slovakia
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- Small Animal Hospital, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenskeho 73, 041 81 Kosice, Slovakia
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- Centre of Experimental and Clinical Regenerative Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenskeho 68/73, 041 81 Kosice, Slovakia
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- Centre of Experimental and Clinical Regenerative Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenskeho 68/73, 041 81 Kosice, Slovakia
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- Associated Tissue Bank, Faculty of Medicine, P.J. Safarik University and L.Pasteur University Hospital, Trieda SNP 1, 040 11 Kosice, Slovakia
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- Centre of Experimental and Clinical Regenerative Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenskeho 68/73, 041 81 Kosice, Slovakia
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- Small Animal Hospital, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenskeho 73, 041 81 Kosice, Slovakia
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- Centre of Experimental and Clinical Regenerative Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenskeho 68/73, 041 81 Kosice, Slovakia
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- Small Animal Hospital, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenskeho 73, 041 81 Kosice, Slovakia
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Wen ZH, Sung CS, Lin SC, Yao ZK, Lai YC, Liu YW, Wu YY, Sun HW, Liu HT, Chen WF, Jean YH. Intra-Articular Lactate Dehydrogenase A Inhibitor Oxamate Reduces Experimental Osteoarthritis and Nociception in Rats via Possible Alteration of Glycolysis-Related Protein Expression in Cartilage Tissue. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10770. [PMID: 37445948 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241310770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and joint disorder worldwide. Metabolic reprogramming of osteoarthritic chondrocytes from oxidative phosphorylation to glycolysis results in the accumulation of lactate from glycolytic metabolite pyruvate by lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA), leading to cartilage degeneration. In the present study, we investigated the protective effects of the intra-articular administration of oxamate (LDHA inhibitor) against OA development and glycolysis-related protein expression in experimental OA rats. The animals were randomly allocated into four groups: Sham, anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT), ACLT + oxamate (0.25 and 2.5 mg/kg). Oxamate-treated groups received an intra-articular injection of oxamate once a week for 5 weeks. Intra-articular oxamate significantly reduced the weight-bearing defects and knee width in ACLT rats. Histopathological analyses showed that oxamate caused significantly less cartilage degeneration in the ACLT rats. Oxamate exerts hypertrophic effects in articular cartilage chondrocytes by inhibiting glucose transporter 1, glucose transporter 3, hexokinase II, pyruvate kinase M2, pyruvate dehydrogenase kinases 1 and 2, pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 2, and LHDA. Further analysis revealed that oxamate significantly reduced chondrocyte apoptosis in articular cartilage. Oxamate attenuates nociception, inflammation, cartilage degradation, and chondrocyte apoptosis and possibly attenuates glycolysis-related protein expression in ACLT-induced OA rats. The present findings will facilitate future research on LDHA inhibitors in prevention strategies for OA progression.
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- Zhi-Hong Wen
- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
- Institute of BioPharmaceutical Sciences, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Division of Pain Management, Department of Anesthesiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pingtung Christian Hospital, No. 60 Dalian Road, Pingtung 90059, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung 81341, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Asia University Hospital, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien 97002, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833301, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pingtung Christian Hospital, No. 60 Dalian Road, Pingtung 90059, Taiwan
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Jiang Q, Zhang S. Stimulus-Responsive Drug Delivery Nanoplatforms for Osteoarthritis Therapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206929. [PMID: 36905239 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent age-related degenerative diseases. With an increasingly aging global population, greater numbers of OA patients are providing clear economic and societal burdens. Surgical and pharmacological treatments are the most common and conventional therapeutic strategies for OA, but often fall considerably short of desired or optimal outcomes. With the development of stimulus-responsive nanoplatforms has come the potential for improved therapeutic strategies for OA. Enhanced control, longer retention time, higher loading rates, and increased sensitivity are among the potential benefits. This review summarizes the advanced application of stimulus-responsive drug delivery nanoplatforms for OA, categorized by either those that depend on endogenous stimulus (reactive oxygen species, pH, enzyme, and temperature), or those that depend on exogenous stimulus (near-infrared ray, ultrasound, magnetic fields). The opportunities, restrictions, and limitations related to these various drug delivery systems, or their combinations, are discussed in areas such as multi-functionality, image guidance, and multi-stimulus response. The remaining constraints and potential solutions that are represented by the clinical application of stimulus-responsive drug delivery nanoplatforms are finally summarized.
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- Qi Jiang
- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, 310058, China
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Porcello A, Gonzalez-Fernandez P, Jeannerat A, Peneveyre C, Abdel-Sayed P, Scaletta C, Raffoul W, Hirt-Burri N, Applegate LA, Allémann E, Laurent A, Jordan O. Thermo-Responsive Hyaluronan-Based Hydrogels Combined with Allogeneic Cytotherapeutics for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15051528. [PMID: 37242774 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15051528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Thermo-responsive hyaluronan-based hydrogels and FE002 human primary chondroprogenitor cell sources have both been previously proposed as modern therapeutic options for the management of osteoarthritis (OA). For the translational development of a potential orthopedic combination product based on both technologies, respective technical aspects required further optimization phases (e.g., hydrogel synthesis upscaling and sterilization, FE002 cytotherapeutic material stabilization). The first aim of the present study was to perform multi-step in vitro characterization of several combination product formulas throughout the established and the optimized manufacturing workflows, with a strong focus set on critical functional parameters. The second aim of the present study was to assess the applicability and the efficacy of the considered combination product prototypes in a rodent model of knee OA. Specific characterization results (i.e., spectral analysis, rheology, tribology, injectability, degradation assays, in vitro biocompatibility) of hyaluronan-based hydrogels modified with sulfo-dibenzocyclooctyne-PEG4-amine linkers and poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (HA-L-PNIPAM) containing lyophilized FE002 human chondroprogenitors confirmed the suitability of the considered combination product components. Specifically, significantly enhanced resistance toward oxidative and enzymatic degradation was shown in vitro for the studied injectable combination product prototypes. Furthermore, extensive multi-parametric (i.e., tomography, histology, scoring) in vivo investigation of the effects of FE002 cell-laden HA-L-PNIPAM hydrogels in a rodent model revealed no general or local iatrogenic adverse effects, whereas it did reveal some beneficial trends against the development of knee OA. Overall, the present study addressed key aspects of the preclinical development process for novel biologically-based orthopedic combination products and shall serve as a robust methodological basis for further translational investigation and clinical work.
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- Alexandre Porcello
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, CH-1206 Geneva, Switzerland
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, CH-1206 Geneva, Switzerland
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, CH-1206 Geneva, Switzerland
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, CH-1206 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Preclinical Research Department, LAM Biotechnologies SA, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
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- Preclinical Research Department, LAM Biotechnologies SA, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
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- Regenerative Therapy Unit, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
- STI School of Engineering, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Regenerative Therapy Unit, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
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- Lausanne Burn Center, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, CH-1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
- Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery Service, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, CH-1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Regenerative Therapy Unit, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
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- Regenerative Therapy Unit, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
- Lausanne Burn Center, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, CH-1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
- Center for Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, University of Zurich, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
- Oxford OSCAR Suzhou Center, Oxford University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, CH-1206 Geneva, Switzerland
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, CH-1206 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Preclinical Research Department, LAM Biotechnologies SA, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
- Regenerative Therapy Unit, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, CH-1206 Geneva, Switzerland
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, CH-1206 Geneva, Switzerland
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Chan KM, Bowe MT, Allen KD. Recommendations for the analysis of rodent gait data to evaluate osteoarthritis treatments. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2023; 31:425-434. [PMID: 36435413 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2022.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Behavioral assays of animal pain and disability can increase the clinical relevance of a preclinical study. However, pain and symptoms are difficult to measure in preclinical models. Because animals often alter their movement patterns to reduce or avoid joint pain, gait analysis can be an important tool for quantifying OA-related symptoms in rodents. Technologies to measure rodent gait continue to advance and have been the focus of prior reviews. Regardless of the techniques used, the analysis of rodent gait data can be complex due to multiple confounding variables. The goal of this review is to discuss recent advances in the understanding of OA-related gait changes and provide recommendations on the analysis of gait data. Recent studies suggest OA-affected animals reduce vertical loading through their injured limb while walking, indicating dynamic ground reaction forces are important data to collect when possible. Moreover, gait data analysis depends on accurately measuring and accounting for the confounding effects of velocity and other covariates (such as animal size) when interpreting shifts in various gait parameters. Herein, we discuss different statistical techniques to account for covariates and interpret gait shifts. In particular, this review will discuss residualization and linear mixed effects models, including how both techniques can account for inter- and intra-animal variability and the effects of velocity. Furthermore, this review discusses future considerations for using rodent gait analysis, while highlighting the intricacies of gait analysis as a tool to measure joint function and behavioral outcomes.
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- Kiara M Chan
- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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Boneva B, Marchev A, Amirova K, Ganova P, Georgiev M, Tchorbanov A, Mihaylova N. Crocus sativus Extract as a Biological Agent for Disease-Modifying Therapy of Collagenase-Induced Mouse Model of Osteoarthritis. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13040894. [PMID: 37109424 PMCID: PMC10143021 DOI: 10.3390/life13040894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Objectives: Osteoarthritis (OA) is an age-related joint disease that involves the degeneration of cartilage and is the most prevalent form of arthritis, affecting a large part of the population. OA is a multifactorial disorder, and no single etiological mechanism has been found to be common to all forms of the disease. Currently used therapies for control of the disease are mainly nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroid medications. The aim of this study was to investigate the extract from Crocus sativus as a biological disease-suppressing therapy agent. Methods: Balb/c mice were injected intra-articularly with Clostridium histolyticum type IA for induction of osteoarthritis. The mice were randomized to five groups: control group, I group (CIOA untreated), II group (CIOA + 100 mg/kg/daily saffron), III group (CIOA + 50 mg/kg/daily saffron), IV group (CIOA + 25 mg/kg/daily saffron). Flow-cytometry analysis was used to study the splenocytes’ phenotype isolated from the treated animals. The serum levels of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines were analyzed with ELISA. The histological assessment was used to analyze the saffron extract effect on histopathological alterations. Results: Saffron treatment significantly decreased osteoarthritis-associated joint histological manifestations and decreased serum TNFα levels. The flow-cytometry analysis showed a decrease in pro-inflammatory immune cell subtypes in the spleen. Conclusions: The results obtained suggest that saffron affected the disease progression and could be a potential therapeutic approach in osteoarthritic patients’ therapy.
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- Blagovesta Boneva
- Laboratory of Experimental Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Laboratory of Metabolomics, The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 139 Ruski Blvd, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Laboratory of Metabolomics, The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 139 Ruski Blvd, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Laboratory of Immunohistochemistry and Immunopathology, Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Laboratory of Metabolomics, The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 139 Ruski Blvd, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Laboratory of Experimental Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Laboratory of Immunohistochemistry and Immunopathology, Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +359-2-979-3140; Fax: +359-2-870-0109
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Dravid AA, Dhanabalan KM, Naskar S, Vashistha A, Agarwal S, Padhan B, Dewani M, Agarwal R. Sustained release resolvin D1 liposomes are effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis in obese mice. J Biomed Mater Res A 2023; 111:765-777. [PMID: 36773024 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder and currently affects >500 million patients worldwide, with ~60% of them also suffering from obesity. There is no drug approved for human use that changes the course of OA progression. OA is one of the most common comorbidities of obesity, and obesity-related OA (ObOA) is a serious health concern because it shows heightened severity of tissue damage and also predominantly affects the working population. Unresolved inflammation is a major driver of ObOA, thus, resolving disease-associated inflammation is a viable strategy to treat ObOA. Resolvins are highly potent molecules that play a role in the resolution of inflammation and promote tissue healing. However, small molecules (like Resolvin D1; RvD1) have to be administered frequently or prior to injury because they lose their in vivo activity rapidly either by lymphatic clearance, or oxidation-mediated deactivation. In this study, we have encapsulated RvD1 in liposomes and established its efficacy in the mouse model of ObOA at much lower dosages than freely administered RvD1. Liposomal RvD1 (lipo-RvD1) acted as a source of the RvD1 molecules for ~11 days in vitro in synovial fluid derived from patients. When administered prophylactically or therapeutically, lipo-RvD1 suppressed cartilage damage in male C57BL/6 mice compared to untreated and free RvD1 treatments. This efficacy was achieved by increasing the proportion of the proresolution M2 macrophages over proinflammatory M1 macrophages in the synovial membrane. These results show the potential of lipo-RvD1 as an anti-OA agent.
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Ozkan H, Di Francesco M, Willcockson H, Valdés-Fernández J, Di Francesco V, Granero-Moltó F, Prósper F, Decuzzi P, Longobardi L. Sustained inhibition of CC-chemokine receptor-2 via intraarticular deposition of polymeric microplates in post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2023; 13:689-701. [PMID: 36109442 PMCID: PMC9794532 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-022-01235-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is mostly treated via corticosteroid administration, and total joint arthroplasty continues to be the sole effective intervention in severe conditions. To assess the therapeutic potential of CCR2 targeting in PTOA, we used biodegradable microplates (µPLs) to achieve a slow and sustained intraarticular release of the CCR2 inhibitor RS504393 into injured knees and followed joint damage during disease progression. RS504393-loaded µPLs (RS-µPLs) were fabricated via a template-replica molding technique. A mixture of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) and RS504393 was deposited into 20 × 10 μm (length × height) wells in a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) square-patterned template. After physicochemical and toxicological characterizations, the RS504393 release profile from µPL was assessed in PBS buffer. C57BL/6 J male mice were subjected to destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM)/sham surgery, and RS-µPLs (1 mg/kg) were administered intraarticularly 1 week postsurgery. Administrations were repeated at 4 and 7 weeks post-DMM. Drug free-µPLs (DF-µPLs) and saline injections were performed as controls. Mice were euthanized at 4 and 10 weeks post-DMM, corresponding to the early and severe PTOA stages, respectively. Knees were evaluated for cartilage structure score (ACS, H&E), matrix loss (safranin O score), osteophyte formation and maturation from cartilage to bone (cartilage quantification), and subchondral plate thickness. The RS-µPL architecture ensured the sustained release of CCR2 inhibitors over several weeks, with ~ 20% of RS504393 still available at 21 days. This prolonged release improved cartilage structure and reduced bone damage and synovial hyperplasia at both PTOA stages. Extracellular matrix loss was also attenuated, although with less efficacy. The results indicate that local sustained delivery is needed to optimize CCR2-targeted therapies.
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- Huseyin Ozkan
- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina-, Chapel Hill, 3300 Thurston Bowels Bldg, Campus, Box 7280, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology for Precision Medicine, Fondazione Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina-, Chapel Hill, 3300 Thurston Bowels Bldg, Campus, Box 7280, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina-, Chapel Hill, 3300 Thurston Bowels Bldg, Campus, Box 7280, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA ,Cell Therapy Area, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology for Precision Medicine, Fondazione Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
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- Cell Therapy Area, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain ,Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain ,Program of Regenerative Medicine, Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA), Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain ,Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain
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- Cell Therapy Area, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain ,Program of Regenerative Medicine, Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA), Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain ,Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain ,Department of Hematology, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain ,Program of Hemato-Oncology, Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA), Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology for Precision Medicine, Fondazione Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina-, Chapel Hill, 3300 Thurston Bowels Bldg, Campus, Box 7280, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA.
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Riewruja K, Makarczyk M, Alexander PG, Gao Q, Goodman SB, Bunnell BA, Gold MS, Lin H. Experimental models to study osteoarthritis pain and develop therapeutics. OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE OPEN 2022; 4:100306. [PMID: 36474784 PMCID: PMC9718172 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2022.100306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022] Open
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Pain is the predominant symptom of osteoarthritis (OA) that drives patients to seek medical care. Currently, there are no pharmacological treatments that can reverse or halt the progression of OA. Safe and efficacious medications for long-term management of OA pain are also unavailable. Understanding the mechanisms behind OA pain generation at onset and over time is critical for developing effective treatments. In this narrative review, we first summarize our current knowledge on the innervation of the knee joint, and then discuss the molecular mechanism(s) currently thought to underlie OA pain. In particular, we focus on the contribution of each joint component to the generation of pain. Next, the current experimental models for studying OA pain are summarized, and the methods to assess pain in rodents are presented. The potential application of emerging microphysiological systems in OA pain research is especially highlighted. Lastly, we discuss the current challenge in standardizing models and the selection of appropriate systems to address specific questions.
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- Kanyakorn Riewruja
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeleton Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Genetics, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurobiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Araújo C, Oliveira RD, Pinto-Ribeiro F, Almeida-Aguiar C. An Insight on the Biomedical Potential of Portuguese Propolis from Gerês. Foods 2022; 11:3431. [PMID: 36360044 PMCID: PMC9656172 DOI: 10.3390/foods11213431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA), a progressive degenerative disease of weight-bearing joints, is the second leading cause of disability in the world. Despite all the advances and research over the last years, none of the proposed strategies has been effective in generating functional and long-lasting tissue. Due to the high prevalence of OA and the urgent need for an effective and successful treatment, interest in natural products as anti-inflammatory agents, such as propolis and its components, has emerged. In this work, we estimate the biomedical potential of Portuguese propolis, evaluating the in vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of single hydroalcoholic extracts prepared with propolis from Gerês sampled over a five-year period (2011-2015) (G.EE70 and G.EE35). The in vivo and in vitro anti-inflammatory potential of the hydroalcoholic extract of mixtures of the same samples (mG.EE70 and mG.EE35) was evaluated for the first time too. DPPH• radical scavenging and superoxide anion scavenging assays showed the strong antioxidant potential of both hydroalcoholic extracts, either prepared from single propolis samples or from the mixtures of the same samples. Results also revealed an anti-inflammatory effect of mG.EE35, both in vitro by inhibiting BSA denaturation and in vivo in the OA-induced model by improving mechanical hyperalgesia as well as the gait pattern parameters. Results further support the use of propolis blends as a better and more efficient approach to take full advantage of the bioactive potential of propolis.
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- Carina Araújo
- Biology Department, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Biology Department, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/4806-909 Guimarães, Portugal
- CBMA—Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/4806-909 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Biology Department, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- CBMA—Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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Thampi P, Samulski RJ, Grieger JC, Phillips JN, McIlwraith CW, Goodrich LR. Gene therapy approaches for equine osteoarthritis. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:962898. [PMID: 36246316 PMCID: PMC9558289 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.962898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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With an intrinsically low ability for self-repair, articular cartilage injuries often progress to cartilage loss and joint degeneration resulting in osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis and the associated articular cartilage changes can be debilitating, resulting in lameness and functional disability both in human and equine patients. While articular cartilage damage plays a central role in the pathogenesis of OA, the contribution of other joint tissues to the pathogenesis of OA has increasingly been recognized thus prompting a whole organ approach for therapeutic strategies. Gene therapy methods have generated significant interest in OA therapy in recent years. These utilize viral or non-viral vectors to deliver therapeutic molecules directly into the joint space with the goal of reprogramming the cells' machinery to secrete high levels of the target protein at the site of injection. Several viral vector-based approaches have demonstrated successful gene transfer with persistent therapeutic levels of transgene expression in the equine joint. As an experimental model, horses represent the pathology of human OA more accurately compared to other animal models. The anatomical and biomechanical similarities between equine and human joints also allow for the use of similar imaging and diagnostic methods as used in humans. In addition, horses experience naturally occurring OA and undergo similar therapies as human patients and, therefore, are a clinically relevant patient population. Thus, further studies utilizing this equine model would not only help advance the field of human OA therapy but also benefit the clinical equine patients with naturally occurring joint disease. In this review, we discuss the advancements in gene therapeutic approaches for the treatment of OA with the horse as a relevant patient population as well as an effective and commonly utilized species as a translational model.
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- Parvathy Thampi
- Orthopaedic Research Center, C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Research Institute, College of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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- Gene Therapy Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Gene Therapy Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Research Institute, College of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Research Institute, College of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Research Institute, College of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States,*Correspondence: Laurie R. Goodrich
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Melatonin Prevents Chondrocyte Matrix Degradation in Rats with Experimentally Induced Osteoarthritis by Inhibiting Nuclear Factor-κB via SIRT1. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14193966. [PMID: 36235621 PMCID: PMC9571821 DOI: 10.3390/nu14193966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease characterized by an imbalance of cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) breakdown and anabolism. Melatonin (MT) is one of the hormones secreted by the pineal gland of the brain and has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-aging functions. To explore the role of MT in rats, we established an OA model in rats by anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT). Safranin O-fast green staining showed that intraperitoneal injection of MT (30 mg/kg) could alleviate the degeneration of articular cartilage in ACLT rats. Immunohistochemical (IHC) analysis found that MT could up-regulate the expression levels of collagen type II and Aggrecan and inhibit the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3), matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13), and ADAM metallopeptidase with thrombospondin type 1 motif 4 (ADAMTS-4) in ACLT rats. To elucidate the mechanism of MT in protecting the ECM in inflammatory factor-induced rat chondrocytes, we conducted in vitro experiments by co-culturing MT with a culture medium. Western blot (WB) showed that MT could promote the expression levels of transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1)/SMAD family member 2 (Smad2) and sirtuin 2-related enzyme 1 (SIRT1) and inhibit the expression of levels of phosphorylated nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B-cells inhibi-tor (p-p65) and phosphorylated IκB kinase-α (p-IκBα). In addition, WB and real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) results showed that MT could inhibit the expression levels of MMP-3, MMP-13, ADAMTS-4, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in chondrocytes induced by interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and up-regulate the expression of chondroprotective protein type II collagen. We found that in vivo, MT treatment protected articular cartilage in the rat ACLT model. In IL-1β-induced rat chondrocytes, MT could reduce chondrocyte matrix degradation by up-regulating nuclear factor-kB (NF-κB) signaling pathway-dependent expression of SIRT1 and protecting chondrocyte by activating the TGF-β1/Smad2 pathway.
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Terzi MY, Okuyan HM, Karaboğa İ, Gökdemir CE, Tap D, Kalacı A. Urotensin-II Prevents Cartilage Degeneration in a Monosodium Iodoacetate-Induced Rat Model of Osteoarthritis. Int J Pept Res Ther 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10989-022-10448-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Anderson JR, Jacobsen S, Walters M, Bundgaard L, Diendorfer A, Hackl M, Clarke EJ, James V, Peffers MJ. Small non-coding RNA landscape of extracellular vesicles from a post-traumatic model of equine osteoarthritis. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:901269. [PMID: 36003409 PMCID: PMC9393553 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.901269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Extracellular vesicles comprise an as yet inadequately investigated intercellular communication pathway in the field of early osteoarthritis. We hypothesised that the small non-coding RNA expression pattern in synovial fluid and plasma would change during progression of experimental osteoarthritis. In this study, we conducted small RNA sequencing to provide a comprehensive overview of the temporal expression profiles of small non-coding transcripts carried by extracellular vesicles derived from plasma and synovial fluid for the first time in a posttraumatic model of equine osteoarthritis. Additionally, we characterised synovial fluid and plasma-derived extracellular vesicles with respect to quantity, size, and surface markers. The different temporal expressions of seven microRNAs in plasma and synovial fluid-derived extracellular vesicles, eca-miR-451, eca-miR-25, eca-miR-215, eca-miR-92a, eca-miR-let-7c, eca-miR-486-5p, and eca-miR-23a, and four snoRNAs, U3, snord15, snord46, and snord58, represent potential biomarkers for early osteoarthritis. Bioinformatics analysis of the differentially expressed microRNAs in synovial fluid highlighted that in early osteoarthritis these related to the inhibition of cell cycle, cell cycle progression, DNA damage and cell proliferation as well as increased cell viability and differentiation of stem cells. Plasma and synovial fluid-derived extracellular vesicle small non-coding signatures have been established for the first time in a temporal model of osteoarthritis. These could serve as novel biomarkers for evaluation of osteoarthritis progression or act as potential therapeutic targets.
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- James R. Anderson
- Department of Musculoskeletal and Ageing Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Taastrup, Denmark
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Taastrup, Denmark
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Taastrup, Denmark
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- Department of Musculoskeletal and Ageing Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Loughborough, United Kingdom
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- Department of Musculoskeletal and Ageing Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Cui P, Li M, Yu M, Liu Y, Ding Y, Liu W, Liu J. Advances in sports food: Sports nutrition, food manufacture, opportunities and challenges. Food Res Int 2022; 157:111258. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Pinette MP, Molino J, Proffen BL, Murray MM, Fleming BC. Effects of Male and Female Sex on the Development of Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis in the Porcine Knee After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:2417-2423. [PMID: 35722806 PMCID: PMC9473678 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221102118] [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] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a common sequela of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, even when surgical treatment is selected. The effect of patient sex on cartilage health after ACL injury and surgical treatment has been less studied. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS The study objective was to compare the macroscopic cartilage damage that develops after ACL surgery in male and female Yucatan minipigs. It was hypothesized that after ACL surgery, the macroscopic cartilage damage of the tibiofemoral joints from female animals would be greater than that from male animals. Additionally, it was hypothesized that the effect of sex on the macroscopic cartilage damage would depend on surgical treatment. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS Twelve-month follow-up data were obtained for 55 adolescent Yucatan minipigs (22 female/33 male) that were randomized to 1 of 3 experimental groups: no treatment (ACL transection [ACLT]), ACL reconstruction, and bridge-enhanced ACL restoration. The Osteoarthritis Research Society International guidelines were used to determine a standardized macroscopic cartilage damage score on 5 surfaces of the knee joint. RESULTS Females had significantly worse mean total macroscopic cartilage damage scores on the surgical side (adjusted P value [P adj] = .04) and significantly better scores on the contralateral side (P adj = .01) when compared with males. The trochlear damage scores were also significantly worse in females for surgical limbs (P adj = .009) and significantly better for the contralateral limbs (P adj < .001) when compared with males. Although there were no significant differences in total macroscopic cartilage damage scores between sexes within treatment groups on the surgical limbs (ACLT, P adj = 0.45; ACL reconstruction, P adj = .56; bridge-enhanced ACL restoration, P adj = .23), the mean trochlear scores on the surgical limb of females were significantly worse than those of the males in the ACLT group (P adj = .003). CONCLUSION Mean total macroscopic cartilage damage scores of Yucatan minipigs were significantly worse in females than males, regardless of treatment. These differences were predominantly found in the trochlear scores across all treatment groups. CLINICAL RELEVANCE These data suggest that patient sex could be more influential in the progression of PTOA than surgical treatment after ACL injury. Identifying factors responsible for this discrepancy may prove valuable to identify targets to slow PTOA progression in male and female ACL-injured populations.
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- Megan P. Pinette
- Department of Orthopaedics, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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Song X, Zhao M, Tang J, Ma T, Bai H, Wang X, Liu L, Li T, Xu X, Sheng X, Zhao B, Wang Y, Wang T, Guo Y, Zhang X, Gao L. Dark-light cycle disrupts bone metabolism and suppresses joint deterioration in osteoarthritic rats. Arthritis Res Ther 2022; 24:158. [PMID: 35765090 PMCID: PMC9238010 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-022-02832-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Background Light alteration affects the internal environment and metabolic homeostasis of the body through circadian rhythm disorders (CRD). CRD is one of the factors that induce and accelerate osteoarthritis (OA). Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of continuous dark-light (DL) cycle on joint inflammation, bone structure, and metabolism in normal and OA Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. Methods Interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α were used to evaluate the systemic inflammation in rats. The pathological changes and inflammatory reactions of the cartilage and synovium of the knee joint in rats were evaluated by Safranin O-fast green and immunological staining. Bone turnover was assessed by histomorphometry and μCT scanning, as well as bone metabolism markers and proteins. The expression changes of clock proteins BMAL1, NR1D1, PER3, and CRY1 in representative tissues were detected by western blotting. Results DL cycle significantly inhibited body weight gain in normal and OA rats. The levels of proinflammatory factors in the peripheral blood circulation and degradation enzymes in the cartilage were significantly decreased in OA+DL rats. DL cycle significantly destroyed the structure of subchondral bone in hindlimbs of OA rats and reduced trabecular bone numbers. The decrease of bone mineral density (BMD), percent bone volume with respect to total bone volume (BV/TV), trabecular number (TB.N), osteoclast number, and mineralization could also be found. The ratio of the receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand/osteoprotegerin (RANKL/OPG) in the bone marrow of OA rats was markedly increased under DL, along with the activation of the mononuclear/phagocyte system. The expression of representative clock proteins and genes BMAL1, PER3, and CRY1 were markedly changed in the tissues of OA+DL rats. Conclusions These results suggested that DL cycle dampened the arthritis and promoted bone resorption and bone mass loss. Graphical abstract DL cycle affects bone turnover by regulating osteoclast production in osteoarthritic rats.![]() Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13075-022-02832-8.
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Seahorse Protein Hydrolysate Ameliorates Proinflammatory Mediators and Cartilage Degradation on Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis with an Obesity Rat Model. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:4117520. [PMID: 35509713 PMCID: PMC9060998 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4117520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the age-related diseases and is highly present on the knees. Obesity and mechanical injuries as a risk factor of OA are attributed to cartilage disintegration, joint loading, and inflammation. This study is aimed at investigating the effects of seahorse protein hydrolysate (SH) on posttraumatic osteoarthritis in an obesity rat. The OA model was developed by anterior cruciate ligament transection with medial meniscectomy in a high-fat diet- (HFD-) induced obesity rat model. The male Sprague-Dawley rats were fed a HFD for 6 weeks before OA surgery. The OA rats were treated with oral gavage by 4, 8, or 20 mg/kg of body weight of SH for 6 weeks of treatment. The expressions of plasma proinflammatory factors, C-telopeptide of type II collagen, and matrix metalloproteinase- (MMP-) 3 and MMP-13 were reduced by SH treatment. Plasma superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activities were enhanced by SH. SH also relieved the pain of the knee joint and swelling as well as decreased proteoglycan loss in the knee articular cartilage caused by osteoarthritis. Based on these results, SH suppressed proinflammatory factors and attenuated cartilage degradation and pain in the OA model. Therefore, seahorse protein hydrolysate might be a potential opportunity for improving the development of osteoarthritis.
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Shang X, Fang Y, Xin W, You H. The Application of Extracellular Vesicles Mediated miRNAs in Osteoarthritis: Current Knowledge and Perspective. J Inflamm Res 2022; 15:2583-2599. [PMID: 35479833 PMCID: PMC9037713 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s359887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a whole joint disease characterized by synovitis, cartilage destruction, and subchondral bone sclerosis and cyst. Despite decades’ study, effective treatment is rare for this chronic disease. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), including exosomes, microvesicles, and apoptosis bodies, are nano-sized vesicles with a cargo containing biologically active agents, such as nucleic acids, lipids, and proteins. As a group of short non-coding RNAs, microRNAs (miRNAs) can be delivered by parental cells secreted EVs. Negatively regulate the target mRNAs at the posttranscriptional level and regulate gene expression in recipient cells without modifying gene sequence. Recently, most studies focused on the function of EVs mediated miRNAs in the pathophysiological process of OA. However, all kinds of EVs specific and OA specific factors might influence the administration of EVs-miRNAs, especially the precise quantitative management. As a result, the flourishing of current research about EVs in the laboratory might not promote the relevant clinical transformation in OA treatment. In this review, we reviewed the present application of EVs-miRNAs in the therapeutic of OA and further analyzed the potential factors that might influence its application. Further progress in the quantitative management of EVs-miRNAs would accelerate the clinical transformation of miRNAs enriched EVs in the OA field.
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- Xiaobin Shang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, 352000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Hongbo You, Email
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Gao J, Xia Z, Mary HB, Joseph J, Luo JN, Joshi N. Overcoming barriers for intra-articular delivery of disease-modifying osteoarthritis drugs. Trends Pharmacol Sci 2022; 43:171-187. [PMID: 35086691 PMCID: PMC8840969 DOI: 10.1016/j.tips.2021.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Despite four decades of research in intra-articular drug delivery systems (DDS) and two decades of advances in disease-modifying osteoarthritis drugs (DMOADs), there is still no clinically available disease-modifying therapy for osteoarthritis (OA). Multiple barriers compromise intra-articular DMOAD delivery. Although multiple exciting approaches have been developed to overcome these barriers, there are still outstanding questions. We make several recommendations that can help in fully overcoming these barriers. Considering OA heterogeneity, we also propose a patient-centered, bottom-up workflow to guide preclinical development of DDS-based intra-articular DMOAD therapies. Overall, we expect this review to inspire paradigm-shifting innovations for developing next-generation DDS that can enable clinical translation of intra-articular DMOADs.
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- Jingjing Gao
- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Zaki S, Blaker CL, Little CB. OA foundations - experimental models of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2022; 30:357-380. [PMID: 34536528 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2021.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is increasingly recognised as a disease of diverse phenotypes with variable clinical presentation, progression, and response to therapeutic intervention. This same diversity is readily apparent in the many animal models of OA. However, model selection, study design, and interpretation of resultant findings, are not routinely done in the context of the target human (or veterinary) patient OA sub-population or phenotype. This review discusses the selection and use of animal models of OA in discovery and therapeutic-development research. Beyond evaluation of the different animal models on offer, this review suggests focussing the approach to OA-animal model selection on study objective(s), alignment of available models with OA-patient sub-types, and the resources available to achieve valid and translatable results. How this approach impacts model selection is discussed and an experimental design checklist for selecting the optimal model(s) is proposed. This approach should act as a guide to new researchers and a reminder to those already in the field, as to issues that need to be considered before embarking on in vivo pre-clinical research. The ultimate purpose of using an OA animal model is to provide the best possible evidence if, how, when and where a molecule, pathway, cell or process is important in clinical disease. By definition this requires both model and study outcomes to align with and be predictive of outcomes in patients. Keeping this at the forefront of research using pre-clinical OA models, will go a long way to improving the quality of evidence and its translational value.
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- Sydney School of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, Australia; Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Laboratory, Australia.
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- Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Laboratory, Australia; Murray Maxwell Biomechanics Laboratory, The Kolling Institute, University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and Health, At Royal North Shore Hospital, Australia.
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- Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Laboratory, Australia.
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Karamchedu NP, Fleming BC, Proffen BL, Sant NJ, Portilla G, Parola LR, Molino J, Murray MM. Terminal sterilization influences the efficacy of an extracellular matrix-blood composite for treating posttraumatic osteoarthritis in the rat model. J Orthop Res 2022; 40:573-583. [PMID: 33913543 PMCID: PMC8553815 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The objective was to determine if an intra-articular injection of an extracellular matrix (ECM) powder and blood composite (ECM-B) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury would have a mitigating effect on posttraumatic osteoarthritis and if that effect would be different with terminal sterilization of the ECM powder before use. Eighty Lewis rats underwent ACL transection and were divided into four groups: (1) intra-articular injection with phosphate-buffered saline (PBS; n = 20), (2) intra-articular injection of ECM-B using aseptically processed ECM (ASEPTIC; n = 20), (3) intra-articular injection of the ECM-busing ECM powder sterilized with 15 kGy electron beam irradiation (EBEAM; n = 20), and (4) intra-articular injection of the ECM-B using ECM powder sterilized with ethylene oxide (EO; n = 20). Twenty additional animals received capsulotomy only (SHAM). The animals were followed for 6 weeks and evaluations of gait, radiographs, and joint cartilage histology were performed. At 6 weeks, when compared to the SHAM group, the group treated with PBS had significantly worse gait and histologic changes, while the ASEPTIC group was not different from SHAM for either of these outcomes. When compared to the SHAM group, the EO group had similar gait outcomes, but greater histologic damage, and the EBEAM group had significantly worse gait and histological outcomes. The ECM-B composite produced using aseptically processed ECM powder mitigated the gait and histologic changes associated with osteoarthritis after ACL transection in the rat; however, care must be taken when selecting a terminal sterilization method as this may affect the effectiveness of treatment.
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- Naga Padmini Karamchedu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Warren Alpert Medical School of
Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Warren Alpert Medical School of
Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children’s
Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children’s
Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children’s
Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Warren Alpert Medical School of
Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Warren Alpert Medical School of
Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children’s
Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Syed Sulaiman SZ, Tan WM, Radzi R, Shafie INF, Ajat M, Mansor R, Mohamed S, Rahmad N, Ng AMH, Lau SF. Synovial fluid proteome profile of surgical versus chemical induced osteoarthritis in rabbits. PeerJ 2022; 10:e12897. [PMID: 35228907 PMCID: PMC8881915 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.12897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Animal models are significant for understanding human osteoarthritis (OA). This study compared the synovial fluid proteomics changes in surgical and chemical induced OA models. METHODS Thirty rabbits either had anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) procedure or injected intra-articularly with monosodium iodoacetate (MIA, 8 mg) into the right knee. The joints were anatomically assessed, and the synovial fluid proteins analyzed using two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (2DGE) and MALDI TOF/TOF mass spectrometry analysis at 4, 8 and 12 weeks. The proteins' upregulation and downregulation were compared with control healthy knees. RESULTS Seven proteins (histidine-rich glycoprotein, beta-actin-like protein 2 isoform X1, retinol-binding protein-4, alpha-1-antiproteinase, gelsolin isoform, serotransferrin, immunoglobulin kappa-b4 chain-C-region) were significantly expressed by the surgical induction. They characterized cellular process (27%), organization of cellular components or biogenesis (27%), localization (27%) and biological regulation (18%), which related to synovitis, increased cellularity, and subsequently cartilage damage. Three proteins (apolipoprotein I-IV precursor, serpin peptidase inhibitor and haptoglobin precursor) were significantly modified by the chemical induction. They characterized stimulus responses (23%), immune responses (15%), biological regulations (15%), metabolism (15%), organization of cellular components or biogenesis (8%), cellular process (8%), biological adhesions (8%) and localization (8%), which related to chondrocytes glycolysis/death, neovascularization, subchondral bone necrosis/collapse and inflammation. CONCLUSIONS The surgical induced OA model showed a wider range of protein changes, which were most upregulated at week 12. The biological process proteins expressions showed the chemical induced joints had slower OA progression compared to surgical induced joints. The chemical induced OA joints showed early inflammatory changes, which later decreased.
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Veterinary Preclinical Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Farm and Exotic Animals Medicine and Surgery, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Cancer Research UPM-MAKNA (CANRES), Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Tissue Engineering Centre, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia,Laboratory of Cancer Research UPM-MAKNA (CANRES), Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Bowen A, Shamritsky D, Santana J, Porter I, Feldman E, Pownder SL, Koff MF, Hayashi K, Hernandez CJ. Animal Models of Bone Marrow Lesions in Osteoarthritis. JBMR Plus 2022; 6:e10609. [PMID: 35309864 PMCID: PMC8914161 DOI: 10.1002/jbm4.10609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Bone marrow lesions are abnormalities in magnetic resonance images that have been associated with joint pain and osteoarthritis in clinical studies. Increases in the volume of bone marrow lesions have been associated with progression of joint degeneration, leading to the suggestion that bone marrow lesions may be an early indicator of—or even a contributor to—cartilage loss preceding irreversible damage to the joint. Despite evidence that bone marrow lesions play a role in osteoarthritis pathology, very little is known about the natural history of bone marrow lesions and their contribution to joint degeneration. As a result, there are limited data regarding the cell activity within a bone marrow lesion and any associated bone‐cartilage cross‐talk. Animal models provide the best approach for understanding bone marrow lesions at their early, reversible stages. Here, we review the few animal studies of bone marrow lesions. An ideal animal model of a bone marrow lesion occurs in joints large enough to accurately measure bone marrow lesion volume. Additionally, the ideal animal model would facilitate the study of bone‐cartilage cross‐talk by generating the bone marrow lesion immediately adjacent to subchondral bone and would do so without causing direct damage to neighboring soft tissues to isolate the effects of the bone marrow lesion on cartilage loss. Early reports demonstrate the feasibility of such an animal model. Given the irreversible nature of osteoarthritic changes in the joint, factors such as bone marrow lesions that are present early in disease pathogenesis remain an enticing target for new therapeutic approaches. © 2022 The Authors. JBMR Plus published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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- Andrew Bowen
- Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Cornell University Ithaca New York USA
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- Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Cornell University Ithaca New York USA
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- Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Cornell University Ithaca New York USA
- Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering Cornell University Ithaca New York USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine Cornell University Ithaca New York
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- College of Veterinary Medicine Cornell University Ithaca New York
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- College of Veterinary Medicine Cornell University Ithaca New York
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- Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Cornell University Ithaca New York USA
- Hospital for Special Surgery New York New York USA
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Li K, Zhang P, Zhu Y, Alini M, Grad S, Li Z. Establishment of an Ex Vivo Inflammatory Osteoarthritis Model With Human Osteochondral Explants. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 9:787020. [PMID: 34993189 PMCID: PMC8724558 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.787020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disease without clear pathophysiological mechanism and effective drugs for treatment. Although various animal models exist, the translation of the outcome into clinics remains difficult due to species differences. In this study, an ex vivo inflammatory OA model was induced using different concentrations of interleukin one beta (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) on explants from the human femoral head. In the inflammatory OA groups, the gene expression levels of cartilage catabolism (matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1), matrix metalloproteinase 3 (MMP3)), and inflammation (interleukin 6 (IL-6), interleukin 8 (IL-8)) markers were significantly upregulated, while the anabolic genes (collagen 2 (COL2), aggrecan (ACAN), and proteoglycan 4 (PRG4)) were downregulated compared to the control group. The release of cytokines (IL-6, IL-8) and nitric oxide (NO) in the conditioned medium was also upregulated in inflammatory OA groups. The Safranin O/Fast Green staining showed loss of proteoglycan in the superficial zone cartilage after cytokine treatment. The results indicated that an ex vivo inflammation and degeneration model was successfully established using osteochondral explants from the human femoral head. This model can be used to elucidate the in-depth mechanism of inflammatory OA and to screen new drugs for OA treatment.
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- Kaihu Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.,AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
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Chilbule SK, Rajagopal K, Walter N, Dutt V, Madhuri V. Role of WNT Agonists, BMP and VEGF Antagonists in Rescuing Osteoarthritic Knee Cartilage in a Rat Model. Indian J Orthop 2022; 56:24-33. [PMID: 35070139 PMCID: PMC8748585 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-021-00434-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The superficial zone of articular cartilage (AC) is vital for its function and biomechanics. The damaged AC gets vascularized and undergoes hypertrophy and ossification. Studies have highlighted these two as the major causative factors in osteoarthritis (OA). We aimed at preventing the OA progression in a rat knee instability model by inhibiting the vascular ingrowth and ossification using VEGF and BMP antagonist. A WNT agonist was also used to promote AC regeneration because of its protective effect on the superficial layer. METHODS Rat knee OA was created by surgical excision of the medial meniscus and medial collateral ligament. Forty rats were divided into two groups of twenty each for surgical control and tests (surgery + intra-articular injection of drugs every two weeks). Ten animals from each group were sacrificed at four and eight weeks. Histology was mainly used to evaluate the outcome. RESULTS A surgical OA model was successfully created with higher histological scores for operated knees, both in short- (P = 0.0001) and long-term (P = 0.001). Modified Mankin score was lesser in the test animals as compared to control (P = 0.17) in the short-term, but the trend was reversed in the long-term (P = 0.13). Subgroup analysis revealed that repeated injections in the anterolateral compartment contributed to higher scores in the lateral (P = 0.03) and anterior (P = 0.03) compartment of the knee in the long-term. CONCLUSION The combinatorial approach was effective in controlling the OA in short-term. Further studies are needed to test the sustained drug delivery system to improve the outcome.
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- Sanjay K. Chilbule
- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632004 India
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- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632004 India
- Centre for Stem Cell Research, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632002 India
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632004 India
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- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632004 India
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- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632004 India
- Centre for Stem Cell Research, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632002 India
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Song X, Ma T, Hu H, Zhao M, Bai H, Wang X, Liu L, Li T, Sheng X, Xu X, Zhang X, Gao L. Chronic Circadian Rhythm Disturbance Accelerates Knee Cartilage Degeneration in Rats Accompanied by the Activation of the Canonical Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:760988. [PMID: 34858186 PMCID: PMC8632052 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.760988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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With the gradual deepening of understanding of systemic health and quality of life, the factors affecting osteoarthritis (OA) are not limited to mechanical injury, metabolic abnormality, age and obesity, etc., but circadian rhythm, which plays a non-negligible role in human daily life. The purpose of this study was to explore the molecular mechanism of chronic circadian rhythm disturbance (CRD) inducing cartilage OA-like degeneration. Rats with the anterior cruciate ligament excision transection (ACLT) were used to establish the early-stage OA model (6-week). The light/dark (LD) cycle shifted 12 h per week for 22 weeks in order to establish a chronic CRD model. BMAL1 knockdown (KD) and Wnt/β-catenin pathway inhibition were performed in chondrocytes. The contents of proinflammatory factors and OA biomarkers in serum and chondrocyte secretions were detected by ELISA. Pathological and immunohistochemical staining of articular cartilage indicated the deterioration of cartilage. WB and qPCR were used to evaluate the relationship between matrix degradation and the activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in chondrocytes. We found that chronic CRD could cause OA-like pathological changes in knee cartilage of rats, accelerating cartilage matrix degradation and synovial inflammation. The expression of MMP-3, MMP-13, ADAMTS-4, and β-catenin increased significantly; BMAL1, Aggrecan, and COL2A1 decreased significantly in either LD-shifted cartilage or BMAL1-KD chondrocytes. The expression of β-catenin and p-GSK-3β elevated, while p-β-catenin and GSK-3β diminished. The inhibitor XAV-939 was able to mitigated the increased inflammation produced by transfected siBMAL1. Our study demonstrates that chronic CRD disrupts the balance of matrix synthesis and catabolic metabolism in cartilage and chondrocytes, and it is related to the activation of the canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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- Xiaopeng Song
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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Walczak BE, Jiao H, Lee MS, Li WJ. Reprogrammed Synovial Fluid-Derived Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells Acquire Enhanced Therapeutic Potential for Articular Cartilage Repair. Cartilage 2021; 13:530S-543S. [PMID: 34467773 PMCID: PMC8804808 DOI: 10.1177/19476035211040858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Functions of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) are affected by patient-dependent factors such as age and health condition. To tackle this problem, we used the cellular reprogramming technique to epigenetically alter human MSCs derived from the synovial fluid of joints with osteoarthritis (OA) to explore the potential of reprogrammed MSCs for repairing articular cartilage. MATERIALS AND METHODS MSCs isolated from the synovial fluid of three patients' OA knees (Pa-MSCs) were reprogrammed through overexpression of pluripotency factors and then induced for differentiation to establish reprogrammed MSC (Re-MSC) lines. We compared the in vitro growth characteristics, chondrogenesis for articular cartilage chondrocytes, and immunomodulatory capacity. We also evaluated the capability of Re-MSCs to repair articular cartilage damage in an animal model with spontaneous OA. RESULTS Our results showed that Re-MSCs increased the in vitro proliferative capacity and improved chondrogenic differentiation toward articular cartilage-like chondrocyte phenotypes with increased THBS4 and SIX1 and decreased ALPL and COL10A1, compared to Pa-MSCs. In addition, Re-MSC-derived chondrocytes expressing elevated COL2A and COL2B were more mature than parental cell-derived ones. The enhancement in chondrogenesis of Re-MSC involves the upregulation of sonic hedgehog signaling. Moreover, Re-MSCs improved the repair of articular cartilage in an animal model of spontaneous OA. CONCLUSIONS Epigenetic reprogramming promotes MSCs harvested from OA patients to increase phenotypic characteristics and gain robust functions. In addition, Re-MSCs acquire an enhanced potential for articular cartilage repair. Our study here demonstrates that the reprogramming strategy provides a potential solution to the challenge of variation in MSC quality.
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- Brian E. Walczak
- Department of Orthopedics and
Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and
Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and
Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering,
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and
Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering,
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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Bi X, Li T, Li M, Xiang S, Li J, Ling B, Wu Z, Chen Z. A New Method to Develop the Primate Model of Knee Osteoarthritis With Focal Cartilage Defect. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:727643. [PMID: 34805105 PMCID: PMC8599286 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.727643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objective: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease, and animal models have proven pivotal in investigating this disease. This study aimed to develop a primate model of OA that may be more relevant to research studies on OA in humans. Method: Twelve female rhesus macaques were randomly divided into three groups. Four animals were untreated (Control group); four were subjected to the modified Hulth method, involving cutting of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, and transecting the meniscus (Hulth group); and four were subjected to the modified Hulth method combined with cartilage defect (MHCD group). Each primate was subjected to motor ability tests, and underwent arthroscopic, radiographic, morphological, and pathological observation of the knee joints at various times for up to 180 days. Results: Motor ability on Day 180 was significantly lower in the MHCD group than in the Control (p<0.01) and Hulth (p<0.05) groups. Radiographic and morphological examination showed that the severity of knee joint deformity and articular cartilage injury were greater in the MHCD group than in the other groups. Pathological examination showed that cartilage thickness was significantly lower in the MHCD group than in the other groups at the same time points. The Mankin score on Day 180 was markedly higher in the MHCD group than in the Hulth (p<0.05) and Control (p<0.001) groups. Conclusion: The MHCD model of OA closely resembles the pathophysiological processes of spontaneous knee OA in humans. The time required to develop knee OA is shorter using the MHCD model than using the Hulth method.
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- Xin Bi
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.,Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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- Cadre's Physical Examination Center, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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Hwang JJ, Choi J, Rim YA, Nam Y, Ju JH. Application of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells for Disease Modeling and 3D Model Construction: Focus on Osteoarthritis. Cells 2021; 10:cells10113032. [PMID: 34831254 PMCID: PMC8622662 DOI: 10.3390/cells10113032] [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: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Since their discovery in 2006, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have shown promising potential, specifically because of their accessibility and plasticity. Hence, the clinical applicability of iPSCs was investigated in various fields of research. However, only a few iPSC studies pertaining to osteoarthritis (OA) have been performed so far, despite the high prevalence rate of degenerative joint disease. In this review, we discuss some of the most recent applications of iPSCs in disease modeling and the construction of 3D models in various fields, specifically focusing on osteoarthritis and OA-related conditions. Notably, we comprehensively reviewed the successful results of iPSC-derived disease models in recapitulating OA phenotypes for both OA and early-onset OA to encompass their broad etiology. Moreover, the latest publications with protocols that have used iPSCs to construct 3D models in recapitulating various conditions, particularly the OA environment, were further discussed. With the overall optimistic results seen in both fields, iPSCs are expected to be more widely used for OA disease modeling and 3D model construction, which could further expand OA drug screening, risk assessment, and therapeutic capabilities.
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- Joel Jihwan Hwang
- College of Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA;
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- YiPSCELL, Inc., 39 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06579, Korea; (J.C.); (Y.N.)
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- Catholic iPSC Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea;
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- YiPSCELL, Inc., 39 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06579, Korea; (J.C.); (Y.N.)
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- YiPSCELL, Inc., 39 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06579, Korea; (J.C.); (Y.N.)
- Catholic iPSC Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea;
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Seoul 06591, Korea
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Samvelyan HJ, Hughes D, Stevens C, Staines KA. Models of Osteoarthritis: Relevance and New Insights. Calcif Tissue Int 2021; 109:243-256. [PMID: 32062692 PMCID: PMC8403120 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-020-00670-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive and disabling musculoskeletal disease affecting millions of people and resulting in major healthcare costs worldwide. It is the most common form of arthritis, characterised by degradation of the articular cartilage, formation of osteophytes, subchondral sclerosis, synovial inflammation and ultimate loss of joint function. Understanding the pathogenesis of OA and its multifactorial aetiology will lead to the development of effective treatments, which are currently lacking. Two-dimensional (2D) in vitro tissue models of OA allow affordable, high-throughput analysis and stringent control over specific variables. However, they are linear in fashion and are not representative of physiological conditions. Recent in vitro studies have adopted three-dimensional (3D) tissue models of OA, which retain the advantages of 2D models and are able to mimic physiological conditions, thereby allowing investigation of additional variables including interactions between the cells and their surrounding extracellular matrix. Numerous spontaneous and induced animal models are used to reproduce the onset and monitor the progression of OA based on the aetiology under investigation. This therefore allows elucidation of the pathogenesis of OA and will ultimately enable the development of novel and specific therapeutic interventions. This review summarises the current understanding of in vitro and in vivo OA models in the context of disease pathophysiology, classification and relevance, thus providing new insights and directions for OA research.
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- School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh, UK
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- School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh, UK
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- School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh, UK.
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