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Yao Q, Wu X, Tao C, Gong W, Chen M, Qu M, Zhong Y, He T, Chen S, Xiao G. Osteoarthritis: pathogenic signaling pathways and therapeutic targets. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2023; 8:56. [PMID: 36737426 PMCID: PMC9898571 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-023-01330-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 174] [Impact Index Per Article: 174.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disorder that leads to disability and affects more than 500 million population worldwide. OA was believed to be caused by the wearing and tearing of articular cartilage, but it is now more commonly referred to as a chronic whole-joint disorder that is initiated with biochemical and cellular alterations in the synovial joint tissues, which leads to the histological and structural changes of the joint and ends up with the whole tissue dysfunction. Currently, there is no cure for OA, partly due to a lack of comprehensive understanding of the pathological mechanism of the initiation and progression of the disease. Therefore, a better understanding of pathological signaling pathways and key molecules involved in OA pathogenesis is crucial for therapeutic target design and drug development. In this review, we first summarize the epidemiology of OA, including its prevalence, incidence and burdens, and OA risk factors. We then focus on the roles and regulation of the pathological signaling pathways, such as Wnt/β-catenin, NF-κB, focal adhesion, HIFs, TGFβ/ΒΜP and FGF signaling pathways, and key regulators AMPK, mTOR, and RUNX2 in the onset and development of OA. In addition, the roles of factors associated with OA, including MMPs, ADAMTS/ADAMs, and PRG4, are discussed in detail. Finally, we provide updates on the current clinical therapies and clinical trials of biological treatments and drugs for OA. Research advances in basic knowledge of articular cartilage biology and OA pathogenesis will have a significant impact and translational value in developing OA therapeutic strategies.
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- Qing Yao
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment and Disease Research, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment and Disease Research, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment and Disease Research, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment and Disease Research, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment and Disease Research, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment and Disease Research, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment and Disease Research, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment and Disease Research, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cell Microenvironment and Disease Research, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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Yao M, Zhang C, Ni L, Ji X, Hong J, Chen Y, Wang J, Li C, Lin J, Lu T, Sheng Y, Sun M, Shi M, Zhou C, Cai X. Cepharanthine Ameliorates Chondrocytic Inflammation and Osteoarthritis via Regulating the MAPK/NF-κB-Autophagy Pathway. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:854239. [PMID: 35800437 PMCID: PMC9253373 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.854239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis is a worldwide joint disease caused by abnormal chondrocytic metabolism. However, traditional therapeutic methods aimed at anti-inflammation for early-stage disease are palliative. In the present study, we demonstrated that cepharanthine (CEP), extracted from the plant Stephania cepharantha, exerted protective medicinal efficacy on osteoarthritis for the first time. In our in vitro study, CEP suppressed the elevated expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs 5 (ADAMTS5) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) stimulated by IL-1β or TNF-α by inhibiting the activation of MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways, and upregulated the protein expression of aggrecan, collagen II, and Sox9. Also, CEP could reverse the reduced level of cellular autophagy in IL-1β or TNF-α–induced chondrocytes, indicating that the protective effect of CEP on osteoarthritis was achieved by restoring MAPK/NF-κB-mediated autophagy. Furthermore, in a murine OA model, CEP mitigated cartilage degradation and prevented osteoarthritis in the CEP-treated groups versus the OA group. Hence, our results revealed the therapeutic prospect of CEP for anti-osteoarthritic treatment.
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- Minjun Yao
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Orthopedic Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Hangzhou Third Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Orthopedic Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Orthopedic Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Orthopedic Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Orthopedic Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Orthopedic Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Orthopedic Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Clinical Medical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hangzhou Xiaoshan Cha Ting Orthopedic Trauma Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Orthopedic Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Orthopedic Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Orthopedic Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xunzi Cai, ; Chenhe Zhou,
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Orthopedic Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xunzi Cai, ; Chenhe Zhou,
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Liu X, Xiang D, Jin W, Zhao G, Li H, Xie B, Gu X. Timosaponin B-II alleviates osteoarthritis-related inflammation and extracellular matrix degradation through inhibition of mitogen-activated protein kinases and nuclear factor-κB pathways in vitro. Bioengineered 2022; 13:3450-3461. [PMID: 35094658 PMCID: PMC8973927 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.2024685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA), an inflammatory response in chondrocytes, leads to extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation and cartilage destruction. Timosaponin B-II (TB-II) is the main bioactive component of Rhizoma Anemarrhenae with reported antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. This study investigated the anti-OA function and mechanism of TB-II on IL-1β-stimulated SW1353 cells and primary rat chondrocytes. We firstly screened the concentration of TB-II in SW1353 cells and primary rat chondrocytes using CCK-8 assay. Thereafter, SW1353 cells and chondrocytes were, respectively, pretreated with TB-II (20 and 40 μg/mL) and TB-II (10 and 30 μg/mL) for 24 h and then stimulated with interleukin 1β (IL-1β, 10 ng/mL) for another 24 hours. Results showed that TB-II suppressed the production of reactive oxygen species, the protein levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase-2 in IL-1β-stimulated SW1353 cells and chondrocytes. IL-1β-induced high secretion levels of nitric oxide and prostaglandin 2, TNF-α, IL-6 and MCP-1 were down-regulated by TB-II treatment, indicating an anti-inflammatory effect of TB-II on OA in vitro condition. Moreover, TB-II weakened the mRNA and protein expression of (matrix metalloproteinase) MMPs including MMP-1, MMP-3, and MMP-13, indicating the protection of TB-II against ECM degradation. Mechanically, TB-II suppressed MAPKs and NF-κB pathways under IL-1β stimulation evidenced by the down-regulated protein expression of p-ERK, p-p38, p-JNK, p-p65 and the reduced translocation of p65 subunit to the nucleus. The present study demonstrated that TB-II might become a novel therapeutic agent for OA treatment through repressing IL-1β-stimulated inflammation, oxidative stress and ECM degradation via suppressing the MAPKs and NF-κB pathways.
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- Xinwei Liu
- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang People’s Republic of China
- Graduate School, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang People’s Republic of China
- Graduate School, China Medical University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang People’s Republic of China
- Graduate School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang People’s Republic of China
- Graduate School, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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Cao R, Yu H, Long H, Zhang H, Hao C, Shi L, Du Y, Jiao S, Guo A, Ma L, Wang Z. Low Deacetylation Degree Chitosan Oligosaccharide Protects against IL-1β Induced Inflammation and Enhances Autophagy Activity in Human Chondrocytes. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2021; 33:517-531. [PMID: 34704529 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2021.1996962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease, which can lead to joint pain, stiffness, deformity and dysfunction, that seriously affects the quality of life in patients. At present, the treatments of OA mainly include early pharmacological treatment and late joint replacement. However, current pharmacological treatment has limited efficacy and undesired side effects.Chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) is a kind of nontoxic and biodegradable oligo-saccharide, which is composed of 2-20 glucosamine or N-acetylglucosamine linked by β-1,4 glycosidic bond. Studies have shown that COS has significant biological properties like antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-tumor, as well as immunoregulation ability. However, the effects of COS on OA have not been clarified. In this study, we explored the protective effects of COS with different degrees of deacetylation on chondrocytes stimulated by interleukin 1β (IL-1β) in vitro.The results showed that IL-1β inhibited cell proliferation and promoted cell apoptosis. Besides that, IL-1β increased the expression of the major chondro-degrading genes MMP13 and ADAMTS-5, while decreased the expression of COL2A and ACAN. COS with different degrees of deacetylation (HDACOS, MDACOS, LDACOS) had different effects on IL-1β induced inflammation. LDACOS had the most obvious anti-inflammatory effects to inhibit the expression of MMP13 and ADAMTS-5 while promoted the expression of COL2A and ACAN. In addition, we found that the expression of autophagy-related gene Beclin-1 was up-regulated, and the ratio of LC3-II/LC3-I was increased in the LDACOS group. Furthermore, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis showed that the number of intracellular autophagosomes increased significantly with the treatment of LDACOS. Based on our research, we suggested that LDACOS could inhibit chondrocytes inflammation and promote cell autophagy, and might be a protective drug for the treatment of OA.
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- Ruiqi Cao
- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Willcockson H, Ozkan H, Chubinskaya S, Loeser RF, Longobardi L. CCL2 induces articular chondrocyte MMP expression through ERK and p38 signaling pathways. OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE OPEN 2021; 3:100136. [PMID: 36475068 PMCID: PMC9718225 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2020.100136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective In previous studies, we determined an association between increased serum and articular cartilage levels of CCL2 with osteoarthritis (OA) progression, cartilage damage and increased MMP13 in cartilage. Here we analyzed CCL2 downstream signaling mediators that lead to gene expression of cartilage catabolic markers, in healthy and OA human articular chondrocytes. Design Human articular chondrocytes obtained from healthy or OA subjects were treated with or without recombinant human CCL2; cell lysates or mRNA were collected for immunoblotting or qRT-PCR. For pathway analysis, chondrocytes were pre-incubated with an inhibitor of CCR2 (the unique CCL2 receptor), ERK inhibitor or p38 inhibitor prior to CCL2 treatment. Results CCL2 treatment of both healthy and OA chondrocytes activated ERK and p38 via CCR2. In healthy chondrocytes, short (6h) and prolonged (24-72h) CCL2 treatments led to Ccr2, Mmp-1, Mmp-3, Mmp-13 and Timp1 upregulation. In OA chondrocytes, CCL2 induced expression of Ccr2, Mmp-1 and Mmp-3, but not Mmp1 and Timp1, and only following longer treatments (72h). In both healthy and OA chondrocytes, the CCL2-mediated upregulation of Ccr2 and cartilage catabolic markers was mediated by ERK and p38 signaling. Conclusions The triggering of the CCL2/CCR2 axis in articular chondrocytes activates specific MAPK pathways leading to gene expression of cartilage degrading enzymes. However, some differences in the response to CCL2 stimulation are detected in healthy vs OA chondrocytes with respect to the number of activated genes and to the time of exposure to CCL2, suggesting that CCL2 action in articular cartilage may be dependent on OA stage and severity.
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- Helen Willcockson
- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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DUSP5 suppresses interleukin-1β-induced chondrocyte inflammation and ameliorates osteoarthritis in rats. Aging (Albany NY) 2020; 12:26029-26046. [PMID: 33361528 PMCID: PMC7803505 DOI: 10.18632/aging.202252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease characterized by deterioration of articular cartilage. Dual specificity phosphatase 5 (DUSP5), a member of the DUSP subfamily, is known to regulate cellular inflammation. Here, we studied the relationship between DUSP5 and OA by knockdown and overexpression DUSP5, respectively. Results from in vitro experiments demonstrated that the knockdown of DUSP5 increased interleukin-1β (IL-1β)-induced expression of inflammatory genes, such as inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2), and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in chondrocytes, whereas it decreased the expression of anti-inflammatory genes, such as tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 3 (TIMP3) and IL-10. Conversely, the overexpression of DUSP5 suppressed the IL-1β-induced expression of iNOS, COX-2, and MMPs, and upregulated the expression of TIMP3 and IL-10. Moreover, knockdown of DUSP5 enhanced the IL-1β-induced activation of NF-κB and ERK pathways, whereas its overexpression inhibited these pathways. DUSP5 overexpression prevented cartilage degeneration in a rat OA model, while its knockdown reversed that effect. Our findings reveal that DUSP5 suppresses IL-1β-induced chondrocyte inflammation by inhibiting the NF-κB and ERK signaling pathways and ameliorates OA.
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Wang G, Chen S, Xie Z, Shen S, Xu W, Chen W, Li X, Wu Y, Li L, Liu B, Ding X, Qin A, Fan S. TGFβ attenuates cartilage extracellular matrix degradation via enhancing FBXO6-mediated MMP14 ubiquitination. Ann Rheum Dis 2020; 79:1111-1120. [PMID: 32409323 PMCID: PMC7392491 DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-216911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Objectives FBXO6, a component of the ubiquitin E3 ligases, has been shown to bind high mannose N-linked glycoproteins and act as ubiquitin ligase subunits. Most proteins in the secretory pathway, such as matrix metalloproteinases, are modified with N-glycans and play important roles in the development of osteoarthritis (OA). However, whether FBXO6 exerts regulatory effects on the pathogenesis of OA remains undefined. Methods The expression of FBXO6 was examined in the cartilage of human and multiple mouse OA models. The role of FBXO6 in cartilage degeneration was analysed with global FBXO6-/- mice, transgenic Col2a1-CreERT2;FBXO6f/f mice. The FBXO6 interacting partner MMP14 and its regulatory transcriptional factor SMAD2/3 were identified and validated in different pathological models as well as SMAD2-/- mice. Results The expression of FBXO6 decreased in the cartilage from human OA samples, anterior cruciate ligament transaction (ACLT) -induced OA samples, spontaneous OA STR/ort samples and aged mice samples. Global knockout or conditional knockout of FBXO6 in cartilage promoted experimental OA process. The molecular mechanism study revealed that FBXO6 decreased MMP14 by ubiquitination and degradation, leading to inhibited proteolytic activation of MMP13. Interestingly, FBXO6 expression is regulated by transforming growth factor β (TGFβ)-SMAD2/3 signalling pathway. Therefore, the overexpression of FBXO6 protected mice from post-injury OA development. Conclusions TGFβ-SMAD2/3 signalling pathway suppressed MMP13 activation by upregulating of FBXO6 transcription and consequently promoting MMP14 proteasomal degradation. Inducement of FBXO6 expression in OA cartilage might provide a promising OA therapeutic strategy.
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- Gangliang Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Tumor, Hubei Polytechnic University School of Medicine, Huangshi, Hubei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China .,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Profile of Matrix-Remodeling Proteinases in Osteoarthritis: Impact of Fibronectin. Cells 2019; 9:cells9010040. [PMID: 31877874 PMCID: PMC7017325 DOI: 10.3390/cells9010040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a complex and specialized three-dimensional macromolecular network, present in nearly all tissues, that also interacts with cell surface receptors on joint resident cells. Changes in the composition and physical properties of the ECM lead to the development of many diseases, including osteoarthritis (OA). OA is a chronic degenerative rheumatic disease characterized by a progressive loss of synovial joint function as a consequence of the degradation of articular cartilage, also associated with alterations in the synovial membrane and subchondral bone. During OA, ECM-degrading enzymes, including urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA), matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs (ADAMTSs), cleave ECM components, such as fibronectin (Fn), generating fibronectin fragments (Fn-fs) with catabolic properties. In turn, Fn-fs promote activation of these proteinases, establishing a degradative and inflammatory feedback loop. Thus, the aim of this review is to update the contribution of ECM-degrading proteinases to the physiopathology of OA as well as their modulation by Fn-fs.
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Lepetsos P, Papavassiliou KA, Papavassiliou AG. Redox and NF-κB signaling in osteoarthritis. Free Radic Biol Med 2019; 132:90-100. [PMID: 30236789 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2018.09.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 205] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2018] [Revised: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 09/16/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Human cells have to deal with the constant production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Although ROS overproduction might be harmful to cell biology, there are plenty of data showing that moderate levels of ROS control gene expression by maintaining redox signaling. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder with a multi-factorial etiology including overproduction of ROS. ROS overproduction in OA modifies intracellular signaling, chondrocyte life cycle, metabolism of cartilage matrix and contributes to synovial inflammation and dysfunction of the subchondral bone. In arthritic tissues, the NF-κB signaling pathway can be activated by pro-inflammatory cytokines, mechanical stress, and extracellular matrix degradation products. This activation results in regulation of expression of many cytokines, inflammatory mediators, transcription factors, and several matrix-degrading enzymes. Overall, NF-κB signaling affects cartilage matrix remodeling, chondrocyte apoptosis, synovial inflammation, and has indirect stimulatory effects on downstream regulators of terminal chondrocyte differentiation. Interaction between redox signaling and NF-κB transcription factors seems to play a distinctive role in OA pathogenesis.
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- Panagiotis Lepetsos
- Fourth Department of Orthopaedics & Trauma, 'KAT' General Hospital, Kifissia, 14561 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 M. Asias Street, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 M. Asias Street, 11527 Athens, Greece.
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Deng Y, Lu J, Li W, Wu A, Zhang X, Tong W, Ho KK, Qin L, Song H, Mak KK. Reciprocal inhibition of YAP/TAZ and NF-κB regulates osteoarthritic cartilage degradation. Nat Commun 2018; 9:4564. [PMID: 30385786 PMCID: PMC6212432 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-07022-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 175] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of pain and disability in the aged population due to articular cartilage damage. This warrants investigation of signaling mechanisms that could protect cartilage from degeneration and degradation. Here we show in a murine model of experimental osteoarthritis that YAP activation by transgenic overexpression or by deletion of its upstream inhibitory kinases Mst1/2 preserves articular cartilage integrity, whereas deletion of YAP in chondrocytes promotes cartilage disruption. Our work shows that YAP is both necessary and sufficient for the maintenance of cartilage homeostasis in osteoarthritis. Mechanistically, inflammatory cytokines, such as TNFα or IL-1β, trigger YAP/TAZ degradation through TAK1-mediated phosphorylation. Furthermore, YAP directly interacts with TAK1 and attenuates NF-κB signaling by inhibiting substrate accessibility of TAK1. Our study establishes a reciprocal antagonism between Hippo-YAP/TAZ and NF-κB signaling in regulating the induction of matrix-degrading enzyme expression and cartilage degradation during osteoarthritis pathogenesis.
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- Yujie Deng
- Life Sciences Institute and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.,Developmental and Regenerative Biology, School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Life Sciences Institute and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Developmental and Regenerative Biology, School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Life Sciences Institute and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Developmental and Regenerative Biology, School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Life Sciences Institute and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- Developmental and Regenerative Biology, School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Ji B, Guo W, Ma H, Xu B, Mu W, Zhang Z, Amat A, Cao L. Isoliquiritigenin suppresses IL-1β induced apoptosis and inflammation in chondrocyte-like ATDC5 cells by inhibiting NF-κB and exerts chondroprotective effects on a mouse model of anterior cruciate ligament transection. Int J Mol Med 2017; 40:1709-1718. [PMID: 29039445 PMCID: PMC5716454 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2017.3177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2017] [Accepted: 09/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Isoliquiritigenin (ISL), a natural flavonoid extracted from licorice, has been demonstrated to exert attenuation of the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway and anti-inflammatory activity in a wide variety of cells. In the present study, the authors first evaluated the effects of ISL on cartilage degeneration in interleukin-1β (IL-1β)-stimulated chondrocyte-like ATDC5 cells and in a mouse model of osteoarthritis (OA). The data of a cell counting kit-8 and flow cytometry assay indicated that ISL suppressed the inhibitory effect of IL-1β on cell viability. The mRNA and protein expression levels of cyclooxygenase-2 and matrix metalloproteinase-13 were significantly decreased, while the expression of collagen II was increased, as indicated by RT-qPCR and western blot analysis following the chondrocyte-like ATDC5 cells were co-intervened with IL-1β and ISL for 48 h. Also, ISL attenuated protein expressions level of pro-apoptotic Bax, cleaved-caspase-3 and cleaved-caspase-9 and promoted expression of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2. Moreover, ISL inhibited NF-κB p65 phosphorylation induced by IL-1β. In addition, ISL also increased improved the thickness of hyaline cartilage and the production of proteoglycans in the cartilage matrix in a mouse OA model. These results indicated that ISL exerted anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic effects on IL-1β-stimulated chondrocyte-like ATDC5 cells, which may be associated with the downregulation of the NF-κB signaling pathway. In this way, the data supported the conclusion that ISL may be a novel potential preventive agent suitable for use in OA therapy.
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- Baochao Ji
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, P.R. China
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- Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, P.R. China
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Peng HB, Wang RX, Deng HJ, Wang YH, Tang JD, Cao FY, Wang JH. Protective effects of oleanolic acid on oxidative stress and the expression of cytokines and collagen by the AKT/NF-κB pathway in silicotic rats. Mol Med Rep 2017; 15:3121-3128. [DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.6402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2016] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Xu B, Li YY, Ma J, Pei FX. Roles of microRNA and signaling pathway in osteoarthritis pathogenesis. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 2016; 17:200-8. [PMID: 26984840 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.b1500267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic degenerative joint disease, with complicated pathogenic factors and undefined pathogenesis. Various signaling pathways play important roles in OA pathogenesis, including genetic expression, matrix synthesis and degradation, cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and so on. MicroRNA (miRNA) is a class of non-coding RNA in Eukaryon, regulating genetic expression on the post-transcriptional level. A great number of miRNAs are involved in the development of OA, and are closely associated with different signaling pathways. This article reviews the roles of miRNAs and signaling pathways in OA, looking toward having a better understanding of its pathogenesis mechanisms and providing new therapeutic targets for its treatment.
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- Bin Xu
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Zhang G, Sun Y, Wang Y, Liu R, Bao Y, Li Q. MiR-502-5p inhibits IL-1β-induced chondrocyte injury by targeting TRAF2. Cell Immunol 2016; 302:50-57. [PMID: 26861148 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellimm.2016.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2015] [Revised: 01/13/2016] [Accepted: 01/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by articular cartilage degradation and joint inflammation. MicroRNAs have been proven to play an important role in the regulation of chondrogenesis. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of miR-502-5p in OA. The results showed that miR-502-5p levels were significantly down-regulated in OA articular tissues and IL-1β-induced chondrocytes compared with control groups. MiR-502-5p overexpression inhibited IL-1β-induced reduction in cell viability and increase in cell apoptosis, and alleviated IL-1β-induced extracellular matrix (ECM) metabolic imbalance and pro-inflammatory cytokine production. MiR-502-5p targeted the 3'-untranslated region (UTR) of TRAF2 to inhibit its expression. The IL-1β-induced activation of NF-κB signaling pathway was inhibited by PDTC, an inhibitor of NF-κB, which was also suppressed by the miR-502-5p mimic and TRAF2 siRNA transfection. In conclusion, miR-502-5p may exhibit a protective effect on IL-1β-induced chondrocyte injury by targeting TRAF2 and inhibiting NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Guoliang Zhang
- Orthopedical Center of Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China; Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010050, China
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- Department of Physiology, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010110, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010050, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010050, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010050, China
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- Orthopedical Center of Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China.
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Pérez-García S, Carrión M, Gutiérrez-Cañas I, González-Álvaro I, Gomariz RP, Juarranz Y. VIP and CRF reduce ADAMTS expression and function in osteoarthritis synovial fibroblasts. J Cell Mol Med 2016; 20:678-87. [PMID: 26818776 PMCID: PMC5126260 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.12777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2015] [Accepted: 12/04/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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ADAMTS (a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs) family is known to play an important role in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA), working on aggrecan degradation or altering the integrity of extracellular matrix (ECM). Thus, the main purpose of our study was to define the role of vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) and corticotrophin-releasing factor (CRF), as immunoregulatory neuropeptides, on ADAMTS production in synovial fibroblasts (SF) from OA patients and healthy donors (HD). OA- and HD-SF were stimulated with pro-inflammatory mediators and treated with VIP or CRF. Both neuropeptides decreased ADAMTS-4, -5, -7 and -12 expressions, aggrecanase activity, glycosaminoglycans (GAG), and cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) degradation after stimulation with fibronectin fragments (Fn-fs) in OA-SF. After stimulation with interleukin-1β, VIP reduced ADAMTS-4 and -5, and both neuropeptides decreased ADAMTS-7 production and COMP degradation. Moreover, VIP and CRF reduced Runx2 and β-catenin activation in OA-SF. Our data suggest that the role of VIP and CRF on ADAMTS expression and cartilage degradation could be related to the OA pathology since scarce effects were produced in HD-SF. In addition, their effects might be greater when a degradation loop has been established, given that they were higher after stimulation with Fn-fs. Our results point to novel OA therapies based on the use of neuropeptides, since VIP and CRF are able to stop the first critical step, the loss of cartilage aggrecan and the ECM destabilization during joint degradation.
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- Selene Pérez-García
- Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Biology, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Biology, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Biology, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- Reumatology Service, Medical Research Institute, La Princesa University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Biology, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Biology, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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Absorption, distribution and mechanism of action of SYSADOAS. Pharmacol Ther 2014; 142:362-74. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2014.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2013] [Accepted: 01/08/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Signaling pathways in cartilage repair. Int J Mol Sci 2014; 15:8667-98. [PMID: 24837833 PMCID: PMC4057753 DOI: 10.3390/ijms15058667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2014] [Revised: 04/28/2014] [Accepted: 05/04/2014] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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In adult healthy cartilage, chondrocytes are in a quiescent phase characterized by a fine balance between anabolic and catabolic activities. In ageing, degenerative joint diseases and traumatic injuries of cartilage, a loss of homeostatic conditions and an up-regulation of catabolic pathways occur. Since cartilage differentiation and maintenance of homeostasis are finely tuned by a complex network of signaling molecules and biophysical factors, shedding light on these mechanisms appears to be extremely relevant for both the identification of pathogenic key factors, as specific therapeutic targets, and the development of biological approaches for cartilage regeneration. This review will focus on the main signaling pathways that can activate cellular and molecular processes, regulating the functional behavior of cartilage in both physiological and pathological conditions. These networks may be relevant in the crosstalk among joint compartments and increased knowledge in this field may lead to the development of more effective strategies for inducing cartilage repair.
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Mirandola L, Nguyen DD, Rahman RL, Grizzi F, Yuefei Y, Figueroa JA, Jenkins MR, Cobos E, Chiriva-Internati M. Anti-galectin-3 therapy: a new chance for multiple myeloma and ovarian cancer? Int Rev Immunol 2014; 33:417-27. [PMID: 24801755 DOI: 10.3109/08830185.2014.911855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Here we review the role of Galectins in the molecular pathogenesis of multiple myeloma and ovarian cancer, with a special focus on Glectin-3. Multiple myeloma is the second most common hematologic malignancy worldwide. Because the pathogenesis of multiple myeloma is still incompletely understood, there is no ultimately effective cure, and this cancer results fatal. Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecologic malignancy worldwide. Due to the lack of screening techniques for early detection, patients are mostly diagnosed with advanced disease, which results ultimately fatal. Multiple myeloma and ovarian cancer have different biologies, but they share a strong dependence on adhesion with extracellular matrix and other cells. Galectin-3 plays a key role in regulating such adhesive abilities of tumor cells. Here we discuss the outcomes and possible mechanism of action of a truncated, dominant negative form of Galectin-3, Galectin-3C, in these malignancies. Overall, we report that Galectin-3C is a promising new compound for effective adjuvant therapies in advanced, refractory multiple myeloma and ovarian cancer.
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- Leonardo Mirandola
- 1Department of Internal Medicine at the Division of Hematology & Oncology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Southwest Cancer Treatment and Research Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
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Zhang FJ, Luo W, Gao SG, Su DZ, Li YS, Zeng C, Lei GH. Expression of CD44 in articular cartilage is associated with disease severity in knee osteoarthritis. Mod Rheumatol 2014. [DOI: 10.3109/s10165-012-0818-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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YASUDA T. Type II collagen peptide stimulates Akt leading to nuclear factor-κB activation: Its inhibition by hyaluronan. Biomed Res 2014; 35:193-9. [DOI: 10.2220/biomedres.35.193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Stoffels JMJ, Zhao C, Baron W. Fibronectin in tissue regeneration: timely disassembly of the scaffold is necessary to complete the build. Cell Mol Life Sci 2013; 70:4243-53. [PMID: 23756580 PMCID: PMC11113129 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-013-1350-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2013] [Revised: 04/04/2013] [Accepted: 04/22/2013] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Tissue injury initiates extracellular matrix molecule expression, including fibronectin production by local cells and fibronectin leakage from plasma. To benefit tissue regeneration, fibronectin promotes opsonization of tissue debris, migration, proliferation, and contraction of cells involved in the healing process, as well as angiogenesis. When regeneration proceeds, the fibronectin matrix is fully degraded. However, in a diseased environment, fibronectin clearance is often disturbed, allowing structural variants to persist and contribute to disease progression and failure of regeneration. Here, we discuss first how fibronectin helps tissue regeneration, with a focus on normal cutaneous wound healing as an example of complete tissue recovery. Then, we continue to argue that, although the fibronectin matrix generated following cartilage and central nervous system white matter (myelin) injury initially benefits regeneration, fibronectin clearance is incomplete in chronic wounds (skin), osteoarthritis (cartilage), and multiple sclerosis (myelin). Fibronectin fragments or aggregates persist, which impair tissue regeneration. The similarities in fibronectin-mediated mechanisms of frustrated regeneration indicate that complete fibronectin clearance is a prerequisite for recovery in any tissue. Also, they provide common targets for developing therapeutic strategies in regenerative medicine.
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- Josephine M. J. Stoffels
- Department of Cell Biology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Wellcome Trust—Medical Research Council Stem Cell Institute and Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ES UK
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- Department of Cell Biology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands
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Rigoglou S, Papavassiliou AG. The NF-κB signalling pathway in osteoarthritis. Int J Biochem Cell Biol 2013; 45:2580-4. [PMID: 24004831 DOI: 10.1016/j.biocel.2013.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 375] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2013] [Revised: 08/22/2013] [Accepted: 08/24/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) proteins constitute a family of transcription factors that are stimulated by pro-inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, stress-related factors and extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation products. Upon stimulation, the activated NF-κB molecules trigger the expression of an array of genes which induce destruction of the articular joint, leading to osteoarthritis (OA) onset and progression. Therefore, targeted strategies that interfere with NF-κB signalling could offer novel potential therapeutic options for OA treatment. In this review, we discuss the involvement of NF-κB in OA pathogenesis and how pharmacological inhibition of the NF-κB signalling pathway affects OA incidence and evolution.
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- Stella Rigoglou
- Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Athens Medical School, 11527 Athens, Greece
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Bantsimba-Malanda C, Cottet J, Netter P, Dumas D, Mainard D, Magdalou J, Vincourt JB. Chondrocalcin is internalized by chondrocytes and triggers cartilage destruction via an interleukin-1β-dependent pathway. Matrix Biol 2013; 32:443-51. [PMID: 23851124 DOI: 10.1016/j.matbio.2013.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2013] [Revised: 06/28/2013] [Accepted: 06/30/2013] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Chondrocalcin is among the most highly synthesized polypeptides in cartilage. This protein is released from its parent molecule, type II pro-collagen, after secretion by chondrocytes. A participation of extracellular, isolated chondrocalcin in mineralization was proposed more than 25 years ago, but never demonstrated. Here, exogenous chondrocalcin was found to trigger MMP13 secretion and cartilage destruction ex vivo in human cartilage explants and did so by modulating the expression of interleukin-1β in primary chondrocyte cultures in vitro. Chondrocalcin was found internalized by chondrocytes. Uptake was found mediated by a single 18-mer peptide of chondrocalcin, which does not exhibit homology to any known cell-penetrating peptide. The isolated peptide, when artificially linked as a tetramer, inhibited gene expression regulation by chondrocalcin, suggesting a functional link between uptake and gene expression regulation. At the same time, the tetrameric peptide potentiated chondrocalcin uptake by chondrocytes, suggesting a cooperative mechanism of entry. The corresponding peptide from type I pro-collagen supported identical cell-penetration, suggesting that this property may be conserved among C-propeptides of fibrillar pro-collagens. Structural modeling localized this peptide to the tips of procollagen C-propeptide trimers. Our findings shed light on unexpected function and mechanism of action of these highly expressed proteins from vertebrates.
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- Claudie Bantsimba-Malanda
- Molecular, Cellular, Therapeutic Engineering & Glycosyl Transferases (MolCelTeG), UMR 7365 CNRS-Université de Lorraine, Biopôle du Campus Biologie-Santé, Faculté de Médecine, 9, Avenue de la Forêt de Haye, BP 184, 54505 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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Hemshekhar M, Sunitha K, Thushara R, Sebastin Santhosh M, Shanmuga Sundaram M, Kemparaju K, Girish K. Antiarthritic and antiinflammatory propensity of 4-methylesculetin, a coumarin derivative. Biochimie 2013; 95:1326-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2013.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2012] [Accepted: 02/19/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Zhang FJ, Luo W, Gao SG, Su DZ, Li YS, Zeng C, Lei GH. Expression of CD44 in articular cartilage is associated with disease severity in knee osteoarthritis. Mod Rheumatol 2013; 23:1186-91. [PMID: 23283480 DOI: 10.1007/s10165-012-0818-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2012] [Accepted: 12/11/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate CD44 levels in articular cartilage of knee osteoarthritis (OA) and the relationship between CD44 and severity of the disease. METHODS All 50 cartilage tissues included normal and OA cartilage, and were ascribed to the following four groups on the basis of modified Mankin score: normal, mild lesions, moderate lesions and severe lesions. CD44 levels in articular cartilage were assessed by immunohistochemical methods. RESULTS CD44 levels were detected in all four groups. The difference in average gray value of CD44 expression showed statistical significance when compared between each group (P < 0.05). In addition, CD44 expression in each group correlated with disease severity, according to the modified Mankin score (ρ = -0.848, P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS CD44 in articular cartilage is associated with progressive knee OA joint damage.
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- Fang-Jie Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, #87 Xiangya Road, 410008, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Attenuation of adjuvant-induced arthritis by dietary sesamol via modulation of inflammatory mediators, extracellular matrix degrading enzymes and antioxidant status. Eur J Nutr 2012; 52:1787-99. [DOI: 10.1007/s00394-012-0482-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2012] [Accepted: 12/05/2012] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Hemshekhar M, Sebastin Santhosh M, Sunitha K, Thushara RM, Kemparaju K, Rangappa KS, Girish KS. A dietary colorant crocin mitigates arthritis and associated secondary complications by modulating cartilage deteriorating enzymes, inflammatory mediators and antioxidant status. Biochimie 2012; 94:2723-33. [PMID: 22939988 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2012.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2012] [Accepted: 08/17/2012] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Articular cartilage degeneration and inflammation are the hallmark of progressive arthritis and is the leading cause of disability in 10-15% of middle aged individuals across the world. Cartilage and synovium are mainly degraded by either enzymatic or non-enzymatic ways. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), hyaluronidases (HAases) and aggrecanases are the enzymatic mediators and inflammatory cytokines and reactive oxygen species being non-enzymatic mediators. In addition, MMPs and HAases generated end-products act as inflammation inducers via CD44 and TLR-4 receptors involved NF-κB pathway. Although several drugs have been used to treat arthritis, numerous reports describe the side effects of these drugs that may turn fatal. On this account several medicinal plants and their isolated molecules have been involved in modern medicine strategies to fight against arthritis. In view of this, the present study investigated the antiarthritic potentiality of Crocin, a dietary colorant carotenoid isolated from stigma of Crocus sativus. Crocin effectively neutralized the augmented serum levels of enzymatic (MMP-13, MMP-3 and MMP-9 and HAases) and non-enzymatic (TNF-α, IL-1β, NF-κB, IL-6, COX-2, PGE(2) and ROS) inflammatory mediators. Further, Crocin re-established the arthritis altered antioxidant status of the system (GSH, SOD, CAT and GST). It also protected the bone resorption by inhibiting the elevated levels of bone joint exoglycosidases, cathepsin-D and tartrate resistant acid phosphatases. Taken together, Crocin revitalized the arthritis induced cartilage and bone deterioration along with inflammation and oxidative damage that could be accredited to its antioxidant nature. Thus, Crocin could be an effective antiarthritic agent which can equally nullify the arthritis associated secondary complication.
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- M Hemshekhar
- Department of Studies in Biochemistry, University of Mysore, Mysore 06, Karnataka, India
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