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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
Abstract
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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Wang W, Duan J, Ma W, Xia B, Liu F, Kong Y, Li B, Zhao H, Wang L, Li K, Li Y, Lu X, Feng Z, Sang Y, Li G, Xue H, Qiu J, Liu H. Trimanganese Tetroxide Nanozyme protects Cartilage against Degeneration by Reducing Oxidative Stress in Osteoarthritis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023:e2205859. [PMID: 37088785 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202205859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Osteoarthritis, a chronic degenerative cartilage disease, is the leading cause of movement disorders among humans. Although the specific pathogenesis and associated mechanisms remain unclear, oxidative stress-induced metabolic imbalance in chondrocytes plays a crucial role in the occurrence and development of osteoarthritis. In this study, a trimanganese tetroxide (Mn3 O4 ) nanozyme with superoxide dismutase (SOD)-like and catalase (CAT)-like activities is designed to reduce oxidative stress-induced damage and its therapeutic effect is investigated. In vitro, Mn3 O4 nanozymes are confirmed to reprogram both the imbalance of metabolism in chondrocytes and the uncontrolled inflammatory response stimulated by hydrogen peroxide. In vivo, a cross-linked chondroitin sulfate (CS) hydrogel is designed as a substrate for Mn3 O4 nanozymes to treat osteoarthritis in mouse models. As a result, even in the early stage of OA (4 weeks), the therapeutic effect of the Mn3 O4 @CS hydrogel is observed in both cartilage metabolism and inflammation. Moreover, the Mn3 O4 @CS hydrogel maintained its therapeutic effects for at least 7 days, thus revealing a broad scope for future clinical applications. In conclusion, these results suggest that the Mn3 O4 @CS hydrogel is a potentially effective therapeutic treatment for osteoarthritis, and a novel therapeutic strategy for osteoarthritis based on nanozymes is proposed.
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- Wenhan Wang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, 250012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, P. R. China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, 250012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, P. R. China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, 250012, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, P. R. China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, 250012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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Gil Alabarse P, Chen LY, Oliveira P, Qin H, Liu-Bryan R. Targeting CD38 to Suppress Osteoarthritis Development and Associated Pain After Joint Injury in Mice. Arthritis Rheumatol 2023; 75:364-374. [PMID: 36103412 PMCID: PMC9998345 DOI: 10.1002/art.42351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study was undertaken to determine the role of CD38, which can function as an enzyme to degrade NAD+ , in osteoarthritis (OA) development. METHODS Human knee cartilage from normal donors and OA donors were examined for CD38 expression. "Gain-of-function," through overexpression of CD38 via transient transfection, and "loss-of-function," through pharmacologic inhibition of CD38, approaches were used to assess the effects of CD38 on intracellular NAD+ :NADH ratio and catabolic activity in chondrocytes. We also initiated joint injury-induced OA by surgical destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM) in CD38 knockout mice and wild-type (WT; C57BL/6) mice and in WT male mice in the presence or absence of apigenin treatment. Cartilage degradation, synovial inflammation, subchondral bone changes, and pain behavior were evaluated after DMM surgery. We also examined expression of CD38 and the neuropeptide calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in knee sections from these mice. RESULTS CD38 expression was up-regulated in human knee OA cartilage and in chondrocytes stimulated with the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin-1β (IL-1β). Overexpression of CD38 in chondrocytes resulted in reduced cellular NAD+ :NADH ratio and augmented catabolic responses to IL-1β. These effects were reversed by pharmacologic inhibition of CD38. Cartilage degradation and synovial inflammation, associated with increased CD38 expression in cartilage and synovium, osteophyte formation and subchondral bone sclerosis, and pain-like behavior linked to increased CGRP expression in the synovium were observed in WT mice after joint injury. Such effects were significantly reduced in mice deficient in CD38 through either genetic knockout or pharmacologic inhibition. CONCLUSION CD38 deficiency exerts OA disease-modifying effects. Inhibition of CD38 has the potential to be a novel therapeutic approach for OA treatment.
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- VA San Diego Healthcare System and University of California San Diego
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- VA San Diego Healthcare System and University of California San Diego
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- VA San Diego Healthcare System and University of California San Diego
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Ye Y, Zhou J. The protective activity of natural flavonoids against osteoarthritis by targeting NF-κB signaling pathway. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1117489. [PMID: 36998478 PMCID: PMC10043491 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1117489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a typical joint disease associated with chronic inflammation. The nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) pathway plays an important role in inflammatory activity and inhibiting NF-κB-mediated inflammation can be a potential strategy for treating OA. Flavonoids are a class of naturally occurring polyphenols with anti-inflammatory properties. Structurally, natural flavonoids can be divided into several sub-groups, including flavonols, flavones, flavanols/catechins, flavanones, anthocyanins, and isoflavones. Increasing evidence demonstrates that natural flavonoids exhibit protective activity against the pathological changes of OA by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway. Potentially, natural flavonoids may suppress NF-κB signaling-mediated inflammatory responses, ECM degradation, and chondrocyte apoptosis. The different biological actions of natural flavonoids against the NF-κB signaling pathway in OA chondrocytes might be associated with the differentially substituted groups on the structures. In this review, the efficacy and action mechanism of natural flavonoids against the development of OA are discussed by targeting the NF-κB signaling pathway. Potentially, flavonoids could become useful inhibitors of the NF-κB signaling pathway for the therapeutic management of OA.
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- Yongjun Ye
- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Ganzhou People’s Hospital, Ganzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jianguo Zhou,
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Li B, Zhan H, Luo J, Wang X, Cao T, Wei B. A novel serological biomarker are associated with disease severity in patients with osteoarthritis. J Bone Miner Metab 2022; 40:1007-1013. [PMID: 36036835 DOI: 10.1007/s00774-022-01364-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Apolipoprotein D (ApoD) is a 25-30 kDa glycoprotein, as a distinct component of the human plasma lipoprotein system. Its known biological functions are mainly related to lipid metabolism. The purpose of this study was to explore the potential role of ApoD concentration in knee osteoarthritis (KOA). METHODS This study was performed in a population of 113 KOA subjects and 97 healthy controls. Serum ApoD was detected using the commercial ELISA kit (Cusabio, Wu Han, China, Cat No. CSB-EL001935HU). Radiographic progression was evaluated using Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) classification. The clinical severity of KOA was assessed by visual analog score (VAS), Hospital for special surgery (HSS) knee score disease duration and TNF-α. Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve was performed to test the potential diagnostic value of ApoD in radiographic progression. RESULTS The serum ApoD level of patients with KOA was significantly lower than that of healthy controls. The serum ApoD level was negatively correlated with KL grades, VAS score, disease duration, TNF-α concentrations. On the contrary, it was positively correlated with HSS score. However, there was no correlation between this serological indicator and which side was affected. ROC curve analysis indicated that attenuated serum ApoD could serve as an appropriate biomarker concerning the diagnosis of KOA. CONCLUSIONS Serum ApoD concentration was correlated with the presence and severity of KOA.
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- Bin Li
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Femoral Head, Linyi People's Hospital, The Intersection of Wuhan Road and Wohushan Road, Linyi, 276000, Shandong, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Femoral Head, Linyi People's Hospital, The Intersection of Wuhan Road and Wohushan Road, Linyi, 276000, Shandong, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Femoral Head, Linyi People's Hospital, The Intersection of Wuhan Road and Wohushan Road, Linyi, 276000, Shandong, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Femoral Head, Linyi People's Hospital, The Intersection of Wuhan Road and Wohushan Road, Linyi, 276000, Shandong, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Femoral Head, Linyi People's Hospital, The Intersection of Wuhan Road and Wohushan Road, Linyi, 276000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Femoral Head, Linyi People's Hospital, The Intersection of Wuhan Road and Wohushan Road, Linyi, 276000, Shandong, China.
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