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Carazzo CA, Peletti-Figueiró M, Fontana Nicoletti N, Scariot FJ, Echeverrigaray S, Falavigna A. Genotoxic parameters of human degenerated intervertebral discs are linked to the pathogenesis of disc degeneration. J Neurosurg Sci 2024; 68:310-319. [PMID: 35380199 DOI: 10.23736/s0390-5616.22.05553-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a prevalent disorder that brings great incapacity and morbidity to the world's population. Its pathophysiology is not fully understood. DNA damage can influence this process, but so far, there have been few studies to evaluate this topic and its true importance in DDD, as well as whether there is a relation between degeneration grade and DNA damage. The objective of this study is to evaluate the degree of damage to the DNA and the relation to the severity of DDD and measure its response to this insult compared to live/dead cell parameters and reactive oxygen species activity in human discs. METHODS An experimental study was performed with 15 patients with grade IV or V Pfirrmann classification who underwent spinal surgery. Five patients were operated on two levels, resulting in 20 samples that were submitted to the comet assay to measure DNA damage. Of these, six samples were submitted to flow cytometry, and apoptosis, necrosis, cell membrane integrity, intracellular esterase activity, reactive oxygen species (ROS), caspase 3 and mitochondrial membrane potential were evaluated. RESULTS All samples had DNA damage, and the average of index damage (ID) was 78.1 (SD±65.11) and frequency damage (FD) was 49.3% (SD±26.05%). There was no statistical difference between the Pfirrmann grades and genotoxic damage. Likewise, all samples that underwent flow cytometry showed apoptosis and ROS to many different degrees. CONCLUSIONS DNA damage occurs in high-grade degeneration of human discs and contributes to activation of the apoptosis pathway and ROS production that can accelerate disc degeneration.
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- Enology and Applied Microbiology Laboratory, Institute of Biotechnology, University of Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Brazil
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- Enology and Applied Microbiology Laboratory, Institute of Biotechnology, University of Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Brazil
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- University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Caxias do Sul, Brazil
- Cell Therapy Laboratory (LATEC), University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Caxias do Sul, Brazil
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Fongsodsri K, Tiyasatkulkovit W, Chaisri U, Reamtong O, Adisakwattana P, Supasai S, Kanjanapruthipong T, Sukphopetch P, Aramwit P, Ampawong S. Sericin promotes chondrogenic proliferation and differentiation via glycolysis and Smad2/3 TGF-β signaling inductions and alleviates inflammation in three-dimensional models. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11553. [PMID: 38773312 PMCID: PMC11109159 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62516-y] [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: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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Knee osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disease mainly characterized by cartilage degeneration. The treatment is challenging due to the lack of blood vessels and nerve supplies in cartilaginous tissue, causing a prominent limitation of regenerative capacity. Hence, we investigated the cellular promotional and anti-inflammatory effects of sericin, Bombyx mori-derived protein, on three-dimensional chondrogenic ATDC5 cell models. The results revealed that a high concentration of sericin promoted chondrogenic proliferation and differentiation and enhanced matrix production through the increment of glycosaminoglycans, COL2A1, COL X, and ALP expressions. SOX-9 and COL2A1 gene expressions were notably elevated in sericin treatment. The proteomic analysis demonstrated the upregulation of phosphoglycerate mutase 1 and triosephosphate isomerase, a glycolytic enzyme member, reflecting the proliferative enhancement of sericin. The differentiation capacity of sericin was indicated by the increased expressions of procollagen12a1, collagen10a1, rab1A, periostin, galectin-1, and collagen6a3 proteins. Sericin influenced the differentiation capacity via the TGF-β signaling pathway by upregulating Smad2 and Smad3 while downregulating Smad1, BMP2, and BMP4. Importantly, sericin exhibited an anti-inflammatory effect by reducing IL-1β, TNF-α, and MMP-1 expressions and accelerating COL2A1 production in the early inflammatory stage. In conclusion, sericin demonstrates potential in promoting chondrogenic proliferation and differentiation, enhancing cartilaginous matrix synthesis through glycolysis and TGF-β signaling pathways, and exhibiting anti-inflammatory properties.
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- Kamonpan Fongsodsri
- Department of Tropical Pathology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, 420/6 Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Tropical Pathology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, 420/6 Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Molecular Tropical Medicine and Genetics, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Helminthology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Molecular Tropical Medicine and Genetics, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Tropical Pathology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, 420/6 Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Bioactive Resources for Innovative Clinical Applications Research Unit and Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- The Academy of Science, The Royal Society of Thailand, Dusit, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Tropical Pathology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, 420/6 Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
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Lee DY, Bahar ME, Kim CW, Seo MS, Song MG, Song SY, Kim SY, Kim DR, Kim DH. Autophagy in Osteoarthritis: A Double-Edged Sword in Cartilage Aging and Mechanical Stress Response: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3005. [PMID: 38792546 PMCID: PMC11122125 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13103005] [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: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Background: Although osteoarthritis (OA) development is epidemiologically multifactorial, a primary underlying mechanism is still under debate. Understanding the pathophysiology of OA remains challenging. Recently, experts have focused on autophagy as a contributor to OA development. Method: To better understand the pathogenesis of OA, we survey the literature on the role of autophagy and the molecular mechanisms of OA development. To identify relevant studies, we used controlled vocabulary and free text keywords to search the MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, and SCOPUS database. Thirty-one studies were included for data extraction and systematic review. Among these studies, twenty-five studies investigated the effects of autophagy in aging and OA chondrocytes, six studies examined the effects of autophagy in normal human chondrocytes, and only one study investigated the effects of mechanical stress-induced autophagy on the development of OA in normal chondrocytes. Results: The studies suggest that autophagy activation prevents OA by exerting cell-protective effects in normal human chondrocytes. However, in aging and osteoarthritis (OA) chondrocytes, the role of autophagy is intricate, as certain studies indicate that stimulating autophagy in these cells can have a cytotoxic effect, while others propose that it may have a protective (cytoprotective) effect against damage or degeneration. Conclusions: Mechanical stress-induced autophagy is also thought to be involved in the development of OA, but further research is required to identify the precise mechanism. Thus, autophagy contributions should be interpreted with caution in aging and the types of OA cartilage.
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- Dong-Yeong Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Barun Hospital, Jinju 52725, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Convergence Medical Sciences, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52727, Republic of Korea; (M.E.B.); (M.-S.S.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Medical Science, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju 52727, Republic of Korea; (C.-W.K.); (S.-Y.S.); (S.-Y.K.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Convergence Medical Sciences, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52727, Republic of Korea; (M.E.B.); (M.-S.S.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inha University Hospital, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Medical Science, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju 52727, Republic of Korea; (C.-W.K.); (S.-Y.S.); (S.-Y.K.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Medical Science, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju 52727, Republic of Korea; (C.-W.K.); (S.-Y.S.); (S.-Y.K.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Convergence Medical Sciences, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52727, Republic of Korea; (M.E.B.); (M.-S.S.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Medical Science, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju 52727, Republic of Korea; (C.-W.K.); (S.-Y.S.); (S.-Y.K.)
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Hussain MT, Austin-Williams S, Wright TD, Dhawan UK, Pinto AL, Cooper D, Norling LV. β1-Integrin-Mediated Uptake of Chondrocyte Extracellular Vesicles Regulates Chondrocyte Homeostasis. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4756. [PMID: 38731975 PMCID: PMC11083596 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25094756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent age-related degenerative disorder, which severely reduces the quality of life of those affected. Whilst management strategies exist, no cures are currently available. Virtually all joint resident cells generate extracellular vesicles (EVs), and alterations in chondrocyte EVs during OA have previously been reported. Herein, we investigated factors influencing chondrocyte EV release and the functional role that these EVs exhibit. Both 2D and 3D models of culturing C28I/2 chondrocytes were used for generating chondrocyte EVs. We assessed the effect of these EVs on chondrogenic gene expression as well as their uptake by chondrocytes. Collectively, the data demonstrated that chondrocyte EVs are sequestered within the cartilage ECM and that a bi-directional relationship exists between chondrocyte EV release and changes in chondrogenic differentiation. Finally, we demonstrated that the uptake of chondrocyte EVs is at least partially dependent on β1-integrin. These results indicate that chondrocyte EVs have an autocrine homeostatic role that maintains chondrocyte phenotype. How this role is perturbed under OA conditions remains the subject of future work.
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- Mohammed Tayab Hussain
- The William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK; (M.T.H.); (T.D.W.); (U.K.D.); (D.C.)
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- The William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK; (M.T.H.); (T.D.W.); (U.K.D.); (D.C.)
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- The William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK; (M.T.H.); (T.D.W.); (U.K.D.); (D.C.)
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- The William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK; (M.T.H.); (T.D.W.); (U.K.D.); (D.C.)
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- Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, London SW3 6PY, UK;
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- The William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK; (M.T.H.); (T.D.W.); (U.K.D.); (D.C.)
- Centre for Inflammation and Therapeutic Innovation, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- The William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK; (M.T.H.); (T.D.W.); (U.K.D.); (D.C.)
- Centre for Inflammation and Therapeutic Innovation, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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Li CJ, Park JH, Jin GS, Mandakhbayar N, Yeo D, Lee JH, Lee JH, Kim HS, Kim HW. Strontium/Silicon/Calcium-Releasing Hierarchically Structured 3D-Printed Scaffolds Accelerate Osteochondral Defect Repair. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2400154. [PMID: 38647029 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400154] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Articular cartilage defects are a global challenge, causing substantial disability. Repairing large defects is problematic, often exceeding cartilage's self-healing capacity and damaging bone structures. To tackle this problem, a scaffold-mediated therapeutic ion delivery system is developed. These scaffolds are constructed from poly(ε-caprolactone) and strontium (Sr)-doped bioactive nanoglasses (SrBGn), creating a unique hierarchical structure featuring macropores from 3D printing, micropores, and nanotopologies due to SrBGn integration. The SrBGn-embedded scaffolds (SrBGn-µCh) release Sr, silicon (Si), and calcium (Ca) ions, which improve chondrocyte activation, adhesion, proliferation, and maturation-related gene expression. This multiple ion delivery significantly affects metabolic activity and maturation of chondrocytes. Importantly, Sr ions may play a role in chondrocyte regulation through the Notch signaling pathway. Notably, the scaffold's structure and topological cues expedite the recruitment, adhesion, spreading, and proliferation of chondrocytes and bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Si and Ca ions accelerate osteogenic differentiation and blood vessel formation, while Sr ions enhance the polarization of M2 macrophages. The findings show that SrBGn-µCh scaffolds accelerate osteochondral defect repair by delivering multiple ions and providing structural/topological cues, ultimately supporting host cell functions and defect healing. This scaffold holds great promise for osteochondral repair applications.
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- Cheng Ji Li
- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Dankook Physician Scientist Research Center, Dankook University Hospital, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomaterials Science, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Mechanobiology Dental Medicine Research Center, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Cell and Matter Institute, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Dankook Physician Scientist Research Center, Dankook University Hospital, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Mechanobiology Dental Medicine Research Center, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Cell and Matter Institute, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Dankook Physician Scientist Research Center, Dankook University Hospital, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Mechanobiology Dental Medicine Research Center, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Dankook Physician Scientist Research Center, Dankook University Hospital, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomaterials Science, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Mechanobiology Dental Medicine Research Center, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Cell and Matter Institute, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
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Wu Y, Chen W, Jian J, Liu W, Wang H, Gao D, Liu W. The potential molecular markers of inflammatory response in KOA with AD based on single-cell transcriptome sequencing analysis and identification of ligands by virtual screening. Mol Divers 2024:10.1007/s11030-024-10854-4. [PMID: 38622351 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-024-10854-4] [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: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) and osteoarthritis (OA) are both senile degenerative diseases. Clinical studies have found that OA patients have a significantly increased risk of AD in their later life. This study hypothesized that chronic aseptic inflammation might lead to AD in KOA patients. However, current research has not yet clarified the potential mechanism between AD and KOA. Therefore, this study intends to use KOA transcriptional profiling and single-cell sequencing analysis technology to explore the molecular mechanism of KOA affecting AD development, and screen potential molecular biomarkers and drugs for the prediction, diagnosis, and prognosis of AD in KOA patients. It was found that the higher the expression of TXNIP, MMP3, and MMP13, the higher the risk coefficient of AD was. In addition, the AUC of TXNIP, MMP3, and MMP13 were all greater than 0.70, which had good diagnostic significance for AD. Finally, through the virtual screening of core proteins in FDA drugs and molecular dynamics simulation, it was found that compound Cobicistat could be targeted to TXNIP, Itc could be targeted to MMP3, and Isavuconazonium could be targeted to MMP13. To sum up, TXNIP, MMP3, and MMP13 are prospective molecular markers in KOA with AD, which could be used to predict, diagnose, and prognosis.
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- Yufeng Wu
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Zhongshan, Zhongshan, 528400, Guangdong, China
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong, China
- The Fifth Clinical College of Guangzhou, University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510095, China
- Guangdong Provincial Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, 510095, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong, China
- Guangzhou Orthopedic Hospital, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510045, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong, China
- Guangzhou Orthopedic Hospital, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510045, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Zhongshan, Zhongshan, 528400, Guangdong, China
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong, China.
- The Fifth Clinical College of Guangzhou, University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510095, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, 510095, China.
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Han T, Zhu T, Lu Y, Wang Q, Bian H, Chen J, Qiao L, He TC, Zheng Q. Collagen type X expression and chondrocyte hypertrophic differentiation during OA and OS development. Am J Cancer Res 2024; 14:1784-1801. [PMID: 38726262 PMCID: PMC11076255 DOI: 10.62347/jwgw7377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Chondrocyte hypertrophy and the expression of its specific marker, the collagen type X gene (COL10A1), constitute key terminal differentiation stages during endochondral ossification in long bone development. Mutations in the COL10A1 gene are known to cause schmid type metaphyseal chondrodysplasia (SMCD) and spondyloepiphyseal dyschondrodysplasia (SMD). Moreover, abnormal COL10A1 expression and aberrant chondrocyte hypertrophy are strongly correlated with skeletal diseases, notably osteoarthritis (OA) and osteosarcoma (OS). Throughout the progression of OA, articular chondrocytes undergo substantial changes in gene expression and phenotype, including a transition to a hypertrophic-like state characterized by the expression of collagen type X, matrix metalloproteinase-13, and alkaline phosphatase. This state is similar to the process of endochondral ossification during cartilage development. OS, the most common pediatric bone cancer, exhibits characteristics of abnormal bone formation alongside the presence of tumor tissue containing cartilaginous components. This observation suggests a potential role for chondrogenesis in the development of OS. A deeper understanding of the shifts in collagen X expression and chondrocyte hypertrophy phenotypes in OA or OS may offer novel insights into their pathogenesis, thereby paving the way for potential therapeutic interventions. This review systematically summarizes the findings from multiple OA models (e.g., transgenic, surgically-induced, mechanically-loaded, and chemically-induced OA models), with a particular focus on their chondrogenic and/or hypertrophic phenotypes and possible signaling pathways. The OS phenotypes and pathogenesis in relation to chondrogenesis, collagen X expression, chondrocyte (hypertrophic) differentiation, and their regulatory mechanisms were also discussed. Together, this review provides novel insights into OA and OS therapeutics, possibly by intervening the process of abnormal endochondral-like pathway with altered collagen type X expression.
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- Tiaotiao Han
- Department of Hematological Laboratory Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu UniversityZhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Hematological Laboratory Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu UniversityZhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Hematological Laboratory Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu UniversityZhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
- Shenzhen Walgenron Bio-Pharm Co., Ltd.Shenzhen 518118, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Hematological Laboratory Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu UniversityZhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, Jiangsu UniversityZhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Hematological Laboratory Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu UniversityZhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Hematological Laboratory Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu UniversityZhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversitySuzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- The Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Hematological Laboratory Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu UniversityZhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
- Shenzhen Walgenron Bio-Pharm Co., Ltd.Shenzhen 518118, Guangdong, China
- The Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, IL 60637, USA
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Bonello JP, Tse MY, Robinson TJG, Bardana DD, Waldman SD, Pang SC. Expression of Chondrogenic Potential Markers in Cultured Chondrocytes from the Human Knee Joint. Cartilage 2024:19476035241241930. [PMID: 38616342 DOI: 10.1177/19476035241241930] [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: 04/16/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES While substantial progress has been made in engineering cartilaginous constructs for animal models, further research is needed to translate these methodologies for human applications. Evidence suggests that cultured autologous chondrocytes undergo changes in phenotype and gene expression, thereby affecting their proliferation and differentiation capacity. This study was designed to evaluate the expression of chondrogenic markers in cultured human articular chondrocytes from passages 3 (P3) and 7 (P7), beyond the current clinical recommendation of P3. METHODS Cultured autologous chondrocytes were passaged from P3 up to P7, and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used to assess mRNA expression of chondrogenic markers, including collagen type I (COLI), collagen type II (COLII), aggrecan (AGG), bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4), transcription factor SOX-9 (SOX9), proteoglycan 4 (PGR4), and transformation-related protein 53 (p53), between P3 and P7. RESULTS Except for AGG, no significant differences were found in the expression of markers between passages, suggesting the maintenance of chondrogenic potential in cultured chondrocytes. Differential expression identified between SOX9 and PGR4, as well as between COLI and SOX9, indicates that differences in chondrogenic markers are present between age groups and sexes, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Overall, expression profiles of younger and male chondrocytes exhibit conversion of mature cartilage characteristics compared to their counterparts, with signs of dedifferentiation and loss of phenotype within-group passaging. These results may have implications in guiding the use of higher passaged chondrocytes for engineering constructs and provide a foundation for clinical recommendations surrounding the repair and treatment of articular cartilage pathology in both sexes.
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- John-Peter Bonello
- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Division of Surgery, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Vlashi R, Zhang X, Li H, Chen G. Potential therapeutic strategies for osteoarthritis via CRISPR/Cas9 mediated gene editing. Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2024; 25:339-367. [PMID: 38055160 DOI: 10.1007/s11154-023-09860-y] [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] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is an incapacitating and one of the most common physically degenerative conditions with an assorted etiology and a highly complicated molecular mechanism that to date lacks an efficient treatment. The capacity to design biological networks and accurately modify existing genomic sites holds an apt potential for applications across medical and biotechnological sciences. One of these highly specific genomes editing technologies is the CRISPR/Cas9 mechanism, referred to as the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats, which is a defense mechanism constituted by CRISPR associated protein 9 (Cas9) directed by small non-coding RNAs (sncRNA) that bind to target DNA through Watson-Crick base pairing rules where subsequent repair of the target DNA is initiated. Up-to-date research has established the effectiveness of the CRISPR/Cas9 mechanism in targeting the genetic and epigenetic alterations in OA by suppressing or deleting gene expressions and eventually distributing distinctive anti-arthritic properties in both in vitro and in vivo osteoarthritic models. This review aims to epitomize the role of this high-throughput and multiplexed gene editing method as an analogous therapeutic strategy that could greatly facilitate the clinical development of OA-related treatments since it's reportedly an easy, minimally invasive technique, and a comparatively less painful method for osteoarthritic patients.
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- Rexhina Vlashi
- College of Life Science and Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jiaxing Key Laboratory for Minimally Invasive Surgery in Orthopaedics & Skeletal Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang Rongjun Hospital, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- The Central Laboratory of Birth Defects Prevention and Control, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, Ningbo, China.
- Ningbo Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Embryogenic Diseases, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, Ningbo, China.
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- College of Life Science and Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
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de Souza DM, Malange KF, Nishijima CM, de Melo Lima BH, Capetini VC, de Oliveira ALR, Anhê GF, Tambeli CH, Parada CA. Intraarticular monomethyl fumarate as a perspective therapy for osteoarthritis by macrophage polarization. Inflammopharmacology 2024; 32:1239-1252. [PMID: 38472616 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-024-01443-w] [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: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease that may lead to joint structure degeneration, cartilage destruction, osteophyte formation, subchondral bone disruption, and pain. In this scenario, a higher proportion of the proinflammatory macrophage type 1 (M1) than the anti-inflammatory macrophage type 2 (M2) could be highlighted as a hallmark of OA progression. The balance between these two macrophage types emerges as a new therapeutic target in OA. This study aimed to evaluate the analgesia and macrophage profile in the treatment of experimental osteoarthritis (EOA) with systemic dimethyl fumarate (DMF) or local intra-articular monomethyl fumarate (MMF). RESULTS DMF via gavage or MMF via intra-articular in the right knee of EOA rats showed improvements in gait parameters and the nociceptive recovery of the mechanical threshold assessment by adapted electronic von Frey treatment on the twenty-first day (long-lasting phase). DMF treatment decreased proinflammatory TNF-α while increasing anti-inflammatory IL-10 cytokines from the macerated capsule on the fifth day (inflammatory phase). MMF treatment showed joint capsule mRNA extraction downregulating iNOS and TNF-α gene expression while upregulating IL-10 and MCP-1. However, CD206 was not significant but higher than untreated EOA rats' joints on the seventh day (inflammatory phase). CONCLUSIONS Our studies with EOA model induced by MIA suggest a new perspective for human treatment committed with OA based on macrophage polarization as a therapeutic target, switching the proinflammatory profile M1 to the anti-inflammatory profile M2 with DMF systematic or by MMF locally treatment according to the OA severity.
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- Douglas Menezes de Souza
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz, Rua Tessália Vieira de Camargo, 126Campinas, Sao Paulo, 13083-887, Brazil.
- Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz, Rua Carl Von Linnaeus, Campinas, Sao Paulo, 13083-864, Brazil.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of California, La Jolla, San Diego, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz, Rua Carl Von Linnaeus, Campinas, Sao Paulo, 13083-864, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nerve Regeneration, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz, Rua Monteiro Lobato, 255, Campinas, Sao Paulo, 13083-862, Brazil
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- Department of Translational Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz, Rua Tessália Vieira de Camargo, 126, Campinas, Sao Paulo, 13083-887, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nerve Regeneration, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz, Rua Monteiro Lobato, 255, Campinas, Sao Paulo, 13083-862, Brazil
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- Department of Translational Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz, Rua Tessália Vieira de Camargo, 126, Campinas, Sao Paulo, 13083-887, Brazil
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- Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz, Rua Carl Von Linnaeus, Campinas, Sao Paulo, 13083-864, Brazil
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- Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz, Rua Carl Von Linnaeus, Campinas, Sao Paulo, 13083-864, Brazil.
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Ansari MM, Ghosh M, Lee DS, Son YO. Senolytic therapeutics: An emerging treatment modality for osteoarthritis. Ageing Res Rev 2024; 96:102275. [PMID: 38494091 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Osteoarthritis (OA), a chronic joint disease affecting millions of people aged over 65 years, is the main musculoskeletal cause of diminished joint mobility in the elderly. It is characterized by lingering pain and increasing deterioration of articular cartilage. Aging and accumulation of senescent cells (SCs) in the joints are frequently associated with OA. Apoptosis resistance; irreversible cell cycle arrest; increased p16INK4a expression, secretion of senescence-associated secretory phenotype factors, senescence-associated β-galactosidase levels, secretion of extracellular vesicles, and levels of reactive oxygen and reactive nitrogen species; and mitochondrial dysregulation are some common changes in cellular senescence in joint tissues. Development of OA correlates with an increase in the density of SCs in joint tissues. Senescence-associated secretory phenotype has been linked to OA and cartilage breakdown. Senolytics and therapeutic pharmaceuticals are being focused upon for OA management. SCs can be selectively eliminated or killed by senolytics to halt the pathogenesis and progression of OA. Comprehensive understanding of how aging affects joint dysfunction will benefit OA patients. Here, we discuss age-related mechanisms associated with OA pathogenesis and senolytics as an emerging modality in the management of age-related SCs and pathogenesis of OA in preclinical and clinical studies.
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- Md Meraj Ansari
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology, College of Applied Life Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju-si 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology, College of Applied Life Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju-si 63243, Republic of Korea; Department of Biotechnology, School of Bio, Chemical and Processing Engineering (SBCE), Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil 626126, India
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- Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Advanced Convergence Technology and Science, Jeju National University, Jeju-si 63243, Republic of Korea; Bio-Health Materials Core-Facility Center, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea; Faculty of Biotechnology, College of Applied Life Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju-si 63243, Republic of Korea; Practical Translational Research Center, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology, College of Applied Life Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju-si 63243, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Advanced Convergence Technology and Science, Jeju National University, Jeju-si 63243, Republic of Korea; Bio-Health Materials Core-Facility Center, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea; Practical Translational Research Center, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea.
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Kim H, Jung J, Lee M, Kim M, Kang N, Kim OK, Lee J. Curcuma longa L. extract exhibits anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective functions in the articular cartilage of monoiodoacetate-injected rats. Food Nutr Res 2024; 68:10402. [PMID: 38571919 PMCID: PMC10989232 DOI: 10.29219/fnr.v68.10402] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Background Osteoarthritis (OA), the most prevalent form of arthritis, is a degenerative joint disease marked by the progressive deterioration of articular cartilage, leading to clinical manifestations such as joint pain. Objective This study investigated the effects of Curcuma longa L. extract (CL) containing curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin on monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced OA rats. Design Sprague-Dawley rats with MIA-induced OA received CL supplementation at doses of 5, 25, and 40 mg/kg body weight. Results CL extract administration suppressed mineralisation parameters and morphological modifications and decreased arachidonate5-lipoxygenase and leukotriene B4 levels in articular cartilage. Additionally, it decreased serum prostaglandin E2, NO, and glycosaminoglycanlevels as well as the protein expression of phosphorylated inhibitor kappa B-alpha, phosphorylated p65, cyclooxygenase-2, and inducible nitric oxide synthase in the cartilage of MIA-injected rats. Furthermore, it also reduced matrix metalloproteinases and elevated SMAD family member 3 phosphorylation, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases, aggrecan, collagen type I, and collagen type II levels in the articular cartilage of MIA-induced OA rats. Conclusions This study's findings suggest that CL supplementation helps prevent OA development and is an effective therapy for OA.
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- Hyelim Kim
- Department of Medical Nutrition, Graduate School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Nutrition, Graduate School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Nutrition, Graduate School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
- Department of Food Innovation and Health, Graduate School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Nutrione Co., Ltd, Seoul 05510, Republic of Korea
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- Nutrione Co., Ltd, Seoul 05510, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Food and Nutrition and Human Ecology Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Nutrition, Graduate School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
- Department of Food Innovation and Health, Graduate School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
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Hong Q, Liu ZX, Liang HF, Wu DG, Chen Y, Yu B. Inhibition of HOXD11 promotes cartilage degradation and induces osteoarthritis development. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:111. [PMID: 38308324 PMCID: PMC10837984 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04573-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
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The 5'-HOXD genes are important for chondrogenesis in vertebrates, but their roles in osteoarthritis (OA) are still ambiguous. In our study, 5'-HOXD genes involvement contributing to cartilage degradation and OA was investigated. In bioinformatics analysis of 5'-HOXD genes, we obtained the GSE169077 data set related to OA in the GEO and analyzed DEGs using the GEO2R tool attached to the GEO. Then, we screened the mRNA levels of 5'-HOXD genes by quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). We discovered that OA chondrocyte proliferation was inhibited, and apoptosis was increased. Moreover, it was discovered that SOX9 and COL2A1 were downregulated at mRNA and protein levels, while matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and a disintegrin-like and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs (ADAMTSs) were upregulated. According to the results of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and qRT-PCR, we evaluated the protein level of HOXD11 and found that the expression of HOXD11 was downregulated, reversed to MMPs and ADAMTSs but consistent with the cartilage-specific factors, SOX9 and COL2A1. In the lentivirus transfection experiments, HOXD11 overexpression reversed the effects in OA chondrocytes. In human OA articular cartilage, aberrant subchondral bone was formed in hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) and Safranin O and fast green (SOFG) staining results. Furthermore, according to immunohistochemistry findings, SOX9 and HOXD11 expression was inhibited. The results of this study established that HOXD11 was downregulated in OA cartilage and that overexpression of HOXD11 could prevent cartilage degradation in OA.
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- Quan Hong
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, Guangdong, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Jieyang People's Hospital (Jieyang Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University), Jieyang, 522000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Ultrasonic Diagnosis, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, Guangdong, China.
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Majood M, Agrawal O, Garg P, Selvam A, Yadav SK, Singh S, Kalyansundaram D, Verma YK, Nayak R, Mohanty S, Mukherjee M. Carbon quantum dot-nanocomposite hydrogel as Denovo Nexus in rapid chondrogenesis. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 157:213730. [PMID: 38101066 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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The incapability of cartilage to naturally regenerate and repair chronic muscular injuries urges the development of competent bionic rostrums. There is a need to explore faster strategies for chondrogenic engineering using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Along these lines, rapid chondrocyte differentiation would benefit the transplantation demand affecting osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. In this report, a de novo nanocomposite was constructed by integrating biogenic carbon quantum dot (CQD) filler into synthetic hydrogel prepared from dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA) and acrylic acid (AAc). The dominant structural integrity of synthetic hydrogel along with the chondrogenic differentiation potential of garlic peel derived CQDs led to faster chondrogenesis within 14 days. By means of extensive chemical and morphological characterization techniques, we illustrate that the hydrogel nanocomposite possesses lucrative features to influence rapid chondrogenesis. These results were further corroborated by bright field imaging, Alcian blue staining and Masson trichome staining. Thus, this stratagem of chondrogenic engineering conceptualizes to be a paragon in clinical wound care for the rapid manufacturing of chondrocytes.
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- Misba Majood
- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India
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- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India
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- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India
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- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India; Amity Institute of Nanotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India
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- Center of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Center of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Center of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Division of Stem Cell & Gene Therapy Research, Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Delhi 110054, India
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- Amity Institute of Nanotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India
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- Stem Cell Facility, DBT center of Excellence, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
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- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India.
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Giordo R, Tulasigeri Totiger S, Caggiari G, Cossu A, Manunta AF, Posadino AM, Pintus G. Protective Effect of Knee Postoperative Fluid on Oxidative-Induced Damage in Human Knee Articular Chondrocytes. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:188. [PMID: 38397786 PMCID: PMC10886415 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13020188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The oxidative-stress-elicited deterioration of chondrocyte function is the initial stage of changes leading to the disruption of cartilage homeostasis. These changes entail a series of catabolic damages mediated by proinflammatory cytokines, MMPs, and aggrecanases, which increase ROS generation. Such uncontrolled ROS production, inadequately balanced by the cellular antioxidant capacity, eventually contributes to the development and progression of chondropathies. Several pieces of evidence show that different growth factors, single or combined, as well as anti-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines, can stimulate chondrogenesis and improve cartilage repair and regeneration. In this view, hypothesizing a potential growth-factor-associated action, we investigate the possible protective effect of post-operation knee fluid from patients undergoing prosthesis replacement surgery against ROS-induced damage on normal human knee articular chondrocytes (HKACs). To this end, HKACs were pre-treated with post-operation knee fluid and then exposed to H2O2 to mimic oxidative stress. Intracellular ROS levels were measured by using the molecular probe H2DCFDA; cytosolic and mitochondrial oxidative status were assessed by using HKACs infected with lentiviral particles harboring the redox-sensing green fluorescent protein (roGFP); and cell proliferation was determined by measuring the rate of DNA synthesis with BrdU incorporation. Moreover, superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and glutathione levels from the cell lysates of treated cells were also measured. Postoperative peripheral blood sera from the same patients were used as controls. Our study shows that post-operation knee fluid can counteract H2O2-elicited oxidative stress by decreasing the intracellular ROS levels, preserving the cytosolic and mitochondrial redox status, maintaining the proliferation of oxidatively stressed HKACs, and upregulating chondrocyte antioxidant defense. Overall, our results support and propose an important effect of post-operation knee fluid substances in maintaining HKAC function by mediating cell antioxidative system upregulation and protecting cells from oxidative stress.
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- Roberta Giordo
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/B, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (R.G.); (S.T.T.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/B, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (R.G.); (S.T.T.); (A.C.)
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, University Hospital, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/B, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (G.C.); (A.F.M.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/B, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (R.G.); (S.T.T.); (A.C.)
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, University Hospital, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/B, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (G.C.); (A.F.M.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/B, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (R.G.); (S.T.T.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/B, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (R.G.); (S.T.T.); (A.C.)
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Sharjah Institute for Medical Research, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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Cheng S, Xu X, Wang R, Chen W, Qin K, Yan J. Chondroprotective effects of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes in osteoarthritis. J Bioenerg Biomembr 2024; 56:31-44. [PMID: 38012335 DOI: 10.1007/s10863-023-09991-6] [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: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Chondrocyte ferroptosis constitutes a major cause of the development of osteoarthritis (OA). Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes (BMSC-Exos) have a protective role against ferroptosis in various diseases. Hence, we aimed to determine whether BMSC-Exos alleviated chondrocyte ferroptosis and its effect on OA, and to dissect out the possible mechanisms. An OA rat chondrocyte model was established by interleukin-1β (IL-1β) exposure, and treated with BMSC-Exos/ferroptosis inhibitor Ferrostatin-1. Cell viability/ferroptosis-related index levels [reactive oxygen species (ROS)/malondialdehyde (MDA)/glutathione (GSH)]/cell death/ACSL4 mRNA and protein levels and METTL3 levels were assessed by MTT/kits/immunohistochemical method and TUNEL staining/RT-qPCR and Western blot. METTL3/ACSL4 were overexpressed in rat chondrocytes to evaluate their role in BMSC-Exo-produced repression on chondrocyte ferroptosis. Bioinformatics website predicted the presence of m6A modification sites on ACSL4 mRNA, with the m6A level enriched on it assessed by MeRIP/RT-qPCR. ACSL4 mRNA stability was detected by actinomycin D assay. A surgical destabilized medial meniscus rat OA model was also established, followed by injection with BMSC-Exos to verify their function. IL-1β stimulation in rat chondrocytes inhibited cell viability, elevated Fe2+/ROS/MDA levels, declined GSH levels and increased TUNEL positive cell number and ACSL4 level, which were neutralized by BMSC-Exos. BMSC-Exos limited chondrocyte ferroptosis by down-regulating METTL3, with the effect abrogated by METTL3 overexpression. METTL3 regulated the m6A modification of ACSL4 mRNA, increasing ACSL4 mRNA stability and ACSL4 expression. BMSC-Exos reduced chondrocyte ferroptosis and prevented OA progression via disruption of the METTL3-m6A-ACSL4 axis. BMSC-Exos might exert a chondroprotective effect by attenuating chondrocyte ferroptosis and alleviate OA progression.
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- Shi Cheng
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, 150010, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, 150010, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, 150010, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, 150010, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, 150010, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, 150010, China.
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Zhang Y, Li G, Wang J, Zhou F, Ren X, Su J. Small Joint Organoids 3D Bioprinting: Construction Strategy and Application. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2302506. [PMID: 37814373 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease that causes pain and disability in adults, affecting ≈300 million people worldwide. It is caused by damage to cartilage, including cellular inflammation and destruction of the extracellular matrix (ECM), leading to limited self-repairing ability due to the lack of blood vessels and nerves in the cartilage tissue. Organoid technology has emerged as a promising approach for cartilage repair, but constructing joint organoids with their complex structures and special mechanisms is still challenging. To overcome these boundaries, 3D bioprinting technology allows for the precise design of physiologically relevant joint organoids, including shape, structure, mechanical properties, cellular arrangement, and biological cues to mimic natural joint tissue. In this review, the authors will introduce the biological structure of joint tissues, summarize key procedures in 3D bioprinting for cartilage repair, and propose strategies for constructing joint organoids using 3D bioprinting. The authors also discuss the challenges of using joint organoids' approaches and perspectives on their future applications, opening opportunities to model joint tissues and response to joint disease treatment.
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- Yuan Zhang
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Musculoskeletal Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Musculoskeletal Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Department of Trauma Orthopedics, Zhongye Hospital, Shanghai, 200941, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Musculoskeletal Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiao Tong University, Xi'an, 710000, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Musculoskeletal Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Musculoskeletal Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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Zuo G, Zhuang P, Yang X, Jia Q, Cai Z, Qi J, Deng L, Zhou Z, Cui W, Xiao J. Regulating Chondro-Bone Metabolism for Treatment of Osteoarthritis via High-Permeability Micro/Nano Hydrogel Microspheres. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305023. [PMID: 38084002 PMCID: PMC10837371 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Destruction of cartilage due to the abnormal remodeling of subchondral bone (SB) leads to osteoarthritis (OA), and restoring chondro-bone metabolic homeostasis is the key to the treatment of OA. However, traditional intra-articular injections for the treatment of OA cannot directly break through the cartilage barrier to reach SB. In this study, the hydrothermal method is used to synthesize ultra-small size (≈5 nm) selenium-doped carbon quantum dots (Se-CQDs, SC), which conjugated with triphenylphosphine (TPP) to create TPP-Se-CQDs (SCT). Further, SCT is dynamically complexed with hyaluronic acid modified with aldehyde and methacrylic anhydride (AHAMA) to construct highly permeable micro/nano hydrogel microspheres (SCT@AHAMA) for restoring chondro-bone metabolic homeostasis. In vitro experiments confirmed that the selenium atoms scavenged reactive oxygen species (ROS) from the mitochondria of mononuclear macrophages, inhibited osteoclast differentiation and function, and suppressed early chondrocyte apoptosis to maintain a balance between cartilage matrix synthesis and catabolism. In vivo experiments further demonstrated that the delivery system inhibited osteoclastogenesis and H-vessel invasion, thereby regulating the initiation and process of abnormal bone remodeling and inhibiting cartilage degeneration in SB. In conclusion, the micro/nano hydrogel microspheres based on ultra-small quantum dots facilitate the efficient penetration of articular SB and regulate chondro-bone metabolism for OA treatment.
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- Guilai Zuo
- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, P. R. China
- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, P. R. China
- Department of Bone Tumor, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 59, Haier Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Laboratory, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Åbo Akademi University, Turku, 20520, Finland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, P. R. China
- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, P. R. China
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Anestino TA, Queiroz-Junior CM, Cruz AMF, Souza DG, Madeira MFM. The impact of arthritogenic viruses in oral tissues. J Appl Microbiol 2024; 135:lxae029. [PMID: 38323434 DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxae029] [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: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Arthritis and periodontitis are inflammatory diseases that share several immunopathogenic features. The expansion in the study of virus-induced arthritis has shed light on how this condition could impact other parts of the human body, including the mouth. Viral arthritis is an inflammatory joint disease caused by several viruses, most notably the alphaviruses Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), Sindbis virus (SINV), Ross River virus (RRV), Mayaro virus (MAYV), and O'nyong'nyong virus (ONNV). These viruses can induce an upsurge of matrix metalloproteinases and immune-inflammatory mediators such as Interleukin-6 (IL6), IL-1β, tumor necrosis factor, chemokine ligand 2, and receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand in the joint and serum of infected individuals. This can lead to the influx of inflammatory cells to the joints and associated muscles as well as osteoclast activation and differentiation, culminating in clinical signs of swelling, pain, and bone resorption. Moreover, several data indicate that these viral infections can affect other sites of the body, including the mouth. The human oral cavity is a rich and diverse microbial ecosystem, and viral infection can disrupt the balance of microbial species, causing local dysbiosis. Such events can result in oral mucosal damage and gingival bleeding, which are indicative of periodontitis. Additionally, infection by RRV, CHIKV, SINV, MAYV, or ONNV can trigger the formation of osteoclasts and upregulate pro-osteoclastogenic inflammatory mediators, interfering with osteoclast activation. As a result, these viruses may be linked to systemic conditions, including oral manifestations. Therefore, this review focuses on the involvement of alphavirus infections in joint and oral health, acting as potential agents associated with oral mucosal inflammation and alveolar bone loss. The findings of this review demonstrate how alphavirus infections could be linked to the comorbidity between arthritis and periodontitis and may provide a better understanding of potential therapeutic management for both conditions.
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- Thales Augusto Anestino
- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, CEP: 31270-901, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, CEP: 31270-901, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, CEP: 31270-901, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, CEP: 31270-901, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, CEP: 31270-901, Brazil
- Department of Oral Biology, Biomedical Research Institute, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
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Huang RR, Wu JJ, Shen J, Xing XX, Hua XY, Zheng MX, Xiao LB, Xu JG. Limbic system plasticity after electroacupuncture intervention in knee osteoarthritis rats. Neurosci Lett 2024; 820:137580. [PMID: 38072028 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2023.137580] [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: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is characterized by debilitating pain. Electroacupuncture (EA), a traditional Chinese medical therapy, has shown promise in KOA pain management. This study investigated the therapeutic potential of EA in KOA and its impact on limbic system neural plasticity. Sixteen rats were randomly assigned into two groups: EA group and sham-EA group. EA or sham-EA interventions were administered at acupoints ST32 (Futu) and ST36 (Zusanli) for three weeks. Post-intervention resting-state fMRI was scanned, assessing parameters including Amplitude of low frequency fluctuations (ALFF), regional homogeneity (ReHo), functional connectivity (FC) and nodal characterizations of network within limbic system. The results showed that EA was strategically directed towards the limbic system, resulting in discernible alterations in neural activity, FC, and network characteristics. Our findings demonstrate that EA had a significant impact on the limbic system neural plasticity in rats with KOA, presenting a novel nonpharmacological approach for KOA treatment.
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- Rong-Rong Huang
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Guanghua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Arthritis Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Guanghua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Arthritis Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Intelligent Rehabilitation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China.
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Kulyar MFEA, Mo Q, Yao W, Li Y, Nawaz S, Loon KS, Ahmed AE, Alsaegh AA, Al Syaad KM, Akhtar M, Bhutta ZA, Li J, Qi D. Modulation of apoptosis and Inflammasome activation in chondrocytes: co-regulatory role of Chlorogenic acid. Cell Commun Signal 2024; 22:2. [PMID: 38169388 PMCID: PMC10759508 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01377-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) protein regulates programmed cell death throughout the disease conditions by upholding apoptotic pathways. However, the mechanism by which it's expressed in chondrocytes still needs to be studied in chondrocyte-related disorders. Additionally, exploring the potential therapeutic role of Chlorogenic acid (CGA) in confluence with Bcl-2 modulation is of significant interest. METHODS In vivo and in vitro studies were performed according to our previous methodologies. The chondrocytes were cultured in specific growth media under standard conditions after expression verification of different microRNAs through high-throughput sequencing and verification of Bcl-2 involvement in tibial growth plates. The effect of Bcl-2 expression was investigated by transfecting chondrocytes with miR-460a, siRNA, and their negative controls alone or in combination with CGA. The RNA was extracted and subjected to a reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Western blot analysis and immunofluorescence assays were performed to visualize the intracellular localization of Bcl-2 and associated proteins related to apoptotic and inflammasome pathways. Moreover, apoptosis through flow cytometry was also performed to understand the modulation of concerning pathways. RESULTS The suppression of Bcl-2 induced higher apoptosis and mitochondrial dysfunction, leading to IL-1β maturation and affecting the inflammasome during chondrocyte proliferation. Conversely, overexpression attenuated the activation, as evidenced by reduced caspase activity and IL-1β maturation. In parallel, CGA successfully reduced siRNA-induced apoptosis by decreasing Cytochrome C (Cyto C) release from the mitochondria to the cytoplasm, which in turn decreased Caspase-3 and Caspase-7 cleavage with Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax). Furthermore, siBcl-2 transfection and CGA therapy increased chondrocyte proliferation and survival. The CGA also showed a promising approach to maintaining chondrocyte viability by inhibiting siRNA-induced apoptosis. CONCLUSIONS Targeting Bcl-2-mediated regulation might be a possible treatment for chondrocyte-related conditions. Moreover, these results add knowledge of the complicated processes underlying chondrocyte function and the pathophysiology of related diseases, highlighting the significance of target specific therapies. Video Abstract.
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- Muhammad Fakhar-E-Alam Kulyar
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
- Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
- Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology, University of California-Riverside, Riverside, CA, 92521, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Biology Department, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Immunology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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Tian K, Deng B, Han X, Zheng H, Lin T, Wang Z, Zhang Y, Wang G. Over-expression of microRNA-145 Elevating Autophagy Activities via Downregulating FRS2 Expression. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2024; 27:127-135. [PMID: 37264620 DOI: 10.2174/1386207326666230602090848] [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: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common chronic and progressive joint diseases characterized by cartilage degeneration and chondrocyte death. In this study, we aimed to identify the modulation effect of miR-145 on chondrocytes' autophagy during the development of OA. BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent types of chronic and progressive joint disorder with the symptoms of joint pain and stiffness, and it leads to disability at the end stage. In recent years, microRNA-145 (miR-145) has been found to activate autophagy in various cell types, including mesenchymal stem cells, cardiomyocytes, and osteosarcoma cells. However, it is unknown whether miR-145 regulates the progression of OA by influencing chondrocyte autophagy. METHODS Before investigating the regulatory effect of miR-145 on the autophagic activity of chondrocytes, the expression of miR-145 in human joint samples was analyzed. The targeting relationship between miR-145 and FRS2 was detected by dual luciferase assay. The effect of FRS2 and miR-145 on the autophagic activity of chondrocytes was observed by bidirectional expression of FRS2 and miR-145. RESULTS The miR-145 expression and LC3-II/LC3-I ratio were significantly decreased and the SQSTM1 expression was increased in OA patients. The miR-145 overexpression in C20A4 cells increased LC3-II/LC3-I ratio, decreased SQSTM1 expression, and was positively correlated with autophagic activity. Under oxidative stress, miR-145 overexpression significantly improved chondrocyte viability through autophagy stimulation. FRS2 is a potential target of miR-145 via a binding sequence within its 3' UTR. FRS2 acts as the downstream mediator of miR-145 to suppress autophagy through activating PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathways. CONCLUSION The miR-145 acts as a protective factor against chondrocytes by regulating miRFRS2- autophagy axis. The decrease of miR-145 in articular synovial fluid may turn out to be an important marker for early diagnosis of OA, and modulation of miR-145 may represent a promising therapeutic strategy for OA.
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- Ke Tian
- Department of Orthopedics and Joint, Affiiated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Shandong, 272001, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Shandong Province, Zoucheng District, Jining, 273500, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Shandong Province, Zoucheng District, Jining, 273500, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Joint, Affiiated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Shandong, 272001, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Joint, Affiiated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Shandong, 272001, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Joint, Affiiated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Shandong, 272001, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Joint, Affiiated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Shandong, 272001, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Joint, Affiiated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Shandong, 272001, China
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Amin U, Jiang R, Raza SM, Fan M, Liang L, Feng N, Li X, Yang Y, Guo F. Gut-joint axis: Oral Probiotic ameliorates Osteoarthritis. J Tradit Complement Med 2024; 14:26-39. [PMID: 38223812 PMCID: PMC10785157 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2023.06.002] [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: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) etiology is multifactorial, and its prevalence is growing globally. The Gut microbiota shapes our immune system and impacts all aspects of health and disease. The idea of utilizing probiotics to treat different conditions prevails. Concerning musculoskeletal illness and health, current data lack the link to understand the interactions between the host and microbiome. We report that S. thermophilus, L. pentosus (as probiotics), and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) harbour against osteoarthritis in vivo and alleviate IL-1β induced changes in chondrocytes in vitro. We examined the increased GABA concentration in mice's serum and small intestine content followed by bacterial treatment. The treatment inhibited the catabolism of cartilage and rescued mice joints from degradation. Furthermore, the anabolic markers upregulated and decreased inflammatory markers in mice knee joints and chondrocytes. This study is the first to represent GABA's chondrogenic and chondroprotective effects on joints and human chondrocytes. This data provides a foundation for future studies to elucidate the role of GABA in regulating chondrocyte cell proliferation. These findings opened future horizons to understanding the gut-joint axis and OA treatment. Thus, probiotic/GABA therapy shields OA joints in mice and could at least serve as adjuvant therapy to treat osteoarthritis.
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- Uzma Amin
- Laboratory of Developmental Biology, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Microbiology, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Department of Microbiology, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Oh E, Jang H, Ok S, Eom J, Lee H, Kim SH, Kim JH, Jeong YM, Kim KJ, Yun SP, Kwon HJ, Lee IC, Park JY, Yang S. WGA-M001, a Mixture of Total Extracts of Tagetes erecta and Ocimum basilicum, Synergistically Alleviates Cartilage Destruction by Inhibiting ERK and NF-κB Signaling. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17459. [PMID: 38139287 PMCID: PMC10743532 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417459] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Tagetes erecta and Ocimum basilicum are medicinal plants that exhibit anti-inflammatory effects against various diseases. However, their individual and combined effects on osteoarthritis (OA) are unknown. Herein, we aimed to demonstrate the effects of T. erecta, O. basilicum, and their mixture, WGA-M001, on OA pathogenesis. The administration of total extracts of T. erecta and O. basilicum reduced cartilage degradation and inflammation without causing cytotoxicity. Although WGA-M001 contained lower concentrations of the individual extracts, it strongly inhibited the expression of pathogenic factors. In vivo OA studies also supported that WGA-M001 had protective effects against cartilage destruction at lower doses than those of T. erecta and O. basilicum. Moreover, its effects were stronger than those observed using Boswellia and Perna canaliculus. WGA-M001 effectively inhibited the interleukin (IL)-1β-induced nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of the activated B cell (NF-κB) pathway and ERK phosphorylation. Furthermore, RNA-sequence analysis also showed that WGA-M001 decreased the expression of genes related to the IL-1β-induced NF-κB and ERK signaling pathways. Therefore, WGA-M001 is more effective than the single total extracts of T. erecta and O. basilicum in attenuating OA progression by regulating ERK and NF-κB signaling. Our results open new possibilities for WGA-M001 as a potential therapeutic agent for OA treatment.
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- Eunjeong Oh
- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (E.O.); (H.J.); (S.O.); (J.E.)
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (E.O.); (H.J.); (S.O.); (J.E.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (E.O.); (H.J.); (S.O.); (J.E.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (E.O.); (H.J.); (S.O.); (J.E.)
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- Wooree Green Science, Ansan 15409, Republic of Korea; (H.L.); (S.H.K.); (J.H.K.); (Y.M.J.); (K.J.K.)
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- Wooree Green Science, Ansan 15409, Republic of Korea; (H.L.); (S.H.K.); (J.H.K.); (Y.M.J.); (K.J.K.)
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- Wooree Green Science, Ansan 15409, Republic of Korea; (H.L.); (S.H.K.); (J.H.K.); (Y.M.J.); (K.J.K.)
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- Wooree Green Science, Ansan 15409, Republic of Korea; (H.L.); (S.H.K.); (J.H.K.); (Y.M.J.); (K.J.K.)
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- Wooree Green Science, Ansan 15409, Republic of Korea; (H.L.); (S.H.K.); (J.H.K.); (Y.M.J.); (K.J.K.)
- Department of Horticulture, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Jinju 52727, Republic of Korea;
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- Center for Companion Animal New Drug Development, Jeonbuk Branch, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup 53212, Republic of Korea; (H.-J.K.); (I.-C.L.); (J.-Y.P.)
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- Center for Companion Animal New Drug Development, Jeonbuk Branch, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup 53212, Republic of Korea; (H.-J.K.); (I.-C.L.); (J.-Y.P.)
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- Center for Companion Animal New Drug Development, Jeonbuk Branch, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup 53212, Republic of Korea; (H.-J.K.); (I.-C.L.); (J.-Y.P.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (E.O.); (H.J.); (S.O.); (J.E.)
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Kwapisz A, Herman K, Momaya A, Piwnik M, Szemraj J, Elphingstone J, Synder M, Grzegorzewski A. Is the Synovium the First Responder to Posttraumatic Knee Joint Stress? The Molecular Pathogenesis of Traumatic Cartilage Degeneration. Cartilage 2023; 14:473-481. [PMID: 36799236 PMCID: PMC10807737 DOI: 10.1177/19476035231155630] [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: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate if a similar catabolic and inflammatory gene pattern exists between the synovium, hyaline cartilage, and blood of patients with the knee joint tissues and if one precedes the other. DESIGN A total of fifty-eight patients (34 females and 24 males) with a mean age of 44.7 years (range, 18-75) underwent elective knee arthroscopy due to previously diagnosed pathology. Full blood samples were collected preoperatively from synovium and cartilage samples intraoperatively. Real time PCR with spectrophotometric analysis was performed. Following genes taking part in ECM (extracellular matrix) remodeling were selected for analysis: MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-8, MMP-9, MMP-13, MMP-14, ADAMTS-4 (Agg1) and ADAMTS-5 (Agg2) proteases, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 - their inhibitors - and IL-1 and TNF-α cytokines. RESULTS Analysis revealed a strong and significant correlation between gene expression in synovial and systemic blood cells (p <0.05 for all studied genes) with ADAMTS-4, ADAMTS-5, IL-1, TNF-α and TIMP-2 expression most positively correlated with an R>0.8 for each. An analysis between chondrocytes and systemic blood gene expression shown no significant correlation for all genes. Bivariate correlation of International Cartilage Repair Society grading and genes expression revealed significant associations with synovial MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-8, MMP-9, IL-1, TNF-α and TIMP-2. CONCLUSION We suggest that the synovial tissue is the first responder for knee joint stress factors in correlation with the response of blood cells. The chondrocyte's genetic response must be further investigated to elucidate the genetic program of synovial joints, as an organ, during OA development and progression.
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- Adam Kwapisz
- Clinic of Orthopedics and Pediatric Orthopedics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Brothers Hospitallers Hospital Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Clinic of Orthopedics and Pediatric Orthopedics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Clinic of Orthopedics and Pediatric Orthopedics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Clinic of Orthopedics and Pediatric Orthopedics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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Kim GM, Kim J, Lee JY, Park MC, Lee SY. IgSF11 deficiency alleviates osteoarthritis in mice by suppressing early subchondral bone changes. Exp Mol Med 2023; 55:2576-2585. [PMID: 38036734 PMCID: PMC10767117 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-023-01126-6] [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: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease. While it is classically characterized by articular cartilage destruction, OA affects all tissues in the joints and is thus also accompanied by local inflammation, subchondral bone changes, and persistent pain. However, our understanding of the underlying subchondral bone dynamics during OA progression is poor. Here, we demonstrate the contribution of immunoglobulin superfamily 11 (IgSF11) to OA subchondral bone remodeling by using a murine model. In particular, IgSF11 was quickly expressed by differentiating osteoclasts and upregulated in subchondral bone soon after destabilization-of-the-medial-meniscus (DMM)-induced OA. In mice, IgSF11 deficiency not only suppressed subchondral bone changes in OA but also blocked cartilage destruction. The IgSF11-expressing cells in OA subchondral bone were found to be involved in osteoclast maturation and bone resorption and colocalized with receptor-activator of nuclear-factor κ-B (RANK), the key osteoclast differentiation factor. Thus, our study shows that blocking early subchondral bone changes in OA can ameliorate articular cartilage destruction in OA.
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- Gyeong Min Kim
- Department of Life Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea
- The Research Center for Cellular Homeostasis, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea
- The Research Center for Cellular Homeostasis, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute for Immunology and Immunological Diseases, and Brain Korea 21 PLUS Project for Medical Sciences, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, 06273, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea.
- The Research Center for Cellular Homeostasis, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea.
- Multitasking Macrophage Research Center, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea.
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Kim GM, Park DR, Nguyen TTH, Kim J, Kim J, Sohn MH, Lee WK, Lee SY, Shim H. Development of Anti-OSCAR Antibodies for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2844. [PMID: 37893216 PMCID: PMC10604876 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11102844] [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: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease that causes local inflammation and pain, significantly reducing the quality of life and normal social activities of patients. Currently, there are no disease-modifying OA drugs (DMOADs) available, and treatment relies on pain relief agents or arthroplasty. To address this significant unmet medical need, we aimed to develop monoclonal antibodies that can block the osteoclast-associated receptor (OSCAR). Our recent study has revealed the importance of OSCAR in OA pathogenesis as a novel catabolic regulator that induces chondrocyte apoptosis and accelerates articular cartilage destruction. It was also shown that blocking OSCAR with a soluble OSCAR decoy receptor ameliorated OA in animal models. In this study, OSCAR-neutralizing monoclonal antibodies were isolated and optimized by phage display. These antibodies bind to and directly neutralize OSCAR, unlike the decoy receptor, which binds to the ubiquitously expressed collagen and may result in reduced efficacy or deleterious off-target effects. The DMOAD potential of the anti-OSCAR antibodies was assessed with in vitro cell-based assays and an in vivo OA model. The results demonstrated that the anti-OSCAR antibodies significantly reduced cartilage destruction and other OA signs, such as subchondral bone plate sclerosis and loss of hyaline cartilage. Hence, blocking OSCAR with a monoclonal antibody could be a promising treatment strategy for OA.
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- Gyeong Min Kim
- Department of Life Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea; (G.M.K.); (D.R.P.); (T.T.H.N.); (J.K.); (J.K.)
- The Research Center for Cellular Homeostasis, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea; (G.M.K.); (D.R.P.); (T.T.H.N.); (J.K.); (J.K.)
- The Research Center for Cellular Homeostasis, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea; (G.M.K.); (D.R.P.); (T.T.H.N.); (J.K.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea; (G.M.K.); (D.R.P.); (T.T.H.N.); (J.K.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea; (G.M.K.); (D.R.P.); (T.T.H.N.); (J.K.); (J.K.)
- The Research Center for Cellular Homeostasis, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- New Drug Development Center, Osong Medical Innovation Foundation, Cheongju 28160, Republic of Korea; (M.-H.S.); (W.-K.L.)
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- New Drug Development Center, Osong Medical Innovation Foundation, Cheongju 28160, Republic of Korea; (M.-H.S.); (W.-K.L.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea; (G.M.K.); (D.R.P.); (T.T.H.N.); (J.K.); (J.K.)
- The Research Center for Cellular Homeostasis, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea; (G.M.K.); (D.R.P.); (T.T.H.N.); (J.K.); (J.K.)
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Kim J, Eun S, Jung H, Kim J, Kim J. Boswellia serrata Extracts Ameliorates Symptom of Irregularities in Articular Cartilage through Inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinases Activation and Apoptosis in Monosodium-Iodoacetate-Induced Osteoarthritic Rat Models. Prev Nutr Food Sci 2023; 28:285-292. [PMID: 37842260 PMCID: PMC10567603 DOI: 10.3746/pnf.2023.28.3.285] [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: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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The research examined the effects of Boswellia serrata extracts (BSE) on a rat model of osteoarthritis induced by monosodium iodoacetate (MIA). The severity and progression of MIA-induced osteoarthritis were assessed using microcomputed tomography imaging. Additionally, the study investigated the impact of BSE various the biomarkers associated with osteoarthritis, including anabolic and catabolic factors, pro-inflammatory factors, and apoptosis factors. The evaluation methods employed included western blot, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis in osteoarthritic rats. Supplementing osteoarthritic rats with BSE reduced tissue injury, cartilage destruction, and decreased in MIA-induced roughness on the articular cartilage surface. MIA-treated rats exhibited increased expressions of phosphorylation of Smad3, MMPs, p-IκB, p-NF-κB, and pro-inflammatory factors (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and COX-2), which were mitigated by BSE supplementation. Furthermore, protein expressions related to apoptosis pathways were significantly reduced in MIA-induced rats supplemented with BSE. These findings suggested that BSE ingestion may enhance the inflammatory response, decrease JNK-dependent MMPs activation, and alleviate caspase-3-dependent apoptosis in MIA-induced osteoarthritic rat models. Consequently, BSE exhibits potential as a therapeutic agent for treating osteoarthritis.
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- Jinhak Kim
- R&D Division, Daehan Chemtech Co., Ltd., Seoul 08, Korea
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- R&D Division, Daehan Chemtech Co., Ltd., Seoul 08, Korea
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- Department of Food Innovation and Health, Kyung Hee University, Gyeonggi 17104, Korea
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Gao Y, Zhang X, Zhou H. Biomimetic Hydrogel Applications and Challenges in Bone, Cartilage, and Nerve Repair. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2405. [PMID: 37896165 PMCID: PMC10609742 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15102405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine is a highly sought-after field for researchers aiming to compensate and repair defective tissues. However, the design and development of suitable scaffold materials with bioactivity for application in tissue repair and regeneration has been a great challenge. In recent years, biomimetic hydrogels have shown great possibilities for use in tissue engineering, where they can tune mechanical properties and biological properties through functional chemical modifications. Also, biomimetic hydrogels provide three-dimensional (3D) network spatial structures that can imitate normal tissue microenvironments and integrate cells, scaffolds, and bioactive substances for tissue repair and regeneration. Despite the growing interest in various hydrogels for biomedical use in previous decades, there are still many aspects of biomimetic hydrogels that need to be understood for biomedical and clinical trial applications. This review systematically describes the preparation of biomimetic hydrogels and their characteristics, and it details the use of biomimetic hydrogels in bone, cartilage, and nerve tissue repair. In addition, this review outlines the application of biomimetic hydrogels in bone, cartilage, and neural tissues regarding drug delivery. In particular, the advantages and shortcomings of biomimetic hydrogels in biomaterial tissue engineering are highlighted, and future research directions are proposed.
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- Yanbing Gao
- Department of Orthopedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China;
- Key Laboratory of Bone and Joint Disease Research of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China;
- Key Laboratory of Bone and Joint Disease Research of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730030, China
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Karolczak K, Watala C. Estradiol as the Trigger of Sirtuin-1-Dependent Cell Signaling with a Potential Utility in Anti-Aging Therapies. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13753. [PMID: 37762053 PMCID: PMC10530977 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241813753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Aging entails the inevitable loss of the structural and functional integrity of cells and tissues during the lifetime. It is a highly hormone-dependent process; although, the exact mechanism of hormone involvement, including sex hormones, is unclear. The marked suppression of estradiol synthesis during menopause suggests that the hormone may be crucial in maintaining cell lifespan and viability in women. Recent studies also indicate that the same may be true for men. Similar anti-aging features are attributed to sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), which may possibly be linked at the molecular level with estradiol. This finding may be valuable for understanding the aging process, its regulation, and possible prevention against unhealthy aging. The following article summarizes the initial studies published in this field with a focus on age-associated diseases, like cancer, cardiovascular disease and atherogenic metabolic shift, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and muscle damage, as well as neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases.
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- Kamil Karolczak
- Department of Haemostatic Disorders, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland;
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Arra M, Abu-Amer Y. Cross-talk of inflammation and chondrocyte intracellular metabolism in osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2023; 31:1012-1021. [PMID: 37094761 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2023.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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Osteoarthritis is a disease that impacts millions around the world, leading to significant financial and medical burden for patients and the healthcare system. However, no effective biomarkers or disease modifying therapeutics exist for the early identification and management of the disease. Inflammation drives chondrocytes to express extracellular matrix (ECM) degrading enzymes and interruption of this pathway is a viable target to prevent degradation of cartilage. It has been demonstrated that inflammation can alter the intracellular metabolism of chondrocytes, a process known as metabolic reprogramming. This metabolic reprogramming is critical for cartilage breakdown by shifting chondrocytes to an ECM-catabolic state and likely as a potential therapeutic target for osteoarthritis. Metabolic modulators hold the potential to reduce chondrocyte inflammatory responses and protect cartilage. In this narrative review, we explore some of the existing examples of interactions between metabolism and inflammatory pathways in chondrocytes. We summarize the impact of inflammatory stimulation on various metabolic pathways and describe several examples by which targeting of metabolism is able to modulate ECM-degrading activity of chondrocytes to protect against cartilage damage.
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- M Arra
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA; Department of Cell Biology & Physiology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA; Shriners Hospital for Children, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
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Fani N, Peshkova M, Bikmulina P, Golroo R, Timashev P, Vosough M. Fabricating the cartilage: recent achievements. Cytotechnology 2023; 75:269-292. [PMID: 37389132 PMCID: PMC10299965 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-023-00582-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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This review aims to describe the most recent achievements and provide an insight into cartilage engineering and strategies to restore the cartilage defects. Here, we discuss cell types, biomaterials, and biochemical factors applied to form cartilage tissue equivalents and update the status of fabrication techniques, which are used at all stages of engineering the cartilage. The actualized concept to improve the cartilage tissue restoration is based on applying personalized products fabricated using a full cycle platform: a bioprinter, a bioink consisted of ECM-embedded autologous cell aggregates, and a bioreactor. Moreover, in situ platforms can help to skip some steps and enable adjusting the newly formed tissue in the place during the operation. Only some achievements described have passed first stages of clinical translation; nevertheless, the number of their preclinical and clinical trials is expected to grow in the nearest future.
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- Nesa Fani
- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
- World-Class Research Center “Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare”, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
- World-Class Research Center “Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare”, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Liang Y, Shen L, Ni W, Ding Y, Yang W, Gu T, Zhang C, Yik JHN, Haudenschild DR, Fan S, Shen S, Hu Z. CircGNB1 drives osteoarthritis pathogenesis by inducing oxidative stress in chondrocytes. Clin Transl Med 2023; 13:e1358. [PMID: 37537733 PMCID: PMC10400757 DOI: 10.1002/ctm2.1358] [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: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have risen to prominence as important regulators of biological processes. This study investigated whether circGNB1 functions as a competitive endogenous RNA to regulate the pathological process of oxidative stress in age-related osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS The relationship between circGNB1 expression and oxidative stress/OA severity was determined in cartilages from OA patients at different ages. The biological roles of circGNB1 in oxidative stress and OA progression, and its downstream targets were determined using gain- and loss-of-function experiments in various biochemical assays in human chondrocytes (HCs). The in vivo effects of circGNB1 overexpression and knockdown were also determined using a destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM) mouse model. RESULTS Increased circGNB1 expression was detected in HCs under oxidative and inflammatory stress and in the cartilage of older individuals. Mechanistically, circGNB1 sponged miR-152-3p and thus blocked its interaction with its downstream mRNA target, ring finger protein 219 (RNF219), which in turn stabilized caveolin-1 (CAV1) by preventing its ubiquitination at the K47 residue. CircGNB1 inhibited IL-10 signalling by antagonizing miR-152-3p-mediated RNF219 and CAV1 inhibition. Consequently, circGNB1 overexpression promoted OA progression by enhancing catabolic factor expression and oxidative stress and by suppressing anabolic genes in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, circGNB1 knockdown alleviated the severity of OA, whereas circGNB1 overexpression had the opposite effect in a DMM mouse model of OA. CONCLUSION CircGNB1 regulated oxidative stress and OA progression via the miR-152-3p/RNF219/CAV1 axis. Modulating circGNB1 could be an effective strategy for treating OA.
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- Yi Liang
- Department of Orthopedic SurgerySir Run Run Shaw HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhouChina
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgerySir Run Run Shaw HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhouChina
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgerySir Run Run Shaw HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhouChina
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgerySir Run Run Shaw HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhouChina
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgerySir Run Run Shaw HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhouChina
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgerySir Run Run Shaw HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhouChina
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgerySir Run Run Shaw HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhouChina
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- Ellison Musculoskeletal Research CenterDepartment of Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of California SystemDavisCaliforniaUSA
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- Ellison Musculoskeletal Research CenterDepartment of Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of California SystemDavisCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgerySir Run Run Shaw HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhouChina
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgerySir Run Run Shaw HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhouChina
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgerySir Run Run Shaw HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhouChina
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Pettenuzzo S, Arduino A, Belluzzi E, Pozzuoli A, Fontanella CG, Ruggieri P, Salomoni V, Majorana C, Berardo A. Biomechanics of Chondrocytes and Chondrons in Healthy Conditions and Osteoarthritis: A Review of the Mechanical Characterisations at the Microscale. Biomedicines 2023; 11:1942. [PMID: 37509581 PMCID: PMC10377681 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11071942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Biomechanical studies are expanding across a variety of fields, from biomedicine to biomedical engineering. From the molecular to the system level, mechanical stimuli are crucial regulators of the development of organs and tissues, their growth and related processes such as remodelling, regeneration or disease. When dealing with cell mechanics, various experimental techniques have been developed to analyse the passive response of cells; however, cell variability and the extraction process, complex experimental procedures and different models and assumptions may affect the resulting mechanical properties. For these purposes, this review was aimed at collecting the available literature focused on experimental chondrocyte and chondron biomechanics with direct connection to their biochemical functions and activities, in order to point out important information regarding the planning of an experimental test or a comparison with the available results. In particular, this review highlighted (i) the most common experimental techniques used, (ii) the results and models adopted by different authors, (iii) a critical perspective on features that could affect the results and finally (iv) the quantification of structural and mechanical changes due to a degenerative pathology such as osteoarthritis.
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- Sofia Pettenuzzo
- Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Musculoskeletal Pathology and Oncology Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova (DiSCOG), Via Giustiniani 3, 35128 Padova, Italy
- Orthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova (DiSCOG), 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Musculoskeletal Pathology and Oncology Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova (DiSCOG), Via Giustiniani 3, 35128 Padova, Italy
- Orthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova (DiSCOG), 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Orthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova (DiSCOG), 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy
- Department of Management and Engineering (DTG), Stradella S. Nicola 3, 36100 Vicenza, Italy
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy
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Cai X, Warburton C, Perez OF, Wang Y, Ho L, Finelli C, Ehlen QT, Wu C, Rodriguez CD, Kaplan L, Best TM, Huang CY, Meng Z. Hippo Signaling Modulates the Inflammatory Response of Chondrocytes to Mechanical Compressive Loading. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.06.09.544419. [PMID: 37662374 PMCID: PMC10473729 DOI: 10.1101/2023.06.09.544419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative disease resulting from mechanical overload, where direct physical impacts on chondrocytes play a crucial role in disease development by inducing inflammation and extracellular matrix degradation. However, the signaling cascades that sense these physical impacts and induce the pathogenic transcriptional programs of KOA remain to be defined, which hinders the identification of novel therapeutic approaches. Recent studies have implicated a crucial role of Hippo signaling in osteoarthritis. Since Hippo signaling senses mechanical cues, we aimed to determine its role in chondrocyte responses to mechanical overload. Here we show that mechanical loading induces the expression of inflammatory and matrix-degrading genes by activating the nuclear factor-kappaB (NFκB) pathway in a Hippo-dependent manner. Applying mechanical compressional force to 3-dimensional cultured chondrocytes activated NFκB and induced the expression of NFκB target genes for inflammation and matrix degradation (i.e., IL1β and ADAMTS4). Interestingly, deleting the Hippo pathway effector YAP or activating YAP by deleting core Hippo kinases LATS1/2 blocked the NFκB pathway activation induced by mechanical loading. Consistently, treatment with a LATS1/2 kinase inhibitor abolished the upregulation of IL1β and ADAMTS4 caused by mechanical loading. Mechanistically, mechanical loading activates Protein Kinase C (PKC), which activates NFκB p65 by phosphorylating its Serine 536. Furthermore, the mechano-activation of both PKC and NFκB p65 is blocked in LATS1/2 or YAP knockout cells, indicating that the Hippo pathway is required by this mechanoregulation. Additionally, the mechanical loading-induced phosphorylation of NFκB p65 at Ser536 is blocked by the LATS1/2 inhibitor Lats-In-1 or the PKC inhibitor AEB-071. Our study suggests that the interplay of the Hippo signaling and PKC controls NFκB-mediated inflammation and matrix degradation in response to mechanical loading. Chemical inhibitors targeting Hippo signaling or PKC can prevent the mechanoresponses of chondrocytes associated with inflammation and matrix degradation, providing a novel therapeutic strategy for KOA.
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- Xiaomin Cai
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, FL
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- USOAR Scholar Program, Medical Education, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- USOAR Scholar Program, Medical Education, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, FL
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami, FL
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- USOAR Scholar Program, Medical Education, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, FL
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, FL
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami, FL
- Department of Orthopedics, University of Miami, Miami, FL
- UHealth Sports Medicine Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami, FL
- Department of Orthopedics, University of Miami, Miami, FL
- UHealth Sports Medicine Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL
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- USOAR Scholar Program, Medical Education, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami, FL
- UHealth Sports Medicine Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, FL
- USOAR Scholar Program, Medical Education, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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Poudel SB, Ruff RR, Yildirim G, Dixit M, Michot B, Gibbs JL, Ortiz SD, Kopchick JJ, Kirsch T, Yakar S. Excess Growth Hormone Triggers Inflammation-Associated Arthropathy, Subchondral Bone Loss, and Arthralgia. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2023; 193:829-842. [PMID: 36870529 PMCID: PMC10284029 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2023.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Growth hormone (GH) is a key mediator of skeletal growth. In humans, excess GH secretion due to pituitary adenoma, seen in patients with acromegaly, results in severe arthropathies. This study investigated the effects of long-term excess GH on the knee joint tissues. One year-old wild-type (WT) and bovine GH (bGH) transgenic mice were used as a model for excess GH. bGH mice showed increased sensitivity to mechanical and thermal stimuli, compared with WT mice. Micro-computed tomography analyses of the distal femur subchondral bone revealed significant reductions in trabecular thickness and significantly reduced bone mineral density of the tibial subchondral bone-plate associated with increased osteoclast activity in both male and female bGH compared with WT mice. bGH mice showed severe loss of matrix from the articular cartilage, osteophytosis, synovitis, and ectopic chondrogenesis. Articular cartilage loss in the bGH mice was associated with elevated markers of inflammation and chondrocyte hypertrophy. Finally, hyperplasia of synovial cells was associated with increased expression of Ki-67 and diminished p53 levels in the synovium of bGH mice. Unlike the low-grade inflammation seen in primary osteoarthritis, arthropathy caused by excess GH affects all joint tissues and triggers severe inflammatory response. Data from this study suggest that treatment of acromegalic arthropathy should involve inhibition of ectopic chondrogenesis and chondrocyte hypertrophy.
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- Sher B Poudel
- Department of Molecular Pathobiology, David B. Kriser Dental Center, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, New York
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion, David B. Kriser Dental Center, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, New York
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- Department of Molecular Pathobiology, David B. Kriser Dental Center, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, New York
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- Department of Molecular Pathobiology, David B. Kriser Dental Center, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, New York
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Edison Biotechnology Institute, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Edison Biotechnology Institute, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York; Department of Biomedical Engineering, New York University Tandon School of Engineering, New York, New York
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- Department of Molecular Pathobiology, David B. Kriser Dental Center, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, New York.
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Gomes JM, Silva SS, Rodrigues LLC, Reis RL. Alginate/acemannan-based beads loaded with a biocompatible ionic liquid as a bioactive delivery system. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125026. [PMID: 37244345 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Combining biomacromolecules with green chemistry principles and clean technologies has proven to be an effective approach for drug delivery, providing a prolonged and sustained release of the encapsulated material. The current study investigates the potential of cholinium caffeate (Ch[Caffeate]), a phenolic-based biocompatible ionic liquid (Bio-IL) entrapped in alginate/acemannan beads, as a drug delivery system able to reduce local joint inflammation on osteoarthritis (OA) treatment. The synthesized Bio-IL has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions that, combined with biopolymers as 3D architectures, promote the entrapment and sustainable release of the bioactive molecules over time. The physicochemical and morphological characterization of the beads (ALC, ALAC0,5, ALAC1, and ALAC3, containing 0, 0.5, 1, and 3 %(w/v) of Ch[Caffeate], respectively) revealed a porous and interconnected structure, with medium pore sizes ranging from 209.16 to 221.30 μm, with a high swelling ability (up 2400 %). Ch[Caffeate] significantly improved the antioxidant activities of the constructs by 95 % and 97 % for ALAC1 and ALAC3, respectively, when compared to ALA (56 %). Besides, the structures provided the environment for ATDC5 cell proliferation, and cartilage-like ECM formation, supported by the increased GAGs in ALAC1 and ALAC3 formulations after 21 days. Further, the ability to block the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and IL-6), from differentiated THP-1 was evidenced by ChAL-Ch[Caffeate] beads. These outcomes suggest that the established strategy based on using natural and bioactive macromolecules to develop 3D constructs has great potential to be used as therapeutic tools for patients with OA.
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- Joana M Gomes
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal.
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal.
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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Kothari P, Dhaniya G, Sardar A, Sinha S, Girme A, Rai D, Chutani K, Hingorani L, Trivedi R. A glucuronated flavone TMMG spatially targets chondrocytes to alleviate cartilage degeneration through negative regulation of IL-1β. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 163:114809. [PMID: 37167724 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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Chondrocytes are the only resident cell types that form the extracellular matrix of cartilage. Inflammation alters the anabolic and catabolic regulation of chondrocytes, resulting in the progression of osteoarthritis (OA). The potential of TMMG, a glucuronated flavone, was explored against the pathophysiology of OA in both in vitro and in vivo models. The effects of TMMG were evaluated on chondrocytes and the ATDC5 cell line treated with IL-1β in an established in vitro inflammatory OA model. An anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) model was used to simulate post-traumatic injury in vivo. Micro-CT and histological examination were employed to examine the micro-architectural status and cartilage alteration. Further, serum biomarkers were measured using ELISA to assess OA progression. In-vitro, TMMG reduced excessive ROS generation and inhibited pro-inflammatory IL-1β secretion by mouse chondrocytes and macrophages, which contributes to OA progression. This expression pattern closely mirrored osteoclastogenesis prevention. In-vivo results show that TMMG prevented chondrocyte apoptosis and degradation of articular cartilage thickness, subchondral parameters, and elevated serum COMP, CTX-II, and IL-1β which were significantly restored in 5 and 10 mg.kg-1day-1 treated animals and comparable to the positive control Indomethacin. In addition, TMMG also improved cartilage integrity and decreased the OARSI score by maintaining chondrocyte numbers and delaying ECM degradation. These findings suggest that TMMG may be a prospective disease-modifying agent that can mitigate OA progression.
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- Priyanka Kothari
- Endocrinology Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India
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- Endocrinology Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India
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- Endocrinology Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Endocrinology Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Pharmanza Herbal Pvt Ltd. Anand, Gujarat 388435, India
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- Endocrinology Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Endocrinology Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Pharmanza Herbal Pvt Ltd. Anand, Gujarat 388435, India
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- Endocrinology Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India.
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Majood M, Selvam A, Agrawal O, Chaurasia R, Rawat S, Mohanty S, Mukherjee M. Biogenic Carbon Quantum Dots as a Neoteric Inducer in the Game of Directing Chondrogenesis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:19997-20011. [PMID: 37042793 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The journey into the field of stem cell biology has been an endeavor of paramount advancement in biomedicine, establishing new horizons in the avenue of materiobiology. The creative drive of the scientific community focuses on ameliorating the utilization of stem cells, which is currently untapped on a large scale. With similar motivation, we present a nascent strategy of maneuvering biogenic carbon quantum dots (CQDs) to eclipse the toxic hurdles of chemical synthesis of carbon allotropes to serve as a biocompatible trident in stem cell biology employing a three-prong action of stem cell differentiation, imaging, and migration. The derivation of CQDs from garlic peels as a biogenic precursor abets in realizing the optophysical features of CQDs to image mesenchymal stem cells without hampering the biological systems with cytotoxicity. We report the versatility of biogenic CQDs to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) to robustly influence stem cell migration and concomitantly chondrocyte differentiation from human Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells (hWJ-MSCs). This was orchestrated without the use of chondrogenic induction factors, which was confirmed from the expression of chondrogenic markers (Col II, Col X, ACAN). Even the collagen content of cells incubated with CQDs was quite comparable with that of chondrocyte-induced cells. Thus, we empirically propose garlic peel-derived CQDs as a tangible advancement in stem cell biology from a materiobiological frame of reference to hone significant development in this arena.
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- Misba Majood
- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303, India
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- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303, India
- Amity Institute of Nanotechnology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303, India
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- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303, India
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- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303, India
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- Stem Cells Facility, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Stem Cells Facility, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303, India
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Vaiciuleviciute R, Uzieliene I, Bernotas P, Novickij V, Alaburda A, Bernotiene E. Electrical Stimulation in Cartilage Tissue Engineering. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:bioengineering10040454. [PMID: 37106641 PMCID: PMC10135934 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10040454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Electrical stimulation (ES) has been frequently used in different biomedical applications both in vitro and in vivo. Numerous studies have demonstrated positive effects of ES on cellular functions, including metabolism, proliferation, and differentiation. The application of ES to cartilage tissue for increasing extracellular matrix formation is of interest, as cartilage is not able to restore its lesions owing to its avascular nature and lack of cells. Various ES approaches have been used to stimulate chondrogenic differentiation in chondrocytes and stem cells; however, there is a huge gap in systematizing ES protocols used for chondrogenic differentiation of cells. This review focuses on the application of ES for chondrocyte and mesenchymal stem cell chondrogenesis for cartilage tissue regeneration. The effects of different types of ES on cellular functions and chondrogenic differentiation are reviewed, systematically providing ES protocols and their advantageous effects. Moreover, cartilage 3D modeling using cells in scaffolds/hydrogels under ES are observed, and recommendations on reporting about the use of ES in different studies are provided to ensure adequate consolidation of knowledge in the area of ES. This review brings novel insights into the further application of ES in in vitro studies, which are promising for further cartilage repair techniques.
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- Raminta Vaiciuleviciute
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, Santariskiu g. 5, 08410 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, Santariskiu g. 5, 08410 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, Santariskiu g. 5, 08410 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Immunology, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, Santariškių g. 5, 08410 Vilnius, Lithuania
- Faculty of Electronics, High Magnetic Field Institute, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Plytines g. 27, 10105 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Life Sciences Center, Institute of Biosciences, Vilnius University, Sauletekio al. 7, 10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, Santariskiu g. 5, 08410 Vilnius, Lithuania
- VilniusTech, Faculty of Fundamental Sciences, Sauletekio al. 11, 10223 Vilnius, Lithuania
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Jones CL, Penney BT, Theodossiou SK. Engineering Cell-ECM-Material Interactions for Musculoskeletal Regeneration. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:bioengineering10040453. [PMID: 37106640 PMCID: PMC10135874 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10040453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The extracellular microenvironment regulates many of the mechanical and biochemical cues that direct musculoskeletal development and are involved in musculoskeletal disease. The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a main component of this microenvironment. Tissue engineered approaches towards regenerating muscle, cartilage, tendon, and bone target the ECM because it supplies critical signals for regenerating musculoskeletal tissues. Engineered ECM-material scaffolds that mimic key mechanical and biochemical components of the ECM are of particular interest in musculoskeletal tissue engineering. Such materials are biocompatible, can be fabricated to have desirable mechanical and biochemical properties, and can be further chemically or genetically modified to support cell differentiation or halt degenerative disease progression. In this review, we survey how engineered approaches using natural and ECM-derived materials and scaffold systems can harness the unique characteristics of the ECM to support musculoskeletal tissue regeneration, with a focus on skeletal muscle, cartilage, tendon, and bone. We summarize the strengths of current approaches and look towards a future of materials and culture systems with engineered and highly tailored cell-ECM-material interactions to drive musculoskeletal tissue restoration. The works highlighted in this review strongly support the continued exploration of ECM and other engineered materials as tools to control cell fate and make large-scale musculoskeletal regeneration a reality.
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- Calvin L Jones
- Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University, 1910 University Dr MS2085, Boise, ID 83725, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University, 1910 University Dr MS2085, Boise, ID 83725, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University, 1910 University Dr MS2085, Boise, ID 83725, USA
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Arangath A, Duffy N, Alexandrov S, James S, Neuhaus K, Murphy M, Leahy M. Nanosensitive optical coherence tomography for detecting structural changes in stem cells. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2023; 14:1411-1427. [PMID: 37078060 PMCID: PMC10110307 DOI: 10.1364/boe.485082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are adult stem cells that have been widely investigated for their potential to regenerate damaged and diseased tissues. Multiple pre-clinical studies and clinical trials have demonstrated a therapeutic response following treatment with MSCs for various pathologies, including cardiovascular, neurological and orthopaedic diseases. The ability to functionally track cells following administration in vivo is pivotal to further elucidating the mechanism of action and safety profile of these cells. Effective monitoring of MSCs and MSC-derived microvesicles requires an imaging modality capable of providing both quantitative and qualitative readouts. Nanosensitive optical coherence tomography (nsOCT) is a recently developed technique that detects nanoscale structural changes within samples. In this study, we demonstrate for the first time, the capability of nsOCT to image MSC pellets following labelling with different concentrations of dual plasmonic gold nanostars. We show that the mean spatial period of MSC pellets increases following the labelling with increasing concentrations of nanostars. Additionally, with the help of extra time points and a more comprehensive analysis, we further improved the understanding of the MSC pellet chondrogenesis model. Despite the limited penetration depth (similar to conventional OCT), the nsOCT is highly sensitive in detecting structural alterations at the nanoscale, which may provide crucial functional information about cell therapies and their modes of action.
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- Anand Arangath
- Tissue Optics and Microcirculation Imaging Facility, Physics, School of Natural Sciences, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Regenerative Medicine Institute, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Tissue Optics and Microcirculation Imaging Facility, Physics, School of Natural Sciences, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Tissue Optics and Microcirculation Imaging Facility, Physics, School of Natural Sciences, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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- Regenerative Medicine Institute, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Tissue Optics and Microcirculation Imaging Facility, Physics, School of Natural Sciences, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
- The Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), Barcelona, Spain
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Busa P, Huang N, Kuthati Y, Wong CS. Vitamin D reduces pain and cartilage destruction in knee osteoarthritis animals through inhibiting the matrix metalloprotease (MMPs) expression. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15268. [PMID: 37123896 PMCID: PMC10130884 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Aim of the study In this study, we investigated the therapeutic potential of vitamin D (VITD) in OA Wistar rats induced by anterior cruciate ligament transection combined with medial meniscectomy (ACLT + MMx). In ACLT + MMx-induced OA rats, pain severity, cartilage destruction, inflammatory cytokines, and MMPs were all measured. Materials and methods ACLT + MMx methods were used to induce OA, and pain behavioral studies such as the weight bearing test and paw withdrawal test were performed while the knee width and body weights were also measured. Furthermore, Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining was used to determine knee histopathological studies, as well as OARSI scoring, cartilage thickness, cartilage width, and cartilage degradation scores. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) studies were used to check the serum levels of VITD, C-telopeptide of Type II collagen (CTX-II), and pro-inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and anti-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-10 (IL-10), and MMPs (MMP-3, MMP-9, and MMP-13). Finally, the reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test was used to determine the levels of MMPs, nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-10 in IL-1β stimulated chondrocytes. Results The oral VITD supplement significantly reduced OA pain, inflammation, cartilage destruction, and MMPs levels. Furthermore, serum VITD levels increased while CTX-II levels decreased, indicating that VITD reduced cartilage degradation effectively. Moreover, VITD supplementation reduced the expression of pro-inflammatory TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 cytokines while increasing the expression of anti-inflammatory IL-10. The elevation of MMPs after ACLT + MMx surgery contributed to articular cartilage destruction, which was reduced by VITD supplementation. Finally, VITD supplementation significantly reduces serum levels of MMPs, IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6 while increasing IL-10 levels. Then, using the in-vitro cytotoxicity (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) MTT assay, examine the cytotoxicity profile of VITD in rat chondrocytes after stimulated with IL-1β, which shows no toxicity in the dose range of VITD 0-500 IU. Finally, RT-PCR studies in IL-1β stimulated rat chondrocytes revealed that VITD (50, 100, and 500 IU) significantly reduced the mRNA levels of MMPs, NF-κB, TNF-α, and IL-6, while increasing IL-10 levels, indicating that VITD reduced chondrocyte destruction and overcame harsh conditions in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion Overall, the in vivo and in vitro findings show that VITD effectively reduces OA pain, inflammation, and chondrocyte destruction by lowering MMPs levels specifically.
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- Prabhakar Busa
- Department of Anesthesiology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- Corresponding author. Department of Anesthesiology, Cathay General Hospital, #280, Renai Road, Section 4, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Fine N, Lively S, Séguin CA, Perruccio AV, Kapoor M, Rampersaud R. Intervertebral disc degeneration and osteoarthritis: a common molecular disease spectrum. Nat Rev Rheumatol 2023; 19:136-152. [PMID: 36702892 DOI: 10.1038/s41584-022-00888-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) and osteoarthritis (OA) affecting the facet joint of the spine are biomechanically interdependent, typically occur in tandem, and have considerable epidemiological and pathophysiological overlap. Historically, the distinctions between these degenerative diseases have been emphasized. Therefore, research in the two fields often occurs independently without adequate consideration of the co-dependence of the two sites, which reside within the same functional spinal unit. Emerging evidence from animal models of spine degeneration highlight the interdependence of IDD and facet joint OA, warranting a review of the parallels between these two degenerative phenomena for the benefit of both clinicians and research scientists. This Review discusses the pathophysiological aspects of IDD and OA, with an emphasis on tissue, cellular and molecular pathways of degeneration. Although the intervertebral disc and synovial facet joint are biologically distinct structures that are amenable to reductive scientific consideration, substantial overlap exists between the molecular pathways and processes of degeneration (including cartilage destruction, extracellular matrix degeneration and osteophyte formation) that occur at these sites. Thus, researchers, clinicians, advocates and policy-makers should consider viewing the burden and management of spinal degeneration holistically as part of the OA disease continuum.
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- Noah Fine
- Osteoarthritis Research Program, Division of Orthopaedics, Schroeder Arthritis Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Osteoarthritis Research Program, Division of Orthopaedics, Schroeder Arthritis Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Bone and Joint Institute, University of Western Ontario London, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Osteoarthritis Research Program, Division of Orthopaedics, Schroeder Arthritis Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Osteoarthritis Research Program, Division of Orthopaedics, Schroeder Arthritis Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Osteoarthritis Research Program, Division of Orthopaedics, Schroeder Arthritis Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. .,Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. .,Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Semenistaja S, Skuja S, Kadisa A, Groma V. Healthy and Osteoarthritis-Affected Joints Facing the Cellular Crosstalk. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24044120. [PMID: 36835530 PMCID: PMC9964755 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24044120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, progressive, severely debilitating, and multifactorial joint disease that is recognized as the most common type of arthritis. During the last decade, it shows an incremental global rise in prevalence and incidence. The interaction between etiologic factors that mediate joint degradation has been explored in numerous studies. However, the underlying processes that induce OA remain obscure, largely due to the variety and complexity of these mechanisms. During synovial joint dysfunction, the osteochondral unit undergoes cellular phenotypic and functional alterations. At the cellular level, the synovial membrane is influenced by cartilage and subchondral bone cleavage fragments and extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation products from apoptotic and necrotic cells. These "foreign bodies" serve as danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) that trigger innate immunity, eliciting and sustaining low-grade inflammation in the synovium. In this review, we explore the cellular and molecular communication networks established between the major joint compartments-the synovial membrane, cartilage, and subchondral bone of normal and OA-affected joints.
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- Sofija Semenistaja
- Department of Doctoral Studies, Rīga Stradiņš University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
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- Joint Laboratory of Electron Microscopy, Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology, Rīga Stradiņš University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +371-673-20421
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- Department of Internal Diseases, Rīga Stradiņš University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
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- Joint Laboratory of Electron Microscopy, Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology, Rīga Stradiņš University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
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Circ_0136474 promotes the progression of osteoarthritis by sponging mir-140-3p and upregulating MECP2. J Mol Histol 2023; 54:1-12. [PMID: 36435914 DOI: 10.1007/s10735-022-10100-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have pivotal roles in the progression of many diseases, including osteoarthritis (OA). The detained function and regulatory mechanism of circ_0136474 in OA are still largely unknown. METHODS The chondrocytes (CHON-001 cells) were exposed to interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) to mimic the injury in OA. The expression levels of circ_0136474, microRNA-140-3p (miR-140-3p), methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) mRNA were measured by qRT-PCR. Cell proliferation was assessed using CCK-8 assay. Flow cytometry was employed for measuring cell apoptosis. All protein levels were evaluated via western blot analysis. ELISA was used for detecting the concentrations of the inflammatory cytokines. Dual-luciferase reporter analysis and RNA Immunoprecipitation analysis were conducted for confirming the association between miR-140-3p and circ_0136474 or MECP2. RESULTS Circ_0136474 was upregulated in IL-1β-induced CHON-001 cells and OA cartilage tissues. Circ_0136474 deficiency alleviated IL-1β-stimulated CHON-001 cell damage via enhancing cell proliferation and reducing extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation, apoptosis, and inflammation. Circ_0136474 was a sponge of miR-140-3p, and miR-140-3p inhibition reversed the roles of circ_0136474 knockdown in IL-1β-treated CHON-001 cells. Moreover, miR-140-3p directly targeted MECP2, and upregulation of miR-140-3p attenuated L-1β-triggered CHON-001 cell injury via targeting MECP2. Additionally, circ_0136474 regulated MECP2 level via sponging miR-140-3p. CONCLUSION Circ_0136474 knockdown alleviated IL-1β-triggered CHON-001 cell damage through modulation of miR-140-3p/MECP2 axis, indicating a new target for treatment of OA.
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Lee SH, Jo SH, Kim SH, Kim CS, Park SH. Anti-Osteoarthritic Effects of Cartilage-Derived Extracellular Matrix in a Rat Osteoarthritis Model. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2023; 20:83-92. [PMID: 36562983 PMCID: PMC9852408 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-022-00508-7] [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: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The extracellular matrix (ECM) has many functions, such as segregating tissues, providing support, and regulating intercellular communication. Cartilage-derived ECM (CECM) can be prepared via consecutive processes of chemical decellularization and enzyme treatment. The purpose of this study was to improve and treat osteoarthritis (OA) using porcine knee articular CECM. METHODS We assessed the rheological characteristics and pH of CECM solutions. Furthermore, we determined the effects of CECM on cell proliferation and cytotoxicity in the chondrocytes of New Zealand rabbits. The inhibitory effect of CECM on tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α-induced cellular apoptosis was assessed using New Zealand rabbit chondrocytes and human synoviocytes. Finally, we examined the in vivo effects of CECM on inflammation control and cartilage degradation in an experimental OA-induced rat model. The rat model of OA was established by injecting monosodium iodoacetate into the intra-articular knee joint. The rats were then injected with CECM solution. Inflammation control and cartilage degradation were assessed by measuring the serum levels of proinflammatory cytokines and C-telopeptide of type II collagen and performing a histomorphological analysis. RESULTS CECM was found to be biocompatible and non-immunogenic, and could improve cell proliferation without inducing a toxic reaction. CECM significantly reduced cellular apoptosis due to TNF-α, significantly improved the survival of cells in inflammatory environments, and exerted anti-inflammatory effects. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that CECM is an appropriate injectable material that mediates OA-induced inflammation.
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- Sang-Hun Lee
- Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
- The Center for Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology (BK21 PLUS), Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
- The Center for Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology (BK21 PLUS), Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
- The Center for Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology (BK21 PLUS), Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, 45 Yongso-Ro, Nam-Gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea.
- The Center for Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology (BK21 PLUS), Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea.
- Major of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Smart Healthcare, College of Information Technology and Convergence, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea.
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da Silva LA, Thirupathi A, Colares MC, Haupenthal DPDS, Venturini LM, Corrêa MEAB, Silveira GDB, Haupenthal A, do Bomfim FRC, de Andrade TAM, Gu Y, Silveira PCL. The effectiveness of treadmill and swimming exercise in an animal model of osteoarthritis. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1101159. [PMID: 36895628 PMCID: PMC9990173 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1101159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is considered an inflammatory and degenerative joint disease, characterized by loss of hyaline joint cartilage and adjacent bone remodeling with the formation of osteophytes, accompanied by various degrees of functional limitation and reduction in the quality of life of individuals. The objective of this work was to investigate the effects of treatment with physical exercise on the treadmill and swimming in an animal model of osteoarthritis. Methods: Forty-eight male Wistar rats were divided (n=12 per group): Sham (S); Osteoarthritis (OA); Osteoarthritis + Treadmill (OA + T); Osteoarthritis + Swimming (OA + S). The mechanical model of OA was induced by median meniscectomy. Thirty days later, the animals started the physical exercise protocols. Both protocols were performed at moderate intensity. Forty-eight hours after the end of the exercise protocols, all animals were anesthetized and euthanized for histological, molecular, and biochemical parameters analysis. Results: Physical exercise performed on a treadmill was more effective in attenuating the action of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL1-β, and IL6) and positively regulating anti-inflammatories such as IL4, IL10, and TGF-β in relation to other groups. Discussion: In addition to maintaining a more balanced oxi-reductive environment within the joint, treadmill exercise provided a more satisfactory morphological outcome regarding the number of chondrocytes in the histological evaluation. As an outcome, better results were found in groups submitted to exercise, mostly treadmill exercise.
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- Leandro Almeida da Silva
- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.,Laboratory of Experimental Phisiopatology, Program of Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Phisiopatology, Program of Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Phisiopatology, Program of Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Phisiopatology, Program of Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil.,Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências da Reabilitação, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Araranguá, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Phisiopatology, Program of Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Phisiopatology, Program of Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências da Reabilitação, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Araranguá, SC, Brazil
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- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Laboratory of Experimental Phisiopatology, Program of Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Dehghan-Baniani D, Mehrjou B, Chu PK, Lee WYW, Wu H. Recent Advances in "Functional Engineering of Articular Cartilage Zones by Polymeric Biomaterials Mediated with Physical, Mechanical, and Biological/Chemical Cues". Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 12:e2202581. [PMID: 36571465 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202202581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Articular cartilage (AC) plays an unquestionable role in joint movements but unfortunately the healing capacity is restricted due to its avascular and acellular nature. While cartilage tissue engineering has been lifesaving, it is very challenging to remodel the complex cartilage composition and architecture with gradient physio-mechanical properties vital to proper tissue functions. To address these issues, a better understanding of the intrinsic AC properties and how cells respond to stimuli from the external microenvironment must be better understood. This is essential in order to take one step closer to producing functional cartilaginous constructs for clinical use. Recently, biopolymers have aroused much attention due to their versatility, processability, and flexibility because the properties can be tailored to match the requirements of AC. This review highlights polymeric scaffolds developed in the past decade for reconstruction of zonal AC layers including the superficial zone, middle zone, and deep zone by means of exogenous stimuli such as physical, mechanical, and biological/chemical signals. The mimicked properties are reviewed in terms of the biochemical composition and organization, cell fate (morphology, orientation, and differentiation), as well as mechanical properties and finally, the challenges and potential ways to tackle them are discussed.
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- Dorsa Dehghan-Baniani
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Division of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China.,Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, SH Ho Scoliosis Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, SH Ho Scoliosis Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Joint Scoliosis Research Centre of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Nanjing University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine, CUHK InnoHK Centres, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Division of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China.,Department of Chemistry and the Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clearwater Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Szponder T, Latalski M, Danielewicz A, Krać K, Kozera A, Drzewiecka B, Nguyen Ngoc D, Dobko D, Wessely-Szponder J. Osteoarthritis: Pathogenesis, Animal Models, and New Regenerative Therapies. J Clin Med 2022; 12:jcm12010005. [PMID: 36614806 PMCID: PMC9821671 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12010005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, progressive, multifactorial disease resulting in a progressive loss of articular cartilage structure and function that is most common in middle-aged and older patients. OA is involved in the loss of extracellular matrix and cartilage as well as cell number decreases within the matrix, especially in the further stages of the disease. The immune system plays a pivotal role in the pathomechanism of this condition. Both humoral and cellular mediators contribute to cartilage destruction, abnormal bone remodeling, synovitis, and joint effusion. The increasing prevalence of this disease has led to a growing interest in using animal models as the primary way to broaden the knowledge of the pathogenesis of OA and possible therapies at each stage of disease development. This review aims to describe the signs, pathogenesis, and classification of OA as well as discuss the advantages and disadvantages of some animal models. The currently used treatment methods include mesenchymal stem cells, exosomes, gene therapies, and blood-derived products. In addition, exogenous growth factors, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), platelet lysate, and autologous conditioned serum (ACS) are discussed with the application of tissue engineering techniques and biomaterials.
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- Tomasz Szponder
- Department and Clinic of Animal Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences, 20-612 Lublin, Poland
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- Children’s Orthopaedic Department, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Children’s Orthopaedic Department, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Students Research Group of Veterinary Analysts, Sub-Department of Pathophysiology, Department of Preclinical Veterinary Sciences, University of Life Sciences, 20-033 Lublin, Poland
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- Students Research Group of Veterinary Analysts, Sub-Department of Pathophysiology, Department of Preclinical Veterinary Sciences, University of Life Sciences, 20-033 Lublin, Poland
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- Sub-Department of Pathophysiology, Department of Preclinical Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences, 20-033 Lublin, Poland
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- Sub-Department of Pathophysiology, Department of Preclinical Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences, 20-033 Lublin, Poland
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- Students Research Group of Veterinary Analysts, Sub-Department of Pathophysiology, Department of Preclinical Veterinary Sciences, University of Life Sciences, 20-033 Lublin, Poland
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- Sub-Department of Pathophysiology, Department of Preclinical Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences, 20-033 Lublin, Poland
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