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Li W, Niu Y, Qiu Z, Zhou S, Zhong W, Xiong Z, Zhao D, Yang Y, Zhao H, Yu X. New evidence on the controversy over the correlation between vertebral osteoporosis and intervertebral disc degeneration: a systematic review of relevant animal studies. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2024:10.1007/s00586-024-08256-z. [PMID: 38642137 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-024-08256-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The effect of vertebral osteoporosis on disc degeneration remains controversial. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of relevant animal studies to shed more light on the effects and mechanisms of vertebral osteoporosis on disc degeneration and to promote the resolution of the controversy. METHODS The PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases were searched for studies that met the inclusion criteria. Basic information and data were extracted from the included studies and data were analyzed using STATA 15.1 software. This study was registered on INPLASY with the registration number INPLASY202370099 and https://doi.org/10.37766/inplasy2023.7.0099 . RESULTS A total of 13 studies were included in our study. Both animals, rats and mice, were covered. Meta-analysis results showed in disc height index (DHI) (P < 0.001), histological score (P < 0.001), number of osteoblasts in the endplate (P = 0.043), number of osteoclasts in the endplate (P < 0.001), type I collagen (P < 0.001), type II collagen (P < 0.001), aggrecan (P < 0.001), recombinant a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin-4 (ADAMTS-4) (P < 0.001), matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) (P < 0.001), MMP-3 (P < 0.001), MMP-13 (P < 0.001), the difference between the osteoporosis group and the control group was statistically significant. In terms of disc volume, the difference between the osteoporosis group and the control group was not statistically significant (P = 0.459). CONCLUSION Our study shows that vertebral osteoporosis may exacerbate disc degeneration. Abnormal bone remodeling caused by vertebral osteoporosis disrupts the structural integrity of the endplate, leading to impaired nutrient supply to the disc, increased expression of catabolic factors, and decreased levels of type II collagen and aggrecan may be one of the potential mechanisms.
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- Wenhao Li
- Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- China Medical Technology Press Co., Ltd, Beijing, 100089, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China.
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Paul K, Restoux G, Phocas F. Genome-wide detection of positive and balancing signatures of selection shared by four domesticated rainbow trout populations (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Genet Sel Evol 2024; 56:13. [PMID: 38389056 PMCID: PMC10882880 DOI: 10.1186/s12711-024-00884-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Evolutionary processes leave footprints along the genome over time. Highly homozygous regions may correspond to positive selection of favorable alleles, while maintenance of heterozygous regions may be due to balancing selection phenomena. We analyzed data from 176 fish from four disconnected domestic rainbow trout populations that were genotyped using a high-density Axiom Trout genotyping 665K single nucleotide polymorphism array, including 20 from the US and 156 from three French lines. Using methods based on runs of homozygosity and extended haplotype homozygosity, we detected signatures of selection in these four populations. RESULTS Nine genomic regions that included 253 genes were identified as being under positive selection in all four populations Most were located on chromosome 2 but also on chromosomes 12, 15, 16, and 20. In addition, four heterozygous regions that contain 29 genes that are putatively under balancing selection were also shared by the four populations. These were located on chromosomes 10, 13, and 19. Regardless of the homozygous or heterozygous nature of the regions, in each region, we detected several genes that are highly conserved among vertebrates due to their critical roles in cellular and nuclear organization, embryonic development, or immunity. We identified new candidate genes involved in rainbow trout fitness, as well as 17 genes that were previously identified to be under positive selection, 10 of which in other fishes (auts2, atp1b3, zp4, znf135, igf-1α, brd2, col9a2, mrap2, pbx1, and emilin-3). CONCLUSIONS Using material from disconnected populations of different origins allowed us to draw a genome-wide map of signatures of positive selection that are shared between these rainbow trout populations, and to identify several regions that are putatively under balancing selection. These results provide a valuable resource for future investigations of the dynamics of genetic diversity and genome evolution during domestication.
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- Katy Paul
- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, GABI, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, GABI, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, GABI, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France.
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Liu Y, Zhao Z, Guo C, Huang Z, Zhang W, Ma F, Wang Z, Kong Q, Wang Y. Application and development of hydrogel biomaterials for the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration: a literature review. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1286223. [PMID: 38130952 PMCID: PMC10733535 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1286223] [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: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Low back pain caused by disc herniation and spinal stenosis imposes an enormous medical burden on society due to its high prevalence and refractory nature. This is mainly due to the long-term inflammation and degradation of the extracellular matrix in the process of intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD), which manifests as loss of water in the nucleus pulposus (NP) and the formation of fibrous disc fissures. Biomaterial repair strategies involving hydrogels play an important role in the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration. Excellent biocompatibility, tunable mechanical properties, easy modification, injectability, and the ability to encapsulate drugs, cells, genes, etc. make hydrogels good candidates as scaffolds and cell/drug carriers for treating NP degeneration and other aspects of IVDD. This review first briefly describes the anatomy, pathology, and current treatments of IVDD, and then introduces different types of hydrogels and addresses "smart hydrogels". Finally, we discuss the feasibility and prospects of using hydrogels to treat IVDD.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Dong R, Xu H, Wang P, Fang L, Xiao L, Lv S, Tong P, Jin H. Disruption of Col9a2 expression leads to defects in osteochondral homeostasis and osteoarthritis-like phenotype in mice. J Orthop Translat 2023; 41:33-41. [PMID: 37635809 PMCID: PMC10450353 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2023.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Background/Objective As one of the branched chains of Type IX collagen (Col9), Collagen IX alpha2 (Col9a2) has been reported to be associated with several orthopedic conditions. However, the relationship between Col9a2 and knee osteoarthritis (KOA) remains to be elucidated. Methods To probe the relationship between Col9a2 and KOA, we performed a systematic analysis of Col9a2-deficient (Col9a2-/-) mice using whole-mount skeletal staining, Micro-CT (μCT), biomechanics, histomorphometry, immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF) and Elisa. Results We found that the subchondral bone (SCB) in the knee joint of Col9a2-/- mice became sparse and deformed in the early stage, with altered bone morphometric parameters, reduced load-bearing capacity, dysfunctional bone homeostasis (decreased osteogenesis capacity and elevated bone resorption capacity), diminished cartilage proteoglycans and disrupted cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) anabolism and catabolism compared with the Col9a2+/+ mice. In the late stage, the cartilage degeneration in Col9a2-/- mice were particularly pronounced compared to Col9a2+/+ mice, as evidenced by severe cartilage destruction and a marked reduction in cartilage thickness and area. Conclusion Overall, Col9a2 is essential for maintaining osteochondral homeostasis in the knee joint of mice, and the absence of this gene is accompanied by distinct sclerosis of the SCB and a reduction in load-bearing capacity; in the late stage, in the lack of SCB stress inhibition, excessive load is consistently exerted on the cartilage, ultimately leading to osteoarthritic-like articular cartilage damage.
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- Rui Dong
- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No.548, Binwen Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, PR China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No.54, Youdian Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, PR China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No.548, Binwen Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, PR China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No.54, Youdian Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310006, PR China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No.548, Binwen Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, PR China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No.54, Youdian Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310006, PR China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No.548, Binwen Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, PR China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No.54, Youdian Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310006, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No.54, Youdian Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, PR China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No.54, Youdian Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310006, PR China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No.548, Binwen Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, PR China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No.54, Youdian Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, PR China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No.548, Binwen Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, PR China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No.54, Youdian Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, PR China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No.548, Binwen Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, PR China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No.54, Youdian Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310006, PR China
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Liang T, Gao B, Zhou J, Qiu X, Qiu J, Chen T, Liang Y, Gao W, Qiu X, Lin Y. Constructing intervertebral disc degeneration animal model: A review of current models. Front Surg 2023; 9:1089244. [PMID: 36969323 PMCID: PMC10036602 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.1089244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Low back pain is one of the top disorders that leads to disability and affects disability-adjusted life years (DALY) globally. Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) and subsequent discogenic pain composed major causes of low back pain. Recent studies have identified several important risk factors contributing to IDD's development, such as inflammation, mechanical imbalance, and aging. Based on these etiology findings, three categories of animal models for inducing IDD are developed: the damage-induced model, the mechanical model, and the spontaneous model. These models are essential measures in studying the natural history of IDD and finding the possible therapeutic target against IDD. In this review, we will discuss the technical details of these models, the duration between model establishment, the occurrence of observable degeneration, and the potential in different study ranges. In promoting future research for IDD, each animal model should examine its concordance with natural IDD pathogenesis in humans. We hope this review can enhance the understanding and proper use of multiple animal models, which may attract more attention to this disease and contribute to translation research.
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- Tongzhou Liang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Operating Theater, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Correspondence: Xuemei Qiu Youxi Lin
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Correspondence: Xuemei Qiu Youxi Lin
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Xu H, Fang L, Zeng Q, Chen J, Ling H, Xia H, Ge Q, Wu C, Zou K, Wang X, Wang P, Yuan W, Dong R, Hu S, Xiao L, He B, Tong P, Jin H. Glycyrrhizic acid alters the hyperoxidative stress-induced differentiation commitment of MSCs by activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway to prevent SONFH. Food Funct 2023; 14:946-960. [PMID: 36541285 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo02337g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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This study aimed to examine the in vivo and in vitro therapeutic effects of glycyrrhizic acid (GA) on steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (SONFH), which is caused by the overuse of glucocorticoids (GCs). Clinically, we identified elevated oxidative stress (OS) levels and an imbalance in osteolipogenic homeostasis in SONFH patients compared to femoral neck fracture (FNF) patients. In vivo, we established experimental SONFH in rats via lipopolysaccharides (LPSs) combined with methylprednisolone (MPS). We showed that GA and Wnt agonist-S8320 alleviated SONFH, as evidenced by the reduced microstructural and histopathological alterations in the subchondral bone of the femoral head and the decreased levels of OS in rat models. In vitro, GA reduced dexamethasone (Dex)-induced excessive NOX4 and OS levels by activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, thereby promoting the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and inhibiting lipogenic differentiation. In addition, GA regulated the expression levels of the key transcription factors downstream of this pathway, Runx2 and PPARγ, thus maintaining osteolipogenic homeostasis. In summary, we demonstrated for the first time that GA modulates the osteolipogenic differentiation commitment of MSCs induced by excessive OS through activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, thereby ameliorating SONFH.
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- Huihui Xu
- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Shaoxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China
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Li X, An Y, Wang Q, Han X. The new ceRNA crosstalk between mRNAs and miRNAs in intervertebral disc degeneration. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:1083983. [DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.1083983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Degeneration of the intervertebral disc has been linked to lower back pain. To date, pathophysiological mechanisms of intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) remain unclear; it is meaningful to find effective diagnostic biomarkers and new therapeutic strategies for IDD. This study aimed to reveal the molecular mechanism of IDD pathogenesis from the multidimensional transcriptomics perspective. Here, we acquired IDD bulk omics datasets (GSE67567 and GSE167199) including mRNA, microRNA expression profiles, and single-cell RNA sequencing (GSE199866) from the public Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Through principal component analysis and Venn analysis, we found different expression patterns in the IDD transcription level and identified 156 common DEGs in both bulk datasets. GO and KEGG functional analyses showed these dysregulators were mostly enriched in the collagen-containing extracellular matrix, cartilage development, chondrocyte differentiation, and immune response pathways. We also constructed a potentially dysregulated competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network between mRNAs and miRNAs related to IDD based on microRNA target information and co-expression analysis of RNA profiles and identified 36 ceRNA axes including ZFP36/miR-155-5p/FOS, BTG2/hsa-miR-185-5p/SOCS3, and COL9A2/hsa-miR-664a-5p/IBA57. Finally, in integrating bulk and single-cell transcriptome data analyses, a total of three marker genes, COL2A1, PAX1, and ZFP36L2, were identified. In conclusion, the key genes and the new ceRNA crosstalk we identified in intervertebral disc degeneration may provide new targets for the treatment of IDD.
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