Biomolecules and Biomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 31, 2024
Knee
osteoarthritis
(KOA)
is
a
degenerative
joint
disease
characterized
by
pain,
stiffness,
and
impaired
mobility,
with
current
therapies
offering
limited
efficacy.
This
study
investigates
the
epigenetic
role
of
nuclear
receptor-binding
SET
domain
protein
1
(NSD1)
in
KOA
pathogenesis.
A
mouse
model
was
established,
adenoviral
vectors
were
employed
to
upregulate
Nsd1
inhibit
SRY-box
transcription
factor
9
(Sox9),
followed
histopathological
assessments.
We
examined
changes
cell
morphology,
proliferation,
viability,
ferroptosis-related
markers.
The
expression
Nsd1,
Sox9,
acyl-CoA
synthetase
long-chain
family
member
4
(Acsl4)
analyzed,
along
enrichment
dimethylated
lysine
36
histone
3
(H3K36me2)
on
Sox9
promoter
Acsl4
promoter.
Additionally,
binding
relationship
between
sequence
analyzed.
Our
results
revealed
that
reduced
tissues
interleukin
(IL)-1β-stimulated
chondrocytes.
upregulation
alleviated
KOA,
promoted
chondrocyte
proliferation
inhibited
ferroptosis.
Mechanistically,
enhanced
H3K36me2
expression,
which
turn
suppressed
inhibition
partially
reversed
protective
effect
overexpression.
In
summary,
mitigates
ferroptosis
ameliorates
modulating
downregulate
expression.
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 2479 - 2498
Published: April 1, 2024
During
the
past
decade,
mounting
evidence
has
increasingly
linked
programmed
cell
death
(PCD)
to
progression
and
development
of
osteoarthritis
(OA).There
is
a
significant
need
for
thorough
scientometric
analysis
that
recapitulates
relationship
between
PCD
OA.This
study
aimed
collect
articles
reviews
focusing
on
in
OA,
extracting
data
from
January
1st,
2013,
October
31st,
2023,
using
Web
Science.Various
tools,
including
VOSviewer,
CiteSpace,
Pajek,
Scimago
Graphica,
R
package,
were
employed
visualization
analyses.Notably,
China,
USA,
South
Korea
emerged
as
major
contributors,
collectively
responsible
more
than
85%
published
papers
significantly
influencing
research
this
field.Among
different
institutions,
Shanghai
Jiao
Tong
University,
Xi'an
Zhejiang
University
exhibited
highest
productivity.Prolific
authors
included
Wang
Wei,
Jing,
Zhang
Li
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(13), P. 7461 - 7461
Published: July 7, 2024
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
the
most
common
joint
disease,
causing
symptoms
such
as
pain,
swelling,
and
deformity,
which
severely
affect
patients'
quality
of
life.
Despite
advances
in
medical
treatment,
OA
management
remains
challenging,
necessitating
development
safe
effective
drugs.
Quercetin
(QUE),
a
natural
flavonoid
widely
found
fruits
vegetables,
shows
promise
due
to
its
broad
range
pharmacological
effects,
particularly
various
degenerative
diseases.
However,
role
preventing
progression
underlying
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
In
this
study,
we
demonstrated
that
QUE
has
protective
effect
against
both
vivo
vitro,
elucidated
molecular
mechanisms.
inhibited
expression
IL-1β-induced
chondrocyte
matrix
metalloproteinases
(MMP3
MMP13)
inflammatory
mediators
INOS
COX-2.
It
also
promoted
collagen
II,
thereby
extracellular
(ECM).
Mechanistically,
exerts
on
chondrocytes
by
activating
SIRT1/Nrf-2/HO-1
inhibiting
ferroptosis.
Similarly,
an
rat
model
induced
anterior
cruciate
ligament
transection
(ACLT),
treatment
improved
articular
cartilage
damage,
reduced
normalized
abnormal
subchondral
bone
remodeling.
serum
IL-1β,
TNF-α,
MMP3,
CTX-II,
COMP,
slowing
OA.
chondroprotective
effects
oxidative
damage
ferroptosis
through
pathway,
effectively
alleviating
rats.
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
The
newly
described
inflammatory
burden
index
(IBI)
reflects
a
patient's
burden.
This
study
aimed
to
estimate
the
association
between
IBI,
osteoarthritis
(OA),
and
all-cause
mortality
in
patients
with
OA.
We
extracted
data
of
adults
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
database
1999
2018.
After
using
appropriate
survey
weights
correct
for
sample
bias,
we
conducted
multivariate
logistic
regression
analyses
explore
IBI
OA
across
three
models:
unadjusted
model,
partially
adjusted
model
(adjusting
age,
sex,
race,
education
level,
marital
status,
PIR,
BMI,
smoking
drinking
stroke,
CVD,
DM,
hypertension)
fully
(which
included
additional
variables:
HBA1C,
ALT,
AST,
BUN,
TC,
HDL).
And
odds
ratios
(OR)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CI)
were
calculated.
Similarly,
comparable
covariates
adjustments,
employed
Cox
proportional
hazards
analysis
investigate
other
3
models.
models
fitted
calculate
hazard
(HR)
CI
mortality.
A
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
was
used
nonlinear
relationships
effects.
Subgroup
performed
validate
reliability
their
In
total,
22,343
eligible
participants
included.
Multiple
revealed
that
highest
had
2.54
times
(95%CI,
2.23,
2.90))
higher
risk
than
those
lowest
Model
1,
whereas
OR
1.21
1.03,
1.42)
2
1.23
(95%CI,1.05,
1.45)
3.
showed
186%
1.50,
2.31)
developing
death
1.
trend
remained
stable
Models
(HR,1.54;
95%CI,1.22,
1.95)
(HR,
1.41;
95%CI,
1.10,
1.80).
RCS
significant
positive
risk.
With
respect
mortality,
slight
decrease
observed
quartile
second
increased
increasing
IBI.
cardiovascular
disease,
hypertension
pivotal
after
stratification
by
factors
such
as
marital,
smoking,
hypertension,
most
serological
indices.
provides
evidence
OA,
may
be
promising
signature
assessing
which,
turn,
is
conducive
precise
references
high-risk
population
recognition,
anti-inflammatory
guidance,
reducing
intervention.
Clinical and Translational Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(7)
Published: July 1, 2024
Chondrocyte
apoptosis
is
recognized
as
one
of
the
pathological
features
involved
in
cartilage
degeneration
driving
onset
and
progression
knee
osteoarthritis
(OA).
This
study
aimed
to
determine
molecular
mechanism
underlying
effect
clusterin
(CLU),
anti-apoptotic
molecule,
human
OA
chondrocytes.
Primary
chondrocytes
were
isolated
from
patients
divided
into
five
groups:
(1)
cells
treated
with
interleukin
(IL)-1β,
(2)
CLU
alone,
(3)
a
combination
IL-1β
CLU,
(4)
LY294002
(PI3K
inhibitor)
along
(5)
untreated
cells.
Production
apoptotic,
inflammatory,
anabolic,
catabolic
mediators
was
determined
after
treatment
for
24
h.
Our
vitro
uncovered
that
significantly
suppressed
production
inflammatory
[nitric
oxide
(NO),
IL6,
tumor
necrosis
factor
(TNF)-α]
apoptotic
molecule
(caspase-3,
CASP3).
upregulated
messenger
ribonucleic
acid
(mRNA)
expressions
anabolic
factors
[SRY-box
transcription
factor-9
(SOX9)
aggrecan
(ACAN)],
but
downregulated
mRNA
nuclear
kappa-B
(NF-κB),
CASP3,
matrix
metalloproteinase-13
(MMP13).
Anti-apoptotic
anti-inflammatory
effects
mediated
through
activating
PI3K/Akt
signaling
pathway.
The
findings
suggest
might
have
beneficial
on
by
exerting
functions
via
pathway,
making
promising
target
potential
therapeutic
interventions
OA.
Journal of Asian Natural Products Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 22
Published: March 4, 2025
This
study
investigated
the
role
of
magnoflorine
(MAG)
on
cartilage
protection
in
osteoarthritis.
In
vitro
studies
showed
that
MAG
decreased
expression
inflammatory
factors
and
inhibited
extracellular
matrix
degradation
lipopolysaccharide-
ATP-stimulated
C28/I2
cells.
Importantly,
reduced
levels
pyroptosis-related
proteins,
including
NLRP3,
ASC,
cleaved-caspase
1,
GSDMD-N,
IL-18,
IL-1β.
Mechanistically,
mtROS
production
activation
NF-κB
signaling
pathway.
vivo
demonstrated
sodium
iodoacetate-induced
factor
release
were
reversed
by
MAG.
Overall,
could
inhibit
mtROS-mediated
NLRP3
inflammasome
suppressing
mitochondrial
dysfunction
to
ameliorate
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: March 20, 2025
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
the
most
prevalent
arthritic
disease
characterized
by
cartilage
degradation
and
low-grade
inflammation,
for
which
there
remains
a
lack
of
efficacious
therapeutic
interventions.
Notably,
mitigating
impact
oxidative
stress
(OS)
inflammatory
factors
could
help
alleviate
or
hinder
advancement
OA.
Given
benefits
both
quercetin
(Que)
Magnesium
ion
(Mg2+)
in
OA
treatment,
coupled
with
structural
properties
Que,
we
have
innovatively
developed
Que-Mg2+
nanoparticles
(NPs),
aiming
to
deliver
Que
Mg2+
simultaneously
achieve
enhanced
outcomes
Moreover,
avoid
adverse
reactions
linked
frequent
injections,
sodium
alginate
(SA)
microspheres
encapsulating
NPs
(Que-Mg@SA)
were
designed
treat
H2O2-induced
cell
model.
Que-Mg@SA
synthesized
using
ionotropic
gelation
technique,
calcium
chloride
acting
as
cross-linking
agent.
Comprehensive
characterization
was
conducted
through
transmission
electron
microscope
(TEM),
dynamic
light
scattering
(DLS),
optical
microscope,
scanning
(SEM),
provided
detailed
insights
into
their
size,
zeta
potential,
morphology,
micromorphology.
Additionally,
microsphere
swelling
rate
release
evaluated.
The
biocompatibility
microspheres,
along
on
chondrocyte
viability,
detected
CCK-8
assay
live/dead
staining.
Furthermore,
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
evaluated
examining
ROS
scavenging
ability
pro-inflammatory
levels,
respectively.
Finally,
regulatory
influence
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
metabolism
assessed
immunofluorescence
staining
Western
blot.
Characterization
results
revealed
that
Que-Mg
exhibit
nanoscale
diameter,
exceptional
stability,
good
dispersibility,
while
possesses
high
entrapment
efficiency
(EE%)
loading
(LE%),
pronounced
hygroscopic
properties,
sustained
drug-release
capabilities.
vitro
cellular
assays
biocompatible
significantly
restored
scavenged
excessive
ROS,
reduced
levels
cytokines,
upregulated
anabolic
gene
expression,
downregulated
catabolic
protease
maintained
metabolic
balance
tissue.
functionalized
our
study
hold
great
promise
drug
delivery
system
potentially
other
biomedical
applications.
Not
applicable.
Frontiers in Surgery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 10, 2025
This
study
aims
to
systematically
analyze
the
intersection
of
OA
and
chondrocyte
hypertrophy
using
bibliometric
methods,
providing
an
quantitative
comprehensive
overview
current
research
status
emerging
trends
in
this
field.
Relevant
publications
were
retrieved
from
Web
Science
Core
Collection
database
search
query
TS
=
("chondrocyte*
hypertroph*"
OR
"hypertrophic
chondrocyte*"
"cartilage
hypertroph*")
AND
("osteoarthriti*"
"OA"
"degenerative
arthritis").
Several
tools,
including
Vosviewer,
CiteSpace,
R
package
(bibliometrix),
Excel
2021,
utilized
on
OA.
A
total
639
publications,
published
between
1995
2025,
identified.
The
findings
indicate
a
steady
global
increase
hypertrophy,
with
increasing
number
studies
being
high-impact
journals,
suggesting
promising
developmental
trajectory.
China
United
States
are
leading
OSTEOARTHRITIS
CARTILAGE
is
identified
as
core
journal
area,
while
ANNALS
OF
THE
RHEUMATIC
DISEASES
has
highest
impact
factor
among
top
publishing
journals.
Keyword
analysis
reveals
that
hotspots
primarily
focus
stem
cells,
tissue
engineering,
cartilage
repair,
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
autophagy,
apoptosis,
senescence,
related
bioactive
factors.
elucidates
at
crucial
references
for
future
research.
Future
should
continue
these
potential
therapeutic
approaches,
key
phenotypes,
regulatory
mechanisms,
enhance
international
cooperation
develop
more
effective
strategies
treatments
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 11, 2024
The
mechanical
stress
environment
in
the
temporomandibular
joint
(TMJ)
is
constantly
changing
due
to
daily
mandibular
movements.
Therefore,
TMJ
tissues,
such
as
condylar
cartilage,
synovial
membrane
and
discs,
are
influenced
by
different
magnitudes
of
stimulation.
Moderate
stimulation
beneficial
for
maintaining
homeostasis,
whereas
abnormal
leads
degeneration
ultimately
contributes
development
osteoarthritis
(TMJOA),
which
involves
changes
critical
signaling
molecules.
Under
stimulation,
compensatory
molecules
may
prevent
degenerative
while
decompensatory
aggravate.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
that
stimulated
moderate
or
loading
mainly
cartilage.
Furthermore,
classify
stimulation-induced
into
Our
aim
understand
pathophysiological
mechanism
dysfunction
more
deeply
ever-changing
environment,
then
provide
new
ideas
discovering
effective
diagnostic
therapeutic
targets
TMJOA.