Phytotherapy Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(4), P. 1990 - 2006
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Abstract
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
characterized
by
an
imbalance
between
M1
and
M2
polarized
synovial
macrophages.
Quercetin
has
shown
protective
effects
against
OA
altering
M1/M2‐polarized
macrophages,
but
the
underlying
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
In
this
study,
rat
chondrocytes
were
treated
with
10
ng/mL
of
IL‐1β.
To
create
M1‐polarized
macrophages
in
vitro,
bone
marrow‐derived
(rBMDMs)
100
LPS.
mimic
conditions
observed
vivo,
a
co‐culture
system
was
established.
ATP
release
assays,
immunofluorescence
Fluo‐4
AM
staining,
Transwell
ELISA
flow
cytometry
performed.
Male
adult
Sprague–Dawley
(SD)
rats
used
to
model.
Histological
analyses,
including
H&E,
safranin
O‐fast
green
staining
Our
data
showed
quercetin‐mediated
suppression
calcium
ion
influx
release,
concurrent
downregulation
TRPV1
P2X7
Activation
abolished
on
system,
overexpression
attenuated
polarization,
migration,
inflammation.
Either
or
NLRP3
knockdown
IL‐1β‐induced
M1/M2
Moreover,
reduced
suppressive
promoting
vivo.
Collectively,
our
that
quercetin‐induced
leads
delay
progression
shifting
macrophage
polarization
from
subtypes
via
modulation
P2X7/NLRP3
pathway.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Bioactives
significantly
modify
and
maintain
human
health.
Available
data
suggest
that
might
play
a
beneficial
role
in
chronic
inflammatory
diseases.
Although
promised,
defining
their
mechanisms
opting
to
weigh
benefits
limitations
is
imperative.
Detailed
by
which
critical
Bioactives,
including
probiotics
prebiotics
such
as
dietary
lipids
(DHA,
EPA,
alpha
LA),
vitamin
D,
polysaccharides
(fructooligosaccharide),
polyphenols
(curcumin,
resveratrol,
capsaicin)
potentially
modulate
inflammation
bone
metabolism
limited.
Certain
bioactive
impact
the
gut
microbiota,
immune
system,
pain
response
via
gut-immune-bone
axis.
This
narrative
review
highlights
recent
update
on
mechanistic
evidence
demonstrated
reduce
osteoarthritis
pathophysiology.
Journal of Orthopaedic Translation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44, P. 114 - 124
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
the
most
common
age-related
musculoskeletal
disease.
However,
there
still
a
lack
of
therapy
that
can
modify
OA
progression
due
to
complex
pathogenic
mechanisms.
The
aim
study
was
explore
role
and
mechanism
XJB-5-131
inhibiting
chondrocytes
ferroptosis
alleviate
progression.
We
treated
tert-butyl
hydroperoxide
(TBHP)-induced
mouse
primary
with
in
vitro.
intracellular
ferroptotic
hallmarks,
cartilage
anabolic
catabolic
markers,
regulatory
genes
proteins
were
detected.
Then
we
established
model
via
destabilization
medial
meniscus
(DMM)
surgery.
mice
intra-articular
injection
regularly
(2
μM,
3
times
per
week).
After
4
8
weeks,
performed
micro-CT
histological
examination
evaluate
protection
subjects.
RNA
sequencing
analysis
unveil
key
downstream
gene
exerting
anti-ferroptotic
effect
OA.
significantly
suppressed
TBHP-induced
increases
hallmarks
(ROS,
lipid
peroxidation,
Fe2+
accumulation),
drivers
(Ptgs2,
Pgd,
Tfrc,
Atf3,
Cdo1),
while
restored
expression
suppressors
(Gpx4,
Fth1).
evidently
promoted
decreased
markers.
Moreover,
inhibited
Cox2
Mmp13,
Col2a1,
Gpx4
Fth1
DMM-induced
articular
cartilage.
Further,
identified
Pebp1
as
potential
target
by
analysis.
anti-ferroptosis
chondroprotective
effects
diminished
Locostatin,
specific
antagonist
Pebp1.
protects
from
DMM
surgery-induced
restoring
therapeutic
drug
management
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
Ferroptosis
is
a
recently
identified
form
of
programmed
cell
death
that
plays
an
important
role
in
the
pathophysiological
process
osteoarthritis
(OA).
Herein,
we
investigated
protective
effect
moderate
mechanical
stress
on
chondrocyte
ferroptosis
and
further
revealed
internal
molecular
mechanism.
Intra-articular
injection
sodium
iodoacetate
(MIA)
was
conducted
to
induce
rat
model
OA
vivo,
meanwhile,
interleukin-1
beta
(IL-1β)
treated
chondrocytes
vitro.
The
phenotype
analyzed
by
histology
microcomputed
tomography,
transmission
electron
microscope
immunofluorescence.
expression
cartilage
metabolism-related
factors
immunohistochemical
Western
blot.
Animal
experiments
moderate-intensity
treadmill
exercise
could
effectively
reduce
matrix
degradation
MIA-induced
rats.
Cell
showed
4-h
cyclic
tensile
strain
intervention
activate
Nrf2
inhibit
NF-κB
signaling
pathway,
increase
Col2a1,
GPX4,
SLC7A11,
decrease
MMP13
P53,
thereby
restraining
IL-1β-induced
degeneration.
Inhibition
pathway
relieved
Meanwhile,
overexpression
recombinant
lentivirus
reversed
positive
CTS
chondrocytes.
Moderate
antioxidant
system,
p65
regulating
GPX4.
Military Medical Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: May 30, 2024
Abstract
Orthopedic
conditions
have
emerged
as
global
health
concerns,
impacting
approximately
1.7
billion
individuals
worldwide.
However,
the
limited
understanding
of
underlying
pathological
processes
at
cellular
and
molecular
level
has
hindered
development
comprehensive
treatment
options
for
these
disorders.
The
advent
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
technology
revolutionized
biomedical
research
by
enabling
detailed
examination
diversity.
Nevertheless,
investigating
mechanisms
in
highly
mineralized
skeletal
tissue
poses
technical
challenges.
In
this
review,
we
present
a
streamlined
approach
to
obtaining
high-quality
single
cells
from
provide
an
overview
existing
scRNA-seq
technologies
employed
studies
along
with
practical
bioinformatic
analysis
pipelines.
By
utilizing
methodologies,
crucial
insights
into
developmental
dynamics,
maintenance
homeostasis,
involved
spine,
joint,
bone,
muscle,
tendon
disorders
been
uncovered.
Specifically
focusing
on
joint
diseases
degenerative
disc
disease,
osteoarthritis,
rheumatoid
arthritis
using
provided
novel
more
nuanced
comprehension.
These
findings
paved
way
discovering
therapeutic
targets
that
offer
potential
benefits
patients
suffering
diverse
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: June 14, 2024
Abstract
Interactions
between
osteolineage
cells
and
myeloid
play
important
roles
in
maintaining
skeletal
homeostasis.
Herein,
we
find
that
transfer
mitochondria
to
cells.
Impairment
of
the
by
deleting
MIRO1
leads
increased
cell
commitment
toward
osteoclastic
lineage
promotes
bone
resorption.
In
detail,
impaired
mitochondrial
from
alters
glutathione
metabolism
protects
ferroptosis,
thus
promoting
osteoclast
activities.
Furthermore,
is
involved
regulation
glucocorticoid-induced
osteoporosis,
depletion
alleviates
progression
osteoporosis.
These
findings
reveal
an
unappreciated
mechanism
underlying
interaction
regulate
metabolic
homeostasis
provide
insights
into
osteoporosis
progression.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Abstract
Research
on
treating
knee
osteoarthritis
(KOA)
is
becoming
more
challenging
due
to
a
growing
number
of
younger
patients
being
affected.
The
pathogenesis
KOA
complex
for
multifactorial
disease
affecting
the
entire
joint,
with
remodeling
subchondral
bone
playing
key
role
in
degeneration
overlying
cartilage.
Therefore,
this
study
constructed
bipedal
postmenopausal
mouse
model
better
understand
how
interplay
between
and
cartilage
contributes
development.
A
single-cell
atlas
osteochondral
composite
tissue
was
established.
Furthermore,
three
novel
subtypes
chondrocytes,
including
Smoc2
+
angiogenic
Angptl7
Col1a1
osteogenic
were
identified
femoral
condyles
mice.
In
addition,
chondrocytes
promoted
angiogenesis
mice
by
interacting
endothelial
cells
via
FGF2-FGFR2
signaling
pathway.
H-type
vessels
increased
bone,
recruiting
osteoprogenitor
facilitating
osteogenesis
Sparc
osteoblasts
have
negatively
regulated
mineralization
osteoblastic
differentiation,
aggravated
pathological
progression
KOA.
above
findings
offered
new
targets
opened
up
an
avenue
therapeutic
intervention
Journal of Orthopaedic Translation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
51, P. 132 - 144
Published: March 1, 2025
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
the
most
common
degenerative
joint
disease,
and
its
main
pathological
mechanism
articular
cartilage
degeneration.
The
purpose
of
this
study
was
to
investigate
role
mitophagy
in
pathogenesis
chondrocyte
ferroptosis
OA.
expressions
related
proteins
(GPX4,
FTH1,
COX2)
ubiquitin-dependent
(PARKIN,
PINK1)
intact
injured
areas
OA
were
analyzed.
Nitro
oxide
JP4-039,
a
mitochondrial
targeting
antioxidant,
has
bifunctional
mitochondria.
Then
we
evaluated
potential
protective
effect
JP4-039
using
destabilization
medial
meniscus
(DMM)-induced
model,
as
well
tert-butyl
hydrogen
peroxide
(TBHP)-treated
primary
mouse
chondrocytes
human
explants.
concentrations
iron
lipid
peroxidation
expression
drivers
damaged
cartilages
significantly
higher
than
those
cartilage.
Pink1/Parkin-dependent
decreased
area
negatively
correlated
with
ferroptosis.
Then,
toxicity
effectiveness
are
tested
determine
working
concentration.
Next,
at
molecular
biological
level,
found
that
showed
anti-chondrocyte
Moreover,
it
verified
on
DMM-induced
model
mice,
could
delay
progression
Finally,
re-verified
vivo
vitro
inhibit
by
promoting
mitophagy.
inhibits
delays
progression.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Aug. 28, 2023
Osteoarthritis
is
a
prevalent
age-related
disease
characterized
by
dysregulation
of
extracellular
matrix
metabolism,
lipid
and
upregulation
senescence-associated
secretory
phenotypes.
Herein,
we
clarify
that
CircRREB1
highly
expressed
in
secondary
generation
chondrocytes
its
deficiency
can
alleviate
FASN
related
senescent
phenotypes
osteoarthritis
progression.
impedes
proteasome-mediated
degradation
inhibiting
acetylation-mediated
ubiquitination.
Meanwhile,
induces
RanBP2-mediated
SUMOylation
enhances
protein
stability.
CircRREB1-FASN
axis
inhibits
FGF18
FGFR3
mediated
PI3K-AKT
signal
transduction,
then
increased
p21
expression.
Intra-articular
injection
adenovirus-CircRreb1
reverses
the
protective
effects
CircRreb1
mice.
Further
therapeutic
interventions
could
have
beneficial
identifying
as
potential
prognostic
target
for
OA.