Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Sept. 29, 2021
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
the
most
common
type
of
arthritis
with
no
effective
therapy.
Subchondral
bone
and
overlying
articular
cartilage
are
closely
associated
function
as
"osteo-chondral
unit"
in
joint.
Abnormal
mechanical
load
leads
to
activated
osteoclast
activity
increased
resorption
subchondral
bone,
which
implicated
onset
OA
pathogenesis.
Thus,
inhibiting
activation
could
prevent
onset.
Betaine,
isolated
from
Lycii
Radicis
Cortex
(LRC),
has
been
demonstrated
exert
anti-inflammatory,
antifibrotic
antiangiogenic
properties.
Here,
we
evaluated
effects
betaine
on
anterior
cruciate
ligament
transection
(ACLT)-induced
mice.
We
observed
that
decreased
number
matrix
metalloproteinase
13
(MMP-13)-positive
collagen
X
(Col
X)-positive
cells,
prevented
proteoglycan
loss
lowered
OARSI
score.
Betaine
thickness
calcified
expression
level
lubricin.
Moreover,
normalized
uncoupled
remodeling
defined
by
trabecular
pattern
factor
(Tb.pf)
plate
(SBP).
Additionally,
aberrant
angiogenesis
was
blunted
treatment.
Mechanistically,
suppressed
osteoclastogenesis
vitro
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production
subsequent
mitogen-activated
protein
kinase
(MAPK)
signaling.
These
data
attenuated
progression
hyperactivated
maintaining
microarchitecture
bone.
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(735)
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
a
chronic
joint
disease
characterized
by
progressive
degeneration
of
articular
cartilage.
A
challenge
in
the
development
disease-modifying
drugs
effective
delivery
to
chondrocytes.
The
unique
structure
promotes
rapid
clearance
through
synovial
fluid,
and
dense
avascular
cartilage
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
limits
drug
penetration.
Here,
we
show
that
poly(lactide-
co
-glycolic
acid)
nanoparticles
coated
chondrocyte
membranes
(CM-NPs)
were
preferentially
taken
up
rat
chondrocytes
ex
vivo
compared
with
uncoated
nanoparticles.
Internalization
CM-NPs
was
mediated
primarily
E-cadherin,
clathrin-mediated
endocytosis,
micropinocytosis.
These
adhered
ECM
knee
joints
penetrated
deeply
into
residence
time
more
than
34
days.
Simulated
fluid
studies
showed
loaded
Wnt
pathway
inhibitor,
adavivint
(CM-NPs-Ada),
delayed
catabolic
metabolism
human
explants
under
inflammatory
conditions.
In
surgical
model
OA,
drug-loaded
effectively
restored
gait,
attenuated
periarticular
bone
remodeling,
provided
chondroprotection
against
degeneration.
OA
progression
also
mitigated
CM-NPs-Ada
canine
anterior
cruciate
ligament
transection.
results
demonstrate
feasibility
using
membrane–coated
improve
pharmacokinetics
efficacy
anti-OA
drugs.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(14)
Published: Feb. 11, 2024
Abstract
The
severity
of
osteoarthritis
(OA)
and
cartilage
degeneration
is
highly
associated
with
synovial
inflammation.
Although
recent
investigations
have
revealed
a
dysregulated
crosstalk
between
fibroblast‐like
synoviocytes
(FLSs)
macrophages
in
the
pathogenesis
synovitis,
limited
knowledge
available
regarding
involvement
exosomes.
Here,
increased
exosome
secretion
observed
FLSs
from
OA
patients.
Notably,
internalization
inflammatory
FLS‐derived
exosomes
(inf‐exo)
can
enhance
M1
polarization
macrophages,
which
further
induces
an
OA‐like
phenotype
co‐cultured
chondrocytes.
Intra‐articular
injection
inf‐exo
synovitis
exacerbates
progression
murine
models.
In
addition,
it
demonstrated
that
stimulation
triggers
activation
glycolysis.
Inhibition
glycolysis
using
2‐DG
successfully
attenuates
excessive
triggered
by
inf‐exo.
Mechanistically,
HIF1A
identified
as
determinant
transcription
factor,
inhibition
which,
both
pharmacologically
or
genetically,
relieves
macrophage
inflammation
inf‐exo‐induced
hyperglycolysis.
Furthermore,
vivo
administration
inhibitor
alleviates
experimental
OA.
results
provide
novel
insights
into
pathogenesis,
suggesting
dysfunction
represents
attractive
target
for
therapy.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(31), P. 20101 - 20110
Published: July 23, 2024
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
a
prevalent
degenerative
disease
that
afflicts
more
than
250
million
people
worldwide,
impairing
their
mobility
and
quality
of
life.
However,
conventional
drug
therapy
palliative.
Exosomes
(Exo),
although
with
the
potential
to
fundamentally
repair
cartilage,
face
challenges
in
efficient
enrichment
delivery.
In
this
study,
we
developed
magnetic
polysaccharide
hydrogel
particles
as
microcarriers
for
synergistic
OA.
The
were
composed
modified
natural
polysaccharides,
hyaluronic
acid
(HAMA),
chondroitin
sulfate
(CSMA),
generated
from
microfluidic
electrospray
combination
cryogelation
process.
Magnetic
nanoparticles
spiny
structures
capable
capturing
stem
cell
Exo
encapsulated
within
together
an
anti-inflammatory
diclofenac
sodium
(DS).
released
DS
had
effect
alleviating
OA
symptoms
promoting
cartilage
repair.
vitro
vivo
results
demonstrated
excellent
performance
microcarrier
treatment.
We
believe
work
has
other
related
diseases.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(22)
Published: April 9, 2024
Abstract
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
disease
characterized
by
cartilage
destruction,
synovitis,
and
osteophyte
formation.
Disease‐modifying
treatments
for
OA
are
currently
lacking.
Because
inflammation
mediated
an
imbalance
of
M1/M2
macrophages
in
the
synovial
cavities
contributes
to
progression,
regulating
M1
M2
polarization
can
be
potential
therapeutic
strategy.
Basing
on
inherent
immune
mechanism
pathological
environment
OA,
immunoglobulin
G‐conjugated
bilirubin/JPH203
self‐assembled
nanoparticle
(IgG/BRJ)
developed,
its
evaluated.
After
intra‐articular
administration,
IgG
conjugation
facilitates
recognition
engulfment
nanoparticles
macrophages.
The
internalized
disassemble
response
increased
oxidative
stress,
released
bilirubin
(BR)
JPH203
scavenge
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
inhibit
nuclear
factor
kappa‐B
pathway,
suppress
activated
mammalian
target
rapamycin
result
repolarization
enhance
M2/M1
ratios.
Suppression
IgG/BRJ
promotes
protection
repair
rat
model,
thereby
improving
outcomes.
This
strategy
opsonization
involving
engulf
carrier‐free
BR/JPH203
therapy
holds
great
intervention
treatment.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Abstract
Synthesizing
high
drug‐loading
nanomedicines
remains
a
formidable
challenge,
and
achieving
universally
applicable,
continuous,
large‐scale
engineered
production
of
such
presents
even
greater
difficulties.
This
study
scalable
library
polyphenol‐amino
acid
condensates.
By
selecting
amino
acids,
the
enables
precise
customization
key
properties,
as
carrier
capacity,
bioactivity,
other
critical
attributes,
offering
versatile
range
options
for
various
application
scenarios.
Leveraging
properties
solvent‐mediated
disassembly
reassembly
condensates
achieved
an
ultra‐high
drug
loading
86%
paclitaxel.
For
poorly
soluble
molecules,
capacity
exceeded
50%,
indicating
broad
applicability.
Furthermore,
employing
continuous
microfluidic
device,
rate
can
reach
5
mL
min
−1
(36
g
per
day),
with
nanoparticle
size
precisely
tunable
polydispersity
index
(PDI)
below
0.2.
The
polyphenol‐based
demonstrates
efficient
cellular
uptake
and,
in
three
distinct
animal
models,
has
been
shown
to
enhance
therapeutic
efficacy
paclitaxel
without
significant
side
effects.
streamlined,
efficient,
approach
using
microfluidics
produce
loading,
promising
strategy
nanoformulation
drugs.
JCI Insight,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(2)
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
shows
various
clinical
manifestations
depending
on
the
status
of
its
joint
components.
We
aimed
to
identify
synovial
cell
subsets
responsible
for
OA
pathophysiology
by
comprehensive
analyses
human
synovium
samples
in
single-cell
resolution.
Two
distinct
tissue
groups
were
classified
gene
expression
profiles
RNA-Seq:
inflammatory
and
fibrotic.
The
group
exhibited
high
cytokines,
histologically
infiltrate,
a
more
severe
pain
score.
fibrotic
showed
higher
fibroblast
growth
factor
(FGFs)
bone
morphogenetic
proteins
(BMPs),
perivascular
fibrosis,
lower
In
RNA-Seq
(scRNA-Seq)
cells,
MERTKloCD206lo
macrophages
CD34hi
fibroblasts
associated
with
groups,
respectively.
Among
3
subsets,
CD34loTHY1lo
CD34loTHY1hi
influenced
immune
whereas
mural
endothelial
cells.
Particularly,
CD34hiCD70hi
promoted
proliferation
Tregs,
potentially
suppressing
synovitis
protecting
articular
cartilage.
Elucidation
mechanisms
underlying
regulation
these
may
lead
novel
strategies
therapeutics.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 15, 2021
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
the
leading
cause
of
function
loss
and
disability
among
elderly,
with
significant
burden
on
individual
society.
It
a
severe
disease
for
its
high
rates,
morbidity,
costs,
increased
mortality.
Multifactorial
etiologies
contribute
to
occurrence
development
OA.
The
heterogeneous
condition
poses
challenge
effective
treatment
OA;
however,
emerging
treatments
are
promising
bring
benefits
OA
management
in
future.
This
narrative
review
will
discuss
recent
developments
agents
OA,
including
potential
disease-modifying
osteoarthritis
drugs
(DMOADs)
novel
therapeutics
pain
relief.
focus
more
that
have
been
clinical
trials,
as
well
attractive
applications
preclinical
research.
In
past
few
years,
it
has
realized
complex
interaction
multifactorial
mechanisms
involved
pathophysiology
authors
believe
there
no
miracle
therapeutic
strategy
fitting
all
patients.
phenotyping
would
be
helpful
therapy
selection.
A
variety
targeting
inflammation
mechanisms,
cellular
senescence,
cartilage
metabolism,
subchondral
bone
remodeling,
peripheral
nociceptive
pathways
expected
reshape
landscape
over
next
years.
Precise
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
identify
safety
efficacy
therapies
specific
patients
phenotypes.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(9)
Published: Sept. 17, 2021
Abstract
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
a
serious
chronic
and
degenerative
disease
that
increasingly
occurs
in
the
aged
population.
Its
current
clinical
treatments
are
limited
to
symptom
relief
cannot
regenerate
cartilage.
Although
better
understanding
of
OA
pathophysiology
has
been
facilitating
development
novel
therapeutic
regimen,
delivery
therapeutics
target
sites
with
minimal
invasiveness,
high
retention,
side
effects
remains
challenge.
Biocompatible
hydrogels
have
recognized
be
highly
promising
for
controlled
release
biologics
tissue
repair.
In
this
review,
approaches
challenges
treatment,
unique
properties
injectable
natural
polymer
as
system
overcome
presented.
The
common
methods
fabrication
polysaccharide‐based
their
composition
on
treatment
detailed.
strategies
use
loading
cargos
also
covered.
Finally,
recent
efforts
highlighted,
limitations
discussed.