Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
a
multifaceted
degenerative
joint
disorder
with
substantial
global
socioeconomic
implications.
Cellular
senescence,
defined
by
permanent
cell
cycle
arrest,
has
been
identified
as
critical
contributor
to
OA
progression,
driving
the
disruption
of
cartilage
homeostasis
and
structural
integrity.
Here,
we
first
delve
into
molecular
triggers
senescence
in
OA,
including
impaired
DNA
damage
response,
telomere
shortening,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
oxidative
autophagic
stresses,
epigenetic
modifications,
dysregulated
sirtuins
noncoding
RNAs.
These
factors
collectively
contribute
establishment
senescent
phenotype
tissues,
perpetuating
processes
observed
OA.
Later,
present
pro-inflammatory
senescence-associated
secretory
(SASP)
force
behind
senescence-mediated
progression
that
fuels
chronic
inflammation
via
release
cytokines,
chemokines,
matrix-degrading
enzymes,
disrupts
tissue
repair
mechanisms,
alters
microenvironment
favor
catabolic
processes,
further
exacerbating
degeneration.
The
interplay
between
these
highlights
complexity
senescence-driven
degeneration
underscoring
need
for
deeper
insights
basis
disease.
This
review
aims
illuminate
providing
foundation
understanding
cellular
pathways
drive
identifying
knowledge
gaps
guide
future
research
on
this
pervasive
npj Women s Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
a
chronic
joint
disease
characterized
by
cartilage
degradation,
inflammation,
and
pain.
While
multiple
factors
contribute
to
OA
development,
age
sex
are
primary
risk
factors,
particularly
affecting
postmenopausal
women.
The
dramatic
increase
in
after
menopause
suggests
estrogen
deficiency
accelerates
progression.
This
review
explores
the
molecular
mechanisms
connecting
aging
focusing
on
key
genes
pathways
identified
through
RNA
sequencing.
Cell Cycle,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(2), P. 205 - 217
Published: Jan. 17, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
explore
the
effect
and
mechanism
Sirt6
on
DNA
damage
repair
in
OA
chondrocytes.
Cartilage
tissues
were
collected
from
patients
with
knee
arthroplasty
traumatic
amputation
without
OA.
Besides,
7-week-old
male
C57BL/6
mice
randomly
divided
into
Control
groups;
CHON-001
cells
corresponding
groups
treated
10
ng/ml
interleukin
(IL)-1β,
respectively.
Subsequently,
or
siNrf2
over-expressed
observe
senescence
chondrocytes
by
IL-1β
through
nuclear
factor
E2-related
2
(Nrf2)
signaling
pathway.
expression
level
human
mouse
cartilage
significantly
decreased.
However,
24
h
treatment
decreased
chondrocytes,
induced
damage,
promoted
cellular
senescence.
In
addition,
over-expression
inhibited
IL-1β-induced
Moreover,
overexpression
activated
Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1
pathway
while
knockdown
Nrf2
anti-senescence
effects
IL-1β-treated
may
reduce
activating
The FASEB Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
37(2)
Published: Jan. 9, 2023
Abstract
In
osteoarthritis
(OA),
chondrocytes
undergo
many
pathological
alternations
that
are
linked
with
cellular
senescence.
However,
the
exact
pathways
lead
to
generation
of
a
senescence‐like
phenotype
in
OA
not
clear.
Previously,
we
found
loss
estrogen
receptor‐α
(ERα)
was
associated
an
increased
senescence
level
human
chondrocytes.
Since
DNA
damage
is
common
cause
senescence,
aimed
study
relationship
among
ERα
levels,
damage,
and
We
first
examined
levels
ERα,
representative
markers
normal
cartilage
harvested
from
male
female
donors,
as
well
mice.
The
influence
on
studied
by
treating
doxorubicin
(DOX),
which
often‐used
DNA‐damaging
agent.
Next,
tested
potential
overexpressing
reducing
levels.
Lastly,
explored
interaction
between
nuclear
factor
kappa‐light‐chain‐enhancer
activated
B
cells
(NF‐κB)
pathway.
Results
indicated
contained
displayed
features,
were
accompanied
significantly
reduced
Overexpression
DOX‐treated
Moreover,
DOX‐induced
activation
NF‐κB
pathway,
partially
reversed
ERα.
Taken
together,
our
results
demonstrated
critical
role
maintaining
health
inhibiting
This
also
suggests
may
represent
new
avenue
prevent
treat
OA.
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: May 22, 2024
Background
Knee
osteoarthritis
(KOA)
is
a
disease
that
significantly
affects
the
quality
of
life
patients,
with
complex
pathophysiology
includes
degeneration
cartilage
and
subchondral
bone,
synovitis,
associations
mechanical
load,
inflammation,
metabolic
factors,
hormonal
changes,
aging.
Objective
This
article
aims
to
comprehensively
review
biological
mechanisms
clinical
effects
general
exercise
training
traditional
Chinese
exercises
(such
as
Tai
Chi
Qigong)
on
treatment
KOA,
providing
references
for
development
prescriptions.
Methods
A
systematic
search
databases
including
PubMed,
Web
Science,
Google
Scholar,
China
National
Knowledge
Infrastructure
(CNKI)
was
conducted,
reviewing
studies
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs),
observational
studies,
reviews,
meta-analyses.
Keywords
included
“knee
osteoarthritis,”
“exercise
therapy,”
“physical
activity,”
“traditional
exercise.”
Results
conclusion
General
positively
KOA
by
such
promoting
blood
circulation,
improving
metabolism
inflammatory
enhancing
expression
anti-inflammatory
cytokines,
reducing
cell
Traditional
exercises,
like
Qigong,
benefit
improvement
symptoms
tissue
repair
regulating
immune
function
alleviating
joint
inflammation.
Clinical
have
shown
both
types
can
improve
physical
function,
life,
pain
relief
in
patients
KOA.
Both
are
non-pharmacological
options
effectively
patients’
physiological
life.
Future
research
should
further
explore
long-term
these
interventions
develop
personalized
programs
based
specific
needs
patients.
Gerontology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 18
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Background:
Orthopedic
diseases,
including
osteoarthritis,
osteoporosis,
and
age-related
musculoskeletal
disorders,
significantly
impact
quality
of
life
are
becoming
increasingly
prevalent
with
aging
populations.
A
growing
body
evidence
highlights
the
role
cellular
senescence
in
pathogenesis
these
conditions.
Senescent
cells
(SCs),
characterized
by
irreversible
cell
cycle
arrest,
accumulate
tissues
over
time,
contributing
to
inflammation,
tissue
degeneration,
impaired
regeneration.
The
emerging
field
senolytics,
which
aims
selectively
eliminate
SCs,
has
garnered
attention
as
a
novel
therapeutic
strategy
orthopedics.
Summary:
Senolytic
drugs,
small
molecules,
peptides,
natural
compounds,
have
shown
promise
preclinical
models
early
clinical
trials
for
treatment
various
diseases.
In
orthopedics,
senolytics
been
investigated
their
potential
ameliorate
cartilage
degradation,
bone
fragility,
other
degenerative
changes
associated
aging.
Recent
studies
demonstrated
that
targeting
SCs
can
improve
function,
reduce
promote
Although
majority
research
is
still
phase,
positive
outcomes
from
animal
suggest
senolytic
drugs
may
offer
new
avenues
orthopedic
Key
Messages:
therapies
hold
significant
treating
diseases
underlying
contributes
degeneration
inflammation.
Preclinical
indicate
enhance
repair,
alleviate
symptoms,
slow
disease
progression
disorders.
Further
needed
optimize
drug
efficacy,
ensure
safety,
identify
patient
populations
benefit
most
treatments.
development
could
revolutionize
management
aging-related
providing
more
targeted
effective
approach
than
current
Arthritis & Rheumatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
76(6), P. 842 - 844
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
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Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 721 - 721
Published: April 22, 2023
Cells
in
the
body
are
exposed
to
dynamic
external
and
internal
environments,
many
of
which
cause
cell
damage.
The
cell's
response
this
damage,
broadly
called
stress
response,
is
meant
promote
survival
repair
or
remove
However,
not
all
damage
can
be
repaired,
sometimes,
even
worse,
overtax
system
itself,
further
aggravating
homeostasis
leading
its
loss.
Aging
phenotypes
considered
a
manifestation
accumulated
cellular
defective
repair.
This
particularly
apparent
primary
type
articular
joint,
chondrocytes.
Articular
chondrocytes
constantly
facing
challenge
stressors,
including
mechanical
overloading,
oxidation,
DNA
proteostatic
stress,
metabolic
imbalance.
consequence
accumulation
on
aberrant
mitogenesis
differentiation,
extracellular
matrix
production
turnover,
senescence,
death.
most
severe
form
stress-induced
chondrocyte
dysfunction
joints
osteoarthritis
(OA).
Here,
we
summarize
studies
effects
stressors
demonstrate
that
molecular
effectors
pathways
connect
amplify
joint
OA
development.
Journal of Orthopaedic Translation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48, P. 204 - 216
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Memantine,
which
is
an
FDA-proven
drug
for
the
treatment
of
dementia,
exerts
its
function
by
blocking
NMDA
(N-methyl-D-aspartate)
receptor,
a
calcium-permeable
ion
channel
that
reduces
cytotoxic
calcium
overload.
Chondrocyte
senescence
crucial
cellular
event
contributes
to
articular
cartilage
degeneration
during
osteoarthritis
(OA)
development.
To
date,
effects
memantine
and
downstream
receptor
on
chondrocyte
OA
have
been
rarely
reported.
Aging,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Age
is
the
most
important
risk
factor
for
degenerative
diseases
such
as
osteoarthritis
(OA).
It
associated
with
accumulation
of
senescent
cells
in
joint
tissues
that
contribute
to
pathogenesis
OA,
particular
through
release
senescence-associated
secretory
phenotype
(SASP)
factors.
Mesenchymal
stromal
(MSCs)
and
their
derived
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
promising
treatments
OA.
However,
senoprotective
effects
MSC-derived
EVs
OA
have
been
poorly
investigated.
Here,
we
used
from
human
adipose
tissue-derived
MSCs
(ASC-EVs)
two
models
inflammaging
(IL1β)-
DNA
damage
(etoposide)-induced
senescence
chondrocytes.
We
showed
addition
ASC-EVs
was
effective
reducing
parameters,
including
number
SA-β-Gal-positive
cells,
γH2AX
foci
nuclei
secretion
SASP
In
addition,
demonstrated
therapeutic
efficacy
when
injected
into
a
murine
model
Several
markers
senescence,
inflammation
oxidative
stress
were
decreased
shortly
after
injection
likely
explaining
efficacy.
conclusion,
exert
function
both
in
vitro,
induced
chondrocytes
and,
vivo,
collagenase-induced