Immunity Inflammation and Disease,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(11)
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Background
Intervertebral
disc
degeneration
(IDD)
is
a
major
cause
for
low
back
pain.
Studies
showed
the
association
between
senescence
and
degenerative
diseases.
Cell
can
promote
occurrence
development
of
diseases
through
multiple
mechanisms
including
inflammatory
stress,
oxidative
stress
nutritional
deprivation.
The
roles
senescence‐associated
genes
(SAGs)
remains
unknown
in
IDD.
Methods
Four
differently
expressed
SAGs
were
identified
as
hub
using
“limma“
package
R.
We
then
calculated
immune
infiltration
IDD
patients,
investigated
relation
infiltration.
Enrichment
analysis
was
performed
to
explore
functions
Nomogram
LASSO
model
based
on
constructed
predict
risk
severe
(SD)
patients.
Subsequently,
single
cell
conducted
describe
expression
pattern
intervertebral
tissue.
Results
ASPH,
CCND1,
IGFBP3
SGK1
SAGs.
Further
demonstrated
that
might
mediate
by
regulating
pathways.
four
good
performance
predicting
SD.
Single
revealed
CCND1
mainly
nucleus
pulposus
cells,
while
epithelial
cells.
Eleven
candidate
drugs
targeting
SAGS
predicted
patients
Comparative
Toxicogenomics
Database
(CDT).
PCR
immunohistochemical
levels
higher
SD
than
MD
(mild
degeneration)
Conclusions
comprehensive
IDD,
which
their
Based
SAGs,
we
established
predictive
explored
potential
drugs.
These
findings
provide
new
understandings
SAG
mechanism
promising
therapeutic
strategies
Cancers,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(5), С. 787 - 787
Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2025
The
mammary
gland
undergoes
significant
changes
throughout
a
woman's
life;
from
embryonic
development
to
transformations
after
breastfeeding
and
during
aging.
These
processes,
while
essential
for
normal
breast
physiology,
can
increase
cancer
risk
when
disrupted.
This
review
explores
three
critical
stages:
development;
postlactational
involution;
age-related
lobular
involution
(ARLI).
We
highlight
key
signaling
pathways-Wnt,
FGF,
SHH,
Notch,
EGFR,
BMP-that
guide
discuss
how
their
dysregulation
contribute
abnormal
growth.
For
involution,
we
examine
the
two-phase
process
of
cell
death
tissue
remodeling,
showing
disruptions
this
period,
particularly
postpartum,
may
foster
tumor-promoting
environment.
also
delve
into
ARLI
role
cellular
senescence
in
aging
gland,
focusing
on
senescence-associated
secretory
phenotype
(SASP)
its
impact
inflammation
remodeling.
Understanding
these
processes
provides
new
opportunities
prevention
treatment
strategies.
Cell Biology and Toxicology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
40(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 21, 2024
Intervertebral
disc
degeneration
(IVDD)
is
a
primary
contributor
to
low
back
pain
and
poses
considerable
burden
society.
However,
the
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
IVDD
remain
be
elucidated.
PR/SET
domain
1
(PRDM1)
regulates
cell
proliferation,
apoptosis,
inflammatory
responses
in
various
diseases.
Despite
these
regulatory
functions,
mechanism
of
action
PRDM1
remains
unexplored.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
role
progression.
The
expression
nucleus
pulposus
(NP)
tissues
NP
cells
(NPCs)
was
assessed
using
western
blotting,
immunohistochemistry,
immunofluorescence.
effects
on
progression
were
vitro
vivo.
Mechanistically,
mRNA
sequencing,
chromatin
immunoprecipitation,
dual-luciferase
reporter
assays
performed
confirm
that
triggered
CASP1
transcription.
Our
study
demonstrated
for
first
time
substantially
upregulated
degenerated
NPCs.
overexpression
promoted
NPCs
pyroptosis
by
inhibiting
mitophagy
exacerbating
progression,
whereas
silencing
exerted
opposite
effect.
Furthermore,
activated
transcription,
thereby
promoting
vitro.
Notably,
reversed
To
best
our
knowledge,
demonstrate
inhibits
repressing
which
may
promising
new
therapeutic
target
IVDD.
Journal of Biomaterials Applications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025
Intervertebral
disc
degeneration
(IDD)
arises
from
a
complex
interplay
of
genetic,
environmental,
and
age-related
factors,
culminating
in
spectrum
low
back
pain
(LBP)
disorders
that
exert
significant
societal
economic
impact.
The
present
therapeutic
landscape
for
IDD
poses
formidable
clinical
hurdles,
necessitating
the
exploration
innovative
treatment
modalities.
hydrogel,
as
biomaterial,
exhibits
superior
biocompatibility
compared
to
other
biomaterials
such
bioceramics
bio-metal
materials.
It
also
demonstrates
mechanical
properties
closer
those
natural
intervertebral
discs
(IVDs)
favorable
biodegradability
conducive
IVD
regeneration.
Therefore,
it
has
emerged
promising
candidate
material
field
regenerative
medicine
tissue
engineering
treating
IDD.
Hydrogels
have
made
strides
treatment.
Particularly,
injectable
hydrogels
not
only
provide
support
but
enable
controlled
release
bioactive
molecules,
playing
crucial
role
mitigating
inflammation
promoting
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
Furthermore,
ability
achieve
minimally
invasive
implantation
helps
minimize
damage.
This
article
initially
provides
concise
exposition
structure
function
IVD,
progression
IDD,
delineates
extant
interventions
Subsequently,
categorizes
hydrogels,
encapsulates
recent
advancements
cellular
therapies,
delves
into
mechanisms
through
which
foster
Ultimately,
deliberates
on
prospects
challenges
attendant
hydrogel
therapy
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(12), С. 6591 - 6591
Опубликована: Июнь 15, 2024
Senescence
is
a
physiological
and
pathological
cellular
program
triggered
by
various
types
of
stress.
Senescent
cells
exhibit
multiple
characteristic
changes.
Among
them,
the
flattened
enlarged
morphology
exhibited
in
senescent
observed
regardless
stimuli
causing
senescence.
Several
studies
have
provided
important
insights
into
pro-adhesive
properties
senescence,
suggesting
that
cell
adhesion
to
extracellular
matrix
(ECM),
which
involved
morphological
changes,
may
play
pivotal
roles
Matricellular
proteins,
group
structurally
unrelated
ECM
molecules
are
secreted
environment,
unique
ability
control
binding
receptors,
including
integrins.
Recent
reports
certified
matricellular
proteins
closely
Through
this
biological
function,
thought
pathogenesis
age-related
diseases,
fibrosis,
osteoarthritis,
intervertebral
disc
degeneration,
atherosclerosis,
cancer.
This
review
outlines
recent
on
role
inducing
We
highlight
integrin-mediated
signaling
senescence
provide
new
therapeutic
options
for
diseases
targeting
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(16), С. 8676 - 8676
Опубликована: Авг. 8, 2024
The
aging
process
contributes
significantly
to
the
onset
of
chronic
diseases,
which
are
primary
causes
global
mortality,
morbidity,
and
healthcare
costs.
Numerous
studies
have
shown
that
removal
senescent
cells
from
tissues
extends
lifespan
reduces
occurrence
age-related
diseases.
Consequently,
there
is
growing
momentum
in
development
drugs
targeting
these
cells.
Among
them,
mTOR
SGLT-2
inhibitors
garnered
attention
due
their
diverse
effects:
regulate
cellular
growth,
metabolism,
immune
responses,
while
glucose
reabsorption
kidneys,
resulting
various
beneficial
metabolic
effects.
Importantly,
may
act
synergistically
by
influencing
senescence
processes
pathways.
Although
direct
on
combined
effects
inhibition
limited,
this
review
aims
highlight
potential
synergistic
benefits
senescence.