Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
12(1)
Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2022
Abstract
Temporomandibular
disorders
(TMD)
are
a
multifactorial
condition
associated
with
both
physical
and
psychological
factors.
Stress
has
been
known
to
trigger
or
worsens
TMD.
We
aimed
investigate
whether
the
novel
coronavirus
disease-2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic
aggravates
depression
in
patients
painful
TMD,
factors
that
affect
their
level
of
depression.
included
112
TMD
(74
females,
38
males;
mean
age:
35.90
±
17.60
years;
myalgia
[n
=
38],
arthralgia
43],
mixed
joint–muscle
pain
31]).
was
diagnosed
based
on
Diagnostic
Criteria
for
Axis
I.
Physical
intensity
recorded
using
visual
analog
scale
(VAS);
psycho-emotional
status
(depression:
Beck
Depression
Inventory
[BDI],
anxiety:
Anxiety
[BAI],
generalized
stress
related
COVID19:
Global
Assessment
Recent
[GARS])
investigated
twice
(before
[BC]
after
COVID-19
[AC]).
Additionally,
affecting
BDI-AC
were
investigated.
BDI
(p
<
0.001),
BAI
GARS
VAS
0.01)
scores
significantly
increased
at
AC
than
BC.
The
depression,
anxiety,
levels
positively
correlated,
BC
values
each
factor
showed
high
correlation.
In
group,
correlated
VAS-AC
0.001).
multiple
regression
analysis,
clenching
habit
strongest
predictor
an
increase
from
moderate
severe,
followed
by
distress,
muscle
stiffness,
female
sex,
BAI-AC,
TMJ
sounds.
negatively
affected
state
several
clinical
factors,
including
sex
habits,
have
influenced
Exosomes
are
extracellular
vesicles
that
share
components
of
their
parent
cells
and
attractive
in
biotechnology
biomedical
research
as
potential
disease
biomarkers
well
therapeutic
agents.
Crucial
to
realizing
this
is
the
ability
manufacture
high-quality
exosomes;
however,
unlike
biologics
such
proteins,
exosomes
lack
standardized
Good
Manufacturing
Practices
for
processing
characterization.
Furthermore,
there
a
well-characterized
reference
exosome
materials
aid
selection
methods
isolation,
purification,
analysis.
This
review
informs
technology
development
by
comparing
characterization
recommending
workflows.
also
provides
detailed
introduction
exosomes,
including
physical
chemical
properties,
roles
normal
biological
processes
progression,
summarizes
some
on-going
clinical
trials.
Stem Cell Research & Therapy,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
12(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2021
Abstract
Background
Spinal
cord
injury
is
a
devastating
clinical
condition
for
which
there
are
currently
no
effective
therapeutic
options.
In
the
present
study,
we
aim
to
investigate
if
effect
of
an
administered
injection
exosomes
derived
from
human
urine
stem
cell
(USC-Exo)
embedded
in
hydrogel
could
improve
spinal
functional
recovery
after
and
underlying
mechanism.
Methods
Exosomes
were
isolated
USC
identified
by
transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM)
Western
blot.
Functional
assays
vitro
performed
assess
effects
USC-Exo
on
tube
formation
migration,
as
well
their
regulatory
role
PI3K/AKT
signaling
pathway
activation.
A
locally
exosome
was
used
SCI
treatment.
The
candidate
protein
ANGPTL3
harboring
promoting
angiogenesis
model
assessed.
Results
current
demonstrate
that
can
pass
blood-brain
barrier
deliver
injured
region.
addition,
administration
enhance
neurological
angiogenesis.
results
mechanistic
studies
revealed
enriched
required
ability
promote
further
confirmed
mediated
pathway.
Conclusion
Collectively,
our
indicate
serve
crucial
regulator
delivering
may
represent
promising
novel
agent
repair.
Stem Cell Research & Therapy,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
13(1)
Опубликована: Авг. 19, 2022
Abstract
Accumulating
proofs
signify
that
pleiotropic
effects
of
mesenchymal
stromal
cells
(MSCs)
are
not
allied
to
their
differentiation
competencies
but
rather
mediated
mainly
by
the
releases
soluble
paracrine
mediators,
making
them
a
reasonable
therapeutic
option
enable
damaged
tissue
repair.
Due
unique
immunomodulatory
and
regenerative
attributes,
MSC-derived
exosomes
hold
great
potential
treat
neurodegeneration-associated
neurological
diseases.
Exosome
treatment
circumvents
drawbacks
regarding
direct
administration
MSCs,
such
as
tumor
formation
or
reduced
infiltration
migration
brain
tissue.
Noteworthy,
MSCs-derived
can
cross
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB)
then
efficiently
deliver
cargo
(e.g.,
protein,
miRNAs,
lipid,
mRNA)
These
biomolecules
influence
various
biological
processes
survival,
proliferation,
migration,
etc.)
in
neurons,
oligodendrocytes,
astrocytes.
Various
studies
have
shown
systemic
local
exosome
could
lead
favored
outcome
animals
with
disease
supporting
BBB
integrity,
eliciting
pro-angiogenic
effects,
attenuating
neuroinflammation,
promoting
neurogenesis
vivo.
In
present
review,
we
will
an
overview
benefits
therapy
ameliorate
pathological
symptoms
acute
chronic
neurodegenerative
disease.
Also,
underlying
mechanism
behind
these
has
been
elucidated.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
12(1), С. 5 - 5
Опубликована: Дек. 20, 2022
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
a
chronic,
progressive,
multifactorial
disease
resulting
in
progressive
loss
of
articular
cartilage
structure
and
function
that
most
common
middle-aged
older
patients.
OA
involved
the
extracellular
matrix
as
well
cell
number
decreases
within
matrix,
especially
further
stages
disease.
The
immune
system
plays
pivotal
role
pathomechanism
this
condition.
Both
humoral
cellular
mediators
contribute
to
destruction,
abnormal
bone
remodeling,
synovitis,
joint
effusion.
increasing
prevalence
has
led
growing
interest
using
animal
models
primary
way
broaden
knowledge
pathogenesis
possible
therapies
at
each
stage
development.
This
review
aims
describe
signs,
pathogenesis,
classification
discuss
advantages
disadvantages
some
models.
currently
used
treatment
methods
include
mesenchymal
stem
cells,
exosomes,
gene
therapies,
blood-derived
products.
In
addition,
exogenous
growth
factors,
platelet-rich
plasma
(PRP),
platelet
lysate,
autologous
conditioned
serum
(ACS)
are
discussed
with
application
tissue
engineering
techniques
biomaterials.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
10
Опубликована: Июль 26, 2022
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
has
remained
a
prevalent
public
health
problem
worldwide
over
the
past
decades.
OA
is
global
challenge
because
its
specific
pathogenesis
unclear,
and
no
effective
disease-modifying
drugs
are
currently
available.
Exosomes
small
single-membrane
vesicles
secreted
via
formation
of
endocytic
multivesicular
bodies
(MVBs),
which
eventually
released
when
MVBs
fuse
with
plasma
membrane.
contain
various
integral
surface
proteins
derived
from
cells,
intercellular
proteins,
DNAs,
RNAs,
amino
acids,
metabolites.
By
transferring
complex
constituents
promoting
macrophages
to
generate
chemokines
proinflammatory
cytokines,
exosomes
function
in
pathophysiological
processes
OA,
including
local
inflammation,
cartilage
calcification
degradation
osteoarthritic
joints.
also
detected
synovial
fluid
plasma,
their
levels
continuously
change
progression.
Thus,
exosomes,
specifically
exosomal
miRNAs
lncRNAs,
potentially
represent
multicomponent
diagnostic
biomarkers
for
OA.
types
mesenchymal
stem
cells
other
cell
or
tissue
affect
angiogenesis,
bone
remodeling.
These
exhibit
promising
capabilities
restore
cartilage,
attenuate
balance
matrix
degradation,
thus
demonstrating
therapeutic
potential
In
combination
biocompatible
highly
adhesive
materials,
such
as
hydrogels
cryogels,
may
facilitate
engineering
therapies
Based
on
numerous
recent
studies,
we
summarized
latent
mechanisms
clinical
value
this
review.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
12(1)
Опубликована: Июль 5, 2022
This
study
investigated
the
usefulness
of
deep
learning-based
automatic
detection
anterior
disc
displacement
(ADD)
from
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
patients
with
temporomandibular
joint
disorder
(TMD).
Sagittal
MRI
images
2520
TMJs
were
collected
861
men
and
399
women
(average
age
37.33
±
18.83
years).
A
learning
algorithm
a
convolutional
neural
network
was
developed.
Data
augmentation
Adam
optimizer
applied
to
reduce
risk
overfitting
deep-learning
model.
The
prediction
performances
compared
between
models
human
experts
based
on
areas
under
curve
(AUCs).
fine-tuning
model
showed
excellent
performance
(AUC
=
0.8775)
acceptable
accuracy
(approximately
77%).
Comparing
AUC
values
from-scratch
(0.8269)
freeze
(0.5858)
lower
other
In
Grad-CAM
visualizations,
scheme
focused
more
TMJ
when
judging
ADD,
sparsity
higher
than
that
(84.69%
vs.
55.61%,
p
<
0.05).
three
fine-tuned
ensemble
using
different
data
techniques
83%.
Moreover,
ADD
TMD
divided
by
(0.8549-0.9275)
sex
(male:
0.8483,
female:
0.9276).
While
experts,
difference
not
significant
(p
0.1987-0.0671).
Learning
pre-trained
weights
allowed
outperform
Another
benefit
for
diagnosing
in
analysis
deactivation
unwanted
gradient
provide
clearer
visualizations
also
agreed
learned
through
important
features
area.
further
improved
an
diversified
data.
main
benefits
this
specificity
which
may
be
useful
preventing
true
negative
cases,
maintenance
its
across
sexes
ages,
suggesting
generalized
prediction.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2024
Osteoarthritis
(OA),
as
a
degenerative
disease,
leads
to
high
socioeconomic
burdens
and
disability
rates.
The
knee
joint
is
typically
the
most
affected
characterized
by
progressive
destruction
of
articular
cartilage,
subchondral
bone
remodeling,
osteophyte
formation
synovial
inflammation.
current
management
OA
mainly
focuses
on
symptomatic
relief
does
not
help
slow
down
advancement
disease.
Recently,
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(MSCs)
their
exosomes
have
garnered
significant
attention
in
regenerative
therapy
tissue
engineering
areas.
Preclinical
studies
demonstrated
that
MSC-derived
(MSC-Exos),
bioactive
factor
carriers,
promising
results
cell-free
OA.
This
study
reviewed
application
various
MSC-Exos
for
treatment,
along
with
exploring
potential
underlying
mechanisms.
Moreover,
strategies
future
perspectives
utilization
engineered
MSC-Exos,
alongside
associated
challenges,
were
also
discussed.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22(1)
Опубликована: Май 31, 2024
Abstract
Intervertebral
disc
degeneration
(IVDD)
is
the
primary
factor
contributing
to
low
back
pain
(LBP).
Unlike
elderly
patients,
many
young
IVDD
patients
usually
have
a
history
of
trauma
or
long-term
abnormal
stress,
which
may
lead
local
inflammatory
reaction
causing
by
immune
cells,
and
ultimately
accelerates
degeneration.
Research
has
shown
significance
M1-type
macrophages
in
IVDD;
nevertheless,
precise
mechanism
route
it
influences
function
nucleus
pulposus
cell
(NPC)
remain
unknown.
Utilizing
rat
acupuncture
model
an
NPC
induced
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS),
we
investigated
M1
macrophage-derived
exosomes
(M1-Exos)
both
vivo
vitro
this
study.
We
found
that
M1-Exos
enhanced
LPS-induced
senescence,
increased
number
SA-β-gal-positive
blocked
cycle,
promoted
activation
P21
P53.
derived
from
supernatant
pretreated
with
exosome
inhibitor
GW4869
reversed
result
vitro.
RNA-seq
showed
Lipocalin2
(LCN2)
was
enriched
targeted
NF-κB
pathway.
The
quantity
cells
significantly
reduced
inhibition
LCN2,
expression
P53
NPCs
decreased.
same
results
were
obtained
acupuncture-induced
model.
In
addition,
LCN2
promotes
type
II
collagen
(Col-2)
inhibits
matrix
metalloproteinase
13
(MMP13),
thereby
restoring
equilibrium
metabolism
inside
extracellular
(ECM)
vivo.
pathway
crucial
for
regulating
M1-Exo-mediated
senescence.
After
addition
LPS-treated
NPCs,
p-p65
activity
activated,
while
si-LCN2
treatment
inhibited
activity.
Therefore,
paper
demonstrates
ability
deliver
activates
signaling
pathway,
exacerbates
accelerating
This
shed
new
light
on
bring
fresh
approach
therapy.
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