Integrated bioinformatics and network pharmacology to identify and validate macrophage polarization related hub genes in the treatment of osteoarthritis with Astragalus membranaceus.
Journal:
Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research
Published Date:
May 30, 2025
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Macrophage polarization exacerbates the pathological processes of osteoarthritis (OA). Astragalus membranaceus (AM) can repair chondrocytes and serve as a protective agent for OA. Therefore, the study intended to identify macrophage polarization-related genes (MPRGs) in the treatment of OA with AM.