Liposome-encapsulated AICAR hydrogel regulates macrophage metabolic reprogramming via SIK1 activation to alleviate osteoarthritis.

Journal: Journal of nanobiotechnology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis (OA), the most prevalent joint disorder, is characterized by a complex etiology and a lack of safe and effective therapeutic interventions. Emerging evidence suggests that immune cell dysregulation plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of OA. Recent advancements in high-throughput sequencing technologies, along with the integration of machine learning into medical research, have provided novel insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying various diseases. However, the specific roles and mechanisms of immune-related factors in OA remain poorly understood. This study aims to identify potential biomarkers for the diagnosis and monitoring of OA progression and to explore targeted therapeutic strategies based on key genes associated with the disease.

Authors

  • Yong Fu
    The Life Sciences Research Institute of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, People's Republic of China.
  • Jiahui Hou
    Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Norton College of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, 13210, USA.
  • Qinmeng Yang
    Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Guangzhou Orthopedic Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China.
  • Yanpeng Lin
    Department of Radiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China.
  • Nie Rui
    Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China.
  • Jun Wang
    Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and the Department of Neurology, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.
  • Hangtian Wu
    Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China. 547868739@qq.com.
  • Bin Yu
    Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University First Hospital, Ningxia Women's and Children's Hospital, Yinchuan, China.