ReviewGene therapy2018
Understanding the molecular biology of intervertebral disc degeneration and potential gene therapy strategies for regeneration: a review.
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121 citing papers in PubMed, 211 citations in OpenAlex.
- Integrative bulk and single-cell transcriptomic analyses reveal nucleus pulposus cell fibrosis as a therapeutic target in intervertebral disc degeneration and identify quercetin as a potential antifibrotic agent.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2026Article
- The protective up-regulation of metallothionein-2A in intervertebral disc degeneration inhibits nucleus pulposus cell ferroptosis through activation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway.Cell death discovery · 2026Article
- Advancing Intervertebral Disc Biology via Omics: Implications for Nucleus Pulposus Progenitor Cell-Based Regeneration.JOR spine · 2025Review
- Cuttlefish ink nanoparticle-engineered hydrogel microspheres synergistically attenuate disc degeneration via antioxidant defense and matrix synthesis activation.Materials today. Bio · 2025Article
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- Therapeutic strategies for intervertebral disc degeneration: Extracellular vesicles and microRNAs derived from mesenchymal stem cells.World journal of stem cells · 2025Review
- NJournal of orthopaedic translation · 2025Review
- Causal Relationship Between Cerebrospinal Fluid Metabolites and Intervertebral Disc Disease: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- PLGA microspheres loaded with si-circETS1 as a therapeutic strategy to delay intervertebral disc degeneration.Cytotechnology · 2025Article
- Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies of Macrophage Polarization in Intervertebral Disc Degeneration.JOR spine · 2025Review
- NOXA exacerbates endoplasmic-reticulum-stress-induced intervertebral disc degeneration by activating apoptosis and ECM degradation.Cell death discovery · 2025Article
- Bio-engineered thermo-sensitive alginate/PNIA-g-CS co-polymeric injectable hydrogel laden with GDF-5 to stimulate nucleus pulposus for IVD regeneration.Journal of biological engineering · 2025Article
- [Mechanism of extracellular vesicles in the repair of intervertebral disc degeneration].Sheng wu yi xue gong cheng xue za zhi = Journal of biomedical engineering = Shengwu yixue gongchengxue zazhi · 2025Review
- Palladium Nanoparticles Degrade Advanced Glycation End Products via Valosin-Containing Protein Mediated Autophagy to Attenuate High-Glucose/High-Fat-Induced Intervertebral Disc Degeneration.Exploration (Beijing, China) · 2025Article
- Ferroptosis: A New Direction in the Treatment of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration.Cell biochemistry and biophysics · 2025Review
- Efficacy of Naringenin against aging and degeneration of nucleus pulposus cells through IGFBP3 inhibition.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Revolutionizing the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration: an approach based on molecular typing.Journal of translational medicine · 2025Article
- Biglycan fragment modulates TGF-β activity in intervertebral disc via an eIF6-coupled intracellular path.Science advances · 2025Article
- Changes in the Expression Profile of Growth-Associated Protein 43 in Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Polysaccharide-based biomaterials for regenerative therapy in intervertebral disc degeneration.Materials today. Bio · 2025Review
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Abstract
Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is a multi-factorial process characterized by phenotypic and genotypic changes, which leads to low back pain and disability. Prolonged imbalance between anabolism and catabolism in discs alters their composition resulting in progressive loss of proteoglycans and hydration leading to IVDD. The current managements for IVDD are only able to relieve the symptoms but do not address the underlying pathology of degeneration. Researchers have tried to find out differences between the aging and degeneration of the disc. Intense attempts are in progress for identifying the various factors responsible for disc degeneration, as well as strategies for regeneration. Recently biological approaches have gained thrust in the field of IVDD. The present review illustrates the current understanding of intervertebral disc degeneration and aims to put forth recent advancements in regeneration strategies involving different biological therapies such as growth factor, cell, and gene therapy. The potentials and consequences of these therapies are also extensively discussed along with citing the most suitable method, that is, the gene therapy in detail. Initially, gene therapy was mediated by viral vectors but recent progress has enabled researchers to opt for non-virus-mediated gene therapy methods, which ensure that there are no risks of mutagenicity and infection in target cells. With constant efforts, non-virus-mediated gene therapy may prove to be an extremely powerful tool in treatment of IVDD in future.
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