ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2023
Carnosine, Zinc and Copper: A Menage a Trois in Bone and Cartilage Protection.
Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 18 citations in OpenAlex.
- Meta-analysis of the Relationship Between Zinc and Copper in Patients with Osteoarthritis.Biological trace element research · 2025Pooled it
- Research advances of copper homeostasis and cuproptosis in orthopedic diseases.Cell death discovery · 2026Review
- Research Progress of Cuproptosis in Orthopaedics: Opportunities and Challenges.Journal of cellular and molecular medicine · 2026Review
- Overview of the Zinc Functional Interactome Through Health Hallmarks and Medical Conditions.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Carnosine Biofunctionalized Hydroxyapatite Induces Copper-Driven Osteogenesis and Angiogenesis, Strengthening Its Bone Regenerative Capacities.ACS biomaterials science & engineering · 2025Article
- Biodegradable Zinc-Based Alloys for Guided Bone Regeneration Membranes: Feasibility, Current Status, and Future Prospects.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2025Review
- Therapeutic Dose of Zinc Aspartate and Zinc Citrate Attenuates Disease Activity Indices in Rheumatoid Arthritis.Biological trace element research · 2025Article
- Mendelian randomization of serum micronutrients and osteoarthritis risk: focus on zinc.Nutrition journal · 2025Article
- Differentiation of Isomeric TAT1-CARNOSINE Peptides by Energy-Resolved Mass Spectrometry and Principal Component Analysis.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The mediating role of inflammatory biomarkers in the association between serum copper and sarcopenia.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Programmed Cell Death of Chondrocytes, Synovial Cells, Osteoclasts, and Subchondral Bone Cells in Osteoarthritis.Journal of inflammation research · 2025Review
- Insight into the role of integrins and integrins-targeting biomaterials in bone regeneration.Connective tissue research · 2024Review
- A Molecular Hybrid of the GFP Chromophore and 2,2'-Bipyridine: An Accessible Sensor for ZnInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
- Copper metabolism in osteoarthritis and its relation to oxidative stress and ferroptosis in chondrocytes.Frontiers in molecular biosciences · 2024Review
- Honeycomb-like biomimetic scaffold by functionalized antibacterial hydrogel and biodegradable porous Mg alloy for osteochondral regeneration.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2024Article
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Abstract
Dysregulated metal homeostasis is associated with many pathological conditions, including arthritic diseases. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most prevalent disorders that damage the joints and lead to cartilage and bone destruction. Recent studies show that the levels of zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) are generally altered in the serum of arthritis patients. Therefore, metal dyshomeostasis may reflect the contribution of these trace elements to the disease's pathogenesis and manifestations, suggesting their potential for prognosis and treatment. Carnosine (Car) also emerged as a biomarker in arthritis and exerts protective and osteogenic effects in arthritic joints. Notably, its zinc(II) complex, polaprezinc, has been recently proposed as a drug-repurposing candidate for bone fracture healing. On these bases, this review article aims to provide an overview of the beneficial roles of Cu and Zn in bone and cartilage health and their potential application in tissue engineering. The effects of Car and polaprezinc in promoting cartilage and bone regeneration are also discussed. We hypothesize that polaprezinc could exchange Zn for Cu, present in the culture media, due to its higher sequestering ability towards Cu. However, future studies should unveil the potential contribution of Cu in the beneficial effects of polaprezinc.
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