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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2024

The role of Th/Treg immune cells in osteoarthritis.

Zhi Wen, Liguo Qiu, Zifeng Ye, Xuyi Tan, Xiaotong Xu, Min Lu, Gaoyan Kuang

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 41 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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41 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Zhi WenDepartment of Joint Orthopedics, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Liguo QiuGraduate School of Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Zifeng YeGraduate School of Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Xuyi TanDepartment of Joint Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital, Hunan Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Xiaotong XuDepartment of Joint Orthopedics, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Min LuDepartment of Joint Orthopedics, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Gaoyan KuangDepartment of Joint Orthopedics, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent clinical condition affecting the entire joint, characterized by its multifactorial etiology and complex pathophysiology. The onset of OA is linked to inflammatory mediators produced by the synovium, cartilage, and subchondral bone, all of which are closely tied to cartilage degradation. Consequently, OA may also be viewed as a systemic inflammatory disorder. Emerging studies have underscored the significance of T cells in the development of OA. Notably, imbalances in Th1/Th2 and Th17/Treg immune cells may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of OA. This review aims to compile recent advancements in understanding the role of T cells and their Th/Treg subsets in OA, examines the immune alterations and contributions of Th/Treg cells to OA progression, and proposes novel directions for future research, including potential therapeutic strategies for OA.

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OsteoarthritisT-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryAnimalsHumansT-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducerimmune cellsinflammationOAT cellsTh17/TregTh1/Th2

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PMID39364408
PMCPMC11446774

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