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ReviewJournal of inflammation research2025

Osteoimmunology in Osteoarthritis: Unraveling the Interplay of Immunity, Inflammation, and Joint Degeneration.

Kangyi Hu, Min Song, Ting Song, Xiao Jia, Yongjia Song

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Review in Journal of inflammation research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Kangyi Hu *Clinical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China.
Min Song *Clinical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China.
Ting SongClinical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China.
Xiao JiaClinical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China.
Yongjia SongClinical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease influenced by multiple factors, with its etiology arising from intricate interactions among mechanical stress, inflammatory processes, and disruptions in bone metabolism. Recent research in bone immunology indicates that immune-mediated mechanisms significantly contribute to the progression of OA, highlighting the interactions among immune cells, cytokine networks, and bone components. Immune cells interact with osteoclasts, osteoblasts, and chondrocytes in a variety of ways. These interactions foster a pro-inflammatory microenvironment, contributing to cartilage breakdown, synovial inflammation, and the sclerosis of subchondral bone. In this article, we present a comprehensive review of bone immunology in OA, focusing on the critical role of immune cells and their cytokine-mediated feedback loops in the pathophysiology of OA. In addition, we are exploring novel therapeutic strategies targeting bone immune pathways, including macrophage polarization, T-cell differentiation, and stem cell therapy to restore the metabolic balance between immunity and bone. By integrating cutting-edge research in bone immunology, this review integrates the latest advancements in bone immunology to construct a comprehensive framework for unraveling the pathogenesis of OA, laying a theoretical foundation for the development of innovative precision therapies.

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bone immunitychondrocytesimmune cellsOAosteoclasts

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PMID40125089
PMCPMC11930281

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