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ArticleEuropean journal of medical research2025

The dual role of titanium particles in osteolysis: implications for gene therapy in prosthesis loosening.

Ping Chen, Hao-Hui Guo, Long Wu, Shuai Zhang, Qun-Hua Jin, Ke-Ning Sun

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Article in European journal of medical research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Ping ChenMedical Experiment Center, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.
Hao-Hui GuoOrthopedics Ward 3, The General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.
Long WuOrthopedics Ward 3, The General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.
Shuai ZhangOrthopedics Ward 3, The General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.
Qun-Hua JinOrthopedics Ward 3, The General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China. jinqunhua2020@163.com.
Ke-Ning SunOrthopedics Ward 3, The General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China. skn_1999@sina.cn.

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Ningxia Medical University XZ202001Ningxia Natural Science Foundation Project 2020AAC03395the Key Research and Development Program of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region 2021BEG03045, 2021BEB04041
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Abstract

backgroundAseptic prosthesis loosening caused by wear particles is a major complication in patients with osteoarthritis following total joint replacement. Despite advancements in treatment, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood, and effective therapies are still lacking.

methodsIn this study, we investigated the effects of titanium particles on osteoclast and osteoblast differentiation through both in vitro and in vivo experiments.

resultsOur findings revealed that titanium particles not only promote the differentiation of RAW264.7 cells into osteoclasts and enhance the secretion of inflammatory factors but also inhibit the differentiation of BMSCs into osteoblasts and reduce the expression of Wnt signaling pathway-related factors. Furthermore, using a mouse model of knee prosthesis loosening and AAV-mediated gene therapy, we demonstrated that the combination of TNF-α interference and Wnt3a overexpression was more effective than single-gene therapy in reducing inflammatory cell infiltration, promoting bone formation, and mitigating bone destruction.

conclusionsThese results highlight the dual role of titanium particles in periprosthetic osteolysis and underscore the potential of a gene therapy strategy targeting both inflammatory factors and the Wnt signaling pathway to improve knee prosthesis loosening. This study provides a scientific foundation for developing novel therapeutic approaches.

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Genetic TherapyOsteolysisProsthesis FailureTitaniumAnimalsCell DifferentiationHumansMaleMiceOsteoblastsOsteoclastsOsteogenesisRAW 264.7 CellsWnt3A ProteinWnt Signaling PathwayTitaniumWnt3A ProteinAseptic prosthesis looseningGene therapyOsteolysisTitanium particlesTNF-αWnt3a

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