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ReviewBiochemistry and biophysics reports2025

Therapeutic mechanisms of icariin in intervertebral disc degeneration: A critical narrative review.

LiLun Zhong, ZhenWen Xu, YingJun Peng, SongPeng Li, An Liu, ZhiDong Lin

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Review in Biochemistry and biophysics reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

LiLun ZhongHuizhou Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Huizhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), 516000, Huizhou, PR China.
ZhenWen XuHuizhou Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Huizhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), 516000, Huizhou, PR China.
YingJun PengHuizhou Huicheng Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 516000, Huizhou, PR China.
SongPeng LiHuizhou Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Huizhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), 516000, Huizhou, PR China.
An LiuHuizhou Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Huizhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), 516000, Huizhou, PR China.
ZhiDong LinThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 510006, Guangzhou, PR China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD), a primary cause of low back pain, involves complex pathological mechanisms. Current research emphasizes identifying strategies to mitigate degenerative processes and enhance intrinsic disc repair. Emerging evidence highlights the therapeutic potential of icariin (ICA) in promoting disc repair and delaying IDD progression. ICA exerts its effects through multiple mechanisms, including anti-inflammatory actions, oxidative stress mitigation, modulation of bone and collagen metabolism, and inhibition of ferroptosis and pyroptosis. This review synthesizes current research on ICA's therapeutic applications in IDD management.

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IcariinIntervertebral disc degenerationRepairResearch progress

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PMID40486496
PMCPMC12144494

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