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ReviewJournal of inflammation research2025

Bromodomain and Extraterminal Protein Inhibition: A Novel Therapeutic Strategy in Arthritis.

Weibei Sheng, Jin Zhao, Fei Yu, Deli Wang, Hui Zeng, Peng Liu

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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 3 papers.

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Weibei ShengDepartment of Bone & Joint Surgery, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Diseases and Biomaterials Research, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0002-0679-1950
Jin ZhaoDepartment of Bone & Joint Surgery, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Diseases and Biomaterials Research, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, People's Republic of China.
Fei YuDepartment of Spine Surgery, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518035, People's Republic of China.
Deli WangDepartment of Bone & Joint Surgery, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Diseases and Biomaterials Research, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, People's Republic of China.
Hui Zeng *Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.
Peng Liu *Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Diseases and Biomaterials Research, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, People's Republic of China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that affects the joints and surrounding tissues, triggered by factors such as inflammation, infection, degeneration, and trauma. The major forms of arthritis include osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and gouty arthritis (GA). Its pathogenesis primarily involves synovial inflammation, cartilage degradation, and subchondral bone remodeling, with pro-inflammatory cytokines, collagenases, and other mediators playing central roles in disease onset and progression. The bromodomain and extraterminal (BET) protein family-a subclass of the larger bromodomain protein superfamily-comprises BRD2, BRD3, BRD4, and BRDT. The regulatory functions of BET proteins in inflammation highlight their considerable potential for mitigating arthritis-related pathology. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent research on the role of BET proteins in OA, RA, and GA, aiming to deepen our understanding of the protective mechanisms of BET inhibitors, underscore their potential as therapeutic targets, and emphasize their relevance in the development of novel treatment strategies.

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arthritisbromodomain and extraterminal proteingouty arthritisosteoarthritisrheumatoid arthritis

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PMID41049069
PMCPMC12495915

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