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ArticleJournal of cellular and molecular medicine2025

The Flavonoid Kaempferol Mitigates Periprosthetic Osteolysis by Regulating the NLRP3 Inflammasome and Balancing Bone Metabolism.

Cheng Huang, Chenhui Zhang, Yongjun Luo, Lujun Guo, Yanglin Wu, Qingyan Shi, Yazhong Zhang, Chengyuan Yang, Bo Wang, Junjie Niu and 1 more

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Article in Journal of cellular and molecular medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  2. The "Tianyu" Formulation Alleviates Rheumatoid Arthritis by Modulating the NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD-Mediated Pyroptosis Pathway.FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology · 2026
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Cheng HuangDepartment of Orthopeadics, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.
Chenhui ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, SuzhouDushu Lake Hospital, Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Yongjun LuoDepartment of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, SuzhouDushu Lake Hospital, Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Lujun GuoDepartment of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, SuzhouDushu Lake Hospital, Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Yanglin WuDepartment of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, SuzhouDushu Lake Hospital, Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Qingyan ShiDepartment of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, SuzhouDushu Lake Hospital, Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Yazhong ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of XuZhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Chengyuan YangDepartment of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Bo WangDepartment of Spinal Surgery, School of Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Junjie NiuDepartment of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6096-4096
Jun LinDepartment of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, SuzhouDushu Lake Hospital, Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.

Funding

Elite Medical Professionals Project of China-Japan Friendship Hospital ZRJY2024-GG05Gusu Health Talents Program GSWS2022125National High Level Hospital Clinical Research FundingNational Natural Science Foundation of China 82102559National Natural Science Foundation of China 82402807National Natural Science Foundation of China 82472426National Youth Talent Support ProgramNatural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province BK20230002Suzhou Science and Technology Development Plan SKY2023035Suzhou Science and Technology Development Plan SZM2023003Technology Innovation on Medicine and Health of Suzhou Science and Technology Bureau SKY2023147
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Abstract

Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is an effective intervention for end-stage arthritis; however, its long-term success is often compromised by wear particle-induced osteolysis, leading to aseptic loosening and implant failure. This study investigates the potential of kaempferol (Ka), a natural flavonoid with anti-inflammatory properties, to alleviate osteolysis by modulating NLRP3 inflammasome activation. In a murine calvarial osteolysis model, Ka administration significantly attenuated bone loss induced by CoCrMo alloy particles. Mechanistically, Ka dose-dependently inhibited NLRP3 inflammasome activation in macrophages, as evidenced by reduced IL-1β secretion, decreased ASC oligomerisation and suppressed GSDMD cleavage, ultimately leading to decreased pyroptosis. These effects were found to be partially mediated via GPR109a. Furthermore, Ka markedly suppressed osteoclast differentiation and activity both in vivo and in vitro while promoting osteoblast differentiation, thereby contributing to the restoration of bone remodelling balance. Taken together, our findings suggest that Ka exerts a protective effect against wear particle-induced osteolysis by targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome and modulating osteoimmune responses, which may offer a novel therapeutic strategy to manage periprosthetic osteolysis and prolong implant longevity.

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Bone and BonesInflammasomesKaempferolsNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinOsteolysisAnimalsCell DifferentiationDisease Models, AnimalMacrophagesMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLOsteoblastsOsteoclastsOsteogenesisRAW 264.7 CellsInflammasomeskaempferolKaempferolsNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinNlrp3 protein, mousebone metabolismkaempferolNLRP3 inflammasomeosteolysispyroptosis

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PMID41053962
PMCPMC12500419

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