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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2025

The role of FoxO3a in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis and its therapeutic applications.

Zhimin Wu, Xiaofei Wang, Yuxia Yang, Cunyi Xia, Linbing Lou, Wenyong Fei, Jingcheng Wang, Jihang Dai

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 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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Zhimin Wu *The Yangzhou School of Clinical Medicine of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Xiaofei Wang *Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China.
Yuxia Yang *Department of Orthopedics, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
Cunyi Xia *Department of Orthopedics, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
Linbing LouThe Yangzhou School of Clinical Medicine of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Wenyong FeiDepartment of Orthopedics, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
Jingcheng WangDepartment of Orthopedics, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
Jihang DaiDepartment of Orthopedics, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease predominantly observed in middle-aged and elderly individuals, with its complex pathological mechanisms significantly affecting patients' quality of life. Due to the absence of effective treatment strategies, there has been a growing emphasis on molecular targeted therapies for OA. As a critical transcription factor, Forkhead box O3a (FoxO3a) plays a vital role in physiological processes such as cell differentiation, survival, and apoptosis. The activity of FoxO3a is modulated by post-translational modifications, including phosphorylation and acetylation, as well as by various signaling pathways. Recent studies have demonstrated that FoxO3a significantly influences the onset and progression of OA by regulating multiple processes in chondrocytes, including redox homeostasis, inflammatory response, cell survival, and matrix degradation. Its active expression presents potential value for the prevention and treatment of OA. This article reviews the research advancements regarding the role of FoxO3a in the pathogenesis of OA, emphasizing its effects on physiological activities such as oxidative stress and regulatory mechanisms in chondrocytes, with the aim of refining the understanding of OA pathogenesis and providing new insights for its prevention and treatment.

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Forkhead Box Protein O3OsteoarthritisAnimalsChondrocytesHumansOxidative StressSignal TransductionForkhead Box Protein O3FOXO3 protein, humanchondrocytesFoxO3aosteoarthritisoxidative stresstranscription factor

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PMID41063981
PMCPMC12500428

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