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ReviewFrontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology2025

Nanomaterials in the diagnosis and therapy of osteoarthritis: current research advances and future clinical prospects.

Xin Li, Zeyan Shen, Songou Zhang, Yuke Chen, Xuanyuan Lu, Xujun Hu

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Review in Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology, 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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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Review
  2. How Selective are Nanomaterials to Treat Osteoarthritis.International journal of nanomedicine · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Xin Li *School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.
Zeyan Shen *Department of Radiology, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging of Tumor and Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment of Shaoxing City, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.
Songou Zhang *School of medicine, Ningbo university, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
Yuke ChenSchool of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.
Xuanyuan LuDepartment of Orthopedic, Shaoxing People's Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.
Xujun HuDepartment of Orthopedic, Shaoxing People's Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA), the most prevalent degenerative joint disorder, is characterized by progressive cartilage degradation, synovial inflammation, and functional impairment. Current treatments mainly alleviate symptoms without halting disease progression, and systemic drug administration often leads to poor absorption, short half-life, off-target effects, and adverse reactions. Recent advances in nanotechnology provide innovative solutions through nanomaterials with superior physicochemical properties, enabling targeted delivery, sustained release, and reduced toxicity. Compared with conventional therapies, nanotherapeutic strategies enhance treatment efficacy, support cartilage regeneration, and offer diagnostic potential. This review summarizes recent progress in nanomaterials for OA therapy, including liposomes, polymeric and inorganic nanoparticles, exosomes, gene delivery systems, and multifunctional platforms. We highlight their mechanisms, advantages, limitations, and translational potential, aiming to provide a comprehensive reference for future nanomedicine development in OA treatment.

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cartilage-targeting therapydrug deliverynanoparticlesnanotherapeutic strategiesosteoarthritis

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PMID41098612
PMCPMC12518342

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