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Tissue Collection and RNA Extraction from the Human Osteoarthritic Knee Joint
Published on: July 22, 2021
Emerging roles of long non-coding RNAs in osteoarthritis: from molecular mechanisms to therapeutic opportunities
Yiming Zhao1,2, Yanyan Zhang1,2, Yuan Peng1,2
1State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Abstract:
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) exert a significant influence on the occurrence and progression of osteoarthritis (OA). LncRNAs are characterized by their multifunctional nature, capable of regulating the expression, transcription, translation, and structural function of target genes through various mechanisms, spanning epigenetic, transcriptional, post-transcriptional, and post-translational levels. This review examines the mechanisms and functions of lncRNAs in cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation, and inflammatory responses in chondrocytes, synovial cells, and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from mice and humans associated with OA. We emphasize the integral role of lncRNAs in the OA disease process. Conclusively, we present insights into OA treatment from the perspective of targeting lncRNAs, addressing future development prospects and potential clinical applications.
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