The emerging role of the semaphorin family in cartilage and osteoarthritis.
Histochem Cell Biol
; 162(3): 187-202, 2024 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
In the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis, various signaling pathways may influence the bone joint through a common terminal pathway, thereby contributing to the pathological remodeling of the joint. Semaphorins (SEMAs) are cell-surface proteins actively involved in and primarily responsible for regulating chondrocyte function in the pathophysiological process of osteoarthritis (OA). The significance of the SEMA family in OA is increasingly acknowledged as pivotal. This review aims to summarize the mechanisms through which different members of the SEMA family impact various structures within joints. The findings indicate that SEMA3A and SEMA4D are particularly relevant to OA, as they participate in cartilage injury, subchondral bone remodeling, or synovitis. Additionally, other elements such as SEMA4A and SEMA5A may also contribute to the onset and progression of OA by affecting different components of the bone and joint. The mentioned mechanisms demonstrate the indispensable role of SEMA family members in OA, although the detailed mechanisms still require further exploration.
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01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Osteoarthritis
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Semaphorins
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Histochem Cell Biol
Journal subject:
CITOLOGIA
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HISTOCITOQUIMICA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China