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ReviewCellular and molecular bioengineering2025

Exploring the Causes of Intervertebral Disc Annulus Fibrosus Impairment.

Xingyu Guo, Zian Lu, Wenbiao Xiao, Han Huang, Jianwei Wu, Fei Zou, Xiaosheng Ma, Zhenhao Chen, Hongli Wang, Jianyuan Jiang

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Review in Cellular and molecular bioengineering, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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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

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  3. Proteomic signature of human annulus fibrosus and cartilage endplate: divergent matrisomal architectures reveal complementary roles in intervertebral disc homeostasis.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Xingyu Guo *Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqizhong Rd, Shanghai, 200040 China.ORCID 0000-0002-0069-1732
Zian Lu *Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqizhong Rd, Shanghai, 200040 China.
Wenbiao Xiao *Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqizhong Rd, Shanghai, 200040 China.
Han HuangDepartment of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqizhong Rd, Shanghai, 200040 China.
Jianwei WuDepartment of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqizhong Rd, Shanghai, 200040 China.
Fei ZouDepartment of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqizhong Rd, Shanghai, 200040 China.
Xiaosheng MaDepartment of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqizhong Rd, Shanghai, 200040 China.
Zhenhao ChenDepartment of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqizhong Rd, Shanghai, 200040 China.
Hongli WangDepartment of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqizhong Rd, Shanghai, 200040 China.
Jianyuan JiangDepartment of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqizhong Rd, Shanghai, 200040 China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Scope: The annulus fibrosus (AF), as an important component of the intervertebral disc (IVD), contributes to the structural integrity and functional normality of IVD. Degenerative disc diseases (DDD), due to AF impairment, are common problems that could lead to low back pain or neck pain, resulting in considerable disability and financial costs globally. The exact causes and underlying mechanisms of AF impairment, however, remain complex and unclear. Methods: A literature search was conducted to identify relevant articles published between 1952 and 2024. We summarize the current literature on the potential etiologies of AF damage, while also providing a brief overview of the basic characteristics of the AF and current therapeutic strategies for AF impairment. Results: The findings suggest that several factors could induce or exacerbate AF impairment. We categorize them into distinct groups as physical and chemical stimuli, nutritional or metabolic disorders, immune and inflammatory responses, and genetic abnormalities. Conclusion: Various factors could lead to AF impairment, such as particular physical and chemical stimuli, nutritional or metabolic disorders, immune and inflammatory responses, and genetic abnormalities. Meanwhile, enhancing our understanding and management of AF impairment could help discover potential preventive or therapeutic interventions for DDD.

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Annulus fibrosusEtiologyImpairmentIntervertebral disc degeneration

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PMID40290107
PMCPMC12018660

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