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ReviewMolecular biology reports2025

Role of oxidative stress in intervertebral disc degeneration: mechanisms, pathogenesis, and therapeutic strategies.

Cong Zhang, Cheng-Ming Li, Qing Jiang

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Review in Molecular biology reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.

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12 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Cong ZhangDivision of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, PR China.
Cheng-Ming LiDepartment of Spine Surgery, School of Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, PR China.
Qing JiangDivision of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, PR China. qingj@nju.edu.cn.

Funding

Jiangsu Entrepreneurship and Innovation Doctors 202030338Jiangsu Province Medical Innovation Center of Orthopedic Surgery CXZX202214Major Project of NSFC 81991514National Key Research and Development Project 2021YFA1201404National Major Research plan of NSFC 92368201National Natural Science Foundation of China 82202768Open Project Programme of the Key Base for Standardized Training for General Physicans, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University ZDZYJD-QK-2022-16the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities 2242020K40156Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University, Jiangsu Province High-Level Hospital Construction Funds GSP-LCYJFH20
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is a prevalent and debilitating spinal condition, characterised by the progressive degradation of disc structure and function, often accompanied by pain. Despite our increasing understanding of IDD, the precise mechanisms underlying its development and potential therapeutic targets remain incompletely understood. Recent research has highlighted that oxidative stress, along with immune abnormalities, mechanical loading imbalances, and metabolic disruptions, play a pivotal role in IDD initiation and progression. Oxidative stress in IDD results from an overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and a compromised ability to eliminate them, disrupting the redox homeostasis within the intervertebral disc. This disturbance in redox balance leads to extracellular matrix degradation (ECM), induces cellular apoptosis, and worsens the damage to disc tissues. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the pathophysiological processes of IDD, with a particular focus on the role of oxidative stress. Additionally, we explore current advancements in therapeutic strategies targeting oxidative stress, including antioxidant drugs, biomaterials, and stem cell-based approaches, offering promising avenues for the management and treatment of IDD.

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Intervertebral Disc DegenerationOxidative StressAnimalsAntioxidantsApoptosisExtracellular MatrixHumansIntervertebral DiscOxidation-ReductionReactive Oxygen SpeciesAntioxidantsReactive Oxygen SpeciesAntioxidant therapyIntervertebral disc cellsIntervertebral disc degenerationOxidative stressRedox homeostasis

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