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ReviewJournal of inflammation research2025

The Bidirectional Role of Obesity and Aging in the Pathogenesis of Osteoarthritis: Molecular Mechanisms, Epigenetic Insights, and Therapeutic Implications.

Chuang Lin, Junxing Yang, Hang Su, Xinguo Zhang, Bo Wang

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Review in Journal of inflammation research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. REJENERAInflammopharmacology · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Chuang LinDepartment of Bone Injury, Shenzhen Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Futian), Shenzhen, 518000, People's Republic of China.
Junxing YangDepartment of Bone Injury, Shenzhen Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Futian), Shenzhen, 518000, People's Republic of China.
Hang SuDepartment of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Shenzhen Hospital (Futian), Shenzhen, 518000, People's Republic of China.
Xinguo ZhangDepartment of Bone Injury, Shenzhen Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Futian), Shenzhen, 518000, People's Republic of China.
Bo WangDepartment of Bone Injury, the First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150036, People's Republic of China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major global contributor to pain, disability, and socioeconomic burden. With the increasing prevalence of obesity and an aging population, the incidence of OA continues to rise. This review explores the bidirectional relationship between obesity and aging in the pathogenesis of OA, focusing on the underlying molecular mechanisms. Obesity contributes to aging by inducing oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and metabolic dysregulation, thereby promoting OA development and progression. Conversely, the accumulation of senescent cells with age exacerbates obesity-induced inflammation and metabolic dysfunction by secreting pro-inflammatory cytokines and bioactive molecules. Epigenetic changes, including DNA methylation, histone modifications, and the regulation of non-coding RNAs, play pivotal roles in modulating these interactions, further influencing OA progression. The review also discusses current and emerging therapeutic strategies targeting the obesity-aging-OA axis, highlighting the potential of epigenetic interventions and novel anti-inflammatory treatments. A comprehensive understanding of the molecular interplay between obesity and aging in OA is essential for developing more effective prevention and treatment strategies. Future research should prioritize the in-depth exploration of epigenetic mechanisms, coupled with technological innovation, standardized education and training, quality control, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Targeted strategies and interventions are essential to effectively prevent and manage obesity- and OA-related diseases.

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agingepigeneticsinflammationobesityosteoarthritis

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PMID40964195
PMCPMC12439704

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