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ArticleJournal of inflammation research2025

Repeated Mesenchymal Stem Cell Delivery Attenuates UHMWPE Wear Particle-Induced Osteolysis by Paracrine-Mediated Macrophage Reprogramming.

Kun Ding, Dechao Fan, Ao Dong, Chicheng Ma, Teng Zeng, Zhen Huang, Yinghao Yang, Keguan Song

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Kun Ding *The Third Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
Dechao Fan *Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, People's Republic of China.
Ao DongThe Third Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
Chicheng MaThe Third Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
Teng ZengDepartment of Orthopedics, The First People's Hospital of Jingzhou, First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Zhen HuangDepartment of Joint Surgery, Affiliated Minzu University Hospital of Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Yinghao YangDepartment of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
Keguan SongThe Third Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.

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Abstract

Purpose: Periprosthetic osteolysis (PPO) induced by ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) particles remains a major clinically challenging problem in joint arthroplasty. This study investigated whether local delivery of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) could alleviate UHMWPE-induced bone destruction by modulating macrophage polarization. Methods: In vivo, a murine calvarial osteolysis model was established and divided into four groups: Sham, UHMWPE-induced osteolysis (PIO), single BMSC injection (BMSCs-1), and repeated BMSC injection (BMSCs-2) groups. In vitro, RAW264.7 macrophages were treated under five conditions: RAW264.7 alone, BMSCs alone, RAW264.7+BMSCs, RAW264.7 + UHMWPE, and RAW264.7 + UHMWPE + BMSCs in a transwell co-culture system. Bone parameters (BMD, BV/TV, Tb.Th, and Tb.N) were evaluated by micro-CT; Macrophage polarization and cytokine expression were assessed by histology, immunohistochemistry (IHC), flow cytometry, ELISA, and immunofluorescence. Results: In vivo, BMSC administration markedly improved bone parameters and mitigated UHMWPE-induced osteolysis, with repeated dosing showing more efficacy than a single dose compared to the PIO group. BMSC treatment suppressed M1 (CD80⁺) macrophage infiltration, enhanced M2 (CD206⁺) polarization, and rebalanced cytokine expression by reducing TNF-α and increasing IL-10 levels. In vitro, the BMSC transwell co-culture system consistently promoted M2 polarization and anti-inflammatory cytokine secretion in UHMWPE-stimulated macrophages, confirming the paracrine-mediated immunomodulatory effect. Conclusion: Local BMSC therapy, particularly with repeated dosing, effectively attenuated UHMWPE-induced osteolysis by reprogramming macrophage polarization through paracrine signaling. These findings highlight a potential translational strategy for stem cell-based treatment of periprosthetic osteolysis.

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bone marrow mesenchymal stem cellsinflammationmacrophage activationosteolysispolyethylene

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PMID41255588
PMCPMC12620294

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