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ReviewAging and disease2025

Apelin: A Promising Therapeutic Target for Degenerative Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System.

Jinkun Xu, Hengzhen Li, Jianfeng Sun, Gaoming Liu, Yuming Yao, Dongliang Yuan, Wenfeng Xiao, Yusheng Li

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8 authors.

Jinkun XuDeparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China.
Hengzhen LiDeparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China.
Jianfeng SunDeparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China.
Gaoming LiuDeparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China.
Yuming YaoDeparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China.
Dongliang YuanDeparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China.
Wenfeng XiaoDeparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China.
Yusheng LiDeparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including sarcopenia, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis, represent a cluster of age-associated conditions pathologically linked to chronic inflammation, oxidative stress imbalance, and endocrine dysregulation. These musculoskeletal diseases have emerged as a critical public health concern in aging populations worldwide, significantly compromising functional mobility and overall quality of life. Apelin, an endogenous ligand for the G protein-coupled receptor apelin receptor (APJ), constitutes a crucial component of the apelin/APJ signaling system that exhibits extensive distribution throughout human physiological systems. The multifaceted regulatory roles of apelin in cellular homeostasis, tissue remodeling, and inflammatory responses position it as a promising therapeutic target for these degenerative conditions. This review mainly discusses the effects of apelin on the occurrence and development of degenerative diseases in different musculoskeletal systems, aiming to establish a scientific foundation for future investigations and to identify novel therapeutic strategies for these conditions.

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ApelinMusculoskeletal DiseasesAnimalsApelin ReceptorsHumansOsteoarthritisOsteoporosisReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledSarcopeniaSignal TransductionApelinApelin ReceptorsAPLN protein, humanReceptors, G-Protein-Coupled

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PMID42552064
PMCPMC13437128

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