Synovial mast cells and osteoarthritis: Current understandings and future perspectives

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent joint disease worldwide that significantly impacts the quality of life of individuals, particularly those in middle-aged and elderly populations. OA was initially considered as non-inflammatory arthritis, but recent studies have identified a substantial number of i...

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Main Authors: Guanghui Hao, Shanqian Han, Zhangang Xiao, Jing Shen, Yueshui Zhao, Qi Hao
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description Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent joint disease worldwide that significantly impacts the quality of life of individuals, particularly those in middle-aged and elderly populations. OA was initially considered as non-inflammatory arthritis, but recent studies have identified a substantial number of immune responses in OA, leading to the recognition of inflammation as a key factor in its pathogenesis. An increasing number of studies have found that mast cell (MC) and MC-secreted inflammatory mediators and cytokines are notably increased in the synovial fluid of OA patients, indicating a potential association between MCs and the onset and progression of synovial inflammation. The present review aims to summarize the significance and mechanism of MCs in the pathogenesis of OA. Meanwhile, we also discuss the clinical potential of using MCs as therapeutic target for OA therapy. Modulating the activities of MCs or the mediators of MCs in the synovial fluid inflammatory microenvironment will be promising new options for the treatment of OA.
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spelling doaj-art-d32df7be830847f19e2aac927ba730c82025-08-20T02:52:24ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-12-011024e4100310.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e41003Synovial mast cells and osteoarthritis: Current understandings and future perspectivesGuanghui Hao0Shanqian Han1Zhangang Xiao2Jing Shen3Yueshui Zhao4Qi Hao5Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China; Cell Therapy & Cell Drugs of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China; South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, ChinaLaboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China; Cell Therapy & Cell Drugs of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China; South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, ChinaLaboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China; Cell Therapy & Cell Drugs of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China; South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, ChinaLaboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China; Cell Therapy & Cell Drugs of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China; South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, ChinaLaboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China; Cell Therapy & Cell Drugs of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China; South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, China; Corresponding author. Department of Joint Surgery, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.Department of Joint Surgery, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China; The Third People's Hospital of Longmatan District, Luzhou, Sichuan, China; Corresponding author. Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent joint disease worldwide that significantly impacts the quality of life of individuals, particularly those in middle-aged and elderly populations. OA was initially considered as non-inflammatory arthritis, but recent studies have identified a substantial number of immune responses in OA, leading to the recognition of inflammation as a key factor in its pathogenesis. An increasing number of studies have found that mast cell (MC) and MC-secreted inflammatory mediators and cytokines are notably increased in the synovial fluid of OA patients, indicating a potential association between MCs and the onset and progression of synovial inflammation. The present review aims to summarize the significance and mechanism of MCs in the pathogenesis of OA. Meanwhile, we also discuss the clinical potential of using MCs as therapeutic target for OA therapy. Modulating the activities of MCs or the mediators of MCs in the synovial fluid inflammatory microenvironment will be promising new options for the treatment of OA.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240584402417034XMast cellsOsteoarthritisInflammationSynovial fluid microenvironment
spellingShingle Guanghui Hao
Shanqian Han
Zhangang Xiao
Jing Shen
Yueshui Zhao
Qi Hao
Synovial mast cells and osteoarthritis: Current understandings and future perspectives
Heliyon
Mast cells
Osteoarthritis
Inflammation
Synovial fluid microenvironment
title Synovial mast cells and osteoarthritis: Current understandings and future perspectives
title_full Synovial mast cells and osteoarthritis: Current understandings and future perspectives
title_fullStr Synovial mast cells and osteoarthritis: Current understandings and future perspectives
title_full_unstemmed Synovial mast cells and osteoarthritis: Current understandings and future perspectives
title_short Synovial mast cells and osteoarthritis: Current understandings and future perspectives
title_sort synovial mast cells and osteoarthritis current understandings and future perspectives
topic Mast cells
Osteoarthritis
Inflammation
Synovial fluid microenvironment
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