Adipose Tissue-Derived Therapies for Osteoarthritis: Multifaceted Mechanisms and Clinical Prospects

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that significantly impacts quality of life and poses a growing economic burden. Adipose tissue-derived therapies, including both cell-based and cell-free products, have shown promising potential in promoting cartilage repair, modulating inflammatio...

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Main Authors: Hanwen Zhang, Oliver Felthaus, Lukas Prantl
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/9/669
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description Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that significantly impacts quality of life and poses a growing economic burden. Adipose tissue-derived therapies, including both cell-based and cell-free products, have shown promising potential in promoting cartilage repair, modulating inflammation, and improving joint function. Recent studies and clinical trials have demonstrated their regenerative effects, highlighting their feasibility as a novel treatment approach for OA. This review summarises the therapeutic mechanisms and latest advancements in adipose tissue-derived therapies, providing insights into their clinical applications and future prospects.
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spelling doaj-art-e2451098d2984694a1e24ac7af84cac82025-08-20T02:30:46ZengMDPI AGCells2073-44092025-05-0114966910.3390/cells14090669Adipose Tissue-Derived Therapies for Osteoarthritis: Multifaceted Mechanisms and Clinical ProspectsHanwen Zhang0Oliver Felthaus1Lukas Prantl2Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, GermanyDepartment of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, GermanyDepartment of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, GermanyOsteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that significantly impacts quality of life and poses a growing economic burden. Adipose tissue-derived therapies, including both cell-based and cell-free products, have shown promising potential in promoting cartilage repair, modulating inflammation, and improving joint function. Recent studies and clinical trials have demonstrated their regenerative effects, highlighting their feasibility as a novel treatment approach for OA. This review summarises the therapeutic mechanisms and latest advancements in adipose tissue-derived therapies, providing insights into their clinical applications and future prospects.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/9/669adipose tissueosteoarthritisclinical therapy
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title Adipose Tissue-Derived Therapies for Osteoarthritis: Multifaceted Mechanisms and Clinical Prospects
title_full Adipose Tissue-Derived Therapies for Osteoarthritis: Multifaceted Mechanisms and Clinical Prospects
title_fullStr Adipose Tissue-Derived Therapies for Osteoarthritis: Multifaceted Mechanisms and Clinical Prospects
title_full_unstemmed Adipose Tissue-Derived Therapies for Osteoarthritis: Multifaceted Mechanisms and Clinical Prospects
title_short Adipose Tissue-Derived Therapies for Osteoarthritis: Multifaceted Mechanisms and Clinical Prospects
title_sort adipose tissue derived therapies for osteoarthritis multifaceted mechanisms and clinical prospects
topic adipose tissue
osteoarthritis
clinical therapy
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/9/669
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