Fibro-NPC: a pathogenic subtype identified at single-cell resolution with secreted SFRP4 as a biomarker in intervertebral disc degeneration

Abstract Background Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is a primary cause of low back pain and, in severe cases, can lead to disability. Current treatments for low back pain remain limited in efficacy, underscoring the need for a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms driving IDD. The...

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Main Authors: Yili Xu, Zuozhi Xie, Shubo Gu, Xiang Zhao, Di Zhao, Zhengzheng Wu, Jinfeng Wang, Tao Xu, Ruxue Xu, Zhenhua Feng, Yong Qiu, Zezhang Zhu, Yang Yu, Bo Shi, Jun Jiang
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-025-06798-4
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