Fundamentals of intervertebral disc degeneration

S Kirnaz, C Capadona, T Wong, JL Goldberg… - World neurosurgery, 2022 - Elsevier
Lumbar disc degeneration is one of the leading causes of chronic low back pain. The
degenerative cascade is often initiated by an imbalance between catabolic and anabolic …

[HTML][HTML] Targeted therapy for intervertebral disc degeneration: inhibiting apoptosis is a promising treatment strategy

X Zhang, Y Hu, P Cheng, H Zhou, X Chen… - … Journal of Medical …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration (IDD) is a multifactorial pathological process
associated with low back pain (LBP). The pathogenesis is complicated, and the main …

Local delivery of senolytic drug inhibits intervertebral disc degeneration and restores intervertebral disc structure

S Lim, SB An, M Jung, HP Joshi… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration (IVDD) is a leading cause of chronic low back pain.
There is a strong clinical demand for more effective treatments for IVDD as conventional …

[HTML][HTML] Intervertebral disk degeneration: the microenvironment and tissue engineering strategies

Y Dou, X Sun, X Ma, X Zhao, Q Yang - Frontiers in bioengineering …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Intervertebral disk degeneration (IVDD) is a leading cause of disability. The degeneration is
inevitable, and the mechanisms are complex. Current therapeutic strategies mainly focus on …

Regulatory effect of inflammatory mediators in intervertebral disc degeneration

Z Li, H Yang, Y Hai, Y Cheng - Mediators of inflammation, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is a major contributor to back, neck, and radicular
pain. It is related to changes in tissue structure and function, including the breakdown of the …

[HTML][HTML] Role of pyroptosis in intervertebral disc degeneration and its therapeutic implications

J Luo, Y Yang, X Wang, X Chang, S Fu - Biomolecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD), a progressive and multifactorial pathological process,
is predominantly associated with low back pain and permanent disability. Pyroptosis is a …

Pathomechanism and biomechanics of degenerative disc disease: features of healthy and degenerated discs

S Kirnaz, C Capadona, M Lintz, B Kim… - International journal of …, 2021 - ijssurgery.com
The human intervertebral disc (IVD) is a complex organ composed of fibrous and
cartilaginous connective tissues, and it serves as a boundary between 2 adjacent vertebrae …

[HTML][HTML] ADSC-based cell therapies for musculoskeletal disorders: a review of recent clinical trials

S Lee, DS Chae, BW Song, S Lim, SW Kim… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Recently published clinical trials involving the use of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs)
indicated that approximately one-third of the studies were conducted on musculoskeletal …

Proanthocyanidins inhibit the apoptosis and aging of nucleus pulposus cells through the PI3K/Akt pathway delaying intervertebral disc degeneration

HW Chen, MQ Liu, GZ Zhang, CY Zhang… - Connective tissue …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Background Low back pain is a common symptom of intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD),
which seriously affects the quality of life of patients. The abnormal apoptosis and …

[HTML][HTML] Novel magnetic resonance imaging tools for the diagnosis of degenerative disc disease: a narrative review

CA Mallio, G Vadalà, F Russo, C Bernetti, L Ambrosio… - Diagnostics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with a significant
socioeconomic burden on healthcare systems. It is mainly caused by degenerative disc …