[HTML][HTML] Small molecule-based treatment approaches for intervertebral disc degeneration: current options and future directions

A Kamali, R Ziadlou, G Lang, J Pfannkuche, S Cui… - Theranostics, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Low back pain (LBP) is a major reason for disability, and symptomatic intervertebral disc
(IVD) degeneration (IDD) contributes to roughly 40% of all LBP cases. Current treatment …

Recent progress in the structural modification of chitosan for applications in diversified biomedical fields

H Mittal, SS Ray, BS Kaith, JK Bhatia, J Sharma… - European Polymer …, 2018 - Elsevier
This article critically reviews the recent developments in the structural modifications of
chitosan and its nano-structured variants produced via different techniques and their …

Intervertebral disc degeneration—Current therapeutic options and challenges

A Samanta, T Lufkin, P Kraus - Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD) is a normal part of aging. Due to the spine's
declining function and the development of pain, it may affect one's physical health, mental …

[HTML][HTML] Progress in regulating inflammatory biomaterials for intervertebral disc regeneration

H Xiang, W Zhao, K Jiang, J He, L Chen, W Cui, Y Li - Bioactive Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is rising worldwide and leading to significant health
issues and financial strain for patients. Traditional treatments for IVDD can alleviate pain but …

Layered double hydroxides: a novel promising 2D nanomaterial for bone diseases treatment

Y Bian, X Cai, Z Lv, Y Xu, H Wang, C Tan… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Bone diseases including bone defects, bone infections, osteoarthritis, and bone tumors
seriously affect life quality of the patient and bring serious economic burdens to social health …

Innovative strategies for intervertebral disc regenerative medicine: from cell therapies to multiscale delivery systems

N Henry, J Clouet, J Le Bideau, C Le Visage… - Biotechnology …, 2018 - Elsevier
As our understanding of the physiopathology of intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration has
improved, novel therapeutic strategies have emerged, based on the local injection of cells …

An update on animal models of intervertebral disc degeneration and low back pain: exploring the potential of artificial intelligence to improve research analysis and …

M Alini, AD Diwan, WM Erwin, CB Little, J Melrose - JOR spine, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Animal models have been invaluable in the identification of molecular events occurring in
and contributing to intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration and important therapeutic targets …

Layered double hydroxide nanoparticles with osteogenic effects as miRNA carriers to synergistically promote osteogenesis of MSCs

L Yang, X He, G Jing, H Wang, J Niu… - … Applied Materials & …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Inefficient differentiation and poor engraftment hinder the clinical applications of
mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based cell therapies in regenerative medicine. Layered …

[HTML][HTML] Drug delivery in intervertebral disc degeneration and osteoarthritis: Selecting the optimal platform for the delivery of disease-modifying agents

F Colella, JP Garcia, M Sorbona, A Lolli… - Journal of controlled …, 2020 - Elsevier
Osteoarthritis (OA) and intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) as major cause of chronic
low back pain represent the most common degenerative joint pathologies and are leading …

Polymeric hydrogels for controlled drug delivery to treat arthritis

A Gupta, J Lee, T Ghosh, VQ Nguyen, A Dey, B Yoon… - Pharmaceutics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are disabling musculoskeletal disorders
that affect joints and cartilage and may lead to bone degeneration. Conventional delivery of …