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Cartilage tissue engineering: From proinflammatory and anti‑inflammatory cytokines to osteoarthritis treatments (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Shuyu Liu
    • Zhenhan Deng
    • Kang Chen
    • Shengsheng Jian
    • Feifei Zhou
    • Yuan Yang
    • Zicai Fu
    • Huanyu Xie
    • Jianyi Xiong
    • Weimin Zhu
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  • Published online on: January 24, 2022     https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2022.12615
  • Article Number: 99
  • Copyright: © Liu et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA), one of the most common joint diseases, is characterized by fibrosis, rhagadia, ulcers and attrition of articular cartilage due to a number of factors. The etiology of OA remains unclear, but its occurrence has been associated with age, obesity, inflammation, trauma and genetic factors. Inflammatory cytokines are crucial for the occurrence and progression of OA. The intra‑articular proinflammatory and anti‑inflammatory cytokines jointly maintain a dynamic balance, in accordance with the physiological metabolism of articular cartilage. However, dynamic imbalance between proinflammatory and anti‑inflammatory cytokines can cause abnormal metabolism in knee articular cartilage, which leads to deformation, loss and abnormal regeneration, and ultimately destroys the normal structure of the knee joint. The ability of articular cartilage to self‑repair once damaged is limited, due to its inability to obtain nutrients from blood vessels, nerves and lymphatic vessels, as well as limitations in the extracellular matrix. There are several disadvantages inherent to conventional repair methods, while cartilage tissue engineering (CTE), which combines proinflammatory and anti‑­inflammatory cytokines, offers a new therapeutic approach for OA. The aim of the present review was to examine the proinflammatory factors implicated in OA, including IL‑1β, TNF‑α, IL‑6, IL‑15, IL‑17 and IL‑18, as well as the key anti‑inflammatory factors reducing OA‑related articular damage, including IL‑4, insulin‑like growth factor and TGF‑β. The predominance of proinflammatory over anti‑inflammatory cytokine effects ultimately leads to the development of OA. CTE, which employs mesenchymal stem cells and scaffolding technology, may prevent OA by maintaining the homeostasis of pro‑ and anti‑inflammatory factors.

Introduction

Osteoarthritis (OA), a known degenerative disease, is a chronic joint condition that mainly causes degenerative changes in articular cartilage and secondary osteogenesis, and is characterized by fibrosis, rhagadia, ulcers and attrition of articular cartilage due to a number of factors (1). The main pathological manifestations of OA include, but are not limited to, gradual loss of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins and proliferation of synovial cells. OA can simultaneously destroy the articular cartilage surface and narrow the articular space. The development of subchondral osteosclerosis and osteophytes may gradually lead to dysfunction of the entire joint. In early-stage OA, the cartilage surface remains intact (2). The first changes occur in the molecular composition of the tissues and the ECM, which are characterized by a transient chondrocyte proliferative response and an increase in ECM protein synthesis, including collagen type II (Col II) and aggrecan (2). With the development of OA, the synthesis of degrading proteases increases, leading to increased catabolic activity and decreased proteoglycan content. Subsequently, Col II is degraded and its fragments stimulate several proteins associated with the catabolic state, such as MMPs and aggrecanases, members of the a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs family (ADAMTSs), which are accompanied by increased expression levels of inflammatory cytokines (IL-1 and TNF-α), stress and apoptosis markers (caspases-3 and −9 and Bcl-2), and transcription factors [runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) and Sox9] (35). Changes in articular cartilage composition and structure further stimulate chondrocytes into producing more catabolic factors involved in cartilage degradation. As the proteoglycan and collagen network breaks down, the integrity of the cartilage is disrupted (6). Subsequently, apoptosis of articular chondrocytes occurs, ultimately leading to the complete loss of articular cartilage (Fig. 1) (2,3). Articular chondral injury is often associated with pain, swelling and joint stiffness, or even irreversible damage in certain patients, particularly adolescents, severely compromising their quality of life (7). Articular cartilage tissue is primarily composed of a large amount of ECM with embedded chondrocytes. As the articular cartilage is a special type of connective tissue without blood vessels, lymphatic vessels or nerves, its primary nutrient sources are the synovial fluid in the joint cavity and the blood supply from the subchondral bone. Furthermore, its regenerative capacity is limited. Generally, damage of 4 cm in diameter cannot be self-repaired (8). Current treatments focus on methods for reducing pain and delaying disease progression. Furthermore, preserving joint function and maintaining the quality of life of the patients has attracted significant attention (1). At present, certain treatments, such as sodium hyaluronate injection, etanercept and infliximab, are used to alleviate symptoms, but with limited efficacy (7). Clinically, methods for repairing chondral injury in the knee joint include microfracture, mosaics, osteochondral grafting and autogenous chondrocyte grafting (8). Although certain techniques have progressed in treating cartilage defects, biological methods for cartilage regeneration are still faced with a major challenge, which lies in the limited regenerative capacity of cartilage tissue (9). It has been reported (10) that a new technological method, percutaneous osmotic therapy, does not cause damage to the digestive system, while it ensures good concentration and utilization of drugs by the target organs. Another type of therapy, intestinal microbial therapy, may contribute to the treatment of systemic inflammation to a certain extent by restoring the intestinal flora (11). Moreover, a previous study reported that the regulation of microRNA (miRNA) expression can inhibit the destruction of articular cartilage caused by OA (12). However, the aforementioned approaches have certain limitations (10). Tissue engineering aims to restore, maintain and improve tissue performance, and it obtains biocompatible and biologically functional tissues to achieve tissue and organ regeneration or repair by combining stem cells and biomaterial scaffolds (10).

Proinflammatory cytokines are endogenous polypeptides that are primarily derived from immune system cells, exert a variety of powerful biological effects and can mediate various immune responses. Currently, the main proinflammatory cytokines involved in OA are IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-15, IL-17 and IL-18 (13). The anti-inflammatory cytokines in OA refer to cytokines that may inhibit the actions of IL-1β and TNF-α, and any other cytokine that primarily inhibits the cellular effects of the proinflammatory cytokines in OA (14). At present, the main anti-inflammatory cytokines in OA are IL-4, insulin-like growth factor (IGF), IL-10 and TGF-β (15,16). During OA pathogenesis, proinflammatory cytokines release inflammatory mediators by regulating the NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways, which triggers the degeneration, destruction and degradation of articular cartilage (1719). Anti-inflammatory cytokines can inhibit the actions of proinflammatory cytokines, downregulate the expression levels of MMPs, inhibit inflammatory responses and lysis of articular chondrocytes, promote chondrocyte proteoglycan and collagen synthesis and delay OA progression (20). A possible approach for treating OA is to block a single dominant inflammatory cytokine by employing a similar strategy to target OA inflammatory signaling pathways and maintaining their dynamic balance. Tissue engineering is also critical for maintaining the balance between proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines (21). Therefore, treating OA with a combination of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines, along with tissue engineering, is a trending research topic in OA treatment and it has highlighted a new treatment approach to this disease. The aim of the present study was to therefore review the role of combining proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in cartilage tissue engineering (CTE) for the treatment of OA.

Proinflammatory cytokines

As a group of compounds crucial for the pathogenesis of OA, proinflammatory cytokines may cause the loss of articular cartilage homeostasis via metabolic changes and markedly accelerate joint damage (13). During disease pathogenesis, these compounds affect most cells in the joints and the production of cytokines and other inflammatory compounds and enzymes via intracellular signal transduction pathways. The most important proinflammatory cytokines are IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-15, IL-17 and IL-18 (13). How these compounds affect the cells in the joints and the production of cytokines and other inflammatory factors and enzymes is described in this section (Table I).

Table I.

Potential roles and origins of proinflammatory cytokines.

Table I.

Potential roles and origins of proinflammatory cytokines.

CytokineSourceRole(Refs.)
IL-1βMacrophages, fibroblasts, chondrocytes, osteoblasts and osteoclastsPotent inducer of cartilage degradation and bone resorption(16,17,20)
TNF-αMacrophages, fibroblasts and chondrocytesSimilar activity profile to IL-1, but less potent(30,39,40,44)
IL-6Macrophages, fibroblasts, chondrocytes, osteoblasts and osteoclastsIL-6 with Il-1β and TNF-α have a synergistic effect, which may promote ECM degradation of cartilage, leading to changes in subchondral bone(57,59,61)
IL-15Macrophages, fibroblasts and epidermal cellsFurther activates various cytokines, including TNF-α, IL-1, IL-6 and IL-17(62,69)
IL-17MacrophagesPromotes the release of various proinflammatory cytokines and compounds, including, IL-1β, TNF-α, NO and PGE2, as well as MMPs(71,72,77)
IL-18Macrophages and dendritic epithelial cells IFN-γ production and inhibit angiogenesisRecruits monocytes and T lymphocytes to induce(81,82,84)

[i] ECM, extracellular matrix; NO, nitric oxide; PGE2, prostaglandin E2.

IL-1β

IL-1β is considered to be one of the key cytokines involved in OA pathogenesis. It has been reported to cause inflammatory responses and catabolic effects independently (19). As one of the 11 members of the IL-1 family (22), IL-1β is primarily produced by activated type M1 mononuclear macrophages. In patients with OA, IL-1β levels are elevated in the synovial fluid, synovial membrane (SM), cartilage and subchondral bone layers (2326). IL-1β binds to its corresponding receptors and promotes the release of proinflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6 and IL-8, by regulating the NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways and increasing the MMP content in the matrices of chondrocytes and fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) (27). MMPs can irreversibly destroy articular cartilage, bone and tendons. Among the MMPs, MMP-1 is primarily expressed by synoviocytes in the joints and MMP-13 by chondrocytes in cartilage. Both these MMPs can degrade collagen, but MMP-13 can also degrade proteoglycan molecules and aggrecans, which indicates MMP-13 serves a dual role in matrix degradation. IL-1β also induces the expression of MMP-2, −3 and −9 in the non-collagenous matrix components of the affected joint (28). Excluding MMP induction, IL-1β also affects ADAMTS production in chondrocytes. ADAMTSs are responsible for the proteolysis of aggregated proteoglycan molecules (29), with ADAMTS-4 being mainly responsible for this effect (29,30). Moreover, the effects of IL-1β on various enzymes and mediators secreted during the pathophysiological process of OA have been observed. Relevant compounds include inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), phospholipase A2, and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) for nitric oxide (NO) production, and prostaglandin E synthetase 2 for prostaglandin (PG)E2 production (31,32). NO, as a free radical, promotes the pathological progression of OA by inhibiting chondrocyte proliferation and inducing chondrocyte apoptosis (33). Its catabolism in OA articular cartilage is as follows: i) Inhibits Col II synthesis; ii) inhibits proteoglycan synthesis; iii) inhibits IL-1 receptor antagonist (RA) production; iv) interferes with integrin signals; v) induces chondrocyte apoptosis; vi) stimulates MMP production and activation; and vii) inactivates tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMP) (34). PGE2, as one of the metabolites of arachidonic acid, has the following actions: i) Absorbs subchondral bone; ii) affects bone and cartilage anabolism; and iii) prevents the biochemical synthesis of proteoglycans, leading to Col II destruction and articular cartilage degeneration (35). Its catabolism in cartilage is primarily achieved by activating MMPs. Furthermore, IL-1β stimulates reactive oxygen species production, for example, the formation of peroxides and hydroxylated radicals, and therefore directly damages articular cartilage during disease progression. In the affected joints, the intensification of this process is reported to be associated with decreased oxidase expression (36).

In summary, IL-1β binding to the IL-1R in SM cells, activates transcription factors via the NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways to regulate inflammatory responses, resulting in the production of inflammatory mediators in SM cells, such as MMPs, COX-2, PGE2, NO and other catabolic factors, which may accelerate cartilage degeneration. Therefore, blocking the aforementioned signaling pathways mediated by inflammatory cytokines may be a potential novel therapeutic strategy for treating OA.

TNF-α

Evidence suggests that TNF-α, one of the 19 ligands in the TNF superfamily, is involved in the pathogenesis and progression of OA (37). TNF-α is also produced by activated type M1 mononuclear macrophages. It may kill or inhibit tumor cells and promote the phagocytosis of neutrophils (37). Its original form is a type-II homotrimer transmembrane protein and under the action of TNF convertase/ADAMTS17, free TNF-α is produced (38). This cytokine binds to two membrane receptor isotypes, TNF-R1 (also known as p55, CD120a and TNF-R super family member 1a) and TNF-R2 (also known as p75, CD120b and TNF-R superfamily member 1b) on the surface of nearly all nucleated cells (39,40). TNF-α binding to TNF-R1 leads to the interaction of the TNFR1-associated death domain (DD) protein adaptor protein with other adaptor proteins, such as TNF-R associated factor 2, cellular inhibitor of apoptosis protein (c-IAP)1, c-IAP2 and receptor-interacting protein (RIP)1 (4143). The creation of the complex is followed by the ubiquitination of the RIP1 protein, which also binds to TGFβ-activated kinase (TAK)1, TAK1-binding protein (TAB)1 and TAB2, leading to phosphorylation of the IKK complex and ultimately the activation of NF-κB, one of the most important transcriptional signaling pathways in OA (44,45). TNF-α exerts its effects on chondrocytes similar to IL-1β, including stimulating stromal degradation proteases, NO and PGE2 production, as well as inhibiting cartilage matrix synthesis (4650). However, despite their similar effects, IL-1β is 100- to 1,000-fold more potent compared with TNF-α (51,52). The activity of these two cytokines may produce a strong synergistic effect. For example, intra-articular injection of recombinant IL-1 alone in rats, mice and rabbits stimulates articular cartilage destruction. Furthermore, when TNF-α and IL-1 are injected together, cartilage damage may be far more severe compared with that caused by either cytokine alone (5355). Moreover, the effects of TNF-α mediated via the PI3K/Akt axis may increase the expression levels of cadherin-11, and this expression in FLS exhibits a positive correlation with the severity of synovitis and cartilage destruction (56). In an animal experiment, Liu et al (57) demonstrated that TNF-α stimulation increases cadherin-11 expression at the mRNA and protein levels in OA FLS, whereby it also promotes the phosphorylation of Akt. The intra-articular injection of anti-cadherin-11 antibody decreases cadherin-11 expression in the SM and alleviates synovitis and cartilage damage. These results indicated that TNF-α can induce cadherin-11 expression and this protein may cause synovitis and cartilage injury. Furthermore, cartilage injury may be treated by inhibiting cadherin-11 expression, which may be achieved by suppressing TNF-α expression (57).

In conclusion, free TNF-α binds to the corresponding receptor and activates transcription factors via the NF-κB signaling pathway to produce an inflammatory response, similar to but weaker than IL-1β. These two cytokines can exert a synergistic effect and further enhance the inflammatory response. Furthermore, the effects of TNF-α can also be mediated via the PI3K/Akt axis, which can increase the expression of cadherin-11 in FLS, resulting in an increased degree of synovitis and cartilage destruction.

Unlike the aforementioned proinflammatory cytokines, in OA pathogenesis, proinflammatory cytokines, including IL-6, IL-15, IL-17 and IL-18, synergistically promote the development of inflammation, upregulate the expression levels of MMPs, promote the degradation of cartilage ECM and, eventually, destroy the normal structure of the knee joint (5862).

IL-6

IL-6 is a cytokine with numerous biological functions that is produced by monocytic macrophages, endothelial cells and lymphoid cells, and is crucial in the immune response, acute phase response and hematopoietic regulation (63). Healthy cartilage tissue may produce small quantities of IL-6, but a previous study has reported abnormally elevated IL-6 levels in the synovial fluid or serum in patients with OA (16). Highly expressed IL-6 can induce MMP-3 and MMP-13 production and promote cartilage ECM degradation, which therefore destroys the normal joint structure (64). Furthermore, IL-6 is considered to be the key cytokine that causes changes in the subchondral bone layer, including promoting inflammation in synovial tissue, increasing cartilage permeability, accelerating osteoclast formation, as well as causing cartilage absorption, degradation and destruction, ultimately leading to enhanced FLS proliferation (65,66). Moreover, studies have demonstrated a synergistic effect of IL-6 with IL-1β and TNF-α (65,67). IL-6 itself has no direct effect on the synthesis of protease, PGE, or matrix proteins, but it may stimulate TIMP synthesis, thereby exerting a protective effect on cartilage (68). Proinflammatory cytokines can also activate the MAPK signaling pathway in synoviocytes and chondrocytes, which initiates a signaling cascade, leading to the release of the inflammatory mediator IL-6 and damage of articular cartilage (66).

IL-15

IL-15 is a cytokine with a wide range of biological functions that is produced by numerous types of cells, including activated monocytes, epidermal cells and FLS. IL-15 is a key component of the body's immune response (69). IL-15 is a glycoprotein that exists in the form of four interconnected α-helices and has a mass of 14–15 kDa (70,71). It acts primarily via stimulating the differentiation and proliferation of T cells and natural killer (NK) cells (72). Moreover, it is one of the most well-documented cytokines involved in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (73,74). A previous study reported that the levels of IL-15 and MMP-7 in the synovial fluid of patients with OA were significantly increased, and higher levels were associated with more severe OA manifestations, indicating an association between IL-15 and OA (75). Furthermore, IL-15 can upregulate MMP-1 expression levels and promote the degradation of cartilage in the ECM (61). IL-15 can also induce the activation of mononuclear macrophages and neutrophils, which secrete a variety of proinflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α, IL-1, IL-6 and IL-17 (76). Moreover, highly expressed proinflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α and IL-1β, may in turn promote IL-15 release (76). The proinflammatory cytokines interact to promote inflammation and eventually destroy the normal cartilage structure, which causes OA (77). Furthermore, a previous study reported that increased serum IL-15 levels are be correlated with pain perception and the severity of lesions on x-ray images (78). IL-15 may also be involved in bone destruction in RA and can be used as one of the indicators for monitoring the damage of articular cartilage in patients with RA (61).

IL-17

IL-17 is a proinflammatory cytokine produced by CD4+ memory T lymphocytes and monocytes. It consists of 6 members (IL-17A-F), which interact via five types of receptors (IL-17RA-E) (79,80). IL-17 has a variety of biological effects. Studies have reported that it can cause cartilage destruction primarily via stimulating FLS, chondrocytes and macrophages to release enzymes that degrade cartilage (8184). Another study indicated that IL-17 also serves an important role in the pathogenesis of OA and in OA-related pain (85). IL-17 causes inflammatory cells to release various proinflammatory factors and compounds, including IL-1β, TNF-α, NO and PGE2, as well as MMPs, which may promote the development of OA and accelerate the destruction of articular cartilage. Furthermore, this process is associated with the release of proinflammatory cytokines, such as IL-7, IL-6 and IL-23 (86). The effect of IL-17 on the secretion of VEGF by chondrocytes and FLS is also a known characteristic and it is conducive to the overdevelopment of the vascular network in the synovium, which leads to hypertrophy (87,88). It has also been reported (89) that IL-17A stimulation can alter chondrocyte morphology, inhibiting the activity of chondrocytes and producing a series of inflammatory responses, which may ultimately lead to chondrocyte apoptosis.

IL-18

IL-18 is produced by activated macrophages, dendritic cells and epithelial cells. It is a precursor of pro-IL-18, consists of 192 amino acid residues, and is converted into biologically active forms following activation by caspase-1 or protease 3 (90,91). It is primarily involved in mediating tissue inflammation and it is also crucial for regulating immune networks. While mediating tissue inflammation, IL-18 is associated with TNF-α and comes into direct contact with T lymphocytes in the synovial fluid (92) and therefore stimulates monocytes to increase the release of TNF-α and induces the production of IFN-γ. The latter can significantly stimulate the release of IL-6, NO and PGE2 in the synovial fluid, which are inflammatory factors involved in the occurrence of OA (93). Furthermore, IL-18 can increase the concentration of cartilage-degrading enzymes by inducing TNF-α, which inhibits the synthesis of proteoglycans, aggrecan and Col II, promotes their degradation and, ultimately, inhibits the proliferation of chondrocytes, accelerating their apoptosis and destroying articular cartilage (9496). IL-18 also affects the chondrocytes in patients with OA. IL-18 induces chondrocytes to exhibit typical morphological changes of apoptotic cells via inducing the upregulation of IL-18Rα expression on the chondrocyte surface and upregulating the expression of MMP-1, MMP-3 and MMP-13 (97).

In summary, proinflammatory cytokines exert a primarily destructive effect on articular cartilage. This is a multi-layered effect, involving not only the induction of chondrocyte senescence and apoptosis, but also a reduction in the synthesis of key components of the ECM, such as proteoglycans and Col II. Furthermore, inflammatory cytokines may promote the synthesis and release of several proteolytic enzymes that break down articular cartilage, including MMPs and ADAMTSs. Therefore, OA may be treated at the molecular level via inhibition of a single dominant proinflammatory cytokine, which may improve the efficacy of OA treatment and the efficiency of cartilage repair by improving both the internal and external factors of medication and rehabilitation.

Anti-inflammatory cytokines

Anti-inflammatory cytokines in OA include cytokines that inhibit at least one of the main proinflammatory cytokines responsible for the development and progression of OA, such as IL-1β and TNF-α. At present, the main anti-inflammatory cytokines in OA are considered to be IL-4, IGF, IL-10 and TGF-β (20). In the pathogenesis of OA, anti-inflammatory cytokines may inhibit the action of proinflammatory cytokines, downregulate the expression levels of MMPs, inhibit the inflammatory response and lysis of articular chondrocytes, promote the synthesis of chondrocyte proteoglycans and Col II and delay the progression of OA (20). The roles of these cytokines are discussed below (Table II).

Table II.

Potential roles and origins of anti-inflammatory cytokines.

Table II.

Potential roles and origins of anti-inflammatory cytokines.

CytokineSourceRole(Refs.)
IL-4Macrophages and TH2 cellsReduces the secretion of TGF-β receptors in the body by regulating IL-1, IL-6, and TNF secretion(9398)
IGFMacrophages, fibroblasts, chondrocytes and osteoblastsStimulates the production of cartilage matrix components. Also thought to stimulate osteoclast cell lineage replication(106,108110)
IL-10MacrophagesInhibits the secretion of various proinflammatory cytokines and compounds, including, IL-6, TNF-α and NO, and promotes Col II synthesis(119122)
TGF-βMacrophages, fibroblasts, chondrocytes, osteoblasts and osteoclastsStimulates the production of cartilage matrix components. Promotes chondrogenic differentiation of MSCs(126,129131)

[i] TH2, T helper 2 cells; NO, nitric oxide; Col II, collagen type II; MSC, mesenchymal stem cell.

IL-4

IL-4 is a protein composed of 129 amino acids in the form of four interlinked α-helices stabilized by three disulfide bonds (98100). IL-4 is a ligand (101) and as a cytokine produced by activated T cells, it can regulate a variety of immune cells, including B cells, T cells, mast cells, M2 macrophages and hematopoietic cells (83,102). Previous studies have demonstrated that IL-4 exerts a significant inhibitory effect on the expression and release of proinflammatory cytokines and blocks or inhibits monocyte-derived cytokines, including IL-1, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8 and the macrophage inflammatory protein-1a (103106). It has also been reported to inhibit macrophage cytotoxic activity, kill parasites and produce macrophage-derived NO (107). Furthermore, it can stimulate IL-1RA synthesis (108). IL-4 also exerts a strong protective effect on cartilage and numerous studies have demonstrated that IL-4 can induce the transcriptional regulator CITED2, which can reduce variations in proteoglycan production during the course of OA and prevent proteoglycan degradation in articular cartilage by inhibiting MMP-13 (109111). A study also demonstrated that the protective effect of IL-4 on cartilage is attributed to NO inhibition. In a previous study (112), in which recombinant rat IL-4 was injected into OA rats, the results indicated that the recombinant rat IL-4 downregulated the expression of iNOS mRNA and NO production in chondrocytes induced by cyclic tensile stress. Therefore, a limited but significant improvement in cartilage destruction may be achieved, loss of aggrecan may be prevented and the number of nitrotyrosine-positive chondrocytes may be reduced. These effects are not dose-dependent and therefore OA-induced cartilage destruction may be treated by IL-4 via inhibition of NO production by chondrocytes (113). Furthermore, IL-4 can promote macrophage transformation into the M2 phenotype by promoting an immunomodulatory microenvironment, effectively removing the proinflammatory debris of articular cartilage and maintaining the stability of osteoclasts to maintain the health of the articular cartilage (114). IL-4 can also inhibit the expression of ADAMTS-4 and −5, delay ECM degradation and promote the synthesis of chondrocyte proteoglycan and Col II in articular cartilage (27).

In conclusion, IL-4 can inhibit inflammation by decreasing the expression and release of inflammatory cytokines and promoting the expression of IL-1RA. IL-4 serves a chondroprotective role at the gene and protein levels by decreasing the expression of NO, MMPs and ADAMTSs.

IGF

IGF is a peptide hormone that exerts the physiological effect of growth stimulation. IGF regulates the synthesis of glycogen and proteins, cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis, and induces chondrogenesis (115). The IGF network is composed of IGF-1, IGF-2 and their receptors (IGF-1R and IGF-2R), as well as six IGF-binding proteins. As one of the main IGF factors, IGF-l can be synthesized by a variety of cell types (115). It acts on targeted organs via endocrine, paracrine or secretory actions, regulates glycogen and protein synthesis and decomposition, and participates in the processes of metabolism, cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis, indicating that it serves an important role in repairing numerous systems in the body (116).

OA is a skeletal motor system disease characterized by cartilage degeneration. Chondrocytes, as the only cells in cartilage, can proliferate under the influence of IGF-1, and synthesize cartilage matrix proteoglycans and matrix collagen. Physiologically, in infants, children and adolescents, IGF-l promotes linear bone growth by stimulating chondrocyte proliferation and shaping (117). In adults, IGF-1 inhibits chondrocyte aging and death by stimulating chondrocytes to synthesize matrix proteins, suggesting that IGF-1 may be used to treat OA (118,119). In an in vitro test, Yaeger et al (120) demonstrated that after bovine articular chondrocytes were treated with IGF-1, the collagen content was significantly increased when compared with the untreated control. Furthermore, Madry et al (121) treated osteochondral defects in a rabbit model by using chondrocytes transfected with a plasmid vector containing human IGF-1 in a hydrogel. This study confirmed that at 14 weeks post-treatment, the test group was significantly superior to the control group in terms of histological grading (defect filling, integration and cell morphology). In an equine model, Fortier et al (122) reported that adding IGF-1 to the chondrocyte-fibrin complex enhanced cartilage formation in cartilage defects, and 8 months after treatment compared with the control group treated by chondrocyte-fibrin complex alone, the severe defects in the repaired tissue were filled, with the mean Col II content exhibiting a significant increase. These results suggested that in the co-culture of IGF-1 and chondrocytes, chondrocytes are regulated by IGF-1, which promotes not only chondrocyte division and proliferation, but also cell function and synthesis of proteoglycans and Col II. IGF-1 also exhibited a positive effect when combined with other growth factors/cytokines. Certain studies reported that, when IGF-1 and TGF-β were combined, the production of cartilage matrix components (such as proteoglycans) increased, the Col II and aggrecan gene expression levels in chondrocytes were upregulated and the chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) was enhanced (123,124). Morisset et al (125) injected adenovirus-transfected IGF-1 and IL-IRa into the joints of 12 horses with minor fractures in the carpal bones caused by full-thickness cartilage defects. It was discovered that the cartilage defects were completely restored. The combination of IGF-1 and IL-1RA further reduced cartilage degeneration when compared with IL-1RA alone. Therefore, the combination of IGF-1 and IL-1 Ra could potentially reduce or even reverse the loss of cartilage in OA, thus improving the effects of OA treatment. Furthermore, IGF-1 may also inhibit chondrocyte apoptosis. An in vitro chondrocyte culture demonstrated that IGF-1 reversed the inhibitory effects of dexamethasone on chondrocyte proliferation and prevented the apoptosis of chondrocytes caused by collagenase (126). Moreover, IGF-1 may prevent chondrocyte apoptosis via the P13K and MAPK signaling pathways (127).

IL-10

IL-10 is a well-known anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory cytokine that is primarily released by cells of the immune system, including monocytes, macrophages, T cells, NK cells and B cells (128). IL-10 may also be produced by a few connective tissue cell types, including chondrocytes, and is involved in processes such as ECM remodeling in connective tissues (128). IL-10 can inhibit the synthesis and secretion of related proinflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6, thus regulating inflammatory immunity (129,130). IL-10 can also reduce iNOS2 expression, thereby reducing the release of NO, interfering with the oxidative stress matrix and delaying joint degeneration (131). Furthermore, IL-10 prevents early apoptosis induced by TNF-α by reducing the expression of TNF-α-induced matrix-degrading enzymes, the release of glycosaminoglycans and the formation of G1 fragment of the proteoglycan aggrecan (132). IL-10 can also activate the SMAD1/SMAD5/SMAD8 and ERK1/2/MAPK signaling pathways and induce the expression of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-2 and BMP-6. As members of the TGF-β family, BMP proteins serve a crucial role in chondrogenesis (105). Through their signaling pathways, they affect numerous genes and proteins regulating chondrocyte mesenchymal cell transformation, such as NK3 homeobox 2/Sox9, Sox5 and Sox6 (133,134).

TGF-β

The TGF-β superfamily consists of >30 structurally-related members, including TGF-β1, 2 and 3 (135). TGF-β1 is a multifunctional growth factor that regulates a wide range of biological processes, including cell proliferation, survival, differentiation, migration and ECM generation (136,137). TGF-β1 signaling affects MSCs and their progenitors. Studies have demonstrated that active TGF-β1 released by osteoclasts during bone resorption may guide the migration of bone marrow MSCs (BMSCs) to form new cartilage at resorption sites, induce Sox-9 expression in BMSCs and increase the generation of ECM (138140). Therefore, TGF-β1, as a soluble factor, contributes to BMSC differentiation. Furthermore, TGF-β1 is critical for maintaining homeostasis between subchondral bone and articular cartilage (141). TGF-β1 is a well-documented potent chondroblast factor that may stimulate chondrocytes to synthesize and secrete proteoglycans and Col II (141). One of the first TGF-β1 activities to be discovered was the in vitro induction of primitive rat mesenchymal cells to promote chondrogenesis (142,143). Subsequently, TGF-β1-induced chondroblasts have been observed in rabbit chondrocyte cultures (144), chicken mesenchymal cells, as well as bovine nose and articular chondrocyte cultures (145,146).

With a biological function similar to that of TGF-β1, TGF-β2 may regulate cartilage and osteogenic differentiation (147). It has been demonstrated that following TGF-β2 treatment of dedifferentiated chondrocytes, the cells re-expressed glucosamine and Col II and the chondrogenic phenotype was therefore restored. It has also been reported that precursor cells isolated from the perichondrium show the potential for chondrogenic differentiation after being cultured in a medium containing TGF-β2 and IGF-1 before producing a cartilage matrix (148).

As another important member of the TGF family of cytokines, TGF-β3 can promote the proliferation and differentiation of chondrocytes, accelerate the formation of ECM, inhibit the activity of various inflammatory mediators, including IL-1, MMPs and TNF-α, and reduce the immune response of the body, thus serving a crucial role in wound healing, particularly in cartilage growth and reconstruction (149). TGF-β3 is expressed in a number of different types of cells and tissues in the body, including the placenta, adipose tissue, embryonic tissues, liver, bone and bone marrow, as well as in tumors, and is secreted extracellularly via autocrine and paracrine routes. TGF-β3 is an extracellular ligand and its effects are mediated by binding to serine/threonine kinase receptors on the cell surface. TGF-β3 activates the transcription factors SMAD2/SMAD3 via the intracellular SMAD signaling pathway, and activates and binds to SMAD4, forming a complex, which translocates to the nucleus and regulates the transcriptional expression of the downstream TGF-β gene and therefore its biological function (150,151). Furthermore, it can inhibit inflammatory responses and promote TIMP expression (150). It has also been reported that the ability of TGF-β2 and TGF-β3 to induce chondrogenic differentiation of MSCs may be superior to that of TGF-β1 (151).

In summary, the main effects of anti-inflammatory cytokines involve inhibiting the synthesis of proinflammatory cytokines, particularly IL-1β and TNF-α. The main effects of anti-inflammatory cytokines include increasing the synthesis of proteins and polysaccharides, inhibiting chondrocyte apoptosis and reducing the synthesis and secretion of MMPs and ADAMTSs. Anti-inflammatory cytokines can also act on target cells to increase matrix degradation products dependent on cytokine functions. The cytokines that inhibit or antagonize the activity of catabolic cytokines are classified as anti-catabolic or inhibitory cytokines (IL-4 and IL-10), and the cytokines that promote chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation are classified as anabolic cytokines (IGF and TGF-β). The effects of catabolic cytokines should be viewed as inhibitory on proinflammatory cytokines rather than having direct protective effects on cartilage. In healthy joints, anti-inflammatory cytokines do not exert significant anabolic effects but may have sufficient biochemical dominance against proinflammatory cytokines. The effects of anti-inflammatory cytokines may become apparent in the joints affected by disease only in the presence of inflammatory mediators. Anabolic cytokines mainly exert a protective effect on chondrocytes and they also inhibit proinflammatory cytokines. Maintaining a dynamic balance between proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines is crucial for OA treatment. Thus, the roles of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in OA must be further elucidated and efforts must be made to design an appropriate treatment method that may prevent or delay OA progression.

CTE

CTE technology is used to culture and amplify cartilage seed cells in vitro, and to implant them on high-density scaffolds with good biocompatibility and degradability, thus forming tissue-engineered cartilage using regulatory factors. There are three main conditions for constructing tissue-engineered cartilage: i) A sufficient quantity of functioning seed cells; ii) a suitable cellular scaffold; and iii) cytokines that can regulate cell proliferation and maintain the phenotypic characteristics of the cells (152,153). Directed differentiation of chondrocytes may be regulated by controlling relevant environmental factors, therefore producing the desired cells. Cytokines can significantly promote cell differentiation in chondrocytes, which induces the relevant functions. Multiple cytokines jointly stimulate the entire seed cell differentiation process to chondrocytes (154). It has been reported (153) that tissue engineering can be used in the repair of the nose, trachea or auricle, and certain patients have undergone successful repair of nasal alar lobe defects via CTE. The development of CTE technology is promising and it may enable successful cartilage repair. Regulating proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines and maintaining their balance during OA treatment has been proven to be a useful treatment strategy (155). CTE technology is crucial for regulating anti-inflammatory and proinflammatory cytokines and maintaining the balance between the two, which may provide a new approach to OA treatment. How CTE technology can be used to treat OA by regulating proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines is discussed in this section.

MSCs

MSCs are adult stem cells with multipotent differentiation potential and the ability to self-renew, which were first isolated from the bone marrow. MSCs are ideal seed cells for tissue engineering, as they can differentiate into adipocytes, osteoblasts and chondrocytes and are capable of transdermal differentiation (156). A number of studies have reported that MSCs can be used to repair and regenerate myocardial tissue, damaged bone tissue, cartilage tissue and tendons (157159). The main mode of action for MSCs is based on paracrine mechanisms (160). Exosomes are important carriers of paracrine delivery factors promoting cell-to-cell conduction. As the smallest known bilayer nanovesicles, exosomes are rich in biologically active molecules, such as mRNAs, microRNAs (miRNAs) and proteins, and they are involved in communication between cells (155). All cells secrete exosomes, which are present in bodily fluids, including blood, saliva, amniotic fluid, ascitic and cerebrospinal fluid (161). During early-stage OA, exosomes in the articular cavity mediate anti-inflammatory cytokines and miRNAs for cartilage repair. However, in the intermediate or advanced stages of the disease, they can induce related proinflammatory cytokine and proinflammatory miRNA production to accelerate relevant pathological changes (155). Therefore, exosomes can regulate the expression of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines, which can therefore alter the pathological and/or physiological processes implicated in certain diseases. A previous study demonstrated (161) that the exosomes of adipose MSCs (ADMSCs) can reduce the production of proinflammatory cytokines, including TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-10, in OA chondrocytes. Furthermore, following the downregulation of COX-2 and PGE1 expression levels, PGE2 production is decreased (155). Moreover, ADMSC exosomes inhibit the activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway, serving an anti-inflammatory role (33). It has also been demonstrated that BMSC exosomes inhibit chondrocyte destruction via inflammatory mediators and TNF-α-induced inflammation. The chondrocytes treated by exosomes exhibit significantly decreased levels of COX-2 expression and inflammatory mediators, including IL-1, IL-6, IL-8 and IL-1 (162,163). As well as reducing the inflammatory response of chondrocytes, MSC exosomes can also regulate chondrocyte apoptosis and macrophage activity. For example, Cosenza et al (163) investigated the protective effect of MSC-derived exosomes in cartilage degradation in OA rats. The results demonstrated that MSC-derived exosomes significantly reduced IL-1β-induced chondrocyte apoptosis. Furthermore, MSC-derived exosomes reduce the expression levels of CD86, major histocompatibility complex II and CD40 in F4/80 macrophages. MSCs co-cultured with macrophages can also reduce type M1 macrophages and promote their transformation into type M2 macrophages (Fig. 2) (164). In a collagenase-induced OA model, intra-articular injections of MSC-derived exosomes significantly increase cartilage volume, surface volume ratio and thickness (165). Therefore, exosomes can alleviate inflammation and repair cartilage by mediating the effects of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines.

As important mediators of intercellular communication, exosomes are involved in the occurrence of joint diseases. Although exosomes may accelerate articular cartilage destruction and promote the progression of joint diseases via signaling pathways, they have also shown great potential in OA pathogenesis and treatment. The exosomes released by MSCs can promote anti-inflammatory cytokine secretion, delay joint disease progression and repair damaged joints by inhibiting the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines. Further research on these exosomes may provide novel ideas for treating OA. Although studies on exosomes have reported certain exciting findings, there remain certain limitations, such as the high manufacturing costs, difficulties in isolation and purification, and insufficient efficacy and safety evaluation (163,166,167). Therefore, exosomes still require in-depth studies to further explore their therapeutic potential.

Scaffolding technology

The CTE bionic scaffold technology offers numerous possibilities for cartilage repair and regeneration. Guided by cytokines, autologous seed cells (stem cells/progenitor cells) can be recruited from the injured site to repair the injured bone and cartilage using scaffold materials to regulate their own microenvironment (168). Therefore, the exogenous seed cells required by traditional tissue engineering technology may become unnecessary, and certain limitations, such as the long duration for in vitro reproduction of exogenous seed cells and potential immune system rejection, may be avoided (163). The duration for treatment may be significantly shortened and the treatment failure rate may be reduced. Therefore, when treating bone and cartilage injuries, am effective therapeutic may be produced (168,169). There are currently two main categories of scaffold materials commonly used in CTE: i) Synthetic polymer materials, such as polyglycolic acid, polylactic acid (and their copolymer, poly lactic-co-glycolic acid) and polyvinyl oxide; and ii) natural polymer materials, such as collagen, chitosan, alginate, hyaluronic acid, fibrin and agarose. According to their morphology, these can be divided into prefabricated 3D porous scaffolds and hydrogel materials (170). The aforementioned materials can endogenously regulate proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines and can be used to treat OA by controlling the microenvironment in vivo. Jiang et al (171) previously prepared a composite electrospinning nanofiber composed of cartilage matrix components (collagen or chondroitin sulfate) and poly(ε-caprolactone)-polytetrahydrofuran. Moreover, experimental results (137) have demonstrated that this nanofiber can regulate the TNF and hypoxia-inducible factor-1 signaling pathways by addition of chondroitin sulfate or collagen, which upregulates BMP2 and IGF-1 and promotes cartilage formation. Fasolino et al (172) proposed a bionic chitosan-based scaffold and experimentally demonstrated that the biologically activated scaffold could inhibit the synthesis of inflammatory mediators, such as IL-1β, reduce oxidative stress metabolites and promote the production of the anti-inflammatory marker IL-10 in MSCs. The biologically activated scaffold also exhibited anti-inflammatory activity in an in vitro co-culture. Therefore the damaged cartilage microenvironment in vivo could be efficiently simulated by it. Results have also demonstrated that at the molecular level the cartilage scaffolds can regulate the microenvironment in the joints, promote the secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokines and inhibit the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines, which promotes cartilage repair. Bhardwaj et al (173) co-cultured articular chondrocytes and ADMSCs in a 3D scaffold based on silk fibroin proteins. Compared with the single control group, the co-culture group exhibited significant increases in TGF-β1 and IL-10 levels, thus upregulating the expression of the bone formation markers aggrecan, Sox-9 and Col II, while the expression levels of the hypertrophy gene collagen type X and MMP-13 exhibited a significant decrease. Subsequently, inflammation was controlled and the cartilage was repaired. According to these results, cartilage scaffolds may be used as MSC carriers to further promote the secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokines and enhance anti-inflammatory effects in co-culture.

Existing studies have reported that cartilage anabolic factors, such as TGF-β, fibroblast growth factor and IGF-1, that can restore the function of chondrocytes, cartilage-protective drugs and matrix components, such as chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid, can decrease IL-1β-mediated NF-κB activation (174176), thereby inhibiting cartilage breakdown, delaying OA development and repairing damaged cartilage. Park et al (177) described an injectable microsphere made from genipin cross-linked gelatin and discovered that the anti-inflammatory cytokines released from the gelatin microspheres, mediated by inflammatory cells, may alleviate inflammation in chondrocytes activated by IL-1β and lipopolysaccharide. The results have demonstrated that such biomaterial-based methods can be used to synchronize drug release during the inflammatory process, thereby extending anti-inflammatory cytokine therapeutic efficacy and retention times. Moutos et al (178) produced two hemispheric scaffolds with varying configurations constructed from a 3D polyester (ε-caprolactone). A scaffold-mediated lentiviral transfecting technique has been used for the genetic modification of ADMSCs in the scaffold to produce high levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines for treating OA in an exogenously regulated and induced manner. Levinson et al (179) observed that heparin can covalently combine with a variety of hyaluronic acids to form hydrogels, therefore achieving continuous release of TGF-β1 and enabling MSCs to mature into cartilage tissue without the use of any additional growth factors. The results demonstrated that cartilage scaffolds coated with drugs or anti-inflammatory cytokines for the treatment of OA may strongly induce anti-inflammatory cytokine expression or cause sustained release of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Therefore, the application of drugs, growth factors, anti-inflammatory cytokines and proinflammatory cytokines is expected to become the focus of studies on the clinical application of CTE scaffolds in the future. Bionic scaffolds have the potential for cartilage repair and regeneration, but they also have certain limitations. Even when several materials are combined, the cartilage damage may not be fully repaired (179). Therefore, future research should focus on further optimizing scaffold preparation technology and related processes, explore the selection and proportion of different scaffold materials used, or introduce different types of drugs, growth factors and cytokines, in an attempt to overcome the current restrictions associated with cartilage injury repair and regeneration. Furthermore, future CTE should also aim to employ simpler preparations of scaffolding with improved stability and more effective scaffold materials, therefore realizing clinical transformation as soon as possible.

In summary, OA and relevant repair procedures may be improved by regulating proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines via CTE technology. However, CTE technology is still faced with major obstacles, including the selection of source cells and scaffolds, dedifferentiation and amplification procedures, timing for chondrocyte expansion prior to implantation, loss of chondrocytes and high costs. In the future, different methods may be combined for the effective treatment of OA, including advanced scaffolds, highly differentiated chondrocytes, 3D-printed engineering structures, appropriate lubrication and improvement of the proinflammatory environment. This will occur by regulating the effects of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines, which may greatly promote the regeneration of articular cartilage (180). However, the aim of CTE is to ensure that the repaired cartilage will regain its basic function, which is to support weight, by mimicking the properties and structure of natural cartilage. A previous study demonstrated that CTE can successfully repair cartilage or osteochondral defects in pigs and meniscus defects in dogs (178). However, this has only been tested on animal models, and the safety issues associated with the extrapolation of animal experimental results to humans have not yet been resolved. Thus, CTE has not been used in clinical practice to date and it is difficult to evaluate its actual efficacy in humans.

Conclusion

Proinflammatory cytokines contribute to the release of other inflammatory mediators and trigger cartilage degeneration and destruction. Anti-inflammatory cytokines inhibit the actions of proinflammatory cytokines, promote chondrocyte proteoglycan and Col II synthesis, and delay OA progression (2). The imbalance between OA-related inflammatory cytokines may cause abnormal metabolism in the knee cartilage, ultimately destroying the normal knee joint structure. After further understanding of the regulation of chondrocytes and synovium by proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines, it can be inferred that early molecular cytological clinical intervention in OA, such as inducing the expression of anabolic cytokines while inhibiting that of catabolic cytokines, so that chondrocytes or subchondral osteocytes and synovial cells can achieve a balance of catabolism based on self-repair, will still represent an obstacle in the future (79). As stated in the present review, it has been hypothesized that blocking the IL-1β signaling pathway may provide a new direction for the treatment of OA. Furthermore, TGF-β may be a focus of future research, as it contributes to the differentiation of MSCs.

The application of drugs, growth factors, anti-inflammatory cytokines and CTE is expected to become the focus of clinical research in the future. Moreover, scaffolds loaded with growth factors, anti-inflammatory cytokines or drugs can endogenously reduce the levels of inflammatory cytokines, promote anti-inflammatory cytokine expression and create optimal conditions for cartilage reproduction (181). However, previous studies often paid attention to the function of a single cytokine, while they ignored the potential synergistic effect of different cytokines (182184). In the cartilage microenvironment, even small fluctuations in concentration due to the decomposition of several cytokines may cause degradation and destruction of the cartilage matrix (185). Furthermore, even partial cytokines can either repair damaged cartilage or inhibit chondrocyte function and destroy cartilage (186). Therefore, in CTE, the production of cytokines, activation time, number of receptors and the interactions between various cytokines must be further investigated. Therefore, the role of cytokines should be carefully considered in the study of OA, both as independent factors and in combination. Investigating cytokines may help fully elucidate the contributors and triggers involved, identify the relevant conditions and effects resulting from complex interactions, understand the main contradictions between various factors, enable us to alter molecular mechanisms based on CTE techniques and regulate the intra-articular microenvironment, thereby improving the overall efficacy of OA treatment. This approach may lead to important breakthroughs in OA research.

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SL was responsible for producing the tables and searching the literature, as well as being a major contributor in writing the manuscript. ZD was mainly responsible for revising the manuscript. KC was responsible for making the figures. SJ contributed to the conception of the study. FZ made substantial contributions to conception and design. YY and ZF were involved in drafting the manuscript or revising it critically for important intellectual content. HX contributed significantly to manuscript preparation, and approved the final version. JX and WZ were responsible for funding support and reviewing the article. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. Data authentication is not applicable.

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Liu, S., Deng, Z., Chen, K., Jian, S., Zhou, F., Yang, Y. ... Zhu, W. (2022). Cartilage tissue engineering: From proinflammatory and anti‑inflammatory cytokines to osteoarthritis treatments (Review). Molecular Medicine Reports, 25, 99. https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2022.12615
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Liu, S., Deng, Z., Chen, K., Jian, S., Zhou, F., Yang, Y., Fu, Z., Xie, H., Xiong, J., Zhu, W."Cartilage tissue engineering: From proinflammatory and anti‑inflammatory cytokines to osteoarthritis treatments (Review)". Molecular Medicine Reports 25.3 (2022): 99.
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Liu, S., Deng, Z., Chen, K., Jian, S., Zhou, F., Yang, Y., Fu, Z., Xie, H., Xiong, J., Zhu, W."Cartilage tissue engineering: From proinflammatory and anti‑inflammatory cytokines to osteoarthritis treatments (Review)". Molecular Medicine Reports 25, no. 3 (2022): 99. https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2022.12615