Research progress on the role of adipokines in intervertebral disc degeneration
10.7507/1002-1892.201906004
- Author:
Chaoyang GONG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Gansu Key Laboratory of Bone and Joint Diseases, Lanzhou Gansu
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Adipokine;
biotherapy;
inflammatory response;
intervertebral disc degeneration
- From:
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery
2020;34(3):399-403
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To review the research progress of the role and mechanism of adipokines in intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) in recent years. Methods: The domestic and foreign literature related to adipokines in the process of IVDD was extensively reviewed. The types and functions of adipokines, the role and mechanism in the process of IVDD, and the application prospects of intervertebral disc biotherapy were reviewed. Results: As a kind of bioactive substance secreted by adipose tissue, adipokine plays an important role in bone and joint diseases, metabolic diseases, and breast cancer. During IVDD, most adipokines can activate multiple signaling pathways by binding to autoreceptors, cause the proliferation and apoptosis of cells and proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory factors parasecretions in the intervertebral disc, and lead to imbalance of intradiscal metabolism and establishment of the initial inflammatory environment, and finally cause the IVDD. Conclusion: Adipokines, as a biologically active substance with metabolic and immunomodulatory functions, play important roles in the occurrence, development, and biological treatment of IVDD.
