Fibrocyte Phenotype of ENTPD1+CD55+ Cells and Its Association with Pain in Osteoarthritic Synovium

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disorder characterized by cartilage erosion, structural changes, and inflammation. Synovial fibroblasts play a crucial role in OA pathophysiology, with abnormal fibroblastic cells contributing significantly to joint pathology. Fibrocytes, expressing markers of both hematopoietic and stromal cells, are implicated in inflammation and fibrosis, yet their marker and role in OA remain unclear. ENTPD1, an ectonucleotidase involved in purinergic signaling and expressed in specific fibroblasts in fibrotic conditions, led us to speculate that ENTPD1 plays a role in OA pathology by being expressed in fibrocytes. This study aimed to investigate the phenotype of ENTPD1+CD55+ and ENTPD1-CD55+ synovial fibroblasts in OA patients. Proteomic analysis revealed a distinct molecular profile in ENTPD1+CD55+ cells, including the upregulation of fibrocyte markers and extracellular matrix-related proteins. Pathway analysis suggested shared mechanisms between OA and rheumatoid arthritis. Correlation analysis revealed an association between ENTPD1+CD55+ fibrocytes and resting pain in OA. These findings highlight the potential involvement of ENTPD1 in OA pain and suggest avenues for targeted therapeutic strategies. Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms and validate potential therapeutic targets.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:25

Enthalten in:

International journal of molecular sciences - 25(2024), 7 vom: 06. Apr.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Tsuchiya, Maho [VerfasserIn]
Ohashi, Yoshihisa [VerfasserIn]
Fukushima, Kensuke [VerfasserIn]
Okuda, Yusei [VerfasserIn]
Suto, Arisa [VerfasserIn]
Matsui, Takashi [VerfasserIn]
Kodera, Yoshio [VerfasserIn]
Sato, Masashi [VerfasserIn]
Tsukada, Ayumi [VerfasserIn]
Inoue, Gen [VerfasserIn]
Takaso, Masashi [VerfasserIn]
Uchida, Kentaro [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

CD55 Antigens
ENTPD1
Extracellular Matrix Proteins
Fibrocyte
Journal Article
Knee osteoarthritis
Pain

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Date Completed 15.04.2024

Date Revised 25.04.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/ijms25074085

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM371022061