[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 …

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 …

Anti-Alzheimers molecular mechanism of icariin: insights from gut microbiota, metabolomics, and network pharmacology

Y Liu, H Li, X Wang, J Huang, D Zhao, Y Tan… - Journal of translational …, 2023 - Springer
Background Icariin (ICA), an active ingredient extracted from Epimedium species, has
shown promising results in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD), although its potential …

Icariin: A promising natural product in biomedicine and tissue engineering

Z Seyedi, MS Amiri, V Mohammadzadeh… - Journal of Functional …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Among scaffolds used in tissue engineering, natural biomaterials such as plant-based
materials show a crucial role in cellular function due to their biocompatibility and chemical …

Mitochondrial dysfunction in oxidative stress‐mediated intervertebral disc degeneration

DK Wang, HL Zheng, WS Zhou, ZW Duan… - Orthopaedic …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is the most common contributor to low back pain
(LBP). Recent studies have found that oxidative stress and reactive oxygen species (ROS) …

[HTML][HTML] An update of current therapeutic approach for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration: A review article

F Mahyudin, CRS Prakoeswa, HB Notobroto… - Annals of Medicine and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Intervertebral disc degeneration is a natural process of aging. It can cause physical,
psychological, and socioeconomic impact due to the decreasing function of the spine and …

[HTML][HTML] IL-1β promotes disc degeneration and inflammation through direct injection of intervertebral disc in a rat lumbar disc herniation model

H Kim, JY Hong, J Lee, WJ Jeon, IH Ha - The Spine Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation (LDH) is a common
disease that causes low back pain, radiating leg pain, and sensory impairment. Preclinical …

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 …

Targeting oxidative stress and inflammation in intervertebral disc degeneration: therapeutic perspectives of phytochemicals

L Kang, H Zhang, C Jia, R Zhang… - Frontiers in pharmacology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Low back pain is a major cause of disability worldwide that declines the quality of life; it
poses a substantial economic burden for the patient and society. Intervertebral disc (IVD) …

Icariin activates autophagy via down-regulation of the NF-κB signaling-mediated apoptosis in chondrocytes

B Mi, J Wang, Y Liu, J Liu, L Hu, AC Panayi… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic and degenerative joint condition that is mainly
characterized by cartilage degradation, osteophyte formation, and joint stiffness. The NF-κB …