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Abstract
Objective: The pivotal role of mitophagy in the initiation and progression of intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration (IDD) has become increasingly apparent due to a growing body of research on its pathogenesis. This review summarizes the role of mitophagy in IDD and the therapeutic potential of targeting this process.
Design: This narrative review is divided into three parts: the regulatory mechanisms of mitophagy, the role of mitophagy in IDD, and the applications and prospects of mitophagy for the treatment of IDD.
Results: Mitophagy protects cells against harmful external stimuli and plays a crucial protective role by promoting extracellular matrix (ECM) production, inhibiting ECM degradation, and reducing apoptosis, senescence, and cartilage endplate calcification. However, excessive mitophagy is often detrimental to cells. Currently, the regulatory mechanisms governing appropriate and excessive mitophagy remain unclear.
Conclusions: Proper mitophagy effectively maintains IVD cell homeostasis and slows the progression of IDD. Conversely, excessive mitophagy may accelerate IDD development. Further research is needed to elucidate the regulatory mechanisms underlying appropriate and excessive mitophagy, which could provide new theoretical support for the application of mitophagy targeting to the treatment of IDD.
期刊介绍:
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage is the official journal of the Osteoarthritis Research Society International.
It is an international, multidisciplinary journal that disseminates information for the many kinds of specialists and practitioners concerned with osteoarthritis.