Accumulating evidence suggests that osteoclastogenesis and angiogenesis in subchondral bone are critical destructive factors in the initiation and progression of osteoarthritis (OA). Herein, methoxypolyethylene glycol amine (mPEG-NH) modified polydopamine nanoparticles (PDA-PEG NPs) were synthesized for treating early OA. The cytotoxicity and reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging ability of PDA-PEG NPs were evaluated. The effects of PDA-PEG NPs on osteoclast differentiation and vessel formation were then evaluated. Further, PDA-PEG NPs were administrated to anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT)-induced OA mice. Results demonstrated that PDA-PEG NPs had low toxicity both in vitro and in vivo. PDA-PEG NPs could inhibit osteoclastogenesis via regulating nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways. Moreover, PDA-PEG NPs suppressed osteoclast-related angiogenesis via down-regulating platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB). In vivo, PDA-PEG NPs inhibited subchondral bone resorption and angiogenesis, further rescuing cartilage degradation in OA mice. In conclusion, we demonstrated that PDA-PEG NPs deployment could be a potential therapy for OA.
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