Objective: The continuously increasing extracellular matrix stiffness during intervertebral disc degeneration promotes disease progression. In an attempt to obtain novel treatment methods, this study aims to investigate the changes in nucleus pulposus cells under the stimulation of a stiff microenvironment.
Design: RNA sequencing and metabolomics experiments were combined to evaluate the primary nucleus pulposus and screen key targets under mechanical biological stimulation. Additionally, small molecules work in vitro were used to confirm the target regulatory effect and investigate the mechanism. In vivo, treatment effects were validated using a rat caudal vertebrae compression model.
Results: Our research results revealed that by activating TRPC6, hyperforin, a herbaceous extract can rescue the inflammatory phenotype caused by the stiff microenvironment, hence reducing intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD). Mechanically, it activates mitochondrial fission to inhibit PFKFB3.
Conclusion: In summary, this study reveals the important bridging role of TRPC6 between mechanical stiffness, metabolism, and inflammation in the context of nucleus pulposus degeneration. TRPC6 activation with hyperforin may become a promising treatment for IDD.
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