High-fat diet-induced obesity accelerates the progression of spontaneous osteoarthritis in senescence-accelerated mouse prone 8
Objectives
Ageing and obesity are major risk factors for osteoarthritis (OA), a widespread disease currently lacking efficient treatments. Senescence-accelerated mouse prone 8 (SAMP8) display early onset ageing phenotypes, including OA. This study investigates the impacts of high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity on OA development in SAMP8.
Methods
SAMP8 at 5 weeks were fed either a normal chow diet or an HFD for 10 weeks to induce obesity. Parameters related to obesity, liver function, and lipid and glucose metabolism were analysed. At 14 weeks of age, knee joint pathology, bone mineral density, and muscle strength were assessed. Immunohistochemistry and TUNEL staining were performed to evaluate markers for cartilage degeneration and chondrocyte apoptosis.
Results
At 14 weeks of age, HFD-induced obesity increased liver and adipose tissue inflammation in SAMP8 without further exacerbating diabetes. Histological scoring revealed aggravated cartilage, menisci deterioration, and synovitis, while no further loss of bone mineral density or muscle strength was observed. Increased chondrocyte apoptosis was detected in knee joints following HFD feeding.
Conclusions
Ten weeks of HFD feeding promotes spontaneous OA progression in 14-week-old SAMP8, potentially via liver damage that subsequently leads to chondrocyte apoptosis. This ageing-obese mouse model may prove valuable for further exploration of spontaneous OA pathophysiology.
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- Published
- Jul 31, 2023
- Vol/Issue
- 34(4)
- Pages
- 831-840
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