Departmnent of Medicine, Guangxi Orthopedic Hospital, Nanning, People's Republic of China
Review Article
The Role of COX-2 in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cytokines, Inflammation and Signaling Pathways
Author(s): You Zhou* and Chaoxin Liang
Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) of the knee is a prevalent joint disorder closely associated with multiple factors,
among which Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) plays an important role in inflammatory responses and cytokine
release. This review aims to elucidate the role of COX-2 in the pathogenesis of knee osteoarthritis, analyze
its interplay with key cytokines and examine the signaling pathways involved in this process. By employing
immunehistochemical techniques, we intend to gain a deeper understanding of the expression patterns of
COX-2 and its functions within the inflammatory microenvironment, thereby providing new insights for the
treatment of knee osteoarthritis... View more»