Adipose-driven complement-lipid reprogramming controls nociceptive vulnerability in obesity-associated osteoarthritis
Hope D. Welhaven, Joseph B. Lesnak, Kristin L. Lenz, Bethany A. Andoko, Arin K. Oestreich, Ashley N. Plumb, Katelyn E. Sadler, Luke E. Springer, Jacob G. Brockert, Darren Dumlao, Antonina M. Akk, Xiaobo Wu, Huimin Yan, Bo Zhang, Stephen P. Messier, , Kelsey H. Collins
The paper identifies an adipose-complement-lipid axis that systemically regulates sensory neuron sensitization, explaining pain-structure discordance in obesity-associated osteoarthritis.
bioRxiv · Mar 21, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology