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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are released by multiple cell types and tissues into the extracellular microenvironment, acting as message carriers during intercellular communication. Here, we investigate putative protective effects of hBMSC-derived EVs as a cell-free approach, on IL-1\u03b2-stimulated chondrocytes obtained from OA-patients.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Methods:<\/jats:bold> EVs were harvested from the cell culture supernatant of hBMSCs by a sequential ultracentrifugation process. Western blot, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) were performed to characterize the purified particles as EVs. Intracellular incorporation of EVs, derived from PHK26-labeled hBMSCs, was tested by adding the labeled EVs to human OA chondrocytes (OA-CH), followed by fluorescence microscopy. Chondrocytes were pre-stimulated with IL-1\u03b2 for 24 h, followed by EVs treatment for 24 h. Subsequently, proliferation, apoptosis, and migration (wound healing) were analyzed via BrdU assay, caspase 3\/7 assay, and scratch assay, respectively. With qRT-PCR, the relative expression level of anabolic and catabolic genes was determined. Furthermore, immunofluorescence microscopy and western blot were performed to evaluate the protein expression and phosphorylation levels of Erk1\/2, PI3K\/Akt, p38, TAK1, and NF-\u03baB as components of pro-inflammatory signaling pathways in OA-CH.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold> EVs from hBMSCs (hBMSC-EVs) promote proliferation and reduce apoptosis of OA-CH and IL-1\u03b2-stimulated OA-CH. Moreover, hBMSC-EVs attenuate IL-1\u03b2-induced reduction of chondrocyte migration. Furthermore, hBMSC-EVs increase gene expression of PRG4, BCL2, and ACAN (aggrecan) and decrease gene expression of MMP13, ALPL, and IL1\u00df in OA-CH. Notably, COL2A1, SOX9, BCL2, ACAN, and COMP gene expression levels were significantly increased in IL-1\u03b2<jats:sup>+<\/jats:sup> EV groups compared with those IL-1\u03b2 groups without EVs, whereas the gene expression levels of COLX, IL1B, MMP13, and ALPL were significantly decreased in IL-1\u03b2<jats:sup>+<\/jats:sup> EV groups compared to IL-1\u03b2 groups without EVs. In addition, the phosphorylation status of Erk1\/2, PI3K\/Akt, p38, TAK1, and NF-\u03baB signaling molecules, induced by IL-1\u03b2, is prevented by hBMSC- EVs.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusion:<\/jats:bold> EVs derived from hBMSCs alleviated IL-1\u03b2-induced catabolic effects on OA-CH via promoting proliferation and migration and reducing apoptosis, probably via downregulation of IL-1\u00df-activated pro-inflammatory Erk1\/2, PI3K\/Akt, p38, TAK1, and NF-\u03baB signaling pathways. 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