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Interleukin19 (IL-19) is predominantly expressed and secreted by B cells, monocytes, and macrophages. Recent studies have demonstrated that IL-19 attenuated inflammatory responses and facilitated tissue repair. However, no reported studies have explored the effects of IL-19 on osteoarthritis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Method<\/jats:title><jats:p>We established an Interleukin 1\u03b2 (IL-1\u03b2)-induced inflammation model and an anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT)-induced osteoarthritis model to validate the anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and osteoarthritis-delaying effects of IL-19.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study found an elevated expression of IL-19 in the joints of OA mice and confirmed that the IL-19 in these joints primarily derives from synovial M2 macrophages. 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