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Neurogenic inflammation, driven by neuropeptides including Substance P (SP) and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), plays a key role in the pathogenesis of OA. This study explores the therapeutic potential of extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from infrapatellar fat pad mesenchymal stem\/stromal cells (IFP-MSCs) transduced with CGRP antagonist CGRP8-37 (aCGRP IFP-MSC EVs). These EVs are enriched in anti-inflammatory miRNAs and proteins, and they express neprilysin (CD10), enabling SP degradation. Herein, several LncRNAs were identified, which have been known to interact with miRNAs that affect the knee joint homeostasis. Specifically, 11 LncRNAs (ZFAS1, EMX2OS, HOTAIRM1, RPS6KA2-AS1, DANCR, LINC-ROR, GACAT1, GNAS-AS1, HAR1A, OIP5-AS1, TERC) interact with miRNAs that promote cell proliferation, prevent apoptosis, and preserve homeostasis. In vitro, aCGRP IFP-MSC EVs downregulated pro-inflammatory markers (TNF, TLR4, MAPK8) in dorsal root ganglia and promoted chondrocyte gene expression consistent with anabolism and matrix remodeling. In vivo, intra-articular EV delivery attenuated pain behaviors, preserved the cartilage structure, restored PRG4+ stem\/progenitor cell localization, and trended toward reduced SP levels. Histological analysis confirmed improved collagen organization and reduced matrix degradation. These findings suggest that aCGRP IFP-MSC EVs exert multimodal effects on neuroinflammation, cartilage regeneration, and joint homeostasis. 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