Glucosamine exposure reduces proteoglycan synthesis in primary human endothelial cells in vitro

Purpose: Glucosamine (GlcN) supplements are promoted for medical reasons, for example, for patients with arthritis and other joint-related diseases. Oral intake of GlcN is followed by uptake in the intestine, transport in the circulation and thereafter delivery to chondrocytes. Here, it is postulate...

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Main Authors: Trine M. Reine, Trond Geir Jenssen, Svein Olav Kolset
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Swedish Nutrition Foundation 2016-09-01
Series:Food & Nutrition Research
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Online Access:http://www.foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/view/32615/48875