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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Language: | English |
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Swedish Nutrition Foundation
2016-09-01
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Series: | Food & Nutrition Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/view/32615/48875 |