Comparison of glucose derivatives effects on cartilage degradation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Glucosamine (GlcN) is a well-recognized candidate for treatment of osteoarthritis. However, it is currently used in derivative forms, such as glucosamine-hydrochloride (GlcN-HCl) or glucosamine sulfate (GlcN-S). However, the molecula...

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Main Authors: Kongtawelert Prachya, Pothacharoen Peraphan, Phitak Thanyaluck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/11/162