Arthrosis: Stanford Scientists Managed to Reverse Cartilage Damage and Regenerate Tissue
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CALIFORNIA, USA.- In joints damaged by osteoarthritis, a protein associated with aging called 15-PGDH is accumulated, as demonstrated by research led by Stanford University (California, USA) and presented in Science magazine. An experimental drug that inhibits this protein has regenerated cartilage and treated osteoarthritis successfully in experiments with mice and human cartilages of patients who have received knee prostheses. The drug is alre…
News of the Day and the Hour Latest News of the day The study published in Science magazine found a way to restore joint function in mice. The advance could transform the lives of those facing limitations due to diseases Arthrosis affects one in five adults worldwide and current medical treatments only relieve pain or, in advanced cases, require the implantation of joint prosthetics. The absence of a medicine capable of stopping or reversing th…
For decades, osteoarthritis has been one of the most harmful musculoskeletal diseases to the daily lives of millions of people. Persistent pain, joint stiffness and progressive loss of mobility have limited activities as simple as walking, working, or resting properly. This chronic condition affects not only the body, but also emotional and social well-being, generating dependence and decrease in the quality of life. Despite its high prevalence,…
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