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Anti-inflammatory effects of hyaluronan in arthritis therapy: Not just for viscosity

Author(s) -

Kayo Masuko

Publication year - 2009

Publication title -

international journal of general medicine

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.722

H-Index - 36

ISSN - 1178-7074

DOI - 10.2147/ijgm.s5495

Subject(s) - viscosupplementation , hyaluronic acid , medicine , inflammation , arthritis , immunology , inflammatory arthritis , osteoarthritis , pathology , intra articular , alternative medicine , anatomy

Hyaluronic acid (HA) has been widely used for viscosupplementation of diseased or aged articular joints. However, recent investigations have revealed the active anti-inflammatory or chondroprotective effect of HA, suggesting its potential role in attenuation of joint damage. In particular, interactions between HA and other inflammatory mediators are attracting interest. This review summarizes several aspects of recent investigations of the anti-inflammatory effects of HA in arthritis.

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