Title: Symptom and Structure Modifying Properties of Chondroitin Sulfate in Osteoarthritis
VOLUME: 7 ISSUE: 10
Author(s):Jean-Yves Reginster, Florence Heraud, Brigitte Zegels and Olivier Bruyere
Affiliation:Head, Department of Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Economics, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium.
Keywords:Chondroitin sulfate, sulfation patterns, cartilage, glycosaminoglycans, osteoarthritis, SYSADOAs
Abstract: Chondroitin sulfate (CS) is a complex carbohydrate polymer with variable sulfation which impacts function. CS exhibits a wide range of biological activities. Many experimental and clinical data are available, affirming that CS represents an effective and safe symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) with delayed and sustained effects.
