[en] Several chemical entities have been carefully investigated for the symptomatic and structural management of osteoarthritis. The most compelling evidence of a potential for inhibiting the structural progression of osteoarthritis has been obtained with glucosamine sulfate. At any rate, this compoind has clearly demonstrated a symptomatic action, mainly in osteoarthritis of the lower limbs, on pain relief an improvement of functional disability. An important issue is that all the conclusive studies with such chyemical entities resulted from the use of prescription medicines and not over-the-counter pills of food supplements.
Disciplines :
General & internal medicine
Author, co-author :
Reginster, Jean-Yves ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences de la santé publique > Santé publique, Epidémiologie et Economie de la santé
LECART, Marie-Paule ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Algologie - soins palliatifs
Bruyère, Olivier ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences de la santé publique > Santé publique, Epidémiologie et Economie de la santé
Burlet, Nansa
Language :
English
Title :
Glucosamine sulphate in osteoarthritis: from symptoms to structure modification
Publication date :
2005
Journal title :
Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Allergy Agents in Medicinal Chemistry