Effect of a glucosamine derivative on impact-induced chondrocyte apoptosis in vitro. A preliminary report

Huser, C.A.M. and Davies, M.E. (2008) Effect of a glucosamine derivative on impact-induced chondrocyte apoptosis in vitro. A preliminary report. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 16(1), pp. 125-128. (doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2007.05.021) (PMID:17644364)

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Abstract

Here, we report that a lipophilic derivative of glucosamine, Glu5, is able to prevent impact-induced chondrocyte death by the putative mechanism of reducing mitochondrial depolarisation following a single impact load in vitro.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Huser, Dr Camille
Authors: Huser, C.A.M., and Davies, M.E.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:Osteoarthritis and Cartilage
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:1063-4584
ISSN (Online):1522-9653
Published Online:20 July 2007

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