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chondroprotective agents that retard degradation of articular cartilage and promote chondrocyte metabolism in the treatment of osteoarthritis in dogs and cats. See also pentosan polysulfate, glycosaminoglycan polysulfate. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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17) Despite extensive clinical experience, certain aspects of local corticosteroid treatment remain controversial, such as its questionable deleterious effects and potential chondroprotective properties. Another approach is to search for the word, chondroprotective (glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates are sometimes called chondroprotective agents). Other potentially useful agents include injectable local corticosteroids, chondroprotective agents such as oral glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, and injectable hyaluronic acid for viscosupplementation. |
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