Navigation Links
New research on structure of bones raises questions for treatment of osteoporosis
Date:10/16/2007

portsmen and women, bone and joint injuries prove the most intractable and are also the ones most likely to develop into afflictions (such as osteoarthritis) later in life.

Dr David Reid, from the Duer Group, Department of Chemistry,at the University of Cambridge, who played a significant part in the research, said, We believe our findings will alter some fundamental preconceptions of bone biology. On a practical level they unveil novel targets for drug discovery for bone and joint diseases, new biomarkers for diagnosis, and new strategies for developing synthetic materials that could be used in orthopaedics.

They may also strengthen the rationale for the current popularity of over-the-counter joint and bone pain remedies such as glucosamine and chondroitin, which are based on GAG sugar molecules.


'/>"/>

Contact: Genevieve Maul
genevieve.maul@admin.cam.ac.uk
44-007-774-017-464
University of Cambridge
Source:Eurekalert

0

GOOD

Page: 1 2

Related biology news :

1. Researchers discover way to make cells in the eye sensitive to light
2. Quantum Dots Research Leads to New Knowledge about Protein Binding in Plants
3. Columbia research lifts major hurdle to gene therapy for cancer
4. Researchers find how protein allows insects to detect and respond to pheromones
5. Researchers Uncover Key Step In Manufacture of Memory Protein
6. Research advances quest for HIV-1 vaccine
7. Research on Worms Yields Clues on Aging
8. U of M researcher examines newly emerging deadly disease
9. NYU researchers simulate molecular biological clock
10. Researchers reveal the infectious impact of salmon farms on wild salmon
11. Researchers identify target for cancer drugs
Post Your Comments:
*Name:
*Comment:
*Email:
Breaking Biology News(10 mins):Study reveals how Arctic food webs affect mercury in polar bears 2Why King Kong failed to impress 2Leibniz Prize 2010: 10 winners receive honor, prize money and 'idyllic freedom' 2Leibniz Prize 2010: 10 winners receive honor, prize money and 'idyllic freedom' 3Leibniz Prize 2010: 10 winners receive honor, prize money and 'idyllic freedom' 4Leibniz Prize 2010: 10 winners receive honor, prize money and 'idyllic freedom' 5Leibniz Prize 2010: 10 winners receive honor, prize money and 'idyllic freedom' 6Leibniz Prize 2010: 10 winners receive honor, prize money and 'idyllic freedom' 7Leibniz Prize 2010: 10 winners receive honor, prize money and 'idyllic freedom' 8Leibniz Prize 2010: 10 winners receive honor, prize money and 'idyllic freedom' 9Leibniz Prize 2010: 10 winners receive honor, prize money and 'idyllic freedom' 10Discovery of the cells water gate may lead to new cancer drugs 8868 1Discovery of the cells water gate may lead to new cancer drugs 8868 2The Consumers Role in Medication Safety An Interactive Discussion with a Pharmacist on Live TV 49204 1The Consumers Role in Medication Safety An Interactive Discussion with a Pharmacist on Live TV 49204 2Help for Struggling CPAP Users Comes to Sleep HealthCenters in Weymouth 49201 1Help for Struggling CPAP Users Comes to Sleep HealthCenters in Weymouth 49201 2
Other Biology Technology:PharmAthene Presents Data for SparVax(TM) and Valortim(R), a Novel Vaccine and Anti-Toxin for the Prevention and Treatment of Anthrax Infection at the 7th Annual ASM Biodefense Meeting 2PharmAthene Presents Data for SparVax(TM) and Valortim(R), a Novel Vaccine and Anti-Toxin for the Prevention and Treatment of Anthrax Infection at the 7th Annual ASM Biodefense Meeting 3PharmAthene Presents Data for SparVax(TM) and Valortim(R), a Novel Vaccine and Anti-Toxin for the Prevention and Treatment of Anthrax Infection at the 7th Annual ASM Biodefense Meeting 4PharmAthene Presents Data for SparVax(TM) and Valortim(R), a Novel Vaccine and Anti-Toxin for the Prevention and Treatment of Anthrax Infection at the 7th Annual ASM Biodefense Meeting 5PharmAthene Presents Data for SparVax(TM) and Valortim(R), a Novel Vaccine and Anti-Toxin for the Prevention and Treatment of Anthrax Infection at the 7th Annual ASM Biodefense Meeting 6PharmAthene Presents Data for SparVax(TM) and Valortim(R), a Novel Vaccine and Anti-Toxin for the Prevention and Treatment of Anthrax Infection at the 7th Annual ASM Biodefense Meeting 7Pearl Therapeutics Secures $8 Million in Debt Financing 2Pearl Therapeutics Secures $8 Million in Debt Financing 3Novartis/Schering-Plough's Drug Will Replace AstraZeneca's Symbicort as Decision Resources' Clinical Gold Standard by 2012 for the Treatment of Asthma 2