Cyclic phosphatidic acid relieves osteoarthritis symptoms

Conclusions:
Our results suggest that 2ccPA significantly reduces the pain response to OA by inducing hyaluronic acid production and suppressing MMP-1, -3, and -13 production in synoviocytes and chondrocytes.

Source: Molecular Pain - August 14, 2014 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Mari GotohAya NaganoRyoko TsukaharaHiromu MurofushiToshiro MorohoshiKazuyuki OtsukaKimiko Murakami-Murofushi Source Type: research