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2. Clinical trials on glucosamine and chondroitin - Wikipedia

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   A significant amount of research has been performed on glycosaminoglycans, especially glucosamine and chondroitin, for the treatment of arthritis.These compounds are commonly marketed as nutritional supplements and numerous 'soft therapeutic claims' are made about their health benefits - especially in aging populations. [1]

3. Chondroitin - Wikipedia

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   Chondroitin sulfate; Dermatan sulfate; Chondroitin as a supplement is now commonly used (often in combination with glucosamine) in treating the joint disease of osteoarthritis. [2] In contrast to the symptomatic treatments, chondroitin can modify the progression of a disease process in the patient which it can be used as an alternative medicine ...

4. Glycosaminoglycan - Wikipedia

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   Distinguished from chondroitin sulfate by the presence of iduronic acid, although some hexuronic acid monosaccharides may be glucuronic acid. [16] Keratan sulfate: Gal or Gal(6S) GlcNAc or GlcNAc(6S)-Gal(6S)β1-4GlcNAc(6S)β1-3: Keratan sulfate type II may be fucosylated. [21] Heparin: GlcUA or IdoUA(2S) GlcNAc or GlcNS or GlcNAc(6S) or GlcNS(6S)

5. Chondroprotection - Wikipedia

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   A chondroprotective compound is a specific compound or chemical that delays progressive joint space narrowing characteristic of arthritis and improves the biomechanics of articular joints by protecting chondrocytes. [1]

6. Glucosamine - Wikipedia

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   Glucosamine is often sold in combination with other supplements such as chondroitin sulfate and methylsulfonylmethane. [citation needed] Glucosamine, along with commonly used chondroitin, is not routinely prescribed to treat people who have symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee, as there is insufficient evidence that this treatment is helpful ...

7. Dermatan sulfate - Wikipedia

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   Dermatan sulfate is a glycosaminoglycan (formerly called a mucopolysaccharide) found mostly in skin, but also in blood vessels, heart valves, tendons, and lungs.. It is also referred to as chondroitin sulfate B, [1] although it is no longer classified as a form of chondroitin sulfate by most sources.