Blocking extracellular Galectin-3 in patients with osteoarthritis

Objective: This pilot clinical trial examined the efficacy of blocking extracellular Galectin-3 (Gal-3) with modified citrus pectin (MCP), in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: 50 patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive MCP or placebo at a dose of 4 g (5 capsules)...

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Main Authors: Alec R. Andrews, Ana D. Fernandes, Seth E. Brownmiller, Yousif Hanna, Mark C. Fisher, Christene A. Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-03-01
Series:Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451865419302637