Compositions and methods for detection and treatment of human os

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Peptide – protein or amino acid – Amino acid or sequencing procedure

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ABSTRACT:
The subject invention concerns novel materials and methods for the detection, treatment, and prevention of human osteoarthritis. Specifically, the cleavage site where aggrecanase cleaves aggrecan has been identified. Identification of this site, as well as the nature of the enzyme, facilitates specific treatments which block or diminish the activity of the enzyme. A further aspect of the invention concerns methods for detecting evidence of osteoarthritis.

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