Broken Elastin Bits May Drive the Joint Wear That Comes With Aging
This early research suggests elastin breakdown may be a future target for joint problems.
Scientists found that when your body's elastin (the protein that keeps tissue springy) breaks into fragments, those bits trigger inflammation that eats away at cartilage. Blocking this process with an existing drug eased joint damage in aging mice and dogs, plus human tissue samples. This points to a new way of thinking about arthritis that goes beyond simple wear and tear.
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