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Protein found to slow cartilage loss
A scientific study has revealed that a protein known as NR0B2 plays a crucial role in protecting cartilage from the gradual breakdown caused by osteoarthritis. The findings showed that decreased levels of this protein in affected areas of the knee cartilage are linked to faster deterioration, and experiments on mice demonstrated that reintroducing it through gene therapy could slow disease progression and reduce pain. Although the treatment is still in its early stages, these results pave the way for developing new therapies for osteoarthritis, which may lead to a reduced dependence on surgeries and painkillers.
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