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ba0003pp313 | Osteoporosis: treatment | ECTS2014

Preclinical evaluation of the link module from human TSG--6 as a novel anti-resorptive agent for postmenopausal osteoporosis

Kanakis Ioannis , Scott Jenny , Thomson Jennifer , Hassall Giles , Hardman Matthew , Milner Caroline , Day Anthony

We have shown previously that TSG–6 acts as an autocrine regulator of osteoclast activity in vitro, capable of inhibiting RANKL-mediated osteoclastic bone resorption with a similar potency to OPG1,2. Thus, the TSG–6 protein has the potential to be developed as a novel treatment for osteoporosis, which is associated with excessive bone loss3.The aim of this study was to determine the therapeutic potential of the is...