INJECTABLE SOLUTION CONTAINING THERAPEUTIC AGENT FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS

摘要

[Problem(s)] It is an object of the present invention to provide an injection for treating and preventing for osteoarthritis. [Means for solving problem(s)] The present invention is based on a knowledge that the use of an anti-Fas IgM antibody allows the alleviation of an osteoarthritis symptom. Specifically, the present invention is based on a knowledge that the use of an anti-Fas IgM antibody allows the inhibition of production of a cartilage matrix degrading enzyme. Furthermore, the present invention is based on a knowledge that the use of an anti-Fas IgM antibody can improve the ability to produce a cartilage matrix.