INJECTABLE SOLUTION CONTAINING THERAPEUTIC AGENT FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS

摘要

Provided is an injectable solution which can be used in the treatment and prevention of early osteoarthritis. The injectable solution is based on the knowledge that it is possible to alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis using IgM anti-Fas antibodies. Specifically, the injectable solution is based on the knowledge that it is possible to use IgM anti-Fas antibodies to suppress the production of catabolic enzymes which breakdown the cartilage matrix. The injectable solution is also based on the knowledge that it is possible to improve cartilage matrix production by using IgM anti-Fas antibodies.