摘要 |
A novel polypeptide, a polynucleotide encoding this polypeptide, an expression vector comprising this polynucleotide, a cell transfected with the expression vector, and a pharmaceutical composition for promoting type II collagen production, a pharmaceutical composition for promoting aggrecan production, and a pharmaceutical composition for treating and/or preventing osteoarthritis comprising the above polypeptide as an active ingredient are disclosed. The polypeptide exhibits an activity of promoting type II collagen production and/or an activity of promoting aggrecan production.
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