A2M is a breakthrough treatment for osteoarthritis, where there is cartilage destruction within a joint. A2M is a naturally occurring plasma protein, which is derived from a blood draw. When a high concentration of A2M is injected into the joint, it can slow down the breakdown of cartilage by binding to and removing the destructive enzymes (proteases) that are damaging the cartilage and tissues.*
A2M can help:
- Alleviate pain from osteoarthritis
- Improve overall joint function
- Delay or even prevent joint replacement surgery
* Wang, S et al. Identification of α2-macroglobulin as a master inhibitor of cartilage-degrading factors that attenuates the progression of posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2014 Jul;66(7):1843-53.
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