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Is There a Biological Basis for Treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva with Rosiglitazone? Potential Benefits and Undesired Effects
Joint Authors
Bocciardi, Renata
Ravazzolo, Roberto
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-06-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology
Abstract EN
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs), among which Rosiglitazone, are known agonists of the peroxisome-proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) commonly used for treatment of hyperglycemia.
A recently published article describing a case report on a patient affected by Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) treated with Rosiglitazone has prompted interest for careful analysis of the rational basis of such treatment.
This article reviews the effects of PPARγ agonists in relationship with various pathogenic steps that occur during the course of FOP by reviewing the particularly rich literature on the effects of Rosiglitazone, to underscore their relevance to FOP and to consider possible adverse effects.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bocciardi, Renata& Ravazzolo, Roberto. 2010. Is There a Biological Basis for Treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva with Rosiglitazone? Potential Benefits and Undesired Effects. PPAR Research،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480058
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bocciardi, Renata& Ravazzolo, Roberto. Is There a Biological Basis for Treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva with Rosiglitazone? Potential Benefits and Undesired Effects. PPAR Research No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480058
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bocciardi, Renata& Ravazzolo, Roberto. Is There a Biological Basis for Treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva with Rosiglitazone? Potential Benefits and Undesired Effects. PPAR Research. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480058
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-480058