title: [Biogenic stimulants of metabolism in articular cartilage].
abstract: The review considers issues of pharmacodynamics and clinical applications of drugs with the metabolic type of action, which stimulate regeneration and provide the protective action on articular cartilage in cases of osteoarthritis. Published data of the experimental and clinical trials of the main chondroprotective agents are analyzed.
authors.forename: V E
authors.initials: VE
authors.lastname: Novikov
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Novikova
mesh_terms: D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000502:physiology*; D002809:Chondroitin Sulfates / Q000494:pharmacology; D005944:Glucosamine / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000378:metabolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D012038:Regeneration / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D002809:Chondroitin Sulfates; D005944:Glucosamine