Chemistry:Oxaceprol

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Oxaceprol
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Other names(2S,4R)-1-acetyl-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid
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FormulaC7H11NO4
Molar mass173.168 g·mol−1
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Oxaceprol is an anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of osteoarthritis.[1] It is derived from L-proline, a DNA-encoded amino acid. The active effect of Oxaceprol is to inhibit the adhesion and migration of white blood cells.[2]

References

  1. "Oxaceprol is a well-tolerated therapy for osteoarthritis with efficacy equivalent to diclofenac". Clinical Rheumatology 19 (2): 99–104. 2000. doi:10.1007/s100670050025. PMID 10791619. 
  2. "Nutraceuticals in the management of osteoarthritis". Orthopedics 30 (8): 624–9; quiz 630-1. August 2007. doi:10.3928/01477447-20070801-13. PMID 17727018. http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/ORTHO/%7BD4DA9AAE-37CE-4E4A-9C5E-B518F4CFC952%7D/Nutraceuticals-in-the-Management-of-Osteoarthritis. Retrieved 2013-06-08. 

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