| Literature DB >> 15158970 |
D Wang1, W Li, M Pechar, P Kopecková, D Brömme, J Kopecek.
Abstract
The role of the newly discovered cysteine protease, cathepsin K, in osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis is reviewed. The current development of cathepsin K inhibitors and their targeted delivery using synthetic polymer carriers are discussed. Future challenges and possible strategies to improve these delivery systems are addressed.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15158970 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2003.03.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Pharm ISSN: 0378-5173 Impact factor: 5.875