Is There a Biological Basis for Treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva with Rosiglitazone? Potential Benefits and Undesired Effects

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...

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Main Authors: Renata Bocciardi, Roberto Ravazzolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:PPAR Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/541927
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