The Bisphosphonate Story: From Detergents to Bone Disease

Kathryn R. Williams
Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-7200
J. Chem. Educ., 2004, 81 (10), p 1406
DOI: 10.1021/ed081p1406
Publication Date (Web): October 1, 2004

Abstract

This offering From Past Issues discusses bisphosphonates and their intriguing history.

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General Public

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Biochemistry

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From Past Issues

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Aqueous Solution Chemistry

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    Ligand-Modified Aminobisphosphonate for Linking Proteins to Hydroxyapatite and Bone Surface

    Robin S. Ehrick, Marcello Capaccio, David A. Puleo and Leonidas G. Bachas
    Bioconjugate Chemistry2008 19 (1), 315-321
    • Ligand-Modified Aminobisphosphonate for Linking Proteins to Hydroxyapatite and Bone Surface

      Robin S. Ehrick, Marcello Capaccio, David A. Puleo and Leonidas G. Bachas
      Bioconjugate Chemistry2008 19 (1), 315-321

      An increase in bone resorption is one of the main symptoms of osteoporosis, a disease that affects more and more individuals every day. Bisphosphonates are known to inhibit bone resorption and thus are being used as a treatment for osteoporosis. ...

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