Cartilage Co-products

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  • Published: 1 Mar 2000

  • Author(s): Harper, Gregory S., et al

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Shark cartilage powders are valuable in both Asian and Western countries, based on the perception that they contain anti-cancer or anti-arthritic pain activities. These perceptions of pharmacological efficacy are only partially supported by clinical data, though there is good laboratory evidence for a range of biological activities (bioactivity). This evidence alone has been sufficient to drive the large-scale, worldwide harvest of sharks.