Some individuals inherit a genetic risk for osteoarthritis, potentially experiencing severe symptoms by their 40s or 50s. Early identification and treatment with alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M) may preserve joint health and enhance quality of life. Development of CYT-108 aims to target the root cause of osteoarthritis, rather than just alleviate pain.
Joey Bose, our CEO and President, breaks down why researchers have called A2M the 'physiological guardian.' A2M, or alpha-2-macroglobulin, is a natural protein found in your bloodstream that acts like a bodyguard against inflammation and joint destruction. It works as a broad-spectrum protease inhibitor and also sequesters cytokines – the same inflammatory signals you heard…
