Can this naturally occurring peptide injected into the joint be used to treat Osteoarthritis?

INJECTABLE PEPTIDE TO TREAT OA? (Orthopedics This Week)
While it’s not ready for prime time in human patients, a protein molecule called C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP), which occurs naturally in the body, may eventually be used to treat osteoarthritis (OA). This protein, known to reduce inflammation and aid in the repair of damaged tissue, may one day be injected by general practitioners. The researchers, who hail from the Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), say that CNP can’t yet be used in humans because it cannot target the damaged area, is easily broken down, and cannot reach the dis...