Radiographic joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis is associated with differences in cartilage turnover and can be predicted by serum biomarkers: an evaluation from 1 to 4 years after diagnosis. [electronic resource]
- Arthritis research & therapy 2006
- R31 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1478-6362
10.1186/ar1882 doi
Aged Aggrecans Arthritis, Rheumatoid--diagnostic imaging Arthrography Biomarkers--blood Cartilage--physiopathology Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycans--immunology Collagen Type I--immunology Collagen Type II--blood Collagenases--metabolism Disease Progression Epitopes--blood Extracellular Matrix Proteins--immunology Female Humans Lectins, C-Type--immunology Male Middle Aged Peptide Fragments--blood Predictive Value of Tests Time Factors