Matrix metalloproteinases, but not cathepsins B, H, and L or their inhibitors in peripheral blood of patients with rheumatoid arthritis are potentially useful markers of disease activity. [electronic resource]
- Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie Dec 1998
- 392-8 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article
0340-1855
10.1007/s003930050131 doi
Aged Arthritis, Rheumatoid--diagnosis Biomarkers--blood Cathepsin B--antagonists & inhibitors Cathepsin H Cathepsin L Cathepsins--antagonists & inhibitors Collagenases--blood Cystatin A Cystatin B Cystatin C Cystatins--blood Cysteine Endopeptidases--blood Disease Progression Endopeptidases Female Humans Male Matrix Metalloproteinase 1 Matrix Metalloproteinase 3--blood Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors Middle Aged Predictive Value of Tests Reference Values Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1--blood