Can urinary CTX-II be a biomarker for knee osteoarthritis?

Abstract Background Early diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis (OA) remains a diagnostic challenge. Urinary C-terminal cross-linked telopeptide of type II collagen (urinary CTX-II) is one of the potential OA biomarkers. However, conclusive evidence regarding the use of this biomarker as a tool for early...

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Main Authors: Piti Arunrukthavon, Danai Heebthamai, Prapasri Benchasiriluck, Supinda Chaluay, Thanainit Chotanaphuti, Saradej Khuangsirikul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:Arthroplasty
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42836-020-0024-2