Serum levels of matrix metalloproteinase-3 as a prognostic marker for progression of cartilage injury in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Objective: To evaluate serum matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-3 levels as a prognostic marker for the progression of cartilage damage in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Methods: Fifty-six patients, aged 40 to 80 years (62.59 ± 10.11 years) who met the ACR criteria for KOA, were included in a...
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Language: | English |
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Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia
2020-07-01
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Series: | Acta Reumatológica Portuguesa |
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Online Access: | http://www.actareumatologica.pt/files/article/1315_serum_levels_of_matrix_metalloproteinase_3_as_a_prognostic_marker_for_progression_of_cartilage_injury_in_patients_with_knee_osteoarthritis_file.pdf |