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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Main Authors: Tsvetoslav Georgiev, Mariana Ivanova, Tsvetelina Velikova, Rumen Stoilov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia 2020-07-01
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