Extracellular matrix protein turnover markers are associated with axial spondyloarthritis—a comparison with postpartum women and other non-axial spondyloarthritis controls with or without back pain

Abstract Background Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a common chronic inflammatory disease, associated with extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling of the cartilage, bone, and connective tissues. The primary symptom of axSpA is back pain, caused by inflammation. However, there is a medical need to t...

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Main Authors: Helena Port, Signe Holm Nielsen, Sofie Falkenløve Madsen, Anne-Christine Bay-Jensen, Morten Karsdal, Sengül Seven, Inge Juul Sørensen, Lone Morsel-Carlsen, Mikkel Østergaard, Susanne Juhl Pedersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-022-02839-1