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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-06-01
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Series: | Arthritis Research & Therapy |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-022-02839-1 |