Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: relation to growth and disease activity
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Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) has been identified as a prognostic marker of progressive joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis. In this population based study we evaluated associations between plasma concentrations of COMP, disease activity, and growth velocity in patients with recent-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). COMP levels in JIA and healthy children were compared with those in healthy adults. Plasma levels of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-1), which has been associated with COMP expression and growth velocity, were studied in parallel.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Rheumatology |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 8 |
Pages (from-to) | 1749-54 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 0315-162X |
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Publication status | Published - 2009 |
ID: 48484808