Serum biomarkers of collagen turnover as potential diagnostic tools in diffuse systemic sclerosis: A cross-sectional study.

Pernille JuhlAnne-Christine Bay-JensenMorten KarsdalAnne Sofie SiebuhrNathalie FranchimontJuan Chavez

Published in: PloS one (2018)

Formation biomarkers of ECM turnover were shown to be significantly different between asymptomatic controls and diffuse SSc. This pilot study suggest that serological biomarkers of the ECM turnover is potentially applicable in SSc.

Keyphrases

systemic sclerosis
bone mineral density
interstitial lung disease
low grade
extracellular matrix
postmenopausal women
physical activity
rheumatoid arthritis
risk factors
risk assessment
body composition
climate change
high grade
tissue engineering