Levels of C-reactive protein, creatine kinase-muscle and aldolase A are suitable biomarkers to detect the risk factors for osteoarthritic disorders: A novel diagnostic protocol

Journal List Caspian J Intern Med v.10(1); Winter 2019 PMC6386335 As a library, NLM provides access to scientific literature. Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, the contents by NLM or the National Institutes of Health. Learn more: PMC Disclaimer | PMC Copyright Notice Caspian J Intern Med. 2019 Winter; 10(1): 25–35. doi:10.22088/cjim.10.1.25PMCID: PMC6386335PMID: 30858938Apurba Ganguly, PhD1,*Author information Article notes Copyright and License information PMC DisclaimerAbstractBackground:C-reactive protein (CRP), creatine kinase-muscle (CK-MM) and aldolase A (AldoA) levels are predicted to be realistic biomarkers of osteoarthritic disorders (OADs). The objective of the study was to evaluate the levels of CRP, CK-MM, and AldoA and determine their correlations with risk factors such as inflammation, muscle degeneration, and skeletal muscle damage for OADs.Methods:Baseline data from 297 patients, average aged 60.17±7.19 years, suffering with...