Serum levels of leptin and high molecular weight adiponectin are inversely associated with radiographic spinal progression in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: results from the ENRADAS trial

Background Previous research indicates a role of adipokines in inflammation and osteogenesis. Hence adipokines might also have a pathophysiological role in inflammation and new bone formation in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The aim of this study was to investigate the role of adipokine serum levels as predictors of radiographic spinal progression in patients with AS. Methods A total of 120 patients with definite AS who completed a 2-year follow up in the ENRADAS trial were included in the current study. Radiographic spinal progression was defined as: (1) worsening of the modified... Mehr ...

Verfasser: Agnes Hartl
Dokumenttyp: Artikel
Reihe/Periodikum: Arthritis research & therapy
Verlag/Hrsg.: London, BioMed Central
Sprache: Englisch
ISSN: 1478-6354
Weitere Identifikatoren: doi: 10.1186/s13075-017-1350-9
Permalink: https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/olc-benelux-1995453773
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Link(s) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13075-017-1350-9
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