Biomarkers and cytokines of bone turnover: extensive evaluation in a cohort of patients with ankylosing spondylitis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of spine and sacroiliac joints; it is characterized by new bone formation, and the disease processes can be accompanied by osteoporosis. In the present study, we investiga...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-10-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/191 |