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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Main Authors: Taylan Ali, Sari Ismail, Akinci Baris, Bilge Safak, Kozaci Didem, Akar Servet, Colak Ayfer, Yalcin Hulya, Gunay Necati, Akkoc Nurullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
OPG
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/191