Associations between serum IL-8 and knee symptoms, joint structures, and cartilage or bone biomarkers in patients with knee osteoarthritis

ConclusionsSerum levels of IL-8 were positively associated with increased knee symptoms, IPFP signal intensity alteration, and serum levels of bone and/or cartilage biomarkers, suggesting that IL-8 may have a role to play in knee OA.Key Point•This study systemically investigates the associations between serum IL 8 and knee symptoms, joint structures, and cartilage or bone biomarkers in patients with knee osteoarthritis, and some significant associations have been found, suggesting that IL 8 may have a role to play in knee OA.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research