The Increasing Level of DKK-1 as a New Bone Formation Factor in Patients with Early Spondyloarthritis
This study aimed at determining the serum DKK-1 profile in patients with SpA and investigating its relationship with SpA progression. Supported by analyzing the BMD data which aims to affirm the potential of DKK-1 as a biomarker for early diagnosis of SpA, this research may become the early study to produce a robust tool to diminish the fatal impacts in SpA. This cross-sectional study included patients with SpA using ASAS 2010 criteria from Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Indonesia. Collected data included patients' general characteristics, disease duration, disease activity using ASDAS-CRP and ASDAS-ESR, serum DKK-1 levels,...
Source: Autoimmune Diseases - June 1, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Yuliasih Yuliasih Aghnia Permatasari Lita Diah Rahmawati Mohammad Imam Wahyudi Nabilatun Nisa' Source Type: research
