Increased synovial fluid visfatin is positively linked to cartilage degradation biomarkers in osteoarthritis.
Summary of "Increased synovial fluid visfatin is positively linked to cartilage degradation biomarkers in osteoarthritis."
The aim of this study is to investigate visfatin levels in both synovial fluid (SF) and plasma of patients with primary knee osteoarthritis (OA) and its relationship with biomarkers of cartilage degradation in SF. Thirty OA patients, 12 SF control, and 12 plasma control subjects were enrolled in this study. Visfatin levels in both SF and plasma were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Degradation biomarkers of collagen II and aggrecan in SF were also measured. The radiographic grading of OA in the knee was performed by the Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) criteria. Compared to controls, OA patients had higher SF visfatin concentration (8.95 ± 2.5 vs. 4.48 ± 2.49 ng/ml, P < 0.001). SF visfatin levels in KL grade 4 were significantly elevated compared with those of KL grade 3 (10.57 ± 2.49 vs. 7.54 ± 1.5 ng/ml, P = 0.001). SF visfatin positively correlated with degradation biomarker of collagen II, CTX-II (r = 0.497, P = 0.005), and degradation biomarker of aggrecan, AGG1 (r = 0.451, P = 0.012) and AGG2 (r = 0.434, P = 0.017). These findings suggest that SF visfatin might involved in cartilage matrix degradation.
Affiliation
Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Journal Details
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Name: Rheumatology international
ISSN: 1437-160X
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Links
- PubMed Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21246369
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00296-010-1731-8
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Synovial Fluid
The clear, viscous fluid secreted by the SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE. It contains mucin, albumin, fat, and mineral salts and serves to lubricate joints.
Synovial Cyst
Non-neoplastic tumor-like lesions at joints, developed from the SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE of a joint through the JOINT CAPSULE into the periarticular tissues. They are filled with SYNOVIAL FLUID with a smooth and translucent appearance. A synovial cyst can develop from any joint, but most commonly at the back of the knee, where it is known as POPLITEAL CYST.
Chondromatosis, Synovial
Rare, benign, chronic, progressive metaplasia in which cartilage is formed in the synovial membranes of joints, tendon sheaths, or bursae. Some of the metaplastic foci can become detached producing loose bodies. When the loose bodies undergo secondary calcification, the condition is called synovial osteochondromatosis.
Synovial Membrane
The inner membrane of a joint capsule surrounding a freely movable joint. It is loosely attached to the external fibrous capsule and secretes SYNOVIAL FLUID.
Hyaline Cartilage
A type of CARTILAGE characterized by a homogenous amorphous matrix containing predominately TYPE II COLLAGEN and ground substance. Hyaline cartilage is found in ARTICULAR CARTILAGE; LARYNGEAL CARTILAGES; and the NASAL SEPTUM.
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