| Diagnosis and Assessment of Takayasu Arteritis by Multiple Biomarkers. | |
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PMID: 23100088 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Background: Patients with Takayasu arteritis (TA) often show recurrence under steroid treatment without an elevation of C-reactive protein (CRP). There is a report that matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2, MMP-3, MMP-9 and pentraxin3 (PTX3) could be sensitive biomarkers, but the characteristics of these biomarkers have not been established. Methods and Results: We enrolled 45 consecutive patients; 28 were grouped in an active phase as evidenced by clinical recurrence within 2 years of blood sampling. Circulating levels of high-sensitivity (hs)CRP, MMPs, and PTX3 were determined. Patients in an active phase showed higher levels of hsCRP, MMP-9, and PTX3. Area under the receiving operating characteristics curves of hsCRP and PTX3 were significantly higher than that of MMP-9. Among the 28 patients with active TA, 71% was positive for hsCRP and 82% for PTX3. Patients without recurrence showed significantly higher plasma levels of MMP-9. There was a positive correlation between the plasma MMP-3 level and the prednisolone dose. However, PTX3 and MMP-9 levels did not have such a correlation. Conclusions: PTX3 and MMP-9, which are not affected by prednisolone, could be sensitive biomarkers for assessing TA activity. Evaluation of MMP-9 may suggest prior existence of TA. |
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Takashi Ishihara; Go Haraguchi; Daisuke Tezuka; Tetsuo Kamiishi; Hiroshi Inagaki; Mitsuaki Isobe |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-10-26 |
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Title: Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society Volume: - ISSN: 1347-4820 ISO Abbreviation: Circ. J. Publication Date: 2012 Oct |
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Created Date: 2012-10-26 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101137683 Medline TA: Circ J Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University. |
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