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OPN gene polymorphisms influence the risk of knee OA and OPN levels in synovial fluid in a Chinese population.
Arthritis research & therapy - 5 Jan 2013
Jiang Yongqing, Yao Meng, Liu Qingpeng, Zhou Changwei
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INTRODUCTION: A body of studies suggests the role of osteopontin (OPN) in onset and development of osteoarthritis (OA), however, the association between OPN polymorphisms and OA susceptibility as well as its clinical features has not been reported. METHODS: A total of 750 patients with primary knee OA and 794 healthy volunteer were enrolled as controls. Both OA and control groups were interviewed to obtain...
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