Abstract:BackgroundPyridinoline (Pyd) is a 3-hydroxypyridinium derivative which is an intermolecular cross-link compound of type I and II collagen.1 It is a marker of bone resorption based on bone biopsy and radioisotope kinetics studies.2In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), destruction of bones may contribute to increased levels of serum Pyd.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to compare the serum pyridinoline (Pyd) levels between RA patients and healthy controls and to determine the correlation of serum Pyd levels with … Show more
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