Abstract:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play an important role in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA); they have been detected in human plasma and in synovial fluid and are considered as potential diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets of OA.Balneotherapy is a common non-pharmacological treatment for OA patients, with a beneficial effect on pain, function and quality of life and a favourable economic profile.Purpose: The aim of our study was to evaluate the whole-blood levels of miR-155, miR-223, miR-181a, miR-146a and … Show more
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