Table 2 Intact sBGN and sDCN concentration levels in synovial fluid obtained from knee joints of early osteoarthritis, advanced osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis patients
From: Soluble biglycan: a potential mediator of cartilage degradation in osteoarthritis
Characteristics | Early OA (n = 10) | Advanced OA (n = 10) | RA (n = 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
Patient age, yr | 63.1 ± 16 | 64.4 ± 10 | 55.3 ± 15.4 |
Males | 40 (4) | 40 (4) | 30 (3) |
Body mass index, kg/m2 | 27.2 ± 4.4 | 27.8 ± 3.5 | 24.3 ± 4.7 |
sBGN, ng/ml | 14 ± 2 | 582 ± 307a | 1191 ± 482a |
sDCN, ng/ml | 51 ± 4 | 52 ± 3 | 49 ± 4 |