Can biomarkers differentiate psoriatic arthritis from osteoarthritis

摘要: We read with deep interest the article by Chandran V et al ,1 which was aimed at identifying soluble biomarkers that differentiate psoriatic arthritis (PsA) from osteoarthritis (OA). Their results showed cartilage oligomeric matrix protein,monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and nerve growth factor were found to be independently associated PsA versus OA in a multivariate analysis, they obtained conclusion panel of four may distinguish OA. really appreciate work has been done authors. However, there are some worthwhile issues need explored. First, ‘A OA’ might not appropriate. The potential meaning ‘differentiate is detection these helps diagnose when clinical manifestations two diseases …