The matrix Gla protein in vascular and osteoarticular pat...
Silaghi, Ciprian Nicolae
The work includes four studies which bring innovative contributions to medical practice by addressing two original themes: assessment of local ucMGP and clinical validation of tMGP as circulating marker in patients with vascular and osteoarticular calcification. In this respect, combined assessment of ucMGP in serum and synovial fluid could serve as joint inflammatory marker in patients with arthritis. The reference range for tMGP in healthy p...