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Papers: 17 Jun 2023 - 23 Jun 2023

RESEARCH TYPE:
Basic Science


Human Studies, Molecular/Cellular

PAIN TYPE:
Arthritis


2023 Jun 21


Rheumatology (Oxford)


37341635

Identification of CD64 as a marker for the destructive potential of synovitis in osteoarthritis.

Authors

Teunissen van Manen IJ, van Kooten NJT, Di Ceglie I, Theeuwes WF, Jimenez-Royo P, Cleveland M, van Lent PLEM, van der Kraan PM, Blom AB, van den Bosch MHJ

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterised by cartilage degeneration and persistent pain. The majority of OA patients present with synovitis, which is associated with increased cartilage damage. Activated synovial macrophages are key contributors to joint destruction. Therefore, a marker that reflects the activation of these cells could be a valuable tool to characterise the destructive potential of synovitis and benefit monitoring of OA. Here, we aimed to investigate the use of CD64 (FcγRI) as a marker to characterise the damaging potential of synovitis in OA.