2021
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-37183/v3
|View full text |Cite
Preprint
|
Sign up to set email alerts
|

Myostatin and Markers of Bone Metabolism in Dermatomyositis

Abstract: Background: In dermatomyostis (DM) patients, inflammation, reduced activity, and medication have a negative impact on the musculoskeletal system. Several endocrine factors are involved in muscle growth and bone turnover.Objective: We aimed to investigate factors regulating myogenesis and bone metabolism and to evaluate possible associations between these endocrine factors, muscle strength, and functional tests in DM patients.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in 20 dermatomyositis patients. Serum le… Show more

Help me understand this report
View published versions

Search citation statements

Order By: Relevance

Paper Sections

Select...

Citation Types

0
0
0

Publication Types

Select...

Relationship

0
0

Authors

Journals

citations
Cited by 0 publications
references
References 38 publications
0
0
0
Order By: Relevance

No citations

Set email alert for when this publication receives citations?