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ArticleWorld journal of experimental medicine2025

Association of inflammatory, genetic, and epigenetic markers with Kellgren-Lawrence grading in post-traumatic osteoarthritis of knee: A protocol.

Keerthy Rethinam Meenakshi Sundaram, Thiagarajan Keddin Alwar, Ramchand Nannapan, Vinodhini Vellore Mohanakrishnan, Santhi Silambanan

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Keerthy Rethinam Meenakshi SundaramDepartment of Biochemistry, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai 600116, Tamil Nādu, India.
Thiagarajan Keddin AlwarDepartment of Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai 600116, Tamil Nādu, India.
Ramchand NannapanSaksin Lifesciences Pvt Ltd, Chennai 600113, Tamil Nādu, India.
Vinodhini Vellore MohanakrishnanDepartment of Biochemistry, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai 603203, Tamil Nādu, India.
Santhi SilambananDepartment of Biochemistry, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai 600116, Tamil Nādu, India. santhisilambanan@sriramachandra.edu.in.

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backgroundPost-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) occurs due to cartilage degeneration caused by injuries like bone fractures, ligament tears, and soft tissue injuries in and around the joint. It is diagnosed by X-ray in the later stages. Early diagnosis may be possible by analyzing biochemical and molecular markers, facilitating early management.

aimTo characterize inflammatory, genetic, and epigenetic markers that aid in the diagnosis and prognosis of knee PTOA.

methodsThe prospective cohort study is conducted at a tertiary care hospital, India. The study includes 140 participants: 70 (controls), and 70 (cases) sustained trauma to knee. Written informed consent is obtained. Serum interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, IL-10, cartilage oligomeric matrix protein, transforming growth factor-β1, matrix metalloproteinase-13, and oxidized-LDL and urine C-terminal cross-linked telopeptides of type II collagen are analyzed by ELISA. Genetic and epigenetic studies are done. Ethics approval is obtained. Statistical analysis by SPSS software version 16.

resultsBiomarkers will be correlated with the X-ray grading as per the Kellgren-Lawrence scale.

conclusionThese mediators can be potential markers to assess the disease burden, prognosis, and severity. They may also help as therapeutic targets to customize personalized therapy.

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BiomarkersCytokinesInflammationKnee jointOsteoarthritis

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