YKL-40 serum levels are predicted by inflammatory state, age, and diagnosis of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
In this study, YKL-40 serum levels are influenced by factors such as age, inflammation and diagnosis of autoimmune diseases (RA/MII)3. Currently, due to its participation in tissue remodeling and degradation, attempts have been made to use it as a biomarker in pro-inflammatory states and as an indicator of poor prognosis in inflammatory diseases.6.7. However,…