Measurement of synovial fluid and serum concentrations of the 846 epitope of chondroitin sulfate and of carboxy propeptides of type II procollagen for diagnosis of osteochondral fragmentation in horses.
Abstract: To determine whether serum or synovial fluid concentrations of chondroitin sulfate epitope 846 and carboxy propeptides of type II collagen (CPII) can be used to diagnose osteochondral fragmentation (OC) in horses. Methods: 38 horses with unilateral OC of the radiocarpal (n = 31) or intercarpal (33) joints and 8 clinically and radiographically normal horses. Procedures-For horses with OC, serum and synovial fluid concentrations of epitope 846, CPII, and keratan sulfate (KS) were determined, along with synovial fluid WBC counts and total protein concentrations. Serum epitope 846, CPII, and KS concentrations were measured in control horses. Results: Synovial fluid epitope 846 and total protein concentrations were significantly higher in the joints with OC than in unaffected joints, but CPII and KS concentrations and WBC counts were not. Synovial fluid total protein and 846 epitope concentrations were linearly related to grade of OC. Serum epitope 846 and CPII concentrations were significantly higher in horses with OC than in control horses. Discriminant analysis allowed 27 of 34 (79%) horses to be correctly classified as having or not having OC on the basis of serum epitope 846 and CPII concentrations. Conclusions: Results suggest that serum and synovial fluid concentrations of epitope 846 and CPII are associated with OC. Increases in concentrations of epitope 846 and CPII suggest that increased synthesis of cartilage aggrecan and type II procollagen may be associated with OC. Conclusions: Measurement of serum epitope 846 and CPII concentrations may be useful in the diagnosis of OC in horses.
Publication Date: 1999-04-03 PubMed ID: 10188811
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The research article describes an investigation into whether specific biomarkers in the serum or synovial fluid of horses can be used to diagnose osteochondral fragmentation (OC), a common joint condition in these animals. The study suggests that increased concentrations of the chondroitin sulfate epitope 846 and carboxy propeptides of type II collagen (CPII) may be indicative of OC, potentially serving as diagnostic markers for this condition.
Overview of Study
- The study involved 38 horses with documented osteochondral fragmentation (OC) in either the radiocarpal or intercarpal joints, and 8 control horses that showed no clinical or radiographic signs of OC.
- For horses with OC, the researchers measured the serum and synovial fluid concentrations of epitope 846, CPII, and keratan sulfate (KS), in addition to synovial fluid white blood cell (WBC) counts and total protein concentrations. In the control group, only the serum concentrations of epitope 846, CPII, and KS were measured.
Key Findings
- The synovial fluid concentrations of epitope 846 and total protein were significantly higher in joints affected by OC compared to unaffected joints. However, the study found no significant differences in the concentrations of CPII, KS, or WBC count in the synovial fluid.
- There was a direct linear relationship observed between the concentration of epitope 846 and the total protein in the synovial fluid to the severity of OC.
- Concentrations of epitope 846 and CPII in the serum were significantly higher in horses with OC compared to the control horses.
- Through discriminant analysis, 79% of the horses could be accurately classified having or not having OC, based on the serum concentrations of epitope 846 and CPII.
Implications and Conclusions
- The findings suggest an association between increased concentrations of epitope 846 and CPII in both serum and synovial fluid with OC, indicating the possibility that these increases could serve as useful diagnostic biomarkers for the condition.
- The elevated levels of epitope 846 and CPII imply there could be an increased synthesis of cartilage aggrecan and type II procollagen during OC.
- Overall, the study concludes that measuring serum concentrations of epitope 846 and CPII could be a practical method for diagnosing OC in horses.
Cite This Article
APA
Frisbie DD, Ray CS, Ionescu M, Poole AR, Chapman PL, McIlwraith CW.
(1999).
Measurement of synovial fluid and serum concentrations of the 846 epitope of chondroitin sulfate and of carboxy propeptides of type II procollagen for diagnosis of osteochondral fragmentation in horses.
Am J Vet Res, 60(3), 306-309.
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Researcher Affiliations
- Equine Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins 80524, USA.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Biomarkers / analysis
- Chondroitin Sulfates / analysis
- Chondroitin Sulfates / blood
- Epitopes / analysis
- Epitopes / blood
- Fractures, Bone / veterinary
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horses
- Lameness, Animal / diagnosis
- Procollagen / analysis
- Procollagen / blood
- Synovial Fluid / chemistry
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