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Comparative Study
. 2024 Aug;48(4):2731-2741.
doi: 10.1007/s11259-024-10386-0. Epub 2024 Apr 25.

Sex diferences in serum and synovial fluid C-reactive protein concentration in healthy dogs

L Miguel Carreira  1   2   3   4   5   6 , J Alves  7 , F Inacio  8 , G Pires  8   9   10 , P Azevedo  11   12
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Comparative Study

Sex diferences in serum and synovial fluid C-reactive protein concentration in healthy dogs

L Miguel Carreira et al. Vet Res Commun. 2024 Aug.

Abstract

Differences between serum C-reactive protein (SCRP) and synovial fluid C-reactive protein (SFCRP) concentrations in healthy animals may be influenced by the sex of the individual and associated with various factors. The objective of this study was to evaluate the disparities in SCRP and SFCRP concentrations between females and males, as well as within each sex. Sixty healthy dogs (N = 60), comprising both sexes, were enrolled in the study. Peripheral blood and knee synovial fluid samples were collected for SCRP and SFCRP analysis, respectively. Serum C-reactive protein (SCRP) and SFCRP concentrations were measured, with mean of 9.61 ± 4.96 mg/L for SCRP and 1.28 ± 3.05 mg/L for SFCRP. Notably, SFCRP concentrations were consistently lower than SCRP concentrations in both sexes. Statistically significant differences were observed between sexes for both SCRP (P = 0.021) and SFCRP (P = 0.007). Further analysis within females revealed statistically significant differences between SCRP and SFCRP concentrations (P = 0.002), whereas in males, such differences were not significant (P = 0.175). Additionally, weak correlations were found between SCRP and SFCRP concentrations for both sexes (females r = 0.07; males r = 0.29). Joint capsule thickness was assessed using ultrasonography, revealing thicker joint capsules in males. A robust positive association was noted between joint capsule thickness and the SFCRP concentration in both sexes. These findings offer valuable insights into the dynamics of CRP in the context of joint health in male and female patients, elucidating the underlying pathological mechanisms of joint disease and inflammation. Overall, this underscores the importance of considering sex-specific factors in the assessment and management of joint health, as well as in the design and interpretation of studies involving SFCRP concentrations.

Keywords: C-Reactive Protein; Dog; Joint Capsule; Serum; Sex; Synovial fluid.

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