Table 5.
Pearson’s correlations between expression levels in blood cells of identified genes related to GAG metabolism and extracellular matrix dynamics with pain and muscular strength indicators of the affected knee
| Gene | Name | Pain | Peak torque at 240°/s | Total work at 240°/s | Mean power at 240°/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUSB | Glucuronidase-beta | n.s | n.s | n.s | n.s |
| HS6ST1 | Heparan sulfate 6-O-sulfotransferase 1 | 0.356* | −0.368* | −0.351* | −0.388* |
| MMP23B | Matrix metallopeptidase 23B | 0.522*** | n.s | n.s | n.s |
| XYLT2 | Xylosyltransferase II | n.s | n.s | n.s | n.s |
n.s not significant. * p < 0.05; *** p < 0.001