Do surgical variables influence metal ion levels after hip resurfacing?
The data suggest a smaller implant diameter, larger cup inclination, and lower postoperative functional scores are associated with increased cobalt and chromium levels after metal-on-metal hip resurfacing.
PR3 and MPO are not expressed in HUVEC, HUAEC, or HLMVEC. Endothelial cell presentation of endogenous PR3 and MPO antigens is not involved in the pathogenesis of ANCA-associated vasculitis. Alternative explanations need to be explored to determine the pathogenic effect of ANCAs.