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blood serum PS-PLA1 level is significantly higher in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients than in healthy controls, active rheumatoid arthritis and Sjoegren's syndrome patients. Although PS-PLA1 is significantly elevated in systemic sclerosis and Sjoegren's syndrome patients compared with healthy controls, PS-PLA1 is significantly higher in untreated SLE patients than in treated SLE patients and disease control patients. A cut-off value of 18.2 ng/ml distinguishes untreated SLE from disease control, with sensitivity and specificity of 71.4% and 57.5%, respectively. PS-PLA1 is significantly correlated with SLE Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) and immunoglobulin G (IgG), and inversely correlated with white blood cell counts, lymphocyte counts, total complement hemolytic activity (CH50), complements C3, and C4 in SLE patients overall |
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