Targeted lipidomics analysis identified altered serum lipid profiles in patients with polymyositis and dermatomyositis
Abstract Background Polymyositis (PM) and dermatomyositis (DM) are severe chronic autoimmune diseases, characterized by muscle fatigue and low muscle endurance. Conventional treatment includes high doses of glucocorticoids and immunosuppressive drugs; however, few patients recover full muscle functi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-05-01
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Series: | Arthritis Research & Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-018-1579-y |