The relationship between the presence of autoantibodies, indicators of local and systemic inflammation, the serum concentration of B-cell activating factor (BAFF) and the intensity of salivary gland infiltration in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome – a preliminary study
Objectives: The aim of this study was to find markers related to activation of B cells, which show a correlation with the systemic inflammation markers – erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein and with the intensity of in situ inflammation. Material and methods: Forty-one primary...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2016-02-01
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Series: | Rheumatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.termedia.pl/The-relationship-between-the-presence-of-autoantibodies-indicators-of-local-and-systemic-inflammation-the-serum-concentration-of-B-cell-activating-factor-BAFF-and-the-intensity-of-salivary-gland-infil,18,26870,1,1.html |