Serum proteins reflecting inflammation, injury and repair as biomarkers of disease activity in ANCA-associated vasculitis. [electronic resource]
- Annals of the rheumatic diseases Aug 2013
- 1342-50 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1468-2060
10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-201981 doi
Adult Aged Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis--blood Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived--therapeutic use Biomarkers--blood Blood Sedimentation C-Reactive Protein--analysis Chemokine CXCL13--blood Chemokines--blood Cytokines--blood Double-Blind Method Female Health Status Humans Immunologic Factors--therapeutic use Male Matrix Metalloproteinase 3--blood Middle Aged Proteins--metabolism ROC Curve Remission Induction Rituximab Severity of Illness Index Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1--blood