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Associations of erosive arthritis with anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies and MHC Class II alleles in systemic lupus erythematosus.
The Journal of rheumatology - 1 Jan 2008
Chan Madelynn T, Owen Patricia, Dunphy Juliet, Cox Beverley, Carmichael Charlotte, Korendowych Eleanor, McHugh Neil J
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To determine the associations of erosive arthritis (EA) with anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibodies and major histocompatibility class (MHC) II alleles in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS: One hundred four patients with SLE were evaluated for arthritis and classified as EA, nonerosive arthritis, or no arthritis. EA was further classified as major or minor erosions. Sera from...
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