Serum Beta 2-Microglobulin/Cystatin C Index: A Useful Biomarker in Lupus Nephritis

Serum Beta 2-Microglobulin/Cystatin C Index: A Useful Biomarker in Lupus Nephritis

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic multisystem autoimmune disease with frequent flares. Our aim was to evaluate the beta 2-microglobulin/cystatin C (β2M/CysC) index versus other markers as a predictor factor for assessment of SLE reactivation. Methods: We prospectively analy...

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Main Authors: Marcus Vinicius Madureira Silva, Grace T. Moscoso-Solorzano, Sonia K. Nishida, Gianna Mastroianni-Kirsztajn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2012-06-01
Series:Nephron Extra
Subjects:
Biomarker
Beta 2-microglobulin
Cystatin C
Disease activity
Relapse
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/339643

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