Protein and DNA methylation-based scores as surrogate markers for interferon system activation in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome

ObjectiveStandard assessment of interferon (IFN) system activity in systemic rheumatic diseases depends on the availability of RNA samples. In this study, we describe and evaluate alternative methods using plasma, serum and DNA samples, exemplified in the IFN-driven disease primary Sjögren’s syndrom...

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Main Authors: Marika Kvarnström, Ann-Christine Syvänen, Gunnel Nordmark, Albin Björk, Gudny Ella Thorlacius, Elina Richardsdotter Andersson, Juliana Imgenberg-Kreuz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-05-01
Series:RMD Open
Online Access:https://rmdopen.bmj.com/content/6/1/e000995.full