Eotaxin-3 as a Biomarker of Activity in Established Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.
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Serum Biomarkers in Patients with Relapsing Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss)
INTRODUCTION Previous studies suggest a role for eotaxin-3, TARC/CCL17 and IgG4 in newly-diagnosed patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss) with highly active disease. The role of these biomarkers in relapsing disease is unclear. METHODS Serum levels of TARC/CCL17, eotaxin-3, IgG4, and IgG4/IgG ratio were determined in serum samples from a longitudinal...
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of rheumatology
دوره 43 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016