کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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1970123 | 1059793 | 2008 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
ObjectiveAnti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibodies are highly specific markers for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and useful for predicting RA development and progression. However, it has not been fully determined whether anti-CCP antibodies are associated with pulmonary diseases in RA patients. In the present study, we aimed to elucidate the relationships between anti-CCP antibodies and pulmonary diseases, particularly interstitial lung disease (ILD) and bronchiolitis.Design and methodsUsing an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, the presence of serum anti-CCP antibodies was examined in 18 RA patients with ILD and bronchiolitis who were diagnosed based on pathologic findings. A further 36 RA subjects without any pulmonary diseases served as a reference population.ResultsNo significant differences were found for the prevalences and levels of anti-CCP antibodies between patients with and without ILD and follicular bronchiolitis.ConclusionDetection of serum anti-CCP antibodies has no association with pulmonary diseases in RA patients.
Journal: Clinical Biochemistry - Volume 41, Issue 13, September 2008, Pages 1074–1077