Serum levels of HMGB1 and sRAGE are associated to extraglandular involvement and disease activity as defined by ESSDAI in Sj ögren's syndrome

ConclusionsSerum levels of total HMGB1 and sRAGE were elevated in patients with SS compared to HC and correlated with disease activity as measured by the ESSDAI. Patients with extraglandular involvement revealed high HMGB1 serum levels.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 1, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Anna ‐Maria Kanne, Maike Jülich, Amira Mahmutovic, Isabella Tröster, Bettina Sehnert, Vilma Urbonaviciute, Reinhard E. Voll, Florian Kollert Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research