Cell-bound complement biomarkers for systemic lupus erythematosus: from benchtop to bedside

Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2010 Feb;36(1):161-72, x. doi: 10.1016/j.rdc.2009.12.003.

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus is arguably the most clinically and serologically diverse autoimmune disease. This article highlights the biomarkers helpful in diagnosing this disease. The authors' own research is presented.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers / blood
  • Blood Cells / immunology*
  • Complement Activation / immunology*
  • Complement C3d / analysis*
  • Complement C4b / analysis*
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / blood*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / immunology
  • Peptide Fragments / analysis*
  • Phenotype

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Peptide Fragments
  • Complement C3d
  • Complement C4b
  • complement C4d