Figure 3From: B lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS) isoforms in systemic lupus erythematosus: disease activity correlates better with blood leukocyte BLyS mRNA levels than with plasma BLyS protein levelsCorrelations in the SLE patients between BLyS parameters and disease activity. Individual (a,d) BLyS protein levels, (b,e) full-length BLyS mRNA levels, and (c,f) ΔBLyS mRNA levels are plotted against corresponding SLEDAI scores (a–c) or modified SLEDAI scores (d–f). BLyS, B lymphocyte stimulator; SLEDAI, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index.Back to article page