Table 1
From: Elevated levels of soluble intercellular adhesion molecule -1 in systemic lupus erythematosus
Parameters, | Positive sICAM-1 | Negative sICAM-1 | Â |
|---|---|---|---|
(%) or mean ± SD | (n = 7) | (n = 28) | P |
ICAM-1, ng/ml | 512,3 ± 45,5 | 284,3 ± 85,0 | <0,001 |
Malar rash | 28,6% | 14,2% | NS |
arthritis | 42,8% | 25% | NS |
nephritis | 57,2% | 32,1% | NS |
CNS involvement | 71,4% | 39,3% | NS |
Serositis | 42,8% | 14,3% | NS |
ESR, mm/h | 38,0 ± 24,8 | 21,2 ± 16,1 | <0,05 |
SLAM, score | 16,0 ± 7,4 | 9,03 ± 5,7 | <0,05 |
SLEDAI, score | 18,0 ± 12,4 | 10,2 ± 7,75 | <0,05 |