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Table 2 Comparison of characteristics among patients with SLE grouped according to steroid treatment response and normals*

From: Flow cytometry analysis of glucocorticoid receptor expression and binding in steroid-sensitive and steroid-resistant patients with systemic lupus erythematosus

Group

n

Gender (M/F)

Age, years

Years since diagnosis

Relapse

First treatment

Dosage of prednisolone

mg/day

SR

17

1/16

34.4 ± 11.9

4 ± 6

10

7

57.6 ± 6.4

SS

18

3/15

39.7 ± 12.6

3 ± 6

12

6

62.1 ± 3.9

Normal

27

4/23

35.8 ± 13.3

-

-

-

-

  1. *Values are the mean ± standard deviation. P > 0.5. Normal subjects and SLE patients are matched in their age and sex.
  2. SLE = systemic lupus erythematosus; SR = steroid-resistant; SS = steroid-sensitive.
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Arthritis Research & Therapy

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