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Table 1 Clinical characteristics of anti-HMGCR positive patients (n = 37)

From: Exploring necrotizing autoimmune myopathies with a novel immunoassay for anti-3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoA reductase autoantibodies

Age (mean ± SD):

44 ± 19 years

Sex (M/F):

12/25

Muscle weakness:

34/37 (92%)

Creatine kinase level (mean ± SD):

6,974 ± 4,970 IU/L

Statin exposure:

15/37 (40%)

  1. HMGCR, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase; SD, standard deviation.
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Arthritis Research & Therapy

ISSN: 1478-6362

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