Journal: Arthritis Research & Therapy
Article Title: Influence of atorvastatin on coronary calcifications and myocardial perfusion defects in systemic lupus erythematosus patients: a prospective, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled study
doi: 10.1186/ar3402
Figure Lengend Snippet: Autoantibodies and other laboratory parameters in SLE patients at randomization
Article Snippet: Laboratory tests included determination of serum antinuclear antibodies (ANA) presence, their titer (indirect immunofluorescence; Hep-2 cells; Euroimmun GmbH, Lubeck, Germany) and type (immunoblotting; Euroline System, Euroimmun GmbH, Lubeck, Germany), serum concentrations of C-reactive protein (CRP), and complement C3c and C4 components by nephelometry (Siemens, Munich, Germany).
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