Erythrocyte complement receptor 1 (ECR1) and erythrocyte-bound C4d (EC4d) in the prediction of poor pregnancy outcomes in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

John ConklinMichael GolpanianAlexis EngelPeter IzmirlyH Michael BelmontThierry Dervieux Jill P Buyon Roberta Vezza Alexander

Published in: Lupus science & medicine (2023)

Low levels of ECR1 in early or mid-pregnancy are predictive of an APO. Incorporating the weeks of gestation and both ECR1 and EC4d generated a PAI, which further predicted serious pregnancy complications.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
systemic lupus erythematosus
gestational age
preterm infants
preterm birth
risk factors
disease activity
rheumatoid arthritis