Analysis of serum B cell-activating factor from the tumor necrosis factor family (BAFF) and its soluble receptors in systemic lupus erythematosus.

Fabien B VincentRangi Kandane-RathnayakeRachel KoelmeyerAlberta Y HoiJames HarrisFabienne MackayEric F Morand

Published in: Clinical & translational immunology (2019)

Serum BAFF was associated with flare and organ damage independent of the presence of its soluble receptors. While sBCMA was associated with anti-dsDNA positivity, other soluble BAFF receptors were not associated with SLE clinical indicators.

Keyphrases

systemic lupus erythematosus
rheumatoid arthritis
oxidative stress
signaling pathway
disease activity