Anti–Interferon‐Inducible Protein 16 Antibodies Associate With Digital Gangrene in Patients With Scleroderma

ConclusionAnti–IFI‐16 antibodies are associated with digital gangrene in patients with scleroderma. Longitudinal prospective studies exploring anti–IFI‐16 antibodies as a disease biomarker, and biologic studies investigating the pathogenicity of these antibodies, are warranted.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - April 26, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Zsuzsanna H. McMahan, Ami A. Shah, Dhananjay Vaidya, Fredrick M. Wigley, Antony Rosen, Livia Casciola‐Rosen Tags: Systemic Sclerosis Source Type: research