Relevance of clinical and autoantibody profiles in systemic sclerosis among Thais

ConclusionsATA and anti‐CENP were not helpful in differentiating the SSc subset in Thai SSc patients, albeit they were good for predicting hand function. Coexisting ATA and anti‐CENP negativity were associated with less extensive skin tightness and SSc overlap syndrome.

Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology - March 9, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Chingching Foocharoen, Piyakarn Watcharenwong, Sittichai Netwijitpan, Ajanee Mahakkanukrauh, Siraphop Suwannaroj, Ratanavadee Nanagara Tags: Original Article Source Type: research