Type III Interferons in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Association Between Interferon λ3, Disease Activity, and Anti-Ro/SSA Antibodies

Conclusions: Interferon λ3, a subtype of type III IFNs, is associated with the extent of lupus activity, in particular with active serosal and cutaneous disease. This association could be mechanistically related to anti-Ro/SSA antibodies.

Source: JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology - September 26, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research