Detection of serum MCP-1 and TGF- β1 in polymyositis/dermatomyositis patients and its significance

ConclusionSerum MCP-1 and TGF- β1 levels increased in PM/DM patients, and were closely correlated to the complication of ILD. This finding can be used for distinguishing between pulmonary infections and ILD, providing a new diagnostic method for the early prediction of DM/PM complicated with ILD.
Source: European Journal of Medical Research - Category: Research Source Type: research