Abstract
Objectives: Despite the well-defined genetics of FMF, limited information is available regarding the regulation of inflammation by cytokines.
Design and methods: The levels of systemic cytokines and other markers of inflammation in FMF patients and control were measured by ELISA and Cytometric Bead Array (CBA).
Results: In FMF attack the levels of IL-6, IL-10, IL-17, TGF-beta, CRP, and sIL-2R were significantly different from the norm and FMF remission.
Conclusions: Inflammation in FNIF involves Treg and Th17 lineages.
Design and methods: The levels of systemic cytokines and other markers of inflammation in FMF patients and control were measured by ELISA and Cytometric Bead Array (CBA).
Results: In FMF attack the levels of IL-6, IL-10, IL-17, TGF-beta, CRP, and sIL-2R were significantly different from the norm and FMF remission.
Conclusions: Inflammation in FNIF involves Treg and Th17 lineages.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Clinical Biochemistry |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 10-11 |
Pages (from-to) | 920-922 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0009-9120 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Familial Mediterranean fever
- Sera
- ELISA
- CBA
- Cytokines