Effects of B-lymphocyte dysfunction on the serum copper, selenium and zinc levels of rheumatoid arthritis patients

Authors

  • Jiangtao Li
  • Yan Liang
  • Hejuan Mao
  • Wenyu Deng
  • Jie Zhang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5214

Keywords:

B-lymphocyte, Rheumatoid arthritis, Dysfunction, Trace element.

Abstract

Objective: To study the effects of B-lymphocyte dysfunction on the serum copper, selenium and zinc levels of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, and to provide evidence for clinical practice.

Methods: Sixty RA patients enrolled in our hospital from August 2009 to August 2013 were selected as the observation group. Another 60 healthy subjects who received physical examinations in our hospital were selected as the control group. Their B-lymphocyte stimulator (BlyS) levels and CD19+CD25+ lymphocyte percentages were determined. The levels of trace elements were measured, and correlation analysis was performed.

Results: The BlyS levels of the observation group and the control group were (0.39

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Published

2014-08-07

How to Cite

Li, J., Liang, Y., Mao, H., Deng, W., & Zhang, J. (2014). Effects of B-lymphocyte dysfunction on the serum copper, selenium and zinc levels of rheumatoid arthritis patients. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 30(5). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5214

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Vol. 30 No. 5 (2014): September – October 2014 Pak J Med Sci

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Original Articles