Abstract
Serum-mediated phagocytosis of antibody- and complement-opsonized necrotic cell material (NCM) by polymorphonuclear leukocytes can be quantified by using a flow cytometry–based assay. The phagocytosis of necrotic cell material (PNC) assay parallels the well-known lupus erythematosus cell test. In this study, we aimed to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of the assay and the relationship with clinical manifestations and disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Original language | English |
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Article number | 44 |
Journal | Arthritis Research and Therapy |
Volume | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Clinical Medicine
Free keywords
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Biomarkers
- Diagnostic accuracy
- Flow cytometry
- Disease activity
- Lupus nephritis