Rheumatology 2003; 42: 1115-1116
© 2003 British Society for Rheumatology
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Clinical and serological associations of ribosomal P autoantibodies in systemic lupus erythematosus: prospective evaluation in a large cohort of Italian patients
Rheumatology Section, Medicine Department, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA 70112-2822, USA
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SIR, We read with great interest the report by Gerli et al. [1] demonstrating in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients an association between anti-ribosomal P antibodies and anticardiolipin antibodies [anti-CL immunoglobulin (Ig) G isotype], as well as with a higher European concensus lupus activity measurement (ECLAM) score, photosensitivity, malar and discoid rash, and age of disease onset <33 yr old.
In agreement with the observations noted above are our findings.