Table 3. LPRR4 levels in tear from various types of DES by ELISA.
Parameter | Control(n = 19) | Total DES cases(n = 27) | DES with Non Sjogren’s(n = 10) | DES with primary Sjogren’s(n = 7) | DES Secondary to RA(n = 10) |
LPRR4 µg/ml | |||||
Mean | 6.95 | 1.5 | 1.99 | 2.45 | 0.44 |
SEM | 0.78 | 0.52 | 0.64 | 0.94 | 0.14 |
P value | <0.001 | 0.001 | 0.007 | <0.001 | |
% severe cases | 44% | 20% | 43% | 70% |