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Characteristics of the study group
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of patients | 22 |
| Age (years) | 48.5 ± 2.4* |
| Female gender (%) | 86 |
| African-American (%) | 18 |
| Hispanic/Latino (%) | 18 |
| ANA positive by ELISA (%) | 82 |
| ANA value (Elisa units)** | 117.8 ± 19.0* |
| SLE criteria at Visit 1 | 2.1 ± 0.2* |
*Values represent mean and standard error of the mean. **Positive values defined as > 20 Elisa units. ANA: antinuclear antibodies; SLE: systemic lupus erythematosus.
