Table 1.
Serum markers associated with Connective Tissue Disorders
| Serum markers | |
|---|---|
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| Rheumatoid Arthritis | Rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP (cyclic citrullinated peptide) |
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| Scleroderma (localized) | Anti-ssDNA, peripheral blood eosinophilia, anti-histone |
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| Scleroderma (generalized) | Anti-Scl-70, anti-centromere |
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| Systemic lupus erythematosus | ANA, Anti-dsDNA, anti-Smith, Anti-histone (drug induced SLE) |
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| Sjogren’s Syndrome | Anti-SSB(anti-La), Anti-SS-A (anti-Ro) |
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| Dermatomyositis | CPK, aldolase, Anti-Jo1 |
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| Mixed Connective tissue | Anti-nRNP |