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Serum levels of IL-1b and IL-18 in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients as examined by ELISA. Serum IL-1b and IL-18 levels were higher in the SLE group than in the healthy control group, and the expression of IL-1b and IL-18 was decreased after treatment (continuous methylprednisolone treatment; 40 mg/day for 2 weeks). SLE + BT: SLE patients before treatment; SLE + AT: SLE patients after treatment; IL-1b (a); IL-18 (b).*p < 0.05, #p > 0.05, as determined by the t-test
