Table 2.
Variables that affect SOCS1 expression: multivariate analysis performed in the pooled PEARL population.
| Variable | Value | β-coefficient | Standard error | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age at disease onset (years) | <45 | Reference | – | – |
| 45–65 | 0.96 | 0.93 | 0.306 | |
| >65 | −10.28 | 3.07 | 0.001 | |
| Hemoglobin (gr/dl) | −6.44 | 1.75 | <0.001 | |
| Glucocorticoids treatment | No | Reference | – | – |
| Yes | 2.23 | 1.42 | 0.116 | |
| Diagnosis | Rheumatoid arthritis | Reference | – | – |
| Undifferentiated arthritis | 7.27 | 7.55 | 0.336 | |
| Disease activity | Remission | Reference | – | – |
| Low | −6.70 | 14.31 | 0.640 | |
| Moderate | −14.98 | 3.92 | <0.001 | |
| High | −6.93 | 1.59 | <0.001 |