Table 1.
Evaluated clinical parameters. DAS, disease activity score; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; CRP, C-reactive protein; TJC, tender joint count; SJC, swollen joint count; SD, standard deviation.
| Parameter | Healthy Donors | RA Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 3 |
| Female | 12 | 11 |
| Age, mean ± SD | 56.4 ± 11 | 59.5 ± 11 |
| DAS-28, mean ± SD | - | 5.2 ± 1.6 |
| ESR (mm/h), mean ± SD | - | 35.4 ± 9.4 |
| CRP (mg/dl), mean ± SD | - | 19.9 ± 6.7 |
| TJC, mean ± SD, out of 28 | - | 7.3 ± 3.2 |
| SJC, mean ± SD, out of 28 | - | 4.2 ± 2.9 |
| Duration of disease (y) | - | 5.5 ± 2.7 |