Clinical and demographic characteristics of the subjects investigated
| RA* (n=50) | OA* (n=51) | IBD* (n=26) | SLE*(n=24) | HC* (n=49) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age median (years) | 65.0 | 66.0 | 34.0 | 38.0 | 44.0 |
| Women (No (%)) | 33 (66) | 41 (80) | 17 (65) | 22 (92) | 21 (43) |
| Disease established median (years) | 7.5 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | NA* |
RA = rheumatoid arthritis; OA = osteoarthritis; IBD = inflammatory bowel disease; SLE = systemic lupus erythematosus; HC = healthy control; NA = not applicable