Table 3

Inflammation markers in patients experiencing a relapse (visit 3) (n=13) or being in stable remission over the follow-up period of at least 6 months (n=13)

One (6 months before flare/remission)Two (3 months before flare/remission)Three (flare/remission)
VisitMRP8/14hsCRPFerritinESRMRP8/14hsCRPFerritinESRMRP8/14hsCRPFerritinESR
Flare1000±2060.06±0.0436.2±13.810±3.11168±3620.12±0.0845.5±22.510.3±3.07520±44633.9±1.9640.6±444.534.2±12.4
Remission458±1510.08±0.0732.3±11.86.5±2.8361±1830.06±0.0333.6±11.27.9±2.2523±2030.22±0.261.9±42.25.2±3.1
p Value<0.0010.650.450.06<0.0010.690.520.07<0.001<0.001<0.001<0.001
  • Values are the mean±95% CI.

  • ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; hsCRP, high-sensitivity C reactive protein; MRP8/14, myeloid-related protein 8 and 14 complex.