Figure 2From: The positive correlations of apolipoprotein E with disease activity and related cytokines in systemic lupus erythematosusSpearman rank correlation analysis of apoE with anti-dsDNA antibody and SLEDAI in SLE patients. The sera apoE concentrations were positively correlated with anti-dsDNA antibody (r = 0.64, p < 0.01) and SLEDAI (r = 0.71, p < 0.01) in pre-treatment SLE patients. After prednisone treatment, the sera apoE concentrations were still positively correlated with anti-dsDNA antibody (r = 0.56, p < 0.01) and SLEDAI (r = 0.65, p < 0.01).Back to article page