Table 3 |
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Factor analysis on cytokines and neuropeptides in synovial fluid |
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Variable |
Factor |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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TNF-α |
0.751 |
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IL-6 |
0.913 |
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MCP-1 |
0.912 |
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BN/GRP |
-0.436 |
0.623 |
0.327 |
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SP |
0.409 |
0.33 |
0.361 |
0.671 |
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VIP |
0.784 |
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CGRP |
0.715 |
-0.472 |
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NPY |
0.893 |
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ESR |
0.71 |
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Principal-component analysis for cytokines and neuropeptides in synovial fluid from 23 patients with long-standing RA, and for the ESR. BN/GRP, bombesin/gastrin-releasing peptide; CGRP, calcitonin-gene-related peptide; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; MCP, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1; NPY, neuropeptide Y; RA, rheumatoid arthritis; SP, substance P; TNF, tumour necrosis factor; VIP, vasoactive intestinal peptide. |
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Grimsholm et al. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2005 7:R416 doi:10.1186/ar1503 |
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