Elevated serum interleukin-38 levels in polymyositis and dermatomyositis: diagnostic implications and correlations with inflammatory markers

Key Points

• Elevated interleukin-38 levels correlate with increased LDH levels in polymyositis and dermatomyositis.
• The analysis revealed a significant relationship between IL-38 and inflammatory markers like LDH.
• This is a correlation study examining serum IL-38 levels in relation to inflammation markers in patients with PM/DM.
• Findings suggest IL-38 may be a valuable biomarker for understanding inflammation in these conditions.