March 3, 2026Open Access

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.

Abstract

The study's findings reveal that patients with PM/DM who present elevated serum levels of IL-38 also show a positive correlation with LDH levels. This suggests IL-38 may participate in modulating inflammatory immune responses in PM/DM and could serve as a potential candidate indicator for these conditions.

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Authors

Wen Qin

Zhi Li

Guohua Fu

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Frontiers in Immunology

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Ningbo University

Ningbo First Hospital

Ningbo University Affiliated Hospital

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

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