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Biomarker PS-IgG immune complex Full name Phosphatidylserine-Immunoglobulin G immune complex Molecular Type Protein (immune complex)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis and pathogenesis-related
Disease(or Constitution) Autoimmune Disease (AD) Disease Subtypes SLE, Lupus nephritis (LN)
Organ Spleen, thymus, lymphoid tissue Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum and renal biopsy samples (immunofluorescence staining, flow cytometry)
Pathobiological Mechanisms LOX-mediated oxidative stress impairs macrophage phagocytic function, leading to deposition in renal tissues of LN patients.
Clinical Availability Status Research validation: It is a strong biomarker for SLE and LN, and can be targeted by inhibitors through related mechanisms.
Notes and Dynamics Possessing both diagnostic value and therapeutic target potential.
Biomarker IP-10 Full name Interferon Gamma-Inducible Protein 10 Molecular Type Protein (cytokines)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Disease activity monitoring, organ involvement assessment
Disease(or Constitution) Autoimmune Disease (AD) Disease Subtypes SLE
Organ Spleen, thymus, lymphoid tissue Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum, blood serum (Luminex, hs-ELISA)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Serum levels are associated with active SLE arthritis, with performance variations across different testing platforms.
Clinical Availability Status Luminex platform detection is associated with disease activity, with a maximum AUC-ROC of 0.73.
Notes and Dynamics The Luminex platform demonstrates superior performance in assisting the assessment of arthritis involvement.
Biomarker H19 Full name H19 Long Non-Coding RNA Molecular Type Nucleic acid (lncRNA)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis, disease progression-related
Disease(or Constitution) Autoimmune Disease (AD) Disease Subtypes SLE
Organ Spleen, thymus, lymphoid tissue Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (RT-qPCR, luciferase reporter gene assay).
Pathobiological Mechanisms Upregulated in serum and PBMCs, inhibition of PBMC viability by targeting miR-19b promotes apoptosis and inflammatory responses.
Clinical Availability Status Research validation: demonstrates certain clinical diagnostic value and participates in the regulation of pathological mechanisms.
Notes and Dynamics Providing a novel perspective for understanding the inflammatory mechanisms of SLE.
Biomarker MPV Full name Mean Platelet Volume Molecular Type Hematological indicators
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Assessment of cumulative damage from diseases
Disease(or Constitution) Autoimmune Disease (AD) Disease Subtypes SLE
Organ Spleen, thymus, lymphoid tissue Test Sample / Technology Platform Whole blood (Complete blood count)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Significantly reduced mean corpuscular volume (MCV) in SLE patients, associated with SLICC score and involvement of kidneys, peripheral vasculature, and musculoskeletal system.
Clinical Availability Status Clinical validation: Can serve as a biomarker for cumulative disease damage.
Notes and Dynamics The test is convenient and can reflect the extent of damage associated with involvement of specific organs.
Biomarker LINC00667, DANCR Full name Long Intergenic Non-Protein Coding RNA 00667, Differentiation Antagonizing Non-Protein Coding RNA Molecular Type Nucleic acid (lncRNA)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis, disease activity monitoring
Disease(or Constitution) Autoimmune Disease (AD) Disease Subtypes SLE
Organ Spleen, thymus, lymphoid tissue Test Sample / Technology Platform Plasma exosomes (high-throughput sequencing, RT-qPCR)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Significant upregulation of exosomes in the plasma of SLE patients
Clinical Availability Status Research validation: The AUC values were 0.815 and 0.759, respectively, indicating that DANCR can distinguish between active and stable SLE.
Notes and Dynamics Novel biomarkers for SLE diagnosis and activity assessment.
Biomarker ADAMTS-2 Full name A Disintegrin And Metalloproteinase with Thrombospondin Motifs 2 Molecular Type Protein
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis
Disease(or Constitution) Autoimmune Disease (AD) Disease Subtypes SLE
Organ Spleen, thymus, lymphoid tissue Test Sample / Technology Platform Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (RT-qPCR)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Upregulated expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells, involved in inflammation regulation, and enriched in the TNF-α signaling via NF-κB pathway.
Clinical Availability Status Research validation: AUC=0.805, capable of distinguishing newly diagnosed SLE from RA and healthy controls.
Notes and Dynamics Associated with immune cell infiltration, it holds promise as a novel therapeutic target.
Biomarker Sema4A Full name Semaphorin 4A Molecular Type Proteins (immunomodulatory molecules)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Semaphorin 4A
Disease(or Constitution) Autoimmune Disease (AD) Disease Subtypes SLE
Organ Spleen, thymus, lymphoid tissue Test Sample / Technology Platform Whole blood, serum (flow cytometry, ELISA)Whole blood, serum (flow cytometry, ELISA)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Elevated plasma soluble concentrations and increased membrane binding ratio on CD4+CD11c+ myeloid dendritic cells are positively correlated with disease activity index.
Clinical Availability Status .Research validation: Demonstrates high sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of SLE, enabling differentiation between SLE and RA.
Notes and Dynamics Promising to become a novel diagnostic biomarker for SLE with outstanding discriminative value.
Biomarker AGR Full name Albumin/Globulin Ratio Molecular Type Protein ratio
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Protein ratio
Disease(or Constitution) Autoimmune Disease (AD) Disease Subtypes SLE
Organ Spleen, thymus, lymphoid tissue Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum (Routine laboratory test)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Serum (Routine laboratory test)
Clinical Availability Status Clinical validation: Can serve as an inflammatory biomarker, and is an independent risk factor for disease activity alongside complement C4.
Notes and Dynamics Effectively reflects the disease activity level of SLE with a simple detection method.
Biomarker Anti-TCP1 antibodies Full name Anti-T-complex Protein 1 antibodies Molecular Type Protein (autoantibody)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis
Disease(or Constitution) Autoimmune Disease (AD) Disease Subtypes SLE
Organ Spleen, thymus, lymphoid tissue Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum (21K protein microarray, blot analysis, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)
Pathobiological Mechanisms The specific expression in serum of SLE patients is elevated, showing significant differences compared to healthy controls and other autoimmune diseases.
Clinical Availability Status Study verification: The positive rate in SLE patients was 79%, significantly higher than that in the control group.
Notes and Dynamics High specificity, serving as a potential biomarker for SLE diagnosis.
Biomarker C4 Full name Complement 4 Molecular Type Proteins (complement)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis and condition assessment
Disease(or Constitution) Autoimmune Disease (AD) Disease Subtypes SLE
Organ Spleen, thymus, lymphoid tissue Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum (complement quantification)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Complement levels reflect the degree of immune activation and consumption.
Clinical Availability Status Clinically applied for diagnosis/activity assessment; reduction precedes C3, 45% 3-year recurrence rate in persistent low levels
Notes and Dynamics Low levels correlate with disease activity; independent risk factor.
Biomarker C3 Full name Complement 3 Molecular Type Proteins (complement)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis and condition assessment
Disease(or Constitution) Autoimmune Disease (AD) Disease Subtypes SLE
Organ Spleen, thymus, lymphoid tissue Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum (complement quantification)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Complement levels reflect the degree of immune activation and consumption.
Clinical Availability Status Clinically used (diagnosis/monitoring); 60%-80% of active SLE patients have reduced C3 levels, with a diagnostic coincidence rate of 75% for disease flares
Notes and Dynamics Low levels correlate with disease activity (flares).
Biomarker Anti-ds DNA antibodies Full name Anti-double-stranded DNA antibodies Molecular Type Protein (autoantibody)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis and condition assessment
Disease(or Constitution) Autoimmune Disease (AD) Disease Subtypes SLE
Organ Spleen, thymus, lymphoid tissue Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum (immunological assay)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Participates in the immunopathological process; highly specific to SLE.
Clinical Availability Status Clinically validated for diagnosis/activity evaluation; routine in rheumatology clinics.
Notes and Dynamics Core indicator for diagnosis and disease activity assessment.
Biomarker Anti-phospholipid antibodies Full name Anti-phospholipid antibodies Molecular Type Proteins (autoantibodies)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis and risk assessment
Disease(or Constitution) Autoimmune Disease (AD) Disease Subtypes SLE
Organ Spleen, thymus, lymphoid tissue Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum (immunological assay)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Participates in immunopathological process; associated with thrombosis risks.
Clinical Availability Status Clinically used for diagnosis/monitoring; standardized in rheumatology labs.
Notes and Dynamics Important for assessing antiphospholipid syndrome overlap or risk in SLE.
Biomarker Anti-phospholipid antibodies Full name Anti-phospholipid antibodies Molecular Type Proteins (autoantibodies)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis and risk assessment
Disease(or Constitution) Autoimmune Disease (AD) Disease Subtypes SLE
Organ Spleen, thymus, lymphoid tissue Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum (immunological assay)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Participates in immunopathological process; associated with thrombosis risks.
Clinical Availability Status Clinically used for diagnosis/monitoring; standardized in rheumatology labs.
Notes and Dynamics Important for assessing antiphospholipid syndrome overlap or risk in SLE.
Biomarker Anti-Sm antibodies Full name Anti-Smith antibodies Molecular Type Proteins (autoantibodies)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis
Disease(or Constitution) Autoimmune Disease (AD) Disease Subtypes SLE
Organ Spleen, thymus, lymphoid tissue Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum (immunological assay)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Participates in the immunopathological process of SLE.
Clinical Availability Status Clinically established for definitive SLE diagnosis; aligned with guidelines.
Notes and Dynamics High specificity for SLE; part of the core diagnostic panel.
Biomarker ctDNA Full name Circulating Tumor DNA Molecular Type Nucleic acid
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnose, therapeutic Efficacy Monitoring
Disease(or Constitution) TGCT Disease Subtypes Seminal cell carcinoma, NSGCT
Organ Testis Test Sample / Technology Platform Plasma (PCR, NGS)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Tumor cell apoptosis/necrosis release, reflecting tumor burden.
Clinical Availability Status Stage of research
Notes and Dynamics Sensitivity 88%, specificity 97%; associated with tumor staging; requires prospective validation

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