Neuropsychologic functioning and health status in systemic lupus erythematosus: does ethnicity matter?
Initial differences in premorbid cognitive function possibly contribute to disparate clinical outcomes, including a greater proportion of blacks exhibiting subnormal neurocognitive performance. Blacks evidencing lower premorbid ability may be at greater vulnerability for poorer functional outcomes (eg, coping skills, medical compliance and employment) if they experience disease-related cognitive dysfunction.
These findings establish a novel role for S100A8 in the promoting and enhancing of ATC progression. They further suggest that the inhibition of S100A8 could represent a relevant therapeutic target, with the potential of enabling a more effective treatment path for this deadly disease.