Research Article

Deranged Bioenergetics and Defective Redox Capacity in T Lymphocytes and Neutrophils Are Related to Cellular Dysfunction and Increased Oxidative Stress in Patients with Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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Comparison of 24-hour urinary excretion of N-benzoyl-glycyl--(hexanoyl)lysine (-HEL) and 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), intracellular basal lactate levels, and ATP production of T lymphocytes and PMN from normal individuals, non-SLE patients, and patients with active SLE. (a) Urinary -HEL excretion denoted by pmole/mg urine creatinine (Ucre). (b) Urinary 8-OHdG excretion denoted by ng/mg Ucre. (c) Intracellular basal lactate levels. (d) ATP production.
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