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Serum uric acid in systemic lupus erythematosus with preserved renal function: a cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis

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  • Xiaolu Huang

  • Hongpu Chen

  • Yulin Wang

  • Fuan Lin

  • May 7, 2026

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    Serum uric acid levels were significantly higher in systemic lupus erythematosus patients with lupus nephritis compared to those without.

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    Elevated serum uric acid was associated with an increased risk of lupus nephritis in patients with preserved renal function.

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    Incorporating serum uric acid into clinical models improved discrimination for identifying lupus nephritis risk.

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    Over a 3-year follow-up, 28.2% of non-lupus nephritis patients developed incident lupus nephritis.

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    The study suggests serum uric acid may indicate systemic inflammation and disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus.

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Serum uric acid in systemic lupus erythematosus with preserved renal function: a cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis

  • by Xiaolu Huang, Hongpu Chen, Yulin Wang, Fuan Lin

  • May 7, 2026

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