IL- 33 and sST- 2 association with carotid intima-media thickness in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Previous studies showed high serum levels of IL- 33 in AS patients and suggested that it may play a role in disease development. However, the possible role of IL- 33/sST- 2 in atherosc...
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| description | Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Previous studies showed high serum levels of IL- 33 in AS patients and suggested that it may play a role in disease development. However, the possible role of IL- 33/sST- 2 in atherosclerosis in AS has not been investigated. Objectives To assess serum levels of IL- 33 and sST- 2 and to assess their association with carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and disease activity in a group of Egyptian patients with AS. Results Serum levels of IL- 33 and sST- 2 were statistically higher in AS patients compared to controls (median, 451.75 vs 37.42, p = 0.000) and (median, 5.71 vs 0.74, p = 0.000) respectively. IL- 33 and sST- 2 levels positively correlated with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (r = 0.445, p = 0.004) and (r = 0.421, p = 0.007) respectively, and Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score with CRP (r = 0.684, p = 0.000) and (r = 0.452, p = 0.003) respectively. There was a positive correlation between serum IL- 33/sST- 2 and CIMT. Conclusion The high serum levels of IL- 33 and sST- 2 in AS patients and their positive correlation with CIMT and AS disease activity suggest that IL- 33/ST2 axis-induced inflammation may be a major factor in the development of cardiovascular disease in AS patients. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-254f4e24671d4c53aff790cbabf037262025-08-20T02:05:38ZengSpringerOpenEgyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation2090-32352025-06-015211810.1186/s43166-025-00324-6IL- 33 and sST- 2 association with carotid intima-media thickness in patients with Ankylosing SpondylitisOmnia Abubakr0Wessam Guergues1Lamyaa Salem2Marwa Kamel3Ain Shams UniversityAin Shams UniversityAin Shams UniversityAin Shams UniversityAbstract Background Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Previous studies showed high serum levels of IL- 33 in AS patients and suggested that it may play a role in disease development. However, the possible role of IL- 33/sST- 2 in atherosclerosis in AS has not been investigated. Objectives To assess serum levels of IL- 33 and sST- 2 and to assess their association with carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and disease activity in a group of Egyptian patients with AS. Results Serum levels of IL- 33 and sST- 2 were statistically higher in AS patients compared to controls (median, 451.75 vs 37.42, p = 0.000) and (median, 5.71 vs 0.74, p = 0.000) respectively. IL- 33 and sST- 2 levels positively correlated with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (r = 0.445, p = 0.004) and (r = 0.421, p = 0.007) respectively, and Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score with CRP (r = 0.684, p = 0.000) and (r = 0.452, p = 0.003) respectively. There was a positive correlation between serum IL- 33/sST- 2 and CIMT. Conclusion The high serum levels of IL- 33 and sST- 2 in AS patients and their positive correlation with CIMT and AS disease activity suggest that IL- 33/ST2 axis-induced inflammation may be a major factor in the development of cardiovascular disease in AS patients.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43166-025-00324-6Ankylosing spondylitisIL- 33SST- 2Cardiovascular diseaseCarotid intima media thickness |
| spellingShingle | Omnia Abubakr Wessam Guergues Lamyaa Salem Marwa Kamel IL- 33 and sST- 2 association with carotid intima-media thickness in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Ankylosing spondylitis IL- 33 SST- 2 Cardiovascular disease Carotid intima media thickness |
| title | IL- 33 and sST- 2 association with carotid intima-media thickness in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis |
| title_full | IL- 33 and sST- 2 association with carotid intima-media thickness in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis |
| title_fullStr | IL- 33 and sST- 2 association with carotid intima-media thickness in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis |
| title_full_unstemmed | IL- 33 and sST- 2 association with carotid intima-media thickness in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis |
| title_short | IL- 33 and sST- 2 association with carotid intima-media thickness in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis |
| title_sort | il 33 and sst 2 association with carotid intima media thickness in patients with ankylosing spondylitis |
| topic | Ankylosing spondylitis IL- 33 SST- 2 Cardiovascular disease Carotid intima media thickness |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43166-025-00324-6 |
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