CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF LAMININ AND ELASTINE LEVELS IN CHILDREN WITH UNDIFFERENTIATED CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE

Abstract

This research aims to study levels of laminin and elastine in 64 children with undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD). All the children underwent clinical, laboratory and instrumental examination. It was found that changes in the levels of laminin and elastin are directly related to the severity of UCTD in children. Thus, clinical values of laminin and elastin levels can serve as additional criteria of UCTD severity. Using them, along with early detection of the phenotypic and visceral signs, helps prevent the development of severe forms of the disease.