From: Association of the genetic polymorphisms of the ACE gene and the eNOSgene with lupus nephropathy in northern Chinese population
Characteristics
Control
Lupus nephropathy
n
232
225
Mean age (years) mean ± SD
34.9 ± 9.8
35.2 ± 10.1
Sex ratio (Female: Male)
85/147
81/144
24-hour proteinuria (mg)
-
> 500
persistent hematuria
yes
s-Cr(mg/dL)
> 1.3