Fig. 7From: Expression and clinical significance of the NEK7-NLRP3 inflammasome signaling pathway in patients with systemic lupus erythematosusmRNA and protein levels of NEK7, NLRP3 inflammasome components, and downstream cytokines in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) after treatment (continuous methylprednisolone treatment; 40 mg/day for two weeks); mRNA levels (a) protein levels (b) and typical western blotting results (c). SLE+BT: SLE patients before treatment; SLE+AT: SLE patients after treatment. *p < 0.05,**p < 0.01, ***p < 0.0001Back to article page