However, when corrected for multiple comparisons (p ≤ 0.002) only trends for the increases in baseline IL-5, MIP-1β, IL-RA and IL-12 in SAP = > RA were noted (p = 0.007, p = 0.019, p = 0.028, p = 0.046, respectively). Here, IL7R is linked to rheumatoid arthritis.