In addition, when detectable, the level of HS-cTnT in the serum was higher in SLE patients (median 5.87 (3–108.1) ng/L) as compared to controls (4.18 (3.12–6.99) ng/L; p = 0.069) (Fig. 1). Here, TNNT2 is linked to systemic lupus erythematosus.