However, the baseline proportions of Th17.1 and Th17 subsets showed a significant association with all three indices of ABA response (EULAR response criteria, ΔDAS28-CRP at 0–24 weeks, and RA disease activity score), and the baseline Th1 level was significantly associated only with disease activity after 24 weeks. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is rheumatoid arthritis.