Results showed that the mRNA level of peripheral blood ALKBH5 in SLE patients was significantly lower compared to RA patients (P = 0.003) (Figure 4(a)), HBV-infected patients (P < 0.0001) (Figure 4(b)), and TB patients (P < 0.0001) (Figure 4(c)). Here, ALKBH5 is linked to rheumatoid arthritis.