CRP and ankylosing spondylitis: The results indicated that the expression of NONHSAT118801.2 was positively correlated with ESR, BASDAI, and Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFAI) levels in AS, while the expression of NONHSAT183847.1 was positively correlated with ESR, BASDAI, CRP, suggesting the potential value of these two lncRNAs in reflecting the progression of AS.