Anti-mutated citrullinated vimentin antibodies as a biomarker for interstitial lung disease in patients withrheumatoid arthritis

Anti-MCV antibodies are increased in RA patients with ILD with high sensitivity and specificity; thus, they may represent a promising marker for early detection and prediction of RA-related ILD. In addition, anti-MCV antibodies positively correlate with the Larsen score; hence, they may be a valuable serological marker for predicting joint damage in RA patients. More research with large sample sizes is recommended to support our findings.