Figure 1.

Comparison of clinical marker value changes between responder and non-responder groups. Eight variables used for ACR response criteria were determined every month, and the average values for responder (<< ocirc >>) and non-responder (<< ccirc>>) group were plotted. The average values for non-treated controls (<< osq >>) at 0 and 3 month were also shown for comparison. Bar: Average ± SE, *: P < 0.05, **: P < 0.01