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Alterations of dendritic cells in systemic lupus erythematosus: phenotypic and functional deficiencies.
Arthritis and rheumatism - 1 Apr 2001
Scheinecker C, Zwölfer B, Köller M, Männer G, Smolen J S
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OBJECTIVE: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by B cell hyperactivity and defective T cell functions, including interleukin-2 production and proliferation. The defects in T cell function may result from underlying defects in antigen-presenting cell (APC) function. The present study was undertaken to investigate phenotypic and functional characteristics of peripheral...
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