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FcgammaRIIB deficiency with Fas mutation is sufficient for the development of systemic autoimmune disease.
European journal of immunology - 1 Apr 2003
Yajima Kaori, Nakamura Akira, Sugahara Akiko, Takai Toshiyuki
Abstract excerpt
MRL.Fas(lpr/lpr) mice, a model for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and arthritis in humans, have a Fas mutation that results in spontaneous development of systemic autoimmune diseases and a short life span. Half of them die by 5-6 months of age due to massive progression of systemic autoimmune diseases, such as lupus nephritis. However, C57BL/6 (B6).Fas(lpr/lpr) strain does not develop such disorders within...
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