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Pivotal role of Stat4 and Stat6 in the pathogenesis of the lupus-like disease in the New Zealand mixed 2328 mice.
Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950) - 1 Aug 2003
Jacob Chaim O, Zang Song, Li Lily, Ciobanu Voicu, Quismorio Frank, Mizutani Akiei, Satoh Minoru, Koss Michael
Abstract excerpt
We have developed novel genetically lupus-prone (NZB x NZW)F(1)-derived congenic New Zealand mixed (NZM) 2328 lines, which are either Stat4- or Stat6-deficient. Our studies show that the deficiency of Stat4 and Stat6 significantly alters the phenotype of the lupus-like disease in NZM 2328 congenic mice. Specifically, Stat4-deficient NZM mice develop accelerated nephritis and increased mortality in the absence of...
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