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New insights into the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus.
Current rheumatology reports - 1 Dec 2005
Kyttaris Vasileios C, Katsiari Christina G, Juang Yuang-Taung, Tsokos George C
Abstract excerpt
Although the etiology of systemic lupus erythematosus is unknown, recent studies have shed light on the pathogenetic pathways that lead to tissue damage. The immune system in systemic lupus erythematosus is characterized by a complex interplay between overactive B cells, abnormally activated T cells, and antigen-presenting cells. This leads to the production of an array of inflammatory cytokines, diverse...
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