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Characterization of Human Complement Receptor Type 2 (CR2/CD21) as a Receptor for IFN-α: A Potential Role in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
1 Jul 2006
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Human complement receptor type 2 (CR2/CD21) is a B lymphocyte membrane glycoprotein that plays a central role in the immune responses to foreign Ags as well as the development of autoimmunity to nuclear Ags in systemic lupus erythematosus. In addition to these three well-characterized ligands, C3d/iC3b, EBV-gp350, and CD23, a previous study has identified CR2 as a potential receptor for IFN-alpha. IFN-alpha, a...
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