Article
Abnormal differentiation of memory T cells in systemic lupus erythematosus.
Arthritis and rheumatism - 1 Jul 2006
Fritsch Ruth D, Shen Xinglei, Illei Gabor G, Yarboro Cheryl H, Prussin Calman, Hathcock Karen S, Hodes Richard J, Lipsky Peter E
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The chemokine receptor CCR7 and the tumor necrosis factor receptor family member CD27 define 3 distinct, progressively more differentiated maturational stages of CD4 memory subpopulations in healthy individuals: the CCR7+, CD27+, the CCR7-, CD27+, and the CCR7-, CD27- populations. The goal of this study was to examine maturational disturbances in CD4 T cell differentiation in systemic lupus...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
