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Increased mutations of CD72 transcript in B-lymphocytes from adolescent patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology - 1 Dec 2006
Kaneko Utako, Toyabe Shin-ichi, Hara Masanori, Uchiyama Makoto
Abstract excerpt
Recent studies have shown that B cells play a central role in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Abnormal expression of molecules engaging in B-cell receptor (BCR) signaling and resultant hyperactivity of B cells has been reported in both mouse models of lupus and patients with SLE. CD72 on B cells is unique in that it regulates BCR signaling both positively and negatively. We analyzed the...
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