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Sequence analysis of TNFRSF13b, encoding TACI, in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Journal of clinical immunology - 1 Jul 2007
Salzer Ulrich, Birmelin Jennifer, Bacchelli Chiara, Witte Torsten, Buchegger-Podbielski Ulrike, Buckridge Sylvie, Rzepka Rita, Gaspar H Bobby, Thrasher Adrian J, Schmidt Reinhold E, Melchers Inga, Grimbacher Bodo
Abstract excerpt
B cell activating factor belonging to the TNF family (BAFF) and a proliferation inducing ligand (APRIL), and their receptors BAFF receptor (BAFFR), B cell maturation antigen (BCMA), and transmembrane activator and CAML interactor (TACI) are involved in the regulation of B cell homeostasis and differentiation. BAFF overexpression leads to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in mice and elevated BAFF levels have...
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