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The role of T-cell immunoglobulin- and mucin-domain-containing molecule-3 polymorphisms in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Human immunology - 1 Jun 2009
Du Wei Ting, Zhao Hai Feng, Xu Jian Hui, Gu Dong Sheng, Xue Feng, Ge Jing, Dong Xun Wei, Chen Zhen Ping, Zhou Ze Ping, Yang Ren Chi
Abstract excerpt
The family of T-cell immunoglobulin- and mucin-domain-containing molecules (TIMs) has an important role in immune regulation. TIM-3 is a transmembrane protein preferentially expressed on terminally differentiated Th1 cells and plays a role in T-helper (Th)-1-mediated autoimmune disease. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an acquired organ-specific autoimmune disease with a polarization of Th1. The...
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