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Critical role of TLR2 and TLR4 in autoantibody production and glomerulonephritis in lpr mutation-induced mouse lupus.
Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950) - 15 Nov 2009
Lartigue Aurelia, Colliou Natacha, Calbo Sébastien, François Arnault, Jacquot Serge, Arnoult Christophe, Tron Francois, Gilbert Daniele, Musette Philippe
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by pathogenic autoantibodies directed against nuclear Ags and immune complex deposits in damaged organs. Environmental factors have been thought to play a role in the onset of the disease. The recognition of these factors is mediated by TLRs, in particular TLR2 and TLR4 which bind pathogen-associated molecular patterns of Gram(+) and...
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