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Cd72(c) is a modifier gene that regulates Fas(lpr)-induced autoimmune disease.
Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950) - 1 Jun 2013
Xu Miduo, Hou Rong, Sato-Hayashizaki Aya, Man Rongyong, Zhu Chenghua, Wakabayashi Chisato, Hirose Sachiko, Adachi Takahiro, Tsubata Takeshi
Abstract excerpt
Although modifier genes are extensively studied in various diseases, little is known about modifier genes that regulate autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune disease caused by the Fas(lpr) mutation depends on the genetic background of mouse strains, suggesting a crucial role of modifier genes. MRL/MpJ-Fas(lpr) (MRL/lpr) and AKR/lpr mice develop severe and mild lupus-like autoimmune disease, respectively, whereas this...
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