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CD4⁺CD25⁻Foxp3⁺ T cells: a marker for lupus nephritis?
Arthritis research & therapy - 28 Apr 2014
Bonelli Michael, Göschl Lisa, Blüml Stephan, Karonitsch Thomas, Steiner Carl-Walter, Steiner Günter, Smolen Josef S, Scheinecker Clemens
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INTRODUCTION: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a heterogenous autoimmune disease, which can affect different organs. Increased proportions of CD4⁺CD25-Foxp3⁺ T cells have been described in SLE patients. The exact role of this cell population in SLE patients still remains unclear. We therefore analyzed this T cell subset in a large cohort of SLE patients with different organ manifestations. METHODS:...
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