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Estrogen regulates T helper 17 phenotype and localization in experimental autoimmune arthritis
13 Feb 2015
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INTRODUCTION: The incidence and progression of many autoimmune diseases are sex-biased, which might be explained by the immunomodulating properties of endocrine hormones. Treatment with estradiol potently inhibits experimental autoimmune arthritis. Interleukin-17-producing T helper cells (Th17) are key players in several autoimmune diseases, particularly in rheumatoid arthritis. The aim of this study was to...
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