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Phenotype, proliferation and apoptosis of B lymphocytes in hemodialysis patients treated with recombinant human erythropoietin.
International immunology - 1 Nov 2016
Jasiulewicz Aleksandra, Lisowska Katarzyna A, Dębska-Ślizień Alicja, Witkowski Jacek M
Abstract excerpt
One of the major causes of disorders of the immune response in patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) is weaker activity of their helper T lymphocytes (Th cells), mainly reduced proliferative capacity associated with decreased expression of key surface antigens. Since cooperation between Th and B lymphocytes is essential for B cell function, changes in Th cell phenotype and ability to proliferate or produce...
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