Increased HERV-E clone 4–1 expression contributes to DNA hypomethylation and IL-17 release from CD4+ T cells via miR-302d/MBD2 in systemic lupus erythematosus

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BACKGROUND: Increased human endogenous retroviruses E clone 4-1 (HERV-E clone 4-1) mRNA expression is observed in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and associates with the disease activity. In this study, we want to further investigate the mechanism of HERV-E clone 4-1 mRNA upregulation and its roles in SLE progression. METHODS: T cells were isolated from venous blood of SLE patients or healthy controls...

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