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Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in PPARD Associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Chinese Populations.
Journal of immunology research - 1 Jan 2020
Qi Yuan-Yuan, Zhai Ya-Ling, Liu Xin-Ran, Zhang Xiao-Xue, Zhao Ya-Fei, Ning Xiang-Hui, Zhao Zhan-Zheng
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multifactorial autoimmune disease characterized by apoptotic clearance deficiency provoking autoimmune responses and leading to multiple organ damage. PPAR-δ, encoded by the PPARD gene, was induced in macrophages promoting the timely disposal of apoptotic cells. Biological studies had provided solid foundation of PPARD involvement in SLE; it is worthwhile to...
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