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B-cell activating factor (BAFF), BAFF promoter and BAFF receptor allelic variants in hepatitis C virus related Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Hematological oncology - 1 Oct 2022
Gragnani Laura, Lorini Serena, Marri Silvia, Rattotti Sara, Madia Francesco, Zibellini Silvia, Monti Monica, Basile Umberto, Di Stasio Enrico, Libra Massimo, Arcaini Luca, Zignego Anna Linda
Abstract excerpt
Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis (CV) is an autoimmune/lymphoproliferative disorder associated with HCV infection that in 5%-10% of cases evolves into a B cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL). B-cell activating factor (BAFF) is a key regulator in B-cell development and survival. Particular genetic variants are responsible for BAFF signaling impairment in autoimmune and neoplastic diseases. We evaluated BAFF and...
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