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The H159Y Variant of the BAFF-R Gene (TNFRSF13C) Is Unrelated to the Risk of Developing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Sjögren's Disease in a Mexican Population.
International journal of molecular sciences - 10 Jan 2026
Borunda-Calderón Itzel María, Corona-Angeles Jazz Alan, Espinoza-García Noemí, Marín-Rosales Miguel, Salazar-Camarena Diana Celeste, Oregon-Romero Edith, Morales-Zambrano Ramsés Alejandro, Palafox-Sánchez Claudia Azucena
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and primary Sjögren's Disease (SjD) are autoimmune diseases characterized by the presence of autoantibodies that lead to damage in healthy tissues. The production of autoantibodies requires the activation and differentiation of B-lymphocytes into plasma cells. To achieve this effect, BAFF (B-lymphocyte activating factor), APRIL (A proliferation-inducing ligand), and their...
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