The significance of α-defensins 1-3 in Behcet’s disease: a case-control study among Egyptian patients

The significance of α-defensins 1-3 in Behcet’s disease: a case-control study among Egyptian patients

Abstract Background Behcet’s disease (BD) is associated with uveitis, oral ulcers, genital ulcers and arthritis. Enhanced activity of innate immunity components, such as neutrophils, natural killer (NK) cells and endothelial cells, is a prominent feature of BD. The aim of this study was to clarify t...

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Main Authors: Reham M. Shaat, Samah El Meadawy, Ehsan Mohamed Rizk, Mohamed Sherif Abd Elgawad, Tamer O. Elsaid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-11-01
Series:Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Behcet’s disease
Salivary α-defensins 1-3
Serum α-defensins 1-3
Innate immunity
Oral ulcers
IL6
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43166-020-00026-1

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