B lymphocyte stimulator modulates number and function of endothelial progenitor cells in systemic lupus erythematosus

B lymphocyte stimulator modulates number and function of endothelial progenitor cells in systemic lupus erythematosus

Abstract Background Circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are biologic markers of endothelial function. In patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the numerical reduction and functional impairment of EPCs contribute to the endothelial dysfunction. Through ex vivo and in vitro stu...

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Main Authors: Francesca Romana Spinelli, Cristiana Barbati, Fulvia Cecarelli, Francesca Morello, Tania Colasanti, Marta Vomero, Laura Massaro, Valeria Orefice, Cristiano Alessandri, Guido Valesini, Fabrizio Conti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Endothelial progenitor cells
Atherosclerosis
BLyS
Belimumab
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-019-2015-7

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