Immune Complexes Impaired Glomerular Endothelial Cell Functions in Lupus Nephritis

Lupus nephritis (LN) is one of the most common and severe complications of lupus. However, the mechanisms for renal damage have not been well elucidated. There are evidences show that glomerular endothelial cells (GECs) are damaged in LN. Immune complexes can deposit in subendothelial area and could...

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Main Authors: Linlin Wang, Helen Ka Wai Law
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/21/5281