The role of apoptosis in autoantibody production

In normal conditions, the intracellular autoantigens reach the cell surface by apoptosis and are normally cleared by phagocytes without inflammation, nevertheless the lack of depuration of apoptotic material foster the autoantibody production in individuals genetically predisposed, equally defects i...

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Main Authors: E. López-Robles, D. Herrera-van-Oostdam, R. Herrera-Esparza, E. Avalos-Díaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-09-01
Series:Reumatismo
Online Access:http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/316