Serum vitamin D and peripheral T-regulatory cells in systemic lupus erythematosus and their relation with disease activity
Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients have a decreased number of T-regulatory cells (Tregs) in peripheral blood. Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in SLE. Immunomodulatory effects of vitamin D include the expansion of Tregs. Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the perce...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation |
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| Online Access: | http://www.err.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-161X;year=2014;volume=41;issue=4;spage=167;epage=171;aulast=Habeeb |