CCR6+ Th cell distribution differentiates systemic lupus erythematosus patients based on anti-dsDNA antibody status

Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) disease has been shown to be associated with the generation of multiple auto-antibodies. Among these, anti-dsDNA antibodies (anti-DNAs) are specific and play a pathogenic role in SLE. Indeed, anti-DNA+ SLE patients display a worse disease course. The gen...

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Main Authors: Wei Zhong, Zhenyu Jiang, Jiang Wu, Yanfang Jiang, Ling Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-02-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/4294.pdf