The Role of Hyaluronan and CD44 in the Pathogenesis of Lupus Nephritis

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a prototype autoimmune disease that affects multiorgan systems. Lupus nephritis is one of the most severe manifestations of SLE whereby immune-mediated inflammation can lead to permanent damage within the glomerular, tubulo-interstitial, and vascular compartment...

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Main Authors: Susan Yung, Tak Mao Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Autoimmune Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/207190