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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Autoimmune Diseases |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/207190 |