Complement component C5a Promotes Expression of IL-22 and IL-17 from Human T cells and its Implication in Age-related Macular Degeneration

Complement component C5a Promotes Expression of IL-22 and IL-17 from Human T cells and its Implication in Age-related Macular Degeneration

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in elderly populations worldwide. Inflammation, among many factors, has been suggested to play an important role in AMD pathogenesis. Recent studie...

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Main Authors: Klein Michael L, Chan Chi-Chao, Agron Elvira, Chakrabarty Sagarika, Li Zhiyu, Sen H Nida, Tuo Jingsheng, Meyerle Catherine, Wei Lai, Liu Baoying, Chew Emily, Ferris Frederick, Nussenblatt Robert B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/9/1/111

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