Serum LAIR-2 is increased in autoimmune thyroid diseases.
Leukocyte-associated Ig-like receptor (LAIR) is a small family-receptor able to inhibit immune cell function via collagen binding. It exists as both membrane-bound and soluble forms. LAIR-1 functions as an inhibitory receptor on natural killer cells, T lymphocytes and monocytes. In addition to LAIR-...
Main Authors: | Rita Simone, Giampaola Pesce, Princey Antola, Domenico F Merlo, Marcello Bagnasco, Daniele Saverino |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2013-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3653941?pdf=render |
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