B Cells and Antibodies in Kawasaki Disease
The etiology of Kawasaki disease (KD), the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children, is currently unknown. Epidemiology supports a relationship of KD to an infectious disease. Several pathological mechanisms are being considered, including a superantigen response, direct invasion by an in...
Main Authors: | Michael E. Lindquist, Mark D. Hicar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-04-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/8/1834 |
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