BAFF/APRIL pathway in Sjögren syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus: relationship with chronic inflammation and disease activity

• Main Authors: A. Rigon (Author), M. Lo Vullo (Author), F. Buzzulini (Author), D. Sambataro (Author), D. Margiotta (Author), M. Vadacca (Author), A. Afeltra (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives: BAFF and APRIL belong to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) superfamily and are crucial for the survival, maturation, and differentiation of B cells. Aim of the study is to evaluate BAFF and APRIL in patients affected by Sjögren syndrome (SS) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods...