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

• Autores principales: A. Rigon (Autor), M. Lo Vullo (Autor), F. Buzzulini (Autor), D. Sambataro (Autor), D. Margiotta (Autor), M. Vadacca (Autor), A. Afeltra (Autor)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: PAGEPress Publications, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Materias: 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...