Fong, Kok-Yong,

Immunologic mechanisms in systemic lupus erythematosus [electronic resource] / Kok-Yong Fong. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2010. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (24 min.) : color, sound). - Autoimmunity : etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestation and diagnostic methodologies, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Autoimmunity : etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestation and diagnostic methodologies. .

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Contents: Several immunologic mechanisms are involved in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus -- The immune cells (T cells, B cells) are activated, and release various cytokines as well as autoantibodies -- Results in facilitation of the inflammatory process and organ damage -- The exact pathogenic mechanisms are still not fully known.

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Autoimmune Diseases.
Autoimmunity.
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic.
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