James, Judith A.

Infectious environmental factors and systemic lupus erythematosus [electronic resource] / Judith A. James. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2007. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (47 min.) : color, sound). - Gene-environment interactions : role in the modulation of pulmonary and autoimmune disease risks, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Gene-environment interactions : role in the modulation of pulmonary and autoimmune disease risks. .

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Contents: Etiology and genetics of SLE -- Hormonal influences in SLE -- Role of infections in SLE -- Infections associated with lupus -- Apoptosis in lupus -- Infectious bystander effects in SLE -- Development of autoantibodies in lupus -- Epitope spreading -- Molecular mimicry -- Epstein-Barr virus and SLE -- Lupus specific differences to pathogens -- Mounting evidence for the role(s) of infections in SLE.

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Environmental Exposure.
Genes.
Genetic Predisposition to Disease.
Risk Factors.
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