Immunologic mechanisms in systemic lupus erythematosus

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Other Authors: Fong, Kok-Yong (Speaker)
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2010.
Series:Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Autoimmunity : etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestation and diagnostic methodologies.
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Online Access:https://hstalks.com/bs/1794/
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Table of Contents:
  • 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.