Potential role of HBV DNA-induced CD8 T cell apoptosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis
Objective To investigate the potential role of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA-induced CD8 high T cell apoptosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods The activity and HBV seropositivity rates of patients with SLE and RA were determined. The proportio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2022-06-01
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Series: | Journal of International Medical Research |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605221104760 |