Serum vitamin D and peripheral T-regulatory cells in systemic lupus erythematosus and their relation with disease activity

Serum vitamin D and peripheral T-regulatory cells in systemic lupus erythematosus and their relation with disease activity

Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients have a decreased number of T-regulatory cells (Tregs) in peripheral blood. Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in SLE. Immunomodulatory effects of vitamin D include the expansion of Tregs. Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the perce...

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Main Authors: Reem A Habeeb, Rania H Elkabarity
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2014-01-01
Series:Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
systemic lupus erythematosus, T-regulatory cells, vitamin D
Online Access:http://www.err.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-161X;year=2014;volume=41;issue=4;spage=167;epage=171;aulast=Habeeb

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