CD59 polymorphisms are associated with gene expression and different sexual susceptibility to pemphigus foliaceus
Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is an autoimmune disease, endemic in Brazilian rural areas, characterized by acantholysis and accompanied by complement activation, with generalized or localized distribution of painful epidermal blisters. CD59 is an essential complement regulator, inhibiting formation of th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Autoimmunity |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08916934.2017.1329830 |