C4d in lupus nephritis and correlation with clinicopathologic findings

Background: Lupus nephritis (LN) is a serious complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Activation of complement system which leads to the production of C4 and its ultimate product, C4d, plays an important role in the pathogenesis of LN. Objectives: Although serum C4d levels correlate with...

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Main Authors: Tahereh Malakoutian, Atefeh Amouzegar, Mojgan Asgari, Tina Shooshtarizadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Nephropathology
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Online Access:https://nephropathol.com/PDF/jnp-7-166.pdf