Reduction of circulating innate lymphoid cell progenitors results in impaired cytokine production by innate lymphoid cells in patients with lupus nephritis

Abstract Background Innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) play an essential role in maintaining homeostasis; however, they can also cause chronic inflammation and autoimmune disease. This study aimed to identify the role of ILCs in the pathogenesis of lupus nephritis (LN). Methods The percentage of ILCs with...

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Main Authors: Seungwon Ryu, Eun Young Lee, Dong Ki Kim, Yon Su Kim, Doo Hyun Chung, Ji Hyung Kim, Hajeong Lee, Hye Young Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-020-2114-5