Serum LAIR-2 is increased in autoimmune thyroid diseases.

Leukocyte-associated Ig-like receptor (LAIR) is a small family-receptor able to inhibit immune cell function via collagen binding. It exists as both membrane-bound and soluble forms. LAIR-1 functions as an inhibitory receptor on natural killer cells, T lymphocytes and monocytes. In addition to LAIR-...

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Main Authors: Rita Simone, Giampaola Pesce, Princey Antola, Domenico F Merlo, Marcello Bagnasco, Daniele Saverino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3653941?pdf=render