Increased Expressions of OX40 and OX40 Ligand in Patients with Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia

Background. OX40, which is also known as tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 4 (TNFRSF4), and its ligand (OX40L) play a critical role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a hemorrhagic autoimmune disorder, is characterized by low platelet counts th...

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Main Authors: Dawei Cui, Yan Lv, Xinwang Yuan, Guoxiang Ruan, Yu Zhang, Cuilin Yan, Dandan Xu, Mengen Lv, Yun Mao, Jianping Cao, Jie Jin, Jue Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Immunology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/6804806