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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Immunology Research |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/6804806 |