Immunoregulatory role of CD1d in the hydrocarbon oil-induced model of lupus nephritis.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease that is accompanied by the emergence of autoreactive T cells and a reduction in regulatory T cells. Humans and mice with SLE have reduced numbers of CD1d-restricted NK T cells, suggesting a role for these cells in the regulation of...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2003
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