Rheumatology
New insights into the role of renal resident cells in the pathogenesis of lupus nephritis
Seung-Ki Kwok, George C. Tsokos
Korean J Intern Med. 2018;33(2):284-289. Published online January 12, 2018
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease of unknown etiology, is characterized by the production of autoantibodies and end-organ damage. Lupus nephritis affects up to 70% of patients with SLE and is the most critical predictor of morbidity and mortality. The immunopathogenesis of SL..
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