Abstract | OBJECTIVES: DESIGN: We used real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction to measure TNFSF4 and TRAF2 mRNAs expression levels in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of 57 SLE patients and 57 healthy controls. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that changes in the expression levels of TNFSF4 and TRAF2 mRNAs may significantly correlate with the pathogenesis of SLE, the disease activity and different clinical features of lupus, particularly lupus nephritis, atherosclerosis and arthritis.
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Authors | Peyman Rajabi, Mahsa Alaee, Kazem Mousavizadeh, Ali Samadikuchaksaraei |
Journal | Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.]
(Inflamm Res)
Vol. 61
Issue 12
Pg. 1347-54
(Dec 2012)
ISSN: 1420-908X [Electronic] Switzerland |
PMID | 22847298
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- OX40 Ligand
- RNA, Messenger
- TNF Receptor-Associated Factor 2
- TNFSF4 protein, human
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Topics |
- Adult
- Atherosclerosis
(genetics)
- Case-Control Studies
- Female
- Humans
- Leukocytes, Mononuclear
(metabolism)
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
(genetics)
- Lupus Nephritis
(genetics)
- Male
- OX40 Ligand
(genetics)
- RNA, Messenger
(blood)
- TNF Receptor-Associated Factor 2
(genetics)
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