Abstract
Apoptosis has been implicated in lupus pathogenesis in at least three different ways. As antigen, apoptotic material drives autoimmune responses. As immune modulator, impaired apoptosis makes patients susceptible to developing autoimmunity. As effector mechanism, apoptosis participates in target organ injury. This review summarizes the evidence that links apoptosis to these components of lupus pathogenesis.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | D1392-1402 |
| Journal | Frontiers in bioscience : a journal and virtual library |
| Volume | 6 |
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| State | Published - Nov 1 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Immunology and Microbiology(all)