The role of neutrophils in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus

CK Smith, MJ Kaplan - Current opinion in rheumatology, 2015 - journals.lww.com
CK Smith, MJ Kaplan
Current opinion in rheumatology, 2015journals.lww.com
Recent discoveries support the notion that neutrophils, low-density granulocytes and
aberrant NET formation and clearance play important roles in lupus pathogenesis. Future
studies should focus on how to selectively target these immunostimulatory pathways in this
disease.
Summary
Recent discoveries support the notion that neutrophils, low-density granulocytes and aberrant NET formation and clearance play important roles in lupus pathogenesis. Future studies should focus on how to selectively target these immunostimulatory pathways in this disease.
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