Lymphopenia in systemic lupus erythematosus: possible role of interferon
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It is well established that risk of developing SLE is higher among women compared with men but only very little is understood about the underlying mechanisms. Oestrogen and their catechol metabolites seem to play an important role in SLE but the exact patho-aetiology remains elusive. The evidences concerning the possibility of catecholoestrogens (CEs) in the development of SLE are very limited ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Arthritis & Rheumatism
سال: 1983
ISSN: 0004-3591,1529-0131
DOI: 10.1002/art.1780261121