Follicular Helper T Cells (Tfh) and IL-21 Involvement in the Pathogenesis of Bullous Pemphigoid
Follicular Helper T Cells (Tfh) and IL-21 Involvement in the Pathogenesis of Bullous Pemphigoid
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Li, Qiuju , Liu, Zhenfeng , Dang, Erle , Jin, Liang , He, Zheng , Yang, Luting , Shi, Xiaowei and Wang, Gang
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United States: Public Library of Science
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The pathogenesis of bullous pemphigoid (BP) is characterized by the T cell-dependent production of autoantibodies. Recent studies have indicated that follicular T helper cells (Tfh), the key modulator of B cell activation and autoantibody production, are critical in the development of several autoimmune diseases. Tfh cells perform their functions v...
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Follicular Helper T Cells (Tfh) and IL-21 Involvement in the Pathogenesis of Bullous Pemphigoid
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1398195321
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1398195321
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0068145
