Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Spring 2017
Abstract
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the production of autoantibodies that target nuclear and cytoplasmic agents. Lupus manifests an array of symptoms and is estimated to affect more females than males. This study analyzed the effects of type 1 interferon deficiency on B-cells in lupus prone mice. Data indicates that specific B-cell IFNAR deficiency in lupus prone mice results in significantly lower spleen weight, splenocyte count, and anti-chromatin IgG levels. Funded by the Cleveland Clinic Summer Research Program.
Recommended Citation
Nemunaitis, Teddy, "Effects of Type 1 Interferon Deficiency on B-cells in Lupus Prone Mice" (2017). Celebration of Scholarship 2012-2017. 15.
https://collected.jcu.edu/celebration/15