NZW Mouse

Autoimmunity leads to the activation of innate effector pathways, proinflammatory cytokine production, and end-organ injury… Expand

Background—MRI of specific components in atherosclerotic plaque may provide information on plaque stability and its potential to… Expand

Inflammation produces reactive oxygen intermediates (ROI) that cause vascular damage and activate T lymphocytes. Conversely… Expand

Since anti-CD1 TCR transgenic T cells can activate syngeneic B cells via CD1 to secrete IgM and IgG and induce lupus in BALB/c… Expand

The generation of autoantibody and subsequent tissue deposition of immune complexes (IC) is thought to trigger the pathogenic… Expand

Due to their excellent mechanical properties, Yttria-stabilized Tetragonal Zirconia Polycrystal ceramics (Y-TZP) are used in ball… Expand

Abstract · Background: Ocular diseases caused by neovascularization are among the leading causes of blindness. No specific… Expand

To investigate the role of IL-6 in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), we selectively inhibited IL-6 in lupus-prone NZB/NZW F1(B… Expand

The ability of interleukin-6 (IL-6) to modulate immune parameters and mesangial cell function suggests a role for this cytokine… Expand

NZB/NZW F1 mice of both sexes were castrated at 2 wk of age and implanted subcutaneously with silastic tubes containing either 5… Expand