Mediators of Inflammation (Jan 2003)
No evidence for a putative involvement of platelet-activating factor in systemic lupus erythematosus without active nephritis
Abstract
Background: Platelet-activating factor (PAF) seems to be implicated in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients with associated renal diseases.Aims: In this study, we ensured the role of PAF in SLE patients without renal complications.
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