The effect of glococorticoid in treatment of class IV lupus nephritis / 中国免疫学杂志
Chinese Journal of Immunology
;
(12)1985.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-675418
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To investigate the effect of glucocorticoid on treating class IV lupus nephritis(LN) by comparing the content of serum transforming growth factor beta(TGF ? 1).Methods:
The study consisted of 33 objects,15 health controls as well as 18 cases of IV LN.The level of serum TGF ? 1 was analyzed by ELISA.Results:
The level of serum TGF ? 1 was greatly reduced after the patients were treated with glucorcorticoid.Conclusion:
Timely and sufficient glucocorticoid may prevent IV LN from developing into glomerulosclerosis.
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Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Immunology
Year:
1985
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Article
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