作者: M.C. Turi , M. D’urbano , E. Celletti , C. Alessandri , G. Valesini
DOI: 10.1016/J.ARCHGER.2009.09.032
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摘要: Fas and ligand (FasL), members of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) TNF-receptor (TNFR) families molecules, are involved in apoptosis. They expressed membrane-associated as well soluble forms (sFas, sFasL). Apoptotic defects underlie some models autoimmune diseases, they have been proposed pathogenesis systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) a prototypic disorder. We measured serum levels sFas sFasL series characterized SLE patients devised an index two which resulted to be associated with age, indicating that apoptosis resistance is modulated during aging, thus explaining conflicting observations made previous studies.