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    Genetic polymorphism of rs9277535 in HLA-DP associated with rheumatoid arthritis and anti-CCP production in a Chinese population

    HLA-II molecules are critical in triggering human immune response, especially in activating CD4+ T cells. HLA-DP, belonging to HLA-II molecules, draws increasing attention for its role in presentation of viral...

    Zhuochun Huang, Qian Niu, Bin Yang, Junlong Zhang, Min Yang in Clinical Rheumatology (2018)

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    Disturbed Th17/Treg balance in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

    Proinflammatory Th17 cells and CD4+CD25+ regulatory T (Treg) cells are two newly identified T lymphocyte subsets, which have opposite effects on autoimmunity and inflammation. To assess the Th17/Treg pattern and ...

    Qian Niu, Bei Cai, Zhuo-chun Huang, Yun-ying Shi in Rheumatology International (2012)