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T-Lymphocytes and Disease Mechanisms in Wegener's Granulomatosis
Kidney and Blood Pressure Research, 11/09/09

Hua F et al. – The mechanisms underlying Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) are not well understood. The role of T–cells in the pathogenesis of WG has only recently come into focus of research. Moreover, the influence of Staphylococcus aureus on T–cells and self–tolerance in WG is further elucidated. Finally, therapeutic options and implications with regard to T–cell–mediated pathogenesis are highlighted.

Surgical interventions and local therapy for Wegeners granulomatosis
Current Opinion in Rheumatology, 11/17/09 Relevance Score: 69%

Increased accumulation of advanced glycation endproducts in patients with Wegeners granulomatosis
Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, 11/11/09 Relevance Score: 65%

Recent progress in the genetics of Wegeners granulomatosis and Churg-Strauss syndrome
Current Opinion in Rheumatology, 10/30/09 Relevance Score: 65%

Successful treatment of hypertrophic pachymeningitis in refractory Wegeners granulomatosis with rituximab
Clinical Rheumatology, 10/15/09 Relevance Score: 65%

“Strawberry like” gingivitis being the first sign of Wegener's granulomatosis
European Journal of Internal Medicine, 10/02/09 Relevance Score: 64%