Serum Cytokines Th1, Th2, and Th17 Expression Profiling in Active Lupus Nephritis-IV: From a Southern Chinese Han Population

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Localized expressions of IL-18, IL-17A, and IFN-γ in renal tissues of patients with LN-III, LN-IV, and LN-V. Expression of IL-18, IFN-γ, and IL-17A as shown in the level of brown color (dark to light) was detected in LN-IV patients (), LN-III patients (), and LN-V patients (), respectively. The cytokines expressions in infiltrating mononuclear cells (MNCs) of glomerulus were examined from 0 to 3 and glomeruli were analyzed (original magnification 200x). value < 0.01. value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

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