TY - CHAP AU - Joel M. Oster ED - Hani Almoallim Y1 - 2012-03-21 PY - 2012 T1 - The Pathophysiology of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and the Nervous System N2 - This book provides a comprehensive overview of the basic and clinical sciences of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. It is suitable for basic scientists looking for detailed coverage of their areas of interest. It describes how advances in molecular biology have increased our understanding of this disease. It is a valuable clinical resource for practicing clinicians from different disciplines including rheumatologists, rheumatology fellows and residents. This book provides convenient access to information you need about cytokines, genetics, Fas pathway, toll like receptors and atherogenesis in SLE. Animal models have been reviewed as well. How to avoid delay in SLE diagnosis and management, in addition to various clinical manifestations including pregnancy and SLE have all been explained thoroughly in this book. BT - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus SP - Ch. 16 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/26900 DO - 10.5772/26900 SN - PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-03-28 ER -