Cytokines and Chemokines in Neuropsychiatric Syndromes of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Joint Authors
Yamanaka, Hisashi
Kobayashi, Akiko
Okamoto, Hiroshi
Source
Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-06-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Neuropsychiatric syndromes of systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) is a life-threatening disorder and early diagnosis and proper treatment are critical in the management of this neuropsychiatric manifestations in lupus.
Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), electroencephalogram (EEG), neuropsychological tests, and lumbar puncture are clinical used for the diagnosis of NPSLE.
In addition to these tests, cytokine and chemokine levels in CSF have been reported as useful diagnostic marker of NPSLE.
Based on the number of recently published studies, this review overviewed the roles of cytokines and chemokines in NPSLE.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Okamoto, Hiroshi& Kobayashi, Akiko& Yamanaka, Hisashi. 2010. Cytokines and Chemokines in Neuropsychiatric Syndromes of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Okamoto, Hiroshi…[et al.]. Cytokines and Chemokines in Neuropsychiatric Syndromes of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Okamoto, Hiroshi& Kobayashi, Akiko& Yamanaka, Hisashi. Cytokines and Chemokines in Neuropsychiatric Syndromes of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458918
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-458918
