Abstract
Wegener granulomatosis (WG) belongs to a heterogeneous group of systemic anti-neutrophil cytoplasmatic antibody (ANCA) associated vasculitides (AASV). WG is characterized by necrotizing granulomatous inflammation of the upper and lower respiratory tract, glomerulonephritis and vasculitis. As a multifactorial model disease, WG is hallmarked by the presence of specific ANCA-subtypes directed against a defined antigen. WG is more predominant among Caucasians and the genetic predisposition appears quite complex. Here, we provide a brief overview concerning genetic factors in the pathogenesis of WG and discuss intricacies of molecular genetic approaches.
Originalsprache | Englisch |
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Zeitschrift | Autoimmunity Reviews |
Jahrgang | 4 |
Ausgabenummer | 1 |
Seiten (von - bis) | 42-47 |
Seitenumfang | 6 |
ISSN | 1568-9972 |
DOIs | |
Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - 01.2005 |
Strategische Forschungsbereiche und Zentren
- Forschungsschwerpunkt: Infektion und Entzündung - Zentrum für Infektions- und Entzündungsforschung Lübeck (ZIEL)