B and T cell immune responses in rheumatoid arthritis and myositis: In search for the immunological drummers and dancers

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

The presence of autoantibodies and the association between HLA alleles and the risk for the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and myositis supports a role for B and T cells in the pathogenesis of both disorders. Despite the presence of various treatment regimens, joint destruction in the case of RA and muscle damage in myositis is inevitable. Therefore, there is a need for a better
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • de Vries, Niek, Supervisor
  • van Kampen, Antoine, Supervisor
  • van Baarsen, Lisa, Co-supervisor
  • van Kampen, A.H.C., Supervisor, External person
  • van Baarsen, E.G.M., Co-supervisor, External person
Award date6 Nov 2023
Print ISBNs9789464833560
Publication statusPublished - 2023

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