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Study of Neonatal IgG Fc Receptor Expression in Natural Killer T Cells Expressing an Invariant T Receptor : Implication in the Pathophysiology of Systemic Lupus
Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours
Summary
This study evaluates the variation of expression of the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) in Natural Killer T Cells Expressing an Invariant T Receptor (iNKT) and monocytes along with the surface expression of Fc gamma type II receptor (RII) and RIII in active or newly diagnosed lupus patients compared to inactive lupus patients.
Official title: Study of Neonatal Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Fc Receptor (FcRn) Expression in Natural Killer T Cells Expressing an Invariant T Receptor (iNKT): Implication in the Pathophysiology of Systemic Lupus
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2023-07-21
Completion Date
2029-07
Last Updated
2025-01-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Blood sample
Three extra tubes of blood will be taken at each consultation or inpatient visit when routine blood samples are taken as part of lupus monitoring.
Locations (1)
University Hospital
Tours, France