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These results indicate that the infiltration of T lymphocytes and the induction of apoptosis of neurons play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of NB. It is suggested that proinflammatory cytokines might be involved in the induction of apoptosis of neurons.
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Hirohata, S., Arai, H., Matsumoto, T. (2004). Immunohistological Studies in Neuro-Behçet’s Disease. In: Zouboulis, C.C. (eds) Adamantiades-Behçet’s Disease. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 528. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48382-3_79
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