Autoimmunity to Uroplakin II Causes Cystitis in Mice: A Novel Model of Interstitial Cystitis

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Altuntas C., Daneshgari F., ŞAKALAR Ç., Goksoy E., Gulen F., Kavran M., ...More

EUROPEAN UROLOGY, vol.61, no.1, pp.193-200, 2012 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 61 Issue: 1
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.eururo.2011.06.028
• Title of Journal : EUROPEAN UROLOGY
• Page Numbers: pp.193-200

Abstract

Background: The pathophysiology of interstitial cystitis (IC) is unknown. Deficits in urothelial cell layers and autoimmune mechanisms may play a role.