Abstract Number: 2124 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Bacterial Biofilm Product Curli/Edna Induces NETs and Serum Anti-Curli/Edna Levels Correlate with Bacteriuria and Lupus Activity
Background/Purpose: Infections are a major contributor to lupus disease. We have previously demonstrated that bacterial amyloid curli, produced by E.coli, can accelerate disease in mouse…