Dual role of autoantibodies to heat shock proteins in autoimmune diseases

Autoimmune diseases are characterized by the recognition of self-antigens (autoantigens) by immune system cells. Loss of immunological tolerance may lead to the generation of autoantibodies and, consequently, tissue damage. It has already been proven that highly immunogenic bacterial and autologous...

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Published in:Frontiers in Immunology
Main Author: Stefan Tukaj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1421528/full