The possible role of bacterial superantigens in the pathogenesis of autoimmune disorders

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作者
Schiffenbauer, J
Soos, J
Johnson, H
机构
[1] Univ Florida, Dept Med, Gainesville, FL 32610 USA
[2] Univ Florida, Dept Microbiol & Cell Sci, Gainesville, FL 32610 USA
来源
IMMUNOLOGY TODAY | 1998年 / 19卷 / 03期
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10.1016/S0167-5699(97)01199-7
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
摘要
The ability of superantigens (SAgs) to activate the immune system suggests that they may play a role in the course of autoimmune disorders. Here, Joel Schiffenbauer and colleagues review evidence from animal models of autoimmunity, as well as human data that support this hypothesis, and propose a model for SAg involvement in autoimmune disorders.
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