Molecular Mimicry and HLA Polymorphisms May Drive Autoimmunity in Recipients of the BNT-162b2 mRNA Vaccine: A Computational Analysis

Background: After the start of the worldwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign, there were increased reports of autoimmune diseases occurring de novo after vaccination. This in silico analysis aimed to investigate the presence of protein epitopes encoded by the BNT-162b2 mRNA vaccine, one of the most wi...

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Main Author: Rossella Talotta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/7/1686