Identification of a cross-reactive self ligand in virus-mediated autoimmunity.

Molecular mimicry has been considered to be one of the potential mechanisms underlying the induction of autoimmune diseases. Using a TCR-transgenic model specific for lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) we have examined the potential for cross-reactive recognition of tissue-restricted self pep...

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Main Authors: Ohteki, T, Hessel, A, Bachmann, M, Zakarian, A, Sebzda, E, Tsao, MS, McKall-Faienza, K, Odermatt, B, Ohashi, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1999

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