Infection & Autoimmunity

How Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Result from Provocation of the Immune System by Microorganisms and Viruses

The pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), similar to development of a majority of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, is largely due to an inappropriate or…
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Apoptosis in response to microbial infection induces autoreactive TH17 cells

Autoimmunity can often be associated with prior infection. Blander and colleagues demonstrate a mechanism by which self-tolerance can be broken after the presentation of antigens derived from bacteria-infected apoptotic cells.
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Dead Cells, Disrupted Lysosomes and Lupus

In this Q&A, Rheumatology Network speaks with Dr. Barbara Vilen who is making strides in both basic and translational research that may lead to new…
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Memory γδ T Cells–Newly Appreciated Protagonists in Infection and Immunity

Despite the potential for diversity in their T cell receptor, γδ T cells are primarily considered to be innate immune cells. Recently, memory-like γδ T cell responses have been identified in murine models of infection and autoimmunity. Similar memory responses have also been described in human and n…
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