Autoimmunity can benefit self-maintenance
M Schwartz, IR Cohen - Immunology today, 2000 - cell.com
M Schwartz, IR Cohen
Immunology today, 2000•cell.comAutoimmunity is usually considered only as a cause of disease; nevertheless, human T-cell
repertoires are filled naturally with autoimmune lymphocytes. Here, we review evidence that
autoimmune T cells can help heal damaged tissues, indicating that natural autoimmunity
could also be a cause of health.
repertoires are filled naturally with autoimmune lymphocytes. Here, we review evidence that
autoimmune T cells can help heal damaged tissues, indicating that natural autoimmunity
could also be a cause of health.
Abstract
Autoimmunity is usually considered only as a cause of disease; nevertheless, human T-cell repertoires are filled naturally with autoimmune lymphocytes. Here, we review evidence that autoimmune T cells can help heal damaged tissues, indicating that natural autoimmunity could also be a cause of health.
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