Article
The role of the MHC in autoimmunity: an overview.
The Journal of rheumatology. Supplement - 1 Apr 1992
Mellins E D
Abstract excerpt
The basis for MHC associations with autoimmune diseases is still unknown; however, recent progress in the study of the MHC, its gene products and their functions suggests a number of possible mechanisms. These paradigms are described and their applicability to particular autoimmune diseases is co...
Topics
- Antigen-Presenting Cells
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Autoimmunity
- Genes
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- HLA Antigens
- Humans
- Major Histocompatibility Complex
- Models, Biological
- T-Lymphocytes