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Human peripheral lymphoid tissues contain autoimmune regulator-expressing dendritic cells.
The American journal of pathology - 1 Mar 2010
Poliani Pietro Luigi, Kisand Kai, Marrella Veronica, Ravanini Maria, Notarangelo Luigi Daniele, Villa Anna, Peterson Pärt, Facchetti Fabio
Abstract excerpt
Autoimmune regulator (AIRE) modulates the expression of tissue-restricted antigens (TSAs) and promotes central tolerance in the thymus. However, few autoreactive T cells escape negative selection and reach the periphery, where peripheral tolerance is required to avoid autoimmunity. Murine lymph n...
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