Psoriasis--as an autoimmune disease caused by molecular mimicry.

Valdimarsson, Helgi

Psoriasis--as an autoimmune disease caused by molecular mimicry. [electronic resource] - Trends in immunology Oct 2009 - 494-501 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review

1471-4981

10.1016/j.it.2009.07.008 doi


Antigens, Bacterial--blood
Autoimmune Diseases--blood
Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins--blood
CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes--immunology
CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes--immunology
Carrier Proteins--blood
Dermis--immunology
Epidermis--immunology
Humans
Keratins--immunology
Molecular Mimicry
Palatine Tonsil--immunology
Peptidoglycan--immunology
Psoriasis--blood
Streptococcal Infections--complications
Streptococcus--chemistry
Superantigens--immunology
Tonsillitis--complications