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Molecular Mimicry
New molecular mimicry study findings have been reported from B.A Waisbren et al
March 19th, 2008
Current study results from the report, 'Acquired autoimmunity after viral vaccination is caused by molecular mimicry and antigen complimentarity in the presence of an immunologic adjuvant and specific HLA patterns,' have been published. "Acquired autoimmunity syndromes occur after viral vaccinations. Molecular mimicry is involved in these phenomena as is the necessity for the presence of two chemically complimentary antigens and an immunologic adjuvant," investigators in the United States report. "The HLA pattern of the host is also an important factor. The example used to explain these phenomena is demyelinating disease that follows hepatitis B vaccination. The somatic...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-03-19)
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