T-Cell Induced-Self MHC Class I/Peptide Complexes May Enable De Novo Tolerance Induction to Neo-Antigens Occurring Outside of the Thymus

    October 2016 in “ Experimental dermatology ”
    Thilo Oelert, Amos Gilhar, Ralf Paus
    Studysummary This paper proposes that the induction of HF-specific neo-antigens by peripheral CD8+ T cells may maintain self-tolerance but could also lead to immunopathology in conditions like alopecia areata.
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    1. Alopecia Areata: An Autoimmune Disease Causing Hair Loss The New England Journal of Medicine · 2012