Heat shock proteins: immunity and immunopathology.
Much interest has been generated in heat shock proteins (hsps) since they were implicated as dominant antigens of infectious microorganisms and suggested to have a role in the development of adjuvant arthritis (AA) in rats. Advances in the understanding of the role of hsps in immunity and immunopathology were recently discussed at a meeting held in Utrecht, as part of the European Community concerted action on immunopathogenesis and immunotherapy of chronic arthritis.
Dept of Immunology, University College, Middlesex School of Medicine, London, UK.
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D000941:Antigens; D000942:Antigens, Bacterial; D001426:Bacterial Proteins; D006360:Heat-Shock Proteins