Sarcoidosis: an organized pattern of reaction from immunology to therapy.
Advances in our understanding of sarcoidosis and other granulomatous disorders were discussed at a recent meeting. In particular, the role of cytokines and cell interactions, and the expression of specific T-cell receptor molecules, were considered in relation to the regulation of the pathogenesis of these diseases in humans.
Fireman
E M
EM
Dept of Pulmonary and Allergic Diseases, H Tel-Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital, Israel.
Topilsky
M R
MR
D000818:Animals; D016207:Cytokines / Q000502:physiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D011948:Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell / Q000502:physiology; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy
D016207:Cytokines; D011948:Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell