Ectopic Lymphoid Structures: Powerhouse of Autoimmunity

Ectopic lymphoid structures (ELS) often develop at sites of inflammation in target tissues of autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. ELS are characterized by the formation of organized T/B cells...

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Main Authors: Corsiero, Elisa, Nerviani, Alessandra, Bombardieri, Michele, Pitzalis, Costantino
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5066320/