T-Cell‒Mediated Autoimmunity: Mechanisms and Future Directions

Peter Seiringer, Natalie Garzorz-Stark, Kilian Eyerich

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Abstract

T cells are key drivers of autoimmunity in numerous noncommunicable inflammatory skin diseases by directly harming host tissue or through helping B cells in producing autoantibodies. Technological advances have contributed to identifying autoantigens, the Holy Grail of autoimmunity, in many inflammatory disorders of the skin. Novel therapeutic approaches such as chimeric (auto)antibody receptor T cells are a milestone on the way to finding individualized, well-tolerated, targeted therapies. This review summarizes the current knowledge on pathogenesis, immune response pattern‒related ontology, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options of autoimmune skin diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)804-810
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Investigative Dermatology
Volume142
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2022

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