Autoimmunity
Molecular mimicry occurs when the immune response to a vaccine antigen also recognises structurally similar self-antigens, triggering autoimmunity.
What our notes say
- Molecular mimicry occurs when the immune response to a vaccine antigen also recognises structurally similar self-antigens, triggering autoimmunity. (Immunopathology Cat: Hypersensitivity & Anaphylaxis MCQs)
- Microscopically, extensive lymphoid infiltrates also suggest autoimmunity as an etiology for thyroid disease. (Chemical pathology and Endocrine pathology — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
- Thymic myoid cells express skeletal muscle antigens → aberrant tolerance → autoimmunity (Pathology of Demyelinating Diseases: MS, NMO, ADEM, CPM)
- Lymphoid neoplasms often disrupt normal immune function — both immunodeficiency and autoimmunity may occur in the same patient. (White Cell Disorders — Must-Know Notes)
- Autoimmunity arises from a breakdown in the immune system's ability to distinguish self from non-self. (Cellular Immunology Short Answer Questions)
- The release of sequestered antigens can also initiate autoimmunity. (Cellular Immunology Short Answer Questions)