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T cell activation and antigen presentation in human thyroid autoimmunity.

M Feldmann1, C Dayan, B Rapoport

  • 1Charing Cross Sunley Research Centre, Hammersmith, London, UK.

Journal of Autoimmunity
|April 1, 1992
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Class II expression and antigen presentation are crucial for endocrine autoimmunity, particularly in Graves' disease. New findings support this hypothesis, though the initial trigger remains unknown.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Endocrinology
  • Autoimmunity

Background:

  • A 1983 hypothesis linked class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) expression and antigen presentation to endocrine autoimmunity.
  • This concept is particularly relevant to the induction and maintenance of autoimmune diseases affecting endocrine glands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence supporting the role of class II MHC expression and antigen presentation in endocrine autoimmunity.
  • To examine new data on thyroid autoantigens and their recognition by T cells in Graves' disease and murine models.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and clinical data, primarily focusing on Graves' disease.
  • Analysis of new experimental data from murine systems and human studies involving T cell recognition of thyroid autoantigens.

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Main Results:

  • Evidence from human studies (Graves' disease) and murine models supports the hypothesis.
  • New data reveal multiple thyroid autoantigens recognized by T cells infiltrating the thyroid.
  • Thyroid epithelial cells are identified as the source of these autoantigens.

Conclusions:

  • The findings are compatible with the hypothesis that class II MHC expression and antigen presentation are key in endocrine autoimmunity.
  • Further research is needed to determine if other autoimmune diseases share this mechanism.
  • The initial trigger for the autoimmune process requires further investigation.