Superantigens in human disease

Authors
Bernal, A Proft, T Fraser, JD Posnett, DN
Citation
A. Bernal et al., Superantigens in human disease, J CLIN IMM, 19(3), 1999, pp. 149-157
Citations number
83
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
ISSN journal
02719142 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
149 - 157
Database
ISI
SICI code
0271-9142(199905)19:3<149:SIHD>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Superantigens have been implicated in a wide variety of human diseases. Yet , solid evidence for their role in pathogenesis is available only for Toxic Shock Syndrome and a few other conditions. This evidence is critically rev iewed herein.