THE ROLE OF FASL-INDUCED APOPTOSIS IN IMMUNE PRIVILEGE

Authors
GRIFFITH TS FERGUSON TA
Citation
Ts. Griffith et Ta. Ferguson, THE ROLE OF FASL-INDUCED APOPTOSIS IN IMMUNE PRIVILEGE, Immunology today, 18(5), 1997, pp. 240-244
Citations number
46
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
Immunology today → ACNP
ISSN journal
01675699
Volume
18
Issue
5
Year of publication
1997
Pages
240 - 244
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-5699(1997)18:5<240:TROFAI>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
The concept of immune privilege is receiving renewed attention followi ng the identification of Fas ligand (FasL)-mediated apoptosis as a pro tective mechanism in this biological phenomenon. Once perceived as a p assive process relying on physical barriers and isolation, immune priv ilege can now be viewed as an active phenomenon employing an important natural process to maintain organ integrity.