Citation
M. Salvetti et al., Twins: mirrors of the immune system, IMMUNOL TOD, 21(7), 2000, pp. 342
Citations number
45
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
IMMUNOLOGY TODAY
ISSN journal
01675699
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Volume
21
Issue
7
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-5699(200007)21:7<342:TMOTIS>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Twin studies are a powerful tool to assess genetic and nongenetic factors i
n multifactorial, immune-mediated diseases. Here, Marco Salvetti and collea
gues review important results from such studies and highlight their potenti
al value. Future developments that should help to realize the potential of
twin studies are discussed.