Epitope spreading

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.

Immunological phenomenon that was demonstrated by Miller in animal models 20 years ago. The phenomenon is based on the observation that in most autoimmune diseases the immune response can change from one antigen to another as tissue damage increases. Epitope spreading is also suspected in viral infections (HPV infections).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer