Molecular Mimicry as a Mechanism of Viral Immune Evasion and Autoimmunity
C. Maguire, C. Wang, A. Ramasamy, C. Fonken, B. Morse, N. Lopez, D. Wylie, E. Melamed
This study identifies widespread linear molecular mimicry across the human virome, linking it to autoimmunity, particularly in multiple sclerosis, and suggests therapeutic strategies targeting viral infections.
bioRxiv · Mar 8, 2024Microbiology