Allergy and autoimmunity caused by metals: a unifying concept.

Author: Stejskal V.

Source: Vaccines and Autoimmunity.

Year: 2015

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Abstract / Excerpt:

This chapter will give an overview of the literature on metal-induced pathologies, such as delayed-type hypersensitivity and autoimmunity. Because of the vast amount of information avail-able on this subject, the focus of this review will be mainly on specific T cell reactivity to mercury, aluminum, nickel, and gold, all of which are known to induce immunotoxic effects in human subjects. Mercury, as a constituent of thimerosal, and aluminum are both used in vaccines.

Citation: Stejskal V. Allergy and autoimmunity caused by metals: a unifying concept. Vaccines and Autoimmunity. 2015; 11:57.