Cell ‐Mediated Cytotoxicity in Lyme Arthritis

ConclusionsWe propose that CD8+ T cell-mediated cytotoxicity, CD4+ T cell help, autoantibodies to vascular antigens, and complement deposition, may each have a role in microvasculature damage in post-antibiotic LA.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - November 22, 2022 Category: Rheumatology Authors: David Ord óñez, Robert B. Lochhead, Klemen Strle, Annalisa Pianta, Sheila Arvikar, Ildiko Van Rhijn, Anat Stemmer‐Rachamimov, Allen C. Steere Tags: Full Length Source Type: research