Molecular Mimicry as a Mechanism of Viral Immune Evasion and Autoimmunity
Cole Maguire, Chumeng Wang, Akshara Ramasamy, Cara Fonken, Brinkley Morse, Nathan Lopez, Dennis Wylie, Esther 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