Title of article :
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) and Autoimmunity
Author/Authors :
Soltani ، Mojde Department of Immunology - School of Medicine - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Rezaei ، Mahnaz Department of Immunology - School of Medicine - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Ganjalikhani Hakemi ، Mazdak Department of Immunology - School of Medicine - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Autoimmunity is observed by almost onethird of patients with CVID. Different mechanisms including genetic defects and dysregulation of innate and adaptive immunity leads to autoimmunity in these patients CVID. The clinical phenotypes of autoimmunity in CVID patients comprise fall in a wide spectrum, from organspecific autoimmunity to systemic complications. The most common autoimmunity is autoimmune cytopenia in CVID patients. In this article, we have provided a collection of the most significant and recent information about prevalence, genetics, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of autoimmunity in CVID patients, and provided an overview on its management and future perspective.
Keywords :
Common variable immunodeficiency , autoimmunity , autoimmune cytopenia , adaptive immunity
Journal title :
Immunology and Genetics Journal
Journal title :
Immunology and Genetics Journal