Abstract

The special relationship between the eye and the immune system rests on a number of anatomical, physiological and immunological mechanisms. These mechanisms prevent the delicate structures of the eye from potentially damaging immunogenic inflammation while protecting against pathogens. Rather than inflammation, antigen induces a form of systemic and antigen-specific immunological tolerance. Owing to its systemic nature, this tolerance may be utilised to achieve successful treatment of immunological disorders.
Udgivelsesdato: 2008-Sep-15
Bidragets oversatte titelThe immune system and the eye
OriginalsprogDansk
TidsskriftUgeskrift for læger
Vol/bind170
Udgave nummer38
Sider (fra-til)2953-7
Antal sider4
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 2008

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