Abstract
Allergies to metals are common, with nickel allergy being the most frequent form of contact allergy. Contact allergies are classified as delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions in which T cells are the key players. In this chapter, we describe how metals are presented to T cells and discuss the current literature on the role of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in contact allergies to metals.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Metal Allergy : From Dermatitis to Implant and Device Failure |
Number of pages | 11 |
Publisher | Springer |
Publication date | 2018 |
Pages | 85-95 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319585024 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319585031 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |