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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 28, 2023; 29(12): 1838-1851
Published online Mar 28, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i12.1838
Published online Mar 28, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i12.1838
Figure 1 The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection may lead to autoimmune liver disease through hyperstimulation of the immune system and molecular mimicry with human self-components.
S1: Spike protein subunit 1; ACE2: Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2; TMPRSS2: Transmembrane Serine Protease 2; TH: T helper cells; IL: Interleukin; TNF-α: Tumour necrosis factor alfa; IFNγ: Interferon-gamma; APC: Antigen-presenting cell; GM-CSF: Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor; IgG: Immunoglobulin G; SARS-CoV-2: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
- Citation: Sgamato C, Rocco A, Compare D, Minieri S, Marchitto SA, Maurea S, Nardone G. Autoimmune liver diseases and SARS-CoV-2. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29(12): 1838-1851
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v29/i12/1838.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v29.i12.1838