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World J Virol. Mar 25, 2023; 12(2): 100-108
Published online Mar 25, 2023. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v12.i2.100
Published online Mar 25, 2023. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v12.i2.100
Mechanism of injury | Liver antigens | Immune mediators |
Molecular mimicry | SLA | Autoreactive antibodies |
CK-18 | ||
Cytotoxicity/Humoral response | S protein (membrane expression) | Activated CD8 + clone/protective anti-S antibodies |
Humoral response | ACE-2 transmembrane receptor | Protective anti-S antibodies |
Immune complex deposition | S protein (soluble) | |
Soluble ACE-2/ACE-2 ligand + S protein | ||
“Bystander” toxicity | Activated CD8 + clone | |
Loss of self-tolerance/Fibrosis | Type I IFN | |
NLRP3 inflammasome activation | LNPs | |
TLR-mediated innate immune response | mRNA |
- Citation: Schinas G, Polyzou E, Dimakopoulou V, Tsoupra S, Gogos C, Akinosoglou K. Immune-mediated liver injury following COVID-19 vaccination. World J Virol 2023; 12(2): 100-108
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3249/full/v12/i2/100.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5501/wjv.v12.i2.100