B-1 cells are suggested to be involved in autoimmunity, as increased CD5+ B cell frequency has been reported in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, myasthenia gravis, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Immunopaedia
  3. The Innate Immune System - Immunopaedia

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• 3. The Innate Immune System - Immunopaedia www.immunopaedia.org.za Immunopaedia via serper

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• rheumatoid arthritis concept