Acquired immunity in metal allergy: T cell responses

Trine Hilkjaer Petersen, Carsten Geisler, Charlotte Menné Bonefeld*

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    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 languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMetal Allergy : From Dermatitis to Implant and Device Failure
    Number of pages11
    PublisherSpringer
    Publication date2018
    Pages85-95
    ISBN (Print)9783319585024
    ISBN (Electronic)9783319585031
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2018

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