Although the immune basis for corneal allograft rejection was formally established in experimental animals by Maumenee (33) over 50 years ago,
the exact immune mechanisms that lead to the corneal graft failure remain poorly understood.
Not exact matches
It is known that the
immune response is important in neurodegeneration, but inflammation can be either protective or damaging and the
exact mechanisms are still unclear.
Although it's clear that the
immune system somehow helps the prions get to the brain, the
exact mechanism isn't clear.
Understanding the
exact mechanisms of immunity and
immune response will allow for new treatments for autoimmune and
immune - related disorders.
These antioxidants, as well as carotenoids and dietary fiber, are also likely to be involved in kiwi's ability to strengthen the
immune system, although the
exact mechanism of action is still not completely understood.
While it is known that this inflammatory condition is caused, in part, by a complex interplay between oral bacterial populations and the
immune system of affected cats, the
exact mechanism of the development of periodontal disease in cats remains elusive.