摘要 |
The methods include selectively reducing or expanding T cells according t o the antigenic specificity of the T cells. Therefore, the present invention can be used to reduce or eliminate pathogenic T cells that recognize autoan tigens, such as beta cell specific T cells. As such, the present invention c an be used to prevent, treat or ameliorate autoimmune diseases such as IDDM. Furthermore, the present invention can be used to expand desirable T cells, such as anti-pathogenic T cells to prevent, treat and/or ameliorate autoimm une diseases. |