Bystander suppression of autoimmune diseases

摘要

This invention pertains to an improvement in the treatment of autoimmune diseases. More specifically, the invention is directed to the use of bystander antigens (i.e. antigens that suppress cells involved in the autoimmune process) for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. The invention also includes pharmaceutical formulations comprising bystander antigens useful in the treatment of autoimmune diseases in mammals.