Acquired immune deficiency syndrome caused by hyperimmunity

Med Hypotheses. 1996 Jun;46(6):489-98. doi: 10.1016/s0306-9877(96)90118-8.

Abstract

Normal immunocytes including T and B cells are equilibrated by a reciprocal attacking mechanism called a network. Continuous disequilibrium of this network results in general immunodeficiency with oligo- and polyclonal hyperimmunity, for example, T-cell activation due to spontaneous reticuloendotheliosis, paraneoplastic autoimmune syndromes, and human immunodeficiency virus infection. In these disorders, reciprocal self-reactivity, including autologous graft-versus-host reaction, plays a role in the immunodeficiency. A priori self-targeting immunity is a key mechanism to explain autoimmunity in the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. In the treatment of the immunodeficiency due to hyperimmunity, I propose immunological suppression by agents and reconstitution of the network by bone-marrow transplantation.

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / immunology*
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / therapy
  • Animals
  • Apoptosis
  • Autoimmunity*
  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation*
  • Graft vs Host Reaction
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Diseases / immunology
  • Models, Immunological*
  • Paraneoplastic Syndromes / immunology
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*