Conclusions: State of the Art and Prospects

Abdulla Watad, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Yehuda Shoenfeld

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Abstract

“The Link Between Adjuvants and Autoimmunity (ASIA Syndrome)" meticulously explores the intricate relationship between adjuvants and autoimmune responses, addressing the emergence of the autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA syndrome). While recognizing vaccines’ crucial role in global health, the book probes adjuvants’ potential to trigger autoimmune responses, always within the broader context of vaccines’ significant benefits. Chapters, such as “The Hyperstimulation Syndrome” and “Genetics, Immunization, and Autoimmunity,” introduce core concepts and unveil genetic influences on immune responses. The historical context is explored in “Adjuvants (History, Role, and Side Effects),” acknowledging their role in enhancing immune responses and investigating potential side effects. Beyond vaccines, discussions extend to food additives and medical interventions such as silicone implants and mesh, highlighting various factors influencing the immune system. Returning to vaccines in “Vaccines, Vaccinosis, and Autoimmunity,” the book navigates the delicate balance between immune enhancement and potential autoimmune triggers. Chapters spotlight chronic immune responses, autoantibodies, and neural pathways, connecting immune dysregulation to health outcomes. Addressing art, environmental factors, and medical interventions such as dental implants, the book enriches the discourse on potential autoimmune triggers. In “The Link Between Adjuvants and Autoimmunity (ASIA Syndrome),” each chapter weaves a thread of knowledge, emphasizing the profound benefits of vaccines. The book invites professionals and readers to deepen their understanding of the complex relationship between immunology, public health, and individual well-being.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAutoimmune Disorders
Subtitle of host publicationAdjuvants and Other Risk Factors in Pathogenesis
Publisherwiley
Pages341-343
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781119858430
ISBN (Print)9781119858416
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2024

Keywords

  • adjuvants
  • ASIA syndrome
  • autoimmune responses
  • genetics and autoimmunity
  • hyperstimulation syndrome
  • immunization
  • vaccines

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