All autoreactive CD4 T cells are not necessarily able to cause autoimmune diseases. Depending on the target tissue expressing the antigen recognized by the effector CD4 T cells, and the cytokines made by these effector T cells, autoimmune tissue damage may or may not occur.

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While autoreactive CD4 T cells are capable of causing autoimmune diseases, the occurrence of tissue damage depends on various factors such as the target tissue and cytokine production. Hence, not all autoreactive CD4 T cells can cause autoimmune diseases.

All Autoreactive CD4 T Cells Are Not Necessarily Able to Cause