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. 2013 Mar 1;5(2):53–66. doi: 10.4161/isl.24785

Table 4. Advantages and disadvantages of an Ag-based approach.

Advantages
▪ Epitope spreading
▪ High specificity without systemic side effects
Disadvantages
▪ Time window for success
▪ Extrapolation dose, timing and frequency treatment administration
▪ Choice of adjuvants
▪ Tolerogenic route of administration requires adequate delivery system
▪ Can boost auto-reactivity