Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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ISBN: 9781260259049
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG
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To determine:

“How autoimmunity arise”.

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Autoimmunity is defined as the generation of an immune system for its own cells. The activated antibodies target its own healthy and uninfected cells, which results in the autoimmune disorders. Some example of an autoimmune disorder is: lupus erythematous, Hashimoto thyroids, and pernicious anemia.

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