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Pathophysiological mechanisms of autoimmunity.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences - 1 Feb 2018
Sudres Muriel, Verdier Julien, Truffault Frédérique, Le Panse Rozen, Berrih-Aknin Sonia
Abstract excerpt
Autoimmune diseases (AIDs) are chronic disorders characterized by inflammatory reactions against self-antigens that can be either systemic or organ specific. AIDs can differ in their epidemiologic features and clinical presentations, yet all share a remarkable complexity. AIDs result from an interplay of genetic and epigenetic factors with environmental components that are associated with imbalances in the immune...
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