Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues. What are called autoimmune diseases can ...
Autoimmune diseases are a group of disorders that cause the immune system to mistakenly attack healthy cells, tissue or organs. This immune dysfunction can lead to inflammation, tissue damage and even ...
Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues. What are called autoimmune diseases can ...
What causes autoimmune disease? A new study finds that somatic mutations in immune checkpoint genes like PDL1 trigger the ...
Endometriosis is not officially considered an autoimmune disease. However, experts believe it may develop because of immune system dysregulation (when the immune system isn’t functioning as it should) ...
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, affecting tens of millions as cases continue to rise, and 4 in 5 ...
A new approach targets the B-cell pathway with bispecific antibodies, building on decades of research that establishes the role of B cells and self-reactive antibodies in lupus, systemic sclerosis, ...