Autoimmunity
Autoimmunity Definition
- Autoimmunity is a condition in which structural or functional damage is produced by the action of immunologically competent cells or antibodies against normal components of the body.
- Autoimmunity is a state in which the body’s immune system fails to distinguish between self & non-self & reacts by the formation of autoantibodies against one’s own tissues’ antigens.
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Autoimmunity Mechanisms
Autoimmunity can occur due to the following factors.
Autoimmune Diseases
Depending upon the site of involvement and nature of lesions, autoimmune diseases are classified as follows.
