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relating to a condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, tissues, or organs
- In autoimmune diseases, the body attacks itself.
- Type 1 diabetes results from an autoimmune attack on pancreas cells.
- Autoimmune reactions can lead to chronic inflammation.
- Researchers explore ways to control autoimmune responses.
- In autoimmune conditions, the immune system can harm healthy tissues.