Autoimmune diseases are diseases that occur in which the body's immune system attacks healthy cells in the body. Mechanistically, autoimmunity occurs when the adaptive immune response attacks self-antigens. The next autoimmune mechanism is followed by the activation of large numbers of T cells. All activated T cells are controlled by regulatory T cells or Tregs. Tregs have a weakness that is low selectivity and stability. While the immune system, should function to protect the body against disease and bad cells, such as bacteria and viruses. There are several causes of autoimmune diseases including being overweight or obese, smoking, using drugs that affect the immune system, such as simvastatin or antibiotics and can also be due to exposure to chemicals or sunlight. Autoimmune diseases can lead to death, especially if the autoimmune disease attacks vital organs such as the brain, heart, kidneys and liver. Treatment of this disease depends on the type of autoimmune disease, but generally is an immune suppression / suppression therapy.
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