The immune system’s protective role can backfire with autoimmunity, where it mistakenly attacks the body’s own cells. This phenomenon, known as autoimmunity, leads to a spectrum of diseases ranging from life-threatening organ failure to subtle shifts in biomarker expression without immediate symptoms. Understanding the interplay between autoimmunity and pathogenesis is crucial for developing effective treatments and interventions to manage autoimmune diseases and their diverse manifestations.
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