The human immune system Part 2: auto-immune disorders

Richard A. Armstrong

The human immune system Part 2: auto-immune disorders

Richard A. Armstrong

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Abstract

For the immune system to function effectively, the body must be able to distinguish foreign antigens from self-antigens. However, the mechanisms which maintain this distinction may break down and result in auto-immune disease in which self-reacting antibodies and T-cells are produced. This article discusses first, the evidence for the existence of human auto-immune disease and second, the auto-immune diseases which have characteristic ocular symptoms.

Original language	English
Pages	24-27
Number of pages	4
Volume	1995
No.	February
Specialist publication	Optometry Today
Publication status	Published - Feb 1995

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

immune system
function effectively
foreign antigens
self-antigens
auto-immune disease
self-reacting antibodies
T-cells
ocular symptoms

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The human immune system Part 2: auto-immune disorders

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