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 an 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 |
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| Pages | 30-32 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Specialist publication | Indian Optician |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 1996 |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- immune system
- function
- foreign antigens
- self antigens
- auto-immune disease
- ocular symptoms
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