Sentences with phrase «autoimmune reaction against»
The Merck Veterinary Manual states that, «The cause [of dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs] is still unknown although viral infection and resultant autoimmune reaction against the damaged myocardium are suspect....
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When you produce higher than normal levels of antibodies to certain parts of the body (it's normal for old and dying cells to be tagged for removal), this means you are having an autoimmune reaction against that tissue or enzyme.
It is estimated 20 percent of people with type 2 diabetes also have an autoimmune reaction against the cells of their pancreas, prompting researchers to dub this «type 1.5 diabetes.»
People with Hashimoto's have an increased risk of developing an autoimmune reaction against their pancreas.
Not exact matches
The answer is complicated, he adds, but much of it involves a delicate balancing act among elements of the immune system: while immunity protects us against disease, an overly aggressive immune response may trigger dangerous, even life - threatening, autoimmune reactions in which the body attacks itself.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital researchers discover how to unleash the immune system against cancer in mice without triggering autoimmune reactions
The anti-transglutaminase antibody test is run to rule out celiac disease, the autoimmune disease, which is known for its severe reaction against gluten.
A 2016 study found a significant link between an immune reaction to BPA and an autoimmune attack against nerve sheaths.
Autoimmune means an immune reaction directed against the self, while hemolysis comes from the Greek words «hemo» meaning blood and «lysis» meaning to break open.