Sentences with phrase «example of an autoimmune disorder»

One joint - damaging condition is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-- another example of an autoimmune disorder that appears to have a genetic component, but is also linked to smoking, a lack of vitamin D, and other risk factors.

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Scientists have discovered the first example of a gene solely responsible for an autoimmune disease, a type of disorder in which the immune system attacks the body.

For example, the biology of dendritic cells is now being used to explore vaccines and therapies to prevent infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, allergy, cancer, and rejection of organ transplants.

Leaky gut is the root of many allergies and autoimmune disorders, for example.