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Meaning of autoanticuerpos




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autoanticuerpos
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plural of autoanticuerpoUn autoantibody is an antibody developed by the immune system that acts directly against one or more antigens of the own individual. Many autoimmune diseases have its etiology in the overproduction of this type of antibody, typical cases are systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. The name is derived from the Greek " car " that means " own 34, " 34 anti; that means " against " and " 34 body;.I

  



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