How Do Autoimmune Diseases Relate to Immunogenicity?
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly targets the body's own tissues as foreign. Understanding the factors that contribute to the immunogenicity of self-antigens is key to unraveling the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases. Histological examination of affected tissues can show the presence of immune cells and antibodies directed against self-antigens, helping to identify potential therapeutic targets.
