lecture 34-35 Flashcards
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1
Q
what increases susceptibility for autoimmune diseases?
A
genetic polymorphisms (MHC II)+environmental triggers (infection, hormones, chemicals)
2
Q
multisystemic autoimmune disease triggered by autoantibody formation and IC formation leading to neutrophil vasculitis
A
Lupus
3
Q
what type of hypersensitivity is lupus?
A
TIIIH
4
Q
what are the autoantibodies in lupus mainly against?
A
nucleic acids and self proteins (ENAs)
5
Q
this ENA is specific for lupus?
A
Smith
