Study identifies the TLR7 gene as an essential player in the immune response against coronavirus infection.
According to researchers, rogue B cells can trigger an override that may be responsible for autoimmune attacks and diseases.
Researchers have discovered a possible trigger for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, Crohn's disease and MS. Findings may explain how women are more susceptible to autoimmune disorders than men.
Researchers have identified specific cellular events that appear key to the debilitating autoimmune disease, lupus. The findings suggest that blocking this pathway in lupus-triggering cells could be a potent weapon against the disease.