Trigger for autoimmune disease identified

(National Jewish Health) Researchers at National Jewish Health have identified a trigger for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, Crohn's disease and multiple sclerosis. The findings help explain why women suffer autoimmune disease more frequently than men, and suggest a therapeutic target to prevent autoimmune disease in humans.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news