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Hypersensitivities
SLE and autoimmunity
Systemic lupus erythematosus is characterized by autoimmunity to the individual's own DNA and/or proteins, which leads to varied dysfunction of the organs.
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"OpenStax College, Disruptions in the Immune System. October 17, 2013."
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