Elsevier Translational Autoimmunity, Vol 1: Etiology of Diseases

Gain a deep understanding of the mechanisms behind autoimmune conditions with Translational Autoimmunity, Volume 1: Etiology of Autoimmune Diseases. As the opening volume in the Translational Immunology book series, this text serves as a detailed translational step for those studying how the immune system functions and fails. This volume addresses fundamental questions regarding how the immune system distinguishes self from nonself. It explores the known mechanisms that maintain self-tolerance and examines the potential triggers and malfunctions that disrupt normal immune processes. By studying how the immune system induces an autoreactive state, readers can better understand the origins of autoimmune diseases. This academic resource is designed for medical professionals and researchers seeking to bridge the gap between basic immunology and clinical application. It provides a foundation for understanding the biological processes that lead to autoimmunity, making it an essential addition to any medical or scientific library.