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    Glossary Autoimmune Mechanisms

    body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues

    Autoimmune mechanisms refer to the processes by which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues, thinking they are foreign invaders. This can lead to various autoimmune diseases, such as alopecia areata, where the immune system targets hair follicles, resulting in hair loss. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for developing treatments that can modulate the immune response and prevent tissue damage.

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    1. Nonsegmental Vitiligo and Autoimmune Mechanism Dermatology Research and Practice · 2011 · 27 citations
    2. The role of B cell-activating factor system in autoimmune diseases: mechanisms, disease implications, and therapeutic advances Frontiers in Immunology · 2025 · 4 citations
    3. The possible implication of the S250C variant of the autoimmune regulator protein in a patient with autoimmunity and immunodeficiency: in silico analysis suggests a molecular pathogenic mechanism for the variant Gene · 2014 · 11 citations
    4. Immune-Molecular Link between Thyroid and Skin Autoimmune Diseases: A Narrative Review Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2024 · 6 citations
    5. Alopecia areata as a model for T cell‐dependent autoimmune diseases Experimental Dermatology · 2012 · 28 citations
    6. From mechanisms to therapies: current advances breakthroughs in alopecia areata immunopathology Frontiers in Immunology · 2025 · 3 citations
    7. Alemtuzumab-Induced Secondary Autoimmune Skin Disorders as Side Effects of Multiple Sclerosis Therapy: Problem That Can Be Influenced or Fate? A Narrative Overview of The Literature A Neuroprotective Role of Vitamin D? Medical research archives · 2022
    8. Mechanisms of tolerance and potential therapeutic interventions in Alopecia Areata Pharmacology & therapeutics · 2017 · 12 citations
    9. Clinical, mechanistic, and therapeutic landscape of cutaneous fibrosis Science Translational Medicine · 2024 · 16 citations
    10. IL-15 in alopecia areata: the immune tolerance mechanistic insights and translational perspectives Frontiers in Medicine · 2026
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