Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (5th Edition)
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Chapter 18, Problem 3CT
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The clinical consequences of an autoimmune response to estrogen receptors.
Introduction:
An unwanted reaction that develops by the immune system is termed as “hypersensitivity”. It involves allergy and autoimmunity. Hypersensitivity is of four types, that are type I, type II, type III and type IV. Estrogen plays an essential role in the immune response and diseases mediated by the immune system. Estrogen receptors that are located on the cells are involved in the immune responses.
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