It's one of the most common autoimmune diseases, and now, a key mystery has been solved that could pave the way to a cure.
It's one of the most common autoimmune diseases, and now, a key mystery has been solved that could pave the way to a cure.Doctors said this is very exciting news, and they are cautiously optimistic this could be a pathway for not only curing but reversing the effects of lupus. Researchers at Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women's Hospital said they have discovered a root cause of lupus.It's an autoimmune disease that affects more than 1.5 million people.
It points to specific abnormalities in the immune system and a chemical imbalance.Jaehyuk Choi, a dermatologist at Northwestern Medicine, said until now, lupus has been treated by using immunosuppressant drugs, which can have some pretty harsh side effects because they can diminish the immune system, impacting the organs.A new treatment would involve specifically targeting only the cells that are causing lupus.
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