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Autoantibodies are antibodies that mistakenly target and attack the body's own healthy cells, tissues, or organs. Normally, antibodies are produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses. However, in autoimmune diseases, this self-recognition mechanism fails, leading the immune system to perceive the body's own components as foreign. The exact triggers for autoantibody production are not fully understood but are thought to involve a complex interplay of genetic predisposition and environmental factors, such as infections or exposure to certain chemicals.
The presence of autoantibodies is a hallmark of autoimmune diseases. For example, individuals with lupus may