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Immunotherapeutic Methodology Designed to Treat Lupus [1]
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Date: 2023-04-06
Lupus is a disease in which the patient manifests certain symptoms that are a result of an autoimmune disease in which the patient’s immune system is producing antibodies against the individual’s own tissue(s).
The following is an overview of this condition as described on the website of the Mayo Clinic – (
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lupus/symptoms-causes/syc-20365789)
“Lupus is a disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs (autoimmune disease). Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems — including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs.
“Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because its signs and symptoms often mimic those of other ailments. The most distinctive sign of lupus — a facial rash that resembles the wings of a butterfly unfolding across both cheeks — occurs in many but not all cases of lupus.
“Some people are born with a tendency toward developing lupus, which may be triggered by infections, certain drugs or even sunlight. While there's no cure for lupus, treatments can help control symptoms.
Symptoms
Red, butterfly-shaped rash on nose and cheeks
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