Self Tolerance [autotolerance]

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Definition

The normal lack of the ability to produce an immunological response to autologous (self) antigens. A breakdown of self tolerance leads to autoimmune diseases. The ability to recognize the difference between self and non-self is the prime function of the immune system.

Annotation
a form of immune tolerance
druh imunotolerance
DUI
D017634 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0026701
Previous indexing
Immune Tolerance (1973-1993)
History note
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Public note
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