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The digestive system and autoimmunity
Lina Sun1,2,3,4, Baojun Zhang5,6,7,8
1Department of Pathogenic Microbiology and Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Abstract:
Digestive autoimmune conditions are a growing challenge to global health. Risk factors associated with autoimmune digestive diseases are complex, including genetic variation, immunological dysfunction, and various environmental factors. To improve our understanding of the mechanisms behind digestive autoimmune conditions, including factors causing gastrointestinal manifestations and pathogenesis, BMC Immunology has launched a new Collection "The digestive system and autoimmunity".
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