Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Researchers identify enzyme that contributes to development of lupus

Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have identified an enzyme that is significantly elevated in mouse models of systemic lupus erythematosus and in blood samples of patients with lupus. Published online ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID-19 increases the chance of getting an autoimmune condition

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can sometimes cause the immune system to mistakenly attack the person's own body. This process, known as "autoimmunity," can damage a number of different organs.

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