Systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly known as Lupus, is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own tissues and organs. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems, including the integumentary, endocrine, circulatory, nervous, cardiac, respiratory, and skeletomuscular systems.
Lymphocytes called T-cells are responsible for fighting infections by recognizing antigens, binding to them and then releasing chemicals called cytokines. These cytokines multiply the number of B-cells, some of which are turned into plasma cells. Those cells secrete antibodies that circulate in the blood so that when they reencounter a specific antigen, they can bind to it, thereby signaling
Lymphocytes called T-cells are responsible for fighting infections by recognizing antigens, binding to them and then releasing chemicals called cytokines. These cytokines multiply the number of B-cells, some of which are turned into plasma cells. Those cells secrete antibodies that circulate in the blood so that when they reencounter a specific antigen, they can bind to it, thereby signaling