ABC D lexicon
Autoimmune reaction
Autoimmunity is the inability of an organism to recognize its structural components as "endogenous" (being part of its own body) and is accompanied by the formation of antibodies against endogenous molecules.
Sources:
Glossary of Terms Related to Hepatitis B. https://www.hepb.org/resources-and-support/glossary-of-terms-related-to-hepatitis-b/. Mai 2023
DocCheck Flexikon. https://flexikon.doccheck.com/de/Hauptseite Mai 2023