Hypotheses Explaining the Development of Autoimmune Disease Include

Question

Hypotheses explaining the development of autoimmune disease include
A) molecular mimicry.
B) genetic factors.
C) overuse of vaccines.
D) molecular mimicry and vaccines.
E) molecular mimicry and genetic factors.

Accepted Answer

Molecular mimicry and genetic factors are both widely accepted hypotheses to explain the development of autoimmune diseases. Molecular mimicry suggests that the immune system becomes confused and attacks normal tissues because they resemble a pathogen that the body has previously encountered. Genetic factors play a role in determining the susceptibility to autoimmune diseases and influence the immune response. Overuse of vaccines is not a widely accepted hypothesis for the development of autoimmune diseases.