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ELEN [110]
3 years ago
9

What would cause antibodies to attack the cells of the body?

Biology
1 answer:
neonofarm [45]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

In autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, people produce antibodies that stick to their body's own proteins and attack healthy cells.

Explanation:

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