Concept information
Preferred term
Self Tolerance
Type
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mesh:Descriptor
Definition
- The normal lack of the ability to produce an immunological response to autologous (self) antigens. A breakdown of self tolerance leads to autoimmune diseases. The ability to recognize the difference between self and non-self is the prime function of the immune system.
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Allowable Qualifier(s)
In other languages
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French
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Auto-tolérance
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-BVHNKXF1-Z
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