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Immunology for the Rheumatologist: The Devil Is in the Details

ACR Journals On Air

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Understanding Autoimmunity and Cellular Turnover

This chapter explores the presence of dead and dying cells in the body and the reasons why autoimmunity is not more widespread despite this occurrence. It also examines the body's mechanisms for clearing these cells and discusses conditions like leukocytoclastic vasculitis that arise when these systems malfunction.

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