Immunopathogenesis

Immunopathogenesis refers to how the immune system's response can lead to disease. When the body detects harmful substances, it activates immune cells to fight them off. However, sometimes this response can become excessive or misdirected, causing damage to the body's own tissues. This misfiring can occur in autoimmune diseases, where the immune system attacks healthy cells, or in allergic reactions, where it overreacts to harmless substances. Understanding immunopathogenesis helps researchers develop treatments for these conditions by targeting the immune response appropriately.