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Autoantibodies are probably involved in ________.

reactions to poison ivy
pollen allergies
systemic lupus erythematosus
HIV/AIDS

User Chrony
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Answer: Option C. "systemic lupus erythematosus"

Step-by-step explanation:

Autoantibodies are defined as the antibodies that targets person's own tissues or organs. autoantibodies are produced by a person's immune system when it fails to differentiate between "self" and "non-self substances.

In patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, a diffuse autoantibody response takes place against person’s own DNA and proteins that results in different systemic diseases. Systemic lupus erythematosus may also affect the lungs, central nervous system, skin, kidneys, heart, joints and other tissues, that causes tissue damage through antibody binding, lysis, inflammation, and complement recruitment.

Hence, the correct option is C.

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