Lupus erythematosus (also known as 
Systemic 
Lupus 
Erythematosus - 
SLE)is an 
autoimmune disorder: for unknown reasons, the immune system  becomes hyperactive and attacks normal tissue. Lupus is a chronic disease; there are some treatments for the symptoms, but no cure is known. In lupus, autoimmune attacks result in inflammation, which in turn brings about a variety of symptoms.
- See also : Abzyme
 
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