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This review discusses the influence of sex hormones, particularly estrogen, on the immune system and its implications for autoimmune diseases, with a focus on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It highlights the paradox of women having stronger immune responses yet a higher incidence of autoimmune diseases, suggesting that sex hormones play a critical role in regulating immune function. The document explores various mechanisms of estrogen action, including genomic and non-genomic pathways, and their effect

Author

Ricardo Intriago

Language

EN