Autoimmune gastritis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000973",
  "term": "Autoimmune gastritis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chronic inflammatory condition of the stomach lining caused by the immune system attacking its own parietal cells. This leads to a loss of intrinsic factor and hydrochloric acid production, resulting in vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia. It is often associated with the presence of anti-parietal cell antibodies.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "autoimmune",
    "autoantibody",
    "mucosa",
    "pernicious anemia"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1168 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/autoimmune-gastritis/"
}