Horror autotoxicus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005396",
  "term": "Horror autotoxicus",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A concept describing the body's innate mechanism to prevent the immune system from attacking its own tissues. This principle of self-tolerance, originally proposed by Paul Ehrlich, explains why the immune system does not normally produce self-destructive antibodies or T-cells. The failure of this mechanism results in the development of autoimmune diseases.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1177 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/horror-autotoxicus/"
}