Scientists discover the cause of Lupus and its possible cure

He Lupus It is one of the most common autoimmune diseases, and can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells and even the brain. Until recently, the cause of this condition was unknown and there was no cure, so everything was focused on palliative treatments.

However, researchers from Northwestern Medicine y Brigham and Women’s Hospitalclaim to have discovered the possible main cause of this impairment of the immune system, which affects a large part of the population of USAand its alleged cure.

19 people were examined in the investigation process

In this regard, according to the information released, these scientists have long suspected that an individual’s genetics or hormones may predispose them to suffer from the disease.

Furthermore, it can be triggered by environmental factors, such as a previous viral infection or exposure to specific chemicals, which can alter cell function.

However, a study published this Wednesday in the journal Nature, review that one of the clearest paths on how the might develop Lupusis related to the abnormalities that a diagnosed person presents.

“What we found was this fundamental imbalance in the types of T cells that lupus patients produce.”He said Dr. Deepak Raoone of the authors of the study and a rheumatologist at the Hospital Brigham and Women’s de Massachusetts.

Did they find a cure?

“It’s very exciting and very hopeful research, but I think it might be too early to say that it’s the underlying cause of the disease.”“, said Mara Lennard Richardresponsible for the scientific program of Lupus Research Alliance.

Finally, during the research process, they also tested the effects of a molecule that activates a cell called an aryl hydrocarbon receptor, and found that it limited the accumulation of organisms that promote the progression of damage, which is why, they say, it is a challenge to find a way to administer it safely.

With information from Telemundo Chicago

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