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What are some examples of diseases caused by antibodies specific for cell surface or tissue matrix antigens?

Author: Noura Al shalan



Answer:

Type II hypersensitivity: antibody-mediated diseases: -autoimmune hemolytic anemia (red cell destruction),-autoimmune thrombocytopenia (destruction of platelets), -Graves disease (hyperthyroidism, targeting TSH).


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