The<unk>  is unknown. Some autoimmune diseases such as lupus run in families, and certain<unk> s may be triggered by infections or other environmental factors. There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases. Some common diseases that are generally considered autoimmune include celiac disease, diabetes mellitus type 1, Graves' disease, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. Genetics Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the human immune system attacks healthy human tissues within the body. The exact genes responsible for<unk> ng each autoimmune disease have not been found. However, several experimental methods such as the genome-wide association scans have been used to identify certain genetic risk variants that may or may not be responsible. Research focusing on both genome scanning and family trait inheritance analysis has enabled scientists to further understand the etiology of autoimmune diseases such as Type 1 diabetes and Rheumatoid arthritis. * Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which pancreatic β-cells are targeted and destroyed by the immune system. The condition is a result of neo-natal mutations to the insulin gene (INS) which is responsible for mediating the production of the insulin in the pancreas. The INS gene is located on the short arm of chromosome 11p15.5 in between the genes for tyrosine hydroxylase and insulin-like growth factor II. In addition to chromosome 11, a genetic determinant of type 1 diabetes is a locus called the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) located on chromosome 6p21. * Rheumatoid arthritis: Although there is no complete genetic mapping for this condition, several genes are thought to play a role in<unk> ng RA. The genes that influence the human immune system contain a TNF receptor associated factor 1(TRAF1). This TRAF1 is located on chromosome 9q33-34. In addition, B1 genes in the human genome contain an increased concentration of HLA-DRB1 alleles that are most commonly seen in RA patients. RA can vary in severity as a consequence of polymorphisms within the genome. Environmental factors A range of environmental factors have been recognized as either having a direct role in development, or being a catalyst to many autoimmune diseases. Current studies "indicate" up to seventy percent of autoimmune disease are perhaps due to environmental factors, including: chemicals, infection, diet, and gut dysbiosis. A single set of steps has been identified to be the most likely theory for autoimmune disease onset still there is of yet no definitive proof. # Environmental triggers # Reduced oral tolerance # Gut dysbiosis # Enhanced gut permeability # Increased immune reactivity # Autoimmunity Chemicals can be found within the direct environment or in the form of drugs, including: hydrazines, hair dyes, trichloroethylene, tartrazines, hazardous wastes, and industrial emissions. UV radiation is found to be a possible<unk>  of development of the autoimmune disease dermatomyositis, exposure to pesticides plays a role in rheumatoid arthritis development, and vitamin D has been found to be a key in preventing immune dysfunctions in older populations. Infectious agents are considered T cell activators, a step needed for activation of autoimmune diseases. These mechanisms are relatively unknown, but are one of the current alternative theories to explain autoimmune diseases triggered by infection such as Guillain-Barre syndrome and rheumatic fever.
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