A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

The Increased Risk for Autoimmune Diseases in Patients with Eating Disorders



Authors: Anu Raevuori, Jari Haukka, Outi Vaarala, Jaana M. Suvisaari, Mika Gissler, Marjut Grainger, Milla S. Linna, Jaana T. Suokas

Publisher: PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE

Publication year: 2014

Journal: PLoS ONE

Journal name in source: PLOS ONE

Journal acronym: PLOS ONE

Article number: e104845

Volume: 9

Issue: 8

Number of pages: 11

ISSN: 1932-6203

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0104845


Abstract

Conclusions: We observed an association between eating disorders and several autoimmune diseases with different genetic backgrounds. Our findings support the link between immune-mediated mechanisms and development of eating disorders. Future studies are needed to further explore the risk of autoimmune diseases and immunological mechanisms in individuals with eating disorders and their family members.



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