Archives of Autoimmune Diseases

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"I see the light": The role of seasonal photo period in the development of immune regulation, a potential explanation for the latitude gradient of autoimmunity and allergy

Margaret S. Clark

Prevalence of common autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease and allergies such as food allergies or eczema affect approximately 20% of the human population.

Arch Autoimmune Dis, 2025, Volume 5, Issue 1, p1-6 | DOI: 10.46439/autoimmune.5.016