Molecular Mimicry: Linking Infection to Autoimmunity

Autoimmune diseases often begin with a case of mistaken identity – when the immune system confuses the body’s own proteins with those of invading microbes.

This phenomenon, known as molecular mimicry, is a growing area of research linking infections to chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome and schizophrenia. In this white paper, explore the science behind mimicry-driven autoimmunity, discover the microbes implicated across disease areas, and learn how antibody profiling can help advance diagnostics and therapeutic development.