Develop vaccines to prevent autoimmune diseases

Scientists at the Weizmann Institute (Israel) have developed a vaccine that can prevent the onset of autoimmune diseases such as Crohn's arthritis and arthritis, an inflammatory bowel disease.

Autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system mistakes some parts of the body as a pathogen and starts attacking the cells of those organs. New vaccines, developed based on nanotechnology, will prevent this process without causing side effects. The research team led by Professor Irit Sagi tested the vaccine on Crohn's disease mice. The results showed that mice without vaccination suffered serious damage to the colon, while vaccinated children experienced only a few minor symptoms.

Newly expected vaccines can lead to effective treatment for a range of other diseases, including cancer. However, further testing is needed to make sure this method is safe for people. Scientists have yet to find a way to treat autoimmune diseases as well as the agents that cause it.