Estrogen May Make Women Prone To Autoimmune-type Il-1b Inflammatory Conditions

Title: Alternatively activated macrophages in infection and autoimmunity.

Summary: "Women may be at an increased risk of M2-mediated infection and autoimmunity due to estrogen's ability to increase Th2 responses."

Citation: Fairweather, D. and Cihakova, D. (2009). Alternatively activated macrophages in infection and autoimmunity. Journal of autoimmunity. http://www.citeulike.org/user/HEIRS/article/5948117