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2. Lupus anticoagulant - Wikipedia

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   Lupus anticoagulant. Lupus anticoagulant is an immunoglobulin [1] that binds to phospholipids and proteins associated with the cell membrane. Its name is a partial misnomer, as it is actually a prothrombotic antibody in vivo. The name derives from their properties in vitro, as these antibodies increase coagulation times in laboratory tests such ...

3. Anti-SSA/Ro autoantibodies - Wikipedia

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   Immunofluorescence pattern of SS-A and SS-B antibodies. Produced using serum from a patient on HEp-20-10 cells with a FITC conjugate. Anti-SSA autoantibodies (anti–Sjögren's-syndrome-related antigen A autoantibodies, also called anti-Ro, or similar names including anti-SSA/Ro, anti-Ro/SSA, anti–SS-A/Ro, and anti-Ro/SS-A) are a type of anti-nuclear autoantibodies that are associated with ...

4. Autoantibody - Wikipedia

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   Systemic autoantibody tests are used to: Help diagnose systemic autoimmune disorders. Help determine the degree of organ or system involvement and damage (Along with other tests such as a complete blood count or comprehensive metabolic panel) Monitor the course of the disorder and the effectiveness of treatments.

5. Scientists say they have identified lupus' root cause — and ...

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   In blood samples of people with lupus, the researchers also tested the effects of adding a small molecule that activates the aryl hydrocarbon receptor. They found that it limited the accumulation ...

6. Coeliac disease - Wikipedia

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   Coeliac disease (British English) or celiac disease (American English) is a long-term autoimmune disorder, primarily affecting the small intestine, where individuals develop intolerance to gluten, present in foods such as wheat, rye and barley. [ 10 ] Classic symptoms include gastrointestinal problems such as chronic diarrhoea, abdominal ...

7. Extractable nuclear antigen - Wikipedia

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   An extractable nuclear antigen panel, or an ENA panel, tests for presence of autoantibodies in the blood that react with proteins in the cell nucleus. It is usually done as a follow-up to a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) test and when one is showing symptoms of an autoimmune disorder. The ANA tests for the presence or absence of ...