Nuclear matrix protein 2 antibody-positive adult dermatomyositis: a case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Dermatomyositis is a clinically heterogenous inflammatory myopathy with unique cutaneous features. Myositis-specific antibodies can aid in diagnosis and anticipation of patient prognosis.
Cartron, Alexander M +3 more
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Abstract Objective Autoimmune mechanisms are a recognized cause of adult epilepsy, with immunotherapy offering etiology‐specific treatment. Autoimmune‐associated epilepsy is an emerging clinical entity, for which early diagnosis remains challenging and largely depends on neuronal antibody testing.
I‐Ting Lin +5 more
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1222 patients with suspicion of different autoimmune connective tissue diseases are investigated. Antinuclear antibodies by indirect immunofluorescence reaction, by methods of ELISA and immunoblotting were determined.
I. A. Pashnina +3 more
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Fator antinúcleo na dermatologia Antinuclear factor in dermatology
Trata-se de artigo de revisão e atualização sobre a pesquisa dos anticorpos antinucleares, em especial do fator antinúcleo, em que são abordados os aspectos históricos, epidemiológicos, fisiopatogenia, métodos de identificação, suas especificidades e ...
Artur Antônio Duarte
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γδ T cells affect IL-4 production and B-cell tolerance [PDF]
γδ T cells can influence specific antibody responses. Here, we report that mice deficient in individual γδ T-cell subsets have altered levels of serum antibodies, including all major subclasses, sometimes regardless of the presence of αβ T cells.
Andrew Getahun +22 more
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Unusual acute lupus hemophagocytic syndrome – a test of diagnostic criteria: a case report
Background Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is an aggressive life-threatening syndrome of excessive immune activation. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis due to systemic lupus erythematosus is described as acute lupus hemophagocytic syndrome.
Wijetunga Mudalige Udai Akalanka Wijetunga +3 more
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Longitudinal Monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG Seropositivity to Detect COVID-19. [PDF]
BackgroundSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is a novel beta-coronavirus that has recently emerged as the cause of the 2019 coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).
Fitzgerald, Robert L +5 more
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A case report: Diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic hypertrophic pachymeningitis
We reported a case of idiopathic hypertrophic dura meningitis diagnosed in our hospital. The patient repeatedly suffered from headaches, followed by blurred vision in the right eye. During this period, multiple sclerosis was considered for diagnosis, and it improved after hormone treatment.
Zhong Luo +7 more
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Relationship between autoimmune thyroid antibodies and anti-nuclear antibodies in general patients
BackgroundThere is no doubt that both Hashimoto thyroiditis and Graves’ disease are autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITDs), but the relationship between anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) and AITDs is poorly studied.
Yi Ruan +11 more
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Serum antibodies in first-degree relatives of patients with IBD: A marker of disease susceptibility? A follow-up pilot-study after 7 years [PDF]
Introduction: Various disease-specific serum antibodies were described in patients with inflammatory bowel disease and their yet healthy first-degree relatives.
H.P. Török +29 more
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