Autoantibody definition

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autoantibodies
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An antibody that acts against the body's own molecules and tissues and may cause an autoimmune disorder.
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An antibody that reacts with the cells, tissues, or native proteins of the individual in which it is produced. Autoimmune diseases are caused by the presence of autoantibodies.
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An antibody that reacts with the cells, tissues, or native proteins of the individual in which it is produced.
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An antibody that reacts with the cells, tissues, or native proteins of the individual in which it is produced.
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An antibody formed in response to an agent (autoantigen) produced by the organism itself.
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Noun

Singular:
autoantibody
Plural:
autoantibodies

Autoantibody Sentence Examples

  • Animal survival was not modified and serum autoantibody levels were similar in exposed and sham-exposed groups.

  • Autoantibody levels -- especially rheumatoid factor -- appear to correlate with rheumatoid arthritis disease severity.

  • A PAIg test and determination of autoantibody specificity may be of use.

  • The other is a GAD (Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase) autoantibody test.

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