Autoantibody definitions

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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 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.
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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 formed in response to an agent (autoantigen) produced by the organism itself.
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Sentence Examples

  • autoantibody tests for diagnosis of coeliac disease was carried out.

  • autoantibody levels were similar in exposed and sham-exposed groups.

  • autoantibody production in the elderly may be linked to the functional changes in T cells described above.

  • autoantibody specificity investigation.

  • autoantibody responses to NG2 are involved in disease development.

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