News tagged with autoantibodies
Related topics: autoimmune diseases
Autoantibody
An autoantibody is an antibody (a type of protein) manufactured by the immune system that is directed against one or more of the individual's own proteins. It is derived from the Greek "auto" which means "self", "anti" which means "against" and "body". Many autoimmune diseases, notably lupus erythematosus, are caused by such autoantibodies.
For more information about Autoantibody, read the full article at
Wikipedia.
This text uses material from Wikipedia and is available under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Researchers identify lipid profile characteristic of newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes
(PhysOrg.com) -- A journal article showcasing results of lipidomics analyses for identifying novel biomarkers of diabetes conducted at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory was selected as "Editor's Choice" ...
Dec 30, 2011 |
4 / 5 (2) |
0
|
Accurate interpretation of antinuclear antibodies test key to confirming autoimmune disease
The presence of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) indicates the possibility of autoimmunity and the indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) assay on HEp-2 cells is the standard blood test (ANA-HEp-2) used to detect ANA. However, studies ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 04, 2011 |
not rated yet |
0
Dietary intervention can prevent the disease process leading to Type 1 diabetes
A Finnish study confirms the hypothesis that infant feeding plays a role in the initiation of the disease process leading to type 1 diabetes in children carrying increased genetic disease risk.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 10, 2010 |
not rated yet |
0
Biomarker panel identifies prostate cancer with 90 percent accuracy
Researchers in England say they have discovered a set of biomarkers that can distinguish prostate cancer from benign prostate disease and healthy tissue with 90 percent accuracy. This preliminary data, if validated in larger ...
Sep 28, 2010 |
5 / 5 (5) |
0
After 40 years, Researchers identify possible new treatment for severe vasculitis
Investigators have made a major advance in treating people with a severe form of vasculitis, anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, a rare but devastating disease of blood vessels. ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 14, 2010 |
5 / 5 (2) |
0
Gut-residing bacteria trigger arthritis in genetically susceptible individuals
A single species of bacteria that lives in the gut is able to trigger a cascade of immune responses that can ultimately result in the development of arthritis.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jun 17, 2010 |
5 / 5 (1) |
1
