Abstract
In this study, technical, clinical and genetic aspects of anti-Ro/SSA, anti-Sm, and anti-RNP are discussed; different techniques may reveal differences in autoantibody frequencies and associations. Finally, the importance of anti-RA33, a new autoantibody characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis, is evidenced.
MeSH terms
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Antibodies / analysis
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Antibodies, Antinuclear / analysis*
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Antibodies, Antinuclear / genetics
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid / immunology*
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Autoantigens / immunology
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Humans
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Immunologic Techniques
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / genetics
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / immunology*
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Ribonucleoproteins / immunology
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Ribonucleoproteins, Small Nuclear*
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snRNP Core Proteins
Substances
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Antibodies
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Antibodies, Antinuclear
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Autoantigens
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Ribonucleoproteins
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Ribonucleoproteins, Small Nuclear
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SS-A antibodies
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snRNP Core Proteins