Autoimmune diseases are characterized by the occurrence of
antibodies reacting with self-constituents of the body. The fully
updated third edition of "Autoantibodies" is an in-depth review of
the main autoantibodies identified up to now, with particular
emphasis on those that display a diagnostic or prognostic clinical
value.
The new edition covers recent scientific advances, diagnostic
techniques, and therapeutic technologies. Each chapter is focused
on a single family of autoantibodies. This important reference
contains historical notes, definitions, origins and sources of
antigens recognized genetic associations, mediated pathogenic
mechanisms, methods of detection, as well as clinical utility
(disease prevalence and association, diagnostic value, sensitivity
and specificity, prognostic value). This is an ideal reference for
anyone involved in the field of autoimmune diseases.
Presents all known, important autoantibodies in a single source,
focusing on the antibodies needed for autoimmune disorder
diagnosisIncludes clinical applications for each autoantibody along
with general informationOrganized by disease and disorder type, by
autoantibody family, and completely cross-referenced
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