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Anti-La antibodies.

E W St Clair1

  • 1Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.

Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America
|May 1, 1992
PubMed
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Anti-La antibodies are key markers for Sjögren's syndrome and neonatal lupus. Studying their production in animal models can reveal more about autoimmune disease mechanisms.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Autoimmunity
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Anti-La antibodies are often found with anti-Ro antibodies.
  • They are significant serologic markers for Sjögren's syndrome and neonatal lupus erythematosus.
  • The 47 kD ribonucleoprotein target of anti-La antibodies is located in mammalian cell nuclei and cytoplasm.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the diagnostic and prognostic significance of anti-La antibodies.
  • To characterize the antigenic target of anti-La antibodies.
  • To investigate the mechanisms of anti-La antibody production.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of isotype distribution and fine specificity of anti-La response.
  • Association studies with HLA-DR and DQ loci.

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  • Investigation of experimental animal models for anti-La antibody induction.

    • Main Results:

    • The anti-La response is associated with specific HLA loci.
    • Evidence suggests a T cell-dependent, antigen-driven mechanism for anti-La production.
    • The 47 kD ribonucleoprotein is the molecular target.

    Conclusions:

    • Anti-La antibodies are important diagnostic and prognostic markers.
    • The production of anti-La antibodies involves a T cell-dependent mechanism.
    • Animal models are valuable for further understanding anti-La antibody generation.