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Antinuclear antibodies in localized scleroderma.

K Takehara, Y Moroi, Y Nakabayashi

    Arthritis and Rheumatism
    |May 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Antinuclear antibodies were found in 72.7% of patients with localized scleroderma using HeLa cells. This suggests an underlying immunologic abnormality in localized scleroderma, distinct from diffuse scleroderma.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Dermatology
    • Rheumatology

    Background:

    • Localized scleroderma is a connective tissue disease with unclear etiology.
    • Autoimmunity is implicated in scleroderma, but specific autoantibodies in localized forms are not well-defined.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) in patients with localized scleroderma.
    • To determine if specific autoantibodies are associated with localized scleroderma subtypes.

    Main Methods:

    • Indirect immunofluorescence method using HeLa cells and mouse kidney sections.
    • Sera from 22 patients with localized scleroderma were tested for ANAs.
    • Antibody testing included centromere, Scl-70, nuclear RNP, Sm, and SS-B antigens.

    Main Results:

    • Antinuclear antibodies detected in 72.7% of sera using HeLa cells, compared to 50% using mouse kidney sections.
    • Prevalence varied by subtype: morphea (50%), generalized morphea (100%), linear scleroderma (67%).
    • No antibodies to centromere, Scl-70, nuclear RNP, Sm, or SS-B were found.

    Conclusions:

    • Localized scleroderma exhibits a high frequency of antinuclear antibodies.
    • The findings suggest an immunologic basis for localized scleroderma, differentiating it from diffuse scleroderma.
    • Further research into specific ANA targets may clarify disease pathogenesis.

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