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[Clinical application of autoantibody idiotypes]
1Department of Clinical and Laboratory Medicine, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai.
Summary
Idiotype (Id) analysis can identify pathogenic autoantibodies in lupus nephritis. Anti-idiotypic antibodies to O-81-Id are found during remission and can suppress anti-DNA antibody production.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Autoimmunity
- Molecular Medicine