ISSN:
1432-069X
Keywords:
Circulating immune complexes
;
Anti-dsDNA antibodies
;
Anti-ssDNA antibodies
;
Anti-ENA antibodies
;
Leprosy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary In 79 patients with leprosy a significant increase of anti-extractable nuclear antigen (ENA) antibodies and circulating immune complexes (CIC) was found. No correlation between CIC and anti-ENA antibodies was demonstrable. Since such a correlation is known from antinuclear antibodies and CIC in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, it appears likely that anti-ENA antibodies do not play a causative role in CIC-mediated pathogenesis of leprosy.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00510043
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