Phrases with «antinuclear antibodies»

"Antinuclear antibodies" refers to proteins in the blood that mistakenly identify and attack the body's own cells, specifically the nuclei of these cells. This can be a sign of an underlying autoimmune disease, where the immune system fails to recognize the body's own cells as 'friendly.' Full definition

antinuclear antibodies

Sentences with «antinuclear antibodies»

Using blood, a Coombs test, antinuclear antibody test (ANA), and rheumatoid factor test help confirm rheumatoid arthritis. (1800petmeds.com)
In this discovery stage, two genetic pathways were significantly associated with the presence of mouth ulcers and the presence of antinuclear antibodies in SLE. (sciencedaily.com)
LG / J mice develop antinuclear antibodies and rheumatoid factor as well as renal disease characterized by glomerulonephritis, interstitial nephritis, and perivasculitis (Peng et al., 1996). (jax.org)
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Phrases with «antinuclear antibodies»

Sentences with «antinuclear antibodies»

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