Autoantibodies

Autoantibodies

von: Yehuda Shoenfeld, M. Eric Gershwin, M.E. Gershwin, Pier Luigi Meroni

Elsevier Reference Monographs, 2011

ISBN: 9780080467238 , 872 Seiten

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Title Page

4

Copyright Page

5

Table of Contents

8

Foreword

16

Preface

20

About the Editors

22

List of Contributors

24

Introduction

34

Part I Introduction: Autoantibodies-Unique Characteristics

36

Chapter 1 What is an Autoantibody?

38

Abstract

38

Introduction

38

Characterization of autoimmune diseases

39

Tolerance

39

Concluding remarks

40

References

40

Chapter 2 Natural Autoantibodies, Heralding, Protecting and Inducing Autoimmunity

42

Abstract

42

Historical notes

42

The origin of NAbs

43

NAbs and autoimmunity

44

NAbs and the innate immune system

44

Apoptosis and NAbs

45

Protective NAbs

45

References

47

Chapter 3 Molecular Mimicry

48

Abstract

48

Historical notes

48

Forms of molecular mimicry

49

Natural autoantibodies and molecular mimicry

51

Animal model of molecular mimicry

52

Clinical utility

52

Conclusion

53

References

54

Chapter 4 Affinity and Avidity of Autoantibodies

56

Abstract

56

Historical notes

56

Avidity and affinity

57

Clinical utility in autoimmune disorders

61

Take-home messages

62

References

63

Chapter 5 Pathogenic Mechanisms and Clinical Relevance of Autoantibodies

64

Abstract

64

Introduction

64

Cell surface binding and lysis (cytotoxicity)

65

Binding to cell surface receptors without cytolysis

66

Immune complex–mediated damage

67

Translocation of intracellular antigens to cell membrane

68

Penetration into living cells

69

Binding to extracellular molecules

69

Take-home messages

70

References

70

Chapter 6 Native Autoantigens Versus Recombinant Autoantigens

72

Abstract

72

Introduction

72

Detection of autoantibodies

73

ELISA

73

Native autoantigens

75

Recombinant autoantigens

76

Criteria for usage of autoantigens in immunoassays

78

Limitations of recombinant technology for the production of autoantigens

79

Acknowledgements

79

Take-home messages

79

References

79

Chapter 7 Redox-Reactive Autoantibodies

82

Abstract

82

Historical notes

83

Autoantigens

83

Autoantibodies

84

Acknowledgements

87

Take-home messages

87

References

87

Chapter 8 Predictive Autoantibodies

90

Abstract

90

Introduction

90

Prediction of disease

91

Prediction of specific clinical manifestations

91

Hierarchy of autoantibodies

92

Combining HLA and predictive antibodies in prediction

93

Combining specific genes and antibody testing

93

Implications and future directions

93

Take-home messages

95

References

95

Chapter 9 Autoantibody Subclasses

96

Abstract

96

Historical notes

96

The findings

97

The methods

100

The causes

100

The consequences

101

Conclusion

101

References

102

Chapter 10 Idiotypes and Anti-Idiotypes

104

Abstract

104

Historical notes

105

The autoantigen(s)

105

Structure of idiotypes

106

Genetics

106

Autoantibodies

106

Physiologic role

107

Pathogenic role

107

Clinical utility

109

Summary

110

Take-home messages

110

References

111

Chapter 11 Novel Diagnostic Methods for Autoantibody Detection

112

Abstract

112

The use of single autoantibody tests in the diagnosis and classification of autoimmune diseases: The ‘old’ technologies

113

Multiplex technologies for the study of autoantibody profiles: The ‘new’ technologies

113

The predictive role of autoantibody profiles

116

Take-home messages

116

References

117

Part II Allergic Disease Autoantibodies

118

Chapter 12 Human IgE–Specific Autoantibodies and Autoantibodies to IgE Receptors

120

Summary

120

Human IgE

121

IgE receptors

124

Antibodies to IgE receptors

125

Take-home messages

126

References

126

Part III Antineutrophil Antibodies

128

Chapter 13 Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Autoantibodies with Specificity for Myeloperoxidase

130

Abstract

130

Historical notes

131

The autoantigen

131

The autoantibodies

133

Clinical utility

135

Take-home messages

137

References

137

Chapter 14 Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Autoantibodies with Specificity for Proteinase 3

140

Abstract

140

Historical notes

141

Autoantigen

141

Autoantibody

142

Clinical utility

143

Take-home messages

144

References

144

Chapter 15 Neutrophil-Specific Antinuclear and Anti-cytoplasmic Antibodies in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

146

Abstract

146

Historical notes

147

Autoantigens

147

Autoantibody

148

Clinical utility and prognostic value

149

Conclusions

151

References

151

Chapter 16 Antineutrophil Cytoplasmatic Autoantibodies with Specificity to Proteinase 3

154

Abstract

154

Historical notes

155

Autoantigens

155

The autoantibodies

156

Clinical utility

159

Take-home messages

161

References

161

Part IV Introduction: Antinuclear Antibodies

162

Chapter 17 Antinuclear Antibodies: General Introduction

164

Abstract

164

Historical notes

164

Autoantigens

165

Autoantibodies

165

Take-home messages

167

References

168

Chapter 18 Antinucleolar Antibodies

170

Abstract

170

Historical notes

170

Autoantigen

171

Autoantibodies

171

Conclusion

173

Take-home messages

174

References

174

Chapter 19 Anti-Chromatin (Nucleosome) Autoantibodies

176

Abstract

176

Historical notes

177

Autoantigen

177

Autoantibody

178

Clinical utility

180

Conclusion

183

Take-home messages

183

References

183

Chapter 20 Centromere Autoantibodies

186

Abstract

186

Historical notes

186

Autoantigen

187

Autoantibody

189

Methods of detection

190

Clinical utility

190

Take-home messages

192

References

192

Chapter 21 dsDNA Autoantibodies

194

Abstract

194

Historical notes

195

Autoantigen

195

Autoantibody

196

Clinical utility

199

References

202

Chapter 22 Histone Autoantibodies

204

Abstract

204

Historical notes

204

The autoantigens

205

Autoantibodies

208

Clinical utility

210

Take-home messages

211

References

211

Chapter 23 Ku and Ki Autoantibodies

212

Summary

212

Historical notes

212

Autoantigens

213

Autoantibodies

215

Clinical utility

216

Take-home messages

219

References

219

Chapter 24 Neuronal Nuclear Autoantibodies, Type 1 (Hu)

220

Abstract

220

Historical notes

221

Autoantigens

221

Autoantibody

222

Clinical utility

223

Take-home messages

225

References

225

Chapter 25 Nuclear Envelope Protein Autoantibodies/Antilamin Autoantibodies

226

Summary

226

Historical notes

227

Autoantigens

227

Autoantibody

229

Take-home messages

230

References

230

Chapter 26 Anti-Nucleosome Autoantibodies

232

Abstract

232

Historical notes

233

Autoantigen

233

Autoantibody

234

Clinical utility

236

Take-home messages

238

References

238

Chapter 27 Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen Autoantibodies

240

Historical notes

240

Autoantigens

241

Autoantibodies

242

Clinical utility

243

Conclusion

245

Acknowledgements

245

References

245

Chapter 28 Anti-RA33 Antibodies (Antibodies to the Heterogeneous Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein A2)

246

Abstract

246

Historical notes

247

Autoantigen

247

Autoantibody

248

Clinical utility

249

Take-home messages

250

References

250

Chapter 29 Anti-Ribosomal P Antibodies

252

Abstract

252

Autoantigen

252

Autoantibody

253

Assays for anti-rib-P Ab detection

254

Serological test performance

256

Clinical studies

256

Conclusion

257

Take-home messages

257

References

257

Chapter 30 SS-A (Ro) Autoantibodies

260

Historical notes

260

Autoantigen

260

Autoantibodies

262

Clinical utility

264

Conclusion

264

References

265

Chapter 31 Topoisomerase-I (Scl-70) Autoantibodies

266

Abstract

266

Historical notes

267

Autoantigen

267

Autoantibody

268

Clinical utility

271

Take-home messages

272

References

272

Chapter 32 SS-B (La) Autoantibodies

274

Abstract

274

Historical notes

274

Autoantigen

275

Autoantibody

277

Clinical utility

279

Take-home messages

280

References

281

Chapter 33 Anti-RNA Polymerase III Antibodies

282

Abstract

282

Historical notes

283

Autoantigen(s)

283

Autoantibody

285

Clinical utility

287

Take-home messages

289

References

289

Part V Autoantibodies to Biologic Factors/Structures

290

Chapter 34 GW Bodies, P Bodies and Components of the miRNA Pathway

292

Abstract

292

Historical notes

292

Autoantigen

293

Autoantibody

295

Clinical utility

295

Take-home messages

296

References

297

Chapter 35 Golgi Complex and Endosome Antibodies

298

Abstract

298

Autoantigen

298

Autoantibody

301

Clinical utility

303

Take-home messages

305

References

305

Chapter 36 p53 Autoantibodies

306

Abstract

306

Historical notes

306

Autoantigen

307

Autoantibody

309

Clinical utility

310

Take-home messages

311

References

311

Chapter 37 Human Antiganglioside Autoantibodies

312

Abstract

312

Historical notes

313

Autoantigens

313

Autoantibody

314

Clinical utility

316

Take-home messages

318

Acknowledgement

318

References

318

Chapter 38 Human Anti-alpha-Galactosyl Antibodies

320

Abstract

320

Historical notes

321

Autoantigen

321

Autoantibody

322

Clinical utility

323

Take-home messages

325

References

325

Chapter 39 Autoantibodies in Therapeutic Preparations of Human Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG)

328

Abstract

328

Historical notes

329

Autoantigens

329

Autoantibodies

329

Clinical utility

331

Take-home messages

332

References

332

Chapter 40 Cytokine Antibodies

334

Abstract

334

Historical notes

335

The autoantigens

336

The autoantibodies

338

Clinical utility

340

Take-home messages

342

Acknowledgement

342

References

342

Chapter 41 Cytoskeletal Autoantibodies/Anti-Actin Antibodies

344

Abstract

344

Historical notes

344

The autoantigen

345

Autoantibody

346

Clinical utility

350

Take-home messages

350

References

351

Chapter 42 Fibrillarin Autoantibodies

352

Abstract

352

Historical notes

352

Autoantigen

353

Autoantibody

354

Clinical utility

356

Take-home messages

358

Acknowledgements

358

References

358

Chapter 43 Fibronectin Autoantibodies

360

Abstract

360

Historical notes

360

Autoantigen

361

Autoantibody

362

Clinical utility

363

Take-home messages

364

References

364

Chapter 44 Interferon-Inducible Protein IFI16 Autoantibodies

366

Abstract

366

Historical notes

366

Autoantigen

367

Autoantibodies

369

Clinical utility

370

Take-home messages

371

References

371

Part VI Cardiac Autoantibodies

374

Chapter 45 Autoantibodies in Atherosclerosis

376

Abstract

376

Introduction

377

Oxidized LDL and antibodies to oxidized LDL

377

Phosphorylcholine and anti-phosphorylcholine antibodies

379

Phospholipids and antiphospholipid antibodies

380

Take-home messages

381

References

381

Chapter 46 Heat Shock Protein Autoantibodies

384

Abstract

384

Historical notes and the autoimmune hypothesis of atherogenesis

384

Autoantigen

385

Take-home messages

388

References

388

Chapter 47 Myocardial Autoantibodies and their Clinical Significance

390

Abstract

390

Historical and general perspective

391

Infectious agents implicated in human DCM

393

Autoantigens identified in sera of IDCM patients

395

Immunogobulin apheresis as a therapeutic option in DCM

397

Clinical relevance of cardiac specific autoantibodies in human DCM

397

Take-home messages

399

References

399

Part VII Endocrine Autoantibodies

402

Chapter 48 Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Autoantibodies

404

Abstract

404

Historical notes

405

Autoantigen

405

Autoantibody

407

Clinical utility

409

Take-home messages

413

References

413

Chapter 49 Humoral Immunity in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

414

Abstract

414

Historical notes

415

Autoantigen

415

Autoantibody

418

Clinical utility

421

Take-home messages

422

References

422

Chapter 50 Antibodies to Adrenal, Gonadal Tissues and Steroidogenic Enzymes

424

Abstract

424

Historical notes

425

Adrenal and gonadal autoantigens

425

Autoantibodies to adrenal cortex and to 21-OH

428

Autoantibodies to gonadal tissue and steroidogenic enzymes (17alpha-OHAbs and P450sccAbs)

432

Take-home messages

434

Acknowledgements

435

References

435

Chapter 51 Thyroglobulin, Thyroperoxidase, and Thyrotropin-Receptor Autoantibodies

438

Historical notes

438

Thyroglobulin antibodies

439

Thyroperoxidase antibodies

442

Clinical utility

443

Thyrotropin-receptor antibodies

445

Take-home messages

448

References

448

Part VIII GI and Liver Autoantibodies

450

Chapter 52 Anti-Intestinal Goblet Cell Antibodies

452

Summary

452

Historical notes

452

Autoantigen

454

Autoantibody

454

Clinical utility

455

Take-home messages

457

References

457

Chapter 53 Tumor-Associated Autoantibodies

458

Summary

458

Historical notes

459

Autoantigenic targets of tumor-associated AAB

459

Relevance of tumor-associated AAB

466

Tumor-associated AAB – Biomarkers for the prediction and early diagnosis of cancer?

467

Take-home messages

469

References

469

Chapter 54 Cryoglobulins and Cryoglobulins Secondary to Hepatitis C Virus Infection

472

Abstract

472

Historical notes

472

Cryoprecipitation

473

Autoantigen

473

Autoantibody

474

Methods of detection

475

Prevalence/prognosis

475

Treatment

475

Take-home messages

476

References

476

Chapter 55 Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase and Anti-Endomyisial Antibodies

478

Abstract

478

Historical notes

479

Autoantigen

479

Autoantibody

480

Clinical utility

482

Take-home messages

485

References

485

Chapter 56 Anti-Gliadin Antibodies

486

Abstract

486

Historical notes

486

The antigen

487

The antibody

488

Clinical utility

489

Take-home messages

491

References

491

Chapter 57 Reticulin Autoantibodies

492

Abstract

492

Historical notes

492

Autoantigen

493

Autoantibody

494

Clinical utility

496

Take-home messages

496

References

497

Chapter 58 Liver Cytosol Antigen Type 1 Autoantibodies, Liver Kidney Microsomal Autoantibodies, and Liver Microsomal Autoantibodies

498

Abstract

498

Liver kidney microsomal autoantibodies and liver microsomal autoantibodies

499

Autoantigen and autoantibody definitions of LKM/LM autoantibodies

499

Hepatitis D-associated microsomal autoantibodies

503

Microsomal autoantibodies in autoimmune hepatitis associated with the autoimmune polyglandular syndrome

503

Microsomal autoantibodies and drug reactions

504

Microsomal autoantibodies of unknown relevance

504

General role of anti-microsomal autoantibodies

504

Liver cytosolic autoantibodies

505

Autoantibody definition and autoantigen

505

Clinical utility

505

Take-home messages

505

References

506

Chapter 59 Antimitochondrial Antibodies

508

Summary

508

Historical notes

508

Autoantigens

509

Autoantibody

509

Clinical utility

510

Take-home messages

511

References

511

Chapter 60 Parietal Cell and Intrinsic Factor Autoantibodies

514

Summary

514

Historical notes

515

Gastric parietal cell autoantigen

515

Gastric parietal cell autoantibody

516

Intrinsic factor autoantigen

516

Intrinsic factor autoantibody

517

Clinical utility

517

Parietal cell antibody

517

Intrinsic factor antibody

518

Take-home messages

520

References

521

Chapter 61 Smooth Muscle Antibodies

522

Abstract

522

Historical notes

522

Autoantigen

523

Autoantibody

523

Clinical utility

524

References

525

Part IX Hematologic Autoantibodies

528

Chapter 62 Coagulation Factor Autoantibodies

530

Abstract

530

Coagulation pathways

530

Historical notes: Autoantibodies to coagulation factor VIII (FVIII)

531

Autoantigen

531

Autoantibody

533

Clinical utility

535

Autoantibodies to other coagulation factors

537

Autoantibodies to von Willebrand factor autoantigen

537

Take-home messages

545

References

545

Chapter 63 Autoantibodies in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

546

Abstract

546

Historical notes

547

Autoantigen: The heparin–platelet factor 4 complex

547

Autoantibody

549

Clinical utility

551

Take-home messages

553

References

553

Chapter 64 Platelet Autoantibodies

556

Abstract

556

Historical notes

557

Platelet autoantigens

557

ITP

557

Platelet autoantibodies

559

Clinical utility

560

Take-home messages

561

References

561

Chapter 65 Red Cell Autoantibodies

564

Abstract

564

Introduction

565

Autoantigen

565

Clinical utility

568

Take-home messages

569

Acknowledgment

570

References

570

Chapter 66 Lymphocytotoxic Autoantibodies

572

Abstract

572

Historical notes

573

The autoantigen

573

The autoantibodies

575

Clinical utility

577

Clinical parameters

577

Take-home messages

578

References

578

Part X Kidney Autoantibodies

580

Chapter 67 Anti-ATP Synthase Beta-Chain Autoantibodies

582

Abstract

582

Historical notes

582

Autoantigen

583

Autoantibody

583

Clinical utility

585

Take-home messages

587

References

587

Chapter 68 Glomerular Basement Membrane Autoantibodies

588

Abstract

588

Historical notes

588

Autoantigen

589

Autoantibody

590

Clinical utility

592

Take-home messages

593

References

594

Chapter 69 Nephritic Factor Autoantibodies

596

Historical notes

596

The autoantigen

597

Autoantibodies

597

Clinical utility

599

Take-home messages

600

References

600

Part XI Neurological System Autoantibodies

602

Chapter 70 Acetylcholine Receptor and Muscle Specific Kinase Autoantibodies

604

Abstract

604

Historical notes

604

The autoantigen

605

The autoantibody

606

Clinical utility

608

Muscle specific kinase

610

Conclusion

610

References

611

Chapter 71 Myositis Autoantibodies: Aminoacyl-tRNA Synthetase, Signal Recognition Particle, Mi-2, and PM-Scl Autoantibodies

612

Abstract

612

Historical notes

613

Autoantigen

616

Autoantibodies

619

Clinical utility

621

Take-home messages

623

References

623

Chapter 72 Anti-MOG Antibodies

626

Abstract

626

Historical notes

627

Autoantigen

627

Autoantibody

629

Clinical utility

632

Prognostic value

632

Take-home messages

633

References

633

Chapter 73 Antibodies to Hsp 70 in Inner Ear Disease

634

Abstract

634

Historical notes

634

Autoantigen

635

Autoantibody

636

Clinical utility

637

Take-home messages

639

References

639

Chapter 74 Autoantibodies in the Lambert–Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

640

Abstract

640

Historical notes

641

The Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome

641

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

641

Autoantigen: Voltage-gated calcium channels

642

Autoantibody

642

Clinical utility

643

Take-home messages

645

References

645

Chapter 75 Ganglioside Autoantibodies

646

Abstract

646

Historical notes

646

The autoantigen(s)

647

Autoantibodies

648

Clinical utility

651

Take-home messages

652

References

653

Chapter 76 Myelin Associated Antibodies: Myelin-Associated Glycoprotein Autoantibodies, Myelin Basic Protein Autoantibodies and Myelin...

654

Abstract

654

Myelin-associated glycoprotein

655

Myelin basic protein and proteolipid protein

656

Conclusions

659

References

660

Chapter 77 Paraneoplastic Neurological Antibodies: Nuclear

662

Abstract

662

Historical notes

663

Autoantigens

663

Autoantibodies

664

Clinical utility

668

Take-home messages

669

References

670

Chapter 78 Paraneoplastic Neurological Antibodies: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasm

672

Abstract

672

Historical notes

673

Autoantigens

673

Autoantibodies

674

Clinical utility

676

Take-home messages

677

References

677

Chapter 79 Paraneoplastic Neurological Antibodies: Additional Reactivities

680

Abstract

680

Historical notes

681

Autoantigens

681

Autoantibodies

682

Clinical utility

685

Take-home messages

687

References

687

Chapter 80 Retinal Autoantibodies

688

Abstract

688

Historical notes

689

Autoantigen

689

Autoantibody

690

Clinical utility

692

Take-home messages

692

References

693

Chapter 81 Autoantibodies in Epilepsy

694

Abstract

694

Historical background

694

Voltage-gated potassium channel antibodies

695

Glutamic acid decarboxylase antibodies

696

Other autoantibodies in epilepsy

698

Conclusions

699

Take-home messages

699

References

699

Part XII Rheumatic Disease Autoantibodies

702

Chapter 82 Anti-Fodrin Antibodies

704

Abstract

704

Autoantigen

704

Autoantibody

705

Clinical utility

706

Take-home messages

709

References

709

Chapter 83 Antibodies to Laminin

710

Abstract

710

Historical notes

710

Autoantigen

711

Autoantibody

712

Clinical utility

713

Take-home messages

714

References

715

Chapter 84 Autoantibodies Against Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor in Patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome

716

Abstract

716

Historical notes

717

Autoantigen

717

Autoantibody

717

Clinical utility

718

Take-home messages

719

References

719

Chapter 85 Beta2-Glycoprotein I Autoantibodies

722

Abstract

722

Historical notes

723

The Autoantigen

723

The autoantibodies

724

Clinical utility

726

Take-home messages

727

References

727

Chapter 86 C1 Inhibitor Autoantibodies

730

Abstract

730

Historical notes

730

The Autoantigen

731

The autoantibody

732

Clinical utility

733

Take-home messages

735

References

735

Chapter 87 Autoantibodies to C1q

738

Abstract

738

Historical notes

738

Autoantigen

739

Autoantibody

741

Clinical utility

742

Conclusions

745

Take-home messages

745

References

746

Chapter 88 Anti-Collagen Antibodies

748

Abstract

748

Historical notes

748

Collagen as an autoantigen

749

Autoantibody

751

Clinical utility

752

Take-home messages

753

References

753

Chapter 89 Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody

756

Historical perspective

756

Antibody/antigen

756

Summary

758

References

758

Chapter 90 Anti-Endothelial Cell Autoantibodies

760

Abstract

760

Historical notes

761

Autoantigens

761

Autoantibodies

763

Clinical utility

765

Take-home messages

766

References

766

Chapter 91 Lupus Anticoagulant Testing

768

Abstract

768

Historical notes

769

Autoantigen

769

Autoantibody

770

Clinical utility

771

Take-home messages

773

References

773

Chapter 92 Anticardiolipin Antibodies

776

Abstract

776

Historical notes

776

Autoantigens

777

Autoantibodies

777

Clinical utility

779

Take-home messages

780

References

780

Chapter 93 Phospholipid Autoantibodies (Non-Anticardiolipin)–Anti-Prothrombin Antibodies

782

Abstract

782

Historical notes

782

Detection methods and immunological properties

783

Epitope mapping

784

Mechanisms of action

784

Pathophysiology of thrombosis and miscarriage

785

Clinical relevance

785

Treatment

786

Take-home messages

787

References

787

Chapter 94 Rheumatoid Factors

790

Abstract

790

Historical notes

790

Autoantigen

791

Autoantibodies

792

Clinical utility

795

Take-home messages

797

References

797

Part XIII Skin Disease Autoantibodies

798

Chapter 95 Autoantibodies to Mucocutaneous Antigens

800

Abstract

800

Historical notes

801

Type II Mucocutaneous autoimmunity: Epidermal antigens

803

Type II Mucocutaneous autoimmunity: Dermal antigens

809

Conclusion

812

Take-home messages

812

Acknowledgment

813

References

813

Part XIV Unique Clinical Situations

816

Chapter 96 Autoimmunity and the Newer Biopharmaceuticals

818

Abstract

818

Introduction

819

Toxicity profile and autoimmunity

820

Antinuclear, anti-dsDNA and anti-phospholipid antibodies

821

Possible mechanisms involved in the production of neutralising and non-neutralising autoantibodies during anti-TNF-alpha treatment

823

Conclusions

825

References

825

Chapter 97 Autoantibodies Against Tumor Suppressor Proteins

828

Abstract

828

Historical notes

829

Retinoblastoma (RB) gene

829

p16 gene

830

p73 gene

831

Conclusion

832

References

833

Chapter 98 Detection of Autoantibodies Using Protein Arrays

834

Abstract

834

Introduction

834

Early history

835

Preparation and optimal utilization of protein arrays

836

Application of protein arrays to autoimmunity

837

Protein arrays and proteomics

839

Conclusion

840

References

840

Chapter 99 Autoantibodies and Pregnancy Loss

844

Abstract

844

Historical notes

844

Autoantigens

845

Autoantibodies

845

Clinical utility

847

References

848

Part XV Future Directions

850

Chapter 100 Anti-Glycan Antibodies

852

Abstract

852

Glycan antigens

853

Anti-glycan antibodies in normal population

853

Anti-glycan antibodies in multiple sclerosis

854

Anti-glycan antibodies in inflammatory bowel disease

855

Take-home messages

856

References

857

Chapter 101 Future Trends

858

Abstract

858

The past

858

The Present

859

The Future

859

Take-home messages

860

References

860

Index

862

Color Plates

874