Abstract
Anticytoplasmic antibodies (ACPA) against myelomonocytic cells were demonstrable in 54 of 72 patients with Wegener's granulomatosis (WG). Other autoantibodies (including ANA, AMAb, RF and anti-ENA) were only found in a low frequence and titre. The presence of ACPA correlated with the severity and activity of the disease. These results demonstrated that ACPA is a valuable tool to establish the diagnosis and to monitor disease activity in WG.
| Translated title of the contribution | Autoantibody diagnosis in Wegener's granulomatosis |
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| Original language | German |
| Journal | Immunitat und Infektion |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 74-76 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| ISSN | 0340-1162 |
| Publication status | Published - 04.1987 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Infection and Inflammation Research (ZIEL)