| Literature DB >> 1837028 |
Y Tokano1, M Yasuma, S Harada, Y Takasaki, H Hashimoto, K Okumura, S Hirose.
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IgG subclasses of anti-Sm and anti-U1 ribonucleoprotein (U1 RNP) antibodies were determined using a new clone of the anti-IgG2 antibody (HG2-56F). Although the predominance of IgG1 coincided with previous reports, IgG2 anti-Sm and U1 RNP antibodies were detected in numerous patients. IgG3 anti-Sm antibody significantly correlates with joint involvement and a high titer of anti-DNA antibody. On the other hand, IgG4 anti-U1 RNP antibody significantly correlated with esophageal dilation and muscular involvement. These results may suggest that some IgG subclasses are related to a specific clinical feature or manifestation.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 1837028 DOI: 10.1007/bf00918797
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Immunol ISSN: 0271-9142 Impact factor: 8.317