| Literature DB >> 30623687 |
Michael Mahler1, Luis E Andrade2,3, Carlos A Casiano4, Kishore Malyavantham1, Marvin J Fritzler5.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Anti-DFS70 antibodies and their clinical associations remain an immunological paradox. Unlike other antinuclear antibodies (ANA), there is a growing body of evidence that anti-DFS70 antibodies, when present in high titers and in isolation (without accompanying other antibodies), are useful to aid in the exclusion of ANA associated rheumatic diseases. Areas covered: This review aims to analyze and interpret the current published knowledge and recent findings to provide guidance in the use of anti-DFS70 antibodies to analyze associations of this unique autoantibody. Expert commentary: Although the association of anti-DFS70 antibodies is still unknown, their use as a biomarker that can aid in the exclusion of ANA related diseases is well-established.Entities:
Keywords: ANA; ANA associated rheumatic disease; Autoantibodies; anti-DFS70; antinuclear antibodies; dense fine speckled; indirect immunofluorescence
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Year: 2019 PMID: 30623687 DOI: 10.1080/1744666X.2019.1562903
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Expert Rev Clin Immunol ISSN: 1744-666X Impact factor: 4.473