Antikeratin antibodies in rheumatoid arthritis
Objective. To assess frequency of antikeratin antibodies (AKA) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods. AKA were measured by indirect immunofluorescence and Western blott in serum of 58 RA patients (43 f and 15 m) and 30 healthy donors. Results. AKA were found in 76% of RA patients not depending of du...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Russian |
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IMA PRESS LLC
2003-02-01
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| Series: | Научно-практическая ревматология |
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| Online Access: | https://rsp.mediar-press.net/rsp/article/view/1047 |
| Summary: | Objective. To assess frequency of antikeratin antibodies (AKA) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods. AKA were measured by indirect immunofluorescence and Western blott in serum of 58 RA patients (43 f and 15 m) and 30 healthy donors. Results. AKA were found in 76% of RA patients not depending of duration of the disease and age of patients. AKA specificity for RA was 96%. Conclusion. Role of AKA in the development of RA and their diagnostic significance need further examination. |
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| ISSN: | 1995-4484 1995-4492 |