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Anti-nuclear antibody — Anti nuclear antibodies (ANAs, also known as anti nuclear factor or ANF ) are antibodies directed against contents of the cell nucleus. [MeshName|Antinuclear+Antibody] They are present in higher than normal numbers in autoimmune disease. The ANA… … Wikipedia
Anti-streptolysin O — (ASO) is the antibody produced against an antigen produced by Lancefield group A streptococci. The enzyme is called streptolysin O , wherein the O stands for oxygen labile ; the other antigen being oxygen stable streptolysin S. Both the enzymes… … Wikipedia
antigen — (n.) substance that causes production of an antibody, 1908, from Ger. Antigen, from Fr. antigène (1899), from anti (see ANTI (Cf. anti )) + Gk. gen (see GEN (Cf. gen)) … Etymology dictionary
Antibody — Immunoglobulin redirects here. For the immunoglobulin family, see Immunoglobulin superfamily. Antibodies redirects here. For the film, see Antibodies (film). Each antibody binds to a specific antigen; an interaction similar to a lock and key. An… … Wikipedia
antibody — /an ti bod ee/, n., pl. antibodies. 1. any of numerous Y shaped protein molecules produced by B cells as a primary immune defense, each molecule and its clones having a unique binding site that can combine with the complementary site of a foreign … Universalium
Anti-citrullinated protein antibody — Citrulline Anti citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA) or anti cyclic citrullinated protein antibodies (anti CCP) are autoantibodies (antibodies directed against one or more of an individual’s own proteins) that are frequently detected in the… … Wikipedia
Anti-topoisomerase antibodies — AutoAbBox Autoantigen = Topoisomerase OneIsoform = Yes OneIsoformSpecialName = Topoisomerase I (human) OneGene = TOP1 OneOrgan = Dermis OneTissue = OneCell = OneAlso = OneDisease = Scleroderma,Systemic sclerosis OneIgClass = IgG, IgA… … Wikipedia
antigen — Any substance that, as a result of coming in contact with appropriate cells, induces a state of sensitivity and/or immune responsiveness after a latent period (days to weeks) and that reacts in a demonstrable way with antibodies and/or immune… … Medical dictionary
Anti-CEA antibody — An anti CEA antibody is an antibody against the carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), a protein present on certain types of cancer cells. External links [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db alpha.aspx?CdrID=45597 National Cancer Institute Definition of… … Wikipedia
anti-idiotype antibody — An antibody directed against the antigen specific part of the sequence of an antibody or T cell receptor. In principle an anti idiotype antibody should inhibit a specific immune response … Dictionary of molecular biology
Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody — Anti neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCAs) are a group of mainly IgG antibodies against antigens in the cytoplasm of neutrophil granulocytes (the most common type of white blood cell) and monocytes. They are detected as a blood test in a… … Wikipedia
