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autoantibody [¦ȯd·ō′ant·i‚bäd·ē] (immunology) An antibody formed by an individual against his own tissues; common in hemolytic anemias. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Induction of cytokines and anti-cytokine autoantibodies in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) during experimental bacterial meningitis. Its clinical manifestations are almost invariably accompanied by the presence of autoantibodies directed at a wide array of self-components, including cell-surface structures (surface proteins and phospholipids on lymphocytes) and intracellular molecules (DNA, histones, and RNA) (von Muhlen and Tan 1995). Autoimmune disease occurs when a response against a self-antigen(s) involving T cells, B cells, or autoantibodies induces injury systemically or against a particular organ. |
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