Anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibody IgG subclasses in Wegener's granulomatosis: a possible pathogenic role for the IgG4 subclass

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A characteristic feature of Wegener's granulomatosis is the presence of antineutrophil cytoplasm antibodies (ANCA) to proteinase 3 (PR3). In vitro, ANCA activate neutrophils by co-ligating PR3 and FcgammaRIIa/IIIb receptors. ANCA are predominantly of the IgG isotype, and IgG1, IgG3 and IgG4 subclasses are particularly represented. To address the pathogenic role of individual ANCA-IgG subclass antibodies,...

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