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Characterization of two human anti-DNA antibodies bearing the pathogenic idiotype 8.12.
Autoimmunity - 1 Jan 1993
Paul E, Diamond B
Abstract excerpt
Antibodies against double stranded DNA (dsDNA) are characteristic of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and have been implicated in disease pathogenesis. Up to one third of an SLE patient's anti-dsDNA antibodies can express the lambda L chain idiotype 8.12. Serum titers of this idiotype are elevated in 50% of SLE patients, and idiotypic antibodies are present in glomerular immune deposits associated with lupus...
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