By Yehuda Shoenfeld, Pier Luigi Meroni, M. Eric Gershwin MD
Autoimmune illnesses are characterised by way of the incidence of antibodies reacting with self-constituents of the physique. The absolutely up to date 3rd version of Autoantibodies is an in-depth evaluation of the most autoantibodies pointed out in the past, with specific emphasis on those who reveal a diagnostic or prognostic medical price.
The re-creation covers contemporary medical advances, diagnostic options, and healing applied sciences. every one bankruptcy is concentrated on a unmarried kin of autoantibodies. this significant reference includes ancient notes, definitions, origins and assets of antigens well-known genetic institutions, mediated pathogenic mechanisms, tools of detection, in addition to scientific application (disease occurrence and organization, diagnostic price, sensitivity and specificity, prognostic value). this can be a fantastic reference for somebody excited by the sector of autoimmune illnesses.
- Presents all identified, vital autoantibodies in one resource, concentrating on the antibodies wanted for autoimmune illness diagnosis
- Includes medical functions for every autoantibody in addition to normal information
- Organized by way of sickness and sickness variety, via autoantibody kinfolk, and fully cross-referenced