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antinuclear antibody - Definition:
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Antinuclear antibody: An unusual antibody that is directed against structures within the nucleus of the cell. Antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) are found in patients whose immune system is predisposed to cause inflammation against their own body tissues. Antibodies that are directed against one's own tissues are referred to as autoantibodies. The propensity for the immune system to work against its own body is referred to as autoimmunity. ANAs indicate the possible presence of autoimmunity.
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About antinuclear antibody
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An unusual antibody that is directed against structures within the nucleus of the cell. Antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) are found in patients whose immune system is predisposed to cause inflammation against their own body tissues. Antibodies that are directed against one's own tissues are referred to as autoantibodies. The propensity for the immune system to work against its own body is referred to as autoimmunity. ANAs indicate the possible presence of autoimmunity. The fluorescent antinuclear an
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Further Reading on antinuclear antibody
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Lupus Guide - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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Information on systemic lupus erythematosus ( lupus or SLE ), a chronic disease that can cause ...has certain proteins. These proteins are called antinuclear antibodies , or ANAs. But other problems...
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Symptoms - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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The most common symptoms of all forms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis ( JIA ) include : Joint pain and swelling that may come and go ...of children Risk is higher in children who have antinuclear ...
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An Overview of Rheumatic Diseases (
WebMD
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WebMD provides information on the most common rheumatic diseases and their treatments , including ...lab tests of blood and urine samples. One blood test is the antinuclear antibody test (ANA). Most...
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Antibody Tests for Lupus - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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Antibody tests are a set of blood tests that check for specific antibodies to help clarify the diagnosis of lupus. They include:... Antibody tests are a set of blood tests that check for specific...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Overview (
WebMD
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WebMD give you basic information about the causes , symptoms , diagnosis , and treatments for ...Most, but not all, people with rheumatoid arthritis have the rheumatoid-factor antibody in their blood.
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Inflammatory Eye Disease - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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Inflammatory eye disease ( uveitis ) can develop as a complication in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis ( JIA ). Children ...particularly children who have a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA)...
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Lab Tests for Fibromyalgia - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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Doctors do not use lab tests to diagnose fibromyalgia . The results of lab tests done on people with fibromyalgia should be normal ...test to check for rheumatoid arthritis An antinuclear antibodies ...
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Antibody, antinuclear (
eMedicineHealth
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Antibody, antinuclear (
MedicineNet
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Antinuclear antibody test (
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