We now show that NT induces release of extracellular mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA ... p = 0.006), and anti-mitochondrial antibody Type 2 (n = 14; p = 0.001) as compared to normally developing ...

Background: Anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA) antibodies at abnormal titer are of considerable diagnostic value for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Current assays detecting anti-dsDNA ...

Some serum markers of SLE include: anti-double-stranded anti-DNA antibodies, and circulating levels of complement factors such as C3 and C4. These are diagnostically useful. Additionally, serum ...

The analyses included antibodies against nuclear antigens (ANA), extractable nuclear antigens, double stranded (ds)DNA (by ELISA, IIF on Crithidia luciliae for IgM and IgG ... Conclusions: Patients ...

Methods of preparing anti-macrophage sera are discussed. They can be useful in preparing suspensions of lymphocytes free from macrophages.

Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 17/a, 43124 Parma, Italy ...

This study provides valuable findings on the role of site-specific DNA methylation changes during spermatogenesis and their contribution to paternal epigenetic inheritance. The study proposes that ...

Researchers have developed a tau-targeting vaccine that could help prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by ...

unimi.it Background: Antibodies against cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) are considered to be specific for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Objective: To assess the clinical significance of anti-CCP ...