Genomics & Genetics Weekly
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Genomics & Genetics Weekly
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Anticardiolipin antibodies play a role in thrombosis and stroke
July 30th, 2004
Study reviews the role of antigenic epitopes in antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). According to a study from the United States, "Understanding so-called anticardiolipin autoantibodies has been the focus of significant interest due to their accepted role in the pathology of APS." "How these antibodies contribute to thrombosis, stroke and recurrent fetal loss is not clearly understood. A precise determination of the antigenic epitope(s) recognized by anticardiolipin autoantibodies will contribute to an understanding of their role in this complex disease; however, there have been many conflicting reports regarding these epitope(s), and many of the...
Source: Genomics & Genetics Weekly (2004-07-30)
|
