Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: Standard ELISA were used to measure IgG responses to SAg and IgM and IgG rheumatoid factors and total IgM and IgG levels. Modifications of standard lymphocyte proliferation assays were used to determine functional consequences of the observed antibodies. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: The selected elevation of antibodies to MAM in RA sera suggests that MAM or a MAM-like molecule might be associated with RA, whereas elevation of antibodies to SEA and SEB in sera from patients with rheumatic diseases was less specific.
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Authors | A Sawitzke, D Joyner, K Knudtson, H H Mu, B Cole |
Journal | The Journal of rheumatology
(J Rheumatol)
Vol. 27
Issue 2
Pg. 358-64
(Feb 2000)
ISSN: 0315-162X [Print] Canada |
PMID | 10685797
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)
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Chemical References |
- Antibodies
- Antigens
- Antigens, Bacterial
- Immunoglobulin G
- Immunoglobulin M
- Mitogens
- Mycoplasma arthritidis mitogen
- Proteins
- Superantigens
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Topics |
- Antibodies
(blood, immunology)
- Antigens
- Antigens, Bacterial
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
(blood, immunology)
- Humans
- Immunoglobulin G
(blood, immunology)
- Immunoglobulin M
(blood, immunology)
- Mitogens
(blood, immunology)
- Proteins
- Superantigens
(blood, immunology)
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