These antibodies, known as abzymes, can catalyze biochemical reactions and may play a protective role against oxidative stress, which is often elevated in autoimmune conditions. One significant ...
Different types of antibodies are produced by your immune system. These five antibodies help fight disease by detecting viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens (disease-causing microorganisms) and ...
Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) causes cellular damage and alters thyroid gland function by humoral and cell-mediated mechanisms. Cellular damage occurs when sensitized T-lymphocytes and/or ...
Elevated levels of these autoantibodies are strongly associated with Sjögren’s disease, in which they attack healthy glands that make tears and saliva. They can also be present in several other ...