IgA antibodies to myeloperoxidase in patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss).

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of anti-myeloperoxidase (MPO) antibodies of IgA (IgA anti-MPO) isotype in patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), and the association of the IgA antibodies with IgG anti-MPO and with disease activity. METHODS: Serum samples from patients with EGPA followed in a multicenter longitudinal cohort were tested by ELISA for the presence of IgA anti-MPO and IgG anti-MPO antibodies. …

Authors

Oommen E; Hummel A; Allmannsberger L; Cuthbertson D; Carette S; Pagnoux C; Hoffman GS; Jenne DE; Khalidi NA; Koening CL

Journal

Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology, Vol. 35 Suppl 103, No. 1, pp. 98–101

Publication Date

2017

ISSN

0392-856X

Associated Experts

Nader Khalidi

Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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