Antibodies Flashcards
1
Q
Ab to the Fc portion of IgG and anti-citrullinated peptide (anti-CPP) are found in what disease?
A
Rheumatoid arthritis; Ab to the Fc portion of IgG is Rheumatoid factor
2
Q
Which rheumatoid arthritis antibody is the most specific for the disease
A
anti-CPP
3
Q
IgG against desmoglein 3 indicates what disease
A
Pemphigus vulgaris; desmoglein 3 is a component of DESMOSOMES
4
Q
IgG against hemidesmosomes indicates what
A
Bullous pemphigoid; hemidesomomes are part of the BM (thus the LINEAR IF pattern)
