UID:
edoccha_9958122108702883
Format:
1 online resource (lx, 855 pages) :
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illustrations (some color)
Edition:
Third edition.
ISBN:
0-444-59377-2
Series Statement:
Gale eBooks
Content:
The new edition covers recent scientific advances, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic technologies. Each chapter is focused on a single family of autoantibodies. This important reference contains historical notes, definitions, origins and sources of antigens recognized genetic associations, mediated pathogenic mechanisms, methods of detection, as well as clinical utility (disease prevalence and association, diagnostic value, sensitivity and specificity, prognostic value). -- Publisher
Content:
This book covers recent scientific advances, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic technologies in the field of autoimmune diseases. Each chapter is focused on a single family of autoantibodies, providing historical notes, origins and sources of antigens recognized genetic associations, mediated pathogenic mechanisms, methods of detection, as well as clinical utility (disease prevalence and association, diagnostic value, sensitivity and specificity, prognostic value).
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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part 1. Introduction : autoantibodies-unique characteristics -- part 2. Allergic disease autoantibodies -- part 3. Antineutrophil antibodies -- part 4. Introduction : antinuclear antibodies -- part 5. Autoantibodies to biologic factors/structures -- part 6. Cardiac autoantibodies -- part 7. Endocrine autoantibodies -- part 8. GI and liver autoantibodies -- part 9. Hematologic autoantibodies -- part 10. Kidney autoantibodies -- part 11. Neurological system autoantibodies -- part 12. Rheumatic disease autoantibodies -- part 13. Skin disease autoantibodies -- part 14. Unique clinical situations.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-444-56378-4
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-306-16780-9
Language:
English
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