IgA anti-β2 glycoprotein I antibodies: Experience from a large center

• Published in: Thrombosis research Vol. 162; p. 38
• Main Authors: Vlagea, Alexandru, Pascual-Salcedo, Dora, Álvarez Doforno, Rita, Lavilla, Paz, Diez, Jesús, Padilla Merlano, Beatriz, Cuesta, María V, Gil, Antonio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 12.12.2017
• Subjects: Anti-RNP; Pregnancy morbidity; APS; IgA anti- β2GPI; IgA anti-beta2 glycoprotein I; Anti-Sm; Thrombosis; Anti-SSA; Antiphospholipid syndrome

IgG and IgM antibodies directed at β2-glycoprotein I are included in the classification criteria for the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) while the IgA antibodies against β2-glycoprotein I (IgA aβ2GPI) are not. Conflicting data about the significance of IgA aβ2GPI and APS manifestation can be found a...