Anti-nRNP

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Anti-nRNP

Anti-nRNP (/ˈæntiː-ɛnˈɑːrpiːɛn/), also known as anti-ribonucleoprotein antibodies, is a type of autoantibody that targets ribonucleoproteins (RNP) within cells. These antibodies are often found in patients with certain autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD).

Etymology

The term "anti-nRNP" is derived from the English words "anti-", meaning against, and "RNP", an abbreviation for ribonucleoprotein. The term thus refers to antibodies that act against ribonucleoproteins.

Pronunciation

The term "anti-nRNP" is pronounced as "anti-en-arp-en".

Related Terms

  • Autoantibody: An antibody produced by the immune system that is directed against one or more of the individual's own proteins.
  • Ribonucleoprotein: A nucleoprotein that contains RNA, i.e., it is an association of RNA and protein.
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus: A chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels, liver, brain, and nerves.
  • Mixed connective tissue disease: A rare autoimmune disorder characterized by features commonly seen in three different connective tissue disorders: systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and polymyositis.

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